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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
FRANK FOSS BREAKS
EPOLE VAULT RECORD
Clears l3 Feet and 5 lS Inches in
Olympic Games at
Antwerp.
By Associated Press to Every Evening


Antwerp, Aug. p Phenomenal pole
vaulting bv f. X Foss, Chicago A. A.,
which broke all existing records, and a
brilliant distance race by four European
runners in which the French marvel,
Guillcmot. went down TO defeat, furnished
the thrills for the 10000 spectators at
the sixth dav of the Olympic games yes
terClav. The performances in both these
events were exceptionally praiseworthy
in view Of the rain and cold.
The dav was ending with n brilliant
sunset. but with November like tempera-
ture. Just rs Foss, the former Cornell
star. sailed over the bar which had been
placed at the height Of l3 feet 5 Ills
inches. The old world record was l3 feet
pa inches.
Foss ALREADY was the winner Of the first
place for the United States in the pole
vault. but he was urged to 90 on and
break the Olympic record. THIS he did,
and then. after a consultation by the
officials. the bar was set at the top
height so that Foss might have a chance
TO excel the worlds record. When the
height Of the crossbar was announced an
absolute hush fell over the spectators.
Twice FoSs essaycd his task and failed.
Then. after long rest and with all
the spectators tense. he took an eXcep-
tionailv long run and a terrific leap,
sailed upward and curved his body over
the bar like the letter I, snapped the
pole backward and dropped amid a great
. plash Of sawdust into the pit on the
other side.
The crowds in the stands yelled them
selves hoarse as the feat was accomplished
while Foss team mates lifted him upon
their shoulders and marched around
the band meanwhile playing. Flats every
where were waving in unison with the
melody Of the band, and photographers
were scllrrying here and there in order
10 obtain pictures of the momentous
event.
There was scarcely less enthusiasm over
the 10000 meter run. which developed
into sensational full-distance contest
between Nurmi of Finland, Guillemot,
the Frenchman,~ Wilson, of England and
| MacCarrio, Of Italy-undoubtedly fou
| of the greatest distance runners who had
been brought together in years.
The famed Ted Meredith, former Penn
sensation. could not get Beyond the semi
| finals in the 400-meter run. He was shut
I out. Ted tried hard but the old drive was
not there In the finals G.. ID. Rudd, the
/ South African and Oxford University star
won the championship Frank Shea
formerly of Pitt WAS fourth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
MAYS DAYS AS PITCHER
OVER, SAYS BAN JOHNSON

Cleveland. O., Aug. 2l-No official
action antagonistic 20 Carl Mays, the
New York American League player, who
pitched the ball Monday which resulted
In Raw Chapman death, viii be taken by
President B. B. Johnson, OF the American
League. The case is ended as far as he is
concerned, johnson declared here yester-
day
Il could not conseientiously attempt to
make any trouble for MIR. Mays, John
son said. "But it Is my honest belief that
Mr.. Mavs never will pitch again. From
what have learned, ne is greatly affected
and NAV never be capable temperament
tallv OF pitching again. Then, also know
the feeling against him TO be so bitter
among the members Of other teams that it
would be inadviSable for him to attempt
to pitch this year at any rate.
Before leaving last night for Chicago,
President johnson made arrangements TO
have a complete stenographic report of the
sermon preached by Rev. DR.. W. A..
Seullen at Chapman 5 funeral sent to him.
+, Il want to have it printed and spread
broadcast wherever baseball IS played, =
he said. 1T was the greatest oration l
ever heard, and every baseball fan and
player should be given the chance to
read it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
LOCAL MEN SHINE
At NATIONAL SHOOT
Marionn and Grier Qualify for
Presidents Hundred
at Camp Perry.

