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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Editors Note: This is the seventh
HAPPIER of a series of articles which
Mr.. Corbett is writing on John l.
Ne j. Knew Him" 1t relates many
heretofore unpublished incidents In
he life of the great warrior. This
lext instalment win appear tomor-
ow.)
One OF the most sensational hghts
n the career OF John L Sullivan waa
liz three-round encounter with Char
ey Mitchell on May IL, 1883.
The great English fighter was a
Wonder in the early SOS and arrived
n New York preceded by a splendid
fstic reputation. Al once he set about
hatlenging the great American. He
va keen TO try conclusions over a
distance route and with London prize
ing rules prevailing. But Sullivan
vouid have none of It. He finally
greed to meet Mitchell in a four
ound bout In Madison Square Gar
len with Marquis Of Queensoerry
uIes governing.
The light drew a 10000 audience.
included in II were many Of the most
Prominent men in civic, medical, bank
nS and mercantile affairs In Greater
vew York. Political celebrities from
Boston. Philadelphia. Baltimore and
ther big Eastern cities had ringside
eAts. II was a gathering the like
which never before had been see
pusifiStic affairs in the United
5Aates-the nrst "se1sct" prise fight
rowd in American history.
Mitchell. always a cocky. confident
ellow. and a master in pre-
sded the nght with brief orations
khich beiittled the greatness OF Sui
van. He cited sulliyan's failure TO
bop Tug Wilson in four rounds as
onciusive proof hat this Sullivan Ia
My sQ.ao as a tighter" The mere
hentton of Wilson's name was enough
sand John L. into n rage. Mitch
IFS sneering references to him In
nrteted John l.. sll the more. And
knen he went into tho ring against
10 Briton 1t was with the ides OF
MASKING him to a pulp,
Sullivan, who was 5 feet 10 la
kohee tall. weighed ls5 pounds for
ha4 fight. Mitchell was 40 pounds
g1tsr and nearly two inches shorter.
AZ wa his custom, Sullivan jumped
fom his corner rushing with the nrst
III OF time. The men met in the
bntsr OF the ring and John let loose
flashing left for Mitohetrs head.
nArfie blocked and clipped John on
. sar with a right. Sullivan backed
ftcheii into the E~nglishman'e co9ner
Id the men slugged there for a few
kOonds. Suddenly Mitchell side
epped and WAS out In the center OF
. ring almost before Sullivan knew
When John L. discovered how he
Ia been tricked, he whirled and
shed At Mitchell, who was standing
nflfng at him In a sarcastic fashion,
Inn lsaped II Mitchell and his lunge
rew him against the Briton. upset
hx him and throwing him to the
Dor. While bedlam reigned in the
era. John L. fell on top of his pros
Ate foe and straddled him. But
Inn L. didn't hit Mitchell He real
Ia that to do so would constitute
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24
JACKETS NOSED u
BY SPIDER QUINT

The Richmond college basketball
team won from Randolph-M Macon last
night by rs to 20. The game was
hard fought, and Randolph-Macon al
most tied the count twice.
The first half ended Is to s, but
the second half WAS the hardest. The
score was Is TO 10 and % to "a in
favor OF the Westhampton boys twice
during the game. Robertson, Mot
lev and Smoot were the stars OF the
game.
Field goals-MotlsY, B. smoot, s;
Robertson. 8; Dicksrson, 2: CAST, 2;
C~aravoti. /: Knight. /: Coe, 1; Hud-
gins, /. Foul goals-smoot. s; Rob
ertson. ]; Dickerson, /. Referee, Har-
grove.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24
HOT SPRINGS WILL BE CENTER
OF SPORT ACTIVITIES IN MARCH

Citizens of Hot Springs. Ark, are
preparing for a lively time next
month. The annual race meeting at
Oaklawn park will begin then, and
nearly f.0eo horses will be stabbed
there. The Brooklyns and Rec Sox
will train at the Springs. while some
OF the Giants pitchers will g5 there
for the usual boiling-out process. It
also IL probable that several glove
fights will be staged to keep up the
excitement, In short. the famous An
ansas health resort will be, for a
while. a powerful magnet for the
sporting public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24
BRAVES DARK HORSES
IN NATIONAL RACE


