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Evening star., 1923-05-01
Lost to the Nationals Jones Staging Remarkable Comeback
DEMPSEY-G|BB0NS
FIGHT IS ARRANGED
.HICAGO, May Jack Demp-
sey, world champion heavy
weight boxer. will grant Tom

HICAGO. May lack Demp-
u sey, world champion heavy
weight boxer, will grant Tom
Gibbons Of St. Paul. Mimi, his long
sought championship bout next July
4, at Shelby. Mont, 10y Molumby,
Montana state commander of the
American Legion, announced here
The battle will be fifteen rounds to
q decision.
Molumby said that all that re-
mained to be done Is to sign articles
and select a referee He said that
ager. who is in New York, reached
a complete agreement in a two-hour
long distance telephone conversation.
LOS ANGELES. May Jack
dempsey was in good physical condi-
tion, although trifie over weight,
according to his friends. when he
left here two weeks ago for Helper,
Utah.
He had been training for more
than two weeks. each day going
through heavy workouts with from
three to five of the toughest sparring
partners obtainable.
SHELBY. Mont. May shelby is
prosperous oil town forty miles
south Of the Canadian border. 1t
was established forty years ago as
a COW town when the Great Northern
railroad opened up this section, in
creased with the inevitable land
boom. but following a series Of dry
seasons, the population dropped to
500. Recently. shelby's population
mounted tenfold with the discovery
Of oil. 1t now is entering upon more
permanent stages Of development as
an oil town.
The Montana state boxing law,
passed in 1920. permits round
boxing contests to a decision. with
six-ounce gloves in a twenty-four-
foot ring. Such contests may be put
on by any authorized club which fur
nishes a ond OF $1,000. Fifty per
cent of the proceeds OF boxing bouts
go to the state and the money is
placed in a special fund. When this
fund reaches a sufficient amount it is
to be devoted to the building of a
state hospital for disabled veterans
Of the world war.
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ON THE SIDE LINES

Zachary was expected to go to the
mound for the Bushmen in the second
setto Of the series with the Yanks
this afternoon. Bob Shawkey was
regarded as his probable opponent
Evidence of Evans sore arm was
seen In the ninth when he flelded
MeusePs double and lobbed the ball
to Rice to make the return. 1t was
Sans throw that McGrew cufred to
one side. permitting both Pipp and
Meusel to score also.
GOSlfn used his head as we'll as
his hand when he batted Wards
roller to deep left in the second. II
the ball had reached the circus seats
the rap would have been good for a
home run instead of a double.
MeusePs single in round was a
scratch affair that Peck got tangled
up on. Rajah redeemed himself a
moment later when he started
double play on Schang
scott, who II due to play his ,000th
consecutive game tomorrow, was
given d generous hand by the fans
when he went to bat in the second.
Harris scintfllated in the third
when he made a one-hand stab of
Dugan's bewiskered liner and doubled
Witt off first with a peg to Judge.
MeusePs circuit drive rolled clear
to the flag pole and played hide and
seek with Evans in the extreme cor
ner of the lot. He scored standing
up.
Three Washington double pIays
helped check the Yanks in the early
rounds, but after they got started
In earnest nothing could halt them.
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When President Griffith Of the Ma
tionals saw Conroy in action at third
base with the Minneapolis club of
the American Association while on a
scouting. trip last summer it was ex-
planned to him by Manager Joe Can
tIllon of the Millers that Corroy was
just getting over the effects OF treat
ment for an abcess that had formed
at the base OF his brain.
Conroy's action In the field and at
bat convinced Griffith that he was
likely prospect. provided he regained
his health. and made deal with
Minneapolis to obtain title to him in
exchange for $4,000 and a couple of
players. ito become effective April 90
Of this year. IL Conroy's physical con-
dition was UP to par.
Conroy Appeared Well.
youngster reported to the training
camp apparently in the best of
health. said he felt we'll and showed
sufficient ability in the exhibition
games TO earn the berth as regular at
the far corner. To an inquiry made
by Manager Bush at the close Of the
raining season as to the state of his
health, Conroy replied that he felt
Q. X.
When the championship season got
on defense and at bat, failed TO meas
ure up TO expectations, he again was
asked how he felt, and inTariaoly re-
assured his manager. who conciudeo
Conroy's comparatively poor showing
probably could be attributed to nerV-
BUSINESS natural with a youngster
playing for the first time In Dig
league.
Several days ago. however. Conroy
admitted to Bush that he had been
suffering from headaches at various
times since he resumed playing Dali
This spring. that he had concealed the
fact because he didn't want to appear
TO be lacking in the proper spirit and
that he hoped the headaches would
cease.
Having no intimation until about
week after the time limit for the
ratification of the deal that Conroy
was suffering from any ailment. the
Washington, club has been placed IN
the position Of losing sizable bun
die OF cash in addition to couple or
athletes for player who by his own
admission Is not In physical condition
to perform satisfactory service.
Grimth Takes Alton.
Clark Griffith has written to Presi-
dent Belden Of the Minneapolis club
apprising him of the facts in the case
and his further action will depend
upon Belden's reply: In the mean
ducing Dizziness with which Conroy
suffers cease. the Nationals have lost
recruit who was expected to
strengthen them greatly at a spot
which has been weak for years.
For the time being at least Bluege
will hold forth at third base. This
youngster has the ability to make
good on the job, and although he
was being groomed as the ultimate
successor to Roger Peckinpaugh,
playing third base should not inter
fere with Bluege's prowess as a.
shortstopper. and being in the game
every day is expected to develop him
as q hitter. a..
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TECH NINE IS PICKED
TO DEFEAT BUSINESS

