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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-11

England and Wales together have
forty special schools for the blind,
sixty-one for the deaf and 245 for
otherwise defective children.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-11

The Vachon-Murphy civil action,
which was being aired before the
district court at Fairbanks, was set
tied satisfactorily to the parties
concerned today, and dismissed.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-11

If a curved piece of wood be
fastened to the under side of snow
shovel it will provide leverage and
help in prying up frozen snow.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09

Among the candidates who will
seek regular berths with the War
Traders are H. J. Smith, OF the Uni
versity of IllinoiS A L Adams, OF
Depauw University; L Risler. who
played in the Church League here last
season: A K. Pratt, of FordhRm Uni
Eersity; c. d. Curran. OF the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin; c. B. Drury, Of
Mt. st. Mary's NJ Hamilton. OF No
tre Dame: F. r. Dougherty, OF the
Chicago Columbians, q speedy semi
pro team: L. Cohen OF the Trojans.
of New York city: J. Lillis. OF the
Buffalo Orioles, and E. L. Strobecker,
formerly OF Central High School.
@. T. Kirby. of Columbia, and c. G.
Bartlett, OF Yale, are coaching the
War Traders, who are anxious TO
hook up q bunch of strong oppon-
ents for the coming season.
Word From COrp. stern
Up at Walter Reed Hospital is a
fast sandloat outfit managed by
Corp. Alfred Louis Stern, who used
to write sports in Washington before
donning the khaki of the medical
corps. Corporal Stern hands The
Times sandlot directory a big boost
thusly: .,-
say, putting my name IN that ol-
rectory IL flooding me with letters
from everywhere. Why, do you know.
i got one from chicago. A sporting
goods house out there wanted to
sell me a lot of uniforms. Just as IL
Washington didn't have old Cy Nc
Donald on the job every little minute.
Guess Walter Reed won't have much
trouble arranging games this sum-
mer."
Joe BoehlIng. who used to twirl
for the Washington and Cleveland
clubs in the big show, writes to
The Times Sandlot Editor, asking
that his team be added to the sand
lot directory.
I'VE have collected a fast inde-
pendent club composed mostly Of pro-
fessionals," writes Joe. whose
leagues have suspended this season.
We trimmed Ed KIepfer's Camp Lee
team last week: and have some very
good clubs on our schedule. Wish you
would let Washington know that we
want games for Saturdays here or
Sundays in Washington"
Boehling's team is known as the
Richmond Battle Axes.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. April e.-As tn,
hearing held by Governor Harrington
on the Prince Georges County Rae.
ing Commission bill It is doubtful
whether the measure will receive the
approval of the executive.
Two interesting facts were brought
TO light. In the first place. II was
discovered that the racing commits.
sion bin contains a provision which
II insisted upon. would exempt the
Bowie track from the payment Of the
$3.50 day license fee which the
measure was suppose to impose upon
all Associations conducting race
meetings In the county.
In the next place II was discovered
that In some way the legislature
passed another bill which would pro-
hIbit betting on races In Prince
Georges county altogether. The ef.
feet would be to put the Bowie track
cut of business.
4 big delegation went before the
governor yesterday to ask him to
sign the racing commission bill. The
party was led by n Hampton Magru-
der, who Is president OF the corpora
ton owning the Bowie track.
Another delegation. It. was said.
Will be here tomorrow to protest
against the signing Of the racing
commission. measure
Governor Harrington says that he
does not at all relish the idea OF hav-
ing two bills before him, one licens-
ing gambling In Prince Georges and
the other cutting II out. He did not
say what he IL going to do when It
comes time to sign the bill.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
COVELESK|E DRAWS
. FIRST GAME Jobs
IN EVERY SERIES