Just because the Boston Braves fell
down last season there are a. good
many folks who may be inclined "a
overlook them In Sizing up the com
ing National league race.
But IL is n good thing to remember
that rs long "a the Braves have George
Staliings hanging around they are
liable TO start something any old time,
so they'll bear watching.
1t Is true that Stalings' aggregation
lacks the class OF the Giants and Cubs
on paper. 1t is true that Stailingz
will have q hard job hiiing Maran
villess shroes and repairing the loss
OF George Tyler and Jees Barnes to
his pitching staff. But Stailings Ia q
resourceful gent. He's liable to got
what he wants.
Man for man the Braves are shaded
by the Giants. They are not as well
supplied with ball tossers OF class a.
the Cubs They do not even look
as good as the Reds or Cards to many
critics. But what they lack In looks
on paper-they may make up in aght-
ing spirit. And they ave a manager.
StaIlings In going 10 take a number
of youngsters down South this spring,
OF whom he ID expecting great things
II some OF these embryo big leaHuers
come through. the Braves may be a
harmless as a gus bomb In the COMING
race They may not win the pennant,
scarcely anyone looks for that, but
they may make a world Of trouble FOR
the foremost pennant a~spirants. and
that's Just about what the writer ex-
poets to rec them do.
Boston has a STAFF including seven
pitchers on the reserve list. They are
Allen, Crum. Hughes, Nehf. RsSan,
Rudolph and Scott
Four OF this sept are seasoned
veterans who should be able 70 take
their regular turns In the bog, and
Stallings La not worrying about pitch
ing talent. Art Wilson and Tragres-
ser will do tho bulk OF the cAtchtns,
with McGraw in ser
The inheld, with Hersog. at second
base, Honey At frSt, Rawiings al
short, and Smith at third viii Be
fairly strong. The braves also havs
Miller, Covfnston, Fitzpatrick and
several young recruits who win night
Bailey. Kslty. Massey. Powell. Rshg
and Wickhnd comprise the. outasld
candidates who will battle for regular
berthe In the garden, and though
'6tAl1inN1 hasn't . world OF Afttinr
strength IN this bunch Ne uureiy haS
spssd M i1elding ability GAloFs
!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE
T. WITH FEDS

New York, Feb. 23--The National
league made Its first payment to the
Federals today, when a check for
$4,000 was handed their attorney.
Twenty-Five thousand dollars goes to
the Pittsburg Federal league club,
$4,000 to the Brooklyn Federals. and
$4,000 to Sinclair, formerly of the
Newark Federals.
President Tener announced that this
squares them with the Federals for
the present, but he said that future
payments of $4,000 will be made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24
Sporting Notes

Only a few more weeks and well be
reading how Ty Cobb has slowed up
and Ia going back.
1t is expected that the New York
general assembly will take UP the Nc
ouade sunday baseball bill about
March is.
Pitcher Al Mamaux is slowly climb
ing the ladder OF baseball fame. He
started with the Pirates INK now he
belongs to the Dodgers.
A good many boys are likely to pass
up the running game, since the mill
tary examining boards have turned
down so many runners because of
athletic heart.
Jack slattery, former big league
ball player and for the past three
years coach at Tufts college. has been
appointed scout-coach for the Boston
Braves.
Joe Bush and wallie Schang do not
comprise a battery. for the good g
son hat Joe never let's Schang catch
for him 1t seems that Wallie has
trouble with Bush's bullet-like SER
vice.
The old saying about a woman be-
ing unable. TO fnd her pocket is u
In New York recently several of the
fair sex took part IN an amateur
pocket billiard tournament.
Ed Barrow, new manager of the
Red Sox. is credited with having de-
velopsd Honus wagner. That's con-
siderable credit for q ball pilot. and
development OF Honus he would ave
been a wizard.
Tommy Murphy. the Kansas City
boxer. who won the i45-pound ma
t!onal amateur championship last
year, IL now stationed at Fort Sill.
Murphy Ia now boxing at 1sS pounds.
and win compete in that class this
year.
II Jack Dempsey. the California
heavyweight. Is as good as many fis-
tic experts claim him to be. he has
arrived at the psychological moment.
For a big fellow who can really nght
the game was never so soft as at the
present time.
Those who are sympathixing overly
often with Connie Mack need not
waste their tears. when this carni-
val OF sales II over Connie with prob
ably have . rood team. hetter and
more practicable by far than Tho One
with which Ne AniIhsd In 1877 cAm-
pn3xu%
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

