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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Any number OF folks who refuse to
take Charley Comiskey's habitual
pennant claims as seriously as West
erners are wont to have long main
tanned that the White Sox are a great
ly overrated club. This estimate OF
the RowIandites is also finding favor
In the West, as witness the following
from the pen of Henry p. Edwards
the Cleveland critic:
THE White Sox have been over
touted. They are no stronger than
they were a year ago. St. Louis ana
Detroit writer's who declared they
were the class OF the league obtained
a false impression OF the Sox by rea-
son OF the fact that their own CLUBS
were so weak. making the Chicago
team look like q pennant winner IN
comparison. The Sox are no stronger
than the Indians. and Jim Dunn would
not trade his team for that owned
by Comiskey.
"As far as can be seen by watch
ing the Sox in four games, they are
stronger in one spot. Jim Scott In
much better pitcher than he was
year ago, when he lacked condition.
Had he shown the form then thar
he does now the Sox might have made
It more interesting for Boston
Russell Net In shape.
ITO offset Scott's return, Reb Rus
sell, who was Chicago's premier hurl-
er in 1916, is having trouble with
his pitching arm There Is grown
upon his elbow. Some doctors have
advocated an operation; others have
said II may be absorbed by work
Russell is adopting the latter theory,
Whether he will have a suceessiul
season remains to be seen
The remaining members OF ths
Sox's hurting corps may be just as
affective as a year ago. Perhaps
more SO; perhaps not SO effective. A
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
BOOSTS HIS MEET
Tome Coach Here to Get Entries for
EIeld and Track Games.

George +. Green, former st. Adams
coach, at present coach OF the Tome
School athletic teams, Is in Washing
ton today to boost his field and track
games set for May 10.
According to present plans Tome
expects to have the entries OF prac-
tically all the schools in Baltimore and
Washington. The Tome meet is usual
ly attended by all OF the best athletes
in this section and this years games
are expected to be no exception.
Plans are under way to have the
local boys go TO Baltimore and go
up to Port Deposit by boat. Central.
Western. Tech. and Business are ex-
pecting to send athletes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
CHASE is CONVENTIONAL.

Anybody who has seen Hal Chase play
first base can readily appreciate the fol-
lowing from the Chicago Tribune:
-Chase is such an expert at first base
that he played most Of the time with
HIS bare hand in his hip pocket to pro-
tect It from the cold Hal didn't even
bother about taking the hand out when
the ball was pitched. but waited TO see
~ the batter hit it, The only reason
Hal ever uses both hands is to be con-
ventional
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
MAGEE DISCOURAGED
Former Fed Star May Be Kept on
Bench for Weeks.

PHILADELPHIA. May Lee Ma.
gee, former manager OF the Brook
feds. il discouraged at his being
benched by Manager Donovan. He Is
drawing $1,000. his Federal League
salary. and feels that he is not earn
ing it,
Il don't know what has got into
me-" murmurs Magee. Il can't seem
to hit the ball at all"
Manager Donovan has not lost all
faith In Msgee. but admits that he
will keep him on the bench for a few
weeks, hoping that ne will regain his
old form.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
Purify Your Blood and Avoid
THAT Tired Feeling" So
General Just Now.

Sluggish blood causes what is gen
orally termed Spring fever" that
affects so many people Just at this
season, and everything seems all
wrong to those whose system Is not
In perfect condition.
II you become tired easily; II your
appetite Is gone; II you suffer from
dizziness and q general down and
out" feeling seems to pervade your
system, the cause Is in your blood,
and you will not feel right or enjoy
perfect health until IL has been
cleansed OF all impurities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
HOLY CROSS THERE
Every Student Signs to Become SOL
dIer Against Hun.

