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Evening journal., 1921-09-20
'JAWN' GONE;
EE-YAH' NOW

"Nfugsy" McGraw n no more. No
more is the fielding practice OF the
Giants cnlivencd By "Jawn" hitting
'em out. by his witty and sarcastic
comments which furnished Joy and
laughter 10 the stands
No more are the base lines stirred
by the coaching OF "Mugsy"
Umpires take the field with no
thought OF battle royal.
For "Mugsy." sometimes known
as "Jawn" has become Mr. John ].
McGraw. capitalist and magnatc.
No more does he don his uniform
and lead his forces out 90 battle.
His place on the coaching lines
is taken by the irrepressibio Hughcy
Jennings
Grass grows once moro in the
American League ball parks, but
that in the National League is be.
coming sadly frnzzlod.
For Hughoy has brought his IA.
nous grass picking stunt with hin
Daily his "Ec-Yah" rings out foi
the delight OF the fans OF the Older
circuit. Daily he Is out there urg
ink the Giants on 20 victory.
Hughey Jennings, shortstop OF thl
old Baltimore "Orioles"
John j. McGraw. third bascmai
Of the same famous club
One still active In the game the,
both live. the other on the bench
watching.
Does Hughie envy lawn
Does "Jawn" envy Hughcy7
We wonderi
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
Watching Ghe
Sc0reb0ard
nT7zulTTuTvyCTzTzUnTTs
Yesterdays hero.

Yesterdays hero.
williams hit a homer In the ninth
with two on giving the Browns a
7 10 victory over the Athletics.
After blanking the Tigers for seven
innings, Carl Mays made an ascen-
sion and before the stampede stop
ped eight runs had counted. The
Yanka lost 10 to 6 and dropped out
OF first place.
The Red Sox trimmed the White
Sox twice. Joe Bush pitched the
first 10 victory while Red Faber
was trimmed In the second game
s to after he had relieved Con-
nelly in the seventh inning with the
score tied.
Boeckel and Barbara got seven hits
between them and the Braves beat
the Reds TO G.
The Cards made Il four straight
from the Phils by winning 5 TO 3.
Babe Adams ended the winning
streak Of ten straight for the Giants
and the Pirates trimmed the league
leaders at to 1.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
SONS ENJOY PICNIC
DESPITE CLOUDS

Notwithstanding the unfavoraole
weather conditions, the FIRST annual
basket picnic and field day held sat
urday at shellpot by Windsor Lodge
No. 32. Sons OF ST. George proved a
success. The rain tried to drive gloom
into the crowd. but it would not De
accepted. for the members their
friends and families only got unaer
cover and a general fraternizins Joi-
lihcation went on just the same on's
one Of two Of the events we're caiieo
of on account OF the rain.
Several members Of the Philadel-
phia and chester lodges Of St. George
won prizes. One big number which
could not be held was the cricket
match. rain interfering ana disap-
pointing the large crowd which gain
cred 10 witness IT, Plans are oeine
made to play IL on in the near future
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
NINTH WARD BOYS
SCRIIMMAGE TONIGHT

Manager Janicki. Of the Ninth
Ward A. c. football team, wants all
candidates 20 report for practice at
Twenty-second and claymont streets
tonight. A strenuous workout is
promised, including scrimmage. Foot
togs will be distributed following
practice. Forty-three candidates are
on the Ninth Ward list, and with the
enthusiasm shown the boys from
over Eleventh street should have a
successful season. 1t is hoped that
an the regulars will be back
The following men are requested
TO report tonight at o'clock;
b. Ferne. r. Salters. Mcbride,
America, Rose. Augster. Janicki,
Connor. Travis, Nodonly. d. Brad
ley. J. Pines. Mitner. Walls. Gilbert,
Thielman and others getting a try
out Teams desiring a game should
get in touch with Manager Janiclxi,
l219 Heald street.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
Come In, Boys

A meeting 10 arrange the
series between the Pick OF New
Castle and the Pick OF VIII
mington win be held I'm The
Evening journal office tomor-
row night at s o'clock. IL was
enormously stated In these col
umns yesterday that the meet
ing was TO have been held last
night.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
J0HNS0N-D0N0WAY
AWAIT MACK'S CALL

