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Newark post., 1918-08-28
Unusual Small Farm

F 141 2O-acre suburban place adjoin'
ing Newark, Is minute walk to center OF
town. Stream-watered pasture, little
timber and two or three acres in apples
pears, peaches and other fruit. Large
frame house, said to have cost $4,000
Small barn, two poultry houses, etc
Splendid old shade trees all around house
A bargain at $4,250.
Illustrated list describing this anc
many more Del, Nd, and Pa. farms sent
free by
Albert L. Teele's Farm Agency
Newark, Delaware
Newark post., 1918-08-28

with it's anemic idea of holiness it
drains life of all it's. strength, its
love, and it's hope. The other world
is the motive for the denial of
every reality. l call Christianity
the one great curse, the one great
Newark post., 1918-08-28

tendance was evidence that these
young men made hosts of friends
during their stay in Newark. Ex-
cellent music was furnished by an
orchestra recruited from their own
number. All of the guests report
very enjoyable time.
Newark post., 1918-08-28
Republicans Meet at Glasgow

Republicans of Pencader Hun
dred will hold a meeting at Glas-
gov on Monday, September 2, to
discuss plans for the coming cam
paign.
Newark post., 1918-08-28
Soldiers Give Dance
at the Armory

The soldiers who have been at
tending the Industrial Training
Camp, gave a delightful dance IN
the Armory on Thursday night OF
last week. The unusually large at
Newark post., 1918-08-28
KENNARD & co.
Skirts and Skirtings

Wonderful" is the only fitting expression to the beauty
of this falls productions of wool Skrtings HERE ALL
WOOL, of HERE exclusive designs in every in
the blending of coos in both stripes and paid
remarkable Whether by the yard strictly tailored skirt,
headquarters The silk skirtings equally
tive
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
.Mirht, Have Been Wrong.

Only once in his life did Silk ac-
knowledge he might possibly have
been in error. Ban Johnson claims
he elected that acknowledgment
Ran is rather proud of the distinc-
ton.
1t happened when the Yankees
were playing in Chicago. Ban was
sitting in a box that commanded a
fine view of the diamond. Ray Fisher
was pitching.
4 runner was on first. The Chica-
go batsman tried to lay down a bunt.
His effort produced a liner, which
Fisher caught about three inches
from the ground.
The New York catcher stepped in
front of Silk just as the catch was
made. Umpire Owens, behind the
pitcher, was also unable to see the
play.
Fisher threw the ball to first for
a double play. Silk surprised every
body by calling both men safe.
The protest was so strenuous that
Silk almost had to forfeit the game.
Next day President Johnson told
Silk his decision was wrong. You
can imagine his surprise when
OLoughlin replied: "WelI, its the
first time in my life II was
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
Joe JENKINS SENDS
NEWS TO COM|SKEY

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Lieut. Joe Jen-
kins. White Sox catcher, has writ
ten President Charles A. Comiskey. 4
most entertaining letter. Joe did not
possess the means to go to an Of
ficers' training camp. yet he worked
his way to a commission from the
ranks. His letter follows:
MY Dear Mr.. Comiskey:
81 wrote you a few days ago, but
since that time I have been in the
front line for four days. having gone
up to look over the situation with
the major.
Believe me. am a brave man
but l did not bargain to eat any of
these high explosives. Ono OF the
shells just missed me about ten feet
II hit on top of the trench, and
had IL hit in the trench l would no;
be writing TO you today.
ITO be honest with you. this Is
some league that ] am in. and il is a
lot faster than the old American, for
you know that when you boot one
in this league you are through and
can't come back. Mr.. Comiskey. /
am doing fine and like IL over here.
everything being so different. Maybe
the next time you write me, you
will have to address me as Maor or
Colonel Jenkins.
well. Mr.. Comiskey. | will close
now and will write you again as
soon as ! can get a few boches, Give
every one my kindest regards.
''As ever. sincerely yours.
JOE JENKINS"
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
SWEDEN PLANS Big MEET
WITH AMERICANS INVITED

