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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
'ONCE EVERY AMERICAN COULD
SHOOT; TINE WILL CONE AGAIN
War Brings Out Importance of Workmanship; Ambi-
ton To Be Expert Riflemen Will Be Increased by
Return Yank Sharpshooters Soldiers Living Out
door Life Will Encourage Growth of Gun Clubs.

meet its requirements without gun
club There are now 1923 OF these
gun clubs IN America and there will
be double that number in the days
that we will live TO see. II was these
schools Of shooting instruction that
helped answer the United States for
they turned out the shooters who, in
their first fight stopped the Huns
and thereafter drove the Germans
back
4 Game They'll Always Play.
Shooting is now a game with
Americans. Many have played il in
the past. millions more viii play il in
the future. Shooting hereafter will
be taken up with Just as much vim
as football. baseball, golf and our IA
vorlte pastimes- Our soldiers and
aviatOrs have been taught to shoot
with the shotguns in the environments
and flying schools and no man passed
a successful examination as an avia-
tor who could not break flying tar
gets with a shotgun The shotgun to
the boy OF the future Will be what
the lariat is to the cowboy OF today.
The Outdoor Life.
one thing We Will have to remem-
Der is that a great many men in re-
turning from the battlefields will
They have accumulated that desire
for outside life that will change their
mode Of living upon returning They
VIII 90 10 farming and other outdoor
activities The United States govern
ment realizes this and has plans under
way for the distri button Of farm land
for those who have so honorably
served the country and aided IN max
ing the world free for all peoples.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05

good ideas about the sport. In a let
ter Joseph says: During my stay at
Camp Grant have been deeply inter-
ested in the boxing game, for it has
always been a hobby with me. know
its value as an exercise. for II made
a strong man OF me when I was put
down as a weakling.
Makes Strong Men
4 have watched the young men at
camp for months and saw many of
them. weak and more fit for a sani-
tarium. built up through the regular
outdoor life and boxing into strong
men. They all took TO boxing because
there was more snap and get to it
than other sport and that is what the
Yankee boys like. 1t has taught the
young fellows to be game. TO be able
to hold their tempers under alb con-
ditions and TO take care of themselves
when called on. We have given Ger
tificates OF graduation here the same
as in other branches Of school or army
work and to my mind the same sys-
TEN would work well in the schools
not only high schools and colleges,
but in the public schools Teach the
boys how TO use their hands in self
defence and It will make better men
Of them and save many a heartache,
for there are many who DO not use
their mitts and resort TO the use OF
knives. which lands many in jail
Now is the time 70 install boxing in
the schools and hope il Will be done
throughout the country"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05

NOW that the war is over and peace
~ once more reigns throughout the
world America Will again be a na-
ton OF shooters
The word again is used advisedly.
In bygone days. before my time and
yours. every American could shoot
and shoot straight. Shooting in those
memorable days was necessary for
the protection of the home and to
supply the lardor.
As the population OF the United
States increased and America gained
wealth and strength through its
varied industries many Of US failed
to give the same time and considera-
ton TO firearms that our forefathers
did
Hereafter every son of Uncle
sam will be friendly with n gun.
whether he II now wearing khaki,
still In his teens. We have
learned something that we will
be long time forgetting.
when the Yanks return home. one
two or three millions. after a years
fighting over the hattlefields OF
Flanders. and knee-deep in the muddy
trenches OF France. and having for
a companion all this time 4 rifle or
shotgun. they will be expert shooters.
The return OF the Yanks bring US
back to our original statement that
America viii again be a nation OF
shooters.
Gun Clubs Grow.
The day is coming when no city or
town. big or small. Will be able to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
MASHIE MOST
POPULAR CLUB
SAYS HARLEM
Other Kinds of Clubs Civ
en- Soldiers Generously,
But Washes Scarce.
OVER 5000 CLUBS
SENT TO SOLDIERS

IIIASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. 5.-Golf-
w ers throughout the country have
responded nobly to the appeal OF the
United States Golf association for do
nations OF clubs. balls and bags for
the use OF soldiers in the various
environments. According TO officials
Of the war department commission on
training camp activities. who have
charge Of the distribution Of golf
paraphernalia to the soldiers. approxi-
mately 5000 golf clubs, with 4 cor
responding assortment OF balls and
bags. have been received to date
The sticks are arranged by the
country clubs in sets consisting OF a
driver. brassie, mid-iron and puttsr
and forwarded with a dozen balls 70
camps as directed by the trainig camp
commission.
That the mashie is the most popular
golf club is the opinion Of DR.. ". S
Harlem. OF Washington. who is vice
president OF the United States Golf
association Drivers. brassies. mid
irons and putters have been sent to
comps with great generosity but
mashles have not been forthcoming.
DR.. Harden. who originated this
plan OF giving the enlisted men an
opportunity 10 practice swings at odd
moments wherever there happens to
be stretch OF convenient country.
says that this settles the question
which has been argued so often at
the 18th hole exclusively Hereafter
u viii be assumed that TO the ma
Jority OF golf enthusiasts. the mashis
is the hardest club to part with
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
BOXING SHOULD BE INSTALLED
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, IS BELIEF
Boxing instruction Which Did So Much In Winning
the War Should Be Perpetuated, Says Andrews;
Army Teacher Points Out How Boxing In Ranks
Will Benefit Young Men Returning To Civil Life.
BY T. s. ANDREWS 5.

HTITH the war over and demobiliza-
w ton already in force at many of
the army and navy camps, it will not
be long before all the boxing tourna-
ments. which have been one Of the
features Of the weekly events at the
camps. will also end and the young
men will get back to the normal pur-
suits OF life. There are many Of them.
however, who will not forget their
boxing experiences and no doubt they
viii continue the practice for their
own benefit II the boxing game was
of such great benefit TO the boys in
camp. why not for the young men at
high schools and colleges?
There has been n great deal of
talk about Installing boxing into
the regular system II athletic
training Mt the public schools, the
same as in Australia and some
parts of England. but the chances
are IL will be permitted to fall by
the wayside now that the war Is
over and people turn their minds
10 other channels. There are n
few Of the colleges in the states
part Of the athletic training, but
only few.
Joe Herrick, former middleweight Of
kewanee, Ill, who has been boxing
instructor at Camp Dodge for some
time. may not be a champion in the
hit and duck game, but he has some
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
MY POOR LENS
CARPENTER
Peer of All European Box.
ers Bemoans Fate of His
Home Town.

London. Eng Dec. George Car
pentier. the worlds champion boxer,
who gained such popularity in pre-
war days throughout Europe. and es-
peclally in Great Britain, is a native
of Lens" writes a London correspon-
dent The town having been lib
Grated. his impression on the event IS
interesting
7 met him today as he left the
Joinville flying school. where he has
been working as an instructor since
he was certified as unfit for flying.
You may be sure" said Carpen-
tier. how happy the news made me.
am going to join my family, who
were evacuated from Lens eight
months ago.
My poor Lens, How the cursed
boche has ruined it. Eight months
ago when my parents left it our little
home was still intact, but what re-
mains of it now?
Lens is but heap of ruins, il we
&c to believe the military correspon-
dents who have seen it from 4 dis
lance and the account given by my
comrades who have flown over the
town
while I was in the flying corps I
flew over the town several times. Ny
parents were still there. and as flew
above it at a low height I tried to
catch a glimpse of them
In spite of what has been said, I
never dropped any letters or leaf
lets. I feared reprisals on my par
ents too much for that
I frequently discerned intact the
little house which I had bought for
my parents with my first earnings.
Poor little home. shall I ever see any
thing OF it again but ruins2
Never mind, my native town is
cleared OF the accursed enemy
Even that however. does not COM
plete my happiness. Lens is of COM
paratively small account, however
dear it may be to my heart It is the
whole Of French occupied territory
which has to be freed forever OF the
boche who has sullied its sacred soil"
Carpenter lost a large portion Of
nearly 500. 600 he had saved when the
Germans took the coal mines of Lens
and Courrieres-
With Deschamps. his manager. he
invested many thousands in the coal
mines Of these districts. but he is a
shrewd business man. and he did not
put all his eggs into one basket
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
Schupp on His Way
To Springs For Arm

