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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
TOTTENvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mainster, OF
Baltimore, Md, are the guests OF
the Iatter's sister, Mrs. Abram Reck-
how, for the holidays.
Mrs. Andrew Matheson has beer
entertaining her sister, Miss jose
phine Pearce, of West New Brigh-
hon.
Miss Polly Androvette is home
from Ursuline Academy, Middle
town, for the holidays with her
mother. Her brother, Murray An
drovette, is also home from st,
AIMS Academy.
Harry Levy, of the Bronx, is visit
ing his aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Julius Getzlowitz.
Edmund Cuny is critically i'll at
ais home in Main street.
Miss Cora Ayers, CT Newark,
spent the holiday here with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hawkins OF
Yetman avenue announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Maggie
Mae, to William Marsh of Perth
Amboy,
Mrs. Camille McSorley, leader of
the Richmond County Democratic
Women's organization, headed the
delegation from Staten Island to the
TO MIS-. Alfred Smlln a.
the Hotel Commodore in Manhattan
yesterday. Those from here were
Mrs. blackburn, Mrs. Madge Sulli-
van, Mrs. John Mcdonald, Mrs
Patrick Harding and Mrs. William
Ford. All were introduced to Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. John L. Hylan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hanson, of
Kreischerville. entertained at a
family gathering at their home
Christmas eve. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Carlton and
Mrs. E. Storer of T~ottenville, Mr..
and Mrs. George Vollmer, Sr., Mrs.
George Vollmer, Jr., and Mr.. ami
Mrs. Walter Lebert, of Richmond
Valley.
Mrs. Louise Sandkuhl was fined
81 by Magistrate Croak in the frs.
district court for allowing her two
dogs on the street unmuzzled.
The Sunday school Christmas tree
celebrations of the South Baptist
and st. Stephens Episcopal church
es held last night at the two church
rs were carried out with zee
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
KEASBEY SCHOOL At
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

KEASBEY, Dec. 27-The Christ
mas exercises for the lower and up
per grades were held at the local
school, Friday. The program was
a lengthy one and was well pre-
scented by the pupils. A separate
program was presented by the kid
dies of the lower grades. The tots
did splendid in carrying out each
part of the program.
The program for the upper
grades was as follows:
Song-"O Little Town of Bethle-
hem by School, Recitation-"Un-
DER the M%istletoe'' by Annie Hall
czky. Recitation-'I'd Like 20
Know" by Margaret Kiraly, Reel
tation-"My Favorite Tree" by Joe
Klein, Song-"Christmas Carol" by
School, Recitation-"Santa Claus
Cousins" by Helen Charonka, Reel
Observation-Disclosures Eve at the
North Pole" by Mary Antol. Song
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by
from Santa Claus" by Grace Po-
chick, Recitation-"Santa Claus by
School. Recitation-"A Surprise
Stephen Sakoge, Song Santa
Land by Eight Third Grade Pupils,
Recitation-"A Christmas Eve
Thought" by Alice Reyes, Recita-
tion-"Hurrah" by William Kovacs,
Song-"The First NOEL by School,
Observation-Disclosures shopping
by Grace Eggrie, Recitation-"A
Christmas Song by Alex Sebesky,
Song-"Christmas Time by School,
observation-disclosures Greetings"
by Julia Jsori, Recitation--"A Visit
from. st. Nicholas" by Ruth Deik,
Song-"Christmas Eve" by Schoo.,
Recitation = christmas Day by
John Kato, Recitation-"Getting a
Christmas Tree" by Milton Hofherr,
Song-"Silent Night, Holy Night"
by School.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
CITY BRIEFS

