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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
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|NDUNDEE'S
ACTION
Warren Brown Suggests Hid
den Motive in Future
Match Making.
By WARREN w. BROWN.


NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Sooner or
later the catch in the resignation of
Johnny Dundee from the feather
weight division, over which he
ruled as champion, had to come out.
Few IL any, paid any attention
to the explanation given by Dundee
that he couldn't make the weight
any longer. It has been known
that if there was ONE thing Dun
dee could do, it was make weight.
It was also observed that the
fact that there was no challenger
in view who would draw much
money in a championship bout
might have had something to do
with Dundee's willingness to resign
the title at this time.
Dundee's resignation surprised
everybody and they say his man.
ager, Jimmy Johnston, the fight
promoting person, wanted to pull q
fast one on another member OF
the fraternity, "Scotty" Montieth,
who is a sort Of thirty-second az.
sistant matchmaker for Tex Rick.
ard, and who, having charge Of
the assembling Of preliminary bouts
for the Richard shows, generally
manages to secure at least two OF
his entries places on the card.
Monteith, the story goes, lately
became excited about the chances
Of Kid Kaplan, Connecticut feather
weight, whom Dundee had been
ordered to meet.
Kaplan is a tough customer, who
couldn't hit the real Dundee with a
handful of rice, but who was calcU'
lated to make plenty Of trouble for
the rapidly aging Johnny at this
time and possibly defeat him.
All this "Scotty," very thrifty
soul, like most Of his countrymen,
gave up $4,000 for bit Of Kaplan's
contract, figuring he would get that
back, and plenty more, as soon as
the Dundee-Kaplan match was over
and the new champion was crowned.
1t was an idea worthy OF a canny
Scot. at that.
Johnston, who does the thinking
for Dundee, weighed all the posi-
bilities Of the match. His man is
in a slump at this time. Kaplan is
tough and might win.
Anyhow, WIN Wits anu rhpO
and Leonard and Walker occupying
all the publicity space at this time,
the contest was a cinch to draw
no very large amount Of money.
So why, Johnston argued, risk the
title that Johnny had waited ten
years to win. 20.
For reasons best known to them.
selves, there is very little friend
ship lost between Monteith and
Johnston.
So here was a glorious chance to
save Dundee's face, and at the same
time put one over on "Scotty."
And Johnston was not long in max
ing up his mind to go through with
a plan he had doped out. This in
volved resigning the title.
There does not seem to be any
definite plan formulated by the com
mission for naming champion
The tournament idea is the most
popular. But the tournament idea
to find an opponent for Benny
Leonard IL proving such a farce II
is possible that the commission will
be a little shy about sanctioning
another Of the sort.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
TRADITION
OF FIGHTING RACE
Copyright. ieSA. ~ yntornASIonm
Feature Service. InaA

When Harry Wills into the glow spotlight
lis toe to the resin tonight dsky Harlem will await impaeny
for the verdict that will decide the destiny its
Their cheers will be ringing his ears and their hopes will ride
high through the minutes the battle endures
boxing fans those rOrs who have their favOs
come and part of puglistc history.
But back of Harry Wills will be something greater than
something bigger and powerful than audaton
him will be tradon-the tradition
baters have faced adversely fought oed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
LINWoRTHS CHAMPS TO
BATTLE KANAVVHAS TEAM

