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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
INDUSTRIAL MINES
TOARRANGE SERIES
Four Umpires Will Officiate
in Disston-Lupton Cham
pionship
CAGE OUTLOOK POOR

Arrangements will he completed tonight
at a meeting between President Cittel and
Manager Dick Seeds and Harry Hutzell, OF
the Disston and Lupton mines, north and
south division winners of the Industrial
League, for a series for the league title.
Three games are to be played and the
first contest will be staged on Saturday.
Disston will use its home grounds, but Lup-
ton is negotiating for other quarters, pos
siby Hess Bright or Potter fields, in order
to accommodate the big crowd expected 70
attend. Both managers have filed list
Of players eligible, but there will likely
be a dispute over several names. In the
number submitted by Supton are several
who have not participated in five games.
according to the league constitution This
clause was adopted in the beginning of the
season at the instigation of Lupton. Diss-
tons manager says it will be enforced or
the series is off. President Cittel has an
nounced that four umpires will ofticiate in
each game. and has named Harry Harm
g. Dosch, Fred Nitchie and Charles Hirsh.
The deciding battle in the Manufacturers
League will be played on Saturday between
Barrett, of Frankford, and Monotype. AT
a meeting of the league IT was agreed TO
stage the contest on a neutral field, and the
grounds of ]. & ]. Dobson have been Sc
cured.
Basketball Outlook Poor
Industrial .athletics are in poor shape
The half dozen leagues promoted by the
working men have been barely able TO COM
plete the baseball season, owing to enlist
ments and drafting of players. The basket
ball division held a meeting last evening
and but two clubs, J. & ]. Dobson and
Fairbanks. were represented.
It appears at present an almost surety
that the league will not get under way
Two of last years clubs j.. G.. Brill and
Hale & Kilburn will hardly start, because
these concerns have virtually withdrawn
from all athletics. Midvale Steel, Standard
Roller Bearing and nisstOn are doubtful
about the proposition.
Almost every local concern that formerly
played any part in athletics has called a
temporary halt Electric Storage Battery
has even disbanded IT'S soccer team. The
concerns are shorthanded and way behind
with war rush orders. So many of the old
players and managers have gone away that
the possibility of any athletic activity II
this line for some time is indeed remote.
The American Basketball League viii
hold A meeting tomorrow evening at tn,
headuuar !ers of Our Lady OF Mercy club
and the Bethlehem League will meet at thu
same time at St. Peters Church, Third anC
Lombard streets The Eastern League viii
likely convene early next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
Evening Ledger Decisions


arsti Johnny DonneIly drew with Battling Dun
:, NEW YORK-Harry Greb knocked. out johnny
Howard ninthi Paul Edwards outpointed Larry
B00STON-Mlke 0,DOwd stopped Joe Connolly.
fall In ths second.
Jim Hoslc believes he can beat Jack Black
Jack, Hoslc will have to make good against
morrow night. Joe Ausatis meets Reddy Bell
In a bout that is attracting much interest
ance OF the regular season at the .reopening
OF Of the NonpaEei Club club. Friday y night: He is
80 Jack BSdy IN hc and
ether bouts a. are Joe GSiger vs. Mike Burns Ben
ley Vs. Terry Hanlon. .,
for the star bout at the Cambria, are boxers
Young McGoTer9 I,s boxes Little Bear Young Cor
is opposed to Steve Joyce.
Doc Kutch says Patsy wallace is primed for
bouts with the best Of the 1lO-pounders. Doc
McGovern or Little Bear.
X. o. KOpin will be out Of the game for about
suffered against Harry Greb. Kopin had to pa ss
up match in Bethlehem. and his manager Joe
Kennedy. was forced TO stop negotiations for
several others.
Battling Murray Is getting in swell shape for
his bout with Johnny Rosner at the Broadway
tomorrow night. victory for Murray will di.
mnish lot of Rosner's prestige in his defense
OF the American hyweight title.
Benny Melnster, local newsboy boxer. is hus-
tling the daily WuXtras at Camp Meade. where
several Philadelphia boxers are in training.
Meinster also is boxing with Louisiana and
Jack Kantrow.
Johnny McLaughlin. of Smoky Hollow. is keep
ing In shape anxious for return bout with
Knockout Al Wagner.
Bert Keyes. who is credited with seven knock
outs out of eight bouts in amateur competition,
is ready for his debut in pro ranks. He picks on
Young Louisiana and Benny Meinster.
Eddie McAndrews. of Manayunk. and Johnny
Krause, of Nicetown. will mngle in the star
bout at Reading October 2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
WINNER TAKE ALL, OFFER
TO RED SOX BY BRAVES

