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The Washington times., 1918-03-13

The Red CrosssNor patriotic touras
ment held last year Melted a tidy sum
Entrance fees were pooled. and whiIs
many players failed to compete thsy
sent In their entrance fees to swell
the total More than 5000 was RAISED
for the Red Cross.
The Columbia Club acted a. host
but other clubs were pressed int
service and rounds were played a
four courses In order to take carr
Of the large entry list Should tn
Maryland Country Club decide to taxa
over the tournament severel Balti
more courses win be used as was tn
case here.
Two days wGs allowed 10 take ~
the golfing carnival. and IL Il exDect
ed that the Baltimore men will TO-
low the procedure OF last season here
Washington golfers are expecting q
do their part in the patriotic tourna-
ment. While no title is bestowed n
the tournament, following the InJun0
ton Of the United States Golf Associs
ton, the event will no doubt attract
many Of the players who are counted
upon to fill up large entry list.
Just as soon as the weather Is sec
tied here golfers are expecting to gel
out on the courses. The various play
ers are looking forward TO the Wash.
ington Country Club tournament
which will be held, as usual during
the first week in May. Other eVentl
are expected to be announced Short
ly.
Il Is thought that all tournaments
will be conducted much the same a.
last season, and that entrance feea
for the events will be turned over u
the Red Cross.
Washington men are awaiting the
decision of the Maryland Country
Club Officials before laying further
plans for the season here.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13

It is even Whispered that Tommy
Gibbons has something on the pres
emit champion. Nike o'Dowd, also from
isn't known for a certainty, but it IL
whispered that O'Dowd has always
managed to steer away from Tommy
Gibbons offers.
Added Interest is being shown in
the seminal bout in Baltimore to-
night. Billy whelan, Tommy Glib
bons' stable partner, and Happy Da-
Wis are matched for ten rounds, but
the Westerner guarantees to stop
Davis in six rounds or forfeit SO for
each and every round after that see
ing Davis on his feet. AS Davis IL q
bear for taking punishment, Whelan
may have his troubles living up to
ais end OF the bargain.
Gives Them An Chance.
The other day Joe Jacobs, manager
Of Dave Astey, the New York bantam,
came to Warrington and got three
passports. One was for himself, one
for Astey, and one for q trainer. The
trio are ready TO go to England.
where Jimmy Wilde, the British fly
fend his title in a finish bout
As soon as the gladstone tidings
were made public, the knockers ap-
peared. They said Astey Yves far
from being the best bantam In the
United States. and that he would
surely be whipped, and whipped
soundly. So Joe Jacobs offers a
unique statement
"Astey may not be the best ban
tam in the country" says Joe. "but
he's willing to try his luck against
wilde. II Frankie Burns, Joe Lynch,
Peter Herman. Kid Williams or Kew
pie Trtle think theS are more en-
titled TO the trip to England, let them
come and beat Astey. I'll immediate
ly hand over my $4,000 contract and
my transportation expenses to my
boys conqueror."
Up 20 the hour OF going to press
Astey was still booked for that bout
with wilde.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
Let Times Assist You
on Diamond

There will be plenty Of sand
lot baseball in Washington this
season, and 50, as fast As you or
ganize, you ssndlotters, get into
the running by announcing your
challenges in The Times.
With 50 many army teams
playing baseball here, Washing
toms independent teams should
never be without contests. The
Times is more than willing to
help out the sandlot managers
and captains.
Get in line. Let everybody
know what you're doing. Send
your dope to The Times.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
MER|TO ACOSTA TO
BECOME A CRACKER
FORCOM|NG SEASON

Merito Acosta, the little Cuban out
fielder brought back by the Grinmea
from the Baltimore Internationals,
will play with Atlanta, in the South
ern Association. this season. He has
been released under an arrangement
allowing his being pulled back IL the
war ruins the Washington outfiaId.
The chances are, however. that Acosta
will never again wear a Washington
uniform.
When the wee Cuban obtained his
first trial in the big league, he had
the distinction OF being the youngest
in the history of the game. He was
Just sixteen years old when he ap-
peared at Charlottesville. InexperI-
ence and lightness kept hin. from
taking part in regular games, and
when he threatened to blossom into a
real player he had the misfortune to
break his leg sliding home at Indi-
annapolis while a member OF Joe Can,
tilon's Minneapolis club.
Last year he played good ball for
but will receive, no more
chances with the Griffmen.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
BASEBALLPLAYERS
MUST TOE MARK IN
NEW n. |. RULINGS

