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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
n.y. five
VICTORIOUS OVER
CHATTANOOGANS
Local BaSketeerS Add Another
Scalp to Their Belt by 20
tO-16 Win Over LOOkOuts
Saturday Night.

Another scalp was attached by the
Memphis Y. NJ. G. A. basketeers Satur-
day night, when-they trimmed the Chat
tanooga Y. NJ. C, A. five In fast game
Of basketball The final score was 20
to Is. The Memphians started early
and Gagged a basket in a short time
after opening whistle sounded. The first
half was one-sided, with the period end
ing IA to for the Memphis five. But
In the second half the visitors got un-
der way and made things interesting
for the local boys and piled up several
points before they could be stopped.
The Lookouts threatened to wrest the
lead from the local Y, and in the final
half they were adding goals in a hurry
when the game ended. They were
staging a rally that seemed to have
the locals baffled. and the Memphians
seemed unable to figure out how a team
could be so weak In the first half and
come back so strong in the final period.
The game ended 20 to 16, with the Y
rooters glad that the contest was over.
Magee and Blackburn did the starring
for Memphis, while the Hill brothers
carried of fthe honors for the Chatta-
In the preliminary affairs the dor
mitory team defeated the local Ameri-
can Legion five by the score Of 3S to 10.
Here's the lineup and summary of
the big game:
Memphis. Position, Chattanooga.
Sherman, Magee. r. F. .Faucette
Walden. L. F. ........T. Hill
Blackburn. ....... c. ....,'...,.:; Redd
Sherman, Perry. R. G. .......,a.B. Hill
Parker, Gill. .... L. G.. ...... Emerson
Summary: Scoring: Memphis-Field
goals, Magee 4. Blackburn 2. Sherman
2, Walden 2. Chattanooga-Field goals,
T. Hill g.. Faucette 2, B. Hill q; goals
from fouls, r. Hill, Faucette Time Of
halves, Is minutes. Referee, Harold
Lyon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
N. Al A. CAGERS TO
BEGIN SCHEDULE
WITH TWO GAMES
Normal Plays C. H. S. and
c. B. c. Tackles NJ. U. S.
Monday Night at Y. M. c. A.
Great Interest Aroused.

The NJ, A. A, basketball season will
open at the Y, NJ. c. A. Monday night,
when the Scholastic league PLAYS A
double-header The first game finds
two old rivals. Normal and {, II. s.,
fighting TO see who will receive credit
for the first victory Of the season. c.
b. c. and NJ. L. $, win complete the
program.
Never before In the history of sports
In Memphis has such enthusiasm been
shown as Ia tho case this season
Twenty teams have been entered In
the race for the city championship,
and they have been divided into five
leagues.
G. b Wilson. director Of basketball
has left nothing undone In order TO
make a grand success OF organized
basketball. The manner In which the
public answered his call for teams 10
enter the leagues shows that he has
the cooperation, OF all managers and
that basketball win BIO the popular
sport for the coming weeks
\ handsome loving cup will be Of
fered the winner Of the post season
series, which Will follow the compile i.
ton Of the schedule
The first game starts at o'clock
and the second affair win commence
Immediately after tho termination OF
the first. The games are free to the
public.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
HERMAN VS.. WILDE.

Pete Herman. bantamweight cham
pion of the world, should defeat Jimmy
Wilde, the British flyweight champion,
If they ever meet in 20-round en-
gagement at the present weights. With
both lads stepping out at the same
poundage. nothing better than draw
could result, but weight will tell--es-
pecially in the lighter divisions. Her
man can be at his best at nothing less
than 118 pounds and Wilde is fat at 101
This opinion Is formulated after
watching Herman in many OF his clev-
crest exhibitions and after witnessing
Wilde In but one contest-with Johnny
Asher of St. Louis last week at the
Coliseum. Wilde outpointed Asher by
a wide margin, ran up three knock
downs In the course of the proceedings
and startled Missouri fans by his amaz-
ing effectiveness and uncanny general
ship.
The Briton not only turned out a
clean-cut victory, but he had his shifty
opponent on the rim of a knockout on
something like seven sprightly oc-
casions. In accomplishing the feat
Wilde forever baniShed the idea that
he was an overrated English phenom
of the Wells and Beckett type. He
is a bona fide flyweight champion, a
seasoned and agile entry and a mighty
dangerous contender at any distance.
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USES HIS HEAD WELL.

