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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
RacefOr Hardness Trophy
Is Set for September p
Johnny Aiken viii Defend
His Title Against a
Strong Field

The only automobile race classic Of
the year will be contested at the
Sheepshead Bay Speedway on Saturday
afternoon. September p. II Will be
the Hardness Trophy race at 100 miles
for a prize valued at $4,000. The WIN
ming driver will also be crowned speed
king for the reason of 1917.
The Hardness Trophy Is the most
valuable in the game Of automobile rae
ing from monetary viewpoint, and II
also carries with 1t the racing cham
pionship Of the year Johnny Aiken IS
the present posspssor of the trophy,
which he will defend this month.
IL is expected that thirty-tive of the
country's leading drivers will compete
for the Hardness prize. which ~ do
mated By Harry Hardness, president Of
the Sheepshead Bay Speedway.
Aiken will have hard time success
fully defending his laurels, and the
.s'd against him will be the best ever
assembled for a similar race. Ralph
De Palma, the new speed king; Louis
Chevrolet. Ralph Milford, Ira Vail, and
possibly Barney Oldfeld, Will be among
the starters, and the record for 100
miles il almost certain 20 be shattered.
ne HdIaHtS5 liOPhJ - - N"N
a series Of feature races. There viii!
be a handicap affair, the first TO be
contested on an Eastern race course.
In this event some of the most promi-
nent and most daring pilots will oppose
each other. II ia likely that Ralph
De Palma. who recently defeated Louis
Chevrolet and Barney Olddold in a
series OF three races, will start from
scratch. The distance Of this race has
not vet been decided upon, but will De
announced in a few days By William h..
Wellman, the promoter.
There also will be several short dis
lance races. That the public approves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Jimmy Hickman
"Robs" Hans Lobert

Jimmy Hickman, who was all but
released at the beginning of the
season by the Dodgers. and who has
won more games, individually, than
any other player on the Robins,
with his timely hitting. fielding and
throwing, added another 10 his
stellar catches in the ninth inning
of the game at Brooklyn yestcr-
day, when he went almost to the
exit gate for Honus Jobert's "sure
thrcc-baggcr,' and speared il while
running at full speed. There were
two on and two out when he made
the catch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Middlebury College
Gridiron Schedule

MIDDLEBURY, VI, Sept. 1.-The
Middlebury College football schedule
considerably altered from that of pre-
vious year on account OF the unset
tied condition Of college athletics in
war time, was announced to-day.
The list Of the games follows:
September %, Trinity at Hartford;
October 6, Charkson at Middlebury;
October 10, Dartmouth at Hanover; Oc-
tobor 20. Tufts at Middlebury; October
=. Stevens at Hoboken; November 3
Norwich At Northfeld; November 10
Williams at Williamstown. and Noyem-
Der II. Boston College at Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Greensboro Links Promise
To Be Boon for Golfers

orcri,r rext week Of the new Queens
boro links. These links can be reached
bv motor via the greensboro Bridge
IN eipE, minutes from the Long Island
Bridge r'aza alcng Jackson and Second
Avenue % Flushing Avenue, thence
n c+einvsv Avenue and thence via the
Shore Road TO the clubhouse. They
can be reached from any subway tram
by changing at Grand Central for the
Greensboro subway, taking the Astoria
train 10 Hoyt Avenue, and thence by
FIushing Avenue trolley.
or the hard pressed business man
can connect with the same Flushing
Avenue trolley car at Hoyt Avenue by
taking the Second Avenue elevated to
the Greensboro train. Or he can take
the Steinwav Avenue trolley from the
NV York side Of greensboro Bridge
10 Tho intersection Of Shore Road ana
Steinwav Avenue, where he Is only a
short walk frcm the clubhouse
No one of these routes takes mere
than twenty minutes from Grand Gem
tral Station. The last route, all the
way by trolley. with short walk. taxes
only twenty-five minutes from the New
York side. :,
Arrived at his destination tae golfer
finds charming old Colonial residence
remodelled TO serve as clubhouse ard
containing every feature that could be
desired. Necessary adjuncts, such as
lockers, baths, showers, etc, are there
Of course, but. moreover, there is a
dining room. where meals are served
at y reasonable price.
The course itself is $3.50 yards long:
It was laid out by prominent golf
architect and, thanks 10 its natural
hazards and rather difficult water
hole, is a course interesting to aay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Roush Having Walk-Ouer
For Laurels in Batting
Outfclder of Reds Has Shaken OFF Practically All
Opposition