Two Wilmington rihcmen, Fred j..
Manion and J. b. Grier, shooting IN
field of the nations best marksmen, have
qualified for place in the president
hundred" at the Camp PeHy, Ohio,
rife tournament. In spite Of the fact that
Manion has been out of the rifle shooting
game for several wears, he has been able
to make creditabe showing.
Manion also placed in the historic
Leach cup match, making a score Of l0Z
out of a possible los. Fred tied the leaders
at 500 yards and 900 yards with possible
of 80 at both ranges, but when he came
up on the firing line at l 900 yards fog
blanketed the range and nearly obscured
the targets.
This handicap was more than the old
timer" could overcome and he dropped
three points for 81 Inasmuch rs ties
are scheduled according To the higher
score at the longest range, this hard luck
Of Manion's dropped him back to nine-
teenth place, even though hls score was
but three points behind the winner.
Another local veteran" who is making a
a game try for a comeback this year is
Major X. X. V. Casey The Major had no
time for preliminary practice after four
wear lay-off and jumped into the National
Matches without more than busting oti
his pet rifle. He made a score OF 4S out
of a possible so in the Members Match,
l02 out OF los In the Catrow Cup Match,
and l40 out OF $50 in the Governor 5
Match.
. Six scores of I03 were turned in so that
Major Casey's l02, Though but 3 points
behind the winner, was only good en- ough
to land him 10th place Grler, OF the
President Hundred gave warning OF
what might be expected OF HIM later 10y
making 90 in this match. He tried for
second place at 800 yards with "a and
held on to second with a possible OF 80
at 600 wards, but the same fog that caused
Manion's S downfall interfered with Grler 5
score at 1000 yards TO the extent of )
points
Two other Wilmingtonians, c. S.
lands and j. A. Julian, also turned IN
99's This is Julian's first year ut Ma
tional Match and his inexperience told
on him when, after making a possible 80
at GOO wards and tieing for first place, he
droped 4 points at 900 yards for 81.
He made a game try at the 1000 yard
stage and succeeded in putting over a
33 but the points dropped at the second
stage were too much for him TO make up
The Delaware Team as a unit prob
ably will not participate in any Of
the matches until the 23rd when the
National Team Match is run off.
The team average IN the various IN
dividuaI matches has been good and W. W
Terrill, Team Captain, sends word back
from "the 'front.' that the boys are IN
high hopes Of putting the Team as well
up in the averages as the individual mem
bers have succeeded in placing themselves
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
PAYNE WINS DU PONT CUP
DOUBLES RECORD EQUALLED

Cleveland, Aug. 21.--James M Payne.
of TIilsonburg, Ont, won the du Pont
single target challenge championship
trophy Yesterday in the preliminary series
of the 2lst grand American handicap
tournament, conducted by the American
Trapshooting Association, whicn opens
here Monday.
Shooting from an eighteen-yard rise,
PAYNE splintered 90 clay birds out Of a
possible 100 Peter O'Brien, of Butte,
Mont, champion of Montana, and 7. :.
Wright Of Rochesger, n. Y, tied for
second with 9S.
The trophy was won last year by Hen
derson. of Lexington, Ky, who scored 9S.
A worlds record was equalled by b.
f. Elbert, of Dcs MONIES, in the doubles
target championship for the Hazard tro-
phv, when he smashed ninety-seven rocks
out of 100. G. G. Spencer, ninety-seven
rocks out of 100 c. G. Spencer, of st.
Louis, a professional, who established
the record and won the trophy last year,
was second with 90.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
PIGMORE TRiUMPHS
ON POCOMOKE TRACK

Pocomoke, Md, Aug. Yesterday
was getaway day for the Pocomoke fair
ard race meeting. The track and roads
were puddes of mud and water. There was
a. crowd of people in the town, ard though
most of them held tickets many remained
away. The baseball game was declared
off
At o'clock the postponed 2.23 class
trot Of Thursday was put on the track,
sloppy, and resulted in Sigmore finishing
first in two straight heats; Governor
Cox second and Sadie Prince third. Time,
2.25, 2.2412.
The free-for-all was won by the New
York entry, Lady Gamage Two special
purses were arranged from the program,
resulting in favor Of Frances York, first;
Birdee Chimes, second; Dock Mckinney,
third Time 222l2
Second match--Robert s., first; Joe
Atwood second; DIR. M, third; Madi-
son Square, fourth. Time, 2.1712.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
ENTRY LIST GROWS
FOR {. |. j. SPORTS
Many Prizes Donated for Field
Events TO be Held on
Labor Day.

