oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-14

TILDEN MAY BE SAVED FOR TEAM By DAVIS J. WALSH (I. N. S. Sports Editor) NEW YORK, March 14.—Statements purporting to indicate the outright loss of William T. Tilden II, to the Olympic tennis team, thru the medium, of the player-writer rule, may, like Mark Twain's first death, turn out to be greatly exaggerated, not to say premature. Tilden and the executive committee of the U. S. Lawn Tennis Association due to go into conference tomorrow on the subject. It is said that the suggestion of pre-written copy by Tilden will be advanced at the meeting. If successful, the idea will be a legitimate evasion of the new rule which declares that no Olympic athlete will be permitted to write articles for publication, during the progress of the games. It would be legitimate because Tilden's pro-written stories can have no bearing on the Olympiad, thus confirming with the intent and purpose of those who drafted the rule. Unfortunately, the matter does not rest with Tilden and the tennis officials. Tilden would be pleased, no doubt, to represent America in the Olympic games. Tennis officials would be equally gratified to have him do so. The pitch comes in Tilden's contract with his syndicate. The latter might be humored into acceptance of the plan, just in turn, would have to give a plausible explanation to publishers with whom it is under contract. This matter is not as simple as an undertaker's vest. That the tennis officials are willing to go to such length indicates they do not view the impending Olympics with equanimity. They know that America must have the best or take the consequences. A. H. S. NET TEAM DEFEATS ORANGE Anaheim H. S. boys tennis team won five out of six matches against Orange last evening. Utter failed to take his match with Archibald, one of the fastest racquet wielders in the county. Archibald took the set 6-3 and 6-3. Grafton eliminated Alden, 6-3, 3-0 and 6-4. Amsby defeated Dannemann, 6-1, X-6 an 6-2. Moody beat Knight 6-1 and 6-0. Utter and Moody defeated Alden and Dannemann 6-1 and 6-0. Grafton and Amsby trimmed Knight and Archibald 6-2, 4-6, and 9-7. The girls tennis teams were scheduled for a tournament with Orange this afternoon. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES—24 I c. Girls' tennis team defeated Fullerton 4 to 2. The girls are making wonderful progress in their tennis meets, due to the able coaching of L. E. Sutherland. They are spending more time on the courts and by the time of the county meet, should take the honors without any trouble. The results: Miss McGill of Fullerton won 6-2 and 6-2 over Miss Bradley of Anaheim. Miss Benchley of Fullerton was defeated 8-6, 3-6 and 5-7 by Miss Lotanger of Anaheim. Miss Morris of Anaheim trimmed Miss Smith 2-6, 6-4 and 2-6. Miss Diego won over Miss Paulley 2-6 and 5-6. Misses Morris and Boege of Anaheim lost to Misses McGill and Smith 3-6 and 6-1. Misses Adams and Austin of Anaheim eliminated Misses Parks and Long 6-1 and 3-6. The next meet will be held Tuesday with Norwalk. Miss Margaret Loranger and Billy Utter were elected captains of the tennis squads; Miss Milred Mauerhan, manager, and Catherine Boege, reporter. ANAHEIM GIRLS WIN FROM H. B. Coach Irene Jacque's baseball players redeemed themselves yesterday by taking the big end of the 17 to 15 score against the Huntington Beach squad. The drillers kept ahead most of the game, and it was only in the final inning that the Anaheim girls rallied and put themselves first by bringing in six runs. The team was at its best, especially at batting. Cuba Carner was a real star. She was forced to pitch the entire game. She made some brilliant throws to Mae Requairth who received every one. Miss Carner also won some compliments at batting, making the most runs. Runs by innings: Anaheim ...400 313 6—17 Hunt. Beach ...041 324 1—15 While the girls were playing away from home, the boys were having a practice game with Orange. The visitors took the game, 7 to 5, playing a steady game. Coach Fitzmorris give a trio a chance at pitching and the same number behind the bat. Wells, Schacht and Lenz are showing up well in the mound and Sweeney, Bode and Barnett, behind the bat. BUICK AUTO TO CONTEST SUNDAY Manager Billy Knott is expecting a fast game Sunday with the Buick Autos of Los Angeles. The Bulks have been burning