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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
HAMPTON AND UNION
WILL PLAY MONDAY

The Virginia Union university aw-
greEation ia going through its final
workout preparatory to the opening
contest with Hampton tomorrow at
ternoon at P. NJ. at Hovey park.
The Hampton and Union teams are
old rivals and the clash between these
two schools is always awaited with
great interest
large crowd Ia expected as the
Seasiders always put up a classy brand
of ball Union won at home last year
while Hampton did likewise on her
grounds. As this is the FIRST game
for either team, the relative strength
OF the two teams will be closely
watched by their supporters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
oUTFTELDERs MAKE THE BEST
BOMB THROWERs. OHARA SAYS

The men who are conducting
the team work OF the allies In
France, according TO Bill O'TIara.
the old-time hall player. says out
fielders are in gre,ft demand ON
the French front.
OHarl, who was an officer In
the Canadian army, says that the
fly chasers are lighter ON their
feet and get under motion more
quickly than other players. When
II comes to tossing hand grcn-
ades they Outclass pitchers,
catchers or infieldcrs.
The battery men are strong
throwcrs, but they are used 10
hurting at q mark from a shorter
distance. when nm Outficldcr
makes long throw 10 the plate
he generally uscs the same mo-
ton as bomb hqrIer docs In
looping the grcnadcs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
II @eN Ag@s@

II ii vas not for the army there
ball players hanging around the en-
ployment bureau these days But.
with the army and navy to pick from.
many fine players OF the diamond are
finding excellent employment.
And there are many star men Of
the diamond in the ranks of Uncle
Sam. Looking no further than Camp
Lee We find a big aggregation of
prominent men of the big leagues.
Ed Helpers team. which will play
DIR. Parker's Battle Axe nine tomor-
row afternoon at Boulevard park, is
composed of many men from the
big league,
Although every name is not one OF
prominence. Ed klepfer's nine Is a
strong aggregation of men, who might
be in organized baseball il the posters
originated by the American artist S
had not attracted their attention.
1t is said that Ty Cobb. the Georgia
peach, may soon be In the army. too
II is certain that every camp will
make a bid FOR the Detroit swatsman,
and the kaiser win offer waiver.
1t was a fine exhibition OF base
ball that then Battle Axe team dis
played yesterday afternoon. II tho
Virginia leagues plans do not de
velop, the fans can look forward with
much pleasure to the class of the oil
national pastime that win be stage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
HOFFMAN, AND HENRY
WILL BE IN GAME

Henry. the big frst baseman from
the Western league. and Hoffman the
heavy hitting outfelder, will be in the
Battle Axes lineup tomorrow after
noon when they tackle Ed Helpers
nine from Camp Lee.
Klepfer has g strong lineup of pro-
fessional players and will give the
semi-pro nine g hard tussle.
The game wilt begin at 4 o'clock at
Boulevard park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Hogan wins Championship.

Pinehurst. n c.. March So.--wal-
ter Hogan. of the Rochester Country
club. won the North and South open
golf championship title formerly held
by Norman MAXWELL otday. Tie play
ed the second SO holes in "a and the
fnal round in ~. He was one Of
the Ave PLAYERS who were tied al lt3
at the end OF the first IS holes played
yesterday James Barnes. Of Broad
moor. and Emmet French, OF York.
Pa. tied for second with a total Of
2s5 strokes, two behind the winner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
bhnL.asMnewH
MJanlcsJ .CorbeH


