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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04
WILL AID HEBREWS
TO ESCAPE RUSSIA
Philadelphia Manufacturer to
Bring Victims of BoIshevists
to This Country
A crusader in the interest Of human

A crusader in the interest Of human =
ity, Morris Rosenbaum, a manufac-
turcr, whose home is at 1920 Fontain
street. sailed from New York on the
steamship France, bound for Russia,
where he win arrange for transporta
tion TO America of bands of Russian
Jews at present suffering from the
oppression of the Bolshevists, unable to
get out OF the country.
Mr.. Rosenbaum, answering what he
declares is a call to service for, his
fellow man, has given UP his business
temporarily at II North Fourth street,
for three months to make his trip
abroad. :.
Although his principal mission is to
bring home to the United states with
him Jews who are having diflicuty
escaping the prosecutions of the Bol-
shevists, Mr.. Roscnbaum will make
survey of conditions in. Russia while
he is there and report his findings to
Jewish societies in this country on ms
return. The principal object OF his
mission is Kiev, where there have been
continuous uprisings and where the
suffering of the people is believed tc
be the most intense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04
WOMEN VOTERS TO MEET
First Annual Convention Of League
TO Be Held Saturday

The first annual convention OF the
Philadelphia League Of Women Voters
will be held Saturday at the Bellevue
Stratford. Miss Marjorie Shuler, asso-
ciate editor Of the Woman Citizen. Will
tell the "Story of Ratification in Ten
nessee' at the dinner to be given IN
the evening. Mrs. +. Louis Slade. OF
New York, will also speak.
The dinner will follow an afternoon
meeting. at which Mrs. George A: Pier-
sol. chairman of the league, will pre-
side. Reports will be made by the va :
rious officers and chairmen. and al =
dresses will be given by Mrs, John ";
Miller. chairman of the State League OF
Women Voters; Mrs. Edward Parker
Davis, representative of the women 5
Democratic committee. and Mrs: Walter
G. Hancock. representative OF the won =
ems Republican committee.
The following ticket will be voted on /:
Chairman. Mrs. George a. Dunning
first vice chairman. Miss Sarah y.
Lowrie; second vice chairman. Mrs.
Ralph Raigiel; third vice chairman.
Mrs. Max i. Margolis: secretary, Miss
Jean Crawford and treasurer, Mrs
James Starr, Jr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04
T.SQUARE CLUB MEETS
New York Architect Speaks on Cap
itoI Park at Harrisburg

More than 200 members Of the T.
Square Club were present at the semi
monthly meeting last evening in their
building 2O4 Ounce street. at which
Arnold Drummer, an architect Of New
York, delivered an address on the new
Capitol Park at Harrisburg.
He told the assemblage Of architects
and artists. many of whom are Phila :
delphians, that the park, on which work
has now been started, is very large
project involving not only landscape
\ and park design, but also the scheme
of surrounding buildings. An exhibit
ton Of rendered drawings by Drummer
was on hand and every one showed
great interest in them.
Nicola d'Asccnzo. president of the
club, and we'll known designer OF
stained glass. presided at the meeting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04

2, was struck and killed by trolley
car. He lived at 3908 Girard avenue.
Beniakoff had been connected with
the court since 1901, when he was ap-
pointed by Judge Sultzberger. He was
an interpreter In Russian, Yiddish and
French languages. He was especially
a student OF French, and wrote num-
ber of articles for foreign, newspapers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04
To Entertain for Consul Genera,

Colonel John S. Muckle, of 2O33
Walnut street, will give reception
this evening at his home to meet Ger
aid Campbell. the new British consul
general for Pennsylvania. Ohio and
Delaware.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04
MAN KILLED BY TROLLEY
Court Interpreter Struck at FIJI
teenth and Arch Streets

While. crossing Fifteenth street at
Arch yesterday afternoon, John ii. Be-
niakoff. sixty five years old, an inter-
prefer in Court of Common Pleas No.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04

JUST RECEIVED, a new
shipment of French Kid
Cloves, 2-clasp, strap-1Orist
and S-button length. And the
prices are loW for such fine
GloveA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-04
WOmen's Smart
Gloves Under Price

Now SS.00-These fine Shut
ton Capeskin Gloves are quite
the smartest to wear with street
dresses and tailored suits. Pique-
sewed. In white, champagne,
tan, beaver or brown. Were
$10.00-now $500.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
MEETING
IS CONTINUED
Attempts Of Radicals to Run
Unions Cause Much
Discussion.

