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The Washington times., 1925-08-29

TO glorify your string and give you
q thrilling fifteen minutes or even
an hour Of fighting, IL you start
early enough before shutdown.
The fish are not adapted to the
rapid trolling tactics Of the North.
ern fisherman. Even different
plug Il used, one that will wriggle
with very little pulling motion, 60
that a bass will be attracted by
the plug, but win not have to travel
far to strike. The cast Is made in
toward the rOck.lined shore, as the
bass love to hide In behind the
coral rock dug from the bottom
OF the canal. But the plug should
not immediately be drawn forward.
Let It lie moment.
Glance around the horizon and
back. Then draw it forward with
jerlEy motion, letting &c rise to
the surface and float occasional
". Keep this up until the bait
IS reeled In. III you are I'm the
right spot you will not often fail
10 get 3 strike. The bass win
often strike the moment the plug
hits the water or . second later.
Again they win strike as you are
lifting the plug from the water for
another cast. And 80 It goes.
TO reach some Of the best bass
waters. the motorist must take q
launch inland. But he can ride
to fine. fishing streams and lakes
from st. Augustine, Orlando. Or
mond. Dayton, Palm Beach, Fort
Lauderdale. Miami and other towns
along the east coast. From West
be Rra11 49,
ners Highway along The West
Palm Beach canal to Canal Point
on Lake Okeechobee, which is fish
ed by commercial fishermen with
nets. There are many coves and
bays which are virgin waters so
far as bass are concerned. Such
a one Is Pelican Cove below Canal
Point, where row boat full Of
bass has been caught in an hour.
The Connor's Highway runs along
the shore Of Lake Okeechobee from
Canal Point to the City Of Okeecho.
bee, for q distance OF about thirty
miles. From Okeechobee the mo.
torist may again connect with the
Dixie Highway by going east for
ty-five miles. This stretch Of road,
however, il not comparable to the
concrete Corners Highway which
is a toll road. But the tolls are
moderate. The town Of Okeechobee
is reached by the Florida East
Coast Railway which is building
through the Everglades, and can
furnish all needed supplies. There
are gasoline stations all along the
route and at either end Of this
route into. the glades.
Back Of West Palm Beach, ana
the town of Lake Worth, there
are several short roads leading
into the interior which cross canals
where bass fishing may be had
But the sport is picayunish com.
pared with that back into the Inc
terror of the 'glades. At Miami a
good road leads about twenty miles
into the interior along the West
Palm Beach Canal. The Tamiami
Trail, a new route, is already pass
able from Miami to the edge OF
Collier county.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

When the District League sew
eral years ago was found to be an
excellent advertising medium Tor
business concerns, some of the star
bowIers began to lose sight Of the
chief purpose of bowling. The
sporting spirit that infused the old
league was tempered by desire Tor
personal gain and individual sue
cess.
A pennant victory meant less
as an achievement than as fat
financial gain.
OF late seasons the same bowlers
have been clustered at the top when
the race was run and their VIC
tories have become nlonotonous. 1t
is hoped by the leagues officials
that this season will produce enough
new stars to shake up the stereo'
typed standing.
It is not unlikely that these new
stars will. appear. Last season
Lonnie Krauss, manager of the
Coliseum; Bill Wood, boss at the
Kingpin, and others in a position
to observe noted number OF
youngsters of promising ability and
predicted that they would develop
top-notch skill by this winter.
The birth Of every new bowling
alley brings a boom to the game
and an increase in the number OF
star performers. The new Conven'
ton Hall alleys should boom In
terest in the sport sky high.
At the helm of the Convention
t. I'll fn1< ykNk
plans to devote much time to the
development Of the game. In the
big downtown sector will be Harry
B. HALEY doing the same thing as
general manager Of the Coliseum
Recreation, and Grand Central. Up
at the Kingpin young Bill Wood
will be hammering away.
The competition for business
may be lively. But that's for the
HalIeys, BIicks and Woods to
think about. Mr.. Bowler is think.
ing only OF a flock of wonderful
alleys on which to shoot this win
ter.
The District League leaders have
taken an important step for the
betterment Of the sport by nipping
professionalism. For many years 1t
was a distinction to roll in this
circuit, much the same sort of dis
tinction the ballplayer receives on
reaching the major league. But in
other days the blowler striving to
make the District League grade
was inspired by sport competition
and not by a desire to win money
nor to have his bowling paid for
by an angel.
Two or three stars accustomed to
this luxury revolted when. told that
the practice would be stopped.
I'VE don't BOWL then" SAID
they.
and thus far the anti-profession'
aiism group has set tight on that.
The retirement Of such stars
would leave room in the District
League for bowlers who regard the
game as sport.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
BRAVES
CHANNEL
WATERS
Huge Egyptian to Plunge Into
Hazardous Waters
>
Today

