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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
BY DEAN SNYDER.

BY DEAN SNYDER
Tex Rickard will take a back
seat on Jan. IA. A woman will be
promoting a worlds championship
fight at his garden on that evening.
Benny Leonard will defend his
lightweight title against Richie
Mitchell Of Milwaukee. The purse
of $4,000 will be split 40 to Ben
nah-and 20 to Richie.
What's left over goes to the fund
for the devastated in France, 5000
miles away.
Miss Anne Morgan. chairman Of
the charity fund, supplied the big
idea.
It's the first time q member Of
the gentler sex ever got into the
big league game Of backing a cham
pionship match in the times Of high
finance.
Tex Il For It
This woman has accomplished
what Tex couldn't do himself
namely getting Leonard and Mitch
ell together. He tried by personal
interview. Stocks Of letters and
wire correspondence have been in
terchanged in futile dickering. He
even had Billy Gibson issue his
challenge to the Milwaukeean by
long distance telephone to no avail.
The match was q hang-fire thing
and looked like it might drift over
into Jersey.
When the proposition to have
the boys fight over the 15-round
route to a decision for the cause Of
charity was stuck under Richards
eyes, he fell for it.
Csase Tr1e Blue
Miss Morgan has assumed
proposition that would stagger a
lot of fellows in the promoting
game. But the cause she is back
ing ia true blue and there's meth
cd in her madness.
Tickets for box seats will Be sold
by auction at one Of the big hotels.
Some OF these pasteboards will
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
FLORIDA LEAGUE
AFTER BIG STARS

Tampa, Fla. Dec. Is Sugges-
lions that Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, iris
Speaker and other major league
baseball stars be obtained for base
ball clubs of the Florida West
Coast Winter baseball league were
said today to be under considera-
ton by Rube Allen, the league sec
rotary. Competitive bidding for
the services of the big league play
ers by the st. Petersburg and Sar-
asota clubs led to the suggestion
that their services be obtained by
the league management and award
ed to the weaker teams.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
bTAGE FOR ARTHA
4 AFTER JAIL TERM

New York. Dec. 25.-Jack John
con. formerly heavyweight pugilis-
tic champion Of the world, serv ng
! sentence in the federal prison at
Eeavenworth for violation Of the
Mann act, may enter tho theath-
~ profession when he Is freed,
poesibly next March.
IA concern specializing In negro
xolustrel companies has sent rep
associative to the penitentiary to
- Johnson's signatpre to . con-
efAkk calling for two years service
60 tAe head Of an organization OF
f1fty negroes to appear In New
York and ON tour.
johnson has indicated, Il Is
learned. that he would accept such
A offer n It appeared to be worth
hjs while"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25

20 kneseaa, Ne. 3S-Ccoepls-
stfsou" haeeaall eamse n
= criminal ofSoase, according
: % 10llng At Judss Frank r. Wills
~ lns Angeles Superior Court
oeeAy, whsn be dismi1sed In
eeo1D charging ". Baker
~ Bcston. former member OF
~ Vernon club Of the Pacific
11 Hassbal1 League; W. q.
nIg and Hafi v. MAggert. for
Galt Lake players, and Nathan
1900, alleged gambler OF So
~ Waah., With having con-
Hlroo 70 throw" games In the
Z u 11asoa.
ssf 1teher new indictments will be
g1ghf against the four was not
eatsd. The district attorneys
1eesenative In court would not
moke . statement until he had .
Eepoference with his chief.
Fellows Demurrer.
Iho decision Of the court fol-
yed the entry Of q demurrer to
lso Indictment which was pre-
ontGd BY counsel for the accused
)lea they were called upon to
HDlead recently. The demurrer was
argued several days ago. but Judge
Willis took his decision under ad-
y1aensut until yesterday morning.
After reviewing the alleged facts
~ the Indictment, which were In
Da1gtance o recital Of the steps by
witch the four were said to have
arranged In advance to determine
I ~ wtnners in Coast League games
( %. that they and others could profit,
Jn6ge Willis Said:
State Code Lacking.
There Ia nothing in the penal
code Of California providing for
! prooecution for the offense named
II the indictment. The conspiracy
{ r. Il existed, and II 1t was carried
0ut constituted . violation OF con-
tract The remedy for that II the
j civil courts. The contract broken
\ provided that the men should play
ball to the best of their ability"
II Tho court prcfaced this state.
4 nkbnt BY saying that III the charges
I 81 conspiracy were true" the &C.
udns> on which they were based
Wofo ~reprehenslble."
Borton and Maggert were II
court and expressed great Joy o.
: the decision. Rumler and Ray
usoud, who were not In town, wert
|. notified by telegraph.
A.. n-->AmvW
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
CLEVELAND TECH
OFF FOR EVERETT
TO CLMCH TITLE

