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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24

Hooper more than they will stop
Wood, Graney and Chapman, al
though they may lessen Speakers
value. However, that is anticipating,
which is exactly the thing from
which we are striving to escape
when we start doping.
More Chances of An Upset
The figures, feel certain, will
indicate that the quality of base
ball is much lower this year than
it has been in our generation in the
major leagues. and with weaker
teams there are, of course, more
chances of an upset, and for one in
dividual to turn the entire tide of
battle. Imagine what effect Ruth or
Wood or Speaker might have on
such series with their long hits. 1t
becomes evident that we must study
the batters. especially the long
drivers, very carefully and consider
not only the kind of pitching and
how 1t will affect their work, but
the grounds upon which the games
will be played.
Ruth May Bunt Over Cubs Right
Field Wall
In way it is unfortunate that
the series must be played on the
North Side bandbox in Chicago, and
we viii have to calculate distances
because this fellow Ruth. for in
stance, hitting a grounds with one
OF the shortest right fields in the
country, is liable to break loose and
bunt three or four balls a game over
the right field wall. Unless the Cub
pitchers work perfectly against him
Ruth ought to be the deciding fac
tor of every game played on the
Chicago grounds. He hits ball with
such power that even his high flies
would go into Adison street.
These few things give some idea
of the difficulties of doping the
series, yet. were it certain that each
man now in the lineup will play the
series 1 would not hesitate to de-
clare that the final figures will show
the result of the series in advance
of the playing. The system 1 have
worked out have been testing care
fully and this year have followed
the men day by day, studying their
doings, their style and their ways of
hitting against certain kinds of
pitching. OF all the clubs in the
two leagues these three with which
we now are concerned may be
doped better than any others. be-
cause, thus far, they have changed
less.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
RED CROSS AT
COTTAGE HILL
Huge Crowd Contributes For
the Cause to Witness Duel
of Plank and Tesreau

Cottage Hill, at Steelton, was the
Mecca to-day for thousands who
hungered for the spectacle of Eddie
Plank and jeff Tesreau engaging in
a pitching battle de luxe and who
also wanted to show their good will
for the American Red Cross. The
Bethlehem Steel League manage
(nent could not have done more
admirable and popular thing than
set aside this propitious day for the
great America charity, and the Red
Cross greatly appreciated the bene-
fit. Athletics are providing not
thousands, but millions, for this
great cause; nearly every sport is
making it's liberal contribution, and
for this reason alone there is no ap-
prehension that baseball or any 9TH
er wholesome outdoor sport is going
to be hurt by the war.
The Red Cross officials evidently
expected q multitude for their work
ers have been very active for several
days making preparations. Some of
the big league ball players suggested
this morning that it would be a good
thing to have a Red Cross hurry-up
wagon at hand, for the mob prom
ised to be very energetic. Plank and
Tesreau were both right for the fray
and their efforts were bound to be
supreme before this nuge crowd.
The Steelton band shirlled patriotic
and jazz music for an hour before
time was called.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24

looking at the wonderfully swollen
batting averages of Merkle. Mann,
Flack, Hollacher and others of the
Cubs, as well as the improved hitting
of various of the Red SoX. These in
creases are due to two causes-first,
the confidence and inspiration that
arises naturally from winning. and
second (and greater) to the weak
pitching against them.
The problem for us is to figure
how these averages will be affected
by the better pitching they must en-
counter in the worlds series, as we
are certain to discover the fact that
the reason for the present position
of all three clubs is due primarily to
the fact that they alone of all the
sixteen teams have had consistently
good pitching.
am taking it for granted that the
system of doping that I have used for
ciple. 1t is merely comparative work
the comparison of position strengths
of teams.
System of Working Averages
I have worked out a system by
which, working from a basis of 1000
! divide each element of play and SET
down the figures. / figure that the
attacking strength, consisting of hit
ting, waiting out pitchers, long dis
tance hitting, getting hit, by pitched
/ ball, speed (Which is taking extra
bases on hits) and base running, is
64O-1000 of the strength of the
team, while the defensive value i!
360-1000.
I have figured what each element
is worth in attack. and merely apply
mans known hitting ability, speed
cleverness at waiting and at running
the bases. In defensive work the po
sition values are vastly different
pitching being 100000 of $50. while
third base is only 51-1000 and so OF
for each position, the position values
being figured upon averages number
of chances and the comparative val
ue of those chances, which. of course
make the pitcher and catcher ia
more valuable in defense than play
ers in other positions.
We must, in a Worlds series, cal
culate each mans value and thel
figure how his values, both in attacl
and defense. will be affected by tn
opposing team, especially by pitch
! ing. I have an idea that the Cub
will figure to be stronger in a serie
against the Red Sox than agains
Cleveland, and that Cleveland will
| figure stronger against Chicago thar
| the Red Sox will. due to the fac
| that Vaughn and Tyler probably will
! figure to stop Ruth, McInnis AM
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
Big .Leaguers Joyful
Over Bakers Decision

