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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
CAPT. BIDDLE WILL BOX
HATCHER AT O'BRIEN'S

Captain Tony Biddle and Sergeant
Hatcher. the fighting marine, will don
the gloves at Jack o'Brien's gymnasium,
Fifteenth and Chestnut streets, this
afternoon. The pair boxed an exhibit
tion at Quantico, Va, week ago. and
Captain Biddle did not believe he was
in shape to do himself justice. He cha,-
lenged Hatcher for another bout and
Professor Jawn himself will be the ref
cree. '. I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Dare Robertson Well FIXED for Holding out


Robertson,
friend hubby
last
in
Il known
sought the country.
n
obesons
to be Of a
mann
establish professional
out
The report worried
that he will through
said that Ross Young
the
anything handy n catch and pitch
Is bolseed hodout
high school
falbak
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
MATTY LEADING FIGURE
IN BOWLING TOURNEl

CINCINNATI. Feb. 16.--The annnl
international tournament of the Ama's
can Bowling Congress opened here today.
Cincinnati's 200 bowling teams ~
roll against outsiders for the laurels' -
Cincinnati has turned her keys over
the pin knights during their visit ~
Christy Mathewson, manager Of y!
Cincinnati Reds, will pilot the team
baseball stars which will compete. Hea
Orch. Hal Chase, Lee Magee.
Roush and "Matty" compose the tesn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Scraps About Scrdppers

Nationsl A. c. tonight The club is ehangns
ownership.
Joe Tubcr. philadelphia's contender, Tor
both the SsiSh a. nnd hoN saRtawTms stsy ,eS
Baltimore February -. The bout will bc
twelve rounds TO decision
Of Herman H!ndin. has made his home, In
is hot on the trail of bout with Eddie
McAndrews.
Eddie WaEond or Johnny Nelson, TerrIni
. who halls from 81, Paul, II a former pupl
Of Mike Gibbons and has never been defeated
johnny Mealey. having fully recovered
from the n fhfCaf htTan6 for fnmr5 bSnts wlE
the leading lishtwelehts
Several other local hoAers ar, rlanpniins I. I.
Working out daily in his brothers gym. while
does his training at night,
navy will expire iD several weeks. lie I:
thinking % re-enlisting and is seeking fe"
bouts before going "over there
Joe Bloom. MANAGER Of Battling Leonar,
and Little Bear. expects to enlist IN ~,
! navy In n lew days, II SO ne VIII most llhrN
be appointed athletic instructor at the unite'
, Service Cluo.
Johnny Higgins ana Harry Franta, boti
: members Of the wireless corps, are Ecttlnl
into lrst-class trim by working out at Adam
I Ryan's academy
Johnny Burns. manager Of Gussie Levi
I and the Cambria 4. G., has made Joe Lyncl
an ofter for "A six-rOund bout with Gussie
II Lynch declines. an eirort will be made L
obtain the services Of Kid Williams.
Kenny yaIger and Joe Lynch. both o
whom stopped their last opponent within tn
I required limit. are all set for their stx'roun'
4 or less encounter scheduled for Monday nigh
VIII be in line To meet Pete Herman for III,
bantamweght title,
| Jobnny Murray, Of New York, viii h,
! forced 10 his best IL he intends to win hi
fourth consecutive bout VIA the knockou
Ills opponent is Harry Kid Brown. who ha
| won his last eleven fights.
Eddie O'Keefe has been matched to boi
aix rounds with Dick Loadman, the New
York bantamweight, at York. February IS.
| Al Nelson, the local lightweight. believes
| that N he ever meets Danny Thrush, tn
| Enslishman. again. he will emerge with frs
honors Confidence Is rlalf the battle, AL.
Nick Hayes received postal card yester
day from Tommy onnrs S9nnSors' S tn, the sGrsn,Sl SIRE 70
| and saw service in Mexico. He has jus
returned to Paris after four months sta,
in the trenches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Fine Publicity Stuff

"Of course, the check would be pho
tographed and the photographs sent
broadcast. Griffith made out the check
and the photographs were taken. But
Grff really pulled a piker trick, since
he might have made the check out for
100000 or Sl,000,000 instead of $780,
600, since it was not certified and the
Washington club right then could al
most as easily have paid II million as
one-tenth of that amount
However, the Washington corre-
spondents fell for it hard. They sent
home photographs and long stories and
Griffith became a little hero, for wasn't
he doing all he could to give Wash
ington winning ball club?"
But, as we said before, let's walt and
see what happens
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
p; HE'LL NOT BE STUCK FOR AN INCOME TAX
EVANS WOULD ARRANGE IDEAL
COURSE SO THAT EVERY POOR
STROKE WOULD BE PENALIZEn
Four One-Shotters, Seven Holes From APO i
46O Yards, One Par Five and Six Other
Two-Shot Holes Make Up Links
BY CHARLES (Chick) EVANS, JR.

