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The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22

Holland SO yards. Rittmayer returned
punt As yards to French who returned
S. Potter punted to Holland IS yards.
Rittmayel went through line for IL.
Legion penalized Is yards for rough
play. Holland lost ON end run. High
penalized yards for rough play. Her
key through line for 5. Rittmayer
punted 80 yards to Potter who re-
turned 90. Potter to French IS yards.
French around end for Is yards loss.
Legion penalized 10 yards off side.
Potter through line for 8. Quarter
ended. Score 90.
Potter to Mechau Is yards. Potter
through line for 8. French into line
lost 5. Julian off end netted 5. Pot
ter passed to French incomplete. Pot
ter passed to Mechau incomplete. Pot
ter through line for 6. Legion penal
lied 10 for rough pley. Potter through
line for 5. High penalized 20 back
field in motion before ball passed
Potter passed to Mechau 10 yards. Le-
gion pcnalized for off side. Ritz
mayer was injured and replaced by
Allen for tackle, and Adriance. French
hit line for loss of 5. Potter went in
line for 5. Julian around end. Ritz
mayer returned to game. Legion PEN
allied one-half distance to goal for
having twelve men in lineup 20 yards.
through line for 5. Potter through
line for 2. Rittmsyer removed second
time. Whistle blew with ball on Lee
The lineup was as follows
G.C.HS. LEGION
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22

tary funeral and will be assisted by
the Grand Valley and Carbondale posts
and . large representation Of ex-
service men is expected.
Joe Hanson was one Of the two Of
Garfield eounty's young men who were
killed in action and as the funeral Of
the other member, Ward Underwood
Of Grand Valley, was held several
weeks ago, this will probably DO the
last military funeral that the people
of Garfield county will have the op-
portunity Of attending in this county.
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22
Mas Meeting

The citizens of Glenwood Springs
are requested to meet Saturday night
at clock, in the American Legion
hall, in the interest Of the proposed
cutoff to Denver, the new Shrine road
from Battle mountain to Georgetown.
Members of the delegation who ira.
versed the road from Red Cliff to
Denver last week and met with such
an enthusiastic reception from the
governor, the mayor, the business men
and the State Highway commission,
will address the meeting Saturday
night. Mr.. Daggett and DR.. Randall
Of Red Cliff, Father Carrigan of Glen
wood Springs, and others will speak.
Now is our opportunity to accomp-
lsh something big for Glenwood
Springs and the Western Slope. Let
us have real enthusiastic mass meet
ing Saturday night at the Legion hall.
W. G. MCDONALD, Mayor.
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22

resolutions filled out the program that
kept the convention full steam ahead
all day.
The business meeting was brought to
a close Tuesday with election of the
following officers for the coming year:
Leo p. Kelly, post commander of
Pueblo Post No. 2, holder of the dis
tinguished service cross, was elected
state commander by unanimous vote.
Kelly is a native Ooloradoan. He en-
listed in the army in May, 1917, and
having served with the citizens train
ing camp at Fort Douglas, in August
he was commissioned first lieutenant
at Fort Riley. A month later he sailed
for France, being assigned to Company
+, Ninth infantry, Second division. He
saw continuous service with that out.
fit at Verdun, in the Tyrol sector,
Vaux and at Scissors, where he was
wounded. He was awarded the dis
tinguished service cross for bravery
at Vaux. Kelly is praeticing attor-
ney in Pueblo. He is graduate Of
the law school Of the University of
Colorado. He was prominent in legion
work during the recent floods.
Under the new bylaws of the organ
ization the state adjutant serves two
year term. When nominations for this
office were opened Col. Rice Means of
Denver nominated Morton NJ. David
of Denver. W. M. Rathburn of Denver
moved that the choice be made unani-
nous and this was seconded by John
G. Vivian and David was declared ad-
jutant for the ensuing two years. He
has long legion record, having been
adjutant since the formation of the
state organization three years ago. He
is an attorney and served his enlist
ment as corporal at Fort Douglas
and Camp Funston. Mr.. David was
born in Glenwood Springs and is re.
membered by many of our residents.
The convention reelected j. c. lay
lor Of Golden as finance officer; Mrs.
Margaret Simon Of Denver, historian;
the Rev. George L. Bell of Stratton,
chaplain; John Owens Of Walsenburg,
sergeant at arms; Harry Sullivan of
Denver, national committeeman; John
G. Vivian of Golden, alternate.
Rice w. Means of Denver, q. NJ.
Green of Montrose and Ray sandsouse
Of Sterling were elected delegates at
large to tho Kansas City convention;
alternates, Ralph Unger of Sahda,
Kenaz Huffman Of Denver, and 3. R.
Cloudy of Sterling.
In all the convention was very sue
cessful from every standpoint, and 1t
Is our wish that the legion may again
choose 0lenwood A. the meeting place
for some future convention.
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22
HIGH SCHOOL and
LEGION PLAY TO TIE

