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Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-15
Judge ID. E.. Beams
Highly Endorsed
WASHINGTON COUNTY BAR.
Greenville, Jan. 27, 1920.

1ISCllNIlIC, Jan. -, 1cAO.
We, the undersigned members of
the Washington County Bar, hereby
endorse Hon. D. E. Beams for the po-
sition of circuit judge of this district,
which he now holds by appointment
by the governor, and we commend
him to the voters of the district:
Boddie & Parish, Percy & Percy,
VIM. Ray Toombs, Emmett Harty,
Humphreys & Anderson, A. M. Nell
son, A. H. Turnage, Lamar Watson,
R. B. Campbell, Stephen 7. Roman,
John C. Hanway, H. G. Bass, S. B.
Thomas, Thompson & McWhorter, H.
c.. Watson, R. L. Jayne, w. S. Wat
son, Jerome S. Halter, E. j.. Bogen,
Ernest Kellner, Walton Shields, Ben
F. WATSON, VIM. T. Wynn, M. E.
White.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-03-15

Take the Daily Commonwealth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05

the track and field athletes. the shoot
ing teams. boxers. wrestlers. swim
mers. gymnasts. fencers and other
contestants. He also will endeavor to
obtain a special training track for
the runners unless it should prove
that the Olympic stadium, which has
been opened for preliminary training.
vii! not be congested at hours suit
able for the American workouts.
The question of the Interpretation
of number of Olympic sport rules
and regulations also will be taken
up with the Belgium Olympic COM
mittee, in order that a. clearer under
standing of the requirements may be
had in this country on his return on
July 5.
In addition Mr.. Kirby will take up
the question of Americas representa-
ton in the Olympic mounted polo
tournament, which will be played be-
tween July Is and August 2. The
Army of Occupation polo team,
which recently arrived in London for
series of games against English
army tours. will be the basis of the
Olympic team in case a strong show
ing is made in the coming English
contests. Maj. Gen. Henry 2. Allen
will cooperate with the head of the
American committee on this matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
ILLINOIS FAVORED
| FOR TRACK TITLE
Picked to Win Conference
Games-Record List of
Contestants.

ANN ARBOR. Mich, June with
indications favorable to victory of the
well balanced team of the University of
Illinois, the twentieth annual outdoor
track and field championships of the
western conference were held on Ferry
Field here today under the auspices of
the University of Michigan.
The meet drew the record breaking
list of contestants. 365 athletes from
twenty-four colleges and universities in
the midwest figuring In the competition
Chief interest centered in the all-star
five-man team of the University of Cali
fornia, which is counted upon to give
Illinois stiff fight for first place honors
The squad, headed by Jack Merchant
all-around star. is figured to cut deeply
into the scoring. Wisconsin also ls
ranked as a dangerous contender. but
Michigan's hopes were blasted throug:
the loss of Carl Johnson. who because of
injuries will probably start in only one
event, the broad jump.
Record breaking performances are
looked for. as the track is lightning fast
and the athletes will be striving for
recognition as probable selections on
the American team in the Olympiad.
The field of contestants includes ma
tionally known stars eager to carry
the colorS of America in the games at
Antwerp next August
Jackson Scholes, the University of
Missouri Splinter, who has covered
the 1OO-yard dash in 80 seconds this
season. will attempt to lower the con-
ference record for this distance. The
440-yard run is expected to develop
into one of the best races of the meet.
with Emory of Illinois ruling as ia
vorite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
Number Thirteen No Hoodoo,
Declares Automobile Racer

Ralph milford, for many
years a favOrite In the aut0mo-
bile racing world. does not look
upon the numeral thirteen with
any fear that 1t may prove to
be unlUcky. To the contrary,
he considers 1t to be nm omen
of good fortune. and with his
entry to the UniOnt0wn Speed
way AssociatiOn's universal tro-
ply race. which In to be held ON
June 10, he wired n request that
garage Is be reserved for him.
In addition to seeking the thir-
teenth garage. he announced
TINT he invariably sought to be
first on the list of entries, be-
lieving that the combination Of
first ON the list md housed in
garage 13 brings him the best
of luck. milford already has
one leg on the universal trophy,
having won the event I'm 1918,
while last yenr '"FlyinE Tom
my Milton defeated him by q
narrow margin In the 22S-milo
event. The trophy becomes the
property of the first competitor
to win 1t three times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
ENTER LONDON TOURNEY
U. S. Davis Cup Team, Hardy and
Mrs. Mallory to Get First Test
Abroad June IA.

