oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-23

GIBBONS MANAGER SURE OF VICTORY By DAVID J. WALSH, I. N. S. Sports Editor. SHELBY, Mont., June 23—Eddie Kane is a slight handful of a man with sandy hair, an Irish eye that can either be humorous or menacing, and the Gibbons complex. In accents calm and dispassionate, he will inform you he is the manager of the next world's champion, much after the manner of one mentioning a common place fact. His confidence is infectious. It is of such faith that mountains are moved and the impossible made possible. Kane is a man with a vision, an ideal. He sees a hot July afternoon, less than two weeks hence, crowded arena nestling in the sagebrush and Jack Dempsey, face down down, in the realm with a referee's arm rising and falling. "Why are you so confident?" we asked Kane today. "There are four very good reasons," was the reply. "Gibbons has been an active fighter; secondly, he has speed; third, he has brains, and the fourth reason is, his punch." We pouenced upon this last with the avid enthusiasm of a born debater. It was to laugh. What of Dempsey's punch. Wasn't it the hardest of the two? Certainly! We saved time by answering our own questions. "Yes," Mr. Kane was talking again. "Dempsey has the hardest punch. But did you ever notice a home run that dropped six inches outside the fence. It counted just as much as one that went 50 feet beyond. The point is that Gibbons will drop any man he hits on the button and I knew he will hit Dempsey." "So much for hitting: As for speed, there is no comparison. They talk about Dempsey's speed, but Tom has it on him there by 200 per cent. He looks wide open, but when you shoot the punch he isn't present." "Tom is probably the brainiest fighter in the ring. He is smarter than Dempsey and Kearns combined and I will miss my guess by a Mon- Sargum Sproutings By Sargum Sprout The junk that is coming out of the camps of the two principals of the July 4th fight surely has the fan befuddled. Dempsey is stale, Dempsey is knocked out by one of his sparing partners and many other such tales are going the rounds; to off-set those there are statements that Dempsey is faster than ever and a much improved boxer. All this stuff is doing what it is intended to, work up interest and draw the fans. One thing is sure Dempseys training for the match has been more or less a farce. One day he will hammer up a bunch of partners then he will lay off for two or three days. He either knows that he has a set, up or he is over confident. Mr. Dempsey may find himself in the same position that Willard was at Toledo. Willard thought that his advantage of YALE WINS FINAL (By International News Service) BOSTON, June 23—Yale out-classed Harvard today, 10 to 3, in the final game of their series. The Elli sluggers bombarded three crimson pitchers, Young, Benis and K. Hill. "Duck" Pond, who defeated Harvard in the first game, again held the Crimson sluggers at bay. He also sided in the scoring, getting a single and a home run with two men on Malloy also knocked a home run. YESTERDAY'S HOMERS AMERICAN No. Total. Elagstead, Boston ... 1 5 Perkins, Philadelphia ... 1 1 NATIONAL E. Smith, Boston ... 1 3 Fellx, Boston ... 1 3 TOTALS National, 212; American, 158. LAST YEAR National, 175; American, 306 PLEADS NOT GUILTY (By International News Service) MUSKOGEE, Okla., June 23—Ed King, a banker, of Shiedler, Okla... President club, is make shopping for player with clothes as he of the Baltin national league nates apparel their baseball hitting the $ This is esp of Jack Dun ignored an o President Eb Boley, because mind. Word from has right now worth of mat busy with so to see if he the Mint. In addition for the major the pitching in "Lefty" G objective port been watched Cobb for two At this win up a rocord games, some line that non roes ever eq had set back Cobb was pre for the south open to bids es just went more men in price is appa From the $125,000 Kamm, will b the majors co la, the hittin Francisco club games, Valla by day in ev better and be outfield as a base paths. Tagging All the Bases Earl Smith, one a proud Giant, came from Boston with his new playmates and hammered out a home run and two singles to show John McGraw what a poor trader he was—but still the Giants won, 9 to 5. Besides turning in a seven-hit game, Lee Meadows got three binges himself and fanned six of the enemy and Pittsburgh had little trouble humbling the Reds. The score was 8 to 2. The Yankees gained a game in the race at the expense of Boston. Flagstead's home run with one on base deprived Bob Shawkey of a shutout. The score was 4 to 2. Walter Johnson was in fine form and Connie Mack's Athletics tasted a 3 to 2 defeat that put them five and a half games behind the Yanks. Starbuck's Reds. See classified ad. No. Total. Flagstead, Boston ... 