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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

"a fair deal" said that the statements
apparently cleared the way and as
sured a peaceful settlement OF all DIFF
ferences-"
Among minor league officials arriv-
ing for the meeting today when the
minors officially win draw up their
demands was Cal Ewing OF the Pa
cifio Coast league
Hermann in Town.
August Hermann Of the Cincinnati
club and president John Heydler OF
the National league, also arrived and
both expressed their belief that the
major leagues would meet the de-
mands OF the minors in framing the
new national agreement
President Heydler also an
nounced that among things to
come before the major leagues nf-
ter the agreement has been signed
would be a proposal he would
make that all umpires share IN
the world series receipts on n
percentage basis.
Tuesday the two major leagues viii
meet and Wednesday the majors and
viii 80 into joint session. The
major league schedule committee fin
ished its work Sunday The schedules
provide that both leagues open April
10 for season OF 154 games.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
VIII Organize Boxing Union; Tigers alumu
FRENCHCHAMP
MAY BOX FAST
FRANK MORAN
Carpenter Is Optimistic Over
Success IN Contest With
Dempsey. to Meet Moran.

Amsterdam. Holland. Jan. 10
Georges Carpenter, champion heavy
weight nuEilist OF Europe, in an IN
terVieW In the Tslegraafi sunday, re
eardfnE hts fight with the world 9
CHAMPION, JACK Dempsey, expressed
optimism. He said IL would be a
hard fight. but that the result was
not for him to predict
He had nothing TO offer regarding
definite arrangements as TO where
the fight IS 20 be held
Whether retire depends upon Lne
result Of the match" he said II J
am beaten. viii retire. n not I
probably shall 90 on fighting.
one reason for his coming 20 H0l-
land Carpenter said, was 20 Visit
the land Of his Wife's birth
In an exhibition match last night
with Lenaers. Belgium, Carpenter
astonfshed Dutch sportsnen BY his
cleVeruess.
ssHs IS even better than re eE-
neeted" said one. He can land five
blows where another man lands one
Carpenter said he might meet
Frank Moran OF PittsburB before his
fight with Dempsey
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
Athletic Stars
Days Are Over

Syracuse. y. =, Jan 1O.-'lIickey'
Fallon, star football and baseball
player for the Orange, has little
chance Of taking part In Syracuse
university sports again, according to
physicians today who have been treat
ing him since his serious injury in
the Narslty-HOly Cross football game
at Worcester. Mass, last October.
The prospects are that Fallon viii
have a stiff knee for the remainder
OF his life His hneecap was broken
in the Holy Cross game.
Fallon's loss viii be a severe blow
70 Coach Lew Carr Of the Syracuse
baseball squad. FaIlon. in his first
varsity year last season hit for $50
and was the most dependable batter
in pinch that the college had had
Tor years. ne was looked upon as
the man for the 1922 captaincy, and
was expected to enter big league
baseball after his college DAYS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
PEACE PACT OFFICIALLY SIGNED
MINORS MAKE UP WITH MAJORS

CHICAGO, H.. suu. 10.-Possibility
I, OF a further disagreement in pro-
fessioual baseball, either between
the two major leagues or between the
majors and the minors. apparently
was swept away Sunday through
statements Of policy made by repre-
sentatives OF the two groups which in
dlcated that the joint meeting We'd
nesday would find them in agreement
upon all points I'm the reorganization.
Ban Ready to Sign.
President Ban Johnson. or the
American league, announced that the
American league was ready 70 sign
the agreement drawn up in New York
which makes judge lands baseball
commissioner. He and other major
league representatives also signified
their willingness TO concede points
demanded by the minors so that the
smaller organizations could Join in
the reorganization
The National league, which was
instrumental in furtherinE the re-
organization movement, already
had ElEmifled fits approval Of the
New York agreement. The chief
mnmd OF the minors who met here
today concerned representation
In the government OF the game
with the assurance that baseball
commissioner who would meet
their approval would be selected
to succeed Judge lands when his
term expires.
President Johnson said that all
baseball club owners he had talked
70 were willing TO give minors a voice
In the selection OF any future baseball
commissioners.
) aWay II Cleared
Minor league representatives who
have been leaders in the movement
not TO sign an agreement unless Il
gave the minors what they considered
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
TRAINING
CAMPS NLONE
STAR STATE
Texas VIII Entertain 10 Big
League Teams This Year;
Only Two Other Clubs.

