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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
BASEBALL CLUB
HEADS PREPARE
FOR BIG SEASON
Selection of Judge K. NJ.
Lands Is Like Oil Upon
Troubled WaterS-ThingS
Shape Up All 0. K. =
BY JACK VEIocK,
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ind Editor.)

international New: ssrviost Sport.
NEW YORK Ncv, l6.--XV,th neace
restored and Judso X. M ''r lands a
firmly seated in the sadie IA base.
balls all-powertul bad the mag
mates settled down ,fthis week to pre-
pare for prosgP,,ro,e season In 1921
IheLe WIN Ite little or no legisla-
~ III an pasbau circles with regard
~ W va, "r living up Of a new national
e, nnnN until after Thanksgiving,
OF, Tording to President John
Hewlett of the National leagUe e, it is
planned to get til minor and major
leagues committees together shortly
after Thanksgiving in order to COM
piete the draft of a new agreement
in time to present it to the American
and National leagues at their an
nual meeting next month.
Signs of activity among the club
owners were noticed here today with
the announcement by Secretary Joe
O'Brien of the Giants that New York
has purchased Third Baseman
"Goldie" Rapp from Cincinnati. Rapp
was obtained from St Paul by the
Reds and comes to New York with
a reputation as a wonderful fielder.
Manager McGraw and President
Stoneham of the Giants will leave
here tomorrow for short fsotdurn
in Cuba, but will return in time for
the National leagues annual meet
ing In December, and McGraw said
today that the Giants will be boil
stored in anticipation of one of the
hottest races the old league has ever
known. , ..,.,
active. Their 1921 campaign will get
under way officially next Thursday,
when Colonies Rupert and Huston
will meet here with Manager Miller
higgins, Business Manager Barrow
and Joe Kelley Bob Connery and
Bob Gilks. Yankee scouts. TO make
general plans for the coming sea-
son. Manager Huegins attended the
minor league meeting in Kansas
City. He was looking for playing
talent but as far as can be learned
failed to land any recruits.
Manager Pat Moran of the Reds
was another Kansas City visitor who
found the picking poor among minor
league owners, but at the time of the
meeting there was too much else to
occupy the minds OF the magnates
ana VI dNNS a1Ao ntAAN2 "NAV SANNb NiAO
go-by.
Announcement of the 1921 mana
gers of the Browns, Tigers and Phil
lies may be expected at any time.
Mike Kelly. of st. Paul, is said to
have ceived a satisfactory offer
from Philadelphia and it is believed
he will accept, Clarence Rowland
is the one best bet as Jennings sue
CessOr at Detroit and Lee Fohl has
the inside track at ST. Louis. Presi-
dent Navin of the Tigers plans to
put some new blood into the Detroit
team this season and whoever is Sc
lected to pilot the Tigers will Ibe
given plenty of leeway to strengthen
the team. 1t is rumored that Navin
may purchase a Western league
franchise before the winter Is oyer
aid develop future Tigers in that
circuit.
PA" Rourke, owner of the Omaha
club, is said to be in the market with
his franchise,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
TEXAS lACCES WIN
OVER RICE 7 TO 0

COLLEGE STATION. Texas, Nov.
1.-THE undefeated and unsecured
on Texas A. and NJ. college eleven
defeated the Rice institute team
here yesterday afternoon, TO 0
The field was muddy from recent
rains, and a brisk north wind played
havoc with punts and passes. "A
6O-yardN run by Morris and heavy
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

l.1Notes

CHICAGO. Nov 16. (By Interna-
tional News Service. )--Gloom\ clouds
the Midway today and Stages Grip
pied maroons prepared for the final
struggle Of the year with wisconsin,,
chicago entertains only faint hopes
OF winning because Of injuries that
have riddled the team.
EVANSTON, Ill, Nov. 16. (By In
ternatiOnal News Service. NORTH
western, heartened by its victory over
Purdue, is working, strenuously for
the Notre Dame game Saturday
which will close the season. CVAch
McDevitt's squad is in good shape for
the final battle of the year.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov IT,.
(By International News Service. -
The. crippled Gophers began the last
hard grind of the season today in
preparation for the game with Michi-
gan. Hartig, a substitute, whose
showing against Iowa Saturday was
favorable, may replace Nolan at right
guard.
NEW YORK, Nov Is. (By Inter-
national News Service. despite the
crushing defeat received at the hands
of Cornell, few changes will be made
in CSlumbia's lineup for Saturday s
game at the Polo grounds with
Pennsylvania. Capt Kinninger, how
ever. is expected to get into the line
ups at left end.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16. (By In
ternational News Service)--Penn will
be minus two of her best men In
the game against Columbia at New
York Saturday. Capt. Hopper, right
end, is out for the remainder of the
season, and Rex WraY. quarterback
is laid up with q splintered cheek
bone.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Nov. 16. (By
International News Service with
every player on thee Harvard squad in
perfect physical condition. light prac-
tice Is in order in preparation for the
Yale game.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. -16. (By
International News Service. 1.-THE
Yale football team, after a two days
rest, resumed practice this afternoon
directed by Tad Jones, in an effort
to drive the team into shape to meet
Harvard next Saturday. All the can
didates reported in good condition
and the entire squad was given a
stiff drill.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
NEwBERN WINS.

