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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
SPORTOGRAPHY By Crazy


THE BOYS WHO BAT 800.
soon these tidinEs viii come from the
front
Yankees are batting three hundred.
When they arc bearing the battles
hrunf,
Yankees were batting three hundred;
Bulletins posted most everywhere.
Speaking Of IankH who have gone
''Over there
Give them cheer, and chase old
Tor in fighting our Tanks bat three
hundred
n ATTLING LEVISSKT is now
sporting a wrist watch. He's
- one OF the athletic instructors at
Camp Devens, Aver. Mass. Yes. fel-
lers, this war has certainly changed
a lot Of things.
Has anybody here seen Big I'd
ReuIbaehs Rumor hath it that Ed
is going to retire, or has re
tired, or something. Write Us
about II, Ed.
Jack Snyder. the Robins Young
catcher, probably will be released be-
fore the start Of next season. VIII
bert Robinson has not been very much
Impressed with his work.
FRANK ERNE WAS BORN
43 YEARS AGO TODAY
Frank Erne, who was the third man
70 hold the lightweight championship
Of the world under Marquis Of
queens berry rules, was a native Of
Switzerland and was born at Zurich
43 years ago today, Jan. S. 1875.
Erne's father was a wine grower. and
that may account for Franks ire
mendous consumption Of the juice Of
the grape, which often seriously in
terfered with his training. Erne
won the lightweight title by a decis-
Ion over Kid LaviEne in a 20 round
bout at Buffalo. Nay 8. 1899. He
held the title about three years. Joe
cans becoming his successor. Erne
began his pugilistic career at Buffalo
Later he went 10 New York and took
N George Dixon, getting a draw. al
though in a second bout he lost the
decision TO the colored boy. Begin
ming as q featherWeiE ht. Erue soon
grew into a lightweight. and chal-
ienEed Kid Lavigue. The first La
Tigne-Erne battle resulted In a draw.
Erne then went TO California and
Knocked out Dial Hawkins in the 5th
round at san Francisco After re-
turning to New York Erne fought
several bouts before he took on La
vigne once more, defeating him and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS START 1878
BA5KET BALL SEASON SATURDAY

.TOACHED 20 a state OF proficiency
by the combined efforts Of di-
- doctors Harry L. Behnamann
and E. a. Carlson. the High school
Tiger basketball team viii iuaugur-
ate its 1918 schedule saturday night
az the school gymnasium against the
State School OF Mines quintet
The Mines game viii also serve as
q tryout Tor the team and coach
Behnamann plans 10 send in his
strongest men in an effort TO get
line on their individual ability. The
team is planning an extensive trip
through the southern part OF New
Mexico next week. which VIII include
games with Roswell. and AlamoEordo
ana Behnamann Is ANXIOUS 20 select
10 select his fastest and most accurate
basket men for the excursion The
game saturday night viii start
promptly at s o'clock and viii be the
first match contest TO be PLAYED iu
the new school gymnasium.
some Fast Men.
Among the men who viii get q try
out and upon whom coach Behuamanu
is planning the neucleus Of a strong
team are Bevaus, a last year man.
Lapowski, captain OF last years
team, and one Of the best basket shots
OF the Church league; GalleCos and
BrOderick OF football fame. whose
work on the gridiron this season was
unsurpas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
NInRAN on GRIDIRoN.

IlarIeE MORAN, SOutlern IearUe
umpire, as coach or the Center col
lege fDanville, ky.l football team the
past season, has shown his class as d
gridiron general His team cleaned
up everything in the way OF opposi-
ton and won the championship Of
kentucly- He merely was repeating
the success he had with the A. and
N. eleven in Iexas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

NJ minutes con ae. atom" With the ta.
L ball player is necessary to con-
vince one how much concerned they
are with that particular clause in
their contract which specifies what
the stipend shall be next season.
They're all guessing, big and little.
and they fear the worst With the
magnates holding the whip hand they
expect anything but liberal treat
menL
II is no violation OF confidence to
say that more than one magnate well
comes the opportunity TO express his
feelings for the way he was treated
by his athletes last season. Ball play
ers have made no attempt to hide the
fact that they loafed through the 1917
race
When we say this we have no
particular club in mind. rather
several The burden Of their
complaint was salary slashing and
their resentment OF their treat
ment was common talk among the
various teams The result was
disinterestednezs Of the most prO-
nOunced sort.
Which. TO say the least, was not
fair to the public. Ban players have
been used 10 having things so much
their own way that as soon as their
employers brought them back to earth
they set Up a howl that reached all
over the land Il IS even suspected
that they justified themselves in the
eyes OF the fans by carrying their
tales OF woe TO the clubs patrons.
Discussing the player and his relation
10 his employer and the public, a
sporting writer said:
Too Little Work.
There is too little attention given
the game by the baseball PLAYERS for
the amount Of money they receive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

