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Connecticut western news., 1920-09-02
RED CROSS ACTIVE
 IN DISASTER RELIEF

When disaster hits a community fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, bad wreck or tornado-the American Red Cross can be depended upon to follow right at its heels with help for the stricken people Red Cross relief Is almost immediately forthcoming-foo clothing, shelter and funds; doctors, nurses and special workers with long experience in handling similar trouble elsewhere.
 During the last year, ending June 30, there was an average of four disasters a month in the United States. One hundred and fifty communities in twenty-seven states suffered. The largest and most destructive of these were the tidal wave at Corpus Christi, Texas, and tornadoes in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
 In these events of horror $50 per sons were killed, 1,5OO were injured, 13,0OO were made homeless, about 30,- 900 families needed help, the property loss was nearly $1000O0;00O and al- most $1,OOO,OOO in relief funds, not in- cluding emergency supplies was ex- pended.
 To the sufferers from all disasters during the year, the American Red Cross sent $120,OOO worth of SUD- plies, no Red Cross nurses and seven special relief trains. To meet the needs of the stricken, the organization set up ten relief stations, operated thirty food canteens and as many emergency hospitals. One hundred and twenty-five Red Cross chapters gave disaster relief service.
 If disaster ever strikes this town or county, the citizens can be absolutely sure the Red Cross will be right on hand to help them in every way.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-02

to Hartford last week, after spend ing two weeks vacation at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs. A. M. Waitt are on a two weeks motor trip touring wes- tern Massachusetts. David Duffy, who is having his annual vacation from his duties as R. +. D. carrier is driving for them.
 D. F. Smith is substituting on the mail route during David Duffy's ab- sence.
 A daughter (Martha Shirley) was born to MT. and Mrs. Charles L. Peters at St. Mary's hospital, in Waterbury.
 Don't fail to attend the play "Next Door" to be presented at the Amenia Opera House, Friday even ing, September Sd, for the benefit of the Smithfield Community Library.
 A small number of Republicans of Sharon consisting of prospective office holders and those ambitious to serve the town in the legislature met together Friday evening and formed club to represent the party in the coming important presidential cleo tion. After making rules and regu- lations and electing themselves to all the best offices and committees they adjourned.
 It is question that is being dis cussed by some whether these self appointed aspiring politicians fairly represent the party and whether it would not have been more in ac- cordance with harmony and fair play if a more general notice of the meeting had been given.
 FAIR PLAY.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-02
NURSING SERVICE IS
 RAPIDLY EXPANDING
This American Red Cross Work Flourishing in Small Towns
 Throughout Country.

More than 37,OOO graduate nurses Rave been enrolled In the American Red Cross to date and its department of nursing is daily increasing this en- rollment.
 The department of nursing has been authorized to maintain an adequate reserve of nurses for the army and navy. It will continue to supply the needs of the United States Public Health Service to which 1t has as- signed more than 1000 nurses In the last year. .~..
 1t will assist in establishing proper, nursing service in foreign countries where the American Red Cross has or xan1zed hospitals, dispensaries and schools for nurses. Courses In home Hygiene and care of the sick have been started for thousands of women who Rave never received any education in this direction. Rural nursing which was in its infancy short while ago has been put ahead at least a decade through the work of the department q nursing and Local Red Cross chapters <A te g. . 'sEst g
 Public health nursing has been ex- tended to many rural communities and nsw fourishes actively in hundreds of maalI towns and counties. Nearly thousand efficient nurses have already Been assigned to this kind of work.
 The department of nursing Is unit hg with other organizations in years campaign in recruiting nurses for training schools, in educating the gen. sral public as to standards of nursing sducation and in showing communities fheir responsibility toward schools of nursing. 1t will endeavor to meet all these needs as we'll as to continue the enrolment of dietitians who will be utilized as instructors in home dietet- tcs, in. developing nutritional clinics, and in supplying dietitians for the United States Public Health Service and the civilian hospitals.
 The Nursing 2rvice will continue to s6er to women and young girls the opportunity of securing instruction in -~ Rome hygiene and care of the sick in every community in the country. This Instruction has not only laid the foun- dalton for public health but in some places has given impetus to the estab- hshment of hospitals and community school houses.
 "As community profits by the work F the nurse," says Miss Clara D. Moves, director of the department of nursing, "it is logical that the con- |Munity should be aroused to its respon- |1bility. The American Red Cross |stands ready to help In general cam |nafgn of recruiting and must have the |EHpport, sympathy and understanding rfithe' medical profession as we'll as khes intelligent cooperation of the people at large"
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-02
SHARON

