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Evening journal., 1922-01-11
CHESTER HIGH TO
HAVE ATHLETIC FIELD

Chester High School will again
have the advantage OF Wilmington
High The old rivals Of the Cherry
and white will have a new athletic
field and when completed Il will be
one OF the finest in Delaware coun-
~. Pa. Construction OF the new
field will start in the spring.
The field is located at Ninth and
Penneil streets. Chester. For the
past year. Chester students have
been playing their football and base
ball contests there. but under dim
culties. as the surface was rough.
Last spring. the Kiwanis Club Of
Chester made extensive alterations
to the grounds, ieveling the baseball
field. laying out a football gridiron.
enclosing the grounds and erectins
a grandstand.
II Is planned TO put in even great
er improvements. including a quar-
ter-mile track. with io0-yard
straight-away. and oonveniences FOR
the jumpers. pole vaulters and
weight throwers.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
CHESR0OK WINS In
ROUGH HOUSE PLAY

In rough and tumble game which
had little semblance OF basketball.
Chesrook defeated the Y. NJ. II. A.
Pirates last night by the score OF %
to 20. The only thrills Afforded were
through the many spills. the players
being in a jumbled mass most OF tho
time and little OF the finer art OF
the cage game-passing- dis
played.
The Pirates outscored chesrook
from the field to S. but we're weak
er from the foul line. having fewer
chances from the penalty mark. It
was the foul tossing Of Cnn Garvine
and Billy Greenwood that won the
game for Chesrook. "Nuttsy" Toll
lin was the star for the Pirates, play
ing stellar floor game and caging
three from the field. Score:
frIECDnrr-
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

The British Lawn Tennis Assoeia-
ton does not approve Of such meth
ods Winning through the medium
OF unsportsmanlike tactics Is not
considered good form.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

For years. in boxing circles. IT has
been an old stunt TO try 70 unnorve
an opponent by delaying ones en-
trance. In the slang Of sporting
circles II night be termed getting
YOUR opponents goat"
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
COOkman Cookies
BY HAZEL

Here we are. boys. coming right
along. showing our speed to them
all.
our four quot teams are still
travelling at fast gait.
That city quoit team ended well
up in the race In the first half and
has got nice start In the second
half. standing second. Alta boy,
Dinty
4 Have you been watching our
bowlers knocking them all on We
have won IS and lot 6. Not bad
fellowsl
{ Champ Bonsail. our anchor, has
his old hook breaking pretty. 500
now every night or no play. Tues
day. $50. What do you say2
our lead-off man. Markell, seems
to have struck his stride again.
Come on. fellows. full frame. Hal
Hai Sounds like Bill.
Midge is rolling a nice game. " He
drove the old champ the other night
for 5O4 against the champs sos.
This may be Hap Godwin's FIRST
year at the game but you would
never know H. He makes 45O al
most every week.
on my, but II we could only hnd
ball to NJ Rabbit Never mind,
YOU ought to be satisfied. Rabbit
You help to pull the game out Of
the last column. That's what counts
We have missed you, Spike, but a
fellow can't be at two places at the
same time. Wen look for you mex
time. Spike.
Our fast little bsokstop OF las
years ball team, Banks wants 10 Sc
into working shape again.
OF course, you all know how oui
baeketballers are making out G'
, after EN-. Reese.
we knocked the undefeated od'
! swedes OF Saturday night. Al to rs
Some game, boys
. Guess the fans and rooters VII
5 begin to realize that our old team
has the pep. Ask Curley Carver.
p And rooters now. with Helen an
. Bess leading them. you never near
such roofing. co to IL girls. That
7 all our fellows need.
j Doc Almond pulled a true one IN
other night when he said Dutch Rii
tor didn't need any horn. We agre
with you. Doc. but that Dutchman
j. there when II comes 10 roofing o
n scoring.
= George Ritter. working at centre
J. i- developing into one OF the tastes
e men for that position around towr
B. Stick TO H. boy.
a zierler. Latham and C. Peters on
Is forwards. are playing their position
with speed and skill.
+. Peters is a good man AZ guar
because the least the other teai
makes the better OF we are. Az
boy. Frank. hold EN-
Look who's herei Another guar
shorty Firth. the man who is a
over the noor. You may be littl
Firthy, but Oh my, you are fast
our boy scouts have put IA
team in the field known as Cookmi
Seconds and have some fast materii
having yet 10 taste defeat
s They have Schaffer. Stats, M
Daniel Benson. Wiifong and ~
shelliday boys. Billy and Bobby
fast combination.
They defeated Nj. salem twio
Westminster and old swedes Seconl
and will arrange games with ar
team OF their class
We sympathize with you, shell
day brothers. One has scarlet fev'
and the other Is quarantined.
Oh yes. we know what gre
- time our president, (Pop) Taylor NJ
trying to kid you. Governor Lyme
but he can't get far. or course
didn't say anything after Mond'
night. Did he? You know We gel
orally win two Of three, Pop.
our basketball team plays NJ
J.. Cabe at the Y on Saturday nigh
/ Evervhodv out
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
PRINCETON five
in LOCAL GAME
Collegians and Nassau
Scrubs on Edge for Thurs
day Night Fight
McCAUGHHAN MAY
HAVE TO LAY OFF

