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The Washington times., 1926-03-18
c. j. PUNCHERS
MEET NAVY

Coach Teddy Mitchell has nis
Catholic University boxers in fine
condition for the dual meet with
the punchcrs of the Naval Academy
team at Annapolis Saturday. The
Navy has never been beaten in n
boxing match dualIy.
Eddie LaFond, AL Moore, Emil
Mayer. Battler Byrnes. and Joe
Tierney, lizzie Goldberg. and Johnny
Smith will take to the mits for
dear old G. u. Mayer, the H. o. king
Is all set with his devastating floor
wa1lop.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
CLEVELAND INDIANS TO
PLAY McGRAW'S TEAM

LAKELAND, Fla, March 49,
The New York Giants were here to-
day for an exhibition game with
the Cleveland Indians. the visitors
being considerably wrought up over
some plain speaking Ieveled at them
by John McGraw prior to yester-
days 10-to-4 defeat Of the Athletics.
McGraw complained about the lack
of spirit among the Giants. with the
others emerged from protracted
batting slumps and pounded four of
Mack's best pitchers all over the
landscape. .s-
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Harris Leaves II Up
to Peck When
to PLAY

TAMPA, Fla. March 1S.-
Roger Peckinpaugh may decide
to give his famous arm a work
out today against the Phillies,
who are coming over from Bra
denton for their one game IN
this city this spring. Manager
Harris is leaving the matter
wholly up to the veteran short
field wonder.
"Peck tells me his legs feel
good and his arm doesn't bother
him. says Bucky Harris. "What
he fears are those sudden quick
pegs so early in the spring. ]
have told him to. take his own
time about getting into q game,
but he may pick today as well
as any other
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
HOCKEY SEASON
ENDS IN FIGHT

NEW YORK, March 1S.-New
York's hockey representatives made
their final appearance of the local
season a memorable one last night
by engaging in a free.for-all on
the ice with members of the Mon.
treal Maroons, the belligerents
being separated only by the com
bined efforts Of police, firemen and
ushers. The trouble started when
Randall, of New York. and Noble.
Of Montreal. crashed heavily to the
ice. Blows were exchanged and a
general n1ixup followed.
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Rookie 6
SHOW LEMON SIGNS

According word being passed along today most Of the
minor leagues at the training camps have been ng
to baseball March
the situation approximately $4996350
giving the thing the old,
at bit
though about
to anothe punch on whiskers @
They taking that rather promiscuous spot
annually Marty OToole gold brick and
this melancholy fact affect at all their enthusiasm
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
BUTLER AILS
AND Is SENT AWAY

: CLEARWATER, Fla, March IS.
johnny Butler, for whom the
Dodgers gave six ball PLAYERS, was
to start North today to consult a
Baltimore specialist about his almost
chronic stomach troubles, his i'm.
pending departure leaving the
Dodgers in dire straits. There are
only one or two first-class infielders
in the camp. Milton Stock continu
ing TO hold out
Stock was due here today to dis.
cuss salary matters with Manager
Robinson.
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The weeks went by. running into
months. Thomas heard nothing
more Of it. The summer was rush
ing along and he was playing inde,
pendent baseball. Finally he asked
the Chicago Club when he was to
report. The answer was his re-
lease, He went up into the coal
regions of West Virginia. pitche2
few games and then accepted an
offer from the Nashville Club i'll
the Southern Association.
The moment Ted Sullivan heard
that his discovery had not been
even seen by the Chicago Club.
he mentioned the yOungster
from Lynchburg College to
President Griffith, of the Wash
ingt0n Club.
Scout Joe Engel was put on the
trail of Thomas. He found that
the kid had signed with Nashville,
so he hustled after him. Engei
watched Thomas in four games and
recommended his purchase. At
that time the southpaw had been
but two weeks in professional base
ball and he joined the GriffmeE
last. season a real green player
Thomas received several brief
trials toward the, fag end Of 1925
campaign, striking Manager Harris
fancy by his speed and control He
looks like a left handler with bar
rels Of speed. Such pitchers are a.
. This Spring Uncle Nick Altrock
took Thomas in hand and has
taught him a number of tricks use-
full to him in his business. Man
ager Harris has joined Altrock and
the pair Of them have apparently
turned out strong young left
handler who is destined to shine in
the big show.
aside from his ability as q
pitcher" explains Bucky Harris,
willingness to listen and his readi-
ness to attempt anything told
him. He knows it is for his own
good. That is a trait most notice
able in him and Lyle. the tall
r1ght-hander. They appear to
have a lot of sense"
Thomas is likely to get into Sat
urday's game at Sarasota against
the Giants. He has plenty of con-
fidence in himself and, IL used
should go great guns.
But somebody on the White Sox
who counselled letting the unknown
collegtan out without a trial, will
have explanations to make If
Thomas blossoms into a real flower
in a year or SO. The White Sox
had him and never even took a
peek at him.
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WONDER QU|NT
FACES WORK

