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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
THENREvISED RULE.

The rule, which is No. - IN the Of
fs0ial guide. has been revised to read
as fellows:
provided, that If a b8tsman, In the
last half OF the final Inning Of any
game. hit home run over the fence or
into 4 stand. all runners on the bases
az the time. as well as the hatsmun,
shall be entitled 10 score ana In such
event the final score Of the game shall
be tho total number OF runs made,
The revision of this rule is expected
10 result In some new home-run rec
urds being set In the southern as well
as In other leagues under the banner
on organized baseball Last season
there were several occasions when "A
batter would hit a ball into the stands
In the last half of the ninth with the
winning run on third, and get credit:
for only single
No bali inside the lot shall be credited
as a nome run. The drive must either
be IN the stands or outside the park.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
STECHER DOWNS TURK
IN 55-MINUTE BOUT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Feb. 25.--Joe
Stecher, worlds catch -as- catch can
wrestling champion, threw Yussif Hus-
sane, of Detroit. in So minutes here
last night with a double wristlock
while himself entangled in body scis-
sors. Stecher tried frequently to APP,
ply his own body scissors but found
Hussane had perfected a good defense
against it. Hussane protested TIE ref
erees decision but ringsiders held that
the verdict of the referee, William Poet
q local sporting editor, was colr.ct.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
First Of Series
On Baseball Rules
As Lately Amended

This IS the first Of D series OF
articles dealing with the amended
baseball rules which viii be In e.
feet this season In the Southern,
National, American and all leagues
under the banner Of organized base.
bali The rules are official and viii
be used wherever baseball Is
played
There are several other amended
rules IN addition q those published
here today. They viii follow
Thursday and Friday Of this week
on this page, Sporting Editor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
HOTTUM TAKING
A. A. j. ENTRIES
Many Memphians Expected to
Enter Tournament in Biz
mingham on March 1915

Doc Hottum, well-known sporting i'm
presario and a member of the A. A. Y.
governing board, is taking entries
among Memphians who desire to enter
the A. A. U. tournament in Birning
ham on March 1916. Several local
amateur boxers have already signified
their intentions of entering and Mem
phis will be well represented George
Lemon, we'll known local amateur mitt
wielder, has been in training for several
days in anticipation of trying his luck
with the A. A. us.
Bill STREET, well-known football au
thority, is handling the tournament. Any
Memphians who desire to enter can
find Doc Hottufh and entry blanks at
his bakery or at his home. The entries
close on March IA.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25

The reelection of julius Goodman as
president Of the Tri- State Driving club
Is nothing short Of an open acknowl-
edgment Of his excellent ability and
fitting testimony of the appreciation OF
the members OF this organization for
the services rendered before.
Mr. Goodman is the only member who
has served as president of the Tri State
Driving club after the amalgamation
of the old Memphis Driving club and
the short-liyed North Memphis Driv-
ing club The latter circuit was estab-
lished In direct opposition to the older
organization and grew out OF dissen-
sion that developed among insurgent
members, At the same time 1t lacked
the necessary stability and strength to
weather the gale and was soon floun-
dering on the rocks of disaster.
reconciliation was soon effected and the
two clubs merged This is their second
season Of activity
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
Dempsey viii
Get SI95,650 Out
Of $500, 900 Purse

\ representative OF Jack Demp-
sey, champion pugilist, called on
William II Edwards, collector Of
lpternal revenue at his office in
the customhouse In New York re-
Gently and asked what the income
tax would he on $500. 600
Collector Edwards. with mad and
pencil, got busy.
The normal tax on 100000 ia
NO.Si0, and the surtaN S263 SO
making a total Of 1904. $50" said
the collector.
That means that II Dempsey gets
$500 for fighting Carpenter he
WI actually receive but Sl95, $50"
said Dempsey's representative.
That's Just what it means" said
the collector.
nempsey's representative left the
customhouse with a thoughtful look
on his face.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
UNABLE TO SELECT
NEW CHAIRMAN

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-President
John Heydler, of the National league,
and Ban Johnson, of the American
league, held a conference yesterday but
were unable to agree on a chairman
for the national commission.
I'VE discussed several candidates but
were unable to reach a decision on
any one man." Heydler said "How-
ever, l hope we will be able to name
the new chairman in about a weeks
time"
The names Of the candidates dis
cussed were submitted by a joint com
mttee Of the leagues in Chicago. They
included Harvey Woodruff, of Chicago.
and State Senator James Walker Will
liam T. big BilD Edwards, and J.
Conway Toole, of New York. Johnson
will return to Chicago tomorrow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
JOHNNY KLBANE
MEETS BENNY WAGER

