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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

Of the following year. He engaged
in two battles, the first in January
and the second in March. and both re-
suited in knockout victories. Fastlv
he was climbing the ladder to the
championship Touted as the hope OF
the white race, he came to New York
for the test, a battle with Jim Flynn,
the Pueblo fireman
Morris Out OF Running.
When the last gong Of the contest
was sounded Norris was eliminated
from the running The Pueblo heavy
weight was outweigned by about so
pounds, but his heavier opponent was
nothing less than a chopping block
during the entire ten rounds Morris
proved that he knew nothing about
science and did not possess a punch
two important qualifications Of a
champion he did. however. show the
fans that he was game 10 the core
and never once did he make any signs
70 quit under the long, steady bonn
bardment
Long before the fight ended
Motifs WIS cut about the face. his
mouth was 80 badly swollen thar
he could not close "a. his left eve
WIS fast closing and blood
streamed from his nose. The right
side OF HIS face from the temple
down TO his lower jaw was badly
swollen, yet he toftered about the
ring making feeble efforts TO
strike his opponent.
When Norris was in his corner dur
ing the seventh and eighth rounds
having the blood washed from his
face senator FrawIey, father Of the
boxing bill. sent word to referee
Charley White 20 stop the contest. but
White refused. saying that to do so
would be an injustice 10 the Oklahoma
giant Through sheer Eameness and
nothing else Carl lasted the ten
rounds, and even after the final bell
had been rune he stood in the middle
OF the ring ready 10 continue.
Ever since the memorable contest
Norris has been nothing more than a
game boxer In the heavyweight d.
vision
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
DoughboyS See
The Polo Grounds

New York. Jan. THE fame Of the
Polo grounds has spread throughout
the country. and wherever the game
OF baseball is played, for that matter
and g desire to see the historic field
on which the Giants and Yankees
play turks in the heart Of every true
fan. be his home town situated in the
major leagues or the sticks" The
other day two wounded doughboys
now convalescing at DEGRADATION
hospital No. 9. accosted a gentleman
on Fifth avenue and asked him what
route to take 10 the Harlem stadium
Oddly ENOUGH. the gentleman was
John B. Foster, secretary OF the
Giants.
what do you want 10 20 up there
forg" he countered- There's nothing
going on up there now"
I know" replied ore OF them. "but
we have come from the middle west
and we've always wanted TO see the
Polo grounds. and Tn afraid we won't
be here when the baseball season
opens. so we'd better take a look al
IL now"
Whereunon Foster put them on a
Fifth aevnue bus marked for the
Polo grounds.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
Cameness Of Big Carl Morris
Was Marcel To MeU York Fans
When Oklahoma GiantMetFIyn

NEW YORK. Jan when Jacl;
~ Dempsey knocked out Carl Morris
in the opening round Of what was
scheduled to be a 20 round contest re-
Gently IN New Orleans. the heavy
weight. who gave what was perhaps
the greatest exhibition OF gameness
ever flashed IN q ring IN this city,
was counted out Reference is being
made to the bloody Jim Flynn-Csrl
Morris ten round contest fought at
Madison Square Garden on the night
Of September IS, 1911, when boxing
bouts were held under the Frawley
law.
The White Hope.
Norris when he met Flynn. was
heralded as the most promising OF
the large but poor crop Of white hopes
who at that time were holding the
puglistic iimelight- Norris. the Okla
Okla, IN 1887 and when Jsffries was
defeated by johnson at Reno, New,
he was locomotive engineer. Soon
after the heavyweight championship
was won by the negro, Morris, who
lowered six feet four inches in height.
deserted the engine cab. confident
that he could bring the championship
back 20 the white race. Backed
financially by two wealthy oil mag
mates OF the west. Morris launched
a ring career IN 1910, his first year
in the ring he Was matched with
several men who either were far past
their prime. or. like Morris, were mere
novices-
Carl Successful
IN these fights Morris met with
great success He was powerful and
in the ring employed the rushing tao
tics OF q ferocious tiger. and. using
this style OF attack he knocked out
all his opponents that year, 4 total OF
five This work soon brought him
10 the front ranks Of the white hopes
and his career was being followed
closely by students OF the game. Sue
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

and viii give them a big bunch Of seats
at 50 cents. with ringside at $3.50.
Then I viii put in a big one every
five or six weeks and the limit IS.
There are some good boys around the
twin cities like Johnny Noye. Johnny
Shauer. Mike and Johnny Ertie, Jock
Malone, the Gibbons boys. Jack
O'Brien. Gardner and others, and they
can be matched up with boys like
Sailor Freedman. Piniy Mitchell. Otto
Wallace and eastern lads Of the sec
ond class, which will be more pleas
ing to the fans than many Of the top
notchers- OF course Malone and the
Gibbons boys will 20 against the
champions and stars But the popular
prices viii have my support until
proved otherwise.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
MACHINE GUN GRIDDERS, 18TH
CAVALRY, DEFEAT CODY STARS

