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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
MACS IN FAST DRAW
Mccann and MecIoskey Stage Tor.
rid Even.Up Mix at Taconv Field

Tommy McCann, of Germantown. and
Willie McClOskey. Of Port Richmond.
put on fast fracas for eight rounds in
the show staged by Johnny Mccarthy
at the TacOny grounds last night. The
IriShmGn were evenly matched. Neither
failed to show superior form and draw
was the only fair decision at the finish
of eight rounds.
Mccain tipped the beam at 147h
pounds, while McCloskey came in at
145.
Charley Ratatchi. 1913. slowed away
Fritz Cantz. 1850. in the first round /;
Kid West. 143. won in eight rounds
over Philadelphia Joe yelling. 1873.
and Jimmy Lavender. 113, knocked out
Young Joe Bradley, 10, in the fourth
| round.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
S THE FOUNDATION OF BASEBALL IF A GLLAlPs
WIELDS WICKED WILLOW
Is HONE-RUN KING IN NATIONAL
~ AND REALLY HIGH-CLASS PLAYER
By ROBERT w. MAXWELL
sports Editor Evening Public Ledger

Bloom by his pals. refused to fall into the trap and
Fletch's muf meant nothing.
Another incident worth mentioning was the work OF
Irish Meusel. who said to have worn out happcr
hanging from his right shoulder. Irishs arm was in
bum shape the start of the but he can take
of the crepe In the eighth inning Fred Mcrkle
took liberties with the wing and tried to go from first to
third single left. Fred figured Irish couldn't get
the ball there in time unless he hired messenger boy or
sent it by parcel post, and there is where he made
mistake.
Mcusc grabbed the pill firmly and hurled it with speed
and accuracy into the waiting mitts of Wrightsone and
Merke pcrished by couple of city blocks Irish did
swell pcggng yesterday and stepped back into the
ranks of big league outfelders.
NOW all he has 10 do is gct a hit occasionally
~ and ercrythiug toW be lorcy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
Reach Has Saturday Open

The A. ]. Reach team, n first-ciass trav
cling club, would like to hear from some
irst-class home team. especially such teams
Clothicr. Stetson and teams Of that class. for
a game on This Saturday. Teams should be
willing to offer a fair guarantee. Address J.
J. Seitz. 2Sl3 North Water street. or phone
rio'a $3.50 during day and Tiosa Gl5l at
night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
Bert Callia Goes Oper the Hurdles

TT is reported that Bert Gaia has taken it the
and now playing with the Oil City club. This
was flashed the wires last night and explains Gaas
absence from the game yesterday.
Ball players have their original way to leave the
club Instead of announcing their intention of quitting
they sneak away night keep their departure secret
and no one where they until the found
in an outlaw lineup.
1t looks as if the athletes ashamed of quitting
the club. Wouldn't it be much better il they quit their
jobs like and leave in the open with the good wishes
of every one?
Copyright. 1920. Public Lcd9e- Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

The J. J. Dubsun baseball team will
stage the second Of the series OF three
urday afternoon. on their home grounds, at
Thir.y-hfth and Queen lane, The series now
.rs believe. however thNt on Saturday they
will be able TO nnish on an equal basis with
Tho tarpet nnyE. Manager Calhoun will Beni
tie saric hatia''' hacN again TO try 10 win
tbs seeond ,he Hoffman and haish.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
Martin and Sharkev Draw

Boston, Aug, 4.~-Terry Martin, Of Pr0vi-
dence New England bantamw"iFht cham.
Twelve rounds 20 a draw here last night. In
Ne semhnal bout John Mrlslcr, of Now
eight rounds to u draw With Harry Martin
az Pro, idnnce. tn" two Martins aro brothers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
MILLER IN SEMIFINAL
Milo Eliminates Horstnnann In Shore
Tennis Tourney

Atlantic City, N. j., Aug. 4.-NIilo
ard Horstmann. Georgetown University,
in advancing to the semifinal round in
the mems single championship of the
Atlantic City Yacht Club. Miller was
taxed to his best against the college
star, who also played in brilliant form.
The Penn Charter boy played good
all round game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
Fletcher Tries to Put One Ouer

