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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
M'GRAW DICTATES
 EACH BATTING MOVE

John McGraiw refuses to permit any meth while batting. Even the vet eran, George Burns, is compelled to look to the bench for advice. Close observers will notice that after a1- most every pitch, and especially when there are runners on the bases, the Giant batters never fail to turn to the bench for inStru ctionS. Hug gins, on the other hand, issues his instructions to his batters before they leave the bench to go to the plate
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
<fOne OL' Cdt'' The Best Game
 Croker Auers


 New York, Oct. 12 In the opinion of Richard CroIxer, for n1er Tamniany chieftain, baseball has become so scientific it isn't as interesting as it-uSed to be. He recalls the days when a team was thought to be off its feed if it didn't make eighteen or twenty runs in the course of a game. He thinks farther back than that. to the days when you had to hit q runner with the ball in order to put him out, and on the whole he believes that those were the spiciest days of all. 'It was a great game" the retired Tam many leader said.
 My impressions of the game? We'll, it has got to be very scien- tific, hasn't it? The batterS look strong, but they don't seem to be able to hit the ball the way they did years back. I'm told the de- velopment of pitching is to blame for that, Is, it true that they can really curve the ball, so that it starts in a certain direction and then swings off in another?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
TIE GRIDIRON TILT

Rosenbluth and Moscow starred for the St. Mary's football eleven in 8 6 to game with the Beach, Jrs., while Sevess and Pope performed in bril- liant style for the Beach, Jrs. The Saints are going to clash with the Cedar Stars for the championship of the East Side and are open to meet any 1925 pound teams in the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
JOHNSON DELAYS
 VISIT UNTIL SUNDAY

Jack Johnson this morning notified the Bridgeport A. & A. management that he would be unable to get here today according to his program, for the purpose of proceeding to New Ha- ven for a workout. Instead, Johnson will come here Sunday and carry out his original program. On that day it is expected that a large number of local boxing enthusiasts will make the trip to New Haven for the pur- pose of giving the "once over' to the former champion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
McNaI1y Also Shines.

Mike McNally also contributed a fielding gem. In the third inning Kelly made a sizzling bid for a double. He cracked the ball a mile a minute along the ground toward left field McNally hurled himself in front of the ball and knocked it down, but could not recover it in time to make the putout at first base.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
Babe" Likes Grand Stand.

Just before the game Babe Rutb appeared in civilian clothes. His arm was in sling. In a jiffy he was the objective of the photographers. While rousing ovation by the thousands in the stands. Later he viewed the game from the press stand. It was evident Inat ne was very peeved at being forced to remain idle. ''It isn't often that l have been able to view game from this angle" said Ruth, and I cant say that I relish it very much. I would rather be in there playing" =
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
WINS ON BIRTHDAY

Philadelphia, Oct. 12 Willie Hoppe, holder of the 1s.2 balkline billiard title for sixteen consecutive years, yesterday celebrated his thirty fourth birthday by defeating Charles G. Peterson, the St. Louis trick shot veteran, in an exhibition match. Hoppe downed his opponent by score of 300 to 15o and made an av- craze of B 1-3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
BASKETBALL DEFI

A sweeping basketball challenge to all local junior teams is issued by the Co1onialS Jrs. Games are wanted with the Y. M. H. A., Jrs., Blue Rib bon, Jrs., PutnaUs and all teams in the 1925 pound class. The Colon ials in their lineup have Rich and Sevess, forwards; George, center; Maniero and La.Mastra, guards. Games can be arranged by writing to Leonard Rich, 12O Willard street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
TWO YACHTS ENTERED

Montreal, Oct. 12--Two yachts Club will go in quest of the Royal St. Lawrence challenge cup next sum mer. Decision to this effect was reached at a meeting of the clubs sailing committee last night, when it was agreed that the club should chal- lenge the White Bear Yacht Club, of St. Paul, which won the cup on Lake St. LOIliS last season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
H. s. IN WORKOUT

Fred Hunts high school squad had light workout yesterday at Seasid e Park in preparation for Saturdays S game with Bulke1y High of New London. The Red and Black ma Saur, ran very smoothly and will not have much difficulty in defeating the upstaters. The heavy workout for the battle will be held Thursday af- ternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
What Pitchers Don't Like.

