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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
EDDIE SLAKE WINS
BY KNOCKOUT FROM
STEEL CITY BOXER
Local Middleweight Ends
Hopes of Johnny Hunch
in Fifth Round of Go.

Eddie Stake. the West side mid
dleweight, had little trouble in pol
ishing off Johnny Hunch OF Gary,
at Z. B. hall last night. winning by
a knockout in the fifth round OF
scheduled eight-round bout.
Hunch rushed out or his corner in
the first round and landed a volley
Of blows on the West slider in rapid
order. Eddie finally got his bear
ings toward the end Of the round,
and from then on science was
thrown 20 the winds, in favor OF
hefty hitting. Hunch possessed lit
tie more than a good left, and Stake
prevented him from landing very
often.
Stake took the fight to Hunch in
the second round and landed at
will. II was immaterial 20 Eddie
where he landed. but each blow he
started landed on some part Of
Hunch's anatomy. Hunch could not
stand the pace and was being count
ed out rs the bell saved him.
Weathers Storm.
The third and fourth rounds were
repetitions Of the second, but Hunch
managed TO keep his feet during 1t
all. Al the close OF the fourth.
Hunch was groggy, but came up
for the fifth after his seconds had
worked over him.
AS the bell sounded for the fifth
round. Stake tore at his man and
rainsd blow after blow upon Hunch
without a return. 4 right to the
jaw knocked the Gary battler down
and outside the ropes, where he sat
, in a dazed condition. Referee Eu-
gene Kessler mechanically counted
out the 10, but he could have con-
tinued 10 a hundred. as Hunch was
done for the night and had no de-
sire 10 continue.
In the semi-hnal Steve Neibar and
Bob Hendricks fought six rounds to
draw. Neibar was scheduled 10
meet Young Stockweather, but be-
cause Of an attack of boils Stock
weather was unable TO go on.
Popp Shows Stuff.
The second bout of tie night be-
/ tween Steve Ziegler and Dave Popp
produced plenty OF action from start
p 20 un-Sns Win IoDp lLt w INNER
Popp displayed the only real sci-
ence of the card and can hit with
either hand. Ziegler fought a great
fight against a more experienced
boxer and should improve with a
/ little coaching. He handled himself
well for his first time out.
The four round curtain raiser be-
! tween Battling Rose and Jack Resi-
mex provided a good opener Both
! boys were willing 20 mix and they
/ did that to perfection. Rose knock
/ ed Resinek down for the count OF
] four in the second round, but Resi-
/ mex came back strong in the third
/ and fourth and earned a draw.
\ feature Of the night was FIVE
] piece Jazz orchestra that entertained
I the crowd before the show started
and between bouts. Ted Wagner
and Ed Eel also sang a number Of
! popular airs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
Dempsey to Defend Tile
against Brennan Mar. IL

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-Jack
Dempsey will defend his worlds
heavyweight boxing title against
Bill Brennan OF Chicago in a Il
round match at Madison Square
Garden March II. 1t was report
cd Monday night. Managers OF
the pugilists stated they would
sign articles for the match to-
morrow.
The Chicagoan has twice been
knocked out by Dempsey In
1918, when Jack was on his way
90 the title. he disposed OF Bren-
nan in six rounds; in 1920. in a
championship match in Madison
Square Garden. Brennan wat
Knocked out in the 18Th round.
Plans for the proposed match
between Dempsey and Harry
Wills. the New Orleans negro
heavyweight, have not been
abandoned because % the Bren-
nan arrangements, It was said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
BRANCH RICKEY IN
EFFORT TO SECURE
NOTRE DAME STAR
Cardinal Boss Visits City in
Attempt to Sign Johnny
MOhardt for Club.

Major league maSuates seem bent
on dragging Johnny Mohardt, No
tire Dame football and baseball star
into the big show First il was
"Muggsy" McGraw. then George
Gibson, then Bill IIillefer. and now
il is Branch Hickey. of the st. Louis
Cardinals. Hickey was i'm town yes
terday negotiating for the services
OF the Notre Dame star. Johnny was
deaf 10 all proposals that called for
an immediate signing Of the con-
tract. at least and no IFS still in the
market for the other twelve man.
ayers.
That Johnny would make good In
the big time is very likely. Although
he is q pitcher with world of
steam, il is not i'm this position that
he would be used. The big leaguers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31

are after him as an Outfielder.
Johnny's pitching wing has served
him well i'm this position, and big
league scouts who watched him per-
form last spring say that no out.
fielder IN either league can peg 10
the plate more quickly or more &C
curately than Mohardt He gets his
throws away like lightning. and the
balls travel from center field 10 home
without ever rising more than six
feet from the ground Opposing col
legians learned 20 stick close 10 third
base after flies 10 center when John
ny was covering that field for the
Irish. He was also one of the most
consistent hitJers on the Notre Dame
squad and while he usually did not
connect for long distances. he al
ways managed 10 crack out a bin
gle when a hit was needed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
IRISH COURT TEAM
GREATLY WEAKENED
BY Loss OF STARS
Coughlin, Kennedy, Mehre
20 Take Positions of Kiley,
Anderson and Mehre.