IXJIE the Phis dropping their third straight in
wv innings lot of funny stuff was pulled by the
athletes. In the seventh. with Freibcrg second Alex
on first and out. Flack hit high inhed fly to
Fletcher. Our shortSop who plays with his head as
well as with his hands pcrDctrated what osked like an
fnglorious muF on the easy chance.
But Fletcher knew what he doing. He aware
that it was nfe'd fly and the runner out. but
figured that Frcbrrg who is youngscr in the fast set
would get and to make third thus falling al
easy victim a putout.
However, FrCbcrg. who has been nicknamcd Ike
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
Curley Has Partial Paralysis

Saratoga Springs, y. y. Aug. Jack
Curley is here recovering rapidly from par
tial paralysis OF the face. The promoter 8
mouth Is distorted and he experiences diff
Guilty In talking.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
,.,,v 10 Coach Lone star Club

~.s York. Aug. 4.-.James Wray. for
.,sry years rowins coach AZ IA hw wiian Inn,
yW:ss she present coach. has been ensaesd
y r"ecb Of tae r.ohe star Boat clun en ne
Herman coaches OF this country. began his
s..s;s: 49, isnpedistsly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Since the worlds record marathon
golf score of IS holes was made by
abraham ArmOn at the Cricket Club
last week. there have been many in
nmirics from persons desiring to get
match with him. Still they're sus'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

"A FTER looking over the events of yesterday the
local calendar. the only bit of soacc can be found
in that well known highly original crack about silver
Winnings in clouds, something like that. Our Pills were
larrupcd for the third separate and distinct time by the
visitors from Chicago. but despite the larrup can
look back with some JOY to little ray Of sunshine en-
Titled Fred Williams. atudiDous athlete who plays
. the outfcd for Gavvy Cravath.
Its about time that Mr.. Williams should be dragged
into the spotlight and become discovered For three sea
se he has been playing the home nine and causing
but faint ripples of excitement occasions. He
always performs perfectly in tho garden all
the place to pcrpcrate thrilling catches which ROB
itinerant players of beloved hits the BALL
game four five times n day when 1t possible to save
the aforementioned bail game.
But that is not all lie wiclds wicked willow at the
hcc platter and his hitting has been responsible for many
vctores Fred has an average of more than 2o ana Is
auohg the five leading htcrs in the league In addition,
he s the champion home run sluggcr of the National
far Behind Babe ltu. OF but champion just the
sonc Taking it all in all. he is a high class player
!. and a real star.
S Fred has been in baseball since 1912 when joined
the Cubs after graduating from Notre Dame Once upon
time he held the western intercollegiate high hurdle
record and il you watch him closely when running after
long liner you will notice he still throws his knees high
s and the ground with lots of speed Williams
knows how and is One of the fastest men on the
circuit.
Yesterday it was pleasure to sit in the stands and
watch Williams perform. Batting against the great Alex
1ander he connected with homer and double walked
twice and famed His homer. terrific line drive
which sailed the right field wall tied the score ana
pretty piece OF fielding in the seventh prolonged the
game innings.
8 Terry hit line drive between left and center and
nobody close to it. Cy off soon as the
bat crashed against the ball. and in some arrived
ln time get the first bound. lie held certain
triple single and later developments proved that the
speedy work prevented tally. Had Terry reached
second he would have scored easily.
4 TIyILLIAMS looks Ike the best ouffedCr in the
w league. and critics rrho should know their bust
ness put him ahead of Roush. This is the best year
Z of his career and he 10 be importing rih
age The Tong person is star and prorcs ii IN
ercry game. Ind that's that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Marty Doyle will send Jimmy (Pen), Glib.
bOHs after Jack Palmer in the star scrap at
the Kn!Cke rbocker next Monday night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Al Jeanrtu has a stable OF ten boxers,
including Charley Ray. Bobby Doyle, Jack
Perry. Danny Buck. Wully Nelson. YOUNG
Robdenu Joe Richards. Johnny Kelly. Carl
lie blanche and Carl Hertz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Charley Ray, local petit pug. Is back In
town after scoring decisive victory over
Little jon at Baltimore. The Phila elphian
showed to advantage in each OF the scheduled
twelve rounds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Baltimore Willie Allen Is keeping himself
to go after the leading fcatherweights this
fall, Meyer Greenbaum says.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