Entries for the sport events to be con
Quoted by the Central Labor Union at
Washington Heights on Labor Day are
coming in 1t is hoped to enlist the aid
of Wilmington Community Service in
handling the various events. The entry
list will close Saturday afteuoon, Sep
ternber 4. at 4 o'clock, although persons
wishing to take part may arrange to do
SO on Labor Day
Phzes have been donated by \. Srel-
lenburg & Co. Darlington and Toadvine,
Ephraim d Ephyaim, Crosby d Hill,
Frank O'Donnell, Royal Jewelry Shop.
Tuck's Mems Shop, F. and T. Brofsky,
Peck and Lenan and many Others.
The events will be as follows: Baseball
game P. r. R. Machip1sts vs.. Leather
Workers; volley bali match, Pipe Shop
VS.. Air men; 100 yard race, shoe race fer
men; shoe race for women; 3-lcgged race; !;
potato race; egg race, sack race, fat
mems race, 50-yard race for women.
Those desiring To enter the events are
urged to file with the secretary of the
Central Labor Union as soon as possible
in Room >, Irish-American Hall. The
office is open from S a. m. until ) p. M.
and all evening on each Wednesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
S|SLER TAKES LEAD
. FROM iris SPEAKER
Tops Batters in American League
With Percentage Of .408;
Hornsby Tops Nationals.
ny Associated Press to Every Evening


Chicago, Aug. 21.--PIayers in the Ma
tional League who last week were leaders
in their specialties, continued to set the
pace. according to averages released today
which include games of Wednesday.
Roger Hornsby Of St Louis, who top
ped the list of batters participating In 80
or more games, q week ago with an aver
age Of .372, retained the same mark, al
though he played in eight games during
the week He increased his lead IN total
bases TO 245 on 162 hits, which include 81
doubles, Is triples and seven homers
Eayres of Boston, although dropping
three points, continued 30 be the runner-up
with 1853, while Nicholson of Pittsburg,
stepped in front of Rousch OF Cincinnati
for third place with BAL Rousch slumped
five points for an average of 1927 which ties
him with j. Smith of st. Louis for fourth
place.
Cy Williams, the Philadelphia out
fielder, failed TO swell his home run total
of l3. Max Carey of Pittsburg stole four
bases and is showing the way with AZ.
Other leading batter- are. Stock, st
| Louis, 1926; Williams, Philadelphia, 1922
/ Young, New York, 1921; konetehy
| Brooklyn, .32l; Hollocher. Chicago, .3ls
| King, New York, BY; Groh, Cincinnati
.3l6; Myers, Brooklyn, .3l3i 2. Wheat
Brooklyn, 300. Duncan, Cincinnati
.305; Flack, Chicago, .305.
George Sisler, OF st. Louis, has de
throned Iris Speaker in the batting anon,
the American League players who hav'
participated in 80 or more games. sisle
is batting 40s, an increase Of four point
over last week, while Speaker has droppe'
IL points TO 400 Joe Jackson of Chicag'
and Babe Ruth are tied for third with .3s0
Rice of Washington continued TO set tn
pace among the base stealers with a.
| ry Cobb is batting .3l2 compared wit
"a week ago.
Other leading batters are: F. Collius
Chicago, .354; Meusel New York, DOT
Rice, Washington, 345; Jacobson, y
Louis, 342; Hendryx, Boston, .33t
Jameson. Cleveland, 332; Weaver, Oh
oago. .33i; Milan, Washington, .326i
| O'Neill, Cleveland, .326; Judge, Washing
ton, .323; Felsch, Chicago, .325.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
READY AT ELGN.
Look for New Records in Today's Race.