CLEVELAND, April e.-Stanlsy
CoveleHkie, Lee Fohrs "iron man." IL
to face the enemy at the start OF
every series whenever possible this
season. The Indians bulky manager
has decided this, anyway. Covey Is
a l0-carat choice for the mound
task next Tuesday at League Park
when the Detroit Tigers pry open the
campaign.
The Pole is probably the coolest
and most calculating twirler in the
major leagues today when under fire.
He doesn't seem to know or care a
thing about anything but buseball
when he is on the mound. His mind
is always centered on the game. he
can be depended on to be ready when
given the word and then. too. he
has one OF the best assortments of
pitching goods to be boasted BY any
hurler.
Jim Bagby will be No. =. with Guy
Morton following for the third game.
Fred Coumbe, the 1.-the southpaw, and
Bob Groom, the skinny veteran right
handler, will divide the fourth game
duties of each series.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09

Others who have seen Schafer worl
have concluded him to be one Of thu
best lefthanders developed since
DOC" White used to hurl them ovel
for Central Sid Lodge. coach OF tht
Briarly Hall team Of PooIesville. Nd.
fine Judge of ball players, sayi
Schafer has the goods.
He has a great delivery" says
Lodge. First he shoots an overland
curve ball and then when you are
booking for another he let's 90 q fast
one from his hip pocket"
schafer Misses Record.
Schafer nearly got credit for q nc
hit, no run game against Gallaudei
College the other day. The Kendall
Green players were held hitless up to
the ninth and there are those who
say Schafer had two down in the
ninth when a bingle was made OF
him. On another occasion Schafer
held the opponents to two hits and
famed fifteen.
Briarly Hall has in Persperger a
left-hander who is already signed up
with Clark Grifnth for the Grifmen.
Hersperger recently famed twenty
.One batters on the Gallaudet reserve
nine. and has made wonderful prog
ress In the few games in which he
has performed.
Hersperger is a slx-footer and
weighs in the neighbrohood of lis
pounds. sid Lodge says he will make
good when he is a bit older. Lodge
Is a wise one when it comes to base
ball talent. for he is sending Blue
TO the Detroit Tigers. and from ac-
counts the youngster is sticking right
up there.
Still another left-handed pitcher who
has all the earmarks OF a first rater
Is Leicester Baker. Baker Is out with
the Army and Navy Preps and recent
ly defeated the Episcopal High School
team by 10 to o, handing the Epis-
copalians nothing in the way Of hits.
Nothing like a hit was registered OF
Baker, who goes down to the Naval
Academy with the in-going class.
Navy to Get Baker.
Coach Billy Lush will get a hrst
class pitcher in Baker. He is a left
handler with control" says Frank
pitcher and well qualified to teach the
tricks OF the hurting game to the
youngster.
Still another left-hander who seems
able to stand the opposition on its
head is Bob Dasha, Of the George
town Props. Dasha has done some
first-claSs work this season, but has
failed to receive the support accord
ed the other pitchers. He stopped the
Georgetown varsity team one day on
the Hilltop and appears to be able to
deliver at all times.
In no season in recent years have
so many left-handed hurlers made
good. There will be considerable dis
cussion over the game schedule for
Saturday when Hersperger, Of Briar-
ly Hall, and Schafer. of Central, hook
up in the Maryland town.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
Couldn't Feaze Golf
Veteran With RuInors
OF Fabulous Salaries

Probably the greatest subject
for discussion among golf profess
sionals for the past month or SO
has been the story of the colossal
salary which Whitemarsh Is said
to have annually paid Jim Barnes.
At q gathering of pros" recently
one Of the younger ones. after
reading the story, exclaimed:
Eight thousand dollars" Then
turning to a professional who has
been at the game for many years,
he asked: what do you know
about that"
The old-timer removed his pipe
long enough to say: And I'm
king Of the Fiji Islands. What do
you know about that?"
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
M|DD|ES OVERJOYED
TO HAVE DOBIE AS
! FOOTBALL MENTOR

