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The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
KILBANE FIT as FIDDLE.

New York, April &.-Boxing critics
here are convinced today that Johnny
kilbane will be fit as a fiddle when he
faces Freddie Welsh at the Manhattan
Casino next Tuesday night
The worlds feather-weight champion
opened their eyes with his speed in a
special workout at his training camp at
Douglaston Inn, Long Island, and his
method of training for accuracy in punch
ing was something of a revelation. Kill
bane boxed with his manager-trainer.
Jimmy Dunn. and practiced all the
punches in his repertoire until Dunn
was satisfied that he was perfect in each
one.
Kilbane will enter the ring with Welsh
full of confidence. As he puts it: I've
nothing to lose to Welsh and every
thing TO win. This fight is like a ball
game for me. I'm going in there to slam
the BAH. That's the sport of 1t. II I
can knock Welsh out I will retire with
two championships in tow"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
Golf and Tennis Notes
BY FRANK II. YOUNG.

The cancellation of all national cham
pionship events by the United States
Golf Association seems to have struck
a popular key among golfers in general
as there is no doubt but that, while this
country is devoting all its efforts toward
preparation for war, it would perhaps be
a little out of place for the sport govern
ing bodies to be working in the interests
OF play There is, however, a general
feeling that in canceling the national
events golfers have done their bit'' in
this respect. and that local and tourna-
ments Of minor Importance should not be
affected. Following the example set by
the national body. there will no doubt
be a number of other events called on,
but golfers of~the eool-headed variety
are urging caution against any hasty or
misdirected action. 1t is felt that golf
in many ways is distinct from the many
other branches of athletics which havo
been abandoned summarily.
In such sports as rowing, football,
field and track, and, of course, all in
tercollegiate athletics, the participants
for the most part are young men be-
tween the ages of 10 and 5. These are
the age limits proposed in the present
bill before Congress for selective con-
scription. Conscription would, therefore,
strike these sports a staggering blow,
whereas golf would be pasesd almost un-
touched. This, however, Is only a side
issue. AS it is played in this country.
golf is the great game for middle-aged
men. II is pointed out that, IL anything
can help these men get into shape for
service, it is golf and plenty of it. Every
golfer who makes the full round of an
up-to-date eighteen-hole course must
walk at least full five miles over hill
and dale. rot to mention the more OF
less vigorous exercise he may get in
making his strokes. Thousand of men
will play golf who would refuse any
other form of exercise. In England the
game has been officially encouraged and
even from the trenches come tales of
'-Tommies'' playing golf with Shiny
sticks" and improvised balls Of ali de-
scriptiOns.
The great beneit that golf can accom-
plfsh, however Is to bring business men
out OF their Offices and ft them for
marches and military maneuYers per-
hSps better than any other sport they
could take up. AS far as conscription
is concerned, few players OF note would
be Included IN the ''19 to 25" age class.
There Is still another way that golf in
this country might help. The proceeds
from tournaments, exhibition matches and
even profits in club revenues could be
turned over to the Ameriacn Red Cross.
Nardon. Ray. Taylor and Braid. the lead
a series of four-ball matches over the
famous courses of England and Scotland
for the benefit OF the Red Cross Society
OF England and raised quite sum. Pro-
fessionals on this side Of the watei would
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
With Potomac CdnOeiStS
By c. ID. M'CURDI.

June has been selected as the date
for a big interscholastic swimming
meet in which the Tech and Central
school boys are entered. The fact that
Central has a dandy new swimming
pool causes the boys Of that school TO
have high. hopes Of carrying on the
lions share Of the honors.
There is a certain element who ap-
parently look upon canoeing as moth
ing short Of being a short cut TO death.
which. in our estimation is not only
untrue, but absurd; were they 20 go
out in a canoe. using a little common
sense, their opinion would speedily
change. OF course, not unlike a ma
chine, one must be able to handle a
canoe, else danger turks in every swish
Of the paddle.
The following "'Don'ts" will be found
invaluable to the novice:
Don't think you can exercise too much
care-an ounce OF preCaution is worth a
ton OF regret.
Don't stand up in canoe.
Don't change seats when on the wster.
Don't take anyone with you unless
you can SWIM.
Don't neglect carrying one or more life
pre- servers.
Don't go out in a storm.
Don't forget there are rocks 70 be
avoided.
Don't use your canoe as fishing boat
Don't think you own the river.
Don't take Rollers broadside, point
your canoe directly at en-.
Don't forget TO have a light showing
on all points. OF the compass.
Don't fail, under any and all circum-
stances, to keep cool
.Dle consideration OF the above hints
may save yours or some ones life. Read
them and act accordingly.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
RECORDS ARE BROKEN
AGAIN AT Penn meet
Larsen, of Salt Lake City. Breaks the
High Jump Record.