1 5 Perkins, Philadelphia ... 1 1 NATIONAL E. Smith, Boston ... 1 3 Felix, Boston ... 1 3 TOTALS National, 212; American, 158. LAST YEAR National, 175; American, 306 PLEADS NOT GUILTY (By International News Service) MUSKOGEE, Okla., June 23—Ed King, a banker, of Shiedler, Okla., and Del Williams, Pawhuska, pleaded not guilty when arraigned here today on charges of disposing of bonds stolen from the mails. Williams made bond of $7500 but King was sent to jail to Join Walter Chitwood and Con Sullivan, alleged companions in a gigantic scheme to dispose of stolen securities in Oklahoma. Federal officers assert positively that $14,000 in Argentine Republic bonds recovered from Sullivan, were stolen in the big New York mail truck robbery, Oct. 24, 1931. ZABEL SPEAKER H. P. Campbell and J. W. Wallop, on the entertainment committee for the Rotary luncheon next Monday, have secured Deputy Sheriff Herman Zabel as speaker. Mr. Zabel will talk of bad checks, identification of criminals, etc. Another hundred per cent attendance is anticipated, in view of his selection. CHARGES CRUELTY Her husband frequently abused her, called her unmentionable names, neglected her, was intoxicated, struck her with his fists and did not provide her with the necessities of life. Lois L. Watson charges in a suit for divorce filed today. She also asks attorney's fees of $150, costs of the action and permanent alimony of $60 per month for minor children. They were married in Los Angeles on March 17, 1912. He became an oil worker, during which they lived at Balboa. On June 2 he kneeled her against the wall of their home, and on June 8 he left her, saying he'd never return, she avers. They have two children. GOLD PROSPECTOR QUITS (By International News Service) REDDING, June 23. After panning gold on Whiskey Creek for sixty-eight years, David Arnett, aged 90, left here for Walton, Oregon, with just sufficient money to pay his fare and buy meals. Arnett, who in the early days often cleaned up $500 a day, has determined to leave camp life in a creek bed behind him and spend the rest of his life with relatives. The big gut up the Harry The big dark made an affair giant killer t but it is do ways near the Wills and B the cards in th has slipped to Dempsey had Bill Tate alo came out a w Wills would with the chau show a great stand no se Your Yellowstone Where a Thousand and On Attractions Say Come! To the wonderful land of geysers, canyons, waterfalls and shields. Go the direct way and visit interesting Salt Lake City enroute with no extra cost. Low summer fares during the Park season, June 19th to September 14th. Visit Yellowstone on Your Way East Information, literature and reservations C. S. BROWNE, G. A. 419 BUSK STREET SANTA ANA Union Pacific THE PLAIN DEALER, 'ANAHEIM, CALIF. Sport Snaps by JACK KEENE President Ebbets of the Brooklyn club, is making a mistake in going shopping for one major league ball player with only $100,000 in his clothes as he did for shortstop Doley of the Baltimore team of the International league. Minor league magnates apparently are polishing up their baseball stock with a view of hitting the $500,000 figure. This is especially true in the case of Jack Dunn of Baltimore. Dunn ignored an offer of $100,000 from President Ebbets for the services of Boley, because he has other plans in mind. Word from Baltimore is that Dunn has right now more than $300,00 worth of material in two lads and is busy with some of his other players to see if he can't make a deal for the Mint. In addition to Boley, who is due for the majors right now, Dunn has the pitching sensation of the year in "Lefty" Groves, a remarkably effective port sider whose work has been watched by scouts for "Ty" Cobb for two years. At this writing Groves has hung up a rocord of 59 strikeouts in four games, something in the fanning line that none of the old pitching heroes ever equalled. When Groves had set back 46 batters on strikes, Cobb was prepared to offer $100,000 for the southpaw. Dunn was not open to bids at this figure, so Groves just went ahead and fanned 13 more men in a game, until now his price is appalling. From the coast comes word that the $125,000 obtained for Willie Kamm, will be passed this year when the majors come to bid for Gene Valais, the hitting sensation of the San Francisco club. In twenty straight games, Valla has hit safely, and day by day in every way his value gets better and better. He is fast in the outfield as a flychases, and on the base paths. HARDING SPEAKS IN HEART OF KANSAS (Continued from Page 