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Evening journal., 1920-03-11
TROPHY SHOOTS
OVER BELLEVUE TRAPS

Saturday should prove TO be a record
breaker in the way OF trapshootlns In
this city, as the program Of the VIII
mlngton Trapshooting Association
shows that several important matches
VIII be shot over the traps at Bellevue.
The Colonel Buckner trophies win be
again contested for and this VIII be the
last chance Wilmington shooters VIII
have TO win a leg on them, as this VIII
be the ilfth shoot.
In addition 10 winning the final legs
on the Colonel Buckner trophies. the
club will also give their usual take
home trophies.
Another trophy which viii be in COM
petition is the Henry Wilson trO-
ply, which is handsome silver
pitcher Mr.. Wilson, who is one Of the
best sportsmen in the state, gave this
trophy to the Wilmington Trapshooting
Association. to be contested for only by
Glass d men, and his idea was thought
well Of by an members Of the club.
-Four shooters have already won legs on
the trophy and this VIII be the last
opportunity for Glass d men 10 win a
leg. The final shoot. which Will de-
termine the owner Of the trophy, will
be held on March p.
While members Of the Wilmington
Trapsh00ling Association are shooting
over two traps, the Harlan employees
will be shooting over the other two
traps for the "E. B. Germain' cup
and other trophies and IL is expected
that their usual enthusiastic crowd viii
be on hand
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
DEFIANCE DANCE.

The social and entertainment COM
mlttee OF the Defiance Athletic Asso-
citation announces the first annual
grand ball OF the association will be
held in the ball room Of the Hotel
dupont, April %. T. F. Blakley Is
chairman.
Defiance VIII meet Sunday afternoon
in the club rooms at Second and Jack
son streets.
Following the regular meeting the
members Of the ball committee Will
meet.
The members OF the ball committee
are as follows Edward shannon, chair
man; HewsOn +. n. LannOn. secre-
tary; William A. Shields. C. Carroll.
J. Lacey. J. Walsh, B. Miller. J. Jen-
nings, w Early, T. Blakley, John
Quinn. James Quinn. Francis Quinn,
W. Mclaughlin, NJ. Nfalloy J. Malloy,
j. Miller, J. Mulvena, ]. Italian, j.
Joyce and r. Kerrlgan.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
POULTRY SHOOT ON
GREENHILL TRAPS

Greenhin members are looking for
ward 10 a busy day at the traps on
saturday, when they VIII hold an old
time poultry shoot and also entertain
the members OF the knights Of Column
bus.
There VIII be all kinds OF poultry.
both live and dressed. and they viii be
shot for I'm i0-tsrget events, miss and
outs quail events, and other novelty
shoots. shooters will squad themselves,
and VIII enjoy the real old-tlme poul-
try shoot The club officials have been
working hard TO make the shoot a real
success and present indications point
to a big day.
Grecnhll will also entertain the
knights OF Columbus, and will hold
special events FOR both beginners and
regular shooters OF this organization. A
number OF valuable trophies have been
secured by Chairman Mahoney OF the
knights. and these VIII be awarded in
such a way that everyone. even though
hs may be a novice. win have an equal
chance % be a winner. The ladies VIII
also be in evidence on Saturday and a
special committee Of the lady members
OF Grcenhill viii be on hand TO help the
visitors.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

