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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
PHIL DOUGLAS CUTS
OUT ERRATIC PLAYS
Joe Tinker Makes Valuable Pitch
er Out Of "ShuffIin' Phil"
Manager Found Him In Midst Of One
Of His Celebrated Stunts Of Scat
terlng Red Paint and Sent
Him 10 Minors.

"Shufnln' Phil" Douglas has arrived
nt last IN the class Of valuable pitch
erS.
He broke into professional ranks at
Rome, Ga, In the old Southeastern
league In 1910. The next year he was
II star with Macon and the White Sox
looked him over In the spring of 1912,
finally sending him TO Des Moines. The
next year COmisliey took another peep
NJ Douglas, but he finally landed with
Sun Francisco club and, because Of his
errntlc ways was released to spokane
in July, 1913.
In 1914 and 1915 Douglas tried on
a number OF new uniforms. He was
transferred to the Reds from Spokane
in the fall of 1913 and reported to
them The following spring, only TO be
sold 20 Brooklyn and then sold to the
Cubs by the Dodgers before the season
closed.
In the spring of 1916 Joe Tinker ar
rived ut Tampa. Fla. with his Cubs on
the Weeghman Special to find Douglas
there ahead of him. And Phil was In
the midst Of one of his celebrated
stunts Of scattering red paint around
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

I crack overhead or n machine gun would
traverse back and forth.
Then all firing suddenly ceased. I
whispered TO Wheeler, "Keep your eye
skinned, mate; most likely Fritz has
patrol out-thats why the Boches
have stopped firing"
We were each armed with n rife and
bnyonct and three Mills bombs to be
used for defense only.
had my ear 10 the ground. All OF
a sudden heard faint, dull thuds.
In low but excited voice whispered
to Wheeler, ~ think they are mining,
listen"
lie put his ear to the ground and
in an unsteady voice spoke into my
ear:
"Yank, that's n patrol and It's head
Ing our way. For Gods sake keep
still"
was as still as n mouse and was
scared stlG.
Hardly breathing and with eyes try
Ing to pierce the inky blaclness, We
waited. would have given n thou
sand pounds to have been safely In
my dugout.
Then we plainly heard footsteps and
our hearts stood still.
A dark form suddenly loomed up In
front Of me; It looked MS big as the
Woolworth building. could hear
the blood rushing through my veins
and 1t sounded us loud as Niagara
falls.
Forms seemed to emerge from the
darkness. There were seven Of them
in all. | tried to wish them away.
never wished harder in my life. They
muttered a few words in German and
melted into the blackness. / didn't
stop wishing either.
All Of n sudden we heard stumble,
a muddy splash, and muttercd Don
ner und BlitZen." One of the BOches
had tumbled into q shell hole. Neither
of us laughed. At that tlme-it didn't
strike us as funny.
About twenty minutes after the Ger
mans had disappeared something from
the rear grabbed me by the foot I
nearly tainted with fright. Then n
welcome whisper in a cockney accent.
II s'y, myte, we've come to relieve
you"
Wheeler and l crawled back to our
trench; we looked like wet hens and
felt worse. After a swlg of rum we
were soon fast asleep on the fire step
in our wet clothes.
The next morning was as stiff as
poker and every joint ached like
bad TOOTH but was still alive, so it
did not matter.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
BOB WALLACE is HEADY MAN
Able Lieutenant in Jack Hendricks
Board of Strategy-Has Direct
ed Many Plays.

Jack Hendricks was Il wise guy OF
the diamond when he won a pennant
for Denver in the Western league and
was a mighty smart manager when he
pulled indianapolis through to flag
in the American association. A lot of
persons thought Jack was due for Il
reversal Of form early this year when
1t seemed the Cardinals whom he is
managing would never win another
game. but Jack has fooled some peo-
pie Just as he did in Denver and the
Hoosicr capital. One reason for Jacks
reversal of form is to be found in his
able licutenants. Jack liked Bobby
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

