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Evening journal., 1922-02-22
MUHLENBURG, e;
DELAWARE, 70
Blue and Gold weakens
After Leading Visitors
in First Half
REFEREE KELLEY
PLEASED SPECTATORS

Special 10 Tho Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Feb. 22-Delaware.
after rolling up "a to Z lead In tho
FIRST half in the game with Mullen
burg last night. failed to make good
In the last half and tho visitors
won out, % 20 49,
To the spectators the most inter-
esting feature OF the game was
Referee Kelley. He looked TO be the
best basketball official who has ever
had charge Of a local game. Kelley
had plenty OF pep" himself and
this had the effect OF installing pep
in the players. What was espo-
ciaiiy pleasing TO the spectators
was the way Kelley called out the
fouls. He would explain the foul
and give the number OF the player
committing Il. 40 that everyone
knew just what was going on.
Another feature was the foul
shooting OF Loven lie made seven
consecutive fouls and shot - out OF
IN during the game. In the frst
half. Captain Wills and Jackson hat
the Muhlcnburg forwards guarded
30 closely that one field goal was the
best they could do. while Delaware
got three. In the final half the
situation was reversed. Delaware
failed TO get a field goal, while
Muhlenburg made Ave. The lineup
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
WHO WANTS IN
JUNIORLEAGUE?
Suburban Organization
Needs Four More Teams
10 Make Circuit
NEXT MEETING
FRIDAY NIGHT

Four etams turned out 20 form
the new 1S-year-old limit league at
a meeting held in The Evening Jour
nal office last night Although e was
not thought advisable 10 form cir
cult with but four clubs. an the
preliminary plans for organization
were made and another meeting VIII
be held at the same place on Friday
AZ 1880 o'clock. when II Is expected
that enough clubs viii be repre-
scented to complete fthe eight-club
circuit.
The name decided on for the new
loop was the Junior suburban
League. Two OF the clubs repre-
scented at the meeting last night
were from the rural districts and II
is expected that others will be FROM
out of town. the two names, Junior
County League and Junior Suburban
League. were suggested, with the
latter the popular choice. The four
clubs and their representatives fol-
low:
ST. Peters A. A.. New Castle
Earl Walls. manager.
Adlon A. c.. Wilmington.
Hemphill. manager.
Park Grove A. c., Wilmington
f. Hail. manager.
Five Points a. c. Juniors. Five
Points-Robert Wilson. manager.
According to those present at the
meeting last night q was thought
that Il would be easy 10 get four
more teams TO come in. One OF the
promising candidates is Elsmere
while IL was thought that three
more could be secured in the city
to round out the league. Among
the teams mentioned for member
ship were Parkside Academy. 81.
Mary's Kittens. st. Thomas Juniors
Scott A. c. and Seventh Ward Jun
iors.
All teams desiring 10 enter should
have a representative present al
Friday nights meeting.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
Chances Look Good
NoU For County League

! other club or clubs, the four clubs
named above will play TWO half
season series under a selected name,
TO be chosen az the final or perma-
nent organization meeting 10 be held
on Wednesday. March s. The place
for holding the organization meet
Ing will be decided AZ the March
meeting.
President Gebhart appointed Will
liam o. Denny. Irving Jones and
Edward +. Hushebeck as the voting
delegates TO represent the New Cas-
tie Athletic Association at the next
meeting.
Messrs. GIN Currlnder. Isaac
Mackison. Scott Morris Isaac Morri-
son. J. c. Kersey and Fred Thornett,
OF Marshallton; John McGovern and
John Halloran OF Yorklyn and
Chandler IT. Gebhart. William O.
Denny. Edward r. Hushebeck,
James Gebhart. John McDevitt'
Mayor W. Leslie Cramer.- James
Gallagher, Edward Mcdaniel. Chas.
$. Fleming. Andrew Miller. Irving
Jones. Samuel Etchells. OF this ely,
attended the meeting.
Frank o. Moore, for the Delaware
City Baseball Club. telephoned that
they we're for the league and would
be represented at the next meeting.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

MATT DONOHUE SOLD
TO. THE DALLAS CLUB

When the Baltimoreans fly South
next month, Matt Donohue. the out
fielder secured from the Seneca
Falls IN. y club, will be among
the missing. Yesterday Jack Dunn
sold him TO the Dallas club Of the
Texas League and he will report TO
his new afhliation in time for spring
training. Matt is no other than
our own fellow-citizen
Donohue was secured toward the
end Of last season and made credit
able record with the Orioles. He
batted in the 800 class but did not
show up especially well at helding
although this was supposed to be his
forte. A report was received here
during the winter that he had
broken his leg in a football game
although It was unconhrmed.
In the pony championship with
Louisville, Donohue did some hne
batting, but he was slow to come 10
terms with Dunn over his new con-
tract and the Orlole boss decided 10
ship him South.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
Goodman Cookies

