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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Ouimet's Appearance

Tn. competitive appearance Of Francis ouime' IN 'ne
Western amateur Midlothian this week VIII be an inter-
esting addition to golfng lore.
II has been years now since Oumet 1eil oeloie
Jimmy Standish, of Detroit in the amateur
and this defeat marked his last appearance in competition
Since that date the Bostonsn has played amount OF
rare golf but none of this has been given in tournament
competton There would be greater national interest II
both Evans and Gardner entered but as II Is oumet
will have hard field to overthrow before hnshlng nrst
IF Oume should win the complication ensuing would De
abnormal We would then have the Western amateur cham
pon living in the East unable to compete in the East as
a amateur.
If this isn't complex enough foiled for rebutal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Boxing News and Notes
BY FRED HAWTHORNE.

II things keep on breaking for Benny
Leonard, in a financial way, as they
are doing at present, with $4,000
purses for six-round no-decision bouts,
the lightweight champion of the world
should be able to join the army tow
ard the end of the summer without
leaving behind any business worries.
In fact, Benny might be able TO keep
the $50 monthly wage for digging
trenches all to himself, without having
to split $3.50 with Mommer and Pepper
Leiner.
The little champion has engaged in
several bouts since he wrested the
worlds ticle from ancient Freddie
Welsh, and each time he has put a few
more rolls of banknotes down among
the moth balls for safe keeping But
the six-round bout with Johnny Kill
bane. featherweight champion Of the
world, 10 be fought in Philadelphia on
July %, will represent Benny's top
achievement in the mazuma gathering
line.
Both boys have been guaranteed sl0.-
600 for the eighteen minutes of actual
work, with an option on percentage
if they decide, after counting up the
house, that they can collect few more
nickels that way Shibe Park, where
the boys will meet, is big enough to
accommodate healthy crowd, and that
old percentage clause may prove an
attraction.
Go out on the street tomorrow
morning and ask the first Wop trench
digger you spot in subway excavation
If ne will do eighteen minutes work
for $4,000. If he wort, perhaps you
will be able TO make a compromise and
engage his services for half that time.
1nstalments on the Liberty bonds
will he due on July 80, and just so
that he will not be caught short of
pocket money, Leonard is going to do
little job down at the Arverne
Sporting Club on Thursday night. Ac-
cording to the ferocious press agent
Of the club beside the shifting sands.
Benny ia going 10 take horrible
chance Of losing the Kilbane match by
taking on Frankie Burns, OF Califor-
MIA, for ten rounds at Arverne.
Some years ago, about the time that
the sporting world was having a con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Fielder Jones
Says Sothoron
Will Be Star

Allen Sothoron. the Browns star
pitching recruit, is going TO be one of
the best in the game, says Fielder
Jones.
81 think ! know promising pitcher
when ] see ONE says Fielder. land
Sothoron shows every sign | know of
becoming one of the games stars"
Jones relates an incident that shows
Sothoron's pep and assurance. In a
game at Chicago Sothoron slipped in
the mud while fielding a ball, and
Jones told him 10 come out to the park
next morning and he would show HIM a
few things about fielding.
Don't worry about my fielding" said
Sothoron. 81 know how to field il I
don't know anything else. I'll be the
best fielding pitcher in the American
League before ! get through"
Later on Jones saw that the young
ster was right. lie has displayed so
much class in every department OF
pitching that Jones believes he needs
very little instruction.
Last season Sothoron pitched for
Portland in the Pacific Coast League
and won thirty games. He is a we'll
developed youth. with lots Of strength
and steam. and possesses a good head,
so rare in bush league recruits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Keen Battle at Bat
In National League
Onv Two Points Separate Cruise of Cardinals and Koush
of Reds-Old Honus Wagner Hitting $50
George Burns Tumbins

RUIsE of the Cardinals. has the honor OF esdrg .he
League batting competition this week The ST. LOUIS liz
~ hard pressed by Eddie Roush of the Reds hoons o
Clarke, catcher OF the NuS Is I'll" ~
leader with percentage for twentyeig games l..
Old Honus Wagner Pirates does not intend TO De S'ou'
any means Flying Dutchman since MS return !" '"' ~
has hit an even 1913 II wentyeight games .u
George Rurns Of the Giants tumbed from his lofty estate among
pacenakers down to 1872 he Is no" 'nro % No Is
r Zimmerman is the only hitter of the Polo Grounders he Is
clouting .3O9. Kauf is hitting 297 ooo :, A., -,
Wheat Brokyn's batters with 3ls oson' NJ OV' Is w ~
selec hitter of the champions.
Following for all games including n0Se Oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Breezes
.HamperYacbt,
On the Sound
However, Thirteen Map.,.
to Finish in Baysid.
Regatta