CAPE Girls NEZ, Aug. 29.-
Helmy. the huge Egyptian swim
mer, planned to plunge off the
rocks at Cape Girls Nez at 1880 to-
night in an effort to swim the
English channel. Conditions were
favorable this morning for the at"
tempt. The sea was comparatively
smooth and the water was not too
cold.
Helnny, one of the most powerful
swimmers who has ever tried the
channel, accompanied Miss Gertrude
Ederle, American girl, on her dis
astrous attempt, and 1t was ne
that rescued her when she collapsed
when seven miles from Dover.
Miss Ederle will make her second
attempt Monday morning, accord
ing to final plans announced today
by her trainer, "Bill" Burgess.
To take advantage Of the early
outward tide, the schedule calls Tor
departure at a. m, and 1t Is eX-
pected her speedy stroke will carry
her to mid-channel soon enough TO
have advantage of the inward tide
to Dover"
All plans, Burgess said, are sub
ject to weather conditions. II the
sea is rough or cold Monday it Is
unlikely that Miss Ederle will start,
and If weather conditions are not
favorable within a few days after
Monday her attempt probably will
be abandoned this year. Channel
conditions grow very unfavorable
after the first few days in Septem-
Der, the tides cannot be used to
such good advantage, the water is
gradually growing colder, and the
season of rough weather develops.
Miss Ederle did not take the
water today, instead she did her
training with a brisk four-mile
walk
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Seeks Parade Permit
, Here For 5000
Pirate Fans

If Washington and Pittsburgh
win the big league pennants
there may be q parade Of Pirate
fans in the Nations Capital.
Anyway, the District Commits
sioners have received q letter
from S. A. Pickering, Of Pitts
burgh, asking il it would be per-
missible to hold a world series
opening day parade of 5000
Pirate rooters. The letter has
been turned over to the Police
Department, which has juris-
diction over parades.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Fraser Doing Well

Monk Fraser, former Washington
sandlotter who was sent to the
Reading Internationals with a New
York Giant string attached, is max
ing good in the outfield. Reading
is playing him regularly and he
is hitting consistently. Monk was
a substitute at Reading for a while.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
He Puzzles Them

His eighteen years are proving a
great puzzle to the boxing commits
sion all over the country, says Mr..
Fidel La Barba's press agent. The
kid can't fight over six rounds in
most States and in some States he
can't fight at all.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Boxer Turns Pro

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20. - Joe
Woods, national amateur 175-pound
boxing champion, will soon turn pro
fessional. He has been boxing FOR
the past two years under the colors
of the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Duray to Race

ALTOONA, Pa, Aug. 20. - Leon
Duray, noted foreign pilot, will
carry the tri-color of France in the
25O.mile auto race here Labor Day.
which will mark the closing event
Of the track schedule.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Griffs OutpIay Macks

In view of the fact that the
Philadelphia Macks are the Griff-
mems only rivals in the pennant
race, 1t seems odd that Washing
ton should have an advantage Of
nine victories to five for the sea-
sons play between the two clubs.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
DeMoIays Want Game

The DeMolnay seniors are looking
for a game Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock. They have "a permit for
a. diamond on the Monument Lot.
Call Herbert Garfinkle, at Franklin
8438 between IL and / o'clock.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Holman Makes Good

Ray Homan, the Washington
Printers kid third baseman, is a
product of the young Linworth
team. He played a star game
throughout the national series just
concluded here.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Rules For Free Seats
To World Series
Contest

