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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
MICHIGAN CHASED
3 CHAMPIONS OUT OF
RING FOR
Ousted Tommy Ryan, Sam Langtord and Jack johnson
on Different Observation-Disclosures " orlds Record
as Referee, appearing in More Than 5000 Bouts
By ROBERT ". MAXWELL

LOR a man who had done 10 much for boxing in Philadelphia la inc
i following and occupied such an important place in the public eye lac
McGuisan. who died Monday, vas ne of tn nos modest and retrins
gave it a thought. He got together his weekly shows a The atnna A. ="
had thousands of friends and admirers. but few We're close to him nc
knew him we'll Always a pleasant fellow to meet. he neHe talked ous-
ness or grew confidential. Jack believed in his own judgment seldom
asked advice and padded his " canoe
Jack Michigan is dead, ut his memory will live as m al BOXING
is held In Philadelphia. He a not n pioneer, mt roduc seNeraI
innovations which placed the game OF its present hih standard y
boxer a too big to appear a his weekly shows, IT was he emo
for h first time that worlds champions could be SHOWN at twenty
FIVE cents to N dollar. He had all of the topnotchers at MS u INC
his patrons -ldom were dissatisfied Bob Ftzsimmons' ack Johnson
Stanley Ketchen. Terry McGovern, Tommy Ryan, Young Coroeh' hh
MCCOY. Jack oBrien, Freddy Welsh, Battling Nelson, Willie Richie n fac'
all of them except Jefries, Jim Corbett Jimmy Britt and Jess wizard.
Never again will such N array Of talent be own ate boxing cIn
McGuigan was famous as a promoter hd a nahona repu"uo"
as a referee. He omdated N more than 900 bouts in his career "hcn
is a worlds record. He worked from coast to coast and a the hMo
mar in man important battles. Jack awarded Stanley ketcheH ms nrst
worlds championship after a tenIound DOL with Billy Papke IN III
wsukee on June 4, 1eOs, and M m questioned the decision. lie also
orciated in that memorable affair in St Paul w years ago when Nike
Gibbons stopped Young Ahearn in the first round. For a long time Mc-
Guigau used 10 g o to Boston to referee all important battles becans he
IA considered the farest nan n the country and his decisions we're lust
y three ,conds champions ont Of the ring for stating. one nt0'
7onmy Ryan ca asked 10 depart after looHnC a couple o. 'o""oS
,th Jack Root; Sam Ldngtord uds 0Hen the gate" he he soH'd
,ath Jack Blackburn, and Jack johnson could not ret by "h "
brother act he ,cas staging uithS Sandy Ferguson"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
SPEEDBOYS WIN FIRST
Defeat Germantown i'm Initial
League Contest. 22.2l

Failure to make their many free
chances from the foul line count cost
Germantown High its first scholastic
league game Yesterday with West Phila-
de,phia High in the Speedboys' gym.
The final score was 22-21. Germantown
tailed but nine OF their t~wenty-cour foul
throws. Captain kneuss n Patton
starred for the winners.
In the other opening league game
South Philadelphia High scored an easy
win over Coach Gerney's Northeast
cam. The score was 47-27. Chick
PassOn, with seven field goals and
eleven foul losses. was the leading
scorer. Southern's second team also
triumphed. Given. the Archives cen
ter man., played a fine game, getting
three field goals,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
HARLOW TO AID BEzDEK
Engaged as Assistant Coach at
Penn State

state College. Pa. Jan. s~.-Lieutenant
X. G. tDick) Harlow. former coach of
the Penn State football team, and who
has just received his honorable discharge
from the army. has been engaged as
assistant director of physical education
TO assist Hugo Bezdek. During the last
fall Harlow has been stationed at the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where III
coached the football team and went
through the season without a defeat.
Harlow will take direct charge Of the
boxing and will assist with the other in
tramural sports that are being developed
under the direction OF Coach Bezdek.
He will also help to coach the varsity
eleven next fall and will ave particular
charge Of the linemen while Il Is also
planned to hold extensive spring prac-
tice. when Harlow will be in full charge.
There is also a possibility that he ma
coach the varsity baseball team.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
Kissing and Collins, Pals
for Three Years, Meet
Death as Student Auia.
tors in Camps
6 FLIER.ATHLETES LOST
By EDWIN ]. POLLOCK