New rules governing players In
the National League. just bulletined
by Secretary John A. Heydler. today
brought out the fact that the stars
OF the game must do their bit" In
the times OF war.
The new code OF rules, adopted by
the league recently. gives the club
owners certain powers regarding dis
cipline and vests greater power in
the president Of the league in cases
where charges are preferred against
players by the umpires
Features of the rules, drawn up
as wartime measures, provide that
players must take care. OF all per-
sonal baggage to and from the sta
tion in their home cities. Ta1icabs,
at the expense of the ball club, are
tabooed and an allowance of Sl2b
per meal will be the maximum on
dining cars.
Players will be obliged to live at
hotels selected by their respective
clubs while on the road. and they
will also be obliged to keep uniforms
clean. Some players are superstitious
about sending uniforms to the
laundry and this rule will probably
excite much comment
The use of intoxicant liquors or
cigarettes to excess is covered by
the rules aud the manager OF each
club IL to be the sole Judge in such
cases. Injuries received by players
when not in the service of the club
will make them liable to loss OF
salary for the period during which
they are incapacitated. In cases where
players are expelled, penalties shall
not be put into effect until passed
upon by the board OF directors. This
rule had its origin In the McGraw
case last season.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
GRIFFS OUT-HOOVERING
HOOVER DOWN In CAMP

diet, and those who do not need to
take off the extra poundage picked
up in the care-fre winter months will
get In shape so much sooner.
The lunchless days and the fine
weather the players are having here.
and will continue to have unless the
weather man is the most promising of
the present-day candidates for the
Ananias club, will go a long way to-
ward having the Washington club in
ttptop shape for the opening OF the
American League season.
Harry Harper, the star southpaw.
Is In better shape now so far as his
arm Is copcerned than he was at any
time last season. He should be one
Of the most successful left handlers in
the league this season IL he lives up
to the promise he has shown in his
early warm-ups here. There is no
trace now of the soreness which was
noticeable so often in his arm last
season.
Show No Speed Yet.
Battery candidates have made no effort
In their drills to date to speed up. The
work will be increased gradually this
week, and given the excellent weather
they are enjoying now. they will be
ready to show the batters few fast
ones when the regulars show up next
Monday.
The manner in which Joe Judges
ankle is coming around is particularly
pleasing. The first baseman. unless he
gets some unexpected setback, will be
in shape to start the season at his
regular position. He can field very
snartly now as he has shown in the
opening practices.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
Atlanta Will See
Jack Dempsey

ATLANTA, March 13.-Crack-
er boxing fans are to see Jack
Dempsey, the phenomenal heavy
weight from Utah. He has been
matched with Gunboat Smith
for a ten-round bout here on
March rs, and already the fans
are laying plans to see the show.
That boxing is popular here is
proved by the receipts of the
Ted Lewis-Jack Britton contest.
They totaled more than $4,000,
the highest mark in the history
of Atlanta. The Dempsey-Smith
bout is expected to surpass
everything in the past
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
STARS
OF RED SOX NOW
AT TRAINING CAMP

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, March Ia
Twenty-Five members Of the Boston
American eLasue clubs arrived here
today and started spring training.
An advance guard OF the Brooklyn
also arrived and began prac-
tice.
Manager McGraw, OF the New York
Nationals, came here today to look
over the progress made by the Giants
advance squad of veterans sent ten
days ago. He said he was pleased
with the condition Of the men.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
CAPITAL FANS MAY SEE
NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT KING
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Washington boxing fans who shoals tonight
tommy Gibbons battle Silent fifteen Abaugh
have chance view the mdeweight
Gibbons wins from the New York mute his
Washington boy years and defend
it long Mike oDowds military duties prevent doing
oDowd been caught the DODGE
ting into condition for that big fight pond
Though without the impressive his more famous
brother Mike Gibbons Eddie Kanes many good
including ske Grouse George Chip George Kavo
Brown MOha Henry and Battling Leyinsv He
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
PLAYERS.
GATHER MARCH 70,
TO OUTLINE YEAR

Federal A. c. baseball players.
wishing to challenge any baseball team
In or out Of the city this season. VIII
get together on March % at the resi-
dence OF John Tweedale. 1900 Florida
avenue northeast. at 7:30 .. n. to talk
over plans for the season. Suits win be
distributed
Manager Tweedale and Captain =.
Noone. 81 Thirteenth street northeast.
will handle any challenges for games
season last year.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
PLAY SECOND STRING.