ME- National batting championship will be
championship for Ty Cobb The Red
has shaken off pretty much all opposition by his persist
figure approxmatng $780, Honsby Cruise Groh
things Mattys
star gardener fallen by the wayd Rouh at 3i7
S % points ahead Of Hornsby
KauG who has dropped 3 leads the There
only two other
Qualities Without who figures pinch hitter for the
Following are all including of Thurs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
schenectady Club to
Play New York To-day

Wet grounds yesterday interfered
WITH the first Of the three matches 10
played by the Schenectady Cricket
Oluo, the Staten Island Cricket and
tennis Club losing the fixture thereby.
me upstate players, therefore, will
sSsrt with tho New York Veterans az
SsestNew Brighton to-day and Will meet
Serssonhurst at Timer Park tomorrow.
P ms team +, made up Of G.. Johnson,
l. r. Greenwood, A. s. Bartlett, u. w.
ppooday II. /. Smith, w. webb, A. =.
Ss'tShwood, s. S. Ellis. W. *. Baker, a.
n Duran, II. Lacey. B. G. Lacey and
". R. Baker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Sisler Passes Speaker
In WELDING War Club
Ty Cobb Has Championship Cinchcd with an Average
of 1872

TT SEEMS Speaker not only has lost his batting crown
that lucky finish good as third IN the America"
League batting competition this Ty Cobb has the champion
;rcbed Nothing short 400 will satisfy the Georgian
po II would appear cunning at 39 and growing
minute L.. ,o.t bis customary con-
fden for he gradually slipped during the last month c s the
regulars besides Cobb George
Pwn has nassed both Speaker and Ruth He has done his best
nce mid and he his health will probably hn
Following are the averages for all including those OF last
Thursday: n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Trumpator Scores a Big Triumph
Over the Jumps at Belmont Park

failed 20 ride Trumpator to his best
speed, and this tendency to loaf in
front made Haynes bungle his work
and served TO accentuate the fact that
Expectation was the better horse.
With both jockeys sitting still in the
last furlong, Trumpator and Expecta-
ton, running in different interests, but
racing Jointly in the interests of their
trainer, finished the course, with Trum-
pator first by length and Expectation
second, fifteen lengths in front OF
Tetan.
Stewards Summon Haynes
The horses had scarcely passed the
winning post when the stewards repre-
senting the National Hunt and Steeple-
chase Association-H. j. Morris, A. II
Higginson and II. W. Bull-sent for
Haynes to report to them. They closely
questioned him for ten minutes regard
ing his riding. His explanation was
deemed unsatisfactory, and after con-
ference it was determined TO suspend
him and refer his case TO the y. II. and
s. A. stewards. who will decide wheth-
err to make the suspension permanent
or lift it.
Stewards ut meeting, under the
rules. can suspend jockey only for the
duration of a meeting. But the badge
of Haynes will be taken up and he Will
be denied all privileges under the maj
decision of the governing body or men
who control 'cross-country racing IN the
East.
The Belmont Park Autumn Handicap.
worth $4,000 net, distance one miie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Course, Easy of Access, Will
Be Opened to Public
Next Week

Every golfer has longed for links as
accessible for his pastime as tennis
courts arc for the tennis player. Many
who are not regular golfers because
their business does not allow them
long absences from The Office have
yoarned for tho recreation and benefit
which would be theirs if golf links
were nearer at hand.
All such will hail with delight the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Belmont Results

