Evening public ledger. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, April 16, 1919, Night Extra 2:45 Financial, Page 20, Image 20

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EVEX1XO lTBJJC LEDGWR PHILADKLPHIA, WEDNESDAY, jVPKIL 1C, 1019
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MANAGER COOMBS CHANGES PHILS' BENCH TO GET BOYS BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THIRD BASE
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WONDER WHAT THE FIRST ROBIN THINKS ABOUT
Vjach Coombs, the Man Behind the Change, Will Make
His Debut as Phil Pilot Tomorrow, and He Is
Vol Disheartened Over Prospects
II) KOItlMT V. MAMVKI.l
Sports lfllur Klfnlnc t'uhllr I eilter
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I TACK COOMBS "III "prior. onir-tliinc new nt Slilbo I'aiK tomorrow
" afternoon vliru hi bnll to"cr miticlf with tin' Athlntics in the
first conflict .of tho rltj (.frioa. Manager .lack lino moroil the Phillip' lirtu li
across the field nml lieliinil llynl bar. nnd it will lemiiin there funn now on.
The new bos is not iipprtitiou or nn.rthliiR liko that, but bHiec. it will be n
better thins for the ball dub when the chanso i nimle.
Many n ball cnire lins been won nnd lovt nt third base When th winnins
run 1 on the bag the i minor not onh is adied br the ron( her. but alo
by the plajers on the bench. I'ery man will be watching the plj.v nml ome
things probabl) will be seen that eenpe the man on the marliinR lines.
Coombs decidel on the ihnncp the first dnv he was out at the ball park, and
the plajers nil nstce that the tump is a wise one
Jack Coomb vill make hi-, tiist nppeainnie before a I'hilndelphin public
In a Phils' uniform tomoirow afternoon, and it will be his debut in the new
manager. Jack is not disheartened over the prospeits of his ball dub nnd
maintains the boys will put titer some Rood woik before the se.isnn cuds. His
outfield, which consists of Whittcd. Vil!iiini. Crawith, Meusel and Callahan, is
exceptional!) pood nnd nn fault can be found with I.uuVru, I'enn-e. I'.niicriift
nnd Baird in the infield. Thee plajers are high i lass, the innjnrit) are good
hitters and will drive in manv runs.
The bis (p'estion is the pitdiini: If the moundsnien can prevent the other
guys from pushing in too many tallies ever.vthinc will be lovely It will be
remembered that in basrbnll the side storing the most runs always is vic
torious. Therefore the pitdiing staff, which lonsists of .lacobs. Woodward,
Qenchgcr, l'atkanl. l'rendergast and Kairdotli. must show what they an do.
No one can tell what will happen n month from now. but it's a ciinh the men
will improve. Whether the) will improve enough to cause trouble remains
to be seen.
flllj city scur will !" interfiling, ni if uill o-iir the fnm a line
on both of the horn- ilnbi. Thr Mlilrliri hair hem irrti icrcrnl
timet, hut the I'hih will be on exhibition for the fimt time. It inll
be good practice for both rami mid thoc should be some rrcitwq
moments.
Athletics Look Good. Phils Uncertain
THE Philadelphia fans nre in a receptive mood this )ear. The war domls
have been swept away, conditions arc getting normal and there has been
a complete relaxation on the part of the public. Now the followers of base.
S ball will go out to the games, calmly look over the various clubs, select their
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5 civil laVOrilCH UUU UrUVV llinr v u lunvuniwu.. Jill i mr uuu.nuj, in lur-
world will not help a player who has three or four errors in each game and
performs miserably while at bat. Also, the most severe panning will not
affect nn athlete who is out there every day pln.ving a sensational game and
knocking 'em n mile every time he steps up to the plate.
Philadelphia crowds are educated in sport and no one can tell them how
to shape their views. They have their own favorites and do not hesitate
to express themselves. The same goes with the big league bnll clubs. The
fans arc hoping the Athletics nnd Phillies have good teams this year, and
"Wthin another month that tpiestion will be settled in their minds.
The A's look good this )car nnd the Phils are rnther uncertain. Bight
now every one is entitled to n guess on how the home folks will finish in the
race, but it is almost impossible to predict what will happen a month from
now. Perhaps the Phils will discover n wonderful pitcher, Bixey might come
baek and the tenm jump to the front in the pennant derby. The A's may
stark up stronger or weaker than was expected when the actual games begin;
bo it is entirely up to future developments.
