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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
TO DISCUSS PLANS
FOR TRACK MEET
Meeting Tomorrow Night in
Community Service Rooms
to Prepare for Carnival.

A meeting will be held tomorrow
night in the Community Service rooms
in the du Pont Building, for the pur-
pose of making plans for the twilight
meet planned 10 be held the latter part
of this month Each organization in
terested in the meet is urged to send
at least one representative to this
meeting and every organization in the
city is invited TO participate in the
contests.
j. T. Godfrey, who worked SO hard
for the meet held recently at the
Pennsylvania field, is buster than ever
with the meet planned for this month.
Although nine clubs We're entered in
the last meet. only six actually par
ticipated. Il is hoped to have great
er number at the coming meet.
Several of the clubs have had can
didates working out daily for the vari-
Gus contests and some surprises are
promised for the next celebration.
Some important information will be
given out at the meeting tomorrow
night about the meet 10 be held at
the fair grounds on Labor Day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
K|WAN|S CLUB TO
VISIT LANSDOWNE
Local Ball Team to Play Bene-
fit Game for Playground As
sociation There.

Big league scouts are expected out
in full force at the ball game at Lans.
downe. Pa. on Saturday afternoon
when the kiwanis Club team OF this
| city, under the leadership OF Jim
st N, will play picked team from
the Union Athletic Association and the
Republican Club of Iansdowne. The
| proceeds are for the benefit of the
Playground Association OF Ians-
downe.
Manager Stein of the kiwanis Club
has a number OF old stars on his
| team. including George Winter and
Harry Hoch. Winter once pitched
for the Boston National League clut
and the Detroit Americans. He still
wields a wicked ball and is terror
with the stick. Hoch is a member OF
the famous family OF Hoch ballplnyers
Manager Reybold of the Lansdowne
team has not determined just who he
will select TO do the twirling for his
team. but feels confident OF winning
the game. lie says he has Connie
Macks 100000 infield beaten by "A
mile. The players are in fine form
and have been practicing for this
game for several weeks.
Manager Rcyboid has appealed to
Borough Commissioner Munich OF
Lansdowne, TO enforce the curfew law
on all his players. Every member of
the team has been warned TO be in
bed not later than 3 o'clock on
Thursday and Friday nights. ANY
member of the team who breaks these
rules will be either "farmed out" to
the regular Union A. A. team or
traded TO the famous Hilldale team of
Darby. The manager OF the Hilldale
team has already opened up negotia-
tions for Bob Arms, knowing IL will
be a difficult matter for him to stand
by the prevailing rules.
Due TO the great rivalry between
the two clubs, Commissioner Munich
has been requested to have the entire
day and night police forces Of Lans-
downe present.
Jimmie Stein, manager of the
kiwanis Club team, otherwise known
as the Nick Altrock" Of the local
nine. will do the coaching for the
kiwanis Club from the bench. Mr.
Reybold has also asked Mr.. MUNICH 70
keep him away from first and
third bases. for he makes too much
noise. Mr. Munich says he will keep
him quiet even If it should be neces-
sary TO sit with him on the visi-
tors bench. However, the prevailing
opinion is that Munich will have some
job.
The visiting team will be entertain
ed at dinner after the game at the
Lansdowne Country Club. and MIR
lenient with the Wilmington visitors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
LABOR UNION
FAVORS HARBOR WORK
Ask TO Have Work Started Soon
as Possible and Employ
Local Workmen.