FIRST RACT-For taree-year- oids rd upward
tLlo,25. sH firc,gs.
p. @aT.s 'i i5s :, ,a' ca 5fs, s. f.
Natural.s,. lo2 NcTagsarl .....-.. e % ga
HT TIM, ~ H ~ Ria., jas;-. Rt-.o. M.ni.ter
To- and Ais-h also ran., S,sr roq, Won driving
wing'r 'I Ii, b rrl h'''i 'ls ai,y owned
SECOND RACE-THE BROAD HOLLOW HANDT-
car srEEPLECIiAsE. $1,000 added. ABOUT two
RIpecta-ion. l4a liIayue.J ......... 5 OUT 2"
i' Tine. = tl,i. Star poor Won easily Wnrer
ch. & 4 by CARY Hermann Ambrosis Owned
hy G. u. Wilener. Trained hy J. II. Lewis.
THIRD RACE-For tvoyear- oids. $Il)l.-j added
rge aud bar furlolg'
TlppIy wis:t,, NJ SRor.n,.... II y j..
Wcod,hru.h io' NicTass.r IL 81 "a =,
Time Pc, 's.G Wr A. H yo, I Fs,5 5ss E st
s,ick-Lsdy Frizi,s. OarcI ~ Brighton stable
Trsincd by C. w. odom.
FOURTH ACT.-BELMoNT Park AUTUMN
HANDICAP. Tor three rods ant upward
81 500 adied. ore mile AMI flr'olg
Horse. weight and '''heJ. .odh- Pr
Fiz.r % fNeGravl .-........ .....lu.l 50 J.
Chir'ct l0t lhe0g1l ............. 2! q
George smith. III Button ....... IL q
Time. l:52 Is. iiaD6 o'pay All padiy ,Ih2'ce
lins. Owned by Be'er"yes stable. Trained By q
Zeigier
FIFTH RACE-For three rear-olls AMI Upward
selling ALLOW auC~ 81 l0l - 4!Ie3. p-o mile.
Horse weight arl io'Ery. ODDS nm
sam MrNeskiu ll2 tBu'we.D ....ll-j - ],
Top o. the Wave il- 1e'lJ ...... -
Buri,ugame. los iNcGfdNl ...... Isl - 50
Time 80 o.. Harvest King Bue Thistle sHi
wild THYME also rdH. start COOL Won ea'il
WMneg b. h.. 3. by M'Grf -6Inrgl OHAeG %
H. J Lar. 1rsiust ~ oNr"-.
SIXTH RsCF-Fo- tNo-ycar-oldS maiio1s, purs,.
,l.lol. o. i've and haf fur!ons'. straight 49,
Horse weight and ir'sry. .oll' IN
Wypmirg rs lNory,l ...-........ : ~
Rose FOr. ~ trutarlll ..........ll-!p ~
Tromro IA Mort. d.. 'ke'glb ~. o., ..
Time 1885 Hand Grenade and Elme1,dor'
also ran star good Won easily Winner rh. e..
2 b. Bryu Mssr-Star ~ the Wet Owned by
Io!st T. Msddcn. Trained Dy W. ; walker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Manor Field Leads
In Cricket Battles

Having lost but one game 10 da'e'
,Lo Manor Field eleven of the Ne"
York Veteran Cricketers' Association
holds the lead in the annual champion
chin competition Of the New York ana
New Jersey Cricket Association Win
Rensonhurt. as chief rival, good sec
ond
The following is the standing of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

of short distance races was evidenced
by the enthusiasm displayed at the re-
cent speed carnival. The lOO-mile
Derby may also be listed in the cate
CORY % short races, inasmuch as il will
be run in less than one hour
Besides these many features on the
track there will be aerial exploits oy q
champion OF the air.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Noted Crioke.ers Killed

players who nave made the big SaCrl-
flee are Poulton. Lambert, Watson and
Dincle. Lieutenant Il. A. Airth, killed,
was the best all round cricketcr IN the
Legs School eleven of 19O9-10-11.
Lieutenant q. }. VI. Hardy, died of
wounds, was the well known member
of the Marylcbone Cricket Club, the
Authcntics, the lncogniti, and other
prominent cricket clubs.
Lieutenant F. VI. Hills, killed, was
educated AT Maidstone Grammar School
and Tunbridgc, where he was in the
cricket eleven and football fifteen.
Lieutenant Z. s. Household, died of
wounds, was captain of the Watford
Grammar School cricket and football
teams. and held the record for throwing
the cricket ball ,1Ol yards and the
high Jump % feet inches up 10 1914.
Captain a. s. Taylor, the famous
Irish international Rugby player, has
been killed i'm action. lie was a grad
uate of Edinburgh University and cap
tain of the Rugby fifteen. In 1910 he
played for Ireland in all the interna-
tional games, against England, Scot
land and Wales.
Another famous athlete, Lieutenant
Colonel <. B. Greer, has been killed IN
action. He was the son of Captain j.
II Greer. director Of the National Stud.
Lieutenant Z. II. Cuthbertson, the we'll
known Cambridge footballer, has also
fallen. Lieutenant +. W Britton,
killed, was the holder OF the Surrey
County half-milc, also the Stock TX
change ouarter-mile and half-mile
CHAMPIONSHIPS. and was a member Of
the famous Herne Hill Harriers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