TIE Cubs wiH 90 dcdy from here tonight dttc
L playing the lost game of the set this afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Kid Beebe has decided to keep busy in the
ring. The veteran OF more than COO ring
battles says II can lick a lot OF them there
himbOes." He has placed himself under the
management OF Herman Hndin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Herman Hindin is peeved. He says that
II Carl DenninR Topped against Knockout
samson on Monday night. neither X. o. nor
himself was a party In the faSco. Herman
says that DennnR took terrible lacing be-
for he decided to quit. and that the flop
II II were such was not premeditated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Frank iouGhrey wasn't at all satisfied
With his showing against Eddie MCAndrcwS.
Frank says he overtraIned, having
worked for about three weeks in prepa ration
Tor his iirtCcr- -rDunder Monday night at West
MHuayunk and he contends that he had
gone Ytale when nc entered the ring.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Peter Tyrrll announced today that the first
shON at West Manayunk was deemed sue
c"Ssful by himself and Tom Loughrey. They
ar" getting together another program. the
feature Of which in 10 be a fifteen-round setto.
which will be held on August 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04
pobson Tackles Peneoyd

spike Robinson. Of Port Richmond, is stll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Bllv Siivcrman IL locking after Joe
wrlGhrs training with personal supervision.
H. wants to have wrisht in perfect fettc
when he takes on Joe Nelson for the third
time. They clash Friday night at the FlcN-
nth Street Arena. other bouts: Frankie
N"N vs Jack Dia mond. Bobby Allen va
Terry Morton Eddie Palmer w. Johnny NigSi
aud JoHnny O'Neil vs. Tommy Hayes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

George Nadesu. a Boston manager Of boy
ers, has pitched his tent In this city, He
will have u string Of mttmen perform at
local clubs this fan Chalky WLmler a
Pittsburgh featherweight will be Nadeau' $
star performer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Johnny Bnrns Is putting On a terrliOrla!
ht at Wildwood. y. J. He will he prepared
tilt for the headiner at the Cambria Friday
night, with Walter Rennir. OF Kensington.
pitt"d against Freddy Turner. Of the Seven
trenth ward In the other bouts Joe Roons
Johnny Morgan, Jimmy MCGovern takes on
Itohhy Barrett and Young Trainer faces Joe
IEItz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

Yankee Schwartz. the diamond king, has
returned after western trip. Yank lcft
with a lot OF sparklers and no money ana Is
back with a lot OF money and no sparklers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-04

william ReadIe. who qualified at Llanerch,
Is dead ringer for his star brother,
J. J.. Beadle, both physically and shotcally
nj
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10
.LIMBURCERS STILL
HOLD LEAD IN H. s. |.
Defeated Imperials 1872 Last Evening.
Change in Boxing Date.

Owing to tn" call for candidates on
the high school baSkctball team III"
high school basketball league AZ the Y.
VI. {. \. lost some of It's star PERFORM
"rS and also will have I good represent
tLt!Vc from this class on the varsity
tca9i. The elias will continue with the
present league and the winner wiIl be
given their banquet with the others.
Tine PuShumS won their game from
the Rollers, to =. Captain Wise. of
the ruShums. used Packer as fish and
he made them count. Watkins acted
captain in Clrich'S place and did what
he could with Brewer and couple Of
subs. The LimhurgerS took pity on
the lmperials ana gave them Il good
team and also a bouncing. . TO :. The
lmrCriaiS had one regular man, this
faithful being SeahriGht. in his regular
form. but he could not do it all. The
Rollers. however got away with their
second game. to :, the unfortunatcS
being the RuStiCs, as bad as they need
I'd 4 game.
y good turn out was made consider
ing the amount that answered Coach
Ross FIRST call. The regular haSkctba II
night was held for the two intermediate
classes after tn" high school discontln-
ueh their regular work
TIL" boxing class WAS changed from
Thursday evening To Saturday after
noon at 2:3D o'clock. This change being
made because OF Mr.. Gallagher's change
in business hours. This time has been
suggested by number of the members
and If that VIII be the making of the
class il Will continue every Saturday
afternoon, beginning this week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10
Red Sox May Be for Sale.

