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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

the better he is and last year was one
of the best he ever had. The short
field is taken care of when Tommy is
about.
List of Pitchers.
OF the 10 pitchers listed Ellis. Utt
Fulton, Beretsky, Pope and Ching are
known to Mobile fans. Hasty also has
been sent a contract, and the Mobile
club will not rest in this case until it's
claim to him has been established.
Agnes, with the club in 1917. also has
been sent contract and may return.
Lukanovic comes from the Browns and
also comes from the Browns and is
counted ON as sure member of the
staff. Bradley last season a pitcher up
in Canada somewhere, has good recon-
mendations. Creel is a youngster from
this section who made a record in the
army and the local club believes it has
a find in him.
Manager Coleman viii 20 to Taylor,
Tex, with the. Browns and assist Man
ager Burke in coaching young pitchers
until about March -, when he comes
to Mobile, his players reporting here
about that time.
The Louisville Colonies will arrive
here for their training work the sec
ond week in March and from then on
frequent games will be played between
the Mobile and Louisville teams.
The preseason period will be a busy
one, as games are also booked with the
Athletics and the Giants and Red Sox
will play here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
Pennant Hopes of
St. Louis Revived
Prospects Of Jimmy Burke'S
Browns Cause Mound City
Fans to Cheer Up--Heavy
Hitters Abound.

NEW YORK. March ; The St Louis
Browns have had ups and downs--most-
Is downs--since the organization OF the
American league,
AT times they have bloomed forth III
early season looking and acting IKE
world heaters. They have played their
part In upsetting the pennant hopes OF
i number Of clubs in seasons gone ~
but they have yet to annex "A cham-
pionship pennant, -.
sd. Louis fans have been longing 10
see the Browns come into their own
for many years This spring they are
watching the proteges OF Manager Jim,
my Burke in more hopeful mood, ana
not without reason.
A long and critical slant Mt the
Browns from an early training season
angle leaves the impression that they
win bear close watching next summer
Jimmy Burke's strongest rivals IN the
American league admit that he has q
sweet -looking ball club, This should
ho enough 10 convince the average ian
that the Browns have reason TO look
ahead to the coming campaign with
good deal of optimism,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
NEAR CHAMPIONS SCARCE.

Look over tho different classes in the
boxing game and name three boxers
VINO have chance with the nile
holders. II can't be done. Right now
We have the weakest array Of contend
ers that the boxing game ever knew.
The light, weller, middle and heavy
weight divisions hardly have a man
worthy Of a match with the champion
Years ago the woods were fun of
cOntenders.
Dixon and McGovern had any num-
Der of close rivals. Frank Erne and
Joe Cans We're continually fighting for
their lives to cling to the title Joe
Walcott didn't have to look far for a
tough opponent. Tommy Ryan had many
a tough bird to face. and as for Cor
bett, FitZsimmons and Jeffrles. they
had their hands fun all the time.
There were few setups in those DAYS.
Today it's only a long shot who can
get a chance at champion. There
isn't an even-money choice on the mar
ket.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
800 Hitters.

Numbered among the players who are
working the winter kinks out OF arms
and legs at the Browns training camp,
Taylor, Tex, are several ball players
who could not be separated from jim
my Burke for love nor money. For one
thing Burke has a quartet Of 800 hit
ters in his lineup, and several othor
members of the team may hit Their
stride with the bat this year and enter
the select set.
George Sisler, the best first base.
man in either major league, and a .32a
hitter last season. is the outstanding
star Of tho Burke machine, Johnny
Tobin. who hit .327: BABY Dolr' ia
cobson. who hammered the sphere for
an average OF SEQ. and Kenneth vii
lians, who hit An even 800. are all
xtickers Of the first water Earl Smith
another outfielder, and Joe Gedeon are
hatsmen of promise, and, like all other
major league clubs. the browns are
trying out handful Of Youngsters In
the hope OF uncovering some more good
batsmen.
Tho st. Louis outfield, with Tobin.
jacobson and Earl Smith or Williams
cavortlng In the gardens, is one OF the
best in the American league. II has
hitting ability and It has speed. And
the Brownie outfielders can hold their
own in the matter Of collecting sky
scrapers and line drives,
The infield will he built with Sister
on first: Joe Gedeon at second, Ger
her at short. and Jimmy Austin. the
youthful spirited veteran, or one Of
three recruit third basemon, at the hot
corner. Joe Schepner from Mobile
Frank Thompson, from Joplin. and Rtli
Dudley, Denver semipro. are the
players seeking old JimWys spurs
Johnny Shovlin, from Columbus. and
Gene Robert SON a st Louis amateur
will fight for tho utility job, whlie Wal
ter Strong, n semipro from Mnncapo-
lis, who has been playing first base,
win probably try out for some other
positions in face Of the fact that
George Sisler is hanging aruud.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

|. Spotlight
BYBob Pi$Ge "

