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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
Maxwell Truck
Pleases Farmers

The lightest, lowest priced ton and
a half entry in the National Motor
Truck Development Tour which came
to a conclusion at Milwaukee, after
travelling over 5000 miles through the
six richest farming states Of the mid
die west. made the best average for
consumption Of gasoline, oil and wa,
ter. This is not official but is based
on authoritative figures received BY
Hall Garage company, local Maxwell
dealer. The feat was accomplished
by q Maxwell truck although It trav.
eied the same rough roads and carried
\ ts share Of overloads from soft fields
as the other participants. Soon after
the train left Chicago, Percy Gibbs,
driver of the truck, reported that
farmers and business men along the
route were taking particular interest
in the Maxwell. The crowds seemed
to appreciate the difference between
* - = + +. = j =
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01

try. over plowed fields and in country
lanes. at times hauling many hundred
pounds in excess OF Its rated capacity
and made remarkable record.
The Maxwell came through without
the need Of mechanical adjustment
and the big 35x5 pneumatic tires which
carried the truck looked at the finish
as though they had not been run over
one hundred miles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01

a over $50 tons OF castings are
prodnced daily ii the Studebaker
foundries, while the amount of steel
used annually in the manufacture OF
Studebaker cars totals more than &c..
600 tons. Seven million gallons of
fuel oil are used each year in. heat
treating and in the drop forge fur
races. Eighty-five million cubic feet
Ct gas ars required annually.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
Consumers To
Play Tomorrow

"A good game Is promised at Black.
shere park tomorrow afternoon when
the Elm Grove team ofsWheehng, will
cross bats with the Consumers team
The Wheeling aggregation Is fast and
should put up some good baseball
Special car service will be provided
by the traction company for local
fans. The game is called at $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
mEsr issmEsr.

SAN FRANCISCO. - All told, II
players connected with the major
leagues last season are starting In the
Pacific Coast League this spring.
Some have been veterans of the Dig
show and others were only big-time
bench warmers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01

With fine weather. on tap for the
high school game today q great crowd
will likely be present at South Side
Park this afternoon. 1t is warming
up rapidly and the pitchers should he
able, to cut loose with all the stu 4
they possess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01

o. Boy John McGraw's Giants in
last place in the National league race,
and the Yanks not much better on
in the American circuit. Guess the
New Workers are not feeling 80 over
bearing Just now. And the worst Of
1t from a New York standpoint is
the place Of honor held by Brooklyn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01

The Varsity lost a heart-breaking
gone to Vermont yesterday 10. The
lone run came in the ninth inning.
Woods pitched we'll for the Varsity.
West Virginia had several chances to
score, but, could not get the hits need
ed in pinch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
Wnes pARIMlIruEIs.

ltV DRLEAN rs. Many business
ID { dtial clubs here are lined up to
!. q q Bill legalizing betting with ma,
hines az race tracks. Governor-elect
/ jim n. Parker Of Louisiana, says he
IS not opposed to honest racing and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01

Tin horn gamblers have again start.
led trouble at Forbes Field. These
birds have made much trouble for
many Pittsburgh managers. and we
trust George Gibson will have the
nerve to have every blamed one az
them ordered out OF the park for good.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
Sport Chat

Two fast colored teams wfll play
at South Side park Monday and Tues
day. The Cumberland Cubs and the
Fairmont Giants being booked for
two hard battles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
sPENNANTs ALL wool
1850. .-e.,e.r-e.e-.r-

pENlANTs AL Wool. I.
CINCfNNXTIO Over $50 yards Of
|all.wnol' government standard bunting
was used Sy the makers OF the Nation.
tal 7ieague I9i pennant for the Cihcin.
matt Reds. II Is a feet In length, u
feet wide at the large end and SIX q
the other. The colors are red. whita
and blue. Y
There Is perhaps no article or uten.i
ali Of common use today that cal
trace an earlier origin than the spoon
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
.AlMERIC CAN LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
B16ton, New York, 2.
Flilale phia, 8; Washington, 6,
t,l6V elahd- Detroit, rain.
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OVAL LEAGUE

ESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
BOSTON, !; Brooklyn, o..
Rhilbd elphia, 4; New York, 2. Called
I'D fifth Inning, rain
EiffHhufg ncinnati, rain.
1icAg 0sSt. Louis, wet grounds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-01
sIANpfNo % THE CLUBS
GAMES TODAY,

30ston at New York.
liicag 80 at st. Louis.
,yiilad phia at Washington.
faIand at Detroit.
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81 NpIMeaoF THE CLUBS.

