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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SENATOR 10Th DISTRICT

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
and Sumter Counties Comprising
the 10th Senatorial DISTRICT:
l am a candidate for senator in the
primary election to be held June 4th,
1918. l thoroughly appreciate the
honor of having served as one of Mar
ions representatives in the last two
sessions of the legislature. / served
my people faithfully, Loyalty, honest
ly and conscientiously. / realize that
the knowledge and experience as rep
resentative two terms will enable me
to make the people of the twentieth
district better senator. / will ap-
preciate your support and if nominal
ed 1 pledge faithful service to the
people of Marion and Sumter coun-
ties, working for their best interests,
as well as for the whole state.
Respectfully yours, W. J. Crosby.
Citra, Fla, Feb. 6, 1918.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Mr.. Mabry Sumner yesterday re-
ceived postcard from his brothers,
Wamboldt and Homer, both of whom
are serving on one of the destroyers
on the patrol in the war zone. The
card was mailed at Gibraltar.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Because Rev. Bunyan Stephens will
go soon into the Y. M. C. A. war work
and leave the city, he has resigned
as chairman of the ministers asso-
citation. Rev. John R. Herndon was
eelcted to fill out his unexpired term.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

More land has been broken to plant
this spring in Marion county by
many thousands of acres than was
ever prepared for planting before in
the history of the county. The great
problem now. is that of labor to work
the fields. The farmers, cooperating
with the county and state authorities,
have partial solution of the difficult
ty in their own hands, if they handle
the idlers right.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-One 45-hp. crude oil or
kerosene-burning engine, only run
three months. One new Sandwich
corn shucker and shelter, capacity so
bushels per hour. One 40-hp. return
tubular Ajax boiler, fully equipped.
Nathan Mayo, Summerfeld, Fla. 2-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

A pocket-sized still was found near
town last night. 1t could easily be
packed in grip. Incorrigible drink
ers will soon be making their own
moonshine.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

The federal official who was taking
dispositions against Beaumert went on
to Tampa this morning. The outlook
is good for Beaumert to be informed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-Nice lot 70 112 in Sec
ond ward. Also wish to rent or pur-
chase 80-acre farm near Ocala. W..
w. Condor 1-8-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Mr.. Elmore Collins of Irvine, a
member of Company A, has been dis
charged on account of deafness in one
ear, and is at home again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
WANT A TRUCK CHEAP?

We have several cars, among them
a REQ roadster, Buick and Ford,
either of which has good running gear
and not expensive tops or bodies,
which could be cut down and make a
good and chea ptruck or delivery out
fit. Prices very low and terms if de-
sired. The Maxwell Agency, Ocala,
Fla. 3-8-3td 1tw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

The hardware stores of the city
have sold more farming tools and i'm.
plements this winter and spring than
ever before.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

A postal card from our young
friend, Carroll Fraser, announces his
safe arrival at Norfolk He says he
IS getting along all right.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

A new lot of beautiful service pins
arrived this morning and make a
pretty addition to Mr. F. G. B. Weihe's
window.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-Barred Rock eggs, S1.50
per setting. Blue ribbon birds at Mar
ion County Fairs. E. R. Gist, McIn-
tosh, Fla. 2-27-12t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-A nice corner lot, size
go x 120; good fence. Located in Sec
ond ward within three blocks of the
new high school building. A bargain
for cash or will consider trade for a
good secondhand auto. Apply to L..
E. Yonce, Maxwell Service Station. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-1917 Dodge touring
car. In first class shape. Five good
tires. Blalock Brothers, LOT Oklawaha
avenue. Phone rs. 3-1-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Mr.. N. A. Sapp and Mr.. Meeks of
Irvine came in this morning to do
some trading.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Our toilet articles are the best to be
had at any price. Try them and "buy
war savings stamps" with the saw
ings. The Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Mr.. Clarence Spurlin of Valdosta,
Ga, is the guest of his brother, Mr.
J. G. Spurlin at Lake Weir.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Thirty thousand choice variety to-
mato plants at 25c. per 100 or $1.50
per thousand. The Green House. Gift
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
OCALA OCCURRENCES

