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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
ELECTION THIS WEEK.

The election OF officers for 1919 OF the
Memphis club will be held one evening
this week In the sacred confines OF
Russwood park, the sanctum-s anCtorum
OF Tom Watkins to be used for the
confab. AS the manager a already
been named by the directors, the only
business remaining Is to elect a presi-
dent to succeed President John D.
Martin. Of the Southern league, who
can not hold the two offices without
busting the constitution of the Sunland
major as wide open as the well-known
boOtjack.
Joseph ]. Wade. present vice presi-
dent. Is the one best bet to be named
president to succeed President Martin,
Mr.. Wade is well qualified for the of
flee and his election will meet with the
unanimous approval Of Memphis fan
dom.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Heavyweight Champion Likely
to Select Arkansas Resort
for Conditioning Place.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Feb. 10, (Spl)
The local Business Mems league is
"watchfully waiting for a reply from
Jess Willard to its telegram inviting
the champion to come to the Spa and
do his preliminary training for his bout
with Jack Dempsey. The first intima-
ton this city had that willard was
thinking Of coming here was In an
Interview published in a New York pa
per, which was given by Tex Richard,
who matched Willard and Dempsey,
in which Richard said that when ho
last talked with the champion Big Jess
was packing his toys and intended 10
go TO Hot Springs, Ark, for a course
Of the hot baths, work in the gym and
on tho mountain roads.
II Richard had the correct dope, V
this is the second time Willard hAs
beer pointing" toward the Spa, and
residents and visitors are hoping that
he will reach here this time. Before
his fight with Moran, when Tom Jones
was looking after Wizards business
affairs and Walter Monahan vas his
trainer and sparring partner. both
Jones and Monahan were in Hot
Springs. Willard had wired he, too,
was coming, but before he could get
away from Chicago, whore he was
then living. a Telegram the
trio to New York.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

cy mas been alternating at his home
In Columbia, KY, where he has been
baking his shIns around a big fire
place, but no expects to don his NIT
TEN and grab his old grip, board the
stage for the nearest railroad, and then
ride the cars to Memphis, where he
will again get into the saddle as Chick
chief.
Cy has been digging up a number Of
good ball tossers who have been In the
service and when he arrives he Is ex.
pected to have several glad tldinas for
Secretary Treasurer Tom Watkins
about some high class help for the
rib
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Preliminary Day
At TrdpshOOt At
Kansas City Traps

preliminary day al the fifteenth annual
mid winter t~rapshooting tournament,
which began here today under the aus
pices Of the American Trapshootlng as
ISOLATION TO continue all week, Tho
tournament proper is scheduled to begin
tomorrow with entrants from q dozen
states participating The weeks pro-
gram includes contests for the inter
national and national amateur wing
shot championships, AS well as five
other title matches.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
BIDS WANTED

Bids will he received by tho Shelby
county commission IN to noon Thurs
day, Feb. 10, for railroad gravel for
the year 1919
Specifications on file In the office OF
the commission,
and an bids.
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION.
by JOHN BROWN, Chairman.
Ifeb l. 1919.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Dempsey In Gotham
And Ready To Sign
To Meet Willard

NEW YORK. Feb. 10.-Jack Demp-
sey arrived here today and announced
he was ready to sign the agreement
drawn up by Tex Richard, who is pro-
noting a bout in which Dempsey will
be the contender for Jess Wizards
heavyweight championship title.
A meeting was to be held today at
which 1t was expected the agreement
would be signed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
BIDS WANTED,

The Shelby county commission viii
receive bids up to noon Thursday, Feb,
-. for the following supplies:
Fresh mcat for county Institutions.
Bread for county institutions,
the commission.
The RIGHT Is reserved to reject any
and an bids.
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION,
by JOIIN BROWN. Chairman.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Carrying Excess Baggage.

