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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18

ne mas accepted terms, out mas
signed nothing, and IL In position
to withdraw promptly II his condi.
tions are not met. 1t is not i'm
probable that Tex Richard has an
agent planted in Buenos Aires. and
doubtless the wild Bull" knows
that Richard Is ready 70 pay him
nearly as much for a wills match
as he has already been offered.
However, Richard will not equal
that offer to Wills.
FirpO wants to see the color Of
the new syndicate's money before
ne signs articles. Lew Raymond
wants FirpO's signature before he
paStS q guarantee Of $4,000 that
he can stage the match.
Firpo requests that this money be
placed in escrow in a Buenos Aires
bank, subject to draft just before
the fight takes place. Raymond
says he has the cash, but won't send
1t out Of the country. His plan is
to post 1t in q New York bank. He
also stipulateS that Firpo must put
up SIS, 900 as an appearance forfeit.
Where this much money is in
vOlved diplomacy cases and bust
ness rules prevail. This Is the first
serious hitch. There are many
more ahead. No syndicate of bust
ness men will toss away $4,000 on
the mere chance Of staging q boxing
contest that may encounter many
legal Obstacles. Raymond and his
hackers will have to gamble five
times that amount to produce an
arena and meet other preliminary
expenses.
The Raymond syndicate Is con.
WINGED that the necessary political
backing has been secured In Con.
necticut and that there win be no
legal interference.
The site picked by these promo
tiers for the location Of an arena to
seat at least 100, 900 persons il near
East Portchester, N. Y. Between
Portchester and Greenwich, Conn.,.
a river divides the States and Just
across the Connecticut line the
New York, New Haven and Hart.
ford railroad maintains q vast acre
age of storage tracks. Near these
railroad yards is an outdoor recrea.
ton park which includes q baseball
field.
This field probably could not be
scooped out to any depth for a
bowl" as It Is near tidewater, but
hills bank It on all sides, forming
a natural amphitheater which can
easily be altered and built up to
provide seats for more than 100, 900
persons
This site is only twenty-five miles
from New York, and accessible by
rail or motor. With ample switch.
ing and track facilities at hand,
large crowds could be transported
to ana from New York with ease
and CELEBRITY.
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81. Louis has never had another
Idol the equal Of Sisler. There were
more cheers for George when he re.
turned to first base for that Sep
tember series of 1922 with the
Yankees after lay-off Of a week
than for any political candidate
elected to office.
And imagine the rush to Sports
mans Park to see Sisler pitch his
r1rst game. OF course, so far all Of
this is unofficial; George simply
wrote to the Browns headquarters
that he was playing a long-shot and
there was one chance in 100 Of him
turning back to the hill.
And If he dOes--just o moment,
the Yanks play here June Z.
Picture the scene of Sisler on
the hill pitching to Babe Ruth!
It will be the miracle of miracles,
however, if Sisler returns as
pitcher. Eliminating the affliction
of his eye sight there has been
the absence of six years as a pitch
er. No one in the past has ever
been able to beat down this barrier.
There are tender muscles in the
arm and shoulder for pitching.
They need careful attention and
training.
Joe McGinnity lived to the age
of fifty-two as steady pitcher.
But Joe pitched and pitched and
pitched-year in and year out.
The biggest treat for st. Louis
fans this season would be the return
OF George Sisler as a player-pitch-
or, catcher, outfielder or infielder.
All we have to do now is to wait
Tor April 15--the opening day of
season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18

II the truth be told, Aloysiut
supporters have been looking for
ward to the clash with Palace Laun
dry with confidence not quite ur
to the Aloysius standard, which ID
strong. Leo Fitzgerald. guard; Jim
Duffy, forward; Frank Duffy, for
ward, and Paul Collins, forward
all Aloysius dependables, fell out OF
line with injuries and none, are in
first-class shape, It is said.
To the ordinary basketball
team, such q condition would be
downright disheartening, but Alloy.
sius b only . tFifIe worried.
George COllifIOwer, its coach, be-
Ileves I'm John McGraw's theory
that no team In stronger than ia
reserve force, and COIllfIOweP
doesn't depend too much ON n
sO-called first team.
Aloysius could put two teams IN
action very nearly Of equal strength
Di Augustine. n viii BE- romem
bered. was the youngster who sup
Piled the punch for Aloysius thai
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
N LOUIS A.DOUGHER
BRAVES Will MISS BOECKEL