Washington. Nov. 41S.-Facing an
Increasingly serious problem in UNI
employment and conditions c%ontribut-
ing to 1t. the executive council Of
the American Federation of Labor
continued Its session her today look
ing to the formulation of a policy Of
action to safeguard labor's interests
in the present industrial situation.
While threats Of radical elements to
undermine conservative leadership in
the organized labor movement are
understood to have been the primary
concern of the executive council on
converting last week, its attention had
been more and more claimed during
the sessions by the increase in un-
employment consequent upon indus
trial reimbursement, Although it be-
came, known yesterday that direc,
steps to eliminate radicalism from
any control in labor councils and to
meet the n Of increasing unem-
;ployment has been determined upon
by the labor leaders. there has been
no definite revelations OF the measures
aud policies thus far agreed upon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
OATH TAKEN BY
RhAILlS AND
J. ], THREE OTHERS
Venizelos Leaves Athens
Secretly for Nice; Ship
Awaits Him.

ed Press)-Georgc Rhallis, the new
premier of Greece, with three nar.m.
beers Of his cabinet, took tho oath of
oHce before Admiral .Coundouriotis.
the regent, at ] o'clock this after,
9 mos who Qualified in com
pAhy Win the premier were M.
arts, minister of interior, and NJ. Cal
ioseropoutos, minister of finance. M.
Rhai!is will hold the portfolio Of
minister of foreign affairs.
Immediately after he had Qualified
for office, NJ. Rhallis demanded the
regents resignation. The other mem
bers OF the cabinet will take the oath
before Queen Mother Olga.
Former Premier Nenizelos left Ath-
e1s today. Bands of civil guards and
men from many military units went
lhrough the city during the day. nc
former King Constantine and
slrlns revo.vels as a token Of 'rejoic-
ing.
"a demonstration occurred in the
city today, but the rumber of per
sons taking part in 1t was not large.
carrying large flags: and portraits Of
former King Constantine were promi-
gently displayed. During the d. M
Anstration shots We're often fired, but
10 attempt was made to maintain or
der,
As night settled over the city, the
streets We're resoundlng with a pande-
;nonium Of yelis and shouts. and nistol
md rifle shots. Gangs Of soldiers
walked the city footing horns and
: blowing whistles. The offices of the
1arious m.nisteries were Illuminated
ND wild parade continued until
ate in the evening. , 4
Shortly after sunset scntinels who
ylad been stationed at the home of
>ormer Premier Venizelos were re-
moved and the building was left dark
md deserted.
NJ. Nenizelos left >thc city secretly
atS3 O'Clock this afternoon on his way
osN.ce. The Greek yacht Narcissus
sva waiting for him and was escorted
~ three British war vessels.
Prisoners being detained in jails
lave been released.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
BIG JUMPM
STOCK PRICES
Speculation Has Been On
Tremendous Scale in
Vienna.

Vienna. Oct. .-,Ma:l).- -Ona Of
tho financial paradoxes Of Central Eu-
rope has been a boom this snutunan un
the Vienna stock exchange. Ssecula.
ton has been on a tremendous scale
and stock prices have risen bv leaps
and bounds. Advances OF several
hurdreds points in J single 's,nk oc-
Cured lin n days trading. Lucky
81 REGULATORS made millions Of kronsn
from a Ehoestring jnvestman
But Austr-ans all speak .: this
buom as the ''mfse-v boom" for IT'S
h,.sis is the unfavorahle state of tn,
krunen exchange. ana the rise IN
prices was q measure If the ds.r e ssed
economic state OF .ha country.
exchang, was accomp.n MED by condi-
tions OF restitution in the .isy and
country which arc~unrrecedented at
that season of the yea.
Il is hard even for the people Of
Vienna to realiz, their plight AMI to
f. r them. The American visitor, par
ticularly II he is armed with dolla:s,
about the city. But snose who looked
beyond the, merely suoerficialt lelrlcd
that the misery bourl"5 on the. stock
exchange was merely % gay trSypins
behind which stalked a Eal3- skele-
ten
The boom is an economic phe-
nomenon which is we'll worth study,
for it explains much of the paradox
cal condition that exists throughout
the War-worn countries Of Europe.
An Austrian financial authority, the
correspondent OF the London Financial
News, explained it by saying that the
sole factor in it was the exchange rate
of the krone, When hope was aban-
doned that the deprecated krone
would never reach its former standard
OF value, the argument was advance
that the value Of tho properties listed
on the stock exchange had not de-
creased and that in the future they
would pay the am dividends as in
tpeace times. Therefore, it was ar
gued that their stocks must be worth
today as much as they were before
the war. Continuing the correspond.
cnt saids
1.-THE stock exchange is nc longer
a barometer which. indicates fair
when the condition. Is fav0rablesuan
industrial life is prosperous. Toda'
the situation is reversed. Stoci
prices rise when the weather 10 foul
when the krone }dropa, when it be-
cornea evident that foreign countrie,
win not assist ua and prop up our ex'
change by Esgranting us credits. ;
"If5 anywhere on the foreign hpri,
zon a serious hope. should appear, {
slump on the Vienna stock exchang!
would be Inevitable. Even arise II
the krone to s confines would entail
a violent fall in stock prices" /.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
GERMANS Want
EQUAL RIGHTS
IN The LEAGUE
Chancellor Says Nation:
Will Enter on No Other
Terms.