in rest billets, digging roads, drilling
and other fatlgues, and then back into
the front-line trench.
Nothing happened that night, but the
next afternoon l found out that q
bomber is general utility man in a sec.
ton.
About five o'clock in the afternoon
our lieutenant came down the trench
and stopping in front Of a bunch of us
on the fire step, with broad grin on
his face, asked:
"Who is going to volunteer for listen
ing post tonight? need two men,"
1t is needless to say no one volun-
teered, because it is anything but a
cushy job. began to feel uncomfort-
able as knew 1t was getting around
for my turn. Sure enough, with another
grin, he said:
"Empey, you and Wheeler are due,
so come down into my dugout for in
structions at six o'clock"
Just as he left and was going around
a traverse, Fritz turned loose with n
machine gun and the bullets ripped the
sandbags right over his head. 1t gave
me great pleasure to see him duck
against the parapet. He was getting
taste of what we would get later out
in front.
Then, Of course, 1t began to rain. l
knew it was the forerunner of a mis-
cradle night for us. Every time had
to go out In front, 1t just naturally
rained. Old Jupiter Pluvius must have
had it in for me.
At six we reported for instructions.
They were simple and easy. All we
had to do was to crawl out into No
Mans Land, lie on our bellies with our
ears to the ground and listen for the
tap, tap Of the German engineers or
Sappers who might be tunneling under
No Mans Land to establish a mine
head beneath our trench.
OF course, in our orders we were told
not to be captured by German patrols
or accommodating parties. Lots Of
breath is wasted on the western front
giving silly cautions.
AS soon as 1t was dark, Wheeler and
crawled to our post which was about
halfway between the lines. It was
raining bucketfuls, the ground was a
sea of sticky mud and clung to us like
glue.
We took turns in listening with our
ears to the ground. would listen for |
.wenty minutes while Wheeler would |
,e on the qui vive for German patrols.
We each wore wristwatch, and be- |
ieve me, neither one of us did over |
wenty minutes. The rain soaked us
o the skin and our ears were full of |
mud.
Every few minutes a bullet would |
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

you want to sneeze, but cannot. This
was the effect on me, surmounted by n
vague horror Of the awfulness Of the
thing and an ever-reCurring reflection
that, perhaps l. sooner or later, would
be In such state and be brought to
light by the blow Of pick In the hands
Of some Tommy on digging party.
Several times have experienced this
odor, but never could get used to It;
the enervating sensation was always
present. 1t made me hate war and
wonder why such things were counte-
nanced by civilization, and all the spice
and glory of the conflict would disap-
pear, leaving the grim reality. But
after leaving the spot and filling your
lungs with deep breaths OF pure, fresh
air, you forget and once again want TO
be ''up and at them"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
Long Ride Before Him.

A cyclist who stopped at village
inn boasted about his abilities as a
rider to such an extent that the land
lord ventured to make wager with
him.
Look here, mister" said the inn
keeper, "you can't ride up and down
this road till the church clock strikes
six"
"Done," said the cyclist. 'Tt's just
close on five now" and the next min
ute he was speeding down the road.
After about an hours riding the
cyclist shouted to one of the by
standers, of whom many had assem-
bled:
IL say, has the church clock struck
six YETI"
mo, you idiot" was the blunt re-
ply. "Our church clock never strikes
at all."-London Tit-RltS.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
ITALIANS NOW PLAYING BALL
National Game of This Country Has
Been Taken Up in ItaIy-5ig Aid
in Training.

One of the curious effects of the war
is the international interest which has
been aroused in American sports.
Italy apparently is the most recent vic
tim of the baseball game according to
DR.. Felice Ferrero, director of the
Italian bureau of information in Wash
ington. Football, as played in Ameri-
ca, as we'll as the national game of this
coWAtry, also has taken hold of the
popular interest in Italy.
The Gazetta dello Sport, one of the
most influential sport journals of that
country, is raising a fund for the pur-
chase of baseballs, bats and footballs
and the distribution of prizes among
the soldiers to stimulate competition.
General Pennella, commander of the
Second italian army, in letter to the
Gazetta dello Sport, says that football
and baseball games are of inestimable
value in the training for war.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
Confused.
Sen. Leonard Wood said at a lunch

Gen. Leonard Wood said at a lunch
con:
There are so many rewards for
bravery and devotion on the other side
that a poor soldier naturally gets con-
fused among them.
There's the Y. G., or Victoria
Cross the NJ. NJ, or Medalle Militaire;
the D. S. o., or Distinguished Service
Order; the C. G., or Croix de Guerre,
and so on almost indefinitely
"a doughboy had grudge against
his captain, who was a bit of mar
tinet. Well, in the Y. M. c. A. one
night a waitress said to the doughboy:
Ibid you know they've given your
old captain the c. G.T'
"The doughboy laughed aloud:
"'Served him darn well right ne
said. How many days| Washington
Star.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
Despite the excellent targets
men are not allowed 70 shell
Fritz, Empey relates in next in
staIlment.
(To BE CONTINUED
ALWAYS In.

