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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
HENRY DE BERRY

The young catcher with the literary name, tried out by the Cleveland rn- dfans several years ago, is fighting for a place in the backstopping sun with the Brooklyn Dodgers this spring. He appears ready for the big show.
 De Berry was given his first big league tryout by Lee Foh1, then man. ager of the Indians, in 1917. Henry showed promise but needed much more experience and Lee sent him to Milwaukee. Hank" began his pro- fessionaI career with Paducah in the Kitty league in 1914. The next sea son he played with Chi11icothe in the Ohio State league and then graduated to New Orleans in the Southern As- socfatton. His work there in 1915-16 earned him the trial with the Indians From Milwaukee he went to the New Orleans club again and hung up an enviable record with that club in three years service. Injuries which would have kept some players out of the game handicapped him last year and his batting dropped to .255. He fielded brilliantly, however.
 He played baseball at the University of Tennessee before taking up the game as 9 profession.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
DINNER STORIES

Dean Inge told a story recently that looks like endangering his reputation for gloominess He was remarlxing that the byways as well as the high ways of church life furnish much in the way of wit and hunor. He pro- ceeded to relate the story of a certain rector's cook. One evening they a1- lowed her to choose the hymn for family prayers. When the ceremony was over the vtcar's wife said to her: That was a very nice hymn you chose this eve ming, cook,"
 "Yes, num-" said the cook, tits the number of my policeman"
 There was one man whose life was perfect said the preacher who had taken charge of the Sunday school class in the absence of the regular teacher. Gan any of you tell me who he was?"
 Little Johnny Burke, who had been following the activities of a fly att tempting to go through the window, stuck a dirty fist in the air, and the preacher smiled at him to give his answer
 .sure. He was mamma's first hus- band
 EIghty-two women from 3 states are included in the List Of founders
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20

Eighty-two women from 3 states are included in the List Of founders IT f11e National Woman's party~
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02

ers Will be more harmonious and there
will not be the holdouts which helped
TO wreck the early season chances OF
teams last spring. l expect to sec bet
ter pitching during 1872 and conse-
duently closer games. We are also
looking forward to some form Of
agreement regarding a better draft
ing system with the minors.
These are some OF the things which
lead me to express the opinion that
there will he no elimination OF inter
est in baseball next summer. There
are likely to be other factors of i'm
portance develop before the spring
meeting. scheduled to be held In New
York on February II, which viii have
an influence in increasing tho interest
in the game.
with tho New York Nationals in
the role of Worlds Champions this
feature alone should prove an attrac-
tion in the National League and a
boom to ba sebsll In the cities Of our
circuit Speaking of the Word Series
reminds me- that while tho senior
league favored n retention Of the nine
game series We have not lost sight Of
the fact that "A reduction 10 seven
games will go long way toward
meeting the objection Of q certain fac
tion of the fans who protested that
attendance and gate receipts were
rapidly ovrshadowinE the original idea
Of tho series I. -. to determine the best
team in the major leagues at the end
of each season"
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
BASEBALL

While the old aviom. take nothing
for granted in baseball still holds
good, I think that I can safely pre-
dict another banner year for the ma
tional game, said President John A.
Heydler, of the National league, when
asked to comment upon the outlook In
baseball. Certainly there are numer-
GUS signs which would appear to in
dicate prosperous season ahead for
the CLUB owners and interesting pen
nant races and play for the fans.
The past year has been one of sat
isfaction to both tho followers of the
same and those financially Interested
The major league pennant races de-
veloped an unusually close and dra
matic climax and the world series wa
one OF the best in the history of base
oall. There was no lack of confidence
or popularity and the game was well
supported In both the major and minor
league cities. The selection of Judge
lands, as baseball commissioner with
the subsequent restoration and reten-
ton of public confidence in the intex-
rity OF the sport was perhaps the out
standing feature Of 1921 in baseball.
Many circumstances enter into a
consideration Of 1922 prospects and the
majority OF these make for n continu-
alton of popularity of the game. Many
trades and deals have been made which
VIII stienBtnen various ClUDS. In some
| cases players have been shifted from
one team to another adding new color.
stimulation and power to a club for a
player can outgrow his usefulness by
remaining in one city too long. Spring
training restrictions have been re-
moved making 1t possible to send
pitchers and other players south for
more protracted session of condition
ing, thus raising the standard or of
carly season play,
Speaking specifically of the Nation
al League I can say that ! expect a
closer race than was the case last
year. Instead of two club race |
believe that four or more teams will
be fighting for the pennsnt In 1922.
, Even with Pittsburgh Leading for "A
majority of last season, the attendance
| records fell but little below those of
| 1920 and had the rotation of Sundays
| been favorable. a new record would
have undoubtedly been made. Many
young and promising players are being
| developed in our league and these
| should prove a. strong attraction next
| summer.
"Contractual relations with the play
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
SLIGHT RAIN MAY
DAMPEN THE GAME

