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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
WILL RUN ONLY MILE.

Reports from the West say that Joie
Ray will confine his attention to the
mile run at the national championships
The Western champion is training hard
so as to be in shape to defend his title.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
They Drive Us Mad.

Queer contributions come to us all
the time. Most OF them find peace
ana quiet in tn" waste basket. but
very now and then one will succeed
in getting "over the top" such as This
you read here:
I'd like. dear. to ask you a question
4 question as old as the hills.
Its quaintness is ever enchanting,
AS our soul with rapture it thrills.
II needs not the cIearest OF thinking,
Nor the keenest OF common sense.
1t needs but the soul OF a woman,
To fill out it's truest contents.
I'll not beat around the bush, my dear,
I'm asking il straight to your chin.
The question I'm wanting to ask you
10.
DO you think that the Red Soy will
vim? II. P. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

UP with the Cubs" said one of these
red-hot fans. That's cheese club.
in cheese league"
Yes, If we'd "a merely broken even
with the Browns here. we'd "a been
in the series. sure As you're born.
remarked the other red-hot fan.
Who were they? oh. just Per
duke Fowler, business manager OF
the Griftm"n, and MiqUe Martin,
mayor OF Cherrydalc. Va. and trainer
of Clark Griffith's athletes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

Four big games today.
The Cappubs have three lefthanders-i
Dcnnean. Serrin. and McGraths Nc
Grath is about as tall as Dennean amt,
Serrin together.
Tommy DeEnan, OF Operations. can
play first. second or short. He's one Of
those versatile guys like Fitzgerald. Of
the Rex lads. who catches and plays
short
One OF Chef Lyons fastest Of the
fast" as Lane Lacy says, hit Bus
HaEer on the side Of the head and
shelved him Friday. Haser went to
the hospital.
That War Risk team is still in the
hunt. The postponed schedule puts their
game with the Marines back Always.
These two contests may decide the sec
ton l leadership. L. Nelson foXed the
boys, when he got Tom Crooks Navy
Yard leftovers.
The catchers are showing up well
Players like Giebel, Hager. Fitzgerald,
Tweedale. Clarke, and Desnan are de-
livering with the bat. too.
Old Phil Buscher may get a trial with
the Navy Yard team today. II his spit
ter is working he will have easy sailing,
as the Navy Yarders have the reputa-
ton OF being good hitters.
The fans are solid for Roche. James
wright's little second sacker. Roche Is
fast on the bases and gets, on. He's a
good fielder. too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
LOOKING EN- o HER
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER

intercollegiate football this rather
type rife will intercollegiate
despite the coaches with
plans hear reporting
would happen suspension of great
college game of football.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
WENZ AN AVIATOR.

Word from abroad says that Ezra
WenZ. the former Cornell University
distance star. is now an aviator and Is
flying somewhere near the English chan
mel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

:. Howard HiXson. captain OF the
Princeton club. expects to entertain
the Princeton club players ut n din
ne- in celebration of their victory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
PLAYING.
WELL FOR BARROW