Those Wonders are gluttons for
punishment. Tonight they meet an
all-star cast in Alexandria and to-
morrow night they will attempt 20
wreck the few remaining hopes of
the Stantons. After that, provid-
ing all is well, they will stack up
against the big Aloysius hurricane
at the Arcade. That will be on
Tuesday night, if
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
WHITE SOXE THOMAS
co WITHOUT TRIAL

TAMPA Fa March 8If Lefty Thomas makes good with the
Washington club there should be somebody connected with me
Whs Sox and the Ted Sullivan the arranging
the deal
Sullivan wen known southern colleges for his forensic
Abilities scouting the White Sox he happened
Thomas pitching for Lynchbu College ct Lynchburc Va
liked the looks of the tall souhpaW ked with him and found
that the coegian would like trial in last Sullivan
him
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
Suzanne and Helen
Start Early as
Tennis Stars

Suzanne Lenglen, the French
tennis star, won her first cham
pionship at the age of IA.
Helen Wills won the Pacific
coast championship at the age
of Is and captured the national
women's title at the age of II.
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COUNTS. ON
TOB|N' S
stick
By LOUIS 4. BOUCHER j


TAMPA, Fla, March 1s.-With
Johnny Tobin. obtained from the
Sc. Louis Browns along with Joe
Bush, Manager Bucky Harris be-
Heves he has bettered the morale
of the champion Griffmen.
He knows they had q wonderful
fighting spirit in. 1924 and again
in 1925, but. he believes that
Tobin's great work at bat means
many a8victory for them in the
coming American League race.
Look at Johnny Tobin, says
Manager Harris. aHe's' the best
lead-bff man we've had the last
three years. That's taking moth
ing away from any of the others,
either. Comparing him with Nc
Nicely, for instance, I'd say. Mac
is a slightly better fielder, but
when it comes 20 getting hts, give
me Tobin.
at means a whole lot to team
fighting for a. pennant to ltnow
that q certain lead.off man 3 is
almost sure to. reach first base.
With asranner on opposing pitch
ers have to work aifferently and
really are on the nefense. Tobin,
in my opinion, Is the best lead.0ff
man in the. American League He
can bunt, he can drag them toward
first base and he can hit straight
away. He's a horse for work and
his fighting spirit Is WORTH barrels
Of bingfes. @94
Last year, when McNeely went
mp, We never, could be sure he'd
reach first base. That brought q
certain uEieasiEess that had to be
overcome all the time. This year,
with TObin In there, there is no
need for anybody to be uneasy.
He can deliver"
Manager Harris was watching
McNeely hitting as he chatted. He
saw the smiling Californian hit
from both sides OF the plate and
was overjoyed to see how strongly
he hit from the south side of the
dish.
..I think that IL Mac can continue
to improve as arsouthpaw hitter"
said Bueky, she may yet battle
He seems to get more weight into
his stroke from that side, though
he lets his LETT hand 20 as he
swings. However, George Sisier
does the same thing and who says
Sisler is a weak hitter?"
''McNeeIy is sure to be retained,
II only for his brilliant base run
ming and defensive work In the
field. He made good at that work
a year ago, and. improving as he
In at the plate, he should be well
worth his salary.
Coming back 20 Tobin. I fig.
ure him q wonderful asset for US
to have. He loves to play bah,
n mark of a real star. His ex.
perience makes him dOubly val
liable when it GENES to playing
for certain batters on other teams.
He covers plenty Of ground in the
field.
Hes a star lead-off man, and
knows how to travel around those
bases. II we win another pennant,
Tobin will have great deal to bring
1t about"
Maurice Archdeacon. another st.
Louis boy, is getting away slowly,
owing, partly, to an attack Of tom
siIitis, and there is no saying just
what will become OF him. Man
ager Harris Is watching him
closely for signs Of that 800 hit:
ting. but as yet seen nothing Of
it. However. Archdeacon may
spring to life any moment, and
viii be kept until he is In better
health and able to show his real
ability =
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i.
Where MCGOWAN had been just 4
sturdy, .athletic-lookin person IN
October, March found him q roly-
poly person Steak. roast beef and
plenty Of pudding did its dirty
work. Bill was way overweight.
Today finds Bill slsvfng harder
than any player n the Washing
ton camp. when the athletes
have completed their days work,
BIN begins his. While they are
enjoying luncheon at the nearby
hotel, BIZ Is struggling g take
OF that tunlniy. ID acquire
strength In his legs, TO find
wind with which to howl Strike
American League umpires are
not encouraged to fraternize with
the players, 50 poor Bill has TO
lean on flock Of young Cubans
to assist him. They keep him
busy in the pepper game" driving
not Sn0I& BACK III hlul uIlLlI HS
can hardly stand. Then they
laugh loudly as he tugs with the
medicine ball. They form jeer-
ing. not d cheering, section as he
gallops around the track. The sun
beatss down upon Bill, but there is
no let-up for him.
What does Bill wear during his
workout? First he dons heavy
undershirt. On toh Of that he but
tons what Isl called rubber sweas
shirt an invention Of old Satan
himself, calculated TO take Off fat
In layers Then comes another
undershirt and over that his uni
form shirt, for he wears an extra
Washington uniform during his
daily torture.
''Say. I'm learning something
daily" means Bill. NO more loaf.
ing for me. I'm starving myself
to death down here while every
body else eats. I'm shaving while
everybody else goes fishing or ont
TO the races. This is tough stuff,
taking of weight. Next winter
I'm going to q gymnasium regu-
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.BI[ M'GOWAN STARVES.
To REDUCE TUN|NY
~ LOUIS a. DOUGHER