Yankees lost an even dozen golf balls.
broke three clubs and threw one stick
clear away In his FIRST workout on the
Jacksonville. Fla, golf links. Miller
Higgins expects him to lose several
dozen baseballs and crack a gross of
bats when they start the fun a. the
American League parks after April "a.
Matt Hnkel OF Cleveland. IS now
planning TO spend a pair OF weeks at
Hot Sprlnks to slant the Boston Red
Sox doing their unlimberlng Perhaps
he'll come away better satisfied that
they aren't worth quite million dol
lars
Omaha. Neb., has a boy by the name
OF Joe Stangel who takes 'em on at
either boxing or wrestling. There are a
lotta boxers who ought to be rastlers,
Judging from the holds they use under
the name Of boxing.
The ST. Louis Cards in training at
Brownsville can keep from getting
homesick by crossing the border into
MatlmOras where ST. Louis beer Is
openly displayed on the elbow count
ers. Thatll make the fans at home half
sick.
/ II Il wasn't for Jack Curley the rast-
lin game would curl up and die. Jack
has made the mat game a regular social
function at Madison Square Garden.
Georges Carpentler-he could have wed
"A wealthy widow but chose instead
his, boyhOod sweetheart-the chere
GeOrgette,
Because he loved her still and yet.
They'll sail the sea, the bride and
groom,
For the L. S A. on their honeymoon.
Ceorges will play upon the screen
And she may become a movie queen.
Think OF the battles there would be
For handsome Georges and Jack Demp-
sey
II promoters words were worth thin
dimes
They'd nght at least dozen times.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
pENN-DEL Us. CHESTER SHIP.

The Penn-Del i've VIII line up
against the Chester Ship team OF
Chester, Saturday night at the Peo-
pies Settlement Hall The visitors
have an envlable record for the season.
defeating the majority OF industrial
teams in Philadelphia and vicinity,
and will endeavor 10 lake The Penn
Del five into camp. Manager Buckley
Comfy viii have his OUTFIT in the pink
OF condition for the game. as they
have held several practices this week
and viii engage in another scrim-
mage workout tonight and a signal
practice saturday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
RED CROSS

There Is one army OF
kindly humanity for which
the war has not yet ended.
II Is the Red Cross-men
and women who are still in
Europe trying 30 bring re-
lief and happiness to the
thousands OF distressed In
habltants.
The Red Cross nurse. or
relief worker. cannot be a
member OF the American
Legion. Yet what man or
woman could claim closer
adherence 10 the ideals and
principles OF this body OF
former service men than
these veterans7
They were at the front
before the first detachment
OF the A. +. 4. They re-
NAMED thare 10 the very
last minute OF lighting. and
then pitohcd into the bat
tie OF relief and aid and
comfort - the wretclIcd
women and children whom
the war had spared. They
are siill at Il and will re-
main at Il long after many
OF us VIII have lost our
army habits.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
HIGHLAND BoYs GET BUSY.

A special meeting OF the Highland
Athletic Association was held Tuesday
evening at the home OF Manager George
Handy, No. 25Os West Eighteenth street
The evening was devoted to routine
business after which refreshments were
served by Mrs. George Handy.
Committees appointed at the last
meeting made favorable reports II Is
hoped that new club rooms will be OBJ
talned in the near future.
All members are urgently requested
to be present at the next regular meet
ing OF the club, 30 be held az the home
Of II. C. Fisher. No 2iiO Willard street,
on next Tuesday evening.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
SOLDIERS INCOME TAX.

Those who served ac-
lively during 1919 In the
army, navy, or marine
corps, whether at home or
abroad, may exclude from
sheir income tax returns
the compensation received
from the United States up
to $500. This applies to
officers and enlisted men
alike, and TO ex-serTlce men.
Persons on the retired list
are not entitled 10 this spe-
cial exemption. Those who
were retired during 1910
must consider all OF the re-
tired pay as taxable income;
also any pay for active ser
vice exceeding $500.
An unmarried soldier, sail
or, or marine, or eX-service
man, must file an income
tax return II his net income.
aside from the exempted
pay, was $1,000 or over; II
married. and not legally or
Intentionally separated from
his wife. he need not flle a
return unless the Joint net
income OF himself and wife
was 5000 or more He Is
entitled 20 claim the estab-
lished personal exemption
OF $1,000 or $1,000 plus $500
for each dependent.
Returns and payments
must reach the Collector OF
Internal Revenue. II. T.
Graham, by March 10.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

ference in Baltimore at which TO de-
eide on their tactics.
The racetrack people are alarmed
at the strength shown by, the advo-
Gates Of a referendum. All llong they
have been shouting that a referendum
was not worth considering, but pow
that a formidable number OF members
have agreed TO stand for a referen-
dun. those who have been standing
for the tracks all along are wonder
ing how they are going 10 square
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
THE

