12 SPORTS-BIG PATRIOTIC TENNIS TOURNEY TO BE HELD HERE AUGUST 1--SPORT NEWS Copyright, 117, The Tribune Association (New York Tribune). THE FOUR T'S OF DESTINY Time and Tide and Ty and Teddy Watt for nothing on this earth; Each is ever poised and ready All around the circle's girth; Time and Tide are ancient actors, Who still move with flying feet; But as dashing, smashing factors Ty and Teddy have them beat. Time and Tide and Ty and Teddy Set their vision on the goal; Then move forward, sure and steady. As the onward oceans roll; Time and Tide across the ages Have an edge that can't be chopped, But on Front and Sporting Pages Ty and Teddy have them stopped. Time and Tide and Ty and Teddy Wait for nothing low or high; Each one has the bludgeon ready. Backed up by the Batting Eye; Time and Tide will be here longer— Time will nick them all at last; But to-day 'which two are stronger In the nation's all-star cast? Kaiser Bill might extend an car in the general direction of John J. McGraw and the National League, and possibly develop a system of repudia- Itlon that might be extremely valuable a bit later on. He might, for example, repudiate the invasion of Belgium and all sub marine warfare. This would be of no great assistance to Belgium and the (wrecked ships—but that isn't the main Idea in a repudiation. THE GENIAL DOPE You have heard all along that the one weakness of the Giant array was pitching. We observed from a well-known, critic only a day or so ago the statement that "the Giants, despite bad pitching, would win." Yet the records show that in the way of allowing earned runs the four leading pitchers of the National League all wear Giant harness. The only ifour who have allowed less than two earned runs to a combat, on an. aver age, are Schupp, Benton, Sallee and Anderson. And Tesreau and Perritt tare only a notch or so below. With pitching of this type attached to the general excellence of the rest ■jof the machine, it is almost a certainty that by August the Giants will be so far ahead in the pennant Jubilee that n.o rival club will have even a hazy )ook-tn. We thought for a considerable period the Phillies would hang on most ot the way, only to be beaten in the stretch. But the Job was apparently beyond the Phillies' best, for they, too, are tiow rapidly drifting out of range. ANOTHER TANGLE "Matty," an observant contemporary remarked over a year ago, "may be no instructor upon attack, but he will have one of the smartest pitching staffs in baseball." This sounded reasonable enough, provided Matty could light upon the raw material needed. • But the records now show that the Reds are outbatting any club in base ball by six points, and that they are over twelve points beyond the leading club in the American League. If any one had suggested that by mid-July the Reds would be the strongest attacking club in baseball he could have collected enough cagey ■■•agers to fill a hogshead. LIMERICK OF THE LINKS There was a thin golfer named Hame, Who declined t odiscuss his own game; But it seems that when young Some one cut out his tongue. So the poor fellow wasn't to blame. L. L. F. "Willard now worth $500,000." Or, as we remarked some years before, "the punch is mightier than the pen." NOTHING Sir: As I understand the controversy it Is this—Both Mr. McGraw and Mr. Mercer admit the following: 1, That Mercer came to McGraw's room for an Interview. 2. That Mercer submitted the written interview to Mc- Graw. 3. That McGraw handed it back with a verbal O. K. What more is left to be said in the way of final proof? F. T. H. Russia collapsed and dropped out of the war after the manner of the Giants collapsing in the National League pennant race. Or as badly as the old light faded out of Ty Cobb's batting eye. In all three cases it was a pitiful, depressing spectacle—especially for the other side of the scrimmage line. Ban Johnson Sends Ultimatum to Baker Chicago, July 17. —President John son, of the American League, yester day gave J. Franklin Baker, third baseman with the New York Amer icans, twenty-four hours in which to answer charges that he had