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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
SEES PLENTY OF EASY COIN IN
BOUTS PLANNED FOR BRITONS

! CHICAGO. Jan LIT begins 10
y, look like We Of the west will not
get a peep at Benny Leonard's wares
until after he has crossed the water
and tasted OF the picking In England
/ which, according to all reports. prom
ises to Be mighty sweet within the
while BIIiy Gibson Is said to look
+ with longing eyes on the easy money
/ available across the water. Il IS not
I likely any definite announcement re-
garding the scene OF Leon1rd's after
war activities viii be announced IN
! til after Benny has received actual
release from army duties
According to dame rumor a lot OF
army and navy fighters will be lolling
about London shortly. These should
furnish a number OF remunerative
bouts for the Bronx wonder.
Bob LaCa, who handled Lew
Tender, talked with Gibson re-
Gently and e. authority for the tip
that GibsOn has made up his mind
20 hike to England and abandon
America for the time being.
Leonard Is not going to be such
stickler for weight In the future and
will take on any Of the welters that
have the drawing power. This comes
as somewhat OF a surprise to Charles
White, who received a Christmas pres
ent Of a half way promise from the
a
in Milwaukee some time IN January
This half way promise never came
direct from Gibson or Leonard. but
was passed to friend OF Nate Lewis
In the East 81
4 Leonard white engagement IN
this section would be about the choic-
est bit that could be offered This
bout could be counted on 10 draw a
house second only to the Willie
Ritchie-Ad Wolgast gate in 1914.
London Piums-
But to get back to the alleged easy
picking on the other side OF the water.
According TO reports boxing promoter
Cochrane has offered a purse OF $25,-
600 for a bout between Jimmie Wilde.
the English bantam, and Pal Moore.
Of Memphis, who recently gained a
point decision over Wilde In the SOL
diers' and sailors boxing tournament
In London.
we do not r7a-n to say this Is easy
ing for Moore, but-this Moore
person Is a pIc-.y wis bird. For in
stance. at the recent interallied tour
nament Moore figured that II he could
get a peep at Wilde in action before
he boxed him he could easily defeat
the Welsh idol A lucky break in the
drawing gave Moore Just this chance !
and he won handily.
Wilde drew Joe Lynch as the first I
OF his American opponents. Moore I
was at the ringside and saw how b
Wilde handled Lynch-wlnninE easily. /.
Then he mapped out his plan Of at /
tack-carried it out to the letter and .
won easily.
Don't think this Wilde boy Is ]
sasy," said Moore on a recent visit I
here. you have most likely heard !
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
'SPORTOGRAPHYB By "G7a57'

A LFRED Won KOLNITZ, forme
n major league baseball player, who
was an outfielder on the Cincinnati
club a few years ago and who was
with the White Sox when he entered
the army, has received a commission
as major. so that major Brench Rickoy
OF the Cardinals, IS no longer the only
baseball man 70 attain that rank in
the army Major Won Kolnitz is a
clever young man and got into war
work shortly after the entrance OF the
United States INTO the conflict He
held a fine position IN a munitions
plant near Philadelphia for some
months, resigning to attend an Of
ucers' training camp. where he won
the rank OF captain. He was promoted
to his present rank at a southern
training camp a short time ago. but
now that the war is over. he contem-
plates returning to baseball In some
capacity next spring.
Racing in England viii be resumed
next season on a pre-war footing. The
historic Derby once more viii be run
on Epson Downs during the meeting
that IS scheduled TO begin on June T.
Betting in the future books on the
Derby already is in progress. The
racing season will begin on March p.
and all the big stakes that were sus-
pended during the war viii be re-
sumed.
PHILADELPHIA JACKS BIRTHDAY
Joseph F. Hagan, better known to
the fight fans as Philadelphia Jack
oBrien. viii celebrate his z1st birth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

lments. ny experience as = member
OF the commission and as president
OF the Cincinnati club has convinced
me that the fundamental principles
Of the national agreement are essen
tial in their entirety and that any
great chances would be q serious
menace"
President Ban johnson. OF the
American league. like president Hey
der. OF the National believes that It
VIII take some time to readjust con-
ditions.
Time Necessary.
The adjustment OF baseball affairs
viii necessarily take some little
time" says Mr.. Johnson. This Is one
reason why the American league
went on record favoring a shorter
schedule and a later opening date.
7 do not look for any serious DIFF
ferences OF opinion between the club
owners over plans for reconstruction.
Baseball viii readjust itself in time
but It viii take time"
The American league president
added that he had already gone on
record IN support Of August Herr
mann as chairman OF the commission.
] an for Mr.. Hermann, first, last
and an the time" he said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
10 RsspectOr Of Person.

