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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
COACHESSELECT
TEAMSFOR RELAYS
Georgetown Has Three Quartets
To Compete Others in One
and Two Events.

While some Of Washington College
and school relay entries will not be
made known until tonight, the ma
5ority of the teams have been set
tied upon by the various coaches
Georgetown's distance medley re-
lay will be composed of Brewster.
Fitzgerald. Walsh and Connolly. The
two-mile medley relay will be COM
posed of the same runners. while the
mile relay for the championsh i p
South Atlantic race will be made up
Of lie Gendre, fuller, ShaIIo and prob
ably King.
LeGendre will compete in the PEN
tathlon on Friday. and Feeney will
be In the high jump. The Hilltoppers
will 60 up to Philadelphia tonight
and will stay at the Hotel Ritten-
house.
George washington University is
sending John Loehler in the
Class race, composed OF Henderson.
same relay will run In the South At
lantic event.
Maryland University will send
Clarke, Taylor, Comford and Enslow.
The Marylanders are due to race in
a class event, as we'll as the South
Atlantic relay championship race.
Central High School In sending
Johnston. Littlepage and Nettikoven
In the high school championship re-
lay race. with an aggregation claim
ed to be one of the fastest ever turn
ed out at the institution.
Bill Foley IL also putting Tyree,
Shipley, Vessels and johnson in the
special two-mile relay race for high
schools. q new event listed this year.
Tech High will run Pugh. Aubinoe,
Chinn and either Demarest or Brice
in the special class race.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
PLANS PERMANENT ARENA
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT

JERSEY CITY, April 2s.-The big
boxing arena to be erected here by
Promoter Tex Richard for the Demp-
sey-Carpentier fight Is to be a per-
manent affair, II became known to-
day.
When Richards six months lease
expires the arena will be taken over
by a syndicate in which Richard will
be a stakeholder. He will be match
maker of the club. which will hold
championship bouts from time to
time.
The work OF clearing the "thirty
acres" Is progressing rapidly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
lack TO TRAIN
/ At ATLANTIC
Kid Norfolk Agrees to Act as
Punching Bag for
" Champion.
By JACK yEIOCK.


! SUMMIT N. j., April 2S.-Jack
Dempsey will train at Atlantic City,
he said today.
The worlds champion also an
nounced that Kid Norfolk, the cho-
/, colate-hued thunderbolt. has agreed
to act a. one Of his sparring part
ners
II want to get several big, strong,
fast fellows said Dempsey. II
want them as nearly Carpenters
+. size As possible. think Norfolk
will be q great help to me-"
Carpenter will also have a color
ed sparring partner. Gus Wilson,
trainer of tho French champion. who
IL living here at present. said that
Joe Jeanette will aid Georges at
Manasset, L. I. He added that Car
pentier will positively train In pri-
vate.
These are playtime days for the
worlds champion. He Is taking
real rest at Fred Welsh's health farm
among the Jersey foothills. whore the
I very air is a tonic. He rises at
/ o'clock and retired between and 10.
He eats three hearty meals a day
WAS PLAYING BILLIARDS.
When the writer arrived at his
! camp, he was playing billiards.
He had already been on the road,
had played several sets Of tennis with
Joe Benjamin and had been In the
handball court. He 10 fast losing the
pailor Of winter that was noticeable
in the Brennan Tight He looks fine.
atlantic City Is going to make a
wonderful training camp said Demp-
sey. I'm mighty strong for the salt
air, sun-baked beach and the surf
bathing. This place Is fne. of course.
4 but IL doesn't afford the opportunities
for pitching a camp.
I'm sure feeling great" he con-
.tinued. II weigh about 200 pounds
and am not fat or habby. I'll be
able to get into shape for the battle
lin just one month of real training.
/ don't intend to work myself stale
and though ] expect to go to Atlantic
City about the middle of May, won't
start hard work until about June ].
though I'm going to do some boxing
SOON"
DOESN'T WANT ANY ENCORE.
Told that Carpenter had broken a
hand while training for Joe Beckett
III Aohuon' dempsey sdiu.
well, ! hope he doesn't break
hand on me-" as though admitting
that he respects Carpenters punch
ing power.
Have you thought much about. the
selection of referee?" we asked
him.
Not a whole lot" he Scplied. "Any-
body selected will suit me as ,onS
as he is honest and knows how 10
count ten and do 1t properly. / don't
think Carpenter and / will have any
squabbles over the third man."
Accompanied by Freddie welsh.
who IL slowly but surely building
himself up for a come back, Dempsey
set out to inspect the health farm and
amused himself by putting frogs and
grasshoppers into the pockets of the
unsuspecting. He Is more like a big
boy starting his summer vacation
from school than a champion of the
world starting the serious business Of
training for the battle OF his career.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28

