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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07

loved a girl more than fame or riches.
1t was just 100 years ago today. Aug.
Z. ISIS. that Painter earned the right
TO consider himself England's greatest
fighting man by defeating Tom
Spring. At that time Crib was still
r0minally champion. but the veteran
had long since retired from the ring.
Tom Spring and Ned Painter were
among the many young men who
came forward TO claim the honor.
These two bruisers soon eliminated
the other contestants, and in ISIS. on
the LIST Of April they met 10 decide
the issue. The first combat went 20
Spring, but Painter was i'll at the
time and not in condition 70 fight,
His friends were certain that when he
was IN condition he could defeat
Spring, but Painter at this time fell
violently in love with the beautiful
daughter Of a prominent and respect
able citizen Of Norwich His affection
was reciprocated, but the prospective
fatheriulaw was a Quaker and or
posed 10 violence in all its forms. He
refused 10 consider Painters suit IN
less he should promise u leave the
ring and all its associations. Painter
accepted the conditions, and arranged
to settle down as a tavern keeper in
Norwich. The sporting papers, how
ever. accused him Of coWardice. and
with his honor thus impuSned Painter
gave up his dream Of bliss, babe fare
well to his sweetheart. and issued a
challenge TO Spring. They met near
Kingston on Aug. Z and from the first
Painter was the master Of the situa-
tion. At the end Of an hour and four
minutes Spring was stretched sense
less. and Painter was entitled 20 lay
claim TO the championship. With his
honor satisfied, however. his thoughts
returned to the Quaker girl, and he
sped back 10 Norwich TO beg forgive
ness from the maiden and her eura ged
father. At first he was turned away.
but persistence won, and the boxer
who had thrown away a champion
ship for the greater gift Of love mar
ried his lady love, and, we have all
reason to believe, lived happily ever
after.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
WARENDSR RING
DONATIONS To
JESS WILLARD
Most Inactive and Unsatis-
factory Champion Who
Ever Held Title.
ACTIVITY ATTENDS
SUCCESS IN RING

/ less WILLARD is as good as retired
from the ring for all time.
It is a five TO one shot right now
that the lunberinE cowboy will never
again draw on the padded mittens in
a championship fight. for the effect
Of the war on boxing has put Jess out
Of the running altogether.
Has Been.
By the time there is public demand
for another heavyweight champion
ship battle willard viii be unable 10
do justice TO himself in trying a
comeback He must be satisfied TO
go down in the fistic annals as an IN
defeated and retired champion-and
one OF the most inactive holders Of
a boxing championship who ever nao
a towel swung in his corner.
There viii be a new order OF things
in boxing circles by the time the kali
ser throws his last fit. Many Of the
boxers who stand out prominently
today viii find an oncoming genera
ton Of huskies ready 10 step i INTO
their shoes. This may be said OF VII
lard right now. and IL also goes Tor
O'Dowd, Elbane and Ted Lewis
Benny May Hold.
Benny Leonard's future as holder
or the lightweight championship is
predetermined He is far above any
lightweight tOpnQtcher or prospect Of
TO-DAY. should the war end within
reasonable length Of time he VIII no
doubt continue his triumphs for some
time.
None Of the star mittmen of to-
day can afford TO remain inactive
and expect to keep their class.
boxer has 10 have n EOOo, stiff
hattie every so often to keep his
level.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
AMATEUR TITLE
TAKEN BY HER
Troech and Chezik Win
ners; Two Texans Win
Amateur Titles at Meet.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. William II.
Heer. Guthrie, Okla. formerly a pro-
fessionaI trap shooter. won the ANA
teur championship Of the United
States at single targets yesterday
in the grand American trap shooting
tournament.
Frank Troeh, Of Vancouver. Wash,
a former champion at single targets,
won the national amateur champion
ship at doubles and A r Chezik, the
champion OF North Dakota, won the
Chicago Overture.
Heer and Fred s Tomlin OF Penns
Grove, y. j.. each broke So targets.
Troeh in winning the doubles titla
broke 90 targets in 80 pairs and
Chezik won the Overture with o.
Among the high scores were:
National amateur double champion
ship. S. Day, Ceurco. Texas, IS; r.
a. King. Delta. Colo. 81
Chicago Overture. F. woodward
Houston, Texas 9S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
BLISS TEAMS
IN FINE TRIM
To MEET 24TH
Improvement of ALI Stars
Warrants Belief That
Bliss Will Win.
COLUMBUS PLAYERS
DUE HERE FRIDAY