The Central Labor Union at its neet-
ing last night commended the action
~ City Council in deciding ~ issue
bonds for the proposed water front
project. President Robert w Kramer
submitted report N the conference
on the harbOr several Days ago and
said g5 per cent ~ those present seefn-
ed to be IN favor of it. The union a.
rected that communications b. sent
10 the Harbor Commissioners asking
that Wilmington workers ~ employ
ed; to city Council commencing mat
body for passing the bond ordinance
over the ma yor's veto and to the mayOr
commenting him for calling tho CON
ference of citizens % discuss the oitys
finances,
The secretary vas instructed -
write 10 Congressman Layton COM
mending him for his success in having
the proposed 5 per cent duty removed
from raw hides
During the meeting the new garbare
incinerating plant was discussed anf
a resolution was adopted. addressed
70 City Council, asking that j. make
an Investigation into the situation ~
the end that the city will not 5e forced
to pay Tor a plant and equipment that
are not substantially what the city
ordered.
II vas decided 10 accept the invita-
ton extended by Rev Harvey w.
Ewing pastor ~ Jnion NJ r Church.
10 attend services there on Labor sun
day. as individuals instead of n body.
az was done last year.
The secretary was directed q write
to the Chamber n Commerce asking
what progress had been made by fhe
committee on readjustrnent ~ build
/ ing costs II was directed that let
| ter be sent to the Board - Health
asking that the ordinance relating -
I weeds on vacant lots be enforced
/ Official credentials were received
! from President Samuel Gompers of the
american Federation n Labor for Miss
\ Rachel Castclow. as female organizer
4 for the state ~ Delaware.
I, in reply to a conmunicat ton 70 nc
! Federal Bakeries n Davenport. Iowa,
IL was stated they have always had
Y plea SAINT relations with the Internal
tionaI Bakers Union Action was
taken 10 nave the local situation which
was complained of, adjusted through
1.-THE International Union.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
RAPSHOOTERS TO
HAVE SPORT GALORE
T. Clarence Marshall Regis.
teed Tournament Starts at
YorkIyn Tomorrow.

Big doings are booked for the York
lyn Gun Club. starting tomorrow and
closing Saturday. when the T. Clar-
ence Marshall registered trapshooting
tournament will take place. with crack
shots from all sections of the country
in attendance.
With s7oo i'm trophies and $500 aver
age money, there Is enough incentive
TO bring all the stars out. In addition
to the day shooting, an added feature
will be. the night shooting. which will
give the might owls" a chance TO use
their eyes. The night shooting will be
held on Thursday and Friday. There
will be eight events each day, two
fifteen and six twenty target matches
Twelve trophies will be given on each
days 15o-target program. There will
be four classes with three trophies 70
each class. In average money, sf20
will be given on the $50 targets, with
$50 to each class.
There will be a handicap event to-
morrow and Friday, OF so targets, is
To % yards. Three moneys will be
awarded for 10 entries or fraction
thereof. The night shooting will be
25-target event. with six trophies
to be given by the Lewis class system
There will be three classes with twc
prizes to each class.
For the average trophies for the
450 targets. contestants will be classi-
fed according to their American Trap
shooting averages and their known
ability. Trophies will be given to the
three high guns in each class an the
$50 I6-yard targets. Twelve trophies
will be given to the high guns in each
800 16-yard targets. two high scores
class on 200 16-yard targets. two high
scores to count. A trophy win be given
to the high amateur on 100 handicaT
targets. $40 will be given as average
T. Clarence Marshall has invited
trapshooting devotees from all part,
OF the country and preparations are
being made for the accommodation
of many guests. A most cordial greet
ing will be given all the visitors and
every one who attends the shoot IL
assured of a fine time.
As T. Clarence Marshall says;
Taking il all in all. we are planning
to show you a mighty good time. tC
entertain you royalty, and all you
have TO do is TO simply plan to spend
these three days Of your vacation
with the whole trapshooting bunch
Of us We are expecting you and shall
be waiting at Yorklyn to welcome
you It's going to be some shoot
The committee in charge of tht
shot is as follows: E. r. Calvin, II
D. Albaugh. l.. r.. Beauchamp, II. NJ
Winchester and L. Fred Slear. A
handicap and classification committee
will be appointed from the shooters in
attendance. T. $. Chalfant and f
Fred Slear are the cashiers. Al
makes of shells will be for sale on the
grounds. Experienced referees and
trappers will be supplied.
With the preparations which have
been made, the enthusiasm which has
been displayed and the good time
promised, the indications age that
this affair will be one of the greates
of its kind ever held in this part OF
the country. The regular program
will start at II a. m, Wilmington time
each day, although the traps will bt
open for practice one hour earlier.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
RAIN STOPS RACING
At CAMBRIDGE FAIR
Twelve Heats Decided Before
Deluge Stops Sport; to Fin
ish Today.