Jack Wolfe, CIcyclands bantam is going box Harry
Bramer Memphis March IS, but lack wishes his opponent
wasn't Harry Bramer but rather Pal Moore Pete Herman
1t wclknoNn fact that Jack has been after match
with these boys fora long time Herman has Just abort
csnarcd the ring with Wolfe when something would turn
up to keep the champion from aXng his signature the
articles.
Ever Wolfe defeated Herman in Cleveland year ago
he has had hankerng the banamweght crown and
he says he he could lift from ermans head only
Pete would get into the ring with him.
Jimmy Dunn WoIlcs manager. hopes that bout between
Moore and Woic Herman and ollie be arranged while
his bantam the South lie would like to follow the
battle with Bramer up with tilt with Moore Herman any
good bantam New Orleans, Hot Springs Memphis,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
SOCCER BOARD MEETS.

The governing board OF the soccer di-
vision of the Memphis Associated ANA
tours Will hold q special meeting Mou-
day night AT 5 O'Clock at the Chamber
Of Commerce.
The purpose Of the meeting is TO
wind w all business OF the soccer divi-
sion the races having closed sunday
and to make plans for the championship
series between the Floyds and the Y
NJ. |. teams, which win begin shortly.
The Bluebels, champions Of the st.
louis Municipal league. will meet the
winning Memphis team.
The soccer board at the Monday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
CUTLER HAS HARD JOB.

Charley Cutler, the wrestler. is try
Of Rob Roper. the soldier heavvweieht
II was Cutler who discovered and de-
veloped Jess Willard, only to lose him
TO Tom Jones, as soon as Willard began
TO display signs of real promise. Even
since that experience Cutler has been
on the lookout for another heavyweight,
Inc next time, he says, he will tie the
prospect up so tight in legal bonds that
there will be no getaway
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
SPIDER KELLY'S CODE.

a reader wants us to tell him the
Della Britt story of Spider Kelly. 1t
happened during Britts fight with Will
lie Fitzgerald in Frisco. Spider Kelly
who was Britts chief second was noted
for his ability in handling boxers. Foxy,
loyal and enthusiastic, Kelly was
known the country over.
Willie Eitz had a cracking right and
Kelly. watching Britt, saw him start to
slug time after time Then the Shrek
ing coice of Kelly would be heard veil
ing; Della Britt! Della Britt" All
through the fight those mysterious
words floated through the air. At the
end of the twentieth round Britt was
declared the winner. Two or three
people approached Kelly and asked
meant.
"Oh," piped the Spider, smiling, you
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
Regrets for Jake Miller.

Recall by the st. Louis Cardinals OF
Bill Brown does not embarrass the
club, since 1t was settled that when
Walter Golvin returned from the army
to resume his old position at first base,
Brown would become excess baggage,
but when the Cardinals recalled out
fielder Jake Miller and refused to let
Mobile have him back, sending him to
the Class B. Texas league instead, the
locals were thrown for a real loss. Mil
Ter is entitled to a better fate than be
shunted to a lower class league. He
made a slow start last year and 1t was
not until the season was half gone that
he hit his stride, but in the last six
weeks of the season there wasn't a
better outfielder in the league for time
ly hitting and fly chasing.
However, even with Miller gone, the
outfield should be well looked after.
The six men to contest for berths there
include Guy Tutweiler and Moon Du-
cote, tried and true from last year;
Milton Reed. who reverts to the Mobile
club from Atlanta, to which he was
loaned last year: Emmett MulveY a
fleet youngster who was with Salt Lake
last year and the year before that was
one Of the leading lights of the Inter-
national league; Arthur Dunn, a young
collegiaE from the University of Wis
Consn, said to be a star in the making,
and George Steed. and Alabama product
who has made quite a reputation in in
dependent ball.
Manager Bob Coleman will he assisted
in the catching department by Ernest
Fallentine. turned over to Mobile by the
st. Louis Browns in the SChGpner deal.
He was ON the Browns list last year
and out under option, playing in the
Pacific coast and the Three-I leagues,
He broke an ankle before the end of
the season and did not have fair
chance to show what he could do.
Tommy Mcmillan will be seen at
shortstop again. The older Tommy gets
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
CONNOLLY FINDS A PEST.