"A GLANCE over the lineup OF the
n All star Bliss baseball team
which is 10 meet the crack 2fth in
fantry team on Bliss diamonds August
1911, as announced by the athletic
council today, gives local fort fans
every reason to have confidence that
their team viii be returned winner.
TIE following is the lineup, subject
20 such changes as circumstances and
condition OF players demand.
Catchers: Capt. Bender; Lieut.. Nc
Auister; Mcdonald, Seventh cavalry;
pitchers: Todenhoff, 18th division;
Williams, Fifth cavalry: Gertz, SD
field artillery: first base: Capt. Had
ley, 18th division; shertstop; Patch,
18th division; Thompson. Fifth cav
airy. second base; Gilreath. SD field
artillery; third base: Jamiski. 18th
division; Gaddy, Fifth cavalry; out
fielders: Baker, Fifth cavalry; How
ard. Fifth cavalry; AieNealy' 18th d.
vision.
Daily practice is being held at
o'clock each afternoon. The
workouts as conducted under di-
rcctlou Of the athletic council IS
real work, too, and no player,
MlN4GNEE HEAAAALAAn AAAa E4ENNA -
hold his position unless he is
right on his job all the time.
Stars Of the gath team which Bliss
dom are waiting anxiously 10 see in
action are Little" George Washing
ton. crack twirler, who stands only
a few inches over six feet in his
stockings Capt Chapman, whose
work at shortstOp Is said TO be little
less than marvellous: third baseman
Rhodes and outfielder Battles, both
swat artists as well as fast defensive
players al their respective position.
Considering the excellent form Of
the Bliss team and the fact that the
24th nine since meeting Bliss has
taken two straight games from Doug
las a promising contender for the
border pennant prospects indicate the
best games OF the season Saturday
and Sunday when the teams clash on
Bliss diamonds. The Columbus team
is due here Friday night at S.35 o'clock
and viii be met at the depot by a
delegation Of Bliss athletic officials
and baseball fans.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
Johnny COulon, Ex-Bantam Champ,
To Meet Mike OrriSon At Fort Bliss;
Great Progress Made In Mass Boxing

MASS military boxing enthusiastically by Brig
w Robert L Howe proving Bliss.
thousand soldiers who absolutely nothing the mtts
in
soldiers organizations
including furnished
the committee training camp activities
Not only the military boxing but individual
coming light almost daily reported by boxing instructors Boxing
popular
Mike Oson the II military
Johnny Coulon,
Labor the that the viii
groanng is o. Of ans.
Couon of the popular champions America produced
while the showing Oon made against hid Gene Payo at the SdOrum
interesting these two met before and at the final settling the
bring Camp Labor practically
completed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
Where Can | Find Relief From
Itching, Terrifying Eczema

matter how unbearable the itching
and burning Of the skin, s S, S will
promptly reach the seat Of the trouble
and forever rout from the blood every
trace OF the disease, just as it has for
others who have suffered as you have.
This grand blood remedy has been
used for more than fifty years, and
you have only to give It a fair trial
to be restored TO perfect health
Our chief medical adviser Is an au-
thority on blood and skin disorders,
and he viii take pleasure In giving
you such advice as your individual
case may need. absolutely without
cost. Write today. describing your
case 10 medical department, Swift
Specific Co.. 454 swift Laboratory. At
lanta. Ga.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07

NEW YORK. Aug. Tom Sharkeyi
~ Y. NJ. C. A Athletic Director Ad-
dress. Somewhere in France!
Read il and stare Rub your eyes
and read It again.
..Tou can't believe all you read
in the newspapers" T. IN old
adage, yet in this case you are
lampInE cold. hard facts, for the
sY1 athletic director referred TO
here Is none ot-ser than sole Tom
Sharkey, pugIlist, himself, per-
sonaIly.
throughout the pugilistic world. for
he was among the foremost contend
ers for the heavyweight championship
in his heyday as a fighter As a mem
Der Of the crew Of one OF Uncle sam
uel's men o. war. Sharkey was known
as one OF the greatest rough and
ready battlers who ever wore the
navy blue. and today az the age OF
a he is stiu ready 10 face most any
kind OF music
Varied Career.
After a career OF following the
ponies and running cafe in New
York Sharkey went 10 Los Angeles
several years ago and opened a sa-
NU0AA but EANAA aAea y aAa A-4A business
like He didn't have the temperament
10 hold trade, and in time his BUSH
ness swirled into bankruptcy. He re-
turned 20 New York when his Los
Angeles business failed, and since
that time he has been employed IS a
Waterman in a munitions plant In
Jersey.
But the activities OF the country in
the great world war rekindled the
fire in Toms veins recently, and he
went back TO his old job, the navy,
and offered his services. only TO be
told that he was a bit too old TO be
accepted for active service.
Having first seen the light in Dun
daIk, Ireland, Tom was aching 70 take
a part in the big imbroElio over
there, and when the y. II. c. A. ad-
vertised for able bodied men who
could be Of service in the capacity OF
athletic directors for service over
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
STADIUM MUCH
USED DIAMONDS
Three Games to Be Played
on High School Grounds
During Afternoon.

