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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
KERR WAS DIFFERENT

Dick Kerr was different entirely He
was neither fast ball pitcher nor a
heart breaker. But he was cool clever.
game and dimiuutive
lie had what Bris Lord has termed
the "dink ball" 1t came floating along
with nothing applied Yet no one could
pole II. Little Dick stood out there and
made monkeys out Of such big stars as
Jacobson, Kirby, ThraShcr and others.
He shot across a wicked huk and
followed with the "dink" And he
could field anything between first and
third.
He didn't seem Ia have thing
nothing but the ability to win. But
this was quite enough
Mcintyre, Suggs and Kerr represent
the leading celebrities Of three differ
ent periods They are widely separated
themselves In habits dispositions, ac.
complishments aud stvie
II you can pick the winner hop to ii.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29


Claypool of the Kupfersehmidts con-
tinues to boot the ball hard. 1t must
be said that Billy has now mastered
one Of his early faults which was that
Of kicking wild. His kicks now are
seemingly well aimed and rarely ever
amiss
Walsh Of the c. b. c. team played one
of his strongest games Sunday. His
blocking and passing to the forwards
and kicking positions was masterful.
McGrath OF the c. B. c. continues to
prove one Of the strongest backfield
players in Memphis. His appearance
on the field seems to instill confidence
in the c. B. c, boys who have been
sEurting with an excellent brand of
the grand old game lately,
Bassett of the c. h. c. played his
best game in Sundays contest.
W. Murphy of the Jefferson Clean
ers showed the way to the field in many
plays Sunday. His work was nothing
short OF spectacular.
Johnny Craft is still in there for the
Jeffersons doing his best although lit
tie has been seen in print of the old
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
HAYS MAY QUIT.

Bobby Hays. the Memphis bantam,
may quit the game as the result OF in
juries sustained in his last bout in Hot
Springs.
Hays neatly blocked a heavy right
with his nose and heard u crunching Of
bones that sickened his heart. A local
specialist at work upon the bcak states
that Hays must remain idle for several
months to insure safe breathing In the
future. But Bobby figures II even fur
ther, He has trade as q steamfitter
and intends following II up Boxing,
hereafter. win be dead issue
Less money and more health and
peace will be the adopted motto.
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III has long been thought that boxing
was one of the softest and rosiest pas
times extant. Huge purses now and
then for championship contests have
caused the wild report. But before title
holders reach their championship stride
the path il rocky Small houses mean
slim returns and few matches bring
disaster
The game may have its destinations
but you haven't noticed any great, de-
mand for entrance here lately.