up semi-pro paths in Los Angeles this winter and will come to the high school field Sunday afternoon with the idea of taking the local Merchants into camp. The latter might be humored in acceptance of the plan, but in turn, would have to give a plausible explanation to publishers with whom it is under contract. This matter is not as simple as an undertaker's vest. That the tennis officials are willing to go to such length indicates they do not view the impending Olympics with equanimity. They know that America must have the best or take the consequences. Bill Johnston has already declined to become a member of the Olympic party. Tilden and Vincent Richards would appear to be eliminated by the player-writer rule. If nothing were done about it, the American team probably would consist of Dick Williams, Francis H. Hunter and the Kinsey Brothers. It is not at all certain that American team would be sufficiently strong to outlast France, Australia and other leading tennis nations, particularly on foreign courts. BUSH FLASHY IN SPRING PRACTICE Doty Bush, one of Anaheim's contributions to league baseball this year, is going great guns in spring training camp with the Denver team of the Western League, according to a letter received by Manager Billy Knott of the Anaheim Merchants baseball outfit from Cleburne, Texas. Doty says: "This is my second day of spring training and it is very cold. The hall park is about a mile from where we change clothes and we have to hike both ways. They have decided to use me at short and I've got a pretty tough job beating out a manager. Well, I showed more pepper today than I ever did but I don't like to cut loose as the weather is awfully cold." Say hello to the boys and tell Bus that Jack Roach, the catcher, is down here. We have two games next Saturday and Sunday with Ft. Worth and Dallas. I will write him later. Your friend, R. Doty Bush. PLAIN DEALER CLASSIFIED ADS PRODUCE RESULTS Miss Irma Young's second string baseball players played their first game today with Santa Ana. Miss Young is putting every effort into constructing a fast squad. There is good material and the team is expected to take some victories. Miss Lydia Mohr is captain. Miss Irene Jacques has received a challenge from Grossmont high school for a basketball game in the near future. They want the game to be played there. The Anaheim champ were holding a meeting this afternoon to decide whether they wanted to take them on or not. If the Grossmont school wished to pay the expenses and guarantee a certain sum, Anaheim is willing. The girls have not had any games recently, but it wouldn't take long for the team to be whipped into condition. ANAHEIM CHAMPS MEET GROSSMONT Anaheim high school girls, Orange-co basketball champs, will play Grossmont high school on March 22, stated Miss Irene Jacques today. Grossmont is willing to guarantee the expenses of the trip. The Anaheim mentor will start immediately whipping the team into shape. Grossmont boasts an exceptionally fine team. BUICK AUTO'S TO CONTEST SUNDAY Manager Blyk Knott is expecting a fast game Sunday with the Buick Autos of Los Angeles. The Bulks have been burning up semi-pro paths in Los Angeles this winter and will come to the high school field Sunday afternoon with the idea of taking the local merchants into camp. Manager Knott will send in the same lineup as last week. Holman and Salveson will do the twirling and Captain Buster Callan the receiving. Arch Hawkins will hold down first and Joanne Pendleton second. Joe Huarte, who has the carnarks of a second Doty Busn will cover short and Travis win be at third. Brainer who got away to a fine start last Sunday will be in center field, Ruedy and Coffman filling the other two gardens. Training Camps (By I. N. S.) WINTERHAVEN, Fla.—Harvey McClellan, who was spiked on the foot and retired for several days by third baseman Miller on Me Lellan's first day, probably will have no real competition for White Sox shortstop position. The Kentueckian was brisk prior to his injury. LONG BEACH, Calif.—Bill Killifer brot his Cubs to the mainland to wrangle with Vernon again Elmer Jacobs, vetertan Seattle pitcher, probably will start for the Cubs. TAMPA, Fla.—Joy prevailed in the camp of the Senators today Walter Johnson, breaking loops with an avalanche of speed and curves, gives evidence that he again be able to carry the pitching burden, this, his 17th season under the big tent. PASO ROBLES, Calif.