1) bottom fell out of the agricultural markets. He cited the hundreds of millions of dollars in credit liberally shoveled out into the hard hit regions by the war finance corporation at the height of the depression; re declared the Republican tariff law had saved the American farmer his home market; he spoke of the activities of the farm loan board, the passage of co-operative marketing legislation and the packers control act; reduced freight rates and finally the far reaching rural credits legislation enacted by the last congress, but not yet in operation. “This scheme of agricultural credits, taken in connection with the other enactments I have described,” declared the president, “furnishes the basis for the most enlightened, modern, sound and efficient scheme of agricultural finance that has been set up in any country and will enable the farmer in no distant future to free himself from obstacles which have made it difficult to conduct farm operations upon a sound business like basis. “I confess a very frank pride in the government's part in bettering a situation against which you justly complained and which all the people of the nation deplored.” The president went to considerable length into the operation of the new farm credits act, which establishes twelve intermediate credit banks throughout the country to extend farmers' credits on growing crops and livestock. “There Is thus created,” he continued, “a complete farm credit system which will be capable of furnishing the American farmers, for the first time in the history of agriculture in any country, adequate investment and working capital on terms as favorable as those accorded to commerce and industry. “Many people have been skeptical of benefits which might follow the enactment of legislation to give the farmer a better system of credit. They have said that the farmer needs better prices for his crops and live-” —It'll keep you gui— —What's going to never before screen leave you gasping.— —This story, f outstanding Brocess, is different thing you ever for the southpaw. Dunn was not open to bids at this figure, so Groves just went ahead and fanned 13 more men in a game, until now his price is appalling. From the coast comes word that the $125,000 obtained for Willie Kamm, will be passed this year when the majors come to bid for Gene Valla, the hitting sensation of the San Francisco club. In twenty straight games, Valla has hit safely, and day by day in every way his value gets better and better. He is fast in the outfield as a flychases, and on the base paths. While none of the high priced baseball stock that came to the majors last winter has earned his purchase price, there is hope. Jack Bentley has not struck his stride, or at least the stride of the National League. It is figured, however, that the big fellow will deliver, even if McGraw has to make an outfielder out of him. Out on the coast they are watching with interest the playing of the two high-priced native sons, Jimmy O'Connell and Willie Kamm. Coast critics concede Kamm has made good but are somewhat dubious obut O'Connell, especially since he failed to shine at the Polo Grounds. strength and bulk made Dempsey a set up for him. He learned different, Dempsey should win. He is too rugged, too strong and a better fighting machine than Gibbons. Gibbons is a better boxer and with a man of his power a great fighter. If Tommy gets through Dempseys defense before Jack hurts him, Tommy has a show to win. Tommy will either have to be fast enough to keep away from Dempseys rushes, which I doubt is possible, or he must be fast and powerful enough to stop those rushes with weakening blows. Jess Willard does not appear to be taking the coming go with Firpo seriously. He has not been training for it at all. Old Jess will get slipped up on again if he don't watch out. Firpo is another power machine. His strength and endurance are traits handed down through the ages, from the time when man belonged to the wild. Some men are gited with a great physical strength and power of endurance far beyond the ordinary man and Jack Dempsey and Firpo are two such men. The big guns are already playing up the Harry Wills-Dempsey fight. The big dark town man would have made an afful scrap with Jack the giant killer three or four years ago but it is doubtful if Harry is any ways near the man he once was. Wills and Bill Tate either stacked the cards in their last fight or Wills has slipped away down the ladder. Dempsey had no trouble in slamming Bill Tate aloud and Wills just barely came out a winner over Bill. Wills would draw a great house with the champion. If Wills did not show a great come back Jack would stand no serious