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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-09-17
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BRITISH PROGRESS,
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-09-17
BRITISH MAKE FURTHER

BRITISH MAKE FURTHER PROGRESS.
London, Sept 17-"Further progress toward St. Quentin
General Haig in his official today The British
improved their positions in Flanders north of Lens
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CONTINUED on Page Fourl
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-13

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
FIFTH HORSE IS
CLIMBING AGAIN
Fifth Wins, Gunners Lose,
and Two Mines Are Tied
for Second Place.

While the Fifteenth division base
ball team is in first place with COM
Portable lead in the Army league, a
race worth watching is being staged
between the Fifth cavalry nine and
the S2nd field artillery team for sec
ond place.
Until recently the Fifth held down
second place in good shape, even
threatening to take the lead from the
division players. Then the gunners
by a series Of victories forged into
second place In the last scheduled
games. however, the Fifth took two
from the Ninth engineers by forfeit
and took a postponed game from the
Medical Unit, 10 TO 9, bringing their
standing Up to ESQ. The 314th cav
airy team, which has been making all
the teams IL meets hustle for honors,
then defeated the send field artillery,
to 6. which brought the gunners
down to $50
While a considerable margin still
separates the tied teams and the 3l4th
tossers, the latter promise TO make
things lively for the twins If the 314th
can keep their present stride.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
Secretary OF War Baker FavorS
Staging Worlds Series; Part
OF Proceeds For Var Charities

CHICAGO information president Ban
\ the American league that question whether
would interfere with the worlds this
year secretary Baker made reply that the question had not been formally
would
usual
President American said last night that the Ma
meeting Cincinnati Tuesday
niaton secretary asking his approval the worlds
series
wheel toward the series president johnson said
secretary
ruling
There possibility that of the
charities although this question
also considering cabling detailed
the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
SPORTOGRAPHY By -G7ag2

DUMMY BRIEF, the first baseman
II who had a number Of major league
trials. has entered a shipyard for the
duration OF the war.
Connie Mack has not given Up hope
Of his team finishing out Of the eel
lar. The Tigers are not far ahead Of
Comics team and must play most OF
their remaining games away from
home.
Managers Of second and third rate
heavyweights are trying to set a lot
OF publicity out Of Jack Dempsey by
announcing loudly that their meal
tickets have issued a challenge TO
meet the man who recently put away
Fulton. OF course, Dempsey is iguor-
ing these socalled challenges and is
just sitting back and waiting until he
can obtain a title bout with champion
Jess Willard. Dempsey is regarded as
a real contender for the champion
ship crown. and he is anxious TO prove
that he's better man than Willard
The race for the American league
batting championship is all over and
the crown again goes to Ty Cobb.
Two months ago Ty was struggling to
keep his place above the 500 mark,
and the fans were debating whether
the honor might not go TO George Sis
Ter Babe Ruth or some less notable
hitters Then Ty made uD his mind
to do some real hitting. just 10 keep
the guessers quiet. and now he is up
around the $50 mark with the season
almost ended. Ty has a habit Of fin
ishing strongly. and the end Of the
season may find him above the 400
mark.
HOOPER OF THE RED SOX.
In his daily and nightly dreams
these days Harry Hooper. the Red
Sox outfielder. is counting worlds Sc
ries money The Cubs may disappoint
Harry. but let's hope they don't, any
way. until tomorrow, for Harry is go
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
FAMOUS ATHLETES HELPING To
ENTERTAIN FORCES IN FRANCE
Johnny Evers Idolzed in American Baseball Leader Of
K of c. Athletic Division; Dickerson, Well Known
Sporting Editor, Joins the Lists; Johnny Hayes,
Marathon Winner, viii Leave for France.
Ry c. J. 8IEEGAN.