I1Ill AZ .is ..a
n GAMES TODAY
E'ihciInati at pittsburgh.
y DIRK at Philadelphia.
BPo1 kIyn at Boston.
Louis at Chicago.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
EAGEG SCHOOL
~: ~ - G.
- I I @(STOR -
MANUAL AND TECH
ON DOUBLE BILL

A great basketball show is carded for
this city Saturday night when Manual
meets Pendleton and Tech clashes with
kokomO in double bill on the Y. NJ
C. a. court This will be the first ap-
pearance of the local teams in two weeks
and as both of them have been stepping
fast in the win column recently two good
games are expected. The Red and White
players will appear at 7:15 and the east
siders will take the floor Immediately
after the first game.
Technical went into the win section two
weeks ago with victory over the strong
Columbus five and Coach Blacks squad
continued its work with a neat victory
over the Broad Ripple five in its last
game played. The Green and White az
gregatiOn looks like a strong contender
this season and since the east siders have
hit their stride local fans are looking
for a strong showing by the Techites
Saturday night against the kokomO team.
Manual, following an erratic start, has
Of the records and staged a great battle
when Coach Morrison's men took the long
side of the score. The Red and White
machine was slow to start and was handi-
capped by injuries to several players
early in the season, but the team ap-
pears to have pulled together and its
showing against Huntington has caused
dopesters to open their eyes. Pendleton
was defeated early in the season by
Coach Blacks men. but reports from the
Manual camp Indicate that the south side
nYe expects q strong scrap.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
NOtre Dame Star Gets
Place in Discus Event
on All-American Team

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The all-American
college track team. picked by f. w
Ruben, secretary of the A. A. T..
follows:
100 Yard Dash-Charles w. Paddock
University of Southern California.
440-Yard Run-E. G. Curtlss, University
Of Chicago
$50 Yard Run-Kurt A. Mayer, Cornell
One-mile Run-Dennis O'Connell, Har-
ward.
Two mile-lnven c. Dresser, Cornell.
Cross Country John simmons. SYRIA
cuse
i20-Yard Hurdles Walker Smith, Cor
nell
22O-yard Husdles-Carl Johnson, Mich
Running High Jump-R. w. Landon,
Yale.
Running Broad Jump--Sol Butler, Du'
buque college.
Pole vault-E A Myers, Dartmouth;
Putting Sixteen pound Shot-N. II
Allen, University of Maine.
Throwing sixteen pound Hammer
II. Void, Dartmouth.
Throwing Discuss-E. Gilhllan, Notre
Dame. c,,
entathlon-Robert lie Gendre, George
town.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
AMMERMAN TAKES
UP DISTRICT DUTIES

X. V zimmerman, manager of athlet-
les at Manual, today became a member
Of the board of control of the Indiana
High School Athletic association. sue
ceeding George ReitzeIl of Brown burg
as representative of the Third district
Of which Indianapolis is a member. Mr.
but did not take office until today.
Mr.. zimmerman has looked after the
athletic interests of Manual for several
wears and he has become noted for his
fair dealings with rival schools. Mr.
thi~ morning: 81 take office today de
termined to perform my duties faithfully
and cooperate with the other members
Of the board In their efforts to boost
high school athletics and the spirit of
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
sHORTRIDGE VICTORY.

ELWOCD, Ind, Jan. 1-Shortridge
High school of indianapolis won the first
contest OF its transforming trip here last
night against the Elwood five &c to H.
on the leading end of to s count
The Indianapolis team found itself In
the last period and ran away with the
contest scoring twenty points in the last
few minutes. Stevens was the big point
maker for the winners. The capital city
cause of a hard game on the schedule
a.nst Rochester tonight. The team
will go to Argos Friday night and Will
end the trip Saturday night at Wabash
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
WABASH BEATS
KOKOMO QUINTET