Philadelphia, Pa. April 2s.-Pennsyiva-
Mas twenty-third annual relay race car
nival passed into history yesterday amid
some OF the finest performances ever
witnessed on Franklin Field. Records fell
as usual and there were other note
worthy fests that added zest and in
terest to the afternoons sport.
To Pennsylvanians the victories of the
Red and Blue in the one-mile college
relays and the establishing of a new
record by the Pennsylvania freshmen in
their championship race were most graf
flying. Newsletter added further to the
Pennsylvania triumphs by winning the
pole vault, but to out-of-town competi-
tors went the other honors of the day.
The quartet of milers from Chicago
won the four-mile relay championship
handily, and Larsen, of Brigham Young
University. came all the way from Salt
Lake City to break the intercollegiate
high jump figures by jumping feet, S-S
inches. He tried for the worlds and
American marks, but just failed by a
hair to clear the bar at feet, IT'S
inches. Eddie Beeson holds the worlds
record at feet, Z SIS inches.
Two Princeton men also went to the
front, Nourse winning the javelin throw
and Sinclair the shot-put, while two
more Western athletes outdid the East
erners, Butler of Dubuque, who took
third place in the 10O-yard dash, win
ming the broad jump and Huster, of
Illinois, capturing the discus throw. So
the honors of the day were well dis
tributed.
1t was a grand day for the carnival.
The weather was more pleasant than
on Friday and the athletes responded
to the cheers Of the crowd with a will.
About 10000 were in the stands and they
displayed their pleasure by applauding
every fine performance. whether the ath-
lete came from the East or West.
Pennsylvania turned out her battalion
Of infantry which patrolled the field. and
the Girard College Band played insplr-
ing and patriotic airs.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
WAR WILL NOT AFFECT
PLAYING ON SAND LOTS

Uncle Samuel and many OF his ath-
letic nephews may be busily engaged
in warsome pastimes during the COM
ing summer, but the war will have
no effect on the sand lots, where the
future greats will hammer the ball
and scoop up hot bounders just as
they have done in other years.
The amateur and semi-professIonal
ball players will receive more en-
couragement from municipal author
tiles throughout the country this year
than ever before. The life out of
doors helps to build up the striplings
and make healthy. strong young men
out of them. For this reason mem
bers OF municipal Fairgrounds COM
mittees in the larger cities are max
ing plans to lay out additional dia-
monds for the boys. So it ought to
be a big year among the future
greats.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
Red Sox Take Final Game
Of Series From Griffmen
JoIsoK IN BASEBALL

Al Jolson, comedian and prince Of
baseball fans. showed his class In
St. Louis last week. His company
was playing at a Mound City thea
ter when the Cardinals opened their
season. Jolson learned OF the
Cardinal Idea" Of a pass 70 a boy
for every $50 worth Of stock sub
scribed and he asked TO be en-
rolled. A Cardinal booster handed
him a blank that had been made
out for $l00 worth OF stock. Not
enough" said JOlson. who took a
pen and added a cipher. making
his subscription 5000. That enti-
tied him to twenty boys passes
and before he left st. Louis he di-
rected that they be given TO that
number Of newsb9ys. Il was a
-newsboy once myself" said Jolson.
and / know what h is to want to
see ball game and not have the
price" Being a rather heavy
stockholder in the St LOUIS
Cardinals now. Jolson will boost
for them wherever he goes.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