Holy Cross College. a rival Of
Georgetown's for Jesuit athletic hon
ors. Is strong for military service. in
spite of the fact that the men who run
its athletics have voted to continue
sports until the War Department ad-
yises a suspension of activities.
When the college authorities re-
Gently asked how many of the stu
dents would volunteer their services
for the war with Germany, every man
in the college. without single ex-
ception, signed his name to the
papers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
an Enters Hall of Fane-We Greatly ODeaed
BOB THAYER'S GOSSIP
ON SPORTING MATTERS

Sir Robert Groom: the Brownies tooth
pick twirier. Joins that select company
Of no-hit-no-run pitchers. Groom IL q
veteran Of many years Of service on the
slab. He has not much farther to travel
before slipping out Of the sport pages.
but he Is now assured OF leaving with
a record ever 10 remain for the delecta-
ton Of the fans Of the future. Groom
has many friends in Washington. where
he pitched some Of his best ball A. 4
major Lacquer. and they are all pleased
today.
Rather peculiar that Washington Coun-
try Club should strike bad weather
after four years Of the finest sort Of
sunshine for the annual tournament
The social side OF the program was en-
tirely obliterated by the rain during
Friday and Saturday. Outside Of q
few Newspaper men and one or two
members Of the club there was no gal
lery at all in the recent BraWner-Demp-
the more accessible Chevy Chase Club
should draw out . big gathering.
Now the yachtsmen have gone and
done Il. They have begun canceling an
cruises and races for the coming sum-
mer, blaming Il upon the war. The
Yacht Racing Union. Of Massachusetts,.
has called on all engagements and this
viii hold up the famous Bermuda cup
race. q struggle for the perpetual trophy
now In the possession Of the South Bos-
ton Yacht Club. At that. this ocean
race to the Bermudas might offer more
possibilities Of danger to competitors
than some OF the Long Island events
Right here let me suggest that
Uncle Sam should make room for q
lot Of organised play for the soldiers.
Football, baseball, lacrosse, field, and
track games, basketball and soccer
games, which do not require q great
deal of ground. should be encouraged
to the fullest extent. Various leagues
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
JUVENAL DROPPED
Pennsylvania Barge Club olsPensss
With Its Coach.

Jim JuvenaI is no longer coach OF
the Pennsylvania Barge Club. The
club officials got together and decided
that, owing to the unsettled war con-
dItions and since SO many of the men
are eulIsting from time to time. 1t
would not be wise to keep profes-
sional coach.
Juvenal has turned out many win
ming crews at the Penn Barge within
the last few years, and is very pop
ular with all the members.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
DA.gS IS RELEASED
No-Hlt Pitcher Dropped UneondI<
tIonaIIy by Braves.

BOSTON. May T-eeoEge no Hit
Davis has been given his 1nconds
tional release By the Boston National
League club. Davis earned his title
in 1914, when the Braves made thein
sensational and successful drive for
the National League and worlds
champions. by shutting. out Philadsb
pelphia without a hit
He was then a student In the HaFs
ward Law School and had broken the
UniVersity's strength test records.
Manager StallinEs, OF the club, said
that Davis had everything but con-
troll"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
CARDS ARE IN FRONT
Trim Reds and Pass Giants in Hunt
for laurels.

CINCINNATI, May TODAY the
Cardinals, expected to be the National
League football all year. are proudly
marching along at the head OF the pro-
cession. Mule" Watson's great pitch-
ing whitewashed the Reds YESTERDAY.
( to o. and allowed Hugglns' crew 10
pass the idling Giants
Don't know how long wen stav
here" Erinned Miller HuEgins This
morning. but wen 20 down lighting:
I'm sure of that"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

National.
RRIEE STARTS WELL.

CHICAGO. May Bunny Brief. the
Pirates newsfirst baseman. started well
against the Cubs yesterday. getting two
hits and a sacrifice in i've trips to the
plate. He was formerly with the Browns
and White Sox in the American League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
KAY LOSES FINGER.

Bill Kay, once with the Washing
ton club, for years a player in the
New York State League, had a finger
amputated during the winter, but
expects to report to BinEhamton In
a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

President Ban Johnson predicts
that the Newarks, managed by Tom
Needham. will capture the Interna-
tional League pennant and also viii
make a winning fight against the
American Association teams. Need
ham may be an American League
manager next year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
INTEREST HANGING ON.

