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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12

As an evidence OF this alienation
Of newspaper support, look at the fol-
lowing editorial in Tuesdays edition
Of the New York Times, written be-
fore the strike" in Boston:
EascbalI is ending what will be
its last season for the duration
OF Ia" war at least, and It il end
ing IN way to emphasize all the
evils and the utter lack OF any
thing like real sportsmanship that
always have characterized this
game in its professional phase
The claim is made. probably
with a fair approximation to
truth, that in recent years base
ball has been honest in the
sense that tho players do their
best TO win. but even this Is not
always the case, according to the
reports of some observers, and
there Is no question that the play
ers Of professional baseball habit
uhlly indulge in talk and action in
consistent with the principles Of
fairness and courtesy. rs those
principles are understood among
the players OF games that are
worthy Of the name and have not
deEeneratcd into business OF the
sort that Is meant when people
say that business is business
That phrase, az is well known. is
always the excuse for doing
something mean. ungenerous, or
barely within the technicalities
Of the law.
And the spirit that prevails on
the diamond has spread TO the
occupants Of the stands. They,
too, treat the members Of visiting
mines not as competitors in an
honorable struggle, but as enc
mics 10 be abused, disturbed, and
confused whenever opportunity
offers. and that is throughout the
course of almost every game.
That baseball in itself Is a good
game and an interesting game
nobody could deny. but as played
by the professionals il Is certain
ly 'mucker' game to a degree
that Is not true of any other,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
sun BRIAR IN FRONT

SARATOGA. y. Y. Sept. I'm a
trial against time at a distance OF a
mile here yesterday, Sun Briar, a
three-year-old owned by Willis
Sharpe Kilmer, broke the worlds rec
ord. covering the mile in one minute
and thirty-fOur seconds fiat. The frac-
tional time was as follows:
OIL 2-5. O:23. O:I3 4-5, O:45, OBI IS.
1 :09 20, II Is. 1:34.
Roamer recently ran the distance in
"a 2-5 and broke the former record
by two-fifths of a second on this same
track at the regular Saratoga race
meeting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12

that, Singleton famed twelve batters,
getting six out of the first nine to
face him.
Ernie Schaffer, Central High School
baseball captain OF next year, pitched
creditable ball for War Risk. He
started on like a whirIwind and
struck out seven OF the first nine
batters coming up. Toward the mid
do OF the game he let down a bit, and
the Marines, taking advantage of two
errors by Shortstop Lynn, delivered
the punch when Bigler drove Clarke
and Cobb in ahead of him with a
swat to right field.
Maintained Fast Pace.
Schaffer maintained a fast pace,
which he seemed unable to hold. SIN
gleton, on the other hand, pitched
steadier and header ball throughout
and earned the decision
Marines scored one in the fourth
on two hits and a sacrifice. The lone
run OF Singleton was scored when,
with two down and Sweeney on first,
Gill hunted. beating 1t out. Gladden's
wild heave scored Sweeney, who beat
1t for home. Gill stole third by .
clever bit of running.
The Marines first count was made
with two down. Waldman beat one
out and was sacrificed. He went to
third on a ball Cobb bounced on
Schaffer's glove. Donohue had a
double play in his hand, but baked at
throwing home, and finally got Clarke
at first while Waldman scampered
home and Cobb rested on second.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
SERIES SNIFTERS
Two good ones on tap today.

Enrie Schaffer and "Sing" Single
ton went the limit yesterday for three
innings. Singleton outlasted the
youngster.
The unexpected does it. Gill had
two strikes on him. There were two
down. He hunted safely, beat 1t by a
mile, and drew a poor throw from
GLADDEN.. which allowed Sweeney to
score. Gill pulled up at second and
delayed n steal of third on Mig Clarke
Pretty nifty piece OF work.
After protesting the game with
Navy Yard on a decision on an infield
fly. Operations failed to have a repre-
sentative at last nights meeting.
Fair weather Sunday will bring out
big crowds. There will be two serv-
ice teams playing at American League
Park. Bob Doyle is going to invite
all the wounded soldiers from walter
Reed who can come to the games.
Glance at the shoulder straps and
stop calling him Lieutenant Craige.
It's Capt. John Claige now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12