NEWBERN, Tenn, Nov. l6.-The
Newbern High football team defeat
ed the Obioh, Tenn, team at Obion
school campus, the score being %
TO 0. There were a number of New
bern spectators present. The New
bern team Is making rapid progress
IN playing ball for the past month.
The team has game on schedule
every Friday afternoon.
The Tatumville high school will
play the Trenton Peabody team on
the Trenton campus Friday, Nov.
10. The Tatumville team is report
ed to be the strongest team in the
county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
REBsT Is VICTOR.

BOSTON, Mass. Nov, 16.--Mickey
Rebst, the st. Paul lightweight, gave
away IL pounds, but easily out
Nclassed Young Goul in the feature
bout here last night. This is Rebsts
fourth victory in three weeks in- New
England.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

Jake Northrup took part in a'rather
remarkable exhibition game the other
day at Towanda, Pa. 1t went IL m
nings without either side scoring;
Northrup struck out 20 men, ana
Robinson, a young southpaW' tne
pitcher opposing him, struck out IL
In two games in week Nortnrup
struck out As men In Il innings None
of these batters ever VIII WIN lanie
in the big leagues.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

The st. Louis Americans have
snapped Pitcher George Holman and
Catcher Jim Tate, the Carruthers-
Vile battery signed late in the sea-
son. to the Evansville Three-l cluo
for Southpaw Cy Yarmouth. If the
pair sent to Evansville do not make
good, then the Browns promise to
supply others that will in exchange
for Yarmouth.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

st. Louis, a Southern city, is some
what perturbed over the spectacle
Of a team of white major league play
ers, wearing National league uni
forms, playing team of negroes
and being licked TO a FRAGILE by the
said dingies. 1t hasn't made the Car
dinals any more popular with fan
dom In the Mound City though Of
course the club officials couldn't
help II.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
William H. Whitaker, prominent /,

William H. Whitaker, prominent in
baseball in the '70s and early sos
In Philadelphia, in the days Of the
old Athletics in the American asso-
citation. and one time president and
principal hacker of the club, died
on Oct. 4, in Philadelphia. He was
always a lover of baseball, though
he had no active part in the days
following general reorganization of
what are known now as the major
leagues.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
RATHER BEATS DOWNEY;
CLANCY SCORES KAYO

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1s.--
Augie Rather New York. outpointed
Bryan Downey, Columbus, o., in am
8-round' bout hera last night. George
CLANCY, Baltimore, knocked out
Johnny MRhoney, Hazleton, Pa. in
the fourth roundA ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
DoNZA BEATS KAISER.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Nov. 16.-Ashtou
Donza, OF New Orleans. was given
the newspaper decision over Pee.
wee" Kaiser, of st. Louis, in an
eight-round bout here yesterday.
Tney are bantamweights.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

The mother Of Fritz and George
Maisel died at her home in Balti-
more few days previous to the
opening of the Baltimore St Paul Sc
ries. and Fritz Maisel was out Of the
first game Of the series. George
Maisel, who has been with Portland,
In the Coast league this season, left
that city for his home in Baltimore
on receiving news of his mothers
death, and will play no more ball this
season
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nov. IL
frankie Mason. Fort Wayne, ND,
flyweight, and Phil O'Dowd, Column
bus bantamweight. will meet in
bout here tonight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

Unless Winston Salem baseball
gets new backing and new park
for next year it's not likely to be In
the Piedmont league again The
Prince Albert park has been sold,
making a new location necessary,
and some~of the princes who have
been backing the Twins have cashed
in and announced they won't put up
for a club again in 1921.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
Going home to
turkey and FTinn1i1is