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 24.-Coach
Sam Willamen, and East Tech High
School football squad, 20 strong,
left here today for Everett, Wash,
where they will contest on New
Years day with the holders of the
Pacific Coast title for the National
High School football honors. Ac-
cording to schedule, they will arrive
In Everett the morning of Dec. 80.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
The average weight of team, lS2.
Average weight of line, 1874.

AvClo6O "SA0A~ ~ ---~f
in the game weighing above the
1870 mark, while Ohio will start two
players scaling above that figure
and two others tipping the beam
at exactly 100 pounds. Willaman,
theplunging fullback of the Buck
eyes, scales 2O5 pounds. and Ne
mecek, at center, weighs 2O3
pounds. Trott and Spiers. two line
men, are 10 Founders. "Pete"
Stinchcomb, the sensational half
back, is the highest player on the
Ohio squad. scaling only 152
pounds. -.
The weight of the California
backfield is more evenly distributed
than that of the Ohioans. Morrison.
the fullback, is the heaviest Of the
trio, weighing It's pounds. Sprott
at left half weighs 167, and Too
mey at right half balances the beam
at 1853 pounds. Erb, the quarter
back, is the lightest player on the
California eleven. He weighs 145
pounds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
BENJAMIN DEFEATS
SCHUMAN ON COAST

Portland. Ora, Dec. N.-Joe Ben
jamin, Portland lightweight, won a
10 round decision over Harry
Schuman Of Denver Wednesday
night.
BENJAMIN floored the Denver
fighter twice in the second round,
but the latter by a great rally man
aged to stick it out.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
RHEUMATISM
DR.. WalSh'S
Free Trial
A Rock Island lady says:


Il suffered very much from
rheumatism for quite . while and
was weak and run down and I new
er received much benefit until l
took treatment from DIR. Walsh in
the Mccullough building, Daven-
port His treatment did me the
world OF good and l feel dine now"
This statement with name and
address is ON file in DR.. Walsh's
Office, where it. may be seen by
other sufferers before they take
treatment. Call at onices for free
trial teratme-t for stomach, .nerv-
Gus and rheumatic diseases. Hours
10 a. m. to 1880 and 2 to 4 p. m.
Also Saturday nights, I to . y. m.
Also Sundays 10 70 II 4 m.-(Adv.t
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
SPORTING Az
BY BRUCE COPELAND.
FLAPPERS.

Young maidens whose braids flap
smartly in the breeze might well
have been called Spankers instead
of F1appers, according to see rule.
Outside Of such nautical remarks,
there is further sense in saying
that modern Flappers are getting so
fin they ought to be called Flip
pers.
F1ippancy at that IS pretty enough
in its fiippant way. 1t goes well
on the stage, for example, where .
Zip act seldoms flops.
Flappers wear flaptacks over
their ears and their beaux are
known as F1apper Jacks.
Under fioppy hats f1appers fondly
flock wherever soda clerks Zip
frappe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
SRlchiE MITCHELL

