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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
IS READY
FOR ALL COMERS
Several Of the Army's Best
Athletes Will Appear at
Show of Unit No. 305.

Silent Bob" Biddy, former middle
weight champion Of the coast artil-
lery is to appear at the athletic show
by mechanical repair unit No. 305. et
the ~" gym OF that unit Friday night
to meet all Corners Since leaving tie
coast artillery Silent Bob" has not
kept in training. but is now beginning
to get in trim 7 am going after
some Of the kale." Said Biddy Thurs
day. AT one time I had a match that
would have given me a crack at the
heavyweight title. That was with
Luther Mccarthy. I was to have met
him two months after the date OF the
fight in which he met his death Pei
ky queered my only chance at the
championship. II may take me some
time to get in trim. but I am willing
TO meet any OF them on short notice"
While Biddy is not so heavy as
Horsepower" Brown or Rough
house" Kelly. both OF unit sos. he
states he is willing to take on either
Of them.
In the final bout scheduled. Punch
er" George A Evans is TO meet Slip
perry" Lipstew for four rounds. Evans
IS the real goods, as he has proved
by former bouts, and If Lipstew stays
with him the limit he has done some
ohio" Sweeney and Sergt. "Banty'
Williams. This IS another couple OF
known worth Four rounds between
these two lads will be worth going q
long ways to see. if they mean it.
Other good bouts are: Corp L A.
Hoket VS.. Andy Peranchio. three
rounds; 'Letter-go" Gallagher VS. E.
P Goodnight" Davis. three rounds.
..Piledriver'' Schultz. the boy who
made a good showing at the last show,
will stack up against Billy Lone
some" Moore for four rounds. Elmer
Lewis and ". D. KEENAN, will go
three; Sergt. Carl Perea and Sergt W.
c. Williams are scheduled for three.
William "Nosey" Jose will meet Natala
Salucci in a wrestling bout, best two
out of three falls.
The show is being promoted by
Lieut. ". ]. Siegel, lately appointed
athletic officer for unit 305. Sergt- J.
V. Allen will act as official announcer.
Lieut. Carl Studer has been designated
as referee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Bobby Waugh Wins
From Otto Wallace

According to a telegram received
by The Herald from Jack Clark. Otto
Wallace was defeated by Bobby
Waugh in a boxing match at Fort
Worth Wednesday night. The tele-
gram follows:
Fort Worth. Tex, Feb. q.
FL Paso Herald, Ell Paso, Tex:
In Is round boxing contest, Bobby
Waugh decisively defeated Otto Wal
lace. Wallace's gameness is all that
saved him from a knockout One eye
was completely closed, the other was
badly cut and bled continuously
throughout the bout; badly beaten
about ears and lips. Jack Clark.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
RI WOODS is putting up a pr

RI WOODS is putting up puz-
n zler TO old time bowlers at the
4 n Cactus club. "W. A Bradshaw
rolled u strikes IN one game and
scored 2s0." Is what Woods is saying
to the old heads as they arrive at the
club. Then the man spoken to gen
orally looks at Art closely to see II
there is any outer sign of mental de-
ransement and says: What's the
matter. Art, are you crazy with the
heat2"
One Of the first things a bowler
learns is that whoever rolls u strikes
in one game has a eperfect score.
which is 300. Naturally il is hard to
understand how a player could roll y
staight ones and still score only go.
After the matter has been explained
to them. old men at the game agree
that the score made by Bradshaw is
the most unique in the history Of local
bowling and several who were identi-
fled with other prominent metropOli
tan clubs. say that they have never
heard Of another similar case.
Bad Finger Dit 1t.
Bradshaw, who plays with the
Telephone league. started a game
with a friend The first finger on his
right hand was injured some time ago
and since that time he has invariably
oulAtIG1 SUITS pain anu GENERALLY gone
wild with the first ball he sends down
the alley. After that he generally
plays in good form On the occasion
Of making the remarkable score. the
first ball poodled"-rolled off the
side-and touched not a single pin
Naturally the next only counted
spare Bradshaw continued to make
clean sweeps until he had rolled y
strikes but had a score Of only 290-
Possibly In the history Of bowling
similar scores may have been made
at rare intervals but so far bowlers
at the club have been unable to find
anything like IL in the records, nor
has any member found thus far ever
witnessed a similar occurrence Art
Woods. manager Of the Cactus club.
has been closely Identified with bowl
ing for Il years last past and says
that during that time he remembers no
similar record
The matter will be taken up by 10
cal boWlers with acknowledged au-
thorities to see II FL Paso has pro-
duced a freak in bowling records Of
all times, or II IL is a record that has
occurred on other rare occasions
Much Rivalry.
Wednesday nights games at the
club partook Of an abundance OF
friendly rivalry between the teams
and were productive OF some good
scores. The player who can stand all
the nerve Wreckers that IS shot at him
by members OF the opposing team and
still bowl in steady form need have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Suffers Penalty
of Shrewd Trader