The rookie, sitting on the porch,
Was rocking in a chair;
Upon his face a look OF pain
Commingled with despair.
He'd just returned from practice and
His bones were full OF aches.
While in his tummy were the pains
Which fancy foodstuff makes.
"I'm sorry that ever came,
l want TO so back home:
! want to see my ma again,
This is too far to roam"
These were the woeful words he used,
The sobby stuff he spake.
While teardrops falling on the floor
Soon formed little lake.
"The practice-that is hard enough
Il makes my muscles grOan;
But after all II is the eats
Which make my tummy moan.
They're all disguised with fancy names
From pOtage down to nuts;
But they don't nh like ma can
VIII tAuud-e aAA AAtA hAtt7s
Il want 10 leave this dreadful place,
I'm feeling might blue;
, want 10 500 the ok l1ma 1,ate
Filled up with Irish stew.
some folks M. ike this 5is leasu
stun,
But would rather die;
/ want a railroad ticket back
To homemade apple pie
Going upl Ollie Schang. catcher for
the Boston Red Sox, wrote a cute little
letter to the boys at Hot Springs and
said that his automobile and airplane
business was going so well that ne
didn't believe he would play ball This
summer. His contract had three more
seasons 90 run.
Babe Ruth has made a bet OF 500
with Big Bill James that he doesn' |
make GO homeruns this season. II would
he a poor bet If he loses.
They claim thatsthe big Babe OF the
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
nExATHALoN AT Y on SATURDAY.

All is IN readiness Tor HE lnterna-
tional Y. NJ. C. A. hexathalon, the local
phase OF which viii be contested on the
floor Of the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium at 3
o'clock tomorrow morning The fol-
lowing officials have been appointct
for the first OF the three meets:
Chief field judge, Lawrence A. Davis
field judges, Clarence II. Keen and John
Plerson; Inspector. Lawrence A. Davis
scorers and announcer. Frank Pierson
marshals, C. T. Dennison and Fred
Griswold.
Good results are expected In the
snap-under. one OF the events scheduled
for the younger boys other events in
clude the standing broad jump for both
older and younger boys and the fence
vault for the older boys.
A large crowd Of spectators Is expect
ed. inasmuch as the shoOlboys OF VIII
mington have been invited.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
SEEK TO BAR
NON-FlGHTERS
FROM MOVIES

WASHINGTON. d. c.
Jack Dempsey. with other
lighters and wrestlers who
were not In service dur
ing the war. would be rcle-
gated 10 the great un-
known II a bin presented
to Congress by The Nation
al Loyalty League be
comes law.
The bin would make Il
unlawful FOR anyone who
was 2i before August pa,
1918, tile date OF the last
draft. to take part in any
public boxing or wres-
tling match, II he was not
In the L. 5. service. IL
goes even further by pro-
hiblting such men from
taking part In any 'legitl-
mate or moving picture
production.
Another article makes II
unlawful for any actor TO
appear In u. 5. uniform on
the stage. or In a movie
unless he was an eX-ser-
vice man. or is still In the
service. This would tie
Town motion picture pro-
ducers 10 hiring only SER
vice men for their army
or navy scenes.
"If they Will not aght
Tor their country, do not
allow them 10 nght for
money" says Colonel r. p,
Dickerson. commander In
shlef Of the National 10y
Atty League and author OF
the bill.
Bob Martin Is the real
heavyweight champion OF
the world and a real 100
per cent. American. lie
has the support OF the ex-
sarvlce men and should
have the support OF every
self respecting American
citizen, regardless OF their
opinion Of boxing as a
sport.
until Dempsey b as
proved that the accusa-
tlons OF stacking thai
have been made agains'
him are false, II Is a dis.
grace TO humiliate The ex
service men OF the coun
try by putting a man o
his calIber up as the herr
OF a photo drama"
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
c,,Ip MEAnE RnYs nFRE TONIGmr.