IN invitation to the United States
to have q picked team OF the leading
athletes Of the country journey to
Sweden for the purpose OF participant
ing in an elaborate international ath-
letic meet is expected within the near
future. 1t became known yesterday
that the Swedish athletic authorities
are planning the competition for 1891.
The occasion will be the 3O0th ami
versary OF the city OF GoteborE. which
is the second largest city OF Sweden.
Carl Benson, former amateur vrest-
ling champion, made this announce
ment upon his return to this country
after an extended sojourn in Sweden.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25

stars who have been in the service.
Army life does a great deal even
for a trained athlete. Dutch" Peck.
former Western High School star, and
probable captain of the Penn basket
ball team, says he gained fifteen
pounds and grew three quarters of
an inch. Peck was six feet tall when
he entered Camp Zachary Taylor.
Scholastic athletes here will know
shortly whether the ban on travel
has been lifted. None of the schools
has been allowed to go out Of town
for games. and Baltimore and other
cities have not been visited since last
year. Teams from the Monumental
City have been listed here for the
early part OF the winter and return
games booked later.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
TEN YEARS AGO
I'm SPORTS

Rudolph SEE, a Central High
School student, sixteen years Of
age, defeated all the District
chess cracks in q tournament
here. Sze ;afterward went to
Penn and duplicated his sensa-
tional chess exploits.
Penn's Athletic Association got
sore at the management which
intimated that the Penn stu
dents, members OF the A. A.,
would be unable to see the Army
Navy football game on Penn
tickets next year.
Dean W. F. R. Phillips, OF the
Medical School, was elected
president OF the G.. W. U. ath-
letic board. Dave Baer was elect
ed secretary.
At a meeting OF the board Of
directors of the American League
the Detroit Tigers were awarded
the pennant.
Bat Nelson was sued from $3.50
by DR.. Benjamin Apple, OF San
Francisco. Apple declared he
put Nelson in first class shape
before his successful fight with
Joe Cans, and that Nelson refused
to pay him.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
"SILK'' OIOUGHLINS PASSING GIVES
RISE TO MANY ANECDOTES OF CAREER

silk" oLoughffn stories are
rapidly coming to the front, and they
are expected to last for many days,
as the unique baseball umpire, who
fell a victim to influenza last week
at Boston, was the center Of many
incidents that live long In the mem
, ory Of baseball fans. Tim Hurst
caused many baseball and ring anec-
dotes, but Silk" OLoughlin is likely
to start fully as many.
Here are some stories about
'o'Loughlin that will interest the fans
who have seen him in action so often,
leading OF with the very latest,
happening within q week or two OF
his death:
The Fan Came Back.
OLoughlin was working for the
Department of Justice. with his head
quarters in Boston. protecting mill
tary plants.
He was called upon to take several
men into custody. One of them was
a baseball fan and he was very much
peeved when he found SILK was one
of the sleuths who had arrested him.
You surely have your nerve after
some of the things I've seen you pull
OF on the ball field in broad day
light the disgusted fan prisoner told
Silk.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
Rice Has Been In
Two Services

Sam Rice, Washington out
fielder, is probably the only big
Lacquer who has served in two
branches Of the United States
service. He served a term in the
navy several years ago, joining
the Petersburg, Va, league club
when discharged. That was six
years ago. He remained a pitcher
until 1915, when Clark Griffith
gave him a trial in the outfield.
aLst spring he enlisted in the
coast artillery and was sent over
seas several months ago.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
DUKE" DUCOTE TO COACH
SPRING HILL COLLEGIANS

Richard Duke" Ducote. formerly.
of Alabama Poly. and this year the
star OF tho Cleveland Naval Reserve
eleven, has been engaged as head
coach at Spring Hill College. Mobile,
Ala.
Ducote was universally rated as
the best back playing football dur
ing 1918. He was not only a wonder
full player, but also n student of tn
game. His signing with Spring Hill
puts an end to repeated rumors that
he would play professional football
next season.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
DAVE DAVIES CONDUCTING
SPORTS IN SAN DOMINGO