Mr.. Fred Cook is expected home
today from several days business
trip in Sanford.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Buy war savings stamps to help
win the war, and have US fill your
prescriptions for accurate service.
The Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
STOCK FOR SALE

$3.50 of the capital stock of the
CarnThomas Company, fully paid
and worcestershire. Any reasonable
offer viii be accepted. Address, Box
164, city. 3-7-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
FOR COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 8

l desire to announce my candidacy
for the position of county commits
sioner from district No. 8, Marion
county, subject to the democratic pri-
mary. J. W. Davis.
Summerfeld, Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR RENT-A desirable six-rrom
residence; all modern conveniences;
automobile she'd Located close in on
Watula street. Apply to DR.. ]. W..
Hood. 2-16-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

w. K. Lane, M. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. u
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

WALL PAPERING- Sample books
will be taken to customers for in
spection. Agent for the Henry Bosch
Co., New York and Chicago. P. S.
Staggers, Painter, Box SO Route B,
Ocala. Phone 2M. Stiff
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-1918 Ford touring car;
run less than 1000 miles. A. C. Dean,
Oxford, Fla. 3-7-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-$2OOO stock of general
merchandise and fixtures; also have
two-story store building and three
lets to exchange for Ocala property.
D. Proctor, Taft, Fla. 7-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-Two large counters,
three counter showcases, one $3.50
Everett piano in first class condition.
3. F. Condor, next to fire station,
Ocala, Fla. 3-7-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

STRAYED-Young black mare colt,
marked ''W." Taken up near Cornell.
Owner may have same by paying ex-
penses. T. C. Garter, Ocala. 3-2-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Possibly there could be no better
publicity scheme for Ocala and our
beautiful Springs than to say that
"The Seven Swans" Marguerite
Clark's latest success, was partially
staged at Silver Springs, near Ocala.
Apparently Ocala patrons can fill
three Temple houses, and it was
again packed last night. 1t was MOTTO
ed, however, that most of them were
strangers, many never having been in
the Temple before. There were also
parties from our neighbors, McIn-
tosh, Belleview, Summerfeld and the
lake.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE

10Th day of April 4. D. 1918, the un-
dersigned will present my accounts
and vouchers to the judge of probate
in and for Marion county, Florida, at
his office at the courthouse in Ocala,
and will make my final settlement and
will apply for final discharge as such
executrix of the estate or Edward
Dreyfous, deceased.
This End day of October, 1917.
LILY S. DANZIGER,
AS Executrix of the Estate of Edward
Dreyfous, Deceased
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-20-acre farm, all under
fence; large house and barn; grape
vines; 1 II miles from court house;
$1,000. Apply to owner, w. Tagg,
Ocala, Fla. 3-8-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

TO RENT-Three large airy rooms
furnished for light housekeeping.
Address "a Sanchez street. Phone
No. 238. 3-8-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-Haines Brothers Rose
wood Square Piano. Needs re-felting
to put in good shape. $35 cash. 514
East 9Th ST., or phone 81 during the
day. 3-2-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FLORIDA HAY WANTED-We will
pay cash for Florida hay of any kind.
We sell Thrift Stamps and War Saw
ing Certificates. Moses Grocery Com
pany, Ocala, Fla. 9-2t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Cars washed and polished at Will
Jams & Fox's Auto Service Station. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-New typewriter, at So
per month. Room 5, Holder Block,
Ocala, Fla. 12-h
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

WANTED-Your consignments of
vegetables and strawberries. We
make prompt returns and will appre
ciate your shipments. Give US. trial
and be convinced. Georgia Produce
Co., Macon, Ga. 3-2-2-2m*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