TAMPA Fla March 18The League has one
who Is training like player He Bill MCGOWAN known s. tne
ofciate IN al games played
y the champion Gren that only part ct MS WORK. tne
easiest part too, by ths I. &. ...4t.a
oafed all winter He took walk now and snen % nd
friends took
then went bed that from October g arca
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
Syracuse Plays Here

Georgetown and Syracuse will
meet on the baseball field April s,
at the Hilltop.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
White Sox Meet

The White Sox will meet Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock on Fairlawn
field.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

IarIy. Never again viii Il work
as hard IS I'm working now with
that bunch Of kids over there On
Plant Field. and have them all
grinning at me. z
How much have you lost so
far?p he was asked.
Well, to be honest, I've lost
about two pounds net. take off
five every day. but generally after
II get helf d dinner and nights
sleep I'm back where I was before.
# my legs stand up under ms /
hope to make some Of this lost
weight stick. but I'm having one
heIIuva time, let me tell you. /"
Does Bill receive any encourage
nent from the players? Ever bear
player have q good word for an
umpire? That's the answer to tl1a-.
Bill MCGOWAN Is alone In his
misery. He knows more now than
he did before and never again. he
swears. will he report In the spring
with extra weight to lose.
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They Win Title

The Calvary Ukons won the title
In the Calvary League, whipping
the Eagles 26 to 81.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
Hine Boys Win

The Hine Junior High School
quint defeated the st. Peters five,
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
Big Train Is Out
Of Road Games
With Giants

Walter johnson viii come di-
rect to Washington when the
Griffs break camp here April i.
He will not appear IN any Of
the Giant games on the road.
This is sour news for the Giants
to receive, for they are banking
on his attractiveness to pull out
the crowds at Birmingham and
Atlanta or Norfolk.
Barney expects to get his
first workout on the hin Mon
day when the Cincinnati Reds
60 to Tampa. He may follow
that,with one appearance against
the Giants at Tampa and then
hike for Washington, where he
will be one Of the hurlers facing
the Giants either Saturday or
Sunday. ApriI 10 or IL.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