If you will gel It fixed IN your
mind that Rheumatism is a blood
disease and cannot be cured BY local
treatment you viii then by proper
treatment begin to get the permanent
relief you have been seeking for 50
many years.
In this article We want to explain
to you the cause Of this most painful
Of al diseases. also offer suggestions.
founded on reason and long years Of
experience. which viii enable you to
secure the right treatment If you are
afflicted with any Of the various
forms Of Rheumatism.
Rheumatism Is a specific blood
fermentation. a souring Of the circu-
ls6on from an excess Of uric acid ac-
cumulafing IN the blood stream. This
uradc inquiry comes usually as a
result Of constipation, weak kidneys.
indigestion and stomach disturbances.
These systemic irregularities may not
be Of marked severity or Of long
duration, but each has a direct effect
On the eliminative members Of the
body. which prevents the proper re-
moval Of the waste products. This
refuse remains IN the stomach and
bowels and souring form uric acid.
which the blood quickly absorbs.
Rheumatism is usually manifested
IN the joints and muscles. It IS here
It's shaTpest tvinges Of pain are felt
and siiffening Of igaments and ten
dons first commence. The pain Of
Rheumatism IS caused by the con-
tact Of the sensory nerves with the
gritty. aond formation which uric
acid causes to accumulate In the cor
pusclss Of the blood about the joints.
The stffening of muscles and joints
IS usually gradual. Constantly the
blood deposits the uric acid into the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
THE COMEBACK OF SPORTS
No Radical Changes Says august Hermann Regarding of
baHBan Johnson Like John HeydIe Opne Affairs of Game
viii Take Time In Readjutnent

baseball. He does not mean that thu
official personnel Of the governing
body viii not be changed or that new
methods Of dealing with or IN players
VIII be necessary. What he advocates
IS three man commission; practical
" the same working conditions be-
tween majors and minors and return
to the customs Of conducting pennani
races and handling players that have
been in vogue for many years.
The outlook for organized baseball
FOR the 1913 season Is optimistic as ]
see it." says Mr.. Hermann.
@The major leagues Will, In my
Judgment, be equipped at the
commencement OF the season with
practically all OF the players of
class who were with them until
the suspension OF the sport in
compliance with the governments
work or fight order.
There has been no real decrease IN
interest toward the game or the in
herent love Of the real fan for the
nastime II offers. feel sure this will
be demonstrated in the opening games
in both major yeagues.
AS for changes in baseball, I do not
look for radical changes. either in
the governmental or playing depart
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
TORTURING
RHEUMATISM

joints and slowly the natural fluid,
are dried up and destroyed. Then
Rheumatism becomes chronic anc
serious.
1t is then that this poison in tn,
blo0d has sapped the strength. Tn,
weakened blood has allowed poison
and impurities to accumulate. leaving
the sufferer with all energy gone.
Scientists have discovered that the
forest and field are abundantly sup
Piled with vegetation of various
kinds. that furnish the ingredients for
making a remedy for practically every
ii and ailment Of mankind. Med
ieines made from roots, herbs and
barks which Nature has placed at the
disposal Of man. are better than
strong mineral mixtures and concoc-
lions. Mineral medicines work dan
gerOusly on the delicate parts of the
system, especially the stomach and
bowels. by eating out the lining
membrane, producing chronic dys-
pepsia and often entirely running
the health.
S. S. S. is guaranteed to be a
purely vegetable remedy. It IS made
entirely of gentle acting. healing.
purifying roots. herbs end barks.
possessing properties that build I'D all
parts Of the system, in addition to
removing all impurities and poisops
from the blood. S. S. S. is a safe
treatment for Rheumatism, Catarb.
Scrofula, Sores and Ulcers, Skin
Diseases and all disorders of the
blood. It cleanses the entire svs-
ten and its permanent. S. S. S. is
a standard remedy recognized every
where as the greatest blood antidote
ever discovered. IF yours IS a peculiar
case. we invite you to write our Med
zeal Department for full information
and advice about the treatment for
which there is no charge. Address
Swift Specific Company. l53 Swift
Laboratory. Atlanta, ca.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
vAeARIEs AT COLI.