Tech Highs nine was a big favorite
in the title series clash with the less
inexperienced Business team today.
They were to play at 3:15 o'clock in
the Mount Pleasant stadium.
Smith, the Manual Trainers hurting
ace, Is considered one of the bes,
boxmen in the high schools, while the
Maroon and Grays fielding ability
ranks second to the Central nine.
Newman was scheduled to hurl for
the Stenographers. The result will
break the tie for third place.
All other high school mines were in
action today. Western. which eked
out 5-to-3 victory over ST. Adams
yesterday. will tackle the Georgetown
freshmen team.
Central is at Alexandria, Va, tack
ling Episcopal High. while Eastern Is
engaging the Maryland freshmen at
College Park
Two games are booked tomorrow.
Western will invade Kendall Green
to meet Gallaudet Reserves. while
Central will go to Brookland to bat
tie Catholic University freshmen.
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CHURCH MINES OPEN
LEAGUE PLAY TODAY

With six leagues in action, another
STARTING today. and the completion OF
tie Post Office Department circuit
rear. Washington sandlot base ball
ers are in the limelight.
Mount Vernon NJ E. nine will clash
with the West Washington Baptist
team on diamond No. OF the Mon
l:ment grounds today at Sis, in the
opening game of the Sunday School
circuit Tomorrow First Baptist will
meet Lutheran Reformation.
In one of the hest games of the
season, City Post Office defeated Navy
Yard, in the Government League, to
Z. Boyer of the winners allowed
Navy only five hits.
Terminal Y. NJ. c. 4. League opened
with bang. Shops defeating South
ern Railway in a closely played game,
; to 2. Ferguson 0f Shops was in
rare form, while Kearney, rival box
man. pitched creditably.
Commercial circuit opened it's 1923
season with Weste-. Union trounc.
ing Judd & Detweiller. to 4. AL
though Mccoy was the losing pitch
er, he allowed only four bingles.
Ordnance fell Sefore Quartermaster.
- to s, in the War Department
League. seventeen *hits going to the
winners.
Annex No. 2 had an easy time de-
reating S. Architect. 10 to g. Car
rett Of the losers was touched for
thirteen hits. 49,.
Printers downed Naval Hospital,
10 to 4, in the Departmental League.
Kings offerings were slammed for
fifteen hits.
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Hoao close should third base
iran play to the bogs
Answered by
HEINE GROH.
Third baseMan. world chanpion
Giants, q leading National League
slugGer last season, probably the
greatest thlrdsaeker IN the game to-
day.
My success in playing third base
has been due to the fact that l play
about two steps from the third-base
foul line, and for this reason:
A ball hit just along the third
base line is, ninety-nine times out
of hundred, two or three base
hit; while a ball hit between the
third baseman and the shortstop is
usually single. try to play where
l can stop the ones that would be
extra-base hits. My experience has
taught me that this position is two
PAGES inside the foul line.
Copyright. 1925, Associated Editors,
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Secretary DENLY Will Honor
Scott at His l,OOOth Contest