NEW YORK, June 5.-The first ties,
of the American Davis cup tennis
team, due to arrive in England to-
day. will be in the Queens tourna-
ment for the London championship
beginning June IA, the United States
Lawn Tennis Association announced
here today.
In addition to the cup team, COM
posed of William ". Johnston, Amer
lean champion; William T. Tilden.
I'd; r. N. Williams, I'd. and Charles
s. Garland, the association has cabled
the entries of Samuel Hardy, non
playing captain of the cup team, and
Mrs. Franklin 1. Mallory, former
American titleholder. for the London
event. Mrs. Mallory will compete
also in the mixed doubles, while in
the mems doubles. Johnston will pair
with Tilden. and Williams with Gar
land.
AS the tournament precedes the
British national championship at
Wimbledon by a week, the players
probably will have ample practice
for the Davis cup tie with France
on July 8. which. it was announced.
will be played at Eastbourne. Eng
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
70 STARS IN MARATHON
Three Washington Runners to
Take Part in New York A. C.
Race Today.

NEW YORK. June Seventy of the
best long distance runners from prin-
cipal cities east of Chicago were con-
testants today in the full distance
marathon race of 1856 miles. held I'M
der auspices of the New York Athletic
Club at Travis Island. The route Sc
lected conforms as nearly as possible
to the level course for the Olympic
marathon near Antwerp. Belgium.
In addition to the representatives of
athletic centers and clubs in the east,
the entire Princeton University team.
which will compete in the dual meet
with Oxford and Cambridge in Eng
land. was entered. A number of rum
ners from the Yale track team also
were entered, as well as candidates
for the United States Naval Olympic
team.
Three Washington runners will take
part in the race. They are Mike Lynch,
Jim Montague and Frank Efraneta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
PICK F|NKENSTAEDT
TO WIN GOLF TITLE
Choice in M. A. Event.
Meets Woodward in
Semi-FinaIs.
by w. II. McCAIIIrNI-

RICHMOND. Va, June 5.-A WASH
lnSton player is picked to win the
miadle Atlantic golf championship
tourney being played over the course
or the Country Club Of Virginia here.
Robert L. Finkenstaedt of the Co.
iumbia Country Club proved ths
bright star of the Washington dele
CATION yesterday, and is favored 10
carry off the honors in the closing
matches today. The luck of the draw
mas placed Finkenstaedt and his club
mate, Donald Woodward. against each
other today in the semi-final round.
t1nkenstaedt should win
In the other bracket C. c. Whitaker
and A. l.. Hawse, both of Richmond.
are meeting in the semi-final The
winner will meet either Finkenstaedt
or Woodward in the final
Albert r. Mckenzie of Columbia
won his morning match in the first
flight yesterday. but lost to c. c.
Whitaker in the afternoon, and J.
Finkenstaedt Defeats Truett.
Washington was unfortunate in
having Trpett meet Finkenstaedt yes
terday afternoon. the latter winning.
. and 4 Truett. who knows the course
well. could do nothing against a fine
I6 by the Columbia player. Finken-
staedt. who defeated $. NJ. Newton.
INC iNlSHIiloHu StdI, IN the morning,
> and 4. has shown the most Consist
ent golf of any player in the tourna-
ment.
Miller B. Stevenson of Columbia APP
pears to have a good chance to win
the second flight. He is the only
Washington player left in this six
teen. He meets II. II. Augustine of
Richmond in the semi final
In the third flight both the Wash
ington players lost their second-round
matches. James T. NcClenahan OF
the Washington Golf and Country
Club won in the morning. but lost
to w. II. Litterding of Richmond in
the afternoon, and l. Gardiner p.
Orme won his morning match, but
lost in the afternoon, missed putt on
the last hole costing him his match
against B. P. Claiborne of Richmond.
Hugh Mckenzie of Columbia is pick
ed to win the fourth flight. He Won
both his matches yesterday and met
II. A. Kicks of Richmond in the semi
final today.
Charles H. Orme of Columbia lost
in the sixth fight. and f. J. Brennan
of the Washington Golf and Coun-
try Club dropped his afternoon match
to r. L. Powers on the last hole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
The 18th Hole
by Chick Euans-
Willie Dunn.

