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The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
BASEBALL IS
LEADING SPORT
National Pastime Ranks
First with Soldier Boys.
Boxing Is Second.

Men of the National Army have
become so enthusiastic over the
sports provided at the camps by the
Commission on Training Camp Ac-
tivities that the War Department
has decided to enlarge and increase
the number of athletic fields. Re-
ports received from all camps show
that thousands of men take part in
the games. with baseball, of course,
in the lead.
More than 10000 basebadlIs and s.
900 bats have been sent to the
camps, with gloves. masks, and
chest protectors. New baseball
diamonds have been laid out in
nearly every camp. Camp Lewis, in
Washington, probably heads the list
of baseball fans. The soldiers in
this camp have sixteen diamonds
and are clearing space for others.
Next to baseball. boxing is prov
ing the most popular sport. So
great has become the demand for
instruction that in one camp alone
more than 500 assistant boxing in
structors are kept busy. Six thou
sand sets of boxing gloves have
been sent to the camps. and orders
have been placed for thousands
more. Matches are frequently stag
ed between company, regiment and
camp champions, which always
draw capacity audiences. Instruc-
-tion in the finer points Of the sport
are given by professional boxers
who wear the army uniform.
Track athletics probably rank
third in popularity. Competitions
have been arranged with athletic
organization Gin cities near the
camps, and as many as four track
meets have taken place at one time
in one camp. As many as 500 men
have taken part in divisional champ
ionships. and the meets have been
witnessed by more than 10000 spec
tators.
Tennis courts have been built in
every camp and the sport Is gaining
in popularity. Forty courts have been
built in one camp and the number is
to be trebled. Through the co-opera-
ton of the United States Lawn Tennis
Association the commission has been
able to meet the immediate needs of
the camps. The officers are particu-
larly keen. for this game.
Swimming, golf, polo, volley ball,
basketball. pushbalI and even cross
country running. generally engaged in
by the men in all camps In the early
part Of the evening. are all In great
favor. but the commission is being
pushed to the limit to supply all the
demands coming in for baseball equip
ment.
The commission made public here
Yesterday the following statement by
President Wilson:
Every endeavor IL being made to
surround our fighting men with the
kind of environment which a democ-
racy owes to those fighting in its be-
half do not believe It Is an exag-
geration to say that no army ever
before assembled in history has had
more conscientious and painstaking
thought given to the protection and
stimulation Of IT'S mental. moral and
physical manhood. In this work the
Commission on Training Camp Activ-
tiles has represented the Government
and the Governments solicitude that
the moral and spiritual resources of
the nation should be mobilized behind
the troops.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
FLIER HURD HUTCHINS
HELD UP BY ACCIDENT

Ensign Hurd Hutchins. flying
from Norfolk to this city. has been
delayed several days on his trip by
an injury to his hydroplane near
Colonial Beach. The machine caught
fire while Ensign Hutchins was de-
scending to repair some slight en-
gine trouble. The planes of the
machine were entirely destroyed and
Hutchins had to wait several hours
before q boat came along and towed
him to the city.
The machine has been under re-
pair at the naval hangers near the
War College and will not be ready
for the return trip until tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
Z. J. DOYLE RECEIVERS
FROM HIS ILLNESS

Friends of Edward J. Doyle, one
OF the most popular golfers Of the
Bannockburn Golf Club, will be
glad to learn that he has about
recovered from his recent illness,
and viii soon be out on the course
again.
Doyle was taken Ill suddenly a.
week or SO ago and. as he 10 one
of the most regular of the "regu-
lars" at the Rannockburn club. he
has been greatly missed.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
NEW YORK YANKEES
BEAT FOHL'S INDIANS

New York, May N.-New York took
the third game Of their series with
the Indians today by the score Of I
to Z. the last three innings being
played in drizzling rain.
The lone Cleveland tally which
came In the nth inning was the first
run made on Herbert ThormahIen for
thirty-eight innings. In this frame
be walked Roth. hit wamby, Joe
Wood sacrificed and balk forced in
the run. Morton's fielding was partly
to blame for his defeat Score by in
nings:
Cleveland ............. 900 o1o Oo0-l 4 4
New York ............1od U0e H. 70 o
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
BUSINESS TO MEET
CENTRAL In FINAL

The last game In the Interscholas-
tic League viii be between Central
and Business. when they battle on
Georgetown diamond this afternoon.
1t will be a case OF brother
against brother in this contest as
Ernie Schafer, the southpaw Of Cen
tral will be pitted against Nil
Schafer. who does the twirling for
the Stenographers. This contest
will not affect the standing Of Cen
tral IL IL should lose. but ft will
give Business a chance TO tie with
Western for second honors provided
IT is returned the winner.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
PHIL BUSCHER Is
FEATURE OF GAME

