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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
ZACHARY TRIES
TO GET ONE
FROM SOX
Walter Johnson Blows Up and
Griffs Drop Second Straight
in Chicago
By HAROLD JOHNSON.

CHICAGO, June 17.-with two
defeats charged against them since
their arrival here. the Senators
were In fighting mood when they
prepared to face the White Sox this
afternoon In the third game of the
set. Their hurting ace, Walter
johnson, who not 50 long ago
famed fourteen members Of the
Chicago machine and held them to
one hit, failed to perform yesterday,
and as the result they slipped fur.
Their down grade. For the third
game Jazebel Tecumseh Zachary
and Mike Cvengros, both south
paws, are slated to grace the mound
The Sox played a wonderful up.
hill game in order to beat the Griff.
men yesterday, chasing johnson to
cover in the seventh inning and
continuing the bombar dment against
Russell and Martina, won, to 8.
Hollis Thurston started against the
visitors and was forced to retire
under heavy cannonading in the
eighth. Blankenship replaced him,
and he, too. gave way to Connally
After counting up the casualties
it was found that Martina was
charged with defeat and Blanken
ship received credit for winning.
There have been few times in
the illustrious career Of Walter
Johnson when that worthy has
been socked for a home run with
the bases loaded, but Harry Hooper
turned this trick in the seventh
inning, his prodigious drive into
the rightfield bleachers scoring
Grouse, Thurston and Archdcacon
ahead Of him. Incidentally, it was
Hooper who got the only hit
allowed by King Walter when the
Sox faced him last in Washington
a month ago and fourteen were
retired via the whiff medium.
Only five hits were made off
Johnson in the six and one.thlrd
innings that he graced the peak,
but when he retired the Sox were
in front, to 3. Russell then came
on and the Griffmen got five
markers in their eighth. but were
unable to hold the South Siders
who ran amuck in the eighth,
chased Russell and manhandled
Martina.
Archdeacon was the hitting star
OF the matinee, getting a double,
two singles apd free pair of passes
in five trips to the plate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
Japan LEADING
SOUTHERN
H|TTERS
Former Griffman Touches Up
Pitchers at 1876 Clip in
Fifty-one Games

ATLANTA. June 17.-One catcher,
three infielders. and one outfielder
were grouped in the circIo Of the
Southern Leagues five best hitters,
according to the averages including
Fridays games. Four Of these
pace-setters are hitting comfortably
above $50. while the fifth rnsmbet
Of the honor quintet has a $50 mark
for the would-bes to fire at.
I Lapan, who earns his bread and
butter backstopping for Kid Fiber.
field. IL still in the lead with an
average Of 1875, compiled In fifty-one
games. Lapan has been out front
several days, but Red" Smith, star
thirdsacker Of the Crackers, is
rapidly cutting down the catcher's
lead.
Red, through Fridays affair, was
battling .376. He, too. has taken
part in fifty-one games. Smith has
been q trifle moro effective in run
scoring than Lapan. as he cantered
home thirty-three times, while the
latter has only thirty runs to his
credit.
Roy Carlisle, former Oglethorpe
star, who once tried out with the
Crackers ana failed to make the
grade, is camping on Smiths heels
with his 1858 mark. Roy is now
drawing pay from the Memphis
Chicks. and Manager Dobbs is
mighty proud that he, and not
rival manager, is signing his
checks.
Birmingham has two representa-.
tives in the heavy and consistent
batting class in Knode, first base.
man, and Stuffy Stewart, a manager
and second baseman. Knode is tied
with Carlisle. having an average Of
1858. while Stewart is sticking with
a $50 mark. Carlisle has 1t over
his rivals in games played, having
taken part in fifty.seven, while
Stewart il the best rungetter, with
fortye.ight. This latter is not equal
to that Of Ben Paschal, OF Atlanta,
however. Ben has scored fifty-three
runs and holds the lead in that
respect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
|N|DSH|PMEN TO.
START ON GRID
sept. 10
Two Veteran Coaches, Scaffe
and Even, Not to Be
Back This Fall