In spite Of the war and bad weather,
great interest Is being shown in major
league baseball. especially in the West
President Tener. Of the National LeaEde,
says that most Of his clubs are running
ahead Of last years attendance figures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Grover Cleveland Alexander, in
spite of the mauling he has received
lately. says that nothing Is the matter
with his $4,000 wing. He insists
that he had all OF his speed and the
usual quick curve ball when the
Giants slammed him out Of the box
last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
TAKE VOTE
ON HOLDING TOURNEY
Washington Is Against the Annual
Championship Series.

Whether or not the annual cham-
pionshIp series Of the National Print
ers' Union Baseball League. scheduled
this year for st. Paul. viii be played.
remains with the players OF the
twelve cities represented.
At the suggestion OF John ~.
Dugan, the Cincinnati member Of the
national commission OF the league
referendum vote on the question
IL being taken.
Through Edgar 7. Brown, the
Washington representative on the
commission, this city has decided
against the series. II Is believed here
that war conditions are too serious
to permit the tournament, although
st. Paul Is making preparations for
It The nrst game Il scheduled for
August 10.
should a majority Of the cities
agree on holding the AFFAIR, wash
ington VIII not ba1k, In the opinion
Of Brown Other cities in the league
are St Paul, Indianapolis, Phila-
delphia, New York, Pittsburgh 81.
Louis, Boston, Chicago, Detroit.
Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
IAkOm8 anu IIull0u C1Aau lulI
afternoon In the opening game OF
the Capital City League, AZ Fifth
street and Florida avenue northeast.
the contest starting at $50 -Four
teams will play in the organizaticr.
the schedule ending some time in
August, according to present plans.
The schedule for the remainder Of
this week follows: Tuesdays. West
overs vs.. Frankllns; Wednesday,
Truxtons vs.. Westovers: Thursday
Franklins W.. Takomas: Friday, Trux-
tons VS. Westovers.
After losing two straight games
the Senate page boys took brace in
their five-game series with the House
youngsters and won yesterday, 8 TO ?
The game was played on the Fifth
street and Florida avenue diamond
Younger pitched an excellent game
for the Senate team
The line-ups: Senate-Young. 3 81
King, T. T.; McInerney, 1b-: Raw, 3D.:
Entwistle. c.; Prick. l. T.; Younger,
D., and Trice, %. House-Frederiek.
c.; Campbell. p: Kellery, %: Over
street. 1b.: Foley, 3 q: Cross, 81;
LongfeIlow, r. T.; Marshall, C. r., and
Bazata. ]. T.
The next game viii be played Sun
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
AMR ENTERS ARMY.

Levi l.. Lamb, former star football
nIsyer wrestler, and weight thrower
a. penn state. has obtained a sec
ond lieutenant's commission in the
army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
MoHAWKs MEET TONIGHT.

Members OF the Mohawk Athletic
cIub are requested to attend a meet
ing 10 be held tonight, at s o'clock,
at the clubhouse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Fabrique, the Robins shortstop. has
two faults-inability TO make rapid
returns to the plate to XIII a double
steal and a pronounced weakness In
batting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

The Reds do not miss BIZ Nc
Kechnie with Groh at third base and
Dave Shean covering the middle bag.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

The Cardinals are getting first class
pitching and also are batting heav-
lily. These qualities combined win
ball games.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Gibson has done very little catch
ing for the Giants so far' but has al
ready proven his value to the club
bv his work as a coach and leu
tenant to McGraw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
RAsERALL GOSSIP.

