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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
SCORE EARLY.

Central High broke loose with the
whistle. and after three minutes of play
Harry Schorr deposited the first touch
down behind the collegians' line. Less
than four minutes later he had repeat
ed the trick, and by thai time there
was hardly a rooter in the stand who
could see aught but a severe drubbing
for the Purple and Gold.
But while in the act Of being jolted
here and there. G. h, G. arose on her
hind legs in the second quarter and
soaked High for her lone score OF the
day. While in midfield Capt. McGrath
intercepted a forward pass and went SO
yards in safety, He made his first 10
yards by the skin Of his teeth, but trav-
eled tho rest of the trip with little re-
sistance. McGrath also kicked goal.
After that c.. r. G.. was in need OF a
telephone to communicate with the en-
envy lines, for Central, aroused by the
score, tore off gain after gain until the
affair soon drifted into a running race,
with High in possession of the track.
Sehorr, McLin and TAYLOR were prime
factors in this style of work. with
Schorr and Taylor predominating. The
former cut loose with fine speed in his
end runs and Taylor stood his rivals on
their. ears with a lodging, squirming,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
PLAY FOOTBALL
ON THANKSGIVING

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The football
championship of the Atlantic Coast
Naval service will be decided in a game
here Thanksgiving day. Secretary
Daniels has announced the method Of
elimination leading up to the champion
ship contest which has been worked out
by the navy department.
The winners Of the game between the
teams representing the dreadnoughts
Pennsylvania and Utah, played today
at Boston, and the game between the
Oklahoma and Nevada elevens, played
tomorrow at Philadelphia, will meet
Nov Is. The winner Of this game will
meet the final winner of the series in
which the Newport naval training sta
ton team will meet Great Lakes, and
the Hampton Roads training station
eleven will play the Philadelphia navy
yard teams, and the winners later play
a deciding game.
Secretary Daniels said members of
the cabinet, ranking officers Of the
army and navy and members of con-
gress would be invited to the champion
ship game here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
HARVARD FAVORED
OVER PRINCETON
In Annual Game at Princeton
~Saturday-Tiger Star
Tackle Missing.

PRINCETON, ~ j., Nov. S.-Thc
first of the Eastern gridiron classics Of
the season today between Princeton
and Harvard attracted thousands of
alumni from all parts Of the country.
Harvard entered the game the favor
lite, but despite this and the loss of
keck, Princeton's star left tackle,
through an injury, Orange and Black
supporters placed their confidence in
the fighting spirit of the Tigers and
declared they expected them to win,
Althcugh defeated in its last i've o
tests, respectively, by Colgate and West
Virginia, the Tigers were expected to
develop . far stronger game against
Harvards fast and powerful team. To
date the crimson eleven has not been
scored upon, but its schedule has not
been as trying as that of Princeton.
Considerable Harvard money VIZ
placed last night and prior to the con-
test today odds of five to two and two
to one One wager of $4,000 to $1,000
with Harvard on the long end was re-
ported.
OF the six games between the two
teams since resuming football rela-
tons in 1911, Harvard has won five
and Princeton one.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
u. S. RELIEF BOATS
REACH MEMPHIS

Two brand new river boats flying the
flag of the treasury department reached
Memphis FRIDAY afternoon from Du-
buque, L., whore they were constructed.
The two vessels are to perform the same
service in the Mississippi river and its
tributaries as the coast guard cutters
peform at sea.
They are known as relief boats and
their duties will consist largely of res
cuing refugees in time OF floods, ap-
pretending revenue dodgers and assist
ing in the protection Of life and prop
erty on the rivers, This service Is a
new idea and Is part Of the govern
ment's plan Of extension of the work
OF the coast ouard service.
The two vessels are 100 feet In length
and are hnilt for speed. The Kanka-
kee Ia now tied Up ut the foot Of Court
avenue and the other vessel, the YOcona,
is tied UP at tine foot Of Illinois avenue.
Definite Instructions have not yet
been received hut II Is believed that
tHev viii make their Headquarters at
Memphis and will he assigned to duty
in the lprer and lower rivers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
NEGRO REFUSED new
TRIAL AGAINST TATE