New York. Dec. 5.-Ferdinand Stub.
bIefield SchuDp. the most southerly o;
all the Giant southpaw pitchers. will
soon be vending his way to Hot
Springs, Ark Schupp has been work
ing here in a shipyard. \ few Sun
days ago he pitched few innings for
a shi9yard team upon which Art
Fletcher. Larry Doyle and other
Giants played
Schupp is going TO Hot Springs be-
cause John J. McGraw is in hope that
the trouble with Ferdie's left wing.
that kept him on the bench all last
season. can be boiled out With the
war over. there is no longer any ne
cessity OF SchupD doing shipyard
duty.
NicGraw does not believe that the
injury TO Schupp's arm is one that
cannot be cured With prospects OF a
gala baseball season in 1913 before
him. the Giant leader Will leave no
stone unturned in his effort TO get
Schupp fit TO pitch again
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05

made by recognized officials in the
employ Of the racing associate you'll
see big improvement next season. :"
said prominent horseman- 1T also
might be wise move to keep the
names Of the riders secret until Is
minutes before each race. Then COL
fusion between agents and Spectators
would be impossible. OF course. own
ers who had first call on the services
Of certain jockeys would not be az
fected when competing for stakes. but
II might be possible to change present
conditions regarding the engagement
Of riders for overnight races"
Cut the Betting.
It also has been suggested that
rule strictly prohibiting the placing
Of wagers for jockeys by their en-
plOyers should be adopted before 1913
It was common talk recently that out
Siders were making bets for several
riders In fact certain operators re-
received warnings from the Empire
City stewards at the last meeting.
This evil was growing steadily when
the stewards called a halt Putting
down a substantial commission for q
jockey who has the mount on a good
horse often leads to methods calcu-
lated to make a sure thing OF It. But
II jockeys. agents are eliminated and
an effort IS made 10 keep, back ad-
vance Information. IL Is believed that
the public hereafter will receive am
pie protection.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
Cathedral Quintet Elects
Officers; Elevens Disband

THE cathedral basketball team.
L which is leading in the church
league series. met last evening with
Fr. Frund. general manager. at the
cathedral rectory and. after a social
session. elected the following Off
GERS Captain. Robert Carson; man
ager. George Schneider Steps were
taken regarding the establishing OF
quarters. later TO open a gymnasium
for the cathedral boys and girls and
their friends
Fr. Frund. who is an old hand at
the business. states that he never al
lows boys under Il years TO pay regu-
lar monthly dues. but has plans, etc
which with the lads make expenses
through other sources He stated last
evening that several handsome offers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
SiSler Captures
All the Trophies

George Sisler. now a lieutenant in
the chemical warfare branch, denied
a chance to so to France and gas the
Germans because Of peace, is winning
fame in another way. Recently at
Camp kendrick. Lakewood. y. J.,
where he has been in training. they
had an athletic meet among the Off
GERS. All Sisler did was TO make a
clean sweep of the four events on the
program. the 100 yard dash, the punt
ing Of a football for distance, drop
kicking the football for accuracy and
distance and throwing a baseball for
distance. Had there been anything
else on the program Sisler was ready
to do his bit. Contests for enlisted
men also were on the program, but in
these Sisler only could look on. but
there wasn't anything done he couldn't
have beaten a mile had he been given
the chance For successor to Jim
Thorpe as all around American league
champion George Sisler is hereby
nominated, and he probably could beat
Thorpe at anything the Indian ever
tried to do. Sisler writes that he
doesn't know when he VIII be re-
leased from service. but IL is back to
old baseball for him when they turn
him loose.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05

TID WILLIAMS, the popular Balti
N more boxer. will be out OF the ring
for several weeks Williams has just
recovered from a severe attack OF
pneumonia, which followed on the in
fluenzs- The Baltimore fighter was
stricken during the height of the cpl
demic and for time it was not be-
lieved that he would survive. He is
rapidly regaining his strength. how
ever, and before long will begin light
training for future contests Be
cause Of his illness Kid Williams was
unable to take part in any OF the re-
cent boxing contests for the war
workers.
It is interesting to note that as a
result OF the boxing shows held
throughout the country for the bene-
fit OF the recent war work campaign
S55.0Qo was collected for the fund
The principal boxing events in this
connection were held in New York.
san Francisco. Boston. Bridgeport
and Wilmington New York collect
ed $4,000 from the contests held at
Madison Square Garden, while San
Francisco was second with $4,000.
The results speak mighty well for
the boxing game and its followers,
even II the Wilmington committee re-
used 10 accept the s5UUu corrected DE
he fight fans OF the Delaware city.
This committee. incidentally. de-
serves all the roasting" il has re-
ceived from the fans and in the pub
lie prints. It is safe to say that these
people have long since regretted their
action. in view Of the fact that COM
mittees in other cities throughout
the country have considered money
raised for charitable purposes by box
ing exhibits well worth having.
KING OF LIGHTWEIGHTS II.
Kid Lavigne's first battle as a
lightweight was with Andrew Bowen,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
STROLLS THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
= By WILLIAM +. KIRK.
What They Think.

