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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18
GERMAN TROOPS DEFY
OFFICERS, ZURICH SAYS
Placards Abusing Kaiser, Crown
Prince and General Publicly
Posted at Railway Stations.
a..o.laa.d -. 3 - Even.as

By as>o,Iatcd Press % Every Evenlas
Zuruu oct Is Eisyas official state
mens- .~~ued rs he entente war offices
no longer arr published n Germany
RU-uurS reaching here sac ;n!the effect
tiult -here haze becu outbreaks tmung
the -oldiers III the front.
Ahuslye p.acards concerning fue
Emperor. the Crown Prince. Field Mar
shall -Hindenburg aud General Lrien-
dorfi nave been posted IN many allroa.i
stations in Germany
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18
]. ". Davis. Flu Sufferer.

Mrs. John W Davis. and daughter
Ruth, and Catherine Davis. of Pyle
Lane. have been visiting J. W Davis
at Nashville, Tenn, VII, has been i'll
with influenza Last reports were that
Mr.. Davis was convalesclng
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18
Wilmington Man Now Officer

Among the army appointments an
nouneed al Washington today John Stew
art OF this city is named as second heu-
tenant 10 the Ordnance Department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18
FULL PAGE WAR MAP

showing ali fronts, with New ORR
American next sunday. Oct. 20 Order
your copy today " & Wilson S05 ship
iey street ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18
Fair and Cool W ath,r, Saturday.

A !echng of security goes WITH Clover
airy mlk.-Ady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18

Fair and Cool " ath'r, saturday.
~ Associated Press % Every Evening
washing ton. oct. Is. Forecast for Dcla-
ware
Fair and slightly cooler tonight and SaLur-
tlay; moderate MORT heaSt winds
SIN NloO%. TEMPERATE RE AND TIDE,
sun rose this morning .-. ............., S.lJ
s,1n r{sns toplorrovy morning. ............ 10
sun sets tomorrow night ...., .........-.. b.l
Moon sers tomorrow mornng \ ~
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High tlde tonight ............-... l'te
ON tide this morninE .......t....-..-.-.. @-l
uN ljd tonight ...-..,. ....s...'-....... btt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18

ratlculaT people choose Clover Dairy
Milk-Ayd.
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Associated Press Summary | I p n.

Germany apparently has lost the
whole of the Belgian coast which for
four wears has been base for Submarine
Continued on pae'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18

SaI0nIkl. TnursdaY oct I1---Iuee(
troons TODAY completed the rc-occu-
nation Of the regions of Greek Macedonia,
which have been held n tho Bulgariaus
and Turks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-18

Observation-Disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
LOOKS
GOOD To MATTY
Reds Will Play Series of
Games With the Soldier
Teams of st. Sheridan.
By Tad

Montgomery, Ala March Is
Christy Matthewson. famous big
league pitcher. Will lead his Cinein-
natl Reds into camp here next Tues
day and begin pi1ing up the machine
which he hopes will come down the
home stretch OF the National league
season next fan fighting every inch
Of the way for the pennant.
II is Matty's second training cam
venture since he graduated from the
playing ranks into the manager class
Big Six" believes. however. that he
IS at the head OF a much stronger
baseball machine this year than the
one he led during the 1917 campaign
II his pitchers and his infield hold
up, Matty believes ne will be IN the
pennant fight all the way
The team viii remain IN camp here
about 80 days and after the first few
days OF preliminary work viii follow
a schedule OF exhibition games. Many
Of the games viii be PLAYED with sol
der teams at Camp Sheridan and
others with professional and semi
pro teams OF the south.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
LIT TIE JAKE
PUZZLED JOHN |.
Sullivan Doesn't Under
stand Why Jake Was AL
lowed to Make Money.