THAT was hard jolt given Bancroft the leadeS Of
the Boston Braves losing Tony Boecke Of the
training Bancroft had hang this fiery
thirdsaker playing beside him this
Boke who died Saturday following motor accident in which
player though bothered with weak leg for the past
70 ms form Tor several years to come ne would
puzzle for Bancroft solve right off and
April Is he will find Boeckels
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
ARLINGTON DEFEATED
BY FAST COMET CUNT

The Comets added another victim
to their list yesterday when they
took the Arlington A. C. into camp
by the rather one-sided score Of
46 to %.
O'Neil and Geisler led in point
scoring for the Comets and De Hess
topped his teammates in registering
points. The latter cut the cords
for five two-pointers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
.BROOK[ANDERS.
DUE To WIN
TONIGHT
Meet George Washington in
Basketball Game at
Coliseum.

Catholic University and George
Washington will clash tonight al
the Coliseum in a basketball contest
that the dope DEGREES should be q
victory for Catholic University, al
though George Washington showed
considerable class in knocking off
Maryland recently.
Catholic University will be with.
out Joe LAWYER, one Of its star
players, who was forced by heart
disease to drop the sport. Lawler
has returned to his home In Scran-
ton, Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
WASHINGTON PREPs
DEFEAT CASEY FIVE

The Washington Props expert.
enced little difficulty in winning
from the Knights Of Columbus ag.
gregation in their contest yester.
day played in the Casey Gym. The
Props came out on the long end
of a 43-to-16 game.
The Props jumped into an early
lead, and at half time were leading
~ to 8. De Marco, johnson and
McCathran proved the stellar per.
formers for tho Props, while Walsh
and DOolan played best for the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
SPIRIT LIKE THIS MAKES
ALOYSIUS STRONG
By II. D. THOMAS.
as. o. SIP

felah named Carmen D Augustine taking things easy
on the Pacific Coast snapped into action by to that
effect from the
basketball championship Of this town.
AS basketball bug
shsenger tor its title The Palace Laundry qun has yet to bow
night will be shown just how much stuff Palace Laundry has to back
up its determination Acysus will be encountered at the Coliseum
in the first game Of q series Of three.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18

him to the Pittsburgh Pirates,
where, in 1918, he won all six
games he pitched. That brilliant
streak attracted baseball every
where and much was heard of his
second childhood.
However, Hamilton never lived
up to expectations. He lost more
games than he won in every sea-
son except that Of 1922, when he
copied eleven victories to seven
defeats.
A feature of Hamilton's work
with the st. Louis Browns was
his speedy discoloring of the ball.
He chewed some tar preparation
and almost at once a new ball
became black. This black ball
gave him a certain advantage on
a dark day and the Griffs used to
hate to see him relieving some
hurler in the late innings Of a
cloudy afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18

money and leisure Tor sports.
At the present moment there are
q good many fine players In the
Southwest, such az George Rotan,
Charles Dexter, Tommy Cochran,
who came very near beating Bobby
Jones in this years National, and
James Kennedy, Of Tulsa, Okla,
whom have selected for tenth
place on my list. In his own part
Of the country he IL supreme, and
Eastern golfers who stray In that
part Of the country are usually
beaten by him.
In fact when Mitchell and Dun.
can toured that part Of the country,
Jimmy Kennedy and his partner de.
feated them, and It was largely due
to q marvellous 20 on the last nine
by Kennedy. George Duncan said
at that time that he thought this
young Oklahoma player was one Of
the finest and most promising
young golfers in the country.
His only fear was that Kennedy
might be . little light for the long
strain Of q big tournament. The
skill was there. He said he was
pretty player. with plenty Of wrist
action. These remarks Of DUN.
can were proven true this year by
the good showing he made In the
various tournaments, the best OF
them being in the Western Open
ChampaO nship ut Memphis where
he was In the money close up 70
Hagen, HutchlsOn and other great
professional stara.
HE raooraa aho~y that Ia ME
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Berlenbach q Conner.
On UNCH EM" PAUL Der.
ENRAGH ru,hn ,rrnn nn