Pasadena. Cal, Jan. 1.-One quart
er of an inch of rain today and the
prospect of a further fall was regarded
tonight as an advantage to the Wash
fngton and jefferson football team in
Its game here tomorrow with the Uni
versity of California. The Fasteners
exhibited elation at the fall which
they said probably would make the
turf at Tournament park a little slip
perry and thus hamper the Bears Of
fensive tactics.
On the other hand heavy field was
regarded as an advantage to the
Presidents style of play.
Exactly how much the rain will slow
down the field is debatable. Officials
of the Tournament of Roses, sponsors
of the game declared tonight the only
soft spots were at the usual kickoff
points and that the rest of tho field
had drained too rapidly to hamper
the fastest sort of play. There has
been no practice on the field to tear
up tho heavy turf. In any event the
contest will be played as scheduled.
the officials said.
Both teams were reported in fine
shape tonight ready for the battle Of
their lives.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
ALL SPORTS Will. GROW IN P0PUI ARITY IN
1922 IN OPINION OF ATHLETIC LEADERS

miration for and the desire to partici-
pate in clean sport is inherent in the
American people,
Football as played by the hundreds
of college teams thruout the country
brings out these qualities in a manner
equalled in few other sports. The
game even to the novice spectator is
full of thrills and with the rapidly in
creasing technical knowledge pos
sessed by the thousands who watch
the play ] am certain that football will
continue to increase in popularity for
years to come. The fact that huge
stadiums erected but few seasons
ago are now unable to accommodate
all those who desire to witness the
games is the best evidence of the in
crease in interest. .
This enthusiasm, which also eN-
tends to many other sports and games,
|, should be used as n lever to improve
the physical welfare of the country at
large. a more sane and proper under
standing of the physical development
of the younger generation-the boys
and girls from 10 to 15 years of age
would prove tremendous boon to the
nation. Properly developed they will
not only desire outdoor sport but will
partake in 1t with greater satisfa ction
and less risk"
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
BOTH COACHES CONFIDENT OF
RESULTS Of TODAYS GAME

tuckians would have to fight every
foot
while 1 am confident that the team
will maintain its unbeaten record he
said. Il look for hard game. |
coached at A and NJ so long that
understand better than any outsider
the value of the A and NJ spirit"
Coach Bible in his statement said
Il know that the visitors will look for
us to play a defensive game. But our
games this year were not won by de-
fensive play. The A and NJ will adapt
its style of play to the conditions OF
development.
Coach Bible has endeavored 10
strengthen his backfield to match Nc
Millin and Roberts. Front line de-
fense has been successfully met by the
Texas team this season and Bible
spent most of the past week in pre-
pairing for expected attacks by the
Centre backfield offensc. In view OF
the strong A and NJ front line defense
he does not expect Centres 9-pound
advantage to play an important part In
the outcome.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
BENNY AND P|NkY
TO BATTLE TONIGHT

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. Benny
Leonard. worlds lightweight cham
pion, will defend his honors hero to-
morrow against Pinky Mitchell. a
former Milwaukee high school boy in
what promises to be tho most import
ant contest for the titleholder in a
year.
The contest is to go ten rounds, and
in accordance with tho Wisconsin law
no decision will be given IL both men
arc on their fight at the finish. The
match has attracted tremendous in
tcrest and a capacity crowd Is as
sured. All the seats were sold "a hours
ago. The gate receipts will hit the
Sal 900 mark.
Leonard will receive guarantee Of
$4,000 with a privilege OF a percent
age while Mitchell who will receive a
percentage probably will draw about
81 900.
Leonard has twice knocked out Pin
keys older brother Richie Mitchell
who aspired TO the championship. The
younger Mitchell as regarded as one
in the west in recent years is deter
mined to avenge those two defeats.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02

