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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04

Davenport high school basketeers
won two games last night, West
Liberty and East Moline being the
victims. West Liberty was swamp
ed in the opener, 50 to IS and East
Moline succumbed in the aftermath.
81 to IL. Davenport has 10 first
string players and these were al
ternated in each game. The Iowans
viii come across the river tonight
to meet Moline at Moline
The Oswego, N. Y, professional
basketball team, which professed
to be the world champions at the
indoor game, were defeated, 13 to
II, by the st. Ambrose college
varsity last night at Davenport.
p The st. Ambrose juniors jour
neYed to Wilton, where the high
school of that city slipped them de-
feat by one point. The score was
II to 16.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
BOOSTERS AND
ISLAND CITYS
ARRANGE GAME
Rock Islands Fastest Basketball
Teams to Clash Next Friday
for City Title.

Fans throughout the city and fol-
lowers of both teams in particular,
will welcome the news that the
managers of the Island Citys and
Rock Island Boosters have complet-
ed arrangements for the city cham
pionship game between these two
fast teams, next Friday, Feb 10, in
the Franklin school gymnasium.
Both the Boosters and Island
Citys have won the majority OF
their games. The Twelfth street
club has met some of the fastest
teams in eastern Iowa and western
Illinois, while the Island Citys have
confined their operations to tri-
city teams. The Island Citys have
lost but two games out of eight. Ma
quoketa, Iowa, and East Moline In
dependents were fortunate to play
the locals early this season, before
they had found their bearings, and
the result was victory for each
of these teams. In both games the
Island Citys presented a patched
up lineup. Many fans contend that
the Boosters, who are without a
doubt the best 145-pound team in
the tri-cities, and who can lay claim
to that title, are too small for the
Island Citys, who are after the tri-
city title, unlimited class. How
ever, the Boosters followers merely
point to the Maquoketa game and
grin.
Some interesting arguments
should mature between now and
game time.
Tickets will be out in a few days
and will be awarded at several
points in the loop. Managers lyle
hart and Mangelsdorf have decided
on everything except a referee, but
satisfactory party will probably
be selected today.
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FREE THROWING
OF A. SCHULTZ
IS BIG FACTOR
Invaders Mako the Most OF Fouls
Called Against the Local
Quintet.
BY ART WILLIAMS.

Two field baskets and IL success
full free throws enabled the Geneseo
high school team to defeat Rock
Island by a score of 16 TO II, last
night in the ''Y" gym A Schultz
counted all the free throws for the
Geneseo squad, showing exception
al ability at this phase of the game.
The Islanders were weak on their
free throwing.
Ragged basketball was displayed
by both aggregations almost the
entire contest, with only spurts now
and then of real form The contest
was hard fought and the Islanders
were outweighed considerably. The
husky farmer lads were almost I'M
able TO hit the ring for field bas-
ket but Hamann and Weisjahn both
succeeded in finding the mark once
each. The Crimson and Gold were
better by one field goal only. Ed
wards, Writ and Shelter each scor-
ed in this manner Only six free
throws out of Is were made by the
Islanders. Edwards hit three out of
nine and Shelter took three out of
six
The Crimson and Gold was handi-
capped 10 a Certain SAlenI ny OeAI-
eseo's weight and height. Edwards
performed in poor shape. Captain
Shelter played his usual fighting
game and Writ, a new man, showed
up well for lightweight. Alvine's
protection of the goal offered the
same resistance as usual and KHAN
ishu, of whom the Islanders expect
ed at least couple of baskets, was
unable to hit the ring either. To-
ward the latter part of the contest,
Anderson replaced Woodward and
played a good floor game.
The visitors literally plowed
through the Islanders at many
stages of the game. Both teams
played about on an equal basis as
far as floor work is concerned. A
SchuItz's ability at shooting free
a throws can well be named the rea-
son for the Islanders defeat. Re
peatedly ne dropped the leather
through the loop for a single point
each time, slowly spelling failure
for the home lads. He was remov-
ed toward the end of the fourth
session because of four personal
fouls. peanuts" Schultz played a
strong defensive game and to Wies-
jain and Hamann go the credit for
the two field baskets. The Geneseo-
ans were represented by big ag-
gregation of rooters- The lineups
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
Today's Angle In
Sports

