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Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Base Ball Suffers Heavy Slump
In Interest After First Month

New York, July 16.-(Special.)-
Writing in the Evening Mail, Hugh
S. Fullerton says that base ball has
suffered a tremendous slump in in
terest all over the country, the major
leagures being especially hard hit,
during the last four weeks, and the
club owners and others interested
are dazed with the suddenness with
which the tide of enthusiasm ebbed.
The attendance figures during the
first month of the season promised
a record-breaking year in attend
ance, although club owners and
others who observed the general
trend of business in the United
States and the Tightening of all lines
of industry predicted during the
spring that there would be de-
crease in attendance.
Record-breaking crowds turned
out in almost every city, and the
early reports were that the general
attendance was something like IS
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Dutch Enter Claim
As First Golfers

Contrary to popular belief, goli
seems to have been played first in
Holland. One of the most ancient
and interesting of the pictures in
which the game is portrayed is the
tailpiece of an illuminated Book .oi
Hours made at Bruges. The players
are three in number and have sbut
one club apiece, the head of which is
steel or steel covered, and they play
with ball each. vyE :
The feature which gives this pic
ture peculiar interest is that all the
others show the game on ice, the
putting at a stake, while in this
Book of Hours they are putting at a
hole in the turf, as in our modern
golf.
1t is uncertain at what date the
game was introduced into Scotland
but in 1857 its popularity had become
as great as to interfere with the
more important pursuit of archery.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Release Of Recruit
By Giants to Coast
Team Is Surprise

New York, July 16.-(Special.)-
The release OF Bill Patterson by the
Giants to the Seattle club of the Pa
cihc Coast league came in the nature
of surprise because Patterson did
extremely well for a youngster on
the few occasions he broke into the
game. Furthermore, John McGraw
spoke enthusiastically of the boys
chances to make good in fast COM
pany. In view of all this it is prob
able that Patterson will come back
to the Giants at the close Of the Pa
cihc Coast league season. 1t was
announced that the player was re-
leased outright to Seattle, but it is
quite possible that there is an agree
ment between the New York and
Seattle clubs by which McGraw will
have first opportunity to buy him if
he cares TO-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Richie Mitchell Not
To Retire From Ring

Richie Mitchell, whose gameness
against overwhelming odds has made
him the prize fight idol of the central
west, has no intention of retiring
from the ring, despite recent re-
verses.
Following his sensational losing
fight against Champion Benny Leon
ard in New York, Mitchell met de.
feat twice at the hands Of Rocky
Kansas and lost a newspaper de-
cision to Johnny Mendelsohn. The
defeat caused reports that the Mil
waukee fighter would retire, but
Mitchell insists he is far from
through, and after a short rest will
be back facing the topnotchers.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
May Complete Stanford
Stadium by Grid Time

Stanford University, Cal. July l6.
Expectation that the Stanford
stadium, under construction here.
would be completed by October IS,
more than a month ahead of sched-
ule, was expressed today.
Athletic Director Walter Powell
said that at the present rate of con-
struction the stadium probably could
be used for the Nevada-Stanford
foot ball contest next November H.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17

|per cent over the high of the same
time last season. The New York
Yankees, a team which last year
broke all records for attendance, re-
ported during their first home stay
and during their first western trip
an increase of 20 per cent or more
over last seasons figures.
Then, suddenly and without warm
ing, the slump came. Almost in a
day the size of the crowds dwindled,
and the fans have not returned to
the sport excepting, of course, upon
special days and Sundays, when they
always come.
The three reasons assigned by the
backsliders are:
First. Too busy; can't afford it.
Second. Games too slow and tire
some. Can't waste two hours and a
quarter at a game.
Third. If the players aren't inter-
csted enough to hustle, why should
we fans be interested?
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
UptoDae News and Gossip of interest to Sport Fans
Thomson's Showing at Pasadena
Makes Him Best All-Around Athlete