NoLCIBUS. y II. Jan The ma
y chine sun troop Of the 18th United
states cavalry defeated the Camp
cody All stars Sunday afternoon at
camp Furl0-E. Il vas the best and
hardest fought game ever witnessed
along The borGer. said many Of the
fans The Machine Guuners were out
Weighted By their opponents but re-
=a-dlezs o. The way mother nature
luut the huzzys from Cody the boys
--om Columbus still maintained the
-reo- q the old 18th
FROM the first 10 the last quarter IL
r-1s fast and snappy. both teams try
Ing 20 wear each other down The
All stars began line plunging which
60 first made the Machine Guuners
ireak ground. but soon rallying they
drove the Cody boys back.
The first score was made By the
Cody boys in the first quarter IN the
second and third quarters neither
team scored but many times both
-ulls were in dlnger- Up to the be-
shining o. the fourth quarter the All
Stars had played . men The fourth
garter vas the hardest OF all The
Machine Guunera started lie plung-
lrE. cross bucks. and forward passes
This time ir was the Cody boys who
save ground and before they could
recover. Grimes. Of the Gunners,
crossed the lire with the old pig skin
safely under his arms. Just as the ref
cree blew the end OF the last period,
r1is tying the score
E1meu then made the place kick
Wllcl gave the Machine Guuasrs the
sane II vas Tumured that the All
stars were out for the championship
q The southern department. so IN de-
1sating them the boys OF the 18th are
Watching the boys in FL Paso. who
40 douu- VIII Try % keep All honors
rl=re- II would Be more suitable for
The hcnors 10 come 70 Columbus, so
-lflk We
And we are going 10 try and bring
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
Nick Gundy and Young Dundee
Billed For Ten Round Bout At
Columbus Next Saturday Night

r l. JOHNSON boxing promoter Of Columbus NJ has announced that
stage Gundy
va and Young Dundee Of Camp Travis Crystal thester
Monday, having
7iousy affixed signature With the Of
VII clear sailing.
Dundee is b far the best hs Giant Killer has met He has been
training exception
Nelson Many Of Gundys friends believe
meeting
ing Nick however
always superior making matches
Il tk that Nick win be good shape By the end the
Arthur today.
poor
consented bout lad not believed that By
Eriay'
At any there doubt hicks fighting qualities Dundee
l that he has had tight before be diSposes
should be able to do with his experience Gundy present
condition boy like Dundee he is his to the championship
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
Golf Head Receives
Red Cross Medals

Chicago, Jan Red Cross medals
for golfers who helped the Western
Golf association collect more than
100000 last summer, reached presi-
dent Charles T. Thompson yesterday
from De Forrest Hicks, who sent re-
grets that he would be unable TO
present them at the annual meeting
OF the golf association
Marquis Eaton chairman Of the Chi
cago branch Of the Red Cross, will
award the medals at the big jubilee
dinner on January IS. National cham
pion Chick Evans, Kenneth Edwards.
Bobby Jones, Jock Hutchinson. James
Barnes and Bob Mcdonald will be
among the players 20 be honored at
the dinner preceding the annual meet
ing OF the western golf association.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
PLAN MINOR SERIES
BEFORE SEASON OPENS

The latest international association
suggestion is that the two big minors.
Independent majors or whatever they
ries IN the spring before they open
their regular seasons about the first
OF Nay. a schedule Of 81 games. be-
ginning April 16. has been outlined,
with IS played in each league terri
tory. and the proposal will be sub
mttted 10 the hackers OF the two
leagues for approval. By the sched-
ule outlined the International teams
would first visit the west. and then
the teams Of the two leagues would
close the series In the east.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
'COMISH' SAYS
CLUBS RETAIN
1878 PLAYERS
Request For Change In the
Draft Provisions Goes Be-
fore National Body.
NO ELECTION UNTIL
BIG LEAGUES MEET

