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The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Stecher viii Be
Wrestling Champ
For Long While

New York. April l7.-Joe Stecher
is still the worlds wrestling cham
bIOn and he probably will be for
quite a while.
When the Nebraska farmer threw
Ed. Stranger Lewis, famous inven-
tor of the head lock. last night in
three hours and four minutes he
practically swept the field clean Of
serious opposition. Unless some
prodigy of the mat mounts the lad
der Stecher may still be holding
the title when he has gray whis-
kers. Since he won the title from
Earl Caddock early last winter
Stecher has been called the 1890
Gotch" and also the Horseshoe
champ"
Those who question his right to
walk around in the shoes of the
old champions probably will be-
come convinced now that he stands
just as high as the monarchs of the
mat in the past generation.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Tommy. Gibbons
Hot on Trail of
French Champion

H. H. Manderfeld, cashier Of the
Ramsey County State Bank of St.
Paul. is holding a certified check
made out to the order of Mike T..
Collins, the Minneapolis fight pro-
moter, as a forfeit and side bet for
Tommy Gibbons to box Georges
Carpenter, the French heavyweight
champion.
In view of the fact that Tommy
Gibbons is the only American boxer
who has defeated each and every
opponent he has ever met, includ-
ing such great fighters as Billy
Miske (three times), Battling Le-
whisky, Harry Greb, Bob Roper,
Clay Turner, George Chip, Knock
out Brown, Bob Moha, Jackie
Clark and every other contender
for both the middle and light
weight titles. he is the logical con-
tender.
This record can be compared ia
vorably with any ever made by any
boxer in pugilistic history. The
money is up, and Collins has offered
Carpenter $4,000 for his end, while
the Gibbons interest will bet $10,-
600 on Tommy's chances against
this wonderful Frenchman, and
there is some $4,000 more in st.
Paul that will be bet the same way.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18

lar schedule. the committee on spe-
cials events-of which George T.
Cox is chairman-will stage many
attractive events. such as the Popu-
lar Blind Pig, All-Star Night. and
the Ladies' Tournament, which will
probably run five or six evenings
this year, due to the many teams
of the fair sex now occupying the
maple paths. Medals and attractive
prizes have been collected by George
Cox. chairman Of the prize commit
tee-a diamond medal donated by S.
Kann Sons & Company for the cham
pion all-events lady being the most
prominent.
Have Three Glasses.
The tournament proper this year
will be made up of three classes,
A. B and c teams-doubles and sin
gleS-and will be classified accord
ing to the averages OF their respec-
tive official scorers by the classifi-
cation committee-of which Harry
B. HALEY is chairman.
The Evening Star has donated
handsome medals for the doubles
singles tall three classes) and sew
eral medals for the ladies.
The Washington Times has do
mated three diamond medals, the
most valuable in the history of the
organization. These medals will go
for the all-events champion in all
three classes.
The Brunswick Bake Collender er
Company has shipped nine mottled
Duplex balls for the teams winning
the championship in their respec-
tive classes-three balls to each
team.
This association enjoys the dis
tinction of being the best governed
body of its kind in the country, due
in a great measure to the enthusi-
astic work of its officers and direc-
tors, who year after year toll daily
and nightly for its success. and il
is now up to the individual bowler
to put his shoulder to the wheel
and make this tenth annual carni-
val a gigantic success.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
LEGION POST NINE
TO HOLD PRACTICE

The baseball team of George
Washington Post, No. l, American
Legion. will have it's first workout
Wednesday on diamond No. l.,
Monument grounds. Wednesday, at
4:30.
Manager Reichard requests all
candidates for the team to be present
and expects to put a strong team
in the field as there are 1900 mem
bers in the post to pick from. lem
bers of other posts in the city are
invited to try-out as his schedule
contemplates some of the strongest
semi-pro teams in Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, Camden. N. j., York, Pa, and
teams in the Blue Ridge League.
Reichard has received assurances
from the post that equipment and
uniforms will be provided just as
soon as a team is ready to take the
field.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Duckpin Bowlers to Toe Mark
In Tenth Annual Tournament