Judge 4. n, Pittman Saturday over
ruled a motion for a new trial in the
sos, 900 damage suit OF Robert Smith
and family against former Sheriff Tate,
Deputies Ed Bradley, NJ w Palmer and
Il. Il. Wilroy,
Smith and his wife and son sued the
officers. charging that while hunting
for another negro, suspected Of muir
der. they entered his home, north Of
Bartlett. shot him without warrant,
and beat up his wife and son,
The former sheriff and his men
claimed that when they asked to be
admitted to Smiths house t. mate =
search, Smith defied them, and when
they entered, he sought TO shoot them
with a winchester rife. Deputy Pal
mer, who did the shooting, they said.
was forced TO shoot Smith end beat the
others IN self-defense, The jury brought
in o verdict for Mr.. Tate and the dep.
utiea.
.John Bell, Of counsel for the negro,
served notice OF appeal,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
DEMPSEY STEPS UPON
NAIL AND Is LAID UP

NATHEZ. Mics. Nov. S. ~(Spl)-Jus,
before entering the ring to give an
exhibition sparrir & bout at 4 circus here
on Iriday night, Jack Dempsey, cham
pion heavyweight boxer OF tho world
stepped on q sharp iron stake inflicting
a severe crt on his foot.
Dempsey was carried to a local sani-
tarium where his wound was attended
BY a physician,
a number OF stitches were taken in
the injured member and ii was stated
mat he would be unable TO continue his
exhibition performance with the circus
for several days,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
Allen Denial.

Reading Of McNamara's affidavit fol-
lowed. He denied that he had Grim
inaly assaulted the girl, and he awora
that he had tried to tell Mr., Davis tina
the girl had not been sworn, but that
Davis was so busy he would not listen
to have the who 'r'itN t', ?
to have thew hole truth told, and swore
that Mary had told him at the jan
since his conviction, that her state
ments on the witness stand had been
false,
what Is your Nance" asked Sam
Bates. when the girl took the witness
stand. Fl,
MARY Mcnamara, nee Thompson
she replied.
what does nee mean?' Bates asked,
1T means nv maiden name she
answered,
Bates then made her swear that the
language OF the affidavit was hers, She
swore il was. Then he read certain
portions which were 'couched IN legal
phra seology. and asked her. about eaeh
individual portion. She claimed the
language was hers, The affid1vit was
made in the office OF Ralph DAVIS,
voluntarily, she said. she stated thal
no inducement bad been held out TO hef
TO make the AFFIDAVIT,
The only other witness was the sec
retary OF Mr.. Davis. This Young wonl-
an swore that she had transcribed the
affida Wit. and that the girl made the
attachments contained therein to her, IN
tho presence OF Mrs. MCNamara, mother
OF Allen. Mr. Davis was not In ms
Office, she said. .
Court adjourned al 1880 until z
o,rtock when tie argument for the new
trial was resumed BY Mr.. Davis,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
PHYSIQUE DOES NOT
HINDER SWIMMERS
New York Authority Denies
Certain Builds Are Adapted
to Particular Styles.

There has just been published an
article on swimming in which one of
California's well-known instructors
claims that the various standard strokes
are adapted to people of different build
and that each individual must use the
stroke suited to his or her particular
physical attributes in order to develop
exceptional proficiency.
This claim needs be challenged.
There is conclusive evidence to prove
unfounded, yet young swimmers un-
familiar with facts are apt to be in
fluenoed BY 1t because Of the promi-
hence of the author.
According to the latter the breast
stroke Is essentially fitted to short per-
sons with heavy legs; the back stroke
to individuals with loose arms and
shoulders; the trudgeon to stout men
and women with powerful legs: the
crawl to those possessed of long arms.
names as typical representatives Of
these strokes, in the given order,
Michael McDermott, Harry Hebner,
Charles Durborrow and Charles Daniels.
Lack of space prevents going deeply
into the subject, but it should suffice to
show that contestants In no way COM
plying with the supposed requirements
various styles, For instance. The
famous little Smith twins, Ruth and
Eleanor, greatest breast stroke swim
mers of the fair sex ever developed,
are tall, slight, almost frail in appear
ance. Perry McGillivray and Harold
Kruger, leading back strokers Of the
day, far from being loosely built are
well knit and exceedingly muscular.
The late Barney Kieran, OF Australia,
foremost t%rudgeon exponent of all time,
did not carry ar ounce of superfluous
flesh and sloped from broad shoulders
to tapering legs. Norman Ross. Teddy
Cam, Ludy LANCER, John Kelii, Clar-
ence Lane and the Misses Charlotte
Boyle, Ethelda Bleibtrey and Olga Dorf-
ner, all topnotchers at the crawl, fail
10 display the given characteristics, and
themselves show a wide range of type.
A swimmers possibilities are deter
mined by an indefinable quality known
as natural ability" The fact that we
have had champions and record holders
Of all kinds, tall and short. stout and
lean, heavily and lightly muscled. dem
onstrates build has little to do with it..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
MAUPOME MOPS.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. S.-Pierre
Maupome, OF Milwaukee, defeated Tiff
Denton. OF Kansas City, In the three
cushion billiard championship Of
America here last night by so to Il, in
IS innings, Denton led the distance.
and made the high run Of the tourna-
ment with a nine.
Charles Otis. Of Brooklyn. lost his
second consecutive game, being de-
feated last night by r. L. Cannefax,
of New York, IS to 80. in SO innings.
The latter had a high run OF seven. The
hest average OF the tournament, 12-4S,
was made BY Otto Reiselt. Of Chicago,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
HIGH 60, G. B. G. 7.