One of the hardest games of foot
ball witnessed on the Glenwood field
in several years was played when the
husky Legion team, backed by three
hundred convention delegates, FLASHED
with the fighting high school team of
this city. The game was hard fought
throughout without single dull mo-
ment. Although the game was rough
and penalties were frequent for rough
play and off sides, 1t was . thriller
from start to finish. Potter, Keena
and Mechau were the outstanding
stars for the high school. Seven of
nine forward passes from Potter to
Mechau were completed. "Beans" -
Holland, king of Western Slope quar-
terbacks, was the shining star for the
Legion. Potter did the kicking for
the high school and Rittmayer for tho
legion. The game by quarters is as
follows:
High school choose north goal, and
received. Herkey kicked to Julian
who returned Is yards. Potter at
tempted two line bucks and one right
end run, netting Is yards. Potter
passed to Mechau, complete, netting
20 yards. Legion held High three
downs, aand Potter kicked to Holland
80 yards. Holland returned 10 yards.
Rittmayer took ball through line for
8 yards. Herkey off left end for Is
more. Legion penalized Is yards for
rough play. Moseon replaced E. Hol-
land at guard for Legion. Holland
carried ball off right end for yards.
Herkey off left end lost 10. Rittmay-
er through line for yards. Rittmayer
punted to French 45 yards. French re.
turned 6 stopped by Fitzgerald. Pot
ter passed to French, IL yards. Tot.
ter to Mechau 20 yards. Legion pen
allied 10 yards off side. End of first
quarter 8score 90.
Potter shot pass to Mechau 10 yards.
Another pass Potter to Mechau was
intercepted by Rittmayer who returned
80 yards. Korn took ball through
line for 8. Herkey around end for 2.
Holland attempted to pass to Korn
incomplete. Rittmayer through line
for ID. Holland around end for loss
of Z. Legion penalized 10 yards OFT
side. Rittmayer punted to French 40
yards who returned S. Legion penal
lied 10 yards for rough play. Mosoon
replaced Heisler at center, and went
in tackle for Barton. Potter attempt,
ed pass to Mechau. intercepted BY
Herkey who returned 10. High penal
lied 20 yards for hurdling and off side.
Rittmayer through line for yards.
Herkey off end for 8. tumble by
Herkey lost ball to Legion. Potter
through line for 8. Julian off tackle
for 8. Potter through line for 8. Me-
chau replaced Hines at guard. Potter
passed to Mechau IL yards. Potter
through line for s more. Half ended
with ball on Legion s5 yard line.
Score 90.
Potter kicked off to Holland who
returned Is. Rittmayer through cen
ter for Z. Legion penaiixed 20 ysrds
for rough play. Rittmayer punted to
French rs yards. Meyers replaced
Adriance in guard. 8. Holland re-
nlaAAl Rv>n A enA g. Y.n~an~ 1,Ae~
around right end lost 10. II gh penal
issd 10 III aas. Potter paAtsa -
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22