MT. and Mrs. Bert Bierce of Hill side, N. J., are spending a couple of weeks with the formers mother, Mrs. w. R. Bierce at the Bierce Homestead near Silver Lake.
 Miss Myrtle w. Thompson of Hol- yoke, Mass. is a guest at the home of Mrs. F. B. Rhynus.
 Miss Helen J. Bassett of Amherst, Mass, is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. c. W. Bassett.
 Miss Martha E. Wilbur is spend ing the week with friends in New Haven.
 Mrs. Rose Willard of Stockbr;dge, is a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. Walter H. Bartram.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Pitcher of Waterbury were visitors of the for mer's parents, MT. and Mrs. N. Pit cher during the past week.
 Miss Helen Darling is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Wm. MacMillan in Litch- field.
 Kenneth Warehouse of Detroit, Mich, is enjoying a two weeks va cation at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. R. Warehouse.
 Miss Ruth Bristol is spending the week in New Britain, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Mckee.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Moore, son Clair and daughter Josephine of Westport, have been in town the past week to see Mrs. Moore's fath- CT, E. St. John, who is i'll at the Sharon Hospital.
 E. Herman Middlebrook returned
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-02
HOME SERVICE FOR
 EVERYBODY IN NEED

Do you know what the present day Home Service of the American Red Bross is?
 Many people do not know that, be- ides completing the work for ex-serv- re men, especially the disabled, it pro- fdes the same neighborly service to hmilies in general that 1t formerly ave families of soldiers, sailors and harines. ."
 "Home Service covers a wide and aried field" says Frederick c. Mun- be, general manager of the American led Cross. "It gives aid to families solving such problems as budget tanning, marketing, tiding over times financial stress, keeping children in ehool, helping crippled children, wid- wed and deserted mothers, children hckward in school and children in bnflict with the laws. It renders serv- e to the homeless and transient, to e illiterate, to tenement dwellers, to e unemployed, and gives friendly as- stance and advice to foreign speak g groups"
 In addition to helping families in e solution of their own problems, pme Service helps in strengthening weak spots in the social life of mmunities. It joins hands with oth- to make communities safer, althier and happier.
 Organizing action along lines In bfch the community is already inter- ted is one of the objects of Home rvice. It has established community etings, patriotic celebrations, pag- hts and picnics. Rest rooms, recre- on facilities, play supervisors and wing pictures have been provided. rough Home Service other agencies
 influenced to bring about improved nmercial .amusements and better ool facilities and to promote travel
 libraries as we'll as to secure coun-
 agricultural and home demonstra- agents.
 you need assistance at any time, to the secretary of the nearest Red Iss chapter and describe the situa- D. Your confidence will be sacredly bected and every possible effort will
 made to aid you.
Connecticut western news., 1920-09-02
American Red Cross Roll Gall.

he Fourth Annual Roll Call of the
 |erfcan Red Cross will be held this E from Armistice Day, November to Thanksgiving Day, November 25, |usive. During this period the men women of the United States will their annual dues and renew their
 hbership. ... ..-..s...., .-.a.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-17
BIG minors MAY BALK
Consider Forming Separate Body to
Affiliate With Others Under
New Governing Code.