ANNAPOLIS. June 1.-THE
Naval Academy football squad will
return to Annapolis for practice on
Seuptember IS. in order to be ready
for the opening game. which is
against William ana Mary on DC.
tober 4. The members will return
from their practice cruise and be
given leave slightly in advance of
the other midshipmen. There win be
several changes in the staff of Bob
Folwell, head coach.
Two of the veterans-Scaffe, head
line coach. and Even, end coach,
will not be back. Two new line
coaches will be selected while Parr,
captain of the 1922 team. Is likely
to handle the ends.
OF the old assistants Whelchel,
backfield coach, Pop Perry, kicking
mentor, and Wilson, plebe coach,
will return, and Cullen of the 1922
and 1928 elevens, will be an as.
sistant with the backs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
MONROE SCHOOL DEFEATS
LENOX IN CLOSE GAME

Having accounted for the ele.
mentary school track and field
meet, the boys from the Monroe
School continued their winning
ways by trimming the Lenox School
nine IN an exciting game, to 4.
The Monroe boys were forced to
come from behind to take the game.
The score was four to nothing in
Lenox'S favor when the sixth
inning opened, and the Monroe bat
tiers got busy. Mahaney and Baker
pitched for Monroe, while Gamm
hurled for Lenox.
The teams will meet again to-
morrow In the second Of a three
game series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

ones now in the league are O'Neill,
Leibold and Bassler.
Morton Joined Cleveland I'm 1914,
being called In from Waterbury,
whence he had been farmed. He
won eight and lost but one for
Waterbury, striking out twenty.
two men. He pitched some great
ball for Cleveland that year but
was able to win only one game,
and that victory did not come un.
ill he had lost thirteen In q row.
In 1915 he won sixteen and lost
fifteen for losing ball club and
great things were expected of him
in '16, but after winning seven
or eight straight in the spring he
threw his arm out during a game
and the old whip never was quite
as good again, although now and
then he pitched some remarkably
brilliant games. At that his first
season was the only one in which
he did not get an even break.
He won thirteen and lost six in
'16, broke even in twenty games in
IT, won fourteen and lost eight in
10, won ten and lost nine in 10.
won eight and lost six In 30, won
eight and lost three In 81. won
fourteen and lost nine in '22, and
broke even in twelve games in '23.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
GUY MORTON FORCED OUT
BY INCOMING CLASS
IETTRNGTioSlIi-aNEES.Rf

Baseb 1924 class youngsters playing
ranks OF the big league several conspicuous players the latest being
guy Morton who drew his final the American League
days age Morton will spend the autumn Of his baseball
Old Guy they called him in
ball vineyard there long with little Of the glory goes
to pitcher ten with Morton notch
pitcher but he close to that the various
plotted the Indians through these feared him
adrf He knocked long and faithfully the door of the
moundsmen able others did
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

vious the Georgetowner had trimmed
nearly all the leading contenders
for honors in the 400 meter race.
Ascher was shut out in the semi
finals. He was boxed at the start
Of the race and was unable to free
himself Of the pack. Coard Taylor
winner of the finals, and Ray
Robertson and Mcdonald, who
placed. were beaten by Sscher in
the intercollegiate
Yet the olympic committee saw
fit to give q place to Alan Helffrich
who was seventh in the finals, trail
ing rather ignominiously the run
ners who had seen the heels of
Ascher.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
BEST BALANCED TEAM OF
ATHLETES REPRESENTS
AMERICA ABROAD
By TOM THORP

NEW YORK June d7Une Sam has started his Olympic
expedition is today toward CherbOug bearing 800 Of
the best athletes in all the world - - -
Those who have had the selection
fully convinced being this wear by
the balanced
famous Red White and Blue The that records smashed
the Cambridge Stadium Saturday excellent
condition in which the various trainers have their charges
the Atlantic will enable Robertson and his aides
their charges fit condition perform very best in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

