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Evening journal., 1922-02-11
RUTH LIKES TO
TAKE HZSFLlLL SWING

Sometimes slow curve. broken
outside and low, makes II very an
noying for Babe. George Mogridge
often uses that style ball with great
success
However n Mogridge happens 10
slip up on his control. and get the
curve inside. then Il is goodnight
Babe can hit a curve ball. inside.
farther than any man In the game.
a fast ball high. and outside. Of
ten troubles him. Such a ball makes
him hit TO left field. and keeps him
from getting the full benefit OF his
swing.
Il Is mighty dangerous, to get the
fast one over or inside. Since a
pitcher can't always control the ball.
such things often happen.
Then again some days he hits any
kind OF pitching you serve him. Tn
doubtediy there are certain styles OF
pitching that Ruth likes better than
others. but a pitcher Is foolish 10
figure a batter who can make 50
home runs in a season as having
any decided weakness.
My motto Is. give him all you have
and try your very best 10 make him
swing at bad balls. which Is often
possible because OF his great desire
10 hit.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
200 SCORES COMMON
In NIGHT BOWLING

Spectators attending the singles
bowling championships at Grady's
last night were rewarded with nve
matches OF exceptional timber tum-
bling. Although there we're some
low scores, high numbers prevailed
and COOS we're common.
Edgar Good was up against two
Of the best men last night in Harvey
Booker and Norman Carson and
gained an even split. Five hard
games were necessary 10 decide the
tilt with Booker while ne took Car
son into camp by throe straight.
Jimmie Harkins provided mean
opposition for scoop" Boliingcr.
forcing the latter to go the limit bo-
fcrc he was returned the victor. In
the other two matches on the pro-
gram Souder went down to defeat
before both Everett and Booker.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
ALLOT RACING DATES
TO MARYLAND TRACKS

BALTIMORE. Feb. IL. - TIE
Maryland Racing Commission has
announced the dates assigned the
four one-mile tracks in the state for
this year. Each track is given twen-
ty-three days OF racing, divided into
a spring and fall season. except in
the case of Laurel, which Is as
signed fall meeting only. The man
agement OF each track has been
notified that the assignment OF dates
will become effective with the filing,
within ten days. OF the track budget
for the coming year.
The assignments are:
Bowie-April 1 to April IA az
days.. November IS to November'S0
(11 days).
Havre de Grace-April is to April
20 (13 days.. September 20 TO Sep
tember 80 Go days).
Pimlico-May 1 to May 13 C12
days.. November 1 to November 13
I'll days..
Laurel-octo5er 3 to October 2s
(2S doys).
All dates are inclusive, and Sun
days are excepted.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
BILLY EVANS SAYS

seem possible that all the profess
sionalism In college football is con-
fined to the west.
one OF the these days the secret
will break loose in one OF the eastern
Institutions. When & does. things
will happen. Money has just az
much fascination east or west. The
moral hber OF the college athlete in
the east Is no stronger than In the
west.
For years the amateur IN sport has
been a joke. Possibly Il viii con.
tinue 20 be that way. College re.
strictions are 30 severe. they seem Q,
invite deception on the part Of th'
athletes.
Every 80 often every sport need
a thorough cleansing. 10 seems tha
such a condition now exists in col
lege athletics. Things had to brea'
sooner or later. II IL a good thin
for the sport that Illinois and Notr
Dame started a house cleaning.
Athletics In the colleges have a,
p veloped into a big amusement ente
, prise. a readjustment OF cond
Z uons Is the only answer.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
sse|,1sLASS SSICS Of
K<Nhp DIAMOND

o. Umpiring in a minor league Is a
tough job. For years a chap by the
name OF Van Sickle has been battling
the angry mobs in the minor leagues.
A history OF his experiences In
working In the minor leagues would
prove very interesting reading. one
that he had In a small circuit In the
south was decidedly unique. Suffice
Il % to say that he hasn't worked In
the south since.
The league in which he was work
irg that year comprised a number OF
small towns In Georgia. one after
noon he was having very tough
time OF It. He was forced TO chase
couple OF the home town boys
who were southerners by birth and
big favorites with the fans.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
WILMINGTON FRIENDS
DEFEAT BALTIMORE

Wilmington Friends defeated Bal
timore Friends yesterday afternoon.
at the Friends Central court. Fif-
teenth and Race streets. Philadei-
phia by a 81 to, 25 score. The game
was scheduled to be played in Will
mington, but was played in Phila-
delphia on account OF the scarlet
fever epidemic.
Il was the eleventh straight vic
tory for the little Delaware Quakers
this season. and although 1t appear
ed that their record was in danger
in the first half. the Wilmington
cagers stepped out in the second
stanza and clearly outclassed their
Maryland opponents. Pyle. Ions
and Moore excelled for the Whining
ton quintette. while Perndt played
the best game for Baltimore. Score.
WILMINGTON FRIENDS
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

pitchers in the American League who
insist that Ruth has certain weak
nesses at the bat Perhaps he has,
but when pitching to Ruth I never
work along that theory.
when the big fellow steps into
the box with thai murderous club
Of his. just say TO myself, We'll,
here is Babe, give him everything
you have and trust to luck" Then
I proceed 10 slip him my very best
fast ball and choicest curve.
when sitting on the bench. !
have always watched carefully the
methods that the other pitchers on
our STAFF use against Ruth. and how
successful they are.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

The plot thickness in the college
football scandal
Every day \brinss forth new de-
veiopments OF most interesting ma
ture
The latest school 70 qualify Is
Nebraska. Two OF the stars OF the
team have admitted charges OF pro-
fessionalism.
Swanson. who captained the 1921
eleven. and was one OF the best ends
in the country. has been found guilty.
Pucelik. one OF the best guards IN
the game. was the other offender.
Hardly had the news OF Nebraska
part in the scandal died away. wher
Purdue made another entry into the
affair.
six Purdue players. according q
the story took part In a professiona
game after the close OF the colleg
season.
While new developments com
thick and fast In the west. nothin
has come out OF the east. II doesn
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
NEW CASTLE WINS
BY | OVER DOVER
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

Special 20 The Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE. Feb. lin one
OF the hottest contests OF the season
on the local floor, the local Highlets
got revenge last night for the defeat
suffered at Dover. az the hands OF
the Wesley Collegiate Institute boys
on January 27 iy defeating ,hem II
70 20 Throughout the contes; tho
score was close. The largest lead
81 any time was at the end Of the
first half when the locals lead by II
to Z.
At the opening OF the second half
the visiting lads started a rally pass
ing the locals. and leading until with
in 2 minutes OF time un"
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
Motorcycle News"
HEARD ALONG THE WAY BY
o. p. n. AIRVALVES.

Another rousing meeting last
eek. Guess maybe that doesn't
,und good. and Secretary Esmond
gkt on the job. too.
Well. Huber. what's your alibi?
Won't do. Melv, you know better
IAN that. a champion is supposed
be on hand at all times to defend
is title. Don't let Il happen again.
civ. il sure is hard luck. SIS is no
iore. You have our sympathy.
White Hambleton plans 10 get a
ew machine and believe us at the
ate he is going it won't be long be-
,re he has il. Nobody seems TO be
BILE 10 stop him and Van Size. They
ave things their own way. Good
ling Cloud had a tank fun Of gas
tst week. or his would have been
o. p.
Don't forget 10 keep an eye on the
yplration date Of your NJ and A.
A. cards. boys; some are soon due.
amt help support a better thing
Te expect to hear about their in
france policies any time now.
. Van. you got the right dope. Don't
se why more Of the boys canpot
some say they fesl sorry for
reene and Cloud. yet they come in
bod toward helping the otker fell
iws along.
Don't forget the canl Good dope;
iould have happened long ago.
eep It up.
We heard Bill schweitzer was
rS. but as yet haven't had any re-
lest for pallbearers. Come on. Bill
low them you are still alive.
What did we tell you? Already
V social committee announces thai
social will be held on February IS
pw don't forget the date and time
yerybody out for a good nights
IN. II you don't. it's your fault
Talking with a few Of the ladie'
,out their organizing. they seem ;
tile timid and backward about Il
,rt OF feel hurt about the wa,
fNti 'i 'ih"hiN"At'u came 10 an enc
ie last time. Guess Brother Charle
awson will have TO give them an
her speech and lecture on organ
alton and endeavor 70 more thor
lghly explain the idea we are try
lg 10 impress upon them.
The surprise is about due to com
4. So keep wide-awake. II yo,
.iss this. you'n regret II. believe u
-or believe.us not.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

Some OF the "dyed-in-the-wool
fans" were threatening all kinds OF
dire things TO the "Yank" as they
we're addressing Van Sickle
Finally after Van Sickle had stood
about all that a human being could
be expected to stand. without pre-
sening his side OF the argument. he
fopped the game. turned to the
crowd and In his very best voice
yelled:
"Only two great men ever came
through this state. General sherman
and myself"
That remark broke up the game.
caused a riot call TO be sent In, and
made Van Sickle leave the city un-
dor the cover OF darkness.
II was his farewell appearance In
Georgia.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
ST. JOE STOPS
SALESIANUM FIVE

St. Joe Of Philadelphia. beat out
salesianum in a Philadelphia Cath
olic High School League basketball
game in the locals cage at ST. Jo-
seph's Hall last night 25 TO 20. The
play was close at all times with Nc
Nicholas OF the visitors the individ-
uai star in the scoring column. His
five field goals and nine fouls gave
him 10 OF the 25 points. Sheehy and
Kerrigan starred for the Sallies.
In the preliminary game between
the reserve squad St. Joe also won
by the score OF 16 to IA. Scores:
- r--rnrrsr ,prrn
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
LIBERTY SPEAKS

Dear Battieaxe Editor-Seeing the
article OF Mr.. Schaible OF the Mer-
wick baseball team In your columns
In reference TO Liberty A. c., 1. Man
ager Townsend. wish to state that
1 am willing TO put my team in
league II one OF the class being talk
ed Is formed. I will meet at any place
suitable to you.
IL can be remembered that two
years ago Liberty carried of the
honors with a string OF So victories
and two defeats. With McCloskey.
Dougherty Coyle. Toy. Ferris,
Fahey. Cullaine. Townsend. j..
Dougherty. Maguire. Maloney. Nc
CARNEY. Harrity and Campbell. Lib
erty will have az fast a team as be-
fore. II a league Is not formed the
team extends an open invitation to
any team in or out Of the city wish
ing a game.
would like very much 10 see a
league formed with such teams as
St. Luke's, Liberty, Defiance Acad-
emy. Merwick. Five Points and any
other club wishing 70 enter.
SUSSEX AAaA AAN AAAAarNAr "a -
teams wishing in the league should
meet at your Office or anywhere else
and get together before It is toe
late. Hoping this is satisfactory TO all
/ remain.
Yours in clean sport and for league
J. c. TOWNSEND.
Mgr. Liberty A. c. Baseball Team
II some OF these fellows would
forget to quit singing the praises oi
their teams 10 the skies for about q
minute they would have a leagu,
organized i'm no time. The league 4
the matter up for discussion.
THOSE INTERESTED IN TIL
FORMATION OF THE LEAGUE
ABOUT WHICH THERE HAS
BEEN so MUCH CHATTER Can
SHOW THEIR INTEREST BY BE
ING PRESENT AT A MEETING
FOR WHICH THE JOURNAL HA'
OFFERED THE USE OF ITS OF
FICE ON NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT
FEBRUARY IA.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
THEY ALL LOOK
ALIKE TO FREDDY

The Frederica A. c. basketball
team defeated Milford National
Guards in a hot game at the MIL
ford Armory. Wednesday evening
80 to IS. The lineup:
Frederica-Spurry, f; Jones, q;
Belts. C; Kemp, 2; Hail. &.
Milford-Lynch. T; Jacobs. 4;
Ackerman. C: Evans, 2; McNat, g.
Referee. short
Frederica also defeated the crack
team Of Dover National Guards 27
TO IS.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
'FRATS" AGAIN HIT
BY CAMDEN BOARD
Destroy school Spirit and Sub
stitute Aristocratic Oligarchy,
Says Resolution
BAN BY STATE LAW URGED

1.-THE Camden Board OF Education
last night declared against fraternitiee
and other secret societies In the public
schools because they foster a spirit OF
aristocratic oliEarchy.
''The resolution calls TO mind the
fraternity war which ragged In Camden
some months ago and arraigned many
parents on the sides Of their sons who
baked al rules against fraternities.
1.-THE Board OF Education. after some
discussion. outlined ite views In this
manner.
"1t is the sentiment Of the Board OF
Education Of Camden that high school
fraternities. sororiues and secret So
cietics are not democratic. but foster
q spirit OF aristocratic oliEarchy which
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
sALEsIANUM RESERVES
LamHn
MORRIS WINS AGAIN.

Micky Morris was awarded the
popular decision over Bobby VOL
gast. OF Philadelphia, in the semi
windup at the Cambria Club. In
Philadelphia last night. Morris out
pointed his man at nearly every
stage and had the Quaker City bat
tier on the verge OF dreamland to-
ward the end.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

Edward NJ. Higgins, business man
and sportsman OF Camden. y. j.,
who wrote TO The journal a week or
80 ago requesting information con-
cerning the possibility OF including
Wilmington i'm diamond circuit is
going ahead with the league idea.
Now it Is mentioned as the Jersey
state League. Through his canvas OF
possible points Mr.. Higgins has dis
covered that there is something OF a
demand for this sort OF league.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
ST. STEPHEN.

Referee-Munda. Scorer Lambert.
Timer-Trotter.
The Champs had things their own
way In the feature game Of the eve
ming. taking First-Central over the
floor for a clean up, allowing them
but two field goals while they hit
the ring for the count Of Is.
Grace allowed First-Central but
four free shots during the first half
OF which three counted. That Is just
how many points the sylvania Five
we're able 10 put on their side OF the
score.
The only redeeming feature OF the
First-Central play was the excep-
tional work Of Ware from the pen
atty line. for out OF his clever
chances from the fifteen foot line h,
4 missed but two. Bill Greenwood
shot four out OF a possible six fo
the Grace boys.
Gin Garvine, who turned In hicl
score FOR the Champs with eigh
field goals and one foul. had an ex-
ceptional thing TO happen. The last
half OF the game he was taken out
on account OF four personals. The
scoring OF the Grace team was cen.
tered around Cliff and Greenwood as
Bill contributed twelve OF the sc
points. Chandler, Flynn, ana J.
Garvine dropped in the other six
points from the floor while Mckay
got one from the penalty line.
The Grace boys must have been
out in full number last night as nine
OF them got a chance al the First
Central boys. Weitzei. Brooks and
Aikens played well for &c.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

II a base runner starts to run the
bases in reverse order 10 confuse
the opposition, how may he be re-
tired?
A base runner who runs the bases
in reverse order can be retired by
being touched with the ball. or hav-
ing the ball held on the base TO
which he was legally entitled.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
WON'T TRADE BAKER.

BALTIMORE. Nd Feb. IL
Home Run Baker and Chick Few
ster will be with the 1922 Yanks'
they are not due 70 figure in any
baseball trades.
Following conference he had
here with his players. Manager MIL
Ter Huggins announced both were
satisfied with the terms offered
them and that they would be IL bnc
for regular positioES
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
HAGLEY ON TOP.

81. Mary's Kittens journeyed up
lc creek Thursday night and met
afeat at tho HANDS OF the fast Hag-
y quintet by ;ac score OF 81 20 0.
he fioo-work OF both teams was ex-
'ptionaiiy fast but the ability OF
agiey's cagers 10 hit the noop gave
ZEN a lead which V,as never over
sen. The score;
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
SHARPENED
IN THE GRIND
News in Numbers

tends not only 10 interfere with school
discipline. hnt uNDERMINES THE
PROPER SCHOOL SPIRIT BY SUB
STITUTlNG FRATERNITY LOYAL
TY.'
The members Of the Board OF Edu-
sembly Bill No 1853. an act prohibit
ing fraternities. sororities and secret
societies In the public schools OF this
State
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

Essence OF the brine-some-
body's been handing you taffy.
They distributed 800 pounds OF
Atlantic City's choicest bits Of
the unsalted salt confection. the
gift Of the visiting council. at
the X. c. Konklave-FREELY
EFT GRATIS. We don't mean
10 say It was "et" but that It
was given away in copious guam
titles without charge. Who let
Lat-inx2
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
BY WAITER JOHNSON.

wv 90 1 pitcn 10
Babe Ruth ?"
Well. that Is the
troughest one yet.
I never pitch ex-
actly the same TO
Ruth. except in one
way, I am always
trying 10 make him
hit a bad ball.
There are a lot OF
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
KITTENS ARE TRIMMED.

Hagley Reserves handed the ST.
Mary Kittens a 81 to . walloping
on the Breck's Lane court last night.
Only three field goals we're scored
by the Kittens while Hagley got
eleven. Score:
HAnrN-U
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

Prohibition produced a
new tribe with socialistic
ideas. Quite a few are clam
oring for a more equal di-
vision Of worldly goods
mostly moist.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

Omcials always have their hands
full In contests where stars appear.
A couple Of consultations scintillated
across the Auditorium horizon even
thoul \ Thursday was a stormy night.
o. r. Bobby Maxwell in his quiet
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

You don't happen to be one Of the
fans who think the baseball season
is on because The Bat is appear
ing at the Playhouse. And It isn't
Babe Ruth's act. either
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
t-ft-

just n little tip TO scorers. Il is a
matter of courtesy and a display of
better craftsmanship 10 put the
visiting team first-win, lose or
draw.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
I = ~ 4 4 EaaN >
-EoQle-
LAMOTTE on TOP

Lamotte A. c. climbed TO 6s points
in defeating Dolson and Borden last
nigkt in the Silverbrook gym. The
d. BIS got but 10. Score;
LAMOTTE A. C.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

and unassuming way, retiring 10 the
nth degree. handled the game as he
can handle one. He had little or no
trouble and few fuses. A hot re-
mark in stronger than a stage whis-
per was uttered just after a foul had
been called on a tap-off In the CEN
ter Of the floor. Some one was con-
signed TO the shades OF hades. II
wasn't meant for the referee nor
was IL meant for the ears Of the fans
but there is a natural calm II foul
is called right after the ball is tossed
and there were few In the hall who
did not know someone had been in
vited TO heave fuel. But It ended
right there for the person addressed
evidently did not take offense.
Notc:-O. r. to those who do not
know means OLD RELIABLE.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
GRACE
FIRsT-cENTRAL
TotaIs
Referee Munda. Scorer wlngate.

Timer-Trotter.
At the "Y" Goodman tonight.
leaders OF the first division will cash
with Sllverbrook while in the sec
ond game West will play second
Baptist.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

The Camden. y. j. Board OF Edu-
cation has made a move I'm the right
direction. The body Is for the aboi-
ishment OF "frats" in the public
schools The Battleaxc has meant to
make mention Of the existing fra
tcrnities I'm the local High school
and the talk Of the formation OF
other societies. Each one means a
further division in the student ranks
and we speak from a sport stand
point when VIC say that they do not
promote for the best interest OF the
school. No doubt the game can be
said about "fratsr I'm high schools
from other angles. The attached
article from yesterdays Philadelphia
Evening Ledger shows how the
Camden board is inclined:
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
AND MAR

AND MARVELLOUS MARv SEE.
SEE HE-TTEY BURNT ABB
SINCE AT THE FUNERAL"
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
Axc'iOrii

Those who arc cornered do not
necessarily happen 10 be square.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
s PO r 7 8 :=z==:: .:=s=:.: = =
Church League
Basketball

TOnight-COOiSma VS.. Sill
verbrook; West vs.. Second Bap-
tist.
Both games in Y. NJ. c. A.
cage.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11

The Want Ads say a great deal In
a little space.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-02-11
DELAWARE
swARTHMoRE.

Referee-Raby. Of Gettysburg Time
of halves-20 minutes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-02-26
'RAINMAKER' I'LL THAT Is
TIE LATEST PROFESSION
OF Mr.. PANCHO VILLA
fpv The Assnririel pressl

JUAREZ, Chihuahua, Feb. Is
Enter in the pages Of history Pan
cho Villa, the "rainmaker. This
is one Of the newest titles OF Du
rango's Robin Hood.
The municipal building of Juarez
was the center Of small shower
area one morning recently. An in
qulring reporter remarked shat it
was unusual that a sprinkle should
be confined TO such a small area.
"Oh. that little shower was given
Us BY Fancho Villa" said a police
official. If you will examine the
water tank in the corral adjoining
the municipal building. you will
notice a bullet hole near the top.
This was made by one Of the shots
Don Pancho fired when he was last
beSeiging Juarez.
Every now and then the water
level in the tank reaches the level
of the hole. and then we have a
shower spouting forth therefrom"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-02-26
SOUTHERN TARIFF
PROPONENTS WILL
MEET, Fl. WORTH
Special TO The Herald)

FORT WORTH. Texas. Feb. y
The attitude of southern Congressman
ON the tariff will feature the discus
Sions OF the Texas tariff congress which
has been called to IL ct here Wednes.
day. March 18th. according 10 the Of.
fical call issued today from the head.
quarters Of the Southern Tariff Assoc
cation by y. A. shaw chairman of the
Texas division of the organization.
One of the most difficult problems
confronting the tariff movement. accor"
ing 10 officials of the ass""i"'ion. Is the
opposition Of southern congressman IL
a tariff on southern products. While
producers they claim. are clamoring for
4 tariff. many southern members oi
congress are opposing il.
The congress here will be held in con.
junction with the meeting of the Texas
cattle raisers association which will bc
held on March II. L.. and l6 and which
viii recess on the fifteenth in favor Of
the tariff congress. Schedules on live.
stock. hides. oil. peanuts and other pro.
ducts desiring 4 tariff will he taken up
It is stated. ana the proper methods of
getting these rates included in the tar
iff hill now pending before congress Will
be taken up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-02-26
TAR, FEATHERS
FOR PREACHER
and JEWELER
Itinerant Pastor In Louisiana
Dumped Into Street Clad
In Sack Around Waist
[Rv the Associated Pressl

DERIDDER, La. Feb. 25. - Clad only
in a sack held around his waist by a
stout rope Rev. w. B. Bennett. an itin-
Grant preacher, was thrown from an
automobile in front of drug store here
Saturday morning. He had been tarred
and feathered on the outskirts of De Rid
der by number of men he said had been
unmasked.
After he was thrown into the street
Rev. Mr.. Bennett picked himself up as
best he could and il il said some one
placed clothes around him while he ran
TO his home. Late Saturday afternoon
il was reported he would recover.
Early Saturday morning a party went
20 Bennett's home and called him 70 the
daar. When he came out they hustled
him into an automobile and rushed 10
the country. He was thrown out of the
autobomile on the return just as the
business section was crowded with shop
pcrs early Saturday.