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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
GIANT MANAGER
PLANNING BIC
SHAKE-UP
Reports Have McGraw Dispos-
ing of Bentley, McQuiIIan,
Scott and Watson.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-Develop-
ments, whereby the personnel of
the Giants pitching staff will be
altered considerably, are expected
within the next several days, ac-
cording to information emanating
from a reliable source here. It is
said that Hugh McQuillan, John
Scott, and possibly John Watson and
Jack Bentley, are to be traded to
other National League teams to be
replaced on the Giant roster by
men acceptable to McGraw. JIMMY
Ring, of the Phillies, is one of the
pitchers mentioned as coming here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
do You Remember

Those social Sunday after
moons out at Phil Steubner's?
When Hub Hart was half the
team up on the old Hilltop?
When they used to serve
Jamaica ginger to the sick in
the cell at Police Court?
Or how old Judge Pugh sent
you Off for >ten-day stretch
with a smile on your face?
The time Coxey and his
army invaded the Capital?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
RUTH STEALS
AS OFTEN AS
FASTEST
Hardly Regarded As Flash,
But Passes Cobb, Tobin
and Speaker.

NEW YORK, Dec. "a. Babe
Ruth isn't regarded as speed
demon" but
Ruth stole more bases In 1898
than did Cobb, Speaker, Tobin and
many other men who have been
synonymous for years with "whirl-
wind"
The, slugger played in 162 games
and scored 151 runs-an average Of
almost one tally per game. He was
at bat $50 times officially, and re-
ceived 10 bases on balls. That
means that once in a trifle more
than every four times at the plate,
he not only reached first base. but
completed trip around the sacks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
0UANTICO BOY SCOUTS
AFTER BASKET GAMES

Inc Boy Scouts of America, Troop
49, OF Quantico, want games with
teams in the 11O-115-pound class in
the District. They would like to
hear from the Washington Boys
cub Columbia Juniors, and Troop
No. A.
Manager j. w. Hammond. the
assistant scout master, can be
reached by addressing him at
Quantico, Box 2S2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
ICE CREAM FOR STAR
DUCKPIN SHOOTERS

A gallon Of ice cream will be
awarded the high score bowler on
each of the floors of the popular
recreation establishment In G
street tomorrow every hour from
noon on. A gallon will be awarded
every hour, too, at the Grand Cen
trial. over Center Market,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Marked Spot Where
Golf Ball Fell
By Bird

There's a story told by 0
golfer concerning caddie and
a lost ball, which, so far as
the storyteller has ever heard.
is distinctly original. One of
the players in foursome had
driven a ball in the rough at
the second hole and the caddie
could not find it, although he
insisted that he had marked
the spot and knew that it was
in q certain vicinity.
"What did you mark it by"
he was asked.
81 marked it by bird" re-
piled the boy, "but he done
flew away"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Win 11o Straight.

The Passaic high school basketers
started their season with a victory.
making 119 straight wins for the
New Jersey schoolboys in five years.
The score, "a to Is, was the lowest
to which Passaic has been held In
five years. Patchogue high was
the opponent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
ELEVATOR COMMUTER.
CONSCIENCE.

morrow is legal holiday; did
you ever hear of an illegal
holiday?
HENRY FORD.-Both par
ties feel like they've an awful
load off their chests.
GIANT.-McGraw, is back
from Europe. Without finding
any promising material. Yes,
Hornsby is worth every cent
of it!
COLA player who is not
sober can hardly measure his
drives by pacing. Every time
he hiccups he loses eight yards.
Call off the bet.
ANGLER.-Even worm
will turn.
PRIMA DONNA.-We have
never heard you sing, but any
way your landlord was not
justified in renewing your
lease.
TRAFFIC.-You haven't a
chance-best thing to do is to
plead clemency.
TWO CENTS DUE.-Send
postage stamp and we'll answer
your question.
BISHOP.-Stratton VS.. Pot
ter, Madison Square Garden,
any time, catch weights; Billy
Sunday referee.
DESPONDENT.-This is no
time Of the year to do that;
think it over a bit before try
ing. But if you do, make
good job of it. Don't be a
piker.
MANTLE PIECE.-If you
haven't a stocking without a
hole in it, tie a knot in the top
and nail it up by the hole.
ONE AND ALA Merry
Christmas, and don't judge it
by what you get!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
They Were All Tired.