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. April e.-An-
nouncement that Gilmour Dobie will
coach the Navy team for two years
has brought the midshipmen upstand-
Ing here. Dobie Is unusually popu-
lar, was q great success last fall.
and assures the Middies OF q first
class mentor.
Announcement was made by the
athletic authorities yesterday that an
agreement has mbeen reached by
which the Western Wizard and Mira
Gle Man, as he is often called, has
consented TO q two-year contract
Dobie made his first appearance as
a coach at Annapolis last fall, and It
must be said 20 his credit that he
worked wonders with his charges.
especially In consideration Of the fact
that he took hold OF a squad that had
been making rather poor progress in
recent years.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
COLLEGE MINES IN J
ACTION HERE WITH.
ATTRACTIVE GAMES

"a
Georgetown faces st. Johns College
OF Annapolis. tomorrow afternoon on
the Hilltop in the first college gamS.
of the season for the Blue and Gray. :,
Out at Kendall Green. GalIaudet and
Catholic University will hook up in q
return contest Maryland State will
play a pNactice game with the Radio
School teaN =
The HilltC ~oers have been unable ia
play any games with colleges so far.
Randolph-Macon cancelled. Soldier
teams have proven to be too weak ID
extend the Hilltoppers On Satur<.
day Mt. st. Joseph's is slated to appear
for its regular game.
Saturday afternoon Maryland State
goes up against Gallaudet in the first
meeting OF the season for the teams.
State had a game with Georgetown
last week. but was forced to call u
of.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
SdndLOtters' Directory

FoIhAII Athletic Club-James Sullivan
secretary. 4AI6 Conduit road. ID. C.
Bureau of Standards. Harry NJ Roeser.
manager. Bureau OF standards. Connecticut
avenue and Upton streets northwest.
Calvary Church. Raymond Z. Warren. man.
Gger, 20 W street northwest.
Athlstics. Ralph Blanton. manager. PhOn.
Franklin l423-W.
Walter Reed Hospital. Corp. Alfred Stern.
manager. Col. IiV0, Walter Reed Hospital.
Takoma. ID. @.
House of Representatives Pages. $. Ralph
Connors. manager. II. Of r.. u. s. Capitol.
Washington Barracks. SerEt Chester Lyons,
manager. Washington Barracks. d. c.
Battle AZ Baseball CIub-Jos Boehling.
Richmond, Va, manager.
Bliss Electrical School-H c. Carlson. Bliss
Electrical School. TakoIna Park. d. C..
manager.
War Trade Board-T. l. Daily, lH. New
York avenue northwest. manager
Naval Bureau Of Ordnance. T. J.. Benns;.
manager. Bureau Of Ordnance. Navy Depart
msnL
Bureau OF Markets. messengers. pepa rtment
OF Agriculture A. r. Mills manager, 72s
First street southwest.
Agricultural Department. Jack O'Leary.
manager. Bureau OF Markets. Agriculture
Department.
Finance and Accounts. Q. NJ c., office. War
Department. J, o'Brien. manager. Monroe
Courts annex, Fifteenth and NJ streets north
west. or call at night Lincoln lsSs-w.
Federal 4. G. John A. TweedaIe. manager.
1900 Florida avenue northwest.
Clarendon A c. Clarendon. Va, J. Rufus
Jones. III New Jersey avenue northwest,
manager.
Navy Disbursing Office. T. E. HRycock as
EistRnt manager. Navy uishursinI Ofnce
CorcOran Courts. Washington. ID. &.
G. P. o. Messenger Boys. Harry p. Davis.
lI Thomas street northwest. manager.
TruIton A. c. Junior and senior. Charles
J. DII.er. "a = street northwest. manager
Park A. c. J. e Elicit. a Randolph place
northwest, manager.
Cardinal A. C.. Robert Macdonald. Alex
andria, Va. manager.
Reina Mercedes. Annapolis. Nd, J. Taylor
C. b. NJ. u 8. Navy; U. s g. Reina Mer.
eedes. Annapolis. Nd. manager.
Rex A. C.. James G Wright. $50 Twelfth
street northeast, manager.
Cleveland A. C. Armoni 8. Bergman. s1
Fourteenth street northwest. manager.
LAngdon A. C.. Joseph IAnkford, Mn
Franklin street northeast. manager
-
Virginia Greys. W. c.. Ayers sos Franklin
street. Alexandria. Va, manager.
oarisId A. c.. r! =. HArron. 10 Norxh
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
TICKET SALE UNDER WAY
FOR FRSTLEAGUE GAME