Due to the heavy fog this morn
ing all trains operating over the
Central railroad through this city
were from ten to fifteen minutes late.
The local train due here from Mata-
wan at 1852, did not arrive until
$3.50. 1t is said that the train was
held on a side track at Matawan TO
allow a number of expresses TO pro-
coed. The train runs as a local from
Matawan TO Jersey City.
-Four lodges of Odd Fellows to-
gether with the members of their
families will gather at Washington
hall tonight for the annual Christmas
tree celebration. There will be gifts
to all and there will be dancing.
Hornet Encampment, No. so, odd
Fellows, at its meeting last night
elected officers for the ensuing year.
Chris Rasmussen was named the
chief patriarch: John Bower high
priest; Wallace Brown, senior war
den; John Z. TherkeIsen, Junior
warden; Albert krogh, recording
scribe; Hans P. Hendricksen, finan-
cial scribe; William Seiber, treasur-
er; Clifford ellis, trustee for three
years. Arrangements were made
for attending the Christmas tres
celebration at Washington hall to-
night by the four Odd Fellows lodges
and plans were made for the in
~stallation to take place Tuesday
night January IS.
The basketball game between the
Triangle Club of this city and the
Triangle Club of Railway will be
played at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon in the Y. NJ. C. A. instead o.
$3.50 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy Circle 1856 will
hold their regular meeting in Jacob
sons hall in State street tomorrow
night. All members are urged to be
present as the nomination and cleo
ton OF officers will take place.
Goodwill Camp No. 81, Woodmen
of the World at its meeting last night
elected officials for the ensuing year.
James A. Collins was named the
consul commander to succeed j. De-
ford, who will become the past con-
sui commander at the installation
that Is to take place on January o.
At this time there is going to be q
class initiation and an effort Is be-
ing made to have G. W. Sullivan OF
New York city, come here to deliver
an address at the same time. The
other officers named are: Advisor
lieutenant,aRal Belts: banker. H.
p. OlsenS *, f. S. Everson; es-
cort, JAMIE Hartley; Waterman,
Rudolph Kulelinskk manager 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
Dance Great Success

At a meeting of the H. B. Club
held recently in their club rooms. it
was announced that the dance in
the Fords Hut recently was a great
success, socially and financially. The
proceeds will be used to buy new
furniture for the club house. The
committee in charge consisting of
Arthur Jensen, Earl Anderson and
Charles Sher deserve great credit for
the excellent manner in which they
managed the affair. The social COM
mittee announced that they had a
few surprises in store for the club
members to be announced shortly.
Refreshments were served by the
committee in charge. The next meet
ing of the club will be held at the
home Of Arthur Jensen. Sunday. De-
cember 81, at 2 o'clock. All mem
bers are urged to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
MISS BETTE HOAGLAND
TO Wed HERBERT MACNAIR

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. 27.-Dr. and
Mrs. Bonnette w. Hoagland have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Bette, to Herbert Mac
Nair, of Brooklyn. N. Y.
Miss Hoagland is a member of the
senior class of Swarthmore College.
Mr.. MacNair was graduated from
Colgate University class of 1922 and
is st present associated with the
Home Title Insurance Co. of Brook
Ign. The marriage will take place
in the early summer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
SARAH BERNHARDT WORSE

PARIS, Dec. 27.-(By The Asso-
Press)-Madame Sarah Bern
hardt's condition took another turn
for the worse today. Physicians as
cribed 1t to the fatigue following her
activity yesterday. when she arose
from her bed, partook of solid food,
and received many callers.
The actress household is again de-
pressed, although Madame herself,
is Just as confident as ever that she
will recover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
ARMOUR & GO. FILE
CHARTER CERTIFICATE

DOVER, Del, Dec. 27.-The GER
tificate for a charter for Armour 6
Co., of Delaware was filed at the
office of the secretary of state here
today. The company is capitalized
at S160,000,0 900 and is authorized to
deal in cattle and livestock of all
kinds. The incorporators named in
the certificate are A. NJ. Hooven, NJ.
A. Bruce and H. M. Anderson, all of
Wilmington, Del, identified with the
Corporation Trust Company of
America, which drew up the incor-
poration papers.
The incorporation papers make no
mention of any contemplated mer-
ger, simply following the legal lines
of such applications.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
SEWAREN