1918? Well
Il ton Bugle Even
sorbg interest demonstrated parks
onenous years will be- believe,
The immediate future of national conjecture
said the sporting editor of the Chicago WarcTy
played until the war while think
great difference in the attendance figures still among
OF SUBSCRIBERS do not know that
beforehand Boston editor couldn't
Of national game in conjec
next summer? hope SOP said the editor of the Cincinnati
Clarion The people
must have something on which to their spleen The local baseball
has always answered this other
should not continue to be the
certainly time Put saying play
baseball years.
it Cincinnati"
I'VE shall have baseball summer said the
Louis Who because
be amused by something
prince"
When the kaisers dream
Won't the roors be in clover7
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05

have been made him in the way OF
cash donations II he viii start some
thing along the lines and policies he
advocates Any gym under his man
agement IS always nousectarian, but
under the provision OF the cathedral.
\ large number Of lads under Is
are busy each afternoon clearing
away and preparing the vacant lot Al
the rear Of the cathedral on Mesa ave-
nue. for first class basketball court.
where both seniors and juniors viii
hold daily practice and meet all op-
ponents in series. the opening games
TO be announced next week The ca
thedral national and juniors football
teams have. after taking ali the real
games Of the season. disbanded and
attention turned to basketball and
other sports. Already baseball can
dldates are handing in their names
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
Allies Plan Mammoth
International Military
Athletic Tourndmen

American Army Headquarters in
france, Dec. 5.-Plans are under way
in the army for the most extensive
series Of athletic contests ever held.
The series is to terminate in a great
inter-allied military Olympic meet.
While yet tentative, the plans have
been approved by Gen Pershing.
American commanderinchief. and the
finals OF the contests will be held in
Paris. IL possible.
The plans provide for competitive
-ames. such as track and field sports,
shooting matches and the like The
competition viii begin by platOons
and progress through companies to
regiments. brigades. divisions and
army corps and to the allied armies.
When completed the program viii
embrace events for every branch OF
the service. such as competition be-
tween machine gun organizations. the
artillery, trench mortar and other
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05

not be continued as usual next year.
The wholesome effect Of a clean and
honest game like baseball is very
marked and its discontinuance would
be a great misfortune"
President Johnson understands that
the stars Of baseball who Joined the
service, among them Tyrus Cobb,
pitcher Alexander. Benny Kauff.
Hank" Gcwdy and others. will be
among the first to receive their dis
charge. so they will be in position to
join their clubs on the spring train
ing trips. Cobb is a captain in a
chemical division now in France.
Definite plans for the resumption
Of the game will begin at the annual
meetings OF the major leagues this
month The National league will hold
its sessions in New York on Decem-
Der 10 and the American league. in all
probability, will convene in Chicag go
two days later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05

branches and between platoons and
companies Of infantry
The army will be assisted by the
athletic trainers OF the Y. NJ c. 4, the
Knights OF Columbus and other or
carnations in rounding out the men
for the track and field events. Purely
American events will be confined TO
the American soldiers but British
French. Belgian and Italian soldiers
will he asked to meet the Americans
in the finals of other events.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
Speaker To Manage
Cleveland Indians

New York. Dec. 5.-Tris Speaker.
star batsman for the Cleveland Amer
lean leagues baseball club. is to sue
coed Lee Foil as manager OF the
team, IL was reported here last night.
Announcement of Speakers promo
tion viii be made at the annual meet
ing OF the league in Chicago next
week. it is said, and Johl will be given
the option Of remaining with the IN
dams as coach Of pitchers. the posi-
ton he held before becoming man
aCer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
BASEBALL PLAYERS KIDDING
AGAIN ON Pacific COAgi