In Fridays skit C, BIC. emerged with
several large blue welts below the left
eye and under the right ear-sustained
while absorbing a 60-7 beating from.
Central High in a game marked by
rapid advances on the part of the vic
tors.
1t was a widely circulated fact that
the c~ollegians in their first start against
Central in four years, had little chance
of winning without a battery OF 75s,
and when Coach Hays came out to crank
the new machine the proper support
was lacking.
primed for whatever surprises might
be in store. and struck off a brilliant
style Of football throughout, depending
mainly upon straight stuff to gain the
distance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08


Nevertheless and Notwithstanding
Normal is diving into NJ, U. S. with
one of the finest teams in the history
Of the institution and fully charged with
a bale and a half of confidence. intends
scattering Red and Blue hopes TO the
everlasting winds.
1t is certain that Normal will tear in
with gay abandon and will play a game
and gritty article of ball through the
four quarters. With any slip to help
them along they may drop Smithwiek,
Rainey, Creson Ell al, into the dark and
DOGGY dell.
This much Is sure; The Normal
eleven is ready after a hard weeks
grind and has no Xcus to offer on
the morning of the battle. Coach Camp
bell issues the glowing statement that
he really expects to win, but not with
out a hard fight. Depending Upon a
fine line and a couple of stars, hi
thinks he has enough to sweep him
through.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
MACK" VICTIM
SEEKS MOVIE FAME

Walter Patton. slias PADDY Mack
convicted and sentenced to 10 to 20
years IN periter tisry for participation
in an assault upnn l4-year-cld Hazel
BRAY. ard charged with criminally as
saulting Marion Coonsr In Riverside
park, was given the risht TO make bond
In the sum OF $4,000 for his release in
the latter case, while his alleged victim.
Marion Cooper, according TO a letter re-
eeived by s, O. Bates, states attorney,
on Thursday. is speeding to New York
city, whore she says she Is going in
the movies.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
BUT

But meanwhile a situation OF the
same sort is found at M. U. S., where
Coach Hippler has closed out a tough
week with excellent results. His ma
chine stacks up with the fastest that
has ever emerged from the local insti-
tuition and, what is more, he has the
most powerful set of backs that the
Red and Blue has produced in years. /
At end he has three keen lads in
Rainey, Crump and Leake-ohly two of
whom will be in action, however, at
the same time. Crump has Just re-
turned to the game after being hors de
lineup because of a lame arm, but
Rainey and Leake are in the pink and
are set and primed for the first mad
dash that comes their way.
The optimistic feeling Of the team
has spread to the student body and n
full attendance will be on hand,
equipped with the latest things In NJ.
U. S. yells.
NJ. U. S. is picked to win. but az
lfindenburg remarked to the kaiser,
You never can tell"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
RundWdy SHES At
Lingerie Shop; Runs
Into Gents Store

Dobbin. faithful horse. who for many
years has drawn n grocery delivery
wagon for Baclgalupo & Sawtelle, 50
North Second street, broke loose from
his vehicle Saturday morning on North
Front street dashed southwark to Union
venue, turned into hat t~horoughfsre,
reached Main street and ended his
flight by kicking into the window Of
the New York Outfitters, gents furnish
ers, sc South Main street. Little dam
age was done to anything except the
plate glass.
1t was at first reported that the ami
NAL had messed up the lingerie in the
New York Shirt Waist house across the
street, hut later reports indicate that
the bold display Of silk lingerie, teddy
bears, etc there locoed the flying
equine and he chose the gents store
instead to end his p~recipitate flight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
DAMAGES SOUGHT
FOR DEATH BY AUTO