Our Phils have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Tf they stick
'in fifth or sixth place during the season the fans will be perfectly satisfied,
to a certain extent, for the majority of guessers, as wc so-called experts nre
labeled, have handed them the cellar position. However, it is better to be
like that tlinn a club which has been unanimously selected to win the flag
and then finish ns low as third. If a team crosses the advance dope and lands
in sixth place instead of eighth, it will get more credit and more support
from' the fans. Therefore the baseball public is waiting to pass judgment on
the home clubs nnd do a little guessing on its own hook.
rVHE rhiU icill need lots of practice for the opening series, which
ocffiin a ireefc fioni tomonoic icitli the Xcir York Oiantt. The
A's, on the other hand, icill get in shape for Washington and tcill
t not have so much trouble.
Ray Morgan Lost to Phillies
T HAS been decided definitely that Itay Morgan will not play with the
Coombsmen this season. The little second-sacker, who was sold to us by
the Washington club last winter, has decided to stick around his place of
business in Baltimore instead of playing baseball, and nothing can change his
mind.' President Baker offered him a larger salary than he ever has received,
but there was nothing doing. Morgan is in a businehs which demands his
entire attention, as the stock must be disposed of before July 1.
That means Hurry Pcaicc will play second, and he will be satisfactory.
He is a very good fielder, but hns lots of room for improvement in batting.
But he will take care of his position on the defense, and that means some
thing. Tenrce has been one of the hardest workers on the team for two years
and his efforts should be rewarded.
Brandell, the University of Michigan infielder, has retired from the
";ame. This wiutcr he sent back his contract, stating he wanted more money.
He was given an advance and wrote back that he was satisfied. Then, at the
last moment, h sent another letter announcing his retirement. That's the
dope on the promising infielder.
President Baker yesterday said that Eppa Bixey probably would be
back within the next month and start training for his old job immediately.
.A. pitcher like Bixey, who stands out as a high-class man, will help the
National Leaguers immensely, for It will give Coombs a hurler who is good
for twenty-five victories in a season. Mr. Baker banked on Eppa to carry
the club along when he disposed of Alexander.
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BULK OF OLD MACK
MACHINE NOW UNDER
BOSTONIAN BANNER
Red Sox, With Mcltmis, Barry, Strimk, Bush, Schang
and Pennock, Lack Sleep-Producing Wallop, but
Possess Greatest Defensive Machine in Game
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IN THE SPOnTMOIIT By GRANTLAND RICE
(Copyright. 1010. all rlthti reserved.)
Concerning Pennant Contenders
No. 1 THE RED SOX
mHF. Old Maekian Machine was supposed long ago to have been dismantled
-- nnd scattered to the various winds of a windy universe.
Hut the bulk of it is still on guard under n. Bostonian banner. Eddie
Collins is with Chicago. I tank Baker is with New Xork. Eddie IMank and
Chief Bender have vanished from the reservation.
But of thoe still in harness, the bulk now belongs to Boston. Mclnnls
nt first, ,!nrk Barry nt i-econd, Strunk in the outfield, Bush and Pennock
pitching to AVnllie Schang jou still get a reminder of the old machine that
plowed up pennant pastures from 1010 to 1014, with only one flag defeat in
five years.
The Bed Sox, with five old Athletic stars, have nothing like the sleep-producing
wallop which distinguished the old club.
But they have the greatest defensive machine in baseball a barricade
that can stand up before almost any known assault.
Added to the defensive play of Mclnnis at first and Barry at second, they
iiave in Kvciett Soott. at short, one of the most remarkable infielders of the
last decade. And they have in Oscar Vitt, nt third, a cool, steady, brilliant
third baseman one of the best upon any roster.
Mclnnis Barry Scott Vitt if you can produce a finer defensive infield
thnn this combination we'll inhale your straw lint without the aid of a di
gestive pill.
It isn't a mighty batting array. It won't hit with the old Maekian output
from first to thiid. Outside of Mclnnis, there isn't a member who is likely
to pass above .'-'00.
DVT all four belong to that dangerous type of .i0 or
that m likely to peel off a hit at any moment irJie
HOPPE POSTS $2500 Shawnee Club Wants Big
cnncciT hid ympu Golf Tournament in June
or .xoO batsmen
hen a hit meins
trouble. Harry, Kcatt nnd Vitt all belong to thii class light hitters
until the hectic moment arrives, and then almost as dangerous as a
Cobb or Speaker.
