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Evening star., 1924-07-15

Golfers Of the Pacific Coast and of
California In particulaY--where the
game has made tremendous strides
IN tne last two years-are extremely
tournaments held in that part of the
country Just at present there seems
no Likelihood OF either the United
states amateur or the open tourna-
the long trip for the majority of the
good golfers. However, by 1928, golf
iis likely to be the national game in
1his country. 1t il played now in
Sssa. s britain more than any other
France. The Japanese also are GO
ing in strong for golf.
NO world tournament, with con-
eestants from all of the golfing
iheld., The Olympic games would Of
= fer the medium for real world
championship tournament in golf.
the Olympic games program at
except golf Considering the popu-
!arlty of the links game and its ever
increasing number of devotees, it
seems, quite timely to suggest that
GGolt be made a part of the next
Johnny Farrelrs showing in the
metropolitan open championship
establishes his caliber as one Of
iSauih6 6oilcTS, ana Vlnul-
Gates the judgment Of the writer. who
stated recently that the Quaker
Ridge professional would win one of
ths Dig tournaments before long
After winning the qualifying round
or the open championship ne got off
TO bad start at Detroit. This was
due to an infected finger. which had
just started, and which later prevent
cd him from competing in the British
open after making the long trip
across the Atlantic. The infection
did not develop until Johnny landed
on the other side.
Farrell is not only great golfer,
but he probably is the most popular
professional in America today. He
has rejected offers from clubs In every
section OF the country. to remain with
his mother and sister in WestcheSter
County. What is more. Farrell is one
with whom the writer ever has talk
ed He can discuss the mechanics of
the golf stroke as well as q college
professor can instruct class in
physics.
EnEIsna has rounded up the great
est array of amateur stars for the
headed by hard-hitting Cyril Tolley,
who defeated Walter Hagen for the
French open title recently. includes
every available star in Britain with
the exception of w. E. HoldernesS,
the amateur champion. The Britons
will sail the middle of next month
and will stay~uHtii aftertfie american
amateur tournament.
Copyright. 18ci.)
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE.
Evening star., 1924-07-15

OF the three other champions two
The welterweight and the middle
yeiEht-went to Switzerland, while
Finland won in the bantamweight
GLASS,
The United States came close to
winning the welter title. Guy Lock-
Ahough OF Oklahoma lost 1t on points
to Gehry of Switzerland after a hard
and close tussle. Much dissatisfac-
don was expressed by the spectators
at the decision awarding the bout to
the Swiss, over whom he had gained
the verdict at the afternoon meeting
Spellman who likewise had received
tho verdict over Svensson in their
hrst round bout in the afternoon,
took the aggressive over his bulky
opponent and maintained 1t through
out the Anal bout. Twice he had
Svensson close to a fall, but the
Swede continued to get out of trouble
and the AMERICAN was able to gain
the anal dscisien over him only on
points.
During the afternoon Steele won
his first bout over Nilsson.
Wis secured his fall over Weak
stFom in minutes Is seconds.
Reed had a more. difficult time with
his roommate Newton, with whom he
has grappled for years in Portland.
Newton, however, had the satisfac-
tioa of winning second place in his
class by beating Katutoshi Naito,
Japanese of Penn State University,
the 1924 eastern intercollegiate cham
pien, on paints. after Q series of
Evening star., 1924-07-15
OntheSideLines
With the Sporting Editor
BY DENMAN THOMPSON

