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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

necessary qualifications for ad'
N mittance to the ranks Of major
league magnates. besides the posses
sion Of nerve TO buy a ball club and
money with which to buy It. seem 10
be ownership OF a distinguished
middle monaker. and membership in
the woodland Bards association Of
]. 6. Dunn, who bought the Cleve-
land Indians when they were less
attractive looking proposiI1l1o2n , 80
the Boston Braves. Is Woouianu
Bard and il he ever signed his name
in full Il would read thus;
James Christopher Dunn
Grant One Also.
G. W. Grant. who bought the bos-
ton Braves last winter Is a y, " s ooo-
land Bard and George washington
Grant is the way he would sign MS
name If he didn't Hooverize on the
Dunn was born IN a minor league
city CMarshalltowu. Iowa.. Grant N
a major league place (Cineinrati'
There is no chance Mt all OF
having q Grant day At any bail
yard on n birthday anniversary OF
G. Washington'ss as the new own
er Of the Braves was born IN jan
started attending ball games
when the Reds were young In the
American association and when he
was young, too.
,The new Boston magnates watched
the Reds when Long John Reilly was
their first baseman: Bid McPnee
their second baseman. Hick Carpenter
their third baseman and Frank Fen
nelly their shortstop;' saw Kelly s
Millers play some games on the zen
dleton grounds and then lamped the
National League article OF ball In the
Queen City for about five years
played Some Himself.
Grant PLAYED a little bail himself
being a first baseman. but he had nc
offers from the minors or even rom
ssmi-pro clubs.
erations from Cincinnati 10 Chicago
in 1895 and fingered IN the Windy City
for five years. doing about every
thing None OF his enterprises sue
.ceeded. some failed One thing Is
sure. he didn't make enough In Chi
.cago to enable him to buy the Braves
but he did make out there raft Of
friends, all OF whom, except those who
are dead. ne still has
George YVashington lit out for
New York in 1900 and remained
in the metropolis until 1905, con-
finufaE to make friends and loN-
Having seen lot OF this country
George Washin gton Grant decided q
see some OF Europe. so he inTaced
England after the worlds series OF
1906 had been played and located In
London. There he and -Old Man OBJ
portunity" had a real meeting and the
present owner Of the Braves insisted
on his visitor making long stay with
him
Met IN London.
They met in front OF a building on
Holloway Road. north. that was being
used as a warehouse for the postofflce
department Grant turned this build
ing into a theater. dubbed Il the PARK
hurst and ere long he had string Of
movie houses and had to be incor-
porated. some OF his names being the
Biograph Theaters. Ltd. the Electric
Theaters. Ltd. and The Arena, Ltd
When the costly Braves were
put on the market he bought them
and paid good stiff price for them
and knew that he would have to
Put M n lot OF money before he
could expect TO Eef anything back
on his Investment or get them mp
IN the race.
None OF the tasks IN front Of the
new Boston magnate has scared him
and he Is working along the Idea OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

IT IS a difficult thing TO do, but the
/ majority Of golfers would play far
better II they did not watch their op-
ponents shots. Playing within your
own capabilities is necessary in golf
But when you watch the shots Of
your opponent it is human nature to
try to either match or excel them
The very best golfers do that And
when he begins doing that the golfer
usually meets with trouble. The odd
thing about this is that there is no
sport I can think OF in which the
play Of ones opponent is watched so
carefully. This is a fine thing 20 do
in other games. In golf il Is not
Golf is different from other games.
Some Shots Easy.
There are certain shots all Of Us
play consistently. Others which are
apt to be a bit more difficult Now
when we are playing against a man
who is consistent and better than we
are at the shots We are not so sure
OF we meet with trouble when We
watch him play this shot. The ten
dency IS 20 emulate him. The result
is we too frequently 20 wrong.
To use an old illustration. let
me cite the plnyoff in the open
between Hagen and Brady. Hagen,
playing the short sixth at Brae
Burn. pitched his ball to within
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09
MUST NOT WATCH YOUR OPPONENT
Opposing Club Wide But Play
Game Says Oumet; Nature Try Excel
the Shot of An Opponent and Is