Heretofore this season the entire
afternoon has been at the disposal OF
teams Of the Boyland league for two
games. but hereafter. according TO ar
.rangements being perfected by off,
Gals Of the league and those Of the
Cathedral Nationals the diamonds
will be turned over 20 the latter at 4
o'clock for a third game.
The following letter has been sent
to managers OF the Boyland by presi-
dent Sigal:
vi Paso, Tex, Aug. 5, 1918
Managers,
Boyland Baseball Teams.
Gentlemen: I beg 70 inform you that
we have made the following arrange
ment in regards to the games TO be
played at the Stadium: The first
game viii start al D. m. sharp.
We have the grounds from that time
until ( o'clock 10 play both games II
is requested that you have your teams
there at the proper time so that we
may give the grounds TO the Cathe-
drsl Nationals at p. m. In case a
few minutes Is needed to play the
game, you viii find the Nationals
more than willing to allow you the
extra time.
Trusting 10 have the earnest CO.
operation OF all managers in this mat
ter, I beg 10 remain.
Yours very truly.
Albert z. Sigal
President Sigal asks that all Boy
land players take notice and report
promptly for games. thus assisting
managers IN completing the new ar
ranEements.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
STROLLS THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
Hints for Boy Scouts.
b WILLIAM =. kirk.

10 away
II turning graves when they think about the kaiser
doubly
Of
hay schedule and help
the
Do stay the morning because know
groyn-up
ball games
ou
Do not uniform when play hockey lest Be court
Always be polite every gentleman, matter how polite the old
kind you your regiment going
France.
a a meal
hostess offers it
Do try selling Thrift Stamps rahskelers-
your ambition to be another Cy
Aahewson grow
Ii your Fritz nickname and hang to it
Swat the fly aud the spy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
This question is ever on the
lips Of the afflicted.

Eczema, letter. Erysipelas. and
other terrifying conditions OF the
skin are deep seated blood diseases,
and applications CT salves, lotions
and washes can only afford tempo
rsry relief, without reaching the real
seat OF the trouble. But just because
local treatment has done you no good.
there is no reason 20 despair. You
simply have not sought the proper
tre7tment that Is within your reach.
You have the experience Of others
Who nave suffered as you have TO
guide you 10 = prompt Tiddance OF
blood and skin diseases No matter
how terrifying the irritation. nc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
Seventh Staging
Athletic Shows

Capt. A. " Jones, adjutant OF the
Seventh cavalry has announced that
hereafter the 9TH cavalry stages a Sc
ries Of boxing and wrestling bouts on
Monday. Wednesday and Friday even
ings. commencing at p IN. In con-
junction with these bouts there will
be mass singing and singing by troop
Quartets- The band will give con-
cert on Wednesday evenings Fl Paso-
ans interested in any OF the above are
cordially invited.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
SPORTOGRAPHY B. -cla9g.

DOGER PECklNPAJGH still finds
N it difficult 10 swing a bat, owing
to the pain in his left wrist. This is
the cause Of his pronounced slump
with the stick.
The loss OF Heinie Groh viii be a
severe one for the Reds TO bear.
Helnie, however. may change his mind
and come back.
Bob Steele has made a big hit with
manager McGraw OF the Giants. as
well as with the New York fans. He
viii be a big help 70 the Giants as
long as he is spared them.
Catcher Al Walters OF the Yankees
split a finger on his right hand re-
Gently and had to quit In the midst Of
game. He will probably be out OF
the game for some time 10 come.
Branch Hickey. who has been a
strong advocate OF the continuance Of
baseball no matter what happens. has
been busy in his efforts to bolster up
the Cardinals. and with this object in
view he opened negotiations for the
purchase Of two likely looking young
Cuban players from the Springfield
club Of the Eastern league. They are
Ramon and Eusebi0 Gonzales. broth
ers. but no relation TO Mike Gonzales.
the Cardinals Cuban backstop. though
II was Nike who recommended the
brothers 20 Hickey. Ramon is a sec
ond baseman and Eusebio a third
baseman. Both gained considerable
prominence by their playing in the
Cuban National league. which flour
ishes in the winter in the island re-
public
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NED PAINTED tsNh Up
TITLE FOR 4 GIRL
In the list Of champions OF the ring
the name Of Ned Painter does not ap-
pear. and yet this pugilistic gladiator
OF a century ago would certainly have
held the coveted honor il he had not
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
Ross Is Making
Good As Filler