A few weeks ago at a vaudeville show
sitting behind him who kent knoclSing
every act. When the intermission came
Leo gave the guy the up and down on
the way out and saw that he was a
runt who seemed to have lust eaten
ounce. Two or three nights later
leo went TO fight and next to him sat
said they were stallers and an through
the main event he howled about the
lack OF speed shown by the gladiators.
lie Just Planned the show to a turn.
FINALLY Leo leaned over and shaking
nus hand said: How do you do? /
Jusl made you, remember you now.
'Everyman.' just got YOU
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
MOOCOW A PELICAN.

Johnny Dobbs, New Orleans pilot, has
signed Moocow Miller, A New Orleans
semipro star. Moocow got his first start
Sunday and was pounded hard by CIeVe-
land
However, the Moocow kept Iris
Speaker from getting hit, which Is
something to be sWeIed up over at that.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
This Question Is Ever on the
Lips of the Afflicted.

Eczema, letter, Pimples and other
terrifying conditions Of the skin are
doep-seatcd blood troubles, and appli-
cations Of salves. lotions and washes
can only afford temporary relief with
out reaching the real seat of trouble.
But just because local treatment has
done you no good, there is no reason
to despair You simply have not sought
the proper treatment, that is within
your reach.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
MEX, WAR RECORD.

The Mexican Ia a British subject and
served In the war with the Tommies.
He talks interestingly OF what he went
through while aiding In subduing the
Hun. and states that on one occasion
he and his outfit lived seven months
on two months rations. being sur
rounded and unable TO get supplies.
IAN we had for a time was what air
planes would drop to US, says Mex.
I'VE even had to eat the horses we
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
CANS THE FAvoRITE,

Cans will enter the ring the favorita
over Mex. owing TO the fact that Cans
Is a black Benny Leonard and one Of
the cleverest lightweiGhts IN tho game
today, He packs a healthy kick in
both sleeves, has all tho fancy foot
work and ability TO punch that makes
Leonard the king Of the lightweight
brigade.
Cans has only one good hand, his
right being a sort Of 'nub, but be
usually manages TO WELD said 'nub'
with telling force and those on tho re-
ceiving end of the wallops he cuts
loose will testify that he can hit 2
whale OF a blow with his abbreviated
lin,
Cans and Mex are not making any
weight, but will enter the ring around
the l33-pound mark
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
GREASY NEALE STARS.

Greasy Neale played championship ball
on the worlds championship team,
turned out crackerjack at football at
Marietta college and is now going after
basketball honors. His team sprung a
surprise by Hopping the West Virgin
tans, "a to "a.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
Top Gard
At Southern A. C..
Mexican Kid Tackles Cans Negro Lightweight Champ in
Eight Rounds Monday Night-Broadway Jones and Kid
Black Meet in Semiwindup.
BY BOB PIGUE.

lightweight bout that should brlstle with an all the way
booked for the Southern Athletic club Monday night at the
uar weekly show when Mexican hid of England meets Joe Naos
III New Orleans in eight rounds Mexican Kid Mexican while
Cans of coored persuasion Both boys have several o
cason before with Cans being the long end OF The referees
decisions Cans and Mexican Kid have been in training here Ion
the past couple weeks anticipation OF Monday mil and h"t
bows state that they ready.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
TADiS TID-BITS

know | was afraid that he was taking
too many chances. l told him 10 be
more careful TO measure his man-to
be Della Britt"
The inquiring scribes then tumblSd
to the fact that Kelly was cautioning
James Edward to be more deliberate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

Ar New Orleans. R.HE.
Cleveland Americans ...........ll t3 (
New Orleans, Southern ......... ; /
Batteries Miller and Dowie. Clark,
Murchison, Boehling and Thomas, Nun
uamaker
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
so SAY WE ALL OF US.

love everything that's old: old
books, old wine - Oliver Goldsmith
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
THAT WELl.ORESSED LOOK
YOU OFTEN SEE

And say to Yourself That's what I
wanted and did not get" DO not let
that happen again. Come to me and
get that well-dressed look.
NJ, scHoN5EReER
Master Tailor" So N. Main st
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
Where Can Find Relief From
Itching, Terrifying Eczema?