true. 1t takes about ali the men
tai restraint a man possesses 20
play within himself under those
conditions. Usually, the golfer
who watches his opponent get of
such shots Il cajoled into trying
to do likewise. The result IL
either sIieinE or hooking all over
the links.
I reckon have been lucky in this
matter. because have played so
much against Jesse Guilford, the he
hitter" OF golf. 7 know Guilford can
me any time, but instead
OF falling for the temptation OF
matching him on his tee shots de-
vote my entire attention to playing
them straight and clean
Drives for Distance.
But when I play a man who Is not
as long as I an off the tee let out
a peg and strive for greater distances
than usual Should they 90 astray I
feel can still get 10 the longer
holes in the same number Of strokes
The fact that such an opponent can
not get home in two permits me TO
play this sort OF a game for realize
that q bad hook or slice still leaves
me in shape TO land my three with his.
Just how 70 cure ones self Of the
habit Of watching your opponent play
is the answer to this article. And
there is really but one certain plan
When your opponent takes his stance
turn your back upon him and do any
thing except watch his ball
Then, though he plays IN Iron
onto the green. you are not in
the position Of the player who
feels that be must lay his shot
Inside Of the one already there.
By following this plan you are
less liable to commit either OF
those common but ruinous errors
of rolf-hurryfnE your Shot or
looking up to see II your ball II
going to beat his.-(Copyrigh
1913. Sol Mstzger.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

four feet Of the cup. Brady's ball
came TO rest 20 odd feet away.
On the face OF IT Hagen looked
sure Of n two, Brady Of n three.
Had I been Brady / should have
been satisfied in scoring a three, but
Mike wanted a two so badly that
his first putt overran the hole so
far that he missed his three and
went down with a four. Hagen did
as expected-holed his two That Is
what I mean by not watching your
opponents shots. When you do you
let their game influence yours.
Another Angle.
OF course there is another point to
be considered ere we go far into this
discourse-the difference between
match and medal play The Brady
Hagen playoff was medal play. Mike
should have been content with
three on that hole. Had IL been match
play a two would have been neces-
sary and that having failed II made
no difference for there was nothing
to be lost other than the hole But
IN medal play one mus save strokes
and avoid mishaps like OverrunninS
puts. On that hole Mike dropped one
stroke and as lie lost the title by one
Il is plain how costly that little mis-
take proved itself 10 be.
One OF the faults which T. most
common in golf Is caused by
watching the drives OF m olFOn-
ent who can send them far and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09
Fast Play In
Tennis Match

Newport, r. J., Aug. e--Wil1am
TfIden, OF New York, and W N.
Johnston, OF California met today IN
the final round OF the singles tennis
tournament and both semifinzls and
final OF the doubles were on the pro-
gram. Norman Brown and Gerald
Patterson. Australians. were brought
together against p Norris Williams
II and ". n Washburn in the upper
bracket Of the semlfiuals, while the
other Australian team. R. V Thomas
and Randolph Lycetts vas opposed 10
wallace J. johnson. OF Phtladelpnia
and Vincent Richards, Of fonkers,
Gerald Patterson and Norman E.
Brookes, Australian players, today de-
feated r Norris Williams III and Wat
son " Washburn. SIS. Sd in the semi
final round OF doubles for the New
port cup at the Casino. Steady, ma
chine ike playing OF the Australians
was too much for the American starr
who were forced into making many
errors while their rivals made ire
uueur placement shots
Tflden Bests Rival
Newport, R. L. Aug. s.-W lillian 7.
Tilden. Of Philadelphia, defeated WI
liam II. Johnston. OF san Francisco,
rs, SIS, 81, today IN the final round
OF the tennis singles tournament Al
tho Casino.
Tilden's game was perfect. while
Johnston made errors at critical
times. Johnston's backhand was his
weak point
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09
Meehan Thinks He
Can Whip Champ

Fight fans seem to be engrossed in the
possibilities OF a Dempsey meet
ing Il is conceded that Dempsey has
proved himself one Of the hardest hitters
the ring yet has seen, and surely the most
aggressive heavyweight who has won the
title. II also is conceded that Meehan
Is not much OF a puncher and that he
could not flatten Dempsey even II he
carried horseshOes in his gloves. Yet
there are many who would give Meehan
a chance IN a ten round inbroEiio with
Dempsey-sureiy a peculiar situation.
Meekan has won over the new cham
pion in several four FOUNDERS on the coast
and he really believes he could turn the
trick over the eight OF ten round route.
7 don't have 90 punch him for the de
cision-T can kid him out OF It." laughs
Meehan, who thinks that life is just a
laugh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