Special 70 The Evening Journal.
GEoRGETowN. Del. Sept 20
Horace ("Bobby') johnson. George
towns all-round football and base
bail player with Howard C'Tuck')
Donoway and Alvin Collins. OF Mills
boro, returned home from Phiadei-
phia on Saturday after having been
given a tryout BY Connie Mack.
They will be Informed within a few
days Il they made good and II 80
they VIII be taken south in the
spring for training.
Johnson has been playing short
stop and second base for the George
town Athletic Club this season. and
has also pitched In three or four
games.
Donoway has been playing third
and Collins left field for the locals
most of the season.
Johnson is active. handles the sticl,
very good and is fast in any posi-.
tion he plays Donoway stars al
third sack and has a wonderful arm
for throwing 20 the bases Coillni
Is a swift runner. a good hitter and
has a strong arm.
Fans In this section OF SUISSE,
county believes the boys will make
good "a an three have been playinl
git-cdged bail this season.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
BUFF WOULD GIVE WEIGHT

NEW YORK, Sept. 20-(United
Press. Johnny Bun. American fly
weight champion, will give weight
to Pete Herman, bantamweight
champion when they meet here Fri
day night at the opening OF the
Madison Square saeson. Buff. who
Is training here said he would
weight IFS pounds the bantamweighi
limit The fyweight champion said
he weighed 119 pounds when hs
Knocked out Indian Russell in a pre-
liminary TO the Wilson-Downey af.
fair.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
CHEsRooK PRACTICE NIGHT.

Manager Eddie Abrahams has
called practice for the Chesrook
football team for tonight. al Rodney
street reservoir al 7.30 o'clock. With
the start OF the season fast APP
preaching the Chesrook boys will
iave 70 work fast to be in shape for
the opening contest.
Manager Abrahams said this
morning that he will announce al
onight's practice when the practice
game with Fort Dupont will be
played
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
SOUTH SIDE-EDEN
BATTLE TO DRAW

South Side Eden with one OF it's
best lineups Of he,season. battled 70
A 2-2 draw in five and one-haif in
nings at Second and DUPONT last
night. The players who have played
with both clubs this season stuck
with Lorraine. Score:
LORRAINE
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
NEW CASTLE PLAYS
PARKSDE TO TIE

New Castle a. a. and the Park
side Travellers engaged in one OF the
prettiest six-iping articles Of base
ball seen around this section at Bat
terry PARK last night The game ended
IL.
Lohnk and Foster opposed each
other on the mound and we're about
even. the latter being steadier.
Chase's triple was the longest hit Of
the game. Score:
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
YOU'LL BE ABLE TO TEILWIfN
WINTER Is HERE BY THE
Bills FOR PLUMBING.
THIS TIME VAST YEAR.

Babe Ruth scored his 14Sth
run OF the season and beat Ty
Cobb's 1911 record OF 147.
Larry Gardner, Cleveland, hit
a single and two triples and
batted in six runs against the
Red Sox.
The Athletics scored six runs
in the ninth after being blank
ed by Faber for eight innings.
the White Sox winning 13 to 6.
Rath. Cincinnati. hit two
home runs of Benton.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
s s.-EDEN

Two-base hits--GertsenberE. 2: Eris-
coe. 4; Collins. l. Struck out-By bris-
coe. 3. by Saiters. 4. Stolen bases
Nasten. McNin. Sacrifice hit-McNif
TN Left on baiis-Rriscoe. I. Salters.
4 Passed blIs-Masten. d. Burke
Time Of rame-sh rmnircs- Reedar
and sylvester
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
WOMEN TIE OFF
AT COUNTRY CLUB

Twonty-three members OF the
wilmington Country Club partici-
pated in the qualifying round OF the
women's golf championship yester-
day afternoon. The first round
match play will start at O'Clock
this afternoon.
Several beautiful trophies are up
for competition. besides having the
winners names inscribed on the
Elizabeth Pusey Garrett Memorial
cup. the winner OF the approaching
and putting contest. will also have
her name inscribed on, the cup.
A beautiful silver trophy emblem
attic OF the club championship is Of
fered as the prize for the winner OF
the first class. The winner TO get a
leg on the trophy which must be
won three times for permanent pos
session.
A silver cup is offered as runner
up prize and the winners OF the sec
ond and third classes will also re-
ceive prizes.
The pairings for THE afternoon are
as follows:
Championship Glass
Mrs. A. Felix DUPONT vs.. Mrs. c. A.
Higgins; Mrs. Robert Pennington VI
Mrs. r. Lindiey Curtis; Mrs. ". s.
Hilles VS.. Mrs J. b. Tyler; Mrs
Norman p. Rood vs.. Mrs. John
Markell.
Second Glass
Mrs. J. A. Graves vs.. Mrs. G.. w
Sparks; Mrs. ]. a. Draper vs.. Miss
NJ. Draper; Mrs. II. G.. Scott vs.. Miss
Odell: Miss Katherine Hllles vs.. Miss
r. Patterson.
Third Glass
Mrs Eugene DUPONT VS.. Miss G.
Coke: Mrs. b. A. Whiteley Va. Mrs
c. X. Brown; Miss Jane Marvel vs.
Mrs. c. A. Rudolph; Miss NJ. Hopes
drew a bye.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
FIVE POINTS 10 TRY UNION

