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Exterminator Called ‘‘Old Bones” ■ of American Turf; Is Considered the Greatest Gelding of Any Age By FRANK G. MENKE. Copy light 19??. lhe mighty anti spectacular tight which Exterminator made through irtt'2 to eel ipse the winning record of Man o' War failed—and failed Just at a time when it seemed that the goal had been reached for the wonderful gelding. In all turf history there has t» en no horse like Exterminator—none with a career so romantic, nono with the superlative gameness of him and none with an appearance that so amaz.ngly belied his greatness. They’ve railed hint "Old Bones" through tho years—called him that because of his ungainly, awkward, almost misshapen appearance. The casual observer sees in the conformation of tho greatest gelding of any age, a horse which looks more like a buggy puller or a laundry wagon slave than a whirlwind of the turf. Only those who study race horses in the minutest detail—study every line, every bone and every muscle ever con «ede that there is the thoroughbred look about him. And it's because there was such a man back in 1918 that Willis Sharpe Kilmer came Into possession of the horse which seems certain to smash all existing win lecords for an American race horse. Kilmer set his heart and soul upon winning the Kentucky derby of that .rear. His dependancy was tbe fleet Sun Briar. But a few days before the classic was run Sun Briar went wrong and had to be tossed out of training, tiood Itinmers Scarce. Then Kilmer began a frantic search for nome great 3-year-old to carry ills colors. Cut everywhere he went the "nothing doing" placard was flapped in bis face. Everyone that had a geest 3-year-old intended to run him in the derby in his own colors. At Ibis moment, when everything looked black for Kilmer’s hopes, a friend came forward and said: "I know where you can get a great gelding. He never did much as a 2 year-old and lie looks more like a plow horse than a race horse. But I’ve looked him over—examined every inch of him. And I think lie's a world beater!” "What do they want for him?" asked Kilmer. "Ten thousand dollars," was the answer. "The owner is asking that big figure now because he thinks there's a demand for a good 3-year old. He probably thinks he's asking a lot at that. But if ho knew the horse as I know him he wouldn't let him loose for $50,000. My advice is buy him. Ills name is Extermina tor." Exterminator W on. Kilmer did. And Exterminator won the derby. That was the start. No one knows when the end will come. Maybe 1922 has marked the end of the veteran’s greatness. But most likely he will carry on as a wonder horse through 1923—and into 1924. Nothing so far has seemed too great or too impos sible. The pathetic thing about Exter- j minntor is that the only real accident this iron horse ever suffered in his career came at a time when superla j tive condition would have enabled him to beat the mark for earningn 1 which Man o' War claims for himself. Just prior to the running of the Pimlico cup race, a $25,000 stake event, staged in November. Exter minator wrenched a shoulder in train ing. It was still in bad shape on race day but Kilmer, extremely anxious to have Exterminator beat Man o’ War's tecord. sent him to the post anyway. And Exterminator was beaten— ' badly. Maybe the had shoulder was the prime cause. Perhaps the real reason was the miserable ride given him by a substitute jockey who was placed aboard because Exterminator's tegular jockey was ill. Great Horse Was Stale. There still remained the $10,000 Howie cup to be raced for on Thanks giving day. An effort was made to shape the gallant old gelding for it. Hut be had staled off a bit in his training and his shoulder was still giving trouble. So he was retired for the year—as he was on the threshold of the hall of fame for race horses. The year ended with Exterminator's winning mark at $244.204—as against 240.465 for Man o' War. Man o' War ran only two seasons, lie earned about $03.non In his 2-year old debut. His regular purse win rings in bis second year of racing were about $81,000. That made a total of only a little more than $174. "00. And that's where Man o’ War would