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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29

When the Motive Power boxing
show reached the point in its pro-
gram last night where Sammy Schiff
was to meet Russell, of Lancaster. no
one appeared to enter the ring with
him. Frank Earne. the Lancaster
veteran. had come TO see the bouts
and offered to go on just to make the
program good. He is nearly 80 years
old and not in especially good train
ing. but Sammy did not care for this
battle. After about five minutes wait.
lighthaired lad. with steel-blue
eyes and a confident air mounted the
platform. and was announced as
"O'Keefe" by Referee Charley Sol
lers, kho. incidentally, got an ova-
tion On his return from Army serv-
ice, for he was the real founder of
dence was said to be in Allentown,
but after the fight the truth came out
that O'Keefe is not the name, and the
stranger was so shrewd that his real
moniker never was exposed.
AS a mystery pug" he made good.
for Sammy Schiff would have been
all in after a couple more rounds
hanging on to the ropes. He had his
right lead working all right, but the
foe ducked it every time and in course
of time he gave Sammy caulifiower
ear and claret spattered over the
arena in gobs. The first two rounds
were rather tame, but in the third
O'keefe landed frequently and was
jamming Sammy around the ropes.
The fourth found O'Keefe with much
the better of 1t and in the fifth he
savagely uppercut, bringing more
blood. In the sixth Sammy at last
landed his favorite right lead. but
there was little power TO 1t, and
O'keefe started in TO finish the Har-
risburg boy. He did not succeed in
this. although he did manage to sep
arate Sammy from the bulk of his
attire, namely, one frazzled pair of
tights. Time was called for Samuel
to resume certain fragments of his
raiment. but they barely held togeth-
er until the end of the round, which
was all in OKeefe's favor. Great
sentiment was expressed by the
crowd. which filed the arena to its
brim, for Sammy. being the native
son; but facts compel the truth to be
said. that the mysterious O'Keefe had
all the better of it. He challenged.
through the referee, any man of 1875
pounds, and particularly mentioned
Schiff, so that IL Schiff has aspira-
tions he can easily have another go.
The de luxe bout was that 'twixt
Larry Hanson. 129 pounds, and Eddie
Dundee. 131, one from Brooklyn, the
other from Allentown. They were
well matched and put up one of the
finest trays seen here this season.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29

River. AS yet no decision has been
reached with respect to the seasons
schedule. 1t is understood Saturday
and holiday games will be played
as heretofore, but there is a grow
ing sentiment in favor of twilight
games during the week more particu-
larly in the event of the nation re-
verting to the daylight-saving move
n>ent of last year.
With the exception of Babe" Ruth
and Rogers Hornsby, who have quit
their employment here, Coach
Kelchner expects to have practically
the same team which finished the
season. All of the men are filling re-
sponsible positions at the local Beth
lehem Steel plants and are looked
upon as reasonably sure of remain
ing. They include Catchers Sam
Agnew and George Hale, Pitchers
Jim Shaw, Bill Ritter and Norman
Pitt, Infielders Del Pratt and Bobby
Stowe, Outfielders Eddie Murphy.
Joe Shulim, darlington, Hobey
Light. Clauder and Potteiger kelch-
ner reports that he has good men in
prospect for the vacant infield posi-
tionS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
HOG
PRICES CONTINUE
Food Administration Keeps
Minimum Base of $3.50
Per Hundred

Washington, Jan. ga mini
mum base price of $3.50 a hun
dred pounds for hogs for the month
of February was unanimously
agreed upon to-day by the hog COM
mittee meeting at the food admiris-
tration.
Frank S. Snyder, head of the meat
division of the food administration,
recommended the maintenance of
this price, which has been in effect
since November. and told the pack
ers. producers and commission men
present that increased orders from
the Allies, neutralS and eventually
enemy countries, soon would turn
the present surplus of pork into a
deficit.
The inter.allied food council in
Paris, he said, had recommended
that Germany and other enemy
countries be allowed 10000 tons of
pork monthly.
Business with. the Allies and neu-
trails will amount to 225,OOO,00O
pounds of pork for the month of
February, it was said.
The packers may now seek at. their
own risk an independent market for
hogs among the neutral and allied
nations, in excess or their regular
allotment, Mr.. Snyder said. and the
food administration will cooperate
to the extent of obtaining ships from
the Shipping Board for the purpose.
Mr.. Snyder said the food admin
istrations would insist upon a con-
tinuation of restrictions on exports
just so long as a group. or co-ordi-
mated purchasing was the practice
abroad. When independent pur-
chasing was resumed in Europe. he
said, the situation would take care
of itself, and restrictions probably
would be removed. .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29