BOSTON, Sept ga challenge for a
city series of baseball games this fall has
been issued by President Haughton, of the
Boston Nationals to President Frazee, Of
the Red Sox. He said he was willing to
play on the customary division of receipts,
OF that he would agree that the losing club
turn over it's share to the winning club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
U. s. MARINES WILL ATTEND
BIG FOOTBALL MEETING

CAPTAIN r. s. Hogan and the members
Of the United states marines football squad
have been invited to attend the tooIDa,l
MIA INTERPRETATION meeting at Hotel Wal
ton tonight The soldier boys have taken
IN football this year and this Will give
them an opportunity to start in right
All Of the leading officials. college coaches
and amateur players will be on hand and
the rules will be discussed from cover 70
cover, The meeting will be held in the
"palm Room" and will begin at 1880 p. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

brings up again the question of whether Burns
ever knocked out Herman. The record books do
not show of a previous meeting between the BAN
tams, yet Red Walsh. Hermans manager, told
snsvSr H. hai, u u iyuseu toIS,h pord % a
twenty-round bout at New Orleans two years
ago This gives Burns technical knockout over
the present champ.
knockout may be the feature Of the bout
between Willie Moore and Pat O'Malley at the
southern Friday night. Both Moore and O'Mal-
ley are hard punchers. Kid Beebe and Bat
Ting Stinger will give exhibition OF how
they used to box ten years ago. Eddie Daley
vs. Young Curley, Kid Curry VS. Young Brown
and Mike Wagner VS. Patsy Kilburn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
HORNSBY GAINS A POINT
ON ROUSH, FIRST BATTER
However, Cincinnati Slugger Is Way
Ahead in Race for Heavy Hitting
Championship

Rogers Hornsby gained one point on Ed
die Roush in the race for the National
League batting honors yesterday, but still
has to go some to overhaul the Cincinnati
slugger.
In the American League both Cobb, the
leader, and Speaker his nearest rival, each
lost one point.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
hackers OF WHITE S0X
ARE LOOKING FOR ODDS

One bet Of $500 to $3.50 was made yester-
a., tbat the Giants will win the world 3
baseball championship ~ .soo
Two other bets. $1,000 to $1,000 and $500
against $1,000, with the Sox on the short end'
are up. but not covered yet, ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
Joe O'Donnell Takes Life Manager

Knockout Joe o. 'Donnell. leading pugilist OF
Gloucester city, was married this morning at
high mass in st. Mary's Catholic Church Glou-
cester City, to Miss Anna NJ. MoHenry. also OF
Gloucester.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
Athletics at League Island wiz Help Amateurs in Philadelphia


E Island Navy Yard will put football team
candidates
aggregation More than seventy have reported to
coaching
will
to OFF
a victory.
Charley ovett of the Penn football team last
probably will be
Colleges like swarthmore Haverford VnanOv
Muhlenberg Lafayette Lehish
ofth
is doubt
VIM ohO g. a
Of
Mcclure
ambulance
b
marines needed TO boost the game and look for Osperous
All they needed publicity
eeit willing 10 help can"
ltravel to play
= there II VIII
practise but also shows which
should anddo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

AUTO RACES SATURDAY
AT BYBEnRY TRACK
--sFVEnAL BIG RACES
Admissiep 90 cents' Autos Admi'ssd Free
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Johnny McLaughlin, Of Smoky Hollow. is keep
ing in shape anxious for return bout with
Knockout Al Wagner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
Pirate Pitchers Apply WhitewGsh Brush Freely


cellar
proudly
in
Miller who shut out the
from
fromc
a
O.
on only
baked leaders the Ehs park 90 Ru
al
a
City ladsb bunche the fnsh for oner rum.
the
w
the
a
duringt the month
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Benny Menster. local newsboy boxer. is hus-
tlng the daily Wuxtras at Camp Meade, where
several Philadelphia boxers are in training.
Meinster also is boxing with Louisiana and
Jack Kantrow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Jim IIOslc believes he can beat Jack Black
burn, but before he gets chance at Black
Jack, Hosic VIII have to make good against
morrow night. Joe Augatis meets Reddy Bell
In a bout that is attracting much interest
downtown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Bert Keyes, who is credited with seven knock
outs out of eight bouts in amateur competition
is ready for his debut in pro ranks. He picks OF
Young Louisiana and Benny Meinster.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

X. o. KOpin will be out Of the game for about
two months result of his fractured wrist
suffered against Harry Greb. Kopin had to pa $,
up a match in Bethlehem, and his manager. Jo,
Kennedy. was forced to stop negotiations fol
several others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Eddie McAndrews. of Manayunk. and Johnny
Krause, of Nicetown, will mingle in the star
bout at Reading October g
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Battling Murray is getting in swell shape foi
his bout with Johnny Rosner at the Broadway
tomorrow night victory for Murray will di
minsh lot OF Rosners prestige in his defens,
OF the American hyweght title.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Doc Kutch says Patsy wallace is primed for
bouts with the best Of the 1l0-pounders Doc
Is anxious to pair off Wallace with Young
McGovern Little Bear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
Max Carey Stars EUen With Tailender

with a
The a
public
the andh
in
pitcher
s
of his abnt
Of
the
q of
Speaker and
be in the for
OF
and
game
the
he
ebniy he ali
of
winning club moth
in atoutse ten
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