Goodman. 20; old swedes, q.
Well. fellows. we lost hard one,
but we have to hand it to the cast
side team. II earned its victory.
That only means we have to play
them again.
Hard luck. Firth, old man. FIRST
time this season. We missed you
Everything broke for them after
that.
What's the trouble, Reese? We
all have our off nights. Make up for
that VIXEN we meet them again.
Our center man, Ritter, hadshis
old-time speed and pep
We have to hand II 70 the Peters
brothers. They put up a fine game.
Latham had them working hard
to keep him from the old basket.
Remarks heard at game
Mrs, - - Who is that fellow
with the green pants? He seems to
be half Of Old Swedes team.
Helen No. that's the st.
Mary team.
Boswell. he's a good player.
whoever he is.
We understand now where our
boys get their chiclets. Dad Carver
had only pocketfull OF packages.
Come on. Dad. set the crowd up
Talk about rootersl We had them,
even TO Rose.
Old swedes had theirs. too. No
wonder the referee had to stop the
game to quiet them.
Our No. / quot team still holds
second place. Stay with them. Slim.
old mani
The City League team worked
overtime on Seventh Ward. taking 4
out OF 5. We are now after Seventh
Ward. That's shutting down EN-,
Dinty.
Notice to our bowlers. We hook
up with BTandywine on Thursday
night at Westminster alleys. Moth
ing but three games will do. boys,
Between Will Stats and George
Lynch our play is progressing nicely
Got everything in tip-top shape. Get
your tickets early, boys. Show your
appreciation OF what a good bunch
of sports is doing for us. Namely
BRANDYW1NE.
: When are we going TO have our
meeting? It's hard work TO keer
our baseballers in hand now. after
days like Monday and Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

neys were employed. Three OF the
prize village cows went to the block
for additional revenue-martyrcd
for Nelson's sake. but 10 no avail
Tho tentacles OF the big city held
tight. HeEewisch was a good tax
paying adjunct
After three years OF strenuous
conflict Hegewisch settled down TO
It's fate.
But just for spite II created the
office OF honorary mayor and
handed Il TO Nelson. as n were. on a
silver platter.
Mail addressed 10 Hegewisch city
hall-which isnt-goes 10 him.
Prominent persons passing throut II
the place always drop in for a chat
with the mayor.
lie has nothing but the title and
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
s1q1sLASSICS Of
EEhp DIAMOND

All the humor OF baseball isn't
confined TO the ball field by any
means. A lot OF snappy bits OF re-
partee some OF them mighty sar-
castle. are coined by fandom.
"slim" Harris OF the Philadelphia
Athletics. who Is quite a pitcher. &c
srite his physiquc was the gctim Of
fast one right over the plate from a
St. Louis fan last summer.
For five or six innings Harris. who
Is about feet s.. and so thin he
doesn't cast a shadow. was going
along beautifully. II Harris has a
weakness 10. is handling hunts. not
his stun. because ne has great speed
and a fine curve.
Unable TO make any Roadway
against his pitching the Browns
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

wears on state occasions.
Nelson came by his title. an Office
quite sinecure md without remuner-
alton or duties. under strange cir
cumstanCes.
II was he who acknowiedgedly put
this village on the map by winning
repeated laurels in the ring.
In reciprocity the town fathers
decided that some benefit In turn
should be bestowed upon their only
celebrity.
That was 10 years ago.
Wen make him mayor" they
said.
To the polls went the voters.
Nelson was about to be elevated.
But one overlooked obstacle stood
/ In the way
Hegewisch had been absorbed by
/ Chicago. II had no local autonomy.
Then we'll secede." cried loyal
/ Hegewischians.
a huge fund was raised. Attor-
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

started to bunt and get away with
ia. Inability TO handle the hunts
fused Harris and ruined his effec-
tiveness. The Browns began TO hlt.
Shortly afterward. Harris. az the
beckon OF Manager Mack, was on his
way to the showers
As he was nearing the ST. Louis
dugout some fan shouted; You
certainly are having a tough Time
this summer, Harris. How do you
manage 20 make living In the win
teri"
Before Harris had chance 10
reply. n he had such an intention,
sonn wag shouted:
The big stln IL model In a
macaroni factory"
Even Harris had TO smile.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
BAsKHrBALL FoR nAsKErBAIL.