Galveston, Tex, Jan IA Texas
town without a big league baseball
club is going to feel more or less
neglected this spring
Seven big time baseball machines-
including Iris Speakers worlds
champion Cleveland Indiaus-WiIl IN
timber stale muscles and attempt to
regain batting eyes at various parks
over the Lone star state
san Antonio, with two major league
clubs. viii become the baseball capt.
tai" Of Texas Led by Tyrus Ray
managerial BERTH the Detroit Tigers
viii divide attention OF san Antonio
fans with John J. McGraWs New
York Giants. At WaLahachie. Charles
A Comiskey, the "Old Roman" who
wrecked his pennant winning ma
chine OF 1920 20 keep the game on
the square" viii endeavor TO re-
habilitats his White SoE.
Dallas VIII act as host to a native
Texan in the person OF Tristan
Speaker OF Hubbard City and his
team, the Cleveland Americans. or
ange VIII be the scene OF first ac-
tivities Of the st. Louis Nationals,
and CincinnatIs Red-legs will pre-
pare for the opening Of the season
At CISCO Fred MitchelHs Boston
Braves. on their initial trim to wild
and woody Texas, viii train at Cal
weston, on the gulf
Just over the state line, Connie
MacEs Philadelphia Athletics viii
train at Lake Charles. La. and
Haoe- Ruth OF the New York yam
KEGS VII start home run practice at
Shreveport
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

walkers reply typical Of the mitt
pusner who places his CHIEF confidence
In his ability 20 hit came back quick
as a 1iash that Yes. he was a fighter
and not a boxer and that the Fl Paso
fans would see him at his best on
Friday night"
7 have never boxed IN a high alti-
rude before and naturally I want to
be very careful" walker continued.
"EI PasO climate, they say. Is
the best In the world but you
know 81 nhorrems the wind OF a
man coming from q lower aIti-
tude- san Francisco, where
have lived for the greater part
OF my life Is right down upon the
sea- or rather the bay, and you
can readily understand that
must be careful In my work in FL
Paso ninth begin TO feel like my
real self. The fans haven't any
reason TO worry, though They
Will see me in TOP notch trim
Friday night and I am going TO
fight in just the same style that
made me the leading bantam Of
the COAST
Manager Fred Winsor. alert and ag-
gresslTe, standing a few feet from
his protege echoed the above state
ment- All that Fred can see is a vic
tory for his boy Walker and cannot
understand why &c is that the fans do
not figure him harder man.
He Looks Good.
Fred earnestly AYERS that his little
scrapper is a fighter and not a boxer
and that one OF the former type Of
mixer never shows up well in his
training quarters. Walker boxed two
rounds with Red Hogan two with
little Battling Chico and two with
Red Hogan Sunday afternoon he and
Hogan set a terrific pace and the fans
repeatedly applauded the efforts Of
the little men. Hogan IS showing
more speed and cleverness daily and
he made an ideal sparring partner for
the rapid fire walker.
The latter was also content 20 take
.t easy in his bout with Chico. who
worked cleverly and made an ex-
eellent partner.
Then Tommy Nelson fresh
from the coast and looking like
n million dollars stepped into the
ring. Tommy e. carrying some
weight around the waist line but
showed exceptionally good speed
and wind I'm his boxing with the
san Franciscan. Walker and
Nelson set a terrific pace and
bugs enjoyed every minute OF the
pearnmce in the ring sunny Jim
and Frank Hnrchan boxed three
fast rounds. sunny Jim Is 20 box
Gorilla Jones in the first main
event Of the Friday night card
and Judging from HIS work sun
day he 81 not going 10 be on the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
Sports Thru Edgren s Eyes