ny LII - obLoS"
| CLASSMATES, roommates, fraternity
~ brothers and pals for three years at
the University Of Pennsylvania, Arthur
T. Kissing M Herbert Collins, W boys
prominent in the athletic and academic
activities Of the class of 1918, both have
given their lives In the service.
The two chums who were inseparable
on the campus and in the classroom en-
listed together in the aviation service
almost a year ago, but neither was called
10 the colors until after the class had
been graduated.
Early in october. Kissing. who had
been president OF his class. died of in
fuenza at a flying camp in Texas. His
body was sent North, and the funeral
was held from the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Kissing, 55os Whitby
avenue. Collins. who was at the same
camp. was detailed as military guard
for the body. He was one of the pail
bearers at the funeral.
Water Polo Star
Yesterday came the news Of Collins's
death from an airplane accident at
Park Field. Memphis. Tex. He was cap
tain of last years water polo team at
Fem. which was one of the best in the
history Of the sport under Coach
George Kistler.
The two were identical In disposition.
CHEEKY, witty and carefree. In Collins
was bred the essence of courage. and he
proved II in many a hard-fought water
polo game. Slight of build. he out
played every opponent mainly through
his unlimited amount OF sand. Every
water polo coach in the East rated him
as the best collegiate player in the
game.
Kissing did not take part in athletics.
but he was one of the controlling grad
uate figures in the management Of sports.
He was one Of the student representa-
tives on the University council on ath-
letics and also an undergraduate mem
Der of the board OF directors of the ath-
letic association.
Fraternity Brothers
He stood for radical changes in the
policy of athletic government, and he
had the power and courage to back up
his convictions. Collins and Kissing were
members of the Alpha Tau Omega Fra
ternity.
Besides Collins, five other prominent
Penn athletes have died in the aviation
service. The first to pass into the great
beyond was Arthur La Flamme. a broad
jumper several years ago who died Of
influenza at the naval aviation chool in
Boston. Carl CLAM, an oarsman. also
succumbed to. the epidemic while at a
flying camp at Florida.
Three others were killed in airplane
accidents. They were Harry Ross, the
star football player and oarsman; Nor
ton Downs, another varsity oarsman. and
Ted Gerhardy, another member of the
1918 crew.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08

OrHERE will be only one Jack McGuigan" said Bert crowhurst, the
l. prominent hotel a and former sports editor, at the Walton last
night: Jack did more Il place boxing in good repute thai any ne in
boxing gam some twentythree years when he opened a clb a
Eighth and Christian streets. 1t wasn't a big place out on ii became
popular. He had the second floor of. he market house, Bob Deady using
the downstairs portion for his Ariel y. e.
From the start Michigan showed al nnCann knack of making
matches. In those days he did OF sek the top-notchers, because he as
charging but twenty-five and fifty cents. But n went after local talent
matched boys from different sections of the city where rivalry was intense
small place, so afer three years moved into the building at Eleventh and
Catharine streets. He retained the name al National \. 6 soon had
one of the most famous boxing clubs in the country, His partners we're
Jim Foster. the builder. and Frank fough
Unfortunately for Jack, he vas a poor business man. He never gave
the financial end a thought, but arranged his shows or the benefit of his
patrons That ws his main desire satisfy the public n thn TAX care
of himself He ven along for a few wears, just clearing expenses and
Foster finally dropped out. Al this time Jack did ct spare himself He
arranged the shows, refereed, distributed the cards and took care Of every
dollars as a result.
After Foster Withdrew Harry Edwards came IN as a partner, IN
with his knowledge of business III clb began o make money This vas
in 1904. and for the first time Michigan had more cash than lie needed.
He arranged wonderful matches, the club was damned every Saturday
night and the public had the Utmost confidence n him.
UDUT Jack had a big heart ud oIcoVs I" h'l""O o"e poor
time, aud rrery saturday night ouer the shO" mere "a a Tong
line Of pensioners uoornN or their "erhiJ nNJrdHc No ne
knous how much money Jack McG"om pare ordD IN that manner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
LEHIGH LISTS GRID DATES
Bethlehem Eleven TO PLAY Ten
Games i'm 1919

Bethlehem. Pa, Jan. s.-Lehigh Uni
vers!ty's football schedule for 1919 was
completed yesterday. 1t will consist of
ten games. Among those to be PLAYED at
home are University of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania State. Rutgers and L.afa-
yette. It virtually Is the same schedule
that would have been played the last
season had not the war interfered,
The schedule follows: September 81
open: october 4. Crsinus, at home: Oc-
tOber II. Rutgers, at home October Is,
Carnegie Tech. at Pittsburgh October
rs, open. November !, Pittsburgh, at
home. November 8, Penn State, at hom.
November Is, Muhlenburg, at home No.
vember %, Lafayette, at home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08

