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Evening star., 1924-05-21
ST. LOUIS AMATEUR
BREAKS CUE RECORD

CHICAGO, May 21.-A new world
amateur three-cushion billiard rec
ord was made last night by Allen
Hall of st. Louis. playing against
Robert NJ. Lord of Chicago in the
midwest amateur tournament. when
he made his so points in forty four
innings. The former record was fifty
two innings. made by Hill Huey, in
1920.
Hall made u bank shots. had a
high run of 8, made clusters of
four each, three. 9 twos and
II singles. He failed to count in
nineteen innings. Lord made d total
of "a with high run of }.
Two other games were played, Ellis
Johnson of Chicago beating Albert
Calm of Omaha, 80 to As, in eighty
one innings, and Clement Studebake er
of Detroit defeat ting Paul Edgington
of Fort Wayne, 80 to 40. in eighty six
innings. Hall and Richard Forrey,
Illinois Nate champion, will meet to-
day for the midwestern championship.
Evening star., 1924-05-21

duIiC d -" dd
Spalla was supposed to use this
money to come here to fight under
kline's auspices. Instead, the Italian
took ship to Buenos Aires and made
an impressive showing against Firpo,
even though knocked out in the end.
Appears UngratefuI.
Then, departing from Buenos Aires.
Spalla fought and knocked out a
Brazilian third-rater named Benedicto
Santos at Sac Paulo. Brazil. Now he
this time Kline, the philanthropist.
has not heard a word from Spalla-
which shows how ungrateful prize
fighters can be.
Spalla ought to step into something
nice when he gets here. Right now,
as things lie. he can make d thousand
week on a vaudeville contract for d
term of weeks without fighting a
lick. 1T looks as though this is the
first thing Spalla will do. Then in the
bout, building up the Italian into a
real attraction-that is TO say, a mil
lion dollar attraction.
1t is a cinch SpaIla will not be
thrown TO the dogs the way Romero
was But the two men are different.
Romero was so obviously bust that,
as will be recalled. the writer called
the turn on him the first time he put
up his fists in practice bout Spal-
la, on the contrary, is really clever.
He showed evidence of this when he
was last in this country. And there
is no doubt he has acquired the knack
of hitting.
So. all in all, the Italian is a real
prospect ans while it requires some
stretch of the imagination to picture
him as contender for DempSeys s
title. stranger things than this have
happened in the prize ring-eSpecially
the modern prize ring, where miracles
can be made to happen by clever pro-
moterS
Due to Fight July 4.
SpaIla is said TO be down for
fighting engagement on July 4. an
international affair with some good
man not yet picked. But before that
he will be seen in action in a built-up
bout and the talk is that Fred Fulton
will be dragged forth for the great
sacrifice.
Time was. not so long ago. when
Fred gave promise of entering upon a
new lease of life a top liner. but
now he seems to have fizzled. No
manager can eliminate an inferiority
complex from a fighter when the afore-
said complex is SO deeply situated as
is Fred's. Fred still stands well
enough in the public eye to make
rep for any one who beats him, but
on the other hand any one whom
Fred beats is set down as DUB.
Sort of hard on the plasterer.
Georges Carpenters increased
weight and the general impression
of rugged good health he gives nave
added interest to the projected bat
tie between him and Tommy Gibbons.
There is no question he looks bigger
than when he met Dempsey. But that
doesn't mean he is the man he was
when he stepped into the ring in
Royle's Thirty Acres This increased
weight is that weight which comes
from advancing years-just as a fire
chief looks more powerful than when
he was an athletic young fireman.
But it is all looks. nothing else. That
is the way it is with Carp.
Evening star., 1924-05-21

