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The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
TELEGRAPH
OFFICE
WESTERN UNION
MOVING DOWN TOWN

The Western Union has made
all arrangements to have a per-
manent office down town. The
office will be located in the front
Of the Fairview Pharmacy and
will be ready for business in
their new location within a few
ays. The new change will re-
lieve the agent, Mr.. Gray, of con-
siderable work and will add con-
siderable convenience to those
wishing to send kilograms as it
will give us more hours Of SER
vice each day.
The operator has not yet ar
rived but will be here in a few
days.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
w. A. CHAMBERS
SURPRISED

In the daily routine Of life one
practically forgets that he even
has a birthday unless something
happens to remind them that an
other year has been added to
their life.
SO it was withAW. "A. Cham
bers last Sundayimorning The
day to him started off as does
any other Sunday and he went
to town as usual, but on arriving
home he soon learned the fact
that he was overloaded with
company and after making in
quiry why he had so many visit
ors, it soon dawned on him that
it was his birthday.
Mr., Chambers first saw the
light Of day 65 years ago, and he
today is younger in many of his
ways than most men Of 35. He
works every day supplying Roy
with water and we believe he
starts earlier in the day and
works later at night than prac-
tically any man in or near Roy.
There were four generations
present consisting of two child
ren, four grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. In all, over
fifty were present and all came
with well-filled baskets, and talk
abouteat well, one would have
to have been present to really
know Any way, we were in
formed that they ate until A o.
clockIand that Mr.. Chambers ate
at each table,
Ali present wished Mr.. Cham
bers many more such happy
birthdays and warned him not to
forget the date on which it
comes. Late in the evening, all
departed to the various homes
after spending one of those big,
happy days Of their lives.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
II WOMEN ELECTED
AS COUNTY SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENTS

Seventeen Of the new county
superintendent Of schools, elect
ed on Nov. 2, are women. This
is an increase of seven over the
present number Of women SUI
perintendents, although the
democrats lost the presidential
electors and every candidate on
the state ticket, by an unprece-
dented majority, they succeeded
in electing 13 Of the 20 superin-
tendents. Of the new superin-
tendents, only three men and
two women have been reelected.
Others were candidates for re-
election, but were defeated Ell
ther in the primaries or the cleo
tion. In the upheaval in which
political form" and political
precedent" were thrown into the
discard, republican counties
elected democratic superintend-
ents, and democratic counties re-
turned the favor, as witness the
counties Of Bernalillo, Grant,
Mora, San Juan, Torrance and
Union.
The new superintendents are
as follows: Bernalillo, Miss
Irene Burke, democrat, Albu-
querque; Chaves, G. C. Hill,
democrat, Roswell; Colfax, Miss
Lily Hennigan, republican, Ra-
ton; Curry, Mrs. Una V. Steed,
democrat, Clovis; De Baca, B. H.
Kirk, democrat, Fort Sumner /;
Dona Ana, Mrs. w. A. Fleming
Jones, republican, Las Cruces F;
Eddy, George M. Brinton, demo-
crat, reelected, Carlsbad; Grant,
Mrs. George Bisby, republican,
Silver City; Guadalupe, Mrs.
Adela G. Gallegos, republican,
Santa Rosa Hidalgo, Miss Ihez
Wright, democrat, Lordsburg;
Lea, L. 0. Cunningham, demo-
crat, Lovington; Lincoln, Mrs.
Maude L. Blaney, republican, re-
elected, Carrizozo; Luna, Mrs.
Joe Villa Bell, democrat, Dem
ing Mckinley, H. w. Brose, re-
publican, Gallup; Mora, Grace
Ogden, democrat, Roy; Otero,
Mrs. A. E. Thomas, democrat,
Alamogordo; Quay, Mrs. Nellie
Hauser, democrat, Tucumcari; /;
Rio Arriba, Canuto Trujillo, re-
publican, TERRA Amarillo I;
Roosevelt, r. A. Palm, democrat,
Portales; Sandoval, Telesfor
Sandoval, republican Bernalillo; ;
San Juan, Mrs. Ina Rathbun, re-
publican, Aztec; San Miguel,
Benito F. Baca, republican, re-
elected, Las Vegas; Santa Fe
Mrs. Adelina 0tero-Warren, re-
publican, reelected, Santa Fe;
Sierra, Mrs. Kathryn R. Ling,
republican, Hillsboro; Socorro,
Eliseo M. Chaves, republican, re-
elected, Socorro; Torrance, Mrs.
La. NJ. Parrett, democrat, Estan-
cia; Union, Miss Marie Myers,
republican, Clayton; Valencia,
Saturnino Baca, republican, Gel-
en-.
In Santa Fe county, Mrs.
Otero-Warren has been elected
for the third term. However, she
was appointed for the first term,
which does not count under the
constitutional limitation. In
Otero county, R. S. Upton, pres
ent superintendent, was nomin-
ated by the democrats for state
superintendent. 1t is reported
that he will serve as deputy for
Mrs. Thomas, who is teaching at
Tularosa, and will finish out her
term.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Several Of our readers have
been trying to figure out who
it was that ran into an old COW
and upset the flivver a few
weeks ago. Everyone who has a
broken windshield or a crushed
top is being accused aH the gull
ty party, but to be plain about
the matter the driver Of the right
car has neither top nor wind
shield left on his Ford. The
car had as occupants a driver
and a gentleman and lady pas
senger. That's all we can say
this week.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
w. H. GUTHMAN
BUILDING NEW HOME