Sunday afternoon one tough sand.
'ot baseball game will come to pass
when the Kanawhas and the Lin.
worth seniors take the field at the
Washington Barracks at l o'clock
The Kanawhas were the Jewish
champions of the city last year, and
the Linworths are the senior
champs.
That means that which ever team
wins will be entitled to claim some.
thing. The game ought to be hard
fought.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
MINOR CLASSIC
LOOKS EASY
FOR BIRDS
BaItimore's Two Star Pitchers
Should Stop ST. Paul or
indianapolis
By FRED TARBYvILLE.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 11.-Jack
Dunn has two Fingers on his staff
who should be we'll nigh unbeat.
able in the little world series with
st. Paul or Indianapolis, as the case
may be. They are Lefty Groves
and Jack Ogden, who have been
heroes In the post-season clash in
other years.
II this pair of pitchers can work
nearly all Of the series, then the
Orioles should win.
II Washington wins the American
League pennant and either Brook.
Ign or the Giants cop the. National,
1t Is likely that the world series
will be played one game here and
one there until finished. So Dunn's
park would be opened only TN the
days Washington was PLAYING at
home. That would sort of scatter
the little world series and give
the pitchers longer rest. With such
a schedule, Groves and Ogden
could pitch practically the whole
series and get by with it in grand
style.
Otherwise the American .Associa.
ton team looks to be a slight ia.
vorite. Both st. Paul and Indianap
Oils have clubs this year that
consider better than the st. Paul
clubs of other series and better
than Kansas City last year.
Ogden has figured prominently in
the little world series play ever
since 1t was started. Groves
wasn't considered settled until a
couple Of years ago. Visiting big
league teams have had troucble
doing anything with Groves, and
the A. A. will have a tough time
with him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
FOOTBALL FOR BREAKFAST
DINNER AND SUPPER

LEWISBURq, Pa, Sept. IL
Football for breakfast, dinner and
supper and dreams Of It at night"
is the way the Frosh candidates
for Coach Charlie Moran's Bucknell
eleven speak of the present training
period. Morning and afternoon
practices and chalk talks at night
with training table chatter" along
the same one line Of thought consti.
tute the daily routine for the squad
of fifty men from which will be
picked the eleven that will represent
Bucknell this fall on the gridiron.
Competition for positions is especi.
ally keen as no one is sure of q
berth with Uncle Charlie" a new
man and unacquainted with last
years squad. He will pick Foot
ballers" regardless Of seniority to
make up the first team that opens
the season in Lewisburg with West.
ern Maryland on September q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11

inquired the writer. 'Storias are
abroad that he is going 10 quit the
majors at the end Of the season
and go into minor league baseball"
"Ah, that's bunk" came back
Griffith, as he chewed away at the
butt Of his cigar.
mo 1t isn't" piped up a news
paperman from Washington, who
Is making the trip with the club,
he made that statement down in
Hot Springs and repeated it at
Tampa. And he has never denied
1t either"
"All right" popped Griffith, IF
you want to make a lot of money
I'll just bet you anything you
like that johnson is back with
our club next year. Name the
bet and I'll cover the money"
mo bet for me-" stated the war
correspondent. for 1 think myself
that he will return"
Griffith says that he is certain
Johnson will be with his old mates.
Indeed he says that no manager
is letting a pitcher get away who
can pitch eighteen years with one
club. and is leading his league in
his last year, with twenty victories,
such as is the case with the Kan
sas Derringer.
"Of course" continued Griffith,
ANY player can quit a ball club.
So can Walter. But I've got plenty
of money to bet that you'll see
him right back with US next sea-
SON."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11


With only seventeen more games
to be played it suddenly dawns on
our bright young business men that
the Senators are not going to crack,
crumble or crash--not with a chance
to gather in about five grand apiece
in the world series. The Senators
also are pretty fair business men.
They realize that 5000 berries will
buy many a bucket Of coal, and It
looks like a cold, hard winter and a
long one.
The Yankees are now at the
stage where they turn around to
look at the score board every time
the crowd lets out q WhOop Of
gIee, q yell of delight or the merry
raxz, Brooklyn style. They know
what IL means. The score board
has rung up n few more runs for
Washington.
They seem to be entirely friend.
less in every town. Every mans
hand is turned against them, and,
to add to their woes, they have lost
their 1irst string catcher for at least
ten days, and probably for the re-
mAinder OF the season.
Wally Schang is out Of the game.
A foul TIP smashed the middle fin.
ger Of HIS throwing hand in Sun.
days game with the Athletics and
an X-ray taken yesterday by a
Boston doctor showed that he sui.
fered a fracture in the first joint.
The finger was put in splints last
night and with it may have been
put the pennant chances Of the
Yanks.
Wally has been hitting around the
800 mark all season and his catch
ing lately has been all that could be
desired.
Hoffman,, who Is now receiving,
Is hitting about his own weight.
Fred Il q good catcher. even q
classy catcher, and q good stlcker
when played regularly, but he has
not been I'm q game for long
time.
The chief drawback in putting in
a man strange to the pitchers Is that
the pitchers lack confidence. not
only in the ability to hold them up
but to think fast. They have not
the confidence in hiTfas they would
have in a man with whom they are
working every day. Any expe,
rienced catcher win admit that after
a long layoff he finds 1t difficult to
think quickly Of even the kind o1
bail he wants pitched. Lack Of har
mony around second base is bad
enough, but anything less than per
feet accord between catcher and
pitcher is fatal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
CLAN is | { A P
AHEAD WITH
BATS
McGraW's Clan Increases
Lead one-haIf Game-Sen.
ators Lose Half a Game

