davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-10
Short Term Securities.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs 9 Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-10
Curb Market,

Furnished by w. d. Hibbs q Co.
Prices at noon: Bid. Asked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-10
Oil Stocks.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.

FuFhlsheu py w. -. HlObs & Co.
Prices at noon: Bid. Ask.
Anglo-Am. OH Co., new 1873 1871
Borne-Scrymser Co. -. 140 las
Buckeye Pipe Line CO.. 88h 1914
ChesebOrough Mfg. Co. 1925 1890
Continental Oil Co... AZ 40
Crescent Pipe Line Co. 20 21
Cumberland p. L. Co.. I'LL I113
Eureka Pipe Line. ... Ills ill
GalenaSig Oil Co, com. 68 70
Galena-Sig. Oil Co. pfd. 112 ia
Illinois Pipe Line Co.. .l166 1853
Indiana Pipe Line Co. HOO 1O2
National Transit Co... 25 25IS
N. Y. Trans. 130 1893
Northern p. l.. Co... 1O7 100
Ohio OIL Co. 75IS 1871
Prairie OIL & Gas Co. .l227 i23O
Prairie Pipe Line Co.. ITO iii
Solar Ref. Co..........h97 200
Southern p. l.. flo l112
South Penn. Oil Co. 165 t167
s. w. Penn. P. l.. Co. So 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
Heavy Tonnage To Be
In Jersey Ring
Thursday

NEW YORK, July 10.-The
ring at Boyle's Thirty Acres,
Jersey City, is being reinforced
in anticipation of the tonnage
it will bear on Thursday even
ing, when the pugilistic masto-
dons, Jess Willard and Luis
Firpo, mingle for twelve rounds
or less. A record for massed
weight will be set when Will
lard and Firpo square off, after
receiving instructions from Ref
cree Harry Lewis.
The combined weight Of the
three men in the ring when the
decks are cleared for action
will total 637 pounds, proper
toned as follows: Willard, 238;
Firpo, PA, and Lewis, 1876.
The referee towers 6 feet 1
inch; Willard 6 feet z inches,
while Firpo's height is 6 feet
PA inches.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
SANDLOT ST Ar
DEFEATED
BYSOX
Sedgwick Cannot Stand Strain
and White Sox Score
Eight Tallies.

CHICAGO, July 10.-Donie Bush
turned loose a sandlot pitcher in the
final clash with the Sox and
Gleason's gang were able to break
even on the series, each team win
ming two games. The Washington
sandlotter, Sedgwick, looked good
for five innings. Then he began to
pitch sandlot baseball and the Sox
got to him frequently, finally win
ming, to /.
Leverette's wild throw in the
sixth gave the Griffs their one run.
Charity had walked and reached
third on Harris's bingle. Leverettte
tried to catch Harris and hurled the
ball into right field, permitting
Charity to score.
DOME Bush seems to be having
difficulty keeping his players on
their toes. Usually Washington
has a peppery, fighting gang on
the field, but on this trip ending
yesterday the Griffmen played slug
gishly most of the time. Mogridge
was the only Washington pitcher to
look the part. Zachary won his
game but had lots of luck in doing
so,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
RAILROAD LOSES
HEAVILY At
SHELBY

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10.-Be.
cause of the varying and numerous
reports as to whether the Demp-
sey-Gibbons fight was on or off
only twenty-four tickets to the
muchly advertised affair were sold
in San Francisco and vicinity in
stead of the 200 that were expected
to be distributed, according to an
announcement of officials of the
Great Northern railway, who acted
as exclusive ticket agents IN this
territory. It is claimed that these
reports frightened away many pros
pective customers.
General Agent A. J. Archer
said yesterday that eff it had not
been for these reports the 100000
would have been raised through the
sale Of tickets alone" He also
stated that the Great Northern had
constructed approximately seven
miles of track and TWO large depous
to take care of the crowds that
were expected at Shelby, which he
claims will be a dead loss to the
company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

Here is what one scribe had to-
say after lamping the new kid:
In the last ten times at bat
Waner has secured nine hits. Six
of these are in succession. Only
for a good catch made by Chad
bourne Of line drive that ap-
peared ticketed for a hit in Los
Angeles last Sunday Waner
would have made it nine hits in
a row.
There have been a number of
natural hitters to break into the
Coast League in recent years, but
none to compare with this nine
teen-year-old lad. Waner is des-
tined for brilliant baseball
career.
The manner in which the fans
received him yesterday and rooted
for him every time he came up
to the plate makes it evident that
Paul is going to be a pronounced
local favorite. The information
was dispensed yesterday by "Doc"
Strub that Waner will be in the
lineup the rest of the season.
In working his way into a regu-
lar berth Waner has accomplished
something that falls to few play
ers; in fact, he has every reason
to pat himself on the back. 1t
must be borne in mind that in
benching HenGryx and Compton
two 300 hitters are being shelved,
but Waner obviously isn't a 800
hitter-nothing less than 400
suits his manifestations appetite
for base hits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
RECORD CROWD
MAY ATTEND
B|GF|GHT