Perhaps the oldest reason for
calling a ball game was that of
Dick Tennyson, who halted proceed
ings in a graded school title clash
last year after eighteen scoreless
innings were played. Everybody
was too tired to desire to finish, !"
says Dick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
LONDON HEARS DEMPSEY
HAS. AGREED UPON
OVERSEAS BOUT
By LUTHER A. HUSTON.

LONDON Dec 24ack Dmpseys recent ntmaon that he in
waited of rnm9 that he display his pugistc talents in
Without having really tangible The of fact.
the boys that write papers
cooked little dish for Dempsey The main ingredient of
the dish championship holder
and European Wemby Stadium the British
Exhibition is to Il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
SUCCESS OF WHITE SOX
DEPENDS ON FABER
BY HARRY NELLY.

CHICAGO Dec. 24-Can Urban Faber back? That is
the leading question involving the Of the White Sox the
1924 1t will recalled that "Red" bad in mid
and his inability the contributing
Of the rapid decline Of the Alabaster Hose.
Faber
unsuccessful but pulled together very
WELL This thought
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10 OuG VSTSIOu VI BLc
story. a certain English promoter
has booked the Wembley Stadium
for a match in which Dempsey has
tentatively agreed to participate
The opponent suggested is either
Georges Carpenter or Jack Bloom
field, promising young British
heavyweight.
Carpenter and Bloomfield, 1t is
reported, are to have the privilege
of fighting each other for the honor
of mourning match with Dempsey.
This argument, according to present
schedule, is to be staged in London
sometime in February.
Although Frank Goddard, bur-
" Australian, is officially recOg-
nized as the heavyweight cham
piOn of England, it is noticeable
that he is not being considered
as possible opponent for Demp-
sey, while the man whom God
dard beat to win his title is in
the front rank of possible adVer-
saries.
Goddard won his title lying on
his back, listening to the hooking
birds, after Bloomfield had knocked
him out in the second round. His
victory was entirely due to the fact
that the punch with which Bloom
Geld lulled him to sleep was foul.
Whether Dempsey is inveigled
into a match or not 1t is probable
that Bloomfield and Carpenter will
meet in the near future. Bloom
field is considered the Hkeliest young
heavyweight in Europe and the
legitimate successor to Carpenter
as the European champion. He is
fast, very shifty on his feet and
packs a wicked punch. He will
weigh around us pounds in his
present fighting trim and should
add a few pounds to that as he
natures. Scores of capable judges
OF fighters believe that Bloomfield
can take" Georges any time he
starts against him.
1t can hardly be argued, even by
Bloomfields most enthusiastic sup
porters, that he is good enough to
conquer Dempsey; but, if he beats
Carpenter and a match with Demp-
Bey is arranged, he undoubtedly
would give a better account of him.
self than any other scrapper in
Europe.
The thing that makes it seem
AAupEUDdDte -tndI dempsey VIII m
dulge in match here IS the re-
tucfance of European promoters
TO talk about money with the
largesse to which Jack is accuS-
TONED. A purse of $IOO, 900 would
look as big as Mt. Everest to
English promoters, while it would
look like Bunker Hill to Dempsey.
Jack Kearns' recent reputed state
ment that Dempsey will ask $1,000.
600 for his next fight rules the
British impresarios out, for none
Of them could be convinced that
there is that much money.
eff, however, the well-known
mountain should amble over toward
Mohammed and Dempsey should
consent to fight Bloomfield or Car
pentier, of anyone else over here,
they would have to enlarge the
British Isles to accommodate the
crowds.
Dempsey is immensely popular
everywhere in Europe, and it Is
probable the lads would flock
Ia London from the crags Of Swift
Gerland. the plains of Poland, the
vineyards of Italy, the fjords of
Norway and other picturesquely re.
mote parts to see the devastating
Jack in action.
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man when he Is right may be
cleaned from the unofficial aver
ages. He won fourteen and lost
eleven games last year, but he al
lowed the same number of earned
runs per game as did Urban Shock
er. st. Louis star, whose anger at q
ruling by his employers caused him
to be fined and suspended.
Shocker'S case is now in the
hands of Commissioner K. M.
Lands. The pitcher alleges that
he should be a free agent, but the
judge has not as yet made UP his
mind IL he has jurisdiction. Ban
Johnson, president Of the American
League, declined to take action on
the basis that it was a matter in
volving club discipline only.
In such cases he refuses to lend
his offices. He holds to the opinion
that the players contract gives the
club the right to enforce all reason
able discipline. Shocker took excep-
not accompany the players on the
road, and when he was told to leave
Mrs. Shocker at home he refused
to go on the last Eastern trip.
It is said ShOcker is on the
market for trading, but the Yanks
and the White SOx have not bid
for ,llis services. The Yanlxs do
not need pitchers and C. A. Com
iskey always has been strong for
discipline. At one time he had
opportunity of acquiring Carl
Mays in q deal which otherwise
would have been acceptable. but
he turned down the proposition
because he wished no disturbing
elepents on his ball club.
Getting back to Faber, q man
who can hold the opposition to 3.41
with effect. His tndisposition cost
the White Sox at least ten ball
games and an added ten victories
would have showed them into the
first division.
The fact that they finished sew.
enth indicates what one star
pitcher in good working order
means to a major league club. Field
ers and batsmen are useful, but a
good, strong hurler who gives his
club the edge every fourth day all
season is a prize performer whose
worth scarcely can be estimated in
figures.
Faber takes the best Of care of
himself, and the fact that he was
able to come back after q long rest
leads to the conclusion that he will
be effective in 1924.
If he is, Manager Frank Chance
will feel full of glee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Devil Dogs May Quit.

