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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-02-27
Fatal Accidents.

Mr.. John Bessie, whose spine was in
jured by a fall at the ice plant last Sat
urday, died at the hospital, Tuesday
noon. His mother arrived from Colo
rado, Monday night. He was conscious
until within few minutes of death. In
response to his request his brother who
was also with him, phoned for Rev
Mr.. Snapp, but Mr.. Snapp who re-
sponded Immediately, found him uncon-
scious and dying. His remains were
taken Wednesday morning, to Usage
City for interment Mr.. Bessie had
worked for a number OF men in and
near Hays who speak very highly of
his integrity. He was an occupant of
the ear when Mrs. Beleke was killed at
the Deane Ranch.
Mr.. Bessie was a member of the
Mems Bible Class of the M. E. church
and always seemed much interested in
church work
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-02-27

Mr.. Chas. Hearting from near
Brownell, met with an automobile ac-
eident near Hays about ten days ago,
by which his collar bone and several
ribs wore broken and his lungs pierced.
Death resulted Monday afternoon at
st. Anthony's hospital. The bad roads
made it q frightful task for MS family
to reach him, and made it necessary
for them to take the remains by way
of Salina to Brownel- They left Tues
day noon on their sad and tiresome
journey He leaves a wife, one son
and five daughters, two of whom have
been students OF the Normal
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-02-27

Several choice section, half sections
and quarters, also 5000 acres Saline
Valley Alfalfa, corn and wheat lands.
See me about this.-H.W .Oshant
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-02-27

We can spare a few tons of good
alfalfa hay.-C. G. Cochran & Sons,
Hays, Kansas.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
JOHNSON FAILS TO STEM
BROWNIES FOR ]. SHAW

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-The success OF
yesterday does not always return the
next day. This was illustrated yes
terday, when the Nationals lost to
the Browns, 4 20 3. Walter johnson
appeared in the seventh inning Of the
game Sunday as relief hurler. He
succeeded Zachary with a 1-to-0 lead
and won out, 20 o. Johnson was
called upon to save a game for jim
SHAY yesterday.
When Shaw opened the ninth he
had q 81 lead. Sislsr singled and
Austin was thrown out by the pitcher.
Gedeon singled. putting SisieT on
third. jacobson famed. Demmiu
batted for Smith and walked, with
three on and two out Mcbride called
upon johnson to strike out Williams
and get a 81 victory, but Walter did
not strike cut Williams. Instead a
fast ball cracked the batter on the
right arm, and this break sent Slsler
over the plate
The Browns still needed a solid hit
to yein the game as they were one
behind. Tobin produced tho hit.
bounder over second, and Gedeon and
Demitt scored. The defeat. though,
was charged 20 Shaw and not Jonu-
son, as the Browns had three runners
on when Johnson relieved Shaw and
the three scored.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
MATCHES
SCHEDULED TODAY

NEW YORK. Aug. 2G.-AIcLoughlin
and Crsgin, Doyle and YosheIi and
Patterson and Alexander are slated
to furnish, the feature matches OF
the sixty-6our, which must be play
ed in the opening round Of the ma
tional singles championship today.
Followers OF tennis are assured OF
interesting competition at the West
Side Tennis Club. This thirty-eighth
annual contest for the premier honors
OF the country finds all the men who
were making tennis history in 1916
back in the game. with a host OF
newcomers ready to challenge them
for supremacy.
Not only are the youngsters knock
ing at the portal OF the tennis hall Of
fame, but players who hold high
rank in international competition
also are trying for ,Khe title.
The team OF the Australian i'm
perial forces, includes Norman L.
Brookes, who has held the world s
championship; Gerald l. Patterson,
who won it from him at Wimbledon,
a few weeks ago; r. c. Thomas and
Randolph Lycett. who have won many
events both in Australia and on the
Continent
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
FAIL TOURNAMENT
FOR GIRLS TO START


