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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
Home Tournaments" VIII
Hold The Stage In Tennis

have a season OF what call home
tournaments
By home tOurnaments' he ex-
planned that the time had ar
rived for the Influential clubs OF
the metropolitan district, those
IN the Philadelphia association.
and the clubs within the enFirons
Of Boston and other great muniei-
pal eenters setting in concert for
mutual support Of their respec-
tive competitions This may not
operate for a great variety or di-
Fersity OF play bat II viii have
the effect Of pretty clearly dem
Onstrating the real tournament
strength OF certain districts Of
the country.
From such information as has come
as to the tournaments, IL Is likely
that the New York Lawn Tennis club
VIII stage the most important OF the
opening fixtures on its field near Van
COrtlandt Park The old grounds OF
the West Side Tennis club have IN
dergone a remarkable transformation
as well as the club house. There is
said 10 be the prospect that in addi-
ton 10 the Bronx singles and the
Manhattan doubles, the famous old
Metropolitan championship may be
staged there. The University Heights
Tennis club and the County Tennis
Club Of Westchester are likewise in
line for their usual competitions. So
Is the Kings County Tennis club. one
OF the Oldest members Of the national
association, making ready to hold the
Long Island championship classic of
the courts. The Terrace club Of
Flatbush is also actively planning for
a great tournament In fact there
is the possibility that in the switch
ing around Of meetings a champion
ship may land on its courts
Efforts were made TO bring the
New York Athletic club into the ac-
tive column this year, so that some
thing OF a worthy nature might be
staged upon the admirable courts OF
the club at Travers Island. 1t IS not
likely that the Orange Lawn Tennis
club, with its new field at Mountain
station only partially completed. viii
be able to again attempt the classic
middle states championship this year.
It throws the burden OF responsibility
upon the Montclair Athletic club.
where Fred HoTey is doing good
work as chairman
II may be fairly counted as
settled fact that the usual fnVi-
tation tournaments at the Sleepy
Hollow Country club. at Scar
bOrouEh-On-H the Nassau
Country club. At Glen CoFes the
Country club Of Westehester. and
possibly at southampton and at
seabriEht. VIII not appear on the
list What action n ultimately
taken depends somewhat as to
the support that the early four-
naments Of the year receive from
the players. The ROclzaWuy Hunt
ing club. with its fine field Of
turf courfT at Cedarhurst. may be
IMPRESSED into the column OF
holding one OF the more import
ant of the open championship
tournaments.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
Director Holm
Presents Shield

At high school assembly this morn
ing A L Holm. physical director Of
the z. N. c. A., presented to the high
school Tiger basketball team the
shield awarded to the champions Of
the City Basketball league.
In presenting the shield, director
Holm reminded students that the
trophy itself, while a very beautiful
one. is but a reminder Of the work
that attained success for the student
team and said that as long as It sug-
gested to high school players untir-
ing work and fidelity TO their cause
it would be the means Of future vic
tories
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10

TTAS spring fever innoculated the
II boxing game at Fort Bliss2
Word from Deming indicates that
Camp Cody boxers and athletic pro-
moters were much disappointed at the
failure Of Fort Bliss boxers TO make
the trip to Cody for the big show
scheduled for today. According to in
formation received the Cody boys
have worked long and hard arranging
al the details for reception OF their
comrades from Fort Bliss. The show
was under direction, of Capt L r S.
Ferguson, division athletic officer.
Capt Ferguson has been assisted by
Tommy Connolly, division boxing in
structor. and Billie Kohler, assistant
boxing instructor
Representative selected for Cody in
the bouts were Fisk O'Hara. bantam
weight; Buck Timothy. featherwe ight;
Kid Strayer. lightweight; Eddie Barry,
vvelterweiEht. Guy Buckles. repre-
senting both middleweight and light
heavy divisions; Ralph Alexander,
heavyweight 1t is estimated that at
the prices Of admission advertised
that the gate receipts would have
amounted to several thousand dollars,
which would have dozen much 20 pro-
vide better aLuLeELG equipment anu
conveniences for the Cody boys in all
lines Of sport
Was 1t Spring Fevers
The apathy Of Fort Bliss boxers and
fans in the matter has not been wholly
explained. Maybe 1t was spring fever.
or It may have been due to the re-
port that the Fort Bliss boys would
derive no monetary benefit whatever
from the return bouts scheduled TO
take place at the fort April "a In
mediately after the last boxing show,
at which Tommy Murphy and Charlie
Short boxed, the word went among the
doughboys that no admission would
he allowed at the Fort in future bouts.
Several Of the troops at Bliss have
sought TO secure more equipment In
various lines by charging small ad-
mission prices and the return bouts
with Cody was looked on as an occa-
sion that would raise enough revenue
70 materially benefit all the various
units at the fort When the pros
poets Of securing the needed supplies
for the doughboys seemed to be ex-
cluded. the interest in the inter-camp
athletic meet went glimmering-
Boxers Omer Services.
Several Of the best boxers at the
Fort have expressed themselves as
willing 20 box gratis If the different
units OF the Red Cross benefited there
by but show no inclination TO appear
in any future bouts for the public
where neither the soldiers nor their
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10