san Diego. Cal, AUG. Norman
Ross. one of the greatest swimmers
OF the age and holder OF many worlds
and American swimming records, has
practically completed his tests for the
rank Of reserve military aviator az
Rockwell field here
Flying cadet Ross has demonstrate
ed that he Is almost as much al home
In the air as he is in the water. The
Olympic club star graduated from
dual and first solo flying in record
time and now has 10 make a few
cross country flights before winning
his commission as a reserve military
aviator.
The silver wings and shield Will
give Ross the honor OF being the first
Olympic club star 10 join the alumni
u North Island trained military
flvers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
by JACK vEIOCK.

seas Sharkey decided TO make a bid
for a berth and landed it with little
trouble
sfIu Husky.
Though a years old Sharkey is
today a hale and hearty veteran, ans
has the stamina 10 90 through most
any kind OF a campaign In the ser
vice OF the Y. II c. A, with his
knowledge Of how 10 keep fit. he viii
undoubtedly prove a valuable asset.
Tom is not cut out for tea parties and
the like Rugged exercise and the
outdoor life is his dish. and the pass
ing years have not taken away his
cunning with the gloves
At his height in the ring shar-
key was rs good rs any OF them
IN the eyes OF some OF the old
timers, for there are some who
still claim that George siIer erred
when he declared jim Jeffries the
winner OF their memorable battle
at Coney Island in 1899. = battle
which went 25 rounds with both
men fighting like Wildcats
Gus Rhulin started Sharkey on his
decline when he defeated him IN j.
rounds in 1900, and Bob Fitzsimmons
practically put on the finishing
touches when he beat the hard listed
sailor in two rounds the same year.
Sharkey's last bout was fought in
1904 against Jack MunrOe, at Phfla-
delphia- Munroe, by the way. has al
ready been over there with the Prin-
cess Pats, and has been gassed ard
wounded. yet still hopes to get bas6
INTO the ray
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
OATH TEAM is CHUCK
FULL OF CONFIDENCE

Columbus. \. H.. Aug. Three out
Of four games won, is the record Of
the crack team Of he 24th United
States infantry in the two intercamp
baseball tournaments offered by the
oath athletic management the past
two weeks. Taking Fort Bliss IN tow
once. losing one 10 the same team, and
beating Douglas twice. attests the
ability OF one Of the fastest teams IN
the southwest.
with such a record. the team IS
chuck full OF confidence at prospects
Of the return series with Fort Bliss
at FL Paso which opens August 10 and
continues August IL
Fort Bliss players have again TO
reckon with little George Washing
ton, and also several other vets on
the hurting hill they never saw be-
We sell ammunition. sheers Hard
ware Co. SO Texas St.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
Football Games
For ShipbuilderS

Seattle. Wash. Aug. 7.-Protes-
sional football viii be played in the
Pacific Northwest this fall Bruce
smith for four years star halfback on
the Notre Dame team. is now a ship
builder here. and with Tad Jones is
making plans for several shipyard
elevens 10 be pitted against soldier
and sailor teams Smith was captain
OF the Notre Dame eleven in 1911 A
large number OF former college and
high school football stars are now
working in the shipyards, and smith
believes il will not be difficult 20 re-
cruit some strong elevens among
these workers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Bliss Swimming
Meet On Aug. II

Soldier aquatic stars are in training
for the next swimming meet which
has been announced by the athletic
council OF Fort Bliss for Saturday,
Aug. II. Several Of the organizations
at the fort whose numbers handicap
them in track and field events are
said to have been developing water
Derformers since the last meet and
may spring a surprise in the next
show.
Swimming and diving events have
proved great attractions at the new
pool, there being standing room only
At every show thus far given. The
events will be free to soldiers and FL
Pasoans.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
Standings
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Whore Thcy Pay Thursday
Cincinnati at New York
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
ST. Louis at Boston.
Chicago al Brooklyn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07