TUPLE CAGE TTTLEi5
Only Open Dates Already Are Assigned for Women's
Tourney, but Fair Sex May Be Given
Other Days
An Unusual Defense
BEFOKE the season is very far along you will witness some defensive, play
from this infield thnt will make your hair curl. Keep your weather eye
trained especially upon Eveiett Scott.
1 The game is full of brilliant shortstops, but in our scatter-brained opin
ion he is the kingpin of the row the best one of a brilliant lot.
hit, no mntter where you hit it."
A defense of the Mclnnis-Hnrry-Scott-Vltt array will take the heart out
normnl attack. When you keep plugging and can't break through, the
Old Ambish nil too frequently iccedes.
1500 Points 18.2 Balkline for
$5000 Side, Winner Take All,
Terms of Champion
Itv I'ETEK PI TTKR T.ynnewood Hall tup tournament end
i ..,.,.! mill: Sluvvncc Countrv Club i in n on .lime in. and mis woumi give ine
THIRTY DAYS TO ACCEPT 1 nunnd.m over the annual Buckwoml golf.-is time to get to Shawnee.
i 'tournament The date nnnnum-cd me If worst comes to worst, the July
for Julv. hut Heggie Woithington. the date? will be kept, but there is n great
Milwaukee. Wis.. Apt il Hi illie k,P,v..tnrv of the club, is anxious to get desire on the part of the men to nave
F. Hoiipc, thampiun billionlit of dates in June. I nfortunateiy tor
t-ihnvvnre the montli of .nine is me misi
Waddell's Field Coal in Final
Minute Causes Fresh
men's Defeat
lloppe.
world, today nllcd two persistent chal
lengers .Inke Sihncfor nnd AVelker
Cochran, for rhninpion'.hip matches b
(depositing with, the Brunswick lliilke
Collencler Company of America SJ.ilHI
forfeit
It. B. Benjamin, manager of lloppe,
dcpoiti!iff with the Bruusvvuk-Biilke-it
hn covered by cither Cochran or
Schnefor nnd that the match shall be
for S.'OOO siilc, l.'OO points 1S.L' bnlk
Ime, winner to take entire stake nnd
hout-e moiie.v.
It is further stipulated that the match
tnke place in October or November.
plnc to be selected nt signing of
articles.
The challenge must be accepted with
in thirty dns or no attention will be1
given either one.
PRINCETON FRESH DATES
Tiger Cubs to Close Season With
Penn Yearlings i
Primetnn. N. '.. Apul 10.- The
Princeton fieshmnn baseball nine will
mI.iv oiulit enmes this spring in the
est golf match in the yenr, and every
Siiturdu.v in the month, so fnr ns Phila
delphia is concerned, is taken up with
n toui nnment.
The onl.v June dates thnt are at nil
possible air the 111th. "0th and 21st.
The only ronflict locally is the junior
hniniiionshin. but it is a question it
I any of the present juniors would cut
nim li ice in the Shawnee event ns most
o"f the big.' juniors last year nre now
ineligible on nciomit of age. 'Phe
the big tournament in June.
But it seems that the annual tourna
ment for the women at Shawnee is
scheduled for June II) to 21. Appar
ently the only wny out 'of it would bo
for Shawnee to chnnge the dates tit the
women's tournament, which while nn
important tournament does not draw as
big u field ns the Buckwood event.
In addition to this the women play
ers have more leisure than the men nnd
possibly some other date in June would
be ns satisfactory to them as the oucs
assigned.
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IN RELAY SPRINTS
Michigan Star Has Made Great
Record in Short-Distance
Events
chedule as announced toda. The sea- rVUp ni,1(pn m"lc
cm will open today with n giinie nt -- trail; season is
cry or the present
found in the 100
I.nwrenceville, uud will (lose witn 1", yards, due to 'the fact that a new lot
Penn freshmen game ou'Mny SI. of S inters have to be developed. The
The complete schedule follows: first r(,n) jm, m t)ip (.0eKp RpriDtprs
April HI Lanremevllle, ut Iireni cv 111" , ... , ;.... ,?,(. ,vrPl ai Ponnsvl
Aprll "0 Xuvler. at Prliicplnn. Mav L' Hill will lie given next wick mi ieudbji
School. t rottitowu. M 3. Princeton viinin's lelny carnirnl, when the best
oTn. iy'T,Y.,iUriW2Itf "iCw1 li'a'". men of the (ountry will compete in this
May .4, linrvaru in-- i inrnrimi, "nJr OVCm.