double. play into in the lobby
'ceptin' Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Grit
fifth, esquire and Nine.
Grin Is just about to escape
into a box to witness what be-
comes of ball players after they
amt. when he pages me with his
bifocals, and we enjoy the warm
evening together tanning about
BIB. and at the humidity.
ANsON AND TWINS
APPEAR IN SECOND INNINGS.
Secon' crack out of the box
comes this here Arson and twins.
They amt exactly twins in age,
but in poundage IL they amt du-
plicates then their makeup mus
be swell. They stalk on the stage
lookin' like Babe Ruth's battin'
average.
They got a dude OF a act. con-
siderin' that II was writ by this
Eere Ring w. Lardner and Pop"
has a speakin' voice like Sparticua
When they come on, the Prince
of Monaco couldn't have got . bet
ter hand. All the men In the arena
applauded, and the'women, too, be-
cause they dom like to appear
dumb.
Miss Adele is the prettier. but
Miss Dorothy has more sense.
Which is as 1t should be. One per-
son can't have everything. But Off
the stage they are the same, Jus
like the Gold Dust kids. only with
more clothes.
You've seen those Gold Dust dit
toes, haven't your
Y'u haven't? Never seen them
two little black dominoes with eyes
and toes and everything?.
Where you been this decade?
sLOOP BACK TO LOOK
AT ACTORS IN PERSON.
After the act. me and Griff sloops
back Of the stage to chin with the
actor people. and Grin and Pop"
recall oil times when Grin was
Pops" star pitcher. Mos every
body 10 wiliin' to let oil times be
bygones, but Griff don't seem to
have no past to be ashamed of. so
he digs up everything. Even that
time he stole Pops" suspenders.
Miss Adele tells Griff she dom
remember when Grin used to daddle
her on his knee and play roclin'
morse 10 amuse neT, ana MISS DOro-
thy beats II to her dressin' room
fear Griff will pull sompin' fresh
on her.
Anyway. we stay back there so
long that Mrs. Grifr sends a usher
to get us lest Grin Is gettin' stuck
on one of Pop" Anson's girls,
which ain likely, cause those girls
have got good sense and looks,
which don often flock together. <
All this time I'm talkin' to Pop"
tryin' to nm out how he keeps so
young lookin' when he tells me
ths4 he messages twice a day with
Mike Martins liquid linament.
I'm just about, to ask what Miss
Adele and Dorothy massage with,
when Manager Robbins comes
along and puts me out for bcin'
ny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
WASHINGTON BRAVES
RESUME PLAY TODAY

The Washington Braves, the Cap
tails colored professional nine, will
resume play this afternoon when
they open a three-same series with
the Brooklyn slides at the American
League Park. This will be the las.
series a. home before the team goes
On the road.
Alex Albritton, former pitching
zee OF the Buffalo Stars, has been
secured and will probably work to-
day. Mter the road games the club
Will meet the All-Cubans, Buffalo
stars and Hilldales. Negotiations are
Under way to, play clubs In tn.
western circuit also.
With the local club greatly
strengthened by several new players.
Washington fans are promised eood
baseball every day. The dope 10 that
the Braves will win the series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28

good eye on him
and his daugh-
tiers, Adele and
Dorothy, " h o
are chips often
the old block.
N o o s p a y err
sappers al n t
allowed to men
ton the names
uf no theaters.
cause II soun's
like advertiser
so / can't say
that these here
birds are pop
ping out on the
stage at Keith's
twice daily and
three times on
holidays. II any.
But q n y W a y,
who should 1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
DONATES BOXING PRIZE

LYONS. France. April. 2s.--Presi-
dent Millerand has sent to the French
Boxing Federation a beautiful Ssvres
vase, which Is to be awarded to the
winner Of French amateur lightweight
title in the boxing championship
bouts to be held hero In June.
There 10 no scarcity OF good little
men in France" the President told
Paul Rousseau. president of the Fed
GRAFTON, explaining why he desired his
gift to be donated in the lightweight
class. what we want now Is to de-
velop more good big men"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
COLLEGE BASEBALL
GAMES TODAY.