! John l.. approached on the sub
tect. agreed to the bout.
/ Although the exhibition was sched-
uled for only three rounds of one
minute each. the Garden was filed.
Bob Fit1simmous. Peter Maher. Frank
Siavin, Jim Hall and many other pu-
gilistic satellites OF that day were
there. Sprfnkled throughout the au-
/ dtence were some Of the most prom
| inent men in municipal, professional
and commerciai life along the ATTAIN
/ tic seaboard. 1t was a multitude that
went to give a welcome and a final
sendoH to the champion OF cham
pions."
| When John l. walked into the
arena a wild cheer for the great fight
er broke forth. A few seconds after
ward Sharkey Jumped through the
ropes The sailor threw aside his
wrappings and revealed one OF the
most powerful physiques any man
ever carried into the prize ring,
Meanwhile, the crowd was speculat-
ing as to what vas beneath the robe
OF John L.. IT didn't have long to
walt The idol of American sport
rus Of "ohs" swept through the crowd
John Il. Weighed 500.
! John l.. had carried into the ring
that night close to 500 pounds. Rolls
OF fat hung down from his belt He
seemed soggy and pudgy and a thou
sand miles removed from any appear
ance of a ring athlete. The crowd
took a lok at Sharkey. another at John
land then IL began to feel sorry
/! But it's sympathy was entirely un-
called for
/ Just before the bout began the
ithrong demanded a speech. John l.
compiled with:
1T is not necessary for me 70 make
a real speech. for the referee has told
you that this is to be only an ex.
htbition bout, | have had my day
and / am now almost too fat TO fight
But came here tonight to box shar.
key so you people could have a chance
TO see what the young man can do
He wants to get up to the top and
he deserves all sorts OF luck"
Sullivan Was Match still.
AS the gong called the two men &c
action, Sharkey rushed forward in
his aggressive fashion--and bumped
into surprise in the shape of a jat
to the face. Shsrkey rushed agar
only to meet the same fate. John l.
was too ponderous to wage a fast bat
tile. or TO do much jumping around
So he just stood still and plunked
Sharkey every time the sailor got
i within range. The old gladiator wa.
fat OF body. slow of legs. but hs
lshowed that his arms had not los
much of their lightning speed of ths
other days.
Through the first round and into
the second some folks felt that Shar,
Key was stalling, so as to let Johr
H. make good showing. Then tn,
idea was dispelied. 1t was eviden
that Sharkey was doing his best--ant
J getting the worst OF II. John l. hat
no trouble biffing the husky sailol
every time he came in close and tn,
crowd went wild with delight at tn,
sight of the ''old man" beating vi
la youngster.
4 Soon after The exhibition, John l.
said:
I'm thirty-eight now and I'm rath
err heavy. So I'm laying away m,
gloves for all time. John l., as
fighter. is through
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Kid Makes Big Hi.

Young George O'NeiH, the kid
catcher picked up by John McGraw
in st. Louis, seems to have made a
great hit at Marlin and though he
may not be retained this season. be-
cause the Giants have three or four
other catchers, McGraw is sure to keep
a string on him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
SPIDERS TO MAKE
TRIP OF STATE

After opening the season here with
a win and a loss against two strong
northern colleges. the Richmond tcol-
iege baseball team Will start tomor-
row for trip of the western part of
the state. when they viii meet some
of the strongest mines in Virginia.
Their only out-of-town game was
with the Camp stuart team at New
port News yesterday.
Captain Miller will accompany the
team
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

by the Battle Axe during the sum-
mer months.
The Battle Axe team is not lack
ing in men who have taken a promi-
nent position on the professional dia-
mond. Not to mention Joe Boehling.
we find players on the teams roster
who have performed in the Virginia.
Western and International leagues.
1t won't be long
Before we'll hear.
The song o. the iceman,
Ringing in our ear.
What has become OF those indivi-
duals who ridiculed Hindenburg's an
nouncement that he would be in Paris
by April /? Well, here is cIoix
de guerre Tor them.
March on you.
Familiar street scenes: Innocent
bystander sending in riot call wher
crowd gathers for second night show
at Lyric.
You can say this much for the fn-
ternational league: He bought the
flowers before tho fatal moment.
When IL comes to
Days like these.
DAYS Of blooms and
Honey bees;
Time 70 think of
r. V DIS.
Exchange.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Browns Injured List Increases.

Shreveport, La, March 29.-The st.
Louis Browns hospital list was in
creased today TO seven players. Hale
has been sent to st. Louis to have
given his throwing arm.
Hendryx, Shocker, Williams and Gal
lia, are able to be about, but not
In fit condition for practice. Severoid
was reported to be in a serious condi-
tion following an attack OF pneumonia,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Giants Win From Aviation.