Willard, according to Richard. is car
rying much excess baggage in the way
Of overweight and Jess IL DESTROYS OF
having that superfluous poundage re-
duced. He figures, and correctly so,
that the local vapors and ROAD work
on the mountains and picturesque trails
leading out Of the city will take much
Of that weight off, The Business Mems
league has assured the champion that
he viii receive every attention in Hot
Springs and that his wishes relative
to training will be carried OUT 10 the
letter. m Of the largest and best
equipped gyms in the country Is to he
found in this city, and in the event
that Willard can come to the Spa 1t is
the intention OF the league to urn
that over to him and his retinue. Hot
Springs would truly be delighted TO
have the big fellow here for prelimi-
nary work. n many men prominent
in the sporting world, who believe that
Jess will whip Dempsey. arc urging, II
is said, that he begin his training in
this noted health and pleasure resort.
Jack Dillon has notified Eddie Barns
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
BIDS WANTED.

The Shelby county commission will
receive bids for lumber for the year
1919, IN accordance with specifications
on file In the office OF the commission,
up to noon Thursday, Feb IL.
The right Is reserved to reject any
and all bids
SliELBY COUNTY COMMISSION,
by JOHN BROWN, Chairman.
lNAk tOtn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
''Y" %BASKETEERS
IN CLEAN SWEEP
Two Association Teams De-
feat Flyers and Whitehaven.

The Y. M. C. A. basketball teams
made a clean sweep Saturday night,
the Y first team defeating the Park
field officers team, while the Y sec
AWhitehaven high. The Y first team
zen over the aviators by the score OF
IS to II, while the score of the pre-
Biminary affair was "a to 7.
The aviators were up against a hard
Imposition all the way and were un-
Andefeated Y. NJ. c. A. bunch, which
never played in better form. Jim Nc
Gormick, who was injured a week ago,
was supposed to remain out of the line
Op, but Jim couldn't stand the pressure
OF being out and he got back in de-
stantially to the defeat of the flyers.
The score at the end Of the first half
Was 23 to 7.
The entire Y five s%cintillated, while
f4euts. Dow and Hibner did the best
york for Park field.
The lineup and summary:
E-Y, NJ. C. A. Park Field.
Mccormick ~. Forward. ........ Dow
McCabe ....... Forward. ....... Hibner
BlseEburni (c). Center. ...... Payne,
Perry .l........ Guard ........ Tandy
Parker ......... Guard ....... Moody,
Marriott
Summary: Goals-McCprmick 8, Nc
Cabe 8, Blackburn 3. Parker, Dow 2,
Hibner. Fouls-McCormick. Hibner 3.
Dow 2. Referee-Glancy. Time OF
halves-15 minutes.
In the preliminary affair the White
haven bunch was completely outclassed,
the score Of "a to 7 indicating the diff
ference in the W teams. The lineup
aAd summary:
Whitehaven. Second Y, M Z. A.,
Rowe ..........F FORWARD ......
Laughter FORWARD ....... ransom
Calvin ..........C Center. ...... johnston
Perry, J..........G Guard. ......... Root
Perry, Ed. 49,. Guard Avery, Valley
Summary: Goals-Rowe, Ed Perry,
Campbell 1, Ransom 3, Johnston, Root,
Avery 2. Fouls-Ed Perry, Ransom,
Johnston. Referee-Hodges. Time Of
halves-15 minutes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Giants Headed This Way.

Earl Smith. the Hot Springs boy,
who will be one Of McGraw's receivers
this season, stated today that he Is
in receipt of a letter from his boss"
to the effect that "Jawn' will bring
a delegation Of pitchers and catchers
to the Springs within a few days and
keep them here for about two weeks.
McGraw gave up a quartet OF players
and some $4,000 to get the local boy
from the Rochester, N. Y. club, and
ever since he signed his contract with
the Giants tho Hot Springs lad has
been Fostering McGraw to bring his
battery delegation 10 this city. II APP
pears from the last letter that Smith
has won and that his colleagues. with
MCGraw in the lead, are headed this
way. They viii use the diamond at
Wilmington park.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
BOUTS TO
FEATURE
SHOW
al Moore vs., Johnny Richie
as Main Attraction and
Good Local Boys in Prelims.