THANKSGIVING DAY last ysaa
ATE my chow.
ALONE In the big town.
AND THE TURKEY was alt
NEATLY VANISHED and haA
NICE LlTTLs paper pants,
ON BOTH its legs.
AND TASTED strongly.
LIKE NOTHING at an
BUT THIS yeaz.
MAN ALIVE. I'm going homa.
AND THERE will Be.
A COUNTRY turkey.
DONE TO a turn.
BROWN AND savory.
CRISP AND fiaky.
SENDING UP little cioudA
OF TANTALIzINa steam.
MAKING NosTRILs wrinkle
AND PILATES quivsr.
Oh BOY, real turkey.
AND THEN afterwards.
AsLEA+o breathe.
BUT NOT to bend.
I'll REACH for a smoke.
THAT'S THE real turkey. too.
-
COSTLY AROMATIC Turkish.
BLENDED WITH the best.
OF MELLOW Domestic leaf.
AND ONCE again-oh boy.
CAN'T YOU just hear me.
INFORMING THE world.
THEY SATISFY"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
Judges Assigned.

Referees and Judges are assigned
by the commission to authorize bouts
and their identity to promoters, box,
ers or spectators is not known until
thew take their place. at the ring
side. This is further check against
fraudulent collision. Under the law
the commissioners have authority
similar to that of city councils TO
require the testimony of witnesses on
all matters within their 1urisdlction.
Women, who have seen bouts in
this CITY previously only in male dis
puise, are now allowed equal privi-
.Isees with male followers of the sport,
ana at the first of the bouts under
the new law feminity was !sprinkled
throughout the arena. Gambling has s
been prohibited and seconds ordered
10 desist from Objectionable tactics
in support of their principles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

penalty on Rice helped the Farmers
to score early in the first quarter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
BOXING IS UNDER
LEGAL SANCTION IN
MASSACHUSETTS
State Boxing Commission
Helps to Eradicate Many
Evils That Have Cropped
Out in Game.

BOSTON, Nov. 16.-Boxing is on a
new basis in Massachusetts. For the
first time in a quarter century pro-
fessional matches are open to public
participation under legal sanction,
and it is no longer necessary for a
man who wishes to see a bout to
first join a club over the meetings
of which referees have been the mod
orators and boxers the only mem
bers who had the floor. The ia
miIiar announcement in introducing
fighters that both are members of
this club" is heard no more.
The new order of things is the
result OF a law establishing state
boxing commission, and STIMULATING
some of the conditions under which
the sport must be conducted. These
provide for 10-round bouts, the
rounds of three minutes each. to be
conducted by clubs licensed by the
commission under bonds of $4,000.
Decisions are given by referee and
two judges, licensed by the commits
sion.
The members Of the board. four
days after their appointment, laid
down supplementary regulations un-
der which each Judge is required to
write and sign his decision and the
referee decides If they disagree. I'm
der the commissions rules there can
be no draw.
Every person connected with a
bout must be licensed, physician,
referee, Judge timekeeper. boxer,
manager, trainer or second. IThe
physician is required to examine the
contestants three hours before the
bout and to certify in writing that
each boxer is physically fit. Licenses
bear photograph of the boxers, with
the idea of preventing impersona-
fiOOS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

Ham Patterson of the Dallas, Tex,
club is not concerning himself over
the draft BY Memphis of Howard
Camp, since Camp he reports, was
sold to Vernon previous to the closed
season. Camp finished the Coast
league season with the Vernon team.
1t will be up to Memphis and Vernon
to fight it out for the players SER
vices
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
c@0zza2fI}B,
OhAl

Who wouldn't be hero like the
great Walter Mails? When he ar
rived at the station in the home town
of Sacramento he was met by bevy
of pretty damsels, who kissed him
until they took his breath away. 1t
was, SO far as known, the first time
Walter ever lost his breath and was
unable to express his thoughts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Nov. 16. (By
International News Service. with
every player on the Harvard squad in
perfect physical condition light prac-
tice Is in order In preparation for the
Yale game.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
NOTICE

Our first shipment of Sher- win Williams products has just arrived, and all those holding FIoorlac coupons may present them at our yard and receive a can of this wonderful varnish, to- gether with a splendid little brush for applying, both be- ing sold you for but ten cents.
 Sherwin William products are well and favorably known throughout the world, and we are now carrying their entire line, consisting of all kinds of high grade interior and exterior paints, varnish- es automobile channels, and in fact anything that you may need to brighten up your home.
 THE HALL LUMBER Go.
 Exclusive Dealers.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
Why Colds Are Dangerous