NEWARK, \. J., Feb, 25.-Johnny
Kilbane, worlds featherweight boxing
champion, will engage in an eight
round no-decson contest here tonight
with Benny Valger. of New York. Val
ger agrees to the weight of 124 pounds,
to be made at 3 o'clock, while the cham.
pion will box at catchweights.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
KEARNS WAITING,

Los ANGELES, Cal, Feb 25.-~Jack
Kearns manager OF Jack Dempsey, de-.
MED today that he had communicated
with NJ Descamps Georges Carmen.
tiers manager, and said that he would
not negotiate for Il championship match
with Carpenter until the Frenchman ar
rived in the United States
zone thing is certain" added Kearus.
the fight will be In the United States
and not in England or France We
won't go TO Europe That is final"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
MEMPHIS ABROAD.

Al Little Rock. April "a. Is.
At Nashville. April ~, 20, q
At Chattanooga. April 90, "a. %.
At Atlanta, May ;. 4. g..
At birmingham. May 6. :. s..
At Mobile May 10. II, IL.
At New orleans. May Is. "a, Is, 10.
At Little Rock, June 2. 3. T. 3,
At New Orleans, June Z, s, .,
At Mobile, June 10. II. II, IS.
Al Atlanta, June IA. Is, 16
Al Birmingham. June II. IS. 10.
Al Little Rock. July 5-5. 6.
At Chattanooga. July l6, u, lS.,
NJ Nashville. July q, %, %. "a.
NJ Birmingham, July 2S, 20.
At Atlanta. July 30. 81
At New Orleans, Aug. I, S. 6, Z.
At Mobile. Aug. s. 3, 10, III.
At Birmingham. Aug, l7-17. IS.
At Atlanta, Aug. ~, 20, o.
At Nashville, Sept. /. 2, 8, l.
At Little Rock, Sept Z, s.
At Chattanooga, Sept. IA, Is, II
H. IS,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
TRUMP TRUMPS APPLEBY.

Y .0-"F VFCN trump Of
PITTSBURGH defeated Francis s. Appleby
OF New York yesterday in the second
round Of the national class \ 1872 balk
line billiard tournament 2Q0 to 250
The match went G5 innings
Percy Collins, Of Chicago, defeated
f. T. Appleby. Of New York, last night
800 to 2i7. in 20 innings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25

and the offending p'ayc.' shall be dis
barred from further participation In
the game II, however the umpire car
NOT detect the vnia'or Of this rule. and
the ball is delivered 10 the bat by the
pi cher, then the latter shall he at
once removed from the game, and ms
an additional penalty shall be automat-
lcnlly suspended for period Of 10
DAYS "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
NEW HORSES BOUGHT.

Many new horses viii start this sum
mor as practically every member in
the club has spent the winter months
In obtaining fresh talent At the same
time most Of it has been kept under
cover and will hardly be brought out
for another week or more.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
ROPER STOPS ALEX.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. Feb 25.-Capt.
Bob Roper, heavyweight, scored tech
nical knockout over Ralph Alexander
of Waterloo in the fifth round of their
scheduled 10-round bout last night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
WAUGH BEATS LOGAN.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Feb. 25.-Bob-
by Waugh, lightweight. had the best
of Bud Logan, Chicago welterweight, in
the opinion Of newspaper critics in a
10-round no-decision fight here last
night. Waugh closed Logans left eye
and bruised him badly about the face,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
sTECHER VS.. LINoW.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Feb. 25.-Joe
Stechcr. worlds wrestling champion,
and Ivan l.inow. the Russian, will meet
here tonight with tho championship at
stake lIuow weighs 240 pounds and
Stechcr 2l5
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
Julius Goodman Again
Heads Driving Club

Julius Goodman reelected president OF the TriStae
Driving club Tuesday evening special meeting of the board
OF directors Other officers selected DR. + b. HAYNES,
first vcepresdent W. W. Robinson, second vcepresdent;
James A. German secretary and treasurer Mr. German, like
Mr. Goodman was reelected to office
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing Of Teams.


uVSudy NIHHts ReSuIts-k, c, Hall.
M; c. A. Youngs Mems Glass 81,
Y. NJ. II. A. IA.
Y, NJ. l. 20, Riverside s.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
YANKS RELEASE RED
SMITH TO SENATORS

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-The New York
Americans last night announced the
release of Third Baseman J. Carlisle
smith to the Washington American
league; Outfielder Albert Wickland to
the Toledo club of the American as
ISOLATION, and Outfielder George HaIas
TO the ST. Paul club, also of the Amer
lean association.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
NJ. a. a.
Basketball
SCHOLASTIC LEAGUE,
STANDING Of Teams.