Bueky the goat for the ponptu oneround bout
v followed Sundays the ball park likely to prove
boomerang Umpire Holmes whose Of the affair to
indefinite suspension Of the local pilot
figured In than rumpus since he became
Questionable decisions his always the
Holmes be ar and renders de-
he hut objections his rulings which have
practically city, would indicate that his VISION OF
and that he competent to fill the job
he is cssaying. -.
vigorously prone language
Speaker the Cleveland
the time and heard everything that said
particular such term
thing Holmes do but depriving the Washston club Of
services days of who the dual capacity
comparatively mild breach beyond all
Immediately be inferred that
headquarters that the hed
the Nationals responsible for the assault made Holmes
after ended
witnessed the incident Local fans have players
rival conduct themselves much more
aosoutey
no punishment inflicted them
johnson all the played the circuit
he necessarily be governed
quabbe between athletes
him. but if the penazon of the Wash
club enforced absence of its carried further
this and that the circuit
mmeasurably benefited Holmes promptly replaced by an
Official who is capable
RESENTED n Appeal for Good spomanship and Good C
znsp the Washington Chamber of Commerce. the following
received 1t selexplanatory:
Pses s hs nDss s ss:ss ss:ns
from n nave n. %hHston % chsms.r '''
Commerce to the people OF our city
Evening star., 1924-07-15
U. S. ARMY OFFICERS
TRAIL IN PENTATHL0N

PARIS, July 15.-American Army
Officers, competing in the Olympic
modern pentathlon. fell far behind
the leaders today in the swimming
competition. the third event Of tha
contest. Completing the aquatic test
at a distance of 800 meters, Lieut..
George H. Bare was best among the
Americans. finishing fifteenth. His
time, however, was nearly a minute
behind that of the leader. Lindmah
of Sweden, who covered the course
in minutes and IS as seconds.
Lieut.. Frederick r. Pitts finished
twenty-fifth. Capt. Don Scott thirty
third, and Capt. E. N. Harmon thirty
seventh, in a field OF thirty-nine.
The Americans entered in the olym-
pics were outclassed yesterday by
their rivals in the fencing competi-
tion, the second Of the five branches
in this contest. They failed to land
among the twenty survivors for the
semi-finals, which will be fought out
today.
Olsen of Denmark, who led the
field after the shooting OF the Arst
event on Saturday, was among the
leaders. His country quaiiied three
altogether and France four.
Evening star., 1924-07-15

In the double scuiis trial Jack KeI-
ly and Paul Costello, American hold
ers of the Olympic title, will carry
the American colors, with France and
Hungary as their opponents. The
land in the second heat. but are ia
vored to win.
The high spots in today's SWIM
ming program at Les Tourelles are
the finals in the 4oo-meter free style
States has a trio of stars. These are
Miss Gertrude Ederie, Miss Helen
Wainwright and Miss Martins More
Illus. They are expected to score
will be in the 1.6oo-meter free style.
in which Arne Borg of Sweden and
Andrew Charlton Of Australia are
likely to stage a recofd-smashing
fight for first place. The United
points in this event, all of its en-
trants having been eliminated.
Tennis Field Reduced.
On the Colombes tennis courts the
field of 90 starters in the mems sin
giles has been reduced to 80, who will
begin the third days play with only
France and America holding all four
American man stars, r. Norris Will
liams, Watson M. Washburn and
Francis T. Hunter, had comparative
ly easy going in disposinE of their
opponents yesterday. Vincent Rich
ards. the fourth member of the star
quartet from the United States, had a
holiday yesterday, as he already had
attained place in the third round
of the singles.
Among the woman starr Miss Helen
Wills, the American champion, will
make her debut in France with Mrs
Satterthwaite of England as her op-
ponent. Miss Eleanor Goss will play
her first match with Miss Contos-
tavlos of Greece on the other side of
the net.
In the mixed doubles Mrs. Marion
q. Jessup and Richards will oppose
the French team of Nine. Billout and
Jean Borotra. Robson sole surviving
member of the Argentine mems sim
giles, has a dificult task of holding
his own against Manuel Alfonso OF
Spain. The Argentine doubles play
ers, CattaruZza and Williams, will
play the: Swedish pair, Muller and
Wennegren.
While the foregoing arc the major
attractions of the day. the modern
pentathlon. fencing, and yachting
contests also are included in the va
riety of competitions appealing to all.
Evening star., 1924-07-15