w. H. Guthman and wife are
building a fine new home on
their ranch south of town.
The new home, when finished,
will be modern throughout and
will be one Of the finest ranch
homes south of town.
B. F. Wright is doing the car
penter work. Mr.. and Mrs.
Guthman are among the oldest
settlers of the Mesa and have
worked hard for the past ten
years and they will appreciate
their new home when it is fin
ished.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
BOX SOCIAL

There will be a box social at
the Liberty School house Satur-
day nirht (toaight) November
9th, gwen by the Liberty Sun
day school. The proceeds will
be used for the purpose of rails
ing funds to give a Christmas
tree and treat to the children or
Christmas eve. Mr.. McGinnes
will be present during the even
ing and will have on display a
number of war relics of the
world war. Everybody invited.
Ladies, don't forget to bring
boxes; gentlemen, the cash.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

T. o. Scott, ]. w. Maib, G. B.
Hall and Roy Hall have been
spending the week scouting over
New Mexico looking for cheap
land and homestead land. They
were at Albuquerque, Gallup,
Aztec, Pennington, Cuba and
all over northwestern New Mex
leo. They had a fine trip but
did not make any filings. They
are still of the opinion that the
Roy Mesa is just a little better
than any other part of New Mex
leo.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

The following teachers Of the
Roy schools are attending the
Teachers Association meetings
at Albuquerque this week Tillie
Branch, Lena Lusk, Leda Schnell
and Prof. Orange. Several teach
ers of the nearby districts also
are in attendance but we were
unable to get their names.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Sam Ratcliff and family ar
rived home from Barnett, Mo-,
Sunday, where they have been
visiting relatives the past few
weeks. Sam is improving slow
ly from a severe attack of rheu-
matism. They report a fine Wis
it but were glad to again get out
to the old home.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
BIRTHDAY SOCIAL

The Fairview Pharmacy force
gave a birthday partySto Miss
Gladys Hern, one Of its en-
ployees, last Thursday evening.
A number of Miss Gladys
friends were invited to this pop
ular resort during the evening
and tables arranged. for a few
games of 500 and other card
games. DR.. Gibbs, assisted by
Mrs. Ethel Anderson served a
fine luncheon late in the even
ing, consisting of ice cream,
drinks and a large birthday cake
baked by the Ideal Bakery and
Confectionery.
We started to say that Miss
ladys was celebrating her
we'll, we will not say which birth
day, but the number of electric
lights in the Pharmacy were not
numerous enough to make the
number correct, so Doc. lighted
candles instead and we forgot to
count the candles.
After spending a very pleas
ant evening, those present voted
DR.. Gibbs a splendid entertainer
and wended their way to their
homes after wishing Miss Glad
VS. many more happy birthdays.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