jump in boys, the water is fine-it isn't
cold, a trifie chilly, perhaps, but not too
cold
yellow" was the cry heard up the
river the past week. Those not possessing
the nerve to brave the water were imme-
diately dubbed yellow"
The river has taken on its beautiful
summer colors-cleaT water, green
background, and with a generous sprink-
ling of wild flowers along the banks, not
only is it very pleasing to the eye. but
sends a thrill through one, as well as
a longing to spend many hours on its
broad waters
Interest in the camps Is comparatively
mild this year. owing to the uncertainty
of the conscription law. The boys feel
that they would hardly be justified in
arranging permanent camp sites. with
the accompanying hard work, only to
be called to do their bit and deriving lit
tie or no benefit for their pains. Lest il
be misunderstood. do not think the boys
are in any way hesitsnt in their willing
ness to don the khaki; on the other hand
the majority are eager 20 do service. and
hesitate only because they are desirous
of seeing action and wish to be assured
Of it prior to enlisting.
Many of the local canoeists have
conceived some mighty big ideas as to
just Wnal use tneF canoes Sudli De
put-one was heard to remark that he
thought seriously of making an impro-
vised sub chaser Of his. and in this
manner doing his bit" The canoeing
has certainly started of in a manner
that speaks we'll for the popularity OF
the sport-many of the boys having
purchased new boats. and those not do
ing so have nearly all either painted
or touched them up. until. taken as a
whole, they present a merry combina-
ton OF glad colors.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
Talk of Late Opening of
Baseball Season Is Heard
MORE PATRIOTISM

A Chicago clergyman has -sug-
gested to President Johnson OF the
American League way to arouse
more patriotism at the bali games.
and Johnson has decided to adopt
II. Orders soon will be. issued to
American League club owners to
have their teams before each game
march to the flagpole and hoist
old Glory. Then the fans will be
request 10 stand and sing the
Star pangled Banner" Each
home club will provide leaders.
who Sill station themselves In
front of the grand stand and will
call on the spectators to render
the national anthem. As often as
possible the club owners will have
bands OF music to furnish the ac-
compartment
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
EPIPHANY TEAM WILL
PLAY FAST TULIP CLUB

Epiphany Chapel baseball team will
meet the fast Tulip Athletic Club on
No. l diamond at the Monument
Grounds Monday at D. m.
Manager Plant requests the follow
ing players to report on this diamond
at 4:SO O'clock sharp: Z Williams. F.
Skidmore, S. Blackman, G. Skidmore,
l.. Manks, +. Morgan, \. James, c.
Crump, H. Buckholtz, W. Ports. a.
Brown. Ned Morgan and others wish
ing a tryout with this team.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
LOCAL Y. M. H. A. WILL
PLAY RICHMOND TEAM

The Young Mems Hebrew Association
is in readiness for the fast team of the
same organization of Richmond, Va. aud
the local association has picked the
fastest nine that can be had from its
club.
The local team will journey to the
Virginia city Gu May % to cross HatS
with the Richmond club. The local base
ball players will lineup as follows: L.
Goldberg. right field; H. Levy. short.
stop; w. Cafritz. third base: H Shalin.
first base; J. Roberts, left field; F.
Jofree, second base; w. Luber. catcher,
and S. Gotlieb, pitcher.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
Unmarried Players Are
Expected to Join Army

New York, April st expect to see
many of the unmarried players in the
American League in the United States
army next fall" said President Ban
Johnson, of the American League here
today
Il can say" continued Mr. Johnson
that If the selective draft is adopted
by Congress it will not apply to our
players until after the worlds series is
decided in October. What will happen
to players in other leagues 1 do not
know"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

no doubt rally to such an undertaking in
ulls country and the prominent clubs
would willingly offer their links and club
accommodations for such cause.
Apropos OF professional matches and
the devoting of the proceeds to war hen
ents, the question of international nro-
tessional matches Immediately come IN
mlno. The tour of Vardon and Raw
throush this country in 1913 was so much
OF monetary success that even the
nnanclers Of Wall Street shed tears when
they think of the amount of money fbc
English pros" took out of the co,nt,,,
with them. 1t has been rumored that
the Great Triumvirate'-Vardon Tay
lor and Braid, who won sixteen Of the Ia s,
tWenty-one championships among them
were only prevented from making a tour
TINS year by war conditions. Now that
the United States has Joined with the al
lies, not only would international golf
matches tend to cement the bond, but a
tremendous fund could be raised through
exhibition matches between the English
and American professionals.
At a recent meeting Of the Depart-
mental Tennis League held in the IN
terstate Commerce Commission II was
decided that on account of condi-
tons in the various government deparr-
ments as result of the war, it would not
be advisable to play out the schedule a $
arranged for the 1917 season. 1t was at
first decided that the teams would be
Kept intact and play Informal matches
throughout the season at convenient
dates, but this schedule would NOT of
course, give any one team the right to
claim the championship and, as such,
compete against other league winners in
the matches to be held to select a team
to represent Washington against BaIti-
more's champion in the intercity match
to be held in the Monumental City in
August. After several plans had been
suggested, the league finally hit upon the
scheme of arranging a short schedule
whereby the teams would be drawn in the
same manner as is done in an individual
event. the winners of each round meeting
until the finals By this plan the most
any team will have to play is four match
es, and those teams which draw byes can
I go all the way through the event with
only three. This will be the first time a
tennis event has ever been conducted
under this plan locally. The first of
these matches win not be played until
June.
Columbia has announced two closed
events for May-the regular monthly
tournament which 1t always holds
throughout ther season. and that for the
Let's" trophy. open to members 40 years
old and over. The qualification round
for the regular event closes April %.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
INTERCOLLEGIATE MEET
CALLED OFF FOR WAR