Mrs. Harry Borland and Miss Mary
Mcdowell sold $20.14 worth of stamps
at Franks yesterday. Lieut.. Agnes
Burford, Miss Frances Tarver and
Miss Meme Davis sold $50 worth this
morning. Lieut.. Onie Chazal and
Miss Katherine Livingston are in
charge this afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
DR.. d. M. BONEY
"My Optician"
EYESIGHT
SPECIALIST

| especially offer my services to the
people of Central Florida, and invite
personal visits or mail orders.
2O2-204 Hogan St., Park Hotel Bldg,
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE-Cottag on we'll located
corner lot; close in, six rooms, with
al modern conveniences. Terms if
desired. Apply at Star Office for par
ticulars. 9-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
YOU CAN'T GATHER FIGS FROM
THISTLES

Neither can you secure a decent,
economical and lasting job of paint
ing if your paint contains adultera-
ted Linseed Oil-THE QUALITY is
NOT THERE. You avoid all risk
when Won use
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
UNCLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

RATES:-Six line maximum, one
time Csc; three times Soc; six times
75c; one month SO. Payable in advance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
CONTINUED from Third Page)
"A Case at Law"

Dick Rosson will star at the Tenn
pie today in Ocala's last Triangle
picture, "A Case at Law" Beginning
next Monday Paramount features will
be shown, and in future Bluebirds
will be shown Saturdays.
Mr.. James Leslie returned to Pan
asoffkee today after delightful visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. B. Weihe.
The Marion county educational
meeting was held today in Dunnellon
and was attended by number of
Ocala teachers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

We charge storage batteries. Will
Jams & Fox, Auto Service Station lot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

A congenial crowd of seven motor
ed to the lake this afternoon for a
splash, and will remain over as the
supper guests of Miss Dorothy Klock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

EGGS FOR HATCHING-Barred
Plymouth Rock eggs from good stock,
$3.50 for Is. R. n. Dosh, 702 South
4th St., phone 304. 2-25-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-09

]. H. BRINsoN, Secretary. S-9dw
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-07-31

ance and some of US need assiss-~
ants teachers,
A still born baby was born 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boss Sharp, a few
days ago. Your scribe extends
to them his sympathy.
Mr.. Bob Simpson lost q fne
mare and colt, last week, by
lightning. At the same t5Enes
James Sparks came very nssE
getting killed. Lightning struck
a tree close to him and it Jared
him up so it took him several
hours to recover.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-07-31
Rugby.

We have been having some
good rains here this week and
the ground is good and wet for
the first time since corn was
planted.
Evin Roberts bought one shoat
from Alvin Roberts for nine dol
lars. 90
Mr.. Ed Pickett and family. Of
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-07-31

Texas; Mrs. Lottie Pickett and
Mrs. Avis Pickett, of Keltner,
visited at the home Of your scribe
last week. They report. good
crops in Texas in the part they
are in, but in western Texas, the
crops are complete failure.
Lee and Wes Sparks were in
Columbia last week.
Schools are progressing nicely
here all of Us have full attend
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
6 I'M ] n
PITCHES EN-
To VICTORY

Under the blistering gaze of Old SOILS
1eerins countenance the Peerless a c
handed the l. II Triangles drubbing
that they will never forget az the Grav-
err diamonds.
The credit goes to Simon youthful
pitching wonder Of the Peerless crew.
He incurred s rather embarrassing deal
upon the Triangles n the form of
eighteen strikeouts and only I'VE hits.
In addition TO this. he piled the hickory
So indiscriminateiy as TO whack the
horsehide for two long drives, netting
three runs. and incidentally helping 70
win the game in that way That he was
master of the situation. was plainly
obvious As for his reputable in-shoots
thex snaeio the Pennsy Aier look like a
slew train he>d'r through Kansas: md
st rs these same IL shoots that proved
20 be such q great worry to the Indy
Anna Harbor boys. When the big hurler
began the game with full steam ahead
they soon learned that they were no
match for him.
s'tee bad. too because the Triangles
were very. very DESTROYS of beating
their cid rivals and in that way, making
IL three defeats in row for the Peerless
az their hands; but don't cha know, Old
Man Fate is 8 peculiar guy.
The worst part Of the story IS that
their entire pitching stsR Of Stefan.
Lind. and Timm were each IN their turn.
unable 10 stem the onward march Of the
Peerless troop. Well nigh to fifteen men
were used in thes field by the Triansles
but te no avail. The Peerles were out
for re-e-wenge and found II. Anyway,
-Ook the defeat like sports, and that is
not aisparaging the Trisngles any, that Is
the best thing that can be said about g
loser. Score by innings:
Triangles --2 0 0 SIS + 7
Peerless A &C 4 / x-26
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
.ALIDI HAS WHISKER5
SAYS FOOTBALL FAN
Germans Claim the Yankees
Stole Their Signals,
He Reads.