CHICAGO. December 1.-THE Amer
lean Association is willing to enter
into the new national base ball agree
ment with Judge Kenesaw NJ. Lands.
as supreme commander. but does not
feel as though it should go in for the
provided twenty -five-year period, ac-
cording to President Tom Hickey, on
his return here from New York today.
Judge Lands term is for seven
years." he said. I'VE would have no
say about the new commissioner at
the termination of Judge Lands term.
This is what the American Associa-
ton IL debating about" .--..--t
Hickey declared that he believes
the movement of the class A A
leagues to withdraw from the present
National Association for the purpose
of forming a separate and distinct
body to affiliate with both the major
and smaller minors would result in
the ironing out of a lot Of wrinkles.
Such an arrangement would result
in benefit to all parties concerned. and
would tend to solve the problem OF
the draft" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-17
JESS WILLARD TRAINING
Former Champion Plans Three
Months Preparation for His
Fight With Dempsey.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. December IL
Jess Willard, former heavyweight
champion. expects to train intenstvely
three months in reparation for hi
bout to regain the title from Jack
Dempsey in New York. March II, ac-
cording to a statement made here by
Ray Archer his manager.
Archer came to Kansas City from
Lawrence. Kan, the home Of the for
mer champion. to confer with Hugh
Walker a heavyweight, concerning
the employment of Walker as one of
Wizards sparrinE partners. Walker
will meet Capt. Bob Roper. heavy
weight. in a bout here December 30
According to Archer. Willard already
has begun to train. a1thouhg his work
is somewhat handicapped because his
home is quarantined on account of
illness in his family. Archer said Will
lard expects to have several sparHng
partners and that he would make
every effort to obtain well known
fighters.
Discussing the coming bout with
Dempsey, Archer said: willard isn't
thinking about money. He wants to
prove to the public that he was not
himself at Toledo
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"a aaw which permitted ten-roundI
bouts, but Gov. Lowden vetoed it. 1t
waited until it was too late for the
two legislative branches to pass it
over his veto. But now it is believed
the present incumbent OF the state
mansion will be more amiable than
was Lowden-provided, of course. the
legislature can be induced to repeat
it's action Of last spring.
Chicago used to have fights. Twenty
years ago the game was in full blast.
But. the betting men fixed boxing out
there just as they did in New York.
An important bout, which interested
the country, turned out to be an evil
scandal the whole boxing game was
swept out of the state with a legal
broom.
Boxing States Increase.
Boxing is growing beyond a doubt.
When the sport is conducted decently
1t has nothing to fear from any per-
son or group Of persons. At present
an imposing list OF states permit
prof eesional boxing fights. They are
New York, Massachusetts. New Jer-
sey, Connecticut, Kentucky, Michigan.
Wisconsin. Minnesota, Nevada, Idaho
and louisiana.
Idols With Clay Feet.
A visiting sportsman who saw the
mpsey-Brennan match at the gar
den the other night. commented phil
osophically today on New York
crowds.
poor Jack Dempsey" he said: up
in the clouds one minute. so Tar as
the public is concerned, and an hour
or so later down SO low that he can't
be seen for the seaweed growing on
the bottom of the ocean. That's the
way it goes. II Babe Ruth comes to
bat wallops a three-bagger the frst
time and couple of doubles on his
next two trips to the plate. the crowd
thinks it's been. cheated. Same way
with Jack. All the mob saw was a
rafting good twelve-round fight. and
now it's sore because Jack didn't stow
Brennan away minute or two after
the bell sounded. How do they get
that way? Still. I guess it's the same
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SH! HERE'S A MYSTERY
Dempsey and Kearns Desert Train
for Taxicab on Their Journey
Westward.

ELKHART, Ind. December 17.-Jack
Dempsey, world heavyweight boxing
champion. and his manager, Jack
Kearns, left a westbound train here
early this morning and departed for
South Bend, Ind, in a taxicab.
The purpose of the mems departure
from the train was not learned, but
it was believed likely they were going
to South Bend for a conference with
Floyd FitZsimmons. Benton Harbor,
Mich. promoter. FitZsimmons pro-
noted the Dempsey-Bi Miske con-
test in Benton Harbor, September 6
last. and it is known he has been after
the bout between Carpenter and the
champion.
FitZsimmons also is said to be after
a match between Dempsey and either
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh or Tommy
Gibbons of ST. Paul.
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losing his steam and pep. The little
entertainer who made thousands OF
the A E. F. happy with her imper-
Sonations during the war, lapsed into
doughboy slang. "Whatcha think? IL
took twelve frames for him to put
poor old Bill away. Don't il make va
grin and get more cocky on the idea
you can slam the haymaker over on
Jack in the first two or three rounds"
Carpenter smiled broadly. "C'est
posi- Bile. I can't understand it, unless
Dempsey is losing strength, or will
fully prolonged the fight"
L asked if anything definite had been
decided regarding his match with
Moran.
Il like Moran very much" he said 4
I'D like to fight him, but it's a ques-
ton of dollars and francs" Here Car
pentier fumbled for a word and Elsie
came to the rescue. You mean the
old heavy mazuma-kale?' Carpen-
tier grinned. "Oui If the stakes are
large enough I'll fight Moran, but
there must be sufficient induce
ment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-17