Five Points. OF the suburban
League. and Union A. A., considered
two OF the most evenly matched
clubs in this section, will clash on
the suburbanites diamond at Elm
hurst on Saturday afternoon. ,Ar-
rangements for the game were per
fected yesterday and both teams are
already beginning to prepare for the
contest. A fast. hard game should
result
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
SHARPENED
IN THE GRIND
No. AZ

RED" o'Donneil. erstwhilo. Fourth
Ward, ST. Mary's. etc. manager seems
TO have something against the New
Castle a. A. even after handing that
nine a lacing. "Rcd" tells us that the
New Castle A. A. deserves razE but
gives no specific reasons.
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Whether IL viii be possible to stage
the Pick OF New Castle ". the
Pick of Wilmington series
will he known to the
sport followers OF
this section
after "Wednesday
night. A meeting 90
arrange for the series
viii be held that evening
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
Keen Klean Ripple Kwips
BEN CREENSTEIN, Editor

for a seven inning contest and NOT
NINGS IT WOULD HAVE TO BE
PLAYED OVER. This latter would
be a direct violation OF the rules OF
the game. IL shouldn't take an ex-
pert to know that after five innings are
completed game Is "A legal content no
matter when II Is terminated by the
umpire for extraordinary reasons. And
II the game Is called before the end OF
any inning the score reverts back to
less the team which took the field was
behind before going to bat and had
scored enough TO win in It's final half.
This applies generally 70 extra inning
contests.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20

New York fans are positive that they
will soc part Of the worlds series. As
have a great chance TO come through.
and one OF them is almost bound 10
ring the bell. Strange. by this time
next month there viii be no such ques-
ton to decide
Evening journal., 1921-09-20

Automobiles. trucks and vehicles
Of all kinds can be sold II adver-
tised in the Want Ads during ths
coming month.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
Sd. HEbWIG vs.. pEF1aNCE.

st. Hedwigs All-Stars and De-
fance will meet at Third and Adams
Thursday evening at 5.45 o'clock.
Jimmy Malioy will most likely
pitch for the Stars.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20

Easuake players and followers who
thought the second game OF the post
season series with the National Guards
for the City League Championship was
u be played over because Il ala not
20 tho fun nine innings were laboring
under misunderstanding. What con-
stitutes a legal game should be known
TO every fan. 10 was agreed upon that
the game In question should go nine
innings but not In variance with the
baseball code. The nine inning pro-
Vision was made so that neither one
81 the team managements would hedge
Evening journal., 1921-09-20

TOUGH DECISION FOR PAT
ol over heard an argument thot
OF thunh might be Of interest 70
the coming Hot Stove League. Il
'wggzz IKE this. Wan feller sex,
think Paddock Is thu best on acct
OF him never bean an Also Ran.
anitthcr feiler scz. 'WaLelso mat
ter don't yu git Baby Ruth atalr'.
an tother guy sez ''Oi don't know
how you guys figger but my choice
ls Billy Tisen on acct Of him bean
the best In each line. he can hit
harder than Babe Ruth or Jack
Dempsey and can cover more ground
IN shorter time than Paddock.
Well them guys gifts IA arrufyinE
mighty hot until they each lays a
bet on their favorite and wuz TO let
an outsider settle thu question.
Ennyhow OF see how thu land lies.
and me not wanting 70 git mixed
up in no more fights. oi Started TO
git away frum thot vicinity but
them guys collared me alright.
Then came thu questions hot and
fast. "Aint Babe thu best Champ"
Where does Billy Tilden stand,
huh7"
Well Oi sees them guys are kinda
hot and an OF thin bean bigger'n
me. OF secs Ol've got to pull on thot
little stunt for witch Eddie Ia
famous Cpassing the Bock) (Buck).
20 Oi gifts me thunker a workin' 50
fast me heads an ahre. So Oi sez.
We'll the bird thot pulls in thu
most kale on performance should
be the best. Is thot right?' Wen
all three agrees TO them terms. 20
Oi takes me hat In me hand and
diggs In me toes, SOS ~ git a ny
Ing start and then yells." Ticket
Seller AZ the Polo Grounds"
It's Citing so now thot Oi'm afraid
to go out in thu dark. Oi think Oill
have tu git Perhcc Perfection from
them guys.
Yours In sport.
PAT. A. COMMA.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
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Yesterdays RESULTS.
National League.