Park have prompted this open letteS
from the Washington Chamber or
and especially to those who are In the
habit of attending the games of the
Washington base ball club.
For twenty-five years the base ball
loving public of Washington have been
hoping against hope for winning
team. Year after year our hopes have
been dashed to pieces as the team has
finished among the also rams
Things look different this year. We
have seen the Washington team come
from behind, and n.ht it's way valiant
ly to the top. and In July. in the mid
die Of the season, 1t stands on the top.
most rung Of the ladder.
Every member Of the team Is Tight
ing tooth and nail to win the pennant
Every loyal fan and friend Of the team
will encourage them In every possible
way. He who does not do this is no
real friend of the team and Is not loyal
to our city.
ut Is easy to cheer when the team
Is winning. II Is easy to smile when
the skies are clear and the sun IL
shining. What we want IL cheerful
ness when the skiss are drear and
the clouds hang low. What we want
the team Is losing and the individual
player Is in slump.
The team is going to lose games.
Indeed, it will lose games that some
of us think should have been won.
Individual players are going to make
errors and have batting slumps. 1t
Is when this happens that the loyal
far and good citizen will show his
mettle by standing by the team in
stead of bowling 1t down.
This is the Capital City Of the
Nation. We are striving to make-it
a pattern for all other cities. Let's
make 1t a real pattern tor good
workmanship and good citisen ship.
We call upon not only the members
of the Chamber OF Commerce, but all
who want to see a winning team In
Warrington. to get behind the team
for the balance Of the season.
Drop your hammers and organise
cheering section. Quit knocking
and boost. Be real sports-not quit.
ters. Tho base ball public can do
almost as much to bring = pennant
TO Washington a. the team can do.
IT the team wins an average Of {
games in 10 for the balance Of the
season 1t has . good chance to Be
Evening star., 1924-07-15
OLYMPIC RING TESTS
ATTRACT 28 NATIONS
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS, July 16,-The real Olympic
battle gets under way today, when
26s boxers of twenty-eight nations
start on campaign for eight inter-
national championships at the Veil
drome D'Hiver. The American team
has been Whinnsd into fins shape by
Coach Spike" Webb, and expects TO
make strong showing with the
hope of capturing three or four titles.
Eagen. the Oxford Rhodes scholar.
who won the light-heavyveight
crown at the Antwerp Olympics. will
make bid for tho heavyweight title
this time. Joe Salas. Los Angeles
A. c. featherweight, and Tom Kirby,
Roxbury, Mass, lfght-heavy, also are
formidable contenders.
Allegrini, Los Angeles, who has
recovered from his hand injury. has
replaced Jean Grombach, United
States Army middleweight, who may
get the preference over Ben Funk,
Yale, or Adolph Lefowitch. Univer-
sity of Virginia, at the last minute.
Two regulars and one alternate
have been picked from each class to
weigh in today. The first elminina-
tions will start in the afternoon.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
Departmental NETMEN
IN MATCHES THIS WEEK

Three matches are scheduled this
week in the Departmental Tennis
League. War Blue netmen were to
oppose the Interstata team today;
Navy will tackle Treasury Thursday
and Post Office will encounter Com
merce-Interior racketers Friday. Play
will get under way in each match at
4i55 o'clock on the public courts be-
18th street.
A keen race is being staged in the
series this year. Navy Is leading
with eight victories and two defeats,
while Commerce-1nterior is second
with fourteen wins in nineteen
matches
Evening star., 1924-07-15
ROWING, TENNIS, SWIMMING
FIND YANKEES PROMINENT
Kelly and Costello Represent U. S. in Double Sculs;
Net Field Is Reduced-American Mer.
maids Should Score Heavily.
By the Associated Press.