Willie Dunn, the world-famous golf
instructor. came to this country in
1890 and remained until 1908. Now
he is back on this side once more
after service in France.
In 1894 Dunn won the first ma
tional open championship played un-
der the auspices of U. S, G. A, and
the next two years he was up close.
It is said that the figure of a golfer
gracing the top of the Havemeyer
cup, the. National Amateur trophy.
is that Of Dunn. He claims to be
the rubber-cored ball.
Dunn comes from one of the Oldest
Scottish families. His father, Willie
Dunn. ST., was one of the longest
drivers of his time 1t is said that
he drove the old feather stuffed
the only one who could reach a
famous bunker from a certain tee
at st. Andrews. In 1886 the present
Willie Dunn made a remarkable rec
ord with a gutta ball-three con-
secutive twos.
when the war broke out, and a little
later he went to the Royal Black
Health. where he taught, by special
request, the Gaekwar Of Baroda, who
was an important instrument in send
ing the Indian soldiers to fight for
the 1llleS. Also dDOuI lHlS TIME ne
was said to have had the honor of
speaking with the king at Bucking-
ham Palace.
Although Willie was ffty-three
years old at the outbreak of the
war, he fought with the 147th Cana
dams. His son. a-Scottish business
man, was wounded at the battle of
Messines. and later won the Vic
toria cross. This son is a fine golfer.
too.
Willie Dunn has laid out more than
900 courses, among them being the
Shinnecock Hills and the Merton.
the latter where the last national
championship was played. There are
few. il any, places in the world where
golf is played that he has not seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
GROTTO TEAM PREPPING
FOR Benefit CONTEST

Prophet Andy" Walker and the
base ball players of the Grotto team
are prepping for the annual contest
with Almas Temple on June IL. This
game is played annually for the bene-
fit Of the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home. This years game promises to
be one Of the most interesting in re-
cent years.
team are w. E. Norris. Perrie Nc
Lean. Joseph Leyerton. A. ]. Walker,
D. Sturger, P. H. Mccarthy. E. W.
McLarren. Louis Goldberg, w. F.
Burns. Baxter Davidson. Hope Falk-
ner, ]. E. Jordan. C. w. Potter and
Mark Patterson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
RAIN PREVENTS TENNIS
Hats n. A. Tourney and Depart
mental Matches and Delays Start
of Chevy Chase Event.

Jupiter Pluvius solar-plexused tennis
play here yesterday. and 1t is certain
that the courts will not recover from
the blow today.
Semi-flna1 matches in the mems sin
giles of the Middle Atlantic tourney at
the Columbia Country Club between
Charest of Baltimore and Moore and
Graves and Connie Doyle, as well as
play in the womens singles and the
consultations Of both these classes. were
prevented by the downpour.
Justice-Trade and Navy were kept
from engaging in Departmental
League match on the Municipal courts.
Competitions which were listed to get
under way in the Chevy Chase Club
closed tourney this afternoon also have
been delayed. Drawings for the first
round in singles. which will be started
at the earliest opportunity, are as fol-
lows:
Littlefield vs.. Bethel, Hills VS.. Gordon.
Moore VS.. HELEN. Wood VS.. Cramer,
Mason VS.. Frailey. Wilcox VS.. Lewis.
Irwin vs. Karrick. Devereux vs.. Baldwin.
Drawings will be made in the doubles
just as soon as the first round in the
singles has been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
Over the Net
By w. II. HOTEL

The next match in the Washington
team to visit Columbia, June Il. In
previous meeting Columbia won by
five matches to four.
The college tennis season here has
been brought to a close. George Wash
ington University made the best rec
ord. with Maryland State next in line
1ch!ya kumagae. Samuel Hardy,
Willard Botsford and Hugh Kelleher
all of New York, who took part in the
round robin singles tourney at Chevy
Chase Club, were much pleased with
their visit. All expressed the hope
to return next season. when they pre-
dicted other players Of national note
would come with them.
Dumbarton Club is due to expand.
1t now has membership of 173 ten
mis- players and only six courts.
The Montrose Park team Of young
sters. which will make its debut in
the Suburban League this season, Is
sure to be heard from. The team
furnished about all the winners in the
District under the boys title events
last year and also will have the best
Of the Western High racketers.
The Argyle Club Of the Suburban
League promises to have a corking
good team this year. 1t will have
Sommerkamp and most likely Ladd,
Pope and Aten of the George Wash
ington team, which has had the most
successful season of any Of the local
college combinations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
BASE BALLS UNCHANGED
Thomas Shibe of Firm That Makes
Them Lays Heavy Hitting to
Ban on Freak Pitching.