David ]. Davies. former sporting
editor of the Pittsburgh Dispatch, and
one of basebalrs most capable critics,
has taken up his duties as director of
athletics and recreation at the ma
rine corps base in the Island OF San
Domingo. He writes that he is pleased
with the country, with the men he has
to look after and with work generally.
That he will make good goes without
saying. for Davies has a habit OF
making good on any assignment he
runs into or that is showed upon him.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
ATHLETIC nEVEL LOPMENT AT SCHOOLS
FOLLOWS NEW APPOINTMENTS HERE

Athletic activities Washington high schools
materially boosted during the past six months by the advent three
William NJ Apple of Teh H. Battersby, of Eastsns and
Dr. w NJ DOman Business have into their schools
systems followed by Central Western which
afe already beginning to be successful
keynote the ideas instituted athletics
majority the athletic training
hreefod Technical Eastern
already struck winning strides
sports, picking right along in standard
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
THREE CLUBS ARE GIVING
BOXING SHOW IN PHILLY

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 25-Rinp
fans of this city have plenty of ac-
tion offered them today. three clubs
holding afternoon shows. At the
Olympia Willie Jackson and George
Young Erne are in the feature bout
OF a card of six. each showing a
local boxer against a New Yorker.
At the National A. A, frankie Britt
will face Johnny Meslly, who is fore-
ing ahead fast. At the Cambria A.
C., Charlie Doyle. the hard-hitting
southpaw. will battle Joe Welsh in
the final bout.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
Al SHARPE LOOKING FOR
BIG INTEREST IN SPORT

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 25.-sI lock
for great interest in sports at Cor
nell" says DR.. Albert L Sharpe, who
for six years has been in charge OF
football, baseball and basketball at
ithaca. Sentiment among the un-
dergraduates is strong for a resump-
ton Of athletics as soon as the new
year comes.
Because OF the huge cost. rowing
viii be only between class crews next
spring. You see, the absence Of foot
ball last fall cut into our finances
frtghtfuily. Then. too, Cornell hss
many students in France: When they
come back and football Is resumed.
Cornell will attempt to take its old
place in college athletics"
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
GEORGE BURNS PREPARING
FOR BUSY SEASON IN '1s

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 25.-George
Burns. first baseman of the Mackmen,
and runner-up to Ty Cobb for the
batting championship of 1918, is
again civilian and preparing for a
busy season in 1919. He has been
mustered out of the army. and Is at
his home here.
Il expect to be with Connie next
year says George. caught while on
q shopping tour. My contract ex-
pired last year, but Connie treated
me white, and we should have no
trouble coming to an agreement. !
want to stay with the Athletics"
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
He stopped the Bard.

Only last year Silk made his IA
nous decision in Cleveland that a
band couldn't play in the stands while
the game was going on. He halted a
game several times to squelch band,
and finally threatened to forfeit to
the visitors If the band didn't stop
playing. All ceased, except the drum
mer. and it was only through appeals
of club officials and rooters that the
drummer obeyed the order.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
Here,s One On sin.

One on SILK is told OF a game
in which Laz Garrett. lanky West
Virginia rookie, started in to pitch
for the Indians against the Mackmen.
Lag felt he was getting the worst OF
IL on several ball and strike decis-
ions.
AS he walked to the bench be-
tween innings he passed Silk and said.
quietly. Say, old man, just pretend
there is a regular pitcher in the box
when / go out there again"
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
knew He was Right.

He had a way that gave a player
no chance to argue" said Ed Nc
Kean, who played short for the Cleve-
land ball club in Silks early days as
a big league arbitrator.
He knew he was right all the time,
so it wasn't any use trying to tell
him he was wrong. You only got in
bad. So / never tried to tell him.
He had an arbitrary way, but
always figured him and Billy Evans as
the greatest umpires who ever lived"
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
LOOKING FOR "NFo.p

Bill Lange. former star outfielder
of the Chicago National League club,
is going TO France as Y. NJ c. A.
secretary. He carries letters of in
PRODUCTION from Ban johnson to va
rious sport promoters, and will seek
information for use by the big
leagues, who are planning to send
two teams to Europe to play ball next
fall
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
How He Get His Name.