Although only light brs.,.
stirring across Little Neck B,v y,
fourteen yachts OF three clas,s, 4.
up at the start of the weekly r.,'.'
Of the Bayside Yacht Club ye,..,..
the regatta committee required ),
the yachts should go over IN. q.
course. a distance Of nine miles
All Of the yachts but one sn,,,,
despite the fact that when tho,
the lead were about TO cross the g.,
line the breeze dwiniled down ;,
mere breath.
Donald Cowl made his first Anna.
snce OF the season at the hel, :,
yacht in the two bird class, the E,,.
and won over William R. T.n'y
Wool, c. L. Wizards Curlew ana III,
Johns's lesser. Until the Heron rn NM.
its first appearance the other ,I,..
yachts had been indulging in an ir,, s
esting triangular race for honor,
Mr.. Cowl handled his yacht IN a,
perb fashion and got every ay,l,v.
ounce out of the little breeze y,
stirred.
Herbert p. l.. Funke won In ths ,,,,
class by the narrow margin OF tvs,.
seconds with his Southern C,.,
George Abbott came in second viii 4,
Avia.
BAYsIDE BIRD cIAss-srARr. sts-cor1n
]
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Longwood Cricket Club
To Honor Warrior Son.

Boston. July The Longwood
Cricket Club, regarded as the oldest
organization in the Country devoted to
lawn tennis, has compiled an honor roll
OF the members who have entered the
service of the United States and its
allies. Twenty names are on the roll
and others will be added soon. accord
ing TO Edwin Sheafe, president Of the
club.
Heading the list is R. Norris Will
Jams, 3D. the national lawn tennis sin
giles champion, who is at the officers
training camp. Three other members
are with him, seven are in the United
States medical service or attached TO
French hospitals, and six are in the
American Ambulance Corps in France.
Three of the honor men are aviators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
War Song of Summer

Sing your song Of summer for the golden gloo Of June
Sinq it for the music Of thousand birds in tune;
Lift your voice gayly for the azure Of its sky
Star- in the shadows the dusk mind whispers oy;
Send the echoes rollicking Of lovers in the lane,
Building ar castles in the phantom realm Of Spain;
Sing its many glories-but the melody for mine
Is the corr, upon the Goblet and the melon on the Utne
Sing your song Of summer for the harvest Of the field
The magic oeaIh Of nature and the bounty Of her yield
Sing of rlls rock fretted where the erer singing
streams
Ripple in their music through the land Of golden
dreams;
Sing BE of its roses Of its daisied fields Of rohite,
The Sweetness Of its morning and the sp'endor Of its
night;
Far echo of oil is wonders-bt the song that goes for
mine
Is the upon the Goblet and the melon on the vtne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Tvs Greatest Campaign

Despite Cobbs wild rush through June and early july
when he sailed forth upon his famous batting rampage
hardly chance that he will equal his greatest cam
pagn-back in 1911.
Six years ago Ty delivered the greatest assault ever
baseball In his 1911 campaign Cobb smashed all
records by scoring lat runs making PAS hits in LAG games
The 47 and 24s hits in season has never
been equalled even approached.
SO far Cobb has just passed the loo-ht mark and has
scored in neghborhood Of 30 in trfe over 70
games In the s0odd games that remain he must pound out
40 hits and 100 to climb up to his 1911
peak This be done but it is we'll beyond probability
unless Ty maintain his June and early July squirt the
of the way This will call for batting average the re-
ander of the around 450 Yet for the last six
weeks he up around AGO. in of the most
rnarkable demonstrations ever known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
The Red Sox in the West

The Red Sox are facing important tour through
the West Heretofore they have played their best ball in
the Western country and 1t there they have always
fought their hardest
If they maintain their old standards this trip and
stick around the crest they must still be considered pen
nant favortes for the last two they have done all
their best work from the Of the stretch. The club
starts West in fine condition, well placed in the race II
has not been called upon bear the burden Of
which is burden in pennant race, just as it is in any
other sort of running.
The White Sox look more formidable this than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Eddie Collins Makes
Long Playing Record