TOE LYNCH, new bantamweight, IS
entitled 70 a rest, and he's very
~ modest IN saying that he won't
flEht for month or So" As a rule.
possession OF the title for a little
while before risEing its loss.
Being a challenger for a title worth
lot Of money is quite q different
thing from being possessor and de-
fender. A challenger likes to firht
as often as possible as long as a WIN
ming streak lasts, hoping. like the
gambler at Monte Carlo. Il will last
long enough 20 break the bank
A champion usually has Ways
Of making money outside the
rinE-on the stage or in moving
pietures-and doesn't have 10
fight often to fatten the hank
rou- Also he gets more money
for each fight.
The only kind OF a champion who
likes TO eight rs often as he can get
g. match Is the champion who feels
absolutely sure OF winning We have
Two ike this. Benny Leonard and
Jack Dempsey. Neither is kept half
as busy as he'd like TO be, because
chall myers are few.
LED A STORMY LIFE.
Very likely Joe Lynch Is going TO
pc as active a champion as either
Dempsey or Leonard - even more
active because there are more con-
tenders IN the bantam class. Lynch
has been q natural fighter ever since
he punched his way through the pre-
long.
Joe has had a stormy life. Born IN
New York in 1897, At 19 he was be-
ginning TO topple over some OF the
best bautams in the profession. Joe
was clever and most OF his fights
went 10 rounds, but occasionally he
uncorked a punch that made his rem
utation jump His first big winning
vas IN slx-round fight with kid
Williams, former bantam champion. IN
Fhllacelphia- Joe astonished the
sporting world by knocking out VIII
liams IN the fourth round
a Jew months later he won
decision from Dick Loadmnn. Of
Buffalo. in II rounds later. when
lOadmun had knocked ont johnny
Ertie In three rounds, Joe Lynch
and Loldmnn volunteered TO fight
for nothing in the Army Athletic
fund show at Madison Square
garden July 1G, 1918. They fought
n uhirlHind four rounds.
Lynch was then in Col Fosters Z
regiment. and week later was on
his way 70 France, where he was IN
the pig American push and saw real
fighting.
In the Interallied tournament Lynch I
lost four-round decision 20 Jimmy /
a doubtful decision al /
that After the war ne met Wilde I
again and eVened the score.
= =
FAST AND AGGRESSIVE.
Lynch has become a sensational ]
lighter Of the Benny Leonard type, a ]
very clever boxer with a world OF
lggressiTeness and a good punch
After I saw him take three knock
towns early in a fight with Jack .
MA WNraw WHmHHrnHr
n September, and then come-from be- ]
hind and Outright Sharkey steadily to /
he end OF the 18th round. I picked I
lin as the coming champion in his
lass He received a draw" that
ime, but had Sharkey in very bad
'hape at the finish.
When they fought again n
couple OF months later Joe beat
shurkey down in the 18th round.
after desperate battling All the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
Bud
Rutherford

walkers manager was constantly
trailing Ridley FOR matches. although
the boys have fought five or six times
Here is one challenge OF DeVine.
walkers manager.
"Devine says he cannot understand
why Bud Ridley doesn't win SO far
from George Lee that there viii be
no chance OF a bum decision on the
part OF the referee Al Walker did 10
twice, says Devine. And he further
agrees TO have walker meet Ridley
any old time on a winner take All
basis with a $500 side bet. walker
and Ridley have been practically
matched 20 box at Reno over the 20
round route at an early date
Walker can travel the distance TOO.
ne is not only four round king but
has ample steam 70 step of IS and
20 sessions Here IS where he fiat
tened Johnny Coy in IS rounds al
walker, the san Francisco bantam
weight stepped on the aspirations OF
Johnny Coy who halls from the east
side OF the bay IN a bout replete with
action and brlstling with the walker
Whlzz al the Rialto theater last night
Coy's seconds threw in the towel at
the end Of the 18th round in their
scheduled 90 round battle for the ban
tamweight Championship o. the Pa
ciflc coast"
- another paper who commends
MATCHMAKER Jimmy Erwin for his
success as n matchmaker. In last
weeks ISSUE sports editor Nc
DoEEen states that Erwin s. hit
ting the ball and deserves the con-
siderafion OF the fans. A boost OF
this order a. TO be expected from
Mcdowell who mike an alleged
writer Of Fl Paso has the in
terest Of the game ut heart.
8
Capt Daniel Kearns. Capt Jack
Myers and Lieut. Jones are busily
engaged upon the Punch Bowl arena
making things ship shape for the
bugs Capt Myers has arranged &c
meet the fans al Fort Bliss in big
trucks and take them to the arena
AS a result Of this action the fans win
not alight at Dyer street but VIII go
to Fort Bliss and be picked up at the
Fort Bliss station
At all events The Herald en-
joys The distinction OF being the
best and fnirest sports page IN
the southwest as well a. having
about twice the circulation OF
any other issue. Co 10 Ii, nbfector.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
McGraW Angling
For An I11fieIder

New York. Jan. 10-A trade wind
blew strongly to the southwark from
the headquarters Of the Giants yes
teruay. Secretary Joe O'Brien was
u touch by cable during the DAY with
CHARLES A StOneham and John J.
McGraw, VINO are alternating IN Ha-
Eana, but he did not vouchsafe any
Information that could put the sleuth-
hounds Of the press on a hot scent.
Something is brewing. however. and
u rs suspected that Il Is stronger
than one half OF one percent deal.
Mr. OBrien stated that he might pos
sinly put out a foundation for head
lines this afternoon.
McGraw. Il IS known, IS anglingsfor
an experienced infielder to replace
Larry Doyle. Rumor hath It that
Benny Eauff Is TO move and possibly
Vernon Spencer may not be among
those present next spring. One guess
is as good as another. but Roger
Hornsby and Rabbit MaranvilIe got
the most votes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
Penn to Break
Warning Factions