KOKOMO. Ind. Jan. 1.-The Wabash
college basket men overcame an IS to IL
lead in the closing minutes OF play here
last night and defeated the kokomo
Chamber of Commerce quintet, 81 TO %,
In the first game Of their transforming
trip. The Kokomo team started the
game with rush and looked like easy
winners. but in the middle of the initial
period McNutt, center and star Of the
outfit, was disqualified for four personal
fouls and their play was greatly weak
ened. The half ended with Kokomo
leading by a good margin. In the second
period Adams, Etter and Kashner found
the basket for Wabash and scored sew
eraI field goals in rapid succession.
The college squad will play at Upton
tonight and close their trip at Lebanon
Friday.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
Merchants VS.. Huntington

The Merchants Heat and Light basket
ball squad Travelled to Huntington to-
day for a return enga cement with the
Huntington Athletic FIVE. Capt Born and
his tossers were to be the attraction at
that city today in double bill. Two
games. one in the afternoon and the
other in the evening, were scheduled with
the Athletics.
The local FIVE was reported In condi-
ton for the scraps today. In spite Of the
overtime battle with Indiana university
Tuesday night, which forced the Heat
and Light aggregation to 20 the limit for
a victory. The Merchants defeated Hunt
ington in an early season game by close
score and a hot competition was ex-
pected by the locals in the games today.
Capt Born, Smith, Cannon. Behrent Ste
yenssi Brown and Yaver composed the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
Hens Get Three Yanks

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The New York
American league club Wednesday an
nounced the release of the following
players Pitchers Cliff Markle, Luther
Nelson and Paul Carpenter to the Toledo
club of the American association; Pitcher
Alexander Ferguson to the Jersey City
club of the International league, Pitcher
A. c. Vance to the Sacramento club of
the Pacific Coast league, Outfelder
Everitt BanAston to the Dallas club OF
the Texas league, and Outfelder Curtis
Walker to the Augusta club of the South
ern Atlantic league. OF these players
only Nelson, Carpenter. Walker and Fer
guson were with the New York club in
1918.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
CUE GOSSIP
TNHE ASH PILE
Observation-Disclosures BY EDDIE luIHIAn4nn44l-An.4-.4

Wonder what kind of new prohteer
will spring up this year.
The water wagon has been junked, but
water rates are going up.
Why don't the editors have a heart
and quit playing up those New YORK
parties? Don't they know that In
dlanapolis is the greatest inland city In
the country? No three~mile zone privl-
lege here.
Some one asked Charlie Greene what
he had planned for the evening. "Get q
shine and attend movie" replied Chas.
Present day yeggs are not satisfied
with few thousand; they either get
$50, 600 or 100000 or they don't play.
Some small town teams don't seem to
mind a little thing like robbed bank
If their basketball teams can beat rival
burgs in the court game.
Instead of passersby assuming look
of amazement when the newsboy cries
out about another bank being blown
they now chuckle about it.
Now that the colleges have adopted
boxing what is the Indianapolis anti
boxing clique going to do about III
V. Fowler says his home town was so
tough mattresses we're stuffed with ce-
ment
If the bidding for the Carpenter
Dempsey bout continues admission Will
be so high no one will be there but
the Rockerbilts, Vanderhips, sugar kings,
bootleggers, yeggs. rent gougers and
cloth and shoe makers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01

experts agreed that the edge was
the Crimson team. The one bright
of the Cregonians was their fight
#spirit ana the possible chance that
- would have an edge on Harvard in
matter of condition, Oregon hav-
Erafned at PHsaGene two weeks,
~ the Cambridge team lad but five
4 in which to reach top form.
In TEAM HAS
FSTANDING STAR.
side from the general interest in to-
rs game there was much speculation
d the performances of the two most
7-ly touted stars of the two teams:
Nv, Harvard's great half back, and
q only alI-American selection on the
ward team, and Steers, Oregon's giant
Nrterback and drop kicker, on the third
~ of Camps all-Amertcans.
there was considerable wagering on
scoring in the game. Many were
hing to wager that Casey would score
5least one touchdown, while Oregon
bporters were praying that Stears
hid score by the aerial route.
roday's game was the first east VS..
st contest staged in Pasadena on
h Years day since 1916, when the
Rerful Oregon eleven defeated Penhsyl-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
CoIored W in Action

A g4me that will have a bearing on
the colored midwest championship will
be staged this evening when the loca!
colorea "Y" men engage the fast De-
troit Wolverines at the Senate avenue
building The Ford city boys come WITH
the best teams in Michigan, and have
in their lineup three former local high
school stars, namely, Capt. Leon Wheeler,
formerly of Shortridge; II. Butler fnd
Ted Sampson, formerly of Tech. Coach
nefrantz. though refusing to announce
his starting lineup, is predicting win
for the present title holders by n de-
efsive score Bybee, former Manual star,
has recovered from his illness and will
he seen at his position of floor guard.
FLAP" Hazard and the hard working
s"Rair' Robinson are also primed for a
gruelling struggle. A curtainra raiser will
precede the main go. which will be called
af SD
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
LOCAL DEMONSTRATIONS.