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE
Giants were slightly more than a
game in front in the National
League race today by virtue Of a
double victory over Boston, but
the Dodgers have a chance to pick
up lost ground today at the ex.
pense of the PhiIlies while the
champions are idle. The Pirates
are now three and one half games
behind the Giants.
The Senator's lead in the Ameri-
can League is still a game and a
half. The Yanks can tie them by
beating the Red Sox twice TODAY
il the Athletics win from Wash
lngton. The Tigers are now five
games behind the Senators.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
Miss Jacobs Enters
Finals OF Tennis
Title Tourney

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IL
Miss Helen Jacobs, youthful
tennis luminary of Berkeley,
CAL, entered the final round Of
the national girls singles cham
pionship when she defeated Miss
Genevieve Fox, Of Southamp-
ton, N. Y, in the first semi
final match here today, GO,
60.
While the scores indicate an
easy triumph, the Californian
was forced to play her best
tennis to win.
The point score, first set:
Miss Jacobs 424 442 4-23-6
Miss Fox. .042 O04 22-16-2
Second set:
Miss Jacobs. 444 24-S
Miss Fox. 1O2 SO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
Pole Vault Record
One Stand For
Long Time

The merry fashion in which
records in track and field events
have been shattered and the al
most monotonous breaking of
records in swimming has often
led to the discussion of where
the limit would be reached for.
the human race-this is strictly
not a pun.
There has been one notable
exception to all this in the pole
vault. Twelve years ago, II
1912, Bob Gardner-today the
Chicago golf star-was vaulting
for Yale and set a college mark
of thirteen feet one inch. In
those twelve years just one inch
has been added to the mark, by
Dean Brownell, University Of
Illinois.
From 1902 to 1912 some eigh-
teen inches were added to the
mark. For a time it was con-
sidered that eleven feet and six
inches was about the best that
was to be done. Then came
Martin Dole, of Stanford, and
others with leaps Of twelve feet
and twelve feet six inches fol-
lowed by Gardner and Brownell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
WALTER JOHNSON BACK in
HARNESS NEXT YEAR,
SAYS GRIFFITH

PHILADELPHIA Sept 11-Cark Griffith of base
ball his eyes cleaning way behind pair of ceaters
stood the lobby of the Adne Hotel today broadcaed two
pant to the world at Without giving the posi-
which Griffiths
let be Of
follows:
l. Washington will pennant
z Walter Johnson will be
Griffith what he when declares that the owned
BY him and managed by the Miracle Man. Of baseball Stan
Harris, going dashing brusng
stretch to the flag
We top now declared Griffith, wggled his
hovd got N y - ~-'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
Seeks Baseball Foe

The Cherrydale Club Of the hide.
pendent League desires an opponent
for Sunday. Challenges should be
sent to Mickey Johnson, address.
Cherrydale, Va. Johnson requests
all Cherrydale players to report
Saturday at 2 p. M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
Seek Another Foe

The Plaza A. G. having Cancelled
on them, the Liberty A. G. ball.
players are seeking a substitute foe
for Saturday, the game to be played
on the Union Station plaza field at
2 p. m. Pop Kremb, the manager,
can be reached by phone at Co.
lunbia 1851,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
WORRIED, YANKS WATCH
SCOREBOARD CLOSELY