Frank Frisch of the Giants and Wally Schang of the Yankees are the only ambidevterous batters in the worlds series. They bat right-handed when left-handed pitcher is working against them, but cross to the opposite side of the plate when facing a right lander And they are able to hit in either position
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
COLONIALS ON WAY

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 12-The Lou isville Colonials are on the way to Baltimore, where they play in the ju- nior world series with the Interna.- tiona l LeaguerS tomorrow. Each team is credited with two games. Louisville having won the first and third games and lost the second. The fourth game was forfeited Sunday, when fans rushed on the playing field in the ninth inning in protest against Umpire McGoWan,S decision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
Snyder and Frisch Hit Hard.

better than any of. the regular Yankee sluggers in the first six games, their averages being .412 and .409. Emil bases with IS, which includes two doubles, a triple and a homer. F'risch leads in runs with five and in stolen bases with three.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
STEAM PROGRAMMES

rrba MapIewood A. c. football team Essfh temporary manager M. Lisko in eas.rge has been reorganized-' A fast taggregation of players is gong to be |E157,t oD the field and the first prac-, |kice is scheduled for tomorrow night EEsf 7:3D, when players are requested |Fr meet at the corner of Holland and |<f.irfield avenues. Among the play |zzrs in the linetp will be A Hegin, |l7hebuIt. Olson and D-~Jordan, L. Ssko and J. Iisko.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
Fewster,s Fast FieIdinr

Fewster must not be overlooked while the fielding laurels are being handed out. His catch of Young's long foul in the first inning was a corker. Chick had to run all the way to the space between the grand stand and the bleachers in left field. As he speared the ball he sprawled on the ground, but held on to it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
Red Shirt ,Jinx.

By a peculiar coincidence, both Harry Harper and Bob Shawkey wore red shirts under the blouses of their uniforms. It was just like waving a red flag in front of a bull with the Giants playing the part of the bull
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
O'DOWD AT WORK

Wichita, Kans-, Oct 12.-Mike O'Dowd, former midd1eweight boxing cha mpion of the world, today began training for his 15 round bout here next Tusday night with Mike Gib- bons. O'Dowd arrived here last night with Bob, Armstrong, negro heavy weight, who is acting as his trainer. Gibbons was expected to reach the city during the day.
 First meeting of American dehega- tion to the conference on limitation of armaments will be held today in Washington, the State Department announces.
 According to official communication issued at Athens fifteen Turkish divi- sions were broken and scattered in eight-day fight at Afon Kara-Hissar on the Anatolian front.
 Jesse S.. Cottre1l, of Tennessee, was nominated by President Harding to be Minister to B0l1A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
EAGLE ELEVEN WINS.

With a q. touchdown coming five minutes before closing time the Eagles trimmed the Cedar Stars to in a hard fought gridiron contest. The Stars are open to play all 15-25 teams in the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
WOODLANDS CHALLENGER

The fast Wood1and of eardsley Park challenge any team in the 15-25 pound class, for a ganfe Sunday, Oct. 16, at Beardsley Park
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12

Repeal of freight, passenger, Pull nan. express and oil pipe line trans |6orfation taxes effective next Jan. 1, ISzzas agreed to by the Senate without & record vote
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12

Major Emory s. Turner, aged 75, president of the Anderson Art Gal leries in New York. until 1918, died at Saranac Lake, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
Jolt For Fewster,

Chick Fewster received a shock yes terday when the ball he hit into the bleachers for a home run was re- turned Ao him after the game by the fan who caught it. To return a base ball at the Polo Grounds is most un- conventional, particularly one with the souvenir value of a world series home. Fewster autographed another ball and exchanged it for the returned one. Rooter said his friends wouldn't know the difference.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
Dope Is UpSet.