Byron Bancroft johnson seems to
have blown OUT another tire. His charge,
or rather inSinuatlon, that Jacob Rup-
pert holds a mortgage on the Boston
Red SoN was smashed at the first blow.
Some of the Boston writer's took up the
cry against Syndicate ball" when, as 4
matter Of fact, there was little indica-
ton nf syndicate ball.
Ruppcrt's real estate investment COM
pany in New York loaned the company
owning Fenway park money. and took a
mortgage. 1t Is probable that Frazee
engineered the deal. I see nothing
wrong in it. 1t is a common thing for
clubs to borrow. At times It has APP
preached menace TO The game. Fra
zee. however. Is a theatrical man first
Of all. He CANDLES big In shows and in
theaters. To mortgage a theater or a
show TO get money to plunge on another
is common in that business. But the
insinuation credited to Johnson that be-
cause he held a mortgage on the Red
SoX. plant, Rupert got Babe Ruth. Is
far fetched. The security was ample.
and almost anyone would have loaned
the money on ii.
However, it has started a wild yelp
from. Boston for change Of ownership.
Frazee has several times declared his
Willingness TO sell the team A home
company of Bostonians could proba bly,
Dug the CluD III" dI the EISHl
and ultimately baseball clubs must be
owned by individuals or companies rep
.rcsenting the city as the club repre-
scnts It.
1t is rather bewildering at times in
studying our sports to find two teams
competing for the championship Of
something when neither Is champion Of
anything. For instance, one reads in
New York paper that Elgin high school.
champion Of Chicago, Is TO play some
team In Connecticut for the champion
ship--probabl of North Dakota.
The neft big international etent was
arranged that way, hut. as 1t turns out,
the United States Is to be represented
by n real champion this time. That
event IS the race over the Thomas Hare
and Hounds Course at Rochampton. near
London. between the barriers Of Oxford
and Cambridge and those Of Cornell.
The great English Universities plan
ned the event as a return for the Cour-
tesies shown their teams by the Cornell
lians after the last Penn really games.
1t turns out however. that Cornell can
send over n team which has clear title
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10
HOPKINS RITES
DE. SrRDER TO OFF1C1ATE AT
FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY
m ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH
Prominent Auto Dealer Dies Unsxpsct-
Sdly Prom Pnsumonia-Came
From Wisconsin

Funeral services for the late Deane
Hopkins, prominent business man OF
this city who died yesterday morning
at 1880 o'clock at the Ohio Valley Cen
eral hospital. will be held saturday at
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock in St. Matthews
y. r.. church with the rector. Rev. Z. K.
l.. Strider officiating In,erment Will
be made in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Hopkins was one of the members
of the Hopkins Motor firm, who recently
purchased q new home at Fifteenth and
Eof streets. While they were moving
their equipment 70 ~" new buildings.
Mr. Hopkins contracted ~ severe. cold.
Several days later X became worse and
ne was confined to his home n Edg-
wood. Monday his condition became so
serious that he was rushed to the OHIO
Valley General hospital where he died
yesterday.
The deceased was in the thsrty-third
wear OF his age. He came to this city
four years ago from Racine, Wis. After
arriving here he started in the automo-
bile business with his brother. Elliott
y. Hopkins. and later their father. Geo.
T. Hopkins came from Baltimore. Nd,
and went into the business with his two
sons.
Mr.. Hopkins was graduate OF tho
University OF Illionis. Since coming 10
this city ne gained the acquaintance of
large circle of friends who were
gricved when they learned OF his death
which came so suddenly.
The deceased was 4 member OF the
EIks Lodge and belonged TO ST. Mat
thew's p. e. church. lie took 4 very &C
tive part both in the church work and
that Of the lodge.
Surviving him, besides his father and
brother. are his mother. Mrs. George E,
Hopkins; his wife. Mrs. Laura Hopkins,
and two children. Jean Ellen and Ed
ward Dean Hopkins.
The body OF Mr.. Hopkins, II was an
nounced last night. is at the Altmyer 4
Mccoy undertaking parlorS. where II
will remain until Saturday,. when II
will be taken TO St Matthew's church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10
Stroke FATAL
To M|SS.FLYNN
TO NEW ATTACK AFTER YEARS
OF PATIENT SUFFERING.
RuntPN WIN He Held Monday with
Requiem High Mass 1T st.
Jossph's Cathedral.