Princeton Nassau basketball team.
the scrubs OF the Tiger institution.
led by the varsity captain. Mel
Dickinson. will invade Wilmington
tomorrow night to oppose the Will
mington Collegians al the Auditor
um. Dickinson Is ineligible to play
with the varsity on account or
scholastic dificulties and Princeton 3
misfortune is the local cage follow
ers' fortune. In other words, ITS
an M wind that blows nobody some
good" Wilmington fans will have
an opportunity OF witnessing the
Tiger captain In action. f
Last season Princeton had the
same dniculty. the captain being
declared ineligible on account OF
lessons. Z Is expected. however, that
Dickinson will be back with the
varsity after the mid-year examina-
tions. But be that as IL may he will
cavort on the Wilmington court to-
morrow night with the Nassau
quintet. Several other. men OF va
riety caifber who are ineligible to
play with the frst hve will be here
with the Tiger team.
As far back. as most oid-stagers
can remember this is the first time
for any Princeton athletic aggrega-
ton 20 appear In Wilmington. The
local alumni has been interested.
members OF the Princeton Alumni
Society OF Delaware being invited to
the game through letters from list
furnished by Henry NJ. Candy. sec
retary OF the society.
A Wilmington youth once cap
tained the Princeton basketball
squad. He was Lou Finn OF
Friends School fame. now studying
at Johns Hopkins.
Sank" McCaughan, captain and
main cog In the Wilmington Col
legian machine may be missing agar
from the lineup. Sank" is havln,
trouble with an old injury which h,
suffered during the football seasoi
while playing with st. Mary'S Hi
knee cap was dislocsted and he re
ceived a bump on the member dur
ing the game last week.
Manager Gallagher will use tn
same lineup which participated b
the FIRST Of the iive-game series 10
the State championship against Def
, ance last Thursday. Alexander an
; Clin Garvine will be seen at the for
? ward stations and Billy Greenwood
, will jump center. Jack Garvin
George Boggs and Bill Longacre wi
alternate at guard. A preliminar
game will be staged prior TO III
Princeton Nassau contest
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
SOUTHWESTERN SCHOLASTIC
SAFETY BLADES CUT

CHARLEY'S, 4th & Shipley Sta
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
LoCAIs lose Ar soCcER

Resurrection OF Chester. leaders
in the Delaware Soccer League. de-
feated a picked tam OF Wilmington
In an exciting match at Trainer. Pa.
on Sunday afternoon by the score
OF 8 to 2. A crowd OF close 10 500
fans was thrilled with the many
classy exchanges.
Wilmington dribbled the ball well
and the combinations OF the local
soccerites were leading features. but
they weakened in front OF the goal.
The Chester crew held the edge at
the end Of the first half. the result
OF clearing a corner kick. Another
game between the two teams will be
played on Sunday afternoon and a
large crowd OF local followrs are
expected 10 be in attendance.
Mulligan and Beard played well
for "Rez". They kept up. the "Rez''
forward line and made pretty shots.
while Wakeling and Grace kept the
ball from the ''Rez" goal. Lineup:
Resurrection. Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
Grammar School
Basketball Schedule
SEASON 1922

January 4. wednesday - No. -
vs.. No. 2s: No vs.. No. 4.
January II, wednesday-No. 4 vs..
No. "a: No. 2s vs.. No. /.
January IS. wednesday-No. vs..
No. "a: No. 4 vs.. No. 2S.
January 25. wednesday-No. -
VS. No. 2s No. vs.. No. 4.
February /. Wednesday - No. 4
VS. No. "a: No. 2S vs. No. /.
February s. Wednesday-No. / vs.
No. "a: No. vs.. No. 2s.
February Is, Thursday - NO. "a
vs.. No. 2S: No. vs.. No. 4.
February ? Wednesday - No.
W.. No. "a: No. 2s vs.. No. l..
March ?. Thursday-No. vs.. No
"a; No. vs.. No. rs.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