The Joss OF Capt Bodger Kilcy
Eddie Anderson and Harry Mehre
through participate in professional
football has dealt a Gripping blow
TO the Notre Dame basketball team
juet as 6. WAS beginning 90 ind itself
KLey. Anderson and Mehre are the
three regulars whose services are
almost indispensable TO the gold and
blue.
Immcd.ately after The news arr
rived tHa- they were ineligible,
howcver. Coach Walter Halas began
WORKING ont another lineup Tor the
game tonight with the Michigan Ag-
cies Tue Notre Dame coach had
been working long hours with his
team preparatory TO this game. for
ho realized that the Aggies pos
ecssed mighty good aggregation.
having held Michigan TO 27-26 vic
tory ia arr overtime game. Just as
bc had bis squad in readiness, the
trouble started and he was left
with bat two regulars.
KEeys place however, can be
filled by McDcrmott. a regular who
proved his worth iu previous sea-
sons NJ Eotre Dame. Mac has been
slow i0 hitting his stride this sea-
son. but he has been showing such
rapid Improvement within the last
few weeks that he was due for "a reg
ular berth anyway. Danny Cough
lin viii Doe used in Auderson's place
temporarily at least. and Gene Ken
ncdy. who played center all the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
Welsh and Rubin in Prime
Shape for Go at Century
Theater.

Twelve hundred rabid boxing
fans arc expected to crowd the
doors of the Century theatcr n
Mishawaka tonight when Johnny
Rubin and Eddie Welsh combat for
the weltcrweight championship Of
Indiana. Welsh. the present owner
of the crown, is confident that 10
cannot be taken away from him.
His spirit on the day of a big bait
tie has always been mis- biggest
asset.
Rubin is also supremcly conf
dent and is fit for "a gruelling bat
lie. lie is sure to- give Eddie "a Won
derful run FOR his money.
Welsh is punching better and
landing more solidly than ever be-
fore. Three months Of training UNI
der Ike Bernstein one of the best
physical instructors in tho country.
has worked wonders FOR the former
south Bender. BY tho strength OF
his blows and his superb condition.
Welsh expects TO snatch victory
in Mishawaka tonight.
Local Pans for Rubin.
Five hundred Aishawakaus Will
be present when Johnny Rubin
steps into the squared arena and
viii cheer him forward, hoping that
he can stand the terrific pace
Welsh Will make him travel They
believe that in the later rounds viii
come to Miseawaka that which
South Bend last year possessed, the
welterwc ight championship of the
state. Rubin. who has spent two
weeks III constant training near
Michigan City, has boxed fur.oUs,y
night after night aSd has taken adj
vantage of every chance allowed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
McCRAW UP AGAINST IT
FOR LEAD-OFF BATTER

NEW YORK. Jan. 3O.-Manager
John AIcGraw Of the Giants. has
gathered a great squad for the 1922
season. but he is beset with worry
that never bothered him before he
parted with George Burns.
Please" said McGraw before he
left for Cuba. "tel me who'll I use
for lead-off man. I've got plenty OF
hard hitters including Groh. Frisch,
Young. but I want 20 use EN- in the
cleanup"
Il apears that either Groh or Ban
croft viii be lead-oh
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31

the arena and il is assJrabIc that
his work viii be hiEh class.
The bouts viii get under way at
Sis and the only delay from that
time or viii be while the men are
introduced and the seconds slipping
on their gloves The advance sale
of tickets rivals any before held
in South Bend or AIishawaka and
the success Of the enterprise has
been already assured. At the stands
where seats We're on sale last night
only a few ringslde seats were Sc
or~arre The lower price tickets
and the rest OF the front reserva-
I already b.ea bought lD.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
Lone Star Diets and
LAFAYETTE Girl Married