Jimmy moreover, depends upon his
bean for more than one purpose. In
the clinches he uses his head and
shoulders to extricate himself, and
when free Of the entangling arms he
is Immediately in fine position to use
either hand, to the body or head. To
watch Wilde perform this treat is to
witness one of the neatest tricks Of the
boxing game.
Though frail in form. he has wide
shoulders, and derives therefrom sur
prising leverage behind his blows. His
long arms enable him to peel off rare
tricks, too, where the normal entry is
blocked beyond chance.
In the eighth round Of the Asher
bout, for instance, when Johnny was
wan. and weary, the Briton pounded
heavily to the ribs to force Asher to
drop his guard and protect the point
of attack. Had he done so and there
by uncovered his jaw he might have
been knocked cockeyed, but the St.
Louis bantam took his punishment and
saved his head. However, the work
was only one of the many brainy
stunts pulled off during the battle.
His keen judge Of distance en-
ables him to shift his head, dodge a
blow and still be prepared to counter
quickly and heavily. On such occasions
he generally resorts to flying blow Of
the Dundee type, but whereas the
American lightweight employs the aerial
punch in the form of jab the Briton
turns 1t into hook for the chin
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
TWO DIFFERENT TYPES.

Herman and Wilde represent two diff
ferent types Of performers.
Jimmy is flatfooted, but restful, re-
sourceful, confident, cool, determined
and clever, Pete is living ball Of fire
and energy-a nervous individual
working at top speed and tension most
of the way.
Both are seasoned campaigners,
blessed with the usual cockiness Of the
titleholder and have supreme confidence
in their own ability to trim the world.
Both also combine punch with their
speed and footwork and may step in
and blow off a rival bean without a
moments notice. This despite the fact
that Wilde had Asher bleeding and
helpless last week and couldn't apply
the finishing touch. Still the records
will show that the Briton has run up
something like 200 or more knockouts
in his brilliant career And records
are not to be overlooked
In hearing that Wilde moves forth
in flat-footed manner you may be led
to believe that he is slow and awk-
ward, but you are mistaken. He slides
along nicely and steadily and has
therefore, perfect footing for the stiff
blow that is soon to come. His sys-
tenn prevents him from losing his bal
ance. a glazing fault with many dane
ing masters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
NEWS TO KEARNs.

los. ANGELES, Cat. Jan, l&.-Jack
kearns manager OF Jack Dempsey, said
last night the announcement made AZ
Bordeaux, France. by n. Desehamps,
manager OF Georges Carpenter. thai
Dempsey and Carpenter would meet
sor the heay yweight championship on
Sent Labor day. Ia New Jersey,
was IAN news to him.
II didn't know thing about y TN
| saw IL In the paper. hearns added
And I haven't received a cable from
Descharnps James w Coffroth, whose
terms for match between Dempsey
and Carpenter have been accepted,
may have an eye on some place IN New
Jersey. Personally | am stu strong
for Coffroths offer and Tia Juana looks
good 10 me.
William Fox wanted to stage the
match He made US an offer OF $500,
pg0 Tor Dempsey | asked him II he
had signed Carpenter or could set him
ard II he would post forfeit lie sent
ine a message saying he was willing to
post forfeit
."'There are too many people trying
Id get into print just by making offers.
| am not going 10 worry any more OF
them I'M they get Carpenter, place
10 stage the fight and put up torfeits,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
FANS WANT WINNER.

Memphis fandom cares not who Is
the manager OF the 1879 Chicks All
they want Ia real ball club, one that
will be up in the running and that
will show some signs II finishing at
least in the first division, Memphis
fandom has supported a losing aggre-
CATION faithfully and has turned out
when there was little hope of seeing a
real contest They are entitled to
something for their Woney.
The prices have been elevated, and
the fans who Journey out to the ball
yards this season are going to expect
a better brand OF baseball. They are
fed up on class y baseball teams, and
are going to expect formidable ma .
chine representing the Chicks in the
Southern this year
Memphis magnates have q Euii min
II they will ony put out a real ball
club Fandom viii turn out in fine
fashion even when n poor outfit is
holding the boards and In case Of n
fast; formidable club there would
hardly be room to seat the daily turn
out OF fans. 1t means additional rev.
enue and satisfied constituency for
the Memphis magnates to get bal
club that will have look In at the
southern league flag.
other clubs are planning ereaI
things for 1920 and fast race Is an.
tieipated Especially do Little Rock
Atlanta and New Orleans loom up a!
flag contenders
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
Here Is One Thing That 49,
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
EXPERT COMING TO
ERECT GOLF LINKS

