oc-plain-dealer 1923-08-11

WHAT'S WRONG WITH SENOR LUIS FIRPO? By DAVIS J. WASH (1. N. S. Sports Editor) NEW YORK, Aug. 11—It seems to be the common impression that Luis Firpo either is a man utterly without hope or is the most extravagantly confident individual known to the alleged art of self defense. No one, it is argued, could assume the senor's present attitude unless he had implicit faith in his ability to knock Dempsey bowled Sept 14, or was equally confident of his own defeat. The latter premise has many exhorters. Indeed, it is suggested by some that the senor intends to give the entire Dempsey business the runaround and is merely capitalizing his prominence in the meantime. Unique as this procedure might seem at first blush, evidence to the contrary is not particularly convincing. In the first place, Firpo is now uttering strange sounds, indicative of a disposition to cut lose from Jimmy DeForest, one of the best trainers, for an unknown from the Argentine. Firpo must know that his chances, minus DeForest, are reduced 50 per cent. In the second place, our worthy gladiator evinces slight desire to get down to the business of training with the most important event of his life hardly more than a month removed. If he were to box some near-beer heavyweight on the evening in question, he could hardly give the issue less concern. The program now calls for Firpo to return to Indianapolis next Friday to appear against one Joe Downey as the finale of his exhibition tour. The date of the meeting will postpone BASEBALL TODAY NATIONAL LEAGUE New York 6; St. Louis 4 First Game—R. H. E. New York ... 420 000 000—6 10 1 St. Louis ... 100 120 000—4 12 1 Batteries: McQuillan and Snyder; Sherdel, Barfoot and Aainsmith, McCurdy. Philadelphia 4; Chicago 5 First Game—R. H. E. Phila..... 011 200 000 0—4 13 1 Chicago ... 040 000 000 1—5 13 0 10 innings. Batteries: Behan, Beits and Henline; Alexander and Hartnet Brooklyn 7; Pittsburg 6 Brooklyn ... 003 020 200—7 13 1 Pittsburg ... 001 310 001—6 14 0 Batteries, Reuther and Deberry; Cooper, Meadows and Schmidt. AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 4; New York 10 First Game—R. H. E. Detroit... 010 100 200—4 9 4 New York ... 600 010 12x—10 11 1 Batteries: Pillette, Holloway, Olson and Basslet, Woodall; Bush, Pennock and Schanz. Boston 6; Cincinnati 10 Boston ... 000 022 020—6 14 1 Cincinnati ... 002 161 00x—10 19 1 Batteries: Marquard, McNamara and O'Neil; Gibson, Benton and Hargrave. Boston ... Cincinnati 0 Boston ... 000 200 010—3 9 0 Cincinnati ... 000 000 000—5 2 Batteries: Oeschger and E. Smith; Donohue, Keck and Wingo. St. Louis 3; Boston 4 St. Louis ... 000 000 012—3 13 1 Boston ... 001 000 003—4 10 1 Batteries: Vangilder, Kolp and Severeld; Quinn and Devormer. Chicago 10; Washington 7 Chicago ... 220 010 221—10 16 2 Washington ... 430 000 000—7 9 1 Batteries: Robertson, Leverette and Schalk; Mogridge, Russell, Zohnaniser, Zachery and Ruel. Cleveland 9; Philadelphia 5 Cleveland ... 120 001 004-9 —17 —2 CALIF. GIRLFIRST NEWS By DAVIS J. WASH will meet Englandian milliar tug at the all international game on the course of this Club at Forest afternoon. It will be the first between the womens great nations. America will Mrs. Molla B-champion of the new Willis, 17, but girl Goss, and Mrs. Wightman. The land will be offered McKane, Mrs. Gee Mrs. R. C. Claytow Covell. Miss McKane is likely as runner-up to in temperament of Formal dedication Side Stadium, the American tennis matches which start at:2:20 p.m. To Miss Willis tinder of being hit a tennis ball in the stadium. She will face Mrs. Clayton doubles combinationmann and Miss against the British Kane and Mrs. Co. By all accounts should win. They gether often, whille of the American teamed up in co Mrs. Mallory Hope she retrievesferent showing a scored successful SARGUM SPROUTINGS (By Sargum Sprout) Louis Angel Firpo has turned back to his own people to prepare him for the coming Dempsey fight which is so important to the Argentine fighter. He evidently puts more confidence in his countrymen than the experts of our own land. Jimmy De Forrest, a past master in preparing big men with championship hopes and teaching them the fine points of the game, has had Firpo in hand for all of his late fights. It is the opinion of the critics that Firpo is making a very great mistake in letting De Forrest go. Under the De Forrest instruction Firpo has shown improvement every time he has fought. With all the stuff that has been said of Firpo's ability, he may have become swell headed and may believe himself wise enough to handle his own affairs. We believe that Firpo physically has no equals in the world today, but he has never proved that his brain box is filled with championship stuff. A man to reach the top