Ryckman, McMains and Henry,
Quantico backfield stars, are con-
templating leaving the service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Kids Claim Title,

The Herdics claim the 1OO.pound
grid title. Anybody challenging the
claim should phone Manager
Parker at Lincoln 6O2-J.
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suits his game when a big cham.
pionship is in progress.
/ The kindest course. however.
will not win q championship FOR
us without great skin on orr
part, but the knowledge that h
is our sort Of a course 4 An 81.
couraging aid in the time Of
trial.
One day last summer ra-
ceived a queer looking putter from
George Low, the famous golf Dro..
fessional. The club had been de-
signed by Max Marston, and he
had been kind enough to order
one to be sent on to me. / was
much interested in it then. and
my interest increased when I OBJ
served its execution In NIarston's
hands at Flossnoor. I thought 1
had never seen anything more eff
fective than his putting.
But / am not ascribing All that
marvellous putting to that club. for
1 am not one who believes that "a
goIfer can buy his shot in q shop. .
l Know from sad experience that he
must work for it. A good club is
necessary, but 1t is the man behind
1t that counts.
There Is another feature OF Mar
ston's game that is particularly
worthy of mention and that Is the
rhythm OF his stroke. You win no
tice that from the moment that he
sets his feet and cIubhead he keeps
continually in motion. In fact. one
can say that he plays quickly. and
this is good point to observe. for q
man cannot hover over q shot and
get rhythm.
shall never forget = remark
that MarstOn made Ia ma AZ FIrea.
moor. He told me that he was
sorry when lost to Willie Hunter.
and he followed his coincidence by
the statement that my five on the
thirty fifth hole was one OF the
finest bits Of golf he had ever seen
me play. No one knew better than
/ how well / had played after NV
poor tee shot, but IL was pleasure
to have so fine a judge Of the game
tell me so.
I am glad to offer my congratula-
tons to the great amateur golfer
who never complained when he went
home defeated from so many cham
pionships. His years of good golf
have received their just reward.
Max Marston is my choice for first
place on my list of the ten best
amateurs in America. Number two
on my list win appear shortly.
Meantime make your own choice and
see how we coincide.
Copyright, John r. Ollie Coz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
MAX MARSTON FOOLS.
OLD GOLF HEADS
BY CHARLES "CHECK'' EVANS.

think victory at Floss
without recalling the prediction by all experts that
spite OF
pionshp because he took full swing
experts is that the stroke seemed improperly other words
unothodox Max with it probably brought
constant and intelligent playng by persistent practice he perfected
ILL.,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Watch for
Big Thrills
in These
Columns
Says SKILLET"
Finn, Esq:
Why Go Through Life
With Your Chin on a
Crutch? Listen to
This and Learn!
By KIRK MILLER.