His pseudonym Silk was a legacy
from boyhood. His fine golden hair
was beautifully curly, he related,
when he was a youngster. His moth
er liked the curls SO much that she
refused to have them clipped until the
future national hero was eleven years
old. The other kids naturally named
him Silk, and the title followed him
into baseball.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25

For the first time in the history OF
athletics at both Technical and East
ern, representative teams took part
in football, basketball. track, base
ball, swimming, and tennis. More
than ever before.
Special attention IS being paid TO
frst-year boys. with the result that
a freshman baseball schedule was run
, through last spring, a freshman
track meet was Instituted and carried
on, and during the winter a basket
ball league for frst-year boys is in
progress.
In athletic equipment these schools
suffer in comparison with almost any
schools in the country. Despite the
handicap Of a lack Of adequate play
ing spaces, gymnasiums, and the like,
the schools are going forward listing
more boys for teams than ever before.
After the holidays an influx of ath-
letes is expected to boost all of the
schools materially Many lads away
at S. A T. c. schools will return.
others who have been at work will
get back to their books.
Basketball prospects at Tech are ex-
pected to be doomed with the return
Of mich" Gurevich. II sally Bos-
ley returns track athletics will be
helped. Fred Schneider, OF Business,
is looked upon as a sure candidate
for the basketball team.
Western may have John Groves and
Donald Pepper in addition to Harry
Bresee, already returned. Eastern
may get Willie Thomas, Ed FTidinger,
and Gabby Newman. to say nothing
Of I'd Crisp and Ed Waldorf.
Central is expecting Frank Finney
TO take up his work after being mus
tered out OF the marine corps.
Indoor track meets are scarce this
winter. II is expected that the Johns
Hopl1ins-Second Regiment meet will
be held on February -. Announce
rnents have been expected for some
time. The affair. always a success,
Is generally well patronized by
washington athletes.
Dual meets may be expected be
tween the schools il arrangements
can be made. Western and Tech will
be hooked UP in indoor trials, and
western will ask Central for COM
petition.
Tech appears to be pursued by
Business in the high school basket
ball series. The Manual Trainers
have defeated Eastern. Western and
Central in a row. Business has beat
en- Western and Central
January will find Central playing
western and Business meeting Tech
nical. Both games are sure TO be frsr
class performances. and will attract
considerable attention. The meeting
between Tech and Business will al
most determine the high school title.
Faculty athletic advisers talked
over the prospect of holding a big
track meet here for scholastic ath-
Ietes. which will include many invI- |
tatIon events for former scholastic |
The Washington times., 1918-12-25

permitted anyone to dispute it Even
the magnates had to yield.
He once incurred the enmity OF
Frank Farrell. then president Of the
New York Americans, by a decision
that cost a game. Farrell said Silk
should never umpire again in his
ball park and that he'd bar OLough-
lin out il he showed up there next
day.
"I'll be there and what's more I'll
umpire" said Silk.
And he was there and umpired and
Farrell was knocked speechless.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25

relayed to Eddie CollinS The latter.
trying to pass the ball to first, let g
filter through his fingers.
Silk ruled Eddie held Il mornenta-
rtly and saved him an error by cailir<
q force out. Rirmx ohtacted ans rzHs
banished in q hurry
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
IL Halted the Indiana.

One of Silks rulings halted the
Cleveland team when II was within
one game OF the Mackmen one year.
Joe Birmingham was manager and
thought he was going to cop the pen
nRnt.
A ball was hit to Jack Barry, who
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
MaEnate. Had to Yield.

Many players called SILK an auto
crRt" but II was always behind his
back. His manner on the ball field
always conveyed the impression Of
unlimited authority. and he never
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
KENNEDY is DROPPED.

