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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09
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Football as character builder
has few equals in the estimation OF
! Bob Fisher, head coach at Harvard
university. 1t is one thing that
proves O man to himself. Fisher is
quoted as saying: "My Idea mas
ALWAYS been that football, properly
character builders to be found in
the college of today. Playing foot
| ball makes a man realize what he
is good for. 1t brings out every
bit of courage and grit that is in
him. If he has the right spirit, it
will lead him to keep on doing his
best, even when it looks hopeless,
for the success of the team. Not
even injuries can keep him down.
And that lesson learned on the
football field-the lesson of never
give up'-wiIl stay with him all his
life. 1t will help him over the
rough shedding and keep him plug
ginE when the ether men quit No
matter how letter perfect a team
may be in the mechanical part of
The game. unless the players have
that proper mental viewpoint they
will not be success. Constant de-
VelOpment OF the game keeps man
busy. Not only must he figure out
his own mode OF attack. but he has
to frame a defense against the 9TH
er fellows constantly changing at
tack. Football is still in the eyo-
IutiOnary stage. While at present
the tendency OF the game is not to
increase the use OF the aerial at
tack. you can't tell from one season
to the other what new formation
will be devised. But | do believe
no radical changes will be made"
Rock Island high school football
team will attempt to lessen the
sting of defeat at the hands of Mo-
line by taking Davenport into camp
when the teams meet Friday, Ar
mistiCe day, at Douglas park. The
Islanders chances of success hinge
largely on their attitude toward
the contest. If they enter feeling
cocksure of victory, such as was
the case against Moline, Davenport
undoubtedly will make amends for
the licking handed out to it by
Rock Island last year. If the To-
Gals have prOfited by their expert
ence of the Moline contest, both as
to Over-cOnfidence and lack of con-
ditiOn. they stand an even chance
of winning
The vaine of expert coaching for
z high school team was emphasized
at Moline. The PlOW city lads ex-
ecuted plays with n snap and pep
that could not be met properly by
:he Islander lads because of lack
OF knowledge OF the finer points OF
the game. Moline proved itself a
well coached organization. and that
is why it won.
Four local boys are helping St |
Fiator's college at BOurbonnais, !
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09

OF FANS DEAD
Barrett Was One of the Most Pop
ular Players in Ear.y Days of
American League.

Detroit. Mich. Nov. Q. - The
death here recently of James Z.
(Jimmy) Barrett, marked the pass
ing of one of the most popular of
baseball players of the earlier days
in the American league Barrett.
who was born in AthoI, Mass. 46
years ago. came to the Detroit
American league team in 1898 when
it was managed by George Stall
ings.
His career was typical of that of
the old-time favorites. 1t was a
common occurrence for the star
centerfelder of the Tigers to be
carried from the field on the Shout
ders of fans after an especially big
day at Bennett park, now Navin
field
Barrett was considered one of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09
Better Coaching,


There is a reason for this.
College football greats wind up
their brief college season with the
lighting football spirit unsatiated.
They join the pro ranks and show
greater stuff than they ever did
at college, gradually accommodating
a knowledge of the game that their
old coaches would envy.
These men who have been stars
in their days, All-Americans and
professionals, are growing in num-
Der year by year. They are spread
ing out all over the country. TAX
ing jobs as coaches at western and
southern schools. And these schools
today are getting A No l training
and are playing the brand of foot
ball that a few years ago was seen
only in the east. Check over the
list of some of these college stars
who have graduated into the pro
fessional ranks and who now are
coaching stellar college grid ma
chimes.
Knute Rockne. former Notre
Dame star, played with the profess
siOnal Canton Bulldogs. He has
earned himself the name of the
Miracle Man of Notre Dame"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09

oody seems TO be favoriIg no
change in the arrangements as en-
pioyed for games that are now his
tory; that is, they prefer to stand
on Second avenue and look direct
~ south at the fascinating move
ments of the little football A eI,,,,
mary TINS morning shows So for
Iactng me board north. The east
auu west proponents failed to mus
Ter suhclent strength to make even
lalr showing. The north leads
Os an even 20 votes over the west
ana by p over the east.
Inc new player board is heing
rushed TO completion and shouId he
rAaaT Tor installation hu Satnrd.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09
HIGH CRIDDERS
DRILL INDOORS
FOR DAVENPORT
Bad Weather Handicaps Prppara,io,
for Armisice Day Battle Al
Douglas Park.
BY PIGSkN PETE