HIScINNATL O.. Ian Before the
\ National baseball commission ad-
iourned yesterday the following an
nouncement was made relative 10 the
rights Of clubs over players
-All National agreement PLAYERS are
notified that the power OF their re-
spective 1915 clubs 70 retain them for
this season. as reserved by the various
clubs. viii be respected in order that
the organization OF major and minor
leagues and the equipment OF the re-
the resumption OF the game can be
effected without impairment 10 the
interests OF clubs OF Players
Proper ChanEe in Draft.
Requests that changes be made IN
the draft provision OF the national
agreement as well as in the provisions
concerning optional agreements on
baseball players, made BY a commit
tee from the national ASSOCIATION or
baseball clubs. was the chief business
before the commission last night
Following the presentation OF the
requests by A L Iearuey. president
OF the Three I league. and chSirmau
OF the committee. the commission
promised 10 see that the matter was
presented before the Joint meeting
OF the National and American leagues
AZ New York on Ja1uary l6. but re-
fused 70 state whether they would be
indorsed or disapproved
The national commission did not
hold any election today Chairman
August Hermann in his annual ad-
dress recommended that a reorgani-
zatiou be deferred until after the joint
meeting OF the Two leagues or until
one Of several ideas relative 70 q re-
organization OF the commission Or a
substitution OF a one man commission
could be definitely determined
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
SANTA FE RIFLE CLUB
REFLECTS OLD OFFICERS

santa Fs. y. n. Jan The santa
Fe Rifle club last evening reelected
most Of its old officers who are
credited with the successful mainten-
ance OF the organization during the
past year and its large representa-
tion at Camp Perry early in the fall
The officers elected are Captain, J. c
McConvery. secretary, Frank New
hall treasurer. DR.. l. z. Day eNecu-
tive range officer. owen L. Wood
The CLUB decided TO work for a wen
equipped indoor range and recogni-
ton from the war department with a
more ample supply OF Springfield
rifles and ammunition as well as i'm
provement Of the outdoor range
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

London. Jan. 27.-Now that the SOL
diers have more leisure the army
council has appointed \ board OF con-
troll for all sports and games in the
army Boxing. which always has held
a foremost place in both the army
and navy viii be encouraged ana
many games will be substituted for
routine drills. Cricket. football and
tennis VIII figure in the programs
for keeping the officers and men in
condition and deve'oping self discip-
line. There will be cooperation with
other branches OF the armed forces
and competitions arranged.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
'SPORTOCRAPHY Bg "G7a52,

soon grew into a lightweight and
challenged Kid LaviEue. The first
battle between them resulted in a
draw. Erne then went 10 California
and knocked out Dal Hawkins In the
seventh round at san Francisco, al
though Erne himself had been
knocked down hale a dozen times be-
fore that. Back in New York. Erne
v-on decision over Elbows" AlcFad-
den. A little later Erue won the
lightweight title from Lavinge
Brne then visited Europe. where he
fought and won several bouts Upon
bis return to America be fought Joe
Cans. The Baltimore negro fought
wei up 10 the 18th round. when he
quit. declaring that his eyes had been
beaten out OF his head" To the spec
tators Il seemed more like case OF
cold feet that allied Joseph. Erre got
$4,000 Tor this fight, and q little
later got 1880 more for taking a ter
rlble drubbing at the hands Of Terry
McGovern- This bout lasted only
tire rounds, and was McGovern's
fight from start 10 finish. Erne had
been forced to train down TO rs
pounds and this took al 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 fights
in England. but the Fort Erie affair
practically ended his career.
=
GARDINER-wALCOTT BATTLE.
Il was eleven years ago today that
Jimmy Gardiner defeated Joe Walcott
in IL rounds at Boston. II was this
defeat that convinced the Barbados
Demon" former Welterweight champ
ion Of the world. that his fighting
days were over. Some years before
that the Demon attended a "cullud
pahty." and, while showing off a
piece OF heavy artillery he was carry
ing around with him. shot himself
through the hand. He was never the
same after that Joe was 80 when he
was whipped by Jimmy Gardiner. The
Demon" always did have bad luck
with the GARDENERS. He was twice de-
feated By George Gardner. the Irish
and it is a matter OF
interest that both George Gardner
and Jimmy Gardiner were born IN
county Clare. in the Emerald isle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

the championship OF the southern de-
partment 70 Columbus.
An teams desiring TO arrange games
with Machine Gunners viii write
Lieut. MacErickson,
18th Z. s. Cav, u. G. 7,
Columbus. y. "
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
GARDINER-wALooTT BATTLE.