will conferred Everett Scott short.
American League Park tomorrow afternoon
O'clock nelder his 1oooth
game American circuit major league mark likely
with medal commemorative
The presentation will be made by Edwin NJ
Denby Secretary the Navy Scott the naval service dur
ing with Germany.
president American League
the chief of the major
fully recovered from recent attack of influenza
ceremonial affair plans under
materialhe hand
DENLY probably win address the honored player and his fellow
Anything DONE however will be concluded before $3.50
scheduled starting Of the between the Ma
nd Yankees
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LIBERTY NINE SPARKLES
In SANDLOT STRUGGLES

TOUR the record OF the Liberty
r city leading Kanawha Athletic Club,
Century and the Pketown players have fallen before
Bloonigdae
ranks this considered achievement especially
and his Ed who played the clubs
Pop and Ed
wisdom of the father and the fast ones of the
beatable combination. sandlot followers declare
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Liberty won tWenty-nlne games
last year and lost fourteen: That
Ed Kremb in the pitching depart
ment. Today the team is out for
the junior title. Another hurler.
Newman. star boxman for Business
lineup at the close of the. school
season. With this staff, Pop Kremb
Is confident that the Waverlys, for
merly the Holy Name. that won the
q battle on May 19 when they clash
with his nine.
Keppler. veteran catcher, is in rare
form this year. This stocky youth
played one OF the best games Of his
tury Athletic Club Saturday. to l.
Forest Simons. first sacker and clean
up batter. is expected to go well, too.
too.
Here's a chance for some junior
The Liberty players want a double
header May 80 with two fast junior
teams. Pop Kremb can be telephoned
at North 25S8-W after o'clock.
son is expected to take place when
the Libertys clash with the Sham
rocks May 90.
Mohawk Athletic Club. that won the
Independent title of the District last
year, will hold a summer Thursday
night at S:30 o'clock in the club
rooms. SIG 8th street southeast. A
boxing program has been arranged.
The Hawks are to play the Veterans
OF Foreign Wars Sunday at 3 o'clock
at 9Th and l. streets southeast
AStec Athletic Club urges it's mem
bers to be present at a meeting to-
night at o'clock at the home of
Coach Jones, 463 I street southwest
Members of the Yankee Athletic
Club will hold an important base ball
meeting tonight at 308 14th street.
Irving Athletic Club players are re-
Quested to report at 5th and L streets
southeast tomorrow at 5:15, for
practice game.
st. Joseph Juniors trounced the
Mount Rainier Emblem Juniors, 8 to
3. The winning team would like to
arrange games with strong junior
clubs. Telephone challenges to Man
ager c. Gordon. Lincoln 2412. "a
Brayton, hurting for the Comforter
Club, pitched creditably against the
Milan Athletic Club, his team win
ming, 13 to 4. Sunday the Comforter
players will tackle the Knicker-
bockers. Manager Jack Altman
would like to arrange practice games
tomorrow and Friday, at 5:30, on the
field at 18th and B streets southeast.
Manager Geixer Of the Peerless
Athletic Club wants these players to
Evening star., 1923-05-01
PAINFUL HEAD AFFECTION
UNITS HIM FOR SERVICE
Result of Brain Tumor Makes Rookie Subject to
Dizzy Spells-Purchase From Minneapolis for
$4,000 and Players May Be Adjusted.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

CONROY probably has played his member OF the
Washington ball club and be his diamond ended
all his physical condition likely,
the odd involved that
high of base ball. be called his we'll
player himself his employers
The facts that Conroy suffering
with which he
which explains the for him being position
Buege
Friday games
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MACkS, 4; RED SOX. 2