Active practice of the Rork =
land high squad for the bsttJo' -
Davenport, Friday. at Douglas - -
has been hampered by bad wes - H.
No field practice has taken -.
for the last Two nights, the ua.
riors having had TO be content -
running of signals in the rvm a MA
a little track sprinting Mona
night an invoice of the bruises ne
taken by Coach KimmelI and evsrr
thing is being done to put the hov.
in normal fighting condition.
Practically no change has hssr
announced in the lineup for Fridav
over that which met Moline hgt !,
is certain that if the regular Iaas
do not deliver the goods that tbor
Will be jerked and replaced bv mil
ity men. The squad is fortunate in
having four or FIVE men on the si5s
lines who are almost equal to thoss
that hold the regular berths. Reed
who did not start the game Satnr-
day, but entered toward the CLOSING
minutes, displayed some wouderfri
work in receiving forward passes
and hit the line for several gooi
gains.
Rivalry Intense.
The rivalry existing between
Rock Island and Davenport is as
intense as that with Moline and
tough fight by both squads is as
sured. Rock Island, chastised by
the defeat suffered at the hands q,
Moline Saturday, has been sDurreI
on to renewed effort and will. no
doubt, put up the battle of its life
against the Red and Blue lads. Tia
game should show Rock Island how
it stands in football circles That is
why it is going to fight The Grim
son and Gold is going into the con
test with determination, and the
fact that it is playing on its owl
should also help the local
boys.
A large crowd is expected to ses
the teams in action No other largs
games are scheduled for Armistic.
day and many will be at liberty u
view the contest. Moline plays the
following day at Browning fell
with Champaign in what is eXped,
ed to be a tough game for ths
Swedes, who have not tasted Tie
OF defeat this season.
Several of Davenport's stars az
suffering from injuries as well
those of Rock Island. Stetson, tie
fulIback, is heading the injury lis,
which also includes Goddard an
Dau, two more Of the Red and Blu.
strong men. Minor bruises az
also being nursed by other men
0ers of the team.
New plays have been works3
upon by the Davenport squad and i
has been drilling every Afternoon
waiting for the chance to make 3
showing in the first of its gama
with the tri-city schools.
There is no question but that ths
game will be as hard fought as ths
one at Moline. Davenport wi.
cross the river Friday with 10
other thought in mind than Of
lumbling the Islanders 1t intend
Armistice day a real hol-
lay by going home with a victory
Dope on the scrap is as scarce as
{ was on the Rock Island and Re
inc contest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09

