Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-16
PLAY THE GAME!

Others matter what line of action be involved. .
The thought of editorial this caption suggested by
what transped at base ball game which took place in our city
representing the local institution.
might be we'll consider just what relation these
bear the general scheme OF public educatlon and
whether they purpose teaching
free and of exit for the excess spirit OF
youth :,
catona value We took occasion recently just TO touch upon
connection with consideration of play factor IN social
On the playground there social relation
ship by many writer's the subject there
emerge traits of character indicating loyalty tfuness good
fine democratic institution leadership developed there
is learnt the subordnation Of selfish to group interests thsS
lessons in the way of developing true manhood .
harmful principles Just as in the larger aspects
thousands Of by which weak humanity be influenced for
ball game the sanction and supervision of the public
authorities should be not alone of providing sport
teaching lessons
will make all the participants better citizens when they take their
places the world to warfare against its many obs1uc-
school ball organized primarily for amusement;
seconday other teams representing other similar
schools and to win possible victory our town. Success
lessons to be learned this life and all honor him who
achieves it, it. doing it is attained according to the rules OF
the game" -..n
the we'll the content of the
aons the spirit we'll as the law and fagrant violations often
prohibition. But to return to the game in question.
We do not desire make ndvdiou comparisons We do
good Behavior Of any other team No doubt boys
times guilty same and considering apart from
and illustrated once more by last Tuesdays game
The @ c was ee sd in e snd ey
this by what seemed be the of
their pitcher and by opposing mounds
man. The visitors were apparently defeat if victory
should depend upon their hitting qualities o,, +ha,+
something be make bid for victory they arose
from the players seats stood the playing line they
thought they might and put into action system of what is gen
orally known ragging with the hope of dsconcerng the
but by placing obstructon in the Of worthy opponent
worked The Pocomoke pitcher blew as base ball yenacua
could not be seen with the naked eye:
Do we hear some one say That's base ball.? We differ 1t
rivalry that should be taught high school boys
There in it failure to take advantage splendid opporu
game profit efforts develop citizenship made
done FAIRLY but victory must even tho foul sed
Such action not be defended either by the spirit or the letter
the other third and their territory there much restricted
Players must remain seated in the place provided and must ad
to the club house for coaching from the bench.
above all these technicates if they be consider
ed the attitude Of team toward another is after all the main
question when those teams high school of
umpire did make feeble attempt remedy the matter
by ordering the boys their dugou But that did not amount
to much and the raggng" still went on
frequently happens that much Objectionable talk is direct
ed toward ball players from the stands by spectators That
ed Of players eang into the seats and attacking Safeguarding
Again might hear it said that all the regulations
corning ball not be applied to the school contests
where ele of high type of craftsmanship There is need of
careful training not only the bare playing rules but in all those
aspects Of the pasme that will make the boys struggle fe
calculated to bring that in the the
should played The lads should be taught how to pay
victory that is gained by questionable
should nst into the minds his pupils that It is incumbent to
play the game and Play hard but meyer gos oyer winning
THE MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL REPORT.
The taxpayers Of this city will read, sure with
great deal OF interest the detailed report of Pocomok financial