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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
konetchy Forgot Own
Ability for Moment

1t is an unwrtten law that pitcher
cannot get under high fly, but when
ever one threatens to drop near the
pitchers box the pitcher must hurry
to to one side and let an infelder make
the catch
How ironclad this rule is can be
appreciated from what Ed Konetchy
d!d one day last season when he
pitched instead of first-based. Catch
ing high flies is one of the first base
mans chief duties, and Konetchy is an
expert at the trick, but, when on this
day, batsman hit an infield fly toward
the pitchers box. Konetchy sidestepped
and let the third sacker make the
catch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Bombardier Wells After
Heavyweight Title

From England comes report of a
speech made by Bombardier Wells at
a recent boxing show, in the course of
which he declared he hoped to win
the heavyweight championship of the
world. This should amuse followers of
the game in this country who remem-
Der the miserable showing made by
Wells in his bouts with the late AL
Palzer and "Gunboat" Smith, and who
were of the opinion that Wells had
been consigned to the pugilistic scrap
heap.
If Wells is serious he might take a
crack at Georges Carpenter, who is
closer at hand than any of the Amer
lean contenders for the title. How
ever, Wells has had one unfortunate
experience with Carpenter and prob
ably would hesitate about tackling the
plucky Frenchman a second time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
De Witt Clinton Is
Easy Winner Over
Morris H. S. Clever

De Witt Clinton High School stepped
nearer the Manhattan Borough foot
ball championship when it defeated
Morris High School on South Field
yesterday by a score Of II to 0. The
Clinton eleven had undergone many
changes during the last week, with the
result that the team showed itself to
be the strongest yet placed on the
field
The Morris defence held several
times near its goal line in the early
periods, but the Clinton backs broke
through later in the game. Trick
plays and shift formations puzzled the
Morris players. Roy Isenberg, the
Clinton quarterback, was the outstand-
ing star, with Galbraith. the fullback,
close behind in this respect.
Galbraith kicked a field goal from
the 35-yard line in the second quarter,
while Isenberg made his first touch
down in the third session on a thirty
yard run through a broken field.
In the fourth period Isenberg tailed
another touchdown on play through
the Morris line. Galbraith kicked both
goals.
Tho limo I'M.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Wathen Resents Stand
Of Minor Associates

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 1e-Rec-
concentrations Of Thomas J. Hickey
president of the American Association
at meeting of the National Associa-
ton of Professional Baseball Leagues
in Peoria, yesterday, urging the Ma
tional Association to withdraw from
the national agreement unless major
league draft privileges are curtailed
to-day drew the fire of O. H. Wathen
president of the Louisville Club.
Mr.: Hickey took that action as an
individual and not as representative
of the Louisville Baseball Club or the
American Association" said Mr.. Wa
then in statement here to-day. "a
period of reconstruction in baseball is
now at hand" Mr.. Wathen asserted
"and the subject should not be ap-
preached in a belligerent, but rather in
sober minded, conciliatory attitude"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
TYOtte1S To Be Sold
At Big AUCTION Here
Nineteen 3-Year-Old Colts
From Walnut Hall Farm
Go Under Hammer
By Frank S. Cooke

While, Of course, speculation Is 81
desirable and almost necessary feature
of tho average harness meeting, one
does not hear the trotting horse folk
talking much about prices in the ring.
The principal point Of interest with
them is the speed and the manner in
which the horse shows it; the next
one is the breeding, and the third Is
the figure at which the horse was sold
or might be bought
So. when the racing days are over
for the year the attention Of votaries
of the sport Of the sulky turns to the
big auction sales. the first Of which is
that which opens at Madison Square
Garden tomorrow and continues for
five days New York sales are the most
important Of any because of the num-
Der of highly bred yearlings, two and
three year clds with futurity engage
ments that are released from the
farms so that somebody else can enjoy
the anticipation, and at the same time
pay the training bills
The big consignment at this weeks
sale is from Walnut Hall Farm, the
bluegrass estate of the late L. V. Hark-
ness, of New York, and it includes
seventyhv youngsters by Moko, San
Francisco, Manrico, Walnut Hill and
Native King. This is the bunch that
was to have featured the March sale,
but could not be transported from Ken
lucky, as the government needed cars
for army horses.
Strangers to Racetrack
Unlike many of the young things
that will be knocked down to the high
est bidder, none Of the Walnut Hill
colts has been on a racetrack. They
are worked in the long barn at the
farm, trotting ahead of a pony on
which the colt man is perched, so that
very little is taken from them.
Other notable consignments are
those of James R. Mcgowan, whose
yearlings have habit of beating 2:3O;
the Laurel Hall bunch of thirty Peter
and near relatives to the great horses
of the day.
What splendid progress is being
made by trotters is shown in the latest
figures, which place the additions to the
2:10 list this year at seventy-one to
date, against total of sixty-two in
1917. The latest addition is Little
Jack, which lowered the record for
four-year geldings to 2:09 on the
half-nile track at Riverside, Cal, this
being a purely California bred trotter
The real feature of the 2:10 list this
year is the fact that it contains the
names of nineteen three year-olds,
which is a bumper crop. These colts,
with their sires and records, are as
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Quaker Jackies Hand
Defeat to Brown Eleven

