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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
WANT WHITE REINSTATED

Battle Creek. Mich, April 10
The dismissal of Charlie White OF
Chicago, as boxing instructor at
Camp Custer has stirred up a con-
troversy in official circles at the
cantonment and several officers
have written to the war recreation
board at Washington requesting
that White be reinstated.
Floyd Rowe. director of athletics
at the cantonment and representa-
tive of the recreation board, seem
ingly has been the storm center OF
the trouble. Major General Ken
nedy, commander OF the canton
ment. said he had not been con-
suited by Rowe before the latter
recommended that White be re-
moved.
White began his boxing work
with small classes and at the time
of his discharge. the boxing sys-
tenn had spread throughout the
cantonment. Boxing shows also
were regular features and il Is I'M
derstOod that one of Rowe's
charges was that the shows were
not properly managed Some of
Whites army friends charged that
Rowe took the position that White
was receiving too much personal
credit for athletic work at the can
Torment
White has applied to Washington
for review of his case. He de-
clared that he did not care to re-
turn to Camp Custer, but that he
wanted the stain OF dismissal re-
moved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
MAY STAGE BATTLE
IN NORTHERN CITY

Minneapolis, Mimi. April "a
The possibility that the Jess VIII
lard-Fred Fulton championship
boxing contest, scheduled for July
4, will be decided here was given
added weight when Colonel ]. c.
Miller. the promoter. asked for in
formation regarding the seating ca
pacity of the local American assoc
citation baseball park.
In a letter to r. l.. Seiberlich.
state boxing commissioner. Colonel
Miller stated the local ball park
probably would be the scene of the
match, if arrangements could be
made to accommodate $4,000 per-
sons Despite the fact boxing con-
tests in Minnesota are limited to 10
rounds. Colonel Miller is of the
opinion that the fight will draw as
much money here for ten rounds
as in the other available locations
over the longer route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
VICTORY FAILS TO
DISPEL TIE GLOOM
IN NATIONAL CAMP

Guthrie. Okla. April 13.-Thers
was so much gloom among The
Cubs today over the report thai
Grover Alexander had been called
for army service that winning 8
game of ball from the University
of Oklahoma team by a score OF L
to 0 before a dandy crowd and
amidst beautiful spring sunshtns
failed to cheer the boys any
Early in the morning the news
arrived that Aleck had been calls
and not only the big pitcher, bEi
every man on the squad felt Z
deeply. AIeck Immediately sent :
wire to the exemption board at bis
home town OF ST.. Paul. asking ex-
actly what had occurred He had
received no answer up TO the time
of departure for Wichita, but a.
pected an answer there No Of
fetal notice of being called hEa
come to him, but as the news csns
from his own town he doesn't dou&
but that it's true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
CHAMPION SOX WIN
SUGGEST EASILY
IN LISTLESS TILT

Manhattan, Kan, April 13.-Close
to 10000 of Camp Funston's select
army got a closeup of the world S
champion White Sox yesterday.
The wearers of the olive drab jam
med into a pill box of a park ad-
joining the reservation and saw the
Eighty-ninth division team wallop-
ed by the invaders, Is to 1. 1t was
a genuinely hot day and, aside from
grabbing off win, something
scarce of late, the Sox enjoyed a
workout that was of some benefit
The champions happened into
camp just on the right day. Major
General Leonard Wood returned
yesterday afternoon from his visit
to France and the athletes had the
pleasure of seeing the entire camp
turn out to greet the commandant.
When the general stepped OF the
train band struck up Hail to the
Chief" and the tune was picked up
along the line as the general, es-
corted by headquarters staff, pass
ed down a long lane between thous-
ands of soldiers standing at atten-
ton The game was started i'm
mediately after the welcome to
Wood was completed.
On the army team was Potsy
Clark, the former Illinois varsity
gridiron wonder. Potsy is sec
ond lieutenant of artillery now. He
greeted Manager Rowland and
showed him about the camp when
the team arrived about noon, after
n 1ArniIo auto rid O from Manhattan
The players had to make the same
dusty trip over rocky road after
the game.
Another former Illinois athlete
was present in the person of Ser
geant Quigley. who has brother
umpiring in the National league.
The sergeant emulated his brother
yesterday afternoon and got away
without mourning the wrath OF
those attending
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
LOBERT WINNER
OF FREAK RACE
FAST ON BASES