This was a happy day for big
league ballplayers, as they re-
ceived the news that Secretary of
War Baker instructed General
Crowder to delay until September
15 enforcement of the work-or-
fight order as it affects these men.
Incidentally, President Ban
Johnson, of the American League,
said tonight that details for the
worlds series, arranged at the
special meeting of the national
baseball commission in Cincinnati,
probably will be announced to-
morrow. The games, according
to the tentative plan, will begin
September 4.
Chicago has virtually won the
National League penant, as yes
terday's victory gave the Cubs a
lead of ten and one-half games
over New York, the runner-up.
"The baseball commission"
said Secretary Baker tasks me to
give official sanction to the
worlds series. My disposition is
to do it. I will write to General
Crowder andstell him that would
be glad to have the local draft
boards informed that 1 am in
sympathy with an extension to the
fifteenth of September for such
persons as will be involved in the
worlds series"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
Cooper Beats Baptists,
Ringer or No Ringer
NEW INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE
Last Evenings Results
Suburbans, 5; Baptist, /.


The Allison Hill League ball ex-
perts made such q reputation that
since this league closed it's season her
players are in constant demand. and
one sees them taking hand all
around the neighborhood. Last even
ing G. Swartz, the Reading backstop,
suddenly loomed up as catcher for the
Baptlsts, who were defeated by Sub
urban, 5-1. Had the Baptists won, no
doubt there would have been plenty
carrys on to any effesct. The Indus
trial League Is not supposed to go
out OF its own roster for players.
With Pitcher Cooper, who has
trimmed three clubs this week, at his
acme, the Suburbans did not have to
worry, about ringers. Only five Bap-
lists We're able to tap Cooper's slants,
The score:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
Lightning Injuries Man
While Using Telephone

Lewistown, Pa, Aug. 24.-When a
severe storm passed near McVeytown
on Thursday night, Thomas winn,
Jr., was using the telephone in his
home below town and was knocked
unconscious. At first when he had his
ear to the receiver he was unable to
release himself the electric current
holding his ear and hand to the ap-
paratus. Then a shock knocked him
to the floor. He is badly crippled in
the legs.
Near the home of George Devore
the lightning hit a pole and killed
a hog in his pen. Two weeks ago the
same telephone pole was hit and an
other hog killed belonging to Mr..
Devore.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
Albion Trimmed Crescent;
Summit Plays Today
JUNIOR LEAGUE STANDING

The Crescent Club was further
initiated into the mysteries of speedy
baseball by Albion last evening. the
lesson ending, Sc. The newest en-
try into the Junior League looked
better, however, than the day be-
fore, and promises to have fast
team before long. She outhit Albion
but the latter had all the breaks
three two-baggers and triple being
concentrated for bulk of the runs
Today, Summit plays Swatara two
games. The score:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24

Duncan. Three-base hit-Zimmer-
man. Sacrifice hits-Martin, O'Don-
nell. Shaffer, Zimmerman. Double
plays-Albion l. Crescent 1. Struck
out by Snyder, 5. Winks. 8. Base
on balls off Snyder, a; Winks, 2. Left
on base-Albion, 6; Crescent, 6. Hit
by pitcher-Winks. Stolen bases
Geary 2; Winks, 2; Lutz, O'Donnell,
Heavy, Strine, Hooker, Stauffer.
Innings pitched-Snyder, 6; Winks,
6. Time-1.3S. Umpire-Layton
and Boatman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
WILL MANUFACTURES KHAKI