! Bilf' Donovan, now manager of the
Philadelphia National League base
ball club, formerly managed at va
rious times the Buffalo, Newark and
Syracuse teams of the international
League.
Bill Clymer who piloted the Column
bus team of the American ASSOCIATE on
last season. has been signed by Roger
Bresnahan to manage the Toledo
American Association the coming sea-
son.
Paul kritcheu for many years a
catcher with international League
base ball clubs has been engaged by
the Yankees as d scout to cover the
college field.
Dick Rudolph, the twirler, who
helped hoist the Braves into world
championship back in 1914, has been
authorized to negotiate his own trade.
Rudolph, if he can get the assent Of
all the National League teams-and
he has received the o. K. of all except
one-will talk with Ty Cobb. it is
understood, about a berth with the
Tigers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-17
DECISION To WILLIAMS
Engages in Real Fight With L.
doux, But There Is Native
Sen" Tinge to Ruling.

BALTIMORE, December 17-There
was a decidedly native son" tfnge to
the decision made by Referee Buck
Alexander after Kid williams. former
world bantam champion, and Charlie
Ledoux, claimant of the European
bantamweight title. completed their
twelve rounds of grueling milling at
the 5th Regiment Armory last night.
The Frenchman put up a plucky fight.
had Williams all but ont in the first
round and never left the Baltimore
Tiger set for moment thereafter.
Yet at the conclusion of the battle
the referee lifted the heavy arm OF
the bIood-smeared Williams in token
of victory.
In the thirty-six minutes of actual
fighting time, Williams and Ledoux
crowded more real scrapping than
contests. Along the ropes. in the
center Of the arena and in and out
of clinches the little warriors tore
after each other. and as early as the
fourth session it appeared almost GER
tain that one OF them would soon
crumple.
But the heart-breaking pace was
maintained. The little fellows went at
it hammer and tongs. Ledoux show
ed himself to be q scrapper with the
heart of a lion and always willing.
He refused to stop coming despite
Williams atrocious body attack. VIII
liams was forced to employ all the
ring craft for which. he Is known TO
hold the Frenchman at bay.
At the initial bell Ledoux walked
into Williams, showered him with rights
and lefts to the head and suddenly
whipped a right cross to tho Jaw. The
Kids knees buckled and the Frenchman
was atop his rival like a frenzied tiger.
Williams kept easing away. however,
and held to save himself. 1t was the
closest approach to a knockout during
the battling.
The sixth round was a bloody affair.
In brisk mix-up the heads OF the
scrappers came together and as they
pulled away Williams forehead was
spouting claret from an ugly wound. A
few seconds later the Baltimorean
hooked viciousiy with his right and
crimson stream flowed from a gaah over
Ladoux'a left aye. Each did everything
to keep the wound of the other from
being closed by the doctoring Of the
seconds during the remainder OF the
thrilling tussle and succeeded, With tho
result that both were. nearly always
covered with blood.
1t was a struggle tn which buttlng.
elbowing and almost everything else
went, In the nth session Williams juet
missed buttinE Ledoux. and Referee !
Alexander was forced to warn the Bal
At the conclusion Of tho rusuiine
Ledoux affectienately embraced and
kissed his rival. = 700 -
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The nearest approach to this phe-
nomenal mark was that of 46S, attain
ed by Max Carey with Pittsburgh in
1877. Oscar Felsch of the White Sox
handling 464 the same year, and iris
Speaker taking care Of 455 with the
Red Sox in 1914.
Rice this year was far in advance of
his nearest rival, "Baby Dolr' jacobson
Of the Browns. who handled 1894 putouts
and IS assists. Felsch stands third,
with 1856 putouts, and rs assists. and
leads in percentage. with an average Of
.sS1, being charged with only eight er-
rors.
Gnn's Team Record Poor.
Rice was the only fielding leader
among the regulars that the Nationals
had in any department. the team col
lectively making a poor showing defen-
sively. In club fielding the Red Sox
topped the champion Cleveland Indians
by one point. with a percentage of .972,
while Washington's 1863 tied with the
Browns for sixth place, the Athletics
bringing up the rear with 1853.
"Stuffy'' McInnis. Boston, led the first
basemen in fielding. with the splendid
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AL over. Even my nome Town aCts
that way once in a while"
Brennan Fought Well
So far as the above goes, no one
seems to hold a thought about Bren-
nan. He had been working nearly a
year preparing for this fight. and he
had got himself in good condition and
had improved in ring skill and box
ing science. Wouldn't it be wiser to
stow all the hammers that are out for
Dempsey and give Bill Brennan credit
for having put up a whale Of a battle.
Duffy Was Some Hitter.
II Hugh Duffy. who goes to manage
the Red Sox this year, can teach his
men to hit as well as he himself hit.
there1l be nothing to the American
League race this season. Joining the
Chicago Cubs in 1855 he hit for .xSe.
Next year he broke into the three
hundred class. batting 81. Next
year. 1891. it was 1928. He kept in
the three hundred division until 1894.
when. as a member of the Boston Ma
tionals. he hit for .43S. He did not
go down to the two hundred until
1899, when. still a member of Boston.
he hit .279. Duffy has had thirty-five
years experience as a base ball man
ager. player and coach.
Hugh Duffy certainly was great
hitter. one OF the most scientific that
ever lived But he only hit for 400
in one season. In fact, after Dan
Brouthers. who succeeded Duffy. stop
ped ringing the 400 bell. it looked as
though the 400 man would be as ex
tinct as the blue laws that Pastor
Bowlby is trying to resurrect Then,
along came George Sisler. He's with
us now, but he's mighty lonely up
there, and likely to be for a long
time.
HerE0g IL Cleared.
Herzog never was a popular base
ball player. but no one who ever met
! and talked to him would deny he
didn't have his head with him at any
and all times. Since President
Heydler of the National League has
said that Rube Benton has Herzog
wrong in all that gambling talk 1t
seems that the least that could be
done would be to draw RUDE out on
the mound and hear him mako an
apology.
Copyright, 1a20)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-17
COAST MAGNATES MEET.
Pacific League to Elect President
at Session Today