John Lobert, better known as
Hans, erstwhile utility infielder for
the Giants and now a baseball coach
at West Point, holds the record for
circling the bases, IA AS seconds,
made in 1910.
Although he is 80 years old, Hans
still retains his speed, as a thrilling
description of a freak race at the
Oriental track, Havana, recently
given by John J. McGraw, manager
of the Giants, testifies.
1t was a contest of man versus
horse, automobile and motorcycle
and Lobart was the man in the
case.
The speedy infielder was placed
on the 535-yard mark. Two thor
Oughbreds. Little Nephew and Cud-
die Up, with their Jockeys and full
racing outfit, started three-quarters
of a mile from the tape Behind
them, seven-eighths of a mile from
the finish, were two automobiles.
The scratch" men were two motor
cyclists who were to drive one and
one-siXteenth miles, with a flying
start The other contestants had
a standing start
The race was most exciting"
said McGraw. Forty yards from
the tape Lobert looked rather wind
ed, but the motorcyclists were away
up at the head OF the stretch and
he seemed safe. Fast as he came
they simply ate up the track, and
he only won by making a baseball
slide across the tape. The judges
gave him the race by two feet. He
won about $500 by his stunt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
DEMPSEY IN LEGAL
WIN OVER REISLER

St Louis, Mo. April 1S--Hold
ing that the contract existing b.
tween John Reisler OF New Yogs
and Jack Dempsey. heavyEeiga'
boxer is void because II Is
against the laws Of the state Of
Missouri TO indulge in prize dght-
ing, Judge Vital ". Garesche Of "a
circuit court today denied an u
junction to Reisler by which ne
latter sought 10 prevent Dempse!
from boxing under the manageruen.
of any man other than himself
Judge Garesche also dissolved me
restraining order he previously ma
issued. which prevented Dempseg
from competing in engagements 81
a local theatre here this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
MAROONS COP COLLEGE TILT.

Chicago, April 13.-The first col
lege game for the Maroons was
played yesterday afternoon when
Northwestern college invaded from
Naperville and tossed away a list
less game, Is to O. The contest was
one long hit-and-run fest for the
Maroons, who got their start by
scoring six runs in the second
frame, and never let up. Hinkle
used every kind of ball in dazzling
the Naperville boys, and only two
hits were taken out of his delivery.
Stenger, hurting for the visitors,
played real ball most of the time,
but queer support let down IA cold
swats. A jerky wind fooled the
Northwestern players, while Pat
Pages crew. which has been win
ming games in every kind of wealth
er, gave Hinkle sound support all
the way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
DEyORE X. O,s SCHAAF.

Akron. Ohio. April l3.-Biding
his time and waiting for the open
ing that finally presented itself,
Willie Devore put over the punch
that earned for him knockout over
Johnny Schaaf. his rival for local
hantamweight honors. In the ninth
round OF their scheduled 10 round
contest at Barberton Thursday
night. Four times Johnny went to
the mat. the last time for the full
count.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
WISCONSIN STAR CAILFD.

Great Lakes, ILL.,, April 13.-Bill
Chandler, center of the University
OF Wisconsin's Big Ten basketball
champions, yesterday started his
detention period. He was enlisted
as a hospital apprentice early IN
January, but was not called unit.
Wednesday. Chandler WIS select
ed on all star fives during the last
two basket seasons. He is a prod
uct of Waller high school of Chi
cago.
Buddie Wallen and Perry Nc
Gillivray Will leave Sunday night
for California. where they will rep
resent Great Lakes in the 100 and
220 yard National A. A. u. events
at Los Angeles and Alameda. Cat.
late this month. AS far as is
known they are the only swim
mers In the east or MIDDLE west
who will go TO the coast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
CRACK SHOT NAMED
IN CASUALTY LIST

Chicago. April 13.-Included in
the oversee casualty list announced
Thursday was the name of Lieuten-
ant Daniel +. Christie of Dover, Me-,
one of the best rifle shots in the
country. On Sept Il, 1915. Lieu
tenant Christie scored 6S successive
bull'seyes in a rifle tourney held AT
Auburn, Me. This is said to be a
worlds record. Range officers in
the pit said that the greater part
of the shots could be covered with
one hand. Lieutenant Christie made
his record score at 800 yards. rapid
fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
SEATS SELLING
FAST FOR NEXT
ALLSTAR SHOW
Choice Ducats Nearly Gone-Many
Out Of Town Reservations
are Coming In.
FRISCO SENSATION ARRIVES
FIshc Bugs are Anxious to Watch
Mitchell PerfOrm-Is In
Great Shape for Mil.

