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The New York herald., 1921-06-26
Public Likes to Tell the Pitcher
lust How Useless He Appears

As for the batters they have up to the
present moment remainedi pretty Indifferent
to the whole proposition Babe Ruth may
have had word or two of comment that
might have been worth jotting down In
shorthand but he hasn't come out in the
open and declared himself. The rest have
kept their lips sealed. They are ready to
cater to any whlm Of the stands, and IL the
automatic pitcher is demanded by the popu-
lace and qualities for position with Judge
lands and the other moguls they are quite
willing to step up TO the bat and abide by
the returns of the official scorer.
The public may or may not respond with
enthusiasm to the Interpolation Of player
who is deaf to catcals and casual bentering
To some men half the Joy of the game Is
wrapped up in that joyous moment when
they feel called upon to stand UP ostenta-
tiousy and tell the bum in the box how
The New York herald., 1921-06-26
Sport Fast Being Reduced
to a Near Mechanical Basis

The question does occur, however. II the
automatic pitcher fell in with the general
scheme of attaining perfection on the dia
mond would it stop with the mere machine
in the box? Wouldn't 1t proceed along, with
boosts from the gallery and fresh ideas from
the young bright inventors Of the country
until the whole game was controlled by an
electric switch?
There is much to be said on the subject
Of automatic umpires. a machine that could
successfully register the difference between
a ball and strike might hnd favor both
with the players and the fans.
red light displayed prominently in some
fashion such as Fifth avenue traffic towers
flash Il. might indicate n strike. a yellow
light would do for ball. with green fash
recording a foul. Unless the system were
simplifed the addition Of more colors to in
dicate "outs' on the baselincs might turn
the game into glorifed Fourth Of July
celebration but in time the nation might get
accustomed to II.
Personally. the idea appeals to us as hav-
ing something on Mr.. Blair's original in
vention. But having no notion how the
wheels go together. we waive all rights 10
the patent and toss the suggestion out for
all takers Mr.. Blair should have his roy
atty, though.
Momentarily. picture a Yankee Detroit
game where there was no umpire TO incur
the wrath of Ty Cobb or stir the resent
rnent OF bleachers. Without any protests or
chances for a decent argument II would
hardly he a ball game. STILL some one could
always insist that the wires were crossed or
that fuse had blown out
Automatic felders and batters are hardly
within the range of immediate instament.
Too many men would be tossed on the
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

streets jobess to consider the matter Sc
riously, and there is some doubt as to how
the fans would take any radical steps toward
removing all the local color and atmosphere
from their favorite pastime.
But we would not be the one to speak of
the idea ridiculous. Only the other night
Don Marquis told about the automatic SPAR
ring partner Carpenter uses in the secret
sporting chambers of his Long Island re-
treat. If an automaton can be invented that
has an outside chance of reaching Geoi CESS
chin. why not machine to scoop up a Ii tie
baseball and heave it to first?
Isn't machinery marvellous?" exclsi ned
the young girl who was being taught the
elementary principles of an ice crtam
freezer
1t is
But let's go slow on the thing until we
find out how Mr. Bairs invention acts wnen
it meets up with a world series fixer. There
is in the dim background the glaring fasco
The New York herald., 1921-06-26
For Batting Practice Only
Is the Inventors Sole Idea

Positively. it surpasses the inventors most
to the notion that his apparatus should be
tice. He has no wish to see the human
equation removed from the daily struggles
on the diamonds. He still likes to pick up
his morning paper and read that Carl Mays
"blew i'm the ninth: that Rube Marquard
passed four men in Cincinnati that Faber
went fourteen innings without yielding hit
and then got himself benched for indulging
in impromptu oratory with the umpire.
Just what the general reaction Of the pub
lie and the players will he to the invention
is. of course too uncertain to predict In these
days of antebelum surprises
Some pitchers are already grumbing over
the idea and talking of forming a union TO
eliminate every gear of the whole machine.
Mr. Samuel Gompers has expressed himself
as ready to cooperate in any movement the
ball players may inaugurate. He feels. too.
that while no inconvenience will result TO
the topnotch twirlers the under dog is bound
to suffer. The man who can only do hack
mound work the necessary but unspectacu-
lar day to day tossing. Will find himself out
Of Job There is even talk Of prosecuting
Mr. Blair on the ground that he is doing
something or other in restraint of trade.
other pitchers are all for II. There has
been entirely too much cloutng OF the ball,
both before the game and during official
operations to suit them. They are per-
fectly willing to let some machine what
ever the make, bear the brunt OF the blame
and n share of the glory As they figure II.
an automatic pitcher can't hurt their aver
ages. and that's all that really counts.
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