Dallas, Texas. Jan. Statements
that their teams were in an AL con-
dition for the gridiron battle here to-
morrow between Texas A and NJ and
Centre college OF Kentucky were made
tonight by the rival coach. Coach
Dana Bible Of the A and NJ said he
thought tomorrow's game would give
his team a chance to demonstrate the
defense it has worked so successfully
In the southwestern conference this
season. To take out every kink pos
sible he said he would get his men out
early tomorrow for a few gymnastics
at the Dallas University athletic field
and would keep them there until the
game begins at o'clock.
c. b. Moran, chief Centre coach, de-
clared his Praying Colonels' would
go into the game fully refreshed after
the trip from Kentucky to the Pacific
coast and then to Texas. He express
ed confidence that Centre would
emerge from the game with another
victory but he added that the Ken
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
CENTRAL MEETS SUGAR
CITY TEAM TODAY
ED FRIEDMAN

Tho Central baskcteers will take or
the fast Sugar city aggregation this
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Cen
trail gymnasium. The Wildcat quintet
arc looking forward to pay back an
old score with the Sugar City team.
The Sugar City quintet were re-
sponsiblc for the only defeat of the
season for the Centralites and the
Wildcats arc planning to show the Wis
itors up at this game. The Central
team is in the best conditioa and all
Indications point To victory for Cen
trail altho the visitors have quite a
different opinion as they, believe that
they will gain another victory over
their old opponents.
All of the Central fans are expected
to be present at this game and a
crowded gym is anticipated by the Of
hcials in charge of the game. Tickets
to the game will be on sale at the
door.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
RADICALSCOURT
ruin IN MEXICO
BY OPPRESSION
Once Rich State Is De
vastated in Five Years
By "Reds."

Mexico City, Jan. IA region de-
vastated by radicalism which, by
drastic oppression, is accomplishing us
own ruin is the description OF the
state of Yucatan given to The Asso-
ciated Press recently by an influential
business man of that state He re-
quested that his name nc withheld be-
cause he feared the Socialist authori-
ties in control of the state.
Reviewing the five years of Socialist
absolute control in Yucatan. he pic
tured state living from hand to
mouth. its finances wreck, its teach :
ers unpaid for six months and radi-
calism so dominant that none but a
member of the Socialist party even
dares to contest In the elections.
Manuel Berzuanza. n youth OF 20
wears for whom the state constitution
was amended to permit him to hold
office, has just completed n term as
governor and on January l will be
succeeded by Felipe GARLIC. red
and for several years member OF
the federal congress.
Business men OF the state the In
formant stated. see but ono hope and
that is that the Socialists will carry
their program of exploitation and eN-
cessive taxation to such an extent that
the mass of the people eventually Will
turn and oust them, At present
Yucatan. once one OF the richest pro-
vinces of the republic, is destitute"
Tho federal government. according
to the informant, has adopted policy
of hands off.
There is no evidence. he said, that
the conversion of Yucatan to Social
ism is the work of outside radicals.
Radicalism there has not yet reached
tho stage of pure Communism altho
the leaders adni, they aim TO make
Yucatan "A model Soviet state. Neither
is there any evidence that Yuca'an
has been made headquarters for rcd
propaganda in Mexico, South and
Central America.
But they don't need any help" de-
clared the informant The Mexican
radicals have taken the state body
and soul and for years have been
iinkerinG with It. They have succeed
cd I'm making Yucatan a poverty
stricken, disturbed. despairing region,
shorn of its former riches and an
eycsorc OF the republic"
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
CANON CITY news