"A THLETIC diversions OF many char
n acters are featured in the enter
tainment for soldiers and sailors here
and abroad by the Knights Of Colum-
bus in their war relief work. which is
Of gigantic proportions and is being
rapidly extended. Athletes OF note
have made this factor a big success
and that this particular feature viii
assume even greater Importance is
evidenced by the many applications
received by the Knights from men
interested in this particular form OF
diversion There is scarcely branch
OF athletics in which the knights are
not fortunate enough TO have master
minds at the helm
Evers Director
Johnny Evers, T. hiking as a top
noteher in big league baseball, as
signed 10 duty oversee Dy the
Knights. is a leader in the X Of c.
athletic division. Not only is he
acknowledged as a ball player OF eN-
traordinary ability but his executive
attributes enable him to direct and
expand outdoor and indoor sports OF
all sorts his advice viii be accepted
because he can point TO a record OF
achievements, stamping him as sue
cessful manager and director, o. wei
as participant in athletic contests
Satisfy Soldiers.
Evers, modest always regarding his
feats and plans. has little 10 say about
what he purposes doing in his work
abroad, but the few words he does
speak regarding It are bristling with
81 gnificance- johnny" sums IL Up in
this statement. I'm going 10 give
the boys in Uniform just what they
want. II they prefer pingpong 10
baseball or boxing 10 baseball III
give &c TO them. Ny experience has
taught me that a man gets beneficial
relaxation and recreation only from
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
bic SURPRISES
At GOLF MEET
Broomfield, State Cham
pion, Loses; Fisher De-
feated by Acheson.

Denver. Colo. Aus. 23.-The first
day Of match play in the state patri-
otto golf tournament being held at
the Denver Country club witnessed
two big surprises through the defeat
Of Lawrence Bromfield. state cham
pion. and u A. Mclaughlin, former
state champion. Bromfield was de-
feated by Morgan Townsend, OF the
Interlaehen club, Denver. although It
required the playing Of an extra hole
for Townsend TO show superiority.
Bromfield had won his match in the
first rounds during the morning and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23

sports that he really cares for. A
game or contest that does not appeal
10 him is not Of any benefit 10 him
because he doesn't enter into the
cupy his mind I'm going TO give 'em
what they like and It VIII do 'em
good. too The Evers's program
evidently viii bear fruit
Another valuable asset TO the
Knights in the athletic field. who al
so is going overseas as a Knights OF
Columbus secretary is L. W. Decker
son. formerly sporting editor on
Denver. Grand Rapids (Mich-) and Co
lumbus (OhiO) newspapers For %
years Mr. DicEerson has figured in
sports as a participant, manager, ref
cree. or writer and a quarter Of a
century's experience has qualified him
thoroughly 10 l. e an active part in
the athletic branch OF Knights CT CO.
lumbus war relief work.
Just Referee.
Mr. Dickerson's last active connec-
tiOn in the sporting world vas as
president OF the Western league
When secretary OF war Baker re-
Gently decided that baseball was IN
essential work" the league promptly
closed its season. which left Mr.
DlckersOn free TO volunteer for
Knights OF Columbus work Mr. Dick
ersou's success in baseball matters
field Of boxing. He refereed thou
sands OF contests in that line and his
decisions wore rt spected as fair un-
biased and correct
Hayes Going.
Johnny Hayes. too has made appli-
cation to 90 abroad as K Of c.
secretary and IL the little chap who
won the Marathon in the Olympic
games. London. in 1908. is accepted
he viii figure big in K OF C athletic
affairs. ayes. for some years. has
been engaged as physical trainer Of
students in Jerseys schools.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
MURPHYDENIE5
LOVES RIGHT
TO GRAB TITLE
Fifth Horseman, Recover
ing From Blood Poison
ing, Ready for Love.
TOO MUCH CLAIMING,
NOT ENOUGH BOXING

GONE boxer could get a lot Of no
, toriety around Fort Bliss and FL
Paso right now by claiming that he
is the only living specimen Of the
genus boxico fisticus who is not a
champion.
This is the substance Of Tommy
1Iurphy's opening statement in re-
gard to the claims Of Battling Love
10 the border lightweight crown
There was some color to the claim Of
Charlie Short in the matter Of claim
the title left vacant by Joe Kale."
saws Murphy. because everybody
knows that Short could box some.
While I think / am right In saying
that I should have had the decision
over Short at the end Of IS rounds
that was called a draw, nevertheless,
Short was q worthy contender
Love has no grounds on which TO
claim the title. kale defeated him
Then Cave Man Carlson did the same
trick. Loves talk IN print about me
being unable 10 make the weight at
the lightweight limit. is without
foundation. I have told no one that
as I cannot only make the weight
but several pounds less. 1 would be
pleased TO meet Love
IT is only fair TO cOneede that
boxer by continual work must
improve. Battling Love has been
in training for some time and is
possibly = better boxer than when
he met EaIe and Carlson. II this
he true, a bout between Love and
Murphy should be good one. As
for Loves claim to the title. II
viii be plenty time 10 discuss that
after he meets Murphy.
Murphy is lust leaving the hospital
where he has been confined with a
serious case Of blood poisoning, his
left arm having become infected at
the elbow from slight abrasion
Tommy believes that he will be able
TO begin training within ten days or
two weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
Yes; S. S. S. Is Purely Vegetable
Natures Safe Blood Treatment