New York. Jan. 15.-Just how sim
pie a game OF golf is was demon
strSted by one william B. Huey. play
ing over the Evanston course recent
~. It is par four hole he got away
a good tee shot. Just before playing
his second he saw Charles Evans, jr-
national amateur and open champion,
on the links. and Huey called out:
"Can I get home with my mashie -
Evans replied in the affirmative,
and Hucy said; wei. I don't think
50. but rll try Il anyhow"
He hit the bail and started toward
the green Evans heard him asking
where his ball had gone. and when
told It had rolled into the cup. he
merely said: wei, I guess that's a
syndicate for me"
The next hole is an easy par three.
and Huey made Il in a hard five.
thy name is golfl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
BASEBALL

NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-Continuance
~ OF the present system Of govern
ment is essential TO the welfare OF
baseball according to August Herr
mann, chairman Of tho National com
mission.
The veteran Commissioner" takes
IA highly optimistic view regarding
the comeback OF the national pastime
this year. He believes that the deep
rooted interest OF fandom remains in
tact and that the return Of the game
viii be heartily welcomed In speak
ing o. reconstruction. he advocates
the time honored customs OF govern
meut as provided by the present ma
tionaI agreement.
Says No Big Change.
Mr.. Hermann says no radical
changes are necessary IN the govern
mental or playing departments OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

A NNOUNCE8IENT By Lieut. Daniel
F1H- AleCarty. brigade adjutant, Gen.
J. J. Hornbrooh, commanding. OF the
entrants in tonight's boxing bouts
preliminary 70 the big field day meet
az Bliss. Jan %. shows an array Of
fistic talent unequalled in any former
field day meet. II is the belief OF
members OF the Athletic Council and
others promoting the field day bouts
that the bouts on the night OF Jan
p will be the best thus far held at
the fort. Tonights prsliminaries are
to be held at the old s4th ''Y'' arena
Enries OF boxers have been made
by different regiments as follows:
Elrhtv-sacnnd fiald artillarv-Ran-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
Boxing PreIinns Tonight At
Bliss Promise Lively Bouts

tamweight, Carson. PotterOff; feath-
erweight. Parr. 1fcNaughron. Crus0e.
lightweight, Cutting. BlackwOod,
Karczewskis welterwelEht Williams.
Ommets middIeWeight, RasperchalslL
Schammahorn. Hight heavy, Coe,
heavy. Marks.
Seventh Cavalry - BantamWe ght.
Felso; featherweight. Gundy; light
weight. Wilson. welterWeieht. Car
penulli; middleweight, Garcia: light
heavyweight, Hanna; heavyweight
SudenberE.
Fifth cavalry: Sgt. Young. 40;
Shank. $50; Kowaski. 12s; Froberg.
133; Grennan, 1z3; Dupuy. 155; Car
tier. 145: Seibert. 1s5; Prusaek. 1s3:
Smiffin. 1873; Rem. 1856 Daharlik, 125:
Murphy. 145.
18th Trains: Murphy. 12S. Coxhill.
$50: Carter. 135; Shirpiro. 13s; Ru-
bino. AS. Miller. 145.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
CAMP PERSHING
QUINTET AGAIN
BEAT HANDLERS
Motor Transport Five Win
In Last Half, Overcoming
Good Lead.
BIG
POINT WINNER

A T the end OF the first half It looked
n like a Rambler victory when the
Ramblers and motor transport has
ketban teams met Tuesday night At
the y" gymnasium for their second
game The transport quintet. how
ever, showed their real mettle when
they came back in the second haIf.
overcoming a 1911 lead and winning
the game. 27-23. The second hair
seems to be the favorite time for the
motor transport players to win out.
they having won their first game from
the Ramblers by the very narrow
margin OF $3.50 in the latter part OF
the contest. Because OF the close
score, the Rambiers believed that
they could turn the tables in a second
game and their start warranted such
a conclusion. but the soldiers are
strong on the home stretch
Ponsford played an exceptionally
strong game for the basket netting
IS points Ward. Tommies and King.
OF the winning team, proved cracI-
marksmen for the basket although
the transport players missed many at
tempts from center field The game
was a clean one, although there were
frequent technical fouls.
Transport Guards Strong.
The work OF Hannah and King.
transport guards. is especially worthy
OF mention in the second half. the de-
feat OF the Ramblers being due in
large measure TO the work done by
these two in preventing the Eamhiers
from getting 10 the baskets Bias
and Carson did excellent work during
the first half. but seemed unable %
hold the army forwards so effectively
during the finish
The contest was 80 fast and In
tersPersed with spectacular plays
that interest OF large number OF
soldier and civilian fans was
never permitted TO lag at any
period OF the game. Ponsford.
Ward and Hannah each made
shots from the center OF the field
which brought their supporters to
their feet cheering.
Lineups:
Motor transport. Ward. TONNES.
forwards Stith. center: Hannah.
King. guards Goals Ward, 4 from
field. 5 on FOULS Tommies. 2; Stith, l.
Hannah, l. King, .
Ramblers. Ponsford. Cordova. for
wards; Martin. center; Bias, Carson.
guards Goals. Ponsford. from
field. on fouls; Cordova. 2 Bias. L
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