LAFAYETTE. Ind. Jan. 3O.-An-
nouncement was made here Mon
day OF the marriage OF william
Dietz. former coach at Purdue and
All-American tackle while az Car
Isle. and SIiss Doris PottHtzer. So
ciety editor Of the Lafayette Jour
ual-Courier
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31
RESUME ACTION FOR
SMALL-CURTIS CASE

WAUKEGAN. IL, Jan. 30.-Ar-
guments were resumed before Judge
C.. c.. Edwards in the Lake county
circuit court here today on the mo-
tions Of the defense for separate
trials for Gov. Len Small and Yer
non Curtis. accused Or conspiracy
70 defraud the state. The motions
were filed and arguments begun sat
urday.
Indications were today that the
arguments might continue for two
or three days. Judge Edwards de-
cision is expected before the end OF
the week.
AT the close Of the arguments
Gov. Small is expected 20 enter a
plea OF not guilty through his
counsel
Let Swank Dye II. Phone Main
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31

too modest 20 ask for the Job but ]
viii Try sad arrange a meeting with
him II you care 20 talk matters
over" the letter read
Finally Got Job.
PTes't waldo became interested,
and after several letters had been
written back and forth. Miss Hutch
inson arranged 70 have The big
bashful-looking Spaulding go 20
Kalamazoo for a conference with
the Normal head He was given a
three-year contract That was IS
years ago. He is still there, lie
Will remain on the JOB until he goes
10 Minnesota next fall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31

Women save money by buying
your shoes at the L. 5. Army store.
$50 S. Michigan s.. All standard
makes OF shoes. Factory blemish.
s1.s5 Up. 365-ts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31

No matter the occasion, you are
sure 20 have the right flowers Il
they come from Boehlers. Main
1888. III
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-31

Let Swank Dye T. Phone Main
o7 26tt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
MUSICAL NUMBERS AND
TALKS AT LUNCHEON

Members Of the Rotary Club enjoyed
their regular luncheon today at noon,
which was enlivened by "a good pro-
gram of musical numbers and talks of
various kinds.
Fletcher Boone gave good talk on his
views of the Rotary Club and its work
and success. A song was given by the
Rotary. double quartet, followed by sew
eral songs by the club itself.
c. L. Jessup told the club about in
formation which had come TO Brownsville
about the flood situation at Lyford. The
work there, according 20 Mr.. Jcssup, has
been turned over 10 the Red Cross and a
Red Cross relief nurse left here at noon
today TO take charge of the situation.
s. c. Tucker and Rev. Sidney Dixon
both talked under the head Of Good
and Welfare. : Mrs. Marshall accompani-
I'd the quartet on the piano and pleased
the club with her excellent nlaying. In
drawing for the loot, Gilbert Wilson won
the prize which was the plans for n
house donated by Dick Morris.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
RED CROSS OFFICIAL
INVESTIGATING, MAY
ARRANGE FOR RELIEF

From scvcnty-fivc io one hundred
families cf American farmers, residing
in The flooded section southwest Of Ly-
ford in Willacy county, are destitute
und in need Of assistance. according 70
Lyiorh businessmen.
Henry NJ. Baker. Of 81. Louis. direct
or of disaster relief for the southwest
ern divisi' of the American Red Cross,
WAS al Rayrondville today 10 Invcsti-
gate the situation from that direction,
and he dire ted Miss Helen Brown. Red
Crcss nurse Of Brownsville, to proceed
M once 10 the south end Of the flood
district end "a report promptly 10 him.
Miss Brown left by automobile this
morning. haviLg been relieved from her
local duties by City Manager George
Erupe at the request If Dr. A. w. Mar
shall. chairman Of the local Red Cross
chapter Mr.. Baker got into communi-
ication with Dr. Marshall this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
BULLET FIRED
FROM AMBUSH
WOUNDS rios
Villanueva Man in Hospital
With Wound in Head
He May Recover