The game yesterday, betw cen the
'Cloffeps and Tool Division, at Union
League Park. resulted in favor Of the
former by II to 3 The pitching and
batting of Buscher were the star
events Of the day. killing eleven by
strikeout count. and swatting with
bat two triples and a-single. out of
six trips to the pan. The Gun and
Torpedo divisions meet today, and
a lively game is anticipated. The
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
PHILLIES CAPTUE
. FINAL FROM RED LEGS

Cincinnati, o., May 2Z-Pat
Moran's Phillies took the final of
the series here today when they
beat the Reds by a to / score. :.
Phillies scored two tallies in the
opening chapter and the Reds were
only able to put one lone tally
across in the first, which was not
enough. Meyer held them safe the
rest of the distance. Score by in
nings:
Philadelphia 100 900 0o0-E 8 5
Cincinnati ...100 900 00e-1 1
Batteries-Meyer and Burns; Ell
Ter and Wingo. Umpires-Quigley
and Harrison.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
|BANTAMS AWAIT
! SOUND OF GONG
Egan and Cunningham Are
Slated to Go Forty-6ye
Rounds at Ardmore.
Pr. ocoNEoR TO REFEREE

p. F. o'connor. the popular local
referee, was yesterday named by
both Kid Egan and Jack Cunning
ham to- act as the third man In the
ring for their 45-round battle at
tArdmore, Nd, tonight Match
maker Freeman talked over the
battle with both boys and proved
10 them that o'Connor was the
man for the Job. The articles call
for no decision IL both boys are on
their feet at the end of the milling,
which almost assures the fans who
make the trip that a kayo will be
witnessed before the final gong.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
MAcKMEN TAKE THIRD
GAME FROM BROWNS

Philadelphia. Pa. May N.-The
Mackmen took the third game of the
series from the Browns this after
noon by to 4. Gregg was ON the
mound for the Athletics and pitched
a masterful game, giving way to
Myers in the seventh inning. Heavy
stick work by the Mackmen with
Gardner doing the bulk Of the slug
ging was responsible for the majority
OF the Athletics runs. Score by in
nings:
st. Louis ........ o1e012eoU41o 10 1
Phiiadelphia -. 03200210xSs 50
Batteries-Sothoron. Davenport, Rog-
ers and Nunamaker; Gregg. Myers
and MdAvoy. Umplres-Hiidebrand
and Owens. ~
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
ork Helps Nationals Hand Setback to Tigers can
FINAL HOME GAME

The final game until Sunday.
June o, WIN be staged with Hugh
Jennings'r Jungiers at the Florida
Avenue Stadium this afternoon.
Because Of both clubs being COM
PEELED to- catch early trains. to-
days game wili be started at $50
D. m. one hour earlier.
The Nationals leave tonight for
Q road trip which will place them
i'm series of games with Boston,
Cleveland. 5 Detroit. St. Louis. Chi
cago and New York before return
ing home. Harry Harper or Jimmy
shaw II slated to do the mound
honors for the Nationals In this
battle, while Cunningham or
coveleslIie will work for the
Tigers.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
ESSENTIAL
OCCUPATIONS

The segulation Just issued by
the Provost Marshal General is
designed to place all men with
IN the draft age In some occu-
patton essential to the prosecu-
tion Of the war By July 1.
Street railway men in numbers
suficient to handle the trafic
OF Washington will be doing
',essentiaPs work.
The opportunity presents IT.
self now for applying to the
Washington Railway and Eiec-
tric Company for such essential
work II you delay It may be
too late. Apply Instruction De-
rtment. Fourteenth and East
'itci streets. daily at 2 D. m,
pt Wednesday. Saturday,
Sunday: or Tuesday and
9day At .. m.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
To Give Racer to Red Gross.

Binghampton. n. Y, May E.-wn-
lie Sharpe Kilmer. the local thorough
bred horse owner, announced that
he would donate one Of his famous
horses to the Red Cross to be sold
at auction. Mr.. Kilrner owns Sun
Brier and EXterminator, the latter
the winner Of the Kentucy Derby.
run recently at Churchill Downs
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
Berwyn After Games.