Chief received a setback in his loca
amateur three-cushion championship as
pirations yesterday afternoon at the
Board of Trade when he was defeated by
HOuseman, IS to %, in 101 innings. The
defeat dropped Chief out of a tie for the
first position with Ferguson and Ander-
son. Houseman and Chief are now tied
for second place with eight victories and
three defeats. No more games Will be
played in the tourney until Friday, when
three games are on the card.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
Try to Cut Tennis Cost

NEW YORK, Jan. IAN effort to re
duce the cost of tennis to players fog the
coming season is being made by the ex-
ecutiYe committee of the United States
National Lawn Tennis association. Let
ters have been sent to officers of clubs
throughout the country urging them to
hnter Into contracts with manufacturers
For the wholesale purchase of tennis sup
'.&2ex enabling both clubs and players
E3Dtain cheaper prices. Players are
TO cooperate by purchasing only
81 material as is absolutely necessary.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
First Baseball Call

CLEVELAND. Jan. Pitchers and
catchers of the Cleveland baseball
club were today ordered TO report
at the New Orleans training camp
on Feb. u. The rest OF The players
will reach the training camp March
s. The team will l>main i'm traih-
ing quarters until April II and will
jump direct to Cleveland unless w.
or three good games can he arranged,
according to tentative plans of Busi-
ness Manager Speaker.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01

boys will not see surpassed this season,
no matter what team they meet.
The first half ended with the score an
s to tie. Then came the battle and II
would seem that the college athletes had
a slight shade In endurance and physical
condition counted. First one team and
then another got slight one or two
point lead. Schoeneman was the danger
Klein was not hitting the nets last night
as he has In other games. 1t was after
the middle of the second period had been
passed that the BOilermakers got started.
and then they went wild. 1t was In those
minutes Of play that Church. whose moor
work had been the marvel of the game,
seemed to increase In speed, and ne
shot Ag goals is at bad angles angles and with less
than a fraction Of a second In which to
get rid OF the ball, for those green and
white shirted athletes were on him like
a fash, but 1t was too late. Purdue got
what might. be almost termed com
handing lead Of three baskets, and then
the EN- Roes staged a rally. Schoeneman
and Klein found the basket. but 1t was
too late and Purdue had won by a mar
gin of three points in what will go down
In history as the best basketball game OF
the 1919 1920 season in indianapolis.
One thing was demonstrated in last
nights game and that is that Indian
apolis needs a gymnasium large enough
to accommodate the hundreds Of basket
ball fans who went TO see games In this
city and it Is to be hoped that in an
other year such building will be
erected. Lineup and summary:
Purdue (2T. En- Roes ga.
Church ....... Forward. ........ Klein
NJ NJ. Smith. Forward. Schoeneman
TilsOn ........-.. Center. ....... K. Smith
White Guard. ......... Behrent
Coffing ..-........ Guard. ......... Feeney
Field goals-M NJ. Smith 8, Church,
Tilson, White. Klein 2, Schoeneman 4, +.
Smith 2, Behrent. Feeney.
Foul gosls-White 8. Klein 4.
Referee-Head (Centrel; umpire, No
lony (Notre Dance.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
Tad Jones May Return

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 1T. A.
d. Jones, former coech. probably will
come to Yale as a football mentor next
fall, according to an announcement by
Prof. c. w. Mendell. chairman of the
board of control Of the athletic associ-
alton at the university Prof. Mendoll
said that at this time he was not abe
officially to give the details of Jones
return to Yale, because the written reply
to the offer has not yet been received
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
BOXING
FOX AFTER KILBANE.