Tuesday Nights ResuIts-Y. NJ. c. A.,
{, "A. ). %, Vocational 5.
G. b. c. %, NJ. u. S. 10.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-25
MEXICAN's COMEBACK.

The comeback Of the Mexican Kid
is one of the surprising features Of
the boxing game in Memphis--if 1t can
truthiuly be said that he had ever
dritted away
The Kid stopped Willie Mitchell Mon
day night IN 81 seconds to celebrate
his return to the southern ring after
an absence Of eight or 10 years, He
did not get the opening applause that
once he knew, but he brought with him
the same old punch and the Identical
system that made him king Of the ban
tams Of other days,
Tho Kid walked into Mitchell with
a left hook bearing poison and game
little Willie was lifted clear off the
floor lie was finished before he
struck the mat but came back for
more, And incidentally got it,
If more boxers possessed the stout
heart and unlimited courage OF Willie
Mitchell they would he Of immeasurabe
help 10 the sport But when they quit
as early ms the second round when
they haven't been punished they In
rhct more damage in six minutes than
q hustlng performers can remove in
three months.
Had Battling Gahcc been blessed
with some OF the stuff that Mitchell
carries he might not have quit culdly
to sam lauEford Monday night. But
he didn't And this is mainly the rea-
son why he fen once without being
touched
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
PUBLIC HEALTH FORUM AT CON.
3 GREGATIONAL CHURCH

3, A service, of much more than ordin-
ary interest to the people Of Manches-
ter. Is being plannd for Sunday eve
inng, February 9Th, at the ConEre-
+gational church, at which time two soi
Manchester's physicians. and Miss
Ethel Lessinger, County Red Cross
Nurse. will bring to the attention OF
our people some phases Of public
health which need emphasizing at this
time Instead Of holding the usual
preaching service 1t has been deemed
expedient to hold public health for
um. DR.. H. NJ. Bradley will talk on
Influenza and Small Pox," and DR.. H.
A. Dittmer on "How to Keep the Dis
easel Resisting High Power" Miss
Ethel Lessenger will answer any Ques-
tions that the people OF the audience
may wish to ask her regarding pre-
methods, and care Of those
who may fall victim to disease. Mrs.
M. j. Y0ran and Miss Mugdsick Will
favor the audience with Z duet num-
Der. This meeting should prove Of
much interes to the people of Man
chester, and the public Is cordially In
yited to attend.
The usual services will be held in
the Congregational church in the
morning. Sunday School at 1000.
Preaching service at 11:0O. The pas
tor win continue the discussion Of
what Ii 1t to be Saved" at the morn
ing preaching service. Christian En-
deavor 1t $50.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
HATS orr no PENTONY AND

II remained for ]. J. Pentony and
Robert Harris to pull over one Of the
biggest land deals In this section Of
the state when they negotiated the sale
OF 1915 acres belonging to Robert
Clark. four miles north Of Scotch
Grove, to I. NJ. Dawson Of Coffins
Grove township. Mr.. Dawson will
take possession Of the Jones County
farm on March 1st, at which time the
farm which he has owned In Coffins
Grove passes into the hands OF Mr..
Peter Faber.. The large farm in Jones'
Co. has several hundred acres of the
finest Of oak timber. and hundreds Of
thousands Of feet OF the finest kind OF
oak lumber can be sawed. Great
tracts OF this farm are under q high
state OF cultivation, and every foot
of the farm is fenced. Pentony &
Harris tell Us that 1t Is one Of the
best stock farms in this part Of the
state. and that Mr.. Dawson has been
exceedingly fortunate in securing this
vast tract Of land at 500. GOO.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
NOTICE.