Tony Lazerri represents $4,000
investment to the New York YAM
KEGS and is hitting 65a at st.
Petersburg. OF course, the moment
is early and it may just happen
that Tony merely is late. Cobb
was no stampede his first year out.
Neither was Speaker nor Hornsby.
However, precedent seems to be
somewhat against Lazerri making
good on that record Of 60 home
runs ii the Coast League. He
came out Of Salt Lake City and so
did Paul Strand and Bunny Brief,
also that Lefty O'Doul, another Salt
Lake Product. already has been
sent back to the Coast League by
the Cubs.
This would indicate that there
Is some basis for the theory that
Salt, Lake hitters are aided by
the air. Anyhow, most Of them
seem to get it.
Mark Koenig, another Yankee
luxury, has done better than
Lazerri to date but he hasn't
caused Higgins to shrek aloud
with the pure joy of living.
Neither has Pat Collins, a rather
expensive young man from st.
Paul. Patrick, in fact, has been
all to the falsetto and, If he
doesn't do better. pronto, he is
due to go on long journey.
AL Tyson, bought by the Giants
from Louisville for as much as
the tariff would stand, has i'm
pressed the onlookers at Sarasota
with his fielding but has neglected
to hit after the manner to which
Fcenterfielders are accustomed. Nc
Graw has gone on record as being
trial and he win probably need 1t,
far and frequently.
The Dodgers have had moth
ing for their investment i'm
Johnny Butler, for whom they
parted with six ball players i'm u
reasonable state of repair. But
Ier reported i'm poor health and
has been enjoying same with
annoying regularity.
Judgment will have to be re-
served until the young man re
covers his appetite.
But these rather lugubrious re-
ports do not extend over the entire
list. Paul Waner and Hal Rhyme,
the San Francisco purchases. seem
to. have got away running for the
Pirates. At last reports, Waner
had driven Barnhart to the second
team and Rhyme was due to replace
Eddie Moore.
The Reds appear to be reason
ably well satisfied with Frank
Emmer and. Walter Christensen,
and, while it is a bit early to pass
Judgment on a pitcher, 1 have not
heard of Eddie Collins sending
Alphonse Thomas out lr:o the world
to make his way with the rest of
the men.
But, If it is too e1rly to con.
denim, it also is far too soon to
lavish praise. If as many as two
OF those on the luxury list are max
ing good by August l, the business
will be utterly without precedent
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The Dodgers have had moth
ing for their investment i'm
Johnny Butler, for whom they
parted with six ball players i'm a
reasonable state of repair. But
Ier reported in poor health and
has been enjoying same with
annoying regularity.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

This would indicate that there
is some basis for the theory that
Salt, Lake hitters are aided by
the air. Anyhow, most Of them
seem to get it.
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Coming back 10 Tobin. I fig.
ure him 4 wonderful asset for Us
to have. He loves to play bah,
a mark of a real star. His en-
perience makes him dOubly val
liable when il GENES to playing
for certain batters on other teams.
He covers plenty Of ground in the
field.
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YOUES A. BOUCHER.
| L. sports gOriter Of The
Times, Is recognized as a
baseball authority. &
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

A1A TfONAL sporting
Nv sUests are cOUered Tor
| The Times 81 Americas :
greatest sports aOritsrs.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

Last year, when McNeely went
mp, we never, could be sure he'd
reach first base. That brought a
certain uIieasiEess that had to be
overcome all the time. This year,
with TObin in there, there is no
need for anybody to be uneasy.
He can deliver"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
The Day In Washington
(By Dispatch A. P. wlro)

The house bagan consideration OF
ure Senator Pittsman proposed a
congressional investigation of Porto
Rican conditions.
The postoffice department barred
the April number of the American
Mercury from the mails.
The house rejected move to con-
slider the Barbour bill for rapport
ionment of its membership.
Administration senators upheld SEN
ator Brookhart's right to his seat in
senate debate on the Iowa election
case.
Secretaries Work, Jardines and
Hoover recommended complete re-
organization of federal governmental
activities in Alaska.
District Attorney Buckner told the
senate prohibition committee that
petty liquor cases should be handled
without jury trials.
Senator Smoot and Representative
Madden informed the president con-
gress would probably adjourn between
May Is and June 1.
Secretary Jardine's attitude on farm
relief legislation was attacked and
defended in the house agriculture
committee.
President Coolidge delivered two ad-
dresses, one before Pan-American
journalists the other at national press
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Group Meeting This Morning

The Friday Morning Study group Of
the League of Women Voters will meet
with Mrs. James L. Hastings, 1880
Twelfth street, this morning at 10
o'clock. A very interesting program
on subjects of national and state in
terest has been planned for this study
period and all women in the city in
terested, whether members of this
group or not, are cordially invited to
attend. Next Friday at the same hour,
there will be a program on local and
county affairs, which is looked for
ward to with great interest. These
sessions will be the final study periods
enjoyed by this group, although oc-
casional called meetings will be held
throughout the summer.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Mother Of Mayor Riley
Of Clifton Dies In The
Family Home In North

CLIFTON, April S.-Mayor Peter
Riley of Clifton is in La Crosse,
Wis, this week, having accompanied
the body of his mother Mrs. Hannah
Riley, to the old family home town,
for funeral and burial. Mrs. Riley
died i'll her S3rd year following an
illness of three weeks
AS girl Hannah Deagan came
from County Glare, Ireland, and was
in Charleston, South Carolina. when
the Confederates bombarded Fort
Sumter. Later she went to New
York and entered the service of the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
To visit Here

Mrs. Maude Davis, former resident
of Douglas, is arriving in the city
Saturday from Redlands, Calf, for a
several days visit. Mrs. Davis is en-
route to Chicago, Ill, where she plans
to meet her sister, Mrs. Hendrick
Leese, who is coming from the east.
They expect to visit in California for
several weeks and it is probable that
Mrs. Leese will return to California
with her sister
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
YUMA STATION DEDICATED.

