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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 28, 1918)
RRiwriwr HrT T" ,L-7T' , , , j -v, & oh: hello- 0h:'5 ,t ycoji$ -SJS? ' . Wll s ;. , wt jf ?at 'ttrarA Ji - 1 vrrr? A burglar - what . nr"M want AvTSt of ' . N TIGER IIURLERS LOOM PROMISING AT SPRING CAMP Wild Bill Enthusiastic Over Training Camp Showing of Both Veterans and New . Recruits. . 'Early reports from Waxahachie, Tex., the training camp of the Detroit Americana, have brought the cheerful ' tiewa that Manager Jennings expects ' to have a real pitching staff this sea son. ' 1 ' , "Wild Bill" Donovan is In charge of the twirlers and the former man ager of the New York Yankees has become enthusiastic over the show ing of couple of the recruits. Dauss. James, Mitchell and Boland of the regular hurlers are getting into form; Harry Coveleskl is trying to stage a ' comeback and George Cunningham hopes to have a real season. , Donovan Worka Hard. Donovan has been devoting much of his time to the youngsters. Erick , son, who formerly pitched for De troit, but was sent to the 1'aeihc coast , partly because he could not get along with Manager Jennings, has impressed Donovan and newspaper men are predicting .hat the smiling Swede will set another chance in the bis league. . joe Finneran of St Paul, who was in the National for about 10' minutes, and who also twirled for the Federals, is being closely watched. One of the recruits attracted im mediate attention before he broke I curve over the plate. This man is Doty Blades, who twirled for Sher man. Tx- in the Western association , last season. Blades is a rangy left hander and he has simply murdered the ball in baiting practice. Regulars of the club declare tie bats more like Babe Ruth and any pitcher they have ever seen. If Blades can con tinue his ' sensational hitting he is - quite certain of an extended tryout even if Ms pitching ability is douDttui. OMAHA BOY WINS WBESTLING TITLE' i AT GREAT? LAKES ' That the middleweight ' wrestling championship of the Great Lakes naval training station is held by an Omaha boy was the news brought to the Gate City by Charles P. Steph enson, who is home jon a 10-day fur lough 5 ', Stephenson Jiimself is the title holder and possessor of a belt offered by the Knights of the Bath, a number of, Chicago Athletic association en thusiasts who have taken an interest in athletics at the naval station. - Stephenson learned to wrestle at the Omaha Young Men's Christian association three years ago, ' Tom Ray and Fred " Selee were his in structors. Three months ago he en listed in the navy and resunud his wrestling there. In a short time he had captured the middleweight ebsra- pionship. . .? v The Omaha boy will represent the Great Lake school at the national amateur wrestling tournament, which is to be held at Chicago, starting April 12, 1 and the sailor boys believe he will bring home the middleweight title with him. Beseli's Kids Move Into ' First in Farnam Tourney The Beselin's Kids went into first place by a four point margin last night in the Farman Alley Handicap tournament. The five Vders in each class. JTIVB mkn . fceselliw Kids ...... 1.S3S ifniidsen Aato Co. ,.I,S2 Car Records V, P. 8.. ...t,8H Use Sammls ... 1.79T Lus.ua ...I,7T DOUBLES Radford 9- Hansen ...1.181 Dyck rnfcet ..1.115 MrCrea fiehmlta 1.119 Speed Vette , 1.801 Horeii A. Bland I 1,11 : i ' . SINGLES llndecr (ST 4 Lundrrsf ......,..............(3 H. Hiuen .....2t Mitchell ....(11 Maurcr ..IT Murphy-Did-lt Cage Quint' Claims Junior State Title The junior state championship of Nebraska is the distinction the Murphy-Did-lt basket ball team now claims tor its own. - The Murphys recently won the Class1 B i championship of' Omaha. Then Tuesday night they played the Dundee, community center five and, scoring a decisive victory to the tune of 24 to 13, decided that they had a claim to the junior state champion- : ship. " '.. Willard Goes to Baltimore ' To Talk Fight With Police Baltimore, Md., March 27. Jess rVillard, world's champion heavy weight fighter, with manager Colonel filler arrived here today. They will nay three ot Jour cays. While they iame.bere a dispose of horses left iver froft Willard's circus, both said Jiey will 'talk with police s officials ibout the j&o&sibility of holding the light here between Willard and Fred Fulton on July 4. Wieldin By FRED S. HUNTER. nrjAZZLING play by Medill