Richard Tips handily defeated J.
Freeland in the first block OF the
375-point match for the challenge
pocket billiard championship Of the
District The second block will be
played tonight Tilps won by 126
to Sc.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
HENRY IN FIRST SQUAD
OF BRAVES GOING AWAY

NEW YORK, March 13.-Business
Manager Walter Hapgood and players
Henry and McGraw. composed the ad-
vance guard OF the Boston Bfaves
which went through New York today
en- route to Miami, Fla Other mem
bers of the Braves started for the
training camp from their homes in
various parts Of the country. Rudolph.
Konetchy. and Herzog aIs still hold
Ing out
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
HEARS FROM THOMPSON.

Manager Griffith today was def,
nitely informed that Harry Thompson
would not be available for his team
this season. The youngsters letter
says that he is a member OF the Sew
enth Company, 154th Depot Brigade,
Second Battalion, at Camp Meade.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
WILL RESUME ATHLETICS.

NEW YORK, March 13.-Athletic
authorities at New York University
held a meeting yesterday and decided
to resume track activities. Prospects
for a good team are favorable, de-
spite the fact that the war has taken
a majority OF last years point scorers.
Among those who have been lost are
Howard and Tod" Cam.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
MIKE DONOVAN DYING.

NEW YORK. March 13.-Mike
Donovan. former middleweight cham
pion OF America, and for many years
instructor of boxing at the New York
Club, Is lighting for his life
here today at q hospital. q victim Of
pneumonia.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
SIX ARE HOLDING OUT.

PHILADELPHIA, March 13.-On
the eve OF starting South six OF Pat
Moran's Phillies are holding out.
They are Chief Bender. CT Williams,
Gavvy Cravath, Milton stock, Bert
Niehoff, and George Whitfield.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
MCLEOD WELL DOWN.

Freddy Mcleod. Columbia Country
Club professional. was well down the
list in the south Florida title event
hold at Fort Myer, Fla, yesterday.
Mcleod had a pair of S3's for tenth
place. Jock Hutchinson. with two
T4's, won the event.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
CARDINALS WILL MEET.

The Alexandria Cardinals are ex-
Getting to be represented by a strong
team this season. The Cardinals will
meet Sunday at the residence of
President Breen In Alexandria, Va
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
WILL DEFEND HoNoRs.

CHICAGO, March 13-Augie Kieck-
hefer, three-cushion billiard cham
pion, will defend his title for the
FIRST time here tonight when he meets
Bob Cannefax, OF St Louis. Three
blocks Of fifty each VIII be played on
HuccessiYe nights.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
BALTIMORE GOLF CLUBS
TO DECIDE ON TOURNEY

Washington golf clubs
aon awaiting decision Of the board
land which viii determine whether the patriotic
win be held o. the baltimore
Marylands
meeting the Columbia Country Club city
patriotic last
Lastly used.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
BOXING BILL UP TODAY.

ALBANY. N. Y, March 13.-Assenl-
blyman MARTY" McCue, former
boxer. msrshals his forces In favor
OF return Of lega!iZed boxing today
before the judiciary committee.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
Army Officer writes

MOLE answers q purpose here
for which there can be no sub
situte. I'm using Il right along;
find Il much more handy than
soap and brush. During three
days and two nights in the
trenches I took my razor and
Molle and assonished all the boys
by shaving each morning."
MollG Shaving Balm-25cts.
all druggists. The Molls
Method of Shavine-No Brush
No lather-pleasant, easy,
quick. Send soldiers some.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
APPROVE SUNDAY GAME.

BOSTON. March 13.-Sunday base
ball and football by teams represent
ing the Army and Navy Ia favored
for the duration of the war ny the
joint committee of the legislature by
q vote OF s to Z.
The Washington times., 1918-03-13
BY BRADLEY CHESTER.
(Sporting Editor Augusta Chronicle.