c. L. va. Villanova, at Brookland.
Yale vs.. Trinity. New Haven, Conn.
Wesleyan VS.. Bowdoin, Middletown, Conn.
Virginia VS.. Oglethorpe, Charlottesville.
Va.
Rutgers vs. Syracuse, New Brunswick.
Y. j.
Lafayette vs.. Tufts. Medford, Mass
Maryland state VS.. Georgia Tech, at
College Park.
Yesterdays RESULTS.
Columbia, s: Fordhsm. |.
Princeton, 4; Stevens. I.
Lehigh. 2. Holy Cross. /.
Lafayette, 4. Boston College, :.
Harvard. s: Colby, ?.
Yale. II; Brown, 8.
City College. 4; Brooklyn Poly, l.
Bowdoin, s; Amherst, 2,
Army, 6; Syracuse, =.
Maine, s: Boston Univ, s III inninEsD
Navy. 2; Georgia Tech, I'll innings,
iarkness)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Andrews B0WIers Win.

The r. 7. Andrews Paper Com
pPny bowlers in the Business Mems
Post Season Tournament on the
Recreation Health Center drives,
came out on top, bowling under
scratch, while Woodward e. Lothrop
was second. with handicap of
thirty pins. The leaders spilled
1867. Morris. of the winners, had
the high game, 135. and high set,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
GEORGE WASHINGTON net
TEAM PLAYS HOPKINS

George Washington University's
tennis team will match the net toss
ers Of Johns Hopkins University at
Baltimore tomorrow. This Is the
third match of the season, the Hatch
cites having defeated Washington
and Lee University and Virginia Mil
itary Institute last week. A fast
match is expected. George Washing
ton University will be represented
by Ballenger, Aten and Sommerkant
The Hatchetites have won three
straight matches.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
DIAMONDS RUSH HALTED
WHEN YANKEES WIN GAME

Diamond A. c., after winning eight
straight, was beaten yesterday by
the Yankees, 8 to 8. An eiRhth-inning
rally caused the undoing of the Dia-
monds.
With the score 5 all and two down
in the eighth, Ed Nigsers knocked a
homer which gave the game to the
Yankees. Bits pitched for the win
ners. l.. Bauman. Diamond manager.
of Mt. Rainier, Nd. In looking for
games with fourteen-year-old teams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Says SKILLET"
Esq,
"Pop" Arson and Girls
Get Better Hand at Show
Than If They Waz
Prince of Monaco.
By SKILLET FINN

I'm bein' buffeted about town
BY a nervous sea of humanity las
night when I fin myself starin' at
a bill-placard which spoofs the
presence at a domestic theater of
Pop" Adrian Arson, baseball
goofer emeritus and parent pleni-
rotentiary OF @. o. p, which means
gran oil pastime.
He belonging to the isnobility
OF the game. decides to risk q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
GOLFER MAKES
HOLE IN ONE

NEW YORK. April 2s.-L.
Wilputte used only one stroke
in making the seventh hole at
the Wykagyle Country Club
yesterday afternoon. The dis
lance was 155 yards.
This is believed to be the first
feat of its kind accomplished in
the Metropolitan district since
the season opened.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Paw Opponents Expenses.

The Owings A. c., OF Owinss, Nd.
desires a baseball game for next
Saturday at $3.50 p. m. on it's homo
field. The team averages twenty-ons
years of age and Is one of the
fastest in southern Maryland. All
expenses of the visiting team will be
raid. Address c. c. Buckler, Owings.
Nd. Telephone Prince Frederick
e-F-42.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
K::TONS WILL BATTLE
OWL LADS SATURDAY

The Hilton A. C. will battle the Owl
A. c., Of Georgetown, Saturday, Dis
mond No. 4, Monument grounds. at ~
q. m. a holly contested game is cx-
pected Dornin. Hi'ton's ace. will
probably twirl for Hilton. while Cap
per will take care OF the receiving
end. All Hilton players are requested
10 report at 10 a. m. at First and
Maryland avenue northeast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
CATHOLIC U. AND VIRGINIA
CLASH HERE TOMORROW

Catholic University and the Univer-
sity of Virginia will clash tomorrow
at Brookland in a game arranged
last night over the wire.
Charles V. Moran. director of ath-
letics at Catholic University. said to-
day the game was not on the sched-
ule originally, but htted nicely in the
itinerary of virginiTs trip north.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Will Jail Athlete "Fixers. ="

LANSING, Mich, April 2s.-A bill
making II a crime TO corrup any
one engaged in competitive athletics
was passed by the Michigan state
senate yesterday. The measure was
sponsored by Representative Vincent
r. Dacey, OF Detroit, and having pass
governor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
YANKS TO PLAY TWO
FAST TEAMS this WEEK

Yankee A. c. Is engaged to meet
two fast teams this week, playing
Western Union today at 8 .. m. on
Monument Lot diamond No. I, and
the Independent A. c. on the same
field Sunday al il a. m.
Last Sunday the Yanks defeated
the Del Ray A. c.. 9 to 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Pleased With Showing.