National League.
ST. Louis. 5; Philadelphia. ,.
Pittsburgh. 2; New York. !.
Boston, .; Cincinnati. 6.
Brooklyn-Chicago, rain.
American League.
St. Louis, Z Athletics. 4.
Detroit 10; New York. 9.
Boston, 8; Chicago. 2.
Boston, s; Chicago, (second
game).
cieveland-washington. not sched-
uled.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20

Watch the Want Ads for oppor-
tunities 10 secure bargains In sub
urban property.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
American League.

81. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at Boston.
Detroit at New York.
Chicago at Washington.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
INSIDE STUFF
Coat lining.
Soft drink tnowadays).
The tip on which you lose.

Down on the east side in
the vicinity OF Fourth and
Church they have a variety
OF names for their athletic
teams. ~ far n fOotball
eIcxcns are concerned mere
are az least representing
that section and all rcputed
10 be I'm the first class divi-
sion. Look 'cm ovcr-St.
Mary's, Fourth Ward, and
Pine 4. G.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
American League.
ToDAYs scEDuIE.

National League.
Phiilies at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
New York az Chicago.
Boston at ST. Louis.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20

Strange, but there are quite n
few scorers i'm this city who do
not adhere to the fact that the
first team at bat should be the
first 10 be mentioned i'm any
part of the boxscore. In n
way IL Is n matter OF courtesy
and sportsmanship extended TO
the visiting club. To put the
last team at bat first in the box
score causes confusion In many
cases. The other day a game
played in this section was call
ed In the last half of the fifth.
In the score by innings the
home club was mentioned first.
This team had scored two runs
just before the game was called
and won by the score of to 4.
But being the first TO be men
toned many OF those who read
the boxscore no doubt thought
the score should have reverted
20 what IL was i'm the fourth in
ming, inasmuch as the NTH was
not completed before the UNI
pire terminated the contest ON
account OF darkness. In that
case il would not have been a
contest.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20


Daily Reader sends up n
query concerning the future
plans OF two fellows with the
same name. Knowing that
he is well acquainted with the
men he mentioned we advise
him TO 60 TO them for his in
formation. He should know
better.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20

Boxscores OF the Krebs-Mar-
shallton game. played on the
latter's field had Marshallton
first. The game went into ex-
ira innings and Marshallton won.
GlancinC at the boNscore first
as many fans viii do, the ques-
tion that would arise would be,
How could Marshallton win
when only one was outf' All
this confusion can be avortcd
by putting the first team to bat,
first
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
17lird Clnss

Mrs. Eugene DUPONT VS.. Miss G..
Coke; Mrs. b. A. Whiteley W. Mrs.
c. X. Brown; Miss Jane Marvel VS..
Mrs. c, A. Rudolph Miss NJ. Hopes
drew a bye.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
Second Glass

Mrs. ]. A. Graves vs.. Mrs. C.. W.
Sparks: Mrs J. A. Draper vs. Miss
NJ. Draper; Mrs. II. G.. Scott vs.. Miss
Odell; Miss Katherine Hilles vs.. Miss
r. Patterson.
Evening journal., 1921-09-20
Vol. 1

Axe'iom:-
Many an inferior man beats a
better man by taking the-initiative--
GETTING THE JUMP.
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Now we know the reason why
Bill Tilden let two recent opon-
ents win two sets before he went 20
work and won his three. he
wanted the spectators 70 oct their
rnonev's worth. u took Bill only
4s minutes 10 dispose Of Wallace
johnson yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
N0RTHCL|FFF ROW
 TALK OF ENGLAND
tBy the Asse,crated Pressl

London, July 30.-king Georges unprecedented repudiation of state ments attributed to Lord Northcliffe are given greatest prominence in the British press today. At the request of the king, Premier Lloyd George read a statement to the house of commons and fatly denied any such conversation as claimed in the North cliffe interview given to New York papers. Northcliffe forwarded an apology and denial by cable to the kings secretary.
 Northcliffe credited the interview to H. Wickham Steed, editor of his London Times, and was first publish ed in New York and transmitted to England by cable. It purported to be a conversation between the king and Lloyd George, in which King George said there must be some agreement on the Irish question-"I can not have my people killed this way"
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
EXPECT BLACK S0X FREED; PLAN TOUR
(By the Associated Eres<,

Chicago, July 30.-While Prosecu- tor Prindiville is today delivering the final argument for the state in the trial of the former Chicago American players for conspiracy to thow the 1919 world series, the Black Sox" are laying plans for a barn storming trip across the continent in celebration of their acquittal. It is expected that the case will reach the jury Tuesday or Wednesday. Cicotte, Williams, Felsch and Gandil, on trial as the leaders of the conspiracy to throw the series to Cincinnati, would head the barn storm ing tour
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
IRISH PARLIAMENT
 T0T DEBATE PEACE
tBy the Associated Press>