Phils delphia, Pa. April @S-The inter
collegiate track and field meet sChe-
dulFd FOR Philadelphia for MAY . and
g. has been officially called Of The
executive committee after a long ses-
sion made this announcement this after
noon. In its place il is planned to hold
monster military demonstra ton At
Franklin Field. May 26, in which all OF
the leading athletes in the country will
be invited to take part
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
BRIARLEY HALL DEFEATS BLISS

Poolesville, Nd, April 2S-"Sid"
Lodges Briarley Hall cadets defeated
Bliss Electrical School here today in a
beautiful thirteen inning contest by to T.
Hersperger. on the mound for the Old
Gold and Black, twirled splendidly. al
lowing but six scattered hits and send
ing eighteen of his opponents back to
the bench on strikes.
Both teams performed we'll in the field,
considering the icy weather.
Book carried off the fielding honors for
Bliss, while Ferrier and Lankford
starred for Briarley. Score by innings.
Bliss, ...............0OO OOOO12OOOOO
Briarley ....,......O 0OOO130 2-5
Batteries, Herspereer and Howard; !;
Holinsgead, Tyler and Snover.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
HARVARD ATHLETES
ENLIST In SERVICE

Cambridge. April @.-Norris Williams
I'd. national tennis champion. today en-
rolled for a reserve army commission.
Other Harvard athletes who enrolled in
cluded George +. Abbot and Henry E
Cabot, captains OF the baseball team and
crew; Dick Harte. aIl-sTound athletic
star. ard Harry MinOt. the half-milcT.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
Fort Washington Team
To Play Tulip Club

The Tulip Athletic Club will play the
fast Fort Washington nine on the latter's s
diamond at o'clock. With the Tulip
pitchers going at a food pace the post
team will have to play bail TO capture
the game from the clubmen.
Manager Henity requests all players to
report at the club house at 1880 sharp.
The Tulip club would like to hear from
all fast teams in the District and vicin-
ity, for games address George West, 11O2
Maryland avenue southwest.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
Leary to Act as Field Coach.

Cambridge, Mass, April 2S-Leo H
Lear today agreed to act as field coach
for the Harvard football team, provided
the Crimson resumes athletics in the fall
Percy D. Haughton will again be head
coach.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
Monster Demonstration
Instead Of Field Meet

, Philadelphia. April ga monster ath-
letic demonstration in which the athletes
of the country will be asked to take part,
will take the place of the intercollegiate
track and field meet, scheduled for May
D and 26, which was officially called off
today The proceeds will go to the Red
Cross.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

INo-iaSr hIts-hnuper. FrsteT, NaIFrr Thrur
baae mi-SCutt- Lsft on blss--B B0ston. 4. Wash
rng-pn. I. Bzs2S on bslIs-OF Shorr !. - John
Sgn. J. Struck UI-By Sh1rr. = Iw I1hnsr1 2
Sacrifice hits-Barry. HDlIitzCl Iszis. double
rlHy-Sh0Te tn AgneE n GErdpfr. Hits n1dp-pr
Sho-c, 6. IN IlnngS- 2 Jodus1n. % IN iuninES
Wild ritch-Sho~. Passed bglls-Atus1r .th e. I'm
sres-M -Mtssrs McCormics srI CcnnaIy Time x
Esme-I hour azd . minutes.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