With but one more day in which
to enter the tenth annual tourney
of the Washington City Duckpin
Association. the headquarters at the
Recreation Alleys OF the secretary,
John H. Williams. presents a very
busy appearance. All entries posi-
lively close at midnight the 18th,
and from the flood of applications
and entries thus far received 1t
will take at least a month to stage
the big carnival.
The Capital City League will be
well represented with its entire ros-
ter and theirs was the first check
received by Secretary Williams for
the eight clubs. Other we'll known
organizations to send the ball down
the highly polished driveways are:
National Capital League, with ten
teams; District League. Bankers
League. Knights OF Columbus. Blu
reau League, Navy Yard League,
Arcade League. Evening Star
League. Agriculture Interbureau
League. Marine Corps League, G. P.
%. League, Interstate League,
Mount Pleasant League. Postoffice,
Terminal Y. NJ. c. A. Washington
Tlmes. Washington Herald, the
Elks. Masonic League. the largest
bowling circuit in the country, and
an elaborate night is being pre-
pared by a special committee of
that popular fraternity: Yards and
Docks, Ordnance League and many
others too numerous to mention,
who will join the fold on the 18th
Association Meets.
President Thomas d. George is de-
termined to make this years tourna-
ment eclipse any of its predecessors,
and he has called a meeting of the
Board of Directors for IL O'Clock
this morning at the Rathskeller al
leys. second floor. due 10 the sudden
and sad cath of William Csfritz,
brother of Morris Cafritz. proprietor
of the Gran Central and Recreation
(the associations headquarters).
After the completion of the regu-
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
MIKE LYNCH ENTERS
AMERICAN MARATHON

Boston, April II. - The annual
American marathon run which for
twenty-four years has brought to-
gether the greatest long-distance
runners of the country and is recog-
nized as an official Olympic tryout,
will be held here Monday
This year the event will have as
contestants such veteran distance
men as Bill Kennedy, Willie Ky
ronen, Sidney Hatch. of Chicago, and
Charley Mellor. of Chicago.
Hatch, Kennedy and Oham. Swed-
ish champion. are the favorites here
Oham ran eighth last year on his
first trip over the course. Johnny
Gallagher. of Pittsburg: Mike Lynch.
of Washington, and Carl Lindner, of
Quincy. Mass, are likely contenders
because of their past performances,
when they have finished among the
first ten in fields ranging from $50
to 200 at the start.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Collyer's Selections
For Havre de Grace

First raee--Fallacy, superweman.
Intrigante.
Second race-Maehine Gunner,
Repeat. Aunt Deda.
Third race-Back Bay, King
Worth, Onico.
Fourth race-Choiee. Lady Brum-
nell. Hubidium.
Fifth rsce-Ross entry, TickIish,
Royce Rolls.
sixth raee-Lord Herbert. Firing
Line. Mormon Elder.
Seventh raee-Paddy Dear. Solid
Rock, Almio. -
Best bet of the day-Fallacy.
Best take-a-chance bet-Back
Bay. ...
Best parley Machine Guner,
Back Bay, Lord Herbert-plaee.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
District Matmen
Capture Matches
hSo.A. Tourneu