the morning crank?" they asked. And the
thrill of having the bus start on compression
was brought up by others. But somehow
the self-starter idea caught on and spread
unquestioned throughout the land.
In sports there has been a determined
tendency to reduce the entire industry TO an
automatic basis-not with real gears and
carburetors and such things, but with the
introduction of system and professional
training that made contests less matter
Of luck and more a debate for the experts.
The New York herald., 1921-06-26
Females Convicted
In New York County

Classification of crimes OF which females
were convicted In New York county, as ap-
pears from the records OF the Chief Clerks
Office, during the period 1915 to 1870 In.
elusive, in General Sessions and Criminal
Branch Of Supreme Court,
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

of the voting machine that could vote only
the straight Democratic ticket. Or was it
the Republican,
pitcher?
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

no immortal fame. But he did realize that
in dickering with the baseball interests he
would have to show them that he had some
thing not only "just as good" but better.
If we were at all conversant with the
technical language we should push into the
heart of the matter and describe at length
all the kinks and cogs of the completed
article. We would point to the tiny spring
that registers an out drop on the ball. to
the piston ring that develops an inshoot to
the contrivance that passes out moist ball
that even the sharpest eyed umpire must fail
to detect.
But we aren't very well grounded in our
technical training on mechanical things. In
fact, the whole business is closed monkey
wrench to us. So we shall pass along with
the slight mention that the automatic
pitcher resembles in general outline a baby
tank, runs like machine gun and works
like Walter Johnson on a hot day.
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

tice and other arduous exercises that do
not figure conspicuously in the news of the
day. He had no thought of robbing the
pitcher of an honest living. He strove for
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

seasons he has watched numerous suggests
wherein pitchers of standing and repute.
with children to support and possibly ali
mony to pay were subjected to merciless
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

IN IGHT in tie midst of the busiest
TX home run season baseball has ever
known Mr.. B. F. Blair. an inventor
from the Indianapolis bush, steps forward
with an automatic baseball pitching machine
that is calculated to make the average major
league mound artist look like common
back lot soft ball HEAVIER.
Without demanding any sympathy from
the fans or asking any favors from the UNI
pire, the contraption can be set up on any
field at a moments notice and deliver the
goods. IT can retire batsmen faster than
they can fall into line to take swing at the
ball. 1t can Shoot 'em across the pan, cut
the corners or avoid the plate completely In
a series of amazing, perplexing curves.
1t doesn't matter what the wind or the
weather, how many runners the
paths or what the scoreboard registers in
the visitors run column. With the proper
attention to it's inside works and an
casional drop of oil its firing barrel. it
can travel through inning after inning and
game after game without the aid of the
human hand. 1t is absolutely oblivious to
the sarcastic comments of the stands or the
scathing remarks Of the opposing team. 1t
is adequately armored to withstand an un4
premeditated pop bottle attack, and it can
survive any mere word debate without loss
of prestige.
All Batters Look Alike
To the New Automatic Pitcher
All batters look alike to the automatic
pitcher. Tyrus Raymond Cobb Rogers
Hornsby, George Sherman Ruth and other
noted followers of the Long Poke whose
middle names we never knew or have for
gotten for the moment, cannot intimidate
the machine no matter how many war clubs
they swing as they step up to the plate
Their past achievements may be written
down on the record books and their present
glores may decorate the headlines but the
automaton dips 20 hero worship. 1t
treats every one in the same impartial man
ner.
1t was during a preliminary tryout at the
Polo Grounds last week that the late star
of the Traffic Court, the great Bambino him
self, was introduced to the startling con-
trivance.
whats that thing?" asked the Babe, as
he eyed the apparatus suspiciousy.
Mr.. Blair, with the aid of a half dozen
friendly interpreters proceeded to explain.
"Huh!" said the Babe. Lets see what it's
got
1t was severe test for any machine and
probably an awful moment for the inventor
The great slugger stood there grinning
menscingly, ready to knock the ball out of
the lot. He even rubbed his hands in dirt
to show what he thought of automatic
pitchers in general Up in the stands, some
twenty thousand spectators sat on the edge
of their seats and waited for the crash. Most
of them were confident that they were going
to have a big laugh handed them free with
out any war tax. They were all set to hoot
The New York herald., 1921-06-26