The announcement that W Herbert
Fowler famous across the water as the
builder of the Walton Heath links, Is
on his way to this country Immediately
brought visions to the enthusiastic golf
ers of exhibition matches with an in
ternational flavor So much has been
said about the possibility of visit
of the English professionals--such as
Vardon Ray, Braid, Taylor, Herd and
Abe Mitchell-that when a player does
come to the United States from Great
Britain he is certain to be greeted with
open arms
Sad to relate, however, these pros
pective matches have been somewhat
'stymied" by the fact that Fowler in
this country has no amateur status
On the other side course architects and
greenkeepers are not classified as pro-
fessionals, but the United States Golf
association a few years ago ruled other
wise. This places Fowler in such dis
tinguished company as Walter J, Travis,
former amateur champion Of Great
Britain and America; DevereuX Emmett
and a. w. Tilinghast.
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the latter passed through Memphis for
his Kentucky home to spend the Christ
mas holidays.
In nuuChtnE tho bar over various box
recommendation for Lindsey. - have
seen Lindsey box a number Of times, -
stated Morrow, and I am almost ready
10 bot anything on his chances. He IL
good IN every way and I'd like 20 see
the lad who trims him"
Neither NJ the performers has boxed
In Memphis before, hut their stuff is
wolf known. Their mates I'm the other
half ~ the windup win be making In
itlal bows IN, Memphis fans also.
Battling Norfolk has dore most Of his
work In the East and KRnahan has
travelled the West. Nobody has picked
tho possible winner, but after watch
ing both az them sten around Sunday
NJ the s 4. C. any number Of fans are
willing TO wager that they are there,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
HERMAN PERSISTENT.

The American bantam is essentially
marksman, an astoundingly clever
boxer and is doggedly persistent when
he picks out spot to attack. With.
his powerful defense and his dazzling
offense he has the spirit and the con-
rience of a veteran.
Pete has been across the hurdless
knows the jumps and Is not inclined
to blow up when the pinch arrives
OF late he has been PANIED for his loaf
ing tactics but the kid has been play
ing money game and has been raking
in the largest amount OF money pos
sible with the least output Of fighting.
He has been content to retain his
bearings, unmindful OF the newspaper
decisions-provided of course that he
collected his bit Money and not fame
is what he is seeking. A champion by
right of possession he is not worrying
over criticism so long as he is his
sultan of the throne.
But when the proper time arrives
you will always find him ready to take
advantage of the slightest opening; not
only ready but capable Of diving in
with his rapid attack and sending home
the punch that counts.
Has anyone heard of Pete being
knocked down recently?
/, The mays have it.
Pete doesn't believe in this style Of
fighting And when he races along at
top speed the other lad is convinced of
the fact that dropping Pete IL quite
difficult assignment, far bigger in
fact than the headliner can handle.
On attack Herman has two fine hands
but of the pair his left is by far the
better and his left hook is the dead
Hest Of the lot. 1t would prove his
best asset against the wide open style
of Wilde and would surely play havoc
with the Briton's chances.
This punch alone would keep Herman
in front-because it Is fast and certain;
dependable and ready and because it
has the dynamite and fuse attached.
Herman might not knock out Wilde,
complished, but he undoubtedly would
furnish him a rare evenings entertain
ment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
DOW. JONES SUMMARY.

NEW YORK, Jan 12.-Conference of
Democratic senators decided to seek
compromise on reservations with view
OF speeding UP ratification Of peace
treaty.
Federal reserve banks ratio Of re-
serve 80 per cent, new low level. COM
pares with 3S.7 per cent a week ago.
Canadian Pacific railway earnings
last week Of January increased $4,000
Wfckwire Spencer Steel corporation
with capitalization of over SS0,p00,00l
to merge w:th WickNire Steel Co. and
Clinton Wright Wire Co.
Secretary Glass reports cut in gov
ernments gross debt OF $3.50, 622, $40 and
floating debt Of S622. ESQ Says new
liberty loan needed if taxes are re-
ducei
New York state banks had reserves
nearly $4,000 900, 900 on Dec. 81 last, ac-
cording to state superintendent of
banks.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
CY BARGER COMPLAINS.