DOE6 IS OESeL
 The pre-serieS dope of the Statad- clans has been spilled. Those experts who were heralding the Yankees to outbat the Giants have been sadly outguessed by developments. A scru- tiny of the games played to date shows that the Yankees as & team are only hitting at a .23 clip and compared with .292 by the Giants The heavy c1ubwork of the Giants in the games to date has been a dis tinct surprise.
 In fielding the Yankees have only slight advantage over the Giants in figures and that counts for naught. The team fielding average of the Giants is .979 to 1882 of the Yankees.
 That accounts for the fact that the Giants today are the betting favorites to Win the series. Experts almost universally agree that the McGraw outfit now has the edge on the Yankees with the series even up, three wins for each team
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
citing Swings To Giants To Capture Big Series Honor
BABE" RUTH FACES LOSS
 OF COIN

Babe" Ruth stands to lose thou sands of dolIars unless he is in play ing shape at the end of the Worlds Series. Of course, the "Babe's" ina bility to continue in the series owing to his injuries will not interfere with his share in that event, Ruth has many bookings for exhibition contests calling for $1,000 to s1,500 Jumps In addition to being under contract to appear in different cities in this country the "Bambino" also has a contract calling for 20 games in Cuba at $1,000 per game.
 Ruth, because of his home run fame, has sprung into world char acter. During the summer he and his manager were the recipients of offers to perform on American teams in Honolulu, and as far off as China and Japan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
. Straw Hat Survives.

One straw hat made it's appearance in the bleachers yesterday. The fan who wore it was still living and happy today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
On The BattIe
 Line At The
 Polo Grounds

New York, Oct. 12-The Giants are going to lead the Yankees dogs life from now on, said Manager McGraw today. He was feeling snappy over the Giant victory of yesterday. Com menting upon the fighting spirit of his men, McGraw mentioned their having won three of the last four games after the, Yankees had twice down them at the start.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
Receipts Soar
 To $685, SOY

Receipts for the Worlds Series games to date total $6S5, ,S07.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
LETTERS FROM
THE PEOPLE


EIlaville, Ga, Route No. /, July 7
1921.
Editor Americas Times-Recorder
We received many nice things yester-
day by Mr. Bob Anglin and Mr..
Alexander. We was glad to receive
them. We was in need of clothes,
as we hadn't sold last years crops
am poor man, working on halves.
We was in a mighty tight for clothes,
1919 rented a crop. 1t took all had
to pay it. The man took all | had.
had a nice COW and turned it over
for debts 1t was the only one !
had. / feel like God has touched the
people with his hand of love. l know
He will bless every one for helping
US. and bless them for bringing things
TO US.
We are going to Sunday school
Sunday if nothing happens. We are
proud to go to Sunday school and
church We thank you all for your
kindness to US, and | know God will
bless you. Yours in Christ,
B. G. PHELTS,
Ellaville, Route l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
League Conference
Is Held At Leslie

LESLIE, July 8.-The opening
exercise Of the League conference
was held at the Leslie Methodist
church Wednesday evening. The
devotional meeting was led by Cato
Wilson; welcome address, Miss Loyce
Williams; response by Miss Beatrice
Corners, of Anthony Time of meet
ing was decided $50 a. m. for pray
er service, 800 a. m, 3 80 p. M. and
500 p. m. Several other announce
ments were made after which they
went to the home of Mrs. f. /. Viii
son where a reception was held with
about 40 guests present.
The sunrise prayer service was led
this morning by Miss Pearl Wood,
Of Unadilla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
TWO DANCES FOR
YOUNG FOLKS

The young social set of Americas
are looking forward keenly to two
dances at the Rylander building this
evening and Saturday evening. The
dances are being given for number
OF attractive visitors already in Am
circus and for those who will come
mere from the surrounding towns to
enjoy the occasions.
John Slaughter and his orchestra
OF Columbus, will furnish the music,
and it is said that his numbers are
splendid for dancing A number of
selections will be given during in
PERMISSION.
The Slaughter orchestra will give
a concert this evening in front of
the Americas Drug companys store,
and society folk vii leone down for
the program
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08