Totals :. .147 123 10 12s 1O5 622
Grim. c. W., means criminay carrying weap-
ons; Felony n. C., means felony not classified;
Msdr. n. C., means misdemeanor not classified;
Rec. :. r., means criminally receiving stolen
property; Unlaw. Entry, means unlawful entry.
The New York herald., 1921-06-26


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The New York herald., 1921-06-26
HAIL TO AN AUTOMATIC PITCHER, BASEBALL SLATEST
Even Babe Ruth Scored Only Single From Bla
pe Machine Suggested With Coored Lights Strikes Fouls &C.
--How Sports Are Tending Toward Mechanical Motions

- IGHT in the midst of the busiest
& home run season baseball has ever
known Mr.. b. F. Blair, an inventor
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
2 GIRLS HURT
AS AUTO HITS
CAR AT TURN
Youth at Wheel Charged With
Improper and Fast
Driving.

Two girls were injured and Clymer
Bond, II, 371O Central avenue, driver Of
the automobile in which they we're rid
ing, was arrested charged with improper
driving late last night Bonds automo-
bile collided with East Michigan street
car No. 900 at washington and East
streets at Ii 80 p N. and turned over.
Gene Brill, II. Soi South Meridian
street, and Goldie Levi, IS, 708 Russell
avenue, who were in Bonds car, were
taken to the city hospital in an ambu-
lance. They were severely cut and
bruised The two girls said they were
standing ut Ohio and Meridian streets
and that Bond drove up and asked them
if they wanted to ride. They accepted
although they said they never saw Bond
before
Bond told the police he had been in
troduced to the girls by man he did
not know. Bond said his father, DIT. J
W. Bond. 1910 Central avenue, owned the
sedan which was badly damaged.
patrolman and a number Of witnesses
who saw the accident said the automobile
was going west in Washington street al
q high rate Of speed The street car, in
Charge of John Morendt Oh West Pratt
street, was outbound and turned north
from Washington into East street The
automobile struck the front end Of the
street car rs it was turning.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
Letters from cdnnibal land
rCritten by BEN BOYCE of
the West by Southwest
Expedition to his father,
W. d. BOYCE.

Of food and perhaps her cooking uten-
sils and a child or two as well.
THEY SEE PRIMITIVE
JUSTICE COURT.
While we were spending The late af-
ternoon and evening ut the village OF
Earai, the village constable brought IN
q prisoner-a carrier whom we had i'm
pressed into service at another village to
replace n sick man He was accused by
a married woman Of having attacked her
while she fshed In a close by stream.
HUMPHREYS. in his capacity as q magiS-
trate Of the court Of native affairs.
perched himself on the platform Of the
government house" ana convened court.
The defendant, his accuscr and others
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
THRUST AIMED
AT DE VALERA
Lloyd Georges Statement
Warning to Leader in Fight
Against Treaty.

LONDON. Dec. 29.-Premier Lloyd
Georges statement that the Irish peace
treaty must be ratified by Dali Eireann In
its original form and that England will
make no further concessions to the Sim
Fein was interpreted today as a direct
warning to Eamonn De Valera.
lie Valera, who IS leading the fight
against ratification of the pact had an
nounced that when DAN Elreann recon
venes on Jan. 3, he would introduce
counter peace proposals which would re
wise the treaty entirely.
Supporters 81 the pact led by Michael
Collins and Arthur Griffith are expected
TO make capital out Of the premier state
ment which win assist them when de
liberatious on the treaty are renewed next
month
In the meantime Sim Fein organlza-
lions throughout South ireland continue
10 adopt resolutions in favor Of ratidcQ-
ton.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
EVERY COLD IS
DANCE R Gus
BE GIN TAKIN G
FATHER JOHN S
M { DICINE AT
0N(lF o osns.rou.
~ III " - Drugs
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Question-How can ] feel 10 to 80
years younger? How can / keep my
complexion clear and beautiful? How
can ! enrich and purify the blood?
Answer-Assist nature with Bulga-
rian Blood Tea, it is gently laxative
and helps rid the system of the poi
sons that cause disease and early old
age.
Question-What is Bulgarian Blood
Tea and where can l obtain it?
Answer-bu-. 2rian Blood Tea is
composed of roots, banks, leaves,
plants, herbs and flowers gathered
from the rich soils of Europe, Asia
and Africa. 1t is the poor mans doc
tor because it helps to relieve so
many human ills. Bulgarian Blood
Tea should be in every home To
help break UP bad colds quickly it
should be taken hot at bedtime. 1t
Is sold all over the world. Any drug
=. 4
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29

Man Who Drinks Carb0lic Acid
May Recover.