&c" UNCH EN-" PAUL BER-
LENBACH, who was an
American wrestler at the
Antwerp Olympic games, now
looms up as the most dangerous
middleweight in the world. His
twenty-four knockout victories in
twenty-four starts indicates that
Harry Greb may soon be called
upon to face the most dangerous
man Of all at his weight.
However, Berlenbach has We.
to face a clever man with q fair
punch. Until he has found It
difficult to land his own blows
and endure the pummeling by an
opponent, he will remain a con-
siderable Of an enigma. Indeed,
thousands doubted Jack Dempsey's
ability to absorb punishment until
he tackled Firpo and proved he
could take as well as hand out
wallops Of stunning force. Ber-
lenbach is today in the same posi-.
ton. Nobody really knows what
he can stand.
The newest middleweight terror
is a well-built young man with
two iron fists. Those capable OF
judging say he is not much of 8
boxer, but hitter Of class. They
say he is weak in close and NOT
especially good at long distance
bat they all admit that when he
gets his opponent where he wants
him, that's the end of the bout
If nothing more, punch En-
Paul ought to cut in a bit on the
space hitherto going to Young
Stribling, "Pa" StribIing, "Ma'
Stribling and all the other little
Striblings. The frothy publicity
going to the Striblings is becom.
ing tiresome and, if these two
middles collide, it may end alto.
gether.
Berlenbach is being handled BY
a wise old gent, Dan Hickey, the
man who used to train Bob Fitz.
simmons. He is not rushing his
man along too fast. He is using
good judgment in matching him
and, before another year is gone
may have a champion, or at least
q championship contender.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Will HeIp Game.

The bowling game in the north.
east section OF town viii be helped
by the renovation Of the old Tenn.
pie alleys. William I. Scheer win
manage the place. In addition to
twelve alleys, there win b twelve
pocket billiard tables.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
WILLS.FRPO AFFAIR IS
COMING TO A HEAD
By SID MERCER.

NEW YORK. Feb Wthin the few negotiations
the heavyweight bout between Harry Wills and Luis Angel FO
stana forfeit insure bringing off the fight
july or Frpo will invite other promoters to bid
There has been much talk money showing
the South American nancier is said manesng
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
SISTERS COME BACK IN
PITCHING WOULD NOT
BE FIRST SURPRISE
By SID C. KEENER.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. be the niracla ef ,r;raclas
george Sser returns pitcher for the Browns But Jim Cobett
shocked OIL John Sullivan the eaped from
e ana ors and the
baseball fans from the Water Tower Carondelet waiting for
Sportsmans - - .-- - SS- -
BY that time Siser will his own condition And if he
pHcnesn George fingered
struts out there to the rubber slab SEVERED
n Ball will have to haul out the carpenters replace
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Win Close Games,

The Liberty A. c. has won three
close games in succession, beating
the Clovers 26 to "a in an extra.
period contest; the Peck Reserves,
IS to IA and the Molines, IS to II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Crier on the Job.

Buck Grier, the Petworth man
ager, is lining up his team for the
coming campaign, and reports are
that Buck will have crack out.
fit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Noack Leads RowIers.

A. Noack, of the Columbian
Printing Company, is High aver
age man in the Typothetae Bowl.
ing Legue, with 104-14. He also
leads in spares with 80 for AZ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Become Junior Team.

The Mt. Rainier Emblem Re.
serves, who played in the midget
sandlot series last summer, will
blossom out this year in the junior
class.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
SHARKEY'S REMARKABLE MEMORY

Sharey old scrubber
who now couple Of nags srOling about the
grounds trying figure what best in the next
still wearing thar protrudng chest and
big cigar suddenly bumped by tall with rather wide
shoulders.
Oh pardon me- pped the tall gent smile raced his
pale features. Haven't met you before?"
Shay looked him and he recognized the gent drawled
Eyes, think you have you it me,
that you busting the rosn off your ears"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
They Like Carroll.

skinny Carroll. with the Royals
when they were famous. has Just
been signed BY the Rathskollers N
the District Duckpin League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Judds on Top.

The. Judd and Detweiler team is
leading the Typothetae League
with q game and q half margin
over the Lanman Engraving Com
many.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Props Want Game.

The Washington Props want
a basketball foe for next Thursday
night. Manager Shields phone
number 10 Lincoln 54Ol.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
OIL AND RICHES NOURISH
GOLF IN SOUTHWEST
By CHARLES (cHIcK) EVANS.

began Atlantic little farther down, my
Of thinking than New Workers like TO acnowdge but
gradually the large cities Of the Middle West jumped from
between Now we are beginning good golf in
the Northwest For long time that Of the country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Trojans Challenge.

