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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
CELAWAREANS IN CAMP
DIX ATHLETIC EVENTS
John Heracl Wrestles, While Al
Benedict Uses the Box
ing Mitts.

Camp Dix, n. J., May 9.--Thc best
talent of the East boxed here yesterday
afternoon at the knights of Columbus
arena Only few of the bouts could be
classed as exhibitions, for the visitors
and camp boxers were anxious to make
their best possible showing before the
crowd of 200 spectators who assembled
at go and came back after supper
greatly increased TO witness the finish
OF the long program. jeff Smith, the
camp boxing instructor, refereed all bouts
with the exception of one, which was
between Spider Kelley and Johnny
Hagen, both in the 50-year-old class.
CHUCK Virgins, of Indianapolis,
draw with Young Bob Fitzsimmons,
Of Camp Dix. Maloney showed up a
little better than Hannah, of League
Island Leonard was unable TO do
anything with Pat Wallace, who came
back in the next bout for more with
Mugsv McGraw, in which bout Wallace
warmed up in good style. frankie Burns
had things his own way III his bout with
Joe Bloom. when he could break away
from the latters clinches. Charlie Cline
came down without any preparation
on two minutes notice and by the grace
Of Buffalo Nelson, q Dix recruit, was able To
stay in the ring for three rounds. The
latter proved whirlwlnd and could
have finished the Job in the first round.
Wcster, of the 34th Engineers, threw
Degreek, Of Plainfeld, in q wrestling bout
in four minutes Helmar Johnson, of
BROOKLYN, and John IIcracl, Of Delaware,
gave the hest exhibition ot wrestling yet
seen in the camp After drawing much
blood and no decision, the match was
called at the end of % minutes. Frankie
Nelson. Of Hoboken, was not the popular
favoritc in his bout with Jimmie Rector.
The latter's aggression brought much
cheering from the Jersey City recruits.
al Benedict, Of Delaware infantry
regiment, demonstrated his bravery by
going three with Joe Jeanette, who took
pity" Ted Lewis, the weltcr-weIght
champ. had no trouble with Mel Allison,
Of Camp Dix. though the bout Of 10
became one Of the best Of the day.
Spider Kelly and Johnnie Hagen went
on in the afternoon and evening The
Knockout twins made the hit Of the day
with approximately two knock-outs IN
each round Willie Barrett, the amateur
middle-weight champ, gave Clay Turner
lively time, although the latter was the
aggessor.
Benny Nolgor. the French champ, gave
a popular bout with Leo Johnson. The
final match Of the day was wrestling
bout between Condls and Rico for a
| Is minute draw
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
PH|LLY TEXTILE
LOSES TO GOLDEY
Quaker City Team Beaten by
Locals Ninth-Inning Rally.
Score 9 to 8.

Goldey College played game uphill
battle on the Eastlake diamond, yester-
day, and managed to beat out Philadel-
phia Textile School in the ninth inning
by to s score. The Quaker City nine
got off to flying start and made the
locals fight hard to even matters up.
Textile had four-run lead when Goldey
came to bat in the fourth inning
Goldey then scored two runs in the
third and one in the fourth. In then
half of the fifth the Philadelphians
tailed two more runs, which made the
score & to 3, but the Goldeyites came back
with a thrce-run rally in their half and
evened up matters. Neither team scored
in the sixth, but in the seventh Textile
put over one and Goldey took the lead
by tallying twice.
In the eighth the Philadelphiana
again evened up matters with another
run. while the locals were unable TO
score Textile failed to tally IN their
half of the final session, and Goldey
broke up the game when they put an
other run across.
Both teams were pretty evenly matched
and the play was fast ana close through
out. The visitors played clean and
thoroughly sportsmanllke game and prov
ed worthy opponents for Goldey. Ames,
Goldeys big Virginia pitcher was on the
mound, and performed in his usual form.
Ills work at the bat was also a feature.
Dunton, with two hits and four runs,
was Goidcy's leading sticksmith, while
Moore at shortstop shone in the fielding
department.
Cohen, who pitched bang-up game,
and clearinghouse starred for the Phil
adelphians Score:
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GoLDEY COLLEGE