Cambridge, Md, Aug. 3.--The Cam
bridge Fair opened yesterday morn
ing with very threatening weather
IL cleared, however later in the day
and the racing was begun hut was
3nterrupted at the end of the fourth
heat OF the $50 race by rain. All
the races were three best in five over
a mile track. Yesterdays races will
be concluded today.
The results of the four heats which
were run off in each class are as
follows:
First Race. 222 trot: purse $3.50:
March on: b. &. Cyrus Broker.
sibhinsen. h. &. w. f. Miller,
Washington. ID. g. ..- ?
Clarin b. s.. William Boyle.
Atlantic City. y. J. .-...- !
Great Adventure. b. g.. Bull
and Mapp. Melia. Va. .... dr..
Joker Girl. :. m. j. \ RhoadeS.
phoenixville. Pa ,....... ) 3 70,
Walker. .'% Beilhaven. va. oo4 DIR.
Good Friday z. So y swee-
ney. Baltimore Md. q q dis.
Time. PISA. 2.2liA. 2.2Ot4. 2.25.
second Race Special Dorchester County
purse $500.
btck Habhard 5 e. Phillips
and Mcrrick Cambridge Md 3 l
Ruin DE Forest. blk m. III. j,
Watkins Cambridge. Md 5 / 4
seum Mckinney, blk. $, Will
liam G. Davis Cambridge Md | =
Miss Mary Peters. b. m. f. +.
Ewell. Cambridge. Md. ,
Ann Biugen blk. m, Herman
X stevens. Cambridge. Md , q
Time. > 1871, 222lc, , PIN, 2.24
Third Race. go Pace purse $3.50.
Nice the Great : m II p
James Jr Kendall Grove,
Va !
Oak March. b M J Harry
Messick Leipsic. Del e >
Miss Charmer. b. m. W j.
watkins. Cambridge. Md ; 3
Walter b &. e. r. Spencer
Harris Cambridge Md , 3 4
Dock NutwOod. h. g u. G, Arm
strong Pocomokc City. Md d
kentucky Princess. h m, J. A.
Hartman Trenton y J. 4 q
Napanec Jr. b. < George r.
sutton Morton Md 3 5 o
Time 2lSL. 2.l6I4 2t7I4 21ala
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
HERE'S A CHANCE BOYS.

Linden A. c. would like TO arrange
games with any IL to IA year old team
in or out of the city. They wn'1id
like TO hear from Franklin A. c. and
Kings An-Stars. of New Castle. Send
challenges TO Edward Olson, 1882 Lin
den street. The lineup of the Linden
team is as follows: T. Gildea, catcher !;
r. Kirkland. pitcher: p. Lynch. short
stop: c. Hallahan, first base; T.
Thompson, second base; c. Chandler,
thIrd base; j. Cildea. left field; T..
Olson. center field: T. Whalen, right
field; j. Brown. W. Robinson and E.
Tomlitch, substitutes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
FISHER POST on CRUISE.
Members Have Arranged For River
Ride and Outing at Riverview
Beach Tomorrow Night.