AUGUSTA. Ga. March 13.-The
Griffmen are going to out-Hoover
Hoover on their spring training trip
here. Instead OF adherIng strictly
to the meatless Tuesday, wheatless
Wednesday and certain foodless other
days during the week. they will go
to the food administration regula-
lions considerably better. Every day
will be lnnchless days fer them eX-
cept Sunday. This will mean a con-
siderable saving OF food, for when
you get a score or more husky base
ball athletes working out in the
pleasant weather here they are 60
ing to acquire a real mans size ap-
petite. The ball player who will pass
up course when he doesn't have to
pay for IT himself is as scarce as
hens teeth.
II the food administration, decides
to make special mention of real food
savers. 1t might well tab the Wash
ington ball club right now. 1t might
equally well thank Augusta for hav-
ing Its hotels 80 nIled that the Ma
tionals are compelled to live in a
hosiery some FIVE miles from the
ball park.
Haven't Time to Eat.
That is the real reason why the
Griffmen are aiding in the movement
to conserve food. they have to prac-
ttce twice daily and the period of rest
between the drills is not long enough
to enable the big leaguers TO get back
TO their hotel for lunch and return
to the park in time for the afternoon
workout. And in helping save food,
for considerable is saved when a
squad OF huskies are cheated OF one
meal each day, the Griffmen are really
helping themselves.
Those who are overweight are going
to get in condition much faster by
reason OF being on a two-meal-a.day
The Washington times., 1918-03-13

cODyrish. ISIS. by International New. s.-v.e.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
EDGENOOD.

Mrs. Frank Flenniken was In Coles
burg several days last week, having
been called there by the death Of her
sister, Mrs. Watson Lovet
Mr.. Henry Alcorn arrived home
last Saturday from three months stay
with his De Forrest and family at
Roscoe, 8. D.
Mr.. Adna Fisher and son fom Ma
marth, N. D. visited relatives here
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homan were over
from Httleport Friday calling on
friends.
Mrs. Wheeler Edmunds is here
from Spencer, Iowa, spending few
days with her mother, Mrs. Adelaide
Seward
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Firman of La
mont and Mrs. Henry Firman of Dun
dee visited relatives here last Sunday.
Mr.. ]. M. Alcorn returned to his
home in Monticello Monday evening.
Phin Wandell made business trip
to South Dakota recently.
Miss Rose Combs was under the
doctors care part of last week.
y Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Madison and two
children were visiting relatives In
Waterloo last Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. R. G. Cooking and daughter,
Clara, made business trip to Fay
cite last Saturday.
Mrs. Brooks of Hopkinton spent
few days in the Chas. Blanchard
home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crop of Strawberry
Point visited in the Lillibridge home
last week
Steve King visited his mother and
sister here recently.
Miss Mayme. Menge is clerking In
R. C. Cocking's store for the present.
Melvin Hammond, who Is working
in Milwaukee, spent few days with
his mother.
A miscellaneous shower was held
for Mrs. Claude Nrman Thursday
evening at the Fred Pilkington home.
Mrs. Percy Preston and children of
strawberry Point visited relatives
here last week.
Mrs. Otto Feuhr and little babe
spent last week with her parents in
Strawberry Point.
Mrs. Shaffer left Wednesday for
Chicago to spend few weeks with
her son Lester and wife.
Claude Firman, who is stationed
at Camp Taylor, Kentucky, has been
promoted to Corporal.
Harry Martin went to Strawberry
Point Wednesday, where he has work.
Mrs.. Jennie Breed and daughter,
Lottie, spent last Sunday in the r. G.
Norris home in Strawberry Point.
Miss Marie Grimes spent last Sun
day at her home in Colesburg.
Mr.. Woodall passed away at Hotel
whipple Friday morning, September
goth, 1918. The remains were later
removed to the home Of his daughter.
Mrs. Fred Pilkington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. White visited at
the H. Heyer home Sunday.
Mrs VIM. Wareham is visiting
friends at Oelwein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schomberg went to
Minneapolis Sunday.
Nick Anton went to Chicago Thurs
day to spend a few days with his son,
Glen, who is attending an aviation
school there.
Mrs. George Hesner received card
Wednesday announcing the safe ar
rival of his son Harold. in France.
The Rev. Fritschel returned home
from attending conference at Wyk-
rolf, MINI.
Mrs. H. H. Opperman spent Mon
day and Tuesday in Mount Vernon
and Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. B. w. Talcott went to Water
loo Wednesday called there by the
serious illness of her sister, Mrs %.
Sweeney.
Frank White is filling his silo.
Edgar Lathrop eager, former
resident Of near Strawberry Point,
passed away at his home in Oelwein
September 10th. 1918. Mr.. eager was
born October 10th 1884 at Victory,
N. Y Was civil war veteran. Ser
we'd two years in Company D. 9Th
Iowa Infantry. He often related
many instances Of the hardships and
dangers Of pioneer life. He and his
father In these days made frequent
trips to Dubuque, hauling wheat,
wood and other produce to the mar
ket in exchange for provisions, which
in those days could be obtained only
by going after them. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev.
c. H. True and interment was made
in the Strawberry Point cemetery.
M. ]. Fitzpatrick and James Barr
were Manchester callers Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25