Pick two pitchers, four in
fielders, three outfielders and a
catcher from players in the two
major leagues who have taken
part in at least one game this
season.
If possible, use the coupon
printed herewith for submitting
your team.
Write your reasons for pick
ing them in fifty words or
more.
Choose as many teams as you
please, but follow above pro-
cedure in each case. The con-
test ends at midnight, August
81.
Ten winners will be taken to
see all world series games
played here. All tied contest
ants will be included in the
awards.
If none are played here, two
winners viii be taken to one
of the other world series cities
to see games there.
Babe Ruth will autograph q
baseball and a bat for the two
leading winners.
Address your letters to. "Skil-
let" Finn, Esq, Washington
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

sticl<er in the game. can't be LEFT
off any team that is picked.
''Bluege, the boy wonder who
stands out head and shoulders over
any other third Sacker by his Won
derful defensive work, coupled with
his hitting in the pinches and his
brainy playing. J. Sewel has made
his reputation this year and is myA
choice over Peck as he has played
in more games and is faster on the
THAT left field position has had
me stumped for some time but
finally gave way to Goslin as that
Is his natural position and the Goose
has been playing great ball this
year. Every team in the league
respects his hitting and that arm
of his. When you say Speaker for
center, 1 believe you are picking
one OF the best who ever wore
spikes in that position. Cuyler gets
the call over some fine right field
ers but he deserves 1t as he il the
big gun in the Pittsburg works"
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
CRACK BOWLING LEAGUE
NIPS NICKEL MONGERS
Bv r. D. THOMAS.

Every bowler will his freight the crack District League
presidents Shpey president and John Evans as
secretary, treasurer official
dark cloud gathering District because OF
growing tending professionalism and the Sitting
Of sport spirit.
league egislated against the payment Of boes
hv said President Bick
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

the Babe Ruth AnAnercan team
tall thinking between
now and the closes at mid
night next Monday night
has Just received Of his winners
that 1923 world
rp to Giants and Yankees battle
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Thew Break Even

The st. Louis Browns and Detroit
Tigers, battling for fourth place,
have broken even on games be-
tween them, each winning eight.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Ledroits in Action

The Ledroit Tigers, colored cham
pions of Washington, will meet an
all-star white team tomorrow at
American League park, action start
ing at 3 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Enforce Foul Rule

The District Duckpin League
will enforce the foul line rule in
all matches this coming season.
Any match in which the foul judge
fails to appear will be postponed
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Simmons a Youngster

AL Simmons, the Macks' hard
hitting outfielder, is only twenty
three years old.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
Crouuet Comes Back

Croquet, the lawn game, is being
revived at Saratoga Springs by the
society folk.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
IT'S Even Stephen

Both those who said the MackS
would crack and those who said
the Griffs would stumble are now
telling the world: II told you So"
The Washington times., 1925-08-29
BIG FISH TO GATHER AS
HARVEST MOON SHINES
By K. "A. ANGLER

Every adventure must have its starting point resardless Of
real trout and tailor fishing begins with the
continues through late fall when the
excellent catches Of the above hnny
will the expected me but the hsh
usually Of the small variety.
fishing been unusually good
fact it has had edge the past couple Of seasons
"old salts mind notaDies as
Phpps Robert Noah Hazard the present
the their recollection Tor both net
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

Hardheads have run true to form
all through the spring and summer
months, and UP until a couple of
weeks past large numbers of big
fish were taken with regularity.
Since that time only the smaller
brethren have been caught. along
with medium-sized trout and rock.
Norfolk spots, while being plenti-
full, have yet to reach their zenith.
Tailors have been OF the scarce
variety. although big schools have
been sighted in nearby waters
with q full harvest moon begin
ming next Friday and big fish
starting to show, some records
should be smashed during the com
ing weeks.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

The waters Of the upper ,PO-
tOr1ac and the creeks Of the
lower river ara In excellent con-
GifiOn for bassing. Some fine re-
ports have been received during
the week.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

Roger Hornsby, practically .
100 per cent choice for second
baseman, Is adhered to by Dozen.
dorf and in this respect he won't
find much Of q quarrel with the
majority of fans who. are pick
ing. and choosing 'em these days
for 8. Finn. ESQ.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

81 pick Cochrane to do the re-
ceiving for these men on account
Of his brilliant performance this
year both with the stick and be.
hind the bat. He is wonder Sis
Ter on first. one Of the greatest of
all first basemen and a terror to
all pitchers. Hornsby, the best
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

Fishing for bass IN the New
River canal back of Fort Lauder
dale last season, Commodore A. n.
Brook stood in his boat and mace
twenty-four casts into the mouth of
a small drainage stream that flowed
into the mouth of the canal. He
caught a large bass at every cast.
In bass fishing In the canals
and bitches you never keep any
thing weighing less than three or
four pounds. There are too many
old grand daddies of the bass clan
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