1t was the shopping period, and Miss
Smith thought she would drop in" on
Mrs. Jones and ask her If she would
assist her In the noble art Of present.
hunting.
as your mistress in?" she asked the
young maid.
Eyes, MISS" was the prompt reply.
She was shown into the drawing
room. But an hour passed and no
Mrs. Jones appeared. At last the lady
got up and called to the maid:
did you tell your mistress 1 was
here" she asked.
"Oh, no, MISS" replied the girl
quickly; "she hasn't returned from
shopping yet"
"Not returned!" exclaimed the as
tonished visitor.
mo, miss. You see the mistress told
me she was always home to you!"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
HEDGES is AFTER CARDINALS S
one-Time Owner of Browns May Get
Into Game Again by Taking Over
National League Team.

The report again is in circulation
that Robert Lee Hedges soon will be-
come the owner of the st. Louis Car
dinals. The present stockholders re-
Gently asked for more time to pay
$4,000 to Mrs. Helen Hathaway Brit
ton. The Cardinals are shot to pieces
and the attendance in the Mound city
is steadily dwindling. Branch Hickey,
the president of the club, is a close
friend of Hedges, who once owned the
Browns. Baseball men say that if the
stock can be obtained at 80 cents on
the dollar Hedges will buy the fran
chise.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
RANKIN JOHNSON is IN ARMY
Of His Father and Enlists-To
Join Later On.

A. Rankin Johnson, pitcher with the
Milwaukee club of the American AssO-
ciation, plans to follow the example
Of his father and enlist in the army
He does not propose to join the serv-
ice, however, until the end of the base
ball season because he wants to earn
enough money to support his wife and
two children. "My father and two
brothers already have enlisted, and l
hope to see the entire family enrolled
before fall" Johnson said. Johnson's
father was lieutenant in the Span
ish-American war and still retains that
commission.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

with a start then and there, handing
him railroad ticket and ordering him
to report to Mike Kelley at st. Paul.
This turn of events made a pitcher
out of Douglas, or, at least, started
him on the road to become valuable
slabman. Tinker recalled him from
St. Paul in September, 1916, and he
has been with the Cubs ever since.
This year he is taking his regular
turn, and he recently showed his eff
fectiveness by handing the Giants a
beautiful cleaning at the Polo
Grounds. .-..-. as,.-->-.,l.,a.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
NOW FIRST-CLASS MANAGER
Clarence Rowland of Champion White
Sox Finally Given Credit
for His Ability.

When Clarence Rowland first as
sumed the management of the White
Sox he was generally ridiculed. Hard
hearted Chicago fans called him a
"bush Lacquer" and said he'd never
succeed. A year ago last fall, when
the White Sox failed to win the pen
nant, Chicago fans clamorcd for Row
lands release. But Owner Comiskey
stuck to him and defied the supporters
of the team. The winning of the
worlds championship last fall there
fore, vinGicated both Comislley and
Rowland. The latter now Is recog-
nizcd as one of the most capable man
ayers in the big leagues.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
EMPEY AND A C0MRADE HAVE EXCITING EXPERIENCE
WHILE ON LISTENING POST DUTY.

synopss-ired sinking with the loss Of
American lives Arthur Empey American living Jersey City,
England enists private the British After
short recruiting officer London he TO train
period Of training
Empey the fronnc trenches where he takes
his while bullets w overhead Empey
that the trenches
Chaplain distinguishes rescung wounded under hot
With pick Empey trench digger
required by wounded from
the listening post detail.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
Bobby Wallace.

Wallace, one of Hendricks board OF
strategy. Wallace, in his prime, was
the king pin of American league short
stops and IL heady man on the infield.
He directed many plays for the Browns
and even today could go in and give
n good account of himself. It's on the
Hendricks board Of strategy, however
that Wallace will come handy. One
can't win games without hitting, but
good board of strategy helps a lot.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
After Essential Employment

Tom DAILY, extra catcher with the
Cabs, quit the team while in ST. Louis
with the announcement that he would
take c,nr', ymcnt in II ship yard IL
he coull rct it. and if not that he
would choose some other sort Of essen
tial olHnloymcnt
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Roxy Roach quit the Louisville Colo
nels declaring his legs were 50
bad he would have to give up playing,
but later it was found he had joined
one Of the steel mill teams in the
East. On the same team with Roach
are Jack knight, Steve Yerkes, Eddie
Plank and others.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
CHAPTER XIV.
Listenlnn Post.

1t was six in the morning when we
arrived at our rest billets, and we were
allowed to sleep until noon; that is,
If we wanted to go without our break
fast. For sixteen days we remained
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

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praise your med
o.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
Jack coffey to Retire.

