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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
Moving Pictures.

Mrs. George Crouch, of Atlanta,
was called to Dawson Thursday on
account of the serious illness of her
brother, Lucius Mathis, who is suf-
fering from pneumonia. The young
mans friends will be glad to know
that he is now improving.
Mrs. ]. Clinton Reeves, of Fair
burn, who has spent sometime in
! Florida, will stop in Dawson en- route
home for visit with Mrs. w. C.Pas-
chal. Mrs. Reeves will be pleasantly
remembered by many Dawson people.
Miss Florie Belle Parker, of Rich
land, and Miss Elmer Goss, of Pres
ton, are being pleasantly entertained
Miss Winnie Belle Goss.
! Mrs. j. w. Cannon, who had been
with her husband at Florence, S. c.,
arrived in the city Friday for visit
to her mother, Mrs. J. E. Wilkes.
Lieutenant Charles Adcock, one of
the few officers remaining at Camp
/ Wheeler, has been visitor at the
home of Mrs. W. A. McLAin.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Jordan and
/ Master Julian Jordan went to Column
bus Friday for a short visit with DR..
and Mrs. w. P. Jordan.
Master Howard Morgan, who has
a position with Davison-PaXon-St Stokes
Co., in Atlanta, has visited his moth
er, Mrs. Matte Morgan.
Mr.. j. ]. Gritty, Mr.. Charles Chit
ty and Charles, jr., of Fort Gaines,
| or Aof
J. D. Laing.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P Ingram have
returned to their home in Kentucky
after spending the winter at the Daw-
son Inn.
Mr.. B. B. Perry returned several
days ago from Riverside Military
Academy, where he had been for
sometime.
Mrs. John Ed Morris will go to At
lanta this week to be with her moth
err, Mrs. ]. G. Dean, who is in a san
itarium.
Mrs. Will Melton, who spent
several weeks with friends in Sharon
and Atlanta, has returned home.
Miss Eddie Brannon, of George
town, is expected in Dawson this
week for a visit of some length.
DR.. and Mrs. Lunsford and Mrs.
Tom McGarrah, Of Weston, were in
Dawson shopping on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ Norton and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Hicks spent Sun
day afternoon in Cuthbert
Mr.. l. J. Policy returned to Allan
ia Friday after visit to his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dan Finn.
Mr.. S. J. Richardson, one of Smith
ville's good citizens, has attended to
business in Dawson.
Mr. T. H, Pickett, of Ocalla, Fla,
has visited his mother, and Other
Dawson relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Mcdowell went
to Atlanta Sunday for stay of sew
eral days.
Mrs. j. H. Foster, of Cornelia, has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Ed Stevens.
Mr.. John Berry, of Brooksville,
was among the visitors in the city
Saturday.
Mrs. Quillian Garrett, of FIT. Val
ley, was the weekend guest of Mrs.
Ed Stevens.
Mr.. Clarence Niles was down from
Americas Friday attending to bust
ness here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orian Goss, of Rich
land, visited Dawson relatives Sun
day
Mrs. John Clark returned Thurs
day from a visit to relatives at Lump
kin.
Mr.. Leon Lowrey, of Chicago, is
visiting his brothers in Dawson.
Mrs. Ellison. of Richland, is the
guest of Mrs. Sallie James.
Mr.. John w. Perry, Of Atlanta. is
visiting in the city.
Miss Louise McNulty went to At
lanta Friday night.
Mr. Seab Thomas has visited in At
| 1apta
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
REV. 0. B. CHESTER
MEMORIAL DAY ORATOR
A PROGRAM OF UNUSUAL IN.
TEREST ALREADY BEING AR
RANGED FOR APRIL 18TH.

A program of unusual interest i.
being arranged for the observance
of Memorial Day in Dawson. Rev.
0. B. Chester has accepted an invi-
tation to make the address, which
is guarantee that a treat is in store
for the people of the county.
Another attractive feature of the
occasion will be the homecoming
welcome for the Terrell county sol
diers. An invitation will be sent to
each one and it is hoped Dawson will
be honored by the presence Of large
number, if not all, of the returned
men.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
Shoes and Clothing Sent
To Ordinance at Macon.

