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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
ENTRIES FOR VICTRIX
RUN CLOSES TOMORROW

Entries close tomorrow for the annual
Christmas Day modified Marathon run
given under the auspices of the Victrix
Catholic Club, over the clubs course ct
slightly more than five miles.
Many entries have already been re-
ceived, including several military teams,
from the nearby cantonments. which
should bring out some close competition.
Twenty-Five handsome individual and
team prizes in the shape of gold watches.
silver cups and gold. silver and bronze
medals are offered as prizes.
Entries close with Thomas ]. Hughes.
chairman. 5435 Vine street, Philadel-
phia. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Mack Virtually Was Forced to Sell His Stars

realized how hard Connie Mack
~ understand him. He wanted to keep an
to 90
If the attendance figures FOR the year were
surprise Connie provided American
and paid for most OF 1t out OF MS own
stocket His worin never appreciated
Mack baseball
observations the training
Srunk
settled Last temporary truce
the but there always
Down South Strunk accused
He seldom out his hits and
had lie indifferent and his
he him home week before the trip
knock Strunk Amos only human
another Ho had
couldn't his
positively that did not
and this spirit helps ball club But
did his troubles
the world that no
could the existing
he earned his
Busha and
lie
too in playing
a Cleveland las took all Of the blame.
sold another club
II the Gee there's lucky guy!
sw} o a Chicago
'k
Sometimes the fans
but
Connie comforting Schang.
rs Just ask them what they think Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

INDUSTRIAL CAGEMEN DECIDE
ON CHANGE IN PLAYING NIGHTS
AND WILL USE TRAYMORE HALL
American League to Feature Dancing With
Games Beginning Tonight-Hancock Has
Strong Lineup With Return of Bill Miller

TNRAYMORE HALL, Franklin street
L and Columbia avenue, is now head
quarters for basketball activities In this
city. The American League has been
playng there since the opening OF the
season, and at "a special meeting or the
Industrial Basketball League yesterday
afternoon 1t was decided to finish the
schedule at Traymore Hall and instead
of playing on Mondays and Fridays will
contest their games on Thursdays ana
Saturdays.
These nights have always been found
profitable ones for the cage sport. The
Industrals had been playing at Nonpa-
reil Hall. but the followers of the various
teams refused to make the long journey
uptown.
This Is Ladies' Night
The American and Industrial Leagues
are taking advantage of conditions, and
as Traymore Hall ia used for dancing.
have decided to utilize the facilities and
make the games real social affairs.
Throughout tho state dancing follows
the majority of contests and has been
instrumental In booming the attendance
Eight years ago tho De Neri games were
featured by music and dancing. and
when the managers decided to dispense
with this feature the crowd gradually
fell off.
THIS is ladies' night in the American
League, and they will be admitted free
of charge. except FOR the war tax and
they must come aCress" for Uncle Sam.
The schedule calls for ST. Columbia TO
. meet Y. VI. II. a. and Hancocl; to tackle
brotherhood Beth Israel. There is Il
possibility Of shalicup with the playing
of these games should st. Columbia or
Hancock meet defeat. Jack Lawrence,
the Greystock center, will play his first
game for St. COLUMBIA. and the other
three teams IN action have new players
they intend to give their first chance.
Hancock's Lineup Good
While the calibcr OF play in the Ameri-
can League has not reached the standard
set by the Eastern, nevertheless at least
three teams have been able to win the
large majority of games played through
ont the state. Hancock. last years
/ champion, possesses Il great record, and
1 Manager Hopkins has a lineup that
shows up well. lie has "Siz' Powell. OF
/ De Ncri, and Howard Wood, of Jasper
! 1T forward; Bill Miller, of Camden
! center: Eddie Neuman. of Trenton a-d
| Peer ess Kid with Trautwein as guards
| The latter younEster formerly play 'd
| for Central High School and since lie
/ has been given an opportunity has
proved a sensation. lie tailed eight
goals against Bert Young in last Wednes-
dav5 game. Hopkins had been on the
| lookout for a center, as Bill Miller was
playing for Camden in the series with
Trenton, and with him back on the jot
Hancock should do hotter.
Change in Industrials
The Industrial Basketball League will
not play this evening, as there has beer
a big shift in the schedule of the organi.
zation, also change in nights ana q
. shift in playing quarters. 1t has dc.
cided TO finish the remainder Of its
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