Games with 1Os-pound teams are
sought by the Trojans. Manager
Faoers phone number = Lincoln
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18

When you used to visit Chief
Petty's in Alexandria?
Frank Killen, Of the old Pitts
burgh Pirates?
When Harry Carroll was
bowling with the old Navy Yard
tenpin team?
The fire in the steeple Of the
church in Thomas Circle?
Louis Bush's Palm Garden,
with q stein of Monastery?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18

The. tall gent was Norman
Selby, otherwise Kid Mccoy.
Yes, they hal met before. New
Workers. will remember it well,
because their meeting took place
in that city in January, 1899.
Mr.. Sharkey. after having
kissed the canvas that night, got
up and dropped Mr.. Mccoy in
the tenth round with a right on
the chin, and the latter failed to
get up before the referee count
ed ten.
It was one Of the most thrill
ing fights ever held in New York,
and more money was bet on it
than goes with a big race today.
Mccoy, who spends most Of his
time in Los Angeles these days,
just happened to drop in at Tia
Juana to try his luck and meet
some old pals.
Sharkey is there for the win
ter, caring for his nags, and tell
ing stories Of the old days.
The pair. had = lovely time
laughing over the days when they
were both within a few steps Of
the biggest title in boxing.
Descamps Has q New Wonder.
lCUGENE CORR says that
Francois Descamps, manager
- Of Georges Carpenter, hat
taken under his wing q young
Englishman and expects within
q year or two to have his man n
the top Of the heap.
This is what Mr.. CORR wrote In
an American exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18

Inc deceased th1rdSacker had
been in the National League since
1917. A native, of Los Angeles,
he made his start in 1918 with
Stockton in the California League.
He broke in as a second baseman,
playing that position for three
years. In 1915 he was a short
stop for a short time before going
to Great Falls in the Northwestern
League, where he began playing
third base.
The Pittsburgh Pirates bought
him from Great Falls for 81, 800
on July 10, 1917, and he finished
the season on the hot corner for
the Pirates. He was in military
service during 1918. The follow
ing year, when his hitting did not
seem hefty enough, he was re-
leased to the Boston Braves for
the waiver price in June. He had
been their regular thirdsacker
ever since.
Boeckel was a big fellow, stand
ing five feet eleven and weighing
ITO pounds when in condition. It
was an impossibility for the hard
est slugger to knock him down.
He had an excellent throwing arm.
His red head indicated his fiery
temperament better than anything
else, and he was frequently en-
gagged in hot battles with umpires
or opposing players. His combat
iveness earned him a large fol.
lowing in Boston, many fans GO
ing to Braves Field just to watch
Tony perform.
Bob Meusel had a miraculous
escape from injury. He was rid
ing in the same car with Boeckel
when three cars collided. Meusel
was hurled free of the tumble,
but Boeckel was pinned under his
car, suffering a broken pelvis, a
punctured bladder and a crushed
arm. He lived only a few hours,
Hamilton Passes Out.
| A MOTHER veteran has passed
| ~ out of major league circles,
- Pittsburgh Internationally
releasing Earl Hamilton, the
southpaw pitcher.
Hamilton will be thirty-two
years of age on July 10, which
is not old, except in baseball. He
may drag on a brief minor league
existence, but he is close to the
end.
After two years in the bushes
Hamilton was bought by the st.
Louis Browns on August 2, 1910,
from Joplin. He reported the fol-
lowing spring and for most Of
seven years wore a st. Louis uni
form. He never really ranked
with the best pitchers in the
league and was on his way out
when he was seriously injured
in a motor car accident. His
pitching days were thought done,
but he managed to pull himself
together and lasted through the
1928 campaign.
Hamilton failed to win a single
victory for the Browns in 1917,
losing nine. He was sent to Co
lumbus, which club in turn shifted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-18
Plenty Of Action.

Three leagues will put total of
twenty teams on the alleys at the
King-Pin Thursday night. There
will be twelve Of the Masonic
League, four Of the District League
and four Of the National Capital
circuit. The King.Pin certainly
will hum that night, for many Of
the teams to shoot are top-notch.
ers.
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His records show that in his
Evening star., 1924-10-31
WANTEnAGARAGES

GARAGE, SMALL, GAS OR ACCESSORIES,
in or near town: no brokers. Address Box
1T %
Evening star., 1924-10-31

PIERCE-ARROw, 3s-h.p., 5-passenger. tour.
ing; new paint. new top. 5 wire wheels, per
feet tires and new upholstery. You have to
see how this car has been taken care Of 10
realize what wonderful service 1t will give
you. 1878. Terms, $3.50 cash. balance month
". win trade your car as first payment.
Sterling knight Agency, 1920 Conn. ave. Main
Evening star., 1924-10-31

1929 EYE ST. N.W.-Spotlessiy clean, newl,
furnished; ami. phone, garage; gentlemen
nreferred: transients accommodated.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
ON SATURDAY,
NOV. |,
WE WILL CLOSE
OUR MOST
SUCCESSFUL
SALE.