den. 1Ir. R0uault referred TO the num-
Der Of arrests made and said
when arrests are made IN most
cases Il is found that the violation
was committed through Ignorance. IN
a few cases through necessity, but
very often because OF misinfOrmation-
It is, therefore, important 10 have
sportsmen who viii serve as game
wardens and advise the misinformed-'
Value OF Business Methods.
Mr. ROuault considers that business
methods have helped him and his
deputies to get the results in the past
year. we have won respect Of all
with whom we have had dealings be
cause Of our business methods" he
said To-day every one OF $50 license
collectors reports and RENTS prompt
" on or before the 10th OF each
month We have also 500 deputy
game wardens throughout the state.
working under the volunteer system
nd am proud TO say IS per cent OF
these men have given much Of their
valuable time in the hunting season
in an effort TO better game condf-
tons"
Conditions Improving
Mr. Rouault takes "a hopeful view
Of the game conditions and says they
are improving for four reasons First-
the cooperation his office is receiv-
ing from game protective associations
excellent work accomplished by the
forestry service; third, the enforce
meut OF the federal migratory bird
act, fourth. the enforcement OF state
game and fish regulations
Few Deer Killed.
CHANGING over the past season. the
game warden has 20 admit that Il has
been rather unsatisfactory 20 the deer
hunters and undoubtedly quite pleas
Ing TO the deer in 1916 there were
1909 mortalities among the deer In
1917, from the best available statistics
The weather was so dry the deer
could be found only with great dr.
ficulty.
Wants Game Refugees
NJ Rouault urges the establish
m mt OF game refugees in order that
the deer ranges may be restocked-
Hunters killing the bucks and preda-
tory arimals also playing havoc win
fawns as well as older deer presents
serious condition in his opinion
The scarcity Of cattle during the
coming year viii make the slaughter
Of fawns and older deer greater. he
thinks He urges a five year closed
season on deer
Mr.. RouauIt has removed eight elk
from Cimarrou 70 the Gallinas noun
tains and says the different bands OF
deer owned by the state are doing
splendidly-
Restocking OF Streams
ar Rouault reports the receipt OF
two million trout which were distrib-
uted in various streams. Several
trappers are also busy restocking the
quail territory in the north.
Mr.. Rouault is pleased at the ac-
ton Of the Albuquerque Game Pro-
tective association in passing resofu-
lions asking for a five year closed
season on AL deer in New Mexico.
Announcement made By Mr.. RouSult
". H Bartlett OF Vermejo Park.
George webster. IT.. OF Cimarrou,
Chas- Springer OF Las Vegas. and
p P. Ervien OF Santa Fe-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

tourney. Il attempting to ar
range an open night at the Texas
Grand. and IN the event this Is
done the bouts will be held there.
The military camps in this vicinity
are reported to be swarminE with
Wrestlers who are anxious 10 make a
test Of their ability. K0tsonorus will
desire 10 go on in the initial show
ana later compete for the district
title.
Would BE Success.
In the event that the tourney is a
success, very little difficulty would
he encountered in arranging a series
of matches with the Cody wrestiers,
and which should develop some real
sport within the next month or two.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

winning the lightweight title After
2 tour OF Europe, Erne fought Joe
cans at Baltimore. Cans quit in the
18th round This exhibition resulted
IN much adverse comment. as il
seemed to be fixed" Erne got
$4,000 for this fight, and a little
Iater got $500 more for taking a
terrible drubbing at the hands OF
Terry McGOTern. This bout ONLY
lasted three rounds and was Meow
ems from start 10 finish Frank did
not have chance. He had been
forced 70 train down TO 12s pounds.
alQ TINS took all the strength out
of him. In May. 1902, Erne again met
Cans at Fort Erie. Ont. and was
knocked out in the first round. losing
the title Later he won several
battles in England and became Eng
lish lightweight champion. but there
was very little nourishment in that.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