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1e.-Brown
University was defeated by the Phila-
delphia Navy Yard football eleven on
FRANKLIN Field to-day by the score Of
Fl to 7.
Brisk scored touchdown for Brown
in the second period and kicked the
goal. Hazel, Simmer and Slaughter
scored touchdowns for the navy yard
IN the second half, which opened with
Brown in the lead. Cornog, the former
Swarthmore star, added three points
with q goal from placement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Peter the Great Leads

Peter the Great is an easy leader as
sire of 2:10 three-year- olds, as six
of them are by him, as against three
by Dillon Axworthy, his most formi-
dable rival at this time. But in the
matter of dams there is a difference,
the distribution being wide and reach
ing into all families.
Among the nineteen colts ennumer-
ated Axworthy and Bellini are the sires
of the dams of two each, while no other
stallion got the dam of more than one.
Sires of the dams of the others are
Bingen, The Director General, Zombro,
Baron Wilkes, Patron, San Meto,
Baronmore, The Bondsman, General
Watts. Prodigal, Walnut Hall, The
Hal and Peter the Great.
Taking in all ages, the strife during
the fifteen weeks of racing on the
Grand Circuit was between the Peter
the Greats and the Bingens, and it was
very keen. The Bingens won s70,o91
and the Peter the Greats s69,857.
There were 1872 Bingens in the money
winning list against 1874 Peter the
Greats
The Bingens, few of them by the old
horse, are by his sons, grandsons and
great grandsons, showing how wonder
fully they are breeding on. In the in
stance of Peter the Great all but s6,316
was won by his own get, his sons not
making much of a showing thus far.
AS the total amount distributed in
the Grand Circuit was s471,742, these
two families, with $139,678, won con-
siderably more than % per cent of the
money.
The Axworthys, the Baron Wilkes
and the McKinncys are other tribes
well up in the money winning list. This
ho of = l.
showing that from half dozen
families come the horses that garner
the money by winning races. Now and
then an outsider steps to the front, but
the day Is past when such occurrences
are given serious consideration among
those who expect to win futurities
When you come to look over per
formances and pick out the best Jobs
OF training and driving there are many
but IN the elimination process one has
to place credit marks after the name,
of Walter R Cox and Ed F. Ceers Co,
made a wonderful campaign with L,
Princeton, 2:02, and crowned him tn,
stallion King among those that racec
out three heats Geers took June Rel
when she did not look like very much
and put her near the top of the money
winners, beating the stars of her class
where contention always was siren.
uous.
Other methods than those employed
oy these skilful drivers probably
would have spelled failure for both
horses. Lu Princeton has the name OF
being the latest horse on the bio line
In oiden times the drivers bought extrs
strong whips or provided themselve,
with chains when they had steeds o.
this type, iambasting the very life ou
OF them or soaring them half to death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
st. Louis Cards Have
Is Players in Service