On the other side Of the house.
the big pins hold sway, the
Weisbergers have run away with the
pennant They have won over two
thirds Of their contests, which is an
excellent showing. considering the
caliber of the other teams. During
the past fortnight they 20 five out
of SIX. with the Duplex second in the
number of wins with -four and two.
Captain Deasy's boys are certainly
going well. Mike Deasy, Jake Row
sey and Luther Cosby make as for
midable a trio as ever seen In action
on the local alleys during the past
season, and being together on one
team, the sason is apparent why the
ha oerdashery boys are or top. Speak
ing of the opposite end of the ladder.
1t is hard to understand why the
Young Mems shop aggregation rests
on bottom. Amy team that
could ooast OF Herbert Austin, Bent
ley Cosby, and last. but not least. Bob
Harper. should be well in the run
ming. The standing OF the clubs, as
compiled by Ed. Chester, secretary, is
as follows:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24
SPORTS

the spectators that would turn out.
Both the coach and the ana Of
the Y. NJ. G, A. team have said that
they are willing to play a game with
either OF these two teams. II a game
Is not played. II seems that the asso-
citation team deserves the honors OK
the championship.
The Richmond fans and enthusiasts
know g. good sport when they see It
and attend It. A crowd that over
packed the HowitZers' arraory
watched the fierce tussle between the
Spiders and Jackets last night. They
only clamor for more.
Plans will be Matched tomorrow
night for amateur baseball IN Rich
mond this year. Enthusiasts and the
supporters of the game will be In at
tendance. We wish them luck and
success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

New York. Feb. sS.-Dave Astey
will 70 to England to meet Britain's
best lighting machine. Jimmy wilde.
This announcement was made here
today when Joe Jacobs. manager for
Astey, received a cable setting forth
the terms which he stated were en-
tirely satisfactory. The bout will
probably be staged In Liverpool on
May 6, and will be In true English
fashion. a fight TO a finish. The
American boy will receive three round
trip tickets to Liverpool for the
match.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Boston, Feb. 2s.-The Braves an
nexed another inheldsr today when
Mike Doclan. manager OF the Roch-
ester International league club. was
signed poolan wal at one time a
member OF the Philiies and the
GIANTS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Princeton. NJ. j.. Feb. 1A-Ths
Princeton university basketball team
defeated the Cornell ave here this AZ
ternoor. I'll to ~. The defeat OF Corr
nell gives University OF PennsyivaniA
. clear field for the intercollegiate
championship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Joe Lynch is the bantam who put
former champion williams out of the
game with q four-round knockout.
Lynch recently exhibited wonderful
ago he did not hit with, any force.
suddenly he developed 4 destructive
Knockout punch. ana since has been
bowling over his opponents In III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24
BY J. G.. B.--sporting Editor.

The Richmond y. NJ. C, A appears
TO be the state champions. The Uni
versity of Virginia and v. p. /. are
the only two teams tina can fairly
calienEe them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Effective March l. the price for a
game OF tenpins at the Palace alleys
will be advanced to ID cents, or two
games for two bits. translating the
latter into En- lish-25 cents. This is
necessitated by the fact that the ma
terials and labor have advanced con-
siderably within the past year. not
to say anything of the length OF time
IL takes for a game. compared with
.duckpins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

While conversing about bowling
lately with q bowler from the North,
he inquired of the interest shown in
Richmond relative TO the indoor
sport, and was considerably astonished
when he learned that there was only
one bowling emporium outside of the
Y. NJ. c. A. and the scale of prices.
According to his statement. for a city
of this size north of the Mason-Dixon
line there would be six or eight bowl
ing houses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Although neither OF these two teams
has appeared on the local floor. we
feel that they are not in the clase
with the ~" The ~" Virginia and
Y. p. 1. all have men starring on their
teams that played for John Marshall.
But the players from J. M. on the
y" quint were stronger performers
IN their early school days than their
former teammates on virginia and v.
=
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Over $4,000 in prizes will be dis
tributed to the winners in the Ameri-
can bowling congress tournament
which 10 now going on in Cincinnati.
The distribution will be RS follows:
First prize in the five-man event.
1870; second. $625, and third. 1878.
First prize In the doubles. 1850: sec
ond. ss25. and third. $500. The win
ner of the singles will. receive s2e0;
second, $50, and third. $50. How
Big Six" Mathewson's quintette has
come out has not yea been reported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