Totals. 80 10 SO 20 Totals. 40 s 3s 10
Ran for Burns in tenth inning
Tran for Shanks IA ninth inning,
Philadelphia. a.......r. 90 o 0 OIL 1000 p
Boston. ........... 10 o o o o / o %
Runs-Hauser o., Miller, Naylor, Harris.
Reichle. Error-Reichle. Two-base hits-Gal.
loway, Reichle, Mcmillan Shanks, Burns.
Home run-Harris. Stolen bases-GaIloway,
Picilich. Sacrifoes-Matthews. Hauser, Col.
Hns Double play-Shanks. Fewster to Burns.
Bases ~ bals-of Naylor s; off Ferguson, 8.
Struck out-By Naylor, 2; by Ferguson. /
snd Mad oRen. I'm. Of r.meMa msfs' hou1s' "ai'h
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supporting him the following sea:
curdled. The Yankee righthander's
as much stuff as ever, but he coul,
Sad Sam Jones.
Last winter when the big leag
to the orient Buck O'Neill. a New
Walter Johnson on the street in San
to obtain treatment for his Young
ensued Jones plight was discussed
the scribe that, in his opinion, Jone
that he photographed" his intention
players assembled at New Orleans
the glst OF the conversation with
on the pay roll of the paying colone
pltching probably was tipping oppos
Jones was advised to use a different
Wind-up, and employ swing that
nldes the ball from view before be-
ing served. Sam seized upon the sug-
gesllon. and practfCed some fancy
wei the strategy has panned out is
apparent from the shut-out he in
ficted on the Nationals In New York
last week, his verdict over the Red
Sox and the ease with which he
tanned the Bushmen yesterday. Jones
to his credit. with the season less
than two weeks aid, and it all can
he traced to a tip from rival
hurler-one of the greatest the game
ever produced.
Walloping Warmoth. Russell and
McGrew for a total Of seventeen safe
ties aggregating twenty live bases.
including one for the circuit by Bob
Meusel, enabled the Yanks to set a
record for the season of seventeen
the league race, while Jones was
limiting the Bushmen to four tallies.
1t was contest until the sixth, when
the champions, trailing. to 2, knock
ed Warmoth off the rubber, pegged
away at Russell and. after one in
ming of rest, simply Slaughtered Nc
Grew.
GrifIs Lucky I'm Opener.
Luck in the form of a pair of Texas
leaeuers that netted doubles proved
a factor in the scoring of three runs
by the Bushmen in the first inning.
Rice led with a looper to short left
center that Scott failed to reach,
moved to third on Evans sacrifice
and scored when Judge got cheap
double on a pop fiy close to the foul
line too far in for Ruth. Judge took
third while Ward was retiring Cos,
lin, and. after Harris walked scored
ahead of Bucky when Charity poled
a triple to the Scoreboard. Peck left
Pat on third.
A double play started by Peck after
Meusel scratched a single through
Rajah in the second voided Ward )
double. but an error by the short
stopper enabled the Yanks to regis
ter in the fourth. WarmOth missed
the corner after getting two strikes
on Ruth and walked him, the Babe
taking third when Pipp singled TO
center. Meusel then rolled to Peck.
who had a double play in sight. but
he threw low to Harris, trying to force
Pipp, and Ruth scored. Two force
plays and the whaling Of Ward ended
the threat.
The Nationals got this run back in
their half on Peck's single to left.
Bluege's sacrifice, Warmoth's death
and Rice's third consecutive bingle.
this one over the midway
When the Yankees loaded the has
socks in the following frame on
Jones double. a pass to Witt and Du-
gan's bunt single to Judge. the situa- =
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e tourists returned from their jaunt
York newspaper man, bumped into
Francisco, whittier Johnson had conc
son, and IN the tanning bee which
Johnson, an observant player, told
! Inettectiveness was due to the fact
S while on the mound When the
or the spring work O'Neill reported
and the high-priced experts
S agreed that Sam by his manner OF
ng batsmen to what he was serving
ton was ominous with Ruth up Har-
ris got Babes scorcher and tossed him
out, while Jones scored. and further
damage was averted when Rice ran
In for Pipp's short fly and doubled up
witt trying to score from third after
the catch.
II Started In the Sixth.
IT was in the sixth that the Yankees
Forged to the front, scoring half a
dozen times before and after Rus
sell was called on to replace War
moth. Meusel started it all with q
nome run clout to the flag pole in the
extreme corner of center field. Schang
died, but Ward walked. and when
Scott sent him to third with a single
Warmoth was yanked. on Jones
roller to Harris Ward beat the throw
TO the plate. RusselTs tumble or
Wits tap filled the bases. Dugan's
ny 10 Rice cashed Scott, and Ruth
was purposely passed, again crowding
the corners. Pipp shot a single to
center that registered Jones and Witt.
ana when Evans fumbled Ruth also
counted, Pipp taking second on the
throw TO the plate. He was left when
Meusel whitfield.
Russell retired the Yanks in order
IN the seventh, but McGrew, who sue
ceeded him, was located for three sin
sles and pair OF doubles that netted
lhe 1anks four runs in the eighth.
ana ilVe more markers materialIzed IN
the final frame when Slim made a
costly error in addition to wa!Ern.-
three and yielding as many safeties'
~ never was like that back in Texas.
Foiiowing the fourth the Nationals
Could make no headway aeairs.
Jones, not even in round s. when Har-
It's LED with triple over Wits head
tie was left a the far corner
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SANDLOT STUFF
Totals 4s II 81 Is Totals. SO 10 n