Jack Co1fey, manager of the Des
Moines team, is planning to locate in
st. Joseph Mo-, following the termina-
ton of the 1918 pennant race, and will
hang out his shingle as lawyer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
I3ASG BAL. J..
STORIES

Joe Benz is fast becoming one Of
the surprises of this season of upsets.
Pitcher Thomas (Turkcy) Boman,
sold by Little Rock to CinciI@ati,
won't Join the Reds.
Otto Jacobs, the SoX recruit catcher,
has made II hit with everybody on the
worlds champion team.
Walter Cruise conferred with his
draft board in Alabama and was al-
lowed deferred classification.
jim Thorpe may not be giant with
the bat but he certainly knows how
to utilize his speed in the Outiield
The Cardinals and Reds are asking
sanction to move up games at home
so as to play double-headers every
Sunday.
Clark Griffith now has nine box
men-Johnson, Harper, Ayers, Shaw,
Brennan, Hansen, Reese, Altrock and
Buckeye.
Frank Schultz is taking his shots
at the right field wall at Washington
and has come close to hitting it sew
eral times.
Capt. "Jim" Scott won the medal
for being the crack shot of his class
of officers in training recently at
Camp Perry.
Joe GedeOn continues to thrill st.
Louis fans by his fine work at second
base Griffith tried to get him last
winter and failed.
Benny Kauff ranked third in long
distance hitting and third in run get
ting when he left the National league
for the bigger game.
The Robins always play their hard
est against the Giants, because they'd
rather beat McGraw's men than any
other club in the league.
Claude Cooper of the Pirates, whose
bad luck had become proverb, broke
it all at once by winning two games
in one series from the Cardinals.
Charley Hollocher, the Cubs sensa-
tional shortstop, was a failure at golf,
but he made good on the diamond. |
This should encourage a million links |
failures.
Merlto Acosta, erstwhile Griffman, |
is stinging the old pill for Connie
Mack. Acosta has gotten in some
deadly work with the fail since he
joined with Mack.
Claude Davidson recently resigned
from the Athletics because baseball
held no future for him" He has
found his future, however, and is now
playing shortstop for the Chester
team.
Dodo Paskert deserves praise for
he brilliant playing he is supplying
he Cubs. Not only is he shining in
he Outfeld, but he is also behaving
ike youngster on the bases.
Umpire Charlie Moran has a voice
ike steam calliope, but there never
S any doubt about what he is saying,
which is more than can be said for
;ome of his colleagues.
Walter Johnson still finds it impos
,ihle to get into the class of no-hit
pitchers. He came close at Detroit,
)ut Witt got a single.
Rube Oldring is proving that he has
lot entirely forgotten how to hit. He
las been clouting the ball at a .270
lip for the Mackmen.
HObey Light, captain Of the Pennsyl- {
'ana university baseball team, has
completed his second year on the team
Without fielding error.
Dock Johnston has instilled some
life in that Cleveland infield. He was
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Dode Paskert is getting to be a
whirlwind on the baseet
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23
Official Photo. Copyright Underwood Underwood
APPROVED WAY OF HOLDING BASEBALL BAT.

the the big stop the Acan soldiers from
baseball This Brit
British
sport shells shrek the British
in
pepeyed position Of the Tommy the left Amer
s becoming international having been
already played satisfaction Of the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Walter Cruise conferred with his
draft board in Alabama and was al
lowed deferred classification.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Otto Jacobs, the SoX recruit catcher,
has made hit with everybody on the
worlds champion team.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Pitcher Thomas (Turkcy) Boman,
sold by Little Rock to CinciInati,
won't Join the Reds.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

The Cardinals and Reds are asking
sanction to move up games at home
so as to play double-headers every
Sunday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Clark Griffith now has nine box
men-Johnson, Harper, Ayers, Shaw,
Brennan, Hansen, Reese, AltrOck and
Buckeye.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Jim Thorpe may not be a giant with
the bat, but he certainly knows how
to utilize his speed in the Outiield,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Frank Schultz is taking his shots
at the right field wall at Washington
and has come close to hitting it sew
eral times.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Joe Gedeon continues TO thrill St,
Louis fans by his fine work at second
base. Griffith tried to get him last
winter and failed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Capt. "Jim' Scott won the medal
for being the crack shot of his class
of officers in training recently at
Camp Perry.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Dock Johnston has instilled some
life in that Cleveland infeld He was
always a flashy player, and now he's
hitting better than ever.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Hobey Light, captain Of the Pennsyl-
cania university baseball team, has
completed his second year on the team
without fielding error.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-08-23

Rube Oldring is proving that he has
not entirely forgotten how to hit. He
has been clouting the ball at a .270
clip for the Mackmen.