Arrangements for holding fall
tennis tournament from September
IS to October at the Wardman Park
INN courts with girls from each OF
the Government departments in
Washington as participants were
completed today by the physical rec
reation department. OF the War Camp
Community Service. which soon Is to
be reorganized as the District OF Co
lumbia Community Service.
The names OF more than 100 girls
who wilt take part in the contests
have been regigtered, and all OF them
members gof the tennis classes and
teams that have been conducted by
the War Camp Community Service
during the summer Girls outside OF
these groups ard classes are being
invited 10 join in the tournament
The event win be the climax in ten
mis- playing by girls in the city this
summer, and decide the champion
ship team.
ReseFsatlons for playing in the
tournament are being made BY Miss
Ruth Jane Bauske OF the War Camp
Community Service, and her assist
ant, Miss Gertrude Cherry. The courts
only as reservations are made.
Players will be classified into
groups according TO their skill with
the racquet. The purpose OF Miss
BauslCe is TO match girls OF equal
skin into teams for the first stages
Of the tournament.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

What the Griffs need more than
anything is some batting strength
around second base, and although II
may be a bit early to talk about
winter trades one is floating around
the circuit that says something
about a ce-busting second base
man for the 1899 Nationals.
As the gossip goes in st. Louis
Derriil Pratt win join Grinith's team
next season.
And Pratt is just the type OF
player the Nationals need. With
Judge, Rice, Milan and Menosky Grif-
nth has too many Ieft-handed hit
ters. Pratt fills the bill as a right
handler aud as a snappy fielder.
II is known that Miller Higgins IL
not counting on Pratt for 1920. He
has Fewster, who has become a mar
vel, trying TO break IN the infeid.
Fewster Is TO become the second
basemau, and Griffith is to give up
an outhelder for Pratt Al least
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
RUTH'S STRING NOW
NEARS OLD RECORD

BABE Ruth has slammed out four
home runs ID three DAYS and Is nov
so close on Buek. Fresman's mark
aS to make Il. almost sure he wiz set
new record.
Ruth got one Saturday, two sunday
and another yesterday.
Here's his circuit elouting string
Date. Place and Pitcher
Apr. E5--At New Eorf, on NoEri1Ee-
Nay sat 81. Louis, on narenport
Hay -7e-.At y PhiiadeIphia. on Iaegr
June lI--At Bostous on MortQn. CieFe-
Inao 24-At Boston, on Robertson. sen'a
Jups 51--kf Nez York. o. ShawEer.
= .Juisr AT Boston, :. 0n Johnsons Rhll1-
July 1g--At st. Louis oI ShockeT
4riT l2-At ChicaEo oH Danforth
July 1E---At CfsTeiEnd. on Jasper.
-July 18--At CisEeiand. on tiver1-
Iuiy fiat Detroit. OF EaEiss
July Ff-At Bo9ton, on ShaWzey y. J.
July 2S-lAf Boaton oR Leonard. Dctrolt.
Aug. 1t-At Chleag9, OF Kerr
Aug--i6- So Chtce 50 OF Mayer
Aug. IT-At ST. LculE, on Ehcckcr
AuE. 55-At Detroit, OF nauss.
Aug. 2l-At Detroit. OF Ayers
Aug- 24-At Detroit. OF Love.
Aug. e5-At Detroit on Ayers-
Totat-2l Major league record - -
made BY Freeman Of Washington tN u
Ruth's. home runs IN Ar1srIezn LsaEgs
prior 70 Is19 season: 1915. A. 1ali s. leifs
2; 1914 IL Tot4i-so. Crand total--ss
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
BECKETT GETS IN SHAPE
FOR MATCH WITH McG00RTY