At that time of
life | had never
heard Of indoor
golf, and as far
as | know it did
not then exist.
But l was a
small golf ncnd
dominated by
the idea that |
must not rjsc
practice during
tn o win t Q +
months, and my
active brain be-
gan a search for
something to
ClrCun1VCnt the
physical inat-
tivity OF the
cold months. |
was 50 situated
NJ Ylp tip1p tina
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

Tho plot Of this story was furnished
this morning when "Whitcy'--I don't
know him by any other namC--Camc into
the office wearing an air OF deep con-
corn and looking liho person who had
important business to transact. lie
seemed worried about something, 30 We
waited for the opening chorus.
Gotta couple Of tickets fer til
show" he asked hurrirdly.
Certainly" We replied; "but what's
the idca?"
"Lissen, an get this right explained
Whitley conildentially. Il iin't workin' tn
show an ain't putting nothin' over on
yuh I'm gonna slip yuh four bucks fer
n pair of broads an tha5 all. ] amt
workin' Wednesday nitc.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
TICKET SCALPERS
DONATE SERVICES
Boys Will Do Something
for Smoke Show by
Doing Nothing
USE THEIR OWN TICKETS
BY ROBERT W. MAXWELL

The specs" have fallen in line and
will do their bit for the tobacco fund
boxing show at the Olympia on Wcdncs-
day night, They have offered their scrv-
ices and viii help make the affair a
huge success
Lest there be some doubt, allow u5 to
state that a spec is a gentleman who
frcquents places OF amusement and al
lows the innocent bystaudor to purchase
tickets at a slight premium. II is their
business to supply the untortuuatcs who
have been turned down at the box otC0.
IN other words, ne is larshly called Il
ticket scalper. which is entirely wrong,
because he scalp5 everything hut the
ticket
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Gets the dope

Whitley dropped four crisp dollar bills
IN the desk and received two rlngside
seats.
Gimme me some dope on this Stuff?''
he asked after examining the tickets.
How do yuh act when yuh try to get
in? 10 yuh walk rite up to tn door an
hand it TO tn guy what's thcre?"
yes, that's the system" we an
swered.
- amt kddin' yuh," resumed Whitley,
'but yuh must understand that / sell
tickets an never use 'cn. Many Il
night tear up the seats / have left
an beat It. Never have tune to SEQ no
shows. They take UP too much Of my
ev"nin
but yuh hand tn ticket at the door
an then find II usher or something. Am
i right? Then l get showed to my seat,
and tha's ALL But, say, are these seats
any good? j don't want no bum deal on
this, because 1 amt no sucker, an ]
have trouble enough when I'm selin'
them. You're treatln' me rieht, amt
yuh?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
REDUCES IT'S SCHEDULE
Will Play 140 Games Next Season
Instead of the Customary 154

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 17.--Re-
duction Of the playing schedule from
154 to 40 games next season was deter
mined by the directors Of the Southern
Baseball Association. It was decided
not to reduce either the salary or player
limit. The season will open not later
than April IS and close not later than
September s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Fulton 10 Meet LILLY Miske

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.. Dec. 17-Fred
Fu .-.r ster. Mimi, hCayEEc tEht
tighter, and RillY MiSke, Of st. Paul, have
heEu signed up for t,n-rourd, nO-docisIOn
bout o be held at 81. Paul January Is.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

LE the Winter League running in that
nv baseball
was
before meetings
putting
snaring Alex
their confidence bgeague baseball
a
with President of
1t1E win
1on Knefer?
2A
<<< ahead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
INNS IS LAST OF THE AS WHO
xANNED GREATEST BASEBALL
I MACHINE IN HISTORY OF GAME
|9mber of Championship Teams Now Trails
With Tailenders, With Only Memories of
Past for Company; Comics Latest Deal
LINES TO STUFFY MINNIS


< jHst it to you, Curbed by q mate,
8Spmg around IN the cellar Doesn't the ghost Of Baker
20 k1rt Of a tailend crew; Stalk again to the plate?
Indans Doesn't the shddow Bender
ISuitng the Quirer dthCar flank!
Sm part Cossack like be wortiag
Is5 Guard Back of the shoots Of. Plank?
,8SI WV Piting alones the traaers,
StHfy Tee often condeyed, Somcmss ;snt IL lonesome
s. Here IN Harlem den, Wostin0 vopr wo-bac hits?
gmos.s o mo tost years ever Batting aoro Three Hundred
<sss " i he go ga d e; While hanging on to dregm
5acS r: ere the suo6e oy'gt Last the Old Regme
sJf Pegging to first? --ukANlLAND MIL
playing field is OBJ
cold barren shey dismal
Huntingdon streets ypheS to
There nothing
sfrouded in pan OF gloom
ice everywhere ana not an
TO be suffering through
dreary thoughts of the departed onen
they made the Phies IN
last work they have done
it's old story out thore
three wears the opening welcomed like
squad at sunrise so the recent loss " ~
schang and Bush Additional suffering means
a shibe Park
the wonderful baseball ma
chine with Mack Only ie o"
worked TO recon
stru club overlooked bet so ar as pan
United states
to
douraging but he fa ono
piled until he had huge collection OIL p
give baseball team and no man ever
the verge OF o"
happened and he had to Deg al ~
n was like child playing always collapsed
NIow stuny greatest of all first basemeH'
IN hanging on 10
through the dark dismal Gays
his game and lie is the nucleus for the 'lo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