You are often told to beware of a cold" but why? We will tell you: Every cold weakens the lungs, lowers the vitality and payes the way for the more serious diseases. People who contract pneumonia first take cold. The longer a cold hangs on, the greater the danger. es- pecially from the germ diseases.
 as cold prepares the system for the reception and development of the germs of consumption. diphtheria. scarlet fever and
 whooping cough. The quicker you get rid of your cold, the less the danger of contracting one of these diseases. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a great repu- tation as a cure for colds and can be depended upon. It is pleas ant to take. adv
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Navajo.
 Nettie Shumway. Plaintiff, vs. z. N. Decker, Defendant.
 Notice of Sale of Real Estate.
 Under and by virtue of Gn ex- ecution issued by the Superior Court of Navajo. State of Ari- zona, in an action wherein Nettie Shumway and Plaintiff and z. N. Decker, defendant. upon a judgment in favor of said Plain tiff. and against said Defendant, for the sum of One Hundred and mo- 1GO Dollars ($10O.0O), with interests and costs of suit, and to me directed and delivered, which execution was duly at- attested the 9th day of March, 1920, have levied on all of the right. title, claim and interest of said Defendant in and to the following described property, to-wit:: Lot 3 and the south half of the southwest quarter of Sec tion 2, Township 12 North. Range IS East. G. 6 s. R. M., containing 123. 72 acres; also lots 8 and 4, in Block 10, Snowflake, Navajo, County, Arizona, to- gether with the improvements thereon; also 600 acres of land in Section IA, Township 12 North, Range Is East, G. 6 S. R. M.; and,
 NOTICE is hereby given that on the 3rd day of April, 1920, at 200 o'clock P. M. at the Court House in Holbrook, Nav aio County, State of Arizona. will sell the above described pro- perty. or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy Plaintiffs claim. besides the costs and interest and accruing costs, at public auction, to the highest bidder. for cash.
 Dated this 11th day of March. 1920.
 c. W. HARP. A12-3t. Sheriff.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
FOR SALE-Seed sweet pota- toes; 4 kinds. Write for prices.
 T. JONES G Co.,,
 Clarendon, Texas.
To Reopen Pharach's Mines.

Pharaoli's mines were discovered in 1872 by French explorer named Gail Iaud. He found that the mines had been abandoned before they had been completely exhausted. A lode of emer- ald-bearing rock was mined and the emeralds were found to be very large. but GOT in quality. The mine was again abandoned. New plans to op- crate item on a tentative scale, at least, are now under way.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12

KLIM Brand Powdered Milk. Mrs. A. B. Moore, Phone 8e or at Navajo Gar age, Holbrook, Arizona.
 LOST Last Sunday be- tween Holbrook and Snow flake a bag of laundry. Re turn to News office.
 Beautiful dress goods. Priscilla Fabrics. Malloch Mills Hosiery and under wear. For samples write or phone Mrs. A. B. Moore, Box 428; Phone 86; or call at residence, 10 to 12 a. m. One-half block east of old adobe school house.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12

We have the largest and most complete line of drugs and sundries in Navajo coun- ty. Palace. Drug Co.
 KLIM Brand Powdered Milk. Mrs. A. E. Moors, Phone 86 or at Navajo Gar age, Holbrook, Arizona.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
SHEET MUSIC

Latest selections, vocal and instrumental, at popular prices. Della Moore, one half block east of old adobe school house. Phone 86.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
NOTICE TO ELECTORS

The annual election for trustee Holbrook School Dis trict No. 3 will be held at the Old Central School Build ing the last Saturday in in March. M12-3t.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
AmpIifes Sound.

In a sound amplifier invented by a California scientist the fall of a feath- CT makes a noise like wrestler thrown upon mat.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12

FOR RENT-Good two room house. furnished, close in, Sid ney Sapp.
 Nyal remedies are nation ally known as honest pre- parations and we have them at Palace Drug Go.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
M12-3t.
SHEET MUSIC

Latest selections, vocal and instrumental, at popular prices. Della Moore, one half block east of old adobe school house. Phone 86.
The Holbrook news., 1920-03-12
For Sale