bring in the large-fgure money.
Charity and boxing are linked to-
gether in this.
Even if the helping hand idea
was. not mixed up the show of
Leonard and Mitchell would call in
plenty Of customers.
Gives Garden Free.
Richard showed he was a regu-
lar fellow by donating his gold
garden for the show. Also he will
aid in making the card an inter-
esting one by supplying the warm
up bouts.
Associated with Miss Morgan
are Colonel Arthur Woods, former
police commissioner Of New York;
Louis Stoddard, famous polo play
er, and Otto B. Shulof. The latter
is a great admirer and friend OF
the champion.
Mitchell was kayoed by Leonard
on April 10, 1917, at Milwaukee in
seven rounds. It was a spirited
battle. The Mitchell of today is a
much better man than the Mitchell
of 1917.
Richie has acquired much ring
gumption since then. A careful
building-up process has made him
a finished workman. Milwaukee
would give its right eye to stage
this party.
But since the big town generally
gets what it wants because it pays,
and pays SO many ways, it gets the
Christmas present.
Anne Morgan has shown excel
lent business sense. The fund for
the devastated of France is likely
to get a big boost.
The tact which Tex Richard
lacked to get Mitchell in the ring
with the champion at figures and
q weight suitable to Doth, Miss
Morgan has supplied.
So give the promcteress credit
for being q good show woman. She
didn't pick q blocmer act-but q
headliner Of the first water.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
BOY POPULAR.

Portland, Oregon, Dec. 25.-Boy
Mccormick, the light heavyweight
champ of Europe, is always there
with handshake. He never asks
who he is going to fight or how
much he weighs. What interests
Boy is how long he'll have to train.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25

|tary W. D. vanderpool Of the ma
tional body announced. and - full
discussion - to the best interests
of the game OF golf in the United
States took place" The Western
association recently announced .
plan to "Americanize" golf.
There Is every reason to believe
that the differences heretofore ex-
listing between the two associations
will be adjusted" the secretary
added.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
PERFECT CADDY.

Detroit, Dec. 25.-At last per-
feet caddy has been found. He is
Emmett Sullivan, age Is. He was
graded as perfect by the Detroit
Golf club officials where he served
last summer along with 1893 other
caddies.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
OLE RECEIVERS.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. Is. - Ole
Anderson, the Pacific coast boy
who failed to make much of a hit
down east as q knockout fighter,
but who won a lot Of credit for
gameness. is tipping over heavy
weights again,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
CORN'LL, DARTMOUTH
SIGN 3-YEAR PAPERS

Boston, Dec. "a three-year
agreement for football games be-
tween Cornell and Dartmouth will
become effective next fall. Frank
Brady, member of the dartmouth
football staff said today that ta4
game next fall would he played at
Ithaca and that of 1922 at Hanover.
In 1923 the game will go to neu-
trail field, probably New York.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
GEASON,S WAY.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-Kid Gleason Is
one manager who will have moth
ing to do with the business office
of the club. He sticks to the club
house and II they want to talk to
the Kid they'll find him in his own
precinct.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
REST FOR BADGERS.

Madison. WIS. Dec. 24.-Basket-
ball practical at the university of
Wisconsin. s4Fpsnded over the holI
days. win beS resumed On Monday.
preparatory Z tho final preseason
games with Sputh Dakota. The first
conference q me il with NoYthves-
tern a Ian.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 25.-Wal-
ter Eckersall. says that Pete Stinch-
comb is the smartest player OF the
year In western football. He cred
its StinchcOmb's thinker for win
ming the conference title for the
Bucks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
CREDIT TO GAME.

Seattle, Dec. Is. = Francisco
Flores. known as the "Filipino IT,
ger" Of the ring. supports q family
Of twelve and has never been ac-
cused Of being swell-headed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
GOLF FAMILY
SPLIT SAVED


New York. Dee. 25.-The threat
ensd split between the Western
Golf association and the United
States Golf association probably
has been avsrted. It has been
learned.
Representatives Of the two or
,RnnamAaona confoefGa haeo. Hacfo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
RITH,S MAIL

New York, Dec. 25.-Employes at
the business office of the New York
Yankees say that Babe Ruth's mail
has increased since the season end
ed. "It's awfully kind of you folks,
says Babe, but gee Whit"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
RING GALLERY.

Albany. Dec. 25.-The New York
boxing commission requires all
boxers Who expect to box in the
state to send photographs of
themselves. This will prevent fax
srs from posing under many names.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
WANT IN LOOP.