NEW YORK, July 10.-Seventy-
i've thousand persons may wit
ness the Jess Willard Luis Firpo
fight in Jersey City Thursday
night 1T was indicated by advance
sale OF tickets today. The box
o1nees where seats are being dis
posed of are swamped.
Never saw such a demand for
tickets" said Tex Richard, promot-
or.
Fully rs per cent of those after
paste boards, Richard said. are
South Americans or of Spanish
descent. The affair is taking on an
international aspect"
Richard said he would not be
surprised If he outdraws the Dennr.
eey-Carpentier fight which was at.
tended by 1882 fans
Willard and Firpo wound up ac-
tive training today. Both fighters
asserted they are in the best of
condition. Willard is said to weigh
about 239 pounds, nine less than
the day he knocked out FlOvd
Johnson. Firpo tipped the beam
at 212. but is expected to enter the
ring at 215 pounds.
The last obstacle in the way of
the show was removed when Rick
ard received permit from Com
missioner John Saul, of the JERSEY
City building department, in which
ft was set forth the arena is ga fe
and that all requirements of the
law have been met.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
CR|QU| To FIGHT
FREEFORPAR|S
BENEFIT

NEW YORK, July 10.-Eugene
Criqui. champion featherweight of
the world. announced today that
win or lose with Johnny Dundee at
the Polo Grounds on the night of
July rs he will sail for France on
August 2. Criqui, however, has
agreed to return to America within
thirty days in the event of victory
over Dundee, for the purpose of
meeting Jack Bernstein or any other
contender. Criqui is fighting
champion and eager to meet ali
corners.
For the first time in the history
or the prize ring Criqui will ap-
pear In his native country against
the best pan Of his weight in
europe ana not receive one penny
for his services.
Criqui Is returning to France for
the sole purpose of taking part in a
monster penefit to be held in Paris
under the auspices Of La Matin, the
leading French newsnaner The
funds derived from the show will no
uSed IN taking care of French war
veterans. The greatest reception
ever accorded returning French
nero awaits Criqui, the first worlds
ieatherWelght champion produced in
France 80
For many years Carpenter has
been the French idol. CARPENTER.
however, demanded pay for his an.
pearance at the La Matin boxing
show. He was quickly dethroned
by Crlqul. when the latter offered
his services free. Criqui will be
met at the dock and escorted to
farls by a committee of distin-
gulshed fellow countrymen. Off
clals or the government will re.
Crlqul will return to France at
least 100000 richer than when he
landed in America. He has lust
finished triumphant tour of the
East which added greatly to the
moneys he will haye earned in his
contests with kilbane and Dundee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
BENNY LEONARD WINNER
OVER HART WITH EASE

PHILADELPHIA, July 10
Benny Leonard easily outpointed
Alex Hart. of Cleveland, in eight
rounds here last night. Leonard
who is training for his title clash
with Lew Tender. weighed 139
Hart. It was fast, clever boxing
all the way.
Bobby Wolgast fought an even
battle with Joe Lynch. the bantam
champion, in eight rounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

you willingly assist your neigh
Dor to bear the burdens of this
life ?"
eyes, when l can," answered
the young man. "Do you see that
party going down the street
there ?" he continued, pointing to
a person who was evidently under
the influence of liquor and was
navigating the street with a
rather uncertain gait.
eyes, / see him. He's been
drinking" said the evangelist.
"Well, I'd be satisfied to carry
about half the load he's carrying
now" concluded the young man.
A movie house advertises: "The
Nth Commandment" in eight
parts. Of course. Broken, like
all the others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
LAME NEWSBOY FIGHTS
TO SAVE HIS BUSINESS

ELGIN, ILL.,, July 10.-George
Sage, a newsboy, his body crippled
and twisted, has won the first
round of his fight against those
who he charges planned his "of-
fetal ruin
Sage is selling papers while the
courts prepare to rule on an in
junction prohibiting the city from
interfering in Sage's business.
A fruit dealer who, with the aid
of politicians, had urchased the de-
pot news stand had obtained aid
of the city officials in removing
Sage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

