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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-05-09

A KRONS remarkable growth in recent years. has
IN forcefuly emphasized the urgent need of suburban
\ - development Thousands of people have swarm
ed into the city to share in its industrial prosperity Resi-
dence facilities have been unable to keep pace with the rapid
increase in population congestion and undesirable
dtions have arisen in formerly hghcass sections of the
city.
About year ago. group Of prominent Akron busi-
men, realizing only suburban development could relieve
this condition. decided that Akron should have exclusive
suburb which would equal similar developments in other
cities throughout the country 1t not difficult to find
the logical site for such proec-the vicinity of Silver and
Crystal Lakes possessed natural qualifications for high
grade residential community not to be duplicated IN
around Akron.
SILVER LAKE AFFORDS AN IDEAL SITE FOR AK
RON'S SUBURB
These lakes afford of the most picturesque spots in
Ohio The two bodies of water jewels in the landscape
Surrounding them beautiful stretches of woods and roll
ing meadows which slope gently to the Shore One could
not imagine ideal location for community of fine
homes.
In order that this naturally advantageous property
might be developed uniform, comprehensive basis with
suburb for all te it decided to purchase the whole
area of 542 strongly financed development COM
pany was formed to insure certain and rapid accomplish
ment of the project
The plans for developing Silver Lake Estates and Coun
ry Club ebody the best ideas that have been evolved in
building the most famous suburbs throughout the country
Experts have spent months studying the problems con-
nected with improving the property and have added to their
ideas the tested experience Of others
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
WILSON OFFERS
SPORT TROPHIES
President and General
Persliing Will Donate
Guns for Allied Meet
BEGIN STADIUM WORK

Paris. March 11.--Presdent Wilson
and General John j. Pershng have vvtn
offered trophies for the inter-Allleu
Olympic meet. which is TO be held at
JoinyillN le- Pont. near Paris in June.
This announcement has proved great
incentive for competition. and the inter-
est in the athletic games has increased
The Presidents trophy will go to the
nation scoring the greatest number OF
points in the track and field events,
while General Pershing's trophy will be
awarded TO the winning team in the
rifle shooting competition.
Colonel Walt G. Johnson. chairman oil
the games committee. has announced
that General Pershing has given MS
hearty consent to the naming of the
great athletic stadium and field now
being constructed on the French mill
tary ground at Joinvile-le-Pont. Per
shing Field" The field after the games,
will be turned over to the French 10
stand for years as monument TO the
strong ties of friendship between the two
nations.
Construction work has been started at
Joinville and in the coming weeks the
project will be pushed to completion. AT
an appropriate time, a dedicatorN cere-
mony will be held, when General Per
shing and the other officers of the Amer
lean cxpedtionary force will be invited
to he present.
The event has aroused so much in
terest among the members of the Amer
lean forces that numerous athletes who
could now have been on their way home
have asked to be allowed to remain until
the big games are over. In nearly all
cases these requests have been granted
as the American forces are more than
anxious to win the Allied games.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
.UMPIRES NAMED
FOR NATIONAL
League Approves 1919 List
Presented by Heydler
at Meeting
1913 STAFF RE.ENGACED

New York. March 1t--Au informal
meeting of tho National League was
held at league headquarters hero yes
tcrday, but only bare quorum was
present Billy Neeck, the new vice pres
ident Of the Chicago Cubs was IN the
East so lleNdler took advantage Of the
opportunity to invite his eastern club
owners TO his office for a discussion on
questions pertaining to the approaching
season.
George Washington Grant the new
owner of the Braves. came down from
Boston and aided the three local men.
Charles lfbbcts, of Brooklyn Judge
Francis McQuadc. of the Giants. and
William Baker OF the Philadelphia club.
in making II meeting.
Tho league approved Heydler's scleC-
tion Of umplres for the coming season.
The entire 1918 STAFF has been reen-
gagged, The men comprising this staff
are as follows: Robert Emslie, Henry
ODay, William KLEIN, Charles Rigler,
William Byron, Finest Quigley, Peter
Harrison and Charles Moran. There
will be no substitute umpire this year.
Heyder Informed the National League
club owners that the leagues attorneys
believe that the 5000 600 conspiracy suit
Of the Baltimore Federal League direc-
tors against the ior leagues, which
recently was postponed. will come M for
trial in Washington on Monday. March
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
HUSTON WANTS LIEBOLD
Yankees Vice President i'm Chi.
cago Seeking Star Outfielder