attempt ed to induce Allen Sothoron, star pitcher with the St. Louis Club, to desert organized baseball and Join an Independent league in Pennsylva nia. President Johnson had previously written Baker demanding an expla nation of the alleged tampering. The New York player failed to reply. Rumors have been rife for several days that Baker was acting as inter mediary between the Upland Club, of the Delaware County League, and Sothoron, who is said to be dissatis fied with his contract. Baker played with Upland after quitting the Ath letics. Manager Donovan, of the New York Club, telegraphed President Johnson last night that Baker had written Johnson explaining the af fair. MAR-SANS TRADED FOR MAGEE gt. Louis, Mo., July 17.—Armado Marsans has been traded by the St. Louis Americans to the New York Americans for Lee Magee, it was learned from Byron Bancroft John son, president of the league, who is In St. Louis. Both players are out fielders. President Johnson said he knew nothing about the rumor that New York would pay St. Louis the amount that Magee's salary is said to exceed that of Marsans. "That is a matter between Managers Jones and Donovan," he said. CARDS GET BROOKLYN PLAYER New York. July 17.—The Brooklyn National League Club yesterday sold James D. Smyth, utility infielder, to the St. Louis Nationals by the waiver route. Man- Use Your Head! Don't be satisfied to step Into the nearest store and Just say: "I wan'a straw hat." YOU'RE pay ing the bill. For good ness sake, when you buy a straw hat use your head! Fred B. Harry Straws are different —• they're distinctive. That's true of any style. Fred B. Harry 17 K. Third St. TUESDAY EVENING, Application Refused For Injunction Against Champ New York, July 17.—Application of Jack Curley for an Injunction to restrain Jess Willard, heavyweight champion of the world, from appear ing in connection with his Wild West show, was denied in Supreme Court here yesterday, by Justice Peter A. Hendrick. Curley contended that a contract entered into by Willard and himself preceding the fight In Havana with Jack Johnson, at which Willard won the championship, restrained Willard from public appearances, except un der Curleyls management, until Sep tember next. Justice Hendrick, in his decision, says that if the contract to promote a fight between Willard and Johnson and other fistic encounters, is en foroible, of which he expresses no opinion, an injunction restraining Willard from performing with his show would inflict "great harm on Willard and secure no lawful ad vantage for Curley." CLEVELAND FARMS DAY Cleveland, 0., July 17.—Announce ment was made by the Cleveland American League Club yesterday that Catcher Tom Daly has been re leased under an optional agreement, to the Buffalo Club of the Interna tional League. BUTTE STAR SOLD TO YANKEES | Butte, Mont., July 17.—Elmer Leifer, outfielder and pitcher of the Butte Northwestern League Club,! has been sold to the New YorH' Americans. He will report next spring. INDIANS TO TRY GIANT PITCHER Cleveland, July 17.—The biggest pitcher in captivity walked into the office of the Indians the other after noon and said "Howdy." He is Harry Pitenger, 6 feet 7 inches tall In his socks, and weighs 215 pounds. He's 26 years old, a right-hander., and hails from Kent, 0., where he pitch ed for the Kent Normal School. Pit enger will be given a tryout by Man ager FohL FOOTBALL BOOMS AT BETHANY Bethany, W. Va„ July 17. —The fact that Bethany College has eleven games scheduled in football this fall and that It Intends tc carry out the card If possible is proof that ath letio authorities here believe that athletic training is needed more now than ever. A peculiar situation has developed In that the opening game Is scheduled to be played three days before the opening of the college. SHIPPEX *BURG BOY DISAPPEARS Local police have been asked by I Shlppensburg authorities to assist In the search tot J. E. Glessman, a*ea 16, who disappeared from his home yesterday afternoon. He was dressed in dark clothing and wore a dark cap. HEADQUARTERS FOR SHIRTS SIDES & SIDES ATHLETE TO BE CHAPLAIN San Francisco Lad Expects to Join First California Artillery q San Francisco, July 17.