IT'S sweet dish. Peppery, too.
And Gotham appreciates it. It'll
not be Shelby done. The fans'll
be there.
Already I've sold $4,000 worth
of Willard-Firpo pasteboards," Rick
ard announces. "There'l be another
5000, 900 in the house before the
fight"
AS for the Leonard Tender scrap
State police have been called
out to regulate the crowds up at
Benny's camp at Tannersvllle.
From 5000 to 5000 bugs a day
journey out to watch the light
weight king do his stuff.
Wen have the greatest crowd
ever assembled at a sporting event
rs 900 in the seats and all we can
pack into the overflow at the Yankee
Stadium" Jimmy Johnston pre-
dicted.
There's no apple sauce being
served with Johnston's offering TO
the feast, either.
Forty-second and Broadway has
gone looney over the match. Even
the actors along columbia Beach,"
on Forty-eighth street will stop tell
ing how good they are to discuss
the fracas-that's the peak of sue
cess.
But it remained for O'Rourke to
have the whole town cheer him and
promise to see his show.
I'm sick and tired of hearing
about these $50 a seat fights-it's a
crime, it's an outrage-shouldnt be
allowed" O'Rourke broadcasts.
From now on I'm running a SO
top-any fighter who won't work
for a house selling at that figure
can't talk to me"
O'Rourke is asking $40 for the
best seats for the Criqui-Dundee
setto-hen have a housefuL too.
But the old $50 price will pre-
vail in Richards August encOun-
ter between Dempsey and the
lucky giant of the Willard. Firpo
match.
Willard rules betting favorite.
"He's come back" fandom says.
"Firpo. the Bull of the Pampas,
NAV be a man killer-but all he
has is a punch" Willard will weigh
236-240 when he enters the ring
the lowest weight he has ever
made. And Big Jess is training
wonder of wonders.
And-bend an ear
Benny Leonard is training, too
harder than ever in his life.
"Does Benny fear he's slipping
that Tender has a good chance?"
the fans inquire.
Rilly Gibson, Benny's J. Leo
Kearns, says an emphatic mo"
However. the fans are buying
pasteboards because of that belief.
The little Frenchman-Criqui-
The bill for it all
looks like the winner over Dundee
in the eyes of the fans.
Two months. Four fights. Not
less than 100000 at the gate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

kearns insists he is coming East
to match Dempsey with WINS.
Those who profess to believe J. Leo
is spoofing are referred to a state
ment issued yesterday by the pub
ncity office at Madison Square Gar
den.
Apparently Tex Richard is none
too sure of getting Dempsey for
either Willard or Firpo, though he
has promised Thursdays winner
that tidbit.
For the first time in his ca
reer," reads the Garden statement,
Jack Dempsey is being accused of
picking his opponents. The charge
10 made that the heavyweight cham
pion prefers not to mingle in the
immediate future with the winner
Of the twelye-round battle between
Jess Willard and Luis Firpo. This
new and unexpected situation has
arisen since Dempsey failed to
knock out Tom Gibbons.
"Rickard has q definite under
standing for Dempsey to meet the
winner of the Willard FirpO bIudg-
coming bee, but now that Jack
hearns, manager of Dempsey, is
Wills, it would appear that the
champion is unwilling to take @
chance on taclxIing Willard or
FirpO. However, Dempsey will
be forced to keep his agreement
with Rickard and take on the VIII
lard-FirpO winner as soon as con-
ditiOns permit"
1t would seem that Dempsey is
thus charged with picking" Wills
as a softer" opponent than either
Willard or Firpo and thus a new
angle appears in the heavyweight
mudd1e. The friends of Wills con-
tend just the opposite. They as
sert that Dempsey is only bluffing
about a Wills match. Undoubtedly
Tex Richard hopes so.
1t is difficult to see how Richard
can force Dempsey to fight for him
unless he relies on the pressure
IF public opinion and that is de.
pidedly in favor of Dempsey fight
ing Wills.
Richard intimates he has an
Ngreement with Kearns and Demp-
Hey, but claims no contract.
Kearns is quoted as saying he is
tied up with no New York pro-
moter and will take the match Of
fering Dempsey the best induce
ments.
Kearns will not witness the battle
ct Jersey City this week. He is
closing out the Shelby episode and
will then probably go to Salt Lake
City or Los Angeles before coming
East.
There is some reason to believe
that Kearns will prefer to have
Dempsey meet Wills, who has been
IDLE for nearly a year, rather than
Willard, if the former champion
scores an impressive victory over
Firpo.
If Firpo eliminates Willard,
Kearns probably will plan to take
on Wills first, and possibly seized.
ule Firpo for later in the fall here,
or next winter in Buenor Aires.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
YESTERDAYS HOMERS
National League.
American League
FIRST HE admitted
AND THEN TOOK 1T BACK