Chicago, July Eddie Collins. sec
ond baseman with the Chicago Ameri-
cans, established record this week
for participating in consecutive games.
according to figures compiled to-day
by the official statistician Of the Ameri-
can League.
Coins has played in sixty-nine games
this season. bringing his total con-
secutive games up TO $40. The previous
record was held by George Burns. Of
the New York Nationals, VINO played in
37l contests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Tv Cobb Far in Van
With the Big Stick
Detroit Star Leads Iris Speaker Present Champion by
az Points-A Walters Only 300 Batter Among
Wild Bill Donovans Yankees

YTY COBB of his celebrated batting pur has he
Speaker for the chief honos in the American League
The Georgian Friday failed TO get himself hit ana
consecutive hitting games after he had run up
30 thirty-fve
Cobb wngng out IN front so lar @
His for eentyone games 900
Hamilton pitcher alone supedes Cobb In nineteen
this soupaw 400 Babe Ruth OF the kd
Ruer of the Browns Of the White Sox all OF whom
have appeared comparatively few show the way to batting
champion Speaker The star ouheder OF the INDIANS IS s
only BAL.
AL Walters catcher Of the Yankees the only 3oo
Of club His percentage to date is 3 Home huh DaA
the and hitting 2Sf
The averages including those of Thursday last oo"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Fight Log
MONDAY

MONDAY
iorkville 5. C.-Matty Herbert and
Young 0'Keefe.
Vanderbilt 4. C.-Walter Mohr and
Charles Smith.
TUESDAY
Broadway 5. C.-Jack Dillon and
Jack Clifford.
Pioneer 5. C.-Frankie Burns and
Dutch Brandt.
Harlem ;. {. (Hammcls) - Paddy
Burns and Young Fulton.
THURSDAY
aryerne 5. C.-Benny Leonard and
frankie Burns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Katharine Wins
Yacht Race on
Gravesend Bay
X-tra Is First Home in h.
Knockabout Class;
Wind Is Light

II was the turn Of the Creseen. Al,
letic Club to manage the patriotic n
gatts on Gravesend Bay yesserT
afternoon. The New Moon orsars
ton did a shade better than the D.
sonhurst Yacht Club in so far ms
tries were concerned. as there ven
four handicap yachts and two knoeG
bouts at the starting line.
With enough formality 10 star. y
international cup race. the Creso,i
regatta committee sent the little ert''
around a course that gave then I
reach on the port tack from the ll,'
off the Atlantic Yacht Club TO the Si
Gate mark. a gybe and a broad r.a',
to Fort Hamilton, a beat 70 Ben"''
hurst and another reach home.
The wind was from the south D
east, and although it never was itfori
it had enough body 10 allow the ear
TO cover the course twice.
The Katharine was the first oa'
home in the handicap division. "
corrected time she also was q WINE.
In the knockabout class A-tra hht4'
won by IA minutes and 20 SECONDS
The summary:
HANDICAP CLAsS-sTARr. 5.os-couML ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
American Flag the Prize

The silk American flag, given = y.
prize to the Staten Island che" y. ~.
for the annual rapid transit 'ou''.
on independence Day, was "ol j,
Charles Broughton. secretary o. \,
Metropolitan Chess League. wno a.; =
feated DR.. J. r. Hicks and hans y"
sen in the final round.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Not Yet

War NAV have disocated many enterprises, especially
those attached sport But far it has failed to upset
baseball.
The game so far has known than average prosper
y with the attendance fully up to normal marks IN past
years.
Baseball and racing have both moved along without suf
ferng any setback And the indications now are that these
conditions will the year Just what will happen
when American troops start ovr the top and the big army
now TO built leaves for the front something else again
Just what will happen when the casualty list starts is be-
yond guessing
But so far 1917 is concerned baseball has already
danger with big crowds reported both East
and West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Wrestler Will Enlist

Earl Caddock. heavyweight wrestling
champion of, the world, will answer
President Wilson's call TO the colors
not later than September Of the present
year. He plans 10 engage in two big
matches before joining the colors. The
two men Csddock hopes to meet are Ed
(Stranglsr) Lewis and John Olin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