The Berwyn Athletic Club baseball
team would like to arrange a game
for Memorial Day, Thursday after
noon at three O'Clock. All first class
teams desiring games who have this
date open address challenges to J. III.
Ketner. Berwyn, Nd. or phone Ber-
wyn 90.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
BROOKLYN DODGERS
WIN ONE FROM CARDS

st. Louis, May T.-Grimes pitched
one of the best games seen here this
season. blanking st. Louis and giving
Brooklyn their lone victory Of the
series 1 to o. Only two Cardinals
reached first. Sheredel allowed one
hit in each Of the first three innings
and thereafter none until the eighth.
Score by innings:
Brooklyn ...... 00oooee1o-i 4 1
st. Louis ...... 0000oo00o-0 Q .
Batteries-Grimes and Miller; Sher-
del and Gonzales. Umpires-Rigler
and Moran.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
BRAVES TAKE THIRD
GAME FRO MPIRATES

Pittsburgh. Pa. May 27.-The
Braves captured the third game Of
the series from the Pirates here to-
day by to count. Boston forg-
ed to the front in the sixth and the
Smoketown lads could not overtake
the one-run lead Score by innings:
Boston ..........010 001 000-2 9 1
Pittsburgh 900 o01 o00-1 .
Batteries-Nehf and Wilson;
Cooper and Archer. Umpires-By-
ron and O'Day.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
Dempsey to Fight Fulton.

Minneapolis, MINI, May T.-Ac-
cording to q telegram received here
rom Mike Collins, Fred Fulton,
Rochester, Mimi, heavyweight fight
er. has accepted an offer to fight
lack Dempsey twenty rounds at Dam
bury. Conn. on July l.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
DEMPSEYRANKS
ABOVE MISKE.
Coast Battler Logical Can
didate for Heavyweight
Championship Bout.

New York. May N.-Jack Dempsey
is a better heavyweight champion
ship prospect that Billy Miske.
The Coast lad proved his superiority
in their recent ten-round- bout In st.
Paul, and when 1t Is figured that
he met Miske under discouraging CIR
cunistances. the indicator points more
strongly toward him as the better
man of the two.
Unbiased. reports from the ringside,
boiled down, indicate that while the
bout In some ways was much slower
than had been expected. 1t was a
hammer-and-tongs affair in spots. and
an uncolored account Of the fight by
rounds shows that Dempsey was the
aggressor and did most of the heavy
hitting. "s.-'
Miske, fighting In his own back
yard and before a home crowd. did q
lot Of clnching. He clipched time and
again to save himself, according to
a report Of the fight in which the
story gave Miske a shade and the
fight by rounds showed that he did
not earn It.
As for Dempsey. II is said he went
into the ring with a flock OF worries
on his mind. John the Barber, the
New York promoter. bounded him in
st. Paul while trying to get an in
junction 70 stop him from fighting.
Another promoter attached Dempsey's
end Of the gate several days before
the fight. In addition to this, II Is
claimed, he was too finely trained.
American Association.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28

sumArJ: Left on basss-Nationals, 4; Detroit,
J. FIRST base BY errors-Nationals. /; Detroit,
l Innings pitehed-By BoIand, 8; Jones. L;
Cunninsham. ]. Home run-Heilman. Three
hss hit-Ainznith TEo-base hits-Judge MI
Ian, Walker. Hailman. Double plays-stanaVe
% WIT; Morgan 70 AEan. Umpires-Messrx
Connolly and EvanS Time of game-l5 50 VIM
mig pitchsr-Ayer1 Losing pitcher-Boland.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
STANDING or THE CLUBS.
National League.

National League.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Boston. .: Pittsburgh. 1.
Phillies, .; Cincinnati. I.
Chicago. q: New York, 3.
Brooklyn. /; St Louis. O.
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY.
Boston at Pittsburgh.
Phillies at Cincinnati.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
GIANTS DROP FINAL
TO MITCHELL'S CUBS

Chicago. May N.-The Cubs won
from the Giants here today, to 8.
The locals outclassed the visitors in
all departments. Hendrix was steady
after the first two innings, in which
thes Giants made SIX Of their nine
hits and scored three runs. Neither
Perritt nor Anderson could stop the
slugging OF Mitchelrs men. Score
by innings:
New York ............ no 900 ooo-s . 8
Chisago ............... .012 OH 0ls-7 16 I
Batteries-Perritt Anderson, Cau-
sey and Mccarthy; Hendrix and
Killifer. Umpires-Klem and EN-
slie.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
BASEBALL STATISTICS
American Leasue.
REsULTs.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
q; Detroit. 4.
Athletics. 3: st. Louis. I.
New York. 2; Cleveland. 1.
Chicago. 8: Boston. 4.
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY. :
Detroit at washington.
81. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28
Cofeps SHOPS.