Aix La Chapele, Noy. .17.-Constan-
tine Fehrenbach, German chancellor,
and DR.. Sermons, foreign minister,
concluded here today tour Of the
Rhineland districts and delivered adj
dresses in which they discussed do
mestic and foreign issues. DR.. Semons.
referring to the ALLEGATION of the dis
tricts of Iupen and Malnedy to
Belgium, declared Germany viewed
'the decision OF the. counsel of the
League of Nations as only ~ "transi-
tory solution"
1--WE do not desire to enter the
League OF Nations he said, in refer
ring to the meeting of the assembly
of the league at Geneva. unless there
is an intention. plainly Indicated. to
receive US as equals. 1t would be i'm
prudent to force ourselves into a so.
Fciety which contains people who de.
clare they will walk out in the event
|certain other nations entered it."
NJ. Fehrenbacli. reiternting that The
treaty of Versailles did o deserve
the designation of a peace" declared
Germany. nevertheless. would live u!
to it and had already demonstrate,
her determination by her work il
making coal deliveries and in dis
4 armament. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
Need OF Industrial
Mobilization Greatly
Emphasized In China

Toxic, Oct. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tho government. Premier Hara called
attention TO the paramount import
ance of The -comp.etion of tlc, scheme
for industrial mobilization.
IN the hope OF co~nsuh7snnting the
national defense scheme that has been
engaging the attention of thesgovern-
nlent for some years, the premier
stated. that the present ministry has
had the necessary estimates passed by
the imperial diet and the plan OF ma
tional defense is now being proceeded
with. In order to ensure, the facMi-
tation Of the Industrial mobilization
for military purposes in time OF
emergency the old munitions bureau
, and the bureau OF statistics have been
transformed into the hationali indus
trial census board. while a s:,stem of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
FRANCE AND GREAT
81 BRITAIN DISCUSS
GREEK CONDITIONS

Paris, Nov. 18.-(By the Associated
Press.)-Conversations over the stu
alton in Greece created by the defeat
Of Venize.os are in progress between
France and Great Britain, it was
stated at the foreign office today.
Neither country, it will be agreed, will
act without the other,
The. explanation is~that an under
standing taking the form Of a decla-
of policy IS to the new Greek
government, which 1t is forecast, will
reiterate opposition by France and
England to the return of ex-King
Constantine to the throne.
No action will be taken. it is be-
lieved, until ome definite indication
has been received from the Greek
government to the effect that Con-
stantine will be asked to reascend the
throne. "
The foreign office has received no
confirmation of reports that Queen
Mother Olga had been named regent
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18

"Tanlac has completely restored
my health and l feel finer than in
years" was the straightforward state
ment made recently by Mr.. George
w Logan. OF Peabody, Kansas, one
Of the most prominent Stockholders
in the Middle West.
ut has not only made a new man
Of me but 1 have actually gained
thirty-fve pounds in weight and feel
as we'll as I ever did in my life. I
am telling all Of my friends about
Tanlac but they can see for themselves
what it has done in my case.
when I began taking Tanlac I was
in an awfully rundown condition. ]
was away off in weight, felt weak and
nervous all'~of the time and couldn't
take any interest in my work or any
thing else. Ny main trouble was in
digestion. Nothing seemed to. agree
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
PRACTICALLY ALL
LIVING PRICES
CUT DURING OCT.