ASSoAo'S~ ~ - q
"Batted for Blankenship in eighth.
Chicago ..........1 1000 1899
Washington .......0 o 0 0--S
Runs-Rice, Matthews. Harris (2).
Goslin ca. Russell, Archdeacon (Sl,
Collins. Hooper, Barrett, Grouse. Mostil
and Thurston. Errors-Ruel. Prothro
(2) Russell and Collins. Two-base hits
Ruel. Archdeacon, Russell. Home runs
--Goslin, Hooper. Stolen bases-SheeIy.
Sacrifice-Prothro. Left on bases-Chi-
eago. Q; Washington. s. Fret base on
balls-Off johnson, &; off Russell. 3:
off Thurston, /: off Blankenship. Ii
off Martini, 1. Struck out--By John,
son, q by Russell, 1: by Blankenship.
1. Hits-Off johnson. s in 6 lis In
nings: OFF Thurston. = In 2 innings.
none out in eighth: off Blankenship, 3
In 1 inning; off Connally, 0 in in
ming; off Russell: in ia inning.
Hit by pitched ball-By Thurston MAT
thews). by Blankenship (Harris).
winning pitcher-Blankenship. Losing
pitcher - Martina. Umpires - Messrs.
Rowland. Holmes and Nallin. Time Of
game hours and 10 minutes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
PAL MORAN WILL CLASH
WITH ZIVIC IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK, June 17.-Pal
Moran, the New Orleans light.
weight. and Jack Zivic, of Pitts.
burgh, have been matched to clash
In fifteen-round bout Monday,
June 2S, at the Greensboro Stadium.
Bobby Garcia, Of Baltimore, will
travel ten rounds in the semi.final
with Eddie Brady, Of this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
Game Between Rivals

Warm action is expected when the
Mount Rainier and Seat Pleasant
teams clash Sunday in the Wash.
imgton-M Maryland League. They were
rivals for the Prince Georges county
title last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

The old familiar cray at Cleve
land was, Morton Is due. The fact
that he was overdue and the cry.
ing need for young twirlers thio
year forced Speaker to part with
his veteran, who frequently won
games as finisher, thanks to the
bats Of the Indians.
Morton has lot Of pitching left
in him and American League fans
generally hope he will be able to
make the grade in the association,
where he will have with him as
team mate Roy Caldwell, an old
Yankee star now winding up his
career with the champions OF the
Double A circuit.
Most Of the other players who
were i'm the Cleveland uniform arc
now out Of baseball. The mem.
bers Of the pitching staff at the
time were Fred Coumbe. Bill
Mitchell, Bill Steen, Bill James,
Fred Blanding, Allen CoIIamore,
Rip HageTnlan and Abe Bowman.
At first base three players alter.
mated. They were Jay Kirke, Doc
johnson and Roy Wood. At second
base was the great Napoleon
Lajoie; at third, Terry Turner. and
at short were Ivy Olson, now with
the Brooklyn club. and Ray Chap.
man, who was killed at the Polo
Grounds by a pitched ball.
The outfield was made up of Joe
jackson, Jack Graney and Harry
Leibold. Behind the bat were Steve
O'Neil. Johnny Bassler and Fred
Carisch. OF these players the only
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
THIS PROVES THAT BRAIN
CAN EQUAL Drawn
By X. d. THOMAS.

Golfers do frequently do boxers and and then the trick
works IN baseball but rarely talks his victory
the wOrdy maze Of Olympic tout aftermath
gabbed his way signal triumph qualified him the
finals Of the 3O00-meter steepechase
Mike, turning thyhree
Of the oldest Of Uncle Sans athletes bound
for Europe and his place the Olympic by
merit for he finished third in the steepechase finals
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
chestnuts in a burr.

The list includes bootleggers,
pickpockets, preachers, under
takers, ,prizefighters, twins and
contortionists, so you can know
what motley crew inhabits the
same continent you do.
First thing the census experts
do when they compile a fresh
list Of subscribers is to forward
a carbon copy to st. Peter, who
will have use for it later if not
sooner.
It must make the Old Boy
feel prosperous to know that
the Thirteen Original Colonies
have grown to a community Of
112, $4,000 automobile dodgers.
That's a big orchestra in any
body's theater.
Yes, sir, that is the official
count. No outlying districts to
be heard from or anything
just cold, unaduIterated nom
elastic facts arrived at with
everybody in full possession Of
their faculties.
The National Bureau Of Eco
nomic Research of New York is
responsible for the startling
figures but not the astounding
facts. Our population is swollen
like a set of No. 8 feet in size
seven shoes.
The tide of loose, rampant
and reckless humanity never
was so high and the odds and
ends Of remnant inhabitants are
almost overlooking the bargain
shelves.
An inventory shows there is
plenty of stock on hand with
the demand firm and the mar
ket steady. immigration has
packed our shelves and a low
death rate reduced the overhead.
We've got people to spare.
Another year like last and
We'll have so many boarders
here in America we'll have to
put up a standing room only
sign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
Clinton Meets Roamers

The Roamers and Clintons will
meet Sunday In a. Washington.
Maryland League contest,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
Well, What's the Joke?