Elgin, Aug. 2l.-With the American
automobile racing championship as a pos
sible prize for the winner, the Elgin ma
tional road race is scheduled to be run
over the 81 mile course here today
under conditions which last night were
said by race followers to indicate record
breaking speed. Track conditions were
excellent and marks made in the pre-
iiminary tryouts were said to indicate
that records possibly might fall.
Drawings for position at the start
placed Ralph de Palma first, with Jimmy
Murphy second, Following in the order
named came Eddie Hearne, Cliff Durant,
Tom Milton, Eddie o'Donnell, CASTOR
Chevrolet, Percy Ford and Ralph Mil
ford w. III. Seymour, of Elgin, was ruled
out last night by officials because his
car was too large TO get in the lS3
cubic inch piston, displacement class,
leaving nine starters. The record for the
race is. 1925 miles an hour, made by Gil
Anderson in 1915. Tommy Milton won
last year with an average Of 1873.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
CHICAGO TAKES TWO
FROM ATHLETICS
One /Game Handed Them by For
felt; Reds and Phils Each
Get Two.

A double header between Chicago and
the Athletics were the only contests st aged
in the American League yesterday The
Bostop-Clevelsn game was postponed 70
allow the Cleveland team to attend Chap
mans funeral and St Swithin put the wet
blanket on double-header scheduled Tor
Sc Louis and Washington.
Chicago won the first game 7 10 4. and
the second was forte ted 10 them, to q
though the actual score in the ninth
inning was 3 10 z in favor of the White
Sox. Two home runs by Joe jackson gave
the FIRST contest To Chcag go. In the second
contest in the ninth inning, the bleacher
crowd thought the game was over on an
assist by Kerr, and hockcd on the playing
field and would not obey the ruling Of the
umpire TO get 81 the field and merely stood
along the wall As Connie Mack could not
persuade the crowd 10 go back, the game
was forfeited 30 the White Sox.
In the National League the Reds made
IL two straight in the series by winning 10
20 yesterday Mamaux was Knocked out
Of the box in the fifth, and Mitchell suffer
cd the same fate in the sixth, while Mo
hart was also pounded freely. Every
man ON the Red team hit safely, Roush
| leading.
chicago stDppeu tne ClantS hpuft ~
| taking the first game Of the series, 70 !
| Alexander was touched for II hits, but
was strong in the pinches, while Chicago
| knocked Benton out Of the box in the
second inning after scoring two runs.
! The Phils made 10 two straight bJ
| taking an 11-inning contest from th'
| Pirates. TO z. Belts, for the Phils, allow
ed only two hits after the FIRST inning 81
Louis won the first game Of the serie
with Boston, score to 4 Doak wa
forced out of the game in the SECOND
inning, when hit on the leg by Boeckel'
drive. In many Of the games Of botl
leagues, q five-rDinute intermission wa
/ observed as q tribute 10 Ray Chapman
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
FANS DISAPPOINTED.
Games, Postponed al fredericksburg, Drew
Eastern Shore Throngs.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
fredericksburg, Md, Aug. 21-Both
the Chestertown and Salisbury games for
Thursday and Friday, had to be called off
on account of rain The rain disappointed
large number of fans of the Eastern
Shore as the largest crowd OF. the season
was here for the game with Chestertown.
The Federals' manager has arranged with
the manager of Chestertown for the game
to be played in fredericksburg next We'd
nesday and an exceptionally large crowd
is expected A date has not been fixed
with Salisbury.
Last evening the Federals enjoyed a
musical program given by the Long and
ShortCompany in their music room, cele-
brating the victory over Chestertown.
The program was composed OF many Sc
lections sung by the original fredericksburg
quartet and many of the latest records
were played on the Edison" Cigars and
refreshments were served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
BIG TRACK MEET PLANNED.
State Championships will be Determined
at Delaware Fair.