Aviation Camp. Waco. Tex. March
2s.-The Giants today scored a victory
over the aviators team which was
strengthened by the addition OF Bill
Donovan. Bill Dover. DOME Bush, and
George Foster. Of Boston Red SIX.
The score was to 0. Aeropianes
svarmed over the field while the game
was in progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Moran Has Cosmopolitan Team.

with the Chinaman Iai Tin and
the Indian lineup both on his team,
Manager Pat Moran, OF the Phillies.
lays some claim TO having an all
nations squad himself, when he counts
In the varieties and Germans who are
helping out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

The Chicago White Sox have "a new
rookie pitcher named Ray. who halls
from Lynn, Mass. where he made a
college reputation. He is a six-footer
and weighs 1870 pounds ana was dis
covered by Norris l. O'Neill, acting
as scout for the White Sox.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

Joe Kelly, outfieider Of the Braves
took his examination for the army
before he left his home in St. Joseph
and was pronounced physically At. He
Is In class and due for an early call.
hut will play along with the Braves
until ii comes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
He Must Hustle Some.

Reports from Waxahachie have 1t
that Leo Dresser, good as his record
is, will have TO hustle TO hold the De-
troit first base job. for Lew Blue, the
rookie from the Blue Ridge, is prov
ing a trem endous swatter as we'll as
nifty fielder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Detroit Has One southpaw.

The Detroit club has nine new pitch
ers and only one of the lot is left
handler. He is Doty Blades, who was
last season with sherman in the West
ern association. The fact that he is
southpaw seems to be his recon-
mendation to the Tigers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31


l.. As@I Knew HIna."s 1t relates many
heretofore unpublished Incidents In
the life of the great warrior. The
next chapter Will appear tomorrow
few DAYS after our fight In New
Orleans John l. sullivan announced:
81 am through with the ring for
all time
Unlike most other beaten cham
pions, John l. kept his resolve, Only
twice after that did he appear In ac-
tive ring harness and on both of those
occasions IL merely was I'm exhibition
bouts His first reappearance before
an audience after the Ses Orleans
battle was when big benefit was
given for him In Madison Square Gar
den, New York city.
When the testimonial was being ar
ranged. those behind the project wired
me IL | would agree to engage in a
four-round exhibition with the great
warrior. consented gladly.
A big crowd witnessed the sparring
match John and boxed in ring at
tire, but the four rounds were tame
Neither of us extended ourselves and
the exhibition wasn't productive of
thrills. But IL seemed to satisfy the
audience.
Said Sullivan Finished Broke.
Some Of John LIS friends declared
astcr our ftew Orleans contest that
tina great fighter left that city
broke: that .he last dollar Of the
i huge fortune which he had earned on
the etage and in the ring was gone.
Whether this is true or not l cannot
say, but / do knew that Sullivan
wasn't very hush In the latter days
Of 1872.
But the chance to rebuild his shat
tered wealth came in 1898 through
The insistent clamor of the public to
see him on the stage. That demand
Influenced theatrical tour which be-
gan in 1898 and carried into 1894.
Other champions In pugilistic his
tory have been dethroned and have
suffered the common fate--icss oi
popularity. But not 80 with John L.
sullivan. The public loved him as
Ii never has any other athlete, II
idolixed him and IN every city that
John l. visited on that lSSS-e3 tour
he was greeted like a conauering hero
And his share of the profits was
about 10000.
After a Few months OF taking II
oasyss John l.. decided on another
eWimg around under the management
of Farson Davies. Approximately $50,
900 was Sullivan's share of the profits
Of that engagement. In 1895, under
the management of Duncan Harrison
Nd nude another jaun. through the
4 ccantry which Melted him about $780,
No more striking evidence Of the
wonderful popularity of John l., Sui
111n can be presented than the state
n1S1sts made in the paragraphs above
the statement which shows that tbs
grSA3 warrior, made close to $225,0of
4uf4ng u period after his retirement
from the prize ring.
sssiss \ A. tQ0a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
WIN Get Another Try.