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan 1o.-At a
meeting OF the Athletic association
OF the university OF Pennsylvania a
board OF directors, consisting Of nine
men prominent In Penn athletics, was
elected. including II. Lausatt Geyelin,
-7- Paul Thompson. '65s Harry Thay-
er. 'g2- Thomas Reath. '99. Gordon
HardHicEe, u.s. Sydney Thaver. '86;
Ionn Arthur Brown. '05; John W.
Townsend, '07. and John Il Minds
'05-
twenty-five members OF the asso-
citation were present this being the
first time in the last three years that
there has been a quorum = Lausatt
Geyelin presided
one Of the most important bits Of
Business transacted during the long
session was the formation Of move
10 break up the warning factions en-
athletics az Penn and 20 have every
body connected with the Quaker in
s-itEtion work In harmony for the
common good
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
Dates
Eagerly Awaited

New York, Jan. 10.-Assignment Of
tennis tournament dates for 1921
which is already receiving attention
by the United States Lawn Tennis
association, Is expected TO be the most
complicated in the history OF the
game in this country. with prospects
OF playing the challenge round and
possibly some Of the preliminary ties
OF the Davis cup in this country as
vel as rotating OF championships.
should this policy be adopted q
formidable list Of dates confronts the
schedule committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
u Colgate Men
Get Block Letters

Hamilton, n. r. Jan. 1O.-Twentv-
seven Colgate football men Of the
1920 season were awarded block let
tiers at a smoker held recently. This
iH the largest number OF Colgate foot
ball letters TO be awarded h Grid
iron season.
Letters for varsity track, baseball
soccer. lacrosse. basketball and ten
mis- were presented at the same time
For the first time in the history OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
Bezdek Against
Football Changes

state College. Pa. Jan TO- Z should
dislike 70 see any radical changes
made In the football rules. particu-
larry with references to the forward
Of the Penn state team and director
OF all athletics at the Blue and White
institution
The only suggestion that the popu-
lar Penn state coach would offer 70
the rules committee concerns the goal
from touchdown. Bezdek believes
that this feature OF the game could
readily be abolished. because It mere
" delays the game without adding
In any way 10 the enjoyment OF the
spectators. There Is no way for an
Opposing team TO block the kick and
Il simply tests the ability OF one man
% make good on a "set-up." accord
ing to Bezdelz.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
Amateur Boxing
Crack Now "Pro"

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan 1O.-Pete Zivic
who was a member OF the United
States boxing team at the Olympic
games, turned professional here re-
Gently when he met Patsy Young in
one OF the prellminaries OF the Harry
Greb-Jeff Smith bout
llvicl who is a bantamWeiEht, was
one Of the most consistent amateur
winners In the Pittsburg district.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
WINSORISMS


@H'rOm what can understand the
Fl Paso fans have seen any number
OF boxers IN action. Now they are go
ing 10 see = fighter. just watch my
boy step out and fool 'em.
81 have talked with matchmaker
James Erwin with the idea in view
OF putting gate IN the ring 20 Grif-
FIN can step out when he wants to
and VIII not have to hurdle the ropes
Il have never yet witnessed n fight
er IN action in she training camp that
satisfied the fans from the nEEres-
siFe point Of view. Fighters do not
make great exhibitions in their train
Ing quarters Take the case OF Bat
Ting Nelson for Instance Then on
the other hand there f. Perry Lewis
who showed up 50 we'll In training
that everyone thought he was n cham
pion. And look what n fight he
put up.
Auy boy has fought and defeated
Bud Ridley. n man who would have
been the next bantam champion had
he not become homeEiel< In New York
and gone back to san Francisco.
eHe was matched with Lynch nd
then Herman He would have beaten
both OF them.
eRemember that Walker IS essen
TALLY fighter and don't forget that
he is being sOlidly backed By some
OF the best critics OF the Pacific coast
where they formerly made champions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

Philadelphia. Pa Jan 10.-George
II lawson, president New Cont
mental Baseball association an
uouncsd Sunday night that the eight
states IN which he expects 10 place
franchises had been determined and
that the season would open Nay ]
and close shortly after labor day All
OF the teams viii be in the east
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
BENNY 81 WANTEn.