—The world's champion all-around athlete, Fred C. Thompson, will in all prob ability bo the chaplain of the First California Field Artillery Regiment, with headquarters in Oakland, when that organization goes Into the fed eral service. Major Ralph J. Feneuf, command ing the field artillery battalion, which | is rapidly being rounded into a regl j inent, announces that one of the of ficers of his staff had already had i considerable correspondence with Rev. Mr. Thompson regarding j his taking the commission as regi ! mental chaplain, with the rank of captain. The Rev. Mr. Thompson Is now j pastor of a church in Goldfield, Neb. Great As Freshman Early In his freshmah year at Oc cidental College, "Pelican" Thomp son began to stand out as one of the greatest athletes ever developed on the Pacific coast. During his sopho more, Junior and senior years he was the particular bright star of the Oc cidental football, baseball and track team, and as an all-around athlete was the star of all big track meets. He traveled from coast to coast, competing for bis college, and after graduation went to Princeton, where he entered the theological seminary. While at Princeton he could not compete under the four-year rule, but he took part In many open meets and continued to win first honors. As a hurdler, shot-putter, pole-vaulter, high-Jumper, distance-thrower and sprinter, Thompson could hold his own with the best athletes in the country. After completing the seminary course, the Rev. Mr. Thompson en tered the ministry and has made an enviable record with his church at Goldfield. - YESTERDAY'S RESULTS National League Philadelphia, 1; Cincinnati, 0. St. Louis, 3; Brooklyn, 1. New York, 4; Chicago, 2. Boston, 8; Pittsburgh, 7 (first game). Boston, 7; Pittsburgh, 2 (second game). American League Cleveland, 3; New York, 2, St. Louis, 2; Boston, 0. Detroit-Philadelphia, rain. Chicago-Washington, rain. New York State League Reading, 9; Wilkes-Barre, 6. Scranton, 5; Elmira, 2. Syracuse, 6; Binghamton, 0. Blue Ridge League Hagerstown. 4; Hanover, 3. Frederick, 6; Gettysburg, 2. Martinsburg, 5; Cumberland, 1. Allison Hill League Reading, 2; Galahad, 0. Lucknow Shop League Clerks, 4; Planing Mil, 1. WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY National League Pittsburgh at Boston. St. Louis at Brooklyn. Chicago at New York. Cincinnati at Philadelphia. American League Washington at Chicago. Boston at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Detroit. t New York at Cleveland. New York State League Elmira at Scranton. Reading at Wilkes-Barre. Binghamton at Syracuse. Blue Ridge League Gettysburg at Frederick. . Cumberland at Martinsburg. Hanover at Hagerstown. I STANDING OF THE CLUBS National League W. L. P.C. New York • 48 26 .649 Philadelphia 40 32 .566 St. Louis 44 37 543 Cincinnati 46 42 .523 Chicago 43 41 .512 Brooklyn 36 39 .480 Boston 32 43 .427 Pittsburgh 24 53 .312 American League W. L. P.C. Chicago 51 31 .622 Boston 50 31 .617 Cleveland 46 40 .535 New York 41 38 .519 Detroit 41 39 .613 Washington 33 45 .423 Philadelphia 29 47 .382 St. Louis 32 52 .381 Blue Ridge League W. L. P.C. Hagerstown 31 19 .620 Martinsburg 31 20 .608 Gettysburg 25 28 .472 Hanover 25 29 463 Frederick 25 33 .431 Cumberland 20 38 ,34a New York State League W. L. P.C. Wilkes-Barre 5 1 833 Syracuse 3 i .750 Scranton 4 2 667 Elmira 2 4 !333 Binghamton 1 3 260 Reading 1 5 #1 6 7 WAYNESBORO GIRL NURSE Waynesboro, Pa., July 17.—Miss Esther A. Moser, of Mont Alto, near Waynesboro, is one of the nurses with the Jefferson Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia. This unit has organized base hospital No. 38, has twenty-two dostors, two dentists' slxty-flvo nursese and 152 enlisted men. Its equipment is all modern and It can be ready for service In a week. , OAUGT IN MOWING MACHINE Marietta, July 17.