A movement is on foot 70 centrslize
the hsndicapping Of the athletes OF the
metropolitan district. The suggestion
Is again advanced that the position
Nshould DO a sslaried one. Az present
Va revenue Of 10 cents is collected from
every entry in an event. This question
IS expected 20 stir up things quite
bit a. the annual meeting.
Swimming and rowing rnces will
supplsnt the weekly track and field
games OF the New York Athletic Club
AZ Travers Island next Saturday after
noon. The swimming events are To-
ward handicap and ll0-yard novice
race. The entries Of numbet OF
prominent performers have already
been received.
An slgh:-e.rsd she'll race and pair
I'D Y.g contest are the rowing
s. IN "fAs r.ce. are sanctioned BY
"a, y. 4 A o.. and should man be
= member Of winning crew he VIII
rst lo,s hs classification IN the ma
iien.l association.
,oc,i ..as arc eagerly awaiting deh-
"a. word from 81 Louis ss TO whether
80 ys,,srr cl.y will be able 70 con
due. the outdoor national champion
ss,5, n Angus. Tho task Of obtaining
sg~d, FOR ,he meet has not been salts
fsesoriiy arranged. as the Western Of
srs.ts are determined 20 make the gath
erirg representative one or not direct
tho games a. all.
Dave Pcttsr, the lrish-Arner iean shot
mi champion, 10 now a member OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Limerick Of the Links

A golfer who topped all his mdshies,
And cut the golf ball into gdshes,
Exclaimed NTH each miss
But in telling you this
am forced to use ard - - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Kingsley Williams Captain

Williamstown, Mass, July 7IMns y,
bald Kingsley, rs, OF Portland III ~,
has been chosen captain OF tns ,,r
Jams College baseball team i0' ~
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

niption ~ because Fred Merkle failed
20 touch second base. and when Jerry
Travers and Willie Hoppe were youth
tul prodigies," frankie Burns was a
fair lightweight. Since then ne has
been knocked out in four different
languages and half a dozen assorted
dialects, but recently some philau.
throplc fight promoter sneaked
frankie out OF the back door of the
Old Mems Home in California. had his
silver locks dyed a beautiful chestnut
color, and told barber to shave the
old boys whiskers right down 10 the
bone. So here Frankie is again. AMI
he'll probably be hopping the first
freight out of town after Leonard gets
through with him. Yes, BENJAMIN is
reckless, impetuous youth.
Charley Harvey rented telephone
booth for two hours last night and
spent every minute Of the time in tell
ing US how excessively DESTROYS his
boy. Eddie Wallace. is 70 meet Johnny
Dundee for "a decisive test" Charley
swore, and he threatened TO Law elm.
pings from Boston newspapers on our
desk to prove it. that Wallace gave
Willie Jackson sound beating IN
Boston on July 3, at the Armorv A
Club, and is, therefore. anxious 10
show Dundee up in the same manner.
Either here or Boston will suit Eddie
and Charley, II the Wop-Scotch will
climb into the ring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

The appearance Of james s. Worthngton in the Western
amateur will lend international tone to the occasion
The mid-surrey star although Jest trihe shy Of fifty
years has playing fine golf since his arrival in Amer
lea over year ago He has entered only three tourna
mens but in each his play strictly good He has
SLOW even back swing plays his irons exceedingly well,
and OF the best putters to be found anywhere He
will be no light opponent for any in match play
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
7"SpQ ) E{!1,,!z! 6!

they have ever looked before but they still have me pa
club to beat club that undoubtedly will hang on TO the
finish The sprint these two is sure to be the sea-
sons leading feature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Splinters and Cinders
By 4. c. CAVAGNARO

ambulance unit that is in training At
AIientown. Penn. Fetter recently
showed that he retained his old skill
by defeating many rivals, among whom
were college champions, in his spe-
cialty at the field day games.
Jimmy Clark. the president Of the
Intersectional Athletic League, which
organization last Sunday collected. al
most $500 for the Red Cross fund, is
IN make an effort 10 obtain a commits
sion in the army. When competitor
Clark won many contests for the 10Th
Coast Defence command, especially at
tho long distances. Many Of his per-
formances over these gruelling jour
news arc still on the books as records.
Mike Devaney, the national steeple-
chase champion, has begun training.
The Millrose runner is anxious 70 re-
tain his title. In his few practice runs
Devancv has shown ability 10 skirt the
obstacles as cleverly as ever. One OF
Devanev'e most dangerous rivals very
likely will be Nick Gianakopulos. big
Greek clubmste, who has finally re-
gained his oldtime speed.
Dual competitions between club
track teams arc expected 70 furnish
much excitement during the coming
summer. The Salem Crescent Athletic
Club is proud Of its team, and it's
evenly balanced squad should prove a
stumbling block 10 many small organi-
cations Of the district. There IL much
rivalry between the Salem boys and tho
Aloha Physical Club athletes, and IL Is
probable that the issue OF supremacy
will DO fought out within a few weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Rumson Polo Four
Beats Freebooters