Just as had been foreshadowed, the
Red SOx proved the better "'money
club" when the big pinch came.
Throughout the series they were the
steadier. the more timely hitters, the
better base runners, the better field
ers and more brainy in a baseball
way. The Cubs fought gamely. max
ing every game a close one, but the
American Leaguers had the edge,
made their own breaks" and then
took advantage OF them
Carl Mays pitched beautifully all
the way against the Cubs. Then. too,
his SUPPORT was perfect, while
Lefty" Tyler. the New Hampshire
dairyman. saw his support fall to
pieces when it should have been the
highest In the last five frames
Mays allowed but fifteen batsmen 20
face him, and but two balls were
driven beyond the infield. without a
safe drive being made off his under
hand delivery. He was truly king
of the mound.
Whiteman Is Brilliant.
But the real hero of the day, and
OF the entire series, was George
whiteman, the ancient guardian of
the left pasture The ovation given
him by the deliciously happy fans at
the close Of the contest must have
filled him with pride, but it was
coming to him in large gobs.
In the eighth inning, when Fred
-Mitchelrs wits were nearly at an
end in the wild hunt for a break"
that would give his Cubs the edge
Turney Barber came to bat in place
Il - l. L..
one on the nose and drove il low and
hard toward left field.
Whiteman came in like a race
horse. lunged forward, grabbed the
ball off the grass as he fell, turn
ed a complete somersault and came
up smiling, holding the ball tightly
gripped in both hands. That marvel
Gus circus catch snuffed out the
final hope Of the National Leaguers.
: F'Iack n snodEraEs.
1t was Whiteman, too. who gave
Max .F-lack, the Cubs right fielder.
his chance TO equal Fred Snodgrass,
when, he hammered a hard liner di-
Fectly at him That break" came
in the third inning, and gave the Red
Sox their victory in the sixth con-
test and the title for the season
Mays opened the SoN half OF the
third with a free ticket, HOOPER
sacrificing neatly. Shean draw anoth-
er free pass, both runners advancing
as Pick tossed out Strunk. Up came
Whiteman amid cheers. He respond
ed with a hard drive to right. Flack
came in too fast and dropped the
ball, Mays and Shean scoring Bos-
toms two runs.
The Cubs scored their one run in
the fourth There after Mays held
them in the hollow OF his good right
hand Flacl's single opened that
session Hollocher expired on a roller |
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12

and the state OF public morals
and manners will be appreCiably
elevated as long as il remains in
n state of suspension. All too
clearly. professional baseball has
become purely a money making
scheme. and one as sordid and as
ruthless as exists anywhere in
the country. IL does not even
produce men physically sound,
for il has been found by the eX-
amining boards that strangely
few OF the professional players
have the fitness for war that
would be expected from their
strength and agility on the field"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
WILLS ISSUES Def

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Hilary
Wills, the colored heavyweight, who
meets Jack Thompson here Saturday
night, today issued a challenge to
both Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard
that they will have to consider.
Il am willing to meet either Will
lard or Dempsey for any number Of
rounds" said Wills, land let the en-
tire receipts go TO any war fund
designated by a committee That l
shall carry out my end Of the con-
tract l stand ready to post 81 600"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
PERFECT SEASON ENDS.

Totals. ~ 324I3 Totals. 81 627Is
'Batted for Deal in the eighth.
tBatted for Tyler in the eighth.
Chicago DECENTRALIZATION. 900 100 ooo-l
bOstou- .-..--------...-. wv VVO VO1-Z
Runs-F1ack. Shean and Mays. Errors
Flack and Tyler. Stolen base-Flack.
Sacrifice hits-Hooper. Thomas. Left on
bases-Chicago, 2; Boston, 8. First base
on errors-Boston, 9. First base on balls
on Tyler, 5; of Mays, ?. Hits-On Tyler,
in innings. Hit by pitcher-Mann.
Struck out-By Tyler. /; by Mays, l. Los
ing pitcher-Tyler. Observation-Disclosures
at plate: KLEIN at first: Owens at second.
o'Day at third. Time Of game hour
and 46 minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
LAVAN ON JOB NOW