Detroit, Mich, March ss.-The death
OF John L Sullivan hes recalled a
number OF vivid incidents to old tim
ers among Detroits sporting frater-
nifty, for this city used to be one OF
John LIS stamping grounds. But OF
all the stories Of the great pugilists
doings in Detroit the favorite seems
to be the one which recounts his en-
counter with a bantam More than
two decades ago there lived in Sagi-
nav, Mich, a mite Of man who was
popularity known as Little Jake" He
was president OF a bank and at one
time was reputed to be wealthy, al
though in later years he was reduced
almost to poverty.
Little Jake" was widely known as
a keen follower OF sport events,
lover Of fair play and a student Of
the art OF spectacular self advertis-
ing.
In Detroit one day he met Sullivan
IN the bar room Of the famous Russell
house, since destroyed Sullivan. with
a crowd about him, was roaring a
welcome to his friends. Little Jake"
John L threw $50 bill on the bar
and IN booming voice urged those
about him to drink it up" It did
not take long for the supplies to dis
appear and just when the party was
about TO break up. a piping voice
coming seemingly from the floor.
squeaked:
Now everybody. including Sullivan.
must have a drink on me-"
Sullivan looked down at the midget
and smiled Everybody drank. Then
Little Jake" took a sheet OF cur
rency from his pocket The money
was fresh from the mint and the sheet
contained four 500 bills. Little
Jake" whipped out his fountain pen,
signed one OF the bills. cut II from
the sheet and tossed 1t on the bar.
Now, 90 as far as you like" he
said
Sullivan seemed dazed. The feat
was new to him He picked Little
Jake" up and deposited him on the
bar.
Now. little fellow, tell me how you I.
can make money and why I can't"
The Saginaw mite explained that 4
i was the privilege Of a national I
bank president to sign bank notes. 1
thus putting the money into clrcula- |
ton, and the fighter left the hotel in 1
a thoughtful mood
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

Fred Toney. the workhorse Of the
Red Fingers, is liable TO be called
at any time. Toney was the big win
ner Of the Redville aggregation in
1917 and a iron man for fair II he
is available he may repeat this year,
but he cannot keep the Reds up there
alone. Pete Schneider will be back,
as will Nike Regan and Harry Eller,
but aside from these three the Reds
VIII have TO depend largely on new
Corners. Dutch Reuther. formerly Of
the Cubs; Ray Bressier, Eddie Ger
ner, Jimmy Conley and Stuart Jaco-
bus complete the reserve list Of pitch
ers. And Matty IS hoping.
Strong BaeIzstOpE.
With Wingo, Clarke, Allen and
Smith reserved as catchers, the Reds
are wen fixed behind the bat. Chase,
Groh, Shean, MeKechnie and Black
burne, the famous Lena" OF White
Sox trials and trlbulations, make up
the infield talent Billy Kopf is in
reserve, but viii not be available, It's
said.
Eddie Roush, the champion bats
man OF the league; Tommy Griffith.
Greasy Neale, George Anderson and
AdcHenry represent the outfieldfng
talent, and Aatty Is still hopeful Of
landing another gardener. II ne does
50 he viii be well fixed in this de-
partment-
An In all. the Reds are TO be
figured as the dope sizes up now
in advance of the season. They
look Ike q club which Will make
q lot Of trouble for everybOdy's
pennanf eOnfenders.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
By JACK VEIoCK.

were willing to pay big, fat salaries
TO their headliners- And il is no fault
Of the player that he has come TO ex-
pect these things in the big show.
More Popular Than Ever.
Baseball has grown 70 be the great
est of sports It is the most popular
pastime and recreation OF the Ameri-
can public, and the mays have made
II what IL is. They have made Il
strictly commercialized sport that is
very much in demand. and as in any
other business. the club owner who
makes the biggest hit with his public
Is the one who gets the gravy.
World Series Bee.
There hasn't been a major league
ball park built within recent years
that was not built to accommodate a
worlds series crowd. That Is the
aim Of every club-to get into a
worlds series. But fine parks, high
salaries and spirited bidding for tho
services OF the stars OF the diamond
are the work OF the club owners
alone, so why should they yelp7
Baseball f. a red-blOOded sport
and a cold-blOOded business. II
has been built mp to n standard
level and Il must be kept there.
So what's the use Of the mnEnate
Ouching over the high cost OF it,
He doesn't lead the worst life in
the world by q whole lot.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
m By WILLIAM F. KIRK. rrun
A Chant Of Chuckling.

lust ehueke little each day
stirred by the strife Though clouds
= JOY and big worries shove and small
-07 go
gg all
chuekle when chuie
be with
dial
eward
chue today and chucke to
witt
with song-leave tears to the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

TEW YORK, March 15.-The high
cost OF baseball. as It applies
l ' to the major leagues, Is being
felt more heavily than ever before By
the men who control the game
There las been a great deal OF
dissatisfaction expressed By
some of the club owners over the
expense OF running biz league
ball club for the past three or
four years. but since Uncle Sam
ueI tossed his ehapeau into the
big ring IL has grown stronger
Yet, in reality. the magnates have
little leeway 10 yelp. for with the
exception OF adverse influence caused
by the Federal league they are alone
TO blame for the fact that operating
major league clubs costs like sixty.
Club Owners to Blame.
The players are not responsible FOR
the fact that the club owners formed
a habit Of spending money Ike
sailors on shore leave for the stars
OF the game. They are not to blame
because certain clubs OF club owners
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
PROSPECTS OF WAR TIME GAMES
MATTYS REDS IN PENNANT FORM
By JACK VEIOCK.