Recently John Sheridan, one OF
baseball's leading critics, in COM
menting on the progress of base
ball, made the statement that the
major league umpires of today
ought to pay to get in the ball park
Mr.. Sheridan was drawing a COM
parison between the task that the
umpire of 25 years ago was up
against and the present day woes OF
the umpire.
True, baseball, has progressed
and with it the position of umpire
has improved in some ways. l have
had II years of major league UNI
piring, and can appreciate some of
the progress that has been made.
However, in other directions umplr-
ing has become much more diff
cult, simply due to the larger stakes
that are being played for.
In the old days there was no such
thing as a world series. Neither
was there sum allotted for the fin
ishing of second and third in the
two major leagues.
The coming of the world series
increased the woes of the umpire.
However, it in no way compares
to the added duties that were
brought about by the division of
money TO the first three clubs.
With the athlete first comes the
salary, then the base hits. Last
year Washington lost third place by
about a half game. That half game
meant about $SS- to each Washing
ton plyer. In the major leagues
today every game is a battle, be
cause until the last few weeks, usu-
ally about six clubs have q chance
to finish inside the money.
Then there is the world series.
Every now and then one reads what
soft picking it is for the umpires.
l wish every one who so thinks
could umpire for a season and work
in a world series.
In this connection l have in mind
the series of 1921. Allie Chill in his
first game worked perfectly There
wasn't a ball or strike disputed. In
his second game he gave another
fine exhibition, only one ruling was
questioned.
In the first inning of that
game, Chill called a pitch of Waite
HOyt's ball. 1t was a curve. Hoyt
kicked loudly. 1t would have re-
tired the batter and ended the in
ming without a score had it been
called a strike. The Giants made a
run in that inning and that run
won the game
Chill worked two great games,
yet because of one disputed decision
will hear a lot about it next sum
mer.
To those who think umpiring is
soft, l would suggest they take
whirl at it, for it plays pretty good
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
WESTERN HAS
new MANAGERS
Six Clubs Change Leaders-JOe
Berger to Pilot Champion
Wichita Club Again.

Chicago, Feb. with the sign
ing of the veteran Gus Fisher as pi-
lot of the Oklahoma City club, all
of the managers for Western
league clubs have been selected for
the 1922 season, according to re
ports to President A. R. Tearney
today. During the winter season.
there was a general shake-up of
managers and six clubs will take
the field under the direction OF new
leaders. Four of them will make
their debut in the Western league.
The new pilots are Joe Dunn, for
mer manager of the Bloomington
club of the Three-I league, who will
lead the Joplin club; Walter Smith,
formerly of the Minneapolis club,
who will be in charge at st. Jo-
seph: "Chink" Mattick, the new
half owner of the Sioux City club,
and Gus Fisher at Oklahoma City,
who was obtained from the Port
land club of the Pacific Coast
league. Mattick formerly played
with the Chicago Americans, and
later owned and managed the Dali
las club of the Texas league.
Jack Lelivelt, who managed the
Omaha club at the start of t;le 1921
race, will direct the play of the
Tulsa club this season, while Dick
Breen moves from Oklahoma City
to the leadership of the Des Moines
club. Joe Berger will remain in
charge of the pennant winning
Wichita club, while Fagen Burch
will continue at the helm at Oma-
ha. Burch succeeded Lelivelt when
the latter resigned last season.
LeIiVelt, a former major league
star, distinguished himself last sea-
son by establishing the highest bat
ting record of any player in organ
lied baseball. His average was
.4I6. He hit at a tremendous clip
all season.
All of the managers will direct
the play from the field instead of
the bench. Three of them are catch
ers and two hold down first base.
Breen, Fisher and Dunn are the
backstops. Smith and Lelivelt are
first basemen. Berger plays short
stop, Mattick the Outfield, and
Burch is a pitcher.
Fishers entrance into the league
is heralded with satisfaction. He
was one of the most popular play
ers on the Portland club, and prob
ably could have remained there IN
til the end of his playing career if
he desired. his friends say. He was
with the Portland club for IL years
and his batting eye is said to be
almost as sharp today as it was
when he Joined the team.
Fisher, for the last five years has
been regarded as the mainstay OF
the Portland outfit and has develop
ed some promising material for the
major leagues, including such play
ers as Harry Holman, Ivan Olson
and several others. He possesses
the ability to pick young steady !
players and has been particularly !
in developing pitchers. /
The club owners of the Western /
league will set their house in or
Ter for the coming season at a meet 1
ing to be held in ST. Joseph, Mo, !
Feb. 20. The schedule will be adopt /;
ed at that time. The season PROB !
ably will open about the same time !
he major leagues pry off the lid
and close the latter part of Septem-
Der. !
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DUNDEE GIVES
JOE BENJAMIN
few POINTERS
$780, Pound Champion Dances Away
With Victory in Scrap Last
Night.
BY FAIR PLAY.
Copyright, 1922, by The Argus)