have stopped if it hadn't been tor the match race with Sir Barton. Made Plenty Money. The two horse affair, won by Man o' War. added $7,500 to his total and made the grand mark of $249,465. Man o’ War only had to run 21 races during his career and gallop for only two seasons to win Ills $249, 465. He won more In that single match race than Exterminator has In any single season. Likewise, while Man o' War was winning $93,000 In his first year as a racer. Exterminator won less than $2,500. Exterminator didn't get his real start until after he passed his 3-year old form. Man o' War. by that time, had earned his $249,465 and had gone into retirement. The great-stout-hearted gelding had "■on $173,129 up to the start of 1922. In 73 trips to the post he had won 36 firsts. 15 seconds and 13 thirds. In 1922, racing as a 7-year-old—an ge presumedly beyond the prime of a race horse—he hung up a single season earning for himself. By gath ering In 10 firsts, a second and a third he made his winnings for the vear 571.075. Exterminator needs to win less than *6.000 in 1923 to pass Man o' War. •\nd though he retired in semi-crip 1 led condition this season, it’s about 100 to 1 that he'll sally forth again in 1923- and before the season is really under way. go beyond the $25,000 mark—and so gather unto himself ihe laurels which h!s amazing game uess so richly deserves. Braves Sell Pitcher. Boston, Dec. 12.—The sale of Pitch er Ira Towsend of the Boston Braves to the Beaumont (Tex t cluh was an nounced today by President. Grant. American League to Open April 18 Omaha li-r Oanfit Wire. Chicago, Dec. 11.—Confusion that has existed because of the uncertain ty regarding the opening of the major hall seasons in 1923 was partially cleared up today when Ban Johnson. American league president, said that April IS probably would he decided upon at the meetings in New York. Praclctally all of the big time clubs have her n more or loss up in the air on their spring exhibition dates be cause of doubt over the regular sea ■«vn. First April 17 was named. Then this was riisecovered to he a Tuesday not regarded ns a proper opening day Next came sentiment in favor of sticking to the old love, April 11, and now both leagues seem strongly in favor of starting one week later than usual This means April IS. Centre Slates Games. Danville, Ky., Dec. 12.—The Centre college football team will play Se waneo at Memphis in 1923, and also will meet Georgia, the latter game probably at Athens Thanksgiving day, according to an announcement by ath letic officials here. Both southern teams will come here in 1921. Gibbons Kayoes Burke. , Buffalo, N. ¥., Dec. 12.—Tom Gib- j bnns of St. Paul last night knocked j out Joe Burke of Detroit in a minute i and 50 seconds of the first round. Uni. of Kentucky in Market for Grid Team Mascot Lexington. Ky., Dec. 13. — Uni versity of Kentucky atheletic or ganizations were in the market today for a mascot. ‘‘T. N. T.." the Wild i-at's wildcat, mascot, for the football eleven last season, was found dead in his cage here yesterday. ■'T. N. T."« was captured near j Graysville, Tenn., last June by Virgil Johnson, a student, and presented to the university. A student committee declared "homesickness" was the cause of the mascot's death Gene Tunney Is Overlooked by Promoters Omaha Il**a H ire. New York, Dec. 12,—During the proc ■ ess of picking an opponent for Jack i Dempsey, it seems that most of Up) folks have overlooked Gene Tunney, the big Greenwich village kid who has been knocking them over in great shape during the last six months. They never gave Gene a chirp, while they shouted for Harry Wills, Bill Brennan, Jess Willard and all the other members of the gang, but nary a peep for the former A. K. F. cham pion. Tunney is rapidly growing into the heavyweight division and his man ager. Doc Bugley, thinks that the young Irishman will be alxsut ripe for the champion in another year. As a matter of fact, the "Doc" said today that he would let his boy take a shot at Dempsey in less than a year. Tun ney is 24 years old and in his last fight with Charley Welnert, weighed 178 pounds. Sanford President of Elmwood Club C. C. Stanford "'as elected president of the Elmwood