Business manager Bobby Quinn, Of
the ST. Louis Browns, is quoted as
saying that his efforts to secure a
good right handed hitter for the out
field Of the Browns has been blocked
because no magnate or manager of
any other club will deal with him.
Such is the penalty Of fame Quinn
made reputation as q trading sharp
in his deals with Washington. New
York and other clubs and now doubt
less all the moguls are afraid he
would put something over on them if
they started swap talk with him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
TAFT Is Referee
In Boxing Match
By Tad

Chicago. H.. Feb 21-WiIliam H
Taft, former president OF the United
States. officiated as a referee of a
boxing contest at the Great Lakes
naval training station today. tackles
Lamaro and BOuche. a pair of 142
Founders, were the contestants, and
the match was Witnessed by several
thousand sailors and civilians. Mr..
Taft awarded the decision TO Lamaro.
At the end OF his stay AT the train
ing station tonight, Mr.. Taft said the
result OF his 80 days Of speaking in
military camps has convinced him
finally that universal military train
ing was excellent.
SOME FIGHT, TOO.
Two ex Yankees viii fight II out
for third base on the Browns this
vear-Austin and Maisel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
BereSford Chosen
Baseball CAPTAIN

Boulder. Colo. Feb. 21-Howard
Beresford, of Denver. a senior. was
chosen captain of the University of
Colorado baseball team today. sue
ceeding Frank Hickey. also of Den
yer, who did not return to college
this year. Beresford plays first base.
William Shaw, of Aspen. Colo. was
chosen captain Of the track team. He
is a senior and specializes in the
weights.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
By ROY EMIK.

in five events, out of a possible 500.
/ In the broad jump, he went p points
over the standard for this class, and
/ in the snap-under, Is points above
the standard. While no present mem
Der Of the class has equaled Edwards
marks Of 1917, with a good score on
the target throw, IN which Edwards
failed, it viii be possible TO equal
the 1917 record by members Of the
class.
The entrants. and marks by them
this year in the sI-s5 class, follow:
High jump: J. c. Holford, feet
6 inches; V. Harlow, 40; H. McGin-
mis-, 80; A Buchanan, Al; J. Moore,
4; ". Lassiter, SIS; R Lowman, Sc;
G. Pickett. SIS; C Green, 3-6.
Snap-under: J. c Holford, feet,
2 inches; W. Lassiter, 6-3i A Bu-
chanan, $40; V Harlow. So; II. Nc
Ginnis. 40; J. Moore, 4; c. Adams,
$40; G. Pickett, 80.
Target throw: J. c. Holford, score
so; J. Moore. 70; ". Lassiter, IS; V.
50; J. AIeers, 49, G. Pickett, %
Broad jump; J. c. Holford. feet
6 inches J. Moore, 10; V Harlow,
rs; w Lassiter, z; A. buchanan,
II; G. Pickett, 6-S; c. Wilson, SIS;
R. Lowman, Ga.
One potato. race; J. c. Holford,
4-5 seconds; J. Moore, ~; V. Har-
low, "A; W. Lassiter, A.: A Timm,
8; H. McGinnis, So; R Lowman, So.
Four potato race: J. c Holford,
% seconds; Y. Harlow, %; A Bu-
chanan, % Is; J. Moore, % IA; G.
Pickett, "A; R. Lowman, p Is; ".
Lassiter, q 1-3; c. Green, %.
For the purpose OF comparison, last
years high marks in the events are
given: High jump, ~ -: snap
under. IS So; target throw. IS;
standing broad jump, I'll 1-2; one
potato race, AZ; four potato race IS
seconds.
Lose Good Men.
Some good men have been lost in
the unlimited class. which necessi-
tates the greatest effort on the part
Of this seasons team. in that weight,
to bring home the bacon. Richard
Tighe has advanced to the Senior
Hex, as has also Herman Silverberg
and F. Broaddus. Leo Rosenstein.
allround chapion Of 1917. has left the
city, being located at Lordsburg, n
Il Dieu has left the city, Charles
Overstreet is in college and Phil
Coykendall is serving Uncle Sam in
the navy. Wayne King, Bruce Bev-
ans and L Springer are still in the
city. but have not yet made their
appearance for this years team.
Notwithstanding these losses. FL
Paso can win the championship by
allround work and strict attention to
the suggestions and methods Of
training being taught by athletic d.
rector Holm Guyler Magruder, Nal
colin Webb and other members are
showing up strong and promise to
give a good accom- Of themselves
in the finals t. Ne Il.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
a.HEINIE,, ON o. GAnIE-