Chicago, March 11--colonel Il. l..
Huston, vice president of the Yankees,
Is here trying to swing a deal whereby
the New York club will be enriched to
the extent of another left ft-handed hitter.
BEFORE Colonel Huston returns 1t is be-
lieved that he will make trade with
Manager Kid Gleason for Memo Liebold.
The diminutive utility fielder of tn.
White Sox. Huggins has NUMBER ol
promising young pitchers he can give
in exchange for another outfleIoer.
The outfield situation of the Yankees
is somewhat unsettled. although Hug
gins has number of candidates who
may show up well enough to land berths
as regulars. Halas, the player from the
Great Lakes Naval Station, is a pronls-
ing candidate, and If he shows any hit
ting talent he may get an outfleld place.
Duffy evils, who was obtained from
the Red SoN. will probably be piayed
in. center field while Ping Bodie will
remain in left Lewis Is not a sun
fielder and will be a more valuable man
In center. If the Yanks can get Liebold.
he will fit nicely into the right-aeld
position. This combination would give
the ianks the best outfed they have
had in many seasons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
AMHERST FOOTBALL DATES
Four Home and Four AWAY
Games Arranged

New York. March 1.-THE schedule
TOT the football season at Amherst next
fall includes four home and four out
of-town games. The most import amt
contests are those with Williams. col
umbia and Wesleyan. The team will be
captained by =, X. Phillips. star half
back and all-round athlete. Coach
Getteil will have a nucleus of ten "A"
men around whom to build his aggrega-
tion, not including the freshmen mem
oers OF last seasons succe ssful wartime
eleven
The schedule as announced by Man
ager futile for next fall is as follows:
september %, Bowdoin at Amherst ::
October 4. New York University,at Am
.herst October |. Union at Schnectady !;
October s. Trinity at Hartford October
20, Columbia at New York November
worcester PolEtechnical Institute at
Amherst November 8. WESLEYAN AT Am
hersl November Is. Williams as Will
JAMESTOWN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
YANKEES AFTER HERZOC
Higgins After Buck to Take Del
-. Pratt's Place

Baltimore, Md. March 1l,--1t is more
than probable that Buck Herzog will
again wear a New York uniform. but it
Will not be one furnished by the Giants
Miller Huggins of the Yankees. is after
Buck to cover second base in the place
OF Derrill Pratt. who has declared that
he intends to stick with the Lebanon
steel Company's team of Pennsylvania.
Joe Kelly, the Yankee scout was
searching all over the eastern shore of
Maryland yesterday in an endeavor TO
find HerZog and inform him that the
fanks We're willing to take him. Herzog
stated TO friends that he would like moth
ing better than TO play in New York, and
that he was willing to go to any other
club that would assume his $40, 900 con-
tract. which has a year to run 1t is
understood that the Yankees, having
received notification that the Braves
have asked waivers on the player. are
willing to pay Buck the demands.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
JOHNNY WOLGAST DRAWS
julie Ritchey Earns Even Break
i'm Lancaster Bout

Lancaster. March 1.-The fourth
show Of the West End Club was held at
the Lancaster Theatre last night. The
NY Wolgast, brother of Ad Wolgast, for
mer lightweight champion. and julie
Ritchey 1t was the second meeting of
the boys, and after a hard battle the
question Of supremacy Is still undecided
Wolgast led in the early part of the
bout. and Ritchey in the later rounds.
In the semfinal the work of Harry
OChs in the last two rounds of his bout
with Bobby Williams. of Allentown, gave
the verdict to the local boy
Eddie Loechner won out in the last
round with Johnny Clark. of Allentown,
having his opponent hanging on at the
bell After an absence of several years
from the ring Munroe Miller broke even
in a hard. bloody battle with Young
Eddie McGorty Mickey Williams stop
ped Kid Straw in the second round of
the opening bout
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
LEWIS To MEET ZBYSzKO
Will Wrestle for Worlds Title in
New York March q