rison Shafroth, had failed to procure
the Endorsement of the Twenty-third
general assembly because of the action
of the Colorado Springs post and sew.
eral Denver posts in going over their
heads Of the authorized committee.
The committee felt certain that if it
had not been 70. the opposition of
these posts the memorial building
would have become . reality.
Following is summary of the reso.
lutions passed at the convention:
Dye Industry-A resolution asking
national protection Of the dye industry
to aid development of chemical war.
fare service.
Rice Means sponsoring the candl.
dacy of Rice Means of Denver for
national commander of the American
Legion.
Americanization- the pro
gram of Joseph Reizen and providing
for widening Of Denver Opportunity
school idea, more interpreters, more
study of American history, civic, Ian
guage. ''-''s
Publicity-Demanding that posts un
dertake to educate themselves, other
veterans and public in legion matters
Immigration-Asking congress to to-
tally restrict immigration for the good
Of the native born and 10 put STOP
to the influx of radicals now said to
be streaming into America.
Highway-Indorsing q resolution fol
coast to coast highway as practical
blow at unemployment of ex-soldiers
Alien Backing up the proposed
chapter seventy-one, session laws OF
Colorado, to be voted on, giving legis
lature power to declare rights Of aliens
who cannot become citizens to hold
property. This is said to be primarily
aimed at the Japanese and kindred
nationalities.
Service Star-Indorsing the publica
ton of the Colorado Service Star by
G. M. Green Of Montrose and officially
recognising it.
National Convention-Inviting all
Colorado delegates to go to Kansas
City with the Denver delegates on the
special train.
Greeley-Designating Greeley as the
convention city Of the veterans for
1922.
Per Capita-Designating per capita
tax as *1.25.
Economy-Praying more economic
administration of legion.
Army-condemning congressional eff
forts to reduce regulars to 100000 men,
and pointing out the necessity of
trained fighting men.
Bonus-Favoring the submission to
the people of the plan for II state
bonus to all Colorado men who served
tine coIOrs.
notwithstanding approval
OF lSSfoH natlOnal IOur -IOlu cOmpcn-
sation plan, including national bonus
idea.
Recommendations fullest
publicity, through press, of actions
taken at the national conferences.
Legion-Expressing fullest approval
of plans of the national body of the
legion.
Another important resolution passed
calls upon the national legion body to
take action to better the recreational
facilities at Fort Lyons national hos
pital, where 1000 soldier patients arc
about to be placed and where there is
NO recreation of any kind except a pool
hall in Las Animas. Former patients
painted q drab picture Of life there
declaring the government treatment ID
excellent, but the reservation itself d
isolated.
Still another resolution thanked
Glenwood and it, local post for the
hospitality extended. Many minor
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22
Boosters Hold Enthusiastic
Meeting. Highway Prom
jses Work Soon
MASS melting CALLED

In searching for the past two years
for the best losation near the Mount
of the Holy Cross from which to view
in all its natural grandeur the Holy
Cross, Father Carrigan, the Holy Cross
association, and the forest reserve
finally decided that the ideal place
was at the headwaters Of Turkey
creek, near Red Cliff. The forest re-
serve decided to set apart 10000 acres
of this selected site for an educational
and recreational center, and to build
road from Red Cliff to this point.
All of . sudden lit seemed almost
providentially) it dawned upon those
Western Slope enthusiasts how near
they were from this point to George
town, and how near Georgetown was
to Denver. Immediately they set out
with surveyors to measure the dis
lance and the grades. They found
that Red Cliff to Dillon, over the Love
Land pass by way of Georgetown was
only - miles distant from Denver,
with the road to Georgetown all son'
pleted. Could it be possible that this
route was $50 miles shorter to the
Western slopef Then they set about
proving it to be fact. A delegation
of 100 went over the proposed Holy
Cross cutoff, starting on horseback
and in wagons last week, Tuesday
Z, 'slock, and at p. m. reached Den
yer, where they were met by large
delegation OF business men and mem
bers of the various civic organizations.
They were given banquet, and the
whole project was discussed from
every angle. The Denver people could
not believe it possible, but after scan
ming the official surveys and examin-
ing the maps, the wonder was why
they had never thought Of that short,
direct and easy route to connect Den
yer with the Western Slope.
The State Highway commission, al
ready informed through their state
engineer, naturally was favorable to
the project. But when the enthusiasm
of the Denverites and the Western
Slopers burst on them the members of
the commission could see nothing left
for them to do but to declare it q
state highway, which they did, and
promised to begin work on it soon.
All the counties ON the Western
Slope must continue this good work so
auspiciously started, to have this short
route to the Western Slope declared q
federal HIGHWAY, and eventually paved,
which will be done it we unite our
efforts to that end.
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22
w0MEN's AUXILIARY
TO AMERICAN LEGION

