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The Nenana news., 1921-09-13
FRED CREWE IS IN NENANA
 INTRODUCING NEW BOOK

Poems of Klondyke's Early Days and Alaska's Long, White Trail" is the title Of an artistically printed, profusely illustrated, richly bound volume of original sourdough verse from the pen of Fred Crewe, well known oldtime Northerner, who ar rived in Nenana on Saturday for the purpose of introducing the book in this locality. Sales ran high in Fairbanks and the indications are that Mir Crewe will be able to dis pose of many of the attractive vol umes here also.
 All of the poems contained in the volume are based on actual ex- periences of the author. and are illustrated with original pictures of Northern scenes. most of them never having been printed before. The paper used is highly calendared, the best obtainable, and the volume is bound in real leather, ornamented and lettered in gold on the front, and stamped with specially made Forget -Me-Not design on the back. The book was turned out by Mil waukee publishing house, and the cost of printing and freight to Alaska was such that no margin Of profit remains with the books selling at s5.50 MT. Crewe hopes, however, to have a second edition printed more cheaply, the first edition being used largely for the purpose of in- troduction.
 Oldtimers will find the volume brim full of interest and as a so- venir of the North, it has no equal. It is especially appropriate as gift book, so attractive that none need hesitate to send copies of it to friends in the States. It repre- sents the last word in excellence of printing.
 MT. Crewe is no stranger in Ne mana. He arrived here in the fall of 1916 and, unassisted, published the first two editions of the Nenana News, and he remained with the paper throughout the winter, finally being compelled to give up the work because of trouble with his eyes. MT. Crewe is an oldtime printer, having worked on the New York World many years before the intro duction of typesetting machines. In Alaska he has devoted most of his time to mining. He made the trip into the Interior by way of the Chilcoot trail and his leading poem is descriptive of the memorable stampede.
 Mir. Crewe is making his head quarters at the Portland during his stay in town. --:
The Nenana news., 1921-09-13

George Sarantis has purchased the Pete Nelson home on Second ave nue. near the school.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-13

John Kotooroky. of the Central made a trip to the Canyan district on Saturday, and returned to town on yesterdays train.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-13

Carl White, Tolovana mail carrier came down from Fairbanks today, by train, and will make the trip to the Tolovana in his launch.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-13

Jack Marks, well known Fairbanks tailor, arrived in Nenana, after 2 business trip to the Canyon district, and will be here until Friday, talk ing orders for made-to-measure clothing, making his headquarters at the Cooney hotel during his stay here. Jake says he has quit the automobile business for keeps and will devote his whole time hereafter to tailoring.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-13
PRICE OF LEAD IS BOOSTED

NEW YORK, Sept. 18-The price of lead has been advanced by the American Smelling and Refining Go. from four and one-haIf cents a pound to four and six-tenths.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-13

Billy Ford returned from the Hot Springs district on Sunday with the body of J. L. finders. The body was sent to Fairbanks on speeder, es- corted by Deputy Marshal James Hagan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Fearless Ferns Won't
 Be Freddie's Foe at
 Local Athletic Club

defeated both boys. and, on the other hand. have received some pretty severe handling from each in return bouts, so it's 50-50 proposi- ton with me-"
 Both Boorde and Budd have won the admiration of local fandom by defeating Battling Kelly, one of the best and cleverest lghtweights to don the padded mitts in Birmins- ham. Freddie won clean-cut de- cison over the Battler, but Budd was given a draw after putting up one of the best lightweight scraps seen in Birmingham this year.
 Budd and Boorde will met at the Athlete club Thursday night. 4 good card is being planned for the mtd-week entertainment by Tommy Tompkins, with emphasis being placed on the semi final bout, be- tween Claude Wilson and Frankie Jerome, of the navy.
 Wilson and Jerome have met be- fore, but the outcome was decidedly unsatisfactory to both scrappei $. Wilson, after overcoming an early lead piled up by Jerome, had his man on the verge of a knockout when he fouled and the decision was given to the navy man. The bout between the two Thursday night is expected to be thoroughly interesting one.
 The first bout Thursday night be- gins promptly at S:30 o'clock. Bis. COG Seals will referee the main att traction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Work On the Big Municipal Golf
 Course Is Begun