The ticket sale for the opening game
Of the American League season. held
yesterday at the ball park, continued
today at Spalding's, 613 Fourteenth
street northwest. and will continue there
until next Monday, the day OF the first
clash between the Grinmen and the
Yankees.
The Board Of Trade. with the Chamber
Of Commerce. win attend Mondays game
In q body, sitting behind the home team.
Pistoriois Military Band viii give a
patriotic concert. beginning at 80
o'clock right up to game time. o'clock.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MORTON SHOWS SPEED
In HUMBLNG GIANTS

NEW ORLEANS. April Guy Nor
ton in giving the Giants four hits and
no runs in six innings showed Mana
ger FohI all the binding speed he had
in 1915 and in 1915, before he injured
his arm As result the Indians
leader is as happy as IL some one had
left him $4,000.
The Giants played listlessly and
were never in the running. losing, 10
to o.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MERTTO ACOSTA REPORTS
TO GRIFFS IN CAPITAL

COLUMBIA, s. s., April e.-Man-
ager Griffith has heard from Merito
Acosta4 the little Cuban outfielder.
Aeoste has been delayed in obtaining
his passports, and will not be able
70 report until the Grinmen have ar
rixed in Washington.
"Wildhre" Frank Schultz, the vet.
sran outhelder. came from Atlanta
with the Washington club. He is to
have a trial as extra outfelder and
pinch hitter.
Today and tomorrow the Griffs are
to play the Philadelphia Nationals.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
LEONARD BEATS eoRRELL.

PHILADELPHIA, April 9.-Joe Bor-
rell understands today why Benny
Leonard IL champion. BorreIl took
everything that came his way to get
one punch at Leonard in a six-round
bout here last night. and was badly
beaten. II was Leonard's first bout
since December
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
CONF[lCTINGLAWS
THREATEN RACING
NOW IN MARYLAND
This Umpire Sure
To Be Obeyed

CAMP MEADE, Nd, April
"a soldier with a rife over
his shoulder umpired baseball
game here. He was on guard
because the men playing were all
under quarantine and no other
soldiers were allowed 20 mix
with them. The rife or stick
signifies authority and when an
armed soldier says stand back
the others obey.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MCLEOD WILL ENGAGE
IN RED CROSS MATCH

Fred Mcleod. Columbia Country
Club professional will play with Alec
Campbell. OF the Baltimore Country
Club, over the Baltimore course to-
morrow in a special Red Cross benefit
match against James Barnes and Will
fred Reid.
Reid and Barnes are rated as the
two best golf pros in the country at
this time. All Of the players have
. been in the South this winter and are
IN top form The match viii go over
q 3S-hole route
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
BAT NELSON'S DUMMY
ENTERTAINS AUDIENCE

RattIinS Nelson. former lightweight
champion OF the world. is entertain
ing large audiences this week at the
Lvceum TheateT with his boxing
dummy. called KAISER Bill"
Nelson invites the ponies to try
their luck with KAISER Bill" and
they are not bit backward about
taking a healthy wallop at the Hun.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
BOXING LAID LOW
IF FBLlAlN77ON Al BILL
BECOMES NENLAW