of the world must have something besides brawn. If Pirpo had the nimble brain of Johnny Dundee or Benny Leonard, then Jack Dempsey would loage his crown as sure as little apples grow. The British women's tennis team that is invading our country is a formidable appearing combination. It is up to Mrs. Molla Mallory to turn them back and she is capable of doing just that thing, though she was defeated twice recently by a member of the English team. Mrs. Mallory is playing a much improved game on American soil than she did in England. There are several other American women who can interest their English sisters. Little Helen Wills is liable to take the measure of about three of the invaders, then there is Miss Goss and several others who can wield a wicked racket. nothing but smoke. All activities in the world of sports were called off yesterday so that those engaged might pay their respects to a nation's leader—a leader that received the respects of all regardless of religious faith or political belief. Today the people of this United States resume their customary pursuits. Such is life. The daily problems force us to bind up sorrows and heal over wounds. In this life we must ever look forward, go on and on. Yesterday is past, tomorrow is another day. If we stop to live in the yesterday, our usefulness is lost. We must live today and in the words of the Christ, "Let the dead bury the dead." Mary Miles Minter, one of the greatest little character painters on the screen, is in trouble, and the worst of it is we do not know if she is in the blame or a money-mad mother. Mary has been a source of much revenue since she was five years of age. She claims that outside of receiving the necessities of life, she has nothing of her earnings. That her mother has used Mary's income to filter in the social world and to educate and set up in business Mary's sister, Margaret. The mother and Margaret claim that they have always done everything in their power for Mary's happiness. They claim that some one is using undue power to estrange Mary from them. The mother claims to be seriously ill from worry. Now which are you to believe? Ordinarily the muck that a lot of the moving picture folk wade around in should not be stirred up, but if Mary's story is true, then her grasping, social-erazed mother and heartless sister should be made to suffer. On the other hand, if the mother's story is true then the people influencing Mary should be put behind bars for life and Mary thoroughly spanked and sent home. She will face MISS WILLS STRAIGHT (By Davis) (I. N. S. S.) FOREST HILL—America scored in the first two of the international Mrs. Molla Mallory C. Clayton of E Helen Willis dispatched McKane, rated as Both victories sets but Miss Wilks spectacular rally off five straight could defeat Mr scores of this mat excellent service ing. 6-2 and 7-5. Mrs. Mallory from Mrs. Clayton speeding up to whenever the fan STOCKS CLAY NEW YORK, A market closed steel mold-summer condition The shortness of wich between sion and the regul was not at all coions on either side The tone re steady however. The issues showed we ber Pfd., declined Dealings in ther were marked by no of the disappoint net result of June Steel stocks were ranging from a fright point, Bethlehem 481-12; Crucible 3 States Steel 1-2 to Steel 3-4 to 88 3-8 Oil stocks were rising 3-8 to 19 1 It is up to Mrs. Molla Mallory to turn them back and she is capable of doing just that thing, though she was defeated twice recently by a member of the English team. Mrs. Mallory is playing a much improved game on American soil than she did in England. There are several other American women who can interest their English sisters. Little Helen Wills is liable to take the measure of about three of the invaders, then there is Miss Goss and several others who can wield a wicked racket. The axe has fallen on Lee Fohl of the St. Louis Browns. Fohl has had his team well up in the first division for two years but just cannot produce a winner. His release comes suddenly and was not looked for. Jimmy Austin, a veteran n-fielder, is taking charge of the team. George Lister has been mentioned as the probable manager for next season. Edd Maler, Vernon owner, and Wm. Wrigley, the gum magnet and owner of the Angels, who are supposed to be sworn enemies, sat together and enjoyed yesterday's ball game. I guess there will be no blood shed in the coming war. The war seems to be of a harmless gas variety, and it is not likely that there will be any serious results. The fans have waited several months for something to happen but so far there has been A staid business man of sober habits and quiet mein, just tumbled into my place of business, his face all lit up with unwonted color and his eyes all aglow. No, he