CadaIIac 1914, good mechani- cal condition, fair rubber, ' passenger touring.
 c. H. EDMUND,
 Jackson Garage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-11

q. why do some accounts OF the
life OF George Washington say that
he was born on February II, when
his birthday anniversary Il celebrated
on February 22s-A. r. NJ
A. The GreEorian calendar, which
is now in use. was not adopted IN
England until 1852. and at the time
Of its adoption there was a difference
OF II days between It anu the Julian
calendar Computing il by the old
calendar, the date Of Washington S
birthday would fail on February IL
a What naval force may Germany
maintain in accordance with terms OF
the peace treaty s-E. L. :.
A. The strength Of the German
navy is cut down TO six battleships.
first class; six light cruisers; u de-
stroyers, y torpedo boats. and no
submarines.
O. What Is vers Iibref y. h.
A Vers libre means free verse. or
verse which is not restricted by laws
Of poetic rhythm. Poets using this
form claim that the resulting pro-
presses their emotions better than
verse which is bound by rhyme and
meter.
O. What is the province OF the
general Staff \. c. T.
A The general staff does the
thinking and planning for the army.
II studies the military necessities.
for instance, and makes recommen-
dations as to the size Of the army
that shall be maintained and esti-
mates the cost. The general staff
worked out the supply system for
the army II had nothing 10 do, how
ever, with the fighting army at the
front
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-11
Bedtime Stories For The Little Ones
UNCLE WIGGILY AND JOHNNIE'S JACK
by HOWARD b. GARIs

school is hardly the place for
toys" spoke the teacher Some
times I have to take them away from
the boys. as I took Johnnie's jigger
the other day. but I have none now"
Johnnie, the boy squirrel, raised
YES, what is 1t. Johnnieg" asked
the teacher.
II have a toy in my pocket
Johnnie made answer. I've anJack
whitfield for myself. I wasn't going
TO take it out in school. but"
oh, IL IL viii quiet Quackie Quad
dies, let's have itl' said Uncle Wig
gily- And then Johnnie took from his
pocket a fine red. blue. green and
yellow jumping jack, made OF wood
And when Uncle Wiggily pulled the
string on IT,. the Jack danced around
as lively as a cricket.
"0h. I want that" said Quackie
Quaddles. as she stopped crying. The
Jack was given 10 her. because she
was only in the Kindergarten class,
"she may have It to2keep." said John
ME. generously Il can make an
other"
So Quackie Quaddles was quoted.
and. the lessons went on. But Il was
a good thing Johnnie brought his
Jack 10 school. wasn't it, And If the
postman doesn't put his whistle in
the letter box, where ne can't find il
TO play a tune for the policeman's
little boy. III tell you next about
Uncle Wiggily and Billie's buttons
Copyright. 1920, by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

n Is f. true that an opossum Will
". feiEn death IL captured aIives-
r. b.
A. The opossum sHilfully simu-
1ates death IL captured 1t viii Zee
clumsily from human being but If
oTertakeu "ll roll over. close its
eyes and open its mouth After d
little while il will slyly open its eyes,
but VIII close them again II the cap
tor Is still there II left alone IL will
look cautiously about and then trot
q. what did Judas do with the 80
pieces Of silver he got for betraying
Christs-D. j. r..
p, verses $40. after Jesus had been
turned over TO his captOrs and con-
demned. Judas repented- He returned
10 the Temple and cast down the
money before the High Priest from
whom he had received IT. He then
went out and hanged himself. The
priest considering il blood money
would not put IL into the treasury,
but bought witE q piece Of land,
called the "potters field in which
10 bury strangers.
O. What would be considered
treason uEainst the United statesi-
s. r. X.
A. The constitution provides that
treason against the United States
shall consist only in levyinE war
against them. or in adhering 10 their
enemies, giving them aid and comfort
No person shall be convicted Of
treason unless on the testimony Of
Two witnesses 70 the same overt act,
OF on confession in open court" In
the famous treason case Of Aaron
Burr no overt act could be proved
against the accused. and Burr was
not convicted.
q. How many nirplanes are there
in an American squndronf-M- E G.
A An air squadron Of the United
States army consists OF IS planes.
while there are only 2 In French
escadrille, the equivalent OF our
squadron The enlisted personnel in
q French escadrille is 100, and that
Of an American squadron is about $50.
This number varies slightly in pur-
suit, observation and commandment
EQuadrons-
O. What country produces the
most platinum Pr. o.
A. Ninety percent OF the worlds
annual output OF platinum IS OBJ
tanned from the Ural mountains. IN
Russia
O. Was civilian the COnquerern
nm Legitimate childs-J. C.. S.
A. He was born out OF wedlock 10
Robert the Devil" duke Of Nor
mandy, and Arletta, the daughter Of
q tanner Of Falaise, Normandy. Rob
ert induced the Norman barons TO
acknowledge William as his success
sor, and they kept their pledge.