Ono lig field and track meet TO decide
state championships will be held ut the
Delaware State Fair under the auspices
of the Community Service, September q.
No elimination contests will be held.
According TO Harry Ray, director OF The
physical department Of Community !.
Service entries are coming Ia, but All
entries must be made before September l..
Prizes will be given 10 those capturing
first. second and third places IN the
various events. Tho prizes viii consist OF
cups and medals. Tho Community Service
will place the trophies on exhibition IN
several Of the oity's leading stores.
Officials for the meet are being selected
by the Community Service from among
sport followers Of the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
NATIONAL LEAGrE
YESTERDAYS SCORES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, z; Athletics, 4.
Chicago, Q; Athletics, I'D game).
St. Louis at Washington, rain.
Cleveland at Boston, postponed.
Other clubs not scheduled.
Forfeited on account Of crowd on field
III last half of ninth inning, with Chicago
leading, ) 10 2.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Philadelphia, 4; Pittsburg, 2 III in
ningsl
Cincinnati, 10; Brooklyn, 3.
Chicago. 5; New York, 1.
st. Louis, 8; Boston, 1.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
CHICAGO SPORTSMAN LETT.
BIG ESTATE INCLUDING LlQUOR

By Associated Press to Every Evuning
Chicago, Aug. 2l-George Griffin.
Chicago sportsuan who died rrreuJy
in California, lett an estate vai-od
$500 600. including sZ0UlD AnrtH 10
hquor 1t was learned today when an avrr-
tory was filed. The -tock nclL4cs 20
varieties Of wine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
" DESIGNER
TO BUILD MAPLE LEAF

MonxeaI, Canada, Aug. 21.-Charles
Nicholson, designer of Sir Thomas
pton's Shamrock ~, has. accepted a
mmission to design the Maple Leaf,
opposed as Canada's challenger for the
merica s cup by A. G. Ross, promoter of
Maple Leaf challenge, Mr.. Ross an
yuuced yesterday.
In accepting the commission Nicholson
was said to have stipulated that the pre-
IimiDary work of building the yacht
should he Carried on ia England. He then
proposed to complete the construction of
the challenger in Canada.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
JACK DEMPSEY ADOPTS
STRENUOUS WORK PROGRAM

Benton Harbor, Mich, Aug. 21:-Jack
Dempsey yesterday finished his light work
and today will start boxing in preparation
for his fight with Billy Miske here on
Labor Day Dempsey's work heretofore
has consisted largely of weight reducing
exercises.
Eastman Springs now is ready for
Miske, who is expected to arrive Tuesday
to eorplete his preliminary work.
Dempsey announced that from now on
he will go through strenuous program of
work every day until the fight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
BILLY FOORD TO
GET BIG CHANCE
Will Represent Delaware IN Grand
American Handicap Matches
at Cleveland.

The real trapshooting classic--the event
in which class pfedominates the ma
tionnl amateur championship at single
targets. This event will be shot at the
Grand American handicap trapshooting
tournament at Edgewater Park, Cleve-
land on the afternoon Of August II.
This is q real championship event 10
every seuse of the word There is only one
shooter from each State eligible to shoot in
this event and that shooter must be the
champion or the tunner-up. In this way
the best shooters in the United States
and Canpda are brought together 10 settle
national championship IN the way IT
should be decided Trapshootlng IS the
only sport that decides the national title
by having State champions meet--there-
fore il il the only sport that really has a
national championship.
Here Is the list of State champions who
are eligibie to shoot for the title.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TO-DAY.