TUVENILE.-All you have to
u do is erect the tree in some
convenient place and Santa
Claus will do the rest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

always glad to find q course that
suits his game when big cham
pionship is in progress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

GIANT. is back
from Europe. Without finding
any promising material. Yes,
Hornsby is worth every cent
of it!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

ONE AND ALA Merry
Christmas, and don't judge it
by what you get!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

HENRY FORD.-Both par
ties feel like they've an awful
load off their chests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

The kindest course, however,
viii not win q championship for
US without great skill on our
part, but the knowledge that IL
Is our sort Of a course Is an en-
couraging aid in the time 81
trial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

COLA player who is not
sober can hardly measure his
drives by pacing. Every time
he hiccups he loses eight yards.
Call off the bet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

ANGLER.-Even a worm
will turn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

morrow is a legal holiday; did
you ever hear of an illegal
holiday?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

MANTLE PIECE.-H you
haven't a stocking without a
hole in it, tie a knot in the top
and nail it up by the hole.
, 1923-01-03
TWO SELF-MADE MEN IN
BUSINESS REACH PEAK

CHICAGO. Jan. 3.-Two of Chi
cago'B self-made men today sat on
tho pinnacle OF tho business ladder
in their respective lines. They were
James Simpson. new president OF
Marshall Field and company and
F. Edson White, new president Of
Armour and company.
Two others. one only partially
self-made due to wealth left by his
father, relinquished some OF their
burdens to the new shoulders. They
were John c.. Shedd and J.. Ogden
Armour, who became chairman Il
the boards of directors respectively
OF the Field and Armour companies.
Mr.. Simpson took a Job as Office
boy for the late Marshall Field In
1891.
Mr.. White went TO work in a
Peoria packing house at the age of
II and In 1895 began work for
Armour and company as an In.
spector.
The rise of both was rapid. Mr..
white IL 10 years old and Mr.. S!mp-
o Is nearing his 4sth birthday.
Mr.. Shedd started as a $40 a week
clerk for Mr.. Field. Today he Is
one OF ChicaBo's wealthIest men.
He Is ~ years old.
J. Ogden Armour inherited a for.
tune from his father, tho late P. D.
, 1923-01-03
ABOLISH SENTENCES, keep MEN.
In JAIL UNTIL CURED, Advice

man just received at Sing Sing to
begin his eleventh. prison term. HIS
prison record began in 1856 with a
reformRtory sentence and he has
been committed many times for
grand larceny. burglary and forgery.
h is his fifth trip to Sing Sing.
This man has just been sentenced
70 two years and two months-but
he should DO here o life" said
Lawes.
The warten believes prison is no
unishment for this type of criminal.
ic says there is no chance OF re.
form.
People are mistaken when they
say most ex-convicts return to
irime,''. he said. 1--WE know what
hey do when they leave. Outside of
y few that we lose track OF, not more
han eight out of 100 ever see prison
Lgain. That means that something
Ike so out of every 100 persons who
20 to prison are not real criminals;
hey are the kind who err once under
motion"
Advocates Reform of Laws.
This majority would benefit under
the indeterrc!1ate sentence plan,
Warden Lawes advocates.
Science would aid us il deciding
when to release such prisoners" he
said. The big thing would be inves.
legation by field agents to learn what
their home life has been like. whether
they had good or bad record OF en-.
ployment, whether they were assets
n liabilities. Most Of them really
Ire assets. and many suffer by the
vagaries Of Courts-by the hysteria
that influences some judges partlc-
Ilarly during a crime wave.
"Reforming criminals may be n
worthy aim. But more necessary is
the reform Of laws to help the vast
majority of first offenders. The 9th.
ers cannot be reformed, and it Is a
waste of time to try"
, 1923-01-03

OF SEC. FALL
is ASSURED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Secretary
Fall Of the interior department VIII
resign his office on March 4, it was
announced at the White House
It was said MI. Falls retirement was
due to the pressure of private bust
ness interests which he felt should be
given a greater degree OF personal
attention than has been possible while
he has a member Of the cabinet.
President Harding was said to regret
hat Secretary Fall forId It neces-
sary to retire, and to have rendered
him a place on the supreme court.
He replied that his decision to leave
public life was Interchangeable.
The question OF a successor to Sec
rotary Fall is expected to be left open
for some time.
, 1923-01-03
Alfalfa Brings
Higher Prices