Park golf dub at a meeting of the board of directors of tlie organization held last night. Harry Howley was chosen vice-pres ident, while John N. Crawford was elected secretary. George A. Eckles will take care of the club's funds, while W. E. Hall was chosen chair man of the membership committee. J. H. Halplne. jr., is the chairman of the greens committee and Frank T. Johnson chairman of the house com mittee. The Elmwood rluh will start a drive for 500 new members next spring. At the meeting last night the board of directors went on record favoring a plah that the city charge a small fee for the use of the municipal golf courses, the fee to be used in keeping tip the courses. Gibbons and Miske Will Box to Decision Tom Gibbons and "Billy" Miske, St. Paul heavyweights win box to a decision when they meet here Friday night in a scheduled ten round bout, according to announcement today by the Minnesota Boxing commission. The announcement came as the re sult of a request by both managers that a. definite result be announced if the affair should go ten rounds, the limit permitted by the state law. Cambridge Beals Oxiord. Twickenham, England, Bee. 12. — Cambridge defeated Oxford. 21 to S. today in the annual rugby match. King George and numerous members of the peerage were among the 20, 000 spectators. Present Hilltop Grid Mentor Hands in His Resignation By RALPH WAGNER. Coach "Mac" Baklrige of the Creighton university football team has re- j signed as coach at the Hilltop school, according to an announcement made i last night by Creighton officials. Coach Haiurlge s resignation, wntcn nus uecn in me i hands of the Creighton athletic board for several days, was j accepted yesterday. The resignation becomes effective at once. As announced in the columns of The Omaha Bee sev eral days ago, when Coach Baldrige first handed in his resignation, the Creighton athletic mentor has discovered that his law business has grown to such an estent that it is Impossible for him to remain as coach at Creighton. The situation was such that Coach Baldrige either h»d to give up his law business or his coaching position. He chose to give up the coaching Job. The Creighton athletic board succeeded, however, in persuading Coach Baldrige to remain at Creighton as a member of the athletic board of the school. Just who will succeed Coach Baldrige has not been announced. The Creighton athletic board has three men In mind, Conches Eddie Anderson of the j Dubuque college, ''Chet” Wynne of , Midland college at Eremont and Harry Bell of Des Moines university, ltockne Visits Omaha. During Coach Rockne’s visit in Omaha following the Nebraska-Notre Dame game Thanksgiving day. the South Bend coach held a conference with the Creighton board and highly recommended both Anderson and Wynne. Eddie Anderson has met with great success as coach at the Dubuque col lege, Dubuque, la., this year and the east Iowa athletic officials have asked Anderson to renew his contract as coach at an increase in salary. Coach "Chet” Wynne accepted the coaching position at Midland last win ter. Last season he turned out a winning team at the Lutheran col lege. The 1fl22 Midland football eleven was the greatest grid team ever de veloped at the Fremont school. After Harry Bell. Notre Dame plays and shifts were used by Wynne to a great extent. The Midland team worked as one and showed wonderful offensive ability as well as putting up a good defense, especially in the Creighton-Midland j game here Armistice day when Creighton won by the score of 13 to 0. Creighton athletic officials will hold a conference with "Chet” Wynne in the near future to talk over the coach ing position at the Hilltop school. Coach Harry Bell of the Des Moines university is another football coach that Creigtyton is angling for. Boll has turned out three state champion ship teams in Iowa and is considered one of the best football coaches In the newly organized North Central confer ence. of which Creighton is a mem ber. • Ckristy Mathewson’s Major League Pitching Record Year Club L#ea*u* G. "'• I*. Fvt. W BB. SO. j 1900 New York National .* " "no ’ 6 1901 New York National .37 '• 17 • 2•»S 63 HI ! 1902 New York National - 1 •* .419 t.. 73 1 1903 New York National ...... 