Only one man stands out from the
others Johnson, of Michigan. He looks
Penn 102'-'. at Princeton
PREVENTED BY RUN
Inaugural Game of Series to Be
Played at Shibe Park
Tomorrow
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HOLD GYM EXHIBITIONS
Waddel
the final
Everything was all wet nt the Baker
baseball home today and the opening
game of the .cries vv.ith the Athletics
for the city championship was post
poned until tomorrow. This means that
the series Will be cut to four games. The
inaugural tontest tomorrow will be
staged at Shlbe, Park.
All was soggy out nt the A's stadium
except a spot in the upper pavilion aud
the cunning Connie took advantage of
the dry section. He stole n, march on
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o,...i..., i. c. Arm l The New ,0 '!c h' f"s,eKt B?rnt" in .F"110' the Phils' by having his battery meu
York Yankees drew further away from the hut It IS not expected Hint lie will com-
rNi:mT.7:i"rir,,hib"n'n:,"m;,n "or .!" ' '' '' nt thp ra.9t,,rn; an.A
Huillnn defeated I'mlf Hobble's boj.1 by a vvCteril inlcrcpllcginte championships in
core of .'. in 1 The series no stands , .
"fx tames to thrte In favor of the Amen, an Mn and June.
I.eaBue entry. .
HINKEL, PROBABLE REFEREE
FOR BIG BOUT, VISITS CITY
i ers down in li'tlmiMB'on. Arthur staled last night he had signed Joe
t Acotta, brother of the A's outfielder last year, who looks like one of
the best pitchers in his league.
Macks and Phils Even in City Series
LOOKING through the old records, we have discovered that the Athletics
i and Phils are about even Stephen in spring series games. The victory
ct.the Athletics over the Nationals last summer in the AVeart benefit game
i not considered, hecause it was played in midscason. According to reports,
i,' he games always have been exciting, especially the last scries, which was
it.ged in 1015.
' Seveu games were played, three victories for each club and one tie.
.'(Tfiree games were played down in Florida, where the deadlock occurred.
f Wt3n the teams came home the A's won two games at Shibe Park and the
yblls iicored Ylctorie s on 'their own grounds.
.rt't- rrktt flpaf linme nmi Wfla n RWoll Fxlllhlttnn. with .Tia TtV. !
mw .... ...v o - , -- JHOU ujijrusiUK
Kpna Rlxey. The Macks won 2 to O, UusU allowing but one hit, which was
h registered by big Eppa himself. Mayer twirled the Phils to a O-to-0 victory
I Jn the second battle, and when the A's got back to their own playground
M'yckoff beat Oescbger 4 to 2.
'7 The final contest will long be remembered. l$ob Sbawkcy was pitching
X'sgaJnst Alexander and apparently had the game sewed up until the eighth
'iniing. Up to that time the Phils could do nothing with his delivery, while
Qwmle's clouters touched Alex for 'eight bingles and four runs. The eighth
tnf.tr1 y opened with the scorp 4 to 2 In favor of the Shibe Parker. Byrne
HM' Bancroft got on base and Garry Cravath shuffled up to the plate. The
jlSfcttun king landed pn a fast one, sent it into the left field bleachers anil
IPini'tim came borne. That .was the end .of the scoring .and tho FhiU
ioted Cleveland Promoter
and Ring Official Interview's
Local Boxing Men
w
ATT HINKKIj, the noted Cleveland
boxing promoter and referee, who
is likely to officiate in the big battle I
between Willnrd and Dempsey for the
world's chnmpionsip. came to town to
day to look over local talent for his
boxing shows. He met all of the modest
managers nnd equally modest battlers
and ompiled n li-t which will be used
in the future.
Ilinkel is known throughout the coun
try ns a real sportsman and one of the
.t ...mnble nnd fair referees ui the
game. He has officiated in many fnmous
battles and not once has his decision
been questioned. I'P "- uoswra uere
decision arc legal. Matt is called upon
to take a railroad journey every umc
an important outvie .u. ..