games they would be in much better
position to face the Giants when the
New York series comes, with every
chance To gain Il commanding lead in
the race.
Even with the poor work of the
Giants in the west, Cincinnati does
not look bit better taan the New
Workers. because the Reds meanW h Ill e
have been making such poor head
way against teams that New York
has hdttened.
Makes Race Tight.
This situation makes a much better
race in the National League. but il
does not give the Cincinnati fans
that enduring confidence in their
team. If the Reds were out in front
by a margin of four or five games,
as they might have been. the popu-
lation of Cincinnati would be NEE ting
all visitors to the city with d bra SIS
band and banners reading This Way
to the Ball Grounds"
Inability to cut into the race with
a dash has kept more than one club
from the championship. II has been
deterrent to both PittSburg and
Cincinnati in the past. The Giants
strike awfully hard when they get the
chance-and they are always look
ing for the chance. The Reds and
the Pirates both have fiunked a big
chance.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
FIRPO GETS AN OFFER
FOR new YORK BOUT

Firpo, Argentine heavyweight, today
announced receipt of a cabled offer
through Hugh Garland. his business
representative, for a bout to be held
in the Yankee stadium. New York
City, on June %, for the benefit OF
the milk fund, with Floyd johnson or
Fred Fulton mentioned as his pos7
sible opponent.
He did not disclose the amount of
the offer, which, according to the
cable, probably could be deposited in
Buenos Aires.
Firpo indicated that he was not in
terested in the offer. He added that
he had entered an automobile, which
! he would drive personally. in the $50
mile road race to be held at Rafaela,
| in the province of Santa Fe, on June
15.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
EGGLESTON AND ROTH
FLING FISTS TONIGHT

Jumbo Eggleston of the Mohawks
and Charley Roth of Baltimore will
exchange swats in the feature bout
of the enlisted mems boxing show to-
night at the Washington Barracks.
Both leather pushers are terrific hit
ters and the fans expect knock
out.
In addition to battle royal, which
Will open the show. four other good
bouts are carded. Two four-rounders,
involving Joe Dillon and Jimmy Con-
roy and Joe Rivers and Kid Hogan,
will be featured, as well as a pair
Of six-round bouts between Jack
Cafoni and Gardner Johns and Tex
Stoval and Kid Shattick.
Evening star., 1924-05-21

Boston may have played better ball
against Cincinnati than against the
Giants. But still the Boston team is
not as strong as Cincinnati, and the
Reds should have bolted for the top
when they met the fasteners on the
cincinnati field. Had they done so,
they would have been able to start
easy with one of those nice little
leads that the Giants have had so
often at the start of western trip.
and which hav" proved of SO much
advantage To them in the course of a
hot campaign.
PhillieS Doing Well.
The Phillies. although the tailend-
erS. have not lost any more games
than some other clubs. and not as
many as ST. Louis. The good show
ing of the Phillies in their last con-
test is one reason why the race is so
close. The more defeats can be trim
med to the quick. the better chance a
club has to stay up with its fellows.
The Reds poor showing against
the clubs which have beaten them is
cXpainab ble mostly on the ground o.
weak hitting. OF course. that will
not take them into the championship.
They have had their chance to be at
least four games better off than they
arc. That would also mean four de-
feats less. Had they won those four
Evening star., 1924-05-21
RAPIDLY SLIPPING GIANTS
ARE NOW In THIRD PLACE

FOLLOWERS the the
graph what has happened the National League
nc theI left
When last home McCraws proud
aburdy
the Philies n
only three OF thirteen
immediate being showed OF the division the
Evening star., 1924-05-21
MODERN PENTATHL0N
TEST TO LIEUT.. BARE