"These Is the regular guys" said
Whitley. "and the names is right OF
curse, II II gang of cheap brooms -ries
sell those topacco show tickets we
ant help it. But we offer our services
I'd we want you to accept them"
But how can we accept your serv-
esp we asked. What will you do?"
1--WE wi do somethin' by. doing moth.
:" Whitley explained. I'VE amt work.
the show. Wen dc our bit without
kin our bit, All tn specs will be out
! front cheerin like tn other simps on
Wednesday mite"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Will Improve Game

I know that golfers frequently ray
that when playing indoors they cannot
tell whether they are slicinG or pulling
or committing all the other gol'ing cr-
rors. out OF doors. Of course, their
weaknesses are demonstrated by results.
| claim, however, that there is an un-
mistakable feel" when the Clubhead
hits the bail on the exactly right spot.
l strongly advise learning to hit the ball
on that very spot, and it can be done
perhaps better indoors than out, for in
doors all ones attention can be concen-
tratcd on the stroke and therefore IT IS
much easier to acquire Il proper method.
Then, too, a missed shot indoors seems
less important than a failure on the
course and Is much less thscouraglnC to
the beginner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Boys Donate Services

"Y' see, the boys amt worl,in' on
Wednesday mite. They amt buttin' in
on tn show, an / am here to donate
their services or something. We want
to help, We do, an we can't help a bet
ter cause than yours. TIL boys over
there need smokes. an We will do our
share to see that they get 'em.
"Us specs amt SO bad" continued
Whitley, although we get panned all tn
time. We take u chance the same as
any guy in business, and If we lose out
It's our fault. We invest our own money
and see If we can make Il profit It's
egitimate business, but just tn same
We amt worlin' on "Wednesday mite.
81 was tallin' to Sammy the Goat an
Honest Phil tn other day an ] says
lay off tn big show They promise
an SO did Battling Monk, BillilSen, Dog
gle an tn others. This IS straight stuff
and here Is the list. None Of them guys
will be workin"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Reasons for Indoor Game

OF course the outdoor golfers felt
kcenly the limitations Of the indoor
game, but as there could hc 10 southern
golf for the majority of players and
winter golf, which is spreading in favor,
had not then a good start, the new form
Of the sport rapidly increased in popu-
laritv. In Chicago especially the indoor
game was played to a great extent. Not
only did the golf shops and department
stores have their courses, but the ath-
letic clubs and private houses set up
nets or putting courses. OF course now
the indoor game has spread al over
the States and Canada.
Indoor golf really consists Of but two
parts-shots Off the floor and putting.
Every man, Of course, is ready to prdc-
tiCe putting at any time or place.
Whether practice on Il carpet helps the
outdoor game may be a question, but
without doubt indoor golf furnishes
fine opportunity to learn 10 hit the ban
properly. and that Is Il very important
golf lesson. outdoors it is very hard TO
concentrate on the proper hitting Of
the ball. for we are SO much Interested
in its ultimate destination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

BILL JAMES of the 1914 world which
Athletics
ineffective Ills
championship
another
California He pitched few exhibition
NJ eG>n 70 down pigleague batsmen.
~ Rvelbech Thrcnoh VIA Biz Leagues
~ ~ farewell to ~ " show. Tlds time Big
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Change in Industrials

ShdhSc III ihuuotIIdlS
The Industrial Basketball League will
not play this evening, as there has been
big shift in the schedule of the organi-
zaton, also Il change in nights ana
shift in playing quarters. 1t has de-
cded to finish the remainder Of it's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

could play winter golf only occasion
ally. In the attic of my home | discoN
cred an old mattress. This l hung M
as a target, and thcro from day TO day
I worked to keep my golf hand in. The
practice served its purpose nicely.
1t was years after this little, purely
personal experiment Of mine that the
real indoor golf, with an interesting
array Of canvas nets and complicated
putting courses, began to appear. Grad
ually all sorts Of ingenious contrivancea
were shown. Almost every department.
store began to set aside space for IN
door golf courooe and competent instruc-
tors were engaged.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
rhe Volunteers