3 The Farm Bureau has just received
word that because Of the prevalence Of
influenza thruout Iowa Il has been de-
cided to abandon the annual Farm and
Home Short Course at Iowa State Col
lege. Ames, Feb. to IA.
The decision carries with It also the
cancelling Of the various conferences
and conventions scheduled in connec-
ton with the short course, including
the State Corn Show, the state con-
servation and forestry meeting and
various breeders meetings. The trac-
tor two weeks course scheduled to be-
gin Feb. 16 will also be dropped. Later
some Of the special meetings are like
ly to be held, when conditions permit
The college sought to avoid this ac-
tion but the Judgment Of medical ex-
perts and others was against going on
with the big weeks program. They
advised that the travel Of several thou
sand people from all parts Of Iowa and
their crowding together. ut the college
would be attended by risks that the
college ought not to resume RESPONSE
bility for.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
KARL DEWEY, AN APPLl(
T. e .ANNAPOLIA ~

Karl Fishel Dewey. . popular y00Il =
man from Manchester. Is ut present
taking the preparatory course offered
by the U. s. navy to those enlisted men
who desire to pass the entrance exam
nations for the Naval Academy at Ans
Inapolis. One hundred appointments
each year are open to men OF the en-
listed ratings OF the Navy. provided
that the proper age requirements are
met. and that the physical and mental
examinations are successfully passed.
The remaining appointments are made
by members Of Congress and the Pres
ttdent. 5E
In order to enable enlisted men to
prepare themselves for the examina-
tion, the Navy has established two
preparatory schools, one at Newport.
Rhode Island. and one at San Fran
cisco. California. Karl Is now attendS-
4 ing the latter school, Before join
ing the school he was on duty aboard
the U. s. IS. New York. He enlisted in
the Navy on January 2S. 1919, and now
holds the rating Of Apprentice Seaman.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
MRS. JENNIE ANDERSON.

Mrs. Jennie Anderson passed away
at her home here Tuesday evening
February ard, at 9:lO, after brief Ill
ness. Funeral services will be held at
the home on Thursday afternoon. at
two o'clock. Rev. 8. r. Beatty will
have charge OF the services.
3 Mrs. Anderson is survived by three
sons: DR.. ]. A. Anderson Of Chicago:
Charles Anderson Of Waterloo; M. p.
Anderson Of Cedar Rapids: and two
brothers, Peter Hawks. OF Lake Mills,
Iowa, and d. w. Hawks OF La Monte,
North Dakota.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
mPoRrANT NOTICE, BE 4 NEIGH


Manchester Is threatened BY An ept.
demic Of influenza. Let's get busy be
fore It Is too late.
All physicians declare that rest and
evasion Of exposure are absolutely
nscsssary for those who are afflicted
N some homes there Is need Of .
neishbor to take care Of the furnace
in others. Of some one to bring food
from the store and prepare II. etc.
etc. etc.
The Red Cross hereby issues : call
for meeting Of all who are willing
to give nsishborly help where II ii
needed, to Be held in the assembly
room of the Carnegie library ON Thurs
day evening, Fehruary sth, It 500
O'Clock. The work Will b done IN Co
operation With the physicians and cons
munity nurss.
Tratsrnal societies. clubs. churches.
ETC. arc rsausstsd TO send representa-
tivss. The executive COMMITTEES. the
nursing committee, and the homs ser
vfss oonmittss Of the Red Cross are
requested 70 b present. All individu-
als who are interested IN swattins the
slu before the IN swats " are urged g
,bs there.
HI. GoUGHNouR.
Chairman Delaware County Chapter.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
RALPH HERNER.

Tho many friends OF Ralph HefneY
VIII learn With sadness. that he passed
.v.y ~ sthe home Of his sister. Mrs
pearl Roberts. where Ne had zone to
receive medical attention. At Gillette,
wyoming. ian. ,25th. 1890. following an
iillnesa 81 several months duration.
from heart trouble. resulting from !
severe attack Of influenza. which he
suffered last winter.
Ralnh Hefner vas horn IN Delaware
Iowa. December 25th.. 1876. There
"a rev "a manhood. and was married
a. 1902 To Miss Erna Chort. Of Hazel
ton. Iowa. For two wears he was en-
eaeed IN farming. after which the fam
iiIv moved q waterloo. Iowa. where
"a vas smployed by the Illinois Can
itral fs,innany. Moving frcm there In
1910 r. vent te Moorcroft. wyoming.
vheye ~ tn,,k ~ government land and
eaf.bIi.hed I home.
Beaides the wife and i've children
Iha leavee "a mourn his loss his mother,
Mr.. 4. .A. Hafner. and ! brother. Leon
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
AT THE PLAZA THEATRE.

Wednesday, Puppy Love" featuring
Lila Lee. also the Pathe News. Thurs
day. Fred Stone in Johnny Get Your
Gum. also the Topics Of the Day. FRI
day "The Love That Dares" starring
Madelaine Travers also the Fox News.
Saturday. Pathe News. Bound and
Gagged" No. q. Sennett Comedy and
Mutt and Jeff. Sunday. "Picadilly
jim. with Owen Moore. and the Pathe
Review. Monday. Mitchell Lewis In
THE Faith Of The Strong" and the Fox
News. Tuesday. when Doctors Dis
agree" featuring Mabel Normand, also
a Lloyd comedy. Wednesday. Paid
in Full" starring Pauline Frederick,
also the Pathe News. A coming spec
ial. Mary Pickford in Daddy Long
Legs"
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
nA IN RUTHERFORD.