turn to their clubs with more cour-
age than they ever possessed before
because they have had ii pounded
into them. They will not know
what it is to shirk duty on the
field. They will be trying all the
time and there will be a greater de-
sire on their part to win.
III 1 am not mistaken the game
in the future will be fought with
more Vigor and enthusiasm than
ever before. l look for that because
of the punch the players put into
their playing in the camps.
Helps Umpircs, Too
Baseball not only received 4
great boost in this country. 1t also
received it abroad. The soldiers
were not permitted to forget it af-
ter they landed in England or
France. 1t was the one sport with
which they could amuse themselves
in the camps. l have received num-
erous letters from. officers whom |
met at Camp Logan and they tell
me baseball is all their men think
about when they are preparing TO
go to the front! Grover Alexander
has done the game a world of good
on the other side. He has pitched
in many exhibition games before
many different regiments. Ihe SOL
diers all know him because of his
reputation and were glad of the
chance to see him pitch.
Il do not think the umpires viii
have the trouble they have had be-
fore. The men in the service have
learned what it means to take or.
ders and to adhere to the strictesr
kind of discipline. That certainly
Wi a hlAEGinpr n n -
umpires. l pesume, too, the fans
will like it better
Mann believes there is not a team
in the league that will be able 10
stop the Cubs with Alexander back
on the pitching staff to assist Jim
Vaughn, George Tyler. Phil Doug
las, Claude Hendrix and possibly a
few other effective men. He Is Gag
er TO be back with the northside
machine because he feels conlident
it will be a winner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
Boxing in Many states

Boxing followers are becoming
more insistent each day. Almost
every State LEGISLATURE in the coun-
try is being asked to legaliZe the
sport. In many states il seems al
most certain that law favorable TO
tistic contests will be placed on the
statutes. New York lawmakers soon
will scan the bill being framed by
State Senator Leonard w IL. Gibbs, Of
Buffalo. Senator Gibbs is a lawyer.
but an thlete of no mean ability. He
intends to make determined effort
to replace boxing in good favor. Box
ing bills are already prepared in IL
linois, Massachusetts, California,
Washington and Pennsylvania among
other States. In Illinois the bill Is
to come up within a week, and in
hopes that il may be helpful car
load of boxers are to go to Spring
field TO entertain the lawmakers with
exhibitions. This was done before in
Illinois, and the next day the late
George Fitch held an impromptu eX-
hibition of his own. killing the bill
with series of humorous stories.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
Ringer of Mystery
At Boxing Show
Jolts Sammy Schiff
Fighter Under Name of O'Keefe Bangs Local Boy
Against the Ropes at His Will; Dundee Puts
1t Over Larry Hanson

Both men could box, and Hanson was
perhaps the most finished being a
fine figure of a pugilist But the AL
lentown man had all kinds of strength
and it looked to the spectator that
ne had fifteen pounds, at least. on
Hanson. These men gave a ripping
good exhibition of real American
boNing-no holding, no timellilling
Dundee had an advantage in reach
and was very fast, but Hanson's box
ing skill enabled him to evade great
punishment. AS Dundee did the bulk
of the leading and landed oftener, he
deserves the decision.
The program started with two local
lads, Tom Hoffman and so-called
Knockout" Nanasylan. The alias
was well chosen. for Tommy Hoffman
knocked him out after one minute
and ten seconds of fighting in the
second round. This chap should get
some lessons before going in the ring
again. He held his guard down to
the knee and had Hoffman been
quicker he could have settled him
earlier,
Dick Conlon, the goosefighter. Of
Altoona. had a fairly easy time with
Mickey Kildair, of sAllentown. beat
.
This chap. Kildair, looked to be in
poor physical condition and a doctor
would never have permitted him in
the ring. His face was drawn and
he ha dino steam. He was substituted
for kid" Frederick and did not know
he was to box until the last minute.
Conlon disappointed the fans by
muffling his goose noise, although
several times when agitated the fa-
miliar hiss was audible.
The most spectacular battle was be-
tween Gentleman" Rube Bennett, a
rare athlete, of Harrisburg. who cap
tanned the Academy eleven several
years ago. and Sam LOCKER. a cop at
the Ordinance Depot in Middletown.
Sam was the officer who, bringing up
some prisoners recently. was bumped
by Policeman Johnny Murnane at an
eatinghouse in Market street. These
men were, well matched, the weights
given being 100 for Sam and 155 for
Rube. The latter had a shade in the
first round and in the second some
thing happened--somet ething generally
does at Motive Power Show. In
this incident Officer LOCKER receiv-
ing hard blow on the mouth, re-
called the high prices that dentists
are charging these days. He had two
old veteran masticators that he was
nursing. and Gentleman" Rube must
have loosened them. for the referee
stopped the bout at Lockers reqhe st
and the decision counted for knock
out. LOCKER challenged Rube to an
other meet and it will be plAled off,
| likely, at this club.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
On Casino Alleys
Piez Calls Off Work on
Tons of American Ships
By Associated Press
Washington. Jan. 29.-Orders to