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Demaresi
and daughter, Miss Helen Demaresi
of Tacoma. Washington are spend
ing the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs
M. I. Demarest.
Mr. and Mrs. Demarest enter
tanned Mrs. w. H. Demarest, Mr.
and Mrs. G. J. Demarest. Miss Marie
Demarest and Mr.. and Mrs. JohK
Gage Of Westfield. at a family din
ner party yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Weiant en-
tertained relatives from New York
over the holidays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
PLEASANT PLAINS

MI. and Mrs. Harold Tannenba:g-
tr, of Elizabeth spent Monday with
her mother, Mrs. Belle Hitchcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Wakeman
are at Wernersville, Pa, for the holi-
days.
Miss Beatrice Bateman daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fired Bateman is at
saranac Lake.
Miss Nina Orser, superintendent
of nurses at the Richmond Memorial
Hospital spent the week end in
Brooklyn, with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Smith, of
Brooklyn, were with her parents for
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Edwards, cf
Brooklyn, visited here Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
DANCE TONIGHT

Everything is in readiness for the
alumni dance to be held in the high
school auditorium tonight. Tickets
nave been selling rapidly and from
all accounts a record attendance is
expected. Tonghini's Royal Ser
enaders will furnish the music for
the dancing. Many novel features
are being arranged by Edward Pat
ten, chairman, and his committee,
consisting of Ruelisa Snyder, Monroe
karkus, Evelyn Nickennig and Bella
Goldberger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
Have Family Reunion

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ritter held a
family reunion at their home in
Water street, on Sunday night. Holly.
m1stletoe, evergreens and a huge
Christmas tree formed the decora-
tons for the occasion. A supper was
served.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Ritter and son Frank, Mr..
and Mrs. George Ritter and son
and son Arthur and daughter May,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ritter, Jr., and
daughter Carma, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Ritter and son William, Miss
Theresa Schultz, Misses Bessie and
Marion Walker, Edward, Alex and
Fritz Ritter and Eilwood Wickberg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
TO GIVE PLAY

The executive board of the Y. w.
Fl. A. met at the home of Miss Ada
Carson in Kearny avenue, last
night. and plans were discussed for
the musical comedy to be presented
in the lear future. The club decid-
ed to make final decision on the
play at a special meeting to be held
next Tuesday night. At the close
of the business session a social time
followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
DR.. CRAFTS DEAD

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27:-Dr.
Wilbur F. Crafts, for tventy-eight
years superintendent of the Inter
national Reform Bureau, which he
founded, and widely known because
of his activities on behalf OF pro-
hibition and similar movements,
died at a hospital here today of
pneumonia. He was seventy-three
years old.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT
TO Be INVESTIGATED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-An in
vestigation to determine whether
adequate stocks of locomotives and
cars are in possession of American
railroads and whether railroad GUS
toms and practices controlling Use
and interchange of equipment ars
sufficient was ordered today by the
interstate commerce commission.
which said it was acting without
complaint and on its own Initiative.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
PhiIin DeWnfers

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 27,-Cap-
lain Philip T. DeWaters, a lifelong
resident of Staten Island, who died
saturday night at his home, 620s
Amboy road. Pleasant Plains, after
j lingering illness, was laid to rest
IN Bethel cemetery, Tottenville, yes
terday afternoon following a funeral
yervice held from his late residence,
Rev. William Burd, pastor of st.
Marks church, officiated.
Captain DeWaters was seventy
nine years old and for many years
was identified with the oyster in
dustry. He was IN oyster planter
md for the past few years was asso-
slated the Ellsworth company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
Entertains at Cards

Mr.. and Mrs. Nagle, entertained
at a card party in her room at the
Westminster Saturday night. The
guests included: Miss Ruth Adams,
Mrs. Ethel Gross, George Faircloth,
George StiIlwell and Mr.. and Mrs.
Maggie.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
Tired Of seeing Prisoner