NEW YORK, May 2f.--Lieut. Bare.
attached to the Hawaiian division or
the United States Army, led the COM
petitors in the Olympic tryouts for
the modern pentathlon, according to
the announcement made by Col.
George Nidmer, head of the team
selection committee for the event. Ind
the five-eyent test, which closed laStS
Sunday with the cross country race
at Van Courtlandt Park, Lieut.. Bare
finished with the low winning score
of 20l six and one-half points lower
than Lieut.. Pitts, Sd Cavalry, Fort
Myer, Va
Capt. Harmon and Lieut. McRey-
nolds of West Point deadlocked for
third position. each with 80 points
Capt. Pulling. Fort Riley, Kan, was
fifth with 32l2 points and Lieut. AL
lison, Hawaiian division, was sixth
with &c. From this list of six all
around athletes will be selected the
four representatives of America in
the modern pentathlon a the Olympic
games in Paris in the summer.
The test included competitions in
shooting, swimming, fencing, riding
and CroSs-country running. Lieut..
Bare finished second in both shoot
ing and swimming, third in fencing.
9l2 points N riding. In the other
competitions the competitors were
scored according to the positions in
which they finished.
Capt. Don Scott of the 9Th Corps
Area, San Francisco former Missis-
sippi A. & NJ. middle-distance star.
who held the national half-mile run
title in 1916. arrived too late to com
pete in the fuN program, but showed
such Impressive form in three tests
in which he participated that the
team selection committee has decided
to afford him d further chance 20
qualify in special competitions early
in June. Capt. Scott missed the
fencing and riding trials, but can
tured the c1oss-country race, finished
sixth in the shoot and seventh n
the swimming test.
Evening star., 1924-05-21

rams here ana IN nearby MarNI Id nd
anticipate mound duel. Lusby o.
Swanson of the Interiors proba bly,
will be opposed to Hoffman. Mount
Rainier hurting ace. These boxmen
have demonstrated real ability this
year. DIR. A. D. Butz. manager of the
department. team, will send his play
erS through a long drill in prepara
ton for the fray as soon as the
weather permits.
w. }. Wyne was elected temporary
president of Arrow Athletic Club at
meeting last night. Fred keither
was named secretary and L. E. Roby.
treasurer. Milan tossers will be the
on the Rosedale Fairgrounds. start
ing play at $50 o'clock. A game is
wanted by the Arrows for Sunday
according to Manager Guy Thompson.
who may be reached at 1929 l street
northeast.
Manager Chris Hutchinson of the
Eastern unlimiteds will send his team
against the Alexandria Cardinals
sunday. on the latter'S field. Mem
bTs of Eastern Athletic Association
az to hold a dance Saturday night
ir Merchants Hall. 914 E street.
Unlimited teams desiring games
with Petworth Athletic Club are
urged to get in touch with Manager
Buck Grie1' at Fran 1854 between
and > o'clock.
General Accounting Office Juniors
were TO tackle Murdock Athletic Club
today at o'clock on the Friends
School diamond. The @. A. o. nine
will oppose the Northern Juniors
Sunday.
Mohawk Diamond athletes will
strive to NOW down the Standard Oil
nine Friday at Union Park. The
Indians were to meet the Navy Yard
Marines today at } o'clock on the
letters field, weather conditions per-
mitting.
Virginia MMgets are on the look
out for a game Saturday to be played
on the grounds at 5th and l. streets
southeast. Challenges are being re-
ceived by the manager at Lincoln
22S3.
knickerbockcr Seniors also are
seeking action. according to the
manager, who can he telephoned at
West 266o. between $50 and o'clock.
O'DonneIrs Drug Store team ex-
pected to play Doc Farrell's All-Stars
today at o'clock on the Union sta
ton plaza.
knickerbocker Unlimiteds who
have yet to win game in the In
dependent League, will be given a
brisk drill tomorrow at o'clock at
the Georgetown hollow. Another
practice will be held Saturday in
prepartion for the Mohawks Sunday.
Smithfelds took the measure of the
Mohawk Mdgets in 12-to-9 match. p.
.Marino, p. Dangelo and Lally hit dou-
bles.
RiaItOS hoped to show the way to
the Navy Department nine today in a
game beginning at o'clock on dia-
mond No. :, of the Monument grounds
Washington Barracks also planned
to get some action today with the
Linworth Seniors Play was to start
1t o'clock.
Tony Demmn. star short stop of the
Evening star., 1924-05-21
AMATEUR BOXER, K. 0.'D,
IN CRITICAL CONDITION