London, July BOA special news paper dispatch today from Dublin says that the Irish parliament will be con- vened Thursday or Friday for con- sideration of the peace offer handed Devalera by Premier Lloyd George.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
ANOTHER SMALL
 GAIN IN COTTON

Another small gain was recorded in cotton prices today. October New York closed at 12.14 cents, F points net higher, and December at 1265 cents, 15 points up. October New Or leans made net gain of 13 points, closing at 1166 cents, and December closed II points higher at 12 cents. Spots in New York advanced 5 points to 12.15 cents and in New Orleans were unchanged at II cents.
 With the exception of New Orleans spots, which stand 50 points lower than on last Saturday, the weeks net changes in cotton were small. October New York shows a ret decline of nine points, and December is unchange !. October New Orleans is nine points and December five points net lower than one week ago. New York spots declined l5 points net during the week
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
MRS. STONE SAVED
 BY MELTING SNOW
(By the Assocrated Press )

tBy the AssocRted PressD
 Spray Falls, Alberta, July 30.-Mrs. w. E. Stone widow of the late presi- dent of Purdue University, today rested in an improvised camp on the mountains near here and described how her husband fell 5000 feet to his death in an attempt to save her. Mrs. Stone remained eight days on noun tain ledge without being able to move in any direction. She had no food. but quenched her thirst when sun melted the snow above her and a small stream trickled down the ledge.
 Dr. and Mrs, Stone, at the time of the accident, were attempting to scale a difficult cliff, when both slipped. Dr. Stone met his death in using his body to break the fall for her. His body was recovered eight days after the accident.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
(By the Associated Press)

Riga, July 30-Russian authorities today announced acceptance of the offer by Herbert Hoover, chairman of the American Relief Committee, to send relief when the soviet has freed Americans held prisoner.
 It is also suggested by soviet au. thorities that negotiations for release of prisoners and dispatch of relief be commenced immediately, so that Russia's starving may be speedily as sisted. News of the soviet decision is contained in Moscow dispatches.
 Mrs. Marguerite Harrison, cores pendent of Baltimore newspaper was one of the prisoners released by the Bolshevik government. She ar, rived in Riga today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
MERCURY CLIMBS
 TOCFNTURY MARK

Conway yesterday had another 100 degree day without, however, being aware of the climb the mercury took. Prof. C. c. Denney, acting observer, stated that 101 1-2 degrees was the maximum for yesterday. A fairy good breeze throughout the day and exceptionally dry air caused the heat to be felt less than on other days of this month when 100 or more was re gistered.
 Today's mark at 11:30 was only 93, Mir. Denney said, and it did not ap- pear probable that Fridays high mark would be reached.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
REDS ACCFPT.,
 SOVIET FREES U.S.PR|SONERS
(Bv the A.s,crated Press)

Washington, July 30. - Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce and chairman of the American Relief Con- mittee, today stated that American relief for Russia's starving could be started within AS hours after Russia has freed all American prisoners. However, MT. Hoover said no assur, ance of relief could be given Russia until all American prisoners are out of that country.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
THE A OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30

early today forced entrance to the home of Emil Biscoff. They gagged and tied Biscoff in chair, fractured his wife's skull with the butt of re- volver, and took $170 and two revolv- CTS from under his pillow and $500 in liberty bonds from a bureau drawer, before they escaped.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
BERLIN THINKS
 CfRMAN-U s.
 TREATY READY
(By the Assvcated Press,

Berlin, July 3O.-An official state ment by the German foreign office today says:
 "The foreign office expresses the belief that negotiations between American Commissioner Dresel and Foreign Minister Baron Rosen have progressed sufficiently to warrant the conclusion basis has been reach ed for a formal treaty of peace be- tween the United States and Ger many"
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
tBy the Associated Press)

Washington, July 3O.-Lord North cliffe left last night for Toronto, after issuing a statement in which he passed the lie to Lord Curzon, British foreign secretary, for his denial of establishing a social and official boy colt against Northcliffe while in Washington.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-30
SENTENCE CUT F
 YEARS ON APPEAL
(By the Associated Press)

Searcy, July 30.-Lee Woodall, con- victed last January for the killing of Constable Rudisill at Velvet Ridge and sentenced to 20 years, but whose conviction was reversed by the su- preme court, was convicted today at the conclusion of his second trial and sentenced to eight years.