CHICAGO. Sept. s.-George White
man, scorned before the big series
as too aged and stifr in his legs to
play against the Cubs, has now en-
gagged in three games and, with Babe
Ruth probably marked for mound
duty tomorrow in Boston, will very
likely be found in left field for the
fourth contest.
In the first game whiteman got two
hits, being the first player in the
series TO do so. Friday ii was his
triple that scored Strunk with Bos-
toms lone tally off Lefty" Tyler.
Yesterday he registered the first
stolen base of the series when he
annexed second base in the second
inning.
With Mann on second in the fourth
frame yesterday, Dode Paskert got
hold OF one to his liking and sent II
high out toward the barrier in left.
Whiteman showed plenty OF speed I'm
chasing himself out after IL and when
the ball came down il was smothered
in Whiteman's fms, the aged outfield-
er sticking his back up against the
wall. 1t was the best catch OF the
series to date.
AouBh Vh nigh nEOWA
cloud shot down a sprinkle OF
rain while Paskert was at bat in the
opening inning and. with the Red Sox
up in the second inning, a lively
sprinkle set in. 1t was tough on the
high brows in the boxes, chasing
them up under cover. However, II
was soon over and the fans returned
to their choice seats.
McInnis pulled a pretty play in the
second when Deal grounded to Thorn
as. The peg across the diamond was
high, but "Stuffy" went up after 1t
with one hand and tagged Deal as
he raced by
Everett Scott showed his class in
the fourth when he went over to the
midway cushion. picked up Mcrkle's
hard smash with his gloved hand and
got the runner with room to spare.
KiIIIfer Looked Slow.
Bill Killifer is catching great ball
for the Cubs, but he is far from being
feet OF foot. When he tried to steal in
the fifth, after Pick had scored, he
died even after Scott had to go out
and pull in Schang's low peg. Any
kind of a runner could have beaten
that low throw.
"oHS 'o'HduB ldHnSo Twice, Dut ne
made amends by getting two safe
swats OF Vaughn. WalIy is one OF
those batsmen who switch around
according to the opposing pitching.
il against a southpaw. he bats right
handed, reversing his scheme when
a riEht-hander climbs the hill.
Merkle had a great chance in the
sixth, but fooled it with two gone.
Mann and Paskert hit safely. an aero
plane just clearing the top OF the
Grandstand by a few feet as Dode got
his single to center. Mays took his
time with Mcrklc and famed him !
after being in the hole. three and one. |
That was good twirlinE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

The longest worlds series game went
fourteen innings in 1915, Ruth beat
ing Shrrrod Smith, of Brooklyn. .
to /.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

Ed Reulbach held the White Sox
to one hit IN 1906. the closest TO
no-hit game ever seen in the worlds
series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

RoIlie Zeider. Jim Vaughn. and Dave
shean. though Veterans OF the big
leagues. are now with the champions
for the first time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

summary "O-OdSt mus NohAAs
Pick. Sacrifice hit: Hollocher. Stolen
bases: whiteman, Schang, Pick. Dou-
BILE plays: Hollocher to herkle;
Vaughn to Merkle. Struck out: By
Vaughn, @; Mays, 4. Bases on balls:
OF Vaughn, 1; Mays, 1. Hit by pitch
ed ball: Whiteman, by Vaughn
Passed ball: Schang. Time, 1888.
Umpires-Klem and O'Day (NationaD;
Hildebrand and owens (American).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

Fred Merkle, the Cubs FIRST base
man. Is a worlds series veteran. He
was with the Giants and Brooklyn
and now with the Cubs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

In 1912. whsr sight games we're
played, each OF tho Red SoX received
s4.o24. This sum stands as n record
for players shares in the big clash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
May Call Meeting.
SERIES SNIFTERS

Four big games today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
BIG SERIES GOSSIP

Three Cuban newspapermen are at
tending the big series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

Bill KiIIifer is doing we'll for the
Cubs behind the bat.
Few Chicago fans are making the
long hike to Boston for the fourth
game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
Those Navy Yarder..

The Navy Yarders. with Tom Crook
heading a bunch Of sluggers, will get,
their real test today. The Navy YardS7I
lads were scheduled to open the
double bill at Union League Park. bCs -,
persuaded the others to allow them III
to show last as many of the players.
are doing their Sunday trick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

CHICAGO. Sept. S.-The Windy City
babe farewell 10 its big league base
ball for the duration OF the war yes
terdSy when the last man died in the
ninth, bringing to an eEd the third
game OF the 1918 worlds series and
leaving the Cubs on the short end of
a 2-to-1 score. Tomorrow both teams
will continue the tussle at Fenway
Park, Boston. and Chicago fans will
have to follow their doings through
the newspapers. The American
leaguers arc now leading the North
Siders two games TO one and are big
favorites to win the worlds title.
Instead Of sending 'Shufflin' Phil"
Douglass or Claude Hendrix, his
right handlers. to the mound. Manager
Mitchell surprised the big throng by
shooting Hippo" Vaughn back for
his second battle. II proved TO he
Vaughn's second defeat. too, though
he put up a great fight and was
scored on only in one inning, the
fourth.
Strunk famed to start the fourth,
but Whitcman took a pitched ball
in the ribs and trOtted down 20 first.
"Stufy" McInnis worked 4 hit-snd-
run. driving a single to left. but
Whiteman played safe and stopped
at second
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
PIck Gets n Double.