Solly Burns, Frisco lightweight
fash. and one of the stellar attrac-
tons in the I0-round main go
booked on the All-Star Athletic
club card for next Wednesday
night at the Illinois theatre. failed
to arrive in Rock Island yesterday
afternoon as scheduled. 1t letter
10 Peanuts SChIeberI, however,
Burns assured the local promoter
that he would blow in town either
today or tomorrow and that he is in
the pink 81 condition tor the coming
battle.
According to Schieberl, the local
theatre VIII be packed TO its ca
pEcIty when the curtain goes up Tor
next Wednesday festivities. seats
are 10 be had at the Arcade,
Schwab K BTysOn's, and the Iii
uOiS box Office. and the Tingslde and
stage tickets placed on sale last
night are nearly all disposed OF, ac-
COTdIug TO the Ali-Star manager.
Out OF town reservations are I'M
usually heavy, requests for seats
coming from all nearby fight cen
tiers. Without doubt the atJTac-
ton IS Richie Mitchell. The Mil
Naukee boy, after an absence of
nearly a year from the roped arena,
returned TO the game recently and
disposed OF ClOuIe TAFT, Canadian
lightweight champ, in easy fashion
and proved to the fans that he is
sun all TO the good IN lightweight
circles.
Has Long Record.
Richie has a long record OF dstic
battles, and has fought many not
ables Of the prize ring. He boxed
Freddie Welsh, British eX-cham-
pi0n. two times and was given
news paper decision over the Briton
IN both encounters. Our local All
Star promoter, Peanuts Schieberl,
gave the Cream City boy one of the
hardest fights Of his career in Mil
Waukee. the papers there calling
the bout a draw Peanuts at this
time was at his best Mitchell has
also boxed with Charley White,
Joe Rivers and al WOlgast, all in
10 round no-decision bouts. He
snapped punches in two 10 frame
ny kilbane and at the time of his
knockout by Benny Leonard was
considered the most likely conten-
der for the lightweight crown. Since
the Leonard battle, Richie has been
out of the prize ring serving his
country az various army canton
ments as boxing instructor In his
comeback melee with TAFT, Mitchell
showed all of his old time form.
and packs harder punch today
than ever His judgment of distance
was a trife faulty, but this will re-
turn with training, and he writes
that he has all but overcome this
trouble Local fans in watching
Mitchell work, will see a light
weight who ranks with the best of
them
All preparations for Wednesday
nights card are going forward
without hitch, according to Schie-
berl- Events will be run of in
snappy fashion, and fight fans here
should witness a thrilling card
from start 10 finish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
POSTPONE BRITTON BOUT.

Chicago, April 1.-THE 10-round
contest between Jack Britton and
Johnny Grif1ths, scheduled at Fort
Sheridan for April IS, was post
poned last night for one or two
weeks. The reason was because
war pictures are 10 be displayed at
the fort next Thursday night, the
date selected for the match.
Under the watchful eyes OF Col
onei Joe Miller, Jess Willard step
ped through six spirited rounds at
the Arcade gymnasium. The cham
Dion plans 20 do gymnasium work
every afternoon In preparation for
his July 4 engagement with Fred
Fulton. He Will box six rounds with
Bob Devere and Carl Miller at the
Arcade this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
EARL CADDOCK IS
WINNER IN BATTLE

Des MOines, Iowa, April 10
Sergeant Earl Caddock CT Camp
Dodge. had a frmer grip today on
the worlds wrestling championship
by virtue Of his victory here last
night over John Olin. the Finn
champion, in two straight falls.
II was match OF aggressive
speed against great defensive
strength, with the former leading
all the way by q wide margin. al
though Olin's ability to bridge and
head spin pulled him out Of many
apparently dangerous holds.
a toe hold, applied vigorously,
gave Caddock the first fall in "A
minutes 10 seconds. and the sec
ond came on a head scissors and
bar arm in 10 minutes 10 seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
LIBERTY BONDS
AT BALL GAMES
American and National Leagus
Players To Stage Selling Drive
at Seasons Contests.