Washington has one sandlot ball
team caleld the Sons Of Rest. Now
appear the Sons Of Toll, led by
Frank Cinotti.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17
SAYS SKILLET"
Finn, Esq
American Population So
Fat That Census Depart
ment Reports Standing
Room Only.
By KIRK MILLER.
BY KIRK MILLER.

BY h1RA MILLER.
IN YOUR lust for enlighten-
ment, don't overlook the fact
that there are 1,943, 900 more
hearts throbbing in the United
States than there were one
year ago today at this second.
Twist those statistics around
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Twist those statistics around
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Although trimmed on two sue.
ceSsive days by Marsters, Larry
Brown, the former Penn star. WINS
awarded a place on the team.
Marsters won his heat qualifying
for the finals and Brown was
third. MarsterS finished q good
fifth in the finals and Brown was
poor eighth, according to des.
criptiOnS of the race.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

ones now in the league are o'Neill,
Leibold and BassIer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

Several stars who failed in the
qualifying heats, were given second
opportunities in the finals, but a
plea Tor Ascher was turned down,
In race OF the fact that a week pre
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

but uIu Mike actually earn first
place in the preliminary? After
reviewing the facts, let the reader
judge and 1t Is hoped the sense Of
humor VIII play a part in the pass
ing OF judgment on Mikes conduct.
After the race Devaney won, two
young athletics Of Syracuse Uni.
versity reported to their coach, Tom
Keane:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-17

Another year like last and
we'll have so. many boarders
here in America we'll have to
put up a standing room only
sign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-13
MERCHANTS
 ANNUAL OUTING
Arrangements Completed For Event At East
 Lake Sept. II

Completion of plans for the fifth annual barbecue and outing of the Bir. mingham Retail Grocers' and Butchers association was effect Tuesday night al a meeting of the entire membership oi the association at the '. M. c. A
 East Lake park was selected, and the date was set for Thursday, Sep tember Il, when all members stores will close. Owners and their clerks, families, the wholesalers, manufac- turers and retailers customers will par ticipate in the outing. Barbecue will be had, and concessions at the park will be used, with special prizes and races, including swimming and other amusements. The committee announced that one or more automobiles will be given away on the occasion.
 An added feature this year over per vious years is the invitation given to Birmingham people by the grocers and butchers who are members of the as sociation to attend the affair as theil guests. More than 5000 attended last year and at least 25,000 are expected this year.
 The committee in charge of the gen eral arrangements is: B. c. Apperson general chairman; Mason Martin, J E. Colvin, N. L. Andrews, Fred W Reid, F. W. Bransby, Charles M. LanC and c. S. Hoadley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-13
ACTION ON BOND ISSUE PROBABLE
 NEXT SATURDAY
School And Hospital Pro- jects Again Baked
 By Board

Another postponement of definite ac- tion regarding the proposed bond is- sues for the county public schools and the Hillman hospital resulted from the joint secret session of the board of rev enhe and the board of education Tues day.
 Some progress was reported, however, according to a statement made public following the meeting by Captain Lacey Edmondson. He said that the revenue board voted favorably on the floating of separate bond issues for the schools and for the infirmary, but that no stipulation regarding the amount of bonds for either was made. This prob ably will be decided at a special meet ing of the board of revenue called for Saturday, he said.
 At the meeting yesterday, which was held behind closed doors, Dr. N. R. Baker, chairman of the county board of education, was said to have pre- sented his plans for extension and im- provement of the public schools sys- tenn of the county, and asked for $1,- 100000 to carry out the program.
 Several weeks ago Thomas Huey and other members of the revenue board de- cided that $500,000 would have to suf- flee for the schools, inasmuch as plans for the proposed new $2,500,000 court house will require the floating of a bond issue of at least $1000,0O0. One mil lion dollars was suggested at that time as sufficient for both the schools and the infirmary.
 Yesterday, however, optimism pre- vailed, in so far as the educational au- thorities were concerned, as it was declared possible that no bond issue will be necessary for the courthouse. This statement is understood to have come from s. R. Batson and W. J. Waldrop, members-elect of the board ot revenue that take office next No- Vember, who attended the meeting.
 If 1t IS true that the construction of the courthouse will require no is- Euance of bonds, members of the board or revenue said that bond issues of $1,OOO,000 for schools and S60O, ,OOO for the hospital may be asked at the Mo- vember elections. Final decision on the totals to be asked at the polls lies with the board of revenue, and unless some tnlng untoward arises, these sums like ly will be approved at the Saturday meeting, 1t was thought Tuesday.
 No announcement is to be made fol- lowing the meeting Saturday, accord ing to Captain Edmondson's statement. The boards findings at that time will pc reserved for publication until Tues day, when it meets again with Dr, Baker and his staff, Captain Edmond son said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-13
CITY WHLSPEND
 OVER s3Ss,OOO
 ONSTREET WORK
Commission Approves s Program-Projects List
 ed With Costs