Ogives - local checker players thrill," is the startling news reported by the Denver Post, thus affording us an op- Eortunity to slip the scenario scrib lers the info that the field thrills no longer, is confined to tumbling air- nlanra rranhinir railrnaH bridreK. . . C. d - -. dynamited mines, runaway automo biles and breaking wild broncs, un tamed women and the like. Ahlust picture the suspense and the subse quent triumph as Harld Lockwood, threatened with immediate i detear. suddenly, by a daring and sensational many-sided maneuver, sweeps the board clear and rescues the heroine from under the very clutches of the villanous Theadore Roberts 1 Then will life be worth the living and the dime wen spem. The Soul of Truthfulness. EVEM though a mere business nflir vcjotahl. nf (he rfimmfin garden variety, too Harry Watts is the acme of truthfulness, honesty and integrity. Which ,may explain in a way the following copversation be tween Mr. Watts and Louis Lanyon, the only box office artist in the world who ever overcharged a customer, at the Orpheum box office a short time ago. , . " Mr, Watts -Gimme a couple o seats for t'night. Mr. Lanyon I have only the first and 15th rows. Which do you pre fer? Mr. Watts-Whatl With the Mor gan dancers on the bill? Jesa the Pupil. THERE is suspicion that Willard, x himself, not Cornel Miller, is the real promoter of the Willard-Fulton fight. This is owing to a statement by the champion that he would never strain fitrht for "The Forty Thieves." Showing that "The Forty Thieves" are at least good instructors and Jess an apt pupil. , v . Improved Surgery. 1 DRIZE FIGHTER undergoes opera 1 , tion on his head? screams a head line. And thus does the marvelous science of surgery extend its field of operation to researches in Portland cement. , ' UWtl.MUV... , 1 TOE STECHER will trestle Steve u Savage at Sioux City on April 1. That a the proper day tor joe to wrestle Steve Savagey 1 American Athletes Win v High Praise in France l Pain Amrriran atlllfte StrvillC as airmen in France receive the h'ph- T . 1 . . T ' est praise tromne rem ransien, French newspaper. Qujptcs; from the paper say: . " ' . "Ted Meredith, holder of the world's record for running, is finuliing his training in France. Hobey Baker, the famdus foot' ball and hockey player, is at the front and has two victories to his credit. Sergeant Put nam ffas been at work longer and is credited with three successes. ,Ve can have confidence in the AinVvuan pilotr. Soon 2,000 of them, fully trained, will take their places it: the allied army." Joe Harris Spends All His Time in Army Camp Hospital Joe Harris, the hard hitting first baseman of the Cleveland Americans, who is a member of the 320th infantry, Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va., is having his shareof tough luck. He has been in the base hospital since his arrival at camp, with the exception of ihree days. Inoculation was his first ercmy. Soon after recovery he was agai) sent back suffering with neuralgia. There are plenty of players in camp to make some of the big league te?.ms .hustle to win a game from ti-em, writes Harris. One of his opponents in camp is Ed Klepfer, his teammate on the Cleveland club. Cincy Reds to Spend 16 Straight Nights' on Train The Cincinnati Reds, upon their return from the training camp, will be pbliged to spend 16 nights in Pull mans. They hare one of the most extensive training trips ever listed for a major league team. National Amateur Rowing Regatta Off This Summer No regatta of the National Associa tion of Amateur Oarsmen will be held this year. The armual Memorial day regatta of the New York Rowing as sociation will be held. - Omaha Man Accidentally Shot While on Fishing Trip Nebraska City, Neb., March 27. (Special Telegram.) Dewey Hous ton of Omaha was accidentally shot in the arm neaf here today while fishing. He was taken to Dr. Feger's hos pital for treatment. Today's Sport Calendar Bore shows t Opening ef annual thaw f Biding and Driving club of Camden, 8.C. Bmch a bow: evening ef anaual shew T Chlraa- Kennel club, Chicago. Yachting! Annual meeting ef Yacht Racing aeHtloa of Long IslaaS soaad, at 'sw York City, THE BEE: GROOM FINALLY . HITSJLEVELAHD Veteran Hurler Purchased by Same Club Which Turned Him Down Ten Years , Ago. Lanky Bob Groom, the latest ad dition to the Indians' roster, nearly became a member of the Cleveland ball club ten years ago. At that