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The Washington times., 1924-12-31
Righthanders Lead

The leading pitcher in each major
league was a. Highlander last sea.
son, Walter johnson in the Ameri-
can and Dazzy Vance in the Ma
tional League.
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Honor Yale Champs

Old-time stars in track, football
and rowing will gather on January
is at the Yale Club in New York
city to fete and pay their respecte
to the present champion Yale crew
and track and football teams.
The Washington times., 1924-12-31
TWO GRIDIRON NOTABLES
SEEK RING HONORS
By SID MERCER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31Two former of the gridiron
New York chunks of another game
that certainly rougher than football and far lucrative
Meet Suy Montgomery,
Ed Garvey, former right guard for Notre Dame
Sully Ed have each other
improves much in the next six months Montgomery
the last Six S
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He's Not a KetcheII

Larry Estridge. middleweight.
whom Paul Berlenbach recently
knocked out, has been called the
BLACK Ketchell." but few veteran
ring authorities agree that Estridge
in any way Is. remindful Of Ketchell.
The Washington times., 1924-12-31
Great Swimmers Meet

Two great swimmers will meet
when Arne Borg, of. Sweden, and
John Weissmuller, of Chicago, com.
pete in the national A. A. u. in
door championship races ia San
Francisco this winter.
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is just as well satisfied that 0arvey
is having trouble getting fights be-
cause that allows him more time
to apply to his fistic education.
Carney played on two of Knute
Rockne's famous Notre Dame
teams. He graduated in law and
practiced for a time before laying
aside Blackstone for the profession
of boxing.
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just to prove how at random
he did it, you will notice that
practically every State in the
Union and some in Mexico and
the West Indies are represented
in the Camp mulligatawny.
In arriving at his top-heavy
conclusions, he gave himself
three chances to be wrong, which
ought to be enough for anybody.
People who can't be right after
three trials deserve to be wrong.
Picking an all-American team
is somewhat akin to clipping out
paper dolls and marching them
across the parlor rug. Neither
means much, but one seems to
ease the consciences Of certain
experts the only season of the
year when their consciences work
at all if any.
On paper, Camps theoretical
specters look very all-American-
ish, especially with such difficult
names to pronounce as Stuhldre-
her, Bjorkman, Wissinger, Fleck-
enstein, INLAY and K0ppisch.
They may be football players,
but they sound more like generals
of armies, chairmen of boards of
directors or candidates to sue
coed themselves in some high-hat
office that requires at least two
coat tails and one black vest.
That is a rare collection of
DISCUSSES for any rogueS gallery,
and would give most police chiefs
a great deal of anxiety If they
were all to step off the same
incoming boat.
Camp picks total of thirty
three men and they are tagged
from twenty-six different col
leges. If he saw them all play
he must have more eyes than q
centipede has insteps.
The Washington times., 1924-12-31
New England Tennis
Ranks Much
Depleted

The publication the other day
of the New England. sectional
tennis. rankings was interesting
in that the list does not include
a single name Of a player who
is apt to be considered as ma
terial for the first ten of the
country when the national
ranking lists are arranged.
with the moving of Dick. Will
liams from New England to
Philadelphia the last of the
national stars of real promin-
ence left that ancient section
of the country.
Tilden, Billy Johnston, Vincent
Richards, Howard and Robert
Kinsey, Harvey Snodgrass,
Frank Hunter, Dick Williams,
Wallace johnson, and possibly
Peck Griffin, Bic Norton and
Manuel Alfonso are regarded as
timber for the next first ten.
It would seem that the tennis
power of the country was To-
Gated in New York, Philadelphia
and the Pacific coast.
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In those localities it is the
consensus Of popeyed opinion
that Camp took lot Of names,
shook 'em up in a black derby,
blindfolded his eyes and picked
cut eleven pieces of paper at
, random.
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Here are the Recreation scores:

Entry blanks for the Wash.
ingtOn City Duckpin AssOcia.
tons annual individual tOllrna.
ment are available. 1t will be
rolled on January rs, on alleys
to be selected by popular vote.
Each entrant will designate ON
the entry blank the alleys he
prefers.
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II can say only one thing" said
Jack Turner today I'm in fine
shape! I honestly don't think I've
ever been faster on my feet or hit
ting better. / realize that Bashara
is a tough egg in ring. ! don't
promise more than my bests ] am
ready to do my best. Bashara will
have to be good to beat me"
Matchmaker frankie Mann talked
with Bashara over the long-distance
telephone this morning. The pride
OF the Norfolk Blues assured Mann
that he expected to win with a
knockout inside of six rounds.
II am ready" said the Syrian
Assassin" "My injured right
hand is all right again and hope
to land IL on Turner more than
once tomorrow night. 1t won't
take many to drop him. think
end the contest. He has gone the
limit twice with Stsibhng. The
| Macon boy has lodged me more
than once, but IL can stop Tur.
ner he'll have to take me on, and
/ hope to battle him at Fort
Myer, too"
Fort Myer is prepared to handle
the largest crowd of ring fans in
/ its history. The spacious riding hall
has been warmed to make 1t COM
Portable, and plenty of seats have
been installed to care for all who
wish to take in the show. Major
General Ely has taken active in
terest in the preparations for the
show and complaints will hardly be
in order.
A special car will bring Bashara
and his supporters from Norfolk,
arriving late tomorrow afternoon.
The Virginians will return home
4 following the show. They are said
i to be coming well fixed to wager
on their hero, who has been win
ming steadily for The past six
| months E =
Turner is not lacking for sup
porters. The doughboys at the
Washington Barracks are backing
him to cop, and cop inside the
limit Turner has never shown
himself a murderous hitter, hut
many of his friends think he is
just about ready to hang the old
sleep wallop on the Norfolk lad.
They are planning to give real
entertainment tomorrow night at
Fort Myer. The post band, con-
sidered one Of the best army
bands i'm this section Of the cOl1n-
try, will offer a popular concert
for an hour before the show gets
under way.
Colonel Ericsson, of Fort Myer
will handle the final bout. Kid Sui
! Ivan, twenty years ago contender
for the worlds lightweight cham
Il pionship, will act as referee for the
three preliminary contests. No de
cisions are to be rendered, in &C
cordance with army regulations.
Rumors have had a raise in prices
to 50 and So, but such is not the
case. The prices will be the same
old $3.50 and $3.50, plus war tax.
Four bouts are on the New Year
card. Kid Nakel, of New York, and
Young Brown, of Washington, col
ored boys, are down for the four
re und curtain-opener They will be
followed by a six-round contest be
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Five games will be rolled, tota
pins to count. The first prize
will be worth 500. There will be
no cash prizes. The entry fee of
one buck will cover the cost Of the
games. The lists will close Sat
urday, January II, at the Asso.
cations headquarters, the Rscrea
ton alleys, 91S G street northwest.
Earle Stocking, president OF the
association, was seen today with a
handful of early entries.
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tween Billy Forum and Billy MIske,
130-pounders
The ten-round semi-final is max
ing a big hit around Washington
because it is bringing Midget Car
bon. Fort Myers own crack fly
weight. up against Eddie Leonard,
lad who has been knocking them
loose over in Baltimore. A great
many ring fans Of the District be-
lieve the serni-final viii have some
thing on the feature battle for
sIeed and hitting ability.
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They are planning to give real
entertainment tomorrow night at
Fort Myer. The post band, con-
sidered one Of the best army
bands i'm this section Of the cOiIi-
try, will offer a popular concert
for an hour before the show gets
under way.
The Washington times., 1924-12-31
By KIRK MILLER.

Those bad
dreams tn at
the Big Three
have been hav-
ing are sched-
uled to haunt
then for the
Cest Of this
winter and all
of next sum-
mer. Appar-
emily Cam p
N e v e r heard
OF New Ha-
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ven, cambridge or New Jersey.
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Fan, Hit By Ball,
Sues St. Louis
Browns

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 81
John B. Trescott,. an Overland,
Mo-, salesman has filed suit
against the st. Louis American
baseball club for $4,000 for
injuries received when q foul
ball struck him in the right eye
during a game with Boston,
July 26 last. Prescott said he
was seated in the grandstand
and tried to dodge. Injuries to
his eye and nose necessitated
large expenditures for doctor
and hospital bills.
The Washington times., 1924-12-31

BY the way, this fellow McNeeIy
surely made good. His arm was
none too good when Griffith got
him from Sacramento, but he
came along great. Watch HIM
he'll be star in the majors.
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
KENT co. TEACHERS
HOLD CONFERENCE