7 see" said the old football fan as he
laid down the July copy Of Tobacco
Heart. that the Germans claim we stole
their signals.
That IS the best news we've had yet
Whenever & football team is licked 50
bad they look like they we're going back
ward on roller skates they always pull
that old one about stealing their signals.
I gave the Germans credit for having
better aIibies than that. According to
this here dispatch 7 seen on TIE TINES
bulletin board they cay the alleys got
ali their plans often prisoners and knew
just who wuz goin' to carry the ball on
the next play and was all set for EN-.
We'll. you talk about flying Dutch
man. You watch them birds headin'
home. They'll 20 past the watch on the
Rhine 80 fast he'll think the earth IS
spinning and there1l be a bayonet stick
ing in tho west end of every Boche pro-
PEELED by Yank."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
$4,000 To co
TO AUTO VICTOR
National Commission Must
Present Brief Setting
Forth Views.

Louis Chevrolet speedway champion
who will wear the coIors Of France IN
the International Sweepstakes at Speed
way Park next Sunday afternoon, yes
terday won his point when it was an
nounce1 that $4,000 of the $4,000
would go to the winner.
For ten days Chrevolet fought against
having the race run In FIVE heats at two.
ten twenty. thirty and Atty miles. con
tending that he would compete only
over the 1o0-mile distance. Dario Resta
and Arthur Duray wanted the short
heats. while Ralph De Palma and Ralph
milford were satisfied with any condi-
lions. 1t developed yesterday that in
agreeing to the short heats, Chevrolet
had obtained the promise Of the others
that they would agree to making the
first prize $4,000. As each Of the driv-
ers IS putting up $4,000 of his own
money. they had the right to decide.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
fRr A 49,
G@sosS+'oo

LANSING. I'LL. July 2s.-The Pilots
secured sweet revenge for the white
washing they received at Lansing two
weeks age, when they pounded Grease
oil over their lot ct EchererviIle Sunday
rolling up total OF II runs as against
one lonely run for their opponents.
In the first Greese sim seemed 20 have
the Indian sign on our lads but in the
fourth the Pilots buried him with an
avalanche Of hits. one a screeching
three-bagger by Covert with the sa cks
fully populated. This inning put the
Pilots seven runs to the good and after
this game developed into farce as the
entire team seemed to be UP in the air.
A southpaw whose name we cannot
recall pitched the last two innings and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
.H|LBR|CH DIDN'T THROW
THIS GAME AWAY
nd tor soldiers at Camp Holablr,..

was pounded for total Of eleven runs
IN our portion Of the eighth.
The feature Of the game was the all
around work Of red" Ploh. our pep
perry catcher. who made p hit every time
un. besides doing some mighty fine base
running AS for the catching end of the
game Rea is there every time.
y Covert. Kuhn. I. Hilbrich and Freid-
erich also murdered the bah with dead
" effect. while Baby" Martin Hilbich
who was pressed into the lineup account
Of the absence Of cur regular center
fielder helped out his big brother with
two nice catches I'm deep center.
Score h. innings:
Pilots -0 oo7120 @21
Ia.sing --o o II 90 0 o.
struck out-By Hilbrich. is by Greese.
!. Double play-R. Hnbrfch 70 Covert.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
HANLON TO
MEET FRIEDMAN
DESPITE FOUL