New York, July l6-(Special.)-
S. Harrison Thomson in winning
the all-round national championship
ir Pasadena stands out as the great
est all-round man that this country
has ever produced. The final score
made by the. new champion, 1854
beats all marks made by previous all
round men and in this division OF
track and field this country has pro-
duced some wonders.
Martin Sheridan was the first to
make a great record in this contest
only to be dethroned by the great
Jim Thorpe, who later gave way to
Fred Thomson, brother of the pres
ent champion. The elder brother
Fred, made a record of 7,49o 10 years
ago and at that time it was looked
upon as a mark that would stand
for a great many years, which it has
despite the many times the differen,
all-round college men have taken q
shot at it.
Thomson in winning the title
won seven Of the 10 events, which is
another very fine part of the per-
formance. He showed better than
the average in every one of the con.
tests and could, from the marks made
in them, place in most of the college
meets held. He is probably at hi.
best in the hurdles and high jumr
and has on several occasions wor
prizes against championship fields in
these. As member of the Princeton
team that went to England last yeai
and competed in the English cham.
pionships and later in a dual meel
against Oxford Cambridge, he wa.
unable to enter the Olympic tryout.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Carpenters Thumb Will Heal
In Time for Gibbons Bout in October

New York. July l6. - Especial
Telegram. 1.-The fractured thumb
sustained by Georges Carpenter in
his fight with Jack Dempsey will
not keep him out of the ring for long,
said his physician, who has removed
the splint which had been bound
around the injured member.
Six weeks is given by Carpenters
physician as the period which it will
take the Frenchman's injured thumb
to heal. In this time the physician
has forbidden his patient to put on
the gloves or TO engage in any exer-
else strenuous enough to retard the
knitting of the fracture. Disobe-
dience of this order might cause Car
pentier to lose the thumb or to suf-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17

fer permanent injury. 1t would
probably take Carpenter another
six weeks of intensive training to get
in shape for his bout with Gibbons.
Under present plans Carpenter
has left for France for a rest after
arranging his financial affairs in this
country. He will return to America
in time for his match with Gibbons.
Carpenter, his manager and Rick
ard have no intention of arranging
return match with Dempsey, as
Carpenter comedies that Dempsey's
victory was obtained on its merits.
Gibbons, however. is the same weight
as Carpenter, and is known as a
scientific boxer as we'll as scrapper.
The two fighters will be evenly
matched as a result.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
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Chicago Tribune-Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Chicago, July 16.--In spite OF the fact
that Tex Rickard put in bid OF $150,o0o
for the Lew Tendler-Benny Leonard
scrap Promoter Herman Taylor of Phila-
delphia finally cinched the match Tor
August H. The ball park, where the con-
test is to be staged. has a seating capac.
ity of $4,000 people and the top price Will
be $40. Leonard will receive 40 per cent
Of the gross receipts.
Sailor Freedman, local lightweight,
after his 10-round draw decision with
Pete Hartley at New York, received much
praise in the eastern press of his tight
ing ability and has decided to stay
around New York for the next 80 days.
Pete Herman, former worlds bantam
weight champion, wants his crown back.
Herman, with his manager, Sammy Gold
man, are scheduled to leave England Tor
knock out Jimmy Wilde and Higgins
British boxing fans feel that he will be
successful IL he gets another match with
Lynch.
Boxing in st. Louis is to be revived
Monday when a fistic card OF four bouts
will be staged under the auspices of the
81. Louis Athletic association. Kid Bandy
Of st. Louis and Freddie Jacks, English
featherweight, will provide the feature at
traction, going IL rounds to decision.
Bert Colima, Pacific coast middleweight
champion, Is In the east, and has placed
himself under the management of the
Lawrence Woodman combine. Colima has
decisions over Marty Farrell, Tommy
Robson and Joe Eagan.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17

in this country, so could not repre-
sent the United States team in the
all.round events.
His recent showing bears out the
statement made by the Princeton fol-
lowers at that time of Thomson's
being the best man this country had
for these all-round events. Thomson
will return to Princeton next fall and
will be out for Keene Fitzpatrick 5
track team. In his college work he
will be very valuable man in the
hurdles, high jump and shot put and
discus, the latter event being new to
the program the coming year.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Two Homers in One Game
Fatal to Young Player

Louis Feetyk, p, playing in an
amateur base ball game in Van
Cortlandt park, New York, dropped
dead alter he had completed cir
cult of the bases for his second home
run of the game. Heart disease was
given as the cause of death.
1t was in the eighth inning, with
the score tied, Feetyk sent the first
ball pitched far cut beyond the op-
posing helders. AS he crossed the
plate with the run that put his team
in the lead the young man suddenly
collapsed. Ambulance physicians
arrived few minutes later, but he
was dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Women's S Diving Meet
At Brighton Beach

New York, July l6.-(Special.)-
The national fancy diving champion
ship for women has been awarded
to the Brighton beach baths, and will
be held in the open air pool at the
seaside resort on Saturday afternoon,
August E. The competition will
bring together the foremost fancy
divers in the country. y
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
It's Hotter in Kansas.