TEW YORK, March 1B.-For the
N first tine n a good many sea
= sons the Cincinnati Reds are
going % enter the coming pennant
race clsssed as "dsngsrous."
ChFssfy sLafheWHOn, apparently.
IS one Cfncy manager who Is
xetsisE by in RedvIHe without
bel1G Handicapped By Interior
enee from headquarters. The
saners Of the Reds are letting
ain haze his head, and he is
sAoufsE them results.
The sensational work Of the Reds
IL 1917 was one Of the bright feat
slres Of the National league race
Their elevation from the gutter was
sudden and sensational They out
lEttsd other teams and Gelded well
enough TO class with the best as q
-rorkadzy club. II they had been
Blessed with q stronger pitching staff
they might have made the Gitnts
lump - % the last hour 20 beat
A Hsuse Undivided.
This year the Reds are practically
infect They have not been seriously
luft By the amy draft OF enlist
nests. and from present indications
they VIII be among the highest losers
- the big show through either OF
f71ese channels Fer this reason they
Iock % figure strongly IN the race
fhis season, providing, OF course. that
rrettv loses none Of his pitching
strength and providing also that he
ca7 add q bit TO the pitching staff.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
TERRIBLE TERRY WICKED JABBER
2-HANDED ARTIST HAD NO EQUAL

EW YORK. March 15.-Terrible
M Terry McGovern IS gone, but
= the memory Of his greatness
will always live
Penniless when he took the last
count IN the charity ward Of a Brook
Ign hospital. Terry still had one thing
that could not be taken away from
him. and that was his niche IN the
fistic Hall Of Fame.
Great fighters have come and
gone in all ages and IN all divis-
ions There may have been
eieverer men and better ring gen.
erals IN the featherweight class
than McGOvern. but there was
never n more effective hitter.
WaIIOp IN Either Hand.
As two handed puncher McGovern
ranks with a select few in all classes
In punchers' row, alongside Of Nc
Govern are FitZSimmOnS. WalcOrts
Langford. Cans and Jimmy Barry, OF
the days that are past. while today
there are but few two handed punch
ers who can rank with the Furnishing
hitters OF old Benny Leonard and
Jimmy Wilde are perhaps the near
est approach for their weights TO
and Johnny Kilbsne can claim some
distinction.
But the get back to McGovern.
Planted the X. o.
IN the heyday OF his career, from
1898 until 1902, he knocked out a big
majority OF his opponents clean AM
cold There were few who could
stand before him for ten rounds.
George Monroe did It once in 1888.
lasting "a: Harry Forbes took the
count after Is rounds. and Tim Cal
lahan was tiwce knocked out In ten
rounds and managed to get a 20
round draw with Terry. But that
was when McGovern was just bios
soming into the great fighter he
turned out to be Just two years later
Defeated Dixon.
The following year. 1889. a majority
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

OF Terrys opponents took the count
IN from one to three rounds, and
throughout the year 1900, which hf
started BY winning the worlds cham
pionship from George Dixon in eight
rounds in New York, not q man wht
faced him, aside from exhibitions
bouts, stayed more than seven rounds
Oscar Gardner and Aurelio Herrers
went down clearly knocked out q
Terry IN 1901. and until November Of
that year, when Young Corbett canf
out OF the west to knock Terry out
in two rounds at Hartsford. his recf
ord as a champion was nothing shor1
OF wonderful
Corbett had Terry's number. Hf
was the only fighter who ever reall1
had Il, yet he wasn't the hitter Terri
was. for the Johnstowu battIer waf
the hardest hitting featherTeight o.
them all
McGraw has a number OF good Sec
old basemen, among them Doyle. L
Doyle and Lawrence Doyle That
makes II unanimous for the Doyles-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
BALDWIN FOUGHT MORE DRAWS
THAN ANY OTHER gCRAPpF,R