—Marages McKechnie beginning today has ordered longer practice for the Pirates, morning and afternoon. This program will continue till the Pirates leave Wednesday for Sacramento. BRADENTOWN, Fla.—The Cardinals scored their second victory by winning from the Boston Nationals 5 to 4. Rogers Hornby hit a home run. ORLANDO, Fla.—Altho CMAys, former Yankee pitcher showed great form in the third innings he worked for the Cinch nati Reds yesterday, blanking the opposition. Indianapolis won the game 3 to 2. Champion Economy Car The new Overland Champion is an entirely new kind of closed car. Removable rear seat and upholstery—big carrying space useful to merchants, salesmen, farmers. Both seats adjust backward and forward—comfort for tall and short people. A business car, family car and camping car—in one! Seats make into a full-size bed in the car—your own hotel on wheels. Big power. Big reliability. Touring $495, Sedan $795, f. o. b. Toledo. Overland CHAMPION $695 Lake Tohada W.R. Schanhals Willys-Knight & Overland Dealer 335 E. Center Anaheim Phone 511 THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. CAPACITY AUDIENCE GREETS WERRENRATH By Reginald Taylor Reinald Werrenrath, the greatest of American concert baritones, appeared in the High School Auditorium, last evening as the third number of the series of four concerts sponsored by the Inter-club Ass'n of Anaheim. He was greeted by a capacity audience, the largest which has turned out during the series, and received a reception at once cordial and enthusiastic, repeated encores being vociferously demanded and responded to in a most graceful manner, which characterized the artist's work throughout the entire program. His first appearance won him a place with his hearers, and he held them enthralled from his first ballad number, "Some Rival Has Stolen My True Love Away," until the final number, "On the Road to Mandalay," (Kipling-Speaks.) Commencing his recital with a group of ballads, of English and Irish airs, the latter always with a universal appeal. Werrenrath gave an exquisite rendering of the four numbers, his mezza voce work being particularly beautiful. A persistent demand for an encore brought forth "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes." The second group of songs, in German, "Von Ewiger Liebe," (Brahms); Lauf der Welt, Welt" (Grieg) and "Licht," (Sinding), were sung with great display of feeling, and a repeated call brought forth another number. The "Prologue to Pagliacci", Leoncavallo, was the performer's crowning effort of the evening, his rendering being masterly and gripping and bringing him back again with an encore "The Kashmir Song" (Woodford-Finden.) In a group of negro spirituals Werrenrata again demonstrated his remarkable artistry and versatility, his rendering of "Goin' Home", described by the singer as a fake spiritual written by William Arms Fisher, being very captivating. In his final group of songs, "Lone Dog", (Erlebach), "Sith-Thinkin', (Fisher), Slow, Horses, Slow, (Jalowiez), "Duna" (McGill) and "On the Road to Mandalay", with Fuzzy-Wuzzy," another Kipling poem as an encore, the performer showed another side of his vast talent in his use of an English dialect. The singer was most ably and expressathetically supported at the piano by Mr. Herbert Garrick, who displayed a keen knowledge of the art of accompanying, so vital to a finished performance by any soloist. No other baritone on the American continent has had such a rapid rise to fame in his profession as Werrenrath. A great deal of his success and popularity has been attained through the medium of the phonograph, for which he has made numerous records, more almost than any other soloist, and hearing him in person did much to add to the ranks of his enthusiastic admirers in Anaheim. That it was a most entertaining and profitable evening was the general opinion of all who heard him, and those responsible for his coming are to be highly complimented and deserve the wholehearted support of all Anaheim and Orange-co in their undertaking. The concluding concert of the series will be given on April 2nd by Olga Samaroff, pianist, who will appear at the high school auditorium. AUTOS TO TEST SUNDAY Billy Knott is expecting game Sunday with the tides of Los Angeles. The been burning up seminch Los Angeles this winl come to the high Sunday afternoon with of taking the local Merto camp. Knott will send in the up as last week. Holman son will do the twirling in Buster Callan the reArgh Hawkins will hold and Joanny Pendleton Joe Huarte, who has the of a second Doty Busn, short and Travis winrd. Brainer who got a fine start last Sunday, center field, Ruedy and filling the other two Gaining Camps By I. N. S.) ERHAVEN, Fla.