So often does Andrew Rema OF
19 Smith street, visit local police
headuarters that he this morning
told Recorder Harold E. PickersgiH
in response to a question. the latter
should know his name. He was ar
rested last night on a drunk and
disorderly charge by Officer James
Nolan and was sentenced to ninety
days in the workhouse.
three years, j. Deford, and physician,
]. V. Shull. The committee on Glars
initiation follows: William Laird,
William Sandbeck, A. Pister. f.
Belts and J. Hartley.
r. c. Miller. safety Inspector of
the American Smelling & Refining
company, denied today that a man
had been scalded at their plant over
the weekend or holiday as was
nounced in the News yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
TRAP LAID IN
WH|SKEY PLOT
Arrest Couple at DuneIIen for
Having Still in Possession
Sold Booze

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 81
Charles and Julia Frankciark, OF
sos South avenue, Dunellen. are be-
ing held in the county Jail here in
default of $1,000 bail each, charged
with having sold whiskey on Christ
mas Day and with having a still in
their possession. The arrest of the
man and his wife was made posi-
BILE by a trap laid by four officers of
the Dunellen police force who sent
a boy to the F~rankciark place with
a marked dollar bill to buy some
whiskey. The, boys brother ac-
companied him. AS soon as the
boy had been given the liquor and
he had paid the marked dollar, his
brother gave the signal and Officers
Barrett, Helick, Ambrose and Johns
rushed into the place, seized the
whiskey, the marked bill, found
othei booze in the place as well as
a still. Both Frankciark and his
wife were arrested.
The Dunellen police became aware
of the liquor business going on at
the Frankciark place when they
were notified by Mrs. John Haney
on Christmas Day that her husband
was delirious as the result of drink
ing liquor which had been purchas-
ed from the Frankciark place by her
two boys, Albert and John, thirteen
and sixteen years old. both of whom
has been sent to buy booze by their
father.
Officer Barrett went to the place
where the police had been told whis-
key had been sold, but found no
traces of any liquor. The man was
arrested or a charge of making a
disturbance and fined $50. Later it
was decided to have the boys go back
again with the marked bill and the
plan was carried out successfully.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
Toms River Man Held In Bail

Newell r. Harker OF Toms River,
was held under $500 bail for the
United States District Court, when
arraigned before United States Com
missioner John A. Delaney in this
city yesterday on the charge of trans
porting liquor. Harker waived a
hearing and was taken to the Mon
mouth county Jail at Freehold. The
offense was committed at Farming
dale. Monmouth county it is charged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27
Auto Truck Mishap at Metuchen

METUCHEN, Dec. GA motor
truck. the property of the National
Biscuit Company, fell over today
when the brakes were put on the
machine as It struck some soft dirt.
The driver, Robert MoIar. and An
Grew Delman, the helper. were not
injured,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-27

-Four lodges of Odd Fellows to-
gether with the members of their
families will gather at Washington
hall tonight for the annual Christmas
tree celebration. There will be gifts
to all and there will be dancing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-27
EMPIRE CITY RESULTS