Harry Boyle and Johnny Nelson, opponents
for the star bout at the Cambria, are boxer
of the same type. Each is a hard hitter anC
rugged. Young Jack Toland meets Joe Rooms
Young McGovern boxes Little Bear Young Cor
hett faces Freddy Turner and Tommy Colder
is opposed to Steve Joyce.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

CINCINNATI, o. - DR.. Herbert s
BiSc.oW, paciiiSt, was kidnapprd mt
Newport Ky, carried - miles in an
automobile, stripped and then whiD
ped by Il crowd OF White Caps.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-Thomas
Fortune Ryan. the New York tinan
cier, married Mrs. Cornelius G.. Guy.
Ter. sister OF Delaney Nicon also
OF New York. here. Mr.. Ryan's first
wife died less than two weeks ago.
WASHlNGTON.-No retailer who,
in violation CT the food control act,
puts excessive prices on necessary
foods will hereafter be able to obtain
supplies.
WASHlNGTON.--T Treasury de.
parlmenl announced that the amount
subscribed To the second Liberty loan
was still Il matter OF speculation. but
there is a general conviction that ii
has exceeded $1,000 900, 900.
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUAR.
TIERS, FRANCE. American troops
have gone into action. with American
shells from American guns screaming
over their heads. One Of Them has
been over the top and has come back
after Il close quarters fight in Nc
Mans Land with the bochcs. The
first shell was a hit: the first raid a
success.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
TO PLEDGE FOOD ECONOMY
PRESIDENT URGES PEOPLE TO
USE SURPLUS COMMODITIES
War Can Only Be Won by Sacrifice
He Declares, in Urging Economy
. in Home and elimination of Waste.

Washington. -- President Wilson
wants the families Of the land to en-
roll themselves in Che great army of
food conScrvatimiSts. In Il statement
he asks every one in the country to
do their bit toward saving the ma
tion's food supply.
The chief executives message to
Americans follows:
"rhe chief part Of the burden OF
finding food supplies for the peoples
associated with us in war falls for the
present upon the American people,
and the drain on supplies on such a
scale necessarily affects the prices Of
our ncccSSaricS of life.
"Our country, however, is blessed
with an abundance of foodstuifs, and
If our people will cconomiZc in their
use of food. providcntly combining
themselves to the quantities required
for the maintenance of health and
strength. if they will eliminate
waste and if they will make use of
those commodities of which we have
surplus and thus free for export a
large proportion of those required by
the world now dependent upon us we
shall not only be able to accomplish
our obligations TO them. but we shall
obtain and establish prices AT home.
$40 provide an adequate supply Of
food both for our own soldiers on the
other side of the seas and for the
civil populations and the armies of
the allies is one of our first and fore
most Obligations, for if we are to
maintain their consistency in this
struggle for the independence Of all
nations we must first maintain thei1
health and strength. The solution of
our food problems therefore is de.
pendent upon the individual service
OF every man, woman and child in the
United States. The great voluntary
effort in this direction which has
been initiated and organized by tn,
1000 administration under my dircc-
ton offers an opportunity for service
i'll the war which is open to every in
dlvidual and by which every individ-
ual may serve both his own people
and the peoples of the world"
The campaign for family enroll
ment week will be vigorously CON
Quoted. More than half a million
workers will make a house to house
canvass
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

az state Of war between Brazil
and Germany is hereby acknowledged
and proclaimed. The president OF
the republic is authorized to adopt
the measures cnunciatcd in his mes
sage Of the 18th Of October and to
take all steps tending to insure ma
tional defense and public security"
According to the newspapers. tor
prdo boat dc:'troycrS have received
orders to proceed to Bahia and take
possession of the German %unbu:,t
Ebcr, which has been lying there for
some time.
Washington. - While all indica.
honS have pointed recently to dec.
laration of hostilitics by Brazil
against Germany. official notice of
action taken WAS lacking by the state
department and the Brazilian en-.
baSSy. Both were inclined to credit
the adriceS. however.
Significance is attached not SC
much to what Brazil can accomplish
as to the sentiment its action shows
in South American countries, where
German propaganda, aided through
Spanish channels, has been strong
The more optimistic officials hone
now for decisive action by Argentina,
and with these two continental lead.
crs in the fray the lesser countries
are expected to fall in line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
SOUTH CAROLINA LETTER.