had not unearthed a bootleg cache. He just heard of a place where the deer travel in droves of 25 to 50 each. He is leaving within the hour. Gol dern these business men that bother me with their wild yarns of the great broad lands, where the stars shine so brightly at night and the days are filled with the drowsy hum of nature. Can't they see that I am homesick for it all? What do they want to torture me for? Some day when I can I am going and then I will get even by torturing some one else. EVANS SAYS CHECK CASE CIVIL MATTER CHICAGO, Aug. 11—Charles "Chick" Evans Jr., champion golfer, in a formal statement today characterized differences between himself and Charles J. Moore, grain dealer, in connection with non-payment of a $7500 check as "purely a civil matter between a customer and a broker who had a misunderstanding about the terms of their agreement." Moore recently sought a warrant against Evans charging that the golfer presented him the check in payment of a debt and that the check came back marked "not sufficient funds." The matter was continued until Tuesday. CALIF. GIRL OPENS FIRST NET STADIUM By DAVIS J. WALSH NEW YORK, Aug. 11.—America will meet England, with the old familiar tug at the heart strings that all international meetings engender, on the course of the West Side Tennis Club at Forest Hills, L. I., this afternoon. It will be the premier of a series between the women players of two great nations. America will be represented by Mrs. Molla B. Mallory, perennial champion of the nation; Miss Helen Willis, 17, but gifted; Miss Eleanor Goss, and Mrs. Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman. The offense for England will be offered by Miss Kitty McKane, Mrs. Geraldine Beamish, Mrs. R. C. Clayton and Mrs. B. C. Covell. Miss McKane is ranked, unofficially as runner-up to Suzanne Lenglen in temperament on the courts. Formal dedication of the West Side Stadium, the first known to American tennis, will precede the matches which are scheduled to start at 2:20 p.m. To Miss Wills will go the distinction of being the first American to hit a tennis ball in competition in the stadium. She will face Miss McKane in the opening match. Mrs. Mallory will play Mrs. Clayton in singles and the doubles combination of Mrs. Wrightmann and Miss Goss is named against the British team of Miss McKane and Mrs. Covell. By all accounts these latter should win. They have played together often, while no two members of the American squad have ever teamed up in competition. Mrs. Mallory is the American hope. She retrieved a rather indifferent showing abroad when she scored successfully over Miss McKane. ANOTHER MASSACRE FEARED IN ILLINOIS HILSBORO, Ill., Aug. 11—Threats to make this city the scene of another Herrin massacre, alleged to have been made by coal miners who are attempting to unionize his employees, were responsible, W. F. Rossman, superintendent of the American Zinc and Lead Smelting Company charged today for the urgent appeal early this morning by Sheriff C. J. Hill to Governor Len Small for troops. Ten companies of the Illinois National Guard were on the way this morning to prevent expected rioting at the company's plant here, Mr. Rossman said. SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 11—Fearing that the labor trouble at Hillsboro, Ill., would get beyond control of the local authorities, Governor Small at the request of Sheriff Dill Convict Escapes Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles, Aug. 11—Striking Deputy Sheriff Larimer on the head with a monkey-wrench while being returned here from Folsom prison to testify against John Glanell, his alleged partner in the robbery of the Huntington Creamery plant several months ago, Jesse Taylor, reputed "bad man," leaped from the train near Madera early today and escaped, according to word received by the sheriff's office here. Larimer's skull is believed to have been fractured and he was treated at a Madera hospital, while posses were organized to scour the country for the escaped prisoner. Taylor is said to have been sentenced to prison three times for offenses. According to the sheriff's office here Taylor confessed to 39 robberies in Los Angeles and 75 "jobs" in So. Calif. SEVERE STORM HITS CHICAGO SUBURBS She will face Miss McKane in the opening match, Mrs. Mallory will play Mrs. Clayton in singles and the doubles combination of Mrs. Wrightmann and Miss Goss is named against the British team of Miss McKane and Mrs. Covell. By all accounts these latter should win. They have played together often, while no two members of the American squad have ever teamed up in competition. Mrs. Mallory is the American hope. She retrieved a rather indifferent showing abroad when she scored successfully over Miss McKane and