Boston. Feb. 21.-'Heinie' Wagner.
veteran shortstop Of the Boston
American BASEBALL team. will not play
with the team this year, according to
a statement last night by Harry H.
Frszee. president of the club. Presi-
dent Frazee believes that John Evers
will be able to play as well as coach,
and that Wagner will not be needed
Wagner has played with the Red Sox
since 1906
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
ASHLEY AND HOBART WINNERS.

Belle Air, Fla, Feb. In the
second round OF match play in the
Washington's birthday golf tourna-
ment here today. 7. A. Ashley. of
Woodland. defeated DR.. F. A. Fur
fley. OF Brookline. five and four. and
Clarence Hobart, Of Harbor Lake. won
from H. A Roberts. OF Kansas City.
one I'd
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

| find a place where they would be
permitted to box, and finally had TO
pitch the ring in Mexico, so that the
receipts were not sufficient to pay
expenses.
Old Peter Maher was born in Ire
land about so years ago. and worked
in q brewery before coming to Amer
lea. He was in the ring for more
than a score Of a years. and took part
in hundreds of battles. He was too
light for a heavyweight, Weighing
only about 165 pounds, but he took
on all the best men OF pugilism's ma
jor division. Before coming to Amer
lea Maher won the welterweight,
middleweight and heavyweight cham
pionships of Great Britain. His first
fight on this side was with Jack
tallon, and q little later he knocked
out three men in one night in New
York His first important bout was
pulled off in California. where he
whipped Joe Mccall in three rounds
Maher weighed $50 pounds. and Nc
Call the heavyweight champion of
the Pacific coast. was near six and
a half feet high and tipped the beam
at 22O pounds. Peter was knocked
out by Kid Mccoy in five rounds at
Coney Island in 1900, and he was also
defeated by Joe Goddard. He also
took part in several memorable bat
ties with Tom Sharkey and others
golden age Of American pugilism.
= =
AINSMITH THIRTY-oNE TODAY.
Ed Ainsmith, the Washington
backstop, is 81 years old today, hav-
ing been born in Cambridge, Mass.
February q. 1887. Ed got his base
ball start in that classic suburb OF
Boston. and was given a tryout by
the Jersey City Shelters in 1908, but
was soon released to Lowell The lat
ter club turned him over to Lawrence
where he remained until the middle
Of the 1910 season. when he was sold
to Washington Ainsmith Joined the
Washingtons the same year as his
backstopping colleague. John Henry.
also a native Of the Bay State Ed
has been a fairly good catcher, but
his batting average has always left
much to be desired.
=
TODAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNALS.
1911-Sam Langford won on a foul
from Bill Lang In the sixth round at
London.
To12-W1fc-4 Earre dafaa+o5 Dill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
FITZSIaIAION-1TAHER BOUT
ONE OF SHORTEST ON RECO


Twenty-Five years ago today, Feb
ruary p. 1886, Peter Maher and Bob
Fitzsimmons met in their memorable
battle in Mexico, opposite Langtry.
Tex. That was one OF the shortest
bouts between really great fighters
on record. for II lasted just one min
ute and 35 seconds. when Bob put one
over on Peters jaw that sent the
Irishman TO dreamland-
Brief as was the bout however.
the spectators. several hundred in
number. got some action for their
money. and Bob later confessed that
during the first minute Of fighting
Peter had him going. When Maher
was knocked cold he always kept
his eyes open. and this CLASSY stare
caused some fans to dub Maher as
gutter. which was highly unjust.
II he had been taking he would have
closed his lamps. Peter and Bob
Travelled all over the south trying TO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Prefers Cardinals
to College Team

Here's an odd one Clifton Heath
cote, "collegian." recently signed BY
the St Louis Cardinals for an out
field try. never played a game Of col
1ege ball in his life He made such
a fine showing in independent and
high school circles around York. Pa.
that the baseball directors OF Penn
State college induced him to enter
the institution last fall. promising
him an education Meanwhile scout
Charley Kelschner had been trailing
him and induced him TO sign a con-
tract for a tryout with the Cards
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
ONCE FOUGHT MCUE.