time he was pitching for Portland in the Pacific coast league, which had a working agreement by which Cleveland had first call on its players. Walter McCredie, then Portland's manager, sent word to Cleveland that he had a wonderful young pitcher on his staff named Groom. "I know he'll make goodjn the majors," Walter predicted, and he fair ly begged Cleveland to take him. He was so insistent that Tommy O'Brien, then a Cleveland base ball scout, was sent to look over the young hurler, O'Brien came back with an unfavor able report. "He's not big enougn for fast company, and he never will be," said the scout. For Groom was a, sliver of a lad, built very much like Fred Coumbe when he first joined the Indians. On, that report Cleveland turned down "Lanky Bob," and McCredie was forced to look elsewhere to market his pitching marvel. The Washington ball club took him in 1908, and he has been in fast com pany ever since. His marvelous curv ing ability enabled him to make good from the start Groom is noted for control, but, like every other pitcher, has an occasional day when the home plate isn't on his man. ' - The story is told that one day in Washington he passed the first three men after having been presented with a bunch of roses by admiring tans be fore the game. Joe Cantillon was managing the Nationals in those days. ! He fumed add stewed as Groom kept up the parade, but he stood it till fourth pass forced in a run. Then Groom was yanked. As Bob walked off the field, a rooter in tde bleachers yelled: "What kind of flowers were those, Bob?" Groom grinned and catted back:1 "Wild flowers, of course." i Columbus Fans' to Name . , Hour to Start Ball Games Patrons of the Columbus club of the American association are to decide at what hour the games shall start since it has been voted to move the clocks of the nation ahead one hour during the summer months. Joe Tinker, president and manager of the club, is willing to .abide by the decision of the fans. Some favor start ing at 4 o'clock, otfiers at 3:30 p. fa. If the games are started at 4 o'clock it will allow just as much daylight as when the battles were begun at 3 p. m. Girls to Sell Peanuts . At Columbus Ball Park Joe Tinker of the Columbus ciub announces that girts will sell tickets, score cards, pop and do all the rest of the selling work around the ball rrk this season. Joe thinks they wj'l do just as gpod or better work, and tsys it is atmost impossible to 'hire men or boys to do this. Ty Cobb Admits Faber , Has Captured His Goat Ty Cobb says he would ratlW bat against any other pitcher ih the Amer ican league in preference to "Red" Faber of the White Sox. He cas more confidence facing Walter fnhn son any time, he says, and admits that Faber s delivery lias his goat. Yes; S. S. S. Is Purely Nature's Known (or 50 Years as the Best Remedy for Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula, Skin ' t Diseases. , Scientists have discovered that the forest and the field are abundantly supplied with vegetation of various kinds that furnish the ingredients for making a remedy ' for practically every HI and ailment of mankind. Medicines made, from roots, herbs and barks which Nature has placed at the disposal of man, are better than strong mineral mixtures, and concoctions. Mineral medicines work dangerously on the delicate parts of the system, especially the stomach and bowels, by eating out the lining membrane, producing chronic dys JR. Cs R. TARRY .240 o) OMAHA, THURSDAY, MAKCH 28, 1918. ' Hickey Tickled to Death With 1918 A. A. Schedule , President Tom Hickey of the American association has gone to Florida to spend a month and get ready for a strenuous season, after first putting the finishing touches on the association schedule. He is proud of that schedule, by the way, for he says it gives every club a square deal and is a great mileage saver. Unde the new and short schedule each club will save several thousand dollar and it is planned to curtail hotel allow ances all around so as to save quite a bit more. Wagner's Eecord. Honus Wagner clouted out just 100 home runs in the 21 years he played in the major leagues. His average on singles, etc., was considerably higher. AT THEN THEATER'S Promises of the Press Agents. Orpheum Whll there are various blta on the bill over at the Orpheum thin, week of the eort that go to five vaudeville lte popular eppeal, the one-act play holds the poettion ot distinction. There are two head line attractions on the .