Johnny Lavan. who played such
good at shortstOp for the Griffmen
this season, reported Yesterday for
active duty as a senior lieutenant in
hospital unit at Great Lakes Naval
Training Station. on. lie enlisted
just before reporting TO the Wash
ington club at Augusta, Ca, last
spring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
JOHNS HOPKINS OUT

All intercollegiate contests planned
for Johns Hopkins athletes have been
suspended for the duration Of the
war, according to an official announce
ment from DR.. Ronald T. AbercrOm-
bic, director Of the gymnasium de-
partment Schedules for football.
track, basketball, lacrosse, and base
ball have been cancelled. Military
training will supplant intercollegiate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
RED SOX, BEST OF "MONEY" CLUBS,
KEEPS WORLD TITLE RECORD CLEAN

BOSTON, 1.-THE Red Sox keeping clean the record worlds
metropolis of the universe
1913 taking the fourth from the Chicago Cubs
by of to l.
whteman decrep play regularly
by his superior fielding and timely hitting himself
Robe of
Max Fack, former Federal Lacquer, by muffng line
crucial Snodgrass
succe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
WILL MEET MORAN

RENO, New, Sept. 12-JacB Demp-
sey, who defeated Fred Fulton in less
than a round a few months ago at
Harrison. y. J., viii tackle jack
Moran at Moana Springs. near here
Saturday night. Moana Springs was
Jim J"fries' training quarters before
his bout with Jack Johnson
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
sIsLER Will Eight.

LEBANON. Pa. Sept. I2.-Georre
Sisler. the Browns star first base
man. who had promised to Join the
local team in the Steel League. has
notified Manager Kelchner that he
will seek a commission in the chem
zeal warfare section OF the army and
viii not be able TO come here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
LOOKING 'EM OVER
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER

That the squabbng the of the 1918 for the
championship has professional baseball
will endure time the ends without
the informed
Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
WANT TO PLAY BALL.

Sergeant Riley, Twenty-second In
fantry. East Potomac Park, wants
baseball games with any teams in the
District for Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday OF this week The Twenty
second recently defeated the Navy
Yard Marines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
SANDLOTTERS GO AT IT
AFTER CHANGING DATES
BY BRYAN MORSE.

Marines picked winners Of the Section title baseball
play The Capital Publishers today the American
League Park the Navy Yard
:, will engage the Army Medical School team. :
Fans will chance the which probably
three the District
the Marines and Navy Yard clubs speed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12

Runs-WaIdman. Clarke. Cobb. Sweeney
Errors-Gladden, Cobb, Collier. Singleton
and Lynn 90. Left on bases-War Risk.
4. First base on errurs-war Risk. =
Struck out-By Singleton. L.: by Shaner.
8. Sacrifice hit-Gladden. Stolen base
Gill. Umpires-Messrs. Carr and Handi-
Doe. Time-i:53.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
WINS DEPARTMENTAL

Surgeon Generals Office defeated
the Navy Yard team by q to 4 for the
CoIored Departmental Leagus cham
pionship yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
STARTED 1T LATE.

The Departmental Tennis League
started its season rather late this
year and will finish up the engage
ments on October 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
ENTRIES TO CLOSE.

Entries for the Washington Canoe
Club regatta and swimming and div
ing events will close tomorrow night
with Reginald Rutherford, Union
Trust Building, or Harry knight.
Washington Canoe Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
PLAY OFF SCHEDULE.