Leonardo Rios. who lives on the river
road. about five miles out from Browns
vile, was shot from ambush yesterday,
the shot piercing his skull on the right
side of the head. and glan~iLg up to-
ward the front and top of the head. lie
was operated on last night and is in
the Providence hospital today. lie ~
expected to live.
Pedro G1rZa, who was arrested at
- o'clock last night, is in the county
jail, on charge Of assault with iltcnt
To murder in connection with the shoot
Ing.
Rios was out on bond of $500.
made on September :. 1921, III connec-
ticn with the killing on May u, 1921 of
Antonio Reyes Cara. brother of Pedro
Cara Rios also made peace bond
before Justice of the Peace Howard
Miller on January ., 1922.
In the operation last night. according
To the attending physicians, n piece ~
steel jacket from a bullet was removed
iron the skull Of Rios. where il AID
the shattered skull had been pressing
on the brain. Part Of the skull was al
so removed. Due To the pressure on the
right side of the brain. the left leg aud
arm Of the injured man were paralyzcd
last night. although the leg is all right
now. and physicians said that the arm
would improve soon. The greatest dan
ger. according a. physicians. Is the pos
sibiiity of developing meningitis due to
the bullet coming IN contact with the
brain. Rios was conscious this morning
and was improving. according to adviccs
from the Providence Hospital
The shooting took place shortly be-
fore fonr o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Rios was sitting on the right side Of the
wagon seat. driving away from Browns
willie On the river roa al near Fred Rustic
berg's residence. Alberto Dc Leon was
sitting beside him. According 10 Shcr-
iff Nann'S information several shots
were fired from different kinds of guns.
although only one bullet took effect.
Two men are believed to have done the
sho"ti Z, said Sheriff Nann.
Ga:Za was arrested on the river road.
coming toward Brownsville by Sheriff
Nann and Deputy Sheriff Fred Wynn.
who brought him 20 the county Jail
Pedro Cara, was released from the
county jail today when he made bond for
$3.50 in connection with the shooting.
The preliminary trial will probably be
delayed. according to Justice of the
Peace Howard Miller, pending the out
come of Rios injuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
BOY SCOUTS HOME
AFTER GREAT TRIP
TO THE SEASHORE

Sixty Boy Scouts today retudLed to
Brownsville. sun burned and tired. but
emphatic in their assertions that the
trip just ended was the best they had
ever taken. The .scouts spent ten days
nj camp site near Point Isabe. on the
coast, where every year the scout troops
pitch their tents.
Thanks are due To Rev w. IL
Frame. scout commissioner. who was in
charge Of the camp. for its great sue
cess. according to the verdict If the
scouts. Credit is also due, they said.
To the Twelfth Cavalry commander for
allowing the scouts 10 use the tents and
other camping outfits of the post.
Many of the scouts are now declared
Ia he professional cooks. having taken
lessons in that art on the trip. Others
specialized in radio. "smugglcrs." and
the like. All are agreed. however, that
the proportion If study. play. training,
md work was To their liking and the
trip was an ejoyablc one throughout.
Many visitors were present at the
camp during the ten days of its dura-
tion. more than seventy-five having gone
down on SUI day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
100000 in HIGHWAY
FUNDS FOR CAMERON
.DANCY IS ADVISED

While County Judge Oscar c. Dancy
returned To Brownsville from Austin u
few days ago with the verbal statement
by the highway commission that Cam
rron county would be allowed S2G0.O00
In federal aid as a starter for highwa.
work. he has since received notice that
The amount actually allowed was $780,
600
At first thought" said Judge Dancy,
"this viii seem to bc disappointment
nut shor1d not be so considered. as the
letter indicates that they are spreading
the first allotment which is small, over
n many cruntics as they can in order
70 get work started, and will finish the
work out Of Lcxt years allotment.
We can but get well started this
year" said Judge Dancy.
I'VE can hut get well started this
year" said Judge Dancv.
IIidnlgo county also was allotted only
$1,000
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28

Miss Brown was accompanied by G.. l..
JrSsup.
A lIarlinGen relief committee with IT, b.
Challcs as chairman. also has been
formed TO assist in the Iyford situa-
ton.
The situation was described this morn
ing by Lyfurd businessmen as really
serious. The farmers southwest OF
lyford were depending entirely on their
crops, which were about ~ Ne harvest-
cd when they were destroyd by the
flood. Water throughout that section
was reported at depths ranging from q
font 10 ten feet.
The businessmen M I.yford and the
bank there already were heavily involv-
60 in that section after having assist
ell the farmers by financing their crops.
md the town. which II one of the
smaller communities in the Valley. was
not able to take care If the finances
needed in the situation.
Groceries apleLty were reported
Hvaiahlc in Lyford and Raymondville.
and are being sent out To the stranded
farmers hy n mntorhoat which was re-
rcived there yesterday from Corpus
Christi However. funds are needed To
finance the purchases of food and oth-
er necessary supplies.
Chairman Marshall said today that it
was impossible ~ estimate M this time
what could be necessary To be done un-
Ill survey was made ard reported on.
The Herald's correspondent at Lyford
saId today that approximately one
fourth Of Willacy county is under water
from an inch 10 ten feet deep. the in
undated area being in the southwest
quarter of the county. The Turner
rract. which IL mainly IN IIidalgo coun-
ty. the Panchito district and the Sebas-
tlan area are all under water. il was
stated. The town of Sebastian N stilI
under water. and the flood waters
have progressed north To Raymoniviile
and this morning was entering that
townsitc from both the east and west
sides. Water was reccding on the
west side of the railroad track NJ Ly-
ford. hut rising slowly on the east side.
The motor boat sent into the area IL
being used for the transfer of mails ~
well ns to handle food supplies h.r tho
destitute.
With tho exception of the situation in
Willacy county. which today was an-
mIttclly the most serious that has aris-
On since the flood started because OF
the large number Of families in one area
affected. things were rapidly returning
~ normal in the nNlley to-day. The riv-
er at the San Bcnito headgates had re-
ccled to 51.6 feet at q O'Clock this
morning. and was still falling The
Arroyo Colorado continued 10 fall ra-
pidly. Levec workers were relieved Of
their duties in virtually all districts.
This relief was particularly welcome in
the San Bcnito district. where there
has been an almost constant leyee guard
and patrol for three weeks
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
KATY RECEIVERSHIP
DISSOLUTION SOUGHT
NV The Associated Pressl