Ill, along the road to a successful
football season, the latest triumph
of which was the 10 to 0 victory
against De Paul university at Chi
cago Saturday. The four are: Vim
cent Mccarthy and Eugene McLain
Of Rock Island, Nobel kuehl of Mi
Ian and Ray Healey of Davenport.
Mccarthy and kuehl learned their
preliminary football at Rock Island
high school, where both played as
regulars. McLain was at one time
star of the fast St. Ambrose jun
iors. Mccarthy is playing a whirl-
wind game at quarterback, while
kuehl is proving his worth at
tackle. McLain appears regularly
at halfback and Healey holds down
an end position. Claude Mercer, an
other local high school man. began
the season with the team, but had
the misfortune to break his Shout
der in practice and has since been
unable to get into the mixup.
kuehl writes to this department
as follows: SJust a few lines to
let you know | am still on deck
and kicking. This sure is a real
school. We get good eats and first
Class sleeping quarters. We have
a school of only 800 students thigh
school included. but nevertheless
when it comes to athletics. st. Via
tors is always there
st. Viator has played five and
won all this season. The college
has been anxious to arrange a con-
test in Rock Island with Angus
tana, in order that the boys who
hail from here would have a chance
to show the home folks how they
stack up. The local institution.
however, has not been able TO see
its way clear to meet the expenses
involved.
Manager Walter Flanagan ex-
plains why Akron Indians prefer 10
play mediocre team like Evans
vile. Ind, Giants to the Rock Is
Land Independents. Evansville has
guaranteed Akron $4,000. and that
is all that interests them." says
Walter. Evansville is a compare
lively easy journey from Akron,
leaving sum sufficient to meet all
expenses after transportation is
The Indians are looking
for setups, and as long as they can
get such teams to pay heavily for
the hOnor-if it can be called such
of playing them, they are not
In giving publicity to its game
with the Detroit Tigers, the Staley
team neglected to mention Rock
Islands Is to victory over the
club. Now that Rock Is
land is the next opponent of the
Staleys in Chicago. We suppose con-
siderable emphasis will be laid on
his comparison by way OF height /
ening the value of the attraction.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09
BY ROY GROVE.


Football all over the country is
fast getting a greater hold on the
public than any other sport. taking
into consideration the length of the
season.
Seventy-fve to eighty thousand
people nowadays crowd and jam
into a single stadium to see a grid
iron mixup. Only a few years ago
the audiences were limited TO
loyal few who stood on the side
lines.
Football is OvershadoWing even
the national pastime in attendance.
No $4,000 ever squeezed through a
baseball parks turnstiles.
Interest in the game is growing
because the quality of the game is
growing. Once you were given the
dope-and it was largely true-that
real football could be found only
in the eastern schools.
But the game today is as strong
or even stronger in the west and
south as in the east, and smaller
schools, never heard of a few years
ago, now figure prominently in the
annual selection of All-American
teams.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09

the most graceful players on the
diamond as well as one of the
least quarrelsome He played in
Detroit in 1898 and 1899 and was
then sent to Cincinnati with Harry
Steinfeldt. After a short sojourn
with the Reds he was released and
was Immediately taken back onto
the Tiger roster. He remained
with the Tigers until 1905 when Ty
Cobb made his advent into the
game here. In 1904 Barrett led the
league among outfelders in field
ing and ranked with the leagues
best hitters throughout his career
An injury to his leg forced him
out of the game in 1905. He es-
sayed a return in 1906 when he
played for a time in Rochester, y
y, and with the Boston Americans.
FOrsaking the game permanently
he entered the real estate business
here. which occupied him until his
death
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09
VOTES DELAYED,
BUT THEY COME
IN HEAVY TODAY

In the excitement occasioned b.
the Independents remarkable vic
tory over the Minneapolis Marines
at Douglas park Sunday. Rock Is
land fans evidently forgot about The
Argus plans for placing the new
grid board TO their liking, for re-
producing of next Sundays game at
Chicago against the Staleys. The
sporting editor waited in vain for
new votes TO appear Monday but it
was not until yesterday afternoons
mail that they arrived.
This morning brought in a food
OF expressions. How do you sun
pose the majority are now asking
the new board to be faced? Every
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09
SPORT BRIEFS

Chicago Having paid a fine O.
$500 in federal court for violation
of the interstate commerce com
missions ruling in transporting pic
lures of the Dempsey C. arpentieF
fight here. Tex Richard, promoter
announced today that the picLurs
would be shown. A permit has
been granted by thu chief Of po-
lice.
St. Louis. MO-Pal Moore.
Memphis, and Johnny "Pewea' KAY
ser. St. Louis, have been matc-=-
for a bout here Nov. p
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-09

Chicago.-Judge Lands, baseball
commissioner, will dispose of the
cases of Babe" Ruth and the other
two members of the pennant win
ming Yankees who violated baseball
laws by participating in exhibition
games soon as he hears what the
players have to say for
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
CAR SHORTAGE HAlTS RETURN
 10 NORMA[CY
( ny United Press)