James s. Kennedy, captain elect of
the Phillips-Exeter football eleven,
has been dropped for failure in class.
He will enter Mercersburg Academy
to prepare for Princeton.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
GT was Risht.s

Following that momentous deeis-
ion at Columbia Park in 1907.
o'Loughlin went down town to his
room in Green's Hotel. Michael GAN
non, Of the hotel staff, went to
silks" room for q first-hand de-
scription Of the incident at the ban
park.
silk" gave his version and at the
end sank down on his knees and. With
q gesture above, declared.
"And before God, Mike, I was
right"
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
1t Csst : Pennnnf.

silks most famous decision cost the
Athletics a pennant in 1907. They
were playing the Detroit Tigers be-
fore an immense crowd that surgsd
onto the field
Sam Crawford made q muff out in
center field near the crowd. Two
runs came in that would have won
the game.
silk ruled that q policeman had in--
terfered with the catch The game
went into extra rounds and ended In
\ seventeen-inning tie. That was
the turning point. The Tigers nossd
out the Mackmen for the flag.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
WILL PLAY TONIGHT.

Fort Myer Quartsrmasters will play
the Aloysius' Club at Mt. Vernon Hall.
Ninth and X northwest in basketball
tonight at s o'clock.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
He HId His Age.

Silk was as sensitive as a chorus
girl about his age. On the rare oc-
casions when anyone would ask him
about IL he would invariably reply,
Just twenty nine"
the second registration for selec-
tive service disclosed Silks age. He
didn't register because he was forty
seven, he said.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
Times Change; Customs Change

through They'll ball again. if
Charles Comkoy. when speaking last
Claud Williams Lynn who from the White
shpyard just about ahead of for military
duty.
Charlie COmkey is likely sell Joe Jackson Caud Williams and
Chicago December
that hostility to this trio will before the big leagues to work
The real test coming Jackson, Williams and Lynn will be
field They'll
1t is what who
the bieachers
will decide Williams
big leagues 1t deal of to make good professional
baseball their failing them
adequate against the insults and taunts of the ball field
Jimmy Wilde Pal Moore
know Wilde three
Wilson Moore Mmphis
And the situation Wilde
when he little Here's why
"Wlde had little trouble getting
The fact forgot all about it being the Wilde when
the would fight
else This is what Moore told the New York reporters his arrival
O. the Cedric.
The foundation of the ring self confidence Apparently
the Training Station
confidence If Wilde
bout surrounded by hostile thong of fight fans Ame
will well likely flight him
he would fight any else" And that counts
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
WESTERN WILL PLAY.

Western High School will play the
Y. N. c. A. boys tomorrow at the
~" in their ANIMAL basketball game.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25

Expect College Sports to Boom
After Gathering IN New York.
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
LOOKING 'EM OKER
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER

Two gold stars flag
Boat Club at Aqueduct Bridge will memory Bebou
and Tom Fansworh who the 1915 Junior and the 1916
emede Both
this famous old rowing organization Their will not be
tted die but their examples giving their lives to their
try will members of the club.
ALL Potomac Club had the different
branches Uncle Sans of Eme Mckay Don
and Shorty Kn commissioned and went
Shook with battalion wounded
Germans
when compelled aght his behind the enemies lines
Mckinney, Bill Mckinney good
Philadelphia following he
an instructor at Camp ogethorpe before going to France
mo Mckay became aviator and has been twice cited for bravery
in battle against the Germans.
The Potomac Boat Club worthy history the rowing
country but its greatest chapter written by those
las who joined the Os when the and it
chapter that should be allowed to be forgotten
the Printers.
Speaking Mckay story
k Washington Union Printers Athletic Association composed of
Typographical Mckay glory
the Potomac Boat Club and the printers baseball team which
he played center field.
distinction Williams eutenancy this side
enisng
field artillery became before receiving wounds from which he
Fred Strnger, Mccarthy left fed Leo
their home Warren has been attached the Stars
Stripes Paris recently.
The Pomac and the brought Washington
and Washington will forget them.
Here's a Man.
willing tackle anywhere time
Barley Madden heavyweight boxer Show life boy with that bag
of medals!
Change; Customs Change.
through with them They'll play ball again. if have
Charles Comkoy. speaking
Williams White
shpyard just about ahead of military
The Washington times., 1918-12-25
Consider the Printers.
Here's a Brave Man.

Il willing tackle Jack dempsey anywhere at tin
artley Madden heavyweight boxer. Show life boy with
medals
The Washington times., 1918-12-25

Faculty athletic advisers talked
over the prospect of holding a big
track meet here for scholastic ath-
ietes, which will include many invI-
tatlon events for former scholastic