BOSTON, May 21.-CharIes Quinn of
Kansas City, who was knocked out
by A. Allegrini OF Los Angeles in the
l60-pound class of the national anna
teur boxing championships last night,
was in critical condition at a hos
pital today. He was said to be suf-
fering. from concussion of the brain.
Evening star., 1924-05-21

81. JoSeph's nine. is suffering from a
broken nose and will be unable to
play for several weeks. Manager
Frank Cinotti. who is booking games
for st. Joseph's. can be reached at 139
D street northeast.
South Capitol Athletic Club scored
an Impressive 5-to-2 victory over
Trojan Athletic Club. Enfante and
Caruso played well for the winners.
Games with the South Capitols may
be arranged by calling Manager Bur
ruto at Franklin $3.50, between $50
and $50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
ITALIAN FIGHTER SLATED
TO BATTLE FOR RICHARD
Others Will Try to Land Him. But Tex Is Said 10 Be
in Control-Plans to ''Build'' Him Into y
NIilonDOllar Attraction.
BY SPARROW McGANN.

21-When Ernino Spal the heavywegh
NJ nip
Legion promises quite at
will be there-except Tex Richard The
fighting
But will De a That is the ersey
when the fellow
when Spala had reputation
Kline cabled him
story repeated
Evening star., 1924-05-21
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Chattanooga, g.: Atlanta. 6.
New Orleans. 4: Little Rock. !.
Other games postponed (rain).

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Baltimore. Is: Jersey City. 2.
Reading. 6: Newark, o.
Syracuse. S: Toronto. l.
Rochester, 4; Buffalo, 8.
PIEDMONT LEAGUE.
Danville. 6: Greensboro. 3.
High Point, 8; Winston-Salem, 4.
FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE.
Lakeland, 1SL9: Orlando, Pill.
St. Petersburg. 8: Tampa, 5.
Bradentown, /; Daytona- o.
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
Norfolk, 4: Wilson. 2.
Petersburg. IL: Portsmouth. 6.
Richmond. 4; Rocky Mount, 8.
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE.
Kingsport. A.: Greenville. 2.
Bristol 5: Johnson City. l.
Morristown, 8; Knoxville. 2.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus. s.: Toledo. o.
St. Paul. z; Milwaukee. 3.
Kansas City. 13: Minneapolis. s.
napolis. Louisville (ran).
SALLY LEAGUE.
Macon, 8; Greenville, 3.
Charlotte, 8; Augusta, 8.
Asheville- 5; Spa rtanburg. 4.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
FIGHT FILM ACTION.

NEWARK, N j., May 21.-1ndict-
ments against Tex Rickard. six other
men and an unknown corporation for
the transportation of the Dempsey
Carpenter fight films, are reported to
have been returned by the federal
grand Jury here.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
CLUB HAS NOT DONE WELL
AGAINST EASTERN TEAMS
Cubs OH Other Hand, Have Fed on Weaker Outfits
to Gain Second Position-C Cincinnati Has Not
Been Impressive With Bat
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

YORK. May the the National
do better clubs
than they have done lar they to stick there.
Chicago taken OF the weakness
clubs and has slipped second place hard the heels Of the
leaders. Chicago much better showing the
St. Pittsburgh Slumped like Cincinnati
YorkC beens slowed the o
much they had their ability
take the clubs For example the Giants have
The Reds OF
like that have the
Evening star., 1924-05-21
0p Is Very Insecure Spala Is Due TO Get Some Fight Pns
NATIONALS AND BROWNS
KEPT IDLE BY WEATHER

The Nationals and the st. Louis
Browns called on hostiIities for
today on account of adverse
weather conditions. They expect
to take the field tomorrow.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
MOUNT RAINIER TO TEST
INTERIOR TEAM SUNDAY

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
| Washing Wand League will
thus Sunday the Mount
field
and Mount Rainier easily dspomg
Athletic
Evening star., 1924-05-21