Copyright, 1922, by The ArgusD
New York. Feb benny Leon
ard does not need an elastic under
his chin today to feel sure his light
weight crown is on securely. At
least the result of the Dundee-Ben-
jamin bout Friday night need cause
to take no such precaution. For
his former sparring partner, Ben
jamin, showed that while he has
possibilities, he is far from ready
for an assault on the lightweight
title. Dundee won conclusively and
Leonard has fought Dundee many
time without serious danger to
his prestige.
Douglas Fairbanks, who is an ad-
mirer and mentor of Benjamin, ap-
parently forgot to warn the latter
that a defense is as necessary
part of the fighters equipment as
an offensive. When the veteran
Dundee came to him, the Pacific
coast boy was entirely unprepared
and unable to block or avoid the
shower of hooks and smashes. In
but two rounds, the fourth and
seventh, did Benjamin have the
better of the argument, and Johnny
had no difficulty in weathering his
assault in these sessions and COM
ing back strong.
Benjamin seemed totally unable
to avoid a left hook and Johnny
launched fusillade of punches Of
that variety which connected SOL
idly. In the sixth round. Dundee
followed one such left with a right
to the jaw which crashed Benjamin
to the canvas for the count of
three. Joe went down again in a
moment from a common slip and
push when he was off balance. but
he was not hurt and renewed his
attack viciously in the following
round.
Joe evidently realized the over
whelming lead which Dundee had
piled up, for he started out in the
last three rounds with a persistent
attack in a vain effort to even the
score. He followed Dundee all
the ring, but the veteran
easily slipped away and stopped
his pursuer whenever necessary
with solid left hooks and right
counters.
Johnny's junior lightweight title
was not at stake. as the men agreed
10 fight at 1875 pounds, while the
junior lightweight limit is 100.
Dundee was giving away five
pounds in weight, as he tipped the
scales at 1924. The veteran gave
the youngster good lesson in box
ing and ring generalship, and if it
is not wasted it ought to do more
to carry Joe forward in the fight
game than winning a dozen minor
matches.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
WALTER MILLER
TITLE CLAIMANT.
DEFEATS PREHN

Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. 4.-WaI-
ter Miller of Los Angeles. claimant
to the title of middleweight wrest-
ling champion of the world, defeat
ed Paul Prehn. wrestling instruc-
tor at the University Of Illinois.
two falls out of three, at the Los
Angeles Athletic club. las. night.
Miller took the first fall in 20 min
utes and Sc seconds with a scissors
on head and hammerlock.
Prehn won the second in Is min
utes and z seconds with toe hold
Miller took the last and decid-
ing fall in % minutes and 40 sec
onds with a reverse hammerlock
and face lock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
GEORGE WRIGHT,
ONCE BASEBALL,
STAR, AGED 76