FIFTEEN rounds Of fast boxing be-
4 tween Johnny Sudenberg. southern
department military champion, and
Fred Kid George. Of California. wound
up a well balance mitt card Friday
aight at the Fifth cavalry athletic
arena, which was Witnessed by one Of
the biggest outDourings Of fans in
the history OF the city. A popular de-
cision Of draw was rendered in the
final match OF the evening by referee
Roy Emik. as while there was some
difference OF opinion on the part OF
both sides TO claim the victory, a gen
eral summing up OF the rounds GER
tainly left no other avenue open for
a fair verdict. Sudenberg led in the
latter part Of the fight, but II was
George who nearly put the sturdy
soldier out earlier in the battle.
Fans Liked the Bout.
George wore down during the last
few rounds and the fact that SUDDEN
berg pushed the battle from loot
work standpoint from the eighth
round on caused many fans to believe
that the hard hitting soldier deserved
the decision
in the matter Of weighing all
points IN the balance, however
confederation must be given to
won by sudenberE did he punish
George rs badly As the CalifOr-
nfan soaked him in the first two
rounds, and II was then that
CieorEe established a big lead.
Johnny did win the last Few
rounds of the contest except the
14th-but George outbOxed him In
the earlier sessions
sudenbergfs Body Blows
One thing that did count and what
entitled Sudenberg to more credit
than anything else, was his consist
ent hcdy blows. which undoubtedly
caused the veteran 10 wear down
From the first round l. was apparent
that the southern department champ
had planned his battle lines 70 make
the stomach Of his opponent the CHEZ
point OF attack and he shot many hard
blows into the rnidsection- Many fans
wondered Just what caused George 70
slow down after he had outooNed Su-
denberg in the. early rounds. thinking
that his wind was telling on him.
Johnny got in a heavy body blow,
however, which turned he tide Of
battle temporarily.
Sudenberg's stiff rappinS OF the
bodS- hoveVer. did not offset the clev-
sr work Of George and more than once
The veteran shifted and Bent his left
and right crashing 70 the jaw Inva-
riably he rocked the soldier. but
Johnny came in for more.
George hit with snap that told
Of plenty OF force behind his
gloves IRON the first to the 18th
round, and while he did do some
bnckiuE up II WIS the left EioTe
OF the Californian that shot out
and started the mixing nine times
out Of ten. And Il e. this quality
that g. known As aEEressiFenesE.
George BIT clean At n Distance.
while sudenberE preferred to set
IN close and work his sturdy 1oits
TO the head and stomach.
Listen TO the Referee.
Referee Emik issued the following
statement Saturday morning in re-
gard to the bout. and there Is little !
doubt but that the Fl Paso ian, accus-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

toned to fast boxing as he is. will
readily see where the arbiter is right
in rendering the verdict Of draw
and lifting both hands to the sky at
the conclusion
aSudenberg was the aggressor IN
most Of the rounds. but boxing honors
were easily taken by George Suden-
berg is to be accredited with leading,
but George with a ready left often
beat him to It. George frequently
made the cavalrynan miss by shifting
his head. Sudenberg took all that
came his way with little effort to
avoid blows in the face, many Of
which were furnishing
Were GrOggy.
Both men were a bit groggy three
times during the bout Both were
strong and going hard at the finish.
During the bout three Of Sudenberg's
teeth were picked up from the canvas
by the referee, while George had
mouse under his right eye big enough
to scare the women who had ringside
seats. Both men were bleeding about
the face and red about the waist from
absorbing stiff body blows
Both men fought for keeps from
start to finish and it is safe to say
there were more Furnishing blows de-
lvered than IN any bout seen here
abouts for a long time"
Bout Was Even.
George won six rounds, Sudenberg
an equal number, and three OF them
were even IN the opinion Of the writer
The first and second belonged to the
Californian BY quite a margin. as Il
was then that he staggered the soldier
by rights and iefts to the head Three
and four belonged to George because
OF clever work, and the fifth was Su-
denberg's. The sixth. and 18th we're
Georges and sudenberg took the sew
enth and eighth, ninth, 18th. 18th and
18th Johnny landed some stiff blows
in the last round, but George also got
in some hard wallops as a result OF
squirt.
Here's the Bad Round.
The second round belonged to
George by q big margin and il is here
that the fan must give George a big
lead in the reckoning Of the battle
round by round. IN no other round
of the figh- did Sudenberg punish the
Californian as badly as he himself re-
ceiyed in that session
Sudenberg's best round was the
18th, when he slammed the big
fellow around the ring, but was
unable to get in blow with my
telling effect. Johnny did nice
work in the 18th also. The two
men viii doubles be rematched,
rs the fight was one of the clean
est and fastest seen in some time.
There were two tickled army off
GERS at the ringside in Lieut. Ted
Seventh cavalry. and Lieut. Frank
1lilsna, Of the Fifth. The two officers
had worked consistently for the past
three weeks TO make the fight sue
cess and they were gratified at the
outpourinE Of the fans. Col J. J.
Horabrook. who endorsed the battle
and helped the two younger officers
in a great measure. was also pleased
at the success Of the show
Now Stop HummeriuE.
The fight. standing as IL does, one
OF the best middleweight contests
held in a long time, was undoubtedly
a severe blow to the hammer WELD
ers who Joined the anvil chorus short
" after the match was made, but who
occupied complimentary ringside
seats. The crowd. however, proved
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09
READY
FOR BIC MATCH
Four Men Teams and Not
Five VIII Be Chosen for
Tourney, However.

