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The Washington times., 1925-09-19

And there you are. The second
finger OF his right hand was
cnewed up at the first joint and
the end is turned at a sharp angle
from the rest of the digit. 1t il
like a wire that has been bent
at right angles by a pair of pliers.
In throwing a curve this hook
wraps around the far side of the
ball and gives an additional twist
to the sphere, causing the SAINT
to break sharply.
Thiss peculiar twist to the finger
may have been one of the rea.
sons why. Blankenship was slow in
developing what the players call
"a change of pace That is a
slow ball which floats up to the
plate ifdolently and then breaks
downward.
"BanlensIlip never had a
change Of pace Manager Eddie
Collins says, "unEEl Chief Bender
started working with him. He
was quick to respond to instruc.
ton and mastered control of this
sort Of pitch soon after the chief
showed him how it could be
Done"
at feel confident" the manager
continued, ''if the chief had been
with us during the period of the
spring training trip that Ted
would have started the season as
effectively as he did the last half.
But the chief was not available
and ] feel that cost us lot OF
ball games"
In his earlier years Blankenship
rode the range in Texas. He was
not a moving picture cowboy, but
a real cow puncher and he still
can ride. One evening when the
rodeo was in progress at Grant
Park, Chicago, recently, he sneaked
away and did some fancy riding,
much to the delight of the pro-
fessional entertainers, who were
surprised to find a major league
ball player who knew the ways of
q boss.
Work is what Blankenship Graves.
He is a tall, long-legged fellow, of
more than usual strength, and if
Manager Collins would let him he
would work every third day. How
ever, modern baseball custom de-
crees that pitcher shall go to
the hillock not oftener than every
fourth day, except iE case OF
emergency
A few years ago when the YAM
KEGS craVed Eddie Collins as a
prospective manager, a trade was
I'm the making. The SOx offered
Charley Robertson, but Higgins
wanted BlankensEip. Sex off.
eials considered the proposition
for some days and finally decided
they would not part with the
cOw-puncher. That assuredly was
q wise move, for he is rated now
one of the best young pitchers i'm
the major leagues. Being robust,
he probably will last a great
many seasons.
Blankenship says little, as be.
fits a man of the plains. It is
rather difficult TO engage him in
conversation and the above quota
tons are all he had to venture
about the most peculiar state of
affairs when a Ieft-handar pitches
righthanded and does Il good job
of it. The ordinary player would
have entered into a long explana-
ton as TO the why's and wherefOres
of this phenomenon, but not Ted.
The Cubs at one time aad
turned-around pitcher in George
Tyler. He was right handed in
all his enterprises save ball play
Ing. He hurt his arm when kid
and developed the other side to a
degree that made him. one of the
best men in his profession.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

Now they are saying that Billy
Johnston's game, invlncible against
the rest of the world, is made to
order for Tilden and this II true
means that the later will win ms
sixth title and establish record
for championship play. The tnlhg
is becoming more or less OF
bromide.
Past performances are all against
Johnston. OF his five final round
meetings with Tilden, he has won
only once and that so long ago
as to make it significance negligible.
1t occurred in 1919 before Tilden
really had reached his best. They
also met in the fourth round IN
1921 and Johnston was able to win
only one set. For the last two
years Tilden has beaten him in
straight sets.
They say the way to beat Tllden
is to drop VOlleyS at his feet be"
cause his height would interfere
with strOl1ing on this kind of a
shot. That isn't Billy IOhnstOns
way; he drives hard down the
sidelines and 1t is generally recOg-
nized that TiIden likes to take
them on the run. 1t wouldn't be
the writer's way either. He would
advocate brass knuckles or a
handful of salt i'm the gentleman's
coffee.
However, ii is my wish to state
without further preamble that j
regard Johnston's chances today as
far from hopeless. My memory, IN
fact takes me back to 1922 when
Johnston won the first two nets
from Tilden and was about to take
a lead of 4-loVe in the fourth with
y @mmingly unreturnable kill.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
BILL TILDEN NEARS NEW
TENNIS WIN RECORD
TINES STAFF PNoTo
Bv DAVIS J. WALSH


NEW CORK Sept 19For the fifth time the last six
will the final round this after
tennis singles title and there disgug
that reached
something Compared the gentlemen question:
really knew how to goodby and Tosti simply
grabbed his hat and left
The match will conclusion championship round that
promised much and little They said that the Tden
dynasty threatened the of the five champion
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