BY BOB PtoUE.
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N LILY HACK, local boxing
lmpresario. is planning TO
nut on the best card local
fight lovers have ever had
AlA the privilege Of witnessing
: next Monday night at the
c,H Lyric theater.
Billy is busy arranging
- some fast matches, to be
head-lined by Pal Moore, the Memphis
idol and bantam top-notcher. and John
ny Richie, of Chicago, who will step
eight rounds to a decision. Billy Hack
VIII serve as referee to all bouts.
one Of the features OF next Monday
nights card Is that it will be an ALL
white bill. Battles royal are in bad
odor, and Promoter Hack decided TO
put on all white boys for his opening
card. Hack is at present trying to ar
range a fast bout as a semiwindup,
and may put on CleVe Bridges, a local
&htie. who has just returned from an
Oklahoma -cantonment, where he has
been preparing for overseas service.
The armisttce was signed before Cleve
had a chance to don the mitts against
the Huns in the arena on the western
front, and he has been given his honor
able discharge. He is in great shape
and wants to meet some good boy In
six or eight rounds, and may be given
The semiwindup.
Hack has arranged a s~ix-rounder
with two local boys, Bat
thing Foley and Shifty Logan, in the
leading roles. Both these boys have
been boxing at the local club for some
time and are. always certain to put on
a fast exhibition. They are light
weights and both possess pile-dfiver
kicks. They have been in training for
the past several weeks in anticipation
Of the bout, ana when they square off
at the Lyric next Monday night, they
should give the congregation a good
fast bout.
Chief Fitxmorris, Of the fire depart
ment, has promised Hack a fireman
for each floor at the Lyric, and Chief
Burney. of the police department, will
have a patrolman on duty on each floor
in order TO see that the fire regulA-
tons are carried out. There viii be no
smoking or chewing in the building, ana
the officers will be present to see that
the law will be observed, Ladies will
be admitted when accompanied by a
gentleman escort.
The old Southern Athletic club, where
fights have been held during the past
several years, will never again be used
as an arena where the gladiotars may
gladiate. Jim kinnane, the owner. has
taken it over n will make a ware
house out of 1t,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

Johnny Evers has gone on the stage
and will fill a few dates in the East on
a vaudeville circuit, giving a lecture"
on his experience AS a war worker in
France. That's bette r than having
Letters by Evers," for you don't have
to go to the show unless you want to.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

height Of 200 feet while attempting a
nose dive. He was unconscious for five
days, but the doctors saved his life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

Tommy McCabe, minor league out
cid who was ~variously reported as
Killed and wounded in France, has re-
turned to this country and is in a hos
pital. He was severely gassed, but re-
ports are he will entirety recover.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
EMIL THIRTY,
Manager Johnny Richie.

War taxes will figure prominently in
the Dempsey Willard fight, il it is held
OF tax on amusements, basing the pros
pective receipts on those OF the John
eon-Jeffries bout, the public will pay
Uncle Sam 1905, or within a few dol
lars as much as Dempsey's end Of the
purse.
The lowest tax on any seat will be 81
and the highest s.. IL the scale OF prices
Is what Richard intimated 1t would
be-from $40 to $50. Thus il will cost
the ~ringsider $55 to look at the big fell
lows.
Of knockout performances, which is
about two and one-half minutes, the
box seat occupants will be paying at
the rate of S22 a minute to see the
show, not counting travelling and hotel
bills.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

MS 10 the week that Cy
6araer, the 1918 manager
OF the Tribe, will arrive In
Memphis and begin con-
terrlna with Tom Watkins
and other Chick maonates
about the 1919 entry OF the
Bluff City In the Southern
laanna H. kLLnA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

Down in Providence last Friday night
they had an impromptu battle royal in
the ring of the Rollo A. G., which the
Providence Journal describes as "a
mild riot, but one crowded to the hrim
with comedy features, judging from the
hilarity of the patrons" The miK-up
marked the end OF a 12-round victory
scored by Chick Suggs, Of Newport. and
Phil Logan, OF Buffalo and the navy.
Here is that final round Of hilarity:
The final gong found both boys pun
melting each other at close quarters,
and so great was the din that neither
heard the bell. Billy De Foe, who was
acting as chief second for Logan,
jumped into the ring, pinned Suggs'
arms to his sides and then Topped him
very neatly to the mat. This attack
from such an unexpected quaseer
aroused the ire Of Father Suggs, who
was in his youngsters corner, and he
catapulted into the arena with his left
swinging and landing on De Foes head,
The next second, Suggs. senior, come
in violent contact with a fist welded
by Young Willard, another Logan
second, and then the referee ~repulsed
very successfully a sortie by a blue
jacket from the same corner.
There vas no end of confusion,
with the crowd applauding every inn
promptu bout with great vigor, but all
the gladiators suddenly ceased battling
and order was restored
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