Secretary Lorin Nelson. OF the Sub
urban Tennis League. expects to issue
the final standing OF the league this
week. when all OF the matches on thu
postponed list have been completed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
District Series At
Ball Parks
SECTION 1

SECTION 1. ~
Today's game-Marines vs.
Cappubs, American League Park,
5:15 p. m. Umpire, Hughes.
STANDING OF CLUBS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
SINGLETON WINS IT.
MARINES

Totals. 20 5:I d Totals. % 3HII
Scnr,. by inninRs:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-12
SECTION 9

SECTION 2.
Today's game-Navy Yard VS..
Army Medical School, Union
League Park, 5:15 p. m. Umpires,
Belts and Carr.
STANDING OF CLUBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19

the case on these grounds and he was
released on $1,000 BOND.
The Rev. Horace d. Guerani, :
we'll known mrmher Of the Virginia
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, died at his home in
Danville, yesterday, aged 70 years. A
regularly ordained minister, he 10
Gated and had for years been engaged
in secular business, yet preaching on
Sundays.
John Names and Walker McGee.
the two men who were arrested in
Fredericksburg with an automobile
load of liquor, were fined 800 and
given 80 days in Jail each by Police
Justice Embrey. An appeal to the
Court was noted. There is question
of law involved and it is possible that
the case will go to the Court Of APP
paals to be decided. The men warc
eli route to North Carolina passing
through the State ard it may be a
case Tor the Fzjcral courts. Niece
vas also fncd SO md costs for car.
T:,i1g Il concealed %caIcn a pistol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19
VIRGINIA NEWS

Alexander Puryear, son of a wealthy
Halifax county farmer, was convict
ed in United States court Tuesday
evening of having assisted in the IL
legal manufacture of whisky and was
fined $500 and sentenced 10 prison for
six months. Puryear appeared in
court still suffering from the effects
of being shot through the lung By
one Of the raiding officers. Thomas
Glasscock, who was indicted with
Puryear on six counts. told the court
that unless he went back to his farm
his tobacco crop would be lost. Judge
II. C. Mcdowell consented TO continue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19
IN GRIP OF "WHITE PLAGUE"
Draft Figures Reveal Appalling Facts
About Tuberculosis.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 19.-Twenty
Dinc of every one hundred men OK
amincd in the United States undo
the first draft were declared unfit f.
military service on account OF ply
steal defects Of one sort or the othc,
Ard five per cenS of all the discarded
ccntingent-in ether words approx
r1ately 1000 for Virginia-owcd the:
rejection to tuberculosis.
Little short of appalling are these
statistics and, worse still, they
become even more depressing when
supplemented by data concerning Il.
registration of September u:
When one recalls the fact that even
with the sanatoria now building thci.
are only 454 beds for consumptivcs
available in Virginia, the figures con-
corning those needing treatment seem
staggering and there is IN impulse
TO cry for immediate action. Truly
the state is confronted with 4 prob
lem which cannot be evaded and which
we'll merits the attention the cover
rcr and other officials now are Civ
ing it.
That the men rejected for military
service on account of the disease will
have to be cared for goes without cay.
ing. Considerations of common human
ity demand this. And then, too, it
SHOULD never be forgotten that they
ire constant menace to those with
whom they come in contact.
In view of the startling revela-
ions coming as sequel to military
the bulletin on tubcrcu-
csls which the State Board of Health
ow has in press will be more than
mely. This publication is designed
specially for the unfortunates who
:ready have tuberculosis and was
'rltten with the special purpose of
'ying to make of each present pat
mt future missionary to those who
ay hereafter contract the disease.
ersons who have been greatly bene-
tied or cured have been found to be
valuable in inducing others to take
eatment and to acquire habits that
i'll prevent them from injecting
ose with whom they come in contact.
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furse-iadies small, leather purse
containing between $500 and $500
and two Yale keys on electric car
leaving Washington for Alexandria
between $50 and $50 p. M, Mon
day afternoon. September 10th. Re-
ward If returned to Gazette office.
2222-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19

Used cafs--1 Ford, 1918 touring; /
Dodge. roadster. Cadillac touring;
Marion touring; l Studebaker,
seven-passenger touring; Buick
Smith form truck; l Ford Smith
form truck. Dickerson's Garage, 113
South Pitt Street, 223- 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19

booking orders for De-
tober peaches to be sent by parcel
post. Phone or leave orders at once.
No orders taken after Sept. %.
Price sits half bushel, delivered
Charles e. Outcalt. 222-3t.
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RAILROADS.
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule In Effect June 10, 1918.