A game between the ~" and either
of the two school teams would be a
big attraction In Richmond. n 1t Ia
doubtful II a gymnasium could hold
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Jack Slattery, former big league
ball player and for the past three
years coach at Tufts college. has been
appointed scout-coach for the Boston
Braves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

Joe Bush and Wallie Schang do not
comprise "A battery. for the good rea-
son thai Joe never lets Schang catch
for him. II seem that Wallie has
trouble with Bush's bullet-like SER
vice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-24

II Jack Dempsey. the California
heavyweight. Is as good as many fis-
tic experts claim him to be. he has
arrived at the psychological moment.
For a big fellow who can really fight
the game was never so soft a. at the
present time.
Middletown transcript., 1918-11-09
THE TREATMENT
BOTH OF IMMORTAL STRAIN
Why the Names Of Alexander HamiI-
ton and Abraham Lincoln Will For
ever Be Living Force.

The state which Alexander Hamil-
ton had planned and inaugurated Abra-
ham Lincoln completed and confirmed.
1t Is natural to contrast these two
men, who in all superficial things were
most unlike-in circumstances, man.
ners. age, temper and appearance. But
in the great matter that concerned
each Of them most nearly they were
at one. In many of their qualities
they were alike. In both there was
the same instinct for reality and con-
tempt for phrases, the same clear
judgment and swift decision. Their
eyes saw "far and wide," and things
appeared to them ever in a splendid
and true proportion, rhythmical and
harmonious, governed by great laws.
In richness Of nature they were equals,
and equals also in integrity and cour-
age. And in both there was the same
rare and consummate mastery of the
English tongue, begotten of great
thoughts and Il fiery sincerity, which
not only increases hundredfOld the
power of a man in his own day but
continues it as an intimate and lfy-
ing force among generations to whom
otherwise he would have been but
remote actor or great historical
s. Oliver.
Middletown transcript., 1918-11-09
Get New Kidnevs /!

Inc kidneys are the most overworkea
SSsKa9s OF the human body, and when thew
t taii N their work of filterinc out and
s,ag OF the poisons developed in the
"Sssem. tnings begin to happen.
One OF the first warnings is pain or stiff.
ce eIs ~ tne lower part of the back; highly
t; urine; loss of appetite; indices-
Son' Irritation. or even stone in the bad
yer; 1hese symptoms indicate a condition
tnat may lead to that dreaded and fatal
malady, Bright's disease, for which there
is SAID to be no cure.
Do not delay a minute. At the first in.
dicatlon of trouble in the kidney. liver
G Diadder or urinary organs start taking
Gold Medal HARLEM Oil Capsules' and
save yourself before it is too late. Instant
treatment is necessary in kidney and blad.
Ger troubles: A delay is often fatal. ''
You can almost certainly find Immediate
Fehet IN Gold Medal HARLEM Oil Capsuies.
for more than 200 years this famous prep.
aratlon has been an unfailine remedy for
an kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
1t is the pure, original HARLEM oil vour
great-grandmother used. About two can
sules each day will keep you toned IN and
iee!lng fine. Get it at any drug store. and
II LII; It does not give you almost immediate
rene1, your money will be refunded. Be
sure you, get the GOLD MEDAL brand.
sizes.-Adv. ee' ''ee
Middletown transcript., 1918-11-09
INA In :.
I'LL THE ny
MAKE SOFT CHEESE AT HOME
Only Simple Equipment Needed to
Manufacture NeufchateI and Cream
in Small Quantities.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Neufchatel and cream cheese, two
Of the group known as soft cheese now
made almost exclusively in factories
with extensive equipment, can be made
at home. The method is simple and
1oes not require elaborate equipment.
It offers an excellent opportunity for
the disposal Of surplus milk on the
farm and enables farm housewives to
make fresh, wholesome and attrac-
tive food at home.
Neufchatel cheese should be made
from whole milk that tests about 4
per cent, and cream cheese from mill;
testing 6 per cent butterfat. Both are
made in this way: To quantity of
30 pounds, or 31a gallons of milk, add
a pint Of good starter or clean-favored
sour milk and stir well. Warm the
milk to between 80 to SO degrees T.
Then add about eight drops Of rennet
which has previously been dissolved
in cupful Of cold water. Stir in
thoroughly and set the milk aside to
curdle. Powdered pepsin (one-half
the size of a pea) or one-third of
junket tablet may be used in place Of
the rennet. The cheese may be made
without starter, in which case the
milk should be ripened (allowed to
stand at 20 degrees F.) for six or
seven hours before adding the rennet.
After 16 to 10 hours, the time usual
ly necessary for proper curdling, pour
the milk into drain cloth and allow
to drain from two to four hours or
until practically no whey drips from
the cloth. Then place the bag Of cure'
between two clean boards, put So
pound weight upon it and let it stan''
for six or eight hours. Remove the
curd from the cloth to pail Sprinkle
two level teaspoonfuls of fine salt over
1t, and thoroughly mix with potato
masher until it has smooth buttery
consistency. Running the cheese
through food chopper or working it
with butter worker produces the
same result.
The cheese should then be placed in
a crock or enamel dish until ready for
use and kept at temperature of g
degrees F. or below. If it is to be
sold, it should be nodded into small
packages and wrapped in tinfoil, or
packed in glass jars.
In nutritive value these cheeses
compare favorably with other staple
foods, especially meat. They are rich
in protein and fat and are easily di.
Middletown transcript., 1918-11-09
TO KEEP CHICKENS AT HOME
If Hens Develop Tendency to Fly Over
Fence, Flight Feathers Should
Be Clipped.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
A yard surrounded by 5-foot fence
will, under most conditions, keep chick
ems ut home. If the hens show tend.
cncy to fly over such a fence, the flight
feathers Of one wing should be clipped.
A fence made Of woven wire is prefer
able to a fence made of board or other
material. A board should not be used
ut the top of a wire fence as this gives
the hens a visible place to alight and
tends to teach them to fly over. The
larger the yard which can be provided
the more cOntented the hens will be,
1t not only gives them greater OppOc
tWnuity to exercise but often makes it
possible to maintain sod on the yard
which is advisable.
Middletown transcript., 1918-11-09
Kill the Spider.