Philadelphia, Penn. Jan. S.-WiI-
liam T. Baker of New York. was re-
elected president Of the Philadelphia
National league baseball club for five
years, Monday. Fred T. Chandler. ST.,
was reelected vice president and sam
uel N. Clement secretary. The stock
holders Of the club unanimously ap-
proved the action Of president Baker
in selling Alexander and Einifer T.
the Chicago National league club
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
Municipal Courts
Are Very Busy

While the majority OF CALIFORNIA;
star tennis players have Joined the
United States land or sea forces in
one capacity or another. the mill
which turns out these stars keeps
grinding. The municipal courts at the
Golden Gate park are crowded as ever
and the Golden Gate park junior ten
mis- club continues 10 hold its monthly
tournaments without interruption.
Such Internationally known players
as Maurice Mclaughlin, VIM. John
stone. and practically every other
California player who has become ma
tionallv famous on the courts is Il
graduate Of this club and their play
ing was fostered and encouraged by
this organization The park courts
have been termed the cradle" Of Cali
fornia players and the Junior Tennis
club the wet nurse.
DUFFY MAKES MONEY.
Jimmy Duffy, the Buffalo scrapper.
stated in court recently that he
cleaned up the tidy sum Of $4,000
in 1915
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
Bobby Waugh Wins
Fight From Rival

Bobby Waugh. the Fort Worth
lightweight. won over Harvey Thorpe
in d 10 round contest Monday night
in Fort Worth. according 20 a teIe-
gram received by the sporting editor
Of The Herald from Waugh. The tele-
gram stated that Waugh won five
rounds. Thorpe two. while three were
even The largest house that has at
tended n contest in Fort Worth I'm
several years witnessed the contest.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
THE ANNIVERSARY OF
GUS RTHITNsS UTRTg

Gus Rubin, heavyweight boxer.
was born in Canton. Ohio. Jan S.
1872 He started fighting in Akron.
and was known as the Akron Giant
throughout MS ring career, when ex-
tended from 1896 TO 1905. Rubin en-
tered the saloon business in BROOKLYN
after quitting the game and left a
good sized fortune to his wife, prom
lnent as suffrageC when he died in
1872 After several bouts in his home
state Gus went TO SaU Francisco in
1897 and fought 20 round draw with
another young and aspiring puEilist
who was native Of the Buckeye
state, by name Jim Jeffries. Gus
then whipped Tut Ryan in New Or
leans and Texas Bill Smith at Hot
Springs and when he returned 10 the
east was matched with Kid Mccoy.
The Hoosier defeated him in a 20
round bout IN Syracuse. and n little
later Rubin was knocked out by Tom
Sharkey IN one round at Coney Island.
After that he defeated Ed Dunkhorst
and Joe Goddard and knocked out
Sharkey but was himself put 10 sleep
by Fitzslmmons Gus fought Jeffries
again in 1901 and lost, but in 1902
he knocked out Peter Maher and
whipped Tom Sharlley. Gus's last
fight was with Jim Mccormick, in
1905 and ne knocked him out in the
18th round at COlma. Calf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

Word from ChlcaEo has it that Les
Mann viii again be with the Cubs
next season Les is now doing army
r.. M t. a work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
BASEBALL PLAYERS CARE LITTLE
ABOUT WINNING BUT LIKE CHECKS

Eastern Writer Wants to Know What Has Become Of
the Old Days When the Player Felt Depressed at Los
ing Game: Now He Leaves Field Not Caring Whether
His Team Has Won or Lost, But the Pay is Regular
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

TOD Az N PUGILIsTIC annals.
I903-Ciarence Forbes and Kid
Herman fought a six round draw
ut Chicago.
I90s-CyclOue johnny Thompson
Knocked out Maurice Thompson
in the 18th round At ogden. Utah.
19OS-JOhnuy COulOn defeated
Kid Murphy IN TO rounds at
Peoria. III.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

Gun repairing our specially. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co. 404 Y Oregon ST.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
HUNTERS Of FL PAS0 PAY WELL
FOR SHOOTING IN NEW MEXICO

Over $4,000 Paid in Last Year by Ell Paso Hunters for
Licenses State Game Warden Wants Five Year Closed
Season for Deer; Only Ducks May Be Killed at This
Time in New Mexico; New Licenses Necessary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
ONIONS CLAIMS EXEMPTION.

bons, the boxer. claimed draft exemp-
tion in his Questionnaire. returned TO-
day, on the ground that he has a wife
and three children 20 support and
through his work as boxing instruc-
tor at Camp Dodge is already iu the
military service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08
HOSTON CLUB CELEBRATFs.