T WOULD want eighteen holes on my
L ideal course for nine give but taste
Tho country should swing gently and
pleasantly TO avoid monotony. Every
hazard should be arranged In conso-
nance with the idea that golf properly
played should be through tho air.
would not want n single half-mssed
shot to let me out For that reason
am n firm believer in cross hazards on
my course there would always be those
crossing difficulties to lie carried. To
meet the varying troubles of opposing
wind ] would have two or three tees 10
every hole. I would have long grass
traps and other distractions TO get over
thus forcing the bail to be carefully
placed and played through the air.
] would have two routes or more &c
every hole; one. with a proper reward
for the expert player and the other foi
tho shorter player.
All the lines of traps, greens and fair
ways should fit irregularly into tho
landscape. would like to see the
white faces Of bunkers, but I would not
have many mounds. ON the whole,
think that I prefer severe hazards. like
those at Pine Valley. Whenever | get
up TO play down there l am mentally
aware Of the penalty awaiting the
slightest mistake on my part. such
holes are instructive.
] am Il great lover Of short holes, and
! think my first object would be to make
these shorter holes interesting. When
good, they show 80 much character, and
when am playing am always glad to
come to them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Higgins Goes to "Visit Home

Miller IIuggins packed his grip last
night and announced that lie was going
home TO Cincinnati for II few days. lie
was cUrnered by a flock Of scribcs and
while lie admitted that a big deal was
in prospect. he steadfastly refused to
drop a hint as To the players involved.
This Cobb rumOr has bobbcd up every
year and it Is beginning TO show signs
of wear II is old stuff. but they fall
for 1t in New York with the same en-
thusiasm as they welcome II siX-day bike
race or Il wrestling match. 1T is the
first time it has been pulled in the big
town, so It must be something good.
At that, one never can tell what will
happen In these days of strife. No one
would believe that Speaker would be
sold and Il guy who even hinted that
Alex and Killefer would be placed on
the auction block would have been sent
to an alienist. For that reason, IL is
best to treat the rumor with respect and
wait for developments We don't have
to believe it. but we can wait.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Challenges Entire World
to Finger-Pulling Contest

Charles hubert, OF Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, has challenged the world to II
game OF finger pulling. It Is u great In
door sport and highly scientific, he says.
Tho game consists of clasptng the middle
finger Of either hand. The loser is the
one whose finger IL Strengthened out irst.
II is not stated whether OF not the sport
Ia for mixed company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Harmony Prevails

The opponents of the selections made
by the nomination committee decided at
the last moment to withdraw their op-
position in the interest Of harmony.
Previous to the meeting IL was thought
that the hackers of Edwin Torrey and
the Philadelphia representatives who
were in favor of clecting Al Hosklns
either president or vice president would
make determined fight to defeat Major
Adcc and the other candidates. but after
canvassing among the delegates. it was
thought best to withdraw from the field.
Under the rapid administration of Ed
win Torrey who acted as chairman in
the absence Of Ma jor Adee, the reports
of the various committees were pu.
through with dispatch
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Every Club Needed Twice

BY the time one had finished plari,,
the eighteen holes Of this course 4
would have used every club at lesg,
twice, and the putting and ,trapuIo,
would be such that unless every ,hs
was skillfully played it would find trou.
BILE. Yet I would not want the tsnso,
80 great that one would be complet,h
exhausted at the end of the round
am a firm believer in leaving M.
back of the green open and less seyer,,
trapped than is now the case on mos
courses.
| am decidedly opposed TO blind hol,.
except in the few Gases where Che gre,p
is n punchbowl over high hill and n
/; tee shot. prefer to see Che botton
of the pin when | have an iron In NJ
hand.
] have never cared much for mo,nds
since ] saw in the amateur final Of 1sls
Travcrs's tee shot on thc fourth Il
Wheaton, headed for out of bounds, m
the sharp angle of mound and kcl
into tho course.
1t must be understood. too, that |
should want the greens undulating and
of different sizes.
| have given but n rough outline d
my ideal course, but oil such q coursp
with work and play in healthful proper
ton I could find paradise enow."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Cobb Too Valuable

Viewing the things from the angle Of
the Detroit club, 1t doesn't seem likely
that Cobb would be disposed of. He's
much too valuable, However, the same
thing was said when rumors connected
Iris Speaker with Il deal iris was
sold.
AS a matter of fact, it is much more
likely that Bob Neach or Harry He'll
man, of the Tigers, will play next sea-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Schupp Joins Holdouts

NEW YORK, Feb, 16.--Ferdinand schupp
the ranks OF the baseball holdouts. lie de-.
clares his work In the 1915 and 1911 cam
figures " the contfaets rsosnty sent hims.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
st. Joseph Prep Plays Tonight

i St. Joseph Prep basketball team. which
season. will meet Brown Prep tonight In
the ST. Joe gymnasium. Op Wednesday ST.
Been arranged with La Sale College.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Ebbets Is Full of Ideas and Pet Reforms