American League-St. LOUIS at Phlls-
delphia two games; Detroit at New
York: Chicago at Washington Cleveland
at Boston
National Philadelphia at Pitts
burg, two ganesl; New York at Chicago
Brooklyn at Cincinnati; Boston at ~.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
BENNER MADE TREASURER
OF POSTNfASTERS' LEAGUE

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Minneapolis, Aug. 21.-The national
league of postmasters at its annual con-
vention here, elected Charles A, Benner,
Farrandsville, Pa, as treasurer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
EASTLAKE VS.. ALL-STARS.

The Eastlake Yanigans will line up
against the Madison All Stars at Twenty
ninth and Market streets on Monday
evening This will be the first game of a
series OF three to decide the championship
OF Eastlake. Much rivalry exists between
these teams
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
SOLEMN TRIBUTE
TO CHAPMAN

In honor OF the memory of Ray
Chapman, the Cleveland short
stop, who was killed by pitched
bah in New York, play was stop
ped for two minutes at the start OF
the fifth inning OF the first game at
Shibes Park, Philadelphia, yester
day The Macks and White sox
players lined along the base lines
and bowed their heads, some in
prayer. The spectators also stood
up in the same attitude. Not a
sound was n ade. 1t was a most
solemn and respectful tribute to the
dead.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
OVERLAND PLANT GOES ON
FIVE-DAY WEEK BASIS

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Toledo, Ohio Aug 2l.-The automobile
manufacturing plant of the WHY'S
Overland Company will be operated only
five days week because Of general busi-
ness co itions. the company announSe es.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
Observation-Disclosures
REDS PURCHASE BRENTON
FROM SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 21-Presi-
dent William H. Klepper. Of the
Seattle Pacific Coast League) base
ball club, announces the sale Of
Pitcher Herb Brenton to the Gin
einnati club, Of the National
League. He viii report at Cnein-
natl September ]
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
Jump in For Poia nd.

And now everybody will have to
jump IN and make the world safe for
Poland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-21
RIFLE GRENADE MEETS
FIRST TRACK DEFEAT
Guesswork Shows Promising Geld
ing the Way at Bel
mont Park.

One Of the largest crowds that has
ever witnessed racing at Belmont PARK
saw FIVE harness races yesterday TINT
brought them To their feet with excite
ment Fields. as rule, were small, but
connecting horses were Of the best IN their
classes and the finishes were close.
Six horses started in yesterdays mile
and 100 Yards dash. which opened the
sport. and Gucsswork, daughter o4 Peter
the Great. was the winner, just beating
out Pat Worthy in the excellent time OF
2.2o, about 2.l2l9 gait for the mile
In the second race. the 3-year-old pace,
Rife Grenade. the promising colt by BEL
win. suffered the FIRST defeat OF his career
In the first and second heats he could
not get through his field in time to get a
leading position, although each time he
raced well up with the others Fleming
drove Frisco June to victory in the hrst
two heats, Rife Grenade gsting third ana
fifth. Estabela beating him out IN the
first and Jane Forbes following Frisco June
TO the wire in the second.
In the final heat. however, Rifle Grenade
got his favoritc position in front and was
never headed. stepping the mile IN 2. .0S a
Hollywood Naomi made hit with the
Belmont race-track followers. the daugh-
Ter Oh IFitf tUt tfffdA llltf hSAHNat =.
sneedy md consistent performer IN the
2.lS trot. a race for the Bulls Head Ba-
zaar stake and the Connolly and Sui
livan cup. She won the race IN straight
heats. the time recorded for each period
being 210R A feature of this race was
the speed shown by the Acme.
In the 206 pace Gecrs drove Lii n
Silkwood, black mare by Strongwoes.
b,,4 be had 70 take the dust of Edna EarlV
and Ethel Chimes Ethel, driven by Cox
won the first heat. and Edna Early, with
Charley Valentine up, was first in the
second and third The first heat was paced
in 2.0634.
Genet. a chestnut mare by Cyreno
driven by Edman, won the final race of tht
day in straight heats, with Mcdonald
bringing Harvest Tide in second thref
times.
pa PACE, PURSE, $500; DASH, | MILL
AND 100 YARDS.