Al Bowman, who pitched for the
Toledo association team last year and
the year before and formerly had his
trial in the American league, is TO
get another chance. Manager Higgins.
OF the Yankees. having taken him on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

Summary; Left on bases--Aeros, Z:
Battle Axe, 3. Two-base hits---Ches-
ter. Bases on bails--By weisxy. !:
by Thedick. 4: by Napier. 3. Strike
outs-By weiszv, 7: by Thedick. s:
by Napier. 3. Hits--On Thedick. .
in Ave innings. Hit by pitched ball
yaccarroll by Thedick Stolen bases
-Boehling. Klein. Sacrifice ny--
Amos. Umpire-Fred Westervelt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Norwegian Girl Wins Honors.

New York. March s0.--Miss Molia
Bturstedt. the Norwegian girl, re-
gained the national indoor tenni,
cham pfonship in the finals TODAY al
the woman's indoor tournament held
AT the seventh regiment armory. Miss
Eleanor Goss, star layer of the New
York tennis club, met the invinciblc
Molla In the Anal ma tch and forced
her to display her best brand OF play
ing to capture the title. The score
was 3-S, 6-1. Ga.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
100 Per Gent Specimen.

Catcher Frank Snyder, of the st.
Louis Cardinals. took the physical ex-
animation for the army AT San An
tonic the other day and was passed
as 100 per cent perfect. He is in class
A of the draft and expects an early
call.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Rrfcive,. Rsds From Yale.

New York. k>.ch 500. C. MIL
Ter 10 receiving bids for the willard
Fulton bout thick and fast. No les
than four bids from syndicates ~
New Haven have been receiveA. II
was stated today Western promoters
are mailing and wiring offers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

stanton, Va, March 2s.-First
Lieutenant Henry Harrison Ransom,
son OF Captain T. p. Ransom, OF this
city, has been commissioned a captain
in the Twenty infantry, sta
toned at TT. Jay, Governors Island
y. Y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Mtlwankee Afiddleuelrht sirns

Milwaukee, Wis. March s0---Gus
Christie. Milwaukee middleweight,
was signed up for return engage
ment with Harry Greh. OF Pi'tsburg,
today. They will meet at Latrobe.
Pa, next Wednesday night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

Little Rock. Ark March s0.---In
a ninth inning rally with Babe Ruth
driving in the winning run the Bos-
ton Red Sox took another game from
the Brooklyn team here today, to2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Joe Stecher Seriously mi.

Omaha. Neb.. March 5000
techer. the Nebraska farm boy
heavyweight wrestler. is seriously, i'll
with pneumonia here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

At Houston--White sox. Ii: Hous-
ton. 2.
At Mineral Wells, Texas--Sox Yam
nigans. 10, 33rd Artillery. 4.
At San rancisco-Cubs. o. San
Francisco. 1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Army Wins Came

West Point, n. Y, March 3o.---The
army baseball team won from Berk-
ley Hall today. TO .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

Editors Note; This is the forty
second chapter OF a series of articles
which Mr.. Corhett is writing on John
L.. AL Knew HIM 1t relates many
heretofore unpublished incidents in
the life of the great warrior The
next chapter Will appear tomorrow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

Familiar street scenes: Innocent
bystander sending in riot call whes
crowd gathers for second night show
at Lyric.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

: by the Battle Axe during the sum-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

You can say this much for the Gn-
ternational league: He bought the
flowers before tho fatal moment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

If you don't beware, April viii get
a March on you.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-25
COLONIES ARE LOST
Germany viii Be Unable to Re-
cover Possessions.
Foreign Minister BaIfour Says Great
Britain Cannot Consent to
Their Return.

London, Oct. Is. - under no cir
cumstances is it consistent with the
safety, security and unity of the Brit
ish Empire that the German colonies
should be returned" declared Foreign
Secretary Balfour, speaking at a
luncheon i'm the Australian and New
Zealand club.
Mr.. Balfour said 1t was absolutely
essential that the communications of
the British Empire should remain safe.
He asked If the German colonies were
returned what security was there that
their original ~possessors would not use
them as bases for piratical warfare.
The doctrine that the colonies should
not be returned, Mr.. Balfour claimed,
was not selfish and imperialistic. 1t
was n im which the interests of the
world were almost as much concerned
as the interests of the empire itself.
IL the empire was to remain united
1t was absolutely necessary that com
munication between the various parts
should not be at the mercy of an un
scrupulous power.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-25
MAY SEEK SEPARATE PEACE
Hungary May Apply Direct to Entente
Powers.