chance of losing his crown. "There is thus created," he continued, "a complete farm credit system which will be capable of furnishing the American farmers, for the first time in the history of agriculture in any country, adequate investment and working capital on terms as favorable as those accorded to commerce and industry. "Many people have been skeptical of benefits which might follow the enactment of legislation to give the farmer a better system of credit. They have said that the farmer needs better prices for his crops and livestock, rather than easier ways to borrow money. That is true, but these friends do not seem to understand that prices of crops and livestock are directly influenced by bredt facilities." "I thoroly agree that what is needed is better prices, and I well know the farmer wants to get out of debt rather than get farther into debt. "But it is my opinion that both these ends will be much more quickly accomplished thru this new system of agricultural credits." As for the recent depression itself, which was translated into political action in many parts of the west last "No human wisdom could possibly have foretold the course that would be taken by supply and demand following the war. "And it is as futile as it is obvious now to say," he continued, "that wisdom would have dictated at least a less precipitate policy in removing war time restrictions and guidance with some aspects of production and distribution." To those farmers who are impatient and dissatisfied with their lot in life, the president had a few words of advice. He reminded them that life on the farm itoday is one of comparative luxury to what it was when Kansas was settled. "Go back with me for just one glance," he went on, "at the steps which have marked the rise of agriculture to this, its newest estate. We need go back but very few generations to the time when the title to land represented no more than the whim of a despot or the uncertain fortunes of a military adventurer. The agricultural worker was a serf, a mere human chattel, bound to the soil on which he lived and to the service of the particular adventurer who at the moment chanced to hold the land. "The old time picture is one to make women weep and men despair of their kind." The president concluded his speech with a warning against extravagance: "I am sorry," he said, "that simple rural life is too often giving way to modern extravagances." "In the rise and fall of nations, in the peaceful conquest for human advancement, the simple living peoples will make the long survival and record the notable triumps." RECORD HOT WAVE (By International News Service) The big dark town man would have made an affel scrap with Jack the giant killer three or four years ago but it is doubtful if Harry is any ways near the man he once was. Wills and Bill Tate either stacked the cards in their last fight or Willis has slipped away down the ladder. Dempsey had no trouble in slamming Bill Tate al-out and Willis just barely came out a winner over Bill. Wills would draw a great house with the champion. If Wills did not show a great come back Jack would stand no serious chance of losing his crown. These fates figure that there is something wrong with O'Connell in that the strict discipline of McGraw is being found different to the treatment he received in the Coast League. Certain fans of the coast maintain that O'Connell was petted and pampered from the day he signed his first contract with San Francisco. These people contend that O'Connell thereby gained the idea that he did not have to hustle and that if he did not get his hits today, he would get them tomorrow. McGraw, they point out, will not pet him. "Wid Matthews, who has ousted Tilly Walker from his outfield post with the Athletics, gave up school teaching for baseball. Matthews was with Milwaukee in the American association last year. Matthews looks more like a college student than a big leaguer He bats left handed, is fast and mixes them up at the plate. He can drag, bunt or take a healthy swing, as the occasion demands. Mack says Matthews is intelligent and is troublesome at the plate. He waits out the pitcher and keeps the opposition in the air trying to figure what he intends doing. PRIVATE BATHS FEW IN ALASKA HOTELS (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, June 23—Private baths are scarce in Alaska. This was emphacised by the Department of the Interior in an announcement that a brand new governmental hotel at Curry, housing a maximum of 125 guests, would have only one "private bath." The hotel incidentally boasts the "only private bath" between Seward and Fairbanks, on the Alaskan Railroad, a distance of 4677 miles. RECORD HOT WAVE (By International News Service) CHICAGO, June 23.