At a conference Saturday of the
teachers of the rural schools of Kent
county, under the direction of Miss
Helen E. Cunningham, county super
visor, several demonstrations in school
life were given, including those of the
primary grades by Miss Agnes John
son, teacher Of music in the Dover
schools; Organized Play" by a class
from the grammar grades in charge of
Miss Caroline Lane, teacher at Little
Creek; music by the grammar grades,
Prof. Charles Davis, teacher of Cbes-
void School,. The CheswOld School al
so gave a demonstration IN "Organiz-
ed Play" of the primary grades.
Prof. H. B. King Of the State Edu-
cational Department, spoke on field
day exercises.
Dean w. J. Robinson, of the Wo-
mems College, University Of Delaware,
gave an address on "The. Passing on
of Social Inheritance"
Miss Cunningham, Kent county su-
pervisor, gave a report OF the N. r. A.,
after which there was a general dis
eussion on attendance led by Miss Le-
Ia Thomas, visiting teacher of Kent
county.
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
HUNTING DOGS FIELD
TRIALS AT STANTON

The Delaware Setter and Pointer
Club will hold their third annual field
trial starting Thursday, April 10, on
the Coverdale Farm, near Stanton.
Two stakes, the puppy stake for all
bird dogs whelped on or after January
1, 1928, and an all-age stake for all
bird dogs regardless Of previous wins,
are carded.l
Frank Reilly, of Medford, N. j., and
DR.. o. D. I5tickney, Of Atlantic City,
N. j., will judge. Their Judgment is
accepted in the dog fraternity with
out a murlmur. Both men are breed
ers and owners Of high class dogs.
Birds will be liberated on grounds,
thus assuring all dogs an equal
chance on game. The drawing for the
puppy stake will take place Wednes-
day evening, April 9, at the Hotel du-
Pont, as the entries close on Satur-
day, April 5.
Any information can be obtained by
calling Dr. c. I. Hoch, 904 Jackson
street, Wilmington, secretary, or M.
D. Darrell, "a East Twenty-fourth
street, Wilmington, chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
SOCIAL EVENTS

A very delightful party this season
was given at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. v, Sipple on March 18th.
Everything in the way of refresh
ments and decorations, was carried
out in the spirit of the old saint, st.
Patrick. Very attractive talley cards
and decorations gave evidence of the
spirit of st. Patrick. Many of the
guests wore some bit of green in hon
or Of the occasion. At late hour de-
licious refreshments were served and
the party was one of the most enjoy
able that has been given this winter.
Miss Roma Smith entertained at
bridge in honor of Mrs. Boyd S. Gard
ner, Of Rochester, MINI. About tWen-
ty-fiVe guests were present and a
very delightful evening was spent in
playing cards.
Mrs. VIM. V. Grier entertained at
luncheon at the Union League in
Philadelphia, Saturday, March 22nd,
at 1880 p. M, in honor of her sister,
in-law, Miss Margaret Vaules Grier,
who is to be married the first of May.
The affair was very lovely and the
table decorations were most attrac-
i've. Twelve SuSSLS were present III
cluding all of the wedding party who
are the Misses Margaret V. Grier, Ell
sic Haupt of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Har-
riett Wilson, sister of the groom, Eliz- !
abeth V. Carlisle, Anne Grier and
Mrs. VIM. V. Grier, Mrs. G. Layton
Grier, Mrs. George G. Montgomery,
Mrs. Paris T. Carlisle, Mrs. Clyde Nell
son, Miss Laura Salevan and Miss
Pearl Aymen of Germantown. The
guests were seated at a large table
beautifully decorated with sweet
peas and roses which shaded from the
Dalest shades Of pink and orchid to
leep coral. Beautiful place cards were
1t each place and a delicious lunch
con was served, after which, Mrs.
9rier took her guests to the theatre
o see the musical comedy, "The Rise
If Rosie O'Riley,"
On Wednesday evening of this week
Gr. and Mrs. Harry Pettyjohn enter
aimed at their home at bridge. About
ixty guests were present and very
lively and enjoyable evening was
pent.
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
NO INCREASE In RATES
District Manager Says Bell Co. Is
Not Thinking OF Local Changes.