There isn't much said about It, but
the Griffmen are drilling every day
under command of Sergt. John Dean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Dave Davenport, the Browns star
pitcher, is able to work again. A
gunshot wound in his breast kept him
idle for many weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

II il up to the champion Brooklyns
to pull themselves together and play
hard. They are drawing 100000 in
salaries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

StaIIings opines that when Tom
Hughes and Dick Rudolph begin to
pitch in their best form nothing can
stop the Boston Braves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Faculty advisers are expected to
get together today to arrange details
for the title series and to close up
the business of the field and track
games. II. J. Thompson, former
Georgetown University graduate
manager, is referee. II. c. Byrd, sth-
letic director of Maryland, is starter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Tennis activities in the various
schools will pick up during the re-
mainder of the month. Central, West
ern, Army and Navy Props, Business,
Tech. and Friends have tennis teams
scheduled for matches. Louis i.
Doyle has arranged for a Junior
tournament to be held on the Prince
ton Club courts June Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

in the camps should be encouraged.
and as much competition a. possible
stimulated in order to keep men .oc-
cupied and interested In leisure mo-
ments.
Charlie Larsen. Of Brigham Young
University, Il being hailed now a. q
second Mike Sweeney" because Of
the flawless style he uses In sur
mounting the cross bar. Larsen runs
straight r up to the cross bar and
shows the oId-fashioned kick over
when In the air, instead Of the pull
over" made popular by HORNE and
Beeson- Then again, like Sweeney
Larsen IL only SIS In height and
weighs but 1855 pounds. Most Of the
present-day high jumpers ara tall,
angular men. Those who delight In
watching high jumpers are pulling
for Larsen to defeat Eddie Beeson's
mark of ST B-1o, II only because Of
his honest, old-fashioned style.
The Chicago white sox are stin in
the frst division, but they're coming
down. II threatens to be the same
old tale with Comiskey's Club, told
this season q trif1e earlier than usual.
Worn out pitchers and Hight hfttera
nave ruined Omc48os Cu1nSo9 AoE
winning pennants for many years.
and 1917 promises to be no exception
This may be rough reading for
Windy City fans, but seems to be the
truth
No golf titles. or tennis titles. OF
track titles will change hands this
season. but merely because the cham
pionshiDs will be held up owing to
the war. there IL no really valid rea-
son for the discontinuance Of golf or
tennis or track athletics. Indeed, with
the whole nation stripping for the
fray with the Hun. there Is all the
more need for the training that comes
from sports. John Jones. working in
the office. may not be drafted at the
nrst call. but he win be an the better
fitted for military service when he Is
called II his body Is trained
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
Whern The1 Play.
NATIONAL.
where They PIsy.
TODAY.

TODAY. TOMORROW.
81. L At Cincinnati.
/ Pittsburgh at Chica 60 Phila at N 4
Phila at New York. brooklyn Al Boston.
/ Brooklyn at Boston
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

As a matter of fact Central has far
outclassed the other teams. Older and
more experienced, the Central play
ers have taken advantage Of mistakes
made by the other players. But two
runs have been scored off Central
during the three games, which speaks
volumes for pitching as we'll as defen-
sive work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

in the camps should be encouraged.
and as much composition a. possible
stimulated IN order to keep men ,oc-
cupied and interested In leisure mo-
ments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07
SCHOOLS WILL DECIDE
TWO TITLES THIS WEEK
Baseball Championship and Track
Games viii Claim Interest.

Two championships may be decided
In high school ranks this week. In
baseball the Central-Business contest
is expected to settle the diamond su-
premacy. The annual field and track
games scheduled for Saturday at the
new Central stadium will determine
the titleholder IA this branch Of ath-
letics.
Owing to the postponement Of the
Technical-Eastern game Of Friday last
the dates will have to be shifted.
Business and Central were due to go
on for their game Wednesday. The
fact that the annual field and track
games were scheduled for Saturday
led the advisers to have no game on
Friday.
It is thought that Technical and
Eastern will play Wednesday. owing
to the cadet review scheduled for
Tuesday. The Business-Central game
will probably be played on Friday:
The game set for Wednesday VIII
probably go over until next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-07

Business has won two games and
lost none while Central has won three
and lost none. The meeting between
the teams Is likely TO result In the
winner being declared the titleholder.
as Business Is rated as stronger than
Eastern, the team II plays last. A win
for Central will give undlsputed lead
ership.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-13
How to Adorn
The Church For
The Holiday