Tonight tells tn. tale in the American
Basketball League az to whether Han
cock or Yours Truly il proclaimed win
ner Of the first half title in that orsant-
cation or whether "A piay-of VIII De
NECESSARY. II it rs necessary TO pursue
the latter course. and it is almost
i certainty. the game To decide the title
viii be play ed on Saturday evening at
the usual stand. ~Traymore Hall. Frank
lin street and Columbia avenue.
81. COLUMBIA and Dobson are tie for
second place. and il was planned 10
have them play in the preliminary, but
this WAS found impossible. as they both
have games scheduled away. The pre-
Itrniuary game will therefore he between
Mid\a!c Reserves and Hancock I'd.
Some one suggested that both hancock
and Yours TrGl" may De defeated
tonight, In such a case four clubs would
be on even terms for th" lead, but the
officers wisely passed up making any
plans for srrn q situation, as II ~ al
most incorceivahlr
Regardless Of what the first half
pennant bring forth. the battle for sec
oud half honors will be a fight from start
TO finish. Many new players VIII ne seen
in the lnS-ups of the Narlons Teams
and already II number OF former hf
.agu-rs have been approached. The
onIy definite announcement issued thus
far iS that Big george Horse Hag'
gerry has been signed by Midvale and
that Charley Engle. the star forward OF
the Steslworkers, has been secured by
Yours Truly.
The acquisition Of these players vii
materially strengthen the respective
clubs with which they have signed. Mid
vale needs d man that can get the tap
and they have the proper fellow in Hag
gerty. t,ngle began playing basketball
with the combination with which he !
now signed, and will show 10 adNantsg
in The Yours Truly lineup.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08

g Jack a very peculiar in many respects, Sometimes he va afraid
y of a match and would have nothing 10 do with it unless some N
else gambled. When Jack Johnson and Jack OBren were matched the
guarantees Of IN boxers were sc large tina Philadelphia lawn Toe a big
percentage of the receipts and paid Johnson himself, He did the san
thing when he met Ketchen, and made money n both instances.
Another thing was that Michigan hated to he a match he went
after. He would fight O a finish and ever go so Tar az to run a opposi
ton show o the same night The first time he did this VAS IN February
81, 1904. when ran the shsrkey- Monroe bout in the Armory. Michigan
put N N an-star show o the same night featuring Ae AteI nd Young
Erne In the wind-up, and kept his prices twenty five cents TO ne dollar
He drew $4,000 and made money, while my show drew $500. Jack refused
I'VE all remember the Kibane- Williams match, when Harry Edwards
outbid him with a $1,000 purse. McGugans packer left him afe that
and Jack, although he was broke, decided to u an alLstar show in oppo-
,iion. He arranged the greatestc ard eve put o IN this city bt ws
in such poor financial shape that he used he fofeis to gN out his tickets
and show cards. He a the show OF his nerve, but the boxers had such
confidence in him that they anne o. without signing contracts His
wind-u was Charley White and Sam Robideau. and two OF the other bouts
were Jimmy Cabby and Young Ahesrn and Jack McCarron and Soldier
Bartfeld. This show a held on March II, 1915. and it outdrew The
Olympia Michigan made money, while MS rivals lost heavily.
Even when his club began to hit the down grade he was optimistic as to
the future. He felt confident his luck would change and II va a sad
blow when he was forced to retire. The National A. c. a like a home
to him. He va there most of the time sometimes remaining night after
sisht without going home. 1t was his paything his hobby"
NTHE National Club DIE ncG"i0a", and ! believe the loss o.
- y Kid hhRS An a f-' 't.L'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
Chick Exams Relates HoW
Chicago Player Became a
Star Through Constant
Practice in Winter and
Summer
NOW HOLDS THE RECORD
b, CHARLES ,CHlCKj EVANS. Jr.