Washington, Jan. 29.-Orders TO
shipyards MOTTO begin work on ships
aggregating from 100000 to l.
$4,000 deaweight tons, the keels for
which ordinarily would not have
been laid before next August 1. are
now being sent out by the shipping
board. Charles Piez, director general
of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
said to-day that yards on both the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts were af-
fected.
The steel for the suspended ships
has not yet been rolled in most
cases" said MR.. Piez, "and the order
does not affect Immediately the
operation of any yards. 1t is not 10
be assumed that the ships contem-
plated will not eventually be built"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
Mammoth Athletic Meet For
Yanks and Allies Planned

championships, comprising elimina-
ton contest in track and field
events, boxing and wrestling, base
ball, tennis, football have been
scheduled in training bulletin
from G.. II. >, A. L. F. The events
have been so arranged that divisions,
corps and army troops as well as the
5. .. s., (Service of Supply, will
be allowed fair and equal repre-
sentation.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph II.
Thompson 10th infantry, 2Sth Divi-
sion, has been ordered to take over
the training of the Second Army for
these events. Colonel Thompson is
well known among sport followers
as a former football player and
coach of the University of Pitts
burgh.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
M CF SHADED BY "0KEE AT BOXING BOUT BASEBALL AT STON 1913
baseball Greater Than
Ever Says Fielder Mann

|he tables are turned. Instead
his being a foozie season for the
nd national pastime, every pre-
hon Is now that baseball will see
,gantic revival. For one thing,
has more action than any other
tt. and thus reminds of war;
instantaneous thought, the re-
hiding move: the satisfying ap-
bse: all make this the universal
IT. 1t is Informative to listen
pne who knows, Leslie Mann,
fielder for the Cubs. who in an
|rview yesterday assured that he
Id be back on the job. His wife
|ted him to quit the game. but
thought differently, because, as
Explains:
am only 26 years old and still
Foving in baseball and believe
best years are in front of me.
ne the sport too we'll to quit at
age. and think the experience
hi gain sn the next few years
do me a lot of good in my phys
work. My studies in that pro-
lon continue and l am confident
when 1 am ready to give up
ball l will be able to obtain
|e with some college, as prac-
takes in every kind of athletics.
War Aids Game
honestly think baseball is to
Greater than ever starting this
While at Camp Logan as Y.
| A director l have had chance
bserve the intense interest the
took in baseball. When u new
Ia came into camp the first re-
Rion they sought was baseball.
h of them. ! observed, had new
|aught ball before, but they
< to it and in a few days learn
he art. Games were always be-
played when the men were not
futy. And take it from me,
| surely was some hot competi-
The officers encouraged that
| and ii was that which helped
Iendously in the winning of the
There is no doubt in my mind
/ baseball as a result of the war
won thousands and thousands
'ns. and they are the kind that
go to the games because they
bf an age to enjoy the sport.
is my opinion that the war has
ted not only baseball. but the
irs. as well. Take the men OF
major and minor leagues who
into the service, They will re-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29