entirely running the health.
S s. S. is made entirely Of gentle
acting healing, purifying roots, herbs
and barks, possessing properties that
build up all parts OF the system, in
addition to removing all impurities
and poisons from the blood. s. s. s.
is safe treatment for rheumatism,
Catarrh, Scrofula, Sores and Ulcers.
Skin Diseases. Blood Poison. and all
disorders Of the blood. It cleanses
the entire system and it's permanent.
Get S S. S. at any drug store today.
1t is a standard remedy recognized
everywhere as the greatest blood anti
dote ever discovered. II yours is a
peculiar case write to Medical Direc-
tor. 442 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta,
Ga.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
lnumHs By WILLIAM f. KIRK. u-uu
More Roofing for Uncle.

fNCLE SAM the Hun where Months
sons to thu Hun.
The Tutons hand their prince knocks Was he not batted from the
from Wems Wanted gallant troops and made them duck and hunt their
Come on Come on You Uncle SAM You surely awful slam
The allies highly recommend the their
the
Wilhelm, with the aning you
Ftz2 getting
btsi lad who thought had all
the king who thought to sting mankind without
Uncle Hey Uncle Aim Diaphragm
Wabblng
Steady now! just am
And he's victim Sam
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Cincinnati. P H z
Phiiadeiphia -. .....O5o COO oOs-s .
Cincinnati -lc0 2I3 O2x-9 Is 4
Batteries Philadelphia. Fortune and
Adams; Cincinnati, Schisnder and Wingo-
At Pittsburgh r n =
Boston --..-.----. O90 600 0Ou-n =
Pittsburgh .-.----1u0 O05 OK
Batteries Boston. Itrdolph and Wasr eri
Pittsburgh. Sanders and Schmidt
At st. Luuis-Fir game r II L
BROOKLYN zoo 091 op0-3 o
Sd Louis ...----...I20 900 00l-4 &c .
Batteries Brooklyn. Marquard and
Wheat: St. Loui7. She-del and Brock
At St Louis-Second game R. H. z
BROOKLYN - ...-.-1o0 IGO col e
ST Louis --..-.--..-os0 600 600 10 .
Batteries: Brooklyn, Smith and Miller
St Louis. Meadows, Tuero and Brock
At Chicago. p = z
New York ...-....O1o 600 100 - l
Chicago 90 ...-.-..100 900 100 GO
Batteries; New York, Toney and Rari-
den; Chicago. vaughn and O'Farren-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
BASEBALL


At Washington r h z.
Washington .. ...-..ge0 900 Oox-7 l.
Batteries: Cleveland. Bagby and
O'Neills Washington, shaw and Casey
At New York P H. z
Detroit =. -. 900 o1o oeo-3 Z !
New York ...--.-..-.O 600 OILS O1x-5
Batteries- Detroit, Cunningham and
Spencer; New York. Love a3d Hama
CHICAGO =. -..-......o COO 900 02o-2 6 /
Philadelphia 90 .----101 col Oox-3
Batteries. Chicago. Be1lL and Schalk;
Philadelphia. Adams and McAvuy.
AT Boston. P Il E
St. Louis .......--..o00 DO O55-1 0
Boston -.s------- -ult ulu wv
Batteries: ST Louis Davenport ana
Severoid; Boston, Bush ana AgneWt
SchanE-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
ON rDrERs no THE FRONT.