—Harvey who was spiked on the retired for several days baseman Miller on Mefirst day, probably will real competition for the shortstop position. The man was brisk prior to his BEACH, Calif.—Bill Kilhis Cubs to the mainland angle with Vernon again. acobs, veteran Seattle probably will start for the A, Fla.—Joy prevailed in of the Senators today, Johnson, breaking loose avalanche of speed and dives evidence that he will able to carry the pitcheten, this, his 17th season, the big tent. ROBLES, Calif.—ManKechnie beginning today, reced longer practice for dates, morning and after. This program will continue Pirates leave Wednesday amento. DENTOWN, Fla.—The scores their second viewinning from the Boston is 5 to 4. Rogers Hornshome run. ANDO, Fla.—Altho Carl former Yankee pitcher, great form in the three he worked for the Cincinnati yesterday, blanking the ton, Indianapolis won the to 2. German, "Von Ewiger Liebe," (Brahms); Lauf der Welt, Welt (Grieg) and "Licht", (Sindung), were sung with great display of feeling, and a repeated call brought forth another number. The "Prologue to Pagliacci", Leoncavallo, was the performer's crowning effort of the evening, his rendering being masterly and gripping and bringing him back again with an encore "The Kashmiri Song" (Woodford-Finden). 250 ENTRIES IN MEET SATURDAY Orange-co. grammer school track meet to be held at the Fullerton high school grounds tomorrow has already drawn 250 entries, a number of them from Fullerton and Anaheim, A. D. Nunn, high school coach is charge of the track meet, announced today. Mr. Nunn said that the girls and boys are to be divided into three divisions each, the seniors, juniors, and intermediate, and each division having the same events allotted to the divisions of their sex. The events for the girls are; running broad jump, standing broad jump, running high jump, baseball throw, basketball throw, and relay. The events for the boys are: 100 yard dash, shot put, running high jump, running broad jump, standing broad jump, and relay. Ribbons are to be given in the first, second, third, and fourth places in all events. Market Reports STOCKS CLOSE STEADY NEW YORK, March 14.—The stock market closed steady. With the exception of a number of specialties and a few other issues the general list held within a narrow range during the final hour. General Electric rose to a new high for the year of 225½, a gain of 7½ points. American Fountery rose 1½ to 167½ and Corn Produces 1½ to 180½, but Stewart Warner, American Woolen and Famous Players dropped from 1 to nearly 3 points. Norfolk and Western gained 1 point to 120½, but Northern Pacific yielded 1½ to 61½. The oils showed little change with the exception of Pan-American which fell 1½. Steel common finished % lower at 103. STATEMENT UPON ELK HILLS LEASE LOS ANGELES. March 14.—Thru its manager, J. C. Anderson, the Pan-American Petroleum Co. today issued a statement regarding the Elk Hills oil lease to E. L. Doheny, head of the company. First, it was explained that Elk Hills naval reserve number one is in section 36 in the Elk Hills, but that section 36, altho in the center of the naval reserve, was and is no part of it, being private property of persons and corporations, which have drilled many wells on it. Section 36, it was explained, is about a mile square and is surrounded by eight other sections of about the same area. The statement declared that it is a conceded fact that nearby wells of corporations and individuals were rapidly draining the section which constituted the naval reserve and the government having failed to drill for any of the oil in the reserve 'the navy department was anxious, inasmuch as it could not stop the drainage that was taking place, to secure as much of the oil underlying the lease as possible, and to render the same available for use in navy ships." CIANFONI PLAYS FOR ELKS CLUB Lions were entertained