CHICAGO, Jan. Joey Fox, Eng
lands featherweight champion, and for
mer bantam king, arrived IN Chicago yes
terday for a short visit here. He is &C
companied by his brother and manager.
and the party looks typically. British;
Fox has Just come through three hard
bouts. all within a week, and shows lit
tie marks of them, except for cut on
the lower lip. where Lynch cracked him
one in the east. The party expects to
book an early match with Johnny XII
bane either In Newark, \. j., or New
Orleans.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
IEoNARD,s FIRST LONG BOUT.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-When Johnny
Dundee, local Italian lightweight, enters
the ring against Champion Benny
Leonard for their twenty round bout at
New Haven Jan 10, the Italian boxer
will be competing in his eleventh con-
test over this distance, This experience
In long distance bouts Is expected to
serve Dundee well. Leonard never has
boxed more than twelve rounds, and Is
more unaccustomed in the matter of
gauging his speed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
NEW YORK IN
LINE FOR BIG
TITLE BATTL.
Chance of Sport Being Leg
lied Puts Gotham in Car
pentier- Dempsey Race.
PUGS NOT PARTICUH
Principals AfAr Biggest
and Care little kbo
/ Scrap'sLocation.
BY HENRY L. FARRELL,
United Press sports Editor.

NEW YORK, Jan. Jack Dempsey
will give Carpenter a chance at the title
In America.
This bunch is growing into a con-
viction in sporting circles. Every move
being made recently by the army OF
would be promoters and the lighters them
selves seems to indicate that the cham
pion will defend his crown not in France
or In London, but in the United States.
There's a bunch of the same size that
the fight will be staged right here in
New York. Such strong assurance has
been given that the state Legislature will
legallze boxing that some Of the pro-
moters are acting as If it had been done
already.
Both Kearns and Deschamps can talk
big money. and 1t will take big pro-
moter with big money to listen to them.
million dollar gate seems to be the
ambition of the rival managers and ii
seems sure that America can come
closer In approaching that sum than any
of the foreign countries. Dempsey
wants to fight In America. There's no
doubt Of that. He has expressed his
'. CHESS 10 cross the water but II
doesn't relish the chances. Jack ETol
rather fight here where he knows
climate, where he knows the rules al
where he has the crowd with him.
FRENCHMAN TO
FEEL YANK PULSE.
Carpenter also wants to fight on I'll
side 1t is not generally known that t
Frenchman prefers to leave his natl
land for the biggest battle O.
Georges makes no bones abq
out after the money and he's
he can get the most OF 1t,
He thinks that is America s
over here for q theatrical
| spring. The trip will be
| cleanup. but more than tina
the Frenchman chance TO
| of the nation and learn I'D
with the Yankee fans
Cochran, 1t is true. ha
signed by Carpenter and
er stage the fight in IsonS ~
has all the trimmings laid
But that contract Is
Dempsey signs il and D
made more than "s1
which ii will be If Deml
and signs with some OIL
SUGGEST BUYING
COCHRAN'S CONTRAC
Cochran. 1t is though
gued into selling his c
Frenchman's services "a
1t would be nice way OF
ter keep" money and wou
of all responsibility and
loss.
The place that lands t
! be the place that has the Isl,
to Offel and America has y rep
for dough.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
What the Coaches Said

HSADENA, Cal, Jan. 1.-The follow
tatements were made by the rival
les previous to tOday's game.
- AFisher of Harvard:
NJ to the coast is not Joy trip
< s Sc of the word. The Harvard
Ere to uphold the honor of the
and of the east. We will give
! I've have and will have no alibt
45f defeat"
- Hunting of Oregon:
~ Oregon players are not at all
led by Harvard's reputation. The
re going in to fight and, win or
her will give their best. The west
lot be disappointed in the spirit
|ayed by Oregon
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-01
"YY WRESTLING MATCHES.

Tom velonis won a fall from Mike
Candy In Ave minutes In a wrestling
match last evening at the Y. NJ c. A.
The winner weighed In at 1873 pounds,
while Candy tipped the scales at 125
pounds Mick Summons of Detroit and
Sam Davis Of the Y. NJ. c. A. wrestled a
fifteen minute draw In the other match
of the evening. Sammons challenges any
middleweight wrestler In the state and
Davis Is anxious to hook up With light.
weight. Athletic exhibits of all sorts and
descriptions we're on the "Y' card for
today.