SOUTHAMPTON. England, Aug. IS.
Battling through 6fteeu rounds
daily with nearly a score OF sparring
mariners, Joe Beckett. English heavy
weight champion. Is getting into
prime condition for his fight on Sep
tember with Eddie McGoorty, the
st. Paul scra9pcr.
The British champion Is mailing
his sparring partners, including Ar
thur TcWDley aud Jack Harrison,
whom ne has put out for the count
several times
Manager Bernard Mortimer believes
his charge Will put away the Ameri-
can fighter in six rounds.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

and Hank tagged Mikes spikes slid
ing over the plate.
Kenney Williams lifted an easy pop
to Leonard IN the second and in the
fifth he put the ball over the right
field fence.
SEVERED and Jacobson bumped
shoulders going after Shanks' foul in
the NTH. but SEVERED squeezed on
TO the ball. When Shanks lifted a
f0ul ball on the first base line in the
sixth SEVERED put up the stop" sig
nal on jacobson.
Menosky had a chance to put Shaw
in front in the sixth with two on and
one out. but Shocker used a slow
splitter and Michael was easy on a
tap straight 70 the hill.
Walter Johnson win be set for the
Yankees. Nothing wrong with the
arm, simply z mean cold IN the head.
Howard Shsnks gave every inch he
had to get TobiR's single. The ball
skipped over the mound and rolled
over second. Howard threw himself
a. the ball but just missed it by
inches.
As Milan vas playing a deep cehter
field he did not have a chance to stop
Demmitt racing over the plate with
the winning rJn.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
RUMOR SAYS PRATT MAY
BECOME GRIFF ERE LONG
Br SD g. KEENER.

ST LOUIS, 8Os Aug 2sWih the 1913 decided
when the the Grfs
have something say American Leagues
the worlds this fall The East be counted Of the
with the Yankees highest IN fifth place. dozen
behind White because the East Of the
worlds series running the Gf Red sO Yankees and Athletics viii
not haul paddles let the drift The Gfs still
have chance division That's where they'd ike to
landahead champions they win
their pepper ambition front Of the Red They lost
tough closing their Western yesterday to
with the getting the ninth inning the
ike goodba ba club
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

that's the way the picture looks to-
day.
Then Jimmy O'Neill. the Shreye-
port shortst0p. viii be Introduced in
the spring. With U'EeilI at short,
Pratt at second, Howard shanks will
be allowed 70 MI in as a substitute
for the Nationals.
The first stop for the Griffs IN the
East will be the Yankees. There was
time when the Yanks were a dan
gerous club. However. they have
dropped to the second division. With
Waiter Johnson in shape to pitch the
Gridmen should pick Up some ground
even against Hugglns' fence-busters.
The Yankees won but i've out Of
twelve in the West, and the only hit
OF excitement displayed By them was
10 stop the winning streak OF the
White SoX yesterday. which num-
bered ten straight The Athletics
won one and lost eleven, drawing
their victory against the, Browns.
while the Red sox won six and lost
seven.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
NELLY GETS RECORD.

SEW YORK. Aug. 26.-It comes 70
light that Fred Kelly will get a
" orId's record mark for his supposed
L. slow time Of TSP in the go low
hurdles rage hero yesterday Kelly
could harly believe the time and pro
tested. II was fCnnd that \. \ L.
Officials, were asicep and, tha, Kelly
had gone over the high sticks instead
OF the low ones.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
HERRON'S MATCHES
WERE HANDILY WON

II would seem that s. Davidson
Heron, the new amateur golf cham
plon, had something on the field at
Oakmont last week when he won the
title. Heron. It will be remembered,
was one OF three who qualified for
low medal score.
Only in one match during the week
did Heron have difficulty and that
was with w. H. Gardner. Of Buffalo
on Tuesday. Heron won by and >.
The other matches were won by the
Oakmont man with ridiculous ease.
While newspaper men we're going
into estate effusions about Trsv ers,
Onimet. Evans. Marston, Fownes,
Whitney and other we'll known stars,
Heron was pounding out easy wins
over all opponents.
Heron took. John n. Stearns over
the jumps at and 5. He then went
after w J. Thompson. the Canadian
champion and defeated him by ard
:. J. Wood PIatt had defeated OuimeT
after that worthy had beaten Evans.
Platt was treated to the same dose as
the others by the 2O0-pound OakEnont
youngster and fell By and G.
In the meantime Jones had defeated
James Manion by and .. Bob Gard
uer. then. who put Bobby out OF the
running In his FIRST tournament in
1914. was defeated BY the Albanian
by 5 and 4 Rudolph Enepper. the
Sioux city player, went down before
Jones by and >.
Jones then defeated former cham
pion. W. c. Fownes, by 3 and >. In
gaining the ultimate round Jones had
accounted for two former amateur
champions. Heron has simply
smothered his opponents. all good
golfers, and sectional titlehOlders.
When Heron met Jones he went
right along on his way and admins
tered to Jones just about the same
dose that the others got. The Pitts
burgh player has something on the
hplI Thats AL thero was 10 it.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
FnANrr nI1s Ar TENNIS.