j. M. Ames is the new helper
at the Roberts and Oliver Lum-
Der Co. Mr.. Strickland, the man
ager, has been having a strenu-
GUS time with the work since
Chester Scott quit to accept a
position with the Willard bank.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Jack P. Mills made final proof
on his claim south Of Solano last
week before Judge Foster Of this
place. Jack has worked hard to
prove up on his claim and he is
sure one that is entitled to proof.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Mrs. Henry Stone and her
daughter Mrs. Harley arrived in
Roy from Denver where they
have been the past few weeks
for the benifit of Mrs, Stones
health, We are glad to report
that Mrs. Stone is much improv-
ed in health.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

R. C. Grunig, town street COM
missioner, and his assistant John
Whiting, are working on the
roads leading to town this week.
They are fixing up number Of
the mudholes on the main roads
and putting in culverts and maxi
ing bitches so that the mudholes
will have the necessary drains.
The village is paying for a por-
lion of the work and the farm
ers are putting up the balance.
VII any party or parties aoho
erpect to trGveL to Chicago, Ill.,,
or to Detroit, Mich, within the
neGt taOo aOeeks, please inform
M. Dodds or phone to Sisters Of
St. Dominic? Thank yOu.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Fred Fluhman was in town
from his Mills ranch last Satur-
day. He mas just returned from
a trip to New York where he met
his brother, who just arrived
from Switzerland. Although he
and his brother had not seen
each other for twenty years yet
they knew each other on sight.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Prof. Russell is in Roy this
week from Clarendon, Texas,
where he has a fine position with
the Etna Life Insurance Co. The
Prof. is looking fine, but has lit
tie to say about the election. All
we can learn from him is that he
is still a democrat.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Rev. Terral preached to a
large audience at the Christian
hnrch both morning and eve
ing last Sunday. Rev. Terral
a forceful speaker and a sue
ess in the ministerial work.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

A sweet little girl came to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe San
chez last Sunday morning. Joe
says she weighs 8 IL lbs. and is
the finest ever. DR.. Gibbs was
in. attendance and reports all
accrued doing fine,
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
BOX AND PIE SUPPER

There will be a box and pie
supper at Pleasant View school
house Friday evening, December
Bird. Proceeds to go for an Xmas
treat. Program to be given by
school children and community.
Everybody cordially invited. La
dies, be sure and bring boxes
or pies. Gents bring pocket
books.
LOLA NEWMAN,
Teacher
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Don't forget that DR.. Muir
doch, the dentist, will be in Roy
from December 9th to 18th. If
YOU have teeth troubles be sure
and see him on these dates.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
Washington, D. c., Nov. /

washington, y. O., NOV. Il.
The Spanish-American,
Roy, N. Mex:
The Department Of Agricul-
ture has allotted to me for New
Mexico a limited number of veg
etable and flower seeds. l shall
be pleased to honor all requests
so far as my quota will permit.
Your courtesy in giving pub
licity to this effect will be ap-
preciated.
A. A. JONES, U. S. s.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

The school kids are enjoying
a weeks vacation this week
while the teachers are attending
the State Teachers Association
at Albuquerque.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
) ATTENTION
FARMERS

FARMERS AtlENlION
If you have feed and water
/ will turn you from one car
toseveral cars of good white
face dehorned cattle to feed,
Twill weigh cattle to you and
allow you all pounds you put
on them while feeding and ]
will pay all shipping expenses
By doing this you will real
ize practically a dollar a bus
hel for your corn, within 60
to 90 days.
GEO. II. RAY. ROY NM.
l-N --s 4
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Mrs. John Coffeen and Mrs.
F. S. Brown were Ration visitors
Tuesday. They went in the in
terests Of the Order of the
Eastern Star.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27
FOR SALE