The Labor Day ilXture, betWseH
staten Island and Richmond County has
been called of.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02
Many British
Star Athletes
Die in Action

LONDON, Sept. 1.-Casualties among
prominent sportsmen show big in
crease in the latest lis; issued as a
result Of the severe fighting on the
Western front, and include among the
Killed the name Of f. r. Mobbs, one of
the greatest Rugby players of recent
years.
For six years Mobbs captained the
Northampton Rugby team, and in
l9oS-'09 he played for England in all the
international games, including those
against Australia and France. In the
following year he played against Ire
land and captained England against
France at Paris.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22
REPUBLICANS! WAKE UP.

The Democratic organization vigorously active in prepar
alton for the 1918 campaign but Republicans are rule
occupying passive attitude toward partisan interests There
may be less watchful waiting in administration but
mot in Democratic political organization the Democrats
seats in Congress lit will be because they
late IN getting their campaigns started Because
the early activity of the Democrats Republicans
communities taking steps protect themselves against
In Cook County, Illinois, for instance committee of
ways and has been selected including such
Representative Madden County Chairman Gapn and
State Chairman West representing all the different factions
and including independent of faction for the purpose
bringing about harmony the ranks and thus presenting
solid front against the weorganzed Democrats
many who believe that Republicans every section of
country should follow this example of vigilance and sacr
flee election by permitting the Democrats practice
the party preparedness.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22
INcREAsrNG SCARCITY or LABoR.

In country rich in food products with line cate COT
itions is pity that millions of dollars OF food proonc
shall be lost because the labor to save ana
them.
Increasing scarcity this fall in the western states n
great prosperous sections and helps Keep
the high Of living by deprvng the big city u
needed supplies ~
Colorado Oregon and from Utah to Montana anu
California thousands of of fruit and POTATOES
picked for lack Of labor unpacked for lack OF boxes ana
to pack the fruit
The lack Of labor and boxes and transportation
running the millions at time when every pound
Of farm produce needed by the world as 1T was never
before
The better supplies OF farm LABOR
better distribution of it will be Impossible
farmers harvest increased acreage which they will put
Proper supply and proper distribution OF the same -
problem that the has not yet taken up seriously
should have attention from the farm production stand
point.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22
AN ILL-ADvIsED STRIKE.

The strike of the telephone operators admittedly is for
object onto recognition Of the unions and have the
principle of the closed shop recognized All other differences
could be easily settled in fact the matter of and hours
offered by the company admittedly satisfactory This
brings the strike down to level with the late strike IN the
shpyard where the closed shop all that prevented
speedy settlement 1t failed just the telephone strike will
fail for the That is that public sent
against the holding of any company business
Just conditions make it possible to This sen
men every American should make sacrifice of his
affairs in the interest of the whole country
and considers i'll advised attempt to settle question
to employment this time There is work enough for ALL
good wages the best knownn this country OF high
wages For this and for others mainly patriotic pubic
made for the purpose of forcing the temporary settlement OF
the question Of the closed shop DAILY Capital Journal
Salem, Oregon.)
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22

PUBLIC SERVICE a PATRIOTIC DUTY.
The idea put forth by Francisco Chamber Of Com
merce that voters have right demand the services
highest type Of citizenship public Office patriotic duty
Is gaining ground
state officials awakening the necessity Of Communicating
the best regardless of party for unsesh service the
state.
The small type Of political operator who goes into Office
make what he out of it for himself in cash. his
position for profit advancement this crisis
in demand.
Great military necessities staring the nation in the face
with rapidly mounting taxes with responsible
ties for food regulations control of transportation and
featuring.
The day of smalmnded sefseek and political proteel
has passed. and the greatest the nation serving
on boards and commissions to increase national efficiency big
must serve the state
political efficiency commission should be organized il
each county in the state and proceed to search with big
meshed dragne for of the largest cabr and the ceane
records for unselfishness.
The people have the right demand the services of sucl
in city, county and state governments that exploitation
Of the people in this great crisis Of the nations life be
duced to q minimum.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22
CONSERVATION OF LIVESTOCK.