The fact that this house has
sold 43 used automobiles in 6
days proves absolutely Our claim
that the prices are lower, terms
more liberal and the cars in
better condition than you find
elsewhere. Here's an opportu-
nifty to turn the low-priced or
small car into a first payment
and take a year to pay the bal
ance without handling charges,
insurance or interest.
Evening star., 1924-10-31

| l747 18th ST. N.W.--Large second floor front
| room: twin beds; telephone; electricity; in
| Simultaneous hot wafer; home privileges.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
FOR SALEr-AUTOMOBILEs.

FORDS REPOSSESSED BY FINANCE co.
TO BE SOLD FOR THE UNPAID NOTES.
Ten 1924 tourings, $500 to $32J.
One 1924 coupe, $3.50.
Two 1924 dump trucks. 1878.
Three 1921 tourngs, $75 to SI0o.
One 1920 Coupe SI2J.
Three 1923 tourings, $50 to 500
Two 1922 sedans, $40 to S..225.
Two 1921 light deliveries. 800.
One 1923 panel body ton truck. $50
One 1924 ton truck. motor No. 1O5UliG;
has never been used: starter and specia
large, high stake body with hoist attachment.
Terms.
EDSON 4 co,
Lincoln $40. 64J Nd. Ave NE.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

DODGE TOURING, 1918. $50: terms.
Robey Motor Co. 1929 l. ST. NV.
53 CADILLAC PARTS for sale. four 37x5
tires. Navy Yard Garage, 9th and N sts. Sc.
Evening star., 1924-10-31

OAKLAND 23-644 SPORT: red 'iisc wheels,
guaranteed 10. 600 miles in writing; your Ford
good used car in trade. Sec this today.
District Oakland Co.. 1909 L -. NV. NJ.
Evening star., 1924-10-31

MT. PLEASANT SECTIOS-Sicely furnishe,;
room with glass Enclosed porch. next to ba IL
twin beds; continuous heat and hot water
unlimited phone; $50. Adams 5992
Evening star., 1924-10-31

, 23l1 III ST N.w.-Nice front room oil i'm
proSements; use Of kitchen; reasonable. West
$3.50
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NASH COUPE,

Runs and looks like new. Carefully driver
only 5000 miles. Cost nearly 81 500. Sell
cheap for cash or accept trade or terms. Nor
gan, 1926 Conn. ave.
Evening star., 1924-10-31
FOR sALE-AUToM0BILES.
FLINT
FLINT
-
LOOK

LOOK.
You will find just what YOU
are looking for i'll this fine as
sortment OF used cars.
Trade in your old car as par,
payment; pay the balance on
easy monthly installments.
1924 Ford Fordor Sedan.
Only run $500 miles.
1924 Gardner Sedan.
Driven $500 miles.
1924 Ford Touring.
Many extras; can be bought cheap.
1928 Chevrolet Coupe.
Only gone $500 miles.
1928 Chevrolet Touring.
Run 1000 miles; 4 bargain.
1923 Buick Touring.
Fine condition throughout.
1928 Paige Touring.
passenger: newly painted.
1922 Hupmobile Touring.
Balloon tires: run 5000 miles.
1923 Iewett Touring.
Special sport; -uns perfect.
1921 Ford Touring.
Very cheap.
1921 Buick Touring.
Can be bought reasonable.
Mercer Roadster.
Model go. Only $37:.
1919 Dodge Roadster.
Only s135. Come early.
It Will Be Our Pleasure
to Demonstrate.
See Mr.. Hines or Mr.. Clark.
WASHINGTON FLINT CO.
1917 Connecticut Ave.
Potomac 1878.
Evening star., 1924-10-31

2I4 L ST. S.W.-Large, md floor front, ad.
joining bath; twin beds; electricity: continu-
o1s hot water; $3.50 each; gentlemen. Wesi
126S-X
Evening star., 1924-10-31

NEAR SCOTT CIRCLE-ComfortabIy fur.
nished room; private hath; gentlemen only
references required; si2. Phone Frankli1'
o.sl1
Evening star., 1924-10-31

1918 H SW.-Extra large front room. frs
floor, twin beds. suitable for Office studio ,
$40; also large room, twin beds. southern CT
nosI,re S25. A m