MARRIAGE OF MISS NILES
OF INTEREST HERE

The marriage of Miss Florence
Miles in Atlanta Wednesday is of
cordial interest here. where she has
fremuentlv been the admired quest Of
Mr. Clarence NiIes and MR. Hollis
Fnrf ber sister
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the foliou,no. dcsrrirfioo # her pcd
limo.
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a. '''' .oo14 y, '''o $500 L,,,,S ,Inl t,'
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
Sumter County Commissioners
Proceedings

Americus, Sumter County, Ga,
July 5, 1921. The Board Of Com
missioners Of Roads and Revenues
met in regular session, changed to
the 5th, the 4th being legal hoIi-
day.
Present N. A. Ray, chairman; R. S.
Oliver, J. f. Poole, c. c. Hawkins
and S. E. Statham
Minutes Of regular meeting June
9th and call meeting June 18th read
and confirmed.
A motion was made and carried to
move the road hanas from Thomas
Mill, to the 18th District, and re-
turned by the first Of Sept, or as
soon thereafter as possible, to finish
the road, provided Mr. Thomas clears
the right-of-way straight across the
dam
Moved and carried to refund
Bright Hill excess payment of taxes
for the year 1921.
Isaiah Thomas was discharged
from paying road tax on account of
being over age.
James Pore and Eddie Fudge, af-
ter trial. were found subject to road
tax, and were required to pay the
tax and all costs in the cases.
Hunter Floyd and wife were plac-
ed on pauper roll at $500 per month.
W. ]. Josey and others petitoned
the board for the right of establish
ing in this county a drainage asso-
citation, to be known as Sumter
County Drainage District No l. At
his request the following men were
appointed as viewers: j. f. Poole,
r. d. Moore and Thos. L. Bell, and
John r. Laumies as engineer.
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted by the Board:
Whereas it has been brought to
the attention of the Board of Com
missioners of Roads and Revenues of
Sumter County, Ga, that some par
ties have used and operated upon the
paved as well as the sand-clay roads
of Sumter county, tractors with
tianges or Jugs upon the wheels of
said tractors, and by so doing. have
injured and damaged said public
roads,
Now, therefore, be it resolved by
the Board Of Commissioners of
Roads and Revenues of said County
IN regular meeting assembled, that
all parties are hereby warned against
the running of tractors of any kind,
with tlanges or Tugs upon the wheels
Of such tractors, upon any of the
public roads of said county; that
any person SO offending shall be liable
to prosecution under sections 544
and 545' of the penal code"
After approving the following bills
the Board adjourned
Bills approved and ordered paid
for the month of June, 1921:
CeunraI END
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08

July 2nd 1921.