Pimhco. Md, Nav 9.-Cudgel did it.
The $4,000 beauty from out OF the west
Yesterday IN the Pimlico Spring Handicap
of $1,000 added, at mile. took the meas
IRE Of the mighty Omar Khavyam and did
it decisively If this struggle is 10 tell
these thoroughhredS, admittedly the
greatest of the turf since the retirement
of Hourless, are different in class by just
two and half lengths Il was by the
margin that Cudgel defeated his greatest
rival, but between the pair when they
came dashing 10 the wire was Bondage,
4-year-old Ogden colt. owned by Mrs
James Arthur The latter was the sur
prise Of the race, and rated at I33 to |
in the machines, not only finished
second. hut came 50 near trimming both
Omar khayyam and Cudgel that the sup
portcrs Of the latter almost got palpita-
ton Of the heart IN thrilling run through
the stretch which was cheered wildly by
one Of the largest and most distinguished
gatherings 10 ever witness the thorough
bred sport al the old hilltop.
Bondage, always fourth until the criti-
cal stage came, closed with great courage,
but got into close quarters next 10 the
rail at the sixteenth pole and had to be
taken TO the outside by Jockey Rodriguez
At that he was only beaten half-length
by the great Cudgel, and paid his sup
porters just $3.50 for each s. place
ticket.
The colors Of Captain Raj Parr again
came home in front in the steeplechase
Of two miles But tins time the popular
turfman did not get the purse Captain
Parr. which carried his silks through the
field, was ridden by Allen, and coming to
the last fence the latter saw the desperate
effort which Dramaturge, owned by Com
mander Ross, was making for the purse
He promptly carried Dramaturge very
| wide and Barrett's claim Of foul was al
lowed and the Ross jumper was gwen the
first division of the purse, while Captain
Parr was placed out OF the money. lnfide
H. which finished third, was given the
place money, while Little Horn, home
fourth. was placed in third division.
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OH LOOK :
Gentlemen, Beware. Ladies Are After
Your Dia mond HonOrs.

Women employees Al the p. B. 4 W.
r r. shops have organized q ball team
and are ready 10 book games with any OF
the local teams II ID Ford, the manager
and coach has had his proteges out
practicing for the past two weeks and he
SAYS that he has some very promising
material which he expects to develop into
good ball players. All challenges should be
sent TO H. ID. Ford, tender shop, p,
b. 4, W. r X. Shops, Todd's Gut, man
ager. or ID. Brown, assistant manager
The lineup follows: Miss McCor-
mick. catcher; Miss Donahue, pitcher;
Miss Cannon, shortstop; Miss German,
first base; Miss Rhoades, second base:
Miss Cryer, third base: Miss Hickman,
left field; Miss Smith, right field; Miss
Georgia, center field. Attendants William
Spencer water boy; II. ID. Ford, manager
J. Mclaughlin. peacenaker: c. '. Mar
shall, umpire; ". Slattery and ID. Fleet
wood, guards
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NOTED STAGE STARS
IN RED CROSS BENEFIT
Ticket Sale Starts Tomorrow for
Next Wednesdays Play
house Matinee.

The sale of tickets will start tomorrow
ut The Playhouse for tile Red Cross
benefit. which viii TIC given there next
Wednesday afternoon BY q galaxy %
noted stage stars, who are giving their
services free
In the play there viii be 40 star part
and no minor part rycrv one Is a soldier
and every soldier will DO ms bit If
George N Conan were asked 10 carry
on a card and announce the carriage Is
at the door he would do 20 gladly, as
would Mrs Fiske dust the furniture
or George Arlis4 act a. butler, ii Out
There we're that sort If q play. And
the performance will be one Of those which
will 20 down IN theatrical history and the
program OF It viii be seved and be-
queathed IN many will. While world
history Is being made somewhere III
France theatrical history IS IN the
making here J Hartley Manners, the
author Of "Out There Will conduct
the rehearSals and Will travel with the
company as stage director George Ar
llss will play military surgeon. George
VI Conan, wounded American soldier
Julia Arthur, nurse IN i commissioning
hospital: James X Hackett, a wounded
Canadian. james t Powers, i Cockney
munitlon maker BerH Mercer, the widow
of an English soldier. q T. Hcgglc. 4
Cockney soldier George AIactnrlane.
a wounded Scot Sman Helen Ware, q
Cocknev gada bout LaaTetfe Taylor.
a slavcv IN a convalesclng hospital. H. Is.
Warner. CockneH prlze-hghter and bull
y, and Chauncey Olcott, a melanchoic
wounded freshman Mrs Fiske Will
deliver a special Red Cross appeal written
especially for this tour by Presidant
Wilson, and The Star Spangled Banner
viii be sung by Madame Eleanora de
Cisneros, while Burr Mcintosh will sell
at auction from the stage a program
autographed by every member Of the
DISTINGUISHED cast
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Pcnns Grove. Newark and Long Branch
Granted Permits.