Charlie Pick. once with Washington
and Philadelphia. in the American
League. opened the Cubs half OF the
fifth by smashing a fiuke double be-
tween Scott's legs. Whiteman camp
ed under Deals fly. but Bill Eillirer
hit a hard one that bounced of Scott's
shins into left field. scoring Pick.
Killifer stopped at first and. after
Vaughn had whitfield, he died trying
10 steal second, ending the inning.
Vaughn regAined his effectiveness
In the sixth and kept the Red Sox
from being dangerous. while Mays
was doing the same thing until the
ninth: when the home boys lost their
last chance 81 winning.
With Two down Charlie Pick sin
Eled over second. Turner Barber, an
other. former Grifrman. came up for
Deal Fand. while he was looking them
over. P:ck stole second and went 20
third on e short passed ball. He tried
to score whom Thomas dropped
Schang's peg. but the Red Sox third
baseman recovered the ball IN time
to get him at the plate. ending the
game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
SrhanE Busted One.

Wally Schang busted one on a line
TO center, scoring Whiteman and put
ting McInnis on third. Everett
Scott. showing wonderful skill with the
the bat. r~orked q squeeze play with
McInnis. scott beating out a bunt to
Vaughn. and McInnis scoring. The
bunt bounded high in front Of the
Cub pitcher and he never had a
chance for either runner.
Thomas singled To left, and Max
Flack showed strong wing by
peEginE out SCnanE IT the plate
Scott was on third and Thomas on
second when Mays shot a liner into
Dode Paskerts hands. Mays de-
served hit nhis drive. but Pas
kert happened TO be playing close.
In the NTH tho Cubs got busy and
with a couple Of fuke hits. mana sed
to get one run. That was the best
they could do during the afternoon.
however.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

Red Sox Are Leading National
Leaguers In Worlds Title Tilt !
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

The catchers are showing up well.
Players like Giebel, Hager. Fitzgerald,
Tweedale. Clarke, and DeSnan are de-
liverinE with the bat. too.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-04-11
10000 is GERMAN CLAIM.
Since Big Offensive in West Began.
More than 1900 Guns.

Berlin, April 5.-(Via London)- -
Ninety thousand prisoners and more
than 1900 guns have been captured
by the Germans in their offensive on
the western front up to the present
says the German official communlca-
tion issued today.
The communication adds that the
Germans gained successes south OF
the Somme and on both sides OF
Moreuil Thursday and that British
and French reserves were repulseu
in storming attacks.
In southern Russia the Germans
have captured the town of Ekateri-
noslav, an important commercial and
industrial center on the Dnieper
river, ESQ miles northeast of Odessa.
The text of the Communication says:
'tThe enemy showed desperate re-
sistance on the whole OF the front.
His losses are consequently unusual
lily severe. We took several thous-
ands of prisoners.
According to a complete calcula-
tion the number of prisoners brought
in by the army of Gen. Won Hutler IN
the period from March Fl to March
29 amounts to 81 ,21S and the captur-
ed guns 729. With these captures
the whole booty up to the present
has risen to more than 10000 prison
ers and more than 1900 guns.
tsBy the way of reprisal for the
continual bombardment for some
days Of our shelters in Laon we nave
taken Rheims under our fire.
'e9In Champagne and on the east
hank of the Meuse successful thrusts
have brought us prisoners.
Before Verdun the artillery pat
tie. which had increased during the
day, was also lively during the
night"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-04-11
Submarine Sinks % Ships.