Whitley dropped The list on the desk
md we looked it over. Here is the
-roup of volunteers:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

The seven-Polnt Club. a fast second and
third class basketball team. Is desirous
of arranging games with teams having lHils
In or out OF town. Joseph Powlen, man
aser. o33 Pine street. 49,
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08

Emma Vivian Beckwith Of Los An
geles; Clayton L. Baldwin of Phoe-
nix, and Gladis Clark Franklin OF
Phoenix, and Wilbur Z. McC6wn OF
Phoenix. ard Martha NJ. Muldren OF
Phoenix
ON FISHING TRiP-A. A. Belts. a
member of the corporation commits
sion, went to Granite Reef yesterday
where he will spend his time
on a fishing expedition. He viii re-
turn to Phoenix late this evening,
probably empty handed.
ON HALF HOLIDAY PROGRAM =
Many of the offices at the state house
Were closed yesterday afternoon for the
first time of the year. The summer
plan of a nalf-holiday on Saturday is
practiced by number of the Offices,
while the remainder continue through
out the day.
RAY LACEY HERE-Ray Lacey,
Mining man of Ray, was in Phoe
nix yesterday closiag details in tho
recent sale of property he owns,
Marget group, located mile and a
half from Copper Butte Mining COM
pany near Ray. The transaction
WIS made through NJ. C. Seis of Ray.
TIE buyers were the Great Eastern
Mining company. Of Oatman. There
are twelve claims in the property and
the new owners expect to do early
churn drill work on tie ground.
PREPAREDNESS Skinny Ryan is
Stir in town. and unless something
untoward happens, it is his plan to
stay here. Believing that he should
do what he could for his country in
tne present crisis, Ryan IN company
with several other friends, took the
examination for the navy, and passed
it. They had no intention of Joining
the colors at once, but wanted to he
in a position to know the worst. In
yesterdays Arizona Republican. il
was stated that he would leave in a
div or so for his post. This is 9
mistake. He has aad no ship as
signed TO his command, and is
doubtful of what he would do with
it in case one was handed him.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
PERSONAL MENTION

n. L. Carpenter, of the Interstate
Livestock Exchange. is spending a few
days in iSouthern California, in the in
terests of his company.
Mr.. and Mrs. f J. Rennitt and Mrs
d. NJ. Barrinser have returned from
Roosevelt where they spent several
Gays on a sight seeing trip. Mrs. Par
ringer, resident of Philadelphia is a
sister of Mrs Bennitt.
Dr. 4. w. ITnrie, his wife and daugh-
ter Of Detroit have left for the coast
9fler spending six weeks in Phoenix.
DR.. Imrie has extensive realty hold
ings in the valley and his visit here
WAS in the interest of his property. The
party will visit all the points of inter-
est along the Pacific seaboard
Buy Little Bobby.-Adv blk
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
WEATHER TODAY
[Republican A. p. Leased wirel

WASHINGTON, D. c., April =
Fer Arizona-Sunday and Monday
generally fair; cooler Sunday and in
east Do' ton Monday.
t9olodaro - Sunday and probably
NJ nday fair; warmer Sunday; cold
er west portion Monday.
New MeXieo-Sunday and probably
Monday fair; warmer Sunday.
Sou h ern California - Generally
cloudy; light westerly winds
West TeXas-Sunday and Monday
fair, warmer.
Weather predictions for the. week
bcginniRg SuLdaE, April 6, ISSUED by
the weather bureau today are: Rocky
Mountain and plateau region, gen
orally fair EXCEPT local rains at be-
ginning of the week over northern
portions; temperatures above seasonal
average.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08

~ , - L ~ A'liN fN-Nlt1Al >
All Sir Knights are requested to
meet at the asylum SUNDAY evening
at o'clock to participate in the
Faster services, at the PRESBYTERIAN
church Full uniform. BY order
HOWARD j BRAZF,E,,
Eminent Commander.
fAdv1 1t
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
Buy Little 8obbv.-Adv.