ATLANTA. May 21.-Bobby Jones.
American open champion and an
amateur led the field LAG at the end
of the first days play in the Georgia
Ala bama open tournament here.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
YALE WINS AT TENNIS.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May Ely ale
yesterday defeated Princeton in the
tennis singles and doubles, to 3.
Evening star., 1924-05-21
BIG LEAGUE STATISTICS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

RESULTS OF YESTERDAYS GAMES.
All games postponed train).
Evening star., 1924-05-21

SALLY LEAGUE.
Macon, 8: Gfeenville. 3.
Charlotte, 8; Augusta, 8.
Asheville. 5: Spartanburg. 4.
Evening star., 1924-05-21

Tony DENIM. star short stop of the
Evening star., 1924-05-21

Smithhelds took the measure of the
Mohawk Midgets in a 12-to-9 match. p.
.Marino. p. Dangelo and Lally hit dou-
bleS.
Evening star., 1924-05-21

Kingsport. 4: Greenville. 2.
Bristol, 5: Johnson City. /.
Morristown. 8; Knoxville. 2.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
BOOM AT SECUIN
Increased Building Due TO Great Oil
Activity in Guadalupe.

Seguin, Tex, April 2e.-As a direct
result of oil activities in Guadalupe
county. this city is undergoing a real
building boom both in business houses
and dwelling CONSTRUCTION.
The finishing touches are being put
on the large new modern garage build.
ing of Ed Noges,s on the corner OF
River and Gonzales streets, while the
new garage building of John W.
Goodrum, on North River street. just
one block north of the Voges build
ing. is well under way.
The Goetz Art store. on Austin
street, is being completely rsmodeled
within, and the rooms of the Nolte
bank building are also being rear
ranged.
The Seguin Coca Cola Bottling COM
pany has Just added an addition to
their plant on North River street.
The two adjoining business houses
owned by III. Krezdorn and A. w.
Breustedt, on Austin street, have been
improved with new fronts and other
wise remodelcd.
The Palace theater. on South Aus
tin street, has been greatly improved
with new ceilings and otherwise.
The handsome bungalow parsonage
of the First Methodist church is about
completed and will be occupied by
Rev. and Mrs. J. NJ. Alexander about
the end of the month.
Two other pretty bungalows are
under construction on College Heights.
One will be occupied by Oscar Weig-
ang and the other by Fritz Schulz.
The T. NJ. Vaughan bungalow. on
Guadalupe street, is nearing compile
ton and will soon be ready for occu-
pancy.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
LIVESTOCK FOLLOWER
TRAPS WILL BE BUILT
ON WESTERN RANCHES
Stockmen Expect 80 Per
Cent Lamb Crop This
Year.

San Angelo, Tex, April 26.-The
Ozona &. Barnhart follower Trap
company has been formed by ranch
men of Crockett and Reagan counties
TO provide facilities at the two places
for holding livestock in movement.
Five sections of land adjoining the
town of Barnhart on the south have
been bought from Blackstone &
Slaughter and one section, eight miles
north of Ozona, has been purchased
from Bruce Drake. Both tracts will
be cross-fenced and windmills, water
tanks and troughs will be installed.
There will be big need for these
Follower traps when Crockett county
ranchmen deliver over 100000 lambs
which they have contracted at 10
cents a pound. between August 20 and
October 20. The new company will
have an initial capital of $4,000,
shares being sold at 500 each: Jones
Miller. Victor Pierce and Eloe Bag
gett are directors and Mr.. Miller is
acting secretary.
Pioneer ranchmen in Crockett coun-
ty report that general range and live
stock conditions are the best in 30
years. A 80 per cent lamb crop is
believed a certainty and many sheep
men are marking up 100 per cent
crops. Some of the lambs now being
born will when delivered in the fall,
average 50 pounds, it is believed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
VALLEY MARKET wIDENs.
"Coast.to.Coa Truck Shipments Ma
terialize at Last.