The John T.. Fisher Post. No IA.
American Legion. has arranged 10
leave The municipal wharf tomorrow
evening At $40 o'clock for a cruise
down the Delaware on the Sea Kid"
Skipper Eugene Lewis win be at the
helm. Walter @. Waither will be first
mate. The destination. although as
yet not settled, will in all probability
be Rivervfev Beach on the Jersey
shore, where luncheon and swim
are on the program. All members
are asked to brig along their swim
ming togs. The Sea Kid is a spacious
boat and viii accommodate many more
members besides those already sign
ed up. 80 il there is any other men,
Der who would like TO go he is re-
quested TO get in touch with Com
mander WedIer at once at zf3 West
Tenth street. Those signed are @. A.
Wedier. Ellwood Souder. Jr.. III. B. Co
hee. d. IB. Muhihausen. c. II. lester, G.
Evans. Frank Perry, Norman Ward.
Otto Long c. E. Anderson. P. 2. Ham
bsch, and Geo 81. Dorsey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
WRITE A LETTER TO
THE SPORTS EDITOR

The Sports Editor of Every
Evening wishes letters from the
fans of the city and State on
any branch OF sport. 1nforma-
ton as to the development of
various sports, methods of
arousing greater interest in
baseball. track and field ath-
letics. tennis. swimming. motor
boat racing. wrestling, bicycle.
motorcycle and automobile
racing. trapshooting, cunning
and fishing. and any features of
any of these kinds of sport or
any other are desired by
Every Evening. If you have a
pet sport, here is your chance
TO tell somebody else about 1t.
If some sportsman has a sug-
gestion to overcome the lack of
a centrally located athletic field
in this city, he can confer a
great favor upon the athletes of
the city. Names should be
signed to all communications.
Address Sports Editor, Every
Evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
BOY BATS 2 HOMERS:
FALLS DEAD AT PLATE

Chester, Pa. Aug. S.-His love OF
ba aseban resulted fatally yesterday for
Joseph McGiaushlin. IA. When the boy
and companions decided to play a
game they found there were not
enough players mclaughlin told the
others he would bat twice 10 their
once.
In the fifth inning mclaughlin bat
ted out a home run and then went
TO bat again. A second homer neces-
STATED another quick trip around the
bases. AS he reached the home plate
the second time the youth staggered,
fell and died.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
FLYER TO SEEK NORTH POLE.
Aviator Announces Plan For Trip Over
Too" of The Earth.

Washington, Aug. 3-Plans for an
airplane fight over the North Pole from
Alaska TO Norway, 70 be attempted in
September, were announced last night
by Edwin Fairfax NAulty of New York a
physicis who has long been interested in
polar exploration and aviation.
Mr.. Naulty stated that the plans call
for the use of only one airplane and an
expeditionary party of four, which
would include himself and three expert
enced pilots, all ex-service fiers. They
expect TO cross the Arctic zone In twenty
four hours actual flying time
His son, Leslie Fairfax Naulty, who
will be associated with him, in the enter
prise. is going to Europe to take care
Of plans for continuation of the Eight
from North Cape, via the Scandinavian
capitals, TO London.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
EAST0N LOSES OFT.

Easton, Nd. Aug. 3.-St. Michaels
defeated Easton yesterday BY the
score of 3 10 3. Easton had the game
won up to the seventh inning, when
hey changed Trippe for Cunningham,
sho was wild and hit hard. In this
nning. with three on bases. Wharton
hit a home run over the left field,
scoring four runs. thus winning the
game Moore, for Easton. made a
home run and three-base hit. Bris-
zoe and Cook each made a two-base
nit for the home team.
Friday Easton will play the Laurel,
Del, team for the benefit of the par
ents Of the three little children who
were killed here Sunday by being
buried under a fallen sand bank.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
SOME GAME TONIGHT.
Eastiakc and South Side.Ede to Get
Into Action.

The leading baseball attraction in
twilight circles will be staged at the
Pennsylvania field this evening when
South Side-Eden, runners up for the
first half honors in the ALI Whining
ton circuit will tackle Eastlake of
the City League. Eastlake holds two
victories over the Lorraine team,
claimants of the independent cham
pionship and expect to add the Grant
team to their list.
Harry Grant has added several new
stars to the lineup and they will make
their appearance this evening. Both
teams are primed for the engagement
and II lis expected that n large crowd
OF fans will attend the game. The
game will be called promptly at els.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
Union IN GAME TONIGHT.