Boxing will be given a death blow,
II Congressman Bianteh has his way.
According to the proposed bill, a
tax of:S25 will be charged for every
person attending a bout and. in ed-
dition, the Government will collect
q tax of IS per cent of the gross re-
esipts,
Congressman Blanton denies that
his bill is aimed at any particular
event. but followers of sports be-
Heve he would prevent the proposed
Jess Willard-Fred Fulton contest,
billed for July L.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MIsKE STOPS coWLER.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, April o
Billy Aiske disposed of Tom CowIer
here last night by n technical knock
out in the seventh. Cowler was
saved by the bell in. the sixth, and
went down in the next round through
exhaustion. Miske was to leave to-
day for Atlanta, Ga, to meet Gum
boat Smith Friday night.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
SHERMAN AWAY AHEAD
In SPECIAL MATCHES

Frank Sherman. former pocket BILL
Hard champion, is away ahead in the
special matches with George Wheat
ley for the benefit OF the Red Cross.
Sherman maintained a good lead in
last nights play. He totAled $50 to
90 for his opponent.
On the three matches played Sher.
man has gained 450 balls TO 292 for
Wheatley. One more block remains
to be played. The men viii play to-
night at the Grand Central
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MceooRTY LANDS KAYo.

RACINE, Wis. April s-"EddIe"
McGoorty, OF Oshkosh. Wis, making
his first appearance in the ring since
his return from Australia. knocked out
Frankie" Brennan, OF Detroit. in the
second round. of a scheduled ten
round bout last night. Brennan was
knocked down twice in the first
round. The men are middleweights.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
PREPARING TEAM.

John O'Reilly is preparing the
Georgetown relay team. which VIII
go up TO Philadelphia on April 25 for
the South Atlantic title race Griffith
and Gates. two Washington lads, are
sure to find places on the team.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
LEFTIES"HAVE MARGIN
AS PITCHERS THIS YEAR

suthpaw hus scholastic ranks to have the edge
forkhanders goods
the schools and around Washington
have been in the lmeight
best bet has performed credab
called Coach Metzler of the
Pleasant thinks Schar about good Of the college
The Washington times., 1918-04-09

COLUMBIA. $: g., April :? Ben
Tinrup. the Indian pitcher with the
Phillies, has been notified that he
may be called for army duty within
a month or So lie believed his
number would not br reached until
next fall. but he has been placed in
Glass IA.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
WILL HOLD MEET.

Western will hold an intercIass
track meet Friday afternoon. The
freshman team, which has had several
practices. will meet the Georgetown
juniors Saturday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MARKS CHALLENGES.

Benny Marks has challenged Charles
Bartlemas, District pocketbilliard title
holder. The match will be played at the
Grand Central beginning Monday. Three
blocks Of 125 points will be played.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
WAR TRADE BOARD PLANS
BUSY YEAR ON DIAMOND

What promises be the sandlot brigade the Dis
this has been organized the War Trade Board which
Vance Mccormick Yaes athlete Of other
War Traders include crack college players their lineup
proving difficult pick and choose the candidates
city, managing this oppo-
address him 1412 New York northwest
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
EASTERN TO PLAY.

Eastern opens up with Briarly Hall on
the Rosedsle Fairgrounds tomorrow
and will play the Bliss Electrical School
on Saturday morning.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
SLATED TO PLAY.

Western will meet Episcopal today n
conditions are favorable. II the weather
is unsuitable the game may be staged
tomorrow
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
RAEDY MAY QUIT.

Mike Raedy, who is tho mainstay
Of the Business High team, may quit
school before the baseball series
starts, according to reports
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MEETS TWO TEAMS,

Briarly Hall comes to Washington
Wednesday to play Eastern. and en-.
tertains Central at POolesVilIe, Nd.
on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
PLAYS CITY COLLEGE.

Army and Navy Props are sched-
uled to play the Baltimore City Col
iege, team Saturday on the A. n. p.
held Tech will be met tomorrow
Afternoon
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
TECH DEFEATED.