? day on Friday. The clever Philadel-
phian who gave Tommy Burns such a
hard run for the heavyweight cham
3 pionship after the retirement OF JEFF
fries has not been in the professional
ring for several years. but he Is still
able to give a good account OF himself
with his fists.
I Philadelphia Jack was born in the
Quaker City on January II, 1878. Al
/ ter his school days were over he got a
JOB opening oysters but he was an OBJ
serving lad and he soon discovered
that that profession did not offer any
great opportunities for Advancement
Always a good scrapper he decided 10
scrap for living Instead OF for fun.
Joseph Hagan didn't appeal TO him
gladiator. 50 he assumed the fighting
name OF Jack O'Brien.
During his long career IN the ring
O'Brien was several times within hall
ing distance OF the middleweight and
/ heavyweight titles. He whipped Tom
my Burns before the latter became
heavyweight champion, and after the
Canadian had annexed the title Jack
fought him 20 rounds to a draw in Los
Angeles. In a third bout IN 1907,
Tommy won the decision in 20 rounds.
OBrien twice fought Bob Fitzsimmons
and in 1905 he stopped the freckled
fellow IN 10 rounds in San Francisco.
He fought Jack johnson six rounds in
1909. and knocked out Jack (Twin)
Sullivan and other good middle
weights In 1903 Jack caught a Tar
tar IN Stanley Ketchel For eight
rounds the clever veteran put u all
over the westerner. Then Stanley. dis
regarding the advice Of his seconds
tore loose and sWatted Jack all over
the ring. In the ninth the Phlladel-
phian took the count Of nine. and in
the tenth he was knocked out al
though the ring Of the bell saved
O'Brien from a technical knockout
O'Brien's last important bout was with
sam LanEford IN 1911. and the Boston
negro had no trouble in stopping him. !
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
JOHNSON SEEKS RELEASE
OF PLAYERS IN ARMY

Washington. Jan. 15.-Ban B.
Johnson. president Of the American
league, conferred with officials OF
the war department yesterday
relative TO securing the early dis
charge from military service OF
baseball players now in France
VINO are under contract with
American league clubs in time to
permit them to Join the clubs dur
ing their spring training. While
no announcement was made as to
the result OF the conference, It is
understood that officials OF the de-
partment are disposed to acceler-
eat the discharge OF the PLAYERS As
much as possible.
AIr. johnson left Washington to-
night FOR New York, but will re-
urn IN a rev days to present to Of
ficials OF the department a fuIi LIST
OF the american league players
now IN France with the units to
which they are attached.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
GiBELL ASKS
KID REYESFOR
RETURN MATCH
Hayden and Wright Train
Together For Big Show,
January Is.
STRONG AMATEUR
CARD WEDNESDAY

COLUMBUS. " n Jan 15.-Babe
- cabeu. or the machine gun COM
pany. 2fth United States infantry
says that his best chance OF securing
a return engagement IN the squared
ring with Battling Kid Reyes. sensa-
tioual y Paso welter who kayoed
Cabell 10 the 18th round OF the most
grueuinE boxing match ever staged
here. IS 20 win decisively from Hard
Hitting Wright. OF headquarters com
uagT. 2sth United States infantry, in
theh scheduled ten round tieup Sat
urday afternoon. semifinal 70 the
spsedball Hayden-ssavy Rostan 20
FOUNDER booked 70 follow their own
'AlI that 7 want TO prove Is that
4 am entitled OF auoher crack at
Reyes" says Cabel. and mean 10 do
sudoHberg-Ross Go.
Already, the regimental athletic
board Of the ssh is figuring on
matching Reyes with the winner OF
this bout some time in the near fu-
ture, reasonably soon after Johnny
SudeuberE. the Fort Bliss middle
weight star, takes on Clarence Kid
Ross. company =. 24th United States
?
present plans OF the cath reEimeutal
athletic board For barring Unforeseen
events. Eudenberg and Ross are ten
r1tlrelT scheduled 20 box 20 rounds
here just as soon after the Hayden
Rostan bout as practicable, and both
Of these southwestern army boxing
stars are ready and rarlnE TO 20. ac-
1ording 20 latest reports
Hard Hitting Wright and the
only one speedballs are both mem
hers Of the same company. COM
nauions-ln-urmE, n II were. train
together, and each has the adFan
faEe Of the others knowledge and
skin. that g. Hard Hitting Wright
has everything 20 profit by train
iuE with Hayden. just 20 see
them EpurrlnE In training 4 well I
worth rlkinE At. For Wright is
uuquesfiouuhly one Of the coming
stars Of the 24fh.
As a feeler 20 the attractive Hay
ueu-Rostan. Cabell-Wright, battle 4
royal boxing card program for sat
urday afternoon. the reEimental ath-
letic board OF the Gath has arranged
its second set Of matches for the gath
amateur boxing tourney. as follows,
for Wednesday afternoon:
LiEhtweiEhts: Fenuen, &C" vs.
Philips. II. Butler, &C" vs.. Hendrix.
r. G. Co. Light heaFyweights: Davis,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
GRIFFo-p1voN coNrEsr.