46 30 13 .60s 260 M 1'*" 1904 New York National ..4' 12 . 7;3 ,4 CIO 1905 New ^ork National ..*....43 . i 9 c.»3 «-9 1 > 3 1906 New York National .?8 :: 1C .647 C'2 7 7 128 1907 Now York National ........... .41 .1 12 .667 C61 53 17 s 190s New York National .56 3 7 1 1 . 7 7 1 4 3 4 2 9 1909 Now York National ... 37 2. 6 .806 3,7 14* 1910 New York National ..28 7 9 .7.'* .**2 60 IM 1911 Now York National 45 26 13 *:>-7 3"3 :;h Ml 1912 New York National ..43 23 1 2 7 11 3 4 I t 1913 New York National ........4 0 .5 11 69 1 .91 Cl 1914 New York National .. 41 2 4 1 C4H 14 -I SO 1916 New York National .37 8 1 4 ..* 4 199 CO 67 1916 N. Y. \ Cin. National .13 4 4 .500 74 8 19 17 years pitching total ..t>30 .372 187 6*1.i 43C.4 778 2297 I'O MPA RING FOUR FMPKRORS OF 1 * I T« III NG. Their three best consecutive years of pitchinpr. f!>0 victories a season or more* t’ltchtr Throe B*frt \ ears Club leairue W 1 i t ! Young .1901.1902-190.. M&thawson ... . -.1 903 -1 904 - 1 90a Alexander .. . . 191 a-191H-191 7 Jotinfrtn .191 >-1913-1914 Cleveland .National ;i .il>» New York National 9 4 X4 .7X4 Philadelphia National 94 "..S .,71"J Washington American 94 37 .7 IK Hy FREDERICK <i. IJEB. Y l'OUNO was the , no»t durable of all A p itchors, but ^Christy Mathew son was the king of them all. tVe * believe we take nothing from Uad bourne, Kusie, Y o u t) g, Johnson md Alexander when we class Matty as the twir ling star of all time. Born in Fac toryville. Pa., on August 12, 1880, Matty attracted attention in itls teens playing scholastic and college ball in eastern Pennsylvania. He pitched for Bui knell and was a football player of no moan ability. In fact, his ground gaining ability and kicking ability fea tured a game which Bucknell played at Franklin field, Philadelphia, some 20-odd years ago. Matty's start with the Oiants on July IT, 1000, should help encourage any kid who has the tar bolted out of him during his big league baptism. Relieving Ed Doheny in the fifth in ning of a game against the Brooklyn champions of that era, Matty was given a lovely pasting. Oddly enough, Joe McGinnity, who was costar with Mathewson on Me Graw's early champions, opposed Christy In the game in which he broke into the majors. The first time that Matty met Mc Graw wus on September 6, 1900, when the future manager of the Giants was playing third base and leading off for the St. Louis Cardinals. Again Matty relieved Doheny, this time in the fourth inning. Wilbert Robinson, Jesse Burkett and Dan McGann, who played with Matty on the Giant world champions of 1905, were members of the same St- Louis club. "Big Six” failed to win a game for New York In 1900, and the Giants didn't think enough of him to com plete the deal with Norfolk, from which club he had been acquired. Cin cinnati then drafted Mathewson from Norfolk, and followed it with the leading bonehead deal of all baseball history. The Giants decided that maybe they would like to keep Mathewson after all. and traded Ainos Rusie, who hod been out of the game in 1900, for the Bucknell collegian. Rusie’s arm was "dead” and he never pitched another big league game, while Mathewson became the outstanding star of base ball. Pirates Obtain Option on Pitcher Boehler Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 12.—The Pitts burgh Pirates have obtained an op tion on George Boehler, pitcher of the Tulsa Western League club, It was announced tonight. Boehler won 40 games and lost 14 with Tulsa last season. Gophers to Play Cyeloues. Minneapolis, Dec. 12. — Minnesota will open its 1923 football schedule with Iowa- State (Ames) at Min nsapolls. the director of athletics of the Gopher Institution announced to day. Husker Coach Cuts String of Basketeers Lincoln, Dec. 12.—{Special Tele i grand—With a week’s Intensive prac | lice behind K, the Nebraska basket l>all squad is rounding into shape. More ! than 10 candidates have been working ! out every night under the direction jot Coach Owen frank, and prospects , l'or a winning team were never belter. The first string was cut lo 2- men I Monday and (ho varsity will practice at different hours. The men included In the varsity as it now stands: Captain Warren Cozier, It. Dewitz, Lorwart, Holland, Klepser, Kiddles bargeri Sommers, M. Tipton, Hoy, I'shcr. Carman* Dennett, fast a brooks, Goodson, Johnson, Lantz, Scott, Kolil, 1’. Tipton, Wyman, Volz. French Boxing Federation to Permit Siki-Carp Bout Paris, Dec. 12.