Members OF The Y. VI. Q. A. basket-
ball team selected to meet the recruit
ing team Of soldiers from Camp Meade
This evening. comprise the Westmin-
ster Presbyterian Church team, from
the Church League. The game will be
called at 7.30. Admission will be free.
Mr.. Sparks. who has been referee OF
many contests at the association, will
be referee at this game.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
'KREB co. NOISE

Well. IT'S baseball weather at New
port and you know what this means.
The Krebs Pigment & Chemical Co.
has organized a baseball team and has
entered the Suburban League and when
April Il gets here they expect 20 be
ready to start on their way to the pen
nant.
The early part Of next week there
.\viii be a meeting Of the players and
every one wishing a tryOut should lei
the manager know on or before this
time.
]. p. Ruth is manager OF the team,
with pat Steward assistant manager ana
CAPTAIN and George w. Holder, trainer.
The players who have so far signiiled
their intention Of coming out for the
team are: pat Steward GrOOme, DICK
spence, Hanna. Scarborough, OF the OLD
Newport All-Wilmington team; Gallo
way. Meredith, n. Ruth, Dunbar, A.
Ruib and Baldwin. OF the Del-Mar
I'earne: Foster. Of the Speedways. OF
Neyv York looks like a regular; Win
gate. who is well known IN winning
ton: Hayward, Of A. Z. F. fame; II. r.
Boyd and six Miller are two good
looking portslders. with Ellis. an un-
known. who may be a dark horse.
Captain steward will call his squad
oui for practice at the first opportunity
to gel a line on them. There is a prac-
lice game scheduled for April 3. with
ibe second team and on April 10, II IS
ihe object TO get a game with Del
Mar or All-Wilmington league team 10
mi The finishing touch on for the OPEN
ing game on April IL.
As there is much talk Of cheering
sauad we would like to see some action
soon i'm this respect. Wake up Link
Baldy. Aus Steward, Gallagher, Perry.
Bube Ruth. Tom Draper and give US
.ounn noise
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
TOM MILLER
TO ADDRESS
LEGIONNAIRES

Al the meeting Of Post
No. 4 on next Monday night
Thomas W. Miller. chair
man OF the legislative COM
mlttee OF the Legion In
Washington viii address
the members OF the post on
the proposed bonus for sol
diers, sailors and marines
who participated In the
World War.
Every phase Of the matter
will be covered by Mr.. Mil
Ter. who has made an eX-
haustive study OF the sub
ioct. and is thoroughly In
touch with every phase OF
the situation. Especially
interesting will be the
opinions Of members OF
Congress on this matter,
and no Lcgi0nnaires can af-
ford 10 miss this oppor-
tunity for hearing the ques-
tion so thoroughly treated.
All members OF the
American Legion. whether
members Of Post No. 1 or
not. are invited TO hear hlr.
Miller speak. and express
siOns OF personal opinion
will be asked for.
The question OF whether
or not bonuses shall be
given Is now agiiating
Congress. and II Is thought
that public expression on
this subject will help Con-
gress make up their minds.
A number OF the Legion
nalrcs are thought 10 be
opposed 30 any bonus. but
their number Is Said 20 be
relatively few. However, all
opinions will be heard
sooner or later. and the
good old-fashioned Ameri-
can doctrine Of the ina
iority rules" viii be OBJ
served without doubt.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
POSTS INSTIL
AMERICANISM
AMONG ALIENS