That Is evidently what the attach
cd article clipped from yesterdays
sport page OF the Philadelphia Bull
letin. Is insisting. We won't say that
The Battleaxe is ahead OF them but
we win say we're with them. The
Battleaxe has made clear to some OF
its readers before that every sport
has its place and that basketball
for Itself IS enough. Here's what
The Bulletin says:
"A well-dehned movement IL under
way In the intercollegiate Basketball
League to prevent body-checking and
blocking
This has been neceesltated by condi-
tons creeping into most league games
and will eventually put a premium on
weight and roughness rather than on
skill and passing
OFFICIALS report they are being kept
so busy watching for fouls since body
blocking came into vogue that much
goes on In other parts OF the court they
cannot sec.
''The University Of Pennsylvania IL
solIdly behind a CLEAN. OPEN GAME
/ THAT MAKES A SKfLFtUs PASS
| ING GAME OF PARAMOUNT I'M
| PORTANCE.
"Pennsylvania's team this year ls tho
/ lightest In the league and In conse-
| quence OF the blocking tactics many OF
/ It's players have been injured IN a minor
way time and again though there has
| been no intent on the part Of the other
colleges 20 cause injury.
The real danger lies with the
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
BILLY EVANS SAYS

ter might dash madly for first base
II would indeed be difficult 10 en-
act any legislation that would salts
factorily cover plays that would give
the batsman the right to steal FIRST.
At present when the catcher has
passed ball or n third strike. OF
the pitcher makes wild pitch on
a third strike that eludes the catch
er, the batsman technically makes
an effort 10 steal first base. That
IS he tries 10 stce' first base be-
fore the throw OF the catcher reaches
that bag.
Under Gillam's suggestion Il would
be necessary 10 work out some sys-
TEN under which the baisman would
have the right TO steal first base.
For instance. regardless OF the
count OF balls or strikes. II the catch
er had a passed ball. and the bats
man believed that he could dash
from the plate to first, before the
catcher could recover the ball and
throw him or. he would have the
right to so advance al his peril.
Likewise. n the inheld Is engaged
Il ina run-up between first and sec
.ond. or second and third, or third
and home. and the hntsman elects
to take the inheld on its guard and
try to reach first base. he would have
such a right
Also. n while the batsman is IN
his box ready to hit the ball. an
overthrow OF some base is made IN
an effort to retire a runner. the
batsman shall have the right to steal
first base II able to do so.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

Nick Altrock would say.
When came TO the American
League. scarcely knew there was
anything other than a fast ball In a
pitchers repertoire.
For three years. / used a fast ball
entirely. to fool the great hitters OF
the American League. really be-
lieve l enjoyed my greatest success
during those three years.
In those first three years. I could
Just about throw my fast one by the
batsman. as We put II In baseball.
No pitcher could retain forever the
terrific speed that / lad when
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

and Galloway.
Field goals; Greenwood. 6; Laurel -.
Goals from fouls; Greenwood. 3;
Laurel. /. Total score: Greenwood. Is;
Laurel a.
boys are now tied with
Niuville for the county champion
ship. Each team has lost one game
out OF two played against each.
other. The court for the deciding
game has not been selected. Much
Interest Is being shown here in bas-
ketban. the crowds attending tho
games. although not as large as
those at baseball games, are very
enthusiastic.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

Newton c. Gillian. an attorney
from Kansas City. Mo, has suggest
ed to Judge lands. baseball com
missioner. that the batsman be given
the right to steal first base II he
elects 10 do so.
Gillian contends that such a right
would tend to spend up the game.
Would add an additional element OF
uncertainty that is now lacking. and
would tend 70 make the players keep
their heads up.
The idea is not a new one. Three
or four years ago Gillian wrote me
a letter explaining his suggestion.
and asking me to use II as the basis
for one OF my baseball stories !
did so. and in detail offered reasons
why such change would not be
advisable.
I agree with Gillian that the fans
like and want more base running.
That feature Of the game has suffer
ed a great deal in the last three or
four years. due largely to the in
creased hit ing that has crept into
the sport.
However. cannot agree with Gill
lam that II would be advisable 20
Increase base running through the
medium OF permitting the batter TO
steal first base.
fear that such a chance would
tend TO upset the basic principles OF
the game. The inielders would sure
ly be topsy-turvy. realizing that at
any time during the progress OF
some play on the base lines. the bat
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