Matty Baldwin. the clever Boston
lightweight, probably fought more
draws than any other boxer He held
his own with most OF the best men Of
his division, but never seemed to be
able to put over that little bit more"
that would have made him a real
championship contender. Eight years
ago today, March Il, 1910, Matty
fought a 10-round draw with Dick
Hyland at Kansas City, and shortly
afterward tied with Owen Moran.
Before that he had fought drawn
battles with Willie Moody, Tommy
Murphy. Jem Driscoll. Ad Wolgast
and Ray Bronson.
In 1911 just half Of his decision
bouts were ties, with Young Saylor,
Johnny Mccarthy, Frankie Burns and
Joe MandOt In that year. By the
way. Matty defeated Willie Richie il
n 20-round affair in san Francisco,
and was defeated in the same num-
Der Of rounds by Freddie Welsh. who
lost the lightweight title to Benny
Leonard some months ago.
In 1912 Matty started out by going
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
Jess Is Figuring
For the Dough

Kansas City. No, March 15.-No
agreement was reached here today
between Nike Collins. manager Of
Fred Fulton, and Col ]. c. Miller, of
Oklahoma. representing Jess willard.
as to a match between the two for
July T. No public announcement was
made. but It is understood that VIII
lard's demands are for practically the
whole pot, leaving Fulton to battle
for fistic glory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
Opening of Arena
To Be Postponed

day that the scheduled opening of the
new open air pavilion at motor truck
group No. 391. would be postponed
until Friday night. March %, because
Of present unavoidable weather con-
ditions. The program prepared is a
good one and Lieut.. Studer believes
the present temperature too low TO
warrant an exhibition tonight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
SPORTOGRAPHY By Gray

I TO a draw with JACK Redmond in
youngstown, and kept Il I'D by going
70 Boston and fighting three draws
with Eddie Murphy, Tommy O'Keefe
and Tommy Ginty. Matty certainly
mad the draw habit.
TOM CANNON, OF HIS
MAJESTK'S BEEFZATERs
Tom Cannon, one OF the foremost
pugilists OF the first half of the 18Th
century. was born at Eaton, ENGLAND
lze years ago today, March Il. 1870.
AFTER twice defeating Josh Hudson
no pestng other prominent gladia-
Tors OF the day, Toms noble and
wealthy patrons induced George "
TO enroll Cannon in his royal bodv-
guard OF Beefeaters. His friends.
VINO had dubbed him champion of
england, induced Cannon to return
70 the ring, and he was matched to
llgnt Jem Ward for $1,000 and the
championship. which had been left
vacant by the retirement OF Tom
spring. They fought on a July dav
Groves ever assembled at a prize
ring Shortly after noon on this
Ilercely hot day the bruisers unlin-
oered their fistic artillery and went
az II cannon was handled BY those
Two great ex-champions, Tom Crib
and Tom Spring, and he was a IA
vorite in the betting. The ferocious
neat. which overpowered dozens of
ld4 us effect on the
lighters. and although Ward had the
pest OF the argument from the first.
ne was so affected by the heat thai
he was barely able to stand when be
landed the blow which ended Tom
Cannon's Championship aspiratio
JOHNSON-JEANETT BATTLE
Jack Johnson defeated Joe Jeanette
IN 10 rounds at Baltimore on March
-, 1906, u years ago today. The
Hoboken negro made an excellent
showing in his several bouts with
Johnson, whose crown he IonEed to
possess when johnson was King of
the heavyweights. Although Jack
defeated Joe IN the Baltimore en-
gagement, It was not by any wide
margin In the previous year Jean
cite won on foul from johnson in
the second round. and fought two six
round bouts which were fairly even
A few months after the Baltimore
event Jeanette held his own in siw
rounds with Johnson at PHILADELPHIA
and fought a ten-round draw at Port
land After that johnson never
showed any particular fondness for
Jeanette, and they never met again.
although Joe issued repeated chal-
lenges-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
DAMS was The first man