ARS July The Olympic a fronts today
with the Americans figuring prominently
swimming competition while left
the Velodrome boxing succeeds wrestling In the
latter sport the United States gained titles stake
this famous Yale University eight the
@ TWO years makes its initial competitive
and Holland the second heat of the trials Neither
they beat the powerful American college Argentina France
Great Britain Belgium heat while Snsin
IN the hird " ~r~'"
Evening star., 1924-07-15
MARY BROWNE WILL PLAY
IN TENNIS AT SEA BRIGHT

NEW YORK, July 15.-Miss Mary
X. Browne Of Santa Monica, Calf.
former national woman tennis cham
pion, will compete in the annual In
-vitation tournament of the Sea- Bright
-Iawn Tennis and Cricket Club at Sea
Bright, N. j., beginning July %. This
will be her first appearance In the
east in three years. Tennis followers
are waiting with interest the appear
ance Of Miss Browne, because OF her
recent efforts to win golf titles.
William NJ. Johnston of California,
who has won the tournament for the
last three years, also Is expected to
play this year.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
WASHINGTON CANOE FOUR
BEATS CANADA ON SEINE

ARGENTEUIL. France, July IL
Washington Canoe Club paddlers. who
are representing America in the ca
noeins exhibitions being held in con-
nection with the Olympic. rowing
events here, were to compete in three
more races today, following their
debut yesterday. Tandem double
blade, single blade, four and crab
races were scheduled.
The American four. composed of
Harry knight, Karl knight, Charles
Havens and John Larcombe, equip
ped with double blades, outpaddled a
Canadian crew yesterday, but the
knight brothers were defeated In .
tandem contest by the Dominion
wAtermen. :.
Evening star., 1924-07-15

flows over entirely to the right heel.
Then, As you turn the shoulders,
with hands and clubhead leading,
have 4 feeling that the right heel Is
trying to dig itself into the ground"
This will give you the right degree
OF nrmness In the right leg. The
forward press and the fixed wrist
thus obtained, promote a good throw
Of the clubhead through the ball,
which means a good follow-through
The player must forever remind him
self-it's q good idea for every shot
that the clubhead is to be thrown
straight through the ball.
Copyright, 1S24.)
Evening star., 1924-07-15

like the principle
for iron shots.
To fix the left
wrist you initiate
the back swing
by showing both
hands forward
about three inches
perhaps two
inches would be
enough. T h g n
from that posi-
tion come back
Immediately with
clubhead, shaft
and left wrist all
in one line. Let
the clubhead keep
close to the
ground and the
arms In lightly
close to the body
-L;IA 49, ;-l
Evening star., 1924-07-15
u. S. WRESTLERS WIN FOUR.
OF SEVEN OLYMPIC BOUTS
Ay the Associated Press.

~ the Assi
n AR1s July lsThe decisive
Olympic wrestling night when John Spelman Brown
University defeated Svensson Sweden the third deciding
bout
of the championships
Russell Wis Los Angeles the lightweight championship by
feaing Weakstrom of Finland
The feherweight Robin
College who defeated Chester Netdon Portland
the
e won from of sweden
Evening star., 1924-07-15
MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Syracuse. .; Jertey City, 9.
Rochester, 10; Newark. 2.
Baltimore. 11-4: Buffalo. 100.
Toronto. So; Reading. fl.
AllEIIoAN ASSOCIATION.
st Paul. 5; Indianapolis, I.
Milwaukee, 4; Toledo. 2.
Columbus, q; KaAas City. 6.
Minneapolis, IL; Louisville, 9.
BLUE RIDGE LEAGUE.
Hanover. 2; MartinahurK.
Chambefsburg, O; Frederick, I.
Waynsseoro, Z; Hagefstown. IL. f.+-7
VIRGINIA LEAGUE. ~
Rocky Mount 10; Norfolk. !.
Wilson, Z; Richmond, 8.
Petersburg. 4; Portsmouth, 3 (12 innings)
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
Augusta. 5; spsrtansburg. :.
Ashevilie, 8; Macon, =.
Charlotte. (; Greenvtlie. /.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
PROJECT. ALMOST CERTAIN
IF LOS ANGELES is HOST
Would Provide Medium for First Real World Cham.
Plonship on Lnks-Victory in Met Open
Establishes the Caliber of Farrell.
BY RAY MCCARTHY.