Charles Hall and Bob" Andrews, golf masters of the Country and Roe buck club courses, together with As- sistant City Engineer Neill. laid off the nine-hole golf course intended to be placed in Green Springs park yes terday.
 The golf experts are quoted as de- lighted with the course. The golf grounds have been so located that they will not interfere with the ar engagements being made for children's S wading pool, swimming pool, tennis courts. family picnic grounds.
 By suitable division of the land am- pie room has been found for all the purposes of family park.
 First stake of the survey was driv- en by NJ. P. Messer, chairman of the park committee of the Optimis st club. Frank Hartley Anderson. archf- tect, is to have charge of the land scape architecture of the park at large.
 City Commissioner Harrison is backing the park plan with enthus- iasm. Actual surveys and driving of first stake of the survey took place within two weeks after development of the park was presented to the commission at large and in partic- ular to MT. Harrison, who is in charge of parks. This is popularly regarded as fast work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
CIaimer of Johnny Wilson's Crown Proves He Should Be Taken Seriously in His Quest for the Title

New Orleans, December 12-(Spe- cial.) Bryan Downey, claimant Of the middleweight championship of the world, knocked out Happy Lit tleton of New orleans in the fifth round of a scheduled 15-round bout here tonight. The continuation of the scrap came as a big surprise to Lit tleton's many local admirers, but it settled conclusively in their minds that Downey's claim to the title is a legitimate one.
 The visitor went about his work in a very business-like manner and lost no time in opening up on the lo- cal man. He was on the aggressive throughout the first round, landing many light punches without q return. Littleton appeared cautious and fought like a man who could not get his muscular body to work in unison with his brain, The second, third and fourth rounds were a repetition of the initial cne Downey kept forcing the milling. while the local man made fu- tile attempts at blocking a punch. Littletown rarely led punch fight ing as though dazed.
 The Fated Fifth
 In the fifth round Littleton, with head down, charged the visitor and landed two stiff lefts to the stomach. Downey met the attack with several lefts and rights, but he was cautious to block Littleton in the elnches, Suddenly, as the men parted from a clinch, Downey started a terrific right hand swing, which seemed to carry all the weight of his body be- hind it. It landed flush on the point of Littleton's chin and the local man dropped in d heap on the canvas, fall ing backward and striking his head on the floor, the thub sounding through the stilled audience. Referee Door droned off the fatal count of 10, but Littleton remained motionless on the floor and 1t was not until five minutes later. after restoratives had been applied, was he revived.
 Hnppy's First k. o.
 It was the first knockout of Little toms spectacular career of some 20 fights against some of the best men in the country, including Mike Gib-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
 INDIAN DEASON TO LEAD FELL CITY IN '22

PelI City, December 12.-"Indian" Deason. star halfback of the Pell City High eleven for the past three years, has been elected to captain of the
 next seasons grid team of the
 Golden Cyclone"
 Deason failed to star as consist ently during the past season as he did in 1920. The principal reason was because of the numerous injuries he suffered. In the opening game of the season, while he was enjoying
 perhaps the greatest game of his young career. against Alabama Pres byterian college. he received a blow
 on the head that caused him much
 trouble. All through the season he
 was never in really perfect condi- ton, and in the Simpson High game he suffered a broken leg, However. with all of these injuries he was still the star of the combination in nearly every game. He was in unusually bad condition when he entered the Simpson High game but he insisted
 on playing.
 The Indian star is only Is years old and weighs 165. If he can pos- sbly keep in trim he will make any back in the state hustle next season 1 to keep him off the all-state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
INTERNATIONAL IN ANNUAL SESSION IN NEW YORK CITY
Jersey City, Syracuse and Reading to Remain in the
 International Circuit