Trenton, May 9.--Among the permits
granted by the New Jersey Boxing Com
mission yesterday was one for the PENIS
Grove Athletic Club, of PENIS Grove.
This club has erected large arena seating
nearly 5000 persons, and it is expected
that some of the biggest bouts in the east
will be held under the auspices of the
organization. Permits were also allowed
to the Troxler Institute, of Newark, and
the Western Athletic Club, of Long
Branch. The referees named by the
commission were: Frank O'Brien, OF the
Olympia Athletic Club, Philadelphia;
Johnny Eckhardt, Philadelphia; Frank
Bruggy, Elizabeth; John Hall, Elizabeth;
Walter Campbell, Newark; Howard
Smith, Elizabeth; Patrick Kline, Newark.
These inspectors were named: Daniel
SmeidIer, Atlantic City; James j. Whelan,
Newark; James ]. Rush, East Orange;
Lewis r. Wallach, Newark; DIR, {. Whit
ney Merrill, Elizabeth; William h.
Devercux, Asbury Park; James Savage,
West Orange.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
SHOOT AT DELAWARE CITY.

Tomorrow, the Delaware City Gun
Club will hold It's second annual registered
tournament The program calls for l5O
targets divided into 10 events. One hun
dred dollars worth of trophies, sixteen Of
them, have been secured for this event,
which will be divided on the Lewis class
system, four classes, four prizes TO each
class.
Following this event 50-bird handi-
cap race will be shot. in which the first
FIVE high scores will be awarded prizes to
the amount of S25.
The shoot will start at 10 a. m, and will
be in charge of H. /. Worthington. Two
traps will be used and good lunch as well
as a fine assortment of shells will be for
sale on the grounds.
Undoubtedly large delegation Of Will
mington shooters will go to Delaware City
tomorrow, if the fine weather which has
prevailed so far this week continues
Delaware City is only Is miles from
Wilmington and on a fine macadam road
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
Treat for Girls With Crimson Locks.

Girls whose hair has a tinge of red
any shade light, dark or in between -
will be guests of the management of the
Queen Theatre at the matinee this
afternoon, while everybody else who at
tends will have to pay The idea orig
mated with Manager Ginns and, because
that color of hair figures in Empty
pockets" a thrilling screen production
which opens at the Queen today,
he decided TO admit all girls with hair
of that color free at today's matinee
This is one of the Herbert Brenon pro-
auctions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
GREENIEAF WINS.

f. Ralph Greenleaf continued his
wonderful shooting at the Royal Parlors
last night in the third block Of his 500
point pocket billiard match with George
Levy, of Philadelphia Greenleaf won
the block last night, 100 TO IS, and had
high runs Of 81 to rs. After the match
Greenleaf pleased the large crowd present
with a number Of fancy shots.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
REGO GAINS.

Joe Rego increased his lead over
Willie Lewis OF Philadelphia in their
1000 point pocket billiard match for
the benefit Of the American Billiard
PLAYERS Ambulance fund in the fifth
and sixth blocks played at the Colonial
Parlors yesterday. Rego won both blocks
by the same score. 100 to II, making the
total 600 to SO in his favor
Rego had high runs Of - and 50 while
Lewis could not seem to strike his usual
stride. The play was close at all times,
however, and Rego had far from a walk
over.
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SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW,
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Boston.
Detroit at New York.
Cleveland at Washington.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Brooklyn at Boston.
Cincinnati at st. Louis.
New York at PittsbuEg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
BROWNSON TO PLAY.

The Neighborhood A. G, and the
Brownson Library Association, conceded
TO be the fastest local independent teams,
will clash At the BaynId Athletic Field,
Eighteenth and Van Buren,, on diamond
No. l. Saturday afternoon.
Coach Dunn Of the Neighborho0d
nine has his pr0tegcs in fine shape and
predicts victory for the boys from
"out on the nil" Manager kelleher Of
Brownson also is confident and expects
10 ayenge the defeat received at New
Castle Lank Pascal will be on the mound
for Neighborhood-
Neighborhood is anxiously awaiting
replies from Elkton and Middletown
concerning games.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
FAVOR DEMOCRACY.