Mrs. Clayton at Seabright and it is figured that she may be able to repeat in the present event. MISS WILLS TAKES STRAIGHT VICTORY (By Davis J. Walsh) (I. N. S. Sports Editor) FOREST HILLS, N. Y., Aug. 11. — America scored over Great Britain in the first two single matches of the international tennis series today, Mrs. Mollia Mallory beating Mrs. R. C. Clayton of England and Miss Helen Wills disposing of Miss Kitty McKane, rated as England's best. Both victories came in straight sets but Miss Wills was forced to a spectacular rally in which she reeled off five straight games before she could defeat Miss McKane. The scores of this match was featured by excellent service, placing and volleying 6-2 and 7-5. Mrs. Mallory won as she pleased from Mrs. Clayton 6-1 and 8-6 merely speeding up to her true game whenever the fancy pleased her. SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 11. — Fearing that the labor trouble at Hillsboro, Ill., would get beyond control of the local authorities, Governor Small at the request of Sheriff Dill of Montgomery County early today ordered ten military units to proceed to the scene of the threatened uprising. Colonel Frank L. Taylor, acting upon instructions from the governor, ordered the companies to proceed at once to Hillsboro to halt a threatened outbreak at the plant of the American Zinc and Lead Smelting Company. THREATEN GAS WAR MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11. — If the corporations controlling the gasoline supply can cut the price 10e a gallon in South Dakota to meet competition of a state operated filling station, they can cut the price of gasoline in Minneapolis to somewhere near reason," says a statement of the Minnesota Auto Club in a call for a meeting-of-club trustees at which the establishment of a co-operative filling station will be considered." The move threatens a gasoline war. STOCKS CLOSE STEADY NEW YORK, Aug. 11. — The stock market closed steady today. Typical mid-summer conditions prevailed. The shortness of the session sent wicked between yesterday's suspension and the regular week-end recess was not at all conductive to operations on either side of the market. The tone remained generally steady however. The rubber and tire issues showed weakness, U.S.Rubber Pfd., declined 3 points to 91. Dealings in the railroad section were marked by steadiness, in spite of the disappointment felt over the net result of June earnings. Steel stocks were steady, gains ranging from a fraction to nearly one point, Bethlehem Steel rose 1-5 to 48 1-2; Crucible 3-8 to 60 7-8; Gulf States Steel 1-2 to 70 1-2, and U.S.Steel 3-4 to 88 3-8. Oil stocks were firm, Calif., Pet.rising 3-8 to 19 1-8 Standard Oil of today for the urgent appeal early this morning by Sheriff C. J. Hill to Governor Len Small for troops. Ten companies of the Illinois National Guard were on the way this morning to prevent expected rioting at the company's plant here, Mr. Rossman said. Larimer's skull is believed to have been fractured and he was treated at a Madera hospital, while posses were organized to scour the country for the escaped prisoner. Taylor is said to have been sentenced to prison three times for offenses. According to the sheriff's office here Taylor confessed to 39 robberies in Los Angeles and 75 "jobs" in So.Call. SEVERE STORM HITS CHICAGO SUBURBS CHICAGO, Aug. 11. — A severe rain, wind and electrical storm which vented its fury upon Chicago and suburbs early today killed a man and a woman, forced an airplane to earth, levelled two buildings, flooded hundreds of basements and crippled elevated transportation for several hours. Property damage is heavy. Mrs. Anna Gaskin, 35, was electrocuted in the basement of her home by a short circuited power line. Her body was partially submerged when found. An unidentified man about 40, was killed by a bolt of lightning. SEEK NEGROES WHO GAGGED TWO WOMEN LIMA, Ohio, Aug. 11. — Posses are combing a dozen counties of northwestern Ohio this afternoon in search of two negroes seen in Wapakoneta with two white women bound and gagged and held in their auto. They came from south of Wapakoneta and were headed toward Lima. Are You Craving a Good Long Hearty Laugh? IF SO, DON'T M SEEING THE Fred Siegel Stores IN KOLB & DILL'S LAU COMEDY SU steady however, The rubber and tire issues showed weakness, U. S. Rubber Pfd., declined 3 points to 91. Dealings in the railroad section were marked by steadiness, in spite of the disappointment felt over the net result of June earnings. Steel stocks were steady, gains ranging from a fraction to nearly one point. Bethlehem Steel rose 1-5 to 48 1-2; Crucible 3-8 to 60 7-8; Gulf States Steel 1-2 to 70 1-2, and U. S. Steel 3-4 to 88 3-8. Oil stocks were firm, Calif., Pet. rising 3-8 to 19 