Manager Joe Hagerty Is well
pleased with the showing OF candi-
Gates for the Public Health Service
team which will play in the Treasury
League. Twenty-Five men have re-
pc rted for practice on the Monument
Lot. Candidates arc requested to
report today at $500 .. m. al So
Building. Seventh street entrances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
PLAY Game TODAY.

-surrenders and securitie.
clash today in the Liberty Loan
League. In the last league context
the Addressograph team trimmed the
Auditors, to I. with Ingley pitching
frst-class ball. He was well SUP
ported, Goodson and Conan con-
tributing with brilliant efforts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Harlem A. c. Ready.

Twenty year old teams seeking
James should communicate with w.
i. Linkins. manager OF the Harlem
a. C., which Is formulating a sched-
ule. Linkins can be reached by phone
At Main 1881.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Win Double ShUtout.

Ohio a. c. won two shutouts yes
terday, defeating the Nationals 2 to
q, and the Oriole Juniors I'll TO o.
ohios have won nine Of ten games
played.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Want Fast Opponents.

Northeast Hilltops are looking for
games with fast 1s-year-old teams.
Games can be arranged by phonine
Lincoln t5 after 7 y. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-28
Fairm0nt Wins.

Fairmont juniors defeated the Hsr-
ward A. G. baseball team by = Is-to-
4 score. Gsllo~sy's catch featured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
ICorlfEessiotrsofaBride.
(CcPYqht 1920 BY he Nuspa per Enterprise AsOciafon

into my mind. Through the Berlin
banker who had cabled, Chrys could
get 20 Hamilton Certeisi
He would not be put TO death
II she arrived with the gems. Sonie-
body I'm power was taking a chance
on getting the kaiser's Jewels,
And at last II was clear why the
message had been handed TO me.
l alone knew the magic OF the ring.
But I was not the only person who
possessed the secret OF the tunnels
and chambers under Certefs' formal
gardens. Inspirers OF BolsheYisn
and German sympathizers had plot
ted together there in war time.
And /. Jane Lorimer. had by
chance discovered the conspirators
and had nearly lost my life IN conse-
quence. I compi ehended why Ger
tets appealed 20 me az the only hui
man being he knew who. II made
aware Of the treasure IN the crypt.
would not appropriate II.
Revere absorbed me. 1.-The kali
ser's gemsi" II seemed a thousand
years since first I had learned that
part Of the Prussian crown Jewels
had been sent TO this country IN a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01

Wei, what have you stirred up
now. girl?" He asked as he touzled
my hair.
I explained and Daddy sobered
After some elaboration he NUT
tered:
Its a trap!" Then louder. tits
\ darn clever trap. Mind. I don't
say Certeis set #. I don't think he
did. I think he's a victim. too But
I'll bet my income tax that it's a
Hun scheme 10 get that loot-what
Jane calls, the lCaiser's gems over
on the German side!"
you've said ii. Lorimer!" Spence
the adaptable, often spoke IN the
vernacular when talking TO Daddy.
That's the dope!"
Because nobody would suspect
Chrys OF wearing ropes Of pearls
and girdles OF diamonds on a trip
20 Russiai via Berlin!" I ventured
"As an Independent American girl"
Whose fathers name is known
20 the leaders OF all the nations"
interrupted Spence.
Huh! She'd never get farther
than Berlin" grunted Daddy. Be
lieve me. it's one dandy plot We
can't see the end from here. but
we've got the beginning right in our
own hands. Jane says she knows
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01

Ing
l thrust the scrap OF paper into
her hand. I repeated the words be-
fore she had time TO decipher them.
Chrys heard. then retreated to-
ward Spencer. as IL ne alone could
protect her from the menacing fin
ger OF Fate.
Briefly, it's this"
jerked out a few big facts in
short sentences.
Jordan Spence knew nothing OF
Hamilton Certeis. except that he
had induced Chrys 10 marry him.
OF course, that was about all Spen-
Ger needed TO know. AS man of
science, Spence was gifted with an
Imagination. He accepted at once
my Interpretation OF the message
had found IN the ring. He phoned
for Bob and for Daddy Lorimer.
But my husband was not 20 be
located by phone. He had left no
information about his movements.
When we were first married. Bob
always left instructions with his
phone operator, in case l should
ring him up. But lately I had had
to take my chances with the casual
crowd.
Daddy glowed with interest when
he came in.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01