New York. .....o % ! 9 o 4 b-l7
Washington.... o o % o 90
Runs-witt t2). Ruth ~, Pipp t2). Meusel
rii, Psoknp.ush. Erro,-Evsns. PecE{npsush,
Russell 1oarew. Two-base hits-Rios Judge.
Ward, Jones. Ruth, Pipp Meusel. Thrse-base
htt.--Ghardty. Harris. Home run--Msusel
Stolen bsses-Meusel (2). saorihces-Evans,
Slueye, Dugan. Double plays-Peckinpaugh to
HATH: to Judge, Harris to Judge; Rice to
Charity. Left on bases-New York, 3; Wash.
ington. g. Bases on balls-of Jones, (; of
Warmoth. 4; Of Russell, !; off MoGrew. g.
Struok out-By Warmoth, 2; by Jones, 8; BY
Russell 3; by McGrew, l. Hits-of War.
moth, in 10 innings; OF Russell, in i a.s
innings; of AcGrew, 9 in 2 innings Umpires
-Messrs. Evans, Holmes and Connolly. Los.
ing pttchsr-Russell. Time Of game-2 hours
and IL minutes.
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report Thursday at $50 o'clock on the
Rosedale diamond for the clash with
the Clovers: Glasgow, Wilson, Lam
gyher, Gubisch, Grass. Gleason, Ker-
rigan. Charlsie and Scanlon.
Mount Rainier Emblem Seniors will
battle with the Knickerbockers in the
Georgetown hollow Sunday at l
O'Clock, while the Mount Rainier
Emblem Juniors will clash with the
Comforter Club at 18th and B streets
day.
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SALLY LEAGUE.

SALLY LEAGUE.
Cha rlotte. 4 Charleston. 9
Spartanburg. S: Augusta l.
Greenville, 81 Columbia g.
FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE
Orlando, g; Bradentown. A.
st. Petersburg, 8; Daytona, 5.
Tampa, l3; Lakeland. 10.
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
Petersburg, s; Portsmouth, o.
Richmond. g. Wilson. 2.
Norfolk, l6; Rocky Mount, s.
PIEDMONT LEAGUE.
Greensboro. 10: Raleigh, o,
UanvllIe. Z; Winston Salem, O,
High Point. 5; Durham. 3.
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TRIBE, 4; TIGERS, 2

Runs-Speake-, summA. Sewell, Lutzke.
Haney. cobb. Errors-spsaker. Haney. Pratt.
Tvo-6ase hit.-speaker. aniato. Three base
Mt-Lutzka. Stolen basss-Jamieson, Wnby
pian-wamby 70 Guisto. Left on bases
Oleveland, 8; Detroit. 4. Bases on balls-on
CSvelsskis, ]; OF Collins. .. Struck out-by
Cevsieskie, .; BY Collins. T. Hi.-of Collins.
. in Q innings. Losing pitcher-Col.ins. Um-
pirss-Nessrs. Dineen,. Hildebrand and orms-
s.. Time Of game-I hour and IS minutes.
Evening star., 1923-05-01