DENUFl.LE, france. Aug. 26-
Play IN the semi-h7sl rounds Of the
Davis Cup tennis matches began here
Yesterday. Andre IT, Colbert. the
french player. who won the inter
allied singles champiUnship in June.
defeated Dawson, England, I-J,6--4.
i-6. 81. The play will continue
tomorrow and THURSDAY 10 decide
whether French or English players
are to meet the Australian holders OF
the trophy
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
WILL HArE GRID GAMES.

Union Park viii be somewhat
changed over for football games this
fall. according TO Z. Lawrencs
Phillips, who has charge Of the
grounds Phillips expects to start
work on the field just as soon as the
post t-seasou baseball games are over.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
MoHAwk MEN REPORT.

Mohawk A c. candidates reported
YES erday and prospects for a first
class team are SAID to be bright.
Dcakens, Langdon, Welsh, Mcclure,
America. Flood, Dyer, Holden, Taylor
and DowriCk are some Of the candi-
Gates.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
WAY REVIVE GRAND PRIN.

PARIS, Aug. 2G.-The revival Of
the French annual automobile race,
the Grand Prix, Is under discussion
with 4he chances that the event will
be run IN 1870 IN case 2 sufficient
number Of entries are obtained. Some
French concerns are going ahead
tuilding new racers. with a view to
racing In other countries in case the
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

Several hits went for doubles which
would have been sure outs had the
players been familiar with the Termi-
nal Railroad Y. n. c. A. outfield yes
terday. incidentally 'Bus" Hage-
was robbed OF a sure home run on
the ground rule. HaEer's drive went
through Robey and Niser, who had
gone over 10 back up and rolled al
most TO the fence. Spectators in the
outfield made way for the players
and the ball, and Hager got almost
TO third before either outflelder got
the sphere
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
mrs. MELVIN JONES WINS.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 2e.-Play
starts today in the Western open
W5man's championship. Mrs. Melvin
Jones, Chicago city champion, won
the medal score yesterday, with 50
over is holes of play.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
NOTED or THE GRIFFs.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-The Browns
did not get hit OF Jim Shaw until
the fourth. when Gcdeon popped one
along the right field line. Trying for
a double, Gedeon. Was OFT on Rices
perfect throw to Shanks.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
rLAHERTY sTARs THERE.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 26.-Ed Flaher-
ty. a Washington lad. has been star
ring for the Baltimore Dry Docks
tea n, He has won twenty out OF
twenty-three starts this season for
Sam Frock's team.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
JANTRIN TO BUFFALo.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2G-BefOre leaV-
ing here. Acting Manager George Nc
Bride received notice from Clark Grif-
9Th to send Hal Janyrin to Buffalo.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
MIRCHINsON RUNS ron n. Y. 4. Q.

NEW YORK. n. Y, Aug. 26.-Loreu
Murchison, formerly OF the st. Louis
a. A., will become eligible 10 repre-
sent the New York A. c. on Thurs
day, when his penal period OF one
year for transferring clubs expires.
Murchison is the 3oO-yard outdoor
aud indoor national 4. \ L. cham
pion, besides holding the 60 yard na-
tional indoor title. He has been
training for the national A A. l..
games to be held in Philadelphia,
September IS.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
PECK To COACHV. MI

LEXINGTON, Va, Aug. 26.-An-
nouncement is made today that Bob
Pack. Pitts famous center OF two
years ago. viii coach football here
with SprOuhan.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
EAGLEs TRIlI Dds.