Trout, rock, spots and hard
heads now are being caught In
gOOdly numbers. at the beach.
The resort win cater especially to
fishermen from now until real
cold weather sets in.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

It stands to reason that IL this
fan was smart enough to creep in
under-the wire two years ago, his
judgment in the present baseball
and world series seat crisis should
be Of some value. And in that
belief, Skillet is herewith tipping
off, the hand Of Johr D. Dozen
dorf, 81 Sixth street northeast.
merely for what it is worth in the
opinions Of the readers.
The Washington times., 1925-08-29

Where would Washington be in
this race IL it hadn't been for
CoveIeskie. who has staged the
greatest comeback in the Amerl-
can League this year? Let Cove
be on the mound with that old
splitter working and the above
team behind him and we would
have a combination that would
be unbeatable. Pick the same
team for the second game and
have Vance I'm the box and the
effect would be the same.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-17
sKAGGs FERRY

school is progressing nicely with
Mr. Joe Snodgrass and Mrs. Sam John
son teachers.
Miss Lillian Lindsey visited home
folks Sunday
Ray and jess Ivy have an attack Of
influenza at this writing.
Dee Waldron was visiting in the
hills from Sunday until Monday.
The party gives at the home Of Jesse
Mcdonald Saturday night was well
attended and all reported a nice time.
G. g. Stacy has been sick with in
fluenZa but is better at this writing.
Miss Daisy Privett was visiting near
Water Valley over the week end.
Mi es Merle Doris and eliza Wal
dron sited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clip
son, rear Walnut Ridge Saturday
night and were accompanied home
Sundcy morning by Mr.. and Mrs. Clip
SON Virgil James and Rufe Glpson.
Some much needed work is being
done on the roads in this vicinity
Horace Shaver, Ray Allison, Misses
Glenna Kerr, Merle Waldron and Hasel
Shaver motOred to Maynard Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corbett are the
proud parents Of a fine boy, born sun
day. December 49,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gipson, Doris
WaldgOn, Vergil James, Eliza Wal
dron and Rufe Gipson visited Miss
Mary Waldron at Shiloh Sunday after
noon.
/ Mrs. Dee Waldron visited Mrs. John
Holland Sunday.
Edgar Presley visited special friends
at John Lindsey's Sunday.
Dal Parker visited Jim Stacy Sun
day.
Warren Campbell filled his regular
appointment at Hudson's Sunday after
noon.
Miss Ouida Saylor is spending u
month with her sister, Mrs Gray Fry
at Augusta.
Remmel and Hinkle Blevins have
gone to Oklahoma and will make that
their home. Their parents will join
| them in the near future.
Johnnie Campbell was visiting at
Dec Waldron's Friday night.
Pat Ingram and wife were shopping
in pccahontas Saturday.
Clarence Presley and family left a
few days ago for Akron, Ohio, where
they will reside for awhile
There will he preaching at the Chris
tian church the fourth Saturday night
and Sunday of this month by Bro. r.
ID. Henley. Everybody come out and
hear him.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-17
MAYNARD

Miss Maize johnson spent the week
end at the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Tom. Johnson. of this place.
Miss Martha Tyson of Walnut Ridge
was in this town Sunday afternoon.
Misses Lucille Walkerson, Edna
Hopkins and Mary Virginia Hack
worth spent Saturday night and Sun
day with Miss Eva Crismon.
Mrs Ruth Duff, Sherman Fowler
and wife, j. A. Gupton and wife and
Uncle Tom Redwine were Sunday
guests at the home of Mrs. Laura
Rieves
r. NJ. and II. l.. Spencer motored to
Biggers l0nday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Athy Harrison
Spencer and family and Mr. Speed Be
mis- were Sunday guests at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. T. l.. Spencer.
Miss Geraldine Reynolds was sun
day afternoon guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Maynard.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Spencer are the
proud parents of fine baby boy.
Bryant Spencer left here last Mon
day for st. Louis.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-17
PERU