There has been much discussion over
the Fulton Dempsey bout which was
said by Fulton to have been q frafne-up
and a fake. Here's the first round OF
the faxed fight in which Dempsey
double crossed, or rather right-crossed
Fulton, showing just how the frame-up
went:
Rushing from his corner, Dempsey
landed a right swing under Fred Full
toms heart, following up with a left
hook to the body.
Fulton seemed to be lost as to what
to do against the sudden onslaught and
Dempsey kept boring in, and at close
quarters Fulton's long arms went wildly
owe Dempsey's head.
Dempsey stepped back about a foot
and quickly hooked Ris left to the head.
Dempsey crossed his right to the jaw,
sending his foe down helplessly to the
floor Of the ring, with his head hang
ing over the lower rope.
Fulton tried to raise himself on his
right arm, but his head fell over the
lower rope and he was counted out In
this position. The official time of the
actual fighting was % seconds.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

Summary: Goals-Rowe, Ed Perry,
Campbell I, Ransom 3, Johnston, Root,
Avery 2. Fouls-Ed Perry. Ransom:
Johnston. Referee-Hodges. Time Of
halves-15 minutes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
GAMBLING EVIL
In S. L. TO Be
FOUGHT
President John Martin Hopes
for cooperation of Club
Owners Against Practice.

AMBLING in Southern
league bah parks, which has
long been one of the leechCs
. which suck at the vitality
Of the national game Ia
Dixie, Is 10 he materially
Curtailsd and stamped out
II possible during the COM
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY S ] SUEPHFRD, Trust
This January l6 1919.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

SPECIAL MEETING or STOCK.
HOLDERS OF THE HOME BUILD.
ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF
MEMPHlS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02
Educational Courses
Offered by Y. M. c. A.

The educational department of the Y.
M. c. A. will offer special courses in
craftsmanship and efficiency, the Car
negey course in public speaking and
course in commercial law.
The Knox course in craftsmanship and
efficiency is said to be one of the best
used throughout the United States. and
deals with the science of craftsmanship.
The Dale Carnagey course, in effective
structors will be the best that the as
ISOLATION can secure. The course in COM
mercial law will consist of a six months
course, and the four-years' course which
was outlined a few years ago will not
be offered This course is designed to
meet the needs of the average business
man A well-known lawyer will be Sc
cured to handle the course.
The boys educational department,
which is designed to meet the educa-
tional needs of the employed boy, will be
opened September %. The common school
subjects will be taught in addition to
a practical business course. The educa1
tional committee which will direct the at
fairs of the school will be composed of
IL of the leading Industrial, business and
professional men, who will act in an ad-
visory capacity A number of the INDUS
trial concerns have agreed to pay
part of the expense of the men who are
EMPLOYED by them in order that they
might become more efficient.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CAFETERIA OPENS
All Ex-Service Men and Business
Women Invited

The cafeteria of the war camp COM
munity srvice on Fourth avenue and
Twentieth street was opened to all ex-
service men yesterday and was visited
by a large crowd. X. f. Smith, local
organizer for war camp community SER
vice has offered the employed or bust
ness women of Birmingham the use of
the cafeteria. Here coffee and tea may
be made and they will be allowed the use
of the stove.
The headquarters will be open unoffi-
cially as a community center according
to an announcement made yesterday and
an invitation has been issued to all
business women to spend the noon hour
in the club rooms, and the rooms will be
opened to those wishing to spend their
evenings there.
Plans are under way now to organize
classes of various kinds which will be
taught by local men and women. Sew
ing and domestic science will be taught
those wishing to learn as will be physi-
cal training and classes in self-expres-
SION If desired, classes in mathematics
and English will probably be formed
Edward F. SUBWAY sing organizer for
war camp community service, expects
to organize a glee club.
The club rooms have been newly fur
nished and are modern in every respect.
A get-together meeting for the purpose
of discussing plans for this community
center will be held at headquarters to-
morrow night and anyone interested in
this movement is urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02