He says the home rooters on
one terminal of the B. r. T. be-
have like q bunch of bad boys
on their way to a reform school.
They thumb their noses and
stick out their tongues at
Jacques and otherwise make
him feel like an unnecessary
piece of Ebbets Field furniture.
He is right on the verge of
going out in the garden and
eating worms. He's got his
toys all packed up and ready
to go home. He just amt
gonna play any more.
Well, now, isn't that pretty
tough! Of the thousands of
people in Ebbets Field daily,
why in the world do they pick
on him?
After all, he's just a "young"
fellow tryin' to get along. He
can answer back any one fan
at a time. but when they SYM
dictate their epithets and don't
enclose any return postage,
why he's swamped, that's all.
He thinks the heirs to the
Ebbets estate are taking money
under false pretenses. Instead
of emitting the bugs to see Is
ball game, the tickets seem to
surrender razzing concessions
to the holders thereof.
They have ridden him down
to subHormal weight. He's
carrying no averdupois for age.
If anybody said "boo" at him
today, he'd fall right over in
his tracks.
He's so thin he's ceased to
throw a shadow. He admits
he's only a silhouette of his
former self and wants to get
out while his relatives will still
have something to bury.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
COMMISSIONER FENNING
OPENS BANKERS LEAGUE

With fourteen teams competing.
the Bankers League has started it's
season. Commissioner Frederick A.
Fenning rolled the first ball. A
large gallery saw the opening games
on the new Convention Hall alleys.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
All for Gotham

The two New York clubs are tied
for the distinction of having made
the most home -uns in one world
series. Each club made five in the
series of 1898
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
ROCKFISH LURE ANGLERS
TO NEARBY WATERS
BY X. A. ANGLER

Rockfsh Of medium furnishing real sport or ange
acouanted with the the fighting clan and g
trail the strper from the Ie o
bis in the early until cold weather causes
to abandon the best angling YET g
he cannot be expected they have long since dparte0
na the angler not satisfied pansized FISH, ranging one
gamester to his native heatn SAT-
thar
likely have his best luck the Georgetown channel close e ~
ada A. the grass on left hand side going down the
biggest been made between the nst rec puoy %
be hunted out rosh seldom feed along the mud FMS can 3
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
B[ANKEN5H|P IS MUCH
REVISED BASEBALL
PERFORMER
BY HARRY NELLY

His old grindone and Chief Bender Ted Bankenhp
star righhanded pitcher The good young
airing of straight victories after midseson this much
revised athlete
Blankenhp be Unknown lefhande He plays
pool that and writes with the south hand Nevertheless
his right
"E1oW Gomez" asked the reticent hurler.
grindSone, he replied al
up Thought Started
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

provision is to limit the competi
ton to excursionsts-
j. J, Ernst and Captain William
webster are in charge Of all Al
rangements for the outing and II,
glad to give any information r
garding it.
The Potomac Anglers AssOcia
ton will follow on October
Those in charge are H. L. Medic
chairman; r. ID. SinOnds, L. r.
Lands, r. ID. Barst0W, u. w.
GiIIett. r. HI. Neitzey and John
s. Cole. The third excursion viii
be on Sunday, October Ill, under
direction of the National Military
and Sport Shop.
The writer was more than sur
prised recently to hear or the
doings down Solomons Island way
where big fish of an unknown Va
riety were continually breaking Ilp
all manner and kind of tackle. II
seemed to make no difference
whether the outfit was of high OF
low grade, for when one OF tbs
mysterious denizens of the deep
made a Iunge the line and its own
er soon parted company. JUS
what sort of briny deep wreckers
they were was a mystery.
!. Adam Weschler, one of Washlns
tons leading business men and 9ait'
outstanding figure in the anghne
fraternity, had experienced the,
thrill of hooking into these mon
sters and then the disappointmen
that followed.
Last Sunday he resolved to angle
exclusively for the mystery fish.
Quitting himself with the finest
and strongest tackle available, in
GLIDING specially snooded wire
hooks, he set out to conquer the
fish that had outwitted him on
past occasions.
Using healthy strips of cut spot,
he lured to hook a vast number
of big blues and weaks, but nary
touch from the finny clan that
he pursued. The day was drawing
to a close when the unexpected
happened. His line shot out like
bolt from the reel and the fight
was on. After period that seem
ed a year, but i'm reality only
minutes, he brought to boat a
channel bass weighing eighteen
pounds and measuring three and
One-haH feet. "A photograph of
the big fish will be found in the
adjoining columns.
Channel bass or red drum are
now running their best at Wacha
preague, Situated on the ocean
front of the Eastern Shore Of Vir-
ginia. During the week the aver
age was tive fish per day for eaCh
bass fisherman.
Mrs. A. F. Bradley. of Baltimore.
started the week with a rush. On
last Monday she brought in three
drums that averaged thirtyfive
pounds each. She said she had
enough strikes to have landed nine
fish
Any information relative to this
wonderful fishing and hunting re
sort will be gladly furnished By
this column or by writing A. III. c.
Mears, Wachapreague. Va.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