EW YORK, July The games probably will have
eof included the This information
writer from member of the American delegation
keen golfer himself II is made
the Royal and Ancient Society the governing body
Britain and the United States Golf
Should the Olympic obe held in Los Angeles the
project Holland
the next setof international competitions Tremendous cost
holding the making that wary going through
to Anne '' e~"~' M N~f'~'H w ~"A'~
Evening star., 1924-07-15

llunolS championships. now III ptosi
Tilden, for the third successive
time. won the singles title by de-
feating Harvey B. Snodgrass OF Los
Angeles in three straight sets. The
score was 60. 81. 6-1. The cham
pion thus gained the first leg on the
new singles trophy presented by the
United States Lawn Tennis Assocaa-
tion. Finding Snodgrass erratic and
himself steady and accurate. Tilden
was never headed throughout the
three sets. allowing the California
star but four games in the match.
The Kinsey brothers won an equally
decisive victory defeating Tflden and
A. l. Wiener in three straight sets.
81. rs. 60. Although both teams
exhibited excellent tennis, only in the
second set did Tilden and Wiener
seriously threaten their opponents.
SANDY" Wiener. youthful protege OF
Tilden. played excellent tennis
throughout
Emmett Pare Of Chicago and -Jo-
seph Smith of st. Louis won the
junior doubles title yesterday by
eliminating William Bell and Robert
Norton, local starr. Walter Thomas
Of Elizabeth, N! j.. won the boys
singles title by defeating John Nc
Glynn. Philadelphia.
CHICAGO, July 15.-Pat OHara
Wood, Australian Davis cup team
Evening star., 1924-07-15

scissors and back locks from which
the Japanese finally broke away but
without time to score enough points
to make UP his deficit.
Bryan Hines. Northwestern Uni
versity, narrowly missed being
awarded the second place in the ban.
tam class, Makinen of Finland de-
featinE him narrowly on points.
These bouts brought the wrestling
meet to a close.
Evening star., 1924-07-15

member, was the hero Of yesterdays
opening play OF the Illinois State
championships in the mems singles.
eliminating Walter Goodwillie, Uni
versity of Illinois captain, and L. H.
Waidner Of Winnetka, formerly mem
Der Of the western doubles champion
ship team
Fred Kalms, tho other Australian
defeated Ralph Rice, Chicago: John
Barr OF Dallas. Tex, triumphed over
Sauair. Chicago, won. from ]. A. c..
Green, Chicago, in outstanding con-
tests. s.
In the second round OF the wom-
ems singles, Mrs Ruth Riese, Sagi-
Chicago; Miss Katherine Waldo. Chi
cAgo, defeated Mrs. Alanson Tollans-
bee, and Miss Bobs Waidner. Chicago,
disposed Of Miss Marjorie Miller. Chi
cAgo.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
KRuEG BEATS M0LINERO.

NEWARK. N. j.. July 15.-Barthel-
smy Molinero, middleweight cham
nion of France and Italy, was de-
cisiveIy outpointed by Phil Krueg
Harrison boxer, in the opinion o,
Newspaper men at the ringside II
was the Frenchman's frst American
ring battle.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
TUDEN AND KINSEY TEAM
HOLD CLAY COURT TITLES
By the Associated Press.