Washington, Nov. 18.-Price studies
given III by the department of labor
show marked declines in October III
practically all items entering into the
cost of living. except house furnish
ings. Clothing, It was said. had drop
ped IS per cent below figures com
piled to represent .119 costs. and
farm products 81 per cent. >
In some lines October prices were
still. above those of a year ago, but
all were quoted as below September.
1920, figures.
This index figures Of prices for the
month was placed at 225 against 242
in September, and 223 in October,
1919.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
BOLSHEViN CLAIMS
CAPTURE OF GREAT
AMOUNT OF BOOTY

London. Nov. 1S.-The Russian
.BolshevikiS In their campaign against
the Ukrainians captured Kamenetz-
Podolsk, capital OF Podolia on No
vember 16, it is announced in We'd
nesday's official statement from Mes
cow. received by wireless today.
The conEnunique announced4-the
extension of the Bolsheyiki occupation
of the Crilned.
I'm the region of Feodosia,,' It
reads, Eve debouched along the entire
front OF the coast in the direction OF
Kertch. Our cavalry occupied Kertch
without resistance and took enormous
booty there :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
WORN BY
QUEEN ELIZABETH
IS DISCOVERED

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-A ring once
by Queen Elizabeth OF England.
nd the beauty of which may have
Intrigued the eyes Of Shakespeare, was
acently discovered to be among the
eirlooms Of a French family III Au-
euil. 1t had been presented by an
English nobleman three generations
go to an ancestor Of it's present own
( rs.
1.-THE ring" says a French journal,
is composed of five magnificent
line Or as a jeweler would say
stream The pearls are each sur
i.punded by a simple mount without
laws and bound together in the in
s.rior by an invisible thread of metal.
hey are set in their entirety in a
counting of milligrains.
1.-THE body of the ring is a half
:-uard OF gold split at the two eN-
entities. It's dimensions 7 extra
:dinary in a woman's ring. 1t is six
&~sntimeters in circumference in the
wing to the thickness of the pearls.
s. ueen Elizabeth, it is said, was large
id stout and she Wore the ring. per-
&,ps on her thumb. The authenticity
the ring is not to be doubted. 1t
.rries the English punch mark OF
1e sixteenth century.
Pearls have been gems of royalty
& ON the most ancient times. Though
lily the wealthy could afford them,
icy were more commonly worn than
almonds in the days of Good Queen
.ess. Diamonds were comparatively
, new gem in Europe in Shake
,eare's times. The great diamond
Zines Of India did not reach the
smith Of their output until half a
later. y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18

carrying out regular investigations
into the conditions Of factories, Hsanes,g
railways, marine transport and many.
other necessary adjuncts has #besn.
established. n
.sThe national Industry" lie said.
since the, late war but q. must be,
noted that It is FAR cry vet TO the
pinnacle Of achievement which@can be
affirmed only when the national IN
dustry gains q stage OF self suf-
flciency. The present meeting has
been called to give the most deliber-
ate consideration TO the best means
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
ADVERTISEMENT.
BAD BREATH
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause anG Remove 1t

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
substitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do. the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through taking them.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
vegetable compound mixed with olive
Cyl. They act gently but firmly on the
bowels and liver, stimulating them to
natural action, clearing the blood, and
purifying the entire system. They do
that which calomel does, without anyof
the bad after effects. Take one on two
every night for a week and note the
pleasing, effect. 15c and soc a box.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
JAMAICA GINGER.
UNDER PROHIBITION
ACT, SAYS OFFICIAL

Y washington, Now 1s.--Jamaic4
ginger came under the prohibitive
ban today. Orders issued by Com
missioner Williams of the internal
bureau. effective in % days.
sold as Jamaica ginger, extract Of
ginser4s1 by whatever anne known,
is an alcoholic preparation ut tor use
for beverage purposes. and subject to
prohibition regulations.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
l ~ a. - .tfAH 80 -,FH.
ADVERTISEMENT.
"Gets=lt'
Painless
Corn
Remover
ADVERTISEMENT.

,..Aas cosa. REMOVER II o~uaxsasssA.
Throw away that dangerous razor and
,laeter. Don't waste your time simply
.tfeating, that pestiferous, achins corn
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
TuRTE SHOT.

3 THRIE NEGROES SHUI.
DOUGLAS, Georgia, Nov. 1S.y-Two
agrot MOI and one negro woman ac-
:plsed Of implication in the killing OF
early Harper, a young planter Of
his county, were shot early today by
i mob Of more than $50 men who
Sheriff Tanner and two
equities who were alternating to get
ne negroes to Fitzgerald for safe
E.eeping.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18

The bigger majority a fellow gets
pie he has to please afterwards.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18
ADVERTISEMENT.
"0UCH!T HATOLD
RHEUMATISM!'
Get ont your Bottle of Sloan's Lini-
ment and knock the pain
galley West."