First race tHvc furlonED-
Susiana IL TO |. 10 l. : to .. sec
ond. Monardclia. = to s, 3 TO ,. to 3;
third. Ghost. II TO !. 10 /. to =.
Time. 1902 2-5. Also ran-Poor
sport. Irish Pat Smattcr Pop. Row =
rose Path. Eris. Laura Gafney.
Second race tmilc and siNtcenth)
First. AiGoa. to |. to l. to ,,
second. Ten Button. 3 10 /, l to !.
10 :. third. Qucsada. to ). 4 to 3.
to ,. Time, l:ts LIS. Also ran
Vendor, consort. Bravo, Service Star,
cromwell.
Third race tabout six furiongs)--
First. Tarn. to /. TO 3. . TO 8:
second French Pure. : to |, 3 to |.
To 5. third. Picnic, TO !, TO 3.
TO 5. Time. 1910 49,. Also ran
lockwood. Bobbcd Hair. rluribcllc.
swift Grass, Simple simon. Nat s..
Jug. Juno.
Fourth race (milc and sixtccnth)
First. Brainstorm. Is to l. 6 to |. 3
TO /. second Galanthan. S to /. ) TO
!, S to 3: third. Sweep by, to l. S
TO ). To s. Time. l:tI 2-5. Also
ran--Hephaistos. Ray Jay. Pirate
Gold. Cherry Tree. Screnadcr. Mary
Patricia.
Fifth race (mile and an eighth
First. Moody, II to s. to !. TO 2;
second Rayol Jester. Is To /. 6 to
|. > to !. third. Lord Herbert. 4 to !.
To 3. to ;. Time. l.56 35 Also
ran Drummoud. Brink. Bcckna,
Whippet. Horcb. Scotch Verdict.
longs)--First, Best Love, 3 to !. 6 10
5. 3 to 5: second. Stella Maris. 30 to
/. S to !. I TO I: third. Spccdball. 10
to !, To l, . to !. Time. :0S 2-5.
Also ran-Woodhowcr. Pandowdy.
Miss Star. Scgovia. Merryland. Ella
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-27
no ABRAMS WIN CAME
FROM K|WAN|S CLUB
Unusual Play Gives Winners
Advantage Which Brings
Decision Their WAY.

Playing the last five innings under
protest, the kiwanians lost the rub
her contest To the Rotarians ycster-
day at Boulevard Field by a count
or 70 =. The winning counter was
forced over in the ninth on the sec
Qua play that almost caused an open
rupture between the representatives.
of the two teams
Inc kiwanlanS looked winners I'M
til tn" last stanza. although only
holding the lead by one run. 4 three
base blow, an error and a single
brSuEht the contest to an end.
One of the largest baseball crowds
OF the season saw tho clash. and the
frivol'ties that preceded It, Both
clubs tried for honors in stunts be-
iore the game. and in noise during
It's progress with the winner in
uouDt. But the spectators united in
calling II rare show. with burlesuue
on Revolutionary scenes predominant
ing.
The, game was played earnestly. il
not always brilliantly. But in spite
or the errors OF commission and the
errors OF omission, the teams entered
the contest for blood. Rotary had
won in 1920 and kiwanis in 1921.
hoth wanted that extra game TO brag
about in the future
Trinite pitched an excellent game
."r the kiwanians. while Rcnnic
Went strong for the Rotarians. Three
runs were scored off Kcnnie in tho
second inning as result of his wild
ness ana one hit, the runners who
crossed the plate shaving all reached
n"Sc on passes. He was touched
again In the fifth for a single and
e home run by Dave Satterficld.
me Rotar!ans scored two in the
hrst inning, on two singles and
double by Hopper.
In the fourth came tho play that
almost disrupted fricdly relations.
M"n were on second and third. with
tw" out when Mills hit n grounder
10 10 dudley Iseardsley crossed the
niatc. hut Allen was tagged az third
Ihe umpire ruled that the runner
scored. The kiwanians promptly
nrntcstc;d aud played the game out
under that status
In the ninth Rotary scored two
runs; putting them In the lead. Pen,
me led with triple Allen hit a
roIier To Trinite, who threw wild IN
nrSt. permitting Rennic to score
WINE Allen went to second. Kiwan
. ian. claimed the ball was MOI hit
ir. ana lengthy argument fol-
i"rw"n. when play was resumed
AieNandor singled. sending the win
ninS run across
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-27
LEFTY LEW CONFIDENT
He WILL TRIM CHAMP
Philadelphian Meets Benny
Leonard in Title Clash at
10 O'clock Tonight.
END TRAINING
Eastern Sporting Populnrr Forcrts
Horne Races and Crucial Hall Sc
ries Until After Rich Battle He
comes Ring History,
By >N'cstbrooL Pcsicr,