A large number Of Glenwood moth
ers, wives and sisters of American
Legion members met last Saturday
night at the home of Mrs. A. A. Lip
pincott for the purpose Of organizing
q women's auxiliary to this most val
able organization.
The meeting was very enthusiastic
one and was presided over by Mrs.
Margaret Simon, secretary Of the Wo-
mems Auxiliaries. All of the members
present were greatly in favor Of the
organization and it was UNANIMOUSLY
voted to apply for charter and the
name of Women's Auxiliary of Gar
field County Post No. SO was adopted.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. j. w. Bell, president. Mrs. J. L.
Noonan vice president; Mrs. A. E.
Smith, secretary; Mrs. Saoie Korn,
treasurer; Mrs. Gus Holland, historian;
Mrs. A. w. Croutch, parliamentarian,
and Mrs. Erie Hubbard, chairman Of
the Amerieanization committee.
1t is the opinion that this auxiliary
will be q great help in making the
Garfield County post one of the most
active legion posts on the Western
Slope.
The auxiliary now has the following
charter members, which is considered
an unusually large number for a post
of thGs size:
Catherine Williams, Katherine Ould,
Margaret Noonan, Sadie Korn, Phyllis
Lippincott, Mrs. John E. Moore, Kath-
crime Holland, Mrs. D H. Moore, Mrs.
A f. Smith, Nora Mechau, Lola O'Neil,
Addie French, May B. Heberling, De-
liza H. Blossom-Lee, Fabian Blossom,
Susie Stewart, Mrs. d. 8. Bruce, Ber-
nice Meyers, Barbara Walter, Mary
Barlen, Julia Thome, Carrie st. Clair
Napier, Mrs. Edwin Johnson, Gene
We've Dickson, Amy Croutch, B. M.
Dollison, Ruby Hubbard, Mrs. E. R.
Ould, K. L Crissman, Beryl Heuschkel,
Olive ] Duffy, Bertha McGuirk, Mary
MeGuirk, Laura Bell, Julia Mccoy,
The Glenwood post., 1921-10-22

Officials: Reynolds, Glenwood, ref
cree. Mccormack, Alamosa, umpire; L.
Bell, first; head line man, b. 7. Ma
pier.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-26
SPEND $4,000
ON STADIUM AT
u. OF WISCONSIN

Madison, Wis, Dec. 26.-Another
step toward completion of the
Camp Randall football stadium If
the University of Wisconsin will
be taken next spring with construc-
ton of an additional section of
concrete seats. and dressing omar
tiers for all athletic teams. This
will mean an additional 1000 seals
An expenditure of $50 600 has
been authorized by the athleric
council. from funds earned through
football contests this past wear
construction Of new stands from
this amount viii involve the remoy-
al OF the wooden grandstand whic,
now serves as quarters for the var
ious university teams.
When completed the Wiscons.,
STADIUM will have cost approxi-
nately 100000, and will seat near
y $4,000 persons. with training and
pressing quarters for the athletes
equal 10 any in the country.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-26