Miss Anna Flynn died at her home.
No. 1854 Market street. at o'clock
Thursday morning. December .. She
suffered new stroke OF paralysis on
Wednesday afternoon about ) o'clock.
and lived less than one day
Miss Flynn had been patient sufferer
from the effects OF 4 paralytic stroke
Tor many years. hut bore her anliction
maternity with the fortitude Of the
Christian character that she was. and
she will be sadly missed by host OF
Ssiends.
Miss Flynn was born and educated In
Marshall county She was g. years OF
age. She was daughter Of the late
Michael and Bridget Flannery Flynn.
She leaves one brother. Thomas Flynn.
and two sisters, Miss Ella Flynn and
Mrs. John Lane. Martin Flynn. another
brother. died several months ago. The
deceased was a devout member or the
81. Joseph's Cathedral congregation.
Funeral services will be held in the
place of death on Monday morning al
A2o o'clock. Rev. Father Garrett Will
conduct high mass in st. Joseph's ca
thedral The body will be laid to rest
h Mount Calvary cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10

Ball players. both Major and Minor.
are again agitating the question OF or
ganiZing i union. Object: More money.
The move to rcsurrcct the old players
union, which collapsed because a major
inv OF the players wabbled i'll their alleG-
lance, commenced early last season. The
talk of Il union TO demand higher salar-
.es became violent as soon rs II became
evident that the club owners were max
ing more money than ever before IL
grew with the season. inc hrst steps
toward actual organization were taken
at a meeting in New York late in Sep
tcmbcr when some of the Leading play
crs gathered and discussed the problem
The result has been active propaganda
and the organizers expect to nave
meeting during this month to form an
association. One tells me the OBJECT
il to demand our rights.
Regardless of the problem or union
izatIGn in Industry. Il union of ball play
rrs. regarded from the SelhSh Stahu,
noint Of the players only, would be ABOUT
~ worst thing the really good players
',nuId ,eek 1t means an immediate ana
SSarn decrease Of I'll" high salaries ana
= small increase of the low salaries oil
the average the players VIII 'ose' ~,
chief reason why no players union ,n
the mast has succeeded has been that rs
soon ms the high-priced stars discovered
tbot they were likely to lose money
they lost interest. dropped out ana 1ai.,
od RI nav dues. The owners coud"
handle the lower-priccd players Decau -
they can get all the men OF a'cFas'
ability they need. .ho ,,orore
70 talk of a nifty per cent increase IN
the already inflated salaries. Basenai !
10 not going to be as prosperous heNI
t.oar ne Il has been for the last two.
10, nor for several years after that
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10
Red Inspired ArmistiCe
Cuts Armenian Territory

New York, Dec. "a formal "arml-
stlce" between tho Turkish nationalistS
and Armenia has been signed, prrSum-
ably at the intervention of tho Russian
RulShcviki. although what the Russians
gain by il IS not yet known. according
To cable adviccs received Ivy III" Near
East Relief here today from Saran,
frontier customs and railway station
between the republics Of Georgia and
Armenia.
The Sanain dispatch. dated December
4 said that under the armiSt!Cc terms.
a neutral zone about is miles long. had
been provided for between Sanaln at
Alaeurz the second highest mountain
in Armenia and "a miles northwest Of
Erivan. the Armenian capital.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10
Bright Spots in the Sport Arena

have been attending Marietta College
for the past few months. has strength
rned the team considerably. as Dotn
have already planned 10 join the r. anu
tourney last Year. they carried away al'
honors. ana did practically all Of tho
work in defeating wheeling. Greasn
Nrulr was depending = whole lot upon
these two stars. but they were forced 10
return home for necessary reasons.
In addition TO those mentioned me
following stars will make up. the BEL
isire SQUAD: Bennett. Xweig. Kane. CUT
bertson. Long. Tob!n and Knox. EttGrts
are now being made to engage NV Two g.; M 1,a
with the Ohioans If the Rellaire man
agcment lands two NOR" stars. the Red
and Black WILL no doubt. have great
floor season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-10

to the cross country championaAiA q
the eleven men who will r0pFOQe1t
America against the great English INT;
versities won the intercollegiate cross
country event at New Haven.
Jack Moakley, the veteran Cornell
coach, is the father Of cross country
racing in America, and tho team b has
chosen Is representative Of our college
distance runners. They are tacklinS the
Britishers at their own Eame-AnA re-
CARELESS OF the outcome the event 10 Ger
tain to be a boost for cross country rut-
ming in American schools than which
there Is no finer sport from the stand
point Of endurance and gameess.