—With the thermometer at 80 at 7 o'clock this morning and rising steadily, the indications were that all June heat orders in Chicago might be broken in a continuation of the heat wave which on its sixth day had a record of 21 deaths and a score of prostrations. A pal of light smoke hung over the downtown district, showing an entire absence of a larke breeze, which might have reduced the suffering. PUT 25 IN DUNGEON (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) SAN QUENTTIN, Calif., June 23—Efforts on the part of 25 I. W. W. convicts here to force the release from the dungeon of William Flanagan, another of their belief, today resulted in the incarceration in solitary confinement of the entire number. Flanagan had refused to work in the jute mill. All of the men are serving sentences of from one to 14 years for criminal syndicalism. The "strike" is one of many precipitated by the I. W. W. since their conviction in Sacramento last year. GIRL MAKES RECORD AT TRACK MEET (By International News Service) STAGG FIELD, CHICAGO, June 23—Helen Filkay, Chicago girl, established a new world's record for women when she ran the 60-yard low hurdles this afternoon in 8:2-5 seconds in the annual Illinois Athletic Club games. THE OLD TIME PICTURE IS ONE MAKE women weep and men despair of their kind." The president concluded his speech with a warning against extravagance. "I am sorry," he said, "that simple rural life is too often giving way to modern extravagances. "In the rise and fall of nations, in the peaceful conquest for human advancement, the simple living peoples will make the long survival and record the notable trumps." Fruit exhibits entered in several competitive classes for quality and pack, at the third annual California Valencia Orange Show, Anaheim, May 23-30, were as fine, taken as a whole, as any ever seen by the writer." Miss Lettie Carroll's epic pageant of the California valencia orange, which proved the best feature of the show, considering its beautiful staging and the appropriateness of its application to the reason for the exposition. It is still causing admiring comment. Its fame now spreads even to dear old Boston, the swaddling place of national culture and education. Mr. H. D. Goodwin, assistant to director of market, Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, has written to the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, Los Angeles, asking for a copy of this pageant. S. F. POLICE APPEAL (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) SAN FRANCISCO, June 23—Three members of the San Francisco police department, convicted by a jury of conspiring to violate 'the national prohibition law,' announced today they would appeal. The men are: Police Lleutenant D. H. Brasfield, Patrolmen Mark M. Williver and William Barion. Arrest of the men followed a sensational raid by dry officers on a gang of bootleggers landing a consignment of liquor from a ship on a lonely wharf. U. S. SAILOR SUICIDE (By International News Service) BREMERTON, Wash., June 23—Shooting himself thrue the head with a revolver, Andrew Mitchell, pharmacist's mate on the U. S. S. New York, attempted to end his life in a hotel here today. He was removed to the navy yard hospital in a dying condition. Saturday, June 23, 1923. UNITED Theatre Anahelm Starting Sunday Matinee for Three Days —It'll keep you guessing—and it will leave you gasping. —What's going to happen next? So much tingling thrill was never before screened in one production. It will hold you and leave you gasping. UNIVERSAL-JEWEL "The pleasure is all yours" —This story, formerly an outstanding Broadway success, is different from any thing you ever saw on the —This story, formerly an outstanding Broadway success, is different from any thing you ever saw on the screen! It will glue you to your seat and your eyes to the screen! Look at This Cast: —WALLACE BEERY —ESTELLE TAYLOR —FOREST STANLEY —SYLVIA BREAMER —JOSEF SWICKARD BAVU Ever-last-ingly EXCITING! Presented by CARL LAEMMLE ALSO—CHARLIE CHAPLIN in "His New Job" PATHE NEWS ht—Rupert Hughes’ “Souls for Sale” Another chapter of “SPEED” GRAPH GIVES EIM PUBLICITY is still being derived recent Valencia Orangeing to the local C. of C. mail brought the July containing four pages of 7 photos of the beauti- and decorations. in leading up to his the show, the best and intensive thus far publish-"Fruit exhibits entered competitive classes for back, at the third annual Valencia Orange Show. MARKETS TODAY'S QUOTATIONS BY International News Service STOCKS CLOSE STEADY NEW YORK, June 23—The stock market closed steady today. Trading was dull and featureless throutout the session, with interest mainly centered in the rail and oil stocks, in which price tendencies were mostly upward. Fractional advances were registered in Rock Island at 30%. Pere Marquette at 44% and Wabash preferred A at 30%. Fisher Body was weak, declining 4 points to 146. Marland Oil was up about 1 point at 33%. KANSAS CITY HOST TO SHRINE IN 1924 By Douglas G. Tinsley, (I, N. S. Staff Correspondent) KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 23.