II seems that some OF the tennis
stars. realizing that delays worked
on the nerves Of the high-strung
players, adopted TIE tactics OF the
boxing game.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

sportsmanship must exist in ten
mis- circles
That is the attitude the British
lawn Tennis Association has taken.
Certain little acts OF discourtesy'
tending to unnerve an opponent
were frequent occurrences in tennis
circles in 1921.
rn. british Lawn Tennis Associa-
ton does mt approve Of such meth
odS Winning through the medium
OF unsportsmanlike tactics is not
considered good form.
For years. in boxing circles, It has
been an old stunt TO try 10 unnorve
an opponent by delaying ones en-
trance. In the slang Of sporting
circles II might be termed getting
your opponents goat"
Champions are the worst oftend-
ers. As a rule the champion pro-
ceeds 20 keep the challenger waiting
in the ring for about 10 minutes
and delays the start Of the bout-per-
haps is minutes. Such tedious de-
lay at so critical time always plays
havoc with not only the challenger
nerves but the crowd as well.
such tactics have aided mater
tally in the defeat OF many likely
contenders. While not in keeping
with the very best ethics OF sports
manship. II got results. which 10 a
great many is the thing most de-
sired.
II seems that some OF the tennis
stars, realizing that delays worked
on the nerves Of the high-struns
players. adopted TIE tactics OF the
boxing game.
The British Lawn Tennis Associa.
ton has framed a rule which reads
THE umpire shall be sole judge and
shall have the power to disquaiifs
any player who unnecessarily Of
fends by delaying a match. Il shall
be the duty OF the umpire 10 SCI
that play shall be continuous ant
without unnecessary delay on tkl
part OF the player from frst service
until the match Is concluded"
II is claimed that the rule Is thu
outcome OF certain episodes durinl
the season OF 1921. that aroused
much comment in tennis circles.
In the incidents referred to, dila
tory tactics in the opinion Of the
i umpires were adopted by the play
ers for the sole purpose OF taxinl
the patience OF the opponents an,
thereby throwing them off thei
game. rather than with the idea o
seeking T respite.
X officials in this country sa
N doubtful II the Unite
Is ST.. rcaais Association viii rec
ommcnd the adoption OF the rule a
! this time despite the many fiagrar
violations in this country last yeai
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
MCKEE AFTER GOOD.

Paul Mckee. ieft-handed pin
spiller, has challenged Edgar Good,
winner OF the singles bowling cham
pionship last season 10 a twenty
game match. The first block Of ten
games will be bowled at Grady's to-
morrow night and the final block at
the same place on, next Tuesday
night.
Mckee was in the singles tourna-
ment last season and had high av-
erage. He has been averaging
around the 200 mark for the past
month or more.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
News in Numbers

for an opponent in the Princeton
Nassau. II the Tigers live up to all
advance dope. The Nassau aggrega-
tlon Is the Princeton scrub team and
lots OF times men who are good
enough for the varsity but are in
eligible on account Of the three
year and graduate school rules play
with the scrubs. The local coileg-
ians are in for an interesting eve
ming.
-f-t-t-
We made the trip 10 BirdsbOro
with the Defiance basketball team
the other night. The party of which
there were II reminded us OF one
OF Bryan's famous campaign siog-
ans or an old fashioned penny piece
OF chocolate that used TO be on the
market.
10 TO 4.
You don't have TO be 30 good Al
guessing 20 know what we mean
Yes, we were sadly outnumbered but
among friends what docs that mat
ter?
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
Whites
ArHIETIC CLUB PLAY.

THE old and New in Pictures
and Song" short dramatic enter
tainment will be given by the Boys
Athletic club OF No. 4 school at the
high school the evening OF January
27. The entertainment is being
given 10 raise funds for the club.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
seeend Game
YARD MASTER OFFICE
WESTMINSTER COMES WINS.