Fresno, Cal, Dec. 25.-Two more
clubs may be added to the Pacific
Coast League before the wheels
start next year. Both San Diego
and Fresno are seeking berths on
the Mccarthy baseball ship.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
ITN C0MPLICATRn

New York, Dec. 25.-There are
u clauses in the contract which
Dempsey and Carpenter signed to
fight for the title. That doesn t
name the time or place, either.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
RICKEY m LINE.

st. Louis, Dec. 25.-Branch
Hickey has booked q recruits who
will make the trip south with the
Cards in the spring where they'll
get their first big league baptism.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
WHAT SAYi

Just because . woman happens to
be q brunette, is it any reason why
she should be called unfair?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
UNFONIZED,

Even women who do not work
for q living have . natural yearn-
ing to make striking appearance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
NOR CEySORED!

Women should not be censured
for wearing narrow skirts-it might
be their only safeguard from jump
ing at conclusions.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25

totals .....482 Totals =. IA
California's team weight average
is 176 pounds while the line aver
age is 1873. -
Pasadena. Calf, Dec. 25.-When
the Ohio State football players
indicated champions of the West
ern conference-dig their toes in
the gridiron here New Years day
against the University of Califor-
mia team-champions of the west,
Ohio will have slight advantage
in the weight problem.
The team average of the Buck
eyes is 1S2 pounds as against 176
pound average for the Californi-
ans. In the line, the average
weight Of the Ohioans is 1872
pounds, while the average of the
California forward wall is 1873
pounds. The backfield of the Buck
eyes also is the heavier, the COM
bined weight totaling 527 pounds.
The total weight of the California
backfield trio is an even 500
pounds.
100 BruiLs' Limit.
California will not have a player
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
FRENZIED FINANCE.

Babe Ruth demands $50, 900 from
the Yankees.
Jack Dempsey wants $500. 900 to
fight Carpenter.
John d. Rockefeller gives $780,
90. 900 to the public.
Ye writer bought an option on IN
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
ANT IT GLANDi

II Doctor Vorenoff's discovery BE-
comes universally popular, We oan
say that our great-grandparents
spE7ng from IN ape.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
GETTING A HAND.

Seooad.story men arc In demand
at dinners-previaing their first
stories mako q lit
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25

All the news all the time--The
Argus
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25

Texas B who entered Dartmouth College enness
supported his mother meanwhile
most every college lugsed furniture peel
ed potatoes played college
town.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25
nImr VAN r. H0W

IF I But HAD r. NOW.
In The days q lsag aes
ny kgare reseable1 Q nl
Wlth padding I'd ape IL gin wild
. shape,
I wanted 80 Lie hef = groW.
MIS- uyA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-25

California VIII not have a player
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-01
HARDING TALKS
ON LABOR NEXT
Expected to Reply to IndOrse-
ment of Cox.

MARION, O.. Sept. Having enun-
ciated in the past week his position on
two campaign factors, the league Of
nations issue and the reclamat tion pro-
gram. Senator Warren & Harding will
next turn hts attention 20 the subject OF
labor
Steadily pursuing the policy Of dealing
with one matter ct time, Senator Hard
ing viii on Monday deliver a labor ad-
dress To the home folks OF Marion.
The address viii be part Of the local
celebration OF Labor day al a park, and
on the same program will be speak ker
for the Plumb Plan league
Senator Harding has not mentioned la
Dor policies since his speech OF acceptance
and his speech next Monday iG regarded
as one OF the big ones OF the republican
campaign.
The senator has declined to comment
thus far on the action Of the American
Federation OF Labor III indOrsing Gov
James NJ. Cox and Il Is expected that in
his labor speech he will answer the fed
eration's indirect attack ON his labor
record.
Senator Harding planned a quiet day
OF rest today. No engagements were
scheduled and except for unexpected
callers he expected TO devote major part
OF the day to correspondence and the
preparation OF his next two important
speeches on labor and agriculture.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-01
NeJO Party Head
Takes WGItOp at
Both Old Parties