—Charles Young, a farmer of near New Holland, was badly injured by being caught in the knives of a mowing machine Just as he was about to fin ish his day's work. He was so badly injured ♦hat he was removed to the Lancaster Gpneral Hospital, XOCRRISBUBG HffijfoF TELEGRXPH IT IS SERGEANT HANK GOWDY NOW OW.DX Meet Sergeant Hank Gowdy, the first big leaguer to enlist for the war. When he resigned from the Boston National League Club as catcher several days ago he entered the Ohio Man Beats Woman, But She Doesn't Mind a Bit "Somebody is murdering a woman" was the cry yesterday afternoon that sent th<j patrol flying to Eleventh and Calder streets. Bessie Shaw was found lying unconscious In the street and Ray Stonesifer, accused as her assailant, was nearby. Stonesifer I Why Fatima is today 111 I high-grade cigarette at a moderate price |||j I iQf*i |]| | —a wasteful, costly box. . ' : ffl| Fatima does NOT give you \ —or fancy, expensive tips. —or "showy" packing or frills. r a perfectly balanced Turkish blend— comfort while you smoke and afterwards, too. Hli I But Fatima DOES give you. -absolute purity: - • 1| I more sincere quality, better to- H| baccos and more quantity for ||H the money than any other high- • L grade cigarette on the market.' Remember, that in addition to purity, good taste and big value, Fatimas offer you something else—they are cool and friendly to your throat and tongue, and they leave you feeling keen and fit even though you may smoke more j j Jj|ml often than usual. Qfiff+JfruZfaccoCb, j j||||| 8 I In these times, you want full value —smoke Fatimas. |l|| FATIMA I A Sensible . f| National Guard as a private, and the uniform he here wears shows him as such. He has been promoted, and General John C. Speaks has appoint ed him orderly in the Second Bri gade Infantry. was taken to the police station, the girl to the hospital. Officers again experienced the dairy trouble of having an offender and be ing unable to get any one to bring information against him. Love affairs that end in a beating and then in an arrest usually fail to produce a con viction, and lovers resent the intru* slon of the police into their affairs. In this case both were held on a disorderly practice charge. WILL HOLD BIG TENNIS TOURNEY Park Tennis Association in Charge of Big Event Sched uled to Open August 1 Plans for staging Harrisburg's great patriotic tennis tournament have almost been completed. The events will start August 1. All en tries must be in the hands of the management not later than July 28, as the drawing will be made July 30. An entrance fee of twenty-five cents will be charged, the proceeds of which will be turned over to the lo cal branch of the American Red Cross Society. The Harrisburg Park Tennis Association is in charge of the big tournament. In order to comply with requests of the U. S. N. L. T. A., of which the local asso ciation is a member, no cups will be awarded this year. The winners in the singles of the Greater Harrisburg tourney will re ceive a patriotic certificate from the National Association, which will en able them to participate in the na tional tournament which is held at Forest Hills each year. Entrance cards can be gotten at the office of the. Park Department, Bogar's sport ing store, the Harrisburg hardware store, Roberts & Meek or the ground keeper at the Reservoir courts. Newport to Play Steelton Tomorrow on Home Grounds Newport, leaders of the Dauphin- Perry League, will oppose the Steel ton team of the Bethlehem Steel Com pany League at Steelton to-morrow afternoon. The game will doubtless be' a fast one, as both teams are com posed of good material. Neither team manager has announced his twlrler for the contest. SERIES OR ACCIDENTS Lewistown, Pa., July 17.