= Tommy White, in his day one
= Of the greatest and squarest
= feather weights that ever put
. on a glove, is much interested
= in the new measure introduced
= in the New York legislature TO
= permit boxing.
= He participated in the first
= show held under the original
. New York law, and his oppon-
= ent was none other than Marty
= McCue, the assemblyman, who
= framed the bill. Tommy de-
= feated McCue in six rounds, the
, fight taking place in 1896. and
> is doing his best to aid his
, old opponent in putting the bill .
:, over.
4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
TINKER ~ sTCCEED JoNEs.

TINKER NAY SUCCEED JONES.
In spite OF Fielder Jones positive
announcement that he would return
20 manage the St Louis Browns. a
story is printed in Chicago that Joe
Tinker has been selected TO succeed
him and that the announcement viii
be made before the first Of March
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
SPORTOGRAPHY By Crazy
ANOTHER SPRING SONG.
When birds begin to sing,
The poets think it's Spring;
It's never seemed to me like that


ANOTHER SPRING SONG.
When birds begin to sing,
The poets think it's Spring;
It's never seemed to me like that
at all;
The gentle season eOmefh
No, not when the bee hummeth,
But when the Umpire hOIIers
outs SPlay Bali!s
THE Blue Ridge league is the
SILK Stocking circuit Of them all
The officials have a bored look
every time you mention railroads 10
them. and why shouldn't they, when
all the clubs IN that league will do
their travelling in automobiles next
summer
George StaIlings. Of the Braves, &
carefully training his new son not to
abuse the umpire.
Arthur Wilson. bacIzsfop of the
Braves, seems 70 have his work
''eut Outo for him during the
coming season. Walter Tragros-
ser has been labeled class IA by
Uncle Sans draft officials. and
as Hank GOEdy and Arthur Rico
are already wearing a uniform,
it's up to Wilson to do the bulk
OF the backstopping.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
LOCAL ATHLETES MUST PROFIT
BY LOSING LAST YEAR, CROWN

ll-Round Athletes Are Needed on Junior Hexathlon
Team to Win international Championship; Target
Throw Cannot Be Sighted If Locals Would Win;
Stars Are Defeated by Pluggers in All Events.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Washington Wears
Out the TWirIerS

Washington has been represented
by ball teams in the major leagues for
almost 30 years. Many fine hurlers,
including the great Hank O'Day, wore
out their arms trying 10 win games
for that mans town. The different
teams that have represented Wash
ington in all those years have a rec
ord of not giving the hurlers much
leeway in the shape OF runs.
IN most cases the Washington pitch
ers had to work within a margin of
three or less runs in order to put
across a victory. Out of the ASP
games pitched by Walter Johnson for
the Senators, in so of them he couldn't
win for the simple reason his team
failed to put across a score. In 90
other games he was given one run to
play on.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

no fear OF any other occasion ever
making him lose his nerve. Wednes-
cay nights scores follow:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

WHITE SOX DEPEND on FIND.
Frank Schellenbach, the tall lad
from Los Angeles after seasons
experience in the minors, is expected
to make good with the Chicago White
Sox this year. according TO manager
Rowland, who says the pitcher
showed him last year that all he
needs is brushing up.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

Points won-old Guards :: SOUTH
Motor l.
High Eame-Strattol 76e-
High total-Stratton Sos
Tonight the Shelter league
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
ROLLS TWELVE STRIKES IN ONE
GAME BUT SCORE IS ONLY 29O

Bowler of Telephone League Establishes Unique Record
Hard for Local Bowlers to Believe; Records Show
No Similar Score; Wednesday Nights Games
at the Cactus Club Seasoned With Ginger.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
AINsMITH THIRTY-ONE TODAY.
TO-DAY IN PIrGfI1sTIc ANNA1.s

IVDNI n EINIILIsIIC ANNALS.
19l1-Sam Langford won on a foul
from Bill Lang In the sixth round at
London.
1913-Wildcat Ferns defeated Billy
Waters in Is rounds at st. Joseph,
No.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

The Big League.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

TOpreventt tire troubles pill
L ing up until they threaten
the service of your car,
equip with Firestone Tires,
Cord or Fabric. Both have
special Firestone features
which minimize tire troubles
and len8then mileage. In the
Firestone Cord Tire pure BUM
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