BLANTON'S RAZOR STORE. POS
~ W"@iiireten street Razors sharp
ened. Single edge, CSC dozen: double
edee, short, 35c dozen; Gem and Starr
solid back, 20c: dotble edge. long soc
dozen: regular razors honed soc;
guaranteed. Mail in your blades
ADV. Il
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
KNIGHTS OF coLrMBrs

All local and visiting knights of
Columbus are requested to meet at
biks theater Monday evening at 1920
to march in Loyalty" parade Bring
flag.
FRANK DE SOUZA,
Financial Secretary
(AdV1 r
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
OBITUARIES
Wai.er a Wilson

Walter A Wilson. a clerk in the
United States land office for the past
eight years. passed away yesterday
morning. The body viii! be shipped to
Iowa for burial.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
! Little Bobby.--Adv.
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank friends and
neishbors for their kindness and sym
pathy during our bereavement in the
loss of our dear father
J. w. GRAHAM.
MPS. T. r TEEL.
MRS ELLISON MCCALL
1t
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
WATER REPORT FOR APRIL 7

WAFER REPORT FOR APRIL
Elevation Of water in reser-
voir II a NJ .... 21947
CenteA 5, acre feet .....-.....1 ,275. 42I
Gain RI "a hours acre feet go. S2I
Elevation one year ago -...... 227.I4
Contents. acre feet, year ago. i. 408.576
Normal flow Salt and Verde
rivers at Granite Reef dam Flood
Normal flow, NJ. |. -114.00O
Water used for irrigation
north side, NJ. L ............ 1866
Water used for irrigation
south side. NJ l. .......... 3n512
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08

LECTURE ON THEOSOPHY
With stereopticon pictures at p. M,
Sunday evening April s. ct the School
Of Music by Eugene w. Munson. Sub
iect: Man Visible and Invisible
Admission free. ADV n
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
Local Weather Yesterday

Excess in temperature yesterday, 5
degrees.
Deficiency in temperature since the
fist OF the month, II degrees.
Accumulated excess deficiency in
temperature since January l, 1919 de-
grees.
Normal precipitation January l to
date, 2.46 inches.
Actual precipitation January i to
date. $50 inches.
Accumulated excess in rainfall since
January /, 0.S4 inches.
ROBERT @. GRANT.
Meteorological.
LONAs-J. {. GEARE-iNSuR
ANCE.-Adv. 1t
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Guaranteed All PuiIets Day Old
We replace any ccckerels free with
day old pullets April matches do not
nloult and are the heavy winter lay
ers. BOOSTERS any old price. April
delivery $3.50 per hundred pullets
The greatest ana only ALL PULLET
HATCHERY in the world.
EUREKA HATCHERY
S. {. Cor. BudIcng G. jefferson ST.,
Los Angeles, CAL
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08

Buy Little Booby.-AdV bk
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
ATTENTION SIR KNIGHTS

Buy Little Bobby.-Adv.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08

LOANS-J E. GEARE-lNSUR
II
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08
WEATHER FROM ALL OVER

U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau, Water Users
Buildinc
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08

Buy Little Bobby-Adv.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-08

9uy Little Bopby-Adv. b
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
NO SUGAR FAMINE,
IS HOOVERS RETORT
Angry at Report Predicting
Outrageous Prices.

wAsEINSTur. June 4 - Herbe-. {
Eoo,y-. WHO VII ts FOOD Id,r,,ytstrs:p-
under tie bills now pending II Congress
took notice to-day % widely published
reports quoting him be saving The sayh-
supply wound soon be exhB as;s6 ana pre-
dieting outrageous prices The repo-.
uAs based oc + csrItite,ItiIl cpi,terencs
NJ Hoover hse some time ago Wiz
Congressional committees Nj. Hoover
resented 4 deeply To-day ss beng u-l.Kir
hfe very likely 10 unneoeHsarly aiHr-n
consumers
y have never mace any statement
whsiere, .ur publication upon The sut-
3ecf n sugar" sale he y dic in Er i'm
portRnt conference state that unless o.
der was resto o-et il Cuba We wouio ;.s
shcrf o. sugar becs ust Of inability 70
obtain the harvest q the forthcoming
c-u, Since thai time acrior has beer
taken and ample supplies are assured
not urly from Cuba bur from elsewherx.
There VII be no famine n snEAr Art
wish 20 protest ~ the repetition of psS-
Shl disrussipne IN private conference 10
the wholly unnecessary alarm cs con
purnert
If the food administration pin passes
CpnE-ess Rne we receive tht cooperation
os our a.lliee IN the purchase % foreign
sueEr We shuI.id have 3 lower -Anrt %
prices OF sugar In the future tnsn Ne
have hh6 IN me last year"