Country club golfers are awaiting
with keen anticipation the four men
team tournament 10 be held on the
upper valley course on August Is and
II and are practicing daily for the
big event Selection Of teams will be
based upon the scores made during
the week prior to the match, and as
there will be much competition be
tween the teams the handieaps are
being eagerly watched The tourna-
uent was originally scheduled 10 have
been held between five men teams,
but later plans have changed II 10
four.
Each team member VIII carry diI-
ferent club and the match Is expeeted
to produce some peculiar shots. the
rules governing the match are as tol-
lows. Teams VIII be made up OF
four players, one carrying driver or
brassie; one carrying q mid iron, one
carrying machie, mashie niblock or
niblick, and one carrying putter- Iney
Will play in rotation. except that the
driver may be used off each tee"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

some day being able 70 put the BOZ
ton Nationals back where they Were
in 1914-right in the sun
Knows National Game.
Grant knows baseball and 3 VIII
ing to 90 as high-higher. IN tact-
as the next man IN getting talent 1s
thinks there IS lot OF luck n me
game and thinks that sometimes
MANAGERS have 20 contend with az
times. how they keep on playing men,
who. once started. VIII prove bear
cats and how they do not dare to play
men who look promising Tor rear OF
spelling them for future use
Connie Mack always has maintained
that he retarded Stuffy McInnis two
years in his development by having
10 play him the day Shibe park was
opened on account Of the eleventh
hour illness Of Simon Nichols
Grant believes you can put 2
prospect to work too socn ana
fhufgs the reason Tom Miller, who
did more valuable pinch hitting
for the Braves early In the pen
nnnt pursuit, was seat to minor
ca cant has made a hit with the fans
and scrfbes Of Boston and Is a dis
tinct addition 10 the list OF progress
sive and popular club owners
One OF his hobbies is collecting
frank Bancroft. business manager
Of the Cincinnati club. says that
Grants nickname in Cincinnati was
Tco Optimistic
Red Grant is not bit blue over the
outlook for the Braves. They did an
enormous business on their spring
iaunt with the Tigers and the attend
iance In Boston this year has been
twice as good as 10 was last-1nd
: this too. with bad weather 70 con-
tend with and with the team down IN
1.-THE race
by Boston fandom-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