The Eagles handed the Western
Buds q 5-to-3 licking yesterday. The
game was closely contested through
out although the Eagles got the
Jump IN The hrst two innings
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

The Griis wasted four hits before
they managed TO get run, q. pass
started them around in the sixth when
Judge walked and Milan and Rice sin
gled 20 left. .,s
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
REx GETs TEAM REApY.

Rex Athletic Club IS getting ready
for a series of games in the next few
days. Manager Wright says his team
is in a slump right now, but will
come forward rapidly in a short
while
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
MCMAHON SLAMS HOMER.

Harry McAIahon. OF the Navy Yard
team got the 6rst home ru1 ,oF the
city series when be slammed Won
Herbulis' offering over the fence al
Union station Field yesterday
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

: Cr~at throw by Austin prevented
Menosky from getting a home run.
',a, % the uepter field fence. Will
iams tossed to Tobin, who threw in
10 Austin and the throw to SeveFeid
fell in the glove right on the ground
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
MILL HOLD MEET.

Navy Yard track stars will oppose
a picked team from the government
departments in a track meet in Gem
traI stadium on September 13. accord
ing 10 present plans.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

The heldIng behind Shaw was mar
velous. Rice and Menosky speared
out field liners while Foster and
Leonard picked up singing ground
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

Warrington. . 0 % 1. o @ .-s
st. Louis. 0. o A
Runs-JUdge. Rice. Shanks Gsdeon.
Depmtt Williams. and sisler. Three base
hits-Menosky, Shanks. Home riiu-Nyii-
hanas. Sacrihce- hit--Foster Sacrihce ~
leonard Double play-SharEs 70 Leon
ard 70 Judge. Left on bases-Washingt~n,
6: St. Louis, ? First base on bs slls-OH
Shaw. i; on ShockeT, p RitE-Oh shaw.
On 20 innings. HIT by pitcher-By
Iohnscu ~CWiiHsms). Struck out-By
shaw, 81 b. shocker, 2. LcHing pitcher
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
LEAGUE STANDINGS


st. Louis, :; Warrington, -
New York.. s; Chicago. q
Boston. g: Detroit, q
Cleveland; y; philadelphia, Q.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
LOOKS LIKE WHITE SOx
WILL ENGAGE The REDS

NEW ToRK, Aug. 2s-Ths White
Sox. nov seem to be the choice OF
the American League for the cham
pionship settO with the cineinnati
Reds.
The Gleason tribe o. white stock
tnEed ones are now cut inefront with
a lead or six games over the Tigers.
And they are EolRg strong, having
a run OF ten straight victories Pc
fore, being set back yesterday BY
the Yankees.
PEFWORTH LADS STAR
Pstworth A. c. has won aftesn put
OF twenty-five games this season.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

Cfaclnnati at PlNadelphta
Pittsburgh at New York.
Chicago At Boston
81, Louis At Brooklyu
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

Emil Pfeu will probably Go the
pitching for the War RiskeTs. while
Frank Hudson will be selected for
the Temperamental Operators unless
Lem Owen consents 70 don the
spangIes and make q so Of IL against
the War Riskers.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
By BRYAN MORSE.