On this date, way back in 1885,
young Critic and George Dixon fought
25 round draw at Coney Island. The
little negro and the Australian were
about the cleverest boxers in ring his
tory Critic, whose real name was Al
bert Griffiths. was an Australian and
the best lightweight that ever came
out OF the Antipodes. He strapped
with all the best boxers in America,
and when he trained properly and was
In good condition he could not be beat
When Jack McAuliffe was champion
OF the world Critic fought him ten
rounds to draw and most OF the fans
agreed that the Australian had the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

Kodak Developing.
Kodak developing Is not a side Is
sue with US. but is an important part
OF our business.
Kodak picture engagements OF our
KIND VIII please the most fastidious
observer.
Feldman's, sos San Antonio St.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

some OF the many stories floating
around about his freak style. He is
not a freak by any means
He Is as fast as a bullet, a great
boxer and a whale OF a puncher with
either hand.
7 simply mussed up his system af-
ter seeing him use Il on Lynch No
stree. This Wilde IS not an easy bird
By any means. That's NY way Of
figuring It. and 7 know"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15
Y ATHLETES
TRAIN To HOLD
HEX RECORDS
Champions of World and
Champs of America Both
FL Paso Teams.
ATHLETES URGED
TO BEGIN NOW

ssE1AITHFUL work earned the titles.
1 Nothing less will keep them here
in FL Paso. Let's 60"
Such is the admonition Of physical
director A L. Holm, Of the Y. N. c. A,
TO FL Paso's "T' athletes who won
the worlds junior Hexathlon honors
I in 1918. and TO the local senior Hex
team which won the championship OF
( North America for the same period
Ever. FL Paso Y N. C A. member
! is not only invited, but is expected
to get into the gym right now and
hustle for the International Hex
athlon contests. The finals in the
senior contest viii be held during the
last two weeks in February, while
, the junior finals will be run off dur
ing the last two weeks in March.
Start now says Mr.. Holm
@The Fl PaEO ~ has an en-
vinble record In the HexnthIOn to
uphold, and It should be a matter
Of great pride with al Of the
members TO continue TO keep FL
Paso before the international
sport lOvers.-
Senior Program.
The senior events viii be the same
as usual-running high jump, stand
ing broad jump, shot put, fence vault
anu oy duG L1U yard potato races.
Junior Events.
The boys events viii include the
high jump, broad jump. snap under,
fence vault target throw. shot put
and the potato races The boys
weight classes Will cover so, IS, 10,
10 and unlimited. These contests
viii be limited 70 boys under IS years
Of age.
Remember Time and Place.
The senior workouts are being held
on Monday and Thursday nights as a
part OF the regular class work The
junior tryouts are also being held as
part Of the boys class work on
regular class days The peewees. are
working on Wednesday afternoons
and Saturday mornings; the Younger
boys on Monday and THURSDAY after I
moons: the intermediates on Tuesday
and Friday afternoons. and the en- I
ployed boys on Tuesday and Friday
nights Messrs- Holm. Cordova and I
Middleton wiz gladly furnish an par
liculars 70 al who are interested IN 4
keeping Fl Paso on the athletic man. 4
A. vs. Jones. e.: James. &C" vs..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

last week. had decided on the price
they would pay John Savage for his
Joplin Western league franchise. but
Savage did not consider II satisfac-
tory
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

4 brute IN New York was arrested for
whipping his one-year-old sen with q Il
Inch strap--From Lesiie's
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-15

a" vs. Jones, e.; James. &C" ~
Earl, II. G. Co. Welterweirf,ts
Whitley, a. /" VS.. Brown. .F-F: Collins.
A. vs.: D. Davis, headquarters com
pany- These bouts are four minutes.
three minutes per round.