New York December 12-Owners of the Jersey City Syracuse and Reading baseball clubs of the Inter national league, whose franchises were sought by syndicates in Mon treal, Quebec and Providence, R. |. announced their intention at the an- nual league meeting today to remain in the circuit.
 Montreal and Providence. both in the league before the war, have been seeking to re-enter for more than year. The Jersey City. Syracuse and Reading clubs did not return large profits during the last two sea sons and for this reason 1t was ru- mored that they would be willing to part with their franchises How ever, the owners of the clubs said they believed the same would be bet ter for them next season. and refused even to consider retirement.
 Won't Discuss Draft Rule
 The league voted unanimously, President J. Conway Toole said, to refrain from further discussion of the existing draft rule.
 There was nothing to do" ne said, but to abide by the rule during it's seven years of life (the length of 1OnlIll lSSlOner lanulS term J.
 Even if the International should vote for d change, he declared 1t would have no effect, as the vote of all the minor leagues was necessary for any change.
 Mir Toole said he thought that some definite agreement with the majors on the optional player ques- ton was of greatest importance to the minors at this time. The majors now are permitted to have eight play CTS out on optional agreement, and Class A clubs six. He asserted that the International had no objection to the majors raising the limit regarding l optional players if they so desired, but he thought an effort should be made by them to live up to the limits designated.
 The International, In all probabili- ty, will play another I6S-gam scheh- tile next seson. The opening date has not been determined. The league will meet tomorrow morning to wind up it's routine business.
 Southerners Go Up The Buffalo club 1t was reported, will be given George Mohart, pitcher formerly with the Memphis Southern association club; Gene Sheridan, for mer New Orleans player. and another man, unnamed, in exchange for Ray Gordonier, a young pitcher, they sent to the Brooklyn club.
 Major leaguers, here for their an- nual meetings, which will open with the national gathering tomorrow, mixed tonight with International American association and other minor league leaders.
 Garry Hermann, presidet of the Cincinnati club, let 1t be known. dur ing the conversation, that Edward Roush, outfielder. was not on the mar ket, nor for trade or purchase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
BOORDE IN THURSDAY SCRAP
Centre Will Play Only Western Team
 in Dec. 26 Game

DanvilIe. Ky, December 12.- College authorities, lnte today sent telegram to the San Diego chamber of commerce refusing permission for the college to pIny NOtre Dame or any other eastern college or university at San Diego, December 20.
 "We will not authorize game of football for Centre college Ht San Diego, December 20, with other than Pacific coast cOl- lege or university In good stand ing, as proposal for game was presented to us ms n contest of east vs. west" the telegram said. "Decision final"
 It was signed: "Centrc College Athletic Committee"
 Immediately after word was re ceived here that Notre Dame hat decided to play the game and the tel, egram of the refusal to meet thu Notre Dame eleven was sent by tn, local college authorities, Frank L Rainey, talked to the present O. Notro Dame over long distance tel ephone and explained to him Centre. action was in no way prejudieal |; Notre Dame but was merely in keep ing with the terms of the contrac with the San Diego chamber of commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Budd, Who Has Made a Good Impression Here, Is Ex- peCted to Be Popular Sub- Stitute for Ferns

Battling Budd, Atlanta scrapper, who recently has become recognized as one of the best lightweights in Dixie. will meet Freddie Boorde at the Birmingham Athletic club Thursday night instead of Fearless Ferns, as was previously planned.
 Budd should make & popular sub stitute for Ferns, as his prowess as a scrapper is we'll known to Bir- mingham fandom, while Ferns has never fought here and is eonse- quently something of an unknown quantity to local fans.
 Tommy Tompkins boxing impress aro of the Athletic club, in making the announcement of the substitu- tion of Budd for Ferns didn't give reason for the change, merely stating that Budd would be Fred dies opponent instead of Ferns.
 Doesn't Matter to Freddie
 Freddie Boorde, who has been fighting in great form lately, stated last night that he would just as soon meet Budd as Ferns.
 "It doesn't make any difference to me-" he stated. T have met and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Panther Co-EdS
 to Play Central
 College Thursday