Baltimore. Nd. April i7.-Pienty
of sport was furnished the fans In
the thirteen bouts staged in the an
nual wrestling champiohships at the
Central Y. NJ. c. A here tonight.
Seventeen grapplers were seen fn
action. The tournament was held
under the auspices Of the South At
lantic Association Of the Amateur
Athletic Union. and from the num-
ber OF entries and the ability Of the
men competing the events eclipsed
that Of former years.
Washington grapplers Jared ex-'
ceptionally well In their bouts
s. Mathews. G. 4. Shaw and George
Shaw were all winners. The first
battle was the l75-pound class pre-
Iiminary. Commander p. V. H
weems, local naval recruiting Off
Ger, flying the X. colors. met WILL
lam ID. Havens, of the Washington
Canoe Club. weems won the fall
in nine minutes and thirty-two sec
onds.
George +. Shaw. unattached, Of
Washington, grappled with Edward
Zulauf, Of the Grypen Athletic Club.
in the I5S-poUnd class preliminary.
and won out. Shaw then took on
Irwin Baer, central 4. N -. ~ ehe
won this match also.
Clarence c. Bruce, Washington
Canoe Club. and Harry Malkin. un-
attached, Of Washington. clashed
in the l25-pound class preliminary.
Bruce won out and was later DE-
feated by II. C. Meade, unattached
of Baltimore.
c. Mathews, unattached. OF wash
inRton, won the l45-pound clash
and threw his man in exactly nine
minutes. George Shaw. also unat-
tached, of Washington, won the
wrestling match.
Edward L Goldberg. Central Y.
NJ. c. 4. South Atlantic Champion,
grappIed with J. W. Wood Of Cross
country Club in the 1os-pound class
and lost.
Three bouts also were held in
the heavyweight class. r. ID. He'd
ges. unattached. OF Walkersville.
went on the mat with W. ID. Havens.
Washington Canoe Club. while L.
r. RoIIette. Northwestern Boys
Club, met George p. Shaw. Wash
inEton. Shaw was the final victor
after meeting all the winners In
these bouts.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
POTOMAC LEAGUERS
WILL HOLD MEETING

An important meeting of the Po-
tomac League tomorrow night at
the Portable Baptist Hall in Con-
gress Heights.
1t Is necessary that each of the
following clubs have a represen-
tative present: Boiling Field, st.
EliZabeths, Steel Plant, Hyland A.
G.. Naval Air Station and Congress
Heights A. c.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
CARDINALS OPEN
SESSION TODAY

Alexandria, Va. April 1.-THE
Cardinal Athletic Club baseball team
will open their season today at 2:3o
p. m. on the North Alfred street dia-
mond.
The crack baseball team from the
United States Naval Hospital will
try their skill with the Cardinals,
and no doubt a great game will be
played when these teams meet.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
DEPARTMENT LEAGUE
TO HOLD MEETING

An important meeting of the De-
partmental Baseball League will be
held at Spalding's athletic goods
store. 614 Fourteenth street north
west, tomorrow night at D. m.
All members of the league are re-
quested to attend as printed sched-
ules will be distributed and an UNI
pfre will be selected to work in that
league.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
EDDIE MORAN HAS
RETIRED FROM RING

Many local fight fans were mis-
lead last week when an announce
ment was made that Eddie Moran,
the former local welter-weight, was
to meet Battling John L. Smith, of
Walter Reed. in one of the prelimi-
naries at the Ardmore Boxing Club.
The athlete who fought Smith was
Eddie Moran of New York. and not
the local scrapper. who was making
such great strides up the ladder a
few months ago. The District Mo-
ran was introduced at the ring-side
and announced he retired from ring
activities.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
PLANS FOR &C" CLUB
MEET TO BE MADE
meeting of the

A meeting Of the &C" Club of
Central High School NlI be held
at the. school tomorrd night, at
which time inai plans VI the sec
ond annual field and track carnival.
scheduled for the Central Stadium,
May s. will be mapped out.
''Cy" Macdonald. chairman of the
games committee, will make a re-
port Of progress to date in enlist
ing interest of schools Of the Dis
trict, Maryland and Virginia. A
record entry list is assured.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
LEHIGH LACROSSERS
DEFEAT BALT CITY

Bethlehem, Pa April 1.-THE
Lehigh lacrosse team completely
outclassed City College. of Balti-
more, here this afternoon. winning
by the score of Is to 0. From the
very start of the game Lehigh was
master of the occasion. and at no
time did the visitors threaten to
score
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
WINSTON CLUB TO
MEET MARYLANDERS

The Winston baseball club will
cross bats with the fast Silver
Spring. Md, team at 2:30 p. m. to-
day on the latters' diamond. Midge
Woodcock will be sent to the mound
by the northeast clubmen. and there
will be a big shift in the infield in
an effort to improve on the show
ing made in their opening game last
Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Age Claims Another.