Eliza Joanna FOOte was born In
Drake county, Ohio, on August "A.
1855: and departed this life at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Parkinson. in Elk township, Delaware
county. Iowa. on January 30, 1920, be-
ing 6 years. months and is days old.
When she was about seven years of
age. she came with her parents to
Clayton county, Iowa who settled near
Elkport. On February Gath, 1877, she
was united in marriage with James
Monroe Rutherford, and for thirty
eight years they travelled life's way to-
gether. The home was established on
"a farm. and when, by reason Of adj
vancing age, 1t became necessary for
them to cease from active labor, they
moved to Edgewood. Here. about five
years ago, Mr.. Rutherford passed
away, and Mrs. Rutherford continued
TO live there until, q few months ago.
illness caused her to make her home
with her daughter. Here she was giv-
en- the care she so much needed until
the end. But loving care and medical
skill availed not to prolong her life.
One SON. William, and one daughter.
Mrs. Bertha Parkinson, both OF Dela-
ware county. Iowa, remain to mourn q
kind. patient and loving mother. One
brother and two sisters also survive
her besides number OF more distant
relatives, and large circle of friends,
among whom she was held in high es-
TEEN. Mr.. and Mrs. Rutherford, un-
tied with the Methodist Episcopal
church ON probation, April 10, 1885,
were baptized on September 2Oth and
received into full connection on Nov
ember 18th of the same year, under the
pastorate Of the Rev. L. L. Lockard.
Mrs. Rutherford was a good mother
and firm friend and neighbor. Her
faith In Christ enabled her to patient-
" accept the responsibilities OF life
and train her family in the paths Of
1t was not always an
easy task In the conditions Of that
early day but she kept the faith and
truly shs did not live in vain.
Ths funeral services were held ut
the Methodist church in Greeley, Iowa,
on Sunday afternoon, February 1st,
conducted BY her pastor. the Rev. 8.
C. Brstnall. Of Edgewood, Iowa, and
the renains were laid beside those of
her hnsband In Grant View cemetery
ct 0feeley Iowa. N
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
BIG DANCES SCHEDULED

A community dance will BE- held In
the auditofium of the Commercial
club rooms on Friday evening. Febru-
|axy 9Th, and Friday evening February
18th at which time Skeels orchestra
will furnish the music. Tickets to
dance $1.00 plus war tax, and spec
ts1Dr's tickets are &c, plus war tax.
Plans are now also being made Tor
|dns OF the biggest social events Of The
|sslssn-in the form Of dancs to be
|B1ssn in the auditorium Of the Com
|nsEeial club rooms ON ST. Patricks
|n1ghx New and novel features viii
|DnWan important part In this evsat
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
KOEHy.BARGER

Married. AT the Methodist parsonage
on Wednesday. January 2Sth. 1920,
Miss Martha Koehn. and Merit +. Bar
ger. both Of Manchester. The bride b
one Of the popular ladies' Of the city,
and the bridegroom is one OF the work
ing force In Hall Z Turner's bakery.
After brief wedding "Trip the young
couple VIII make their homo on west
Butler street
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Morning service next Sunday q
1880. Subject. "Gain and Godliness. :.
The young people will have charge OF
the evening service at 1880, observing
Young Peoples Day. and presenting q
program entitled. "Who is Ny Neigh
.borr Union prayer meeting this week
in the Presbyterian church.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

doing a rushing business during the
past week, dealing out marriage
licenses. Among those who were issued
licenses are the following: Walter L.
Larsen and Bertha Hennings: Floyd
". Knickerbocker and verna L. Heyer;
Morrell Milroy and Evangeline Con-
nelly; Merit r. Barger and Martha
Koehn: Ray H. Willard and Nola F.
Billings; Lyle @. Miller and Pearl Tur-
ner; Harry B. Morris and Irene Higgs;
Ben II. Scheel and Mabel A. Miller.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-02-04
CARD OF THANKS.

vern Nicholson and Mr.. and Mrs.
"A. r. Hempstead and family express
sincerest thanks to the many friends
and neighbors for the beautiful floral
offerings. expressions Of sympathy and
kindly assistance rendered during
their recent bereavement. the untime-
II death Of their beloved Zella.