Where They Plny Thursday.
Washington az Cleveland.
Philadelphia at St. Louis.
New York at Chicago
Boston at Detroit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07

Everything for fishing but the fish
sheers HARDWARE Co. $40 Texas ST.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07

All Razors and Pocket Knives guar
anteed at Sheers Hardware Go 40
Texas St.-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07

Dove season will soon open. Blu
your 9@=unition from Sheers Hard
ware Cc.-AuF.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
VETERAN TOM SHARKEY JUMPS
FROM RING To !. NJ. c. A. WORK

Sailor Heavyweight Who Once Fought Champion jim
Jeffries to Standstl Will Instruct Soldiers Over
There in Boxing; Net Best Heayies in America;
No Fluffy Ruffles About the Sturdy oldtimer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
LONG DAVE DAvENPoRT

FINALLY CONES THROUGH
The much berated Dave Davenport
% owed 10 be the ace in the hole for
the Browns in the series against the
Red Sox- Long Dave. whose appear
aEce on the mound generally causes
St Louis fans 10 throw Up their hands.
came through with nice game, hold
ing the Bostonese TO five hits Ruth
and all II was the only game cut OF
four played IN Boston that went 20
the credit OF the Browns.
|
We rent shot guns Sheers Hard
ware Co. $40 Texas St.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
BASEBALL
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Al Boston. r. H. Z.
ST. Louis ...----....0 900 900 10 10 o
Boston o.. -.-.--.-.-eI2 401 OOG-10 Is 7
Batteries; St Louis. Meadows and
Gonzales; Boston, Ragau and Wilson
Al Brooklyn. p H T.
Chicago 90 --..----..221 085 O1o-6 II ]
brooklyn. .---.-..--006 500 o0o-S Z !
Batteries: Chicago. Tyler. Martin and
Ililieer: Brooklyn, COMBS and Miller.
AT New York r. T. z
Cincinnati o.. 1900. .01e o10 00e-S 9
Neyv York ...-.....o0O f50 00l-4 8 ]
Batteries. Cincinnati Ring and Wingoi
New York. steele and McCurty-
At Philadelphia r. H z,
Pittsburgh . ......0Gs- Oh 1910 IA /
2hilzdelphia 900 oo2 COO II g
Batteries: Pittsburgh, Cooper, smith
and schmidt; Philadelphia, PrenderEasti
Derine and Adams
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07

We sell ammunition. Sheers Hard
ware Co.. SO Texas St.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-07
NED PAINTEh Gsyh Up

In the list, Of champions OF the ring
the name Of Ned Painter does not ap-
pear, and yet this pugilistic gladiator
OF a century ago would certainly have
held the coveted honor il he had not
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-02-14
Real Estate Sales

Miss frankie Brown has bought the
brick building, formerly owned by
Whelchel Brothers, opposite City hall
from George Barker of Standpoint
Consideration $500.
C. P. Johnson, father of the John
son boys of this city, arrived last week
from Richfield and has bought the
former Elliott Tennyson 20 acre farm
east of town, where he will make his
home.
Rev. A. C. Lathrop has bought the
Louis Degen place east of town, which
has been his residence for a number
of years, from the Durham Sisters.
Consideration $4,000.
Mrs. Kirk Landers has bought Art
Wells cottage on Commercial avenue
and Third street. The house is being
improved and will become the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Landers.
DR.. j. l.. Reynolds last week traded
his S0-acre farm at Bramwell for a
brick store building at Rupert, valued
at $4,000. The new owner is Clar-
ence Bush, building contractor of
Rupert He will take possession next
year, as the farm has been leased to
Bob McElfresh this year.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-02-14

send me back any time they want to,
as they are about a century behind
the times and the mode of conveyance
that have seen are carts, sometimes
with team of oxen on yoke or from
one to three in tandem. The railroads
are not much more than toys. They
travel from three to ten miles an
hour. We spent two days and nights
on one of them at a stretch and then
laid off for day, then another night
of travel before we got here. We
have a good camp, or will have when
we get time TO fix it up. We are about
three miles from town, and will be
getting out wood for the American
troops on the front. Expect from
what we are told that we will be here
until March at least. American chloe
olate and tobacco are scarce here and
the chocolate is not good, so a small
package of either would be acceptable
as don't think we will get much sweets
from now on and little sweet choco
late is sure fine. There is about three
inches of snow here, but the people
say they start planting the middle of
Don't know how cold it is
as we have no thermometer, but will
make a guess that it is not zero. We
get no war news, but heard there
would be a peace conference January |
"a.