Cy Barger deposed manager of the
Memphis Chicks. has a complaint to
register Cy says the Memphis club Is
trying to sell him and that he figures
he Is entitled 10 his unconditional re-
lease. which he was promised and which
Is customary when a manager Is pre-
scented with the pink slip,
There are two sides to the Barger
question. Cy cost tho Memphis club
5000 He was paid a good salary for
managing the club which never got
anywhere under his direction. The
Chick maGnates figure thov are emitted
TO reimbursement when they let him
60 As Tom Watkins put It. I'VE are
ail square with Cy. having paid him a
good salary and never realized any
thing on the Investment" So that is
the Chicks side OF the matter
On the opposite paw, Barger came to
Memphis, put forth his best efforts,
did the best he could to bring the
Chicks In ahead of tho field 1t Is
customary for n club to give deposed
manager his unconditional release, and
Cy says the Memphis club promised
him this when he signed. Cy ia get
ting old and has but few more years
Of baseball in him at best. The local
club could realize but little out OF his
sale He is in position to help the local
club considerably II he was satisfied
ard made to feel that he had gotten a
square deal In case he is sold, he
viii forever hold a grievance against
the Memphis team and will turn every
ball player and magnate against the
Chicks that he possibly can.
OF course, 1t Is up to President Wat
kins to do as he sees TT. for he owns
Barger and also owns the ball club,
Dear sir; win you please tell me
uAtVhtuGiRn nrignC n h.
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-
MISSIONARY PRISONER

CiNClNNATI, O, Jan. 12.~~Rev. A.
/, Shoipon, 70 years n raiselonory IN
China and Tibet representing the For.
eisn Christian Missionary society. Gin.
cinnati, and formerly Of Anthony, KAN.
vas captured Jan, 2 By brlgands near
Batong, Tibet, and is being held for
ransom.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
California Governor
Would PreUent Battle
Stephens Threatens to Call on
Federal Government plans
Go on Looking Toward
Staging Heavyweight Mill.

SAN DIEGO, cal, Jan. is,-Llttle
promotion of the proposed dempsey
Carpenter fight has been e7rried on In
California. said James ", Coftroth,
who offered a purse Of 100000 for the
bout. In commenting today upon oppo-
siLion Of Gov Stephens OF California TO
staging the meeting at Tia Juana, Lower
California Coffroth said he was mot
greatly concerned over the announce
inent last night Of gubernatoriat oppo-
gitinn.
III have been up against the same
thing practically every time have
promoted prize ring match In tho last
III or 20 years" he said. "As for the
light being promoted In California, that
il wrong. The work Of promotion has
gone on In almost all other. parts OF
me world. but little Of 1t has been done
In California"
Gov Stephens said he would feel
Obliged, II necessary, TO request the
federal government, through control OF
the international border, to prevent the
contest being held.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
CoFFRoTH IN DARK.

Admitting that he was stu in the
dark regarding the exact plans Of
tieofges Carpenter and hiE manager, Nj,
Deschamns. James w, Coffroth. pro-
unter. yesterday sent a cab.egram to
Charles Harvey, hts representative IN
London, TO get details.
coffroth said he would favor TIA
Iusna. Lower California, for the match
but he was willing 10 stage 1t In New
Jersey or any other place on which
both principals could agree The date
he added. was also imwateriai.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
rheumatism Has Never Been
cured by Liniments Or Lo-
tions, and Never Will Be.

You never knew of Rheumatism
that most painfal source Of suffering
being cured by liniments, lotions or
other external applications. And you
will never see anything but temporary
relief afforded by such makeshifts.
But why be satisfied with temporary
relief from the pangs of pain which are
sure to return with increased severity,
when there is permanent relief within
your reach. Science has proven that
Rheumatism Is disordered condition
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
HAS K. O. PUNCH.