The Boston Chess club. the oldest
club OF its kind in the United states.
recently celebrated its 50th anniver-
saTy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

- ANITA FE, y. A., Jan Sci PasO
hunters contributed considerable
- TO the funds Of the state Of New
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-08

Has anybody here seen Big I'd
Reulhaehs RumOr hath it that Ed
is going to retire, or has re
tired. or something. Write Us
about II, Ed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12

ment for several hundred couples every
night.
The Central House. under the NAH
agement of Joseph Graves, n man old
in the business, is the mecca for mo-
florists and stands along the high road
for the Poconos. This Is a commodious
house. accommodating $50.
The River View House, Mrs. l.. r.
La Barre. proprietress, is charmingly
situated, overlooking the Delaware amid
beautiful shade trees. Fine tennis
courts and every outdoor sport arc pro-
rided. owing to its popularity this
house is one of the Srst to open and one
of the last to close in the Water Gap.
The Bellevue. Harvey w. Blair, owner,
and proprietor. is situated along the
main street of the village, surrounded by
big lawns and at the base of the noun
tains. This place especially caters to
the Younger set.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12

rush down their steep sides find
ing their way to the Delaware, the
kittatinny Falls. the latter being the
largest. taking "a sheer plunge of five
hundred feet above the railroad racks
TO the river.
From their submits a view for sixty
miles in all directions can be enjoyed.
the mountain climber seeing the steeples
of the churches in t,aston, Pa. to the
south and the famouns Pocono Noun
tains to the north.
Resort men have built hard roads
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-12

which are a supreme delight to motorists
and they are well oiled so that there Is
no dust Fifteen tennis courts. those of
the Glenwood being NOM the fastest
in the country, afford lovers OF outdoor
games all the sport and exercise they
require, with Il nine-hole golf course but
ten minutes walk from any of the houses
and an eighteen-hole course, one of the
finest in the United states. not far.
The Cherry creek which flows through
the resort Is productive Of splendid spcci-
mems of specklcd trout which lure many
fishermen here in April. Good catches
are reported daily.
Because of the good roads not only
autoing but horseback riding Is a pop
ular sport. Through miles of scenery
one may 60 on and on along the Cherry
creek at the base Of the Blue Mountains
or over the hills to the county seat of
Monroe. along which road for miles may
be Witnessed ever changing scenes Of
beauty.
A few years ago a trolley line was
built through the Water Cap to Strouds-
burg. which now makes a complete cir
cult with Philadelphia and New York
and one which takes its patrons over
what has been fondly called the "Switz-
erland OF Pennsylvania
Taking the trolley at Portland about
five miles below the Water Gap the pas
senEers are brought along the Delaware
until the wonderful Gap" stands out
prominently and presents a scene which
Cor scenic grandeur cannot he cXcelled.
The line then winds along the Della
ware until the Water Gap itself is reach
ed and Their around and up into the
mountains by n series of horseshoe
curves until the car stops on the brink
of a hill where one may look over tho
entire water Gap and some fine farm
land.
As the summit of the road is reached
one may behold the P~oconos, sixty miles
away and Stroudsburg nesting in
a gentle valley at their feet. \ grad
ual descent brings one to Stroudshurg.
which Is another f~avorite resort spot of
the county.
some of the Popular Resorts
with the capacities ranging from %
to 500 these are some of the resort
houses which cater to the want of the
city folk
The kittatinny. the largest resort
house in the Water Gap, Standardized
!. Purdy cope, proprietor stands along
the Delaware on n towering cliff of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
Clear, Peachy Skin
Awaits Anyone Who
Drinks Hot Water
Says an inside bath, before break.
fast helps us look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh,