U-boat-
Before the end OF the war we had
spent a summer at Certe!s' summer
home on the Atlantic coast. And the
god OF ill-luck had brought It about
tnat 1 should learn OF the vast teas
ure hidden in munition shell IN a
mysterious craft which slipped into
ourharbOr on dark nights for fuel.
1Onths later the U-boat became
a dorelict on the sea bottom, aban-
doncd by her crew, but hunted by a
score OF adventures. Eventually IT.
had been destroyed by an explosion.
could scarcely grasp the TO-
nance IN fits entirety. Whether the
treasure had been sent here for
safeksep!ng or TO promote propa-
ganda. was a mooted question, but
OF IT, fate. everybody IN the secret
re!t sure. Even the detectives be-
lieved that IL had been lost forever
on The ocean bottom. The scrap Of
paper IN my hand informed me that
the gems had been saved. How?
remembered the freak diving
suit 1 had discovered in Certeis'
house.
The man was a wizard OF an in
veator With that suit and its res
pirator he had retrieved the sunken
treasure before the U-boat was
blown up. He had concealed him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01

self like a sea-c-eature on the floor
Of the shallow bay. and he had
travelled slowly to shore, beneath the
motor boats OF the secret service
mem
Certeis was a pioneer in inventions
OF the kind. The evidence OF his
success was bounded by three words
on the paper in my hand: Jewels
-cellar-fountain.
II was a pity that such a genius
should be haif-starved, half-frozen,
In a dirty prison in Russia. 1t was
greater pity that such a brain
should be devoted 10 the cause Of
restoring the rule OF aristocrats in
Europe. .
I pulled myself together with
little shudder. II was as IL the very
paper Certeis had sent carried with
It faint OF his hypnotic power, as
II I had. for an instant, fallen under
it's spell!
Chrys must know the message Of
the ring at once-and Bob-and
Daddy Lorimer.
Soon / stood again in the room
with Chrys and Jordan Spence. The
girls eyes were wet. I could guess
why. Love would have it's way with
man like Spencer. and 1 had not
stayed TO save Chrys from his plead
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01

about the chamber underneath that
work OF art Certeis set up in his
back yard. How did you know so
much, Jane7"
Never mind how I found out
do know the place-and the only
way we can get 20 II. too"
But what II the message did
come straight from Certeis? What
il it is Eenuine?" Chrys asked.
''Bosh II isn't" From her
father. IT never expected TO so a
hunting hidden TREASURED" Daddy
Jokes under the most serious con-
ditiOns. But behold me, nearing
20. and setting out on my great ad-
venturel Lead on, Capt janet"
Ito Be COntinued.)
Copyright, 1921. y. l. AZ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-01
JAMES BOOK.

slipped away from Chrys and
>hrough tho Lorimer park. The
iapis setting OF the ring I turned.
Involuntary into the palm OF my
hand az IL feared 10 lose the
bauble byfore ] had deciphered its
mysterious message
took few drops OF vinegar from
a cruet in the pantry. found read
Ing glass, and retreafed TO the Sc
ciusson Of my bedroom. I touched
the magic spring concealed IN the
quaint silver setting OF the lapis and
withdrew the tiny roll OF paper.
Then I spread the white square on
my handglass. The paper was thin
but firm. I rubbed IL lightly with
the tip OF a finger molstened in the
acid expected TO see a web OF
lines darken on the white surface,
nevertheless. at sight OF the expect
ed. my fingers trembled so that I
scarcely could steady the magnifying
glass.
/ knew that the secret OF the ring
ould be always the same. Now as
days OF old, Il would concern the
be-or the death-of a man. And
ALWAYS that man would be a person
age OF Importance, for good or for
evil. in the history Of his time.
All this 1 knew from the legends
Certeis had told me about the ring,
and from my former astounding ex-
periences with the mysterious jewel.
Also I realized that never in the cen
fury or It's history had the bijou car
ried the secret OF a more dramatic
situation.
steadied the reading glass by an
effort OF will. 'and deciphered the
minute strokes OF the pen, thus:
&C. l." That was Chrys! Come
to Ptgc. Via Bn-br. Execution de-
layed. -cellar-fountain."
No name was signed. But even
II the German financier had failed
10 cable that Certeis was in a Boil
shevik prison. 1 could have guessed
who had sent the Oriental peddleI
10 a Lorimer with that riddle.
reread the words. 1 applied
their significance. Chrys was told
TO come to Petrograd. The execu-
ton OF Certeis was postponed.
meditated over the letters "Bn-br.
then suddenly the obvious flashed