The National Association IOr ,hc
advancement of Colorad People, mrt
Wednesday night After au interesting
literary and musical program many
ubJcctS % civic and legal interest we're
discussed HE political situation "a- up
inr investigation, and committee Nera
1ppolted ~ make thorough search tor
positive conditions upon which ~ pre-
dictate action
There rva. IN increase of membership
If 1913 making th total m-mb rshIu now
DIT
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York at Philadelphia.
Boston at W ashington.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Philadelphia at New York.
Chicago at Pittsburg.
Cincinnati at ST. Louis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-09
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Athletics, 6; New York, ?.
Washington, IA; Boston, 4.
Chicago, 9; Cleveland, ).
st. Louis, s; Detroit
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York, 3; Philliesl ?
Chicago, S. Pittsburg, ]
Cincinnati, Q; St Louis, 6
Boston, 4 Brooklyn, 3
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"IT PAYS TO rLrpr''- PLAYHOUSE.

There is much interest in the farce
with music at PAYS to Flirt,' which is at
The Playhouse all of this week. 1t Is
full Of comedy, and. being in the hands Of
real comedians, is q genuine laugh
producer. There is also lot of tuneful
music. There will be matinee on
Saturday
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05
INTERN OR INTER.

Colonel Roosevelt suggests meth cd of treating alien enemies and spies that would certainly be effective. The Colonel delivered the commencement day oration at the University of h. diana. He said:
 "There are not many things l would copy Germany in, but would adopt her method of treating alien enemies and spies. Let us treat any man acting in the interests of Germany as Germany would treat men found within her bor- ders working against her interests. We have carried good nature to the limit. From now any man who at tacks us or our allies or stands up for Germany should be informed at once. interned unless his case is serious, if it is serious don't stop to intern him bury him.-Los Angeles Times.
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05
THE OUNCE OF PREVENTION.

It is now pretty generally admitted in Washington that had there been a joint committee of Congress to scrutinize war expenditures, as Sen ator Weeks and Congressman Madden proposed a year ago, it is altogether likely that the recent exposures of transactions involving fraud and loss to the government in contracts for the uuartermaster's department would not have taken place. The committee was proposed in order to prevent just such things as Lieutenant Staley is now accused of. The President resisted the establishment of the joint commit tee on the ground that it would ham per the executive in the conduct of the war. But the proceedings now neces- sary to ferret out and to punish the wrongdoers surely cannot be held up as a speeding of the war. The pound off cure now necessary will take time, cost money, and delay real progress.
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05
SECRET TO BLAME.

The New York World thinks it dis concerting to learn that suspicion of graft in war contracts is so wide spread that raids were made upon manufacturers offices in sixty cities; that an unnamed army officer has been sentenced to imprisonment along with his civilian agents, likewise anonymous, are operating in Wash ington. The World calls for publicity. Its call is both loud-and late. The system of secrecy with which the war department has cloaked all of it's busi- ness transactions is in no small meas ure the reason why graft has been able to exist in war contracts. The World, of course, is after individual malefactors. What the country wants is reform in the system.
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05
TOM REFS CANDIDATE
 FOR SUPERIOR CLERK

The office of clerk of the Superior court has to do with all the impor- tant records of the county and the people, covering every legal phase of civil life from the cradle to the grave. An office where there is exceptional need for man of especial ability to keep the record straight"-error by accident is as bad as the accident by intent, for they amount to the same so far as the litigant is concerned in most cases. The friends of Tom L. Rees, who have known him for many years as clerk of the board of super visors and in other work during his residence in this county, are confident that a better man could not be found to fill that important office.
 MT. Rees has had the advantage of normal school education, has taught school and served a number of years as deputy clerk of the courts of Franklin county, Ohio, later being con. nected with Bradstreet's Commercial Agency. He has had the necessary
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05