Runs7J. Collins n. Bush. Twcbase ht-I
Collins. Sacrifice hits-Yomg. Veach II. Jones,
Weaver 81, z Collins e.. Risberg Stolen bases
Weaver, Felsch. Struck Out-By Coyeleske 4; by
Scott, T. Bases on bSlls-Cf c. Jones. l: off
Scott, Umpres-Messrs Evans and NalGn.
Burns batted for Coyeleskie eighth.
Nicholson for Spencer in eighth.
"Wesver out for interference ard one out yhe7
winning was scored
Murphy battsd for Scutt in tenth.
Lci5Old batted for DanfOSth N thirteenth
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

Schang batted for Meyer in seventh
Nunamaker nattcd for Alexander in ninth
RTD-Strunk. Trn-base hit-StrInk Sacrifice hi.
-Thrashcr. Double plays-Peck to Maisel 70 Pfpp
Alexander to PiDp. GilhoOley to Pipp. Witt TO Nc
Iniiis Struk TO Grover. Left 90 basse-Athletics
s: New York, 10. Bases on balls-OR Bush 6; OF
CALDWELL 4. Struck out-By Bush. 2; by Caldwell
> Umpires-Messrs. Dineen and Owens Time n
game-l hour ard forty minutes
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
WHITE SOX LAND GAME.

Chicago, Ill, April 2s-The White Sox
defeated the Tigers after struggling for
fourteen innings, by to l.
Detroit tied the score in the ninth and
they battled until the fourteenth before
the White Sox were able to push a run
ner across the plate and win the game.
Score:
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
BROWNS DEFEAT INDIANS.

Cleveland. April 27.-The Browns had
an easy time defeating the Indians yes
terday in a sIugfest in which they used
up three pitchers and gathered eighteen
hits Score:
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
ATHLETICS WIN GAME

New York, April 2s.-The Athletics
punched hits of Caldwell in the seventh
and scored one run which was enough
TO cinch the game for the visitors. Score:
Athletira ARHOA Il Nsv York ARun A n
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

Runs-Austin Sisler Pratt - Jaootscn t1,
IAvsn SeyeTCid Sothuron. Chapman. TWn-base hits
-Sothorun SCveruii Chapman. Stolen bSses-Nsr-
sans Pratt Jacobsen. Layan ShUftOn. Sacrifice
Fit-Eyans saciice hl-Guist0. Duuble plays
Chairman to Guis;o; SiSer. unassisted. Lett g.
hases-St. Louis S. Cleveland, S. First hase gu
talls-OF Sothornn. 4: OF Merton ! Of Could, !.
Hits madc-Of Morton hits and l in in
nings,. of smith hts and uIns in inning. OF
Gould Its sni > nuns in l inning. Hit hy
uitchsr-Ry SOthOIon. O'Neill- StrEck out BY
Sothorun. ;. by Morton 2 by Smith . Umpires
Messrs OLoughIin and Hildguand. Time Of game
. hours and 70 minutes.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29
COMPLETE STATISTICS OF THE MAJOR LEAGUES
YEsTERDAY's RESULTS.
AMERICAN


Boston, q Washington l. Phlles l.
O.
/ cnnatiO
1 hicago an)i
S Chicago at Louis
Cleveland
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

WambEanns out hit by hatted hall.
kavansugh hStted f0r Morton in the seyenta.
Miller latted for Evans in the ninth.
Harris batted for Gould in tho ninth.
St Louis .................. GO 0 10
Cleveland ...........-..... Q Q 0 0 o 0 o 1
The Washington herald., 1917-04-29

Columbia has announced two closed
events for May-the regular monthly
tournament which it always holds
throughout the season. and that for the
Let's" trophy. open to members 40 years
old and over The qualification round
for the regular event closes April q.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-06-22
Socialist Party Tyranny.

Tyranny and lack of patriotism are
dominant attributes of the socialist
party machine. Their most recent eX-
emplification is the expulsion of
Charles Edward Russell, widely
known socialist and member of the
American war mission to Russia.
Mr.. Russell is cast out of the social
list party for the astounding reason
that he failed to consult the party
bosses before accepting the mission to
Russia, and refused to resign there
from when the bosses so demanded
Tyranny is tyranny, regardless
whether it springs from Prussian au-
tocracy or boss-driven party ma
chine in America. The socialist bosses
will soon discover that their unpa-
triotic intolerance will lead to whole
sale Withdrawals of the rank and file
of the party in this country. Men like
Russell and Spargo will soon have a
larger following than the intolerant
bosses who read them out of the party
organization.