There is no thought now of any
increased rates to subscribers of the
Diamond State Telephone Company's
SERVICE" E. P. BardO, District Man
ager of the company, said Saturday.
Inquiry was made to Mr.. BardO be-
cause of the application made by the
Bell Telephone Company to the Pub
lie Service Commission OF PennsylVa-
mia for permission to increase its
charges approximately six per cent,
beginning May 1.
The Diamond State Telephone Com
pany is subsidiary of the Bell Tele-
phone Company of America.
1t is asserted by the Bell Company
of Pennsylvania that it has not earned
a dividend on its common stock for
several months, and there is scant
prospect it will be able to do so un-
less the six per cent increase is
granted, especially in view of the fact
the company plans to spend $178.O0O,-
900 on the installation of $4,000 new
phones.
Work of razing the old dwellings
on West Ninth street, between Tatnall
and West, Wilmington, purchased by
the Diamond State Telephone Com
pany as a site for a new telephone
exchange building, is going forward
The Diamond State Tele-
phone Company plans to spend ap-
$25O,00O on the new
building and its equipment.
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
DIR. JOHN HAMMOND
I RECEIVED APPOINTMENT

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has appointed as one of its corps
of railroad physicians, Dr. John Ham
mond, of Georgetown, to succeed the
late DR.. o. D. Robinson, who died last
summer. There were several who had
hoped that this very much appreciat-
ed appointment would come to them,
who reside in Georgetown. The ap-
pOintment carries an annual pass over
the main lines of the Pennsylvania
system, as we'll as other courtesies.
DR.. Hammond is a practicing physi-
clan and one of the most active men
in public affairs now living at the
county seat of Sussex. The railroad
company maintain two physicians at
Georgetown and they are now DR.. RO-
land G. Paynter and DR.. John Ham
leading citizens and influ-
ential men in the county and State.
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
BOOTLEG LIQUOR
CAUSING INSANITY

1t should be of interest to all who
have in the past, or may in the fu-
ture, use bootleg liquor or the home
made corn liquor, which has injured
so many persons, to know that its
continued use as a beverage, will ul-
timately cause insanity. Here in Del
aware there are many cases, which
largely accounts for the great in
crease of patients in the State Hospi-
tai for the Insane at Farnhurst. Over
in Talbot County in Maryland the
County Commissioners were con-
fronted this past month with the ne
cessity of making commitments of in
sane persOns-so the Easton Star
says. It seems that cases Of insanity
are reported to the Commission Of
EastOn each week, and is the opinion
of authorities that the drinking OF
bootleg and home brew liquor is re-
sponsible for much of the increase in
insanity, especially among coloredi
people. Up to the present time the
county is maintaining in hospitals for
the insane seventy patients at a cost
of S125 each. About half of this num-
Der are in the Cambridge Hospital and
the other half is divided in the Crown
Vile and Springfield Hospitals. 1t is
costing Talbot county nearly $4,000
year for this care and the number
seems to constantly grow. The cost
of taking the patients away varies, 1t
being as low as IS and sometimes as
much as $40. Stop using this poison
and the manufacture will cease.
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
PERSONAL MENTION
Many Visitors Reported During
The Passing Week.