One four-year-old Registered
Shorthorn bull, and three regis
tered Shorthorn bull calves.
Will sell right. Mark Woods,
Mosquero, N. N.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Mrs. Irwin Ogden left for AL
buquerque Sunday afternoon to
be present at the State Teachers
Association, which is in session
at that place this week.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Ed Davis left for his old home
in Alabama last Sunday. Mr..
Davis has been visiting at the
Livingston home for the past
few weeks.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gallagher
of Bueyeros were in town Satur-
day and came around to tell us
that they had not received a
Spanish American for months,
altho the paper has been sent to
the Bueyeros office each Satur-
day. !. ,.s
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

George Hunker and John
Moore, Jr., of Las Vegas were
in Roy the first of the week. Mr..
Hunker was looking after his
banking interests here and Mr..
Moore was soliciting insurance.
They returned home Tuesday
morning
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Mr.. McGinnies returned from
a business trip to Colorado and
Texas last Sunday.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

E. F. Henry and wife went
to Ration last Saturday to look
after their property at that
place. They returned home Sun
day evening.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

C. T. Matthews and wife of
Wagon Mound, N. NJ, are visit
ing at the Edgar Floersheim
home this week.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

VIM. Davenport and Mr.. Wag-
goner of the Chateau Hill neigh
borhood were in Roy on business
last Saturday.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Omar Keene, devil at the S-A
office is again on the sick list
and the editors have the whole
job to look after.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

j. M. Yates of Kephart, was
in l. Roy Saturday trading with
our advertising merchants.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

VIM. King of Ration called on
the S.A. Saturday and made his
sub. read 1921.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

Lee West is a new reader of
the S-A this week.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1920-11-27

A. j. Burleson and wife were
in Roy from Pasamonte Monday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-02-23
St. JOhnsbury Locals

Max Forbes of Prospect Avenue
was take . to the st. Johnsbury Hos
pital Saturday where he is i'll with
pneumonia. Dr. McSweency has the
case.
Clarence Cutting has so far recov-
cred as to be able TO return home
from St. Johnsbury hospital.
Frank Phillips is at Montpelier
substituting as operator in the
Western Union office in that city dur
ing the illness Of one of the opera
tors.
Mrs. G. W. Luce of Montpelier has
come here to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Salina, who are con-
fined to the house by illness.
The mercury dropped to ten below
zero Monday morning and registered
the coolest thus far this month.
Harry H. Carr has heen called to
Burlington where a meeting will be
held on Tuesday Of the republican
state committee.
Bracker Spence of Montreal spent
Sunday at the home of Rev. DR.. A.
P. Grint.
Tracy Shepard of Springfield, Vt,
spent the week end with friends.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Estabrooks
Of New York City are here visiting
his father, Henry Estabrooks over the
holiday.
Prof. Shirley Patterson of Dart
mouth College was a Sunday guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Walker.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Smith OF Lebanon has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Thomas the past week.
She returned home Monday.
Miss Florence Stanley returned
Monday from a weeks visit to Boston
and Lynn.
Noe Blanchct, the tailor at "a East
ern avenue, died Saturday at the st.
Johnsbury Hospital of pneumonia.
Mrs. James A. Spare and Mrs.
Charles Rattigan are i'll at their
home on Main Street.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-02-23
REAR ADMIRAL PEARY'S
BODY LAID AT REST

w ASHlNG lON, FEB. 81 nc
body of Rear Admiral Robert T.
Peary, discoverer of the North Pole,
was laid to rest in the Arlington Ma
tional cemetery today with full naval
and military honors and with high of
ficials, officers of the government and
the diplomatic corps present to pay
last tribute to the world great cxplor-
er. Capt S. Q. Wright, chaplain of
the Washington navy yard conducted
the service. The casket was carried
on a gun carriage draped with the
flag which Admiral Peary planted at
the North Pole. At the cemetery q
company of blue jackets fell into line
with the army escort and three vol
leys was fired over the grave by blue
jackets from the Presidential yacht
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-02-23
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness during the illness of our loved
one and for the flowers at the fun
eral. Our hearts are deeply touched
by their friendship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Cassidy and
Family.
St. Johnsbury, Feb. %, 1920
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-02-23