New York. March 1.-THE wrestling
championship OF the world will he de-
cided at Madison Square Garden on
Zbyszko, the famous Polish giant, who
claims the title. will defend the iaurcls
against ED stranger" Lewis.
This struggle wlll he to n positive
finish one of the men must secure Il
fall or the money will be returned TO
the spectators. This startling mnoVa-
tion M the graphing world viii compel
each man to strive At top speed, other
wise he will not receive one >renny for
his services.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
LeiUiS First Yankee
TO Start Practicing

New York, March 11.-Duffy Lewis,
the swatting outfelder of the Yam
KEGS, obtained in the deal with the
Red Sox early in the winter. is the
pioneer New York player to start
spring training. Lewis left his home
In Fresno. Calf. yesterday for Hot
Springs, Ark, where he will boil out
for ten days before reporting to the
club at its training camp at Jack
sonville. Fla.
According TO Harry Sparrow there
is no camouflage about Lewis going
to the Springs at his own expense.
Lewis has been out of the game a
year. and as he always was pudgy
fellow Higgins decided a little indi-
.vidual training at the Springs would
help him" said Sparrow. I'VE there
fore told him 20 make little earlier
start and spend fortnight at Hot
Springs"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Pete Herman TO Rccciuc
S37, 900 for Bouts Abroad

New bedford. Mass, March IL
Pete Herman. the idol of the Italian
fight fans. who rose from a boot
black TO the worlds champion, has
been matched TO box three bouts in
Europe this summer He will meet
LcdouN. Noble and Jimmy wilde.
He has been guaranteed s37 900
and all expenses. as we'll as an en-.
gagement in the English music halls.
lie will also go TO Italy to intro
luce the game there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
BOY SKATER LOSES
". II. Jacks Defeats Mccullough
at Palace Rink

Billy Mccullough the sixteen-ye
bold youth from Wildwood. nj, lost his
first race at the Palace Roller Skating
Rink. Thirty fourth and Market streets
last evening. After leading all the way
In the one-mile open race. Mccullough
was beaten out in the final lap by W
". Jacks, Of Norrstown. Only a foot
separated the skaters at the finish w
tiodshalk n sailor. won the one-mile
event for service men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
TIGERS ARRANGE RACES
Two Princeton Crews TO Need
Annapolis April 10

Annapolis, Md, March 1I.-Princeton
mas agreed TO send it's varsity and
freshmen crews to Annapolis to row
the midshipmen on April 10 The ar
rahsement was made by Lieutenant
commander Joseph Morrison, Naval
Academy rowing representative, who
visited Princeton on Saturday.
n hne rowing schedule is assured
for the naval orsmen. Pennsylvania,
VIII bring varsity second and fresh--
men crews TO Annapolis on April ~,
and syracuse will bring varsity and
freshmen eights here on May g. There
IL still prospect of a race with Yale
and Naval Academy will have four en-
tries at the regatta OF the American
rowing Association. which will be
rowed At Philadelphia during the last
week OF May
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
BASEBALL TRIAL MARCH "a
President Heydler Announces
Date of Federal League Suit

New York. March 1.-THE $500. 200
suit of the former Baltimore Federal
League club against organized baseball.
which recently was postponed. will come
UP. for trial IN Washington. March "a.
John A. Heydler, president of the Ma
tional League, made this announcement
at an informal meeting of National
League club owners here today at which
preparations for the coming baseball
season were discussed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
CORNELL CREWS OUTDOORS
Three Fights Take First Spin on
Cavuga Inlet

lhaca. y. y, March 1.-Two var
sity combinations and one freshman
crew went out in gigs on the Cayuga
inlet Yesterday afternoon for Corneli's
hrst outdoor practice of the season
coaches Courtney. Hoyle and Collyer,
the latter having come up here from
Wilmington for one days survey of the
crew situation, sent the crews up and
down the inlet. which il clear OF ice
for considerable distance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
AMERICAN LEAGUE BANQUET
Basketball Players and Fans to
Celebrate Successful Season