George j, Drown. administrs tor Of
the estate Of his mother, Mrs. Maggie
A.. Brown, Saturday filed suit for dam
ages in The sum of $50, 900 against Rob-
ert l.. Brown.
Mrs. Maggie Brown was <llled on
Nov. 20. 1918, when Robert L. ErowS's
chauffeur ran her down with az auto-
mobile at Madison avenue and dudley
street. The plaintiff Is suing for HIM
self. his sister. Mrs. Alice a.. Brown
Brooks, and Mrs, Brooks children.
The bill was filed by Gates & Martin.
ATTORNEYS,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
Up TO COmmOdOreS
To Stop Alabama
Unless Vandy Comes Through, Dixie Grid Title Will Not Be
Decided Until Thanksgiving Day-Georgia Tech Picked
to Win Easily Over WASH ngton and Lee Eleven.

Unless Vanderbilt Unexpectedly defeats Alabama. the fight for
Southern football honors will hardly be decided before Thanksgiving
The Commodores will play the Crimson in Nashville and a defeat for
the latter would put them out of the running for the championship,
Georgia Tech, as yet indicated in Southern football, will meet
the Washington and Lee eleven in Atlanta and comparative scores point
TO the Golden Tomatoes adding another victory to their string. while
A. & NJ, the other contender for the Dixie championship, on
past performances should have an easy victory over the University Of
Mississippi at Clarksdale.
In the South Atlantic section the big game will be played at Chapel
Hill, N. C, between the University of North Carolina and the Virginia
institute. The former team has not been defeated this year by a South
en eleven, although held to a tie last Saturday by the University of
Tennessee,
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VIRGINIA DRAWS
WITH GEORGIA

ATHENS, Ca, Nov. S.-The football
team of the University of Georgia and
the University of Virginia fought t
out to a II tie yesterday in their an
nual game here. After the Georgians
had scored a touchdown and kicked
goal in the second period, Virginia
picked up in offensive play and in the
final quarter tied the score when Hollev
made a brilliant 50-yard run for a
touchdown and Russell kicked goal.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
ROOSEVELT DRIVE
lends WITH SUCCESS

The active campaign for funds for
the Roosevelt memorial will close
throughout Shelby county Saturday
night but o. X, Houck, the chairman.
has stated that further subscriptions
t the fund will be received and ac-
nowledgment will be made by letter.
The amount raised in Shelby county
and reported to the chairman at noon
Saturday was 81, O36. so, an increase Of
S416 since the last report. The quota
for Shelby county was 100000.
The Shelby county committee having
the campaign in charge has expressed
regret that the full quota was not
raised but the members are consoling
themselves with the thought that Mem
phis and Shelby county made a better
showing toward raising its quota han
did other cities of the state.
The subscriptions received since last
rennrt follNW.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
OPERATORS ASK TROOPS
IN ARKANSAS COAL FIELD

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Noy. s. (spl.)-
Z beca me known here today that tha
Diyie Cotton OH mills 1T Little Rock.
Morrilton, Searcy and other points had
appealed to Attorney-General Palmer
70 orGer troops into the Arkansas coal
fields.
The telegram said operators would
be glad to operate II troops were await
able to protect properties,
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ghost like gait that never failed him,
In behalf Of C. B. G, II must be stated
that she has a green team, as yet I'M
ready for so severe n test and under
the circumstances much praise is due
her for the hard game she put forth
This is doubly true when one considers
the lopsided score and the generally de-
pressing effect a runaway develops.
But up until the end the Youngsters
were In there fighting with 100 per cent
efficiency.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
EASY A THIRST
UPON M00MSHlNERS

JACKSON. Miss. Nov, 3 tSp'.A-
Justice tempered with mercy was given
by Judge Edwin Holmes In the fed
ernl court today to a large bunch Of
p i5oners charged with m"ooushtning
The standard punishment imposed was
a fine OF 500 and 30 days in Jail.
Ten offenders. Ollie Magep, Demp
Sawyer, Alex Russell, Lewis, lin Smith
Tucker Dent, Saul Jones, West, Hugh
Emanuel Booth and Robert Jones. en-
tered pleas OF guilty and received the
light sentence. accompanied by a stern
warning from Judge Holmes that the
prohibition law Is not a joke and will
be rigidly enforced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08