NEW YORK, April 10.-Eyer since
~ the delegates at the annual meet
ing Of the United States Lawn Ten
mis- association decided in favor Of
the resumption Of competitive activi-
ties for the coming year on the
courts, there has been an eager in
terest manifested as TO the extent to
which the clubs and associations
would aid in the establishment Of
the old order OF things. It has been
clearly and emphatically demonstrat-
ed to those who know that the tour
naments do not automatically mobi-
lie themselves that the competitive
meetings represented the breath of
life to the game.
There stands the necessity Of
incentive TO strive for something
more tnuEible than a bit OF pa
per. In a practical sense, the
knowledge was borne to the club
Officials that II property inter
estg OF thousands Of dollars were
to be held intact and without
jeopardy, the machinery Of the
tournaments for titles and for the
ranking must again be set in
motion. The intrinsic value Of the
prizes was OF secondary cOnsid-
Grafton.
From official sources It has recent
" been learned that in its entirety
the American schedule for the year
on the courts VIII approximately show
a shrinkage OF about 30 percent from
the list promulgated. but not played.
FOR the season Of 1917. For that year
there was a general total Of 225
tournaments listed From the early
responses to the requests that april
cations be made promptly there is
reason TO believe that, while the year
VIII be rich in its many important
championships and fixtures Of the
first magnitude, there is destined to
be a marked falling off in the small
club events and in the list Of strictly
invitation and hotel competitions that
rightly do not belong on the list
But Little Travelling.
One Of the interesting develop
ments at the time that the list Is be-
ing prepared for its final adoption is
that there IS not likely to be any
great amount Of travelling done by the
foremost players on the courts this
season The reason is obvious. Rail-
way travel IS rapidly taking its place
in the category Of a nOn-essentiaL
The tide OF California Invasion for
the time appears likely TO be as
stagnant as an old frog pond Per
haps II is the realization OF the fact
that none OF the stars can be counted
upon to twinkle upon the courts that
has caused the invitation and hotel
mum hers anyway, as the matter
stands, the ascendancy Of the local
tournament appears to be in evidence.
AS one of the true blue followers Of
the game recently remarked 1T ap-
pears to me that we are likely to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
STROLLS THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
o. By WILLIAM F. KIRK.
The Strangle Hold.

Ge hold" Stranger grab
OF andb o
though heaps pain, but told strange hold not be
used again..
The good old days have passed we neeT shall see them O
while rolling
when could climb upon rivals face and take wrap around his map that
rivals eye take his but that glad day fear
gathered
and
while would choke
hoked night-tho
all
might before day great
my gentle play No wonder that feeling blue,
Tor
childish play they would replace the rough virtues Of the
getting odmy the FL
old strange hold and rest For it evident they'll make
rneou choke
guess going SHELF Stranger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
BY SAN CRANE
is last learning the art OF getting
under and clutchinE the ball.

Is fast learning the art OF getting
under and clutching the bail.
walters. Hannah and RueI are go
ing TO give the Yankees a catching
staff that VIII stand Up and do all
that may be asked OF it.
The pitchers are causing Higgins
the most worry right now The loss
OF Bob ShaWkey has weakened the
staff II leaves Caldwell the only
veteran finger on the team II the
strIight and narrow path, ShaWkey's
loss VIII not be missed much, but
slim" despite the fact that he vows
he VIII behave, VIII have to prove his
reformation before any one VIII take
his word for it.
Russell a Prospect.
Allen Russell the spitbalIsr, IL his
arm doesn't 60 bad as IL did the mid
de OF last season, is likely 10 win as
team He has taken on eight OF ten
pounds. which he needed, and today
is better conditioned than any finger
here.
George Mogridge declares his arm
Is better than ever, and L Higgins
picks the right spots for him 70 work
in. the lanky left fielder VIII turn IN
many victories
aIIysfery1 Love.
slim" Love is a mystery. He has
an excellent fast bail and a fair
curve. Higgins has been deVOting
much time the past few DAYS teaching
him change OF pace II Love would
only wake Up and display some in
terest in his work he would be Zoe
percent better than he Is now.
Herhie ThOrmahien. the former Bal.
timore southpaW, looks immense with
a little big league experience this
90 year old boy IS likely TO set down
many a team that has more than its
stare Of left handed hitters.
Alrah bowman secured from
Toledo, hasn't had a chance to dis
play his wares because o. q sore
arm Bob MeGraT. who has the
most graceful delivery Of any
hurler here, may hook On. and Ed
Monroe, just recovering from
sore wing. r. beginning 10 show
HuEgins some pretty fair fling
Ing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
Pratt and LaVan
COn7Dron7iSe Suit

