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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
MINOR LEAGUES.
Yesterdays Results.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
indianapolis, . ST. Paul, }.
Kansas City. s Toledo. ,.
Columbus at Milwaukee, rain.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Rochester. 3: Jersey City. ,.
Rochester, Il; Jersey CITY, 10.
Syracuse. S. Newark. /
Buffalo. 6. Baltimore.
Toronto, 8; BinghamptOn, o.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
Little Rock. >; Nashville, 0 tsev.
en- innings, called.
Nashville, ! , Little Rock l (seY-
en- innings, called.
Chattanooga, 4: Mephis, /
New Orleans, 10, Atlanta, ..
Birmingham, y; Mobile, /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
CHIP LOSES TO
OSHKOSH WHALE
Corporal Eddie McGOorty Of Camp
Grant Is Winner All the Way
I'm Racine Battle,
FRIEDMAN IS EASY VICTOR
Displays Wonderful Form Against
Charlie Scully, All But Sc0r.
ing kayO in Last Round.

Racine. Wis. June 2G.- Corporal
Eddie McGoorty carried the colors
OF Camp Grant % the front last
night in John Wagner's Lakeside
arena when he slipped an artistic
trimming to George Chip. Eewcas-
tie, Pa. middleweight. after 10
rounds of milling that was we'll
worth viewing.
The corporal was the class OF
the tilt, but II wasn't soft picking
.for him by any means, for the
Pennsylvania slugger always was
dangerous. HIS ability 10 infllct
damaging punishment with short
left or right hand wallops vas well
known by McGOorty. who put
discount on that style Of milling
by boxing Chip al long range. Az
a result there wasn't much action
at close quarters, but what littla
there was might have been accord.
ed Chip
McGoorty surprised most OF the
fans by making II almost eXclu-
sively a left-handed fight He gath
cred point after point by hopping
left iabs at Chips nose and mouth,
and when he was not doing that on
attack he was hooking with left to
the head His aim for the tough
Chips chin wasn't particularly
good. however, and George never
even was close 10 a knockdown.
One thing can be said about the
bout, and that is that Chip was too
tough to be knocked out, and Nc
GoOrty was too clever to be put
10 sleep Five rounds belonged 10
McGoorty, the first and second,
sixth, ninth and tenth. Chip had a
shade in the fourth and eighth and
the other three We're about even.
Friedman Wins.
There was a merry punching
battle when Sailor Friedman and
Charlie Scully met 10 settle their
rivalry for Chicago's lightweight
hOnOrs in the semi-windup at ten
rounds all wight, but It was an ex-
tremely rough session for Scully,
who found himself outbOxed and
Outhit by the Ghetto scrapper.
Friedman showed great improve
ment over his last bout. and put
up a heady fight, making few mis-
takes. On the other hand. Scully
might have made a better showing
had he kept on the aggressive,
which he allowed Friedman 10 take
away from him in most OF the,
rounds.
Great Fight.
1t was a bully scrap from a spec
tator's standpoint, every round be-
ing full of action. For a few sec
onds in the ninth round It looked
as if a knockout might end the
bout. for Friedman clouted his op-
ponent a brace of jolts on the
chin, which Jared Scully to the
heels.
Friedman. however, showed evil
dence of being tired and failed u
follow up his advantage, which
gave Scully the chance to weather
the roughness and go the limit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
FRITZ HAS LOTS
ON FAST ONE rs
KEEPER SAYING

Cleveland. Ohio. June 26.-Ser-
geant Ed Klepfer. formerly pitcher
for Cleveland Americans. is "over
there" according to an official card
received by Smoky" Joe Wood. Joe
Harris, first baseman of the team.
also is believed to have arrived
safely.
Klepfer has had his first taste Of
work on and near the front. The
first day he was under cannon fire
from the Germans his command
was advancing, the men not know
Ing that they already were within
range. when a big shell screamed
overhead Every one ducked un-
consciously. then started 10 laugh.
Who threw that?" remarked
KIepfer TO his next man.
Fritz. l guess responded his
neighbOr neTvOusly.
We'll, anyhow" remarked Klep
fer. He's got something on his
fast one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
When the Skin Seems Ablaze
With Itching and Burning

not find q blood remedy that APP
breaches S. s. s. for real efficiency.
II has been on the market for so
years, during which time IL has
been giving uniform satisfaction
for all manner OF blood disorders.
II you want prompt and lasting re-
lief. you can rely upon s. S. S For
expert advice as to the treatment
OF your own individual case, write
today to Chief Medical Adviser
Swift SPECIFIC Co., Dept. c, Atlanta
Ga.-LAdYJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
PLAY TENNIS AT GRANT.

Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. June
26.-Two new tennis courts have
just been completed for the Knights
of Columbus at Camp Grant. These
courts are directly to the left of
the knights of Columbus auditor
ium and face the new Eighty-s:xth
division baseball park. Tennis has
become popular with both officers
and enlisted men, and many of the
companies and units have their
own courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
ATHLETE GETS HONOR,

London, June 26.-Col. Arnold
Jackson. who has just been
awarded the Distinguished Service
Order for the third time, will be
remembered in the United States
as A n S. Jackson, an Oxford
athlete, who won the 1900 meter
race in the Olympic games at
Stockholm in 1912. In the spring
he visited the United States with
a combined Oxford and Cambridge
athletic team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
dhs[hQdtpr
In the Movies.

Spencer Square Tonight and
Thursday: Enid Bennett in The
Keys of the Righteous; GaumOnt
weekly tonight; Hearst-Pathe to-
morrow.
Tonight and Thursday;
Pauline Frederick in Her Final
Reckoning"
Black Hawk-Tonight: Fannie
Ward in The Crystal Gazer."
Thursday: Alice Brady in Woman
and Wife"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
RACE PROMOTER AWAITS CALL,

William Wellman, promoter of
Saturdays 1OO-mile auto handicap
and the Hardness handicap at
Sheepshead Bay, is now in New
York awaiting to be sent to the
national army He received his
draft notice while at Chicago. Well
man, although but % years old, has
been promoting big events for the
last several years. He has two
brothers in the service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
IDULHOFFFR-S CLAIM REFUSED
There's Just One Thing to Do.

Tbere,s Inst One Thing 20 Do.
:, vorr sE.n seems ablaze with
~ 4e-v burning and itching OF
y.ua-,a real and lasting relief
o,fv coue from treatment that
coes below the surface - ina.
reaches down 10 the very source OF
tae trouble. Eo-called skin dis
Eases como from q d!s0rdered con
Iitfon Of the blood, and the proper
treatment IL through the blood
Search far and near. and you CAL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26

weighing in at the Waddell bath
house at 3 o'clock on the afternoon
Of the fight The Sailor tipped the
beam at exactly 134la pounds and
seemed in great condition.
Word from Ed White. Friedman =
manager, states that he would well
come match with Johnny Move
A bout with these two as principals
should prove a rarin' battle.
buy Thrift StanIps-
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
FRIEDMAN
NOT OVERWEIGHT
FOR GORMAN BOUT

Rumors are going the rounds
that Sailor Friedman was over
weight for his scheduled battle
with Al Thomas of Davenport here
last Thursday night
That these stories are untrue can
be proven BY those present at tn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
MITT CARNIVAL
At CLEVELAND
Athletic Club There to Hold Mon
ster Patriotic Benefit Boxing
Tourney on July 6.
MANY STARS WILL APPEAR
Every Nickel of Net Proceeds Goes
TO War Fund and No War Tax
VIII Be Levied.

/ Chicago. June 26.-Tha Cleveland
Athletic club last fall supervised
the raising of a fund of $4,000 TO
provide athletic equipment for SOL
diers at Camps sherman, Sheridan,
I Perry, Pike. Fort Monroe, Column
bia, Nichols anu Jackson.
Practically all OF the balance re
naming in the above fund is being
expended in sending $4,000 of ath-
Ietic equipm 1nt to Camp Sherman,
ChilIicothe, Ohio; $1,000 to Camp
Gordon. Atlanta, Ga, and $500 to
Camp Perry, Ohio.
Patriotic Benefit.
On Saturday, July 6, at the Cleve-
land ball park. the club will stage
a big patriotic boxing show, the en-
tire proceeds to go for patriotic
purposes, including athletic equip
ment for soldiers and sailors. This
show IS certain to be by far the
most remarkable fist.C entertain
ment ever presented in Ohio The
usa OF the ball park. referees, and
all contestants services are dOnat-
ed, only the travelling expenses Of
the latter being allowed.
Among the cOuntry's well known
boxers who have consented 10 box
four-rOund exhibition bouts are:
Johnny kilbane. Ted Lewis. Packev
Mcfarland. Harry Greb. johnny
Dundee. Richie Mitchell, Memphis
Pal Moore. Jimmy Duffy. Jack Brit
ton, Battling Levinskf. Lee McMa-
han. Cal Delaney. Willie Jackson.
Benny Vulgar, Matt Brock. Jack
McCarrons, Vincent Pokorni, and
others.
No War Tav.
Owing to the fact that every nick
RI OF the net proceeds goes for pa
triottc purposes there will be no
war tax, and the local boxing COM
mission also Will undoubtedly waive
its , per cent fee.
The ring will be erected at the
home plate, thus assuring a splen-
did view for fully 10000 spectators.
Seats will be 81, 50 and SO, and
s. for box seats Mail orders can
be addressed to the Cleveland Ath-
letic club.
Buy Thrift STAMPS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
League Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Detroit. /. Chicago ..
St. Louis. s. Cleveland. 2.
Cleveland. 3 St. Louis. ..
Boston. I. New York, 3.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, rain.
Games Today.
Chicago at Detroit.
Cleveland az ST. Louis.
Boston a. New York
nrtIeaaLnl,sa ~ Mashtret0n %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26