The Ladies Society met with
Mrs. Laura Hes Wednesday.
Luncheon was served. $3.50 was TAX
en- in. All were pleasantly entertain-
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pufstt at
tended the fair at Aurora.
Roy Hatfield returned home from
a visit with relatives in. Minnesota.
F. B. Harrington and family were
Sunday guests at the Charles Rossow
home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25

Thursday and succeeded in getting a
nice bunch.
John Billhorn has completed his
large new silO.
The supper that was held at the
Fred Legg home was well attended.
Farmers who raised sugar cane are
busy getting it ready to haul to mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Hebron attend
ed the fair at Aurora Thursday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White.
son, Friday, September goth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
HONEY CREEK.

Several of the farmers in this vicin-
ity have been cutting corn the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Henderson were
Edgewo0d business visitors Tuesday.
James Holbrook and SON Morris
have been busy the past few days
hauling gravel for the purpose Of fill
ing PIP around their premises.
w. L. Dudley Of Manchester was
buying chickens in our neighborhood
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
I. Keep Mind on Work.

One must make up ones mind te
forego the casual word which leads to
Idle conversation. the most deadly Of
time .destroyers. One must fiy TIE
mind on the work in hand, seek to for
get that there IS anyone else in ths
world. or any other task that must M
done. And only practice can make
this possible. But. once gained con
centration will be found to he the mos
valuable asset that any young Won.,n
can possibly bing TO any kind Of wos's
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
polss Of View.

We save our money because We are
oeon0mical. Other folks save theirs
because they are straightforward
Nmes-Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
Habit Of Horned roads.

Horned toads ere harmless. never
tying to bite. even when taken into
de hand. But they have q habit, per.
AAps AZ q means Of defense, of squirt
lAg little Jet Of blood from the eye
when disturbed. One win thus ejeet
mt from one eye and then from the
other q drop Of blood to distance a
u to 10 inches, repeating this severa
tinsA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-25
A Mar. MannersL

Whilst one man by his manners Pima
ne to the wall, with another I walk
among the stars.-Emerson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Mrs, I. G. Mallette, of Garden
Grove, was in Leon Saturday even
ing enroute home from Iowa City.
where she had been visiting her lit
tie son, who is being treated in Il
hospital in that city. The little. fe:-
low is improving and Mrs. Mallette
expects to bring him home in few
weeks.
Mrs. Paralee Moore went to Mt.
Ayr Friday evening to visit over
night at the home of her son, Claude
Moore and in company with Claude
autoed to Des Moines to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Sam Grayson, whose
son, Delos. left Yesterday for the
Great Lakes Training Station near
Chicago, having enlisted in the
navy.
10y Marshall, who has been en-
ployed the past year as floor man at
the Estes garage in this city. de-
parted Tuesday morning for Des
Moines Several months ago he en-
listed in the navy and has been
waiting for orders ever since, which
finally came, calling on him to re-
port at Des Moines Tuesday. His
brother Arthur, who also enlisted,
has been at the Great Lakes Train
ing Station since last fall.
DR.. c.. H. Mitchell, who received
his commission as first lieutenant in
the medical corps last summer, and
has since been awaiting his call, de-
parted Monday for Camp Bowie, at
Fort Worth, Texas, having received
orders to report for duty at the base
HOSPITAL at that camp on April 10th.
will continue to make their home in
this city. and at the close of the war
DR. Mitchell will return to Leon and
resume his practice.