A very generous box Of clothing,
shoes, ETC., collected by Miss Chap
Saville, has been sent to the Metho-
dist orphans home at Macon. The
large number of girls in the dormi-
tory that was burned last week lost
all their wearing apparel and Daw-
sons donation is to help supply this
need
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
REPRESENTED MISSIONARY So
GETTY AT DISTRICT MEETING

Mrs. A. H. Albright and Mrs. Will
liam Bartlett represented the Wo-
mans Missionary Society of the
Methodist church at the district
meeting, which convened at Airing
ton the past week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
WILL STUDY BOOK ON
THE NEW TESTAMENT
Members Urged to Attend Prayer
Service at Baptist Church.

Rev. T. NJ. Galloway requests the
members of his congregation to bean
in mind that the study of the book on
the New Testament will be taken up
tomorrow Wednesday, night at the
prayer service, which will begin
promptly at 1880 O'Clock. All are
urged to attend and contribute to-
wards making this a profitable occa-
sion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
IMAM And CHILD
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE
Lo,orNT OCCURRED WHILE
MORGAN WAS CROSS
ING THE STREET.

Matte Morgan and young
PIE. rnn over by an automobile
| W., W." we're crossing Main street in
'4' + the city hall just after dark
Law night. Mrs. Morgan, with
'ul L;id had been to a grocery
'n nn business, and was returning
re vi m,ben the accident occurred.
h. IT, we" negro, Phil Scott, who was
Lh LUZ tbe taxi, was promptly ar
Eli 5 Init after the matter was
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18

Mr.. D. A. Smith, one of TerrelPs
wide-awake farmers, is not wasting
any time whining about loss of time,
caused by the continued rains, in get
ting his farming operations under
way.
On the other hand he is improving
every hour of night and day when
the soil is in condition for work, and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
TERRELL FARMER RUNS
HIS TRACTOR ALL NIGHT

is also proving the value of labor
saving machinery. Several nights the
past week, when the moon shOne
brightly, ne ran his tractor all night,
blowing and narrowing the land.
There is plenty of evidence of life
on the large and attractive farm he
is cultivating on the southeastern
outskirts of the city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
Little Locals.
Hon. D. c. Pickett Is
Critically Ill With Penumonia.

News from the bedside of Hon. D.
C. Pickett, who was taken i'll with
pneumonia week ago and has since
been in a critical condition, was that
he rested fairly we'll last night, and
his condition was thought to be
slightly improved. His host of friends
sincerely trust that he will soon be
restored to his accustomed health.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18

FOR SALE-A fresh lot of 31x4,
34x4 and all Ford sizes in the cele-
brated Lee tires The best tire made
and costs no more than other makes.
CHERO-COLA BOTTLING WORKS,
Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO MEET

The Mary tombstone Missionary
Society will meet with their leader,
Miss Chap Saville, at the home of
Mrs. w. c. Paschal Saturday eve
ming at 1880 o'clock.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
FIRE AT OIL MILL.

The fremen were called to the
Southern Cotton Oil Co.'S mill Friday
morning, but the slight trouble was
over before they reached the scene.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-18
BORN.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Sessions an.
nounce the birth of a son.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
PRETTY CHAPEL WEDDING
TURTLE RIVER, THURSDAY

A very pretty weddings was solom-
lied at the Turtle River chapel at 8
o'clock Thursday evening, when Miss
Marietta Guthrie of Turtle River be-
came the wife of Noah Richie, a
prominent young man of Jenkins
They we're attended py Everett
Guthrie and Ethyl Guthrie.
The wedding took place at the
close of the regular weekly preach
ing services, Rev. l.. P. Warford Of
floating. The church was beautiful
ly decorated in green and white, with
an impropised altar and large we'd
ding bell of the white The bride
was tastefully gowned in navy blue
satin. It was an affair of interest ia
the entire community, and about
seventy-five witnessed the ceremony
A reception was given at the brides
country home
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
NOTICE.
COMMUNITY CLUBS CHARITY
BALL GREAT SUCCESS;

The Woman's Civic and Commun-
ity clubs ball given for the further
ance of child welfare work, at the
armory last evening, was a great sue
cess in every detail. 1t was attend
led by over a hundred couples.
The grand march at $50 was led
by Mrs. R. H. Schumacher and ri. B.
sBaer. It lasted for about twenty
minutes and was very pretty. The
remainder of the evening was spent
in dancing and card playing, Vans
five piece orchestra furnishing the
musical program.
+ The ladies served edoughnuts and
okee at l O'clock. The happy crowd
dispersed at ~ O'Clock, after having
spent very enjoyable evening. 1t
was very pretty affair, and t1nan-
cial success as we'll.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
CASS LAKE "T1MES."