Whitley Weidell. second bascman
of the Okmulgee team of the West
ern Association, has been suspended
for the alleged throwing Of a ball
game. President E. A. Daniels of
the league is investigating the mat.
ter. Weidell, said at first to have
admitted the fact, afterwards re-
tracted his damaging statements,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

Mays won 81 games and lost 8
for the Yankees in 1921, for q per-
centage of .750. Hoyt won 10
games and lost 10, for a percentage
of 1914. Yet this year both are
doing mostly relief duty.
It makes one shudder to think
what would be the percentage OF
the Yankees today if Mays and
Hoyt were pitching UP to their
form of two years ago.
In discussing the first Giant
Yankee world series, it also is in
teresting to note that OF the four
pitchers used by McGraw-Nehf,
Jesse Barnes, Toney, and Douglas
only the former still remains on
the Giant roster.
Perhaps nine Of the ten fans are
of the opinion that the present
Giant team is exactly the same as
the one which licked the Yankees in
1921 with the exception OF Groh
and O'Connen.
AS a matter Of fact, half OF the
men who won the world series
watch fObs for beating the Yanks
less than two years ago no longer
are on McGraw's pay roll: Two
Giant regulars Of that series are
players who now are playing
regularly on the clubs fighting
the Giants for the pennant.
George Burns is covering right
field and leading off for the Gin
cinnati Reds. Johnny Rawlings is
playing second base for Pittsburgh,
and is said to be the missing cog
which has made the Pirates q real
dangerous contender.
Jesse Barnes and Earl Smith now
are the leading battery Of the
Braves. Toney still pitches an &C.
casionaI good game for the Cardi-
nails. Douglas was kicked out of
baseball. Slim Sallee went back to
the farm after a poor season with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

Toledo last season. Causey is In
the drug business in New York,
while Pat Shea, another finishing
pitcher, is somewhere in the minors.
Catcher Mike Gonzales is in the
American Association, and Eddie
Brown, an extra outfielder, IL back
in the Texas League. Walter Kopf,
a yound infield utility man, has
dropped out Of sight, while Trainer
Ed Mackall is dead. Two years
make a lot of changes on a ball
club, no matter whether 1t 10 a
world champion or a tailender
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
Has Trick Shoulder.

Dick Wade, the Washington out.
fielder now with Nashville. has one
of those TRICK shoulders easily dis
located whenever Wade slides to
base. 1t first became known on
the first western tour of the Griffs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
BACK IN FORM.


Totals 80 7 "23 10 Totals. 81 II q IS
xBatted for Sedgwick in ninth.
"Mostil out for interference.
Washington w 900 90 o o-1
Chicago .......... 0 0 0 2 2 Ks
Runs-Gharrity. Hooper, Collins, Mos
till F-alk, Kamm, Schalk (2), Leverette.
Error-Leverette. Two-base hits-Mc-
ClelIan. Kamm. Three-base hit-Lever-
cite. Home run-Hooper. Stolen bases
Charity, Mostil, Peck. Sacrifices
Falk, Bluege Leverette. Double plays
Shelly. Mcclellan. Shelly; Sedgwick
Ruel Charity. Left on bases-Wash-
ington, 8; Chicago, 6. Base on balls
OFF Leverette 4: off Sedgwich. 5. Struck
out-By Sedgwick. 1. Passed ball
Ruel Umpires-Moriarity and Holmes
Time hour IS minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
INTERNATIONAL UMPIRE
GIVEN LEAVE BY TOOLE

NEW YORK, July 1O.-William
B. Carpenter, of Cincinnati, veteran
international League umpire, has
been given a two weeks leave of
absence by President John Conway
Toole because of illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