L1IIIIIICIlt anu ShIIls
If you are old and
joints squeak, back
aches, feet hurt and
rheumatism proves
you are getting old
get a bottle of Mike
Martins Liniment-
the kind used out at
the ball park-and
you'll soon be as
spry and supple as
the young-old men on
Bucky' Harris team.
All druggists have
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
Roper Well Fixed

Fill Roper, Princeton coach, has
twenty-seven men in his squad who
had experience last year with the
varsity eleven.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
Bender Won Big Games

Chief Bender. DOW with the Chi
cago White Sox, pitched six world
series victories when in his prime,
all for the PhiIa delphia Athletics
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
They Are Scarce

In all the history of major league
baseball about thirty-five players
have batted better than 400 for u
season.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
SAYS SKILLET"
Finn, Esq.
Jacques Fourier Is Going
To Pick Up His Marbles
And Go Home
BY KIRK MILLER.

BY hINA MILLER.
JACQUES FOURNIER has
reached the stage in his
baseball career where he's
got to play with cotton stuffed
in his ears.
Either that or the fans in
the Brooklyn stands must be
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
When Matty' Was Star

Christy Mathewson pitched more
innings of world series baseball
than any other man. His total was
1913 "a innings
The Washington times., 1925-09-19
MOenndJOe
They Get
the Dough

Moe lost a tough one
yesterday. He had bis
dough riding on HUMoR-
ETTE, but Kelly, the ap-
prentice rider, could not
keep the gender up in the
first part. he closed ike
a scared deer and fin
ished second. Well Moe
is back in the racket
again today with one that
should win even with
SNOWFLAKE" b Ii
KNOWLES absent from
the course. Bank roll,
81, 982.57.
AGA KAHN IN the
18th! I'Ue sunk q
FLYER on the spain,
says Moe today.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19


gagged when
ey pas 5
throu g h the
turnstiles.
j a C q u e s
thinks the
Flatbush rep
artee must be
made in q sui
phur factory
and that somb
body took the
stopper out of
the 8 m o ke-
stack.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

provision is to limit the competi
ton to excursionsts.
j. j, Ernst and Captain William
webster are in charge Of all a.
rangements for the outing and II,
glad to give any information r
garding it.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

Mike Martins Liniment--see his
folder of directions with each bottle.
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

PIRATE PITCHERS ARMS BEING
TREATED---MIKE MARTIN SMILES

with Mike Martin and his magic
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

Well, now, isn't that pretty
tough! Of the thousands Of
people in Ebbets Field daily,
why in the world do they pick
on him?
The Washington times., 1925-09-19

ADVERTISEMENT
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
PROSPECTS GOOD FOR
 SUCCESS OF "Y" DRIVE

Up to Thursday evening about forty percent of the Windham County '. NJ. (. A. budget of S6, 600 had been raised. with encouraging prospects of getting the remainder in whirl- wind weekend drive.
 Putnam is the banner town of the county. With the largest quota, sl,- GOO, local eanvassers, twenty-seven in number, have already secured sl,- 243, or over seventy-hve percent of the quota. Plainfield has about forty percent of it's sl,500 quota, Wood stock has SIS of $500. Killingly has s475 of si,50e, Thompson has sl45 of $500, Eastford has $50 of S225, and Pomfret has s105 of $500. The total is s2,73s.
 In Danielson this evening a cam paign rally is being held to stimulate the campaign there. According to the Plainfeld committee the raising of the quota in that town is assured.
 John II. Corbett, county Y. NJ. C.. A. secretary. is director of the drive and Harry Richardson of Moosup chairman Mir. Corbett says that Putnam has done itself proud in the way 1t has responded to the Y's ap- peal.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
F. C. ROGERS LANDLORD
 OF THE PUTNAM INN
THE MAN. PLACE AND GIRL
Minister at Hand.-Employes Furnish
 Flowers and Bride Biushes