El Dorado, Kan, July l6.-The
heat wave which has held this Sec
ton of the state in its grip for the
last two weeks grew more intense
yesterday, the thermometer reach
ing the l03-degree mark. Towns
within a radius of FIVE miles of Ell
Dorado reported rain.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Cohen Starts Big League
Career by Changing Name

The St. Louis Cardinals recently
tried out new shortstop named
Reuben Cohen, who halls from
somewhere in the east, where he was
just let out cf college. He had been
with the Cardinals only few days
and had got in his first game-when
he decided to change his name to
Ewing. Whoever he is, he has the
marks of being ball player.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Two Captainciies
For Star at Yale

An unusual tribute has come to
Malcolm Aldrich in holding two
captaincies in major sports at Yale
at one time. He is the leader OF
the foot ball and base ball teams and
deserves both honors. 1t is a rare
instance of recognition of athletic
prowess. Few college athletes could
carry two crowns without getting
topheavy. Aldrich is one who can.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17

come from other clubs to learn golf
under the good-looking Stanley.
Davies is a mean amateur boxer.
He made quite a reputation in the
roped circle while serving. as a
doughboy in France. Davies was
overseas for some time, having en-
listed early in the war. He fought 4
bit back in merry England, but
the seas. "Stan" is big chap and
one doesn't care to get too close in
a foot ball game.
He is one Of the best professional
golfers in the city as far as shooting
golf is concerned.
Although young in years. Davies
has had very much experience in
making clubs and teaching novices.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Freddie Welsh to
Meet Bert Forbes

Calgary, Alberta, July l6.-Fred-
die Welsh, former lightweight cham
pion of the world, yesterday was
signed to box 10 rounds August IS
under auspices of the Elks here.
Bert Forbes of Seattle probably will
be his opponent.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17

The only golf pro- in Omaha
that doesn't belong to Scot clan
one that has never worn kilties.
Neither does Stanley Davies know
how to blow a bagpipe. "Stan" is
one Of the most popular "pros" in
the city, and Is the friend of every
golfer in the city, especially his
own folks at the Field club.
"Stan" has comething that very
few pros" have, and that is good
sooks. Although some say it is not
essential to teaching golf, one can
see it counts very much, for Davies
has more women learning the game
under him than any other profes-
sional. AS far as that goes, they
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17

Trenton, Neb., July l6.-Special-
A. J. McCay, we'll known local
sportsman, ransacked the attic for
his fishing tackle early this week
and thea spent several hours at Lake
Champion, few miles northwest Of
Trenton. McCay came home with
six pound bass which he believed
is one of the largest that has been
caught in Nebraska thus far this
season.
Editors Nots-Ths Omaha Bee will be
glad to publish pictures similar to the one
above. II you have . good fish"
story or a photograph you would like to
see published. mail 1t to the Sports Edi-
tor Of The Omaha Bee and wen do the
rest,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Expect to Construct
Automobile Speedway

San Francisco, July 16.-Con-
struction of an automobile speedway
here is planned by the Motor Car
Dealers association of San Fran
cisco, it was learned today. The or
ganization has appointed William
Hughson to visit the automobile
race tracks at Tacoma, Wash. and
Cotati, near Santa Rosa, and study
their construction.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17

1t is calculated that 10000 tons
of SCOT falls on London every year
as the result of the combustion of the
100000 tons of coal Londoners
annually consume,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-10
ATTEMPT TO DELAY TRIAL OF
 INDICTED WHITE sox PLAYERS