home in Montgomery after a visit to rel
atives in Birmingham
Miss Anna Weitzel of Tuscumbia is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. T. L. Hutch
ings
Mrs. J. j. Christian of Greensboro is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Head.
Miss Rosa Greene is visiting her broth
er, Mr. Robert Greene, at his country
home in Hale county.
Miss Elizabeth Brazeal is visiting Miss
Bessie Faust in Tuscaloosa.
Miss Julia Chenoweth has returned from
a visit to Miss Curtis Parr in Tusca-
loosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lamont and Mr..
and Mrs. VIII Crunk were the week end
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. d. C. Howard
in Alfalfa.
Mr.. and Mrs J. F. Miller and Misses
Mildred and Jane Miller and Mrs. II.
c. Call and baby are the guests this
week of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Tarpley in
Alfalfa.
Mrs. r. w. Frances of Montgomery is
ViSlllHS ner HotneF, Mrs. w. .. MouSnon.
Cards from Mrs. Lee Clary from Mel
vim Villa, Ossipee Mountain. Lake Win
Hepesaukee, n. H., convey the pleasant
news that she is having most delight
full time in that section of the coun-
try where she and Mr.. Clary have been
summering.
The Nursery guild will meet this aft
ernoon at a O'Clock with Mrs. George
Reynolds at her apartment at the Rich
mond.
The Psychology club will meet this
morning at 1920 with Mrs. C. c. Adams
on Willow avenue.
The Bas Bleu club will meet this aft
erroon with Mrs Hewlette Ansley at
her home on Fountain Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02

altar Burning candles in silver can
delabra added to the beauty of the
scene. Preceding the ceremony a pro-
gramme of nuptial music was rendered
by Miss Carrie May Cawthorn, and at
the strains of Lohengrins wedding
march the bridal party entered, being
led by Miss Annie Ruth Smart and Mr..
Norman Mandy, a brother of the
groom. They were followed by Miss
Nellie McWhorter and Mr.. Halves
Cupp Both maids wore gowns Of
pink georgette and carried arm bon.
quets of Killarney roses. while the
bride, who entered with the groom
presented a lovely picture in ner
wedding gown of flesh georgette over
satin, carrying shower bouquet Of
brides roses and valley lilies. They
were met at the altar by the Rev. J.
A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Pres
byterian church, who pronounced the
ceremony.
Following the wedding. an informal
reception was held music being fur
nished by the Mandy orchestra of EI.s-
ley. Later in the evening an ice
course in the pink and white tones
was served. Mr. and Mrs. Mandy left
at IL o'clock for New Orleans, where
they will spend a week. Mrs. Mandy
wore a travelling suit of burgundy
with accessories to match. Upon their
return they will make their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. C. Mandy, the parents
of the groom, in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02

pages of the story of The Perfect
Lover" and Eugene OBrien portrays
them all with singular grace and art.
Certainly no more perfect role could
have been chosen for the star to show
his limitless qualifications as The
Perfect Lover" and throughout the
picture he does creditable acting, act
ing which entities him to the stellar
position he now occupies.
Others in the "casf' are Marguerite
Courtot, who plays the role of the 1T
tie country girl who furnishes the in
splration that prompts The Perfect
Lover to paint the wonderful picture
which later brings I'm into fame at
the exhibition" She does the part
cleverly and daintily, while beautiful
Martha Mansfield, former noted
beauty of The Follies," is seen as the
dashIng New York debutante-one of
the -Four Hundred" Known the world
over
Lucille Lee Stewart (sister of the
famous Anita) is included in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02
SUGGEST SLOGANS
FOR BIRMINGHAM

In response to the Chamber OF Com
merce's offer of a prize of $25 for the
of which was made Sunday citizens OF
birmingham are mailing their sueses-
tions to the Chamber of Commerce Of
fees. A number have already been re-
ceiyed. Here are a few of them. The
South's Biggest, Busiest and Best.; The
Goal of the u. S. !" birmingham, the
First City of the South. Dallas is in
the Southw est" Birmingham Am,
Greater Birmingham Will. AL 0 Bam;'
Birmingham, the Magic City of Majes-
ty;" birmingham, Watch Her Grow,
Greater Birmingham" birmingham,
the City Of Golden Opportunity"