INDIANAPOLIS. - Mem
bers OF The American Lo-
glon have been called upon
by Arthur Woods. chair
man OF the national Amer
icanism commission Of the
legion to define "Ameri-
canism
Al a recent meeting 70
was decided That the com
mission should try TO de-
fine the term SO as TO make
clear exactly what % is
that the American Legion
has pledged itself TO dcfcud
and support.
HThe Amerlcanism work
Of the legion has been ear
ried on most effectively"
said Woods. zone post has
secured the active cooper
alton Of the local labor
unions. Another post has
effected an organization OF
the patriotic men and wO-
men In the community as a
sort OF auxiliary 10 the le-
ylon In It's Americanism
work.
Persons familiar with
conditions tell us one Of
the greatest Americanism
problems exist IN the
small mining towns where
so many forcign-born are
congrcgated."
The commission has sent
out questionnaires TO posts
In the mining towns, and
where no post exists some
ex-servlce men VIII be ask
ed 20 supply Information.
Among the questions asked
are the following:
what opportunities have
the foreign-bOrn 10 learn
about Ameica. It's opportu-
mites for education. learn
ing trades and betlerlng
their conditions2 Does any
one explain 10 them the ad-
vantage OF becoming natur-
ilized citlzens2 Are there
any night schools where
adults can learn English ?
What opportunities do the
foreign-born have 10 meet
native Americans? How do
they feel about America
What can be done TO give
them a square deal2"
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
FIGHT DUE OVER
MARYLAND RACING

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, March ii-The
fight over racetrack betting will open
in the House Of Delegates this after
noon. Leaders on each side are pre-
pairing TO hattie to finish. The re-
port is that the racetrack owners.
realizing that they are having a for
midable contest. In which their friends
viii have a diflcult time in beating
OF the demand for referendum to the
people Of the state, had called a con-
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
LEGION TO GET RFLEs.

BY a new law just pass
ed by Congress, the Amer
lean Legion will be able 10
borrow rifles from the army
for ceremonial purposes.
Regulations and instruc-
tons concerning the issu-
ance and distribution OF the
rifles are being prepared in
The ofllcc OF the adjutant
general OF the army.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
uInrurI. CO.'S WITH MACK.

GEORGETOWN, Del, March ii-hoy
Hummel. who last season did such eX-
cellent twirling for the strong baseball
team at Fort Salisbury. is slated for
trvout with Connie Mack's aggregation
while they are in training in the south.
Hummel is looked up as one OF the best
slab artists on the mound IN lower
Delaware last season.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
ISALESIANUM HAS
TWO POINTS TO SPARE

Thinking they had the game well
In hand after leading the Roman Catho-
lie High School team OF Philadelphia,
II 10 In the first half OF the game
last night al Brownson Hall. Salesi-
anum put in several substitutes which
nearly cost them The game. Salesian-
um won the contest by the narrow
margin OF two units, 30 20 2s at the
end OF forty minutes OF play.
The defeat OF the Phlladelphlans Is
the second Of The season for the Sales
ianum five. as they put the skids un-
der the Quakers earlier In the season
at Philadelphia.
The lineup and summary.
SaIesianum G. II. :.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

At the conclusion OF the
bi-mOnthly meeting OF
Post No. on the evening
Of April 8. ladies' night
viii be enjoyed by dancing
until a late hour. Come
and bring your friends.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
nAsKETRAIL AT Y TONIGHT.

TWO games OF basketball VIII be
played at the Y. NJ. II. A. tonight, one
by the FIRST team which will meet the
Keystone \. c.. recognized as the ANA
leur champions OF Philadelphia. The
game Of the second team is pending.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
MAY RE nETIEn nTE

NEW YORK. March ii.-Nlay be the
better Ole is in Gotham and This one
came from Seattle where the Oles are
more or less famous. lie is Ole Andeg-
son, heavyweight boxer. Those he in
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

There is no longer any
Navy Post. No. is.r This
organization is defunct. but
-. l.. Fisher Post, No. iS."
has taken its place. Alter
all, 10 was only a change Of
name.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

Europe Is puzzled over
Americas ways. Never
mind. 10 takes long TO start
something here, but once
started It's soon ended.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
pENNsY ANNouNcEs spoON sHoOT

The p. B. and w Gun-Glub viii hold
a spoon shoot on their grounds al
Todd's Cut on Saturday afternoon
There will be a spoon for The high
guns in Glass A. B and C. and one for
the high visitor.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