ST. LOUIS, Mo. June 2s-The decree
looking towards the dissolution Of the
rcccivcrship OF the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas Railway Company was filed IN the
federal court here today by holders Of
the roads bonds, mortgages and other
interested parties.
The decree held that the best inter
ests Of the road and its creditors could
be served best by dissolving the receiv-
ership and selling its assets. II was
pointed out. however, that operation
under receiver has been successful.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. June 2S-Belief was
expressed that financial interests now
controlling the Missouri, Kansas a. Tex
as railroad. would bid il in at auction
under special master.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
BYedst,UOyks Which Kept
Villa Ont of MdtdnaOyOS
Defend City Against Rio

Drcastwcrks south and west Of Ma
tamoros. built ia March, 1915. to de-
fend Matamoros against the besiegiIg
Villa forces. and by means Of which
General Emiliana l.. Nalarratc. com
1nauder Of the Carranza forces. held the
city. have won another victory, this
time against flood waters Of the Rio
Ernndc
Just as blowing Of whistles on that
day seven years ago after a siege last
ing two weeks signaizcd the victory
over the Villa force Of fifteen hundred,
~ this morning al 4 o'clock did whistles
signalize the victory Of the Matnmoros
people over the menancing flo I'd waters
az the Rio Grandc. which banked up
against the five 10 ten foot lcvcc and
endangered the town for more than
fenr DAYS.
At that hour the waters. after lap.
ping close NJ the top ~ the levee IN
two days AMI keeping the populacc in
y frenzy. gave Indications of going
down. An opening was found AMI the
water allowed tc flow hack into the Eio
Grande on the east side If the city. aud
by this morning the city was declared
20 have emerged from all danger The
fall was about three inches. Winds gave
some trouble later.
The Matamoros icvee, which sur
rounds the city, was completed about
SIX months ago. and " said to be one
Of the best in this section of the coun-
try. On the south and west sides,
where i, originally was n hreastwork. il
has base of about fifteen feet.
Stores Of all kinds in Matamoros
were closed for two days in order that
everybody could help OF the levees.
More than n thousand men were con
stnntlv al york
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
118 QUARTS OF LIQUOR
SEIZED BY OFFICIALS

Pablo Noyola was arrested this morn
ing, I6 miles out Of the city. for having
in his possession large quantity of al
coholic liquors. He was apprehended
on the road 10 San Benito.
Noyola was driving an express wagon,
which with the horse and harness were
taken by custom officers.
lie had in his possession. in cases and
large demijohn, officers said, seventy
two quarts Of tequila, twenty-four Of
aguadente, five gallans of mescal, one
quart Of clarct and one quart Of ver-
mouth. Officers who apprehended No
yola were VIM. Shears, VI. Crizell and X
l.. Campbell.
After preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner +. n. Good
rich this morning, his bond was set at
$3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-28
DISABLED VETERANS in
CONVENTION REFUSE TO
SEAT NEGRO DELEGATION
(By The Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cali. june Is
Three Lcgrocs who journeyed from
Texas to san Francisco to protest that
they represented what they term tho
Fairview chapter Of the Disabled Vet
Grams of the World War. in annual con /.
vcnton here. will not be given seats In
the convention, as the state convention
at Waco revoked the charter original
~ granted the negroes. This announ-
ccmcnt was made by the national com
mander Of the disabled veterans.