You furnish the girl, we'll furnish the ring" The Prince jewelry store went this one, yes, two, better. last Friday. Besides furnishing the ring they furnished the minister and a shower bouquet for the bride.
 A youthful couple visited the store. the youth to buy and the young lady to accept, the ring about to be pur- chased. Possibly she had some ideas of her own as to a suitable band for her finger. However, the purchase was made.
 Then one of the couple asked where a minister might be found. This was easy to answer, for Rev. F. B. Rich ards was standing at the counter. The reverend gentleman volunteered his services and the offer was promptly ac- cepted. The minister hastily got his prayer book, and the employees in the store equally as hastily brought flow CTS. The couple marched out soon af- terward. man and wife, while someone attempted to whistle Lohengren's or Mendelssohn's with more or less tune fulness.
 It did not require the services of an optometrist to see that the couple were extremely happy.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
MAYBASKET PARTY FOR
 LITTLE MISS BENOIT

Miss Rita Benoit, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Armand Benoit of Van den Noort street, was hung Maybasket by her friends last Friday evening. The basket contained many delectable things and was much appreciated by little Miss Benoit. A social time was enjoyed at which games were played. musical selections enjoyed and refreshments served by the young hostess. Those present were: A. Rien- deau, Leo Caisse, Rose Robitaille. Anita Magnan, Stella Catcher, All beric Caisse, Alice Cournoyer, Ar mand Chabot, Alphonse Cartier, U. Riendeau, Anita Cournoyer. Henriette Larose, Lillian Beausoleil, Rita Mag nan. Armande Riteher, Pauline Robi- taille, Helene Lariyiere, Rose Larivi ere. Gertrude Bernier, Anita Berriier. Rolande Cartier, Gerald Duffy, Ernest Vandale. Philomeue Caron, Armand Lachance. Julien Gerard, Cecile Beau soleil. Raymond Lachanee, Catherine Dumas. Juliette Dumas, Armand Ben oit. Jr.. Claire Beausoleil. Doris Como, Rita Como, Annette Como.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
ATTEND GREAT COUNCIL
Delegates From Wspp.qu.sset Tribe
 of Red Men Plsased

Peter A. Gardner. member of the testimonial committee of the Great Council, Joseph Bowdoin delegate, John F. Ferns, alternate. and Charles Woodward, SacbeDS of Mappaquasset Tribe of Putnam, attended the an. nual meeting of the Great Council of Connecticut at West Haven, Tues day evening and Wednesday. They were well entertained and well pleas. ed with the annual gathering of Red Men from all parts of this state and with the highest officers of the coun- try taking part.
 Tuesday evening there was big street parade followed by . minstrel show and entertainment al which be- tween seven and eight hundred were in attendance.
 Wednesday was devoted to the transaction of business and Charles F. Pass of Pennsylvania. head Of the order in this country and Hehry Doris. great keeper of the wampum of the New York state reservation, were among the speakers.
 Members of the great council had their headquarters at the Hotel Garde. The Putnam delegation re- turned by automobile late Wednes- day night.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
%. O. F. TO ENTERTAIN
Delegations from Four Lodges Will
 Watch First Degree Team

Next Tuesday evening will be a gala time for Israel Putnam Lodge. l. o. 0. F., for on that night the lodges famous hfst degree team will show of before delegations from Danielson. Central Village. Willimantie and Web ster Odd Fellows, when large class of candidates receive that degree. Cen tral Village, Danielson and Webster lodges will bring their candidates for the degree with them, and there are some from the local lodge. Williman- tic lodge will send members to witnesa the working of the degree team. and as a first degree team is being formed in that city, 1t is expected that the local teams work will be par excol- lence on this occasion. A buffet lunch will be served by the Rebekahs in the hall formerly occupied by the Red Men.
 The following night, Wednesday, all the candidates will be taken to Web ster for the second degree. and large from the Connecticut towns will accompany them in order to witness the Bay State order put on the second degree.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
Creditors Urged To
 Get DiUidend Checks

Creditors of the First National urged for dividend checks that distribution
 The dividend being paid for fifteen per deposits and the dividend going the hands of a
 The first dividend of forty and this makes ffty-hve per declared by the defunet bank.
 stated the bank this morning that the creditors calling checks promptly wished This retad the of the makes the of the dividend unnecessarily drawn
 In order the dividend bring the certificate each the the dividend paid this checks delivered until the certificate is presented
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
 AT l. O. O. F. HALL MAY Is