Al Timme. Of the Milwaukee Amer
lean association club. having tried to
sell about every other club in the as
ISOLATION, without success. now may
engineer a deal for his own club. It
Is reported that John Mccoy, a
wealthy young sportsman OF the
Cream City. would ike 70 break into
baseball and has asked Timme what
the BreWers can be purchased for.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

Frank Erne, who was the third man
10 hold the lightweight championship
OF the world under the Marquis or
Queensberry rules. was a native OF
Switzerland, and was born at Zurich
a years ago tomorrow. He won the
lightweight title by a decision over
Kidd Isavinge IN a 20 round bout at
Buffalo, Nay 3. 1890. He held the title
about three years, Joe Cans becoming
his successor
Erne began his pugilistic career At
Buffalo. where he had gone as a
youth. and where as 3 lad he was en-
ployed at the Buffalo Athletic club
The boxing Instructor observed that
the youuEster was promising
fighter, and Erne proved Il BY earning
draws in contests with George Sid
dons. famed as the all day fighter"
Solly Smith, and otherE Then be
went 20 New York and took on George
Dixon. getting a draw. In a second
bout he lost the decision TO the clever
colorsd boy
Beginning as a festherwelght, Erne
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. Willie
Jackson OF New York. knocked out
Dick Stoush OF Cleveland. in the first
round Of a scheduled six round bout
here last night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. John J.
Michigan, a widely known boxing
referee, and matchmaker. died yester-
day at the Norristown hospital he
was - years old
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

tDAGO JOE7 FUND 10 Be FAFFAs.
BIsbee, Ariz.. Jan. Gus Pappas Of
Seattle, Wash. champion middle
weight wrestler Of the Pacific coast.
wrestled a draw with Ernest Dixie,
Russian light heavyweight here last
night Pappas appeared here under
the alias "Dago Joe" and his Identity
ring
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
STROLLS THROUGH
SPORTVILLE

Rivals In Love
"a FOOTBALL STORY)
Through the Incl
Through
fsatnesi
Crack bis spnelS
THE gentle little lyric had through the crisp November
thrilling and he became the
College
a himself for action.
thinking
regarding
felt eiated had he for grid
through through
Suddenly quaTtsrbsek,
rubbing gIid
vher quit being get S coming
the he lin Of story
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

JOE JACKSON is going TO play for
the White soz next season-and
thereby hangs a talsi Charley
Comiskey. who bitterly assailed Joe
when the noted slugger jumped 10 the
shipyards last summer. has relented
and offered the olive branch. Comis-
key was induced TO reconsider his de-
termination 70 bar Jackson from the
White Sox BY a peace commission
OF Chicago fans who pleaded the case
Of Joe. They pointed out that he
wasn't SO bad after all and asked the
Chicago boss 10 let bygones be by
cones. Besides Joe had made very
good record as a worker in the yards.
And so. he will be restored to his OLD
standing in baseball OF course. II
wasn't entirely aitruism which
sWayed Mr.. Comiskey. He IS well
aware OF the fact that other club
presidents were not q BIT prejudiced
against Jackson and probably would
oppose any move TO blacklist him, for
the very good and sufficient reason
that they would like TO have him Tor
their own clubs.
Lieut. Tommy Burr, who gained
fame as pitcher for Williams college
a few years ago. died recently in
France, according to information Just
received. Burr was in the aviation
corps. and lost his life in an airplane
accident Burr pitched remarkably
good ball for Williams and was q sen
sation IN the collegiate athletic
world After his graduation from
Williams he was eagerly sought by
number of major league baseball
scouts. and Il was reported at the time
that the. Yankees had made him a
very tempting offer. but he declined
to enter the ranks Of the profess
SIGNALS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

illO Wiu0 WuitS Sdtiu Cuuo blS6 q
further air OF elegance to the chaste-
as-Diana attire The outstanding edge
of lace that borders the jacket and
cuffs. the band OF white satin about
the neck and front and the fat silk
ornament that fastens the coat at the
waist are touches that prove the care
fully thought out plan OF the garment,
q forethought that marks the differ.
ence between the successful creation
and the just.missed.it apparel.
The third costume shows the pos.
sibilities OF development Of white
lace and satin In combination. Over
q straight slip OF the white lace Is
worn q long white satin coat. 1t Is
cut In straight lines and Is OF ankle
length. A wide space In front dis.
closes the lace slip. A high Directoire
belt passes through the sides and
fastens II at the front The sleeves
are large. long and loose. There are
two large. square pockets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20