Luis is the hardest hitter I ever
met. When Dempsey dropped me
first with a punch in the stomach,
and as my body bent hit me on the
back of the neck, was able to
scramble to my feet just as l was
counted out. 1 didn't feel any cf-
feet from the punishment I received
but not so in regard to Firpo.
He sent me to the hospital. I was
dizzy from his blows on the back
Of my neck for a week after the
bout
1.-THE next day after the fight
with Firpo I decided to go down to
the Garden to see my manager, Leo
Flynn, and get paid off. For the
first time since I've been married,
my wife insisted on accompanying
me on this mission. She said I was
dizzy and she was afraid something
might happen to me.
when first entered the ring
with FirpO and we started boxing
thought / had an awful lemon
in front of me. He was awk-
ward, didn't know how to proper
ly deliver his punches; in fact, it
appeared to me as though l had
i
idea out of my head.
"I timed punches perfectly on
Firpo as he came tearing in-blows
that Ihad stopped many a big
beefy opponent with, failed to make
an impression on him. He threw
them off like a duck does water
He's not human, that's all. / got
tired punching him. Then along
about the eleventh, sort of twisted
my ankle. In the Twelfth, l was
flat-footed. He soon was whaling
away with that rabbit punch admin
istering the worst punishment 1
ever received.
willard has a right uppercut.
it's true, but he won't be able to
score with it, to my way of think
ing, because Of the clumsy style
Firpo possesses. He's q big target.
but hard to reach effectively, he's
so aggressive.
"Willard's trouble is the same as
Dempsey's of late-doesn't fight
often enough. You can't do any
thing at your best-writing stories.
playing the piano, making horse.
in practice. You can't fight once
or twice in three or four years and
expect to cope successfully with
strong young lad like Firpo.
"FirpO drove me out of the
ring. I'm in retirement now.
I've made plenty of money out
Of the profession but / would still
be in there had not FirpO handed
me that drubbing. After my
Dempsey fight / was SO pleased
with the showing / made that
liked the sport better than ever.
although ! think Firpo will beat
Willard, who'll be so tired after a
few rounds that he won't be able
to stand up long enough to last
twelve rounds, / think that If
Dempsey ever meets him he'll hook
him to pieces. Dempsey knows
| too much for Firpo. Dempsey is
a great puncher and knows more
| about boxing-has more brains than
| Firpo has now or ever will have.
| Even when Willard fought
| Johnson, his legs started to go
back on him-and that is some
thing like eight years ago-and
how can you expect him to stand
the gaff against that murderous
punching bull of the pampas? And
to make things worse, when E'irpo
sees sign of blood on himself he
Is like wild man and fights with
all the more energy and vicious.
ness.
"Firpo has improved greatly un.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
MAYS AND HOYT CAN'T
TAKE MUCH CREDIT

interesting the Yanks have piled up their
lead with little help from Mays and Hoy their two pitching
of 1871 Mays credited with four victories
defeats pitched complete game all has
only against four defeats
the worlds series of 1921 these pitchers almost carried
victory They each started off the with
victories The Giants did earned off Hoy
innings 1921 while Mays pitched three wonderful
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
FISTIC SWEETSONTAPFOR
LI'L' OIL, NEW YORK
By LACK CARBERRY.

NEW YORK July 1O-Gohams dish f to- set
before a king"
MENU.
prepared by Chef Tex Rick
ard proprietor of Mr. Boyes historic Thirty Acres.
Tender meeting light
weight Jimmy Johnston writer for
the Yankee Stadium.
July Crqu master Johnny Kbane battling Johnny
Dundee Tom O'Rourke's place by Coogans Bluff.
Dempsey the Of the WilardFpo battle
p-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
Jacks May Now Settle
Down Near Broad
And Wall

It is now believed that Jack
Dempsey and his manager, Jack
Kearns, will open new offices in
New York city in an environ
ment which BELTS their station.
Somewhere near the corner of
Broad and Wall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
BRENNAN PICKS FIRPO:
HE OUGHT TO KNOW

NEW YORK, July 10One the experts qualified give
opinion next Thursdays Jess Willard
anger City
bouts and only been stopped twiceddy
Frpoand both times in the Garden
the punch-the rabbit "
81 think that a to Willard he'll do
of he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10

NCbIcEUHy , NVBUIESs
New York. 10; Cincinnati. 6.
Brooklyn, s. ST. Louis. 8.
Philadelphia. 4; Pittsburgh, 2.
Chicago, 4; Boston. 1.
TOday's Games.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Boston.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at New York.
TOmOrrOw's Games.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Boston.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
Florence Seeks 1t.

If the Sally League decides to get
out Of Columbia, Florence, ,. e.,
Is q bidder for the franchise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
PRINCIPALS DIFFER AS
TO DEMPSEY'S NEXT
OPPONENT
By SID MERCER.

NEW after another being cast into
pool pugs month by promoters and
crowdng each other closely
The daily of the troubled occasionally losses up
bubbles that indicate the agitation underneath.
Rival promoters setting themselves for battle over JACK
Dempseys match ~
From the West perssteny that Dempsey will be
matched with Harry Wills for Labor Day. Jack Kearns confirms
this label this
propaganda camouage the heavyweight champions
prospective engagement with the Fpo
men Thursda NIGHT