PARKIN, Ark. Nov. s.. (SplD-Verron
Csudell, 30 years old. a farmer living
near Parkin. was shot and instantly
killed last night by n. A. Keen when.
1t is claimed. he returned home and
found Caudell attempting TO assault
his wife. Keen had started to town
but was returning home to get some
thing he forgot, Nearing the house he
said he heard his wife screaming and
rushing into the house found her strug-
Cling against Caudell. Keen went to
town. gave himself up and was re-
leased on 1900 bond,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
CHICAGO VS.. MICHIGAN.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.--Michigan and
Chicago football elevens today were
ready for their first real struggle since
the famous 20 Chicago victory of 1905,
with Indications that a crowd of more
than $4,000 would witness the contest
it was apparent that everything was in
readiness for a return of the intense
rivalry that featured the meetings be-
tween the two universities in the years
before. Michigan temporarily withdrew,
from the Western conference.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
60 WILL TAKE CENSUS.

A total Of 90 applicants for places as
census takers have been examined dur
ing the mast two days. 40 having been
examined Friday and 20 saturday w,
W. Swift, who Is In charge Of the ex-
aminations, stated Saturday that he
had almost q sufficient number Of cen
suS enumerators who would he ready to
begin their work or Ian 2, The work
in the city Of Memphis will require two
weeks. while 20 days will he allowed IN
the county for completion Of the work.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08

VANDY VS.. ALABAMA.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Nov. s-vander-
hilt and the University Of Alabama
, meet here this afternoon. Indications
are for a dry field for the first time
this year. Vanderbilt supporters con-
cede that Alabama has the edge on the
locals, but are counting on a good
game, Vanderbilt throughout the sea
son has shown up well on defensive and
the past week efforts have been concen-
trated on Improvement of the teams Of
fensive work. Cloudy and colder are
the weather indications.
Tho lineln will he,
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HEAL A WINNER,

CLEVELAND, O., Nov, S.-Hugh
Heal, OF Toledo, defeated Jess Lean,
Of Cincinnati, so to 50, in 81 innings
in the American three-cushion billiard
tournament here yesterday. Both had
high runs of four.
Otto Reiselt, Of Chicago, won from
Clarence Jackson, of Detroit, so to %.
in 4S innings, Jackson's best run was
five and Reiselt's four.
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NJ TReNDead Va
Mrs. ]. ]. Ward

WATER NALLE~. Miss, Nov. s.
tSplJ-Mrs. J. J. Ward, an aged lady
OF this city, who has been in III health
for three or four years, died at her
home YESTERDAY. Funeral at the home
at 1890 Saturday morning by Rev, j.
II. Holder, OF Holly Springs. Miss. as
sisted by Rev. !. w, Dorman, Of this
city. after which the remains were laid
to rest in Palestine cemetery.
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GA. TECH VS.. W. AND L.

ATLANTA. Ga, Nov. S.-Either
Georgia Tech or Washington and, Lee
was expected TO drop its claims for
the a~l-Southern championship in foot
ball as a result Of the game between
the two elevens scheduled here today,
fested, and the Golden Tornado with
only a Is to 6 loss to Pittsburgh, The
Nirginians outweighed their Cracker op-
ponents and what their hitherto i'm
pregnable defense would show under
the powerful attack Of the local eleven
was a question to be solved only by
the actual meeting.
ri. - a -,
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David L. Franklin.

PINE BLUFF, Ark Nov. S. tSpl)-
David l.. Franklin, aged 81 years. died
Thursday night at his home after an
acute Illness Of a week, although he
had not been in good health for some
time. For many years Mr., Franklin
was the head OF the Could G8lbratth
Supply conNanv End was u member of
the firm at the time OF his death, He
was born at Noble Lake. IN this u
ty, and for the past 30 wears has been
active In the business life OF this city.
He Is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Sarah VOL Franklin, and two children,
James and Goldie, aged T. and Is, re.
s~pectively,
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VS.. PENN.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Dartmouth was
a slight favorite In the annual football
game with the University OF Pennsyl-
vania. at the Polo Grounds today. Both
elevens presented their strongest line
cps,
The Green had not been defeated this
season and scored a victory over Penn
state, 16 TO 10, which eleven humbled
Pennsylvania last week, 10 to
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
NO VERDICT REACHED
IN LOWELL TRIAL

OSCEOLA. Ark, Nov, s. (SpID-After
three days elaboration the fury In the
case OF the state vs., Hugh Lowell,
h arged with the murder Of S. II, Bur
nett, night Waterman, here last spring.
was discharged today with no verdict
reached,
Rumor SAYS that the jury stood nine
for acauittal and three for conviction.