Eighteen members Of the 1918 Car
dAnals, all of whom were considered
regulars are now in the service of
their country, according to Secretary
Hiram W. Mason. The names of the
players in service follow:
Major Branch Hickey, chemical war
fare service; John G. Hendricks, secre-
tary K. of c.; K. d. Wallace, ordnance
department; Douglas Baird, army;
William Sherdei, army; Frank Snyder,
army; Jack Smith, army; Sergeant
Walton Cruise, army; Lieutenant Oscar
Horstnan. army; Lieutenant Marvin
Goodwin, aviation corps; John D.
Miller. marines; Elma knight, army;
Murphy Currie, army; Bruce Hit,
navy; John Brock, navy; Tony Blot
TEN, army; Jaka May. army; jenkins,
army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
The line-up:
Harry Tate Killed
By Rival in Quarrel

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Nov. 16.-Henry
Haley, thirtytive years old, known in
the sporting world as "Texas" Tate, a
heavyweight boxer, was shot and killed
here last week. Another boxer, Joe
Shaw; Is being sought by the officials
Shaws wife is at present under arrest
The motive for the killing is unknown
Tate's chief bid for fame came last
New Years day, when he won on a foul
from Fred Fulton in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Penn State Defeats
Lehigh by 7 to 6

BETHLEHEM, Penn, Nov. 16.--Fail-
ure to boot the ball over the crossbar
following touchdown prevented Lee
high from tieing Penn State in Taylor
Stadium here this afternoon. Taking
advantage of blocked kick gave Penn
State to 6 victory Both touch
downs came in the first period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Wesleyan Elects CAPTAIN

MIDDLETOWN, Conn, Nov. 16.-The
Wesleyan football team has elected
Edward s. Boote, of East Orange, N. j.,
captain in place of Russell II. Ander-
son, of Bridgeboro, N. j., who has left
for the training school at Camp Lee,
Petersburg, Va. Boote is junior, has
played two seasons on the varsity at
fullback and has done the putting and
drop kicking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Knife for Stecher

Joe Stecher former heavyweight
wrestling champion, will go under the
knife some day next week. Joe is
going to have his tonsils and adenoids
cut out. Stecher is drilling many of
the bluejackets in the art of wrestling
and says he has much wonderful mate
rial at the Great Lakes. Chicaco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
individual entran'
Belleair Country Club
Plans Busy Golf Sea'''

The Belleair Country Club, .. : D' %.
air, Fla, will open for the wlh.s WIFE =, u
son on January T. Golf as usus y; /,
be the attraction this season, n b,ss
long list of tournaments mss
scheduled. ..,
The West Coast Open, howsss'ii b.,
missing this year. The big gon Wes
ure of the season will be hs hi
Coast Amateur, which Will W
March IT to 81.
The events scheduled follow; .a.a
Annual January tournament, Jsnu.,' s''"
Exhibition match. pros feoroIs
Ladies' putting tournament. fss.s,,,,r, Is
Exhibition match amateur fs .as1ssry ~
Washington Birthday ,ourn sment ~, furd. ~
Mixed Putting tournament fer ''oa'''
ruary o.
Senior tournament February -.
Mixed foursome. March l.
Ladies' championship March 81 9,
Amateur championship. March IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Athlete Killed in Action

Randolph st. George Walker, jr., the
oldest son of R. st. George Walker,
PRESIDENT of the Staten Island Cricket
and Tennis Club, has been killed in the
war, according to word received by his
father yesterday. On the sound Of the
bugle for the call to arms young
Walker was one of the first to respond
and enlisted in the 18th Regiment. He
was promising cricketer and had fol-
lowed in his fathers footsteps in the
three great amateur sports-cricket.
tennis and golf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Turf Outlook B11ghtems

PROSPECTS for a successful turf campaign in 1919
n have frightened considerably with the assurance
of an early world peace. There was serious
question: after the of the lately closed
of the Eastern circuits carrying through the next
able through it's generosity to loans war chart
ties and the breeding bureau Of the Army Remount
Division, to ngratiate itself into the heart of the
Administration.
While the American turf threatened momen-
tarily with the retirement of certain illustrations
powers--notaby A. X. Macomber and Lieutenant Gift
ford A. Cochran-other uminares of the calibre of
Commander j. K. L. Ross, the Canadian multi-mion-
aire sportsman, stepping manfuy into the
breach. The breeding industry had revived to the
bread scale that obtained before the antbetting laws
threatened the health of the sport in the East There
horses a-penty of high class calibre to uphold
the most sacred traditions of thoroughbred compe
tition
And now, it appears, Mr. Macomber has recanted
his decision to retire temporarily. His silks likely
to be more prominent next year than they this
season. With the stamp and seal of public and gov
ernment approval it is squarely up to the solons of
the turf to say how successful the of 1919
to be.
Certainly stronger administration than prevailed
in 1918 would do the sport harm. Stewards of mi
tatve not to say backbone needed to cleanse the
game of certain parasites which infested it most of
the late The real answer, it would appear,
lies in system of paid stewardship. That point was
substantiated by the clean and wholesome competition
which prevailed at the fall meeting of Empire City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
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ZMx%ANG& BY W.. MACBETH J1'o