CHICAGO, Sept. Charging both the
republican and democratic campaigns
are being financed by Wall street, Par
ley 2. Christensen, the presidential nom
inee OF the 1 rmer Labor party, today
appeared before che senate "slush fund
investigation committee with q demand
that 1t investigate his charges.
Both parties. Christensen said, ARE
controlled by the same invisible forces,
and we suggest that the committee as
a matter Of public duty inform the coun-
try that no matter which Of these two
parties win the election the government
during the next four years viii remain
In the hands of the combined capitalists
and manufacturers"
"As an instance Of the dual political
affiliahon Of the capitalists combination.
I would direct your attention to the dom
inant financial institution Of the United
States, namely the firm of J. 2. Morgan
& Co.
This firm, through two of its mem
bers, is openly supporting both the re
publican and democratic tickets
Its republican agent is Henry Z.
Davidson, who last Friday visited Sena-
tor Harding at Marion and announced
his support OF the republican candidates
Less than two weeks ago. the New
York Evening Post, owned outright by
another member of the Morgan firm
Thomas W. Lamont, announced its sup
port OF the democratic ticket"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-01
IND. RATE FINDING
WILL BE HELD UP
Commission Will Await Result
in Illinois.

The fndnE OF the public service com
mission on the petitions OF railroads
operating in Indiana for increases in In
trastate rates to equal Increases granted
recently by the interstate commerce
commission, will be withheld pending
the hnding Of the Illinois commission
on similar petitions hled by railroads
operating in that state.
The Illinois case has been reopened, and
a second hearing on intrastate rate In
creases will be held tomorrow in Chicago.
II was stated IN a letter from NJ G. Max
well. president OF the Wabash railroad.
to r. /. Lewis. chairman of the Indiana
commission.
The Indiana commission win not com
ply with a request that a representative
attend the Illinois hearing.
The Illinois commission recently grant
ed an increase of 1914 cents on intrastate
freight rates in that state, and refused
to grant any increase IN passenger rates.
The commission, however, has consent
ed to reopen the case. on request of sew
eral influential shippers and the rail
roads, and the second hearing will be
held before the interstate commerce com
mission tomorrow.
Mr. Lewis said that the order sus-
pending increased rates in Indiana for
thirty days, pending decision oe the
commission on the rate increase petit
tions in this state, win stand until
after the Illinois commission has made
finding on the second hearing.
He would not intimate what effect the
action Of the Illinois commission would
have on the Indiana situation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-01
JUST ANOTHER LI'L BURDEN FOR TAXPA YER
Horizontal Simply with This old Horse

to sell the horse, the department OF
weights and measures being under this
board.
2. The legal department must be re-
quested to prepare applications to the
circuit court for appraisal of the horse.
3. The petition must be filed in cir
cult court
4. When circuit court opens some
weeks hence the judge must appoin.
three appraisers.
5. The appraisers must look over Dob
bin and hx a price which they believe
he is worth.
6. The appraisers report to Mayor
Jewett
Z. The appraisers also report to cir
cult court.
s. Circuit court fixes the amount of
compensation for the appraisers, which
probably viii be about S. each, mean
ing that If the horse is sold for So
only $40 will be clear.
8. The mayor approves the appraisal
and advises the board of public safety.
TO- The board requests the legal de-
partment 10 prepare an ordinance per-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-01

Anybody who thinks the Legislators of
Indiana have not had in mind the proper
safeguarding of the sale Of public prop
erty by city officials in years gone by
are invited to listen to the story of
horse, owned by the city, which City
Purchasing Agent Dwight Ritter is try
ing to find away to dispose Of.
The horse has been used for years and,
years by the department of weights and
measures until today it is able to do lit
tie else but eat.
1t eats at the cost of about $50 a month,
the purchasing agent said.v
Recently a motor truck was bought for
the department Of weights and measures
so the horse is Of no use.
1t was thought that possible $50 could
be realized on the poor old quadruped
so the purchasing agent set out to sell
him.
Following is a list Of the things Mr..
Ritter found would have to be done be-
fore Dobbin could be turned over to
new owner.
1. The board Of public safety must
pass resolution expressing its desire