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hammond were
visitors at Bemidji last week.
r. G. ltley was business visitor
at Bemidji Friday afternoon and
evening.
Mrs. M. N. Kohl was at Bemidji
the first of the week, where she had
her tonsils removed.
C. A. ~Kohout was at Bemidji Mon
day evening, where he attended the
tone test If the Edison Photograph.
Amy Ellerman, contralto, the Elem
ing Sisters Trio, and Calvin Cox, ten
or, conducted the tone test.
While iu Bemidji last week, the
editor saw "Spot" Hendrickson.
"Spot" who was jerked up on a de
sterter' charge last year, is back at
Bemidji, released from the navy with
an honorable discharge.
Maurice Angvald of BEN idji IS now
employed at the City Bakery, enter
ing upon his duties Monday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
morning: Service at 1880, follow

morning: Service at 1880, follow
ed by the Sunday school at IL.
The Epworth League meeting at 7
O'Clock and evening services at 8
|o'clock ,icl9se the Leagues Wiu@My-
Chum Week and the young folks will
be warmly welcomed. These will be
memorable meetings. The pastor will
speak on Saul, the Student, who be-
came Paul. the Student Volunteer"
This day in the Lords house will
bring you help and hope for the
weeks work.
Blaine Lambert, minister.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
EVANGELICAL LUTH.

Sixth street and America avenue.
At Evangelical Lutheran church
on Sunday, November %, we COM
memorate those whom the Lord mas
removed to higher spheres Of life.
Services at II o'clock in German
language.
We kindly invite all who mourn,
all who have suffered bereavement.
The Lords Supper viii! be- observed
on that day, at IL o'clock.
Sunday school meets at 10 o'clock
a. m.
Evangelical League" at z p. m.
Choir rehearsal every Wednesday
at 1880 p. m.
Catechism: class meets Tuesday and
Fridays from to 5 p. m. Every
one is cordially invited.
VIM. F. Kamphenkel, pastor.
ST, BARTHOLOMEWS' EPISCOPAL.
The Stucco church on Tenth and
Beltrami.
Sunday next before Advent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
PRESBYTERI'--

PRESBYTERI'--
Sunday morning at the Presbyter-
ian church at a. o'clock the pastor
will speak on the subject, 4ne Climb
to Calvary" Isaiah $3.50. ;
Sunday evening, the sermon will
be on the theme 'Temperamental
Christians" Isaiah 4I:31.)
Sunday school will meet at 10
a.. m, and Christian Endeavor at
p. m. All are most cordially well
come.
l.. P. \. afford, pastor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Church school and Bible class, 10
Morning prayer and sermon. II
o'clock a. m. -. =.
THE missionary spirit, is the only
power which can make Christianity
glorious and civilization secure.
There is no distinction any more be-
tween home" work and "foreign"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

work. 1t is. all part of one indissolu-
able enterprise. We must buiIu the,
principles or the Kingdom Of God In,
to the life Of the world everywhere:
If they are to be enduring in any
place at all. :.
'Every.rmember canvass, December
FI. " = :.
George Backhurst, rector.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
SCANDINAVIAN LUTHERAN.

The services next Sunday will be
as follows: 5>Hf,' ~
Norwegian at II O'Clock a.. m.
English at o'clock p. m.
Sunday school at IL o'clock In
struction in catechism given in both
languages.
Osmond Johnson, pastor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Services will be held at the form
er Bemidji association quarters,
Charles Nangle block, at II o'clock.
Sunday school at GAS. There will
also be services on Thanksgiving
morning at II o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
BEMIDJl NEWSY NOTES

interesting complete review of the
social activities lis DESIRE Thus devoted to
sonal mention social items and briefs and solicit
cooperation it's maintenance m phoned mailed to this
appreciated by paper publishers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
LUTHERAN FREE CHURCH.

Rev. Logeland from Nevis, MIMI,
will preach at Nymore church at II
o'clock a. m. and at Aardal church,
town of FROM, at 3 o'clock p. m. All
are welcome.
o. P. Grambo, pastor.
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=, ~. "a u 80 -.
NYMORE CONGREGATIONAL.

Rev. Marshall Dempey will preach
at the Nymore Congregational
church at l la. m, and at p. M,
Sunday.
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SWEDISH LUTHERAN.