Shades Of the pasti Otis Crandall
pitched for the Boston Braves against
the Cardinals and beat Jack Hen
dricks's crew in II innings, allowing
three runs and nine hits. Manager
Stallingss lineup that day would have
raised a great laugh in other days,
but it gets by now.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23

apparently was over confident. Nc
Laughlin had defeated Fred Brown in
the morning play. H. A. Fisher. Of
Colorado Springs. one OF the repre-
sentatives OF the Denver Country club
in the tournament, lost to J. H Ache
son. of Denver.
The results OF today's matches with
the defeat Of such experienced players
as Bromfield and Mclaughlin viii
leave many new aspirants in the semi
finals, which start tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
Columbia Star
Goes The Rounds

The New York Giants last week re-
leased pitcher George Smith to
Brooklyn The former Columbia star
was recalled from Cincinnati. TO which
club he had been loaned" and Nc
GraW then arranged a deal by which
he was to be traded TO Boston for
Bunny Hearne, but Hearne would not
report TO the Braves. so that deal
was off Then 10 was reported Nc
Graw and manager Hendricks. OF the
Cards. had arranged a deal. but some
body put a block TO that and then
Smith was released to Brooklyn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Where They Play Saturday.
New York at ST. Louis
Brooklyn at Chicago
Boston at Cincinnati
Philadelphia At Pittsburgh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
known for 80 Years as the Best
Remedy for rheumatism, Catarrh,
serofrIa, Skin Diseases.

Scientists have discovered that the
forest and the field are abundantly
supplied with vegetation OF various
kinds that furnish the ingredients for
making a remedy, for practically
every III and ailment Of mankind.
Medicines made from roots. herbs and
barks which Nature has placed at the
disposal Of man are better than strong
mineral mixtures and connections.
Mineral medicines work dangerously
En- the delicate parts OF the system.
especially the stomach and bowels. by
eating out the lining membrane, pro-
ducing chronic dyspepsia and often
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
Standings
ANY LEAGUE.
NATIONALIzGm

Who're Ihey Play saturday.
Chicago az Philadelphia
Detroit AZ New York
ST. Luis at q lston.
Cleveland at Washington
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
'BAT' love ALSO
NEEDSAREC0RD
Love and Holmgren Swap
Compliments; Only Deci-
siYe WaY Is to FIGHT.

After Arthur Holmgren, Seventh
cavalry boxer recently accepted a
[ challenge to meet Battling Love. who
had made a challenge 10 all light
weights on this half Of the globe and
the other, Love called The Herald
sport editor and stated that he had
concluded to ignore Holmgren's chal-
lenge because the Seventh rider had
no record. 4 defeated him twice in
the Islands," stated Love. and it's
no use to fight him now until he gets
reputation"
Later Holmgren called at the office
Of the sport editor and was told con-
corning Loves consideration OF his
acceptance.
Now what have you 10 say2"
Holmgren was asked
4 had just about concluded that IL
was no use to box Love until he gets
4 reputation" answered Holmgren-
1T does no good to beat a man who
is always getting whipped. Joe Kale
gave Love q mighty fine lacing when
the two met at Bliss a short time
ago and even old Cave Man" Carlson
whipped Love in first rate fashion.
Wednesday night Love made a mis-
cradle showing against Nick Gundy.
a featherweight- Fine show he would
stand with Tommy Murphy. of the
Fifth cavalry. ] think Love must get
a reputation before 1 box with him"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
Tennis Stars Win
In PreIir77. Round

Southampton. n T.. Aug 23--F0ur
OF the tennis stars won places in the
round before the semi finals in the
tournament that is preliminary 70 the
national Championship on the turf
course OF the Meadow club here yes
terday- Theodore r PeI. master OF
the backhand stroke. created sur
prise BY defeating his old rival. DR..
William Rosenbaum. ST.. 81 Ralph
H Burdick. or Chicago. won a spirit
ed match against Conrad B. Doyle,
Washington. D. c.. -. 6-4
Vincent Richards. the boy PLAYER.
easily outdrove Henry Il Bassford TO
win at So; SIS.
In the doubles Lieut.. ". II. HorreII
and C. B. Doyle defeated Elliott II.
Binzen and J. S. O'Boyle. 81; SIS
s.
T. r. Pell. the former national in
door champion; William T. Tuden.
second. the National ely court title
holder. and Robert Lindley Murray
the California Meteor. won places in
the semi final round OF the singles IN
the afternoon session on the courts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23