SACRAMENTO. Calf. December II.
Coast league magnates meet again
today to elect a President for the sea-
son of 1921.
The first session yesterday was de-
voted mainly to preliminary work.
Gambling was discussed from every
angle and the owners decided the club
managers should be held responsible
for the conduct of players off and on
the field. - { :
Pratt. Out Of League Ball.
ANN ARBOR. Mich, December IL
p. G. Bartelme. athletic director Of
the University of Michigan, today an
nounced that Derrill Pratt. former
second baseman with the New York
Americana who has just been traded
to Boston, would not play league ball
the coming season Pratt is the Michi-
gan base ball coach. Bartelme held
that Pratt's contract here precludAd
his joining the Boston club. Pratt
could not be located here.
Patsy Donovan has been signed to
manage the Jersey City team next
year. Donovan, who succeeds wild
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average of 1896, 81 Of his 1877 accepted
chances being assists. Pipp Of New
York handled 1.749 chances. OF which
100 were assists. and Sisler 1,617, of
which 40 were assists.
Eddie Collins Of Chicago is first among
the second basemen, with a percentage
of .976, and for the fourth time IN his
career in the American League he leads
all in the number OF accepted chances.
this years record reading 800.
Larry Gardner Of the champion In =
dams has an average of .976 at third
base, with 52S accepted chances. while
Everett Scott is first among the short
stops, with 826 accepted chances for an
average OF 1913. This is the NTH con-
secutive season that Scott has finished
first among the felders Of his position.
For the eighth consecutive year Ray
Schalk Of Chicago leads in putouts
among the catchers, with 5S1. The
Little Cracker also set new record
the past season by working behind the
plate in ISL games. Steve ONein Of
Cleveland wore the mask and pad in 14S
games. while Ralph Perkins, the young
star Of the Athletics, gave the signals
in 146 contests. Perkins led the league
in assists with 179, Charity Of Wash
ington being second with 14S. O'Neil
third with 1913 and SEVERED fourth with
Ill.