v Tribune
author of Spotlight and lieutenant with the
115th Field Artillery overseas)
And still another
October 18th 1918
"My Dear Bunk:
Busy wildcat on a tile floor trying to run
the construction of a very large hospital here
and all now in the throes of excitement
due to the fact that regiment has again been
ordered to the front. l know you will be glad to
learn that going up as C. O. Commanding
Officer) of the regiment, and you it gives
me great satisfaction although I wouldn't mind
going at all Lieutenant Colonel under our for
mer Colonel.
II will write you from the front I can't
imagine any job that will keep me buster than the
enc am leaving.
with kind regards believe me to be
Every truly yours,
ct L. HUSTON"
ed. note-It would appear from the foregoing
printed verbatim, that DEAR old friend of halcyon
baseball days-then Captain Til Huston-has ad-
vanced another rung up the ladder of military fame
since his recently reported promotion to lieutenant
colonecy)
Into the Ash Can With--
The Kaiser.
The Clown Prince.
And his FIVE stalwart brothers.
The National Commission
And the six day bicycle horror
(Not forgetting Ed Terps triple special that al
last in kind of company
every track-Polu--the execrated of the silk trade)
Another Indoor Sport ReuiUed
THE hot stove league is busy and with it
a revival of many a beloved indoor sport
Some few winters back-four to be exact-the
knights OF the Round Table had many a quip and
biting jest not to say loud gufaw over the sale of
the Yankees. 1t required some few months to COM
plcte the deal whereby Frank J. Farrell stepped down
and out and Colonies Jacob Rupert and T. L. Hus-
ton up and in.
Now the memory of those days of comedy have
been brushed out of the cobwebs Of late contempt
rary almost daily has been disposing of Colonel Hus
toms interest in the Yankees-at least advertising if
TO, sale.
Those close to Huston know his stock was for sale
for many months and at very reasonable figure
That when he was fighting in France, the sole
representative of the baseball soons The national
pastime at that time. we'll Huston's life was in
1avest danger and the captain simply wished to put
his estate in good order against possible accident Yet
none rushed in then to buy the captains stock
It is unreasonable to believe now with the dawn Of
peace Colonel Huston would consent to sell out
cially at the ridiculousy low figure that has been
frequently quoted Evidently he is not aware that his
interests have gone to the auction block
81 have decided to stick to baseball'-I quote from
letter written in early September-"and wouldn't
sell out for million The game which respect anC
love dearly is badly in need of house-cleanine
from gtsrret to basement. And your Uncle Fuller
wants to be right Che scene when the dustine
begins"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Gray's Elegy Revised
Count Willie's copyl

The boast Of herazdry, the pomp of power
And all that royalty eer dared to hope,
Aavoit alike the pacifymg hour
The paths of glory lead but to the rope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
V0ices across the Water


"Oct. Is
Dear Mac-Just got in from brief stay with
the battery up front to bump into old Damon
(Runyon) and the Major (Bozeman Buger), both
looking fine. l tried to slip few of my coolies
to Damon, but afraid they refused to leave a
happy home, having found one I lived in four
German dugouts within 10 days and hereby en-
dorse their dug out Abilities for the coolies.
Just wanted to say hello and let you know we are
all in the old P. of c.. Best luck
"si"cersly <;pANT"
(Above copy of letter just received from Gran
land Rice SO familiar Ito Tribune renders fornar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17
Harbingers Of Peace

Minor leagues threaten majors.
Ban Johnson dis olives National Association
Baseball magnates in general mud singing hos
tilities.
Charles H. Ebbets painfully resigns himself to two
column interview
Heavyweight CHAMPION Jess Willard, laughs self into
Mysteries when asked to box for charities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17