The American League of Basketball
Clubs will celebrate the close of the
most successful season they have had
in their eighteen years existence with
banquet TO be held at Mosebschs
Casino. Thirteenth and Girard avenue,
next Tuesday evening. March is.
Any basketball fans wishing reser-
vations can procure same from the
treasurer. V. j. O'Connor. 2725 y. Six
tcenth street Subscription is 81 per
plate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

New York. March 11.--Gcorgr Terhunc. a
tlaNer of unknCwn uuality. was signed up
to take the trip with the Giants and show
WhHt kind OF n pitcher he is Terhune
says tho younGster Is a .wondcr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
REFLECT TOMMY FARRELL
Star Forward Again to Lead Co.
lumbia Basketball Team

New York. March 1i.--Columbla
elected two captains yesterday when
leaders were chosen for the varsity
basketball and baseball teams John
HauCll was named captain of the VAR
sity nine. while the members of the
1919 basketball five reelected Thomas
Farrell as captain
Uaucl played on the 1916 team. Tie
was an infiedcr. but it is Fred
Dawson's intention TO use him as
pitcher this season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

junction city. Kan. March u-Jess
Rsrnes. nitcher for the New York Nationals,
= tompany {. twentieth Infantry. who has
Funston. has been discharged from the serV-
Ice, 1t was announced here today. He eN-
poets to join the Giants while they are
training in the SOuth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

WilliamstOwn. Mass. March ll--Rufus
u. Manning, of Toledo. o., npmh,r OF the
senior class, has been elected captain of the
Williams, baseball nine for the coming sea
son. '.- He succeetis Ben Boynton. who did
not return. Manning played first base n
wear. ago. He Is also a 'ar,t% haskell ba II
and hockey player. He was recently dis
charged from the navy,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
DE Palma Makes Worlds Record

los Angeles. Ma rch 1t.-Ralph De Palma
drove the Santa Monica race course three
times Yesterday morning in official practices
lor next saturdays race, and. on the third
time around set a new worlds record for
road running Tat four minutes twenty two
seconds for seven and three .elghths miles a
speed Of l04 miles an hour The best previ-
Gus time for this circuit was Bruce Browns
ninety-three miles per hour made in 1911
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

scranton. Pa. March 1l.-Wh'le in this
city yesterday, Bil Cymcr. tn" new man.
ager of the Seattle team, announced that
he had completed deal with the Toledo
team: Of the American Association. whereby
his Pacific Coast leaguc club lands the
services of Pitcher Bowman and short stop
la abriuue,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

New York, March 1l.--McGraw denied
empha tically that he had any knowledge OF
a deal with ST Louis for Rogers Hornsby.
This rumor keeps cropping up about every
six days and McGraw's throat is getting
hoarse denying it,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Linton to Award Yacht Gun

Boston. March 1t Sir Thomas Linton
cabled Yesterday to representative of the
Corinthlan Yacht club, Of Marblchcad Mass.
that he would award Cun to the winner OF
races to be conducted by the club this year
for yachts in class +, Sir Thomas gave a
cup for Glass 4 yachts in 1909,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Haugen Sells ski Record

Dillon. Col. March l1.---A new worlds
mark in ski jumping was made NCstrrday y
at the tournament of the summit County
Winter Sports cub when. Andre liaugcn,
Of Minnesota made jump Of 2l3 feet,
nine feet more than the previous record
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

HaddOnfield, y. j.. March Thrown Prep
school was met here yesterday by Haddon-
Held Highs passers. who suCcumbcd TO the
fast play of the visiting forwards GonaNcr
and. Hunter. by the sCorn OF 81 TO ~ =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

a New York. March H.--!.arrv Doyc has
forwarded his signed contract TO Jawn Me
Graw and is anxious to take, tho rattler 10
Gainesville, Fla. to work .the kinks out OF
his limbs. Larry spent the last few months
ever in the kearny shlpysrds punching rivets
into hulls of ships.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