Union A. A.. leaders of the Satur-
day Church League. will play the fast
stepping Vandever A. c. at Seven
teenth and Spruce streets this even
ing The game will start at s.
Richards will twirl and Thomas will
catch for Vandever, while the church
team will have Freddie Clark on the
mound and Sutton will receive them.
The Union A A. girls will also play
tonight at Eighteenth and Van Buren
streets, when they play the du Pont
advertising girls in a benefit game.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
NEED FOR LARGE BALL FIELD.

Players using the field at Second
and du Pont streets complain of the
crowds swarming on 10 the fields. This
practice has resulted in a number of
foul balls being batted out that could
have been caught by fielders, but
which they have not been able TO get.
owing to the large crowds attending
these contests. Plans have heen dis
cussed Tor roping the field off. but if
this is done, it viii not leave much
room for spectators to witness the
l.ane
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
Change In Baseball Schedule.

No games are scheduled 10 take
place on Harlan Field on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday nights. Teams
desiring to play twilight games on the
field on those nights should get in
touch with G. o. MacConachie, at the
plant. The Parkside and South side
Eden teams were 10 have used the
field on Saturday night, but have de-
cided TO play on the Pennsy field.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
TO TALK HOME PLANS.
Defiance A. A. VIII Have Gathering
Tonight.

The Defiance A. A. will hold a big
gathering tonight in the Weccacoe
fire engine house at Second and Jack
son streets, for the purpose of formu
lating plans for securing a home of
their own. AS the Department Of
Public Safety has taken over the
Building now occupied by the organi-
zation, it has become necessary to Sc
cure new quarters.
a number of prominent persons
have been invited TO attend the meet
ing tonight and a large meeting is
assured. An entertainment has been
arranged and refreshments and
smokes will be served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
Marshall Shoot Tomorrow; Defiance Meeting Tor
MORE STEEL WORKERS BACK.
Plants In Western PeBnsyiyania In.
crezsIDg Operations.

sharon. Pa, Aug B.. More men
we're AZ work in tho mills of the She
mango Valley this week than for seg-
ernI months. the Sharon Steel Hoop
Company. the Petroleum Iron Works,
the STANDARD Tank Car Company and
the Sharon Pressed Steel plant having
Increased their operations.
The Pitisburg stef Company and
the American Sheet and Tin Plate
plant at Monessen resumed operations
this week About 1000 men are cm-
pIoyed IN the two plants.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
National Leag
sANEs TODAY AND TOMORROW
American League.

St. Louis at Philadelphia.
Detroit at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
Cleveland at Washington.
National League.
New York at st. Louis.
Boston at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at PittsburG.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
GAME On PENhSY FIELD.

Saturdays game in the ALI Will
nlington League between Southside-
Eden and Parkside will be played at
the. Pennsylvania railroad diamond at
Third and Church streets, according
to an agreement between Managers
Brady and Grant. 1t is Eden's home
game. according TO the schedule.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
DOWN THE PENINSULA.
CAMBRIDGE TAKES TWO.

Cambridge, Md. Aug. 3.--A hotly
-ontested game between Cambridge
nd Crisheld broke up in the twelfth
ming here yesterday morning. when
,risneld disputed the umpire's deci-
ion and left the field. The score was
tie 10 5. when the visitors for
cited the contest. In the afternoon
gambrige easily defeated Federal
Union OF Baltimore, s 10 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
TWELFTH WARD DROPS ONE.
Clayton A. c. Victor in Hard Fought
Game at Military Grounds.