Paris, Oct. 25.-Hungary intends to
apply direct to the Entente govern
ments to ascertain on what terms they
will grant an armistice and peace to
Hungary, it is reported in political cir
cles in Budapest, according to a Zurich
dispatch to the Journal. Austria-Hun-
gary already Is ~reconciled to the idea
of unconditional capitalization, says a
Vienna dispatch to the Frankfort lei
tung, because 1t is threatened with
famine, the authorities are ~powerless,
and laws are no longer enforced.
President Wilson's reply to Austria's
note has had an overwhelming effect
in Vienna, the dispatch says. Not only
was there a violent panic in financial
circles, but the note was considered In
spolitical quarters as being extremely
humiliating for the dual monarchy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-25
GERMAN PEOPLE ALONE
Austria and Turkey Ready to
Desert Alliance.
Central Powers Crumbllng While
Allies Are Bound More Solidiy
Together.

Washington, Oct. 25.-An official dis.
patch from Rome says the new Ger.
man note strengthens the belief there
i'm accounts of the wretched internal
situation i'm Germany, and that com
plete dismemberment of the German
alliance is at hand at the moment
when the Entente Allies are bound
more solidly together.
1t is not surprising, the dispatch
adds, to find the German people alone
in imploriug their own salvation.
I'm three weeks" 1t says, Ger.
many's allies have fallen under NOR
tai blows of the armies of our Allies
and the iron logic of President Wilson
That the last Of the three fall mortal
ly wounded is necessary to remove
every e~quivocation. The German gov
eminent, while accepting Wilson's de.
mands, along with a tardy defense OF
it's own crime, has shown its teeth for
the last time"
II is said to be the unanimous
thought of the Italian people that the
enemy must accept terms demanded
by the military leaders.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-25
German Reichstag Adopts Reso-
luton Approving Chan
ceIIor's Address.
REFORMS ARE COMING
People Are to Have Sole Power OF
Declaring War or Peace After
League of Nations Has
Been Established.

London, Oct. 25.-According' to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam, the German Reichstag,
after a short debate, adopted unani-
mously a resolution approving the
statement made to it by Prince Max
imilian, the chancellor. The resolu-
ton also expresses confidence in the
chancellor.
The opinion of the London news
papers on the speech of Prince Maxi
milan before the reichstag is summed
up in this comment by the Evening
Standard:
There is much vague talk. but
nothing else.
Constitutional Reform-Maybe.
Copenhagen, Oct. %. - Light upon
Germany's claims for constitutional
REFORM" by which the people would
rule" is shown in Prince Maximilian's
speech before the reichstag. 1t de.
veiops that the constitutional reform,
by which the people of Germany them.
selves r to have the sole power OF
declaring war or peace, will be made
when the League of Nations shall
have been established.
This naive admission on the part OF
the chancellor, to whom was directed
the task of conducting Germany's
peace offensive through communica.
tons to President Wilson, is at abso.
lutte variance with the reports on the
constitutional reforms made by the
German press and implied in Berlin's
last communication to President VIII,
son.
The chancellor merely made the an,
nouncement that a bill would be intro
duced making the reichstag respon,
sible for war and peace, the measure
to become effective when the League
of Nations project shall have been &C
complished.
Prince Says Crisis at Hand.
Peace conversations between Berlin
and Washington have reached a crit
ical point, according to the prince. In
the course of his address he urged that
debate on the situation arising in ex
change of notes between himself and
President Wilson be restricted al
much as possible.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-25
May Solve Cotton Problem.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Members of
the War Industries board expressed
belief that the use of lower grades
of cotton in government and CONNER
cial products, as directed by the cot
ton distribution committee, might
solve the cotton problem without re-
sorting to price fixing. It was stated,
however, that in the event price fixing
should necome necessary, through fall
ure Of the present sterilization plan,
the committee would not hesitate to
take this action.