today at the luncheon program at Elks' clubhouse by Prof. D. C. Cianfoni-tainted composer and bandmaster, recently come to Orange-co from Erie, Pa. Professor Cianfoni accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Bert Steelhead, played several trombone numbers: "Inflamatus," from Stabat Mater (Rosini); "The Kiss" (Ardite), and "The Lions' March," an original composition of Mr. Cianfoni's. Two new members were accepted today, Dr. George Palge and Dr. Guy Dawson. After several now Blue Indications pducer any t oil pr OPERATION was ceptin are " Main Oil w even about We believe a never If you are on MENTOWN. Fla. — The teams scored their second victory winning from the Boston 5 to 4. Rogers Horns- home run. ANDO. Fla. — Altho Carl former Yankee pitcher, great form in the three he worked for the Cincinnati yesterday, blanking the Indianapolis won the to 2. EELAND. Fla. — Cleveland and Yannigans meet this on the first game of the season. AOTA. Fla. — Failure of Raldwin, former star of the Newark club of the National League, to round him was attributed today by McGraw to the fact that he worked as a riveter dur- off-season. END ICEMEN'S ANNUAL MEETING and Mrs. C. O. Orton and Mrs. William LeVoecke returned from El Centro, they attended the annual event of the So. Calif. Ass'n of Industries, Orton and Le- represented the Cons, Ice & Co. of Anaheim and Fuller William Pawcett of El welcomed the delegates, numbered 40. He told his that without ice the shift of early winter fruits and melons would be impossible. Black, president of the Real Ass'n of Ice Industries one of the speakers. D. Steepleton of Long Beach elected president, B. S. Swear- of Los AnAgeles vice-president and H. P. Coker of Holly-Secretary and treasurer. Gege-co is represented on the board directors by William Mc-ugh of Santa Ana. On the microphone has been uttered we are going to be sur- at our insignificance, as we regarded by the microbic NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, March 14.—Eleven cars navels and three cars lemons sold. Market unchanged on oranges and lemons. Navel averages ranged from $2.05 to $4.00; lemons $2.70 to $3.85. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $25,000,000. Seattle, $7,971,191. Portland, $5,608,655. Oakland, $2,805,900. Long Beach, $1,273,192. Los Angeles, $26,624,376. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, March 14.—Potatoes: Idaho russets $2.25 @ $2.50; poorer $2.00; Nevada and Oregon Burbanks, best $2.75 @ $3.00; poorer $2.50; new stock Oceanside and San Diego 10 @ 11c; few 12c pound. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, March 14.—Oranges: Northernns and southernns special brands $3.75 @ $4.00; 200s and smaller $2.00 @ $3.50; maret pack $2.85 @ $3.25; culls 75c @ $1.25. Lemons: Special brands $3.25 @ $3.50; choice $2.25 @ $2.50; market pack $2.00 @ $2.25; loose $1.50. Grapefruit: Imperial Valley special brands $4.00 @ $4.50; poorer $3.00 @ $3.60; locals, special brands $3.25 @ $3.50. WHEAT MARKET HEAVY CHICAGO, March 14.—Despite a brighter outlook at the opening today, the grain market quickly G.M.Simpson will go to Del Mar tomorrow to confer with San Diego oilmen interested in leasing 640 acres of the BaeMar Land Co. and 160 acres owned by himself and C.C.Randall. Drilling within three months is promised. The oilmen have leases about those of the Anaheitmers. That of the latter contains what geoligists term a pronounced gas blowout. FULLERTON H.S.ATHLETICS Fullerton H.S.meets Pasadena today at Fullerton in a track meet. Baseball team plays at Garden Grove. Two teams of Fullerton H.S.boyes tennis players were also scheduled to play this afternoon, the Freshman team with Alhambra, and the first team with the Lincoln High School of Los Angeles. First team players are: Theron Wilson, Claude Wilson, Emmett Pike, and Lloyd Kenlston. Freshmen players are: Albert Blatz, Sylva Beboner, Kenneth Gardiner, Janier Davis, Gordon McComber, Earl Huigoyen, Estee Brown, James Stephens, and Plez Middleton. For the office man, two hours of moderate exercise on the golf course—out in the air and the sun, beats an hour of physical exhaustion in the "gym." Turned heavy and sagged off in the late hours of trading. Corn experienced the heaviest slump of the week. Wheat closed unchanged to % off. 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