l.
ADV DUFF-GORDON. the famou. Lucille" of Lon.
don. and foremost creator Of fashions in the world.
writes each week the fashion article for this newspaper
presenting all hats and be, style. for wedre.,ed
women. ,
Lady Duff Gordons Paris Establishment brings be, into
close touch with that centre Of fashion.
Lady f-Gordon's American Establishments are a, Nos
81 and 80 West Flfy-sevehh street. New York. and No.
l40O Lake Shore Drive. Chicago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-20
BY Lady Duf.Gordon
f"tUcIL e /" I,


oHE here displayed Of
they others like
Tho middle q Of
black chiffon with white chiffon.
painted figure.
the stately Rome
The sweeping folds
this Illusion design
presonc baskets the Illusion
OF the majesty OF the The black
slip white
gdle Is OF folds OF white
sleeves hne runle OF
folds OF the black
OF chaste and artistic simplicity
fabrics Is the foundation The white
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-23
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF Ac.


State of Oklahoma. Beaver County, ss:
In the County Court.
In the matter Of the estate Of Abraham w.
Kuykendall. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that J. Il. Kuykendall.
the duly appointed administrator of the estate of
Abraham W. Kuykendall. decd has rendered and
presented for settlement and filed in said court
his final account and report of his administration
such administrator. and his petition for distri-
button Of said estate and for his discharge; tina,
Wednesday. the 5th day of November. 1919.
at 10 o'clock n. m.. Of the said day. at the
county court room. in the city of Beaver in said
county of Beaver has been duly appointed by the
court for the settlement OF said account. and for
hearing said petition, at which time and place
any person interested in said estate may appear
and file exception in writing to the account. and
contest the same.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
and and affixed the seal, of said court this 18th
day oJ October. 1919.
III. ID. MEESE. County Judge
II. H. Loofbourrow. Attorney for Adm
l0-l6 1923
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-23
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS.

Notice Is hereby given that UP to and
uhtii ~ O'Clock. noon. OF Tuesday, No
Nember =. 1919, at the office OF the
County Clerk. in the court house at
Beaver, Oklahoma. bids will be received
l2r Erading aud building the following
pieces Of roads:
About 1000 cubic yards OF excavation
aud cmhankment on Mile a. state road
section lS, estimated cost. 80 cents per
cubic yard.
About $500 cubic yards Of excavation
and cmhankment ON Mile u. state road
Section lS, estimated cost. 30 cents per
cubic yard
About $500 cubic yards Of excavation
and embankmcnt on Mile G., state road
Section is, estimated cost. 30 cents per
cubic yard
\ certified check. bank draft or cash
to the amount of 10 per cent of the bid
must be filed with each bid and remain
with the county clerk until contract is
signed and bond OF successful bidder
approved. Bond must be given In double
the amount of the contract price.
Plans and proilles are now on file with
the county clerk and with the county en-
ginecr.
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved.
w. a. INGRAM,
County Engineer.
q. o, MENDENHALL,
Chairman Of Board of County Commits
Attest. A. 5. FOSTER, County Clerk.
1923 1890 2t
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-10-23
rollerr. rgxAs.

Things move no rapidly In our little
city. one has to step lively" to keep up
with the procession.
Rev; q. I. Hayes and Dean King arc
City this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Birdsaii have
moved to CARRIER. where Frank has cm-
ploymcnt. shelby Cuthbertson's are liv-
Mr.. Norris and family moved over fiOm
Ivanhoe this week into their new home
ON the East side.
We noticed Frank smith, OF Twin
Mounds, on our streets lately. also MIR.
Scobeo and son, Hurley, formerly of Sur
Rev. and Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. johnson
were invited guests az the. cozy new
home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Il. Wood. after
church last Sunday.
Mrs. Dean, who has been visiting since
July at the King home, went to Oklahoma
City to visit fricnds this week.
Frank Frazier IL the new proprietor
Of the hardware store formerly owned
by Hagan Brothers.
A MIR. Reed is the new man at the
pumping station.
Mr.. Burford has accepted a position in
the First state bank.
Miss Mayme Clifford is In Colorado In
the interest OF business.
Mrs. Nettie Cook is staying at the
Cupp home.
Mesdamos J. Il. and Ernest Reid are
visiting in Missouri.
MIR. Morsham is the new manager OF
the l.iske Grain Company, succeeding
Mr.. Beatty.
-AoosI oq OF pIus 81 IsIzuId Iodsur 'sIIy
cling nicely from n recent operation. at
ShattuCk.
w. =. Gadberry is making some nice
sorghum.
| Mr. Cross new bungalow is nearing
completion.