Points Won-Waiz Co T.
High game-Clark 1885,
High total-Clark SIS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

insulation reduces friction.
Observation-Disclosures
in protecting rubber SO thatno
two cords can touch to cause
friction. The extra thick cush-
ion layer does double duty. It
distributes road blows over a
larger area of carcass. It
YIELDS the tread to the carcass.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-11-22

Lieut.. Lvle A. Kneeland. only son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kneelsnd. Summit
avenue. died in France of Pneumonia.
Oct. 10. according to a telegram re.
ceived Monday by his parents. Lieut..
Kneeland enlisted In Co. n just before
it's departure for Grayling in 1916. was
advanced to sergeant. trsnsf rred to the
headquarters company and was on the
Mexican border. Wher. he returned to
Michigan he entered the first officers
training camp, was commissioned and
ASST ned to the headquarters staff OF
the 829th al tillery In January he was
promoted to first ieutenapt. was sent
to Fort sill, Okla, where he took q
course as an aerial observer and was
transferred to Camp Dix, Texas, As an
instructor. Early in the summer he
went TO SelfriIgs Field for instruction
in aerial gunnery and then sailed for
France
He was most estimable young man,
3 member of the Baptist church. and a
wide circle Of friends in Owosso mourn
his untimely death. and the heartfelt
sympathy Of the community is ex.
tended TO his bereavsd parents. He
was born in Owosso aud was s6 years
Of age.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-11-22
LAINoseuRo.

The sad news was received here
Thursday of the death of Glare Burt,
of this place. who was killed in active
service In France Oct. 6. Mr.. Burt en-
listed as marine early in the war and
has seen much active service He is
survived by his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Nile Burt. three sisters, Mrs Emil Lee,
Mrs Claud Austin and Miss Dorothy.
all of this place, and so brothers, Alba
of Jackson, and Glen of Bay City.
Memorial services were held at the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing. Rev. Endy Of Perry. preaching the
sermon-H. b Atwood has started
an independent dray line--Ray Gal.
ligan is moving his family to Lspsing
where he has employment-C Chase
Bert and Miss Dell VanLeuven have
moved to Williamston- Mrs. VIM.
Dowding of Flint. has been spending a
few days with relatives here--while
). w. Blain was loading gravel Thurs
day. the pit csved In, pinning him
under the wagon, breaking his leg In
three places ---J. d. Haskins mas been
quite III the past weekly. J. Austin
is in Grand Rapids for redical treat
ment. q
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-11-22
Death OF Corporal Charles freeman,

= =
A message to his parents by the war
department stated that Corporal Charles
Collins Freeman, ofoR> +. ID. No.
Owosso had been killed In action in
France October IL. Corporal Freeman
was the son of William Richard Free
man. Further details will be given
later. ~
Corporal Freeman was member of
Company. M. l25th infantry. CT this city.
and the news of his death indicates that
the Owosso company was in the severe
fighting at that time He enlisted while
the company was at Fort Wayne, on
July 8. 1917. He saw service at Camp
Custer when the company was doing
guard duty there and trained at Waco.
Tex, going to France with the 3snd
division In February.
Corp. Freeman was wounded in the
fighting at Chstesu Thierry in July bat
recovered and rejoined the company.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-11-22

Due undoubtedly to the extreme
csrelessness of auto drivers, a horse
belonging to George Kelly Of Caledonia
township. driven by John Kelly high
school student, was injured so that 1t
had to be killed, Tuesday evening, at
the corner of Oliver and Water streets.
r. E. Tubbs salesman for the Connor
Ice Cream Co.. was driving south on
Water street end Kelly was driving
north, and Tubbs' machine struck the
horse breaking Its leg. Tubbs, whom
witnesses say did not stop after the
accident, claims to have been blinded
BY lights of an auto following Kelly.
The police say Tubbs also. cut the cor.
ner improperly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-11-22
NEW INDUSTRY FOR OWOSSO

James Van Pelt has arrived in
Owosso from New Castle, Pa, and
will soon begin the manufacture here
of bronze and babbitt bearings for
motor vehicles. He will employ q
limited number. of men at first but ex-
poets rapid increase in the number
employed. With the opening up to
full possibility January Of the man
ufacture Of automobiles, big demand
will be created for bearings. Mr.
Van Pelt has been superintendent in
the Buick plant and for several years
a general superintendent of the John
son Bronze Co. of New Castle. Mr.
Van Pelt has moved here with his
family and is now making arrange
ments for a location for the factory