BOSTON Sept more to and not friendly face
III sight The Yanks feel like
Wool after the company decided to dividend They
sort Of confidence - -
They have faith in their ability win they faith
only hopetha the other teams will obgngly off
They have hope that under
strain of their Accord they held summer
seE-aor n2..nd ~ c.naL-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
It's Important Game

Dominican Lyceum will attempt
to increase its one. game lead in the
Independent Sandlot League race
Saturday when the Petworth club
Is encountered at Washington bar.
racks at $3.50 d. m,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
Challenge Linworths

The Plaza A. c.. phone Lincoln
$3.50, challenges the champion Lin.
worth senors, the Northerns, and
other strong senior teams. A game
for next Sunday is especially de.
sired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
Seek SandIot Games

Sandlot football games with teams
IN the 12O.125-pound class are sought
by the Kanawha juniors, who can
be booked by phoning' Manager
Harry Sklar at Columbia 3077.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11
'TwouId Be Great

Dazzy Vance is quoted as saying
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11

That's the way that Harris In.
spires the men,. That's the kind "
baseball he gets from EN- That's
the reason that we are up there
Harris has infused new spirit. new
life, fresh pep into our club We're
going to win that pennant just as
sure as anything human Is posi-
ble."
"What about Walter Johnson"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-11

Russell knew he had pulled
one. But he set his lips and he
said: There are two gore now:
I'm going to get this fellow And
he struck him out. It was a
game against the Browns, tor,
and IL would have hurt to lose It.
Evening star., 1924-04-25

and two years later repeated their
success with the election of William
Sulzer. who was impeached before
completing the first year of his term
Later Alfred E. Smith was elected
twice, in 1918 and 1922, making four
gubernatorial campaigns won by the
Democrats during twenty years of
Murphy's leadership of Tammany. In
the same time the Democrats elected
two United States senators, James
A. O'Gorman and Dr. Royal S. Cope
land, and in New York city Tammany
had been successful in all the
mayoralty campaigns except in 1913,
when the late John Purroy Mitchell
a fusion candidate. defeated Edward
l.. Mccall, the Tammany choice.
During his long career as leader
Mr.. Murphy was confronted with
many controversies, some of which
witness for what was said to have
been the first time in suit for S175,-
900 which he instituted against Luis
M. Hartog and which became known
as the glucose case. The litigation
was the outgrowth of a war industry
in which both were interested. MUIR
phys testimony was a feature of the
trial The jury disagreed and the
case eventually was settled out of
court, as was also a suit for 10000
600 brought by Hartog against Muir
ply and others, including the Corn
Products Company, in which Hartog
charged conspiracy.
Led Base Ball Team.
As a boy Murphy attended public
and private schools only a short time
Obliged to earn his own living, he
worked as a ship caulker and in a
wireworks. AS a youth he was a
leader of the boys of his neighbor-
hood because of his muscular strength.
courage and combativeness. He had
acquired local fame as the best run
ner, swimmer and oarsman and as one
of the best base ball players in the
"gas-house district" At the age of
seventeen he organized the Sylvan
Club, the nucleus of the Tammany or
ganlzation in the eighteenth assembly
district
The members formed a base ball
club known as the Senators, of which
Murphy was captain and catcher. In
1876, the year the National League
was organized, the club made a tour
many of the best amateur mines of
the country. AS a result of this tour
Murphy received several offers to be-
como professional player. but de-
clined them and returned to New
York TO accept the humble position
of driver of street car.
Entered saloon Business.
The future Tammany leader re-
tanned that position until he had
saved $500 which he invested in a
saloon. He permitted the Sylvan
Club and the base ball team to use
the second floor of the building as
quarters and the place became a sort
of community club for the men of
the district who met there TO further
the political interests of the district,
His business proSpered and by the
time he was thirty-two he was the
owner of four saloons. He always
took pride in the fact that they
We're conducted in an orderly manner
and were regarded as poor mems
clubs in the neighborhoods where
they were located.
From his business and investments
made from its profits he had ac-
cumuIated a considerable fortune be-
fore he ascended to the leadership
of Tammany Hall. He was generous
benefactor of the Catholic church
and of the poor, but the extent of
his benefactions was known 20 none
but himself.
Evening star., 1924-04-25
Meow,

Scylla: How wonderfully young
she looks tonight
Crylla: Yes, she's up to her old
tricks"
MRS. ANNA BUTLER.
Evening star., 1924-04-25
Copeland Announces to Chamber
Passing of c. F. Murphy.