old Johnstown team in the West
Penn League.
The' visitors are coming to this
city highly recommended to the
local management and a great battle
can be expected from the visitors,
as they want to get acquainted in
the East for future trips in the cage
game.
Harry Rote. the local star in the
sporting world. who was unable to
play Saturday night last on account
of=s-souch of the fiue. is rapidly re-
covering and he will take Eddie
Wallowers place who has left for
Savannah. Ga. Ike McCord who was
out with a bad leg. will also be in
the local lineup.
Dancing will immediately follow
the game.
WIBAIERDING INDEPENDENTS
Adms. (. Rote. f.
Steele. (. McCord. (.
Doiin. c. Haggerty. c..
McAvoy. &. Gerdes. e.
Steele. z. G. Ford. z.
Campbell, g.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
ROUND THE BASES

Cision over Jimmy Wilde the English
flNwelght champion in the recent in
ternational boxing tournament in
Lon. arrived here yesterday after
ager. Nate Lewis, of Chicago. and will
put in a few days training for his
bout with Battling Leonard.
rally by Mike McTighe. the New
York boxing Instructor. caused Bat
tling Ortega. OF San Francisco. to
lose the deci sion in their 12-round
bout here last night. Ortega forced
his opponent into continuous clinches
during the first six round. McTighe
fought on the defensive throughout.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 90. - Tex
Rickard, who has signed Jess Will
lard for contest for heavyweight
boxing honors, left Kansas City last
night for Texas. Rickard said he will
start soon on a pilgrimage that will
take him to all prospective scenes of
the fight-possibly to France and
England.
Here's what's the matter with the
Germans; In contradiction to the
fundamental trait of possession
of the Americans 1 designate the pas
sion for self-surrender as the most
significant expression of natural Ger
man character. He loves to sur
render to feelings; to hysteria of all
sorts; he loves to merge himself in
vague and formless imaginings: in
eNtravagant and reckless experience
in what he likes to call living him
SELF out. No one is more prone to
forget his better self in this so-called
living himself out than the German"
When he merges himself into paying
that debt maybe he'll get the snow
off his feet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29

Guard duty among the soldiers of
the American EXpeditionary Forces
in occupied Germany and in the rest
camps of France is to have its COM
pensations.
The Allies of the United States
through their representative ath-
letes in the respective armies, have
been invited to compete with Amer
ica's Drawn and skill lin IL mammoth
meet that will rival in intensity and
prowess, the periodic Olympic
games.
Although the date and place have
not been agreed upon, the contests
are an assured fact and already the
doughboys' are training down with
the same thoroughness and desire
to win that broke the Huns Win
ming streak.
American EXpeditionary force
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
Daniels Commends Boys
From This State For
Courage o minnesota
Rr .iSSocintcd PrcSS

Washington, Jan. 29.-Secretary
Daniels has commended twenty-sev-
en- men of the crew of the battleship
Minnesota for courage and efficiency
displayed when the ship struck a
mine September 20, 1917, off the
Delaware breallwater. The ship
made port under her own power.
Those commended included
Charles X. lIoning, Camden, \. j.;
Charles L. Bowman, Somerset, Pa;
James p. Coyne, Philadelphia; Ed
mond j. Reed. Perkasie. Pa, and
Oscar Leidy. Souderton, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
Italian Embassy in
Toxic Destroyed by Fire
By Associated Press

Toxic, Jan. 29.-The italian en-
bassy was destroyed by fire ssunday.
Marquis Cusani Cohfalioneri and the
members of his family escaped with
out injury.
Marquis Cusani was at one time
ambassador at Washington.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
RToTING IN BELFAST STREETS

DaIIaSt, odh. -J.--I mere was much
rioting in the dark streets here last
night. Many plate glass windows in
stores along prominent streets were
smashed and some of their contents
were stolen. The police frequently
charged with their clubs upon the
rioters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
NEW COTTON RATES

Washington, Jan. 29.-New rates
on high density cotton from South
Atlantic ports to Liverpool and Unit
ed Kingdom ports were fixed at S1.25
per hundred pounds Yesterday by
the shipping board, effective imme-
diately.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
BUTTER AND EGGS ON DECLINE

WIInlIHstOH, DeI., IJdII. -
drop of 10 cents in Nhe wholesale
price of butter and five cents a dozen
in eggs has come in the focal mar
kets. At present butter is 40 cents
wholesale and fresh country eggs
so cents. Dealers report both more
plentiful with large demands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
WITH THE BOWLERS