Florence. S C., Nov. 5.--Prof. and
Mrs. G. +. Bartcll. OF Kingsboro. S.
c. passed here cnroutc for Latta, s
&. They were married on October
%. Mrs. Bartcll was formerly Miss
Mamie Turpin. daughter Of Rev j.
ID. Turpin, p. TG. of the Florence Dis
trict and Prof. Bartell is a first-class
former and recently was elected
principal Of tho I.atta graded school
Miss Willie Mae Miller, Of Carbour
Florida is visiting Newark, N. J.
Miss Carrie B. Hawthorne, Of Due
West has gone to Lake City, S. c
to teach public school. She is Il
graduate of Allen University, Colum-
bia. S. c.. class Of 1914
Mr.. Henry Singleton, Of the South
crn Express Company left the citv
recently for Columbia to be advised
by his family physician and his
mother as to the need Of an operation
for appendicitis.
The Pee Dee Baptist Association
adjourned at Sumter, S G. on Sun
day p. NJ They raised $1,000 dur
ing the session. Rev. T.. Ham
preached the missionary sermon on
Sunday morning. Rev. w. II. Rcesr
preached an excellent sermon Sun
day night. Rev. J. NJ. Lewis offered
prayer.
Mrs Dora McFadden entertained
us at dinner on Sunday evening. She
has fine. newly purchased home.
Work will soon begin on the $500
Joint Stock Hall. North Florence
Mr.. Daniel Lane is the contractor.
T.. b. WEBSTER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
BRAZIL WARS WITH GERMANY
PRESIDENT ISSUES PROCLAMA.
TON AFTER DEPUTIES ACTION,
bre Forced by a Continuous Dis
regard of South American Re
pubIic's Rights at Sea.

Rio dc Janciro. - President Bra3
has sanctioned the proclamation Of q
state of war with Germany.
The chamber of deputies by an al
most unanimous vote declared that a
stat" of war existed between Ger
ma and Brazil. The vote was 149
to The senate unanimously ap-
proved the presidents proclamation
of a state of war.
The tribunes OF the chamber were
filled to capacity. After Il debate on
the opportuncness of proclaiming
martial law the president of the dip
lomatic commission spoke in favor Of
a law wordcd as follows:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

The Hon Morrison Bayncs was sit
ting with Mcricm upon the vcranda
one evening after the others had re-
tired. Earlier they had been playing
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
Killed in Aero Collision

In collision with the running gear
OF an ascending acroplanc, Private Jo
Scph Hayes, twcnty-siX years old, OF
the New York Third Aero squadron
was Instantly killed at Camp Done
phan, Okla.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
SINK FIRST SHIP, SEIZED BY U.
Germans Send the Clara Mennio t,
Bottom in Mediterranean.

washington. - Germany has sunk
the first OF her own ships seized by
the United States
The Clara Mcnnig, a steel vessel
1000 tons. has been sunk in the Medi.
terranean, the shipping board an.
n0unccd. She had been under charter
TO the Italian government and was
homcward bound from Italy. No lives
were lost. The Clara Mcnnig was a
German ship originally.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
PROSPERITY THROUGH COTTON

Cotton is selling { day for more
than at any time in its history. and
the Georgia farmers are rcapinE the
benefit. Negroes as well as whites.
have more money than ever before
in their lives. rho Negro farmer is
becoming independent along with his
white brother, and in spending Il part
of his money for an automobile he is
hut following the example of TIL lat.
tor
White people OF the two affected
counties have begun to work in con
GER for the protection OF the Negroes
Woh ar" being tcrruri%rd. The Ne
@rocS who have been punished have
don" no harm. In som" instances
they do not even own the machine
they drive but ar" employed 10y truck
farmers and orchard mon. Suspected
members Of the gang are being
watched closely ny The white, pcopIa
and evidence is being collected 10
present to the Grand JuricS Of the
two counties. 1t Is probable that y
special term Il court win bc<conv"n
rA to handl" The Situation
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
NIGHT RIDERS BEAT CUI.ORl;D
AtTOISTS IN GEORGIA.
Certain White Men Conduct Cam
paiSn OF Terror Against C0lorcd
Owners OF Motor Cars.

Savannah Ga, Nov. :; Might rid
crS in Houston and Crawford Coun-
ties are conducting a campaign Of
terror against Negroes in those coun
ties who are buying automobiles with
the proceeds of their cotton crop and
the situation has become so serious
that Judge Mathews OF the Circuit
Court at Macon has instructed the
Grand Jurics in these counties to
make thorough investigation. Law
abiding Negroes have appealed to
GOV. Dorsey for protection and Judge
Mathews has Endorsed the appeal.
one white man, Jack Ong, Of Mae
on, who was captured when band Of
night riders, wearing masks, attempt
ed to whip Jack Thomas a prosperous
Negro residing near Byron, in Hous
ton County, is now nut under bond
and it is expected he will be indicted
by the Houston County Grand Jury