Games Today.

St Louis at Chicago
New York at Boston
Brooklyn al Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
JESS WILLARD IS
NOW OIL MAGNATE

Kansas City No, June 26.-Jess
Willard has stepped out of the ring
for the duration of the war The
Champion, now a suburban resident
OF Lawrence. Kan, is essaying a
rev. career in the oil fields.
Willard completed a deal Satur-
day that viii associate him with F.
c. Hoyt, Wichita banker, and oil
man. Incidentally Willard viii be
come one Of the active directors CT
the $4,000. 600 Occident oil and Re
fninE company. sitting al the board
table with Chester l. Long, former
United States senator.
-g.y War Savings stamp
DHLHOEFER'S CLAIM REFUSED
Cincinnati, Ohio. June 26.-The
national baseball commission yes
terday disallowed the claim Of vii
liam Dluh0efer. who was released
last year by thu Cubs 10 Toledo
-Dnlhoefer asked that the Chicago
club be made TO pay hin $500, the
difference in salary between his
Chicago contract and Toledo con-
tract for two months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
FIGHT DECISIONS
Monday.

Monday.
At Jersey City-Johnny Dundee
beat Mickey Donley 81.
At Toledo-Billy Ryan knocked
out Toledo K o. Brown 60; Frank
ie Mason knocked out Whitley
Clarke (2); Johnny Lewis beat Wop
English (8).
Tuesday.
At Racine, Wis-Eddie McGoor-
ty beat George Chip G0); Sailor
Friedman beat Charlie ScuIIy (10) !;
Jack Duffy knocked out Fred Bow
en- a..
AT Philadelphia-Benny Leonard
beat Jack BrittOn 60.
At Boston-Ted Lewis beat Tom
my Robson G2).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
Yesterdays Results.

Chicago. a: ST. Louis, o.
Philadelphia. 8: Brooklyn, ,.
New York, I; Boston. /.
Philadelphia at Washington,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26

SIBONEY BAY CAMP NO. s. {. s.
W. V ATTENTION.!
Special meeting Thursday, June
26, Memorial hall. Important. Be
present. By order
F. r. FURBOS,
Commander.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
CAN'T CUT ALLIES LINE
WYOMING SENATOR TELLS ExPE.
RIENcEs IN WAR ZONE.
Declares Huns Have Not Won De.
eisIve Battle Since Allies Braeed
Themselves on Western Front.

Denver. : United States Senator
John B. Kendrick of Wyoming, for
merly governor of that state. painted
a vivid picture OF conditions in the
war zone In France. from which he
has just returned, when he addressed
members Of the Denver Bar Associa-
ton at luncheon. Senator Kendrick
was at Rheims. He also visited Vimy
ridge, the scene of one OF the allies
greatest victories. Verdun, Arras.
Lens and other important front points
were inspected by the senator.
God and the kaiser have dissolved
partnership. judging from the manner
In which the Germans are slowly but
surely being pressed back" said the
senator 1.-The Huns have not scored
a decisive battle since the allied
armies braced themselves on the
western front. and with the advent of
the United States army they can
never advance beyond the lines now
established"
Senator Kendrick was especially I'm
pressed by the destruction inflicted
by the Germans when they began
their retreat last spring.
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Senator Renews Deficiency Talk.

Washington.-In a dramatic three
hour speech to the Senate Thursday.
Senator Chamberlain, chairman Of the
military committee. replied to Presi-
dent Wilson's statement that he had
distorted the facts in charging that
the government had broken down in
its war preparations. He declared the
President had grossly maiigned hin,
and not only defended. but emphaticai-
ly reiterated his assertions made in a
recent address in New York. He said
the President did not know the truth,
and that he did.
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Far East Watching Russian Disorders.