that II wanted to see a change in box
ing and not witness one man box sue
cessive shows and the fans will have
Fans Appreciate Gameness.
Jack Fitzgerald, Of the medical
corps, toe danced around BattllnB
Banta for two rounds and hair IN
the semifinal and then landed lucky
uppercut which sent his opponent 10
the floor. Banta exhibited little poN-
ing skill, but a whole lot OF gameness.
and ne made big hit fifth the fans Dy
standing up and exchanging punches
with the apparently heavier Fltzger-
aid. Banta sent in some singing
tabs during the early part of the bout,
but his opponent kept coming in and
Re was unable TO hold him Off The
Victory Of Fitzgerald seemed 70 be
unpopular as the crowd repeatedly
yelled FOR. kid George shanks TO meet
Is on Border Duty.
Shanl1s is at present on border pa
troll duty and efforts we're made re-
Gently by lieutenant Frank Milana,
boxing Instructor OF the Fifth regi-
ment. to bring him here to meet Fitz-
He was unable to obtain leave
Of absence, but IL is hoped 10 have
him ut Fort Bliss in ample time
for the next show and In that case
FITZGERALD is In for the fight OF
his life. Banta was given a big
hand by the crowd Of sportsman
like fans when he left the arena
and IL certainly showed that the
spirit of Eumeness Is appreciated.
lVrenn Wins Again.
Young Wrenn cannot be beaten.
This Is the opinion Of Fifth cavalry
fans, who again witnessed the rugged
scrapper defeat Joe Murray OF the
aviation corps in one Of the prelimi-
naries Wrenn took things easy for
the first round. but in the second he
trotted into his opponent Murray
snapped a bone in his arm during the
latter part Of the second stanza and
was unable to continue The snap OF
the bone was heard distinctly at the
ringside and as he was later examined
by D.. Y. d. Strong, he was found 10
be suffering from the arm, but showed
gameness by continuing Wrenn VIII
be matched again with some hard hit
ting boy.
One OF the fastest and celeverest
bouts of the evening resulted when
two little fellows, Battling Chico No.
and Young Otto, Of FL Paso. FLASHED
in a four round 20. When referee Jack
Mcdonald. who officiated in the pre-
liminaries, raised the hands Of the
two little men It met with a thunder
OF applause. as the bout was fast and
clean The little fellows were ex-
tremely clever and merited the big
ovation.
Young Duquette outpointed Young
Matty O'Brien in three rounds OF fast
milling. The little fellows weighed
about so pounds each and mixed Il
fast for several sessions. Lieut..
Frank 8Iilana refereed the contest,
and his verdict was popular as usual.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

No sooner had Hank Butcher up and
quit the St Joe team than JOHNNY
Keiieher also decided he would quit
and go 20 his home in Denver. leaving
Cory Doian anothr hol 70 FIJI
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09
N0DERNBA5EBALL MAGNATE MUST
Be MEMBER Of WOODLAND BARDS

George W Grant, New Owner Of Boston Braves. Is an
Ex-BasebaIl Player and Thoroughly Understands the
Game: He Will Endeavor to Strengthen the Team
Which Has Made Sorry Showing in Percentage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09
CAVALRY SCRAPPER IS STRONGER
At FINISH; DECISION IS POPULAR

George Nearly Knocks Out Opponent in First Two
Rounds by Stiff Blows to Face and Head and Makes
Decided Hit With the Fans Entire Card Fast and
Snappy, Promoters Jubilant at Success Of Show.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09
Nv ERNEST LANIGAN.

some day being able to put the Bos-
ton Nationals back where they Wers
q. laI A-rlgrt In The sun.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

that it wanted to see a change in box
ing and not witness one man box sue
cessive shows and the fans will have
their way.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

The fight. standing as IL does, one
Of the best middleweight contests
held in a long time, was undoubtedly
a severe blow to the hammer WELD
ers who Joined the anvil chorus short
" after the match was made, but who
occupied complimentary ringside
seats. The crowd. however, proved
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-09

Referee Emik issued the following
statement Saturday morning in re-
gard to the bout. and there IS little
doubt but that the Fl Paso ian, accus-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-08
GIRL JUMPED INTO POND.
Mary S. Davies of South Londonderry
Had Acted 0ueerly.

Brattleboro, July s.. Miss Mary s
Davies, aged Is years, of South London.
derry. committed suicide Sunday by
jumping into mill pond.
Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas D
Davies, missed her from the house and
found note in her room saying that she
had gone to the home Of friend and
requesting that no search be made for
her For some time no trace of the
young woman was found but finally
her coat was discovered on the bank
Of the mill pond
A boat was secured and about 20 feet
from the shore, the body was easily seen
on the bottom Of the pond, which at that
point was eight feet deep. The body
was recovered by using a rake.
Miss Davies had been in i'll health for
some time and at times seemed to be
unbalanced mentally although ordinarily
she was much above the average person
in mentality. She formerly taught
school and was proficient violinist. She
was born in Sheldon and her father for,
merly served Congregational churches in
several Vermont towns as pastor. Her
parents and four sisters survive.