Bro. Stevens rendered two fine ser
mons Saturday night and Sunday. A
large crowd was present each time.
Misses Ala Kirk and 1largie High
tower of Old ReynO slent Saturday
night and Sunday with Myrtle Pen
dergrass here.
Mrs. Hettie johnson and children,
Hester Ethel and Mae, we're seen at
this place Sunday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John GAIA
way, one day last week, fine baby
boy.
j. A. Irevett of Maynard was seen
i'm this part of the country Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. II. l.. Graham and Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. Pendergrass were Sun
day evening guests of Mrs. Karie
Acres and family.
Lehman Ramsey and John MCGEE
took Sunday dinner with o. Winches-
ter
Mrs. Elsie Gross is on the puny list
at this writing.
Clifford, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Ramsey, has been on the
puny list for the last few days.
Miss Elsie Reed was visiting NOta
Anderson Saturday night and Sunday
Naomi Lingel of SikestOn, Mo-, who
has had pneumonia, is better at this
writing
Several around this place are done
picking cotton for this season.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-17
UNION

John Holmes dug our well deeper
last week and we think we will have
an abundant supply of water the year
round.
If anyone wishes to know about the
st. Louis chicken market, ask Mrs. w.
l.. johnson.
Mr. aud Mrs. j. l. Smith and Tom
w. Odom and family visited Melvie
Wright near Corning Sunday
Lena Hagood spent Thursday night
with Lorene Smith
The Maynard public school girls
came up Friday and defeated our
basketball team. The score was five to
three.
Several from Middlebrook. Maynard
and POynor attended the ball game
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Johnson visited
Ben Choate and family of Maynard
Saturday night and Sunday.
A large crowd attended the musical
given at the home of Greeley Swindle
Wednesday night. All enjoyed the
good music.
Letha Roberts spent Wednesday
night with Lorene Smith
Uncle Andrew Jackson is real sick
at this writing.
c. r. Phipps and family of Middle
brook were Sunday guests at Ollie
OdOm's.
Fred Williams and Miss Marie Har-
mon both of Poynor motored to Doni-
phnn Saturday and were quietly mar
ried.
Frank and Blanche Johnson of Big
gers accompanied Mrs. Grace Johnson
home Friday and remained until Sun
day. Mrs. Johnson is getting along
nicely with her school at Brown.
Several young people of this com
munity gathered at the home of |. II.
Cannon Tuesday night and enjoyed
the birthday party given i'm honor of
Miss Irene's birthday.
Oval Rapert of Poynor and Ietha
and Glenn Roberts were Sunday after.
noon guests Of Miss Clara Weaver
Melvie Wright of Corning was a bust.
ness visitor in this section Monday.
Junior Smith is on the indisposed
list at this writing.
Hazel OdOm was absent from school
Monday on account of severe case of
the flu.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-17
LITTLE SPRING

Daily Blackwell, who is attending
school at ImbOden. visited homefolkS
Sunday.
Alvin Guide and family attended
church here Sunday.
Miss Nell Hufstedler began her
school at Fairview last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wells of limbo
den attended church at this place and
took dinner with Mrs. Laura Perrin
Sunday.
Marcus Boyd and Homer Wells took
Sunday dinner at the home of c. z.
Hufstedler.
While the weather bureau has its
faults, it il not responsible for all the
hot air.
w. A. Fieldcn has been working for
Riley Lemmons this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. B. Hufstedler and
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Guide visited at
the home of c. p. Hufstedler Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Perrin took din
ner with Mr.. and Mrs Eli Perrin Sun
day.
Homer Wells. Samuel Hufstedlcr
and jeff Fielden visited friends anl
relative sat Manson Saturday night
and Sunday.
"A g0od name is rather TO be chosen
than great riches, and loving favour
rather than silver and gold. Pro.
22:1.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-17
BROWN SCHOOL

Our school has been going on for
three weeks and is progressing nicely
with Mrs. Grace johnson teacher. We
nave twenty enrolled. We expect to
have a large enrolment in Il few days.
Let's get together and make this a
successful school.
II any one would like to know how
to spell Arkansas ask one of our pri-
mary pupils, Little Vernie Troxler.
Had two visitors Monday afternoon,
Cecil Hampton and Bill Barnes.
Mrs. Waddle was Sunday guest of
Mrs. Troxler.
Mrs. Grace johnson spent the week
end at her home near Maynard.
Misses Grace and Johnnie Troxler
spent Sunday with Miss Alice Denton.
Mr.. TroNler returned to resume his
work at McDougal this week.
Mr.. Barrett and family made fly
ing trip to Biggers last Saturday.
Mrs Georgia Fields spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Moore.
We wish one and all Merry Christ
mas and happy new year.