San Francisco. Cal, Feb. A
George Wright of Boston, one OF
the pioneer stars of baseball, who
is visiting at belmont, Cal, cele-
brated his 18th birthday several
days ago by playing the Seaside
golf course in So, a score most
golfers half his age would be proud
to equal.
When the game of baseball was
just taking hold, Wright managed
the Cincinnati Reds and one sea-
son, it is said, made 80 home runs.
One year his team played its en-
tire schedule without being defeat
ed. Wright has been given credit
for creating the position of short
stop.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
BOWLING TEAMS
FROM IS CITIES
IN ELK TOURNEY

Chicago. Feb. 4.-F0rty-hYe cue
are represented in the Min a anu.
tournament of the Elks Natl9l-
Bowling association. opening -g,'
today and continuing until Fe0. j..
In the doubles, BAG pairs are u
tered and in the singles, 69J O''.
ers will compete.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
AUGIE BOWS TO
eureka, 2O-16
VictOrs Get Away TO Flying Start
and Maintain Lead in Close
Contest.
Especial to The Argus. J

Peoria, Ill, Feb. 4.-Augustana
college basketball team of Rock Is
land lost hard fought game to
Eureka college quintet last night,
70 TO 16. Eureka opened the game
with a rush by registering two field
goals from the center of the floor
ana this lead was maintained
throughout the remainder of the
contest.
Augustana used the short passing
game but missed many chances
when under the hoop. Crocker,
Backyard of Eureka, was respon-
sible for this. His playing was
easily the feature of the game.
Summary.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
BOWLING SCORES

ped three to the testers, the latter
slipping into first place as a result
of their three-ply win. The Alerts
won the first game with the Min
eralites but lost the final two The
Tots won two from the Concordias.
Renner and W. Thoms tied for high
score this week with 499. The
scores:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04

The success that Jones has
achieved calls to mind a conversa-
ton I had with Bill Carrigan a
number of years ago. Carrigan
was then managing the Boston
club.
A trade had been made with
Cleveland whereby the Indians Sc
cured Speaker. the big star OF the
Boston club In return the Red
Sox secured Pitcher Sam Jones and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04

Toledo, Ohio.-More than 1000
entrants have been listed for the
American bowling congress annual
turnament, it was announced.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04

New York.-Johnny Dundee. the
worlds junior lightweight boxing
champion, defeated Joe BENJAMIN
Of San Francisco.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04

IULaIS toI NJ o0F lo51
Moline Druggists won three
straight from the Rock Island
Druggists on the Moline Y. NJ. c. a.
alleys last night Results:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
MAPLE LEAGUE.

tGames Of Jan. 3O-31. Feb. l.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-04
I0WANS WIN TWO.

UNtAIo a II Z
Referee: Black, Pennsylvania
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-13
THE BEST At THE RIGHT PRICE.

There may be satisfaction To The people who voted tor
the fire equipment nd hno" that the prices asked for the $50
Gallon ppr FIRE engine this city great deal ont OF
line with what has been asked Chicago where million and
Quarter dollars are to be expended or similar engines during i
and the nest two years The additional time asked by the citizens
committee and readily acccdcd by The council has already brought
an offer which brings price least down to that made TO the
CITY OF Chicago although bids under the readyersng have not
been formally received The original Uniform price made to Ottawa
y the Standard engine builders $4,000 two OF which are
the same a, those recommended by the Chicago department
But since the original bids we're rejected at least one hTi9 has
eypres:c willingness make concession for to them good and
sufficient reasons which brings the price below the Chicago figures
as published.
The prices made for the equipment Tor Chicago were
cst-o and S33Co in that they included 1000 feet OF
hose in each which included in the Ottawa hd e
Quoting the price of the hose the accepted price would make the
price Chcag OF the equipment spec1ed tor Ottawa SI95o
IL ore engine and SIa 40 another his may include some
additional Chicago extras which would further reduce the net
price the engine But any the figure not lar from what
has ALREADY been offered Ottawa.
In referred the report of the Chicago proposition
quotations made another city identical with the original
The committee in letters from all quarters
OF the country where apparently better prices mad
bcen made but full details equipment not known 1t IS
safe saw however that combined work OF the citizens
mec council M result in Ottawa getting bedrock price
ON one o the acknowledged standard machines and that will be
eat ebes That cheaper engines might be bought is con
cedey all who have interested themselves sufficiently to be at all
informed but the bonds voted the understanding that a
standard machine Of the best type good TOR Ottawa
only thing that has been will be considered The
fire engine problem which serious any
perinents.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-13
RESPONDS TO HUMANITYs CALL.