Marietta, Pa, Aug. 24.-John Orth,
John Peck, John Shillow, Frederick
Schau have organized the Marietta
Silk Company, and will manufacture
khaki for the soldiers. They will oc-
cupy the new brick structure in West
Marietta, erected a short time ago.
Mr. Schau will be manager
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24

matter of eighty miles. The railroad freight
rate, including teaming at each end, was
$500.
"Let Duplex do it," said Van Horn to
the Stewart Construction Co., who were pay
ing the bill. "I'll guarantee railroad sche-
dule delivery and saving of 33 per cent"
And the deal was made.
The 6-ton load took a truck and trailer
eleven hours time. Had it not been for a
hail storm further softening the gumbo
roads better time would have been possible.
The total cost of the round trip (1o0
miles) was $23.83; this included gasoline,
oil, drivers salary and expenses. The haul
age charge was $500. Van Horns profit
was $3117. The Stewart Co. saved $500.
The only loser was the railroad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
American League
Chicago at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Boston.
Detroit at New York.
Cleveland at Washington.
National League
Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
New York at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
What They Did Yesterday;
Where They Play Today
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
American League

Boston. 6; st. Louis. 5.
Chicago. 6; Philadelphia. 8 I'll inn
ings).
Cleveland, 6; Washington, 2.
Other clubs not scheduled.
National League
Chicago, 3; New York, 2.
Cincinnati, 8; Philadelphia, Z.
Boston, 5; Pittsburgh, 0.
other teams played Thursday.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
HUGH FULLERTON EXPLAINS HOW He
WILL dope" OUT THE WORLD SERIES

Doping the worlds series this year
is hard job-it presents more prob
lems than any l ever have known.
We are confronted with conditions
never before known in baseball. and
we face the further chance that be-
lore the big series starts one or both
teams will be changed by losses of
men.
In tackling the proposition I must
insist upon one thing, which is that,
having figured the position values
and the individual values of men,
must be permitted to alter those fig
ures II before the series starts the
men figured upon shall quit their
teams and others be substituted for
them.
We must start by figuring the Chi
cago Cubs against both the Boston
Red SoX and the Cleveland Indians
because at this time 1t looks as If
either may win. However, it will be
an easy matter as soon as the Amer
lean league champion is declared to
drop the other team figures and, in
the meantime, they are interesting if
only to reveal the freakishness of
the 1918 dope.
The dope" as I have explained
for many years, when it is applied to
playing-strength of team for a sea-
son, not the individual strength of
a player but the strength of team
and player against a certain other
team and certain other pitchers. AS
an instance, the New York Giants
doped against Vaughn and Tyler, of
Chicago. would pot look to be very
strong team, whereas. If we were
doping them against the Boston
Braves the figures might indicate
that they arc about the best team in
the world. They are against the
Braves), but they are not against
six other clubs in the National
league.
Players Above Form
We are certain to find another odd
piece of dope this fall, which is that
the figures certainly will indicate
that some players of only mediocre
ability will figure to be near Cobbs
and that pitchers who. we are sure,
are only slightly above average will
| figure to be perfect Walter Johnsons.
| This is due to the fact that while the
average strength of all the teams
has been greatly reduced during the
season, some of the players are just
as good as ever. A good man now
adays figures high-or by many
points than he would have done last
year, and is of course that much
greater in team value, You can see
quite readily that this is true by
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24

Two-base hits Bady and G.
Swartz. Double paly - Bady (unas-
sisted).
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
WHO DARES TO COMPETE WITT
THE RAILROADS?

Van Horn of Denver, with his
3H-ton Dupex 4-Wheel Drive
Truck, dared. And made $31.l7 by
so doing.
A 6-ton concrete mixer was bound
from Denver to Rroadmnnr - q
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24

dTIVer COIIeCted the Slde Det.J
Certainty of performance is an inbuilt
Duplx characteristic. Record-breal<ing
haulage feats are invariably Duplex-made
Duplex principle and construction provide
for such service
Four -wheel-drive means four points to
which engine energy is evenly distributed
four points at which power is geared to the
road surface
Men to whom the transportation of
freight is matter requiring serious consid-
Grafton are requested to write to us for facts
and figures on Duplex Trucks; we will also
send Duplex Doings"-a heavy haulers'
rnagazire-free each month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
Leading Run Scorer.

day: open Hearth VS.. Miii No
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
Non-Com's to Get Straps.