ST. Louis, April 17.-In the uncon-
ditional release of Leon X. Ames
by the Cardinals age has claimed
another one-time big league star
Ames served McGraw for ten years
when he was in his prime. He was
sold to the Reds in 1918 and shift
ed to the Cards in 1915. Ames will
be IS in August.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
YOUNG AHERN WINS
FROM JOE DUNDEE

Young Ahern. who was recently
handed a setback by Frankie Rice.
of Baltimore, got back into his win
ming strides Friday night in the
Monumental City, when he handed
Joe Dundee a lacing in their six
round bout which was the semi
windup of the Peerless A. c. card.
Dundee was knocked down for the
count of nine in the second round
but he managed to weather the
storm, although Ahern made each
of the succeeding rounds winning
ones.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
BRADLEY HILLS GUN
CLUB ORGANIZES

At meeting Friday night the
Bradley Hills Gun Club was organ
ized. The new gun club will be
located on Bradley Hills, near the
Chevy Chase Club. and will be in
corporated.
Temporary officers were elected at
the meeting as follows: B. J. Hamm,
president; Geo. p. Sacks, vice presi-
dent: L. c. Smith, vice president: /:
Eugene l.. Culver. secretary, and
Chas. B. Albea. treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
TRIAL OF DEMPSEY
POSTPONED AGAIN

San Francisco. April 17.-Trisls
Of Jack Dempsey and his manager
lack Kearns, on charge of evading
the draft law were postponed To-
day for two weeks Attorneys Tor
tho defense asked the delay.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
MIDDIES LACROSSE
TEAM WINS EASILY

Annapolis. Md. April 17.-Swarth-
more was outplayed at lacrosse by
the Midshipmen this afternoon, the
Navy stickmen winning by 10 to O.
The speed. stamina and team play
for the local players was too much
for the men from Swarthmore, who
held well in the first period, but
were overwhelmed in the closing
half
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
STANTON TO PILOT
THE BUREAU TEAM

John D. Stanton. who is we'll
known IL local amateur athletics,
was yesterday appointed manager
Of the Bureau of Printing and En-
craving Club of the Government
League. Stanton will be remember
ed as pilot of the waverly A. c. of
the Central League
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
SPECIAL TRAINS FOR
RACING AT "CRAW''

Secretary Eddie Burke, of the
Hartford County Racing Association
at Havre De Grace. Md, announced
yesterday that special trains over
the Pennsylvania railroad will be
run direct to the track the balance
OF the meeting. The first special
carried the Washington turf devo-
tees to the course yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Virginias After Games.

The Virginia Athletic Club of
Alexandria Is now ready for any
fast, independent teams in and
about the District. For games
managers are requested to get in
touch with F. A. (Ted) Minnigh,
Manager. SIS King street, Alexan-
dria, Va
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Havre de Grace Selections.
by HIGHWAY.

One Best-Lady Brummel.
First Race-Cullinan. Incendie,
Fading Star. ....
Second Race-Repeat. Machine
Gunner. Aunt Deda,
Third Race-Onico, Subahdar,
Sea Mime.
Fourth Race-Lady Brummel,
His Choice, Virginia L.
Fifth Race-Ross entry, Royce
Roofs, War Mask.
Sixth Race-Siesta, Antoinette.
Lord Herbert
Seventh Race - Waterproof,
Paddy Dear. Incidence. ef
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Tennis Match of.