- program of the short dramatlo eort, widely divergent in style and effect. Halite Fisher presents "The Choir Rehearsal," from the pen of Clare Kumrner. It shows the dainty touch of the feminine pen. Alan Brooks presents the other, "Dollars and Sense,' which shows the masculine virility. Darts ot satire playing on the rlslblea and clash of wills that be comes vary tense, are Interestingly set forth. by Sir. Brooks and his company, V Boyd The Joy of youth, optimistic, ef fervescent and undismayed bubbles .all through the farce-comedy, "Mary's Ankle." now being shown at the Boyd by a com pany whose Individual and ensemble work has won for t many friends. People are going back to see the piece the second and third times, which will give some no tion of how popular it has become. Brandehv-Today opens the last half week program for the Brandels Hlppodrame, headed by the greatest of acrobat per formers, Mr. Cornelia. The six Cornelia's present an act sensational and extra ordinary throughout. Bruce Duffett and company, la the playlet, "Cornered by Wire leas," promises to electrify the audience. Lee and Miller and Palney art two-gtrl-and-boy acta, the advance agents promise to be above the ordinary. With the diving aeal, with his almost human face, and the Ber qulst brothers, the accordionists unusual, the program promises, excellent entertainment. The latest Hearst Fatha News and the al ways funny Sidney Drew comedy close the offerings for the last half ot the (week. Empress Aaron Hoffman Is the "author of "The Unexpected," a sketoh which head lines the .new bill at the Empress theater for the last three days, presented by Henry Keane and a competent cast who help him to make the performance a vaudeville treat. Dave Thursby, on this same bill, shows his ability as a singing comedian and English dialect comedian. The rest of the bill in cludes Mae and Billy Earle In their sing ing and talking sketch, "Love Me, Love My Dog." and the Aerial Butterllys, preseniea by Lillian Klncald and company. Oayety The autocratlo methods of the king of the Island of Never Was, as depicted during the second act of "The Liberty Tilrle" at the Uayety this week might truthfully be llkonnd to what the much despised kaiser would do to us had he his way. Jack Con way, as "Tim Reilly" la placed on the throne, then do things, assume a different complex ion, ' every courtly ruling being the signal for a burst of laughter. To entertain the court and Incidentally tha audience, Payton and Green are presenting a most marvelous acrobatic novelty which wlna them a tu mult of applause. Ladles' matinee daily all week. In the Silent Drama. i Strand In Stella Marls," the Artcraft picture now at the Ktrand. the work of Mary Plokford as Stella Marls Is overehsd- owed by that of the character of Unity Blake, a homely girl, uncouth and mis shapen, who creates big momenta In the photoplay, ana whose emotional work is a revelation. The superior work of Unity Blake Is appnrent In scenes where Unity and Stella Marls appear together on the screen. Mary plays both parts herself. Ths dual role Is made possible by clever pho- It's safe 6 cents-toprwem ffift quality NTLES&MOSER CIGAR COMPANY jyfSTRIBCTOM Vegetable Safe Blood Treatment pepsia and often entirely ruining the health. S. S. S. is made entirely of gentle acting, healing, purifying roots, herbs and barks, possessing properties trjat build up all parts of the system, in addition to removing all impurities and poisons from the blood. S. S. S. is a safe treatment for Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula, Sores and Ulcers. 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A practically all-star cast Is In the support, with the result of a pleasing entertainment. Friday and Sat urday comes Taylor Holmes In "Uneasy Money. Mnse Edith Storey will be. featured at this theater. for the final times today in the Metro picture, "The Eyes of Mystery," In which the star has a role that permits of some splendid acting. The story Itself is based on lines that bolef the Interest well throughout. - Friday and Saturday comes Gladys Brockwell, In "The Devil's Wheel." Empress Just because they called him "Broadway Bill" was no reason to think he didti't have1 the right kind of stuff in him. He proved that he did when he joined a lumber camp and licked the boos bully. Incidentally he won a fight with John Bar leycorn and' was thus able to win out in a love affair that meant much to him. You'll like the way Harold Lockwood plays the title role In the" Metro feature, "Broadway Bill," at the Fmpress theater for the last three days of th week. Hipp Gladys Hulette will be featured at this theater today In a Paths offering, "Over ths Hill." This dimpled star is here shown In a pleasing role in a breezy ana dellehtful romance, full of surprises and clever situations. Friday and Saturday comes Harry Carey In his latest Butterfly picture, "Thieves Hold. ' Hippodrome H. B. Warner will be at this theater today In "Wrath." In It he portrays the roles of two characters In a remarkable manner, while the story Is In tense. Friday, eleventh chapter "Vengeance and the Woman" and Norma Talmadge in "Just Show Folks." Saturday, Anita Stew art In a timely picture, "The Message ot the Mouse." firand Oeorire Walsh, In "Jack Bpurlock, Prodigal,'1, is the attraction at this theater today, It la a fast comedy-drama of youthful days that will be thoroughly en joyed. Friday Is Jack Plekford and Louisa Huff In "What Money Can't Buy." and "Fatty" Roscoe Arbuckle tn "A Reckless Romeo." Saturday comes one of William 8. Hart's best pictures, "The Cold Deck." Rohlff Olive Thomas wilt be shown at this theater today in a . Frohman produc tion, ''Betty Take a Hand," a comedy drama that ehouldNplease. Friday, Miriam Cooper In a R. A. Walsh directed picture. Deserves Special, Attention If You Are Particular is to Your Appearance a Beau Bfummel is the kind of a shirt that A shirt that wears perfectly, is of correct style and is made of approvea fabrics- , . , ' . The workmanship is fine and perfect as the material, and you will find that there is built into them a satisfying comfort. V The armholes are cut round and if ill it any shoulder. They are not just slits with sleeves set in. The sleeves ae full with plenty oj room at the elbows. V . The shoulder seams are in the right place. ( The collar band is cut at the proper angle, and the foliar always t fits comfortably. , . ; . -x ' Le i your Easter shirt be a Beau Brummel shirt' that is perfection in style, pattern;"' fit and splendid '.workmanship. j. Burgess-Wash . , 'eVMYBOBYS STORE" 1 :. , i i i : Omaha Artist Now in Camouflage Unit at Big Kentucky Camp Camp Zachary Taylor, Louis ville, Ky March 25. (Special.) Sergeant Robert G. Harper, sculp tor and artist, one of the first men to enlist in the Omaha Ambulance company, now designated as No. 335, has been transferred to the 309th Engineers' Camouflage de tachment. Sergeant Harper, who is part , Indian, has posed for a number of noted sculptors, besides being trained in the use of mallet and chisel, brush and palette. For merly he was with the regular army and he helped drill the Omahans. Sergeant Kenneth Edward Hatch, 335th Ambulance company, son of Edward J. Hatch of Omaha, underwent an operatici for ap pendicitis at the base hospital here.' His condition is improved. - "Betrayed," a vital picture of -a smalltown and the underworld ot a great city. Satur day. Oeorge Walsh, In a fast-action atory of youth and love, "Jack Spurlock, Prod igal." Dundee Mrs- Vernon Castle will be pre sented here today only In a Paths play. VConvlct S3." The picture affords the star better opportunity for acting than. any of per previous attempts. It prescents her as a convict, who attempts to have the world accept her again. Friday and Saturday Is the William Fo Kiddle spectacle, ,"Alladln and the Wonderful x.aiup. , Alhanibra Alma Ruebens will be the featured player at this theater today In a Triangle play, "The Gown of Destiny." It is a play that is said to be or absorbing Interest and tn which the 'star Is said to be shown to splendid advantage. Friday Is Mary Pldkford. in "Hulda from Holland.' Saturday, William Fox kiddles, in "Treas ure Island.'' Apollo Dustin Farnum and practically an all-star cast, headed by Winifred Kingston, Herbert Standing and Myrtle Stedman will be at this theater today In a Paramount play. "The Call of the Cumberlands." It a man is proud to wear. Is 'promised to be one 'of the best screen roles this popular actor has ever appeared in. Friday, . Marlon Davlea in "Runaway Romany." Saturday, Arthur Ashley, June Klvlde and Montague Love in Broito Ties." Tyithran fteralrlina Farrar will be seen at this theater today In a Paramount play. "The Woman Ood Forgot." It is a pic ture that