July 2nd 1921.
Hon. VIM. j. Harris, United States
Senator, Washington, d. c. My
Dear Mr.. Harris:
Your wile Of even date received
as follows:
Letter about cotton acreage re
ceived. Agree with you fully
Please write me to-day if agreeable
to you to read your letter IN sen
ate"
In reply thereto | beg to advise
that you are at liberty to read in the
United States such portions Of the
said letter as you deem proper 10 be
read, and think would be beneficial
to you in carrying your point.
OF course you understand | EaVn
no absolute proof with which !
could go before Il court or inyestiEat-
ing committee and substantiatc come
of my statements made in the said
letter in detail, but my years of eX-
pelience and close observation have
long since taught me that you can
know a thing without actually seeing
it and without having the absolute
proof in hand, but the facts as set
out in my letter are 50 self-evidcnt
as to need no argument.
feel sure that you are sufficiently
posted to know something of the
personnel Of the organization to
which referred in my former letter
and their connection with the East
ern spinners, composing one of the
largest if not the largest syndicate
in our entire country, and who are
in my opinion, largely responsible fo
the ruinously low prices of cotton
as of course you know there has
never in the history of our country
been such an opportunity for such Il
move and a successful bear raid.
In other words, cotton to-day is
worth about 20 per cent Of what it
was 6 wear ago, and [ believe wheat
is bringing about 80 per cent Of Wha.
it was year ago In fact, thera is
no standard commodity that car
Srecall that has suffered SO much Il,
cotton, unless possibly it is sugar
and whv should this be? In fact thi.
alone. it seems to me, is sufficient
to substantiate the claims made in
my former letter
: l certainly feel that everything
possible should be done to save not
only the cotton planters of oul
Southern states, but our merchants
and general business interests as
well, and if this years crop is to be
sold this fall (Which by the way ac-
.cOrding to the government report yes
torday indicates the smallest crop
for twenty-five years. at the present
prevailing prices for cotton, I am
sure you will realize what an awful
business situation we are going to
have to face throughout the cotton
states between now and January LIST
Your efforts for the relief of the
situation will in my opinion mean
much more than can express. Very
respectfully yours,
L. G. COUNCIL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
CALLS Church
BUSINESS ASSET
Evangelist Shows Its
Value From Purely
Trade Aspect
l(Nntributed.l

klbElGlDult0.)
The constantly increasing audi
cnces attending the Christian church
revival at the court house attest the
growing interest being taken in the
strong Gospel sermons presented by
the evangelist. Last night Mr. Ram
sey spoke on the subject, What the
Church Has Done for Me" In the
course Of the discussion he pointed
out the value Of the church as a
preserving agency in society, the pa
rent Of classic education and even
our own boosted educational develop
ment and progress, the successful
warfare waged against world evils,
the helpful influence in home life
and the special benefits that have
come to motherhood in Christian
nations
He declared the church to be an
asset TO any community from a
purely commercial standpoint, the
custodian of the highest morality and
the only institution on earth today
that gives promit. OF anything be-
yCnd the grave. His appeal was for
people to recognize the great bene-
fits Of the churc> and manifest their
gratitude by loyal, faithful and sac
rit eiai membership in the local con
gragatiou nearest the place Of resi-
dence Of the Individual 1t is plain
Iy unfair to receive 50 many bles-
sings al the hands Of the church and
do nothing for the church.
The Gubipct tn he presented to-
night is "Ihe Church" Song selV-
ice begins at 7:45, the preaching
hour As 800 p. N.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08

guests of Mrs. J. NJ. Mcdonald
Mrs. Tom Griffin. Mrs. Josey +
returned to her home. leaving Mr..
Frank Schussler and Miss Anne
Schussler to visit for several days.
q Miss Frances Mcdonald, who
has been attending a house party at
Americas and Albany has returned
home" - Fitzgerald Leader-Enter-
price.
George D. Jones, county tax re-
ceiver, who has been taking treat
ment in the Wise sanitariunn at
Plains for three weeks, has return
ed to Americas, but will rest several
days in the country before returning
to his office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
Bill In To End First
Useless State Board

ATLANTA, July 8. - The first
measure seeking to do away with
boards and commissions referred
to by Governor Hardwick in his in
auguration address as useless" was
introduced in the senate today when
a bill to end the board of public
welfare was offered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
Two Editions Daily
Now Issued BY 1.-R.

The Times-Recorder is now pub
fishing two editions daily, one for
mail purposes, catching the 2:1Z and
. o'clock mails and reaching near
by towns short time after publica-
tion, and a second edition for home
delivery in Americas, this appearing
at the usual hour, about 3 80 o'clock.
Each edition is label in the date line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-08
GEORGIA SECOND
IN LYNCHINCS

TUSKEGEE, Ala, July 8.-There
were SO lynchings in the United
States during the first six months Of
this year, "a more than for the same
period last wear, according to a re-
port issued today by the department
OF records and research of Tuskegee
institute Two victims were white
men and 81 negroes, including two