The recent mad dog scare in Canon
City, while resulting In no loss or In
jury to human life, has had dire
effect on the canine tribe of the city
The police and rangers have been
busy during the past week rounding
up suspicious dogs, which, caught un-
licensed and unmuzzled In the official
drag net have been killed. 1t fs said
that the dog population of the city, has
suffered large decrease during the
past few days. Owners of valuable
dogs arc Keeping them securely
chained in their kennels or back
yards. and as consequence Canon
city now has every appearance or be-
ing "A dogless town. One well defined
case Of rabies developed and the anil
NAL affected bit several other dogs
which soon developed symptoms OF the
malady. All of tho affected animals
were shot.
Tho Canon City postoffice authori-
ties report "A decided Improvement this
year over last on the part of the public
in addressing and packing parcel post
Christmas packages. The campaign on
the part of the postoffice department
to mail carly also bore fruit as shown
by statistics compiled at the local Of
fee. Tho year between December IL
and 20 there were 2i3 sacks OF parcel
post mail dispatched against 1856 last
year. while during the last three days
before Christmas only 1856 sacks were
sent out against 1853 last year. Mail
received from other offices showed the
same result. for the year from Dec. j.
to 30 there were received 3S' sack
against 3V3 last year, while during the
last three days before Christmas only
al sacks We're received against 6is
last year. The outgoing parcel post
business this year was IL per cent
heavier than last year while the in
coming was per cent heavier. There
was also notable increase this year
in the matter OF Christmas cards and
Iniinrs
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
La Veta News

Mrs. Il. NJ Baker has been enjoying
n visit this week from her sister Miss
Robinson. of Fort Garland.
Mrs. Eva Bremen. came IN last week
10 visit her mother Mrf Henry DaiEcr
for IA few days.
Mrs. Libby Wilson. OF Denver and
Mrs. Martin Byouk OF Pueblo spent
Nmns with the latters mother Mrs.
NJ. VI. Springer.
MIR and Mrs. A. H An.on. Miss
Brooke Anson. sam Cowcll and G. Y
Price. were in Walsenburg Monday.
Il. NJ. Thomas returned to LAMA
dera. New Mexico Friday.
Geo. and Joe Pickens have gone 10
Colorado Springs, where they have
leased 4 coal mine.
+. j. Wilson and wife. DIR. and Mrs
Ralph Walmsly John, Sophia and
Mildred HARRISON, Miss Clara Jacobs
and Miss Incz Iaupe csmc up from
week end and Nmas with Ir. and Mrs
Indian Creek. All returned to Pueblo.
Monday except Mr.. and Mrs. Z. J
Wilson who viii spend n few days
with relatives.
Mrs. Geo. Mathews. Mrs. J. NJ Elrod
and Mrs. II. NJ. Cisney. went to Pue-
bio. Thursday where they will remain
for a week or so.
Mrs. Daniels. aud daughter came
over from Antontto. this week TO Wis
It relatives,
Miss Minnie Adamson has been visit
Ing her brother William for a few
days
Mr., and Mrs. John Hamilton hav.
been visiting In Walsenbur1 this week
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02

New York, Jan. 1.-(By The Asso-
ciated ss.l-Sport, both amateur
and professional. will reach plane
of popularity during 1922 never
touched in the past, according to the
expressed opinions of athletic leaders
on the eve of the new year. Regard
less of the outpouring of millions of
spectators and contestants in the
games of the past 12 months it is the
unanimous belief of those best quail
fled to gauge the development of
sport, that the coming season Will
witness new records in interest, par
ticipation and attendance.
That these opinions are based upon
substantial grounds is shown by the
rapidly increasing list of important
contests, both intersectional national
and international, which are beinS
added TO the 1922 sport schedules. In
ternational tennis. golf, yachting and
track meets are already in the max
ing: numerous intersectional foot ball
games have been carded and there
will be a wider increase in entries for
various national championships, both
numerically and geographically, than
and in the past.
From ali sections of the nation
comes the report that interest in sport
is steadily growing; the formation of
new interscholastic and intercollegiate
associations; wider participation in
games; the development, physically.
of. the youth of the land and the be-
lief that sport in the broadest apph-
cation of the word will be growing
factor in the history OF America for
decades to come. These reports are
borne out in the following forecasts
and analyses prepared by prominent
sport authorities for The Associated
Press:
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
CHtRCHILL BLOCKED
CALLING on PREMIER

Cannes. Jan, Winston Church
i'll, colonial secretary. was a victim OF
Premier Lloyd-Gcorge' desire of So
clusion yesterday When he attempts
cd To enter the villa having an APP
pointmcnt with the premier gend-
armes stopped him. Five minutes of
diHcusston ended hy MI. Churchill re-
turning and tclephoning. Mr.. LLOYD
George issued instructions that tho
secretary could come and 20 as he
pleased. The premier and the Amcri-
can ambassador Mr.. Harvey cy-
changed New Years greetings at a
iete at the Hotel Carlton last evening.
where both entertained parties.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02
INCORPORATING