The Dumbarton Club-Camp Hum
phreys Officers tennis match to be
played on the Wisconsin avenue
courts was called off yesterday be-
cause of the rain.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Aggies After Games.

The Agriculture Baseball Club of
the Departmental League would like
to arrange game with some fast
team that holds a permit for
grounds. Phone George w. Rich
ards, Franklin 1887, between a, m.
and 4:30 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Premier Juniors Win.

The Premier Juniors yesterday
defeated the Eye Street Stars on
the Monument Lot. Is to s. The
features of the game was the pitch
ing of Jack Nicklos and the batting
of Daniel Finnegan.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Game Postponed.

The game scheduled between the
Herzl A c. and the Rialto Club has
been postponed, due to wet grounds.
This was to have been the opening
game for both clubs.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Rex to Journey,

The Rex Athletic Club team will
leave here at 1890 a. m. today 10
play the Quantico Marines al the
Virginia post. Manager Wright re-
quests all members of the club Z,
meet at Union Station.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
College Game OF.

The Georgetown University-Tufts
College game scheduled at the Hill
top field yesterday was called Off
because of the rain.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
RAIN POSTPONES
BIG COLLEGE GAME

The game scheduled for yesterday
afternoon between Catholic Univer-
sity and Maryland State was can
celled because of rain.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
SOUTHERN LEAGUE,

Chattanooga, 8; Atlanta, 2.
Mobile, 2; New Orleans, 4.
Little Rock. 1; Memphis. 8.
Birmingham. q; Nashville, 9.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Yanks-Mack Game of.

philadelphia. Pa. April 1.-THE
Scheduled game between the New
York Yankees and the Athletics was
called off today because Of the rain.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Yesterdays Results.
Minneapolis. 4. Kansas City, 8.
st. Paul, o; Milwaukee, 4.
Toledo. 10; Indiana polls, Q.
Columbus, z; Louisville, 8.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
RAJ PARIS BAZES CAPTURES THE CLASSIC HANDICAP HAVRE OR
Hayre de Grace Selections
ONE HORSE SPECIALS.

ONE HORSE SPECIALS.
ny GIBBY.
One Best-Ross Enry, 18th Race.
First Raee-CuIlinan.
second Race-Repest.
Third Raee-0nfco.
Fourth Raee-Lady BrummeII.
Fifth Raee-Ross Entry.
sixth Race-Dorcas.
Seventh Race-Paddy Dear.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.
Cincinnati. IL; Chicago, 9.
Pittsburg. 8; 81. Louis. o (i3 inningsl.
Other games postponed.
Today's Games.
Pittsburs at Cincinnati.
Chicago at st. Louis.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18
Major League Statistics
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdsy's Results.

Boston. .; Washington, ia innings).
Chicago. q; Detroit, o.
st. Louis. 8; Cleveland. 4.
New Philadelphia, rain.
Today's Games.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Detroit at Cleveland.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-18

skin 'rscy lines which marx this oxford as an
aristocrat
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-01-09
81 DOT" Originated in india.

The word loot" came into the Eng
fish language by way of India. and Is
supposed 10 he derived from the San
scrit 'lotra." signifying booty. Orig
innlly all booty taken from the enemy
in war pcrtaned to the crown of the
victorious nation. the title thereto be-
ing regarded as indiSputablc. The
crown WAS supposed to dispose of
these spells Of war according to its
pleasure. bearing in mind the services
of the cHptor$ Of the matter. This
was. indeed. the basis of prize law nj
sea. i;ut ut every international con
Grcss at which the laws of war and
Of mutual relations came under dis
cussiOn il was agreed to exempt from
seizure private property on land and
To restrict coniiscntion to the national
property Of the foe.
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Money in SeaWeed

All along the coast of Norway seat
weed is gathered and burned This
Seaweed grows in veritablc forests,
and is not Of the common grass vari-
city. In fact there nre actual trees of
it five or six feet high, with stems like
ropes and leaves tough as leather.
They begin TO sprOut early in the yenr
and cover the ocean bed with q dense,
impenetrable brush.
AS source of income the seawred
industry now surpasses the fisheries,
and It Is more valuable than ngricul:
ture, even in one of the leading farm
ing districts Of Norway. Owners Of
land abutting OH the seashore reap a
great harvest.
After the weeds have been burned
the ashes are exported to England,
where valuable chemical substances
are extracted from them. The most
important Of these products is iodine.
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Dctour When Necessary.