Ssndlot fans here are satisfied that
ths post-sesson series for the city
aHe and The Washington Times Cup
is going TO be a hummer. All that
vas needed to assure the ''bugs" was
4 glimpse Of the Navy Yard nine and
tas Naval Operations. Right now
not one out Of ten viii venture who
VII win the series.
War Risk. Southern, Navy Yard
aad Naval Operations have appeared
n action. War Risk defeated South
ern By to 2, and there we're those
That predicted that Southern would
have won with any kind Of breaks
Yesterday Navy Yard got across an
S-tO-7 game on the Naval Operations.
Many fans are claiming that the
Navy Yard men got the breaks.
That's what is making this series
draw out 5000 fans to a game.
with the shift Of scenery today to
Fifteenth and II streets northeast, the
Ezraes viii be resumed. Now begins a
counter shift Of teams. War Risk,
which defeated the Southern team in
the Opener. viii face the Naval Opera
tfons team.
Tomorrow comes Che Navy Yard
Southern Railway engagement And
the Southern fans are packers
with srnackers" as they say.
the Navy Yard Southern Railway en-
EaEement. And the Southern fans are
"backers with smsckers." as they say.
Today and tomorrow should find
6rst-claEs gathering ct Union Park
ne shift OF games should make
sld for popularity which will easily
rank with the old days, when seven
and eight thousand turned cut for en-
gagements.
The series viii run twelve games
b which anything might happen.
Navy Yard looked like a loser yes
terday until the last frame. Hum
pfFey vent Up to bat for Hiser and
WhiGed Then Phil Buscher spotted
the first ball pitched and cracked a
whale Of . single to center.
The score was Z to in favor OF
Operations, and darkness was ap-
preaching. Mcmahon lifted to 'CoUn-
tFT' MorriG and Il looked all over.
Mccarthy found one 20 his liking and
cracked over second
Thea came @Buck" SterZer, who
smashed one 50 hard at Roxey Roche
mat e went TO center field. Then
eame Ten Crooke and leaned on the
GFGt ball pitched for another clean
single to center. Mcbride fled cut,
but the damage was done.
szndiet bGseabu effects some mar
vicious cures. It's said Harry Sill,
tAird sseker for Southern, was suf-
hering from q broken arm and could
net play With his team, II was re-
peFted. Southern asked another
player. cabbage" O'Connor. Of the
CloHepa was reported as being so
sick his place had to be taken by
sifvi0, Giovanetti, when Navy Yard
entered the series.
Soon IS the games started sill ap-
reared quite ready TO play. He did,
toa. running for Tyser in the eighth
inning Of the first game. O'Connor
6l6 q nifty bit Of catching Sunday In
playiHg for the Maryland A. c, how
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

NATInNALl

ohl0aE0 s s b,.ssIi ssiIs !. elsr.lsaa.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

ClncInlatI, . PhiIadeIphi1, ;.
other gHneP postponed tFaia).
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
SANDLOTTERS
PLEASE FANS
IN BATTLES
Here's the Dope For
City Series
ToDAYs CAME.

War Risk VS.. Naval Operations.
Onion Park, Fifteenth and II
streets northeast, $50 p. N. J. Y.
hughes, umpire.
FoNoRRoW's GAME.
Southern R r vs.. Navy Yard,
Union Park, Fifteenth and H
streets northeast.
HOW THEY STAND.
Won. Lost. Pet.
War Risk. 1 o 1000
Navy Yard...... o 1000
Southern r. Re-. 0 900
Naval Operations. 1 900
YESTERDAYS SCORE.
Navy Yard, s. Naval Operations,
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
GRIFFS HEAD EAST AFTER
AWFUL WESTERN IAUNT
WASHINGTON
ST LOUIS
Totals. 80 Ss2s 10

1.-TWO out when winning run scored
fBatted for Smith in ninth
fBated for ShockeF in ninth
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

ever. despite his reported weakened
Conuition.
Danny Hurd's smashed thumb VIII
not permit him TO DO the backstop-
ping today, so Monk" Fraser will be
behind the plate for the War Risk
ers. This will bring Brons Howard
on first for the War Risk men.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

and Hank tagged Mixes spikes slid
/ ing over the plate.
The Washington times., 1919-08-26

Snd8ot Fans Here See Classy
GGns In Times Cup Series
The Washington times., 1919-08-26
PolFoRRoW,s GANE.

HOW THEY STAND.