New York, April 13- - Liberty
loan bond selling viii be pushed at
each National and American League
ball game from the start Of the sea
son next Tuesday until the drive
terminates in May II was an
nounced here today that each play
er who sells a $50 bond at a major
league game will be credited with
one point and the player who
scores the highest number q
points will be awarded a prize BY
the loan committee OF the second
federal reserve district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
HAMBLIN IS NAMED
As KNOX CAPTAIN

Galesburg, H.. April 13.-Adolph
"Ziggy' Hamblin. mulatto, is the
new captain o. the Knox college
baseball team. Hamblin was the
only letter baseball man left n
college when Coach Westphal
called for candidates. Every other
member OF the team is with the
cOlors.
The athletic board Of control ap-
pointed Hamblin not only because
Of his *" standing. bu- because
he is the best ball player in col
Iege. Hamblin had made letters
since hts freshman year in football.
basketball, track and baseball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
EXHIBITION GAMES.
AT MEMPHIS

Detroit Americans .S 16 !
Cincinnati Nationals -. . 2 !
Batteries Mitchell, Erickson and
Stanage; Eller and Allen.
Washington Americans Boston
Nationals, wet grounds.
New York Nationals H., 6; Cha
tanooga Southern league, l.
New York Nationals. 5 Cleve
land Americans. l.
AT KNOXVILLE.
Pittsburgh Nationals ,....15 l6
University OF Tennessee 0 4
Batteries Cooper. Harmon. Ham
ilton and Shaw; Week. Crumblies
and Messengale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
FAMOUS THURMAN DIES.

Red Bank, n. j., April 13.-Harry
c. Hallenbeck, for more than a
quarter of a century a prominent
figure on the American turf, died
suddenly at his home here last
night OF paralysis. He was Sc years
of age.
Mr.. Hallenbeck owned Meadow
brook farm at Shrewsbury and a
string of famous racing horses, in
Guiding The Finn, the Iron Duke
and Adams Express. He was a
member of the Westchester Racing
association, the Jockey club and
other similar organizations and the
horses from his stables were well
known on all the eastern tracks.
He leaves a widow and one son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
EDDIE MONA THROUGH.

Milwaukee. Wis. April lS.-Ea-
die Mona. the Milwaukee weller
weight. is recovering In z hospla'
here from an operation for remot-
al OF blood eliot from his bran
Moha was injured as a result @
his recent knockout by jock Ma
lone Of ST Paul. Moha said o.
never will engage in another BOY
ing bout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
MOVE TO BOX ALLISON.

Waterloo. Iowa. April 1S.-John-
ny Noye, st. Paul lightweight. viii
meet Neal Allison. Waterloo scrap
per. In u i0-round bout here on the
evening of April 2S, II will be u
return match. Noye having shad-
ed Allison In their recent meeting.
The bout will mark Allison's final
appearance In Waterloo ring until
after the war. for he has enlisted
In the navy and expects TO be called
May /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
PENNANT HOPES
co CL|MMERINC
Chances OF National Leaguers Fade
When Uncle Sam Calls Star
Hurler OF Cubs.
WEEGHMAN LOSES HUGE SUM
Alexander Ordered to Report On
26th-May Pitch Several
Games Before Departure.

Chicago, April 13.-The calling
of Grover Alexander, premier
pitcher of the National league, into
the army, will cost Charles H.
Weeghman, president of the Chi
cago Nationals. $4,000. WEIGH
man made this statement after
being informed that the big pitcher
had been drafted and ordered to
report at Camp Funston on
April &c.
News of Alexander's loss was a
shock to the Cub boss, who pur-
chased the pitching star and his
battery mate. Catcher William Kill
lifer, from the Philadelphia club,
for a price reported to be in eX-
cess of 100000.
1T means we shall lose $4,000.
There was a stipulation in the deal
with the Philadelphia club that if
either Alexander or Killifer is
called into the army 80 days before
the opening of the season, the deal
could be called off. That time, Of
course, has passed.
While we are sorry to lose him,
especially at this time, we are glad
to help the government in any way
and will do nothing to obtain his
release"
Weeghman admitted for the first
time yesterday that Alexander had
been paid a $4,000 bonus for join
ing the club this season. He had
been considered a "holdOut" as he
had demanded part OF his purchase
price from the Philadelphia club
and Weeghman gave him $4,000 to
satisfy him.
Loss Will Weaken Cubs.
Alexander is the first baseball
star of magnitude to be called TO
the colors. Experts are of the opin-
ion that the loss will materially
weaken the pennant chances of the
Chicago club in the National league
race.
Guthrie. Okla, April 13.-Pitcher
Grover Alexander of the Chicago
Nationals expressed surprise here
late Yesterday that he had been
called into the army, but declared
he was ready to go.
Il know nothing about the or
der" Alexander said. but | pre-
sumo it is in the mails. l am ready
to go. No one will have chance
tC call me Stacker"
Manager Fred Mitchell Of the Chi
cago club. was shocked at the news.
"Alexander's departure of course
will be a big loss to u.s." Mitchell
said. but We will have to make the
best of it,
May Pitch in Openers.
Alex probably will be able to
pitch two or three games for Ch9
cago as the season opens 10 days
before the time he must report at
Camp Funston Manager Mitchell
had already selected him to pitch
the opening game of the year when
Chicago opposed st. Louis on
April 16.
A Pacific Port, April 13.-Grover
Alexander, Chicago National league
pitcher, plans to ask the st. Paul,
Neb.. draft board, which yesterday
ordered him to Camp Funston on
April 26. for permission to join the
submarine forces here, according
to Ensign ]. B. Cooke, athletic Off
GER. Ensign Cooke said yesterday
that Alexander told him recently of
his intention to enlist here at the
submarine base.
New York, April 13.-"That's one
thing that is bound to come" Gov.
John K. Tener, president of the
National league, said when told
Grover Alexander has been ordered
to report for service In the army
Country first is the only possible
way to look at it," he said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
FORMER LOCAL MAT
ARTIST rs WINNER