Jimmy Hanlon will battle Sailor
Friedman at Racine Thursday night, al
though reports from Des Moines recent
~ stated he was beaten by Harvey
Thorpe. Hanlon showed clipping from
Des Moines papers saying he was rob
bed Of the verdict by the referee and
and that the foul blow which cost the
fight was really fair On this showing
and because he told John Wagner he
wouldn't accept a cent for his work il
beaten by Friedman, Wagner consented
to leave the match stand as originally
mada
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
ROSCOE AND CHAS.
Go WITH DRAFTEES

The Red Triangle follows the boys
from their homes to the trenches.
This is the promise OF the 7. NJ. c. A.
and 1t is carried out. A hundred and
sixty boys left East Chicago for Camp
Taylor today and Roscoe Hernstock Of
Hammond was aboard the train repre-
senting the Y. IL C. A. handing out
writing paper. newspapers. answering
questions and organizing ouartettes etc.
Charles Surprise will so with tie 229
boys from Hammond tomorrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
OFFERS
OFFERS
JOBS TO ALL SOX
PLAYERS

A Q. Ehman. president Of tho Ehman
Tire company. Twenty-seventh and La
Sale streets. has offered employment 70
every member of the White Sox. He
issued a letter stating he would agree
to teach the erstwhile worlds champions
the art OF building auto tires. and dur
ing the teaching would pay so cents an
hour for an eight hour DAY. or 81 day.
In two months. Ehman's offer states. he
could guarantee the new tire makers
would be drs wing SIS a day. piece work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
FULTON AND
DEMPSEY PREPAR
FOR A BOUT

NEW YORK. July 23.-Fred Fulton
and Jack Dempsey today are in the
midst Of training for their eisht-round
bout al Harrison. y. J.. next Saturday
afternoon. John s. Smith. chairman Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23

world. scored a technical knockout over
Young Gradwell Of Newark, in the fifth
round OF an eight-round match here last
night Leonard knocked Gredvell down
twice IN the fifth and the referee stopped
the fight TO save Gradweu further pun
tshment-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23

Yesterdays Results.
Washington. 81 Chicago. q.
Boston. 1; Detroit, 0.
Boston. 8; Detroit, o.
St Louis, 4 New York. l.
Games Today.
Detroit ct Boston.
st. Louis at New York.
Cleveland at Philadelphia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23

the New Jersey boxing commission viii
visit the camps Of both fighters during
the week 70 assure himself Of their phyi-
cal fitness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23

Better to have War Savings
Stamps in your safe than the blood
stained hands of the kaiser's
hordes at your throat.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-23
GAME TO CD ON
PENDING FORMAL
Announcement
Louis Chevrolet Wins Point
in Division of Money in
Sundays Sweepstakes.

WASHINGTON. July 90 Decision on
the request Of representatives. Of or
gained baseball that the effective time
of the work or fight" regulations as
they apply to professional baseball play
ers be extended to the end of the pres
ent season was postponed yesterday IN
til Wednesday. This action was taken
so tho national baseball commission
could present brief setting forth rs
views in the matter
Provost Marshal General Crowder
gave a hearing yesterday to representa-
tives Of the Washington American
League club preparatory 70 making q
report 70 Secretary Baker with recon-
mendations as TO whether the Secre-
tary's order making the new regulations
immediately appHcable to the players
should be modified so as not to interfere
with this years schedules of prcfes-
sional leagues.
Longworeh Pleads For Game.
Representative Nicholas LongwoTth
Of Ohio appeared on behalf Of August
Herman. chairman Of the national COM
mission. and asked that decision be
postponed so the commission could
formally present its case.
General Crowder said he was prepared
to make hts recommendations but would
postpone further action uatt, Wednesday
II the representatives Of tho washington
club present agreed. They did, and the
matter went over.
Gr3Rs to Cons West.
Manager Griffith Of the washington
club announced that his team would
leave for St Louis so as 10 play the
game scheduled for Thursday unless
President johnson directs otherwise or
arranges q game nearer 10 Washington
so as TO save travelling expenses II the
decision OF Secretary Baker is unfavor-
able