With the big cuampion uamo less
iv, iliree months off. the boxers nnd
Tex Blckard am looking around for a
teferee. Many names will be. considered,
l.nt ncrord tic -to tne nope srm oui iroru
Ihe West. Hlnkle is the most likely.
candidate. He is fair, honest aud effici
ent and'has the contldcnce of the boxing
fans.
Hinkel broke into ,thc fast set about
jhre Tears ago when he staged the
(Kllbane-Oianey featherweight chap
, .IPIeW
, ljUxW. ' .-V
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and a few of his infielders and out
fielders' work' out in rubber -soled shoes.
After drillingMlje enhdidates for more
than an hour in the 'morning Connie;
told his laborers that they could knock
off for lunch. -There was no lct-qp thiN
afternoon when another hour uud it
half practice was held.
Jack Coombs announced that be
would start Elmer Jacobs In the open
ing engagement nnd that Gene Pncknrd
probably would see service before tho
game ended. Alack will send Scott
Perry to the hill.
W. AND J. TENNIS SCHEDULE
Six Matches Arranged; First With
Carnegie Tech
Washington, Pa., April 1C II. I,.
Donaldson Ligonier. manager of ' the
Washington, and Jefferson College ten
nis team;' announced, his schedule today
ns follows: Friday, May II, Carnegie
Tech at Pittsburgh ; Saturday. May 10,
Grove City at Grove City ; Thursday,
May L'L', Grove City ut Washington ;
Friday, May. 2.',, Pitt at Pittsburgh;
Friday, May SO.MMtt at Washington;
Mouday, June 2, or Tuesday, June 3,
Westminister nt Washington.
's sensational field goal in
minute of play turned ap
parent defeat into victory for the Tem
ple, College sophomores last night in
the final game of the season with the
fieshmen for the interclnss champion
ship. The finnl score was 20-10.
The game was very close at all times,
nnd at the end of the first fifteen min
utes piny the teams -were tie nwny nt
nine points. At the restart the year
lings obtained the jump, nnd on field
goals by Barfoot nnd Gciger and a foul
by Barfoot gained a five-point lead.
The sophs, however, started a belated
rally and succeeded in winning the
title in the last minute.
This contest was part of the twenty
third nnnunl demonstration of the
physical education department. The
events included heavy gymnastics, the
men performing on the side horse being
led by Mr. Younger nnd the women
going through varied exerciseB on
parallel bars, directed by Miss Prophet.
A fencing bout nnd Indian club swing
ing were also enjoyable features.
Graves High Scorer
Atrordins 4o statistics kept by Pen
rose Rosemund. Graves, the University
of Pennsylvania freshman basketball
star, was the leading field goal scorer
of the season. He tallied eight tvvo
nninters. McMnnus. of the Tk I. I'.
five, was the leading scorer, getting 221
points. Burroughs, of Cnpden High,
most field goals. 'tO in one game ngainst
Haddonfield High. Segal, of Brown
Prep, is next, with 23 scored ngainst
Perkiomen. McCiillough, of Brown
Prep, is best in foul goal throwing,
with 120. Ynrnall, of Swarthmorc
Prep, had most asslsts'iri one game, 13,
The compilation follows: McMnnus.
Pennsjlvania Institute for Dcuf, ."!)
field goals, 103 fouls, 221 poiuts; Dins
more, Germnutown Academy, 02 field
goals, 0.1 fouls, 217 points; Burroughs,
Camden High, (10 field goals, 01 fouls,
211 points;- Graves, Pennsylvania
Freshmen, 80 field goals, 42 fouls, 202
poiuts: MrCullough, Brown Prep, 35
field goals, 120 fouls, 100 points; Ynr
nall. Swarjlimore Prep, W) field goals,
8." fouls, 18." points; Beechcr, Darby
High, 4(1 field goals, 03 fouls, 185
points; haiighlln.' St. Joseph's Prep,
37 field goals, 105 fouls, 170 points;
Hnsson, P. I. D., 74 field goals, 20
fouls, 108 points.
Honor H. C. II. S. Athletes
Letters nnd numerals were awarded
to members of Cathplic High basketball
five yesterday morning in the autjitq,
rium of the school by Professor John A.
Pfister, The nevly appointed yice rec
tor, Bev. John .T. Bonner, made n
strong appeal to the students to support
sports.
THE attack is a vital department of baseball, but defensive play
carries even greater importance. Owning a ball club, ice'd rather
have n stronn defence and fairly ceak attack any-time than a strong
attack and a iceak defense.