Pratt and John Lavan. former mem
bers OF the St Louis Americans. who
compromised their $4,000 damage
suits against Phil Ball, president OF
the St Louis club. received $500 in
settlement, according to information
obtained here today This was the
total amount paid to the two men
Ball today said the settlement did
not cost him a cent. and sporting men
concluded the American league had
footed the bill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10

MACON, Ca, April 1o.-Four weeks
vi ago today the Yankees arrived
ia. Macon for the spring training sea
son. Twenty one days Of warm
southern sun have worked wonders
with the athletes. Barring a couple
OF sore arms In the pitching ranks,
manager. Miller higgins has his men
fit for the coming pennant campaign
Although there are many prom
fsIng youngsters In the camp IL
Is hardly likely any one Of them
viii break In as a regular at the
start OF the season. Pip, Pratt,
PecklunauEh and Hooley in right
and Bodie in left are fixtures
Marsans, II he reports. Is pretty
sure OF being the regular center
field.
But the CasulIian still has TO be
officially heard from and Higgins
may have 20 rely on one OF his young
sters. The little leader has been
working diligently with Elmer MI
Ter. He believes Miller is a better
player than he showed himself TO be
last year. Hughey High may stick
along as one OF the extra outfielders
because OF his experience: still. every
either st. Paul OF Toledo
Lamar Shows Class,
BIZ Lamar. who was purchased from
Baltimore last fan, is the one young
outfielder who looks ike a finished
pastimer. Each day he shows i'm
provement and IL he had little more
fiery spirit he might beat out Mar
sans for a regular Job
He IS a shifty fielder, has a good
arm, is fast Of foot and a good hitter.
But he lacks the dash and pep that IS
characteristic OF the player who
makes the biggest hit with msnager
Higgins.
sam Viek, who pasffmed with
the Memphis club Of the Southern
leaEue last season. could get By
In fast company right now on his
hitting, but he Is not n finished
defensive outfielder. He f. q most
promising prospect however, and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
BASEBALL


Major league exhibition games:
At Charlotte. n. c. p H E
New York Americans. ....-... 2
Battefies-New York. Monroe. MeGraw.
Henry.
At Columbus. S. c. p. H E..
Philadelphia Nationals .-.....- Il 2
Washington Americans 800. 2
Batteries-Philadelphi Oeschger. May
er and Adams; Washington. johnson.
Ayers. 9ingling and Ainsmith, Charity.
90 innings.)
At Birmingham. Ala r. H E.
Brooklyn Nationals -..--....... /
Boston Americans -..----.... 0
Batteries-Broolzlyn. COMBS and Krue-
geri Boston, McCabe and AgneW. q inn
ings, darkness)
At Hattiesburg. Miss p H. E.
New York Nationals 2
Batteries-CleveIand. Coumbe and Bill
ingsi New York, Demaree and Mccarthy.
lGame called end 5th to catch train-)
At Houston. Texas R. H z.
Chicago Nationals .....-..-.... IS 2
Houston Texas League. 10 O.
Batteries-Chicago. Hendrix. walker
and DAILY; Houston. Martina and Noyes.
At Fort smith. Ark r. H E.
Detroit Americans -........-...15 % q
Batteries-Detroit. Jones Han and
Tells; Cincinnati Schneider and Wingo.
At Parsons. Kas- r. r E.
Kansas City, "a A.)....-. 10 q
Chicago Americans ........1f Is oil
Batteries-Kansas City. Winters John
son and Onslow; Chicago, Cicotte. Bens
and schalk. Lees.
Pacific Coast league games:
At Los Angeles. Cal p. H E.
teLnon ...--- ..-.-'--.-----
los An5eies 1890 .-ss.----.s
8atterles-VernOn. Quinn and Devor- [
mer; Los Angeles, Fittery and Boles.
Other games postponed because or rain. ]
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
Golf Association
Is Doing It's Bit

Chicago. Ill. April 10-Directors Of
the Western Golf association today
adopted a resolution permitting the
$50 clubs in the association to offer
Liberty bonds and thrift stamps as
prizes during the war without affect
ing the amateur standing Of contest
ants for such trophies.
1t is estimated that 500. 600 viii be
spent by golf clubs in the Western
association for government war Sc
curities under this plan.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
LONG TRIP FOR NOTHTyG.