WORLDS RECORD IN FLY EVENT.
Chicago. Ill. Aug. &c. q. Chat.
OF Chicago. made new worlds rec
ord in the salmon fly event yesterday
at the opening Of the international
bait and fly casting tournament.
Chatt made a cast OF 155 feet. which
beats by five feet the record for water
back cast made b. c. E. Lingenfelter
last year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
LANGFORD AND J,

LANGFORD AND JOHNSON DRAW.
st. Louis, No. Aus. 23.-San Lang
ford. OF Boston. and Jim Johnson. Of
New York fought an eight round
draw at the Lafayette Athletic club
here last night Both negro heavy
weights fought wickedly. Johnson do
ing most Of the offensive fighting. &C
cording &c local sport writer's who
witnessed the bout.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23
TIGERS INSTEAD OF sTARs.

IIUEHo INoIEAU UF oIAN.s
The Hamilton fans have decided to
call the transplanted Syracuse team
the Tigers. instead OF the Stars. as
Syracuse has called its teams for
many Eeara
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23

CADDOCK CHAMPION
UNTTT. war IN

CADDOCK CHAMPION
UNTIL WAR ENDS
Des Moines, Ia. Aug. "a
Premier wrestling honors Of
the world undoubtedly viii
rest with Sergt Earl Cad
dock, OF Anita, Ia, until
after the war. Caddock re-
Gently departed from Camp
Dodge with the s9th division
shortly after he had an
nounced his intention to en-
gage in no more champion
ship contests until peace is
declared There is a posi-
bility, OF course that Cad
dock may appear in a titular
match while in France. but
friends declare this unlikely.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23

Hotel LaughIin service and rooms
are as good as any $500 a day hotel
in Ell Paso. Rates one-half-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-23

was born on August "a. 1851. de
first saw the light Of day at Santa
Hooper's 10Th year with Boston.
As a schOolboy and later as a col
lege student in his native town,
Hooper developed into quite a classy
twirler. When he turned professional
in 1907 reporting 10 the Oakland club,
OF the California State league, Harry
expected to be assigned to slab duty.
He did pitch four games but was soon
turned over TO Sacramento, where he
was given an outdeld job. In 1908
he batted .344 for Sacramento. and
displayed such ability in ground COW
erinE and base running that he began
to attract attention in the upper
circles of balloon. On one Of his
trips to California. John I. Taylor
president of the Boston Americans,
saw Hooper in action and decided
that he was worthy OF a trial in the
big show.
Hooper reported to the Red Sox in
the spring Of 1903. and he has been
with the club ever since Hooper en-
joys a great popularity with the Bos-
ton fans. who admire his earnest,
willing spirit as well as his brilliant
fielding. Although he owes baseball
allegiance to the New England me-
tropolis Hooper continues 10 make
his home in California
BOXER BECOMES PREACHER.
William Thompson. known in pu-
gilistic history as Bendigo. died at
Nottingham. England. IS years ago
today, August %, 1850. One OF the
hardest drinkers and toughest char
acters the ring ever had. BendiEo re-
formed in his latter years and became
an evangelist Bendigo won the
British championship from Deaf
Burke and held IL several years,
finally retiring from the ring in 1850.
For years thereafter ''Bondy" snent
most Of his time in jail for disturb
ances Of the peace. One Of his IA
vorite stunts when IN his cups was
to enter a butchers shop or green
grocer's establishment, and pelt the
owner. clerks and customers with
vegetable or pieces Of meat After
Bendigo had finished such a visit the
shop usually looked as II a cyclone
2Sth term in Jail when he was con-
verted by the prison chaplain and
turned preacher. His quaint and
novel method Of expressing himself
made him popular. and thousands
were attracted every time announce
ment of his intention to preach was
made. The only American pugilists
to turn parson, so far as the writer
knows, was Ben Hogan, who did his
in the '70s. and Fred R.
Wedge, now Of FL Paso. and still a
good rinEster. as he proved recently
in his bout with Charlie Short.