One man committed suicide yesterday
and another attempted suicide today.
John Sullivan, g, IF Bridgeport, Conn
drank carbolic acid today at the Craig
Hotel. 32S East Washington street. He
was taken 70 the city hospital and physi-
clans say he may recover. sullivan was
out Of employment, the police were told.
and had been drinking and was
despoudent.
William Riley. 80, a machinist room
ing at 800 Iowa street. committed sui
eide late yesterday By inhaIins gas. Tho
body was found by Mrs. Anna Ritter
and Mrs Nagdalene thinner, who live
at the Iowa street address. No reason
was assigned for Riley taking his life.
He is survived By three brothers, Austin
Riley Of indianapolis. Alfred S. Of Be
lott. Wis, and George B. Riley Of VII
mington, Del, and sister, Mrs Chris
HoIme, Of Rockford, III.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
Eugene A. Gilmore
Practiced Law Here

Eugene Allen Gilmore. who has been
named as Vice Governor General Of the
PLAppiues. practiced Law in Iudianapo-
IsU - a short time about twenty Eve
years ago. At that time be was con
nected with the Office Of 9Tason & Latta.
and had just graduated from De PAW
University. In his class were John L.
Higdon, formerly actuary OF the State
Life Insurance Company; Judge T. J.
NolI Of Superior Court. room >; Henry
II. Bowling, Larz A. Whitcomb. DR.. Ed
ward s. Knox, George c. Calvert and a
number Of other well known Indianapolis
persons.
Mr.. Gilmore left Indianapolis to take
postgraduate work at Harvard Univer-
sity- Later he practiced law in Boston
and then taught legal subjects at the
University Of Wisconsin.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
ATTORNEYS ACT
On SUSPICION

Smith and Garvin became suspicious Of
the part taken by Bradford and Teter in
the affair shortly after the robbery and
they confGed their suspicious 20 District
Attorney Van Mugs, who Immediately
called in Postoffice Inspecto- Gerrtgus.
Il was from Information given at this
time that the arrests Of the robbers
eventually were arrested
Mr.. Garviu vas employed as attorney
for the Servu stores Corporation, which
was selling stock for the establishment
OF. a number Of motor grocery stores.
The company got into financial
difficulties and Mr.. Smith was named re
ceiver. Teter was an officer in the COM
pany and Bradford was one Of It's moving
spirits
shortly after the mall robbery Smith
was in Chicago on business for the com
panv and in talking with Tcter Jokin-ly
referred to an order issued by POSTMASTER
General Hays few days before regarding
protection Of the mails, saying:
swelI. Teter, have you got Hays shoot
to-kiI order Eett"
The question smith said. upset Teter
completely. He turned deathlv pale and
did not regain his composure for severat
minutes
ONLY day later Mr.. Garvin was called
fntf, consultation With a director Of the
company who told him that Bradford had
left indianapolis suddenly few days
before the postal robbery taking SI.Slo q
the company's money with him. About q
week later Bradford returned. made a
great show Of wealth in the form OF dia-
monds and cash and talked q great deal
about a real estate transaction he had
pIAthrough.
Seir suspicisions thoroughly reused
By these circumstances Garvin and smith
decided TO lay the whole matter before
Mr.. Van Suys.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29

Judge J. F. Rutherford president Of
the Watch Tower Bible Tract Society.
VIII lecture at the 8Iurat Theater at ,
o'clock Sunday afternoon on Millions
Now Living WIN Never Die" The So
ziety Of which Judge Rutherford Is presi-
dent. IS religious organization for the
pCTpose Of disseminating information and
ne circulation Of d journal organized by
Pastor Russell
Judge Rutherford also is president
q ne international Bible Students Assoc
& on, religious organization chartere
"A London but having offices in the
20 lted states Local members of the as
! s$slatlon viii have charge of the meet
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
Irwin Funeral to
Be Held Tomorrow