Westminster Thirds won a hard
fought game from the Old Swedes
Thirds last night by the score OF 20
to II. Westminster led at half time
.13 to -. Brodie and Jones excelled
for the victors while Scott was best
for the Swedes. Westminster will
meet the West End Thirds AZ the
west End Reading Room tonight.
Lnnrn-
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

The South Side Snappcrs,
third class gridiron cham
pions, have arranged quite a
game for themselves N the
lineup OF their opponents Is
as good as the one being an
nounced. The Snappers will
meet the pick of South VIII
mington. otherwise the South
Wilmington Alumni.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
MT. VERNON LOOKS
LIKE LEAGUE WINNER

Mt. Vernon approached closer TO
cllnching the nrst half title OF the
City Basketball League last night
by easily subduing the Pioneers. SO
10 is. The Breck's Lane boys tossed
a total OF "a field goals with Tony
Biddle leading the parade with an
even half dozen. II was Mt vernon's
seventh straight league victory
Erore.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

Such tactics have aided mater
tally in the defeat OF many likely
contenders. While not in keeping
with the very best ethics Of sports
manship. Il got results. which 10 a
great many is the thing most de-
sired.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

In the incidents referred to. dila-
tory tactics in the opinion Of the
umpires were adopted by the play
ers for the sole purpose of taxing
the patience OF the opponents and
thereby throwing them Off their
game. rather than with the idea Of
seeking T respite.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
FRIENDS KEEPs MINING.

With practically the entire second
team and part OF the third in the
game. the Wilmington Friends
School basketball team had little
trouble in registering its fourth
straight win yesterday afternoon
with Penn's Grove High as their op-
ponents, SO 20 5. The Jerseymen reg
istered But one field goal. II was
all Friends School. Score:
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

It is claimed that the rule Is the
outcome OF certain episodes during
the season OF 1921. that aroused
much comment in tennis circles.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

Certain little acts OF discourtesy'
tending to unnerve an opponent
we're frequent occurrences in tennis
circles in 1921.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
stnnE - HAYNES
ATLAS LOSES TWO

The Atlas Club lost two out Of
three games to the Upland American
Legion q Upland, Pa. in a bowling
match at Grady's alleys last night.
All three OF the games were close
and not many pins separated the
teams in the totals
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
pivotal position for Coach zahn.
ONE MORE ALL-wIIMINGrON

Dear Battleaxe-Recently 1 saw
published ap All-wilmington selec-
tion in your valued columns along
with the comment that II looked the
best Of all that have been turned in
but that there were chances for i'm
provement in a few places. Here is
my choice and l believe that with
one week OF practice they could beat
anything In sight. barring Lafayette
and Dqnu Cfafas
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
CHESROoK
7. N. H A. PIRATES.
Field IF Foul
HoWARD SrARrs WEI.I.

Howard High broke in with a well
earned cage victory last night. by de-
featlng the Southwestern Scholastic
OF Philadelphia by the score OF 81 to
is on the No. 22 school court Win
chester was the individual star for
Howard. The Howard Grammar
School defeated Friendship in the
preliminary game. 22 to IA. Score:
HOWARD SCHOOL
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
PIONEERS
HANOVER, ST. PAUL'S
WIN CAGE GAMES

81. Paui's trimmed Union. - 70
IS. and Hanover walloped Silver
brook. 4s 10 10, in the two basket
ball games played in the Church
League at Friends School last night.
Scores.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

You used to notice. II not now
this bit Of information on signs IN
the windows or the leading eating
palaces;
GAME IN SEASON.
some OF those athleticaliy en-
razed in wilmington evidently do
not believe in signs with the winter
football and winter baseball The
signs should be made TO read:
GAMES IN AND OUT OF SEA
SON.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
WESTMINSTER sRos. Fed Foul Pu
ID TEAM WINS.

Special 20 The Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE, Jan. ll.-Ihe
ID basketball team of Company n.
League defeated c team in the
Van Dyke armory last evening by
the score OF 80 to 21. The lineup;
Goals
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
WARD oUTCLAssFD

Wards Academy was no match for
the Young Defiance basketeers last
night, the Tenth warders winning as
they pleased, as to IL. Mcconnell
registered an even dozen OF field
goals. Score:
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
sTLvERBRooK
HANOVER

The Want Ads will supply second
hand furniture and many household
needs at economical prices
Evening journal., 1922-01-11


Through an oversight Edward
. Conley's letter was shipped from
The Battleaxe and run In the
regular sport news columns.
The makeup man and our
selves offer our apologies 10
"Bucky for the displacement.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
YOUNG DEFIANCE
Wards ACADEMY
ST. MARY,s PRACTICE NIGHT.