Nazol is an ideal nasal ointment.
adv.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-02-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Andrew J. Logan is now To-
Gated at 7 Prospect Ave. Tel.
365-R. 2O6*
FOR SALE-DaiIy and Farm Water
Tubs, also Sap Hauling Tubs. Carl
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POSITION WANTED-By an eX-
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erence. Inquire at the Caledonian-Re
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-04
BILLY EVANS THROWS
 BOUQUETS AT w. MAILS

Buster Mails the Indians latest pitching acquisition. has proven quite sensation in the American League. Not the least of his admirers is Billy Evans. American League umpire. Malls is a bird of pitcher" Evans said recently. 'T have been umpiring in this league since 1906, and can't recall a better looking lefty breaking in in all that time.
 "He's got the size and physique to stand lot of work. has fast ball that fairly burns through the air. a wonderful curve and a nice change of pace.
 "And what I like about him above everything else isi that he hasn't one of those long, phoney windups that doesn't mean anything. Mails has that ball com ing at the batter before he can realize it has left his hand.
 'Tll venture he'll be one of the stars of the majors next season"
 Mails will be used against Brooklyn in the worlds series. which begins to- morrow He should prove a great help to Sneaker in the fight for the champion ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-04
Tiger Prospects
 Bright This Year
Virgil Hawkins, Old Centra Star, Returns to Former
 School at BeSSemer

According to preseason dope, the
 Tigers of Bessemer High are going to
 have not only one of the best prep teams in the history of the school, but also one of the best in the state this year. The Tigers have a greater number or. veterans back than any other hign school in the Magic City, but the nd-
 jority of them are linesmen, as all os last years famous backfield men are in higher schools this year Coach Har- rs has Lewis Odo of the 1916 team back into harness and has shifted Saiters,. guard of last years, eleven, to fullback to fill the shoes of w. c. Baty, who is
 now at the University of Alabama. The linemen who stood up so fine un- der the hammering of their opponents last season are all back except Sweet. all-state tackle, who is at Auburn Hark- ness, a new man, is running at center on account of the sickness of Griggsby, last years pivot man. When he returns, ! Hardness will be shifted to either guar 1 or tackle Majors is the other varsieN guard back and has been putting up se ] swell game at his position. Thomas ls back at his old place at tackle, whlch 1 is enough said to the followers of the Tigers.
 1 Waller. a brother of Monk Waller | last seasons quarter, IS being used as , the field general and is making good there, Virgil Hawkins of the Bessemer team of 1918 and of Central last year | has returned to his old school and VIII more than likely take Salters place a. 1 fullback. letting Salters return to his old ! position in the line Hawkins may take one of the halfs Odo and Dennis are two
 men trying for the backfield who are
 putting SD fierce fight for the right 10 represent the Purple on the field of pas- ! file this wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-04

1>oW tHdt the question ''WnO Will Win the pennant in the American league?" is finally settled, and it was not until next to the last day of the season that it was, it is time for sane, con- servative comparison of the two series contenders, to try and dope out the probable winner.
 As always, the same old question arises, which is the strongest league, the American or National all of which, of course would have all in the world to do with the comparative strength of the two teams. In the writer's opinion whatever difference exists between the two circuits will have very little to do with deciding the winner. Conditions in both leagues are about the same, both in pitching and fielding, so this fac tor will not be taken into consideration in predicting the winner.
 AVERAGES FAVOR INDIANS
 Averages from every angle favor the Cleveland club. The Indian batters have amassed a higher percentage than the - Dodgers The Cleveland fielders have, in general, been more accurate in their work this season than the Superbas.
 In only one thing have the Dodgers any edge at all on their rivals, and that is in number of triples slashed out for the season. In every other department, the Indians are in the lead, stealing more bases successfully executing more sacrifices, having a wide margin in total bases slammed out making more runs, in every way they outclass the Dodgers. Then, taking each man individually, the Indians still have the advantage
 In the catching department, the In- dians have one of the greatest backstops of all times, Stevie O'Neal Stevie, is a feared hitter, while he plays his posi- tion in wonderful style. He has de- edge on either one of the three Dodger catchers, Elliott. Krueger and Millera
 AN EVEN BREAK
 At first base there is little to choose between Konetchy and Doc Johnston, although the latter's slightly better bat