London, March 27.-Submarlnes
and mines have increased their week
" toll of British shipping. The ad-
miraltys report shows that in the
last week twenty-eight merchantmen
were sunk, sixteen of the vessels be-
ing 1900 tons or over ana Twelve
under that tonnage. One fishing
vessel was lost.
Nineteen merchantmen were un-
successfully attacked. The arrivals
at ports in the United Kingdom
numbered 2,471; sailing 2,4SS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-04-11

For Indigestion, Constipation or
BiIiouSneSS
Just try one 5O-cent bottle of LAX-FOS
WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medl-
cine Co., manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
Ouinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-04-11

Mother-"Joe, why do you sup
pose that old hen persists in laying
in the coal bin?"
-"Why, mother, think she
has seen the sign, Now is the time
to Law in your coal. Life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-04-11

The admiralty report for the pre-
yious week showed the loss OF seven
teen British merchantmen by mines
or submarine, while for several
weeks preceding that the weekly
loss was eighteen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
SUITS FILED

w. A. Fairburn vs Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, 5000 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Mrs. Jessie Mccartney vs. the Alabama Grocery company, 5000 claimed. Plain- tiff alleges that she drank bottle of ginger ale bottled by the defendant and as a consequence was made very sick.
 Viola Belton vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, $1000 claimed Plaintiff alleges that she was unlawfully elected from one of the defendants cars and as a consequence was humiliated and inconvenienced.
 J. Frank Roberson vs William G. Mo- Adoo, 5000 claimed, for alleged personal injuries.
 Beckey Turner and Mary Rodgers have each entered suit against the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company for s10.0O0, alleging personal injuries.
 William Jones vs Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron company, 5000 claimed. for alleged personal injuries received while plaintiff was working as a convict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, December 19.-(Special) Decisions announced by the supreme court Thursday follow: Anderson. c. J.-W. B. Paterson Lpm- Der company vs. H. w. Patrick. as ad- ministrator, Mobile circuit court; re- versted and remanded. G. A. Threadgill, ct al vs. Dixie Indus- trial company, Tallapoosa circuit court Gin equity); appeal dismissed. L. & N. Railroad company, ct al. vs. U. W. Phillips, Cullman circuit court; affirmed.
 Ex-parte Alabama Power company, pe- tition for certiorari to the court of ap- peals; writ denied Mcclellan, J-Frank S. Rechard, ct al. vs. William Cowley, Mobile circuit court Gin equity); reversed and remanded. J. M. Simpson vs. Grand Bay Land company, Mobile circuit court Gin equity); affirmed. T. B. Pace vs. Robertson Banking com pany, Clarke circuit court tin equity); re- versed and remanded. State ex rel city of Mobile vs. board of revenue and road commissioners ap- peal from Mobile circuit court: affirmed. H. E. York ct al. vs. Matte D. York ct al. Clarke circuit court Gin equity) i; reversed and remanded.
 w. H. Knight ct als vs. W. D. O'Brien ct als, Tallapoosa circuit court Gin equity); reversed and remanded.
 Winfield Lumber company vs. B. R. Partridge, Talladega circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Sayre, J.: c. w. Cochran Lumber company vs. Paterson & Edey Lumber company. Mobile circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 M. Scott vs. Moragues Lumber company. Mobile circuit court; af- firmed
 J. Virgil Smith vs. Julia o. Thomp- son. Mobile circuit court Gin equity); affirmed.
 James T. Blackburn vs. Rowena Me- Laughlin, ct als., Perry circuit court Gin equity); reversed and remanded.
 E. L. Hill vs. Isadore Well, Mont gomery circuit court Gin equity); af- firmed.
 Robert Cosby vs. the state, appeal from Elmore circuit court; affirmed. execution of death sentence set for January 31, 1919.
 George M Sharpe vs Joseph Hughes, ct als., Jefferson probate court; re- versed and remanded.
 Shelby Iron company vs. H. F. Bier ley, Shelby circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 The Eminent Household of Colum- bian Woodmen vs. Tinie Lockerd, Jack son circuit court; appeal dismissed; I; alternative motion for mandamus de- nied
 Gardner, J.: Thomas F. Stein ct al vs Gertrude B. England. Mobile cir- cult court; affirmed.
 Mary E. Edwards vs. Louisville and Nashville railroad company, Mobile circuit court; affirmed.
 Rolf Seeberg vs. Peyton Norville, ct al. Mobile circuit court Gin equity; affirmed.
 Judge Tucker ct al vs. Hillary Denson ct al. Clarke circuit court Gin equity;
 affirmed
 Elba Bank & Trust company vs. Eva c. Marsh, etc, Coffee circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 H. B. Knott alias. etc., vs. State, El-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
Greek Government Is
 Facing Serious Problem