WASHINGTON. jar. s.-More than
half tho marketable surplus Of the
1929 alfalfa crop had been marketed
December 10. compared with less than
half the 1921 crop at that time a year
ago, but the amount available from
last years crop was estimated to be
about Is per cent less than was sold
in the previous year, according TO a
statement issued today by the de-
partment of agriculture.
Drought in the southwest was said
to have curtailed production of alfal-
ia and at the same time to have
caused an unusual demand for II in
that section, while elsewhere the de-
mand remained about normal. The
average price December Is vas S23Tb
a ton compared with $21.5O, Septem.
Der 10.
, 1923-01-03

in inc present system OF mineral tax
alton until after a constitutional
amendment has been submitted and
adopted. Section 8, Article XIV. Of
the constitution says:
characterization OF. An mines
and mining claims from which gold.
silver and other precious metals. sod
saline, coal, mineral oil or other val
liable deposit. Is or may be produced
snail be taxed in addition to the sur
Zee improvements. and In lieu OF
taxes on the lands, on the gross prod
uct thereof, as may be prescribed by
law; provided, that the product of all
mines shall be taxed in proportion TO
the value thereof"
In conformity to this provision. AMI
In accordance with the legislation en-
acted to put Il mo effect, onlv tho
production Of mineral lands is assessed
and the lands themselves escape tax
alton. Thus mineral lands are In a
separate Classification for purposes Of
taxation. all other lands in private
ownership in the state being taxed On
their market value.
Governor Ross inaugural address
contends that inasmuch as the min
eral content of land is taken into con
sideration in fixing the market value
thereof. this content should be taxe1
annually as other property IS taxed
and not taxed only when II is taken
from the land.
, 1923-01-03

Scout band of Paterson. n. j"
5ver a Newark. n. J., station.
Scouts make three main uses OF ra'
do. First, entertainment, programs
above C2) Performance OF
their goods turns and acts of kind
less, by bringing music and concerts
md good cheer to shut-ins through
he installation of radio apparatus;
81 Scientific and electrical achieve.
rnents in making and i~mprovisins
heir own apparatus.
, 1923-01-03
The Salt Creek Road

Every man, woman and child in this great
State of Wyoming directly or indirectly de-
rives material benefit from the development
of the WORLDS WONDER LIGHT OIL
POOL-the Salt Creek Field, Natrona Coun-
ty, Wyoming.
Traffic conditions on the Salt Creek road,
which is the main artery of transportation be-
tween the producing fields of Salt Creek and
the refining center of Casper, are subject to
considerable criticism and unfavorable COM
ment. Last, but not least, these deplorable
conditions are the direct cause of misery, ex-
pense and suffering, to the constant stream of
humanity which must travel this most impor-
tant of industrial highways.
The people of Wyoming receive a substan-
tial income from Government Royalty Oil, the
major portion of which is produced in the Salt
Creek Field. BY adopting a b~road-minded,
"help yourself" policy this royalty income
can be largely increased. Extend your CO.
operation to Natrona County in her effort to
secure a better outlet for its oil products and
you and your children will reap the benefit in
increased royalties from United States gov
ernment
To rectify the present unsatisfactory traf-
fc conditions your support is earnestly So
licited. A spirit of fair play must prevail.
A good start has been made-the State
Highway Commission has in the past devoted
considerable time and money to the upbuild-
ing of the Salt Creek road.
But this is not enough. In order to con-
struct and properly maintain this important
artery of transportation, used almost solely
for industrial purposes, Natrona County
should receive a greater portion of the gov
eminent oil royalty income, now received by
the State of Wyoming.
, 1923-01-03
Mississippi At
LOUeSt Point

KEOKUK, Iowa. Jan. s.-The Mis-
sissippi river here IL the Ioweat in.
history according to records of the
weather bureau and river pilntH- The
water Ia more than thres feet below
the low water mark of 1884. used as
zero in river measurements here
Small turbines operating the govern
ment lock were temporarily put out
OF commission.
, 1923-01-03


OF Lewis e. Lawes
warden Of Sing
Sing prison.
"Present law 5
do not deal sane
ly with people
who commit the
crimes" he said,
in an interview
with NEA Serv-
ice, until they
do, crime will not
be checked.
Every person
convicted OF crime
should DO sent to
prison with an In
d~eterminate sen.
tence. This should