TINCIE CHARLIE a
the
being
appreciated penny
the first series between
cruel
nickel
which
did
freakde ripe
publicity alleged
Of
by
such attempted
admitted that
philanthropy much he felt like
along
of to
looking toward the
st the grounds
n
as in
Of the gentler
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

The signed contract OF Frank o'Rourke
the young third baseman. was received b,
Charles II. Ebbets, of the Brooklyn club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
-Four Good Onc.ShOtters

on my course ] would have Il less
than 12j-yard hole. ncrccly guarded. for
Il perfect cut shot; a 160-yard hole, with
less severe trapping, for fun mashc :;
n 190-yard hole, with still less trap
ping, for Il full iron, and 220-yard
hole, with less guarded greens but So
we're penalties off the line. Every golfer
knows, Of course, that such holes would
not follow each other. in fact, | try TO
keep NV sequence about 100 yards
apart However. the natural play of the
ground with which We are dealing must
govern the design of holes. I want to
make 1t clear that on the 220-yard hole
| would want the carry from the tee with
no chance for topped shot to run up.
Also ! would expect my green keeper to
keep the fifteen yards or SO In front
of the green as perfect as possible, thus
giving the shots fair fall.
Next l would turn my attention 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Sports SerUed Short

Princeton University defeated the College
OF tho City of New York I'm n dual swim
ming meet by u score OF 43 points to 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

The latest holdOuts of the Cardinals are
Cruise and Long. the two outfelders, who
have refused to accept the cut In salary
smith refused to sign his contract few
weeks ago, the entire Cardinal outfit Is now
In u state Of rebellion,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Major Maylin J. Pickering. graduate ath.
letlc manager at the University OF Pennsyl.
vania, has been called to the service of his
country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

The Boston Arena hockey team lost a
hard-fought game at Pittsburgh to the
pittsburgh Athletic Association. the final
score being to o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Umpires to BE ScIooled in Detecting Spitters

Of the American Association will
schooled
There
hard Pitchers a
umpies They further
of who want
- ahinob al ID the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Olson Thinks Rule Should Work Both Ways

IVAN wineng Angeles,
according
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd. of Pitts
burgh, played the Pinehurst championship
course In 45-41-sG This Is the low figure
for the season among women golfers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Gottfrled Piel. Jr., won the Class A squasl
tournament at the New York Athletic Club
defeating Rex Beach. the novelist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Those Elected

President Major George T. Adee. New
York; vice president, Julian 5. Myrick
New York: secretary, Edwin Fuller
Torrey, Clinton, y. Y. treasurer, George
W. Wightman, Boston.
Sectional delegates to servo until 1920: [:
New England Edwin Sheafe. Boston; TO
serve until 1919. Middle Atlantic, A. Y.
Leach Jr., Washington; tristate, L..
W. IIalterhoff, Cincinnati; Northwestern,
Thomas c, Burton Minneapolis South
western \. u. Adoue, Dallas, Tcx. ;
California, Or. Sumner Hardy, San Fran
cisco.
Dclegatcs-at-largc. to serve until 1920:
Clinton l.. Childs, Pittsburgh. Pa; e.
i. Jones, It. Louis, and Paul Sheldon,
Hartford Conn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

SAMMY Terrin. Herman Taylor's unknown
wonder wants TO meet Terry McGovern.
who halls from ST. Paul. II former pupil
of Mike Gibbons and has never been defeated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
Wants Real Three.S .Shotter

Then I would try 10 make opo -.
long hole of, say, $50 yards, and 80. s0.!
bend every energy to make II in,ss.n
ing. for. strange to say. usual,r y.
no enjoyment in the long hole. II Ma '
could all be like the seventh AZ rv rv
Valley II would be fine. but the n.y., %
long hole is a terribly monotonou' su' y.
charatterless affair. am
Next | would turn my attention :. A.
distance between 400 and $50 yarS.
would compromise and put two bol.. !
one on each nine--of about $50 VA.
that distance being about the tvo.ss.
limit of the present bail. OF cour,s
would make the going easier for N
fellow who tried to get home.
The other four holes would ~, 4.
distribute with sharp and careful ~
to variety over the two mines str,,'..
for two-drlvc and cut-shot holes. ~
two-drivc and two-mashie holes. tn
would run from $50 70 400 yards 4
length.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Frankie Maguire. under the mana cement
Of Herman Hndin. has made his home In
this city The former Willlamsport boy
is hot on the trail Of a bout with Eddie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Bob Cannefax defeated Pierre Maupome In
the ambulance fund three-cushion Billiard
tournament at rhicn go. Both men are chaI.
ienssrs Of Ausl~ Kieckhofer for the title.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