—Taking time by the forelock, Kansas City already is turning toward consideration of plans for the national convention of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine here June 2-4, inclusive, 1924. The meeting is expected to overshadow in size and significance any similar event held in Kansas City, if not in the country. Fully 50,000 Shriners are expected to attend, and it is believed that 100,000 visitors will come tho this city, this estimate being based on Kansas City's con- STOCKS CLOSE STEADY NEW YORK, June 23—The stock market closed steady today. Trading was dull and featureless throughout the session, with interest mainly centered in the rail and oil stocks, in which price tendencies were mostly upward. Fractional advances were registered in Rock Island at 30%. Pere Marquette at 44% and Wabash preferred A at 30½. Fisher Body was weak, declining 4 points to 146. Marland Oil was up about 1 point at 39%. Government bonds unchanged; railroad and other bonds steady, shares; bonds; $4,298,000 Stock sales for the week, 5,654,000 Stock sales for the week, $654,000 shares; bonds; $50,352,000 GRAIN CLOSES FIRMLY CHICAGO, June 23—With the exception of oats, which acted listless all day, the grain market suffered depression today after a strong opening, and closing prices were considerably under yesterday's final sales. News from the wheat belt brought word that the crop may yet turn out heavier than expected and this gave the bears an advantage. Wheat closed ½ to 1⅓ lower. Corn finished ¼ to 1⅓ c lower. Oats unchanged to ¼ c higher. Provisions movements were small and price changes unimportant. TODAY'S BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco ... $21,600,000 Seattle ... 5,773,400 Portland ... 4,271,873 Oakland ... 2,285,700 Long Beach ... 1,270,971 Los Angeles ... 21,851,331 LOS ANGELES PRODUCE CO. LOS ANGELES, June 23—Butter 48c. Eggs—30c; case count, 28c; pullets, 26¼ c. Poultry—Hens, 22c; broilers, 24c and 27c; fryers, 30c. REUNION OF NEW ENGLANDERS Under the auspices of the New England society, President Dr. Paul K. Sellew announces a patriotic reunion of all former New Englanders in Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, all day, Saturday, June 30. Headquarters will be open for each county in the six states. Bring cup and basket dinner, hot coffee will be supplied. Read Plain Dealer Classified for Realty Bargains. KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 23—Taking time by the forelock, Kansas City already is turning toward consideration of plans for the national convention of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine here June 2-4, inclusive, 1924. The meeting is expected to overshadow in size and significance any similar event held in Kansas City. If not in the country, fully 50,000 Shriners are expected to attend, and it is believed that 100,000 visitbrs will come to this city; this estimate being based on Kansas City's central location and the possibility that this will be the last national conclave of the Shrine. It is estimated $300,000 will be required to finance the affair; $100,-000 of which already has been underwritten by the Chamber of Commerce. The Shrine must raise $50,-000 from the outside. MOTION HEARD FOR NEW ROYER TRIAL Motion for a new trial in the Royer will contest, which was recently decided in favor of the contestants, was heard today by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. Attorney Mattison B. Jones again was actively in charge of the case of the contestants, headed by Miss Marie Feraud, and Attorney Edwin Meserve in charge of that of the contestants, headed by Mrs. Louise Royer, widow of the general, of Anaheim. The finale still is pending. The alleged will of the general was declared by a jury in the previous trial to have been obtained by fraud. ATTACKED BY MAD DOG By International News Service YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 23—Former Justice John H. Clarke of the U.S. Supreme Court escaped injury today when attacked by a mad dog at his home here. The brute tore Mr. Clarke's clothing badly, but did not lacerate his body. Diamonds made by scientists are no larger than pin heads. SEE THIS TAG on Every Orange