There Is another matter
which has perplexed not a
few. Some think that a
member OF the American
Legion lncurs the liability
OF future military scrvios
upon joining the legion.
There is nothing in the
constitution Of the Ameri-
can Legion 10 warrant this
conclusion.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

While the big nations are
passing the buck, the small
ones are forming ths
League OF Nations.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

John Barleycorn prom
lses US an annual perform
ance Of "The Resurrection
Of the Dead
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

themselves with their constituents II
they deny them vote on this ques-
tlon Of State policy toward race
betting.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

The American Legion
wishes 10 announce that u
has nothing in its constl-
tuition against labor
unions, that numerous
members OF this body are
union men, and that any
expression OF the Legion
against disorder was not
against unions. but aimed
at the men causing the dis
turbances. 10 is felt that
the majority Of union
members are law-ablding
citizens. and as such, have
no desire 10 make trouble.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
DOVER TROOP, NO. 2,
WINS CLOSE GAME

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER. March ii.-Troop No. 2. Boy
Scouts. on Tuesday night defeated
Troop No. by the score Of 2i 10 49,.
At the end OF the FIRST half the score
stood ~ to &. favoring Troop No. 3.
Troop No. played a fast game in the
last half Wright scored three field
goals and eight fouls. Harinett scored
three field goals and eight fouls. each
scoring a points. Finnegan broke up
many plays. The lineup follows:
Troop No. 3. Troop No. ?.
p Finnegan ..fOrward..... A. Helm
]. Hartnett ....f0rward. 30. G. Wright
l.. ScanlOn ...... .centre...... o. Willis
A. Fisher ..... guard. !. Tsrburton
+. Bertrand ..... guard. -. ]. Maloney
Referee John Moore.
Troop No. plays Troop 3 again
Tuesday night, March %. Saturday af-
iernoon Troop No has a game sched-
uled with Caesar Rodney. on the latter's
floor. and they play Harrington next
Tuesday night, on Troop No. 2's floor.
Manager Alison Helm. Of Troop No. ?,
would like TO arrange games with other
Scout or grade school boys teams.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

Revealing The horrors or
A democratic army after It's
disbanded doesn't benefit
the victims
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

The musical OF No. IS
Post on April % should be
a success II the procuring
OF good artists would tend
30 make q so. Madame
Namara. formerly OF the
Chicago Opera Company f.
Cornelius Welt and nu-
dolph Gruen are the artists.
Madam Namara Is one OF
the foremost sopranos OF
America. and the fame OF
the Dutch 'cellolst Is well
known. Mr.. Gruen VIII be
accOmpanist.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

Major Schroeder few
seven miles high, but he
couldn't get away from old
II. c. l..
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

cludes in his defy are Fred Fulton, Bill
Brennan. al Roberts, Bob Martin, Ray
Smith and Gene Tunney.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

Tickets are now on sale
Tor the play seven Days
Leave" which VIII be pre-
sented In the Playhouse
March 29. 30. 81 and April
4. The play Is said to be a
slde-splitter by those who
have seen 10, being In the
class with "Dere Mable."
The tickets may be OBJ
iained az the Armory any
day from ~ 10 2 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

In days of old the landlords
lived
Quite genially, in clover;
They often filled the flowing
bowl
Until it did run over.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

The war isn't over yet for
the men who beat the
draft.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

Congress seems TO sym
pathlze with the buck who
swore he'd never let his son
start out with his left foot.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

A bonus might give some
fellows car fare 90 Canada
or Cuba.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
Roman Catholic II. 5. Phila.
TnIals

Referee-PhilNp Lewis, philadelphia
scorer-W. Siahl. Time-E. l.. Bader
Time Of halves-20 minutes.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11

But now they raise the rent
until
The poor old tenants holler,
They have no time for genial
stuff
While chasing every dollar.
Evening journal., 1920-03-11
CHURCH LEAGUE.
st. Andrews

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