—The French hol ing federation announce* Dial it i* ready to authorize a fight between "Buttling” Niki and tieorges ( arpm tier under the following conditions: "The receipts must go to the aid of some fund of national import ance; the contest must Itc organized by the federation and financially controlled by representattives of the fund; all monies collected, including the sums from photographic and moving picture rights, shall be paid over to the fund. The only deduc tions permitted will he for rent of the hall, unless, as is hoped, the hall will be given free, ami the expenses of attendants. There will be no free seats. The members of the federation, oftieials, referees, judges, time Keepers, sec onds, managers, boxers and re porters must all pay an admission fee. Hot News From Jack and Jack Los Angeles, Dee. 13.—Jack Demp sey, world's heavyweight ring champion, is ready to meet Jess Willard, former champion "any time or place within the next 4X hours or six months," if Willard ran interest a legitimate promoter in the match. Jack Kearns, the champion's manager, announced here today. It was announced that Kearns would discuss the possible match tomorrow with Ray Archer and Gene Doyle, representing Willard. Pele Latzo Winner. Philadelphia, Dec. 11.—Pete Latzo. Scranton, Pa., Outpointed "Sailor” Freedman, Chicago, In an eight-round bout here tonight. 2>o you know that- " That John Lester Johnson won a popular decision over Jack Dempsey before the latter became champion? That Harry Krohn fought 2? times from January 1, 1922. to September 18 of the same year? In that time he wus knocked out twice and wan shaded moat of the other times. Tommy Rob non knocked him out in Youngstown in eight rounds on«l Jimmy Delaney, j Mike Gibbons, light-heavyweight, scored a knockout over him in five i rounds at Davenport. Ia. Although not J a champion, or of championship timber, i Krohn must he given credit hecuuFe he I would fight anywhere regardless of the purse. Tliut England Is now building a box ing arena that will seat 12«»,500 people, and there will he standing room for many thousand more? They hope to give all of the champions a chance to show their wares in the British Isles. That when Johnny Shugrue stopped Willie Jackson the other night. It was the find time jn. kaon was stopped by a lightweight? When he fought ns u featherweight he was knocked out by Johnny Kiibane in five rounds in New York. When George Chaney was train ing in Cleveland for the bout with lvil bane to take place* at Cedar Point he brought Jackson along from New York to be sparring partner. That Young Shugnje, lightweight Inner, who was forced to retire because of failing eyesight, now line two broth ers doing well in the fight game? They are Johnny nud Willie. — ■ ■ ■ That Bob Moha fought once in 1915? j Gus Christie was Ida opponent, and he was outpointed that time. Ii Happened in Baseball The least number of home run* made by a major league club in one season can be credited to the Washington team of 1#17. In that year tho Senators made only four honierr—Judge 2. Morgan 1, Mennskey 1. In 1921. practically the same team made 4b home runs which goea to show that cither the hurlers are going backwards or. that the lively ball U no myth In a game played September 17, 10(H), Broklyn vs. St. Louie the now well known John MeOraw was playing third bag for the St. Louis Cardinals and "Wild Bill” Donovan was on the mound for the Brook lyn team Bill's speed was appalling so was his wildness. John had Bill sized all right and worked Donovan to the extent of four payees and when he came to bat for the fifth time he wanted to get another free pass. Bill gave it to him all right but it 'wasn't exactly fre*» Johnny overworked the kidding racket and had Bill so mad that he shammed one of his fast ones right at Mar which hit him hut didn’t iay him out. Mrtlraw gained his point also a record by being five times up without being charged a time at bat