Norfolk Is not only an exceptionally
clever lad with his hands but he packs
The winning punch on both the star
board and port sides, And the biz hoy
hears had reputation for raughneas,
He was brought up with both hands
moving and has never gotten over the
habit, Since he has been In the ring
he has cultivated the practice To fine
degree and IL now prepared to operate
sfrolr AIRY angle and at all times.
Lindsey. therefore, will haze his
hands fun In his Memphis debut, de-
snIte tho fact that he comes In with
a bale and a half OF clippings himself
Lindsey Is the lad who received such
flatteriug boosts from Lucien Morrow,
the Springfield. Mo, promoter, when
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
MICHIGAN
LEAGUE IS INTACT

LONDON, Ian. la--At the annual
meeting Of the Michigan. Ontario base
hall league held here yesterday, It was
decided 10 continue the league next
wear, with the same cities as last year
The season WIN opeu on or about May
H. with the first games In ontario, The
salary limit wcs increased $3.50 a month,
The guarantee was also increased,
Kitchener was awarded the silver tro.
ply for the largest 1919 opening day
attendance, while the prize for the lead
ing 1919 pitcher was awarded to Harry
Sehriver, OF Saginaw.
5 The new officers are, Honorary pres
ident, Joe Jackson, Detroit; president
@. H. Names, Flint.
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SHELBY COUNTY HIGH
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Standing Of Teams.

a lot Of fuss about being sold to the
Texas. but II awaited him nothing, and
he'll be on Walter Salm's Wichita
Falls team this year.
Mcdonald Is brainy ball player and
still abe to give a good account OF him
sef. He Is far from through and II he
decides TO report to Wichita Falls,
which he undoubtedly will about March
20, he'll burn up the Texas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
TWO PRELIMS.

In the first prelm Kid Davis and
Kid Murray are billed for four rounds
md IN the second Young Rivers tackles
Young Kimmerly Both are white
matches,
The doors will be opened early and
tho band will he In action by 7:30
o'clocl. The first bout gets under way
az $50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
TEXAS LEAGUE WILL.
RETAIN SP:|TBALL
ALI Other Freaks Are Barred,
HoWever-Several
Deals Made.

HOUSTON. Texas. Jan 12--At a
meeting of the Texas league club own
ers here Sunday all freak pitching, ex-
cept the spitball was abolished IN the
Texas league.
player limit from is to 1s men. They
also adopted the 1920 schedule of i52
games with opening day set for
April Is.
The Houston club traded First Base
man Snedecor for Pitchers Donald and
Pearson and Catcher Harkins, Of Wich-
tia Falls. sNa
A committee was appointed to look
into the matter Of increasing the at
tendance price. The meeting adjourned
late Sunday afternoon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
MILWAUKEE CLUB
SOLD FOR 100000

MILWAUKEE Wis, Jan. 1a.-The
Milwaukee American Association club
mas been sold by Clarence Rowland
and Hugh Brennan to a local syndi-
cate y figure said to approximate
sioo,QoO, William II. Park. formerly a
m'iWaukee newspaper publisher Is said
ertv VIZ P''P-
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AND HE CAN HIT.

Despite this brilliant combination If
footwork, headwork and speed be can
punch with the best. Asher win say as
much Though not put out Of COM
mission Johnny was floored on three
separate and distinct occasions and was
dropped by solid smashes to the chm.
Only for the fact that he held on grim
ly to the bitter end and recuperated
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
SCOTT PERRY SIGNS
WITH The MACKMEN

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 12.-Piteher
Scott Perry has signed his 1920 con.
tract with the Philadelphia American
league baseball club and viii 60 south
Win the team next month. Percy
quit the Athletics near the close OF tbs
1919 season
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
Earl CGddOck To
Meet Joe Stecher
In Gotham Jan. 80

NEW YORK, Jan. 12-Earl Caddock.
Iowa. worlds wrestling champion, and
Joe Stecher, Of Dodge. Neb., claimant
of the title, will meet at Madison
Square Garden Jan. 80, it was an
nounced last night. Caddock In his
message of acceptance made it condl-
tional that Stecher should not be ad-
vertised as the title holder.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
EDDIE MCDONALD SOLD.

Eddie Mcdonald. Birmingham Baron
captain and second bascman, who
sought the job OF managing the Mem
phis Chicks. has been sold by the
Barons to the WhlCita Falls cub OF the
Texas league
Eddie backed hia ears and kicked un
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-12
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
TO TRAIN AT WACO

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-The Chicago
White Sox will train this spring at
Waco Tex. IT has been announced by
Secretary Harry NJ, Grabiner
The team, 35 strong, will depart for
Texas about March Is for a months
workout preliminary to the opening of
the American league season