Miss Katherine Davis is visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Mrs. George H. Draper, Jr., is spend
ing sometime in Philadelphia.
Robert Baynum spent the past week
end in Wilmington and Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. V. Grier are
spending the week in New York City.
Mrs. Virgil Prettyman of New York
City is visiting her father, Mayor
Frank Reedy.
J. B. Smith and daughter, Miss Mary
Smith, spent few days in Philadel-
phia last week.
Joseph Tibbitt is in New York City
this week looking after latest styles
in spring merchandise.
Mrs. Sanders Truitt is home after
spending several weeks at the home
of her brother in Wilmington.
Humes Grier and John Lynch spent
the past weekend in Newark where
they attended the Druid" dance.
Miss Edith Simpson has returned
home from Philadelphia, where she
spent several days with relatives last
week.
DR.. and Mrs. Boyd Gardner of Ro-
chester, Mimi, were the guests of
William c. Smith of Kings Highway,
last week.
Mrs. Harry L. Grier and Mrs. Rob-
ert Davis of Milford have returned
home from a two weeks visit in At
lantic City.
Mrs. P. T. Carlisle, DR.. and Mrs. !
Clyde Nelson, Miss Laura Salevan and
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle spent Satur- |
lay in Philadelphia.
Herbert Murphy, a student at the
University of Delaware, spent Mon
lay with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Murphy, Sr., celebrating his
list birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Warren Of
have announced the en-
,agement Of their daughter, Ida B.
Warren, to Mr.. Charles Macpherson,
f Chester, Pa. .
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Marine, Mr.. !
nd Mrs. Charles Marine, Jr., of Phil :
all motored to Milford and :
pent Sunday with their parents, Mr.. .
nd Mrs. Charles D. Marine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer H. Stayton of \
rookline, Pa, are receiving congrat- a
lations on the arrival of son born n
Tarch 21st at the West Philadelphia a
Iospital. Mother and son are doing
lcely. Mrs. Stayton will be remem- II
cred as Miss Emma Lindale, form q
'ly of Milford. n
Mrs. G. Layton Grier and daugh- d
rs, Misses Margaret and Ann, have P
turned home after spending some- d.
me in Atlantic City and New York
ty. While away Miss Grier purchas- C;
her trousseau in New York and 81
as entertained in Philadelphia by D
II sister-in-law, Mrs VIM. V. Grier. st
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
IMPORTED, INFECTED
COWSLOSS TO OWNERS
State Board OF Agriculture, Under
New Rules, Requires Them To
Pay For Test, Too.

New regulations governing the en-
tire State in regard to the protection
to be afforded cattle owners, and new
methods to protect farmers who raise
cloVen hOOf animals, were enacted by
che State Board of Agriculture last
week at its meeting at the State
House, Dover.
The regulation covering tubercular
cattle states that when a farmer
buys cattle that have not been tested
for tuberculosis, and brings them in
to Delaware, and the cost of testing
animals that shall be found infected
with tuberculin taint shall be borne
by the farmer and not the State The
cattle that have not been tested are to
be examined by veterinarian sent BY
the State Board. In case any cattle
are found infected, they are to be
slaughtered and the farmer will have
to stand the loss. The enactment of
this regulation is not half as harsh as
it sounds, because of the government
regulations that carry not only the
slaughtering provision, but a penalty
as well in the shape of a fine for the
farmer who Offends. As a matter of
IacI tQe state regulation may help
save some farmers from paying a fine.
The NV regulations covering pre-
Ventive measures against The hoof
and mouth disease, sets forth, that in
case of an outbreak Of the disease, ,
the State Board of Agriculture shall |
have the right to Immediately destroy
any hay, grain, straw or other mater
als that may act as carriers Of the
germs.
Last week, merchants of George
own, Milford, Selbyville and Newport,
who had bought crockery and china
ware that came packed in straw and
lay were visited by Secretary Ralph
Wilson, of the State Board, and wher-
'ver he found any of the packing, it
vas burned. The merchant has the op-
ion of fumigating the packing by
steam or chemicals, but usually the
and most effective way is 10
'urn the packing. /,
Milford chronicle., 1924-03-28
MILFORD CHILDREN CAN
WIN $4,000 In PRIZES

Three prizes will be offered to the
pupils of the Milford High School by
the American Bar Association, for
writing essays on the Constitution of
the United States. This is done for the
purpose of encouraging the study of
the Federal Constitution by high
school pupils, to learn what powers
are delegated to the officials of the
national government, and also the
States. Judge David T. Marvel of Will
mington, a member of the associa-
tion, has informed the Board of Edu-
cation that the prizes for the Milford
High School are:
A First Prize of $500.
A Second Prize Of $1,000.
A Third Prize of $500.
These prizes will be awarded for
the best essays on the subject, 1.-THE
Powers of the President" The oppor-
tunity is open for every student in the
high school Of Milford and while the
money is very acceptable sum to
drop into the pocket of any scholar,
yet the study necessary to gather the
knowledge through careful reading
and study of the United States COnsti-
tuition and the amendments thereto,
will be worth far more to the student |
In future years, than the prize itself. |
Here is a chance for the Milford High =!
School pupils to demonstrate in a
practical way, that they are not lazy,
)r Indifferent towards study Of United
States History and our Government.
At least fifty of the pupils, out of
he 1S0 in this school should write
ind contribute papers of merit. It's
worth try anyway for all.