The first release that came in the
White Sox training camp was for
Tom Ray. the recruit pitcher who
came all the way from Lynn. Mass.
% show manager Rowland his tricks
He announced that he would 90 back
east and see II he could not catch on
with one OF the clubs IN that sec
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
DON'T QUITE FIT BEzDEK.

B Z z may be the first letters Of
Hugo Bezdek's name, but his players
say be easy is not his motto BY any
means. They like him. but behind
his Jollying Is a hard crust and he
makes them step around, according 10
ali accounts for the Pittsburg train
ing camp.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
CARDINALS NEVER

FORGET THE BOYS
The St Louis Cardinals announce
that the knot hole gang" feature
free admissions 70 boy selects who
belong to approved organizations,
viii be continued whether a tax has
TO be paid on the free tickets given
the boys or not
On the basis of attendance Of the
boys last year 1t is figured the tax,
il imposed, viii amount to about
$500. The club is willing 10 pay IL
out Of its treasury II the internal
revenue officers viii agree to that ar
rangemeut
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
TIGERS vs.. @. NJ. NINE.

The High school Tigers will meet
the Quartermaster baseball team
Thursday afternoon on the High
called at 5 o'clock. The third game on
the Tiger schedule viii be PLAYED Sat-
urday afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
10 UNIFoRMs ZOE sorrEnIRs-

oAN SUI A4aAAAas
Report from training camps Is that
some clubs are returning to the prac-
tice OF requiring players to put up a
deposit to guarantee return OF uni
forms and sweaters at the close Of
the season Baseball goods cost too
much these days for players TO keep
them as souvenirs"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
Myrtle Star Team
Issues Challenge

The Myrtle Stars, who won their
seventh straight victory Sunday
when they defeated the Independents
by a score Of 17-O. are anxious to
meet any OF the crack local base
ball teams. the High school Tigers
preferred. according to a communica-
ton TO the sport editor Of The Her
the Stars.
The stars have played and won
games this season from the Walk. IN
dependents 1.-TWO games). Swift, Nor
ton Books East FL Paso. and Chap
aroites teams. Lineup Tor stars; C..
Friend. CT; h VandeWater. II: A. Full
Ter, 2b; r. Carlberry. C; E. Oden. IS;
c. Brown, lbi G. Pollard, Sd; Will
Jams, p.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
80 q " - - q q a
est regards, 1 remain,
Yours truly,

With best regards, I remain,
Yours truly,
Tommy Murphy.
Good judges Of the fistic art at Fort
Bliss are almost equally divided as to
the relative merits Of Kale and Muir
ply. each having many followers
Both are exceptionally good boxers
and a match between the two would
be one Of the strongest attractions in
the way Of athletic exhibitions pos
sible to be staged at the fort, MUIR
phys recent bout with Charlie Short
having stamped him one Of the clever
est nghtweights in the country. IN
less conditions at the fort change
how ever, there is very little proba bill
ity that Murphy and Kale viii meet
there.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
MURPHY READY
To MEET KALE
Clever Lightweight Anx-
ious to Take a Crack at
the Border Title.

When Joe Kale, lightweight cham
pion Of Fort Bliss. returns from san
Antonio he viii find Tommy Murphy
ready to contest the lightweight title,
as is evinced by the following COM
munication:
Troop A. Fifth Cavalry,
Fort Bliss, Texas
Sport Editor, FL Paso Herald.
Dear SIR In your paper OF the 5th
7 see that Joe Kale viii be with US
soon and is willing TO defend his title
as lightweight champ Of the border.
I would like to enter a challenge TO
Joe Kale for any number OF rounds.
Enclosed herewith you viii find a
few Of my previous fights, which, 1
think, is sufficient to entitle me to
bout with Kale.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
YANK TOS5ERS LOOK FIT FOR
BIC CLIMB To REACH PENNANT