John McGraw's statements that he
believes in Benny Kauff and that
Benny would be with the Giants again
may be taken with a grain OF salt
trying hard TO shove Benny Off on
some unWary club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

Hanford. Calf Jan 1O.-Ira Vail,
who traued his competitors until me-
CHEMICAL troubles forced them 70
withdraw. won a 100-mile match
automobile race here sunday from
Tommy Milton and Eddie Hearne-
Vairs time was 1890 The contest
was over a one-mae earth track
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

The New York Yankees have re-
leased Eddie Mooers and Bob Murray
to the Bridgeport club or the Eastern
league. Both are infielders- The yam
KEGS got Mooers f-om Jersey City ani
Murray from Worcester.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

St. Paul. MINI. Jan. 10.-Everett
MCGOWAN national amateur speed
skating champion. plans TO issue a
challenge TO Oscar Afathieson. OF Nor
way FOR the skating championship Of
the world MCGOWAN plans TO turn
professional after January /.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

Rumors IN Los Angeles has Il that
manager Wade Eillefer has made an
arrangement by which Doda Paskert
viii join the Angels from the Cubs as
part OF the deal Tor pitcher BIZ Per
ffca-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

Three Of the indicted seven OF the
W lite SoE barted better than 1888
last season How'd you feel II such
% thing had happened 10 your bail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

short end Of the purse By any
means.
Sizing I'D the next opponent Of the
men who knocked out Speedbau Hay
den the fans can now discern Just
what mode Of attack is followed by
the eastern negro boxers and can also
get an excellent line on what defeated
Hayden when he met Jones. It IS the
body punishment they are able 90
mete out Sunny Jim pounded var
chan with about everything we know
in the fistic vocabulary and he GER
tainly showed the class Of a main
event man. Tarchan is strong
sturdy boy who can give and take
them and he certainly needed this
quality Sunday afternoon.
The fans were on hand early 20
see the brilliant little Griffin go
through his performances and were
more impressed than ever by his
showing OF splendid condition IN his
boxing with Dial Hawkins and Young
Tommy Murphy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
AL WALKER FIGHTER, NOT BOXER
COAST CRACK HITS LIKE NELSON

FL IN i ~ IN trainingl

n are taking easy n training?
Sitting the rubbing board at the International e with his vel
nuscd legs dangling Al Walker claimant title
coast Sunday afternoon heard the above question from the lips prominent
to the training all but Of the NIT hdner
for the Of the Fl Bliss athletic
than 500
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

the Maroon only one athlete was pre-
scented with his letter as the sole
survivor OF a victorious team This
man is John Thorn Law. the famous
Brooklyn interschoiastlc tennis cham
plons who Is the only man OF last
years Colgate tennis team in college
this year Law win captain the 1921
team.
The 1871 Colgate football team win
play an extended schedule. IL Is an
nounced
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

The Southern league endorsed the
rule barring contract Jumpers for five
years, but now the question arises.
What is considered contract jumping
in the Southern 1eaEue9
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
ACES CLAIM PATTERSON.

The San Antonio club has claimed
shortstop Bills Patterson from the
Houston club on waivers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

The Reading Inreruationals an
ounce the signing Of John Alderman
rmer star catcher for the Columbia
lege baseball team.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
COlIE d C0TToN.

lUllL UN CUIIONs
they must expect the price Of cot
Ton 70 80 up down in he sally league.
Tor the moguls OF that circuit have
voted for 2 regular major league
schedule, opening April p and clos
ing September IS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

Gaiumus club. ID r I7n,--r-f g.
and SIberberE, 4 Z. r.. Ro6s-tso-
SOD BRYANT &, and Fritz Bryant- q
Broadduss IA; p G., Race and C1ch-
~. l. O., Achemy and Enhufr-
Billings company. r. T. and 2.
A-.rlnurs r F.. CordoVa: J..
Friend. Is; Q. Richards, Z. and Co.'s.
u g. D. Hunter. Q Arorson 1.i
hllnk; i G.. 7. Talbot. .. Tof-I 81
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

At all events The Herald en-
joys The distinction OF being the
best and fnirest sports page In
the southwest as well a. having
about twice the circulation OF
any other issue. Go 20 IL, objeetor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10
10000 sPoeH

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-10

High school; r F. Cohen. IS
Z F., Esquival. 6; Chearsus ana
5ohnsoni c.. UhlEs q Brown. q p q
Springer, 4 ]. c., Butler and Schnl-
Ter. Total, S.
% = F., Gaylord. 8. and Biefer. n
Eilliams, To- r c. Koks. l. g.