United News stan Correspondent.
sg SEW YORK; July 3s-As the.
weigh in for the richest champion
snip battle ever promoted at weights
below the heavyweight. the Eastern
sporting populace has forgotten tenn
porarily that the horses are running
at Empire City and that the New
York and ST louis clubs in both
in contests for tho pair Of rcnnants.
Benny Leonard. lightweight cham
Pion Of the world took jus, enough
exercise today to keep his muscles
dclphia, his lcft-handed opponent for
tomorrow nights twelve round no.
decision fight In Jersey City. also
vera Tetra'nGd from all hu, tn. i'sh'est
BoyIe's Thirty Acres. So he could
spend tho night before the battle in
seclus!on with Billy Gihson. his man
ager, and his brothers, Charlie and
Joe Leonard. Tender planned to
arrive in Jersey City tomorrow ar
Defiance, y J. near PhiladclphIa. in
time to weigh in with the champion
before the members OF the Jersey
BoNing Commission. The hrurc is
will permit both lighters, to rebuild
their strength with broth or what
ever else they desire. II they feel
weak after making the weight
II IL CtaiTltu NIldl tue nR nav
posted forfeits Of Si5.QoO each for
weight and appearance. There is no
danger that either man Will fan 10
appear. barring railroad wrecks or
acts of the kings enemies, and there
seems no likelihood that either will
carry an ounce more than rs
pounds. Blu, il tho fight should he
promotion may result in an indccisivc
match, so far as the championship is
concerned. because the men may not
be able To remain at weight indcn-
nitely. In the recent Tender BAR
rett fight. AZ Philadelphia. the men
made weight. hut the night was most
poned several days and they hnally
entered the ring two or three pounds
above the limit.
New York sports are pulled tight
with suspense for tho match has
been brought along by Tex Richards
own methods Of building up interest.
An awkward bat fairly scientific
punch to the body describes Tend
Ter His record does not prove him
a Knockout swatter against hrst-
rate men. But he got into noisy
personal s1uahhlc with Leonard by
Selling Lconard's appearance" forfeit
of S., 600 when the champion failed
to meet him in n fight arranGcd for
broken his right hand. The boys
NEXT six months and suddenly dis
covered that they had aroused about
s500.0OO worth OF interest in their
quarrel That was when Rtckard
the receipts to exceed 100000. and
would be pleased, hut not much sur
prised. If the nnal figure were very
close to half a million.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-27
EAST ENDERS DEFEAT
FAST HOPEWELL NINE

Church Hin Athletic Club took the
measure OF the Hopcwcll baseball
team yesterday afternoon Mt c. c..
y. Field by heating the visitors. .
10 a. in loosely played contest. The
local nine scored four runs in the
first inning and toycd with their op-
poncnts for the remainder of the con-
test. In the last stages Of the con-
test Church Hill switched it's entire
team and allowed IIopewell to score
all OF its runs.
Followers OF the Church Hill team
were jubilant yesterday afternoon
by the Eagles was brought to the
field. Tho outcome of the contest
places Church Hill and Takola tie for
top place in the Commercial League.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-27

The Rotarians won out In the
ninth when the umpire called a ball
iair on which A run scored The
kiwanis contcnded that tho ball hit
foul and bounded hack TO tho inficld.
Ii was clearly question OF judgment
on the part Of the umpire. and there
fore no ground for protest
George Herman Ruth came back
to life yesterday after long rest.
and banked out two homcrs, bring
ing his season total Ia seventeen
lie Is now merely twenty behind his
mark OF last year at this time.
Having snatched the batting lead,
~ Cobb swung To ii yesterday by
hitting three out Of four times up,
while S;sler. his displaced rival. failed
To connect safely. Cobb did an al
most unprecedented act in pulling
himself out for 4 pinch hitter. be-
more effective In the pinch than him
self. despite his great batting spree
Both New York teams were victors
In yesterdays engagements with St
Louis. The Giants\ used terrible
blows against four Cardinal pitchers
The lost game put the Cards two
games behind. The browns still held
their lead. despite losing TO the re-
vamped Yankees
Newports News climbed ur on tho
leading Rugs by the two decisions
this week. Norfolk. by its three
straight wins from Richmond. went
into tie for fourth place. other
wise tho Virginia League drags along
as usual.