saloniki, Saturday, December 14-(By the Associated Press)-One of the most pressing problems facing the Greek gov ernment is the care of tens Of thousands of Greek inhabitants of Macedonia who have been left destitute by the war and to provide for the great number of refu- gees who are returning to Greece over every road and through every mountain pass. To meet the situation the Greek government has appropriated s500OOO for relief work.
 The American Red Cross is cooperating with the Greek authorities and every means is being employed to reduce tho suffering and misery among the Mace- donian Greeks and the refugees. The Red Cross has a number of relief sta- tions on the border between Macedonia and Bulgaria and has canteens at every railroad center through which refugees are likely to pass. The Red Cross also sent a boatload of supplies to the island of Mitylene to relieve conditions there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
DECLINES
 PLACE ON BOARD OF
 CONTRACT REVIEW
Former Regional Advisor Offered Place on Board, But Declined for
 Business Reasons

For business reasons T. H. Aldrich was compelled to decline an invitation re- ceived yesterday to serve on the board of contract review. The board of contract review will consist of the zone purchas- ing officer, the zone financial officer, a legal representative, a storage officer and one other person, preferably the re- gional advisor of the war industries board.
 MT. Aldrich was regional advisor for the Birmingham zone until the office was abolished three or four weeks ago and as such the invitation came to him.
 Service on the board would require his presence in New Orleans constantly dur ing the period of cancellations and ad- justments of contracts entered into by the war department during the war and which had not been completed when the armistice was signed.
 The board will pass upon all agree ments for the termination of contracts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-20
LOCAL OPERATORS
 ANTICIPATE A BIC
 DEMAND FOR COAL
Opening of Warrior River Navigation Will Increase the Demand, 1t Is
 Stated

There is going to be a sharp demand for coal in January and February, ir the opinion of local operators, and 1t may continue through the spring. The December output in the Birmingham dis trict will just about equal that of De- cen1ber last year, and it is said that soon as the holiday period is over ana the miners get down to steady work the district maye be able to supply the de- rnand of the territory ordinarily depend ing upon it.
 Opening of navigation on the Warrior river under government control, which is gradually being inaugurated between the district and Mobile, will tend to bring new customers into the market for the Alabama product and call TOT possibly several million tons this dls- trict has not heretofore been called upon to supply.
 The output in the district last week, as reported to Fuel Administration Rep resentative E. A. Holmes, was SS7, 490 tons, compared with SS1,065 tons the pre- ceding week. a gain of 6S65 tons. Prac- ticalIy the same tonnage is being mined this week, but a big slump is expected next week on account of the holidays. The mines usually are closed down two or three days during Christmas week and no exception to the rule is expected this year.
 Indications are that the total pro auctions in Alabama in 1918 will fall short of the 1917 production by more than 100000 tons. possibly 1,5oo,oOo tons, esti- mated on the weekly production figures prepared by District Representative E. A. Holmes of the fuel administration. From July to December 14 the out put was S,7S3,53S tons and the last two of atar xxyiIJ ha r61U this beyond 9,400,00o tons. Production in the first half of the year was approxi- mately 100000 tons less than in the first half of 1917, when the total for the year 2o,A3S1 tons. This years total prob- ably will not exceed 19.OOOOOO tons.