Tool Misc. Div..,............... 90 90 eoz- D
summary: Runs-Rscksy. connelly, .; Nc
icz. Robey. Buscher. Z; Long, Bonresf. Left
% hses-uodeps 5; Tool 4 Misc. Div.
Frs bsss On bslls-0f Hines. /; Ryan. /;
Buscher. L Innings pitched-By HineA s..
Ryan. & HTS made-oa Hines T; Rssn. 4
uree-bsss hits -Bu>cher. 4: croc<e. Trobsse|
hIis-H1rfIer Anerics. Sacrifice hifs~ Hsrkcv.
1so.r.s2: sss -: Z; hss9d<. ~ y pl11h&~11
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28

American Association.
At Kansas City:
Louisville, s.; Kansas City, Z.
Others postponed. wet grounds.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28

IotaD ...... . / a l3
Dyer battrd for Jones in the eighth.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-28

Phillies at Cincinnati,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
CIGARETs.

Editor FL Paso Herald:
CiEarets by billions smoked in old Z
s,-Headline- This appeared in one
OF our daily papers about a month
ago Again in the last Literary Digest
We read a very trenchant article on
Tobacco and Pugilism in the Army -
As IN the recent campaign. II was
claimed that the best people Of e.
Paso voted for Cobb. Now, I say,
the best people OF this good old L. S.
A are against the cigaret. All the
churches have gone on record against
II The medical profession has gone
on record against it The school teach
ers have gone on record against il.
Now II these are not the best people, %
then don't know who are. If these
haven't the good of humanity, espe-
ctally cur young men and boys. at
heart, then I don't know who has.
On the other side. The Tobacco
Trust is for it-horns and hoof. tooth
and nall For Why2 Because they are
making millions out OF it Why should
the cigaret stockholders care for the
stained fingers or SHAKING nerves Of
our boys2 If his gun misses a Ger
man because he smokes those ciEarets
so beautifully furnished him. and he
gets the bayOnet in some vital part
why should the tobacco manufactur-
ers care2 Aren't they riding in their
umousines and living in their man
sions on the boulevards2 What means
the life OF one. or a dozen or a hun
dred foolish cigarer smoking soldier
boys TO them2 The Digest says For
the present victory favors the Tobacco
Trust" Ament Nay II be q very brief
present :. B. J.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

they starting to work the drainage project for the
valley viii be greatly benefited It VIII be productive
ever and the small which have been affected viii be
restored to their normal value.
The $40 acre is very small tax put the land
for such worthy purpose. It viii be money well spent
It is wisely spent The sale Of water year after year
lifted by the pumping plants ought than the
expense Of operating the plants ought to show hand
some profit, making back the farmers all they invested
and much more to put into the treasury Of the water users
association
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
NameSM The Ne1cS

SectOr-Js a a geometricaI term
which IS used 70 describe certain
portions OF the front line to avoid
confusion with the word section A
sector consists OF accessory defenees
behind which is the first line OF sur
veillance occupied by a few men Be-
hind these are a line OF resistance.
strongly occupied. and lines OF sup
port. All are connected by communi-
cation trenches and protected BE-
barbed wire defences.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
Travellers Aid Is Surprised At So Many Girls Unattended
Predicts Three Pear Packees In The Valley In Five Years

EECOMETIMES think that the
y mothers OF the country are all
dead, or possibly on a Journey. or per
haps asleep. from the number Of
young girls unattended I see day and
night" said Mrs. L n. Langston. Of
the Y. ". c. A.. at the union station.
Young Miss Columbia seems to be
taking care Of herself these days,
with doubtful results. Young women
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

things 20 do in assisting women
Many % them seem absolutely lost
when they arrive at the station. and
are very thankful for what I do for
them in helping them on their way.
Sometimes IL is an old. gray haired
GRANDMOTHER, and just as often Il is
young girl Of Is. It pleases ne to
be able to state tina soldiers are
generally gentlemen and that they
very seldom take advantage OF a
young woman. 1t IS a rare thing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
Uncle Walls Denatured Poem.
Going Dry