".
About four years ago this winter |
u noticed an extra-enthusia site and
Woodworking golfer at an INDOOR golf
school. I was told that he went there
regularly and was working at the game
in an earnest and intelligent manner.
He apparently was one of those who
never goes into anything except to do II
well.
do not know how long he had been
playing before | met him. but he was
SO energetic and thoughtful about his
work at the golf school that it was i'm
possible not TO nouce it. He missed no
opportunities 10 improve, and when any
OF the longtime golfers who had made
their reputation came in to play he was
very observant OF their game and asked
many questions.
Still Visited Indoor School
. The second winter | saw him At the
golf school and he was still working
away. and with a much improved swing
| learned that he practiced every noon
hour, and right here il is we'll to state
that he IL il. business and is noted fol-
Is c.ose application 10 il. All that win,
ter he kept steadily on at his gam,
end did not seem TO bother whether he
could see improvement or not.
II is my belief that golf improvement
ia for a long time invisible. His score.
improved, however. and his summer wa:
spent steadily going ahead, so that u,
the time winter rolled around again h,
was entitled 10 consider himself a rea
golfer.
One day had some business with thi
golfer. and after the business was con
Guided our conversation naturally drifte,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
Must Haze Perseverance
to Be First Class Golfer
advertising Golfers
VIII Receive Useful
articles as Trophies

The trophy committee Of tho Win
ter Golf League OF the Advertising
Interests has taken a step which
most likely will he followed sooner
or later by other committees The
prizes for the annual tourney. which
will begin this Saturday at Pinehurst.
y. C.--sIxty-three In number-wii
not he OF silver cups, hut Of useful
articles. some Of the mems prizes
IRE: Complete outfit for evening
dress. including gold and platinum
watch chain; set Of shirt buttons and
wsistcoat buttons. handsome wrist
watch, elegant scarfpins. gold
mounted chains. dressing robes, cha
mols golf coats. rainproOf golf coats
and the latest things In golf bags
and scotch golf coats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08

UI HAD many business dealings with Jack. bat never did ! nave any
/ previous arrangement o did su a ontract His word was GOOD
and his honesty above reproach managed several boxers, among them
being Spike Robson and Young Erne, and mos OF the lime did not
know how much money / vas to receive untlt the fight "a over Few
boxing promoters ave been trusted like McGuigan, bat he never broke
faith
Another thing is that Jack could have a appointment at me OF
his shows and then explain it satisfactorily to the audience. remember
ne night when Ene was matched 10 meet facky Mcfarland. The night
before Packy vas boxing in New York with a duh and accidentally IA into
a wild swing which resulted in a bad ct over he eye. 1t a Impossible
for him to appear. and Emil Thery. his manager suggested that Willie
Richie be substituted. Willie wasn't we'll known at that time, but had
boxed a tw entyround drw with FREDDY Welsh % the coast,
'McGuigan did not like the substitution and wanted to call OF me
show. He finally consented to go through with it, but before the first
bout a put o IN he told his audience Of he change aud insisted that the
dissatisfied n go to the boA Office aud get Their money back. Only
three left the place.
Jack "a like a king at the National tie could do ne wrong The
fans believed in him implicitly and 10 one ever viii have his standlng He
vas a capable referee. and cal see him now as he walked around the
ring wearing his sweater coat. his hands in he outside pockets and using
his famous expression, step back, boys,
ole WAS a troaderial jadOs o. dQhtrS dHd rOad cO,le nI0htu
IL close IL telling pheher OF not ne men urrr tBfn0. sac
him chase Ryan. LdnqtUd and rack Johnson ~ Of the rHg and
he tpus cheered in every cn~e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
ROOMMATES AT PENN
DIE IN U.S. SERVICE
Marlin Custafson, Star
Runner, Won't Re.enter
Penn Until Next Fall

Marvin Gustafson. the star Pen
runner. who IL now in the service.
will not be able 10 re-enter the Uni
versity until next fall. Word 10 this
effect was received by Coach Lawson
Robertson yesterday. Gustafson made
an effort 20 be released from his du-
ties at Camp Taylor. but was unable
TO obtain his discharge. His loss to
the Red N Blue tract team this
winter and coming spring will be felt
keenly, as he was ounted upon for
points. Last winter he won the ma
tional 60O-yard indoor championship
and In September was second In the
national outdoor quarter-mil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
SCHEDULE STILL UNFINISHED
Committee. However. Expects io
Finish the Job TODAY

CINCINNATI. a., IAN. s-After IabOrIng
All day with the pla Ing schedules Of the
National and American Leagues for he
season Of 1919. the joint schedule COM
ni(tee of the two major organization
meeting here laid aside its work last
night and viii again take up the matter
today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
Scraps About ~Scrappers