Washington Jan. 27.-Appearing as a speaker today before the United States chamber of commerce, Sena- tor w. M. Calder of New York de- clared that an impending shortage of transportation facilities undoubtedly will delay the return of normal busi- ness conditions in America. Senator Calder declared that the railroad systems of the country are already taxed to the limit of their facilities. When normal conditions are regained the burden will be still larger, Sena- tor Calder said
 An immediate result of the shortage of equipment will be that railroad rolling stock will be used nearly al together for the transportation of coal and other necessities, to the neg feet of building materials. This out come will accentuate the shortage of houses and will delay building
 Senator Caldwell urged that the chamber of commerce take steps at once to meet the condition fast being created.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
SAY OUTLOOK
 FOR BUSINESS
 MORE HOPEFUL.
1 By United Press)

St. Louis, Jan. 27.-Business con- ditions in the eighth federal reserve district, which includes the state of Missouri and Arkansas and parts of the states of Illinois and Mississippi, have improved remarkably during the past 30 days, according to the month ly statement issued today from reserve headquarters. The statement is based upon reports received from all com munities of the district
 Improvement was shown except ir the condition of labor. Unemployment has been on the increase throughout the district, and the closing of mills and factories and the reduction of of flee forces has thrown thousands out of work, the report says.
 Optimism is replacing pessimism in all business, the reserve district says. Retailers and wholesalers have begun to replace depleted stocks, and the greater part of this buying is for immediate delivery.
 One of the most favorable factors noted in the report is slight stiffen- ing of grain and cotton markets. The slight gains give hope of consider able betterment in the near future.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27

It is likely that the reds are kept un- der control this winter, the Potsdam putsch group will find little occasion to cut loose.
 However, one thing is certain, Lu- dendorff isn't sitting in Munich to enjoy it's famous works of art. He isn't in touch with lot of reactionar- ies just simply because he needs socie- ty. And, he didn't move from Berlin to Munich just because Munich is a cheaper city in which to dwell.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
PROPOSE MORE CUTS
 IN RAILROAD WAGES
(BY United Pressl

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Further indica- tions that the Association of American Railway Executives is determined to reduce the wages paid railway em ployes were seen today, when it be- came known that the labor committee of the association will meet here to- morrow for discussion of the percent age of decrease.
 According to current reports, the committee will determine the amount of reductions, and then appear before and ask permission to put the sched- ule into effect.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
FORD NOW CLOSER
 TO SEN. NEWBERRY
(BY United Press)

Washington, Jan. 27.-The senato- riaal committee recounting the vote in the Ford-Newberry contest of 1918 in Michigan, today reached Wayne county, which includes the city of Detroit. MT. Ford's net gain over Sen atory Newberry, exclusive of Wayne county, has reduced the winners plu- ality from 7,500 to 4,90O In Wayne. county, 391 precincts remain to be counted.
 To overturn Senator Newberry's plurality, Mir. Ford must gain 5000 votes in the remaining 391 precincts His gains thus far have not been at this rate.
 Senator Newberry is under convic- tion for the illegal use of money in the campaign which he waged against MT. Ford for the senate.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
GERMANS SUSPECT
 Y0N LUDEND0RF
By Franz Lehnhoff.

(United Press Staff Correspondent )
 Berlin, Jan. 27-Rumor has it that General Won Ludendorff is behind the scheme in the revolutionist movement in Bavaria.
 He is, however, too clever to let his hand apear open lyin the situation there, just as he was too clever to be "caught with the goods on" when the kapp putsch came; though it was sig nificant he was one of the earliest call CTS at the Kapp chancellory.
 Many Germans believe that Luden- dortf is living for the day when he could be hailed as the "savior of Ger many" But reasonable persons from both the conservative and radical camps credit him with too much sense to be actually leading an armed up rising which might only bring entente troops pouring into the Ruhr or an entente air fleet blasting German cit ies.
 The whole situation in Bavaria and elsewhere does not, however, rest in the hands of Ludendorff or men of his caiber. There are many hotheads and these may pevail, just as they did in the Kapp putsch.
 The Bavarian revolution" has been touted very strongly of late, especially since the entente insisted upon disso- lution of citizens guards organizations there. There is plenty of material there for a coup, bent on re-establish- ing monarchy; there are weapons and well organized groups to do "revolt- ing" should the signal he given. The situation is such that prophecy would be dangerous It can only be said that most of the advertisedin-advance revolutions don't happen in Germany or, if they do, they don't last long
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
COAST SANDS SLIPS,
 EARTH IN TREM0R
(By United Press)