(By Dispatch A. P. Wire)
YUMA, April 8.-Dedication of Yu-
mas new $2,50O,000 Southern Pacific
station took place heer yesterday
with the arrival of the Sunset Linn
tied. Passengers on the train were
presented with Yuma-Mesa grapefruit
and serenaded by Yuma Indian
band in aboriginal costumes. Off
cials of the company from Tucson,
Ell Paso and Los Angeles were pres
ent for the dedication.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Grand officer to visit City.

Mrs. C. Mclean Of Ell Paso, Texas,
grand instructor of the Woman's
Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Firemen, will make her
official visit to the local organiza-
tion Saturday at an all-day meeting
in Odd Fellows hall. A banquet Will
be served at 1 o'clock in the Gads-
den hotel. All members of the aux
iliary are asked to ,be present at the
meeting Saturday
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Winners in Bridge series

Mrs. Emma Shedd and her daugh-
ter, Miss Harriet Shedd, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Ladd were the winners in
the fifth bridge games of the spring
tournament Wednesday evening at the
Douglas Country club. The final games
will be played next week.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Qualifying Round Postponed

The qualifying round for the
womens golf championship tourna-
ment has been postponed until Satur-
day, April II. There will be a team
match, however headed by Mrs. G. W..
Patterson and Miss Portia Morhaus as
captains played on the Country club
links Saturday morning, beginning at
o'clock.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Entertains Class

Members of the T. E. L. class of the
First Baptist church were enjoyably
entertained last evening at their April
party, at the home of Mrs. D. K. Ing
man, 1910 Ninth street. The affair
was given for present and prospective
members of the class.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
To spend Weekend

Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Miller and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ralph c. Andrews, who for
merly resided in Douglas, are motor
ing to the city Saturday from Tucson.
for weekend stay. He will return
to Tucson Monday with Mrs. Miller
and their daughter will leave for a
months visit in Texas
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
On Radio Tonight.

Miss Lillian Illitsky, formerly Of
this city, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. Illitsky of Sighth street, will be
on the program out of XIII, Los
Angeles on Friday evening, accord
ing to word received here. The pro-
grain is billed for from until 10
o'clock and Miss Illitsky will play
several numbers. This is de luxe
program of the Los Angeles Times
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
MRS. 1. G. White visitor

Mrs. /. c. White Of Morgantown, w.
Va, is stopping with her brother and
his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Posten, of
1914 Eleventh street, for several days
since her return from Honolulu where
she has been since January L. She will
leave Saturday for her home, stopping
en- route at Denver, Colo.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
CaptaI1 sroe1ry to speak

Captain G. w. Spoerry of Camp
Harry ]. Jones, accompanied by A. S.
]. Shropshire, of 947 Ninth street, plan
to leave Sunday for Phoenix to attend
, the grand lodge of the knights of Py-
thias. Captain Spoerry will speak be-
fore the assembled knights on Monday
evening.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
CHESTS from Tombstone.

Judge and Mrs. A. M. Sames OF
Tombstone spent Thursday night in
Douglas and went to Tombstone Fri
day morning. While here they were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Logic at 843 Eleventh street.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
v. A. Wood in Douglas

" A. Wood of the Phoenix state
highway department, who has been
with the construction camp at McNeaI
was in Douglas on business for the
department Thursday and left for
Phoenix Friday morning. He report
ed the road work at McNeal to be pro-
crossing well.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09

federal government as a seamstress
and followed the army of General U.
S. Grant for a year and half, sew
ing tents and bandages: She met
Peter Riley in La Crosse and married
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Hostess to bridge Club

Mrs Harry r. Klingensmith, of $50
Eleventh street, entertained the mem
bers of the Thursday Bridge club at
her home Thursday afternoon. Two
tables were played.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-09
Gone to Mexico

Mrs. Sam Supplee, of 1904 Twelfth
street, left few days ago for Ell
Tigre, Mexico, to join her husband,
who has been there for some time.
Supp1ee is employed at the Ell Tigre
mine and they plan to make their
home there permanently.