Several Promising Youngsters May Break Into Game
Before Season Is Far Advanced; Trio Of Backstops
Promise to Do All That Is Needed Behind Bat; Rus
sell Spitban Artist Showing Great Improvement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
l.lITLE,sg On TRIcKs-

- IL 0A1D AnAAANes
Pitcher Mule Watson, who made a
lot Of trouble for himself and the
Cardinals last season by his cratic
behavior, is still peculiar. He was
ten days late reporting at the train
ing camp, for a starter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10

Wanted 60 buy-second hand bi.
cycles. Allen Arms & Cycle C0.-Adg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
INDOOR sPopT

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
SPRING FEVER BUG IS WORKING
ON ACTORS IN THE FISTIC CAME

Cody Athletes Disappointed at Not Meeting Champions
Of Fort Bliss; Buckles Ready to Take on Best Men of
Two Divisions; Bliss Boxers Anxious to Secure
More Equipment Fruits Of Exhibitions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
KIND oF BALLs THAT HELP

, It was a patriotic baseball,
a business like baseball that
, was auctioneered off at the
, Muskogee, Okla, baseball park
, Tuesday for S4O5. The secret
, OF it, There was with the ball
, IS war savings stamp auto
graphed by Hughey Jennings,
, Christy Mathewson and Ty
. Cobb. The money was donated
, to the American Red Cross.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10

BEING BEATEN Is MONOTONOUs.
Attendance and interest OF the SOL
diers In the games played by army
teams and the Reds at Montgomery
petered out toward the last Of the
schedule. The soldier boys seemed to
grow tired OF seeing their teams so
badly beaten.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10

Points won-Plant 9; Commercial l.
High game-Cook 217.
High total-Cook $50.
Strike out-Cook-Baird-
Tonight-BiE League.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10

HAS spring fever innoculated the
II boxing game at Fort Bliss?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
- - Cd -:

Aus -AllHe4aa O q.
Batterles-Vernon. Quinn and Devor-
mer; Los Angeles, Fittery and Boles.
Other games postponed because or rain.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-10
BOWLING

Points won-Accounting 3, Engineers /
High game-Phiiins 200.
High total-Phllips So.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-22
Factories May Have to Close.

Pottery and glass manufacturers in
eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia
and western Pennsylvania were nOti-
fled that their products had been listed
as nonessential by the government,
and many manufacturers took this to
mean their plants would be closed for
lack of transportation facilities and
fuel.
A meeting of all the glass associa-
tions was Immediately called, and Mar
Gus Aaron, president of the United
States POtters' Association, notified its
members to assemble In Washington
to go over the situation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-22
Look to Conditions After War.

The war has created a tremendous
upset in the labor world. 1t is bring
ing forward serious and complicated
problems. Something must be done,
for example, to keep the new unframed
workers from being ruthlessly ex-
plotted, women mainly. And after the
war the problems will grow even more
difficult, with the returning hOrdes Of
men striving to get back into industry
and with abnormal conditions settling
down to normal. Already, even while
associations are striving to cope with
he present situation, they are looking
nto the future and preparing to help
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-22
WHY WE MUST SAVE FOOD.

The 1917 wheat crop in France was
less than half normal using the crop
of 1913 as a basis Of comparison.
There was a shortage of 176,OOO,OOO
bushels, or 533 per cent. The potato
crop was only within one-third OF nor
NAL. The sugar beet crop showed a
deficit of 67.9 per cent. Her meat
herds in the early fall showed a short
age of / 100000 animals.
Those are q few Of the reasons
America must feed her associates In
the war. They are no longer able to
feed themselves, and unless we come
to the rescue are face to face with
starvation. And starvation means de-
feat in the war.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-22
TEN DOLLARS-It May Be Yours

The management of the Ohio State
Fair is offering a prize of ten dollars
for a short, catchy, original slogan
to be used in connection with the ad-
vertising of the Ohio State Fair.
The person sending the slogan that
is adopted will receive the ten dollars.
Contest closes April l, 1918. The
slogan for 1916 was Lets Co., for
1917 "Everybody's Going. Think up
better one.
This offer is open to all.
Address Ohio State Fair, Columbus,
Ohio.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-03-22
How to Test Water Pipes.

It is easy to test the plumbing In
your house. Just close all the faucets
and read the meter. If, after a half
hour or more, the meter reads the
same as originally the pipes are free
from leaks. A hole slightly bigger
than the head of a pin will permit
5000 gallons to escape in a day. Thus
ever SO slight a hole may cause the
wastage of a great volume Of waterg