The United States ambulance corps basket
ball team. Of Allentown, won it's thirte enti
straight game. defeating Pitt at Allentown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Miss Helen Morrison. Of Pittsburgh. won
the women's annual February tournament
al Bellcair Fla, when she defeated Mrs
Frank o. Jones. of Memphis, IN the final.
by 4 up and TO play.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Charles e. Peabody. OF the Union Boat
Club. and W. v. Oreenough have qualified
for the final round OF the massachusetts, pa
trlotic squash racquet tournament.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

The Metropolitan Golf Association has de
cided to hold the regular tournaments thii
year and will urge the clubs to hold regula
events.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Johnny Mealey, having fully recovered
from the effects of broken nose, has
started light training for future bouts with
the leading lightweiehts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

holes running from 4o0 TO AGO y.
would have seven of these, runnIns
All directions, making variety IN Z
wind To my notion, these renr...a ~
the real modern two-shot distance w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
ADEE REELECTED
AST TENNIS HEAD
Philadelphians Withdraw
Opposition in the Inter-
ests of Harmony
TO HOLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
TAG PAtO Up
BILLS
NEW YORK. Fob. tG.

NEW YORK, Feb iG.
with championship tournaments re-
stored and prospects bright for a banner
year, followers of tennis expressed gem
uinc satisfaction today over the action
taken by the United states National
Lawn Tennis Association at its thirty
seventh annual meeting at the Waldorf
Astoria.
The national singles championship
tourney. together with the boys and
juniors event. were awarded TO the West
Side Tennis club, of Forest Hills: the
doubles will be held at the Lougwood
Cricket Club, Of Boston. and the wOmen's
and girls Journeys will be staged by
the Philadelphia Cricket club. The
girls event is n new tournament. The
entire ticket proposed by the nominating
committee was elected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

The HazIeton Athletic Association has de-
cldsd 10 take up boxing. baseball. wrestling
and other sports.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

m ming g: meet by a score OF As points to 10.
Fred Walker. coach Of last years ,un-
defeated Williams football eleven, has
snsd for PseHeG he eom seasons hsns
He was with New Haven In the Eastern
League last summer.
Major Mayiin j., Pickering, graduate ath-
letc manager at the University OF Pennsyl-
vania, has been called TO the service of his
country.
hard,fought game at Pittsburgh TO the
pittsburgh Athletic Association. the final
score being TO o,
The latest hoIdouts OF the Cardinals are
Cruise and Long the two outhelders, who
have refused to accept the cut in salary
made by President Branch Hickey. As Jack
Smith refused to sign his contract a few
weeks ago, the entire Cardinal OUTFIT Is now
In state of rebellion.
the young third baseman. was received by
Charles II. Ebbets. Of the Brooklyn club.
Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd. OF Pitts
course in 45-4I-SG. This is the low figure
for the season among women golfers.
Miss Helen Morrison. Of Pittsburgh. won
the women y annual tournament
at Bellealr Fla. when she defeated Mrs
Frank q. Jones. of Memphis, IN the final
BY up and to play.
The METROPOLITAN Golf Association has de-
cided to hold the regular tournaments this
year and will urge the clubs to hold regular
events.
Tournament at the New York Athletic Cub
defeating Rex Beach. the novelist.
The United States ambulance corps basket
ball team. of Allentown, won its thirteenth
straight game. defeating Pitt at Allentown.
The HazIeton Athletic Association has de.
cidsd TO take up boxing. baseball. wrestling
and other sports.
Charles e. Peabody, OF the Union Boat
Club, and W. v. oreenough have qualified
for the final round ot the Massachusetts, pa
triotic squash racquet tournament.
Bob Cannefax defeated Pierre Maupome In
the ambulance fund three.cushion billiard
tournamelt AZ rhicaso,, Both men are chai-
iengers Of AuglA kieckhofer for the title
.I4tI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Joe Tubcr. Philadelphia's contender for
both the fyweight and hantanweight titles.
has been matched TO box Steve Flessner IN
Baltimore February -. The bout viii be
twelve rounds to decision.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

There will not be . boxing show al tn"
National A. q. tonight. The club 10 chanGins
ownership.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Several other local hoAers are planning 10
stage a comeback. Young Jack o. Brien Is
woTking out daily in his brothers. gym. while
Henry Hauber. the Hog Island carpenter,
does his training at night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Johnny Murray, Of New York viii be
forced 10 his best if he intends to win his
fourth consecutive bout Via the knockout
route next Monday night at the olympia
Ills opponent Is Harry Kid Brown. who has
won HIS last eleven fights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16

Al Nelson, the local lightweight. believes
that N ne ever meets Danny Thrush, the
Enxiishman. again. he will emerge with first
honors Confidence Is flaIf the battle, AL.