For Washington and points nortl
ua;iT SOB, 9:53, 1903 a. M, 1913
lz:28; lis, 2:58, 3:13, 10:l3, lis;
p. NJ.
Week days only. G:20 p. IN. Sstur-
days only sos .. n, and Sundays only
S:i0 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at $3.50, 1905 llocal) and
9:47, a. NJ; 2:27, 2:47, 5:l7 tiocaD
Git, SIT, GIT p. N. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico st
1850 a. IN daily and 1858 p. m. Satur-
days. Night train leaves 11:4S p. IN.
daily for Fredericksburg and inter-
mediate stations.
NOTE-Times OF arrival and depar-
ture and connections not guaranteed.
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CREDIT-Yow credit is good with
us. We will tailor you 4 suit Il
your measure. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Come in and look our line
over. We do cleaning and pressing.
HOME TAILORING CO., 903 King
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213-30t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19

From October 1st, furnished rooms to
light housekeepc, who will board
the owner. Must be permanent and
reliable. Apply "Rentor' Gazette
Office. 22O-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19

one full size revolving door in first
class condition. Also two wood beds
and springs, cheap. Apply to NJ. S.
falrfaS, Prince and Royal Street.
223- At.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19

Lost between Fredericksburg and
Alexandria, One Houck Wire Wheel,
and Chandler Hub Cap. Reward if
returned to Central Garage, Alex
andria, Va, 221-6t.
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NOTICE.

Beginning September 25th, 19iS,
cur prices for cleaning and pressing
will be rs follows: Gentlemen's suits,
Sl.50 and up; ladies suits, $500 md
Up,
Sanitary Pressing Go.
2223-4t. G02 King Street
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LOST AND FOUND.

Watch with inscription and owners
name. Liberal reward if left at Ga
Zette office. S. O. S. 223-3t.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

fGk SALE-Good double team horses
with wagon and harness complete.
Apply, Alexandria Iron Works.
220-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19

Two nicely furnished rooms on Sec
ond floor. Apply 333 south Patrick
Street. 223-2t.
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AUTOMOBILES

Automobile. Five passenger, -Four
cylinder. Good tires. Can easily be
made INTO truck. Sec Sergeant Scott,
Police Headquarters 221-dt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-19
Annual Meeting.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE
stockholders and directors of the
Harris & Shafer CO. will be held at
the office Of Mr.. Gardner l.. Boothe.
Alexandria National Bank Bldg,
Alexandria, Va, on Thursday, Sep
TENDER 2G, 1913, at 2:30 pm.
BY order of the President.
e. A. HARRIS,
214-12t Secretary.
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Girls, to work on "Power Singer Ma
chimes" Good salary, no experience
necessary. Car fare paid. Apply
National Hat and Cap Co., 42S 9th
Street, n. W., Washington, D. C.
221-4t.
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stenographer: Lady wanted by,a ship
building company of Alexandria.
Good salary 10 one who is capable
of first class work, 2oS-2t
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ROOMS FOR RENT

Wanted-Two roomers, 20S North
Washington Street. Gentlemen pre-
ferred. 225-lt.
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2917 Overland delivery in good con-
dition, Suitable for iitney. Price
2ery reasonable. Mt. Vernon Auto
!: Co., 115 N. ST. Asaph Street. 229-w.
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WANTED-Laborcrs, white and COL
ored. Highest wages. Either day
or night work. Apply to Virginia
Shipbuilding Corporations Repre-
sentative, US. Employment Serv-
ice, Post Office Building, Alexan-
dria, Virginia. 214-tf
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SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE,

Persons desiring hunting licenses
For Mount Vernon Magisterical dis
trict, Fairfax county may apply to
A. J. Payne, J. P.
2o3-1t,
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Two rooms: >for@light housekeeping.
Call or phone Alexandria High
School between Q q. m. and 8 p. m.
Brandon Trussell. 222-3t
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-08-16

/ lines and yet they recognized the wis
dom of retaining that whose value has
been proven by the test of time The
requirements which teachers must
meet before becoming members of the
Bismarck high school staff are prob
ablN more exacting than are to be
found in any other high school in
North Dakota. .-