Ball players wintering on the Paci-
fic Coast are making their annual
statements for home consumption that
they don't care to return to the ma
jor leagues next year. but would pre-
fer to play in California It was
ever thus. and yet when a Coast
league player gets a bid to the big
show he breaks his neck rushing for
the first train to the cherries and
uninteresting East
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
END OF THE BASEBALL
WORLD DID NOT COME

Joe Bush, Amos Strunk and Walter
Schang probably thought the baseball
world had come TO an end when the
worlds series closed and that all reg
ulations had been Cancelled, so they
went out TO save something from the
wreck by transforming a bit They
are now reminded that the national
commission still functions when it
plasters fines on them for breaking
the rules restricting activities OF
worlds champion ball players.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
Skeleton To
Be Mounted for Museum

Lexington KY. Dec 5.-Lee Ak
worthy. 1:5s Il. worlds champion
trotter. which died here recently, viii
be examined, his skeleton articulatsd
and mounted in the Museum OF Nat
ural History In New York. An expert
from the museum is here for the pre-
liminary work. which win likely be
completed next week Harry Deve-
reuE. Of Cleveland. president OF the
Grand Circuit. and one OF the owners
OF the trOtter, readily gave his con-
sent TO the articulation
Lee AxwOrthy viii be the only light
harness horse ever to be 50 honored.
and only four horses in history have
been mounted They are Sysonby,
whose skeleton IS in the same museum
in New York where Lee Axworthy will
be shown: Lexington, in the Smith
sonian institution in Washington:
Ormonde and Eclipse, in the British
Museum. Eclipse flourished about rs
years ago
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
JEW MURPHY
BIC JOB FOR
GIANT Killer
Gundy Has Tough Propo-
sition; Carter and Love
To Meet Again.
ATENCIO TO MEET
"RED" MARGOLIS

NJHEN Nick Gundy meets Jew
W Murphy Saturday night, December
Z. at the new theater. 18th trains, in
a scheduled ten round affair. there
viii doubtless be some rare action for
time. Murphy has shown marked
improvement in all his late bouts
and is naturally fast and aggressive.
Murphy put up by far the fastest bout
OF the evening Of Thanksgiving. al
though he so far outclassed his op-
ponent that fans did not get a true
line on him.
Two Met Before.
Just how good Murphy is will ap-
pear when he meets Gundy. Not a few
have picked him as winner In view
Of the fact that Murphy will be y or
i pounds heavier than the Giant
Killer and that in a former bout
Gundy failed to put Murphy away, it
would not be surprising TO see Muir
ply win Yet he will undoubtedly
know that he has been to battle, for
it is not the custom Of Gundy to per-
init an opponent TO win if he can
help it
Both Anxious.
The semifinal bout scheduled for
the evening is between Tommy Carter
and Battling Love Those who saw
the two go six rounds Thanksgiving
night have no doubt that this number
Will be a good one. Carter got the
decision in the former bout. but IL
was so close that both of the boys
want another round Each is prepar-
ing to do something decisive.
Atencio. Of the recruit camp, is
matched with Red" Margolis and,
from form shown in his battle with
Red" Williams a few weeks ago,
Atencio will come very close TO TAX
ing Reds" scalp. Kid Shapiro will
meet Battling kaufman in a four
round bout The card prepared by
Lieut.. Mohun is a good one and Will
doubtless draw a good crowd to the
Trains arena.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-05
BOWLING SEASON
IN FULL BLAST
Smelter League Going;
Cactus League Teams In
Harness Tonight.

With the kaiser at his worst and a
large percent Of the members OF the
Cactus club going overseas to stop
the Hun. three months ago the Cactus
club practically closed while prospects
of bowling on the Cactus alleys this
winter appeared to be out OF the
question
With peace in sight a wonderful
change has taken place at the club
While the membership is still dimin-
ished by men in service, the fact that
most Of the members viii soon re-
turn has put new life into the bowl
ing game. Teams Of the Smelter
league. which opened two weeks ago,
are settling down to steady work
while members OF the ~Old Guard"
have been warming up. With the
opening Of the Cactus league Thurs
day night the usual activity on the
Cactus alleys is assured for the sea-
SON
Shelter league scores for Wednes-