Chicago, March B.-An attempt to ob- tain spostponement of six months in the trial Of the Chicago White Sox baseball players indicted for the alleged throwing. of the 1919 worlds series probably will be made next Monday when the case is called according to attorneys who will prosecute the c.se Indications. howevef. were that not. more than. one months delay would be granted.
 Judge George Barnett. who was retain ed about a week ago by the American league to represent it at the trial today said that he had come into the case SC recently that he was not familiar with it's details and wanted additional time to look into it. ga Six months would be de sirable, he sak.
 Two state attorneys assigned to the case have beez called out of the city. 1t was said at the states attorneys .onGe and consequently some delay would De necessary.
 Judge William F. Dever who is to pre- side, was i'll today, but his clerk said that the judge had indicated that he would not grant much more than a months delay" judge Dever frequently has expressed a desire. to. get the trial started as quickly as possible.
 Attorneys who. will defend the White Sox baseball players accused of throw ing the 1919 world series, tonight said they would oppose further postpenement of the trial which is scheduled to begin on Monday.
 This was in reply to a report today that attorneys for the prosecution would ask on AIondaNSthat Judge William E. Dever, who will preside, grant six months continuance.,4-sgs -s<
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-10

bright and snappy at either snort or third. Another is J. Monroe. from the Beaumont club, a likely looking lad who seems to have everything but experience, and the third is Roy Grimes, twin brother of the Grimes with the Cubs. He had a trial with the Giants last fall after a summer at Bridgeport and seems 10 be a big fellow with plenty of confidence in himself.
 Other recruits are on hand: Claude Daven brt, feet inches. being a pitch CT of great possibilities R. Kelly, broth~r of George, also a tall, slim pitcher, W o may do big things, and Virgil BarnLs. tried last year and drought back for a second attempt at hurl'lg. Leo Kane and Howard Burkett, sol of the veteran Jess. are kid infNiders who need experi- ence
 Herbie Hunter triee by many clubs. is trying again for place in the big show as an outfslder and Walt JGenline a s10.0 beauty from Indianapol s. is after a place as catcher
 Has Orderly Training Camp. All in all. it looks pretty nice for Me , Graw He runs his club il "ne style. There isn't more orderly train lg camp anywhere McGraw is d real big boss. His boys are all for him. They know his rules and they know they are made to be obeyed. Hughey Jennings will be a great heln in handling the team. Every thing is done in big league style.
 The boys have an air of being proud they. are members of tho Giants. Tiie morale is high. Barring injuries or sicS ness to McGraw's regulars of the inheld
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-10

and infielder and runs the bases well. Hes stx-footer and appears every n..I an athlete. Walker looks capable, though not so strong and brilliant as Brown.
 Clearly it is the infield that must stand the strain. A year ago, McGraw brought out George Kelly at first and he proved star before the race was half over Frisch had made good the previ- ous fall at second Last year McGraw played him at third and used the veteran Larry Doyle most of the time at, sec end.
 Has Stars of Last Season.
 In n1idseason he swapped Art Fletcher for Dave Bancroft. He still has Kelly and Frisch in splendid form and Ban croft who probably will be as good as ever, all depending upon seriousness of his illness. He bought Goldie Rapp from St. Paul with the idea of using him at third and sending Frisch back to sec ond. Larry Doyle has passed out of the big show to be class A manager.
 At present writing, Rapp hasn't had test at third because of being detained in reporting. All experts of the asso- citation declare he will make good He has had enough experience in the profes- sion to step into big league circles with out getting scared. He's not a green kid.
 Some Mighty Fine Talent.
 But hearing of Bancroft's illness and not knowing the true worth of Rapn McGraw, Jennings, and Burkett, all have been lahor1ng industriously with three good lool1inr lads. One is Ewell Gross last year with San Antonio. who looks
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-10
;. l. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET CONTINUED IRREGULAR.

MARKET CONTINUED IR6EGC LAh.
 New York, March 9.---The stock market experienced another period of irregular depression today much Of the news and attendant developments, coupled with the absolutely absence of public interest, con- ,ributing to that end.
 Industrial conditions assumed more dis urbng aspects, the coming wage reduc- ion by the western packers being fol- owed by announcement that the Pennsyl- rGnia railroad intends to cut salaries and wages "to accord with economic condi- lions" After the close of the market 1t became known through Chicago advi 5 That similar action would probably oe !aken by all the leading. transportation companies. --
 The annual report of the American Su- far Refining .Co., showing operating prof. it's of only s1.Soo,ooo for 1920, against moro than s10,90e,o0 in. the previous year. doubtless accounted for the recent steady decline: of food and kindred shares. .r5t S-t sss e'
 Latest conditions in the steel trade were emphasized by the Iron Age, which made. especial reference to the detached attitude of consumers and further re- striction of operations by most of the largest producers.
 Less aIIcnllOIb was COLc0 LON Ns foreign affairs, but the uncertain tone oi international remittances, ia which some recovery was shown on covering of spec iative commitments, seemed to ofier lit .le hope of early readjustment. of the un settlement resulting from the allied ec cupation of Germany.
 Speculative issues fared better thai standard stocks in the days errstic move nents,a Such investment issues as Read ng and the high trans-continentals wer' under constant pressure at net losses 0 to about points. Sales amounted t 100 060 shares.
 In the bond market rails were adverse !y affected by the heaviness of kindre' stocks. Among the various government 1otations for the outstanding feature va Liberty 3 1-2s at the new low for tn year of so.24, others of that group als casing Total sales (par value) aggre rated $s,s75s 900. .r
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-10
McGRAW WHIPS GIANTS INTO FORM