This stretch makes the ball travel
few feet less than if it is received
while in an upright position. A
few feet often decide the plays at
first
There is no more difficult play
for a first baseman to make than
handling a ball which is thrown
directly in the path of the runner.
1t Requires much courage, be-
cause a collision always threatens
which very often causes serious in
jury. 1t always seems the station
airy body, the first baseman, gets
the worst of it.
Another difficult play is on ball
hit at the first baseman with run
ner on that base. He must imme-
diately figure the speed of the ball
and the runner, to determine his
chances for 4 force. If the ball is
hard hit he must make a perfect
throw TO second and then hustle
back to first if he is to complete
double play.
When it is possible that the run
ner intends to bunt, l never run in
blind on the ball as there is always
a chance he may shift.
l never stand on the bag when
about to receive a thrown ball. AL
ways just few feet away, so as to
shift accordingly.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-26
Today's Angle In
Sports

The free swlnger in baseball.
who takes a healthy cut, is the type
Of batter who either hits the ball
hard or strikes out.
The best possible proof that
could be offered to Substantiata
such a statement, is the case Of
Babe Ruth as lold by the American
league batting averages.
During the season of 1921, Babe
Ruth made III hits for an average
of .37S. OF these 1T hits, 119 were
for extra bases. He broke the home
run record with SO, made A two
baggers and IL triples.
What about strikeouts? Not only
did Ruth lead in home runs with
SO. but he also topped the strike
out list with ST. When Ruth came
to bat, it was usually two or no
count with him. He had little or
no regard for singles. If he
couldn't hit safely, he had no OBJ
lection to going out via strike
out
However, he didn't relish being
retired on strikes, unless permit
ted to have three healthy cuts at
the ball. If there was one thing that
got on his nerves, it was having
some umpire call him out on a third
strike as he stood fiatfooted and
watched it float by.
Elmer Smith is another batsman
who cuts at a ball much like Ruth.
When Elmer gets hold of fast
ball. he certainly gives it a long
ride. The freq swinger is often
crossed up by a change of pace.
which explains why the sIugger
frequently strikes out.
Last season Smith went back to
the bench 46 times for the usual
drink of water and chew of tobac-
co, after waving at third strike.
On the other hand, batters like
Speaker, Eddie Collins and Sar1
Rice, who wait the pitcher out. sell
dom swing at bad balls, and always
PICK on the cripple, are mighty
hard to strike out.
Speaker went out on strikes n |
dozen times las year, Collins Whit |
-ed on II occasions, while Sam
Rice was a victim only 10 times,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-26
JIM Councilman
WITH SUPREMES
taptain Of the Rock Island indie.
pendentS Signs to PLAY
Indoor Football.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Morris SUI
premes have signed Jimmy Comet
man, former star of st. Louis uni
Versity and Great Lakes Naval
station football teams, and this
season the snappy quarterback OF
the Rock Island Independents, 10
handle their attack in the indoor
grldlron battle against Hammond
professionals at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon on the tanbark field of
lne international amphitheatre.
Forty-second and Halsted streets.
In order to strengthen their at
tack, Al Nesser, formidable line
player of the Akron professionals
through several turbulent seasons.
mas been shifted from guard. his
iaVorite position, to act as end for
the Supremes. The guard Jobs
VIII be handled by an efficient pair
OF bruising athletes. Keefe and
lola, both former Notre Dame men.
The Hammond line will await
the opening whistle as no less a
powerful outfit. with Hanke. for
mer Minnesota. and Ink" VII
mans, coIored fash, at the two
Hanks, and Center Depler a min.
hacle OF the middle of the war.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-26
ALL SECTIONS
TO SEND TEAMS
TO PIN event
American Bowling Congress
Greater Scale Than Ever
This Year.