The weather OF last winter and late spring with short
and high price of feed caused losses of hundreds of
thousands Of sheep and cattle that should not be repeated
In many localities feed is again short and prices of hay alb
normally high and it should be the duty of the state and
tional government to that stock does not starve
The Oregon Humane Society calls attention to the scarcity
feed many sections and that there may be again great
suffering from starvation and great losses of livestock
State officials and livestock commissioners should nvest
gate conditions in the range countries and permit cattle
sheep companies to leave their herds at the mercy of the
elements
Humanity christianity and civilization, to say nothing of
great need of saving domestic animal for meat leather and
wool supplies ought to single animal from dying
by cruel neglect
Every should domestic animal relief fund help
focks and herds that will otherwise perish We
Christian nation and have right to allow dumb creatures
to suffer starvation and freezing
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22
LIGHT THE GREAT cIvILIzER.

The who converting waterpOwers into eIecc
lights the missionaries Of civilization and
brngers who eevating the moral standards and
health Of humanity.
The effect of wellghted city upon individuals and the
community conscience the deterrent of crime and degenerac
the saving police power minimizing the evil that breeds In
the dark is all good.
Next music the greatest civzer in the world is light
Men who love and children it is said not be OF
nature The may be said of those who love the light
Int exas almost as much as ceanses it purfes
lis the enemy Of bad dreams and the crouch.
People with devils in them should take the light 1t is
mo less than marvellous how light bath will rinse the mind
lof demons
Intelligence is most akin to light has always been the
poetic figure most in describing mental evolution
electric light.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22

In spite Of the efforts of labor organizers and walking dele
gates bring about general strike in western paper mills
they running.
As with other large industries strenuous fight has been
made to close all the paper mills and force down production
In face Of demands.
AS Canadian and European paper supplies have been cut
price paper gone up and this has been the signal
for organizing
Some Of the mills feed and lodge the at the plant
keep them from being assaulted and crippled by the
vicious elements
after another the large industries that stand for the life
Of the in time of have been attacked with systematic
striking
This top of the pledge made by the American Federation
Labor Washington c. March H. 1917 not to conduct
strikes during the period is making public sentiment
against labor organizations.
The spirit which dictates strikes which cripple industries
necessary to the country at this time in American and
should be repudated by loyal citizens.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22

The low net earnings shown by of the railroads. due
the increased of labor materials stage
of market Of railroad securities Walter S.
Dcey of City, that the should granted
material increase in freight He takes this view notwh
standing the fact that he is large shipper using $4,000
who pays the freight will go far toward convincing the
public Of the justice Of the petition of the roads for increased
returns for the service.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22

Even David Lawrence who pooh-poohed Former Senator
Bournes suggestion OF Roosevelt as delegate to the Allied
war conference canot swallow the mixture of mediocrv
which President Wilson has served to Europe as
tive of American purpose and ability Mr. Lawrence saws
The risk the American people whose sons fighting ha
war may intellectually greater secondrae are sent
to represent the United States at the most important confer
ence Of the war;
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22
A TARIFF ECHO.

About $5OOOOOO worth of merchandise of German and
Austrian origin consigned to United States Importers was
held ND by the British authorities shortly after the European
and since that time it has lain in Rotterdam
and ports The merchandise includes large guam
titles Of Christmas toys aces gloves novelties and other
goods and permission length secured through
State Department for the release Of these products and their
introduction retail trade time for the holidays Their
beated ports win constitute reminder to
of the dreary days when the Wilson
Underwood tariff law laid its cold hand industrial America
When Mr. Wilson says that his heart is with the pacifsts
while mind against them, to understand that this
is a fifty fifty propositionf
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22

We have now raised FIVE billions in oans we have sno
nearly three billions in loans to allies At this propor;
and counting the Of the for succeeding years at
thing ike the figure which Congress has for its first v
there need to Hooverze and Hooverize the money IL
to be raised with anything like ease
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-22

And for your Country boy and for that Flag dream
dream but Of her she bids you, though the
service you through thousand hels No matter what
happens you, who hatters you abuses you
look another ag let night pass but you pray
God bless that Flag Remember boy, that behind officers
and government and people there is the Country her
SELF Country and that you belong Her you belong
your mother Stand by her. boy, you would stand
by your mother-Edward Everett Hale.