4 DAMS was the first man and
- he lived in Il Paso. Bowler
= n jack his admirers dubbed him
Friday night when he won the Inter-
state singles as the representative Of
the local Tri-State bowieTs Of the
Cactus club. When the telegraphic
scores resolved at the club showed
that AdauB final score was SOS as
against ss5 for V Clyne Of Salt Lake
city. over zoo fans witnessing the
work Of local bowlers and watching
taEulated results from Denver, salt
Lake. Butte and Helena. arose and
cheered Adams as the interstate
champion OF the telephone league.
Adams did not stop at that; he
rolled the high total IN the doubles
ard also in the five man event for
three games, further demonstrating
that FL Paso has the champion bowler
q the Interstate Telephone league
Nor should the excellent work Of
other members Of the local Tri-State
teams be overlooked. their form en-
nzbling FL Paso to land in first, sec
end and third places, whereas in last
years matches q third was the best
done In any OF the events.
The rooms Of the Cactus club were
lastly decorated with national colors
and Bell telephone emblems. ColOred
lights enhanced the effect. The
E-ld- EEaL1 aD0uL
200 were filled and many fans stand
ing. Naturally there was & keen in
terest IN the telegraphic results re-
ceiTsd from other cities and not in
frequently the audience burst out in /
pplause when the local scores were !
the highest Under the system of |
scoring every man in all the teams Of /
the different cities. the interest /
awakened was much the same as had I
ali the players been present at the 1
Cactus club. At times the anxiety 1
vas such that perfect quiet reigned |
cmcng the fans as they awaited the
score that told the tale. Then as FL 4
Pazo won thunder broke loose.
The reorez foTfn-v-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
ADAMS WINS FIRST PLACE FOR
FL PA5O At INTERSTATE MEET

Local Star of Tri-State Company Team Leads Bowers
Of Four States in Teegraphic Match Ell Pasoans Also
Take Second in Doubles and Third in Five Man
Event; Fans Give Victor Warm Reception
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

High Ezms-Mayer 1s9.
High totai-Mayer $40.
Strike out-Wenzel-1fayer
high game-F. Cannon al teams 263
High total games--Adans SIS. FL Paso
High all evsnts-Clyne 1914. Salt Lake.
Strike 0uts-Adzms 5, Bradshaw 2
l.
High average all events. Clynne s12 rs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
Cannefax Stills
Leading in Match

Chicago. III, March 15.-Augie
Kieckhefer, OF Chicago. scored 81
points, while Robert Cannefax, Of st.
Louis, was making so in last nights
block Of their match for the worlds
three cushion billiard championship.
but Cannefax still leads. 100 to SO,
because OF the eight point lead he
gained the night before. Each man
had high run Of four. but. except in
the last few innings, neither was in
good form, Cannefax requiring 90 IN
nings to finish the block. The final
block win be played tonight.
After being kissed out of two shots,
Cannefax made several sensational
caroms. his two points in the s9th
being exceptionally difficult ones.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

YPRES TEAM WIN HOCKEY TITLE.
Toronto, Ont, March 15.-By de-
feating the Ypres team OF Winnipeg
here last night by a score Of four TO
one, ana winning the series Of two
games by a total score OF six to four,
the Kitchener team captured the Al
Ian cup. emblematic OF the worlds
amateur hockey title.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
ARE To BLAME FOR HEAVY
EXPENSES; PLAYERS BEAR BRUNT

Fat Salaries and Strife to Win remnants Cause Owners
to Vie in Expenditures; Magnates Have Little Cause
for Howling About Conditions They Create in Eff
fort to Secure World Series Team
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

High total-Adsrns Fl Paso. COS.
High game IN doubles-To Jeglum Of
SAT- Lake. 2ss. Strike out-One by Adams
Of FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

Rabbit Meanwhile seems to be
tired OF chasing around on the
ground. and wants to qualify as
an aviator. He f. row \ yeonlan
In the navy, but is doing every
thing to get transferred TO the
flying department. II he's AZ
quick in the air as he WIS on
terra firma he'll do things to the
kaiser's aviatOrs before they get
a chance to know what's hap
pened to 'em.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

Elgh game IN singles. goes to Y. Cly1s
zalt Lake. With 157. Adams OF Il Paso.
makes strike outs-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15
YES, IN SURE IS TOUGH.

YES, 1T SURE Is TOUGH.
Every time 1 play a boss,
And count my chicks before they're
hatched,
LOrdy, don't IL make me cross
To find the nag is scratched.
=
THE hero Of the kids In Philadei-
phia is Bill NcKenty, the
= schoolboy pitcher OF that city.
who IS being taken south by manager
Moran for a tryout with the Phillies.
Slim Love, Of the Yankees, takes
his baseball seriously and deserves to
get there" Slim has been working
out with a semi-pro club on the
coast so there is little doubt that he
VIII have the edge on other Yankee
pitchers in the early days at Macon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

2 EW YORK, March 15.-The high
cost OF baseball. as 1t applies
' to the major leagues. Is being
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-15

, EW YORK. March 15.-Terrible
Terry McGovern IS gone, but
the memory OF his greatness