The funeral OF Mrs. Amanda J. Irwin.
s., who died Tuesday, following a brier
illness, viii be held at 1880 O'Clock
Friday morning at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Csrlin Fl. shank. IhIrtiet h
rect and Shadeland road. Burial will
Se 'n the Anderson cemetery. north OF
IIS!ngton. The Rev. Mr.. Ryan Of Nor
Tistown, retired minister and for many
years pastor Of the Old Bethel Methodist
Episcopal Church, northeast OF Irving
ton, VIII ohiciate. Mrs. Irwin is survived
also by son, Walter S. Irwin, Of Marion
County.
The deceased was the widow Of thu
late Joseph z. Irwin Of Warren Town
ship. Mrs. Irwin was born on a farm jusr
south Of the present location of the
Union depot in this city.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29

Our coastal carriers are footsore and
weary and are suffering from cold
feet" At sick call tonight three-fOurths
of them appeared with real and imagi
nary ailments.
They no sick tauboda (master),"
scornfully says Aitsi, ex-carrier and a
mission product whom Downing has
taken, as camera bearer. "They play
sick because they afraid mountain men
will 'kai-kai' them" in other words,
serve them up for meal.
Tomorrow we go wading again and
am wondering how my boots will
stand the strain. One of those pet pigs
at Rarai got into our sleeping tent last
night and chewed off the tops.
With love, your son,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29

DARAT, NEW GUINEA-Dear Dad: The
n farther you go inland the less snowy
the villages become. In the Mexico dis
trict through which we have been travel
ing, we have seen some splendid types
Of large villages. They are surrounded
by fences, built with a double purpose in
mind-to keep ont the wild pigs and to
keep the domesticated ones at home to
act as scavengers. Pigs play an imp0r-
taut part IN Papnan village life. II is
matter Of record that a majority Of the
cases of trouble which come before the
courts have their inception in argu-
meuts over a pig. Whole villages have
gone TO war over pig.
The villages are all built the samoa
main street with a row Of houses along
each side. The houses invariably are
built on stills. having slopius sides and
a platform in front on which the family
spends most Of It's evenings. The steps
are only ladders of poles or bamboo.
They keep their pigs on the ground but
o1fer 40 obstacle TO the pet dog which
every family seems to own. The piss
are fed but The doCs-thin NANCY non
grels-have to rustic their own living.
The natives 80 up and down their steps
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29

testified. All agreed No harm had he
fallen the woman and her assailant had
released her the moment she screamed.
Ameuth ia Jal lat hard labor" was
Humphries verdict
Rather stir sentence" commented
The limit any native can be sen
tcDeod on any charge before an inferior
COURT ne replied This man has two
wives already Il Is a serious oeense 70
offer any indiEulty 10 a married native
woman. The men here were preparing
for big fight tonight ana had we not
come along there might have been a Kill
{n-"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-29
LOCAL MEN MAY
GET BIG REWARD
IN THEFT CASE
Information Given Results in
Arrest of S350,0OO Mail
y Robbers.

As a result Of Information given to the
Government which resulted in the arrest
and conviction OF big Tim" Murphy,
Chicago labor boss: G. Brwester Brad
ford. George Hecker, Ralph T. Teter,
Indianapolis railway mail clerk, and a
number Of others. in connection with the
S35OOOO mail robbery. April 6. at the
Dearborn street station in Chicago.
Thomas E. Garvin and Asa J. Smith, IN
dianapors attorneys. will be recommend
ed to receive the 5000 reward offered
By the Postoffice Department for lnfoT-
nation leading to the apprehension OF
mail robbers.
Mr. Garvin was Democratic candidate
for city Judge in the recent city election
and Mr.. Smith formerly was secretary TO
United States Senator Harry S. New.
VAN NUYS
RECOMMENDS AWARD.
Anidavits signed by Frederick Van
NUS, United States district attorney,
and Allan c. Gerrigus, postuffice inspec-
tor, will be forwarded to VIII H. Hays,
postmaster general in few days.
The robbery. which was one Of the
most sensational and successful postal
r0bberies OF the year, was committed by
a group Of men who supposedly were
playing baseball on q lot near the Dear
born street station. As the mail truck
which was to be robbed passed # is said
that Teter tipped It of By raising his
and the robbers suddenly ceased
their baseball activities AMI rushed the
truck