A story is told Of Christian saint
who prayed frequently in the prayer
service of his church. His prayer in.
variably contained the queer phrase,
Lord, brush away the cobwebs !"
This petition in due course of time
became very irksome to a second
brother, who tired of hearing it re-
peated so often. At length, Lord r.
cried he, 'our brother hath often be-
sought thee to brush away the cob
webs, for many years he hath asked
this Of thee. We beseech thee that
Thou wilt, by Thy grace, enable him
to change the form of his prayer. Let
his voice no longer ask that the cob
webs be cleared away, but let his cry
henceforth be, Lord, kill the spider p"
Brotherhood men can learn a great
truth from this incident. In dealing
with the problems that more and more
press for solution, and in which the
movement must do its part, brushing
away the cObwebs will not avail-the
spider or the cause must be DESTROYED
II the remedy Is to be a permanent
one.
Middletown transcript., 1918-11-09

thin or emaciated. which shows evil
dences Of nonproduction, weakness or
poor vitality.
The whole flock should also be given
a careful and systematic culling at
some one time. The hens should be
handled individually and gone over
carefully with the object of dividing
them into two lots, one the better pro.
ducers and the other the poorer pro-
ducers. From the better producers it
Is also desirable to pick out as many
OF the best as will he needed for breed.
ers. Mark these hens so that eggs
from them alone will be saved for
Matching. Market those selected as
the poor producers. Save for laying
and breeding those selected as the bet.
ter producers.
Middletown transcript., 1918-11-09
CULLING FLOCK IS FAVORED
Increased Egg Production and Reduced
Feed Bill More Than One-HaIf
in One Flock.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
In weekly report from one Of the
government poultry extension men in
Connecticut statement showed the
value of culling flock which con-
tanned ], 4O3 White Leghorn hens. This
flock was culled July 10; S26 hens
were marketed and SIT kept as pro-
ducers. The average daily production
for the week previous to the culling
was 300 eggs, and the average daily
production for the week after the Gull.
Ing was 342 eggs. In other words, the
SIT hens averaged more eggs than
were secured from the flock of 1,4O3,
while the feed bill was reduced more
than half.
Culling should be continued through
out the year. This continuous culling
should consist Of wedding out, when
discovered. any hen which is sick, very