Mc Grow crossed tlie plate three times. Adrian C. Anson hum nun of I he great batsmen of the game. Even at the age of 44. he wuh the hardest batsman for a hurler to fan in big league circle; It was not unusual for th*» hurler to get two strikes on tha big fellow and this would w<Vk up the hostile fans to the point that their supplicaltona would fill the air for the hurler to strike him out—just an the fans of today howl with glee when Ty Cobb or Babe Ruth dues the act. In the j case of Anson and Cobb it happened rare ly, so rarely that thu pleasure it gave to , the tans or is positively acute. “Babe” ' Ruth, last season, funned 80 times which ; meant SO cheers or boos. “Rube’* Waddell’** record ill big league pitching contains CO games wh* rein he i struck out the double number. This is a j world record. The only hurler who has this approac hed was Torn Rams* v. another enuthpnw of the phenomenal sort. Ramsey’s record containing f»0 games In which ho fanned the* doublo number. First Baptist Team Wins Fast Game The First Baptist quintet won from the Parkside five in the fastest game of a four-game basket ball pro gram staged last night at the "Y” in the Class ' B” church league. The second half was the most exciting, the lead changing hands frequently. The final score was 14 to 11 The Hirst M. E. defeated the Wal nut Hill Methodists 16 to 6. The Hirst forwards didn't have much troubjq scoring on the less experi enced Hill guards. The Fail view Presbyterians trounc id the Plymouth Congregatlonals, Hi to S, and the Trinity Baptists lost to the Calvary Baptists by the score of Hi to :!. The Trinity team was unable to score a field goal. Maxwell account ing for all their points on three free throws. “Billy” Shade Wins Over Andy Schmader Detroit, Dec. 12. — "Billy” Shade of New \ork, was too Iasi for Andy Schmader of Omaha, out boxing the former lightweight champion of the navy throughout most of their ten rouml go here tonight. Young Corbett Most Popular Champ Prize Rinje Knew Wants to Stajro Jack-Jess Bout I/Os Angelos. Dec. 12. — Tom O'Rourke, New \ork boxing pro moter. wants to stage a return bout between Jack Dempsey, heavy weight rhainpion, and Jess Willard, former rhainpion, according to a statement made liere tonight by (■pile Doyle, one of Willard's rep resenatlves. Doyle said Kay Archer, Willard's manager, today received a telegram from O'Rourke announcing lie was "mailing Willard a registered let ter offering to stage a bout be tween him and Dempsey at Ihe I’olo Grounds in New York in May.'* Dempsey a Second. Los Angeles. Dee. 12.—Jack Demp sey, heavyweight boxing champion, Will act as second for Joe Benjamin, San Francisco lightweight, who will meet Phil Salvador*, of Bos Angeles, tonight at the Vernon arena. Benjamin claims the Pacific coast lightweight title. The winner of to night's fray will be matched with Ray Long, of Oklahoma City, Okl , It was announced. May Accept Records. Los Angeles, Dec. 12.—Times made by Charles IV. Paddock, world's sprint champion, at Santa Barbara, Cal., July 4, last, may yet be accepted ns official by the national A. A. IT., It was stated here last night before the Southern Facific branch of that or ganization by Lorin Andrews, Pacific eoast representative. “Runt” Marr Sold. Norfolk, Neb, Dee. 12.—(Special Telegram.)—Manager "Runt" Marr of the Norfolk Stale league club, who came here from the Sioux City West ern lfcttgy \ has been sold to Spring field, Mo. as plavev manager, it was announced here today. Mrs. Irene Osgood Dies. Northampton, England, Dec. 12.— Mrs. rretio Osgood, novelist and play wright, died at her home here today after a month's illness. She was born in the United States and retained her American citizenship. The *!00 class lia<l many recruit* lust night. The following bowlers rolled 200 or ovei . liaeldcb, 214; Mor tis. 133; -Vorwald, 201; Velvlngton, J •; Kutary. 213 ajid *17; W nil, 204, 237 and f::5. Jimmy Main and "Ketl” Kelly, who roll in the Western Union league, are soccer players. Main plans with the Omaha Sports and Kelly with the AH* American.*. Ilall of the Alamito league roll* a 'shimmy” hall. His throw curves from one side of the ulley to the other on its way down to the pins. Fastest Humans in America Are Asked to Compete in Big Meet Omuloi H**c l^ttord W'irr. New York, Dec. 12.