Tech dropped a to s game to thl
Camp Melgs soldiers yesterday.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
Pop" Lanigan Thinks
Bill Is as Good as
Eppa as Mound Star

Pop" LaniEan. the University
OF Virginia veteran trainer and
coach, believes Bill Rixoy just as
good n pitcher as Eppl Rixey, his
brother. who starred at Virginia
and later in the National League
with the PhIllies
Bill Rixey Is well over six feet
tall. has the weight. head. and
stuff to make regular pitcher.
Bill played on the basketball team
just as Eppa did. and made good
Now he is hurlinz for the base
ball team. and, barring a slight
disposition to take things easy. Is
a first-rate hurler.
avenue southeast. manager.
Brentwoods Fred d. LOom!S brentwood
Nd. manager.
Young Giants u. F.. Griffith, 80 Il stree
manager
Treasury Juniors. n. Martin. 1923 Twelttl
street northwest, manager.
Rese Athletic Club. =. Wright, $50 Twelfth
street northeast. Waragcr.
HOUSE Pages. ls-I7 Years. J Ralph Connors
Room 5:6. House once Building. manager.
Washington Naval Deserves. Charles Rock
neld. yeonIan Ist class. Rogm 40. Navy DE
partment, manager
Navy Yard Messengers Frank 7. Sa1ell
2J4 l. street northwest
The Washington times., 1918-04-09

Maryland State Legislature Has
Threatened Racing With Conflict
The Washington times., 1918-04-09

osrns'd A. c.. r! l. HA-ron. 10 Norts
The Washington times., 1918-04-09

Virginia Greys. W. c.. Ayers. sos Franklin
street. Alexandria, Va, manager.
The Washington times., 1918-04-09
MAY LOSE TINcUP.

Navy Yard Messengers Frank =. Sanel
manager. 2J4 + street northwest
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01

sellers was held at the Wingate and
Bigelow warehouse Monday after
noon. Mr.. Dengel, Mr.. Heath and
Mr.. Morgan were up from Wenat-
chez and talked to the growers. Mr..
Dollar from Cashmere was also up.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Phillips were
in Leavenworth Tuesday.
Mrs. Joe Headly and children and
Miss Elva Wilcox left Saturday for
Seattle. They returned home Tues
day.
Mrs. Swan of Watervile, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. A. j. Mills, for
few days.
Mr.. Wilson has been in Wenat-
chez for a few days. He returned
home Tuesday.
Mrs. Harvey Otis left for Cash
mere Tuesday, wher she will spend
few days with Mrs. Simpson.
J. A. Warman was in Wenatchee
on business Monday and Tuesday.
G. L. Sinclair was in Leaven-
worth on business Tuesday.
Miss Vera Kinney who has been
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PESHASTIN

A very pretty wedding occurred
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. P.
Fryberger Sunday afternoon at d
O'Clock when Miss Ruth Horn be-
came the bride of Mr.. Charles
Cowan of Selah. Mrs. Cowan is a
very popular young lady. She has
made her home with her aunt in
Matches, Wash, for a couple of
years. Up until that time she has
lived here with her parents. Mr..
Cowan is a farmer in Selah, They
left Sunday evening for Seattle and
other points where they will spend
their honeymoon, after which they
will return to Selah where they will
make their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirby were
Leavenworth shoppers Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Lanphere, who have
been spending the winter in Califor-
mia, returned home Saturday. They
report having a fine time and feel
ing lots better than when they left.
A meeting of the Wagner apple
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MORE INTERESTING LETTERS
FROM LEAVENWORTH BOYS

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the wheels start to bounce along.
Then you are leaving the ground and
watching everything like hawk.
You start to turn and puff of
wind jolts the machine and your
heart jumps in your mouth. You
nake a bad turn and know it, which
doesn't add noticeably to your ease
of mind. AS you climb you sort of
ease up and suddenly discover you
have been sitting there with every
muscle rigid. Just like a beginner
learning to drive a car. You relax
and from then on things go better.
You turn at the end of the field and
shut off the motor to come down.
Landing is the hardest thing to do.
You have to come down with the
proper amount of speed (about 80