Johnny. Burns has matched Joe Bow
hinlle. of the navy, against Johnny Kolb. a.
Allentown. for the headline bout at the
c cambria Friday night, Bowhinkle has been
setting a knockout record since he turned
professional and believes he can put the
Allentown lad away for the count.
Johnny Maloney will appear In the semi.
wind up of the Ca mbria show. He will nave
Johnny Morgan. OF Kensington. as an oppo.
nent. Both these boys have been goinr
good In their last bouts. and they should put
up a good battle.
The preliminary card at the C. ambrIa for
Friday follows: Willie McCloskey, OF PORT
Richmond. vs.. Young Artie. OF rmo
Fred Tachan2. OF Kensington. vs.. Run.
stein. also of Kensington. and Jim Jack.
son vs.. George Ward.
The first show at the National undar
the matchmaking OF Jack Hanlon will be on,
January IS. In the wind-up he has ca rded
Willie Jackson. the New York knocke rout
with Jack Russo. OF New Orleans.
Jack Hanl0n' also has arranged an ax.
cellent sporting card for the jackson Russo
battle. IL follows: Benny Valger VS.. WhiteS
Fitzgerald (semiwind-upl, Johnny Mural
VS.. Frankie Conway, Phil Franchine vs. To-
| Leonard and Victor Richie vs.. Jimmy
Merdo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
By CUNNINGHAM

TOXIN SAFT, recently demoblHed doughboy of he Domestic Infantry
- department. United States Army, is wrestling viii tn problems of peace.
During Christmas week he rouged up as a trick Santa Claus in n of the
department stores. The return, in modern mediums of exchange OF currency
of the realm, vas mo- a tainted fortune. At least it IA enough to buy
APRESENT-FOR THE PEERLESS PRINCESS
DEING promoted to the shipping section was O. h. After a week Dr. two
ID the ray envelope failed 70 take up n more parking space in the pocket
That wasn't percentage. Boss suggested that II val more than John re
ceiyed ron that mans rmy Thirty bones IN being patriotic was different
ron business. Sapp figured n could either join TIT army or wi an be
JOINED BY THE ARMY
VERY technical, but facts is facts. Again among the unemployed and
Y work. is not attractive. But it's hard to break old habits
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
CONNIE AFTER CATCHER
Athletics Offered $4,000 fol
Smith. New Giant Rackston

Connie Mack Is securing the minor
Arthur Irwin, anage of the Rochester
club of the international League, the
Athletics manager offered $4,000 cash
and four OF his players for Earl Smith,
he catcher recently trsded to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08

Now York. Jan. s.-At a meeting Of the
Eastern league last night the CLUB owners
decided To begin the playing seq son this Sear
on April 30 aud close on september II, A
PLAYER lmT OF fifteen, exclusive OF manage,
was Rgreed upon. I.ast wear the limit was
fourteen with the MANAGE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
Wrigley Insured for $1,000. 900

Chicago. Jan. S.-William Wrlgley, Jr
millionaire and dominant stockholder in The
chicago National League baseball club. has
taken q life insurance policy for 81 900, 600
The annual premium on the ordinary If
plan will he 500. 900. Eight physicians. rep
r"senting Twenty-Five companies. amonl
which the insurance will be spportioned
conducted the examination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08

today HnnuunCrd l." has sold . controlling
interest," ia The IouisYill" American AssoclH
ton baseball club 10 W r. Knebeika np. ol
Louisville q business associate krebel.
kamp viii take rhsrs" At once, Wathen re
ma nIng as director OF the C,ub.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
Dinner to Abraham Snellenburg

Abraham Snellenburg VIII be rendered
dinner by his athletic friends next Tuesda,
niglt at the Bingham Hotel. Mr.. Snellen
burg IL the president OF the SnelIenburl
Athletic Association, which staged the stree
run In this city on New Years Day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08
Hooper Nav Join Red SOY

Boston. ian. s-Hsrry Hooper. the Great
right fielder OF the Red Sox, writes from his
california ranch 10 q friend In Boston that
the question OF whether he PLAYS here In
1919 depends upon whether Fra2ee makes
the fns ncial orsr sufficiently alluring.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-08

The standard Roller Bearing Is. g.. for
merlv Of the Industrial League. has started
10 play indepcndent ball and Is DESTROYS %
securing trst-class attractions. Address !.
p Fallon. manager, Forty-ninth and merton
avenue. West Philadelphia, care OF the
Stands rd Roller hearing Company.
H.. Thomas ". &. wants games with sec
oud-class teams IN or out Of the city, a
home or away Address Frank y. Phillips
t05s Irving street.
st. Paul Il. G., Of Overbrook, have a few
open dates for February and March snC
would IKE to book games with all III,
travelling. Address II, ingram, 434 Norti
Redneld street Or phone Belmont sa77-J
from ali second-clsss teams. especially Yves
Philsdelphia cstholic High. Friends Guild
High Fresh. Address LAwrencs sommsr
42f8 West Girsrd avenue.