Twelfth Ward lost a hard fought
game Monday evening at the Military
grounds TO Clayton A. G. Errors turn
I'd the jinx for the ] sers. Fitzpat-
rick featured both in the field and al
rat getting three hits in four trips to
the plate. Twelfth Ward will take
on tho Harrison street Church Asso-
ciation team Friday evening at the
Military Grounds. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
Rain Stops Tennis and Golf.

partments scheduled to play in the
tennis and golf league at the du Pont
Country Club yesterday afternoon
were disappointed. as the courts and
golf course were in no condition for
play, owing TO the heavy rain.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
Soldiers After Games.

Joe Condor, manager of the Nation
al Guard baseball team, which is now
in camp at Camp Chandler, is anxious
to arrange games with local teams To
be played at the rife range.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
RICkARD AFTER WILLARD.
Nay Try For Match With Jack
Dempsey.

New York. Aug. 3.-Tex Rickard
sent a telegram to Jess Willard, for
mer heavyweight champion, asking
him how long it would take him to get
into condition to meet Jack Dempsey.
present titleholder and also to name
price for his services. The giant
heavy weight has expressed a desire
to regain the championship. and it is
understood that he has been making
efforts to train into boxing form.
Whether Dcrnpsey's trip eastward
has any connection with the pro-
posed contest could not be ascertained,
but if he is starting on his way for
Europe, as rumored. it is belived that
he would be sure to see Rickard be-
fore sailing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
TWILIGHT GAMES.
Tonight


South Side Eden vs.. Eastlake Penn
sylvania Railroad Field
Harrison Street Church Association
VS.. University of Delaware Reserves.
Eighteenth and Van Buren streets,
$50.
Old Men Giants VS.. Marshanton
Giants. al Marshallton.
Krehs VS.. Bankers. Raynard Field
kiwanis vs.. Journal, Military
Grounds.
Elks VS.. Rhoads. Rockford Tower
Eleventh Ward vs.. New Castle. Bat
terry Park. els.
Thursday.
Old Men Giants VS.. Cracker Jacks.
Sixteenth and C1aymont.
Westminster VS.. Cookman, Rock
ford No >.
st. Paul's VS.. Mt. Salem, Baynard
No. l.
Second Baptist Us. old swedes. Bay
nard No. >.
Eevening Journal vs. Stanton. Stan
ton.
Crescent Travellers ys. Liberty
Seventeenth and Spruce.
Lorraine vs. ihEbWhSOis ENtNpIlu anu
du FONT streets.
Friday.
Press Recreation VS.. Grace girls
Eighteenth and Van Buren, streets
go.
Harrison Street Church Associa tiOn
vs. Twelfth Ward. Military Grounds
$50.
Star Independents vs.. New Castle
at New Castle.
Eleventh Ward VS.. Wilmington
Giants, Second and du Pont streets, s.
Old Men Giants VS.. Fame A. G.
Eden Park.
Ezion Us. Bethel. Kirkwood Park. s
Wilmington All-Stars VS.. Five
Points Elnhurst.
Mt Salem vs.. Old Swedes. Rock
ford Tower.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
Dance at Parkside Club.

An enjoyable dance was given last
night at the Parkside clubhouse, with
music by Joe Dale's Melody Boys
There will be another dance on Fri
day night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
RALLY COMES TOO LATE.

Snow Hill. Md. Aug. 3.-Princess
Anne got an early lead in yesterdays
game and defeated Snow Hill 6 TO 3.
snow Hill rallied in the ninth. but
ell one short Of tying the count
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
Baseball Association onBoers Resign.

Heryey p. Hall, president; DIR. r. r.
Corley, secretary and treasurer and
Harvey w. FAIRIES. manager. have re
signed from the Smyrna Baseball As
sociation. Their places have not been
filled.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
To Visit Richardson Part,

Tho Harlan Giants viii travel To
Richardson Park this evening and
will play the Five Points team ~ the
Suburban League.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-03
ran Tesm ~ Give Carnival.

Dover's baseball team has arrang-
cd for a carnival to be held there the
first week in August