n BRENT ready for that last
w quick switch in temperature,
were you? Left you stiff, ore
full Of rheumatic twinges?
You should have had a bottle of
Sloan's Lfniment handy that would
have penetrated without rbktng,
warmed and soon eased up the mus
cles, quieted the junupy, painful, af-
fected partsand brought gratifying re-
lief. &t
Helpful in attacks OF, lumbago. sciat-
lea, external soreness, stiffness, strains,
druesist's. soc, zoe. sl.4o.
S1OdniS
Linifnefltesss:.ss)
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18

William Andrews Clark talking with Girl Scouts after presenting tract
Former w. Senator William Andrews Clark Of Butte, Montana, has
presented the Girl Scouts organization a tract of 1876 acres just outside
New York city for a camping place. the gift was nade in memory Of
ms daughter Andrce. The ceremony took place. att h Girl Scouts O
t iona headaua rn in New York: In the picture .cla1k,s daughtter Hun
Girl Scout commissioner of Greater New York, and Mrs Arthur osgoode
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-18

OF Greece. The. unofficial reportsesto
that effect, however. was regardeda as
authentic, 1t was said sly
Evening star., 1920-05-02
MANY FROM D. C. GOING
TO BRYN MAWR EVENTS

Many Washingtonians will attend the
Bryn Mawr May day revels and plays
which will be held at the college
May and 8. Special trains will
leave here both Friday and Saturday
The local committee consists Of Miss
Elizabeth Eastman, 1925 goth street.
chairman: Miss Marcia Bready. Miss
Eugenia Holcombe. Mrs. Leslie l..
Iordon, Mrs John Van Antwerp Mac
Murray. Miss Carolyn Nash. Mrs.
Frederic l. Ransome, Mrs. Edward
W. Sturdevant. Miss Catherine r.
thompson and Miss Elizabeth H.
Tinker.
Among the Washington patrons and
patronesses are Vice President and
Mrs Marshall. the Secretary Of War
and Mrs. Baker, the Secretary Of the
Navy and Mrs. Daniels, Maj. Gen. and
Mrs George Barnett. Mrs Louis d.
Brandeis. Prof. and Mrs. Alexander
Graham Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.
Bell. Mr.. and Mrs. John Joy Edison.
Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert II. Grosvenor. Mr.. and Mrs.
Farrar- Smith. Mrs. Francois Berger
Moran. Mrs. Adolph c. Miller. Mr. and
Mrs. John Walker Holcombe and MIR.
and Mrs. Breckinridge Long.
The May day revels are an accurate
representation OF an Elizabethan
rustic May festival. and will include
-, pageant. maypole dance Of 500
cancers, dances Of milkmaids, Chin
rey sweeps. old English country
dances Morris dances. six old English
pays and two masques.
Evening star., 1920-05-02

Miss Clare Elliott. daughter of Mrs.
Jane S. Elliott of 2900 Q street. WASH
ington. won the prize for the best
text contribution in the intercollegi-
ate competition for the girls number
of the Lehigh Burr, the college
monthly at Lehigh University, Beth
lehem. Pa.
best cover design and the best art
work aside from the cover.
Miss Elliott, who is a graduate of
the Western High School. Washing
ton. is editor Of the Mount Holyoke
News. the weekly at Mount Holyoke
College. where she is a senior. She
was the manager of the original pro-
duction, "Popo." staged by the senior
class in November.
Miss Elliott is a member of Black
stick, the literary society. and she
also plays on the senior hockey team
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-03
BALL PLAYERS, TIPS

From The Home Sector
 Famous ball players whose salaries look like the pay checks of bank presi- dents, are long on home runs but short on tips,t according to Pullman porters, who obsequiously carry bat bags from lirn- tied trains in the busy days of a season Walters in the hotels Of the southland say that ball players have excellent ap- petites but are woefully lax in reward ing good and faithful service at the fes- tive board.
 In The Home Sector, the ex-soldiers' weekly, W. o. McGeehan says: "A base ball team is not regarded as exactly a godsend by the colored walters either. for the baseball player is a charter mem Der of the Hard Boiled Eggs. When he draws out thin dime for tip he re- gards himself as quite philanthropisr- There are few spenders in the big leagues, but they are few and far be- tween. A Pullman porter who draws a carload of ball players immediately be- comes Respondent and meditates upon the advantages of self-destruction.
 "A professional ball player is as mer- cenary as you please. and yet there al- ways is in him the love of the game and desire to win. That is why the game has lasted. Baseball is baseball. whether it is being played in the sticks for noth- ing at all or in worlds series for thou sands