Camp Dodge. la. Sept. 2.-En-
listed men who have had overseas
service. probably non-commi ,sioned
officers. will be sent here, it is said.
as battalion scout officers in the
new Nineteenth division. 1t is un-
derstood they will be commissioned
lieutenants. 1t is also understood
that first and second lieutenants
from overseas will be assigned as
regimental intelligence officers with
promise OF advancement to captain
cies il they qualify for the work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That
letters OF administration on the estate
OF Alonzo Pleasant Yates, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned' by the Coun-
y Court OF Carter County, at Ardmore.
Oklahoma, on the 25th day Of August.
A. -. 1918.
All persons having clama against said
estate are required TO exhibit the same
to the undersigned n The First Ma
tional Bank at Ardnore. Oklahoma, for
allowance within four months after the
date OF this publication with necessary
vouchers. or they will be forever pre-
cluded from any benefit OF said estate;
or. said claim may be filed IN said
County Court.
Dated this 18th day OF September. A.
u. 1918.
II. y. McCOLLUM.
i7-I4t Administrator.
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New Wilson
MRS. J. w. JONES.
Correspondent.

W. \. Harris returned Tuesday
after a business trip to Oklahoma
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. l.. Lowery OF
Madill and Miss Clara Morgan OF
Ardmore spent Sunday in Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. \, \. Morris are
visiting in Oklahoma City
Carl Stump, aged nine months,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. ], +, Stump,
died at the Hospital at IIealdton,
Tuesday morning, The body was
shipped to Ardmore where burial
took place Wednesday.
William Branch Mauck. aged 81
years. died at Section lS Carter Oil
Co.. Sunday morning. He went to
work and worked only a few min
utes, when he dropped dead from
heart failure. The body was pre-
pared and removed to Keller cem-
ctery Monday afternoon.
Mrs. G.. W. Price and children Of
Grand6eld arrived in Wilson Tues
dav where they will join Doctor
Price. They are making their home
at the residence OF DR., and Mrs. J.
W. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Long, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Merrill and Miss Margaret
Hall motored to Ardmore Tuesday
night.
Ben Lawrence of ansas City ar
o.. NNry.., S,,I,,- ,,thprt. he il
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28

through the medium oi the moI on
picture, The plan was initiated hy
the Rotary Club here. Motion pic
lures will be taken ot picnic, and
other public gathering, where large
number, ot women and children
gather and the films will be sent to
the companies recruited from these
districts, The first picture takan
here was a gala event. Schools dis
missed early and owners turned au-
tomobileS over TO the committee so
that every available child could be
taken to the picnic grounds. Persons
who participated in the picnic have
written their fathers, brothers and
Swecthcarts to be ON the lookout Tor
their arrival
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28

more Miss HAZEL CHUBBUCK,
Pottcrvillc, Penn.
Thousands of women drag along from
day to day in just such "A miserable con
dition as was Mrs. Chubbuck. or suffer-
ing from displacements, irregularities,
Inflammation, liberation, backache, side
ache, headache, nervousness, or 1.-The
blues
Such women should profit by Mrs.
Chubbuck's experience and try this
famous root and herb remedy. Lydia
h. Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound and
find relief from their sutterings as sha
did.
For special suggestions in regard to
your ailment write Lydia f.. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result
of its long experience Is at your service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
ORDINANCE NO. S8l.