Brownsville, Tex, April 26-"Coast-
to-coast' truck shipments from the
Rio Grande valley have at last ma
terialized. Among the many cars Of
cabbage which moved from this point
Saturday there were two which went
went to the opposite coasts of the
United States, one being consigned
to Portland. Me-, and the other to
Portland. Ore.
There has been q noticeable widen
ing of the valley vegetable market
this year. In former seasons practi-
cally all of the valley produce was
marketed in the central states, but
this year hundreds of carloads have
been sent to the Atlantic coast states,
and several consignments to the Pas
cific coast, the valley products invad-
ing the territory of both Florida and
California.
Many carloads have also crossed the
northern boundary. LAYING been con-
signed to all Of tie most important
Canadian cities.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
VALLEY-WIDE DRIVE
TO BE STARTED TO
IMPROVE DRAINAGE
Engineer Inspects Section;
May Send Official to
Supervise Work.

Brownsville. Tex. April 26.--R. A.
Hart of Salt Lake City, senior drain
age engineer of the u. 5. Department
of Agriculture. has completed a
thorough investigation of the valley,
and ms result of his trip the de-
partment will probably send an en-
gineer to the valley TO cooperate with
drainage districts in improving their
plants.
Mr.. Hart stated that he found no
alkali in the surface soils Of the val
ley, but at few points where the
water table had risen as result OF
inadequate drainage, various soluble
salts were found. These, he stated
can easily be taken from the soil by
proper drainage methods, preferably
tile drainage. ~. e,l..n... .tlU..
As aAresult of the engineers trir
a valley-wide campaign will be in
augurated TO provide better drainage
facilities in all irrigated sections.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
INSTALL LIGHT PLANT
Big Lake Also to Have Water Supply
System.

Big Lake, Tex, April 26.-Work of
erecting the. water tower and electric
light plant for this city are now under
way. These plants are being installed
by Messrs. Pickrell and Krupp, who
opened the Big Lake field year ago
by the bringing in of the No. L Santa
Rita. Distribution of both the water
and lights will be handled by the city.
the citizens at mass meeting last
night voting to underwrite the neces-
sary expense by paying sufficient
taxes in advance to provide the neces-
sary funds.
As a result of the many wells now
nearing the sand. this city is exper-
fencing quite a boom, 1t being head
quarters for operators and scouts rep
resenting both the large companies
and a number of small independents.
For the convenience of the oil men
copper long distance circuit has been
strung from San Angelo here. which
gives direct connection with any point
in the country.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
HOLD DEDICATION
SERVICES FOR NEW
HERMANN SONS CLUB
Many Attend Ceremony
at Lockhart Mon
day.

Loclihart, Tex, April 26.-The
handsome club house erected by the
Order of Sons of Hermann in the
western part of Lockhart was dedi-
Gated with fitting ceremonies Mon
day.
The building is a handsome struc-
ture and is quite an addition to Lock
hart. 1t is a frame with two rooms
for lodge purposes, one for the Her.
mann Sons, the other for the women's
organization of the order. A roomy
stage fronts a large ball room and
it is the purpose not only to use the
building for dances, but for plays Of
all kinds.
The services were held in the az
ternoon and followed we'll prepared
dinner that was served by the womer
Of the Hermann Sons order.
Julius Schram of Granger, grant
president of the Order Of Sons o.
Hermann, was present and officiateC
at the dedicatory ceremonies. At il,
conclusion, Mr.. Schram delivered ar
address, in which he paid high com
pliments to the Lockhart organization
Lea Beatty of Lockhart was the next
speaker. His speech was heartily ap'
plauded.
At 5 O'Clock in the evening dance
was given, in which $50 couples par.
ticipated until midnight.
At IL O'Clock Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred Weisser lead grand march.
The officers Of the Hermann Sons
are: Adolph Seeliger. president /; Joe
WE Vogel, vice president; Emil
Strandtman, secretary, and Albert
Seeliger, treasurer. The building COM
mittee is composed OF Adolph Seeli-
ger. chairman; Joe vogel, Adolph b.
deman and ]. r. Plotz.