—invitations have been extended to 12 of the best sprinters in Amerioa to compete in the three special sprint races in the Wilco A. A. games at tho 13th regi ment armory Brooklyn, on Feburary 10. Letters bearing (he signature of Hugh Htrshon, chairman of the games committee of the Wilco A. A , were mailed today with the name of Charley Paddock of the Los Angeles A. C., at the head of tho list. The Wilco A. A. management wants to give the California flyer an op portunity to prove to the athletic world that his record performances on the Pacific coast were genuine. To this end they have scheduled sprint races at 30 yards. 100 yards and 100 yards at their indoor games and have invited among others the famous sprinters to toe the mark with Fad dock in these three sprint races: Bob McAllister, tiie "flying cop" and present 100-yard champion: Alfred Leconey, intercollegiate 100 and 220-yard champion and national 220-yard title holder: Loren Murchi son, national GO yard champion; Allan Woodring, Olympic 200-meter and na tional 800-yard champion and record holder: Eddie Farrell, Metropolitan 100-yard champion; Hemic W'efers, jr., Metropolitan 220-yard champion, and Harold Lever, world's record holder for GO yards. In Sweden, policemen receive small decorations for their knowledge of foreign languages. Z&Mal/fofr Tou5hou\dtu\oii) Dq Vi Shorp Q Is It legal to take the ball away from a man while he Is dribbling? A. Yen, if you do so without charging or pushing the dribbler. tj Whon i goal P made Is time tsk^n out until the ball is tossed up in the cen ter fry the reftrtef A. No. Time is only taken out when ordered by the referee. Q. What Is the score of a forfeited game ? A. Ill amateur rules, 2-0. In profes sional rubs. 4-t». Q Can a player who lias the hall out of bounds r«»!l or bounce the hall into the court, rush in, regain possession and score a goal? A. No. In both iimati-ur and profes sional rules, the hull must he touched by unother pla>er before the man passing it in «nn recover it. The goal does not count. Q How much time ts allowed s team for a time out ? A. Itoth amateur and professional rules allow two minutes. How to l*lu> Hanhet bull. Catching passes The • funner’ method of catching a pass calls for the hands being held practically in a. funnel shaped position with the fingers well spread Never try to catch the l*all with the tip* of the fingers. Let If strike the palms and use the fingers as supports to hold the ball- If the player wlli allow h's arms to give* a Ilf tip with the tall when it strikes the hollow’ of the hands he will find that the swiftest peases can be han tiled without fumbling. The "at urdlou" style * heat taught by having the player bold Ids hands about IS Inches apart, palms facing each other, fingers well spread. When the ball come to him, lie moves his hands toward ea< 1> other with snap, trapping the ball When caught above the chest, the thumbs are to the rear, when caught between chest and waist, thumbs arc up. when below the waist, thumbs to Ihe front. BRINGING UP FATHER-Drawn for The Omaha Bee by McM.nu, (Copyright 1922) YOU HAVE THAT PELLER. ABOUND AT NY HOTE.L AN' YOU <*>Vt Ht(A INSTRUCTIONS f WHAT TO OO- « r ut- '— ATTEND T TO it: poocy:-’ -V "YOU'LL. HOT <CT OUT \ TONtCHT- AND TO MAKE *>URE-l'HCOHNA LOCK L TOO .USl'TOUR ROONV1 oh: chow-i_inc4 I M REAOV -* > HORR'f OP - 1 J { MUbT^iT OOt| b\ Vb QUICK A** 1 <n Pot>ie>i_e.: r-' C«wr»i^. Itt. by li t 4 think: , <\-L- hire: t THI*b RUV AH’ "TAXt H»H ©AOc TO j VMER\CA>- \ nave been and nl«v:i\s will '■* popular pug)' chBinplone i ■unpopular. ' } In Uie n'rt i. dnV'- when John U, Builivan 'Vni » 11 a tn pi o it, ho went to England an i wii.