—1t has been reported that George Potter, a former resident, was struck by an auto at Harrisburg and badly in jured. Mrs. Harry Morrison was bitten by a poisonous insect a few days ago and is now threatened with blood poisoning. Mrs. Annie Calahan, Vhlle in the act of reaching for a glass Jar from the top of the cellar wall at her home, slipped and fell, striking her right side against, a protruding stone in the wall, badly injuring her ribs, j John Steele, a tourist, fell from ■ his motorcycle east of town and was badly bruised. JUCY'I7, 191 A WELLY'S jf CORNER Wilkes-Barre continues to set the pace in the second half of the New York State League race. In the first race they copped the rag and so far have suffered only one defeat, which was administered yesterday at the hands of the tail-end Reading club. Syracuse, Scranton and El mira are bunched close, respectively, in second, third and fourth places, while Binghamton and Reading fol low after. In a five-inning game last evening the Reading railroad nine of the Allison Hill League won the deci sion over the Galahad boys, score 2 to 0. Both G. 'Leban, of Reading, and Fortna, of Galahad, kept their hits well scattered. The recent spurt of Martinsburg of the Blue Ridge 1 League has brought them within one-half of a game from Hagerstown, the present leaders. Both teams won yesterday. Hagerstown defeated Hanover, 4 to 3, while Martinsburg got a 6 to 1 decision over Cumberland. The Bat tlefield boys lost to Frederick. Half-Milers Make Good Time in Race at Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio, July 17.—Half-mile campaigners stepped into the lime light at the opening of the Gran* Circuit racing season at the North Randall track yesterday afternoon, and followers of the trotters and pac ers who supported the favorites were a crestfallen lot. A heavy rain soaked the track ana held up proceedings for more than an hour, making It late before the last heat of the fourth event was raced. As a result of the weather conditions, the track was slow and the going was bad, particularly for the pacers. The Edwards }3,000 pacing stake, the feature event of the card, went to Colonel Armstrong, a half-mller and an outsider, who was given a hard fight by A Game of Chance. The two finished neck and neck In the final heat, the Judge's decision being necessary to distinguish the winner. Loyal W., the favorite, failed to finish in the money. The Forest City sweepstakes for two-year-old trotters was a walkaway for Arrow Rock, piloted by McMahon, while Miriam Guy took second money in the $2,600 stake. The best time, 2:l3Vi, was fast when the condition of the track is considered. Although the Steelton team of th< Bethlehem Steel League Is not li first placf, fans are watching wltl interest the outcome of the gam< with Newport, of the Dauphln-Perrj League to-morrow. The game n scheduled to be played on the steel town lot. The Perry county lads ar< leading in their league and a vers fast game is expected. ' The Clerks team of the Lucknow Shop League administered a 4 to ] defeat to the Planing Mill nine yes terday. The game was of only foui innings' duration, and each team se cured four hits. Peppy "Jawn" Evers, late of th< Boston Braves, Joined the Pat Mo ran clan of the National League yes terday. In honor of his coming thi fans arranged an Evers Day celebra tion Johnnie covered his usual post tlon, the keystone sack, with grea credit, he accepted four chance; without an error ana made on< single. WILL PLAY MIDDLETOWN The strong Sixth Ward Casions will meet the Middletown White Soa on -thp latter's diamond Saturday July 28. A game was scheduled foi Island Park Saturday but old Jupc Pluvius had a word to say and th fame was called off. Next Saturdaj 6 Casions will play the Jackson A- C. The game will bo played or Island Park. STOLEN AUTO RECOVERED An automobile belonging td Alvii Brackenbrldge, 1829 Reily street, wai recovered yesterday afternoon neai Wormleysburg. The car was stoic Sunday afternoon. t ONE-ARMED PLAYER BATTING .428 CLIP Windham, Me., July 17. Charles S. Foley, one-armed out fielder, has accepted twenty-six chances without an error and hit for .42 8 in seven games this season with the South Windham baseball team. Foley lost his right arm when run over by a trolley car ten years ago, but kept on playing ball. He has stolen thirteen bases and made four sacrifice hits, does 100 yards close to ten seconds and is also a basketball and football player. He has scored nine runs in seven game 3, hit in all but one, and on May 3 made four hits in five times up and scored three runs.
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