| Toledo, Chic. Dec. 26.-Ts,n.
from as far west as San FraD,;..
as far south as Jacksonville as =.
east as New Haven and as farno,.s
as Toronto will compete in the o..
annual tournament of the Ams,.
can bowling congress. to be bslf
here 30 days. beginning Feb. q
Officials Of the congress e1na-
an entry of 1000 teams. sucb .
number would constitute a mas
record.
San Francisco has not been rsn.
resented in a bowling tourDamsFt
since 1905. but will send a fya t.
Toledo. 1t will be made nm =.
members Of the Elks' lodge ana
will participate in the Elks' tom,
ney in Chicago preceding the inte-
national event here.
Prominent among the 1922 on.
tries is the Saunders five of Toroe
to, which not only won the intar
national five-men championship :,
Buffalo last spring, but which es-
tablished new worlds record With
a 1906 three-game total.
New YOrk's representation will
consist of % teams. Denver is in.
creasing the number Of its teams
to three. Other cities to have larga
will be Detroit Chic.
go, Buffalo, st. Louis, Pittsburgh
Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Cleveland
Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and To.
edo.
Entries viii close Feb. I. accord
ng to announcement of A. L. Lang
.ry of Milwaukee, secretary of the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-26
HEAVY BATTING
IN ASSOCIATION
Columbus, in Eighth Place. Hit PSI,
Once a Championship
Average.

! The American Association still
holds first rank in batting among
the major baseball organizations
During the season just closed Kan
! sas City maintained its reputation
/ as the premier among the teams If
] SluggerS, closing with an average
! of .313. Columbus, in eighth place,
had .2S4, a championship figure of
a few years ago.
/ Kansas City scored LAS runs as
/ the result of 1909 hits, 739 bases
| on balls, 1872 stolen bases, 220 sac
! rifce hits and the occasional timely
! errors of opponents. In runs.
! scored, sacrifice hits, and bases on
balls, the Blues were first. The
! champion Colonies made the most
| hits, 1864; were second in runs
with 1,042; second in three base
| hits with 112; second in sacrifices,
206, and struck out fewer times
(457) than any other team. Mime
apolis, finishing second in the race
for pennant honors, hit for a total
of 2,65S bases, nine more than
Kansas City, of which 333 were
doubles, rs triples, and 100 home
runs. The Millers led in the num-
Der of two-baggers and home runs,
and they were second to Louisville
in low number of strike-outs, sol.
For individual honors, ]. Kirke.
first baseman of the champions,
led with record of 1856. Kirke
scored 125 rounds in 16S games,
made 282 hits, of which 43 were
for two bases, II were triples and
u home runs. He was tied for
second place with Good of Kansas
City in driving in runs, with 157.
Brief, Kansas City, being first with
l9l. The big first sacker also
picked up 20 bases on balls and
famed but 20 times in 73O trips to
the plate. Red Russell, Minneap-
oils outfielder, was second to Kirke
in batting with 1868, one point in |
advance of Artie Butler, Kansas
City, 1867. In LAG games Russell |
counted 118 runs, made 2e2 hits. of |
which 80 were doubles, Is were
triples and 33 home runs. In driy-
ing in runs he stood fourth. with
1872. Anthony Brief, Kansas City
first sacker, ranked fourth. six
points below his team-mate Butler.
with .361. Brief led the league in
scoring runs, with 166, one more
than Wilbur Good of the same
team. Forty-two of Briefs 222 HRS
were for the round trip, this being
the closest approach to Babe
Ruth's record that was made dur
ing the year. Brief, like Kirke. i
also hit for more than 400 total
bases. his record reading 421. one Il
less than the Colonel. Ffftv-one of
his blows were doubles. IL were
.hree-baggers, and he coaxed mi
passes from opposing pitchers.
more than any other player. Lear
u Milwaukee, and Acosta. Louis
nile, walked lie times each. ana
willing of Kansas City. lis. Re-
iides the players named. Lear
Usher, Minneapolis; Acosta. Louis-
lille; Good, Kansas City. and
ialner, Milwaukee, were among the
lrst 10 batters. Altogether as
hen batted 800 or more, !