9:45, a. M. Sunday school.
1900 Swedish services.
500 p. m. English services.
Catechical instruction in both
languages.
T. B. Nordale, castor.
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CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Low mass at 8 o'clock a. m. High
mass at 10 o'clock a. m. Sunday
school followed by benediction Of the
Blessed Sacrament, at 1880 a. m.
Baptisms at o'clock. Vespers and
benediction at 1880 O'Clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

METHODIST CHURCH.
1.-THE Simple Secret of Soul
Strength" will be the theme Sunday
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

E. H. Denu, business manager Of
the Bemidji Pioneer, left Friday for
Crookston and Fargo on business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
II you want to sell OF exchange your
property, write me, John J. Black.
MINI St. Chippewa Falls, Wis.

Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Johnson and
children went to Bemidjf Saturday
for a visit with Mrs. Johnson's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Chambers. :
Little Falls Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Mrs. Otto Bowers of Northern was
a business visitor in Bemidji Friday.
Made from your own kodak mega
! tives, embossed Xmas cards. Only
81 per doz. Rich Portrait Studio.
j 1d1122
/ Supper to be served next Sunday
night in basement of Catholic church,
from five to eight. 2d1122
if Your photo on a calendar free with
a dozen portraits at Rich Portrait
Studio, phone STOW, 20 10th St..
II 1dl122
Mr.. and Mrs. G. McGreen OF Wan
Ike came to Bemidji Friday, and are
making arrangements to live here
during the winter.
See our popular line of large fold
ier portraits at only $4.85~ per doz.
Rich Studio, 20 10th St. 1d1122
One dozen photographs makes II
Christmas presents. Cali up the Hak-
kerup studio. Studio open evenings.
113tf
:
=. The most value for your money IN
quality portraits at>,Rich Studio, 10th
and Doud. Phone STOW 1d1122
doc" Winebrenner of Lake Plant
aganet will leave tonight for Ro-
chester where he will undergo medi-
cal treatment at the Mayo hospital.
NOTICE.
: 1t has been the custom of the Be-
midi Elks to give a Thanksgiving
ball annually, but owing to the fact
that big dance is to be given in the
,armory on this date the Elks will
give their dance on Friday, Novem-
Der %. Invitations have been
mailed. 2d1125
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Miss Bertha Goldberg left for Min
neapolis the middle OF the week,
where she will visit several days. On
chr return she will visit in Brainerd.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Give the family treat. Take home
a brick of Koors Ice Cream Supreme
1121tf
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$4,000 to loan or rarms. Dean
Land Co. d71t1
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Your friends can buy anything you
can give them except your photo
graph. Call the Hakkerup Studio,
No. 239, and make appointment to-
day. 1871
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Mrs. J."J. Neary is spending the
week In Bemidji; ;the guest Of Mrs.
P. Mel aqghln,; + Nqrthome Record.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wygby Of
Eagle Bend are visiting Mrs. Wygby's
sister, Mrs. Pearl Barnel, on Oak
street, and her aunt, Miss Emma Bar.
low of the fifth ward, for short
time. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Charles Courtnage of Great Falls,
Mont, arrived recently having Sc
cured work here:4sHel3will be fol
lowed later by his wife who is Wis
iting relatives in Montevideo.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

c. w. Jewett, of the Jewett Auto
company, is spending several days in
the twin cities on business. He is
expected to return the first of next
week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22
One dozen photographs makes II
Christmas presents. Call up the Hak-
kerup Studio. Studio open evenings.
113tf

Mrs. Dan Mcpherson, who was
called to Lake Benton by the illness
of her daughter, Mrs. George Nelson,
returned to her home Friday. Mrs.
Nelson is much improved in health.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

One dozen photographs makes y
Christmas presents. Call up the Hak-
kerup Studio. Studio open even
,ings. ll3tt
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II you intend to send Christmas
cards, the engraved kind, with your
name engraved the same as the senti-
ment, you should order now. The
stock is complete and you will not be
disappointed in the, selection you
make. See the beautiful samples at
the Pioneer office. 1mo1215
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Spot cash paid for Liberty Bonds,
B. Hooley at Northern Grocery Co.,
during the day, or at Markham hotel,
evenings. HIT
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-11-22

Mrs. Otto Bowers of Northern was
business visitor in Bemidji Friday.
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Rev. 0. P. Grambo of the Luther
an Free church will leave this even
ing for Walker, where he will preach
Sunday morning and at Nebish Sun
day afternoon. He will be back
Monday evening.
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!: Supper to be served next Sunday
night in basement of Catholic church,
from five to eight. 2d1122
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Made from your own kodak mega
! tives, embossed Xmas cards. Only
81 per doz. Rich Portrait Studio.
1d1122
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
WILH0lT'S HITTING STREAK
is FINALLY FRACTURED
Had Set New Worlds Record by
Sio2IlnH Snfciy In Sixt!-Ninc
Straight Contests.