THIS land Of going dry gTOgshops swinging Doors
Bareycorn being pushed map;
the vale there gnils the hills;
money that he used to blow for trimming bowls Of liquid that filled his
and soul with Tired father sparkling
gsd h and has some coin spend for books pictures for the pa
walls The hits the village when
bue U
rainwater the of
but to the ps qus agon bright clear then
himself savings
WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

to support the FL Paso company OF
Texas Infantry Just being formed. met
with responses in unexpected nun
bers- Checks are coming in BY mail
and in most cases the donors say. II
you need more, call on me- It Is
gratifying TO meet such response
I'VE have sold $500. 900 worth OF
stamps for cash. yet We must collect
S1,0Q0.000 10 reach our quota OF 81.
100000" said H 3. Mcdowell 1T Is
very important now that all who have
made pledges call al headquarters
and pay as soon as possible, for the
government needs money to rush SOL
olers over 20 the front II IS Just as
much the duty OF every civilian TO
buy every dollars worth OF stamps
that his or her fininciaI condition
viii permit. as Il is the duty Of
eligible young men 10 enlist in the
army Most Of the people in FL Paso
have been very patriotic in buying
stamps. Onlyaa few wealthy people
or large property owners are still
holding back and have not bought
the limit Some give debt as a reason
Tor not buying stamps and other rea-
sons are given The boy who IS
drafted to 90 into the trenches can
The committees are urged from head
quarters to solicit every person 70
buy his fun share OF stamps. II they
fan 20 volunteer Il IS the duty Of the
committees TO follow them up and
urge them 70 do So"
There are two big reasons Why
the American soldiers in France are
making such wonderful progress"
said Scott C. White The PRINCIPAL
reason is that tie American soldier
knows he has been held in CONTEMPT
0y the German troops and hence he
IS anxious 10 make as good a showing
as possible. but the real reason why
lnos9 Fellows over there are fighting
so hard is that they al expect 10
come back to the state and they want
70 come back severed with glory
Every American soldier has Initiative
individuality and resourcefulness and
these qualities are the ones that are
going to send the American soldiers
across the Rhine and into Berlin"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
Little interUiews

come here from all parts OF the coun-
try at all times Of day and night
looking for their husbands, brothers,
sweethearts and friends, II being the
first time many Of them have ever
been away from their country homes.
and lots Of them have about as much
idea OF the dangers awaiting them
as moonshine has OF merriment. As
a rule they are bona fide: when not.
1t is usually patent on their faces.
One in my position has all kinds Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
FOR IL asKTP-sTOP. p

Editor Il Paso Herald:
Why not have the street car com
pany put on even and odd cars. stop
ping at every corner. the odd cars
skipping the corners the even cars
stop on2 Everybody would then have
a chance 10 catch a car that would
stop on the corner most convenient
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
Letters To The Herald

block
This system is used in Kansas CITY
and IS very satisfactory. They could
mum Der their cars even and odd and
everybody would soon learn which
car stopped at their corner.
Mrs. c. ?. R
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
RAIN STOPS SERVICES.

A hard, short rain, accompanied by
wind, prevented the Sunday evening
union religious services on Cleveland
square. Little rain fell in the east
end OF the city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

We have n large pear packing
plant az 4sleta now. but in five years
we viii need three that size =" said
George Pendell. president OF the n
Paso Valley Bartlett Pear assocfa-
ton The pear industry IS young
yet in the valley. and when the vou0r
orchards come in. Il viii be the means
OF bringing hundreds OF thousands
OF collars into the section annually.
Orchards belonging to rr,vlssTf a-5
j. smith viii be enough TO keen one
packing plant busy when they come
IN And as for marketing our crops.
we are making great plans. includinr
even south American points as pros
pccrive customers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

The six sons of emperor William are still hale and
hearty brilliantly uniformed, dazzngy decorated unscathec
by war Behind the German lines is the grave of Young
Roosevelt Another has an paralyzed by wound.
third in hospital recovering from wound The fourth
a democracy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

REDIsTRICTING FOR DEFENCE.
The organization committee OF the
county council for defence IS holding
daily meetings at headquarters. Room
Is. Hotel sheldon It is redistrictinE
the city. and az an early date viii cali
q meeting OF the councils OF the dis
-ricts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

The books and accounts OF the
city Of FL Paso were found BY me
to be in excellent shape" said auditor
G N Order. Every collection was
traced and found properly entered
and verified. Z believe considersbTe
credit is due 10 the various officers
and employees whose duty It is 10 col
lect and account for city funds"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

MOST O. Us worry along til we're IS
w or 40 before we catch ont how a
bank makes a Hvin'. A climbin' collar
is purity bad but q sEppin' garter is
tn limit.
Copyright National Newspaper Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

From the farmers viewpoint, president wilson's veto
OF the $40 wheat bill goes against the grain.