1-8 Standard Oil of N. J. 1-4 to 33 1-8; Standard of California over 1 point to 51 3-8 and Pan-American Pet. 1 1-8 to 60 3-8. The remainder of the list showed gains ranging from a fraction to over 1 point. Government bonds unchanged; rail road bonds steady. Stock sales today totalled 154,800 shares; for the week 1,873,200; bonds today $2,966,000 for the week $31,060,000. GRAINS CLOSE STRONG CHICAGO, Aug. 11—Strength marked the close of the grain market today despite bearish foreign news. Serious damage do spring wheat as harvest progressed was indicated and wet weather reported to have damaged the winter wheat crop. Lower exchange rates were said to be stimulating foreign demand for corn. Wheat closed 3-8c to 5-8c up. Corn was up 1-8c to 1 1-2c. Oats was unchanged to 1-8c off. Provisions were quiet. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco ... $26,000,000 Portland ... 6,138,148 Seattle ... 6,750,778 Oakland ... 2,591,700 Long Beach ... 1,091,189 Los Angeles ... 24,591,527 LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11—Butter 40. Eggs: Extras 37. Case count 24; pullets 20. Poultry: Hens 20; broilers 25 to 28; Fryers 25. Thirst quenches for hot weather should comprise such drinks as lemonade, limonade, carbonated water says an eminent Eastern doctor. 1924 Dodge SCAPES TY SHERIFF 5 Aug. 11.—Strikff Larimer on the key-wrench while here from Folsom against John Glanpartner in the robtington Creamery this ago, Jesse Tayman," leaped from fadera early today ordering to word reriff's office here. is believed to have he was treated at, while posses were ar the country for er. to have been sentthree times for offthe sherriff's office passed to 39 robberers and 75 "jobs" in 'HI COST OF LOVING' AT UNITED THEATER Tomorrow night the Siegel company returns to the United theatre with "The High Cost of Loving" for their weekly three nights' engagement. This is one of the funniest farce-comedies ever presented by any company, anywhere. It is the delightful comedy that practically put Kolb and Dill in the position they hold today. Description of this scream-play is impossible, other than to say that the laugh element is continuous. Five of the principle characters are in the "Jewish dialect" and their troubles are fast and numerous. However, it is not only the complications which are without number, but the lines, and most every line, brings forth its own laugh. The comedy is properly named "The High Cost of Loving" as the story shows how very costly it is at times. Mr. Siegel in the principal actress. WIDOW WILL LEAVE MANSION AT ONCE (By George R. Holmes) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) ABOARD MRS. HARDING'S SPECIAL TRAIN ENROUTE TO WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—Mrs. Warren G. Harding, widow of the late president, is returning to Washington today aboard the same special train on which the presidential trip westward was made. She elected to return to Washington immediately after the funeral services at Marion in order to complete the vacating of the executive mansion as soon as possible, so that it can be turned over to the Coolidges. It is estimated it will require about a week for the removal of the Harding belongings. Mrs. Harding came thru the ordeal at Marion in excellent fashion, according to her physicians, and whatever fears had been held of her physical collapse are now said to have been allayed. Her plans for the future, however, are still somewhat undecided. It is definitely decided, however, that she will not remain in Washington. Ultimately, it is expected she will return to Marion to make her permanent residence. Until she adjusts her private affairs, however, she probably will stay either at the home of George B. Christian, the late president's secretary, or at the home of E. B. McLean, the Washington publisher. The eight members of the Harding cabinet who are in this country are returning to Washington with the late president's widow. The only car missing from the original presidential train today was the "Superb" private car which bore the president and Mrs. Harding westward and which was the funeral car on the return trip from the Pacific coast. Mrs. Harding ordered the car released at Marion, saying she never wanted to ride in it again. She was returning to Washington today aboard the private car Enquirer, belonging to the McLeans. IF SO DON'T MISS SEEING THE Legel Stock Company & DILL'S LAUGH PRODUCING COMEDY SUCCESS Legel Stock Company & DILL'S LAUGH PRODUCING COMEDY SUCCESS High Cost of Loving" (Not a Motion Picture) AND Hoot Gibson IN "Dead Game" Western Romance—The Livest, Most Glorious EntertainOne but Hoot Could Do It; Come Early, Don't Miss This DUBLE FEATURE At the and TUESDAY dren, 10c—Plus Tax UNITED Theatre Anahelm