enced assistants, Hughey Jennings and Jess Burkett, are devoting a lot of time and attention to couple or three infield recruits, at least one new catcher Or two. one outielder and three or four pronis- ing pitchers.
 Drill Inhelder Recruits.
 This would indicate that an extra ef- fort is being r1"f' to develop an infelder
 two M case tieldie 1lapp the third oaseman lt-4n st. raul, fails or in case the present illness of Dave Bancroft proves more serious than any of the lead CTS will allow themselves to believe. It is reported 'tBanny'' has stomach trouble and he never has been a robust and strong fellow who could stand up under ailnent.
 Special coaching is being given Alex Gaston, young backstopper from Mil waukee who has all the actions and ear marks of the real stuff needed in big league circles He needs nothing but ex- perience. There are old and experienced catchers in Gonzales, Snyder and Smith. but 1t Is apparent McGraw isn't entirely satisfied with that staff.
 Grooming New outfeIder.
 With George Burns, Ross oYung. Benny Kaun and Lee King as outfelders, one might think a manager would have Toth- ing to worry about. Spencer, with the | team last year, also proved capable man
 But lot of work is being done with a most admirable looking recruit named | Ed Brown, who played with the San An tonic club last year, also with a. speedy and well set lad named cdrtis Walker, who had a brief trial last fall. It seems ] McGraw hasn't absolute confidence in his veterans. Brown is whale of a hitter
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-10

and 10 regulars of his pitching sie1 hs will he sure to breeze along with ths leaders. It looks like the team that beats tho Giants might Ein something worth while
 Wori: cn Young slabmen.
 Locking over The veteran and trie. pitching staff. one ;ds Jess Barnes. Phi Douglass, Fred Tonty Ru be Benton. Pol Perritt. Arthur Nef, Slim Sallee and Jess Winters.
 It doesn't seem pos>ble t'--t any man. sger could ask for liio-e. s.a so many of these fellows are hevinn.Es age sne decline, that it is apparent Y -aT !. making de=9erate efforts 10 bu up a youngstel or two to sten in Ii1 any of the old timers falter He ss sturdy young man. Bill Ryan. last witlTvToronto. Possibly this young Ky, will not disp.ace any of the old timer, this season, but he will make them 20 2 top speed to hold their positions and vii break in some day.
 Pat Shea Worth Watching.
 Another is known as Pat Shea and h seems to he a fellow worth watching Last year he made a wonderful record {. Toronto and he's only e2 years of asr and just about ready 10 do big things ii the big league. Once last season he vol nine straight and all told he won abSu eighty per cent of lis games.
 Another fellow making an inlpressIer is Olin Noigt, who stirred things up a blf
 st summer al Rockford. in tkS Three Eyes league. He's rather tnexperienced but he's hummer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-10

Milwaukee, Wis, March 9.-Rccky Kansas Buffalo; was awarded the news paper decision over Richie Mitchell, Mil waukee. lightweight boxer, at the end of a ten round bout, no decision bout here might @
 While a majority of the newspaper critics gave Kansas the better of the argument, sbme thought Mitchell had an even break ard one writer went so far as toscredit Mitchell with ashade. Both scored knock-downs in the fifth ses- siens 6ss a.M
 rex Rickard announced tonight that Rocky Kansas and Willie Jackson. light weight had been matched to meet in g fifteens round bout at Madison Square Garden on. March 1T. Jackson was sub stitrtsd for Benny Leonard. lightweight champion, who is Ill withinhuenza.