CHURCH decoration should be
" started ut least a week before
Christmas. Better be early and
do the work deliberately rather than
leave 1t and rush and slight the un-
dertaking at the last moment.
Have decorations light and use color
sufficient to make them cheerful. Work
In plenty of red and white.
Everlasting flowers are good for the
purpose. Bunches OF immortelles can
he broken up, wired into small bunch
es and used Ia various ways. These
can be had in white, red, yellow and
other colors.
Work color into the garlands at prop
cr Intervals 10 relieve the somber er-
feet of the heavy dark green wreath
ing. Pampas plumes are excellent
where they can be used away from
eas-lights or danger OF fire.
Holly branches are most useful and
smllax, branches of evergreen trees
and tissue paper wreaths. bells and
garlands all work In together effec-
lively where Il little taste and judg-
ment are used in the arrangement.
Buy material without delay as dcal-
ers usually sell out completely before
Christmas.
Letters for notices can be cut from
gold, silver or colored paper or sheet
wadding.
For covering mantels in the home
evergreen boughs, wild smilax and
holly are generally used also for stair
ratings. Ground pine garlands are
used for festooning around the walls
and ceiling over doors, stair rails, etc.
Outside decorations may consist of
sarlands over the front door. wreathes
on the door and on the gatepoSts AT
The entrance 10 the yard
In plants the Norfolk Island pine
araucaria, palms, large ferns, aspidis-
ira, bay and box plants in tub are use
full where they can be had. Churches
oftentimes are able TO borrow some
Of these from members. Where this
Is done arrangements should be made
10 keep the building sufficiently warm
all the time the plants are In the
church to prevent damage. Plants well
wrapped In paper VIII carry quite a
distance without Injury in very cold
weather. closed car is used by
florists for cold weather plant deliver
ies.-New York Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-13
The Wondrous Season.

ChTistmas-the same old story,
Sweet with its sweet old way;
The gifts and the songs and glory,
The spirit OF youth and play
Christmas-the tabled Santa.
The tree with its magic light,
The stars and the drums ana trumpets
The toys and the tinsel bright.
Christmas-no change forever,
The letters TO good old Kris.
The arms of the little children
And the lips that are sweet to kiss.
Christmas-the changeless beauty,
Older. and still so young
With it's glory OF childhood spirit
And It's tales OF the fairy tongue.
Christmas-the streets 10 show IL.
The shops with their brilliant sight;
The windows OF charm 10 glow Il,
The festive and magic light.
Christmas-and stll appealing
With its utter glory 10 men
As over their gray hearts stealing
Their boyhood comes again.
Christmas-the same old blessing
The holy and lovely spell
OF tenderest trust and confessng!
And the glory Of all things well.
Christmas-the wondrous reason,
A. fresh In its Joy today
As il was In the vanished visions
OF the Childhoods far away
Baltimore sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-13
A Christmas
Compromise
By oOODLOP II. THOMAS

Copyright. 1915. by American Press 40
ISOLATION.
whut 20 got under yo' coat dar,
manp
Hor on, now; 20 KANT fool me
WIFI sayin' yo's hu'yfn', fas' AZ 70
can,
To de schoolhouse Chris,mus trea
Ders's plenty OBJ time. All low. TO
dat,
An well hab jes' q quiet talk,
Fo, sush's dere's hddls strinGs In
cat,
All dis minute hu'd something
squawk.
Jes as All 'spsotsd, yo' Oh black
lin!
Yo's been 'roun muh chicken roos,
An dat dere fowl am oil Speckled
Tim
Dat All prizes .bove e'scuse.
An whut's dis yere on de odder sidep
70 ds LAM Ah'm a-teliin' true,
Fo Chris'mus dinner he done per-
vide
A chicken an q possum too.
Man. Abs agreed dat we comp omise,
Kase All knows bout de temptah's
snaih
An mos lore a pusson reulize
He's ticei to Gle debbil's laih-
De roostah, well say, belongs 20,
An de possum hit goes eine.
Now. don yo' grumble, fo' suah's
20 do
Yo' won get neider now see!
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-13
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