You have the experience Of others
who have suffered as you have to guide
you TO relief. No matter how terrify-
ing the irritation no matter how I'M
bearable the itching and burning of the
skin, S. S. S. will promptly reach the
seat of the trouble. Give it a fair trial
to be convinced of its efficacy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

Our chief medical adviser is an au-
thority on blood and skin disorders, and
he will take pleasure in giving you such
advice as your individual case may
need, absolutely without cost Write
today, describing your case to Medical
Department, Swift Specific Co., 262
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

The Ole Miss Memphis Y. NJ. G. \
basketball game, scheduled for Satur-
day night, did not come Oft
The Ole Miss team wired that on &C
count If examinations they would be
unable TO get away.
The message came too late to get the
information to the fans
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

and Johnny Russell, for instance, have
given him chance to show his speed
and punching powers for which he is
famous. The above picture, taken just
before he knocked out Mickey Russell
In the seventh round, shows how Wilde
must concedc height and weight to his
opponents. He weighed 1905 pounds and
Russell weighed 116 pounds.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

meeting will make plans for the an
nual banquet and also discuss the
awarding Of cups.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
Two Gaps in Mobiles
.Infield Must Be Filled

Manager Coleman Blocked Far in His Efforts to Re
place Schepner and Land Man for Second Base-Is
Fixed Fairly Well in Other Positions and Is Ready
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08
M. A. A.
SOCCER


Sundays Results--Hodaes Field.
Fioyds -. kupfersrhWtdts o
4. r. l. 9 JelfnrAu-. 4
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

II
Manager Coleman all deal for Cliff Brady
champion Ptsfed the Eastern league but when proposition
Psfield suddenly concluded could Brady
everybody knows, left the
Mobile had the the whole
position last and will lucky strike
a found who will something like
Scheer class The club still looks to the Browns for aid fill
position the return Scepner who
another third scker who will be atsaetor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-08

OBILE Ala March S.Contracs to % players have beer
by the Mobile Southern league club, and the
list provides for filling all positions but twothrd base
second. There Is pitchers the list and si'
outfelders. catching provided for and
first base shOrtstop. But far those two gaps II
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-18
WhO s Here
 And Where

H. R. Shepard returned yesterday on the Alameda from Seattle where he has been visiting sfor several weeks.
 E. c. Roberts will leave on the City of Seattle tonight fer Peters burg to install a linotype machine on the Petersburg Report.
 Father J. Van Der Pol who has had charge of the Catholic Church at Douglas for the past year, will leave on the City of Seattle for his new station at Ketchikan to succeed Father Shepard.
 Mrs. E. B. Sparling is leaving on the City of Seattle for Ketchikan to join MT. Sparling, who has been there for the past several weeks.
 Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Tilden, who have been spending the summer here, will leave for Seattle on the City of Seattle.
 MT. and Mrs R. G. Datson ar rived from Chichagof on the Chi Juneau. MT. Datson is accountant for the Chlchagof Mining company.
 K. L. Steberg, a prominent busi- ness man of Petersburg, arrived from that city on the City of Seattle and is at the Gastineau for few days.
 B. F. Heinzleman, one of the field force of the Forestry Service is in the city. He is stopping at the Gas tineau Hotel.
 B. F. Jelick, former proprietor of the Arcade Cafe of this city and more recently owner of a restau- rant of the same name at Ketchi- kan, is in the ctiy. MT. Jelick re- gently sold his interests in Ketchi- kan He will remain in Juneau for about week
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-18
Or Juneau s
 Waterfront

The City of Seattle arrived in the Channel at 1:30 Sunday morning with the following through passen- gers fer Juneau: J, E. Morrison John Bendle Mrs. Math Hahn. Miss C.. Hahn, Miss M. Hahn, John Hahn,
 After unloading perishable freight the City of Seattle left here for Speel River where 45 tons of ma chinery was unloaded for the Al aska Pulp and Paper Company. The boat returned to the Channel yes terday afternoon to make calls at all points with heavy freight ship ments, getting away for the North late last night. She is due to leave here for Seattle at midnight tonight.
 Bookings so far on the Seattle for the South are: For Seattle Theresa Goss, Florence Stanton, MT. and Mrs L. B. Mcclure, s. Elsctot. c. Williams, J. Clauson, Mrs. Wm. Delaney, Mr and Mrs. s. J. Tildon, P. Faister, H. Bartles, S. Knutson, E. Peterson, MT. and Mrs. B. M. Mcconnell. For Ketchikan-J. Van Der Pol, Mrs. E. B. Sparling, N. Erickson For Petercrsburg-E. C. Roberts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-18
Pacific Coast League