Irving Athletic Club players are re-
Quested to report at 5th and L streets
southeast tomorrow at sis, for a
practice game
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BROWNS, Z; CHISOX, 3

fBatted for NcCleIlAn N nintn
ss,e.ssi g. .ssi.: ssss aasS -
Runs-Rebertson o.. Foster Ca). Tobin. Viii
Jams Gerbsr Kamm, Collins (2): Error-
Elm Tve-base hits-Toetn o., Collins and
Sheely. Tvo-bass hits-Tobin (e), Collins and
s.eridcs MtsH.NcH.nu.s ssversid, shock:r AID
chicsso s. Base On baus-o1 Faber. i; stf
CvensTos, B.. OF shoeher. /. Struck sut.By
8 In inninCs Of Cvsngros. 4 In 4 inninss.
Los,ns pitcher = Faber: Umpirss - Hsssfs.
RowaAd and Koriarty. Time Of game-l hsur
and 63 minutes.
Evening star., 1923-05-01

Radiators and Tenders
ANY KIND MADE Or REPAIRED.
Cores installed In any make.
10 DIFFERENT MAKES hADIAroRS.
WITTSTATT'S K. and r. WORKS
80 18th. 7. e41o. lz25 2. 4. 7l4S.
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SAM CONSISTENT WINNER
AFTER ALTERING DELIVERY
Regains Former Effectiveness by Adopting New
Method of Pitching -Yanks Pound Trio of
Bushmen to Cain ia Verdict for Him.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

LEX achieving the envbe record of
n thirteen defeats tor the seventh place Red Sox 1921 getting
only break
supporting him the following
curded The Yankee righhanders felt
much stuff he consistently and he becamc
Sad Sam Jones.
Last winter when the big league
to the Buck ONeil hrnocd
Evening star., 1923-05-01

St. Joseph Juniors trounced the
Mount Rainier Emblem Juniors, 8 to
3. The winning team would like to
arrange games with strong junior
clubs. Telephone challenges to Man
ager c. Gordon, Lincoln 2412. "a
Evening star., 1923-05-01

Axtec Athletic Club urges it's mem
bers to be present at a meeting to-
night at o'clock at the home of
Coach Jones, 463 I street southwest.
Evening star., 1923-05-01

GAMES TODAY. GAMES TOMORROW.
Chicago at Cincinnati. Pittsburgh at St. I.
Pittsburgh At St. L. Chicago at Cincinnati.
Boston atPhiladelphia Brooklyn At New York.
Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia.
RESULTS OF YESTERDAYS GAMES.
6; Chicago, 4.
Boston. ID; Philadelphia, 8.
New York. 4; Brooklyn, 8.
St. Louis z; Pittsburgh. 8.
Evening star., 1923-05-01

Members Of the Yankee Athletic
Club will hold an important base ball
meeting tonight at 308 14th street.
Evening star., 1923-05-01

Ordnance fell 6efore Quartermaster.
- to s, in the War Department
League. seventeen Hhits going to the
winners.
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BIG LEAGUE STATISTICS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

GAMES TODAY. GAMES TOMORROW
N, Y. At Washington. n Y at Washtneton.
cleveland at Detroit st. Louis at Chicago.
St. Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit
Phila. at Boston. Phila. at Boston
RESULTS OF YESTERDAYS CANES.
New York, IT; Washington, 4.
PHILADELPHIA 4; Boston, I1 innings.
St. Louis, Z; Chicago 8.
Cleveland. 4; Detroit, 8.
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
W. L. Pct W. L. Pot.
New York. 10 4 .7l4iPhiladelphia s s 500
Chicago" ! 9 $50 Pitt.bursh.. s .4se
Cincinnati. 6 .636iSt. Louis. 6 .z62
Boston. 500 Brooklyn.... 3 8 $50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-02
FORT VALLEY WILL
HOLD PEACH FESTIVAL.

Fort Valley will hold a big peach
blossom festival in March, it was
learned Friday. The peach city stag
ed successful peach blossom lesti-
val last year on March IA, and ex-
poets to make the festival this year
a bigger success than ever, it is said.
The festival is held each year in
the interest of peach growing in this
section, and attracts interest over
the South.