Tokio.-"Japan holds herself respon-
sible for the maintenance of peace in
this part of the world and consequent
ly in the event of that peace being en-
dangered to the inevitable detriment
of our interests. the Government Of
Japan will not hesitate q moment to
take the proper measures" Thus
Count Terauchi. the japanese premier,
spoke at the opening Of the diet in re-
ferring to the internal disorders in
Russia spreading to tho Russian pos
sessions In Eastern Asia,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
workmen Of England Behind War.

Nottingham. England.-At the open
ing of the annual labor conference,
Frank Purdy, the president. said that
II Germany would not accept the
terms President Wilson, Premier
Lloyd George and the Labor party had
fight on" President Purdy said that
in view of the declarations of Presi-
dent Wilson and Premier Lloyd
George. Germany could claim no long
er that she was fighting a defensive
war.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
Third Storm Within Two Weeks.

Chicago, Jan. 2S-Chicago, just re-
covering from the paralysis caused by
two previous blizzards. Saturday again
faced isolation from the rest of the
world as a result of the third storm
within two weeks. The fear of fam
ine. of coal tieups and milk shortage.
of transportation suspension and food
embargoes. which the city had twice
faced and overcome, confronted Chi
cago for the third time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
MexIeans XIII IS In Train HoIdup.

Ell Paso. Tex.-Mexican rebels, sup
posed to be members of Canuto Reyes
band, held up and robbed passenger
train on the Mexican Central line. fif-
ty miles south OF chihuahua City.
Thirty-five persons. including the train
guard and a number of passengers,
were killed. The bandits stripped the
passengers. men and women, of their
valuables. including their clothes, and
rode off in the direction OF Horcasi-
tOS
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
President Want. Retri.l for Mooney

Washington. = President Wilson
wants a retrial for Thomas Mooney,
convicted Of responsibility for the
bomb crime on the occasion of the
San Francisco preparedness parade on
July 26. 1916. and sentenced to death
The President, as a preliminary move
to further action authorized the pub
lication OF the full report OF the spe-
cial commission headed by Secretary
OF Labor Wilson, which Investigated
the Mooney case while on the Pacific
coast.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
Six Bio Ships Weeks Diver Toll.

London. Again the sinkings of
British merchantmen by mine or sub
marine have been held at low point.
Only six vessels of 1000 tons or over
and two under that tonnage were de-
stroyed in the week, ending Jan. 23.
according to the admiralty report The
admiralty reports of jan 2 and Jan.
gave the sinkings as twenty-one mer-
chantmen, Of which eighteen were
over 1000 tons in each case.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
MeAdoo orders Embargo on 3 Roads

McAdoo Orders Embargo on Roads.
Washington. Jan. PA temporary
embargo on all freight except foo I,
fuel and war supplies was ordered
by Director General McAdoo on the
Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburg,
the Baltimore & Ohio CT st of the Ohio
River and the Philadelphia & Reading
railroad. McAdoo's action followed
ins.ste..t demands for 1t by the fuel
administration. 1t was declared to be
vital II material and lasting results
in breaking the Eastern freight jam
..ere TO be accomplished.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
PRAGUE RIOTERS LOOT SHOPS.
Three Thousand Join In pemonstra-
tion When Food RatIons Are Cut.

tion When Food RatIons Are Cut.
Zurich. Jan. 29.-Three thousand
persons took part in a riot in a sub
urb of Prague against reduction OF the
flour rations. Vienna dispatch says.
Shop windows were smashed and the
mob began to plunder the stocks when
the police interfered. The rioters
were dispersed with difficulty
Prague. the capital of Bohemia. the
Czech empire. is one Of the most noted
cities OF Austria. It has a population
of 223.741. according to latest avail
able figures. Its flour. cement and
lumber mills are the largest in the
dual empire. A declaration Of an in
dependent republic was recently pro-
claimed by the Czech government in
Prague.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31