(Above copy OF letter just received from Grant
nd Rice so familiar ITO Tribune readers formerly as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-17

Apprentice allowance claimed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
NEARLY $4,000 GIVEN
BY AUGUSTA FIRST DAY
OF WAR FUND CAMPAIGN

solicit people who have previously
given. Nobody is safe from now UNI
til the drive is well over the tower
ing top Of $32,34O.
In many ways yesterday was the
most difficult day ever known in a
local drive. Factories, publishing
houses, stores, offices were all closed.
People were on the streets. Nobody
was thinking Of anything except cell
ebrating.
Mondays aoonday meeting Of
workers was in marked contrast with
most of the monday Iuncheons of
previous drives. Somehow 1t has
seemed, as each war fund campaign
started. that conditions were blacker
than before. Serious meetings were
held-gatherings Of determined peo-
pl. bent on doing their share at home
for the boys overseas
And yesterday. how different
The team members had worked
all day ON streets where people reeled
with delirious JOY. Outside could
be heard the popping Of pistols, the
roaring of giant crackers. the footing
of sirens, the ringing Of bells.
Inside was the same roOmful Of
workers who have faced every drive
with unfaltering spirit The same
determination was there, the same
willingness to do and give to the ut
most. But jollity had taken the place
OF grimress. 1t was a gathering Of
workers for cause that had tri-
umphed.
Manager Bridges forces served an
especially attractive dinner and
when it was over Manager Dunnack
called for the reports of the teams
Only one team reported under $780,
seven reported over $500.
The leading team for the day was
No. IL. captained BY Mrs. PERCY r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
BELGRADE

Mrs. J. w. Hanson went to Massa-
chusetts Tuesday to meet her hus-
band. Major Hanson, who has re-
Gently retu: ned from France.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Twombiy
We're business visitors in Augusta
Wednesday.
Miss Ruth CUMMINGS. Bates 1919,
and Miss Frances Minot Bates 1922,
passed the weekend at their respec-
tive homes here.
Rameon Hanson Of Readfeld
passed the weekend with his grand
parents. Mr.. anc Mrs. ,. +. Hanson.
Miss Marion Tebhetts passed her
vacation with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Tebbc:ts.
Lieut.. and Mrs Wilson E. Griffiths
of Pittsburg, Pa, are receiving con-
gratulations on the birth of daugh-
ter, katherine Jean. Mrs. Grifhths
will be remembered as Miss Agnes
lockwood.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wadleigh were
calling on friends in Augusta Sunday.
Mrs. s. J. lockwood who has been
quite i'll is improving.
Lauren Kelley who il stationed
at Camp Devens, Is recovering from
an attack Of the measles.
Henry Frost who passed the sum-
mer at Rockwood's Corner, returned
to Togus last week.
Schools and churches In town have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Augusta subscribed the tremendous
total OF s23,S9917 to the United Wal
Work Fund up to noon yesterday
Scattered and imsomplete reports
received at $50 last night served to
cut down the amount needed to put
Augusta over the top to something
like $4,000
This $4,000 must be raised today:
and the task will try to the utmost
the mettIe of Augusta. In other
drives some of the big subscriptions
have been held back from day to day
and eased into the days total a lit
tie at a time,
Today every big subscription has
been recorded, with one possible ex-
ception, and that not a large one
Some of the factories are yet to be
heard from but il they equal their
largest previous subscription they
cannot put Augusta over the top.
This mornin. at sunrise all limits
and all laws go of. Any team work.
err can solicit anywhere he or she
pleases. They can 60 back and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
Red Cross Notes

4 report has come to headquarters
that two women are calling at homes
in the city asking for the last pay
ments Of the Second Red Cross War
fund. People are warned not to pay
money to any such solicitors as they
are entirely unauthorized. Payments
were due Oct. / and are to be paid at
Room EOS, posteffiee building. or II
sent by mail should be addressed 70
.Secoud Red Cross War Fund. Room
EOS. P. o. Building" There are yet
unpaid about 1873 pledges varying in
amounts from '25 cents to $315. II
these could be paid at once the time
OF a very busy woman in charge OF
the fund could be used elsewhere.