Rumson, y. j., July Tn fast polo
match played on Herbert Field at the
Rumson Country Club to-day the Rum
son four defeated the Freebooters
by the score OF slz 20 2. Pretty goals
by G. Jason Waters and the playing Of
Howard S. Borden and Thomas S. Field,
for Rumson, featured the match. A.
S. II. Jones scored the two goals for
the Freebooters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
AUTOMOBILES FOR sALs

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

Dave Petter, the Irish-Arnerfean shot
pui champion, - now member OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

Incidentally, Miss Gslligsn will be a
contestant at the big water carnival Of
July Il in Duluth. Mimi, which will
serve 10 launch the outdoor season
there. Miss Olga Dorfner, Of Phila-
Aelphia, the all-around national indoor
lnauniou. will also be on hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

The foremost mermen Oh TINS olsIrlc.
will compete in the opening outuo0i
water carnival of the New YORK a; -.
at Travers Island on SATURDAY me
list OF events includes llO:yard nam
dicap swim, 1l0-yard race Ior n0Vices
snrinqboard for club members. The
meet will start at $3.50 p. m.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-09

Mstehnikoa % a cool.

One day some distinsu'bhol visitors
who had arrived il Paris andfwere be
Ing escorted about by 4 committee
were taken 90 call upon t!c late Pro-
fessor Mctchnik g. ihN.smous scien-
tist who believed that tlsc- secret a.
long life lay In Diet toward the hour
Of noon Tho laboratory was al but
empty. rs most of the workers had de-
parted for TINT sacred meal, the French
dcieuner But Metchnlkol was there
himself intent on vessel he was hold
iog over gas burner
~ must be very interesting cXper-
iment that keeps you engaged even at
this hour" remarked ore of the COM
mittee.
Look for yourself said Metchni-
koff. and. continuing 10 stir with a
glass tube, held up the dlsh so that 4
delicious fragrance rose ia the noses
of the visitors.
That's what I'm working at he
laughed. "bananas in slices, fried in
butter They are excellent Worlds
Work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-09
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Nsws OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readsrs

Dancing at Y. w c. on Wednesday
evening to II O'Clock.
Chicken pie supper. TIL, (sday, Par.
sh house o'clock. Thkets soc,
Adv
William j. Miller and son Clarence
Of Old Bennington are spending the
day in Albany.
Miss Sara f. Ryan of Rutland is Of
fetal stenographer for the balance OF
the term Of County court
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward II. Everett
are spending a few days in town
staying at the Putnam house.
Judge and Mrs. Willard IT, Miles
Of Barton arrived in town Monday
and are staying at the Putnam house.
The Daughters OF Isabella viii have
a card party tonight at the knights of
Columbus rooms Admission Csc.
Adv.
Miss Lena Andrew OF East Airing
ton, who has been visiting friends in
town, returned this morning to her
home.
Or. f. S. Braley and e. G. Bennett
left by automobile this morning to
attend the funeral OF Mrs. Herman
KY, at Tarrytown, n. Y.
Raymond Thompson returned today
to St Stephens school in Annandale,
n. Y, after passing the Christmas
vacation at his home here Charles
Moore OF Cleveland, who has been his
guest, returned with him.
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Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread

Red. pimply skin that itches and
burns is embarrassing, and gets worse
if neglected. Bad skin is a social
handicap and a constant source of
worry. Correct it at once with Or.
Hobson's Eczema Ointment This
healing ointment kills the germ,
soothes the irritation and quickly
restores your skin to normal. For
babies suffering the tortures of
eczema, or for grown-ups who have
long fought chronic skin ailments.
DIR. Hobson's Eczema Ointment is a
guaranteed remedy. At your Drug.
gist, soc.