The German ppsce demands, as out
lined by Gen. HOFFMAN, representing
the Teuton militarist party. called for
the ceding of the Baltic provinces and
Courland to Germany. total of about
100 900 square miles of territory, the
new frontier line running from the
Gulf OF Finland. east Of Moon island.
to Walk, west Of Minsk. and south to
Brest-Litovsk.
Gen. Hoffman declared that the Ger
mans would only discuss the territory
south of Brest-Litovsk with the
Ukraine. and that unless the Russians
consent to these terms by Jan. 20,
when the peace conference is to re-
convene. the negotiations will be bro
ken off and the Germans will advance
and occupy Reval on the Gulf Of Fin
land within week, the reported
terms stipulate.
ondon.-A Paris dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company quotes
Count Czernin, the eAustro-Hungarian
foreign minister. as declaring in an
address to the delegates OF Parlia-
mept that II have no intention to de-
mand from Russia single meter OF
territory or a single cent Of indem-
nifty"
Bcrlin.-The imperial German chan
cellor. Count Won Hertling, in his ad.
dress before the Reichstag Thursday,
said he still holds fast to the hope
that the Brest-Litovsk peace negotia.
tions will reach a satisfactory conclu-
sion at an early date.
London.-Reports received in Copen
hagen from Vienna, as forwarded by
the Exchange Telegraph correspond
ent, indicate that 100000 men there
are still on strike, and that the strike
continues in Budapest. A Vienna dis
patch to the Vossische Zeitung of Ber
lin says while work was resumed in
part on Monday. the strike continues
in a number of large factories.
The extremists are not content with
the settlement reached as result Of
the governments concessions to the
Socialists. They are circulating
among the workingmen leaflets VIC
lently attacking the official party lead
ers.
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Lut.k 10 Attacked by Ukr.InI.n..

Amsterdam.-He fighting has
been in progress for several days be-
tween Ukrainains and Bolshevik
troops for possession Of Lutsk. Volhy-
mia. The Bolshevik commander ap-
pealed for assistance to the Austro-
Hungarian commander Of that district,
who declined to aid him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
Traffic Blocked by Snow In Eas.

New York, Jan. 29.-Pfeight traffic
throughout large section OF the East
ern states was practically abandoned
Monday on account Of blizzard condi-
tions according to reports received by
A. H. Smith. regional director OF rail
roads.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-31
coIor.do s.oekm.n XIII. Sell.

Oskaloosa, Iowa.-Amos B. Ander-
killed himself with shotgun at his
sisters home near Buxton, Iowa He
was 68 years old.
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SECRETARY BAKER BAREs WAR
PLANS IN REPLY TO SENATOR
cHAMpERLAIN's CHARGES.
GRAPHIC STORY OF WAR
MEN WILL BE SENT TO FRANCE
AS SOON AS SHIPS ARE READY
TO CARRY THEM.
Western Newspaper Union New. s.rvs...


Washington.-Americ will have an
army OF half a million men in France
early this year, with a million more
trained and equipped. ready to follow
as quickly as ships can be provided
to carry them-and the outlook for
ships is not unpromising. Secretary
Baker gave this information to the
world Jan. 28 in a statement before
the Senate Military Committee reveal
ing much that until now has been care
fully guarded with the Army's military
secrets, in answering charges that the
government has broken down prepar-
ing for war. In a sweeping statement
he, showed the great steps this gov
ernment has taken-some necessarily
ation-to win the war. In reply to
those who have criticised the war
government, he declared:
Laxity in the medical service at
camps will not be tolerated.
Three officers have been court-mar-
, OF negligence In attending sick.
General Pershing hinself O. X d III
adoption of the modified Enfield rifle.
A great army was called out before
guns and clothing were ready for it..
on the earnest recommendation of
Major General Leonard Wood.
Every man in France has his own
gun and has learned how to use 1t.
Many times as many men are now
in France as originally planned for
this date.
General Pershing himself decided
against the Lewis machine gun for
land work.
Il am telling no secret when I say
that ships are the crux of our prob
lem," he said.
France and Great Britain. he said.
are supplying artillery to the Ameri-
can forces because they themselves
wished to do SO. as they had an ex-
cess on hand and wished to save ships
for more vital necessities.
Responsibility for calling out large
number of men before equipment for
them was ready. Secretary Baker as
sumed to himself. but added that the
best military advisers. including Mai
Gen. Leonard Wood. pressed for 1t.
The mistakes cited in Senator
Chamberlains speech. Secretary Bak-
er declared. gave disproportionate
aspect Without intent. he said, the
effect OF the senator's speech was to
give the country the impression that
the deficiencies were characteristic
rather than occasional"
Secretary Baker read letter from
Mrs. Mary Roberts Rineheart, the
writer. who has a son In the service.
commencing hospital conditions she
recently inspected.
Without prepared manuscript and
in a frank conversational manner the
secretary OF war told the senators he
came to defend no mistakes or short
comings. but to insist most emphatic
ally that deficiencies where disclosed
had promptly been modified: that
they were the exception rather than
the rule, and that the very magnitude
of Americas undertaking made errors
OF Judgment and mistakes likely.