Speaking for the motorboat enthus-
last, President A. L. Judson, of tho
American Power Boat association
said:
1T is likely that the impetus given
to sporting events in 1921 will con-
tinue and increase during 1922 There
are many evidences in the power boat
racing world that this will be true.
More additional races are scheduled
already for tho coming season than
were held ruring the past year. This
Is particularly true in the middle west
where the enthusiasm over power
boat racing seems to be more intense
than in any other part Of the coun-
try. altho there Is evidence of in
creased interest on both the Atlantic
and Pacific coasts. Power boat racing
In tho south also has taken on new life
and all this indicates continued and in
creased interest during the coming
season.
This growing enthusiasm for motor
boating and all other forms of recrea-
ton and sport is due largely to the
reaction experienced after the war
during which, naturally. all sport was
suspended. People are anxious to play
again. which they are doing harder
than ever. This is natural huma n
propensity
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02

more honesty in amateur sport and
for that matter more honesty in pro-
fessioual sport. I believe there will
be more appreciation OF the fact that
while amateurism is good. honesty is
better; that there is no disgrace to be
an honest professional.
Il believe the popularity Of sport Is
both permanent and progressive and
due to cumulative causes. For at least
25 years a number OF us have been
doctrine of good health and happiness
thru sport, and I honestly believe
that this continued preaching, this
sowing OF the seeds of exercise, recre-
alton. play. athletic competition. etc,
has brought forth the harvest of last
year and will continue to bring forth
similar splendid harvests In years to
come.
Literal hundreds of thousands of
I boys have had athletics instilled into
their very makeups by such organiza-
tions as the Public Schools Athletic
leagues in the various cities. the Play
ground and Recreation Association of
America, the Community Service. Inc !;
the Y. NJ. c. A, the Y. NJ. H. A. A,
and other similar religious organiza- :
tions. More than half million young
men in our colleges and universities
In which athletic competition and
physical welfare is an essential part
of the curriculum, and even older ones
who are in the various territorial
routes OF the Amateur Athletic Union,
the. Amateur oarsmen Of America, the
Fencers' League and other similar ma
ttonal bodies must sooner or later show
the result OF the teachings Of these
bodies.
BY no means Of little Importance
has been the promotion of the ideal
Of the Olympic games. l. e.. of Sport
for All and All for Sport and Sport
for Sports Sake and which ideal we
in this country are always endeavor-
ing to further. The Olympic idea has
certainly taken hold of the entire coun-
try.
I'm furtherance of thi, most desir-
able athletic propaganda believe that
there should be more municipal play
grounds and athletic fields. Few of our
great cities have proper facilities of
this kind. The state should have similar
meeting grounds. not neglecting the
opportunity for camping and our gov
ernment should make 1t possible for
greater public use to be had of our
national reservations. 1t is thru in
creased activities of this kind that
believe sport for 1922 and the wears
after. will be not only maintained so
FAR as interest therein is concerned.
but will be materially increased
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-02

Mr. ana Mrs. sherman Snoemak kcr
pleasantly entertained at Christmas
Mrs. r. II. Forney. Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Fisher and Miss Helen Foster
Tho farmers Of tho Rattlesnakc
Buttes country are busy making pre-
parations to attend the Corn Show.
which is to held in WalscnburG Janu-
AIRY 3. Each one going in with n de-
termination to carry home the prize
for the best corn raised
The entertainment and community
Christmas tree at the North Butte
school house was well attended.
Mrs. Hcrschol Wright and children.
who spent the Christmas holidays
with her husband here returned the
last Of tho week to resume her teach
ing at Cucharas Camp.
MIR. Frank Thornburg. formerly Of
Pueblo, delivered a very brilliant and
effective sermon Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Wm. Saunders left Friday for
Colorado Springs where she will visi.
her sister, Mrs. Hoffman, for "a couplo
of weeks.
Mrs. sam Han went to walsenburs
Friday to visit her husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Tryon and Mrs.
c. II. Schell were Walscnburg shop
pers, Friday.
School will open again Monday
after n weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs, r. f. Black and
daughters spent Christmas day with
Mr.. and Mrs T.. J. Youman.
number OF farmers from Rattle
snake Buttes are hauling their wheat
to Wnlscnburr.
Mr.. aud Mrs, Matt Parker were
Walsenburg shoppers, tho last of the
week