‘ received by, King Edward and given itn ova tion wherever bo Wfbt. I' he » a m o treatment wn? a-* eefdecj .Jim t/er* bett win n lie went (o Europe and Turn Sharkey, 1‘eter Ja|riiM>i, ^urd other great pugilists have also |m m royally; rleetVed over there. Other lighters wo know of liar* gone to Europe recently, visited 1 don, Paris and Berlin, and then earn* right hack again and sat down. The champions of America who have not the right sort of war record* are not wanted nowadays on the oihrr side, not even tn Berlin, while tin v are not blacklisted in Bond op and Purls and can get no job* there t'orladt Was Popular. Perhaps the most popular champloit the prize ring has ever known vv.i* Young Corbett, who captured th« lightweight crown from Terry Mcy'' Govern. , • Corbett vv.is a handsome little fel low, who made money fast In l|i* halcyon days of his can er and spvht It us fast as he made it. He was no cheap man, and he traveled In him* going to London, Paris and other places In Europe, Just to see thing* and have a good time Not long ago lie told tho writer o< his experiences abroad. Tho Denver boxer stopped at tha Hotel Cecil In London A couple of days after his arrival young Corbett, entering the cafe, In vited all those in the room to Join him in u drink, as Is the custom iin this country. In the place at the time were «h* men, and five of them accepted tlia pugilist’s Invitation. The other refused, and much tn Oorhett’s ehagrln, bought a drink for himself, after the fighter’s order had been served. Insult in England. Without showing any signs of being disturbed, although he said he fcltltia slight keenly enough, Corbott ap proached tho Individual, who prdvr-d to bo a much prejudiced Englishman, and asked: "My dear fellow, how Is it that you would not drink with me, after I in vited you?" "Yet. you were apparently thirsty, for 1 see you bought one for yourself and drank it, . _- ... --.wvzMmp "Do you know that tn mr rasiitfy, America, such a proceeding is a grti-s insult?" The Englishman looked at. Corbett in a contemptuous way, and after hesitating for a moment, replied: "I do not know what it is in Amer ica, nor do I care, but I do know that in England it is an insult'1-to ask strangers to join in a drink ip public barroom “I did not wish to offend you, Sut if there is any apology coming, jAsit are the person to offer It." i San Antonio Gridster Will Captain 1923 Penn Teiii* Philadelphia, Dec. 12. — Ernest^ A. Hamer of fjau Antonio. Tex, fullUf'l; of tiie University of Pennsylvania football team was today elected dip* fain of tlie 1923 eleven. He is 20 olil and one of the youngest loader^ the team ever had. Hilliard Tourney. In the afternoon match of the ?t£tn billiard tourney, which is b^ng staged at tlie I'nder the Sun billiard parldrs, Struve defeated McCoy, 250 to 214. Struve's high run was 20 while tdc. Coy’s was 20. The evening match went to Stru'o when he won from liagensiel., 250 in 208. i (aft 1,1 igh run of | Coyotes Elect Captain. 5 i Vermillion. S. D . Dee. 12.—Vtrfne I Saunders, of Aberdeen, S. D, w.rt elected captain of the 1923 football squad at the University of ,Soij,| Dakota at the annual gridiron be;w quet here last night. Saunders playei 4 guard this season. — 1 jit Vi ill Compete Abroad. Xcw York, Dee. 12.—Clarence J’eli ' national amateur racquet champion, is planning to compete in the J'p_ iish amateur championships in Lfci don in April. With Pell will go J»i - partner. Stanley CJ. Mortimer, whe holder with him of the nat!iv • doubles racquet championships. u Rentrop Wins. Little Ruck, Ark.. Dec. 12.—Clinri|-. Rentrop, cl: iniant of the middlcweipp wrestling title, last night won V final match here against Mike YiM< Of Suit Lake City by taking the t|i and third falls. - I W1THTHF PUGS. Hlllle Herman, the deraev (it, lightweight la a l.llsy |. , i lh.,„ ,id. ins mxt program Cal a f... t|ir,.» fights within 10 days On Ov lx'h he «• II ta»kle Chubb" Brown norheater fur in tom d>. On lid nth Herman will clash with Al r>e& ti out at I’atereon for 1; rounds nil* on the "Silt he will „.ix up will lohm ' Martin for 12 r a.ids at J\,3 a aale, N. J. B I Battling Harry 'Icnwr.l. the forint t hdsdelphta Pantam. p ■> i,0eS matched to inn Kid Winning fur J rounds at ti e Ma.lis,, .. , , ,, ,.ag den rlne on Daremher It will |jf Ihe semi final tu u,e .Mdg. t S-nllff ^"d Joo J.ytn h hattir Kant Moseherg. former uinafeiik I ghtweight ehampion • I... baa Inti In Australia for the |H»t .1: . month*, tl- f. .ted .land.. Kill! .. the light! weight champion of Australia in "4 round, at Hrlsbnnn. Austin Hat toda£ 1 idp.no J|ad never b- . . defeated t>«i fora. ^