Pacific Coast League At San Francisco-Seattle 2, San Francisco o. At Sacramento-Sac ', Los Angeles 0. At Vernon-Vernon 3, Portland ?. At Salt Lake - Oakland IA, Salt Lake '.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-18
ELK DELEGATION RETURNS STRONG
 FOR KETCHlKAN
One Hundred Sixteen Mem bers Added to Lodge
 Get Warm Reception.

The main body of the delegation of the Juneau Elks Lodge which invaded Ketchikan last week and of baby Elks from Ketchikan, Peters burg and Wrangell returned home yesterday on the steamer Alameda reporting a satisfactory roundup" md a splendid time. There wasn't a 1ull moment in the proceedings, all ,gree, from the time they landed un il theig departure. .'~
 The sfull program that had been arranged could not be carried out owing to the delay encountered in getting there. Most of the boys from Juneau, including the officers of the lodge. did not arrive until 1 o'clock Friday morning. But from that time until the Alameda sailed North Saturday, there was some thing doing.
 "They showed us a big time,' said George F. Forrest, a member of Ju- neau Lodge B. P. o. F., who made he trip. We were met by others who had preceded us, and headed by a band, staged parade. Friday we had another parade with all of the novices in line, roped together. Netkakatla band was brought to Ket- chikan especially for the occasion and furnished splendid music. A banquet was given which was one of the best I have ever attended. One hundred and sixteen members were added to the local lodge from Ketchil1an, Petersburg and Wrang3ll The entire visit" he concluded, "wds )ne round of continuous pleasure"
 ketchikan Flourishes
 Ketchikan, he said, is flourichinG. The big new bank building is almost completed. J. R. Heckman is push ng construction on a new building opposite the bank building The town is figuring on installing a cen tral heating plant for the business section, which, MT Forrest said, looks like a sure go.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-18
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
 AND STOP CATARRH Tells How To Open Clogged Nos trils and End Head-Colds.

lou feel nne III few moments. Your cold in head or catarrh will be gone. Your clogged nostrils will open. The air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more dullness, head ache; no hawking, snuffling, mu- cous discharges or dryness; no struggling for breath at night.
 Tell your druggist you want small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply little of this fragrant, anti ;eptic cream in your nostrils, let it penetrate through every air pas sage of the head; seothe and heal the swollen, inflamed mucous mem brane. and relief comes instantly
 It is just what every cold and catarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stuffed-up and miserable. adw
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-18
COPS
 END PLACE IN
 COAST LEAGUE
Pennant Races Closes With Vernon Champion and
 Sacs in Cellar.

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 1S.--De- feating the San Francisco baseball club three straight games Saturday and Sunday, Seattle won second place in the Pacific Coast League flag race, which closed yesterday.
 Vernon has had the championship cinched for ten days past and inter- est accordingly centered on the three cornered fight between Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles for run ner-up.
 Seattle was baseball mad during the closing days of the series, the fans manifesting the widest enthus- iasm over the great showing of the Rainiers, who for many weeks early in the season seemed to be elected for the cellar championship by unani nous vote.
 Manager Wares is being called the 'Miracle Man of the Vest for his success in landing the team in s ond place after such late start and pre- dictions are many that the close of the 1921 Berries will find Seattle cock of the walk, with the coveted pen naf1t nailed to the mast for the first time since her admittance to the Coast League.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-18
HEAD STUFFED FROM
 CATARRH OR A COLD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils Opens Air Passages Right Up.
*...y**@***.3*.*.s .a.*.s.-.s.ssS:'

Instant relief-no waiting. Your clogged nostrils open right up; the ,ir passages of your head clear and you can breathe freely. No more hawking, snuffling, blowing. ohead- ache disease. No struggling for breath at night; your cold or ca larrh disappears.
 Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist now. Ap- ieptic, healing cream in your nos ply a little of this fragr2nt, anti trils. It penetrates through every r passage of the head, soothes he inflamed or swollen mucous membrance and relief comes instant y.
 It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed Up with a cold or nasty catarrh.
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