AN ORDINANCE REPEATING
ORDINANCE NO, sos, OF THE
CITY OF ARDMORE, OKLA.
HOMA, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
BE TT ORDAINED BY THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF ARDMORE
OKLAHOMA:
SECTION /, That Ordinance No
SoS OF the City oi Ardmorc, Okla
homa, entitled ~" ordinance pro-
hibiting the use of the city water for
all purposes as herein provided, pre-
Scribing a penalty for the violation
hereof, repeating conflicting ordin-
anceS and declaring an emergency
passed by the Board OF Commission
erS and approved by the Mayor OF
the City OF Ardmorc. Oklahoma, on
the 18th day OF June, 1918, be and
the same is hereby repealed.
Section ,. For the immediate pre-
servation OF the public health, peace
and safety and welfare. an emcrgen-
cy is hereby declared to exist by
reason whereof this ordinance shall
take effect and be in full force im-
mediately from and after its passage,
approval, and publication.
Passed by the Board OF CommiS-
siouers and approved by the Mayor,
on this the 2oth day OF September.
1913.
W. R. ROBERTS, Mayor.
Attest:
6. W. GROOM.
City Clerk.
published September p, 1919
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- ..,,.,...,,,1, IoceDb Il nOmD-
O"''S ''','''''" ...,a - p,rls
son VIII address '"e P'oP'0
Valley and Garrin county IN l'o"'
Of the War Savings Bank tonight at
o o.crocl CONGRESSMAN Thompson
49,, ..,urncd from the battle
mas J|H' >'''' ''>' .u'..u.,i,...oo-
front N France ana VIII '''' '"O PN'
pie OF his observations.
Chairman l.. {. Andrews has an
nouuceG that the Garviu County
quota in the Fourth Liberty loan has
been fixed at $396.9O0; \ thorough
organization j, being perfected and
Mr.. Andrews j, confident that N"'. =.
vim county will 80 'oyer the top
The iirst day.
The Federal Employment ottice
has been advised that the next ship
ment OF men to government work
will be made SUNDAY Recruiting
ior Columbia, South Carolina, Is
now in progress.
G.. ". Merrill OF Stratiord Wa
here Thursday on business.
Good rain, fell Thursday all over
the county and farmers are prepai-
ING 70 SOW fall wheat. The acreage
in this county will be increased three
to lou hundred per cent.
The Baird Motor Co. is preparing
to make Il demonstration OF the
Fordson tractor within the next
few DAYS. This should be 4 matter
OF much interest to farmers and es-
pecially so at this time, when the
manpower OF the country Is being
called to government service. The
exact date of demonstration will be
announced later.
Mss. Hugh Hart was in Oklahoma
City Thursday.
Arthur c. Johnston, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. +. Johnston has been
commissioned a second lieutenant
in the quartermaster's department.
The Council of Defense, after sev-
cral hours hearing, turned I.
Brirlev over to Sheriff Worley TO
be placed in iail awaiting the arrival
OF a deputy L. $. marshal. He was
accused on two counts, Of hoard
inc flour and having government
property in his possession. Brinley
is the owner OF well-stocked 40
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
FEEDING COTTON SEED.

1t is a violation of the L. s. food
administration rules to feed cotton
seed, 145 lbs. lintcrs from each and
every ton seed raised is requisition-
ed for making powder and the oil
must be produced to manufacture
greases and nitroglycerine for the
allies. 29-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
TI4t
NOTICE.

To Whom It May Concern:
This is to advice that l VIII make ap-
pl.caticn TO Hon. II. l.. Williams. Gov.
ernor of Oklahoma. for parole. after
thirty days from publication OF this no
tice. 1 WIS tried in the district court
at Ardmore IN September. 1914. upon a
charge of manslaughter and given twen.
ty years. Those desiring 20 protest may
govera themselves accordingly.
tsigned} CHARLES BROWN.
Him Applicant.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
Feed and Grain.

JUST RECEIVED a car of nice prairie
hay. We have for the wholesale or
retail trade nice prairie hay. We also
carry a full line Of fresh country eggs
and Peerless Creamery Butter. Call
and get our prices. Phone 430. Okla
homl Hide & Produce Company. just
east OF Ringlng depot 26-S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
Stomach Troubles ano Oysentery

caused from Drinking Ice Water or
from sleeping nccr an open window
should nc checked Immediately.
Get hottie OF GROVES BABY
BOWEL MEDICINE. 4 safe and
sure remedy icr Summer Diar-
fhoeas. 1t is inst as effective for
Adults as for Ch;idrcn-(adv.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
CANADIAN SOLDIERS SEE
HOME FOLKS ON FILM

Calgary, Alberta, Sept. 27.--Cana-
dian soldiers in the trenches in
France will soon have an opportun-
ity to see their loved ones at home,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28

and was so weak
from my troub le
that | could not do
any lifting or hard
work Of any kind.
If | tried to straigh-
ten out when lying
down it seemed as
though something
would tear loose.
Lydia Il. Pinkham ;
Vegetable V Com
pound has restored
my health and | am
quite myself once