Those OF as who are accustomed 10
feel dull and heavy when we arise
splitting headache. stuffy from a cold.
foul tongue, nasty breath, acid stom
ach, lame back, can. instead, both
look and feel as fresh as a daisy al
ways by washing the poisons and
toxins from the body with phosphated
hot water each morning.
We should drink, before breakfast
glass of real hot water with q tea
spoonful OF limestone phosphate In
1t TO flush from tho stomach, liver.
kidneys and ten yards OF bowels the
previous days indigestible @v0ste, sour
bile and poisonous toxins; bus cleans
ing. sweetening and purifying the en-
tire aim entary tract before putting
more food into the stomach.
The action of limestone phosphate
and hot water on an empty stomach
Is wonderfully invigorating II cleans
out all the sour lamentations. gases.
waste and acfdity and gives one a
splendid appetite for breakfast and 1t
is said to be but a little while until
the roses begin to appear In the
phosphate will cost very little at the
drug store. but Is sufficient to make
anyone who LIS bothered with bilious
ness, constipation, stomach trouble or
rheumatism a real enthusiast on the
subject of internal sanitation. Try II
and you are assured that you will look
better and feel better IN every way
shortly.-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

has not been active for the past few
weeks. 1t is hoped, however, that
training for field day sports can be
begun at once.
The games which the school basket
ball team was scheduled to play with
the team from Ingram Memorial
church on March 20, at F'redericks-
burg, and on April 5, in Washington
have been cancelled.
The course of study committee has
completed its labors in the planning
of the new degree course to be Of
fered to teachers training for high
school subjects, and the several de-
partments are now preparing the cata-
logue material for this course. The
third year. or first post graduate year,
will be offered in 19lS-1919, and the
fourth year in 191e-1920. The degree
OF bachelor Of science will be given
upon the completion of the course.
Professor william n. Hamlet was
called home last Friday py the death
OF his sister.
The Young Women's Christian as
ISOLATION is planning for a masquerade
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

party In the auditorium on the even (
ing OF March %, to which members
of to- faculty and the student body
havetbeen invited.
Dean Chandler is continuing his
class on Food and War" This class
is given during the assembly period
two days OF the week, and, is open
to juniors and seniors.
considerable number OF students
enrolled for the weeks training TO be
offered Immediately after the close
OF school, June 81. I'm the canning
picking and drying of ruits and vege-
tables. This course will be offered In
a large number OF the schools Of the
country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
RICHMOND ERATERA|T|ES
CONTINUED from Seventh Page


Of the order. 1t was beautiful to look
upon this grand old man, whose
shoulders bear the heavy burden of
eighty years. as he arose from his
seat to address this great gathering
of Odd Fellows. For forty odd years
he has been a faithful worker in the
order. Though his life mas been en-
vironed by plain and simple condi-
lions. with daily manual labor his a.
lotted task. yet his heart is attuned to
the music of the spheres" and the
fragrance of his pure and lofty chac-
acter Is daily benedicfion to those
who touch his life
Adam Diacont. Odd Fellow. fol-
lowed. His words were received with
splendid applause. Brother Diacont
sustained fully his reputation as a
great entertainer, as we'll as an orator
OF no small ability. He discussed the
beauties of the order from many stand
points and held the attention of the
hearers throughout his splendid
speech.
Brother Jesse Duke was then forced
into an inpromptu address which
was well received and afforded much
food for thoughe This young brother
has lately crossed the threshold OF Odd
Fellowship, and the order is proud
70 recruit from such as he. We be-
speak the day when the entire state
jurisdiction will know him. and know
him for HE work In ths order
! There we're other interesting ad-
dresses, notably those of Brother Cas-
siday, OF Ahou Ben Adhem; Brother
J. H. Adams, Of Fitzhugh, and Brother
Diokerson, OF Patrick Henry
Virginia's grand master was present
and permitted to break the custom, by
retaining his seat and enjoying the
meeting as one OF the members. No
fornfalities are forced upon this great
leader of Odd Fellowship in Virginia
All the brothers love him, and are
only too proud to have him with them
In their work. You can always count
on his presence at the meetings, and
always be assured OF his hearty CO
operation in every endeavor. that tends
meeting afforded him one Of the great
sst inspirations he ever experienced in
the work of Odd Fellowship.
At the close of the session. a hand
some basket OF fruit was presented,
in the name OF Henderson lodge TO
Brother John Dunn, who gracefully
responded, and also there was present
cd Henderson's tribute OF love to
Brother Billy" In the form Of A
beautifully decorated box OF candies.
These presentations were made by
Brother Thomas p. Morton, I'm well
chosen phrases, and the March vista
tion of the Bundle Of Sticks had fin
tshed It's work.