ROD AND GUN CLUB DANCE

Delaware Lodge Rod and Gun
Club will hold its second dance OF
he season in F'ythian Castle on
February rs. Tie feature of the
svening will DO a spot dance. There
viii be dances for the old as we'll as
be young.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

The Cubs. entries in the new Jun
Tor Twilight League, are the first TO
announce themselves ready for the
start Of the season. The Cubs lineup
is intact from last season with the
following players: W. Hazewski. C..
skura. z. Dobek. +. Hazewski. +.
Skura, b. Skipper, J. Rocker, J..
Wood. T. Matinski, w. Motor, r..
Sweeney. J. Hickey. w. smulka.
Teams desiring practice games
should get in touch with Manager
C. skura. 52s South Harrison street.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

Don't think l am getting personal.
but to settle a dispute between some
fans Of the Hot Stove League" will
you be so kind as to answer the fol-
lowing questions about yourself?
How many years have you been In
the American League? When and
where were you born? What college
did you attend. and did you have
any newspaper experience before
getting into baseball? Do you write
all the copy that appears under your
name? How manys world series have
you worked.
Nothing personal at all about
your questions Glad someone is
enough interested in me to ask them.
Hero goes:
II Presiden johnson reappoints
me FOR 1922. II will be my nth sea
son in the American League.
was born In Chicago, ILL.,. Feb
10. 1854.
attend Cornell University. Did
some work on the college paper
while there. Worked for three years
in the newspaper game on the
Youngstown CO.. vindlcator before
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
MRIGHT GOEs WITH sAIIsBrRY

Red Wright, South Wilmington
diamond flash. has again signed to
play with the Salisbury, Nd, ball
club. Wrights versatility made a
great hit with the Maryland fans
last year. He played practically
every position on the diamond.
Salisbury is a member OF the new
Eastern Shore Leagne.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
rMII1GHr LEAGuE MEETING.

The Junior twilight Lcague' OF
gauized last week, will not meet to-
morrow night, according to an
nolncoment by President Winter.
The next meeting will be held on
Thursday night, March .. All ar
engagements have been made for
the reason and all that Is necessary
now Is the adoption OF rules and
,.hsdule which President Winter IL
drawing up.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
SUBURBAN LEAGUE
NEARER ORGANIZATION

A meeting OF the Suburban. Base
ball League was held at the Y. NJ.
c. A. last night. Little business
was transacted, plans for the sea-
son being discussed.
II is expected that the league will
be fully organized at the next meet
ing, which Is TO be announced.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
Junior City League

The Junior City League. the
2O-year-Old limit local conclavc
OF ball tosscrs, will hold their
second meeting of the season at
$50 o'clock tonight In The
Evening journal Office. At the
first meeting last week six teams
were represented and IL Is hoped
that at least two more VIII be
taken into membership at to-
nights session 10 round out the
circuit to- eight clubs. Teams
desiring TO enter should bring
along half of the forfeit of SO
decided upon.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

the silk deer.
'Im just as we'll satisfied" says
Nelson. politics are all crooked "
And thereupon he took down the
silker and Furnished It for the ten
thousandth time.
"A cute lid" said the mayor. "lts
Just a reminder OF what would have
been. It's my memory as mayor"
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
MT Vernon Safe litter
One More Cage Victory

the warders are capturing the same.
number.
In last nights game Mt. Vernon
had things pretty much its own way
scoring IA field goals TO the Pio-
ncers 7. Purcell tossed all Of these
for the Ninth and Market crew.
Tony Riddle was again the star for
the leaders with eight two timers.
Score:
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
As WIN THIS GAME.

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Feb. 22.-The AS
OF the inter-city series defeated the
BIS In the game at vanDyke armory
last evening by the score Of "a TO 81.
The score;
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
HE'S A MAYOR WITHOUT A CITY

CHICAGO-Oscar Matthew Rat
Ting Nelson OF onc-time lightweight
championship fame Is honorary
mayor OF Hegewisch and owner OF
an official trick silk dice which he
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
nr WAITER LOHNsON

! = A - the ~ y = I
type ball for a
pitcher TO use?
II a pitcher has
a good fast ball,
that Is always his
one best bet
1 don't mean
Just an ordinary
fast ball, but one
with a lot OF
swift" on Il. as
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
L.F. 5. WINS THIS ONE.

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 22.-The ].
r. S. Team OF girls OF the High
School. defeated the Emmanuel girls
basketball team last evening ny the
scofe Of 4 to 3. The score:
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
sMEnEs NOSES our AsRuRY.

Old Swedes Thirds barely nosed
out Asbury last night by the score
OF % 10 10. The game was closer
throughout and a rally in the finai
minutes gave the decision TO tho
swedes. Score: IA
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

AsBURY
,ROwNsoN VS.. SEVENTH WARD

Brownson and Seventh Ward will
hook up in a City Basketball League
game tonight at Brownson Hall.
with Seventh Ward comnosed OF
Defiance men. another one OF those
hot Tenth Ward battles should be In.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

taking up umpiring.
Ny copy. such as It Is. is written
by me.
I have worked in Ave world series.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
nrRLocK WIS hAsILY.

HYriock ou;classcd Conrad IN n
basketball game last night by tho
score OF 25 TO G. Newell and CT.
;os6i were the stars.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
D0ELZE BOWLS In
BEST OF MATCHES

"Hindy Won" Doelze marathoned
a bowling bit in the State singles
tourney last night. winning 2 out Of
3 matches. after being upset in the
frst encounter by Herpel in three
straight games. Like an old car. he
was missing in fine style, but he
got going later and disposed OF Try
Howett and reached his greatest
satisfaction by triumphing over
Jack Everett The last two matches
were among the best OF the six
bowled.
Bowling better than ordinary ten
pins himself. Howard Mccall took
advantage OF the sluggish exhibition
displayed by scoop" Bolllnger and
defeated the ex-soldier in out OF s.
Mccall toppled the timber for 973,
going out In 227 and 210.
Herpel split even for the evening
when he was defeated by Norm Car
son in three straight after beating
Doelze. Carson was in almost un-
beatable form. getting 200, eos and
2O5. but Herpel gave him a tough
argument 10 the finish. He was
nosed out by bare three pins in
the final game. Jack Bergan was
another OF the leaders 10 be beaten.
VIXEN he was toppled in three
straight by Souder. only one good
score being compiled in the match.
when Souder hit 201 in his final
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
PUT DOWN THAT AXE

The boys over in South
Wilmington have become in
volved i'm a novel sort Of an
argument-Rabblts VS.. Snap
pers. They'll settle their
differences I'm the basketball
court.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
SPO r T S
SHARPENED
IN THE GRIND

huge. burly and inexperienced team
which unconsciously resorts TO ille-
gal blocking to prevent another FIVE
from edging IN Up 10 the basket
rather than scrlmmaging for the
ball.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

Il looks as II Dover will have 20 be
reckoned with when Il comes TO set
ling at least the second-class scho-
astic cage title. The passers from
he capital were the only ones from
the State to survive In the first
round Of the Penn tourney.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22
SELECTION OF
CITY CAGE LEAGUERS

Dear Axe-After seeing many City
League games. l think this Is good
detection Of stars from the City
League and think many others viii
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

Even the slightest body blocking
without the blocker having n hand on
the ball should be strictly penalizod,
said an official"
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

spectators an over the country have
shown they appreciate fast, open bas-
ketbaii with lightning passes. much
more than something that approaches
football line play or young wrestling
meet.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

RIP" Collins Of the Bankers
and Brokers wants 10 know
whether Money OF the Second
Baptist bowlers ever cashes in
or Is he just a BLIND.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

one OF the most sought for and
popular young men OF the city during
the summer months and sooner Is
skinny" Dougherty, attached to
Park superintendent Mack's office.
skinny" has charge Of the Issuance
Of the permits for the park dia-
monds We met him the other day
and he was sort OF leary as to
where am I going 10 put 'em ali
this year" Looks as II he Is with US
in expecting more baseball this sea-
son In these environs than ever be-
fore. even though the last campaign
was a record breaker.
Mr.. Dougherty told us that he has
already issued his first batch OF per.
mits. They went to the Atlas Clut
League a few days ago. This Is ar
intimation 10 managers to get busy
and make out their list Of games 81
they want TO be Accommodated OF
their preferred dates.
Evening journal., 1922-02-22

GnaIs
HIoH SCHOOL oIRLs. Field Foul

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS, Field Foul Pts.
Grace Gable. forward. 90,
Martha Shaw. forward 1 2|
Ruth Zimmerman, center o OF
Harriet Marsh. guard
Marjorie Lyman. guard. OF
Dorothy Ramsey, guard. OF
Totals ................. 4
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