A high class entertainment. the pro ceods of which will be used in charita- ble work. will be given at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening, May ls, under the auspices of Israel Putnam Lodge, No. B.
 The program will include piano num- bers by Misses Rhea aud Ruth deGou- dres. piano selections by charles Swain of Pomfret, vocal music by Thomas Howarth. readings by Miss Lois Kan som Of Pomfret. and music by the Obletz trio. Miss Frances obletz, pi- eno; Miss Bessie 0bietz, violin, and Samuel Obletz, cornet.
 The seating capacity of Odd Eel lows hall is limited and those wishing to attend should get tickets early. The program starts at eight o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
GOLF TOURNAMENT
 AT COUNTRY CLUB

Owing to the fine showing made last Sunday st the Putnam Country club in the initial golf tournament of she year. there win be another tour nament put on next Sunday. May 10.
 The tournament will b. handicap versus par, and two excellent prizes will be given to the players who sue ceed best in giving par a beating.
 All members are urgently asked to participate for the honor that ema- mates from proficiency.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
RHO DELTAS HOLD
 ANNUAL MEETING

Mrs. William B. Taylor If Farrows street entertained the Rho Delta class of the Methodist church at their annual meeting last Thursday eve ming. A pleasant evening was spent and refreshments were served by the hostess. The following officers were elected for the new year. President. Mrs. A. K. Saunders; vice presidents, Mrs. Fred Willis, Mrs. Charles Nich- ols; secretary. Mrs. Adin Chapman ; treasurer, Mrs. C. B. Gaseoigne; pro- gram committee, Mrs. C. E. Gas coigne, Mrs. N. B. Burton, Mrs. Wsl- liam Taylor; membership committee. Mrs. William Hall. Mrs. Clarence Chase, Mrs. Howard Steere.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
MISSES BARTLETT
 ENTERTAIN IN WILLIMANTlc

The Misses Ruth and Dorcas Bart lett of Putnam furnished the enter. tainment in connection with Ladiss' night of the brotherhood of the First Congregational church. WiIlimantic. Tuesday evening. Their selections on the piano. harp. violin. ukulcls, banjo. and their songs were all receiv- ed with generous applause. The en- tertainment was arranged by the men in appreciation of the many good times the ladies have provided. Miss s. Elizanern Clark of Putnam, who has been spending the winter in North Windham, was present.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
JUNIOR oLYMPIcs

About forty local boys took part in the junior Olympic competition at the TourteIlotte field last Saturday after noon. This was the closing program of the Rotary Club Boys Week observ- ance. Following running and jumping events the Rotarians were hosts to all bows at supper of hot dogs, dough nuts and lemonade. Uncertain weath- CT. with showers at times, detraeted from the success of the day and kept down the number of boys participat- spr
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
MACDONALD
 ABLE TO BE DOWN TOWN

Postmaster Archie Macdonald is able to be at the office every day. Ills first trip down town since he returned to his home on George street from St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester, was made last Monday. He only remained a short time, but was greeted by many friends. He has been able to remain at the office longer time each sue ceeding day, and is fast regaining his health and strength.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
CONTESTANTS
 FOR ROTARY CLUB PRIZES

Twenty-Five school pupils have sub mitted essays on What Does Our Community Need Most?" in hopes of winning one of the s5 prizes offered by the Putnam Rotary Club. The es- says were turned over to the judges, Attorneys F.. II. Johnson, Howard c. Bradford and A. Macdonald, Jr., this morning, Three prizes were offered by the club, one for high school pupils, one for grammar school pupils, and the third to pupils of the parochial school. The contest included pupils in schools of nearby towns.
Putnam patriot., 1925-05-08
PRIZES AWARDED FOR
 HISTORICAL ESSAYS

Alvan A. Sweet. junior at the Put nam High school. is the winner of the slO prize offered by the Cargill Trust Company for the best history of Put nam written by high school student. Miss Marion Halden receives the sec ond prize of 5000, aud Miss Mabel Farauhar the third prize of $2,5o. Honorable mention was accorded Mill ton Nelson and the Misses Prudence Dean and Jane Haines.
 The prize winning students received their awards from (. A. Boyce, treas urer of the Trust Company, at exer- ciSes Wednesday morning. K. (. Jen- kins, Mrs. F. NJ. Warner, and Miss Nellie Stone were judges