Many people fatty refuse to take de-
tours. The consequence is they re-
main right where they are. Either
they do not possess the necessary pa
thence and energy or they hay" an in
flatcd notion that they can disregard
LIES laws. OF course you can sit
down and fOSsiliZe wherever YOU want
to so long as you don't impede the
progress Of others. But people who
want TO get on in life take the dctours
and make the most Of them. They
are no fonder of life's grades and dan
gcroiS bitches than other people. but
they want to get somewhere. So they
make The venture. And when they
keep their eyes ana ears open. and
keep control Of their progress there is
little danger Of failing in safe con.
duct. Meanwhile they arc adapting
themselves 10 circumstances ana get.
ting II grip on the world. They are
learning how the people who always
live on the d"tour have 10 struggle to
get along. irhc knowledge will he
helpful in the days that are ia be.
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TOOK FOXES IN NEAT TRAP
Probably Only Instance on Record
Where Youngsters Were Caught
In Horse Blanket

How four foxes were caucl,t in
horse blanket is II quaint tale told by
Il. y. uutmachcr in the Huntcr-Tradcr-
Irapper of Columbus. ..
II happened |" be driving south OF
Nnpatcc. ILL.,. with the implement deal
or OF that town. making business calls
on several farmers of that section,
when. To my surprise, | saw on IA very
steep hill in the distance several young
foxes playing about rs IL no humnn
was near" says Mr.. HutIna cher. MY
partner and l decided to try our luck
ut catching them. SO driving on little
farther, we tied our horses and set
out across the field after them.
when we reached the hole. they
were all up over the hill chasing eaci,
other. so telling my companion TO go
around the hill and chase them my
way l threw q horse blanket over their
hole and waited. AS they came rush
ing for the hole I raised ono end of
the blanket just enough to hide myself
ana ut the same time form a trap of it
Tor them to run into.
They all got TO the hole about the
same time, when l threw one end of
the blanket over them. the other end
being over the hole. In the excite
ment l succeeded In catching all four
in the folds Of the blanket
1--WE went back to the buggy and
drove to town. my companion taking
two of the foxes and two Possibly
the explanation Of our good luck IS the
fact that the foxes were not much
more than six weeks old when cap
tured"
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GIRLS HELPED BY DANCING
English Medical Officer Of Health
Makes Significant Statement in a
Recent Report.

That twice as many girls rs boys
SQuint Is one Of the conclusions ar
rived at by DIR. ". II. Hamer, medical
officer of health.
In his report on London school chill
dren, he attributes girls poorer eye
sight to sewing classes In school in
the late afternoon while the light Is
Mt its worst. and when, in the winter
months, artificial light has to be used.
Girls. however. according to DR..
Hamer. have better teeth than boys,
due to the fact that 1t Is easier to
persuade the former to use a tooth
brush than the latter. Girls suffer,
because of lack Of outdoor games and
sports. more Than boys from heart dc.
fcCts and nnacmia.
But. in spite Of all these disadyan-
tnGcS. the poise and department Of Lon
don girls is superior To that of boys.
Country boys and girls both fall short
of the London girl in this respect.
Particularly noticeable is the grace
full arch of her ins:ep. due 10 her love
Of dancing. This, and the teaching Of
dancing. IS said to have greatly help
ed. If it has not saved. the situation in
regard to physical development.--Lon-
don Tit-BitS.