O. w,Hsei' wiSni'a wss ;ss isdsrs
worlds record by hi,t!hg safely in
siXty,nin" consecutive games.
Wilhoit could J." nothing with Van
Eliucr. who p'tchcd August 20 for
Tulsa. and in his ;li:l -; llsc me
at pat he Was walked.
sust 10 Wilhoit go, Il home run and
two-baggcr in the first zane. and
IN ne second, the last one Of his long
second two-ba.: ger.
After being released TO the Wichita
'iup. OF ne western League. b"caus.
season Wilhoit broke the worlds rec
ord in the number Of consecutive
games IN which he hit safely. Prior
TO August he mad secured hits in
, torty-n ne consecutive games. The
former record nf forty-hve games
was made b. Jack Ness. Oakland. Cal.
in 1915.
wilholt Is Kansas product, having
been born a, itiawatha, this state, IL,
lsol. lie is playing his fourth year
OF professional football. lie entered
. the game at Depaul University. Chica-
80. put in 1916 joined the Vernon Club
OF the Tactic Coast League. From
/ Vernon he iuinpcd 10 the Boston Ma
tionals IN 1917. but was later releas-
ed to the New York Giants. with
whom hc batied 2I6 last season The
Giants sent him to Seattle Pacific
Coast League but in May nc was al
lowed TO come 10 Wichita ON trade
Tor 'lPfiy' Thomas.
For month after coming 10 Wichita
Wilho.i hit only 200 Then on June
II he started the batting streak that
placed y IN III possession OF The world :;
record Tor consecutive hitting. In the
Sixty n'nc contests prior to August 20
ne, was at ba, 299 times and secured
lal hits 1t percentage OF .JcJ. lie OBJ
tanned hvc home runs. .ig 1T triples.
, twenty three doubles and 10 singles.
without joined the Wichita club whe n
ii was at the bottom OF the league.
When he ncared the former record III
MS batting s,reaks the fans awakened.
az did his teammates. with the result
| that when tn. broke the old record
| by hanging UP forty-hvc Consecutive
] games. purse Of more than $500 had
been collected by the fans and pre-
! scented to him. In six days the Wtch-
/ ita club had advanced from the bot
/ tom of the league 10 third place.
! inasinuch as his failure TO nit stead
! ny lost him his former chance in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03

who Is a native OF Akron. Ohio. Is
twen,N-onc years old and weighs 200
pounds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
GONZALES WAS REJECTED
AT ONE TIME BY M'GRAW
"MuGEsy" Once Refused to Sign Nun
Whom lie Recently bought
From Cardinals.

NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-Mieucl DIETER
known as Miguel Gonzales. the Cuban
catcher recently bought by New York
Giants from st. Louis Cardinals. iliu-
ball.
repc Contc. the cuban newspaper
man. political parsonage. and un-
earth"r Of the baseball talent, says he
ohcrcd Mlpuc to III" *iantS tive or sin
years ago. when Miuuc was Il mere
local ph"nom" in cuba. but that Man
aEcr John j. McGraw. of the Giants.
IN fast company.
Gonzales was picked up by Cincin-
niti IN 1913. ;Sid Was more or less slow
IN coming through. but he eventually
became quite Il star and is one yet. He
~ quick and unusually accurate
lhrower ana IL more agile than the
tEcrar" catcher.
"hat kept Miuuc somewhat in the
,. K t,is, in =, Louis. to which city
ppment OF Frank Snyder into Il whale
81 Il hitter as well as Il good catch.d.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03

OF freak deliveries all over the circuit.
II am unaltcrably opposed to the
practice. Every club around the Ma
tional League has pitchers who use
freak deliveries For instance. take
the Boston BravcS-every one OF their
twirlers can cut loose with some sort
of freak Offering. The splitter. the
be east out" said Dr"yfuSS today
1T cannot be denied th;N such a
delivery is effective. but II isn't base
ball. and tina; is why am against
IT, So long ;s the rules do not per-
nit batter 10 use a hattcncd bat.
freak pitching also ought 10 be pro-
hibitcd.
occasionally a team has been able
to hit such offerings all over the lot.
but this is no argument in its favor.