In Other Ways
THK Bed Sox outfield isn't remarkable and yet it, is among the best.
With Babe Until playing left it has in Ruth, Strunk and Hooper. sufficient
power and speed to moie thnn hold its own. It has the punch against right
handers, and neither Strunk nor Hooper is any dub when a blow is needed.
Both are fast nnd sure. Their defensive play is only a shade below the de
fensive strength of the infield.
iA'f) there is Fiank Gilhooley at hand ichen Ruth is needed else-
tcirte.
The Pitching
Tun pitching stnff, with Bush, Moys, Jones, Caldwell and Pennock aided
nnd abetted by Babe Until whenever needed is good, but hardly great.
It doesn't strike us ns being as brilliant as many rank it. If Buth were
to be used exclusively ns a pitcher the case might be different. But switching
the big left-hander from one job to another may not leave him as effective in
the box ns he used to be. Last season, even in an off yenr, he turned in only
thirteen victories.
If Buy Caldwell has one of his good yenrs the outlook here will be much
brighter. But for all that, the present Bed Sox staff doesn't compare with
the old order which carried Ruth, Shore, Leonard and Mays for a steady diet.
The stnff is good enough to go through nnd win a pennant with fair luck.
But the reserves are not sufficient to stand much misfortune. If tho Ued Sox
fail to hold the crest again the slip will come through pitching.
POf icili Schang and Wallets back of the bat there isn't another
i
Miccr(ain finfc in the defenshe chain
Should Win
THE Bed Sox look good enough to win, despite their moderate attack. Be
yond their gieat defensive strength they have on abnormal allotment of
timely batsmen nnd they have an esprit de corps beyond any club we have
known.
Their mornle belongs to the winning order. They never quit. They have
the supreme confidence, that comes from a long tradition of victory. They are
nt their best against the clubs they have to beat whether at home or abroad.
And while their batting eyes may not carry nny .300 glow, any pitcher who
believes he has a light job ahead in facing Ruth, Schang, Strunk, Hooper nnd
Mclnnis may suddenly fall heir to a depressing shock.
Their offensive strength may (not be imposing on copy paper noi in the
Annual Guide, but on the ball field it has the habit of meeting the situation
when u precious tally 13 tequlred to round out a winning afternoon.
TH1H club, composed of old Mackmen and old Red Sox, has the
Victorious Habit of Soul. It is ntorfe up of those icho have found
the open highway to victory and who have never lost the main trail
leading to the top. This means more than a filmy trifle. Quite a bit.
MAT'JMIINKEL
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is 1'runmDffj',ieml;jn6r.lhly fchows, in
Cleveland.. X -s " ' ;
TU wr4eru -prompter; left here this
New Job for Fitzgerald
s York. Aorll IS. Christopher .1 Flu
arerald. for many tears starter at the race
tracts (n the Gut,, has been (.pnolnteil en
eral manaser of the Emplra City Racine
Association, aucceedlnjc Colonel Mutt Winn,
who wfll manage, tl) race courses In Louis.
vine. v
New England League Meets April 24
'.swill, Mass., April 18 A meeting of
the rtora-ariljed New Knsland Baseball
rvalue will be held In Lawrence on April
4 to .receive the report ot tne schedule
committee.
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Lester Durdlct Resigns
Trenfjin. V. J.. April Id. The reals-na.
Hon of, Lester Hurdlct from the secretary
ship of the New Jersey Doilnr Commissi.
waa accepted yesterday tiy thet body. No
one has been appointed to nil the vacancy.
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BASEBALL TODAY HASEIIALV
RACING
AT
Havre de Grace
APRIL 16TIT TO 30T1T .
(INCJMJSIVE)
SEVEN RACES DAILY
INCLUDING A STEEPLECIlXSE
Special Pennsylvania Railroad Train
Leaves 12:34 P. M.; West Phlla-
delphls, 12:38 P. M.
, Direct to Course
ADMISSION: Grandstand .and
Let the Whole Family Vote
Nothing pleases us better than to have a
chance to show the Briscoe to the whole family
at once.
For there's something about it that appeals
especially to every member.
Father appreciates the wonderful fuel and oil
economy. Mother is attracted by the beautiful
lines. The children like the roomy seats, which
mean that they won't be "scrunched up. And
everybody is joyful over the smooth, easy riding.
"Bring your family in any time.
. $885 ay
W. CLARKE GRIEB. 306 N. Broad
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