Practice will be held tonight by
the st. Marys basketball team at
the st. Joseph's Hall with Coach
Malloy in charge. All Layers are
requested to report at $50 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
Volumes in Brief

Axe'iom:
a swclled-hcad sometimes is the
result of believing too implicitly IN
the old adage, It's the little things
that count
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

We used To fear the auto
That spIashed us ON the street.
But now It's worse,
That galosh curse.
Those sllppy, sloppy feet
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

The coming week will fnd posi-
tions for maids and cooks in the
Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
PENNsY GAGE CAME.

Two games we're played by Penn
sylvania railroad basketball teame in
the High School gymnasium yestsr-
day afternoon. The Maryland Divi-
sion Superintendents walloped the
Delaware Division Superintendents.
a. to l6 and the shop Clerks walked
rough shod over the Yard Masters
ONCE. 20 to s. Scores:
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
KEYSTONE HOT SHOTS
BY One OF the Old Guards.

Well. we are started at last. with
a basketball team. bowling tourna-
ment and quot league. Let's cut
loose and show some old-time pep.
witt until George Moody hears
about the bowling tournament.
George would rather play this game
than eat Hot dogs.
Tommy Chairs wants to get ac-
quainted with the beautiful young
sensation that Pete Devinney enter
tanned at the dance last Friday even
ing.
Vincent Hammer has divorced
his Jazz tie for some reason or other.
on the bloodhounds. Chief Alphonso.
and his aid Atkis.
Kid SUM is making them all sit
up and take notice. More power 10
him That brother has the makings
Of a good, clever lad. Just keep
your eyes peeled.
.Bennie Marks minstreis are pre-
pairing for their first performance a.
( Hedgevilie in the near future. Padd,
Murthy will show to good advantag e
In his act entitled The Mystery OF
the Lost Scent"
A BRIEF BY BRIEF
.(with apologies to Cyl
Dan Alphonso is funny old card,
His manners they seem perfect.
Though his looks are a trife hard.
He Is pretty fair at checkers,
And in the armchair he's a whizz.
But look at all his good points (tr,
and ind 'em)
And he's not bad old kid
Some Of the stories We hear abou
aviators and their feats must be ny
ing rumors (ys-krack).
Bucky McGinness and Micke,
Morris are working out daily al tn
club gym for the bouts each has II
the near future. Mickey boxes a
the Cambria Club, Philadelphia, Fri
day night
Mr.. Edwards is 10 be commendei
for the service he gives 20 the club
He certainly keeps things In shape
A more industrious gentleman
hard TO find and those knowing o
his services certainly appreciate IT,
What Is that new structure iyo'
have put upon the hill there?"
We'll" replied Harold. III I rem
II, It's a bungalow; II l don't, it's
barn. Look out yer. wipe on ye
boots-
Some OF the boys are getting up
honey-hunting party. All wishing
join the hunt are urged to brin
along tin pans 10 carry the honey.
The winning couple for last night
prize dance were Louise Taylor an
Henry Taylor. This was the secon
J OF serial OF seven prize dances fC
the silver loving cup.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

THE WINNER OF THE SQUASH
TENNIS TITLE is SOME PUMP
KINS.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

Allie Goldaein the former VIII
mincton boy who made tackle on
the Dartmouth varsity eleven Is
now jumping center for the Big
Green FIVE. In the first game OF the
Intercollegiate League schenuie
when Dartmouth met Coiunoia-
Allie netted a brace Of field goals
and blanked his opponent beside
playing a fast floor game. Inc Dig
daiIics say he looks like a find at inc
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

A good way to describe super
basketball player;
THAT BIRD WAS BORN IN A
CAGE.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11


The PhHlies have Is pitchers
and FIVE catchers. which solves
the mystery OF their ability to
play catch.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
noid Ia M,

SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
DELAWARE DIVISION
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
t--t-t-

The 1922 baseball season wfil be
introduced for its first discussion at
meeting OF the City League which
has been called for Friday. January
81, by President Bill Warren. An
early start is being planned 80 that
the circuit will be fully organized at
least a month before the season
opens. From the present outlook the
City League will be bigger and
stronger than last season. Applica-
tions for membership are expected
from several new clubs and there If
a likelihood Of q two-division loop.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

The Wilmington Collegisns VIM
stage another stellar attraction at
the Auditorium tomorrow night and
in the bargain have drawn a tartar
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
BOWLING

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CHURCH LEAGUE
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
EIr,t Gam.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFFTCF
MARYLAND DIVISION