ChamDaign. ILL.,, March II. - Michigan
beat Illinois in Westeru Conference la
ketball game here last night 80 To rs.
rs cheber, of Michigan a guard scored five
long field goals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Cornell Wins Last Game

Ithaca. y. ", March 1l.--CorLell closed
th% basketball % season here lay night J., 9y
Nolinet made q. record In field baskets.
caging nine DURING the course Of the evening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Wisconsin Loses to Iowa

Iowa City. Ia. March 1l-Iowa defeated
Wisconsin. 20 to ~. in a. Western Cor
ference basketball game here last night.
Rorrien and Cotton starred for Iowa and
Knapp and Weston for Wisconsin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Stilz Defeats Black

g. J St4l2 defeated w. n Black last
night by score OF 80 to 1i7 IN the tour
nament for the amateur billiard rhampi0u-
shin OF Philadelphia, now in progress at the
Continental Hotel StiZ's average was
2i-3s. while Blacks was 1-3j
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

Media. Pa. March 1l,--Niedia High School
defeated the All-Schoastic uuntet. of Phlla.
delphia. here last night. ~ to 20 after a
spirited extra session, in which r. Ma thues $
foul shot proved the .de2idng point,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Wagner Gets International lob

Harry A. Wagner, the umpire who last
year officiated in the Bethehem Steel
League, has signed contract with the In
ternatonal League for the coming season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Smith Signs With Giants

Hot Springs. Ark, March II Catcher
Earl Smith. the Giants sensational young
recruit. who has been holdout. has signed
a contract with McGraws men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Wrestling Team at N. Y. G.. C..

New York. March. The athletic coun-
Gil of tho College OF the city OF New York
yesterday decided &c establish a wrestling
team. Manage Gclb, of the New York
University team has already promised to
meet the Lavender matmen next month
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11
Allen Russell Signs
Bill James Signs Contract

New York. March 1t.--Allen Russell. the
.spitball twirler OF the Yanks sent in his
contract yesterday to Harry Sparrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

The Northeast Church League. following
suit with the other leagues now have a
deadlock for the top runE between the Light
house and 81. luke's quintet each having a
the season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

One of the closest races in the bowling
game is the one now WaRinR IN Section n
Of the keystone tenRue, three teams 0pht-
ing hard for the third place. FXide ha .
the lead with one game over tho navy team
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

The Hardware bowIers will have 10 do
league that bears Watching Is the steel
and Iron League, W. +. Potts moved into
hrs' place this week. but only have lead
Of one game over the McCala quintet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

Boston, March il.-Pitcher~ Bill James
has signed contract with the local Ma
tional League club. '.".'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

Real competition has started in tho newly
formed Emergency Fleet Bowling League
sun ship, Of Chester. are running away with
the same, having lost but one game In their
last dozen contests Pusey & Jones's team
from gloucester are giving them a close
race.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

Majestic now hold the top runr OF the
Quaker city League. Rexal and Wyndhan1
ar" in deadlock for the second place
each having won twelve games
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-11

Notes Of the Alleys


For tho first time IN three years philadeI-
phia VIII send team to represent the old
Ouaker town In the nineteenth bowling con
Eress a. Toledo. The Majestic quintet Of
the veteran Quaker city League have been
chosen, and Will leave Philadelphia this
week The nights Of 18th and 10Th have
been assigned to them 10 do their pin
scattering i
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-04
STEAMER LINES TO BE FORMED
 FOR AMERICA
Hurley Says They Will Run Between American Ports and South and Central
 American Ports

WASHINGTON, June 4.-Director Hurley of the Federal Shipping Board in speaking before the Pan-American Commercial Congress being held here, announced that new steamship lines soon would be operated on both coasts of Central America, and between ports in the United States, to develop a better market route.
 Hurley also said steamship lines would be established between ports on the Atlantic, the Gulf and Pacific Coast ports, with connections to Central America. He said there would be one regular line from Seat tie to the west and South American coast.