By the
LOUIS July Advancng easily through their matches yester-
day play championship Will
~ Philadelphia and Robert and Howard kiny
successfully defended claim to the singles and
doubles championships
of
Cahfonns
visiting players Chicago compete in the
Evening star., 1924-07-15

TIP FOR FISHERMEN.
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, July
1S.-The Potomac River was slightly
cloudy, and the Shenandoah muddy
this morning.
Evening star., 1924-07-15
|nsideGolf
-By Chester Horton-
~ Chester Horton

Maker OF 81 Golf Champions. 0GolfS
most Saccess6ul teacher says
"Chek" Evans.
Fixing the left wrist" with a for.
ward jpress is a simple movement
which any golfer can acquire, and
Evening star., 1924-07-15

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Memphis, IL; Nashville, 10
Mobile, 8: Atlanta, 8.
Others not scheduled
Evening star., 1924-07-15

APPALACHIAN LEAGUE.
Bristol. -; Johnson City, !.
kingsport at Morristown train).
Evening star., 1924-07-15

CHICAGO. July 15.-Pat OHara
Wood. Australian Davis cup team
Evening star., 1924-07-15

Recent events At American League
Park have prompted this open letteS
from the Washington Chamber or
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03

lake to pay the doctor bill?
 We expect that no one will pay the slightest attention to this warning, but we have gotten it out our systems anyhow
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03

George Nickells who recently returned from trip outside,l left for Dan creek this week, where he is employed this summer in capacity of foreman. It is under atood that activities will commen ce about the fifteenth of the month and that about thirty five men will be employed.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03
Alaska Coal Is Sought
 For Radio Plants -:

At the request ofCaptain Rock well, district superintendent of naval radio stations in Alaska, the Alaska railroad has quoted prices on Matanuska coal. ,deliver ed at Seward, With strong indi- cations that the navy may use the local product entirely for it's wireless plans in the north, says the Ancorage times.
 Should the terms be acceptable to the navy, it is beleived that contracts will immediately be let with coal operators for about 10000 tons of coal a year, tie the quantity it is estimated the
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03

"Mah Jong Must Pay Tax, says newspaper headline. Well it is only fair for her to pay taxes. Pah Jong has been paying more than his share for a long time.
 -Granite Falls Record Find Many Legged Reptile On Campus, says a University Press Bulletin. Criminal the way those college "fellers" abuse the stuff.
 A scientist says that a beauti ful mouth can be obtained by pressing the lips tightly togeth CT. Also we might add-a beauti ful silence.
 Detroit Free Press
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03

navy would need for the radio stations
 At the present time the navy radio stations in Alaska are burn ing Canadian and Pocahontas coal
 The Alaska coal, of almost equal fuel value, can be sold at a grea saving to the navy.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03

We were quite amused by a recent interview that was print ed by one of our contemporaries The statement was made that concrete had been poured for the piers. Strange the crew at the bridge don't know about 1t.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03
To Unobserveant Citizens
 Of The Community

Of The Community
 If you should happen to wake up some morning with a head ache and it should happen that you hadn't looked upon the mule when it was white, the night be fore, blame it to the water; that is, if you indulge in water that comes from the cree k.
 Whether or not it is generally known that the slops from the camp above drain into the creek is debatable, but the fact remains that they do. We Investigated.
 Now there's no use arguing the fact that because no one has got ten i'll so far, no one will. The cheapest way to avoid sickness is to avoid the cause and in this instance it can easily be done if you walk 75 feet further. You can then obtain pure spring wat CT.
 Of course your time is valuable put so is your health, anyway it only means the expenditure of a couple of minutes extra and if you should fall sick, how many fl those extra minutes would it
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03
THE MCCARTHY WEEKLY NEWS

Entered as second class matter. Septem Der 17th, 1918. at the Lost Office, at Mccarthy, Alaska, under the Act of March 3. 1879.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03

Bill Longley states that he will be on his way to Rex Creek within the next few days. He is one of the partners associated with A Tt Powell and will probab ly remain on the ground all sum mer.
 Mrs. Brown and Jim Nitric took a two days trip out to the roadhouse for the purpose of check over stock. They return ed to town this afternoon.
 Complete returns of the elect ion are not available and probab ly won't be for several days.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-05-03

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