Ottumwa, Iowa, April 13.-Alex
Bean of Ottumwa, middleweight
wrestler of Iowa, defeated Ed
Aberg, middleweight champion of
New England Thursday night in
two straight falls. Bean obtained
the first fall in 43 minutes and the
second in % minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
BADGERS DEFEATED.

Madison. Wis, April 13.-North-
western college took a close game
from Wisconsin at Camp Randall.
to 4. Failure 10 hit in the pinches
caused the Badgers defeat. Bulsef
started for the Badgers, but was
relieved by Dodkins in the sixth.
Wisconsin collected only five hits,
while Northwestern obtained seven.
Sutton. Wisconsin's shortstop dis
located HIS elbow in the first inning
a 0 slide into first.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
OUIhgT no HEAD TEAM.

Aver, Mass, April I5|5srgeant
Francis Ouimet, western amateur
champion. VIII head the Camp Dey-
san golf team. the makeup OF which
was announced yesterday by Lieu
|fenanf Robert C. DeTning. division
|athfettc director, The first match
|nrobabIy will be against a team or
- nized by Ouimers former bust
|r,6ss partaer, John II, Sullivan, Jr,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
SUNDAY BALL GIVEN JOLT.

Albany, n. Y, April Sunday
baseball Legislation was dealt a
death blow in the assembly when
81 Republican assemblynen pre-
scented the rules committee with a
petition urging II not to report the
bill giving localities home rule on
the question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
LEWIS HAS LONG RECORD.

Ted Lewis. welterweight boxer
has participated In 40 contests
since 1910 staged in all parts of
the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13
Marine Band Being Sought.

delphia the other night, with the
result the news was spread broad
cast that Tender beat Cline. Run
ming true to form, Pollock demands
that these INSCRIPTIONS managers
be barred from. fight clubs.
Judge Vital w Garesche, sitting
in the circuit court of St Louis, dis
solved the injunction issued in New
York to John (the barber) Reisler
preventing Jack Dempsey, the
heavyweight, from fighting under
any but his management. This de-
cision holds good in New York, I'LL
nois and Missouri, so Dempsey can
now resume the business of knock
ing out chauffeur sparring partners.
The Judge said Reisler's contract
was illegal, because 1t is against the
laws of the state of Missouri to in
dulge in prize lighting
According to a tip from Milwau-
kee, the biggest money winner on
the result of the Pal Moore-Johnny
Ertle tilt in Baltimore was Frank
Mulkern, the promoter. He is said
to have made a big cleanup, be-
cause Cream City fans were so en-
thusiastic about Ertle they made
him 7to5 favorite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13

Chicago, April 13.-Earl Caddock
won a wrestling match with John
Olin in two straight falls at Des
MoineS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13

Billy Miske was given a deci-
sion over Gunboat Smith in a 10
round fight at Atlanta.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13

Eddie McGoorty and Hugh Walk
er fought a 12-round draw at JOp-
lin, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-13

Kid Harmon of Pekin. Ill. out
pointed Zulu Kid in a 10-gound
bout at Peoria.