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-The big
increase in home runs this season is
not due to any change in the ball, &C
cording to Thomas Shibe, a member
of the firm that manufactures all
the base balls used in the major
leagues. and vice president of the
Philadelphia Americans.
THE base ball used this year." said.
Mr.. Shibe, lis the same as used last
year and several seasons before
Specifications this year called for the
same yarn, the same cork center, the
same size and weight of rubber and
the same horse hide. 1t has not been
changed one iota. and no effort has
been made to turn out livelier ball"
Mr.. Shibe said his theory was that
the abolition of all freak deliveries
is the cause of the hard hitting.
With all freak deliveries dead" he
said, land the splitter almost dead.
the batsmen are able to hit the ball
more solidly. There are no longer any
emery or saliva-covered spheres to
make the ball slide off the bat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
MAJ. LOCKETT is CHOSEN
ENGLISH POLO CAPTAIN

Maj. v. N. Lockett has been chosen
captain of the polo team of England,
which is already beginning prepare
cup next year. Maj. Lockett is no
novice in international polo. for he
played for England in the 1913
matches at Meadow Brook and was
also a member of the successful 1914
team which Lord Wimborne brought
to America. He has the reputation
of being the best back. or No. 3, now
playing the game for England.
The English team and its ponies
will be selected largely as the result
of practice matches, to be held first
in London and later probably at Rug
by during the late summer and au-
tumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
ITHACA NOT TO RETAIN
BIG COLLEGE REGATTA

NEW YORK, June 5.-Announce-
ment was made yesterday that the
board Of stewards Of the International
Rowing Association had no intention
of permanently giving up the Pough-
keepsie course simply because the re-
to Cayuga lake at Ithaca.
Many things combined to make the
change important. but with the res
toration of normal railroad and quar-
tering facilities the regatta will be
returned to the Hudson river at
Poughkeepsie.
The most important reason for re-
ducing the race from three miles to
two was that both Cornell and SYRIA
cuse will train crews for the Olym-
pic trial races at Worcester. Mass, on
July "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
new SHAMROCK HERE
TO TEST CHALLENGER

NEW YORK, June 5.-The twenty
three-meter Shamrock has arrived in
this port from England. and was
towed yesterday to Jacobs shipyard
at City Island. where the Shamrock
w is. She arrived in New York harbor
late yesterday afternoon. 1t is ex-
pected that she will be ready for a
series of sail and rigging stretching
spins about the middle of next week.
1t is believed that it will take three
and possibly four days to make the
changes in her rigging.
The sloop, which is to act as a trial
horse for the challenger in a series of
races off Sandy Hook in preparation
for the races for the Americas cup to
be sailed against either the Resolute
or Vanitie beginning on July 15,
crossed the Atlantic ocean under her
own sail, stopping only at the Azores
on her way across. It took her one
month to the day TO make the trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
LYNCH AND MONTAGUE
IN NEW YORK MARATHON

Mike Lynch and Montague of this
city will run in the New York Attn
letic Club marathon at Travis Island
this afternoon. They are competing
Chicago; Weller, Gallagher and Or
gan of Pittsburgh; Conboy. Vending
and Hannigan of Buffalo; McKeony
and Garvin of Philadelphia; John
Hadger of Youngstown. and the lead
ing distance runners from New Eng
land. New Jersey and the New York
clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
KIRBY SAILS TO ARRANGE FOR
YANK ATHLETES IN OLYMPICS

NEW YORK. June 5.-Official noti-
fication that President Wilson had
signed the bill permitting American
athletes competing in the Olympic
games at Belgium this summer. 20
travel by government transports to
and from Antwerp. has been received
in this city. The announcement was
made by Gustavus T. Kirby. president
of the American Olympic committee,
who sails today on the Kroonland
for Belgium, where he will complete
all details for the reception of the
American teams during the various
stages of the International contests.
President Kirby will spend about
two weeks at Antwerp arranging for
the accommodation of the several hun
dred athletes who will represent the
United States in the seventh Olym-
piad. Quarters will be selected for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
CANADA SELECTS TEAM
TO SHOOT IN OLYMPICS

TORONTO. June 5.-The eight men
who will represent Canada in the
trapshooting tournament at the Olym-
pic games at Antwerp were announc-
ed today, as follows:
]. H. Black, Winnipeg. Manitoba
(captain): o. ]. Killain, st. John, N
B.; w. NJ. Hamilton, High River. AL
berta; Ben McLaren, Calgary; Sam
Vance, Tillsonburg. Ontario; True"
Oliver. Vancouver, B. c.; H. C. Mont
gomery, Beamsville, Ontario, and
George Beattie, Hamilton. Ontario.
j. Mclaughlin of Halifax has been
selected as substitute. The team
will sail from Quebec on July S, and
will first compete in the English
championships on July 14-16. From
England it will go direct to Antwerp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
Kelly's Entry in SOULS T
Is Refused BY Britons