The death of Charles F. Murphy
was formally announced to the Senate
by Senator Copeland, Democrat, of
New York.
1T may be an unusual thing" he
said, ito announce to this body the
death of a private citizen. but there
died this morning a man who was
national character Mr.. Charles F.
Murphy of New York passed away
two hours ago. Many of us in this
chamber knew and loved him."
Chairman Hull of the Democratic
national committee issued the fol-
lowing statement in connection with
the death of Charles F.. Murphy New
York Tammany leader:
MIR. Murphy was the greatest lead
er Tammany ever had, and put that
organization upon a high and efficient
plane, both in it's services to the Dem
ocratic party and to good government
in New York city and state. He also
made Tammany a large factor in ma
tional politics.
When all that Charles F. Murphy
really stood for becomes better un-
derstood, his many known virtues and
great leadership will be greatly en-
hanced in, public estimation.
Evening star., 1924-04-25
"PU Put the FIoUers
on Ice, Madam"

So maid assured the caller
who was leaving a box of flow
ers for the mistress of the
house" Just shows how Ice
Education is spreading; how
even in everyday households
more and more uses for ice are
being learned.
Ice not only keeps food fresh and
frne to tld9'or, but it keeps foav-
erS fresh and true to fragrance.
-lmcricGn guards" the floaccrs at
'mnr Of WGsLmgtou'S leading florists
and the food at many Of WasEmg-
tons leading homes.
Evening star., 1924-04-25
BOY BURNED TO DEATH.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
EASTON, Md. April 2J.-Howard
Betson. seventeen years old, was
burned to death today in the fire
which destroyed the packing plant
of the salisbury Bros. at Ridgely.
near here. The loss to the plant
was estimated at about $4,000.
Betson, who was an employe of the
plant, turned on the sprinkling sys-
tenn on the first floor and. despite
efforts of others to restrain him, ran
to the second floor to turn on the
water there.
AS he reached the upper floor the
wall of the frame building caved in,
carrying Betson to his death. Cause
of the fire was undetermined.
Evening star., 1924-04-25
SHOCK TO GOVERNOR.
Smith Refuses to Believe News Be-
fore Confirmation.

ALBANY, y. Y, April 25.-News of
the sudden death of Charles F. MUIR
ply in New York came as an almost
overwhelming shock to Gov. Smith
today.
Unable to believe that the report
Evening star., 1924-04-25
BALLOON FORCED DOWN.
Sd, Up for Weather Observation,
in Air for Nearly 90 Hours.

APPLETON, Wis. April 25.-The
Army balloon S-4. used for weather
observation. which left Scott Field,
Belleville, ILL.,, Wednesday, landed at
Navarino, near here, late Thursday.
The balloon was in the air twenty
one hours and fifty minutes and
travelled more than 1000 miles.
Lieut.. James T. Neely Of the United
States Army, and DR.. c. Leroy Mel
singer of the weather bureau were
the occupants.
Evening star., 1924-04-25

stepped from New York train, after
a visit with Mr.. Murphy yesterday,
when the news Of the Tsmmanys leaders
sudden death reached him.
Il am shocked beyond expression"
he said. II spent some time yester-
day afternoon with Mr.. Murphy and
l never say him looking in better
condition. His death is an awful
shock to the country and to the Dem
ocrats of New York state"
Evening star., 1924-04-25
Prices NO1U
$500 to $1,000
TO INSPECT

the Bridge north
36th fright
35th and
Street and walk h
for to out