The Captains who are leading the
Academy League got =. trimming
from Privates last evening and the
Generals crept up a notch by beating
the Corporals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
Oppose More Laws to
Regulate Packing Industry
By Associated preSs

Washington. Jan. 29.-Presidents
of two big packing companies yester-
day advised Senate and House COM
mttees against enactment of any
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
ANOTHER RoXING SHOW

1t was announced last night that
the keystone Sporting Club Will stage
a good show at Chestnut street Audi
torium the second week in Febru-
airy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
BILLION 4 TEAR
able tells that Wilson wept
view the victims plight.
sht on by demon Huns who aim

BILLION 4 TEAR
fabfe tells that Wilson wept
view the victims plight.
sht on by demon Huns who aim
ed
rule the world with might.
he'll greatly crafty
patriots over here.
lakinE RhIneIand good and hard;
one billion tear.
|letes, professional ones. have no
ii of long life. Yesterday Eddie
~ died. a featherweight of great
I'm who suffered a nervous
down because he could not sue
|in politics. He held the cham
pip and met the world wonders,
BE Dixon. Terry McGovern and
BY White. He lived in Chicago
Eas born in Illinois, 1876.
Is is the one authoritative para
written by the Berlin Beast to
austrian Emperor which will
Bill up against the wall, soon
later: My soul is torn asunder.
Iverything must be put to fire
/ n, children and the aged must
/ [. and not n tree or house left
|nS. With such methods of ter
Which alone can strike so de-
|ate nation as France, the war
finish before two months, while.
|e humanitarian methods, it may
hg for years Despite all my
nance, 1 have had to choose the
system" One, two three-fire!
rinnnti. Jan. 20. - The directors
i Cincinnati National League
.all club at meeting held to-
discussed the managership of the
&or next season and decided to
a day or two longer for word
zChristy Mathewson before max
by definite announcement on the
f +.
=hewson is a captain in the
d States arm yin France and has
asked by cable whether he
be in position to manager the
he coming season.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29

son Pal Moore. the Memphis
Emweight, whose fame became
|wide through winning a de-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29
Royal Fire Company
Trims Salem, OF Enhaut

The Royal Fire Company five de-
feated the Salem team of Enhaut by
a sore of 81 to %. The shooting of
Elkins featured the game. The Royal
Five will go to Camp Hill Friday
night anr players af requested 10
be at the engine house at $50 to
leave in auto. Score:
Enhaut Royal Fire Co.
Bishop. Shickley, +.
Janson, {. Elkins, +.
Cassel. z. Dunkle, c.
Brehm, &. Armstrong, e.
g. Strine, G.
g.
Field goals-Bishop, 4; Janson, G;
1; Shickley, /; Elllins, 10;
Dunkle, 5s Armstrong, /; Strine, ..
Foul goals-Janson, l; Shickley, l.
Referee-Brough Scorer-Geiger
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-29

|hewson is captain in the
u States arm yin France and has
asked by cable whether he
be in a position to manager the
/ he coming season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-15
HOW TO GATHER
WILD BEES

EstS are NOT generally sought AZ
fFr but rather avoided when the
~7nderer IN the woods hears the
"mirous buzz from a bee hive II ia
n's best plan n take the opposite
traH ans not 10 disturb the bees hy
persona encounter
Yet z " Withroyr IN the current
issue NJ Hunter Trade Traprer af
F"lum bus Ohio. tells how - is nos.
sIhlf :" ca'ach the hoes ard use thon1
to advantage
TAXI small boxes near the recy.
Fs'i0n SIZE II bce hive. and nan a
bottom ard tor on them. learvinc
sta fee tho bees ta come in and
out i'alnt . little melted bees way
INSIDE The box or rub the boards with
sweet smelling leaves
TN the months Or January Feb.
ruarN and March place them IN trees
al through The hills were the bees
can End them In the summer the
ores from tho neichhors' hives a.
from the GODS will swarm and take
possession of one OF your boxes
and by tho right Of possession. they
MI ~ or1e Nouvs When a swarm
iFsfffs "a f1d~s sAe a~~ea raust Eoc,k rf,,.
place 20 live and IL YOU have A
nom" hHod NJ for Them they will do
m" r"sf and YOU Will have good
money the wear around"