New street improvement projects calling for the expenditure of $389, 1928 were authorized in ordinances adopted by the city commission Tuesday morn ing. The largest was for the improve ment of Spring street, Avondale, at a cost of $255. .720.
 Contracts for other projects were awarded as follows:
 Sixty-eighth street, First avenue, north, to Second avenue, south, was awarded to H. N. Bowdry for SIS, ,449,- 75 and is to be paved with asphaltic concrete; First avenue, paving on rail- road tracks, H. N. Bowdry, 5000; Fifth avenue, north, Eightieth to Eighty. seventh street, sidewalks, Paul Rich ter, $4,107; Seventy-seventh street, Sec, ond avenue, north, to Second avenue, south, asphaltic concrete, Southern Roads company $10,399; Fulton avenue and Second avenue, sidewalk, curb and gutter, J. L. McPoiand, $1,47S; Thirty third avenue from Twenty-fourth to Twenty-fifth streets, and Thirty. fourth to Twenty-seventh streets, curb and gutters, Joe Fromhold, $3,S2S; Me Milan avenue, Eighth to Eleventh streets, asphaltic concrete, H. N. Bow. dry, $16,607; Twelfth avenue from Coosa to Sipsey street, sidewalks, curb, gutter, and macadam, $z,S73.60; Pike road Ensley, sidewalk, J. L. Mullarky, I,1SS.5O; Seventh place, southwest, and Fulton avenue macadam, J. l.. Mul. larky, $5,8S2.25.
 The following improvement ordi. nances were adopted:
 East Thomas, four streets to have sidewalks, curbs, gutters and macadam, $11, ,150; Fourteenth place and Almeda street, West End, sidewalks, curb, gut ters and macadam, $21 ,370; Eleventh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-13
LOCAL BOY IS HURT
 M FALL FROM TREE
Loses Balance While Playing
 Jaw Is Fractured

o. L. Roberts, eight-year-Old son of Mir. and Mrs. O. L. Roberts, 629 Thirty-seventh street, north, was in an unconscious condition early Tuesday night at the Woodlawn infirmary, as a result of falling from tree in the back yard of his home at 4 80 o'clock Tues day afternoon.
 The boy sustained a fractured jaw and severe bruises about the head and body, attendants stated X-ray pic lures are being made to determine the full extent of his injuries.
 The child apparently lost his balance while playing in the tree, his parents stated. He fell approximately ten feet and landed on his head. However, the physicians do not believe that his skull is fractured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-13
LIBRARY IN PARK
 OK, SAYS WYNN
Legal If Proper Restric- tiOns Are Observed,
 City Attorney Holds

City Attorney W. J. Wynn believes it will be entirely legal to erect the new public library in Capitol park provided the building is ornamental and the proper restrictions are thrown around its dimensions.
 Wynn submitted a partial report Tuesday to the library and park boards, but announced he was still Investigating some phases of the, question. Ills said a structure of proper design would un- doubtedly be legal, whereas an unsight- ly building would be illegal.
 Commissioner W. l.. Harrison, who attended the joint meeting both as a representative of the park board and the city commission, expressed satisfac- tion with Wynn's ruling and predicted that the path will be fully cleared within a few days for the use of the park site.
 Meanwhile, to assist the city attor- ney's investigation, library officials are preparing for him data on the architec- tural plans,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-13
BOARD CREATES
 NEW PRECINCT

Jefferson county precinct 56 was virtually made i fact by action of the board of revenue Tuesday morning. The action was taken on petition of residents of that part of precinct 10, which lies outside the city limits.
 Precinct 10, it was explained by the petitioners, lies partly within the city limits and partly outside. This situa- ton is the cause of many inconveni- ences, particularly at election times, they added.
 Precinct 66 lies between the city limits and precinct A in Roebuck Springs. Notice of the boards action must be posted 60 days and. filed in probate court before record is legally made of the establishment of the new precinct.