The charges that frequently made both home abroad
United sefishly reanng from doing things
which would tend bring about better condition of affairs
Europe rcutcd by the established fact that this country has
contributed generously towards the alienation OF suffering in
ope and the Starving thousands have been and still
being led by the humane offerings Of people irrespective of
whether they friends the late war when the
ng disaster overlook stricken Smyrna the seaport city of Asia
Minor American Warsps that participated actively
than those OF any other nation caring the refugees and
American charitable organizations and relief workers contributed
money and active assisting the homeless and starving
than those any other country This charitable work freely
given or humanity sake without the suggestion Of obligation
being imposed on the helpless people.
Nor that the full Of the assistance rendered
stricken Europe While this government has made loan
the nations ct the Old World that seeking re-estabsh
themselves sound commercial basis has given its sanction
to the investment Of private capital to the of billion dollars
business enterprises which bid fair yield Of
reasonable profits bit with the restrictions that those investments
should be in the direction Of producing materials One
writer this subject says 1T is to be expected that the
e@@nen would roWn upon any proposal by an American bank
& group lend money European power which known to
be contemplating the Of that in preparation for war
h nted States fully committed policy Of peace and it
Will maintain that policy regardless Of the temptations which Euro
pean nations many offer Al the time the American people,
with their love OF freedom and independence will resist any nation
or combination of nations which ooishy sehy seeks to VIC
late tller rights
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-13
Community Council Meeting.

4 meeting of the Community council
was held Monday night at the bank,
at which time plars were perfected
and committees named for the min
strel. show which will be given earlier
this year than 1t was last, The FOL
lowing are the committees;
Talent Mrs NJ. II. Crawford, MIS-
w. T.. Smith, Mrs C. W Peterson and
A. ID. Hallagan.
Programme. l., Dearth and F. n
Hook.
Tickets and advertising George
AZ alklins, G +, Smith and +. X. HOOK,
Housc--H ID, Crosby and c. a,
Porter.
Musical drector-A. d. Hallagan. y
Pianist Miss Bel tina Rogers.
Patronessos--M Mrs. g. r, Hibbs, Mrs.
II. L. Grubbs, Mrs. Margaret Crosby
Mrs. II. d. Crosby, Mrs, G. f. Smith,
Mrs. S Shapland, Mrs. f. w Newman,
Mrs. +. X Hook Miss Eva Dearth and
Miss Winifred Yocum.
The Grand Ridge "Follies OF 1922
promise to be something very much
worth while.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-13
VARIETY SHOWER
FOR BRlDE-TO-BE

A surprise was given last night at
the home of Helen Curran of Ryall
street consisting OF variety show.
ar complimentary to Lena Reppine,
-@be, Is soon to become the bride of
virgil Outman, a prominent young
man In this city.
The evening was spent in playing
games and dancing, Sophia Sergenti
furnishing the music for the forty
young ladies' present. t
Many beautiful present were made
the bride to be, glassware. aluminium,
linen, blankets, etc. All articles that
will be useful in going to housekeep.
ing.
Refreshments of cake, and ice
cream were served the merry crowd,
who enjoyed themselves so much they
could not separate until late hour.
when with many wishes for the hap
piness of this popular young woman
they left for home,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-13
RELEASE MANI WHO
FLED HOSPITAL

J. Z. Harper, IS, who attempted to
get away from the hospital in a bath
robe Wednesday night, was allowed to
leave the hospital on his own free
will yesterday.
The old man was admitted Oct. 7
for treatment. The doctor attending
lin stated that his condition phys
ically is now improved so that there
was no need OF his continued stay
at the hospital.
The aged man appears feeble-mind.
ed and seems to hate to have some
one wait on him so it was thought
hest to discharge him from the hos.
pital =
lie has returned TO the Twin Bluffs
settlement where he will be kept IN
der Surveillance of authorities to see
ii he needs further care.