PHILADELPHIA. June 5.-A
cable message received here
from the stewards OF the Hem
ley regatta announced their re-
fusal to accept the entry of
Jack Kelly. American sculiinE
champion, to compete for the
diamond SculIs in England the
latter part of this month. The
cablegram, which was addressed
to John Arthur Brown, a MEM
her of the American Rowing
Association, reads
"Entry Of Jack Kelly for dia.
mOnd sculls not accepted. Let
ter will follow. Please advise
Kelly"
Neither Kelly nor Brown
could explain the message.
Kelly said that now that he II
eat OF the diamond sculls he
would train for the Olympics
and would enter the try-eats ut
Worcester, Mass. July . ana -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
BILL SNYDER ASSIGNED
BER7HASREGUZAR
Will Alternate With Johnson, Erick-
son and Zachary---Judge
Rapidly Recovering.
BY II. II. FRY.

President finally regular pitching
the Walter Johnson his him the
opportunity waiting under
the the American League have been
the would be shot and all the
Shaws
OF effectiveness kept the "Old Fox
the Yankees has
regulars the being made
Ohioan
right best shape and be depended
Gri will have Shaw Carlson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
STATE Nine SUFFERS
THIRD DEFEAT IN ROW

Maryland States base ball team lost
it's third successive game Of north
ern trip yesterday, when Fordham
clouted out an 1S-to-2 victory. Gro
ton. erstwhile catcher, was the
moundsman to suffer. Eiseman's
homer gave State its only tallies. the
drive coming in the second inning
after Bailey had got a scratch hit. It
gave State the lead for the only time
in the game.
State will play New York Uni
versity today and will end it's jaunt
by meeting Delaware College Mon
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
Cancelled Local Probable
NO GAME TODAY

For the second day in success
sion the Nationals are idle this
afternoon. A dOuble-header with
the Boston Red SOx was on the
program, but the almost cOntin-
uous rain of last night and this
morning SO thoroughly soaked
the grounds play was rendered
impossible, all hope Of staging
the battles being abandoned mt
noon.
Tomorrow single contest
will be play ed, starting Mt $3.50
O'Clock, with Bill Snyder and
Herb Pennock the probable
pitching selections. The Grff-
men leave emily tomorrow night
for st. Louis, where Tuesday
they will open their first swing
through the west of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
Hagen Outplays Britons.

LONDON, June 5.-Wafter Hagen.
the American professional golfer.
playing over the North Foreland
course. Kent, yesterday defeated
Thompson Of North Foreland. l up.
Hagen's card showed rs strokes and
Thompson's, 70. Later Hagen partici-
pated in a round over the new APP
preaching and putting course. His
card showed 5S strokes, while his
competitors had 50 and 81. Fifty-four
is DOGGY for this course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
PLAY-OFF OF SCHOLASTIC
TIE TO START JUNE is

Central and Business mines will meet
at American League Park June Is
in the first game of the p1ay-off of
the triple tie for the high school base
ball title. Western drew a bye and
will meet the winner OF the Central
Business contest on June Is. Jim
Hughes and Bill Handiboe will handle
the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
Kumaeae Wins Tennis Title.

NEW YORK, June 5.-Ichiya Kuma-
gaze of Japan. won the eastern New
York state tennis championship yes
terday on the courts of the Amack-
ASSN Club of Yonkers, by defeating
Vincent Richards, the seventeen-year-
old marvel, 6-1, S., SIS. 6-4ft
was one of the most brilliant matches
Of the season. a contest of thrilling
rallies, remarkable getting and spec
tacular placing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
THREE CIRCUIT CLOUTS
IN GAME YANKEES WIN

Three Athletic pitchers suffered as
the Yankees mauled out another vic
tory yesterday. ~ to S. The Yankees
got fifteen hits for twenty-six bases
Meusel led the assault with a homer,
double and two singles. He scored
three runs. Pratt also got a circuit
clout for the Yanks and Thomas one
for the Macks, the formers coming
with the sacks loaded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-05
BROWNS DRIVE BAGBY
OUT, WINNING 7 TO 6

The Browns hit Bagby hard to put
the Indians to rout yesterday, to s.
Cleveland made two runs in the ninth
and had a tie in sight. Bagby was
batted from the box while the Browns
were getting five runs in the fifth.
Myers and Uhle followed Bagby on
the mound.