Philadelphia, Jan. 27.-Displace- ment of sand along the Jersey coast caused the earth tremors felt here and for a radius of 60 miles, accord ing to theory advanced today by Prof R. A. Pondorf of Georgetown University, Washington. Prof. Pon- dorf said that the displacement of sand naturally occurs and at inter- calls of about ten years. Similar tremors were felt when the last dis placement occurred in 1911.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
PREMIERS 10 FIX
 HUN PARAT|ONS
lRY UniteCl prossl

Paris, Jan. 27.-Premiers Lloyd George of England and Briand of France are now working upon an agreement which will determine the amount of separations Germany will pay the allied powers. Deliberations by the supreme allied council have narrowed it down to point where the two premers will decide the amount of separations and submit their report to the council for formal approval and adoption. Their report may be made before adjournment today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
COTTON RECEIPTS 7
 INCREASING HERE

Receipts of cotton on the Conway market have been larger today ana yesterday than on any days since be- fore Christmas. Many of the farmers apparently are despairing of better prices and are turning loose their holdings, several having disposed of their entire crop at one time. Prices here are variable, due to the great differences in the character of cotton being marketed. A few bales were sold today at 15 cents, while cents was about the lowest reported. The bulk of the sales were at 12 1-2 to 13 cents.
 Futures registered an advance of $2 bale on the New York market today and nearly the same at New Orleans. New York spots, however declined 65 points, making a drop of 120 points today and yesterday. But spot quotations in New York are nom- inal and little attention is usually paid to them by the trade. Spots in New Orleans were unchanged today at 14.25 cents.
 March and May New York each ad- vanced 40 points, closing at 1472 cents and 14.95 cents. respectively New Orleans March closed at 14.26 cents, 34 points net higher, and May at 1l.45 cents, g points up
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
TOBACCO FARMERS
 ALARMED BY FIRES
(By United Pressl

Danville, Ky, Jan. 27.-Destruction of tobacco by incendiary fires, which has grown apace during the past two weeks, has seriously alarmed tobacco growers in the hurley region. A big barn near here was destroyed last night with loss of 10000 pounds of tobacco. Others fires with large losses of tobacco in storage have been frequent during the last IA days.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
BEN BRADLEY HOME
 Locust Avenue

ganize a commandery of Knights Templar in Conway at an early date All interested are requested to con- fer with Prof. w. o. Wilson or J. R Donnell at once.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-27
PLAN TO ORGANIZE
 COMMANDERY HERE

Efforts are being made by some of the Conway Masonic fraternity to or
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-14
FIELD MUST
BE INSPECTED

Agricultural College, Miss, Aug
l2.-Notice was sent out today from
the office of the State Plant Board
reminding all persons who expect to
grow seed sweet potatoes or sweet
potato plants for sale, that their
potato fields must be inspected by
he Plant Board before harvesting
his fall in order to determine whether
he potatoes are free from disease.
The Potato Inspection Department
Of the Plant Board is being made just
Is efficient as possible and nothing
S left undone which will improve the
inspection service and make it GER
ain that people who buy "Mississip-
pi Certified Sweet Potatoes" are get
ing positively the best seed potatoes
and potato plants in the South.
Growers are urged not to delay
sending in their applications for in
pecticn to the Chief Inspector at the
Agricultural College, so that there
will be ample time for making all in
;pections before frost kills the vines.
This field inspection is necessary in
order to be certain that the potatoes
do not have stem rot.