We notice from the Verde Copper News that "Verde Squaw is preparing to sink" If she is like some we have seen we hope someone throws her q cake of soap.
 The report that Missus Sponduller broke her arm trying to mix some "war bread" the other day, is plumb German propagander. Her left foot slipped when she attempted to en- deavor to kick goose outen the back door.
 Dock Swenk has conklooded to go to war and not git married. His first wife is still living near Allermony, N. G. While she is red, also cross, he don't think she will attempt to get across before he does. O, U boat.
 Sugger is cheaper here, but durned site harder to git. It is one of the things what the food commissioners are pulling up sevveril belt holes on. The new Weighteress at the Nose Bag Rearestueraunt is making up for lot of the lackins in the arbuckles dish, as per sweetness.
 co
 Sevveril cow-pokers had their shaps rent clean down to their birth gar ments last week owin' to jest what "W. s. S." meant. Jim Glitter thought it was the same w. w. I.'s, and he put out three or four "I's" before they could reckonsile him. When they go, Jim hog-tied and explained, he sait he only got hostile after he heard tho first "W." Jim is so aggrivaciously loyal to his surrounding country wherever it happens to be in thu United States, that he hates to see { Sinner Fender even buy a postoffict stamp and attempt to lick it.
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05
AMERICAN INVENTIONS IN WAR.

Eliminate American inventions Tn the great world war and the struggle would continue on less modern lines. American genius has contributed the telegraph, the telephone, the subma- rine, the most modern of the models of rapid-fire guns and the airplane. Even the tank, as evolved and used by the British, is nothing more than an amplification of the caterpillar in- vented by Ben Holt of Stockton.
 As American genius thus has given to war it's most effective and fright ful engines, the same inventive talent may evolve greater machines and methods to oppose the destroyers.
 And now concrete ships add to the wonderful sum total of American in- genuity, invention and genius.--Sacra- mento Bee.
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05
pRODUCE. NOT REDUCE.

A brilliant idea emanating rom Prof. Garfield's fuel administration is to compel households to use next year only half the fuel and lights which they used last year. The excuse IS that the visible supply of coal is not sufficient to go round. If Prof. Gar field had devoted half as much time and thought to increasing the pro duction of coal as he does to invent ing schemes to deprive people of coal there would be no fuel problem, there would be no need for heatless days and lightless nights-and there might be no need for Prof. Garfield's serv' ices
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05
BOB ERWIN IS OUT FOR
 SHERIFF NOMINATION

Our old friend, Robert Erwin, com monly known as Bob" over this sec ton of the country, is the latest one to announce that he will be candi- date for the nomination for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Aside from his peculiar idea of using the Demo- cratic brand of politics persistently and insistently, Bob is about as human a man as one. ever met, and if you have to be arrested he will do it as delicately, politely, but as positively as any man in the country.
 MT. Erwin moved in to this country some twenty-five years ago as an em ploye of the Santa Fe and stayed witf them until few years ago, when he organized the Erwin Fuel Company with headquarters at Gleed. He has been deputy sheriff for several years and has good working knowledge ot the sheriff's office as we'll as the con. ditions that prevail in this county.
 In reality, Bob" is what the Eng. fish call "good sportsman"-in other words, man who does not think that the whole system of worlds was in. vented for his especial benefit; he is willing to take his chances with tho average American citizen with ths feeling that he is merely one of them
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05

training to make him a most valuable man as clerk in the office of the Su- perior court. A man who has con- vinced people of all parties during his past few years service as clerk of the board of supervisors that he is capable and conscientious in all his acts. He has been elected twice as school trustee of the Flagstaff school district, position of responsibility where criticism is the only pay, but has never before asked the people of the county for an elective position.
 It is rather difficult for his Repub- lican friends to understand just why he is Democrat, but he sticks to that side of the game when he knows that he has been practically eliminated from being candidate for the presi- dency. However, the thing he is most interested in at the present is the re- suit of the primaries on September 10th, next, when he hopes that his Democratic friends will show their di- rect interest in his success.
The Coconino sun., 1918-07-05

At the trial of Private Frank Worm kee, alias Frank Woods, one of the 112 I. w. WIS being tried in Chicago, it developed that he was requested to teach sabotage in the army. Two forms of this sabotage which was practised by the organization was to put spikes in logs, concealed in the bark, to wreck mill machinery, and creating fires in the Montana lumber district was still another. Any one of these tricks is despicable enough in time of peace. In time of war it is rank treason and should be punished as such.