The Birmingham-S Southern college Pantherette basket quintet Is fast rounding into excellent shape for their opening game of the season Thursday evening, when they take on the fair co-eds from Central col lege at the Y. M. c. A. Coach "Hoss" Candy Is fast turning his feminine basket tossers Into a highly polished machine, and one that he is confident will represent the Sunshine Slopers well in the cage game.
 Anna LaPage is leading the team this year and Captain LaPage is well pleased with the way her material is showing up in the practice as the time for the game hears with Cen tral college Majorie Ormand con tinues to show up well at forward and may start one of the chief tossing positions in Thursday nights game. while Anna LaPage is almost cer- tain to hold down the other. At cen ter Julia Rainey continues to show up well although she still is being strongly contested and by no means certain that she will start the game Thursday.
 The guard assignments are still a jumbled up affair with many of the girls showing up well. Who will start at the two guards is uncertain, but one thing that is certain there are sure to be several shifts in the lineup during the game Thursday and sew eral of the girls who do not start will get in part of -the game.
 A good bunch of the student body will be on hand to cheer the co-eds on to victory. The spirit of the hills of Owenton" will predominate as in all the battles that Partners or Pantherettes are involved in.
 Coach Candy announces that he has nice trip planned for the girls up into Tennessee during the cage sea- son, meeting several girl colleges up there. Games are also being nego- tiated with Auburn, Alabama and sev- eral other teams, while Howard is al- ready booked for three games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
SPORTS---
New Orleans Best Bet Is Floored In Fifth
 By Eastern Scrapper
Selma Field Trials for Coon Dogs Are
 to Begin Tonight

Selma, December 12.-,Special) Enthusiastic coon hunters from Sheffield, Eutaw, Myrtlewood, Montgomery and Mobile counties, and towns near Selma are assem- bling in Selma for the first field trials of coon hunting dogs. to be held under the auspices of the Alabama Coon Hunters associa- tion, of which R. J. Goode of Cas- tonburg is president. Quarters for the steadily increasing num- Der of dogs to be entered in the trials are being provided at the Faulk stables. across the river.
 Attempt will be made to keep the entries down to 90 or 40 dogs. in order that a careful appraisal of the qualities of each entrant may be made, stated Eugene Nor rison today, but it is not known yet whether the number will be limited. Drawing will be held at o'clock Tuesday at the court house, headquarters for the asso- citation, to determine how the dogs will run, four dogs to a bi dNts u IS ititlluGu lp run lOuT brace each night of the field trials, beginning Tuesday night. Arrangements will be made so that dogs used to running to- gether will not be allowed in the same brace.
 Names of judges will also be drawn, in an effort to make the trials as fair as possible. The Rev. E. w. Gamble, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal church, will act as chairman of judges.
 The trials will open Tuesday night on the Morrison place, sev- eral miles out of the city on the Range Line road, following a barbecue, at which out-o town sportsmen and members of the association will enjoy delicious meats and all the "fixings."
 Runs will all be made at night, but judging will be done by day light, stated leading member of the local committee In charge of arrangements. When the dogs tree a coon, watch will be placed at the foot of the tree and the dogs called off until daylight, when they will be taken back to the tree, which will then be cut down in the presence of the judges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Burlington to Meet
 Kennedy in Acmar

Acmar, December 2.-(Secial. )-- Dummy Harrington and Sailor Ken nedy will meet at Acmar Tuesday night in a six-round bout. This Is the first time Kennedy and Barringto ton have met in the ring, and promises to be real hot argument, as both men are sluggers and depend on the old k. o. wallop to bring the bacon home.
 There will also be one preliminary, between "Cat" Holloway and Monroe Bass, local brides What these boys lack In science they make up for in real slugging. There will be cup fight between four colored boys to furnish the laughs for the crowd. This is very funny affair, as the participants are blindfolded and do more damage to the atmosphere than they do to one another.
 Boxing is gaining popularity in Ac- mar through the efforts of the Ac- mar Athletic association. All money above expenses is placed in the treas ury to buy athletic equipment and the bouts are really benefit affairs. Bouts will take place in the Show building. Charlie Shepherd will ref cree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13

tive stranger in St. Louis and the To- cal galleries had been spending most of their enthusiasm on the boys whom they knew personally and whose brilliant games and exuber- ant youth made such deservedly popular appeals. It is good to be backed by home people. and for my part. l am always glad to see 1t whether it is done for me or for my opponent in the game.
 Jesse's Chance
 That particular day seemed to be Jesse's big opportunity. The slowing of the course by the rain was hard on my game; 1t was good for his. and under just such condition a man s chance finally comes. All golfers rec ognize such facts as part of the game.
 Rain was falling, lightning flash ing, and pools of water were standing all over the course. the putting greens being no exception. The play CTS were cleaning mud from the ball on the greens. and I was having a hard time of it. having missed hole able butts on the second and third greens. On the fourth green, after cleaning and replacing my ball, I took three butts from a distance of 10 feet.
 Mental Balance
 Apart from the mastery of the diff ferent clubs used there is vitally important psychological side to golf as every player knows. Mental bal ance is everything. In championship tournaments you will find scores of fine players who have mastered the different clubs to an astonishing de- gree of perfection The shade of diff ference between these players lies in mental factors which operate for or against them during the different days of the tournament.
 Thus, in order to upset a player and disrupt his usual game the fac tor to attack is his mental poise. Such an attack was aimed at me during my play with Guilford. It was so un- expected. so unheard of in all my years of tournament golf, and so sub-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13

bons, Harry Greb, Joe Chip. Battling Ortega and many others. He had no excuses to offer after the fight for his defeat and bowed to the diminutive battler from Ohio, who looks every inch of a champion.
 Littleton entered the ring a ' to favorite in the betting and was well supported. The local man had the advantage of height, reach and weight over Downey, but even with these physical asserts he could not cope with the maehine-like little 5attler managed by Jimmy Dunn. Littleton weighed 160h pounds and Downey 157% pounds. Promoter Domnick Tortorich announced that the house was approximately $14,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13

falling in torrents, and the particu- lar group standing always apart from the rest of the gallery. I observed them often on the first four holes.
 The actions of one of this group of men constituted what believe was the first instance of the professional gambling element in tournament golf extending it's baneful influence to the playing field and seeking to disrupt the game of the contesting players.
 Game in Danger
 I have never had a wager of any kind in any tournament in which I have played. and l have been going to golf tournaments now for 15 years. When the professional gambler sheds his shepherd checks and dons knick- erbockers the greatest amateur sport in America stands in danger, We have seen what the greed of profess sional gamblers has done for one sport.
 My game on the day in question was disrupted to a very considerable extent by the group of men in the gallery.
 The particular man most guilty of the insulting tactics employed had Jesse Guilford in the pool" It was of great monetary interest to him, l was told, if Guilford won his match with me. I was told afterward that this man won over .$7.000 on our match, whic- lost.
 Upholds GuIlford
 Lest by any chance there be any misinterpretation of these statements, wish to say with emphasis that Jesse Guilford, who won this years s championship, was not at any time in with this n Q W factor in tournament play. His game the day we played was superb and better than I could hope to deliver under the weather conditions.
 l believe in the heartening effect of good galleries. and l thought that it was a fine. wholesome thing for the game that these men were on the field to cheer their fellow townsman on his way. Guilford was compara-