Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
THREE EVENTS ON
NEW YEAR 'SSPORT
PROGRAM IN MESA

PROGRAM IN MESA
MESA, Dec. 31.--A turkey shoot at
the rifle range from 10 o'clock In the
morning until dark, a baseball game
at the ball park in the afternoon De-
tween the local club and the Phoenix
White Sox, and a card Of bicycle
races on Macdonald street in the late
afternoon, are sporting events Of
fered 10 Mesa and Southside residents
on New Years day. All three of the
events are creating more than ordi-
nary interest, with a promise that
all will attract good crowds.
The turkey shoot is a continuance
of the shoot held on the day before
Christmas under the auspices or the
American legion post in Mesa and
will last over both Sunday and Mon
day. Members of the post were busy
all day Saturday at the range getting
things in shape and are fixed with
ammunition, rifles, targets and tur-
keys to operate just as long as the
fans want to shoot.
The regulation bulls eye will be the
target at 200 yards, standing position.
Entrants may use their own rifle, or
one will be supplied, as they may
elect Each turkey will be exhibited
before the contest starts, and each
bulls eve record will draw a turkey.
In 81 ite of the Christmas rush and
unpleasant weather, the legion's
shoot at Christmas time went off sue
cessfullys and a number Of turkeys
were won. Mrs. Ross, wife of II. ID.
Ross. Jr., post commander Of the le-
sion. scored high mark for the day
getting her turkey on the second
shot.
The turkey shoot Is open to the
general public and free transportation
cars will be run all day, both Sunday
and Monday, to the target range, five
miles northeast Of Mesa, and return
Mesa and sox to Battle
Mesa baseball fans will have
chance to start the New Year out
right with a game on Sunday after
noon Members of the former Mesa
club have been itching for chance
to get back into uniform for the last
two months, and two games are
matched with the Phoenix White Sox,
to be played on the local diamond
SUNDAY and Monday afternoons.
Since scheduling the two games,
Mesa's veterans have been loosening
np q. bit daily on the diamond and are
in good shape for a mid-winter con-
test. Mesa viii play the following
Iine-up: Harris. cf.; Menhennett, 2b,
Lush, rf.: Price, 1b.; Shumway, G.;
Oviedo. IT,; Gin, p.; Mortensen, SIS;
Rollins and D.. Stapley, substitutes.
Play win be called at 2:30.
The Bicycle Races
Three bicycle events have been
scheduled for the afternoon by G. f.
Monrad. local bicycle dealer. The
first event win start at o'clock. 1t
will be q five-miie race, run 10 times
around the block bounded by Mac
Donald, Main, Center and First
streets A gold watch. pair OF tires
end chain are first, second and
third prizes for winners Of the event.
The second event will be a news
paper carrier service race between
carriers on the different papers in
Mesa. The carrier placing five pa
pers in a box in the best time will
win. The third event will be ju-
venile race for the younger boys.
Prizes are offered for winners in ali
the events.
Battery Holds Practice
Members of Battery B, First Ari-
zona field artillery. spent one day
this week on the rifle range east OF
town. Thirty men participated in the
practice, 1000 rounds Of machine gun
ammunition and 1000 rounds of pistol
ammunition being fired.
Musicians Postpone Meeting
The Musicians club of Mesa has
postponed its meeting planned for
Monday afternoon. 1t will be held a
week later, on Monday, Jan. 8, at
3 o'clock.
Appointed Tax Collector
Charles A. Cave has been appoint
ed by the board Of supervisors as as
SCISSOR and tax collector for the Mesa
district. He expects to start his
work Tuesday morning.
Sunday Services in Mesa Churches
st. Marks Episcopal Church
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Holy COM
munion and address, IL a. nj. The
Christmas music will be repeated.
Cordial welcome extended to all.
Francis Bloy, rector,
Baptist Church--Rev. F. r. Hawes,
pastor. Residence, Clark apartments.
Phone 232. Begin the new year right
Go to the church of your choice. But
be sure you go to church. The Bap-
lists Of Mesa will gladly welcome
you. Bible school begins at 9:45 a
IN. T. B. Croswel Is superintendent
Public worship and preaching at II
a. m. and 1880 p. m. B. Y. P. Y
meets at g.: 80. r. V. Johnson Of Los
Angeles viii speak at this service
and all young people are invited
AT the morning service the pastor will
speak on THE Doctrine Of the Lords
Supper" In the evening the subjec
will be "The Untraveled Path.
Gladys and Idella Clark will sing a
the morning service. There will b'
special music at all services.
White Cross Gospel Mission, IA
West Main street-Open air services
will precede the regular service II
the mission. r. W Johnson viii speal
at 1890 Mr.. Johnson is a Mesa bo.
who is now preparing for the gospe
ministry. Come and join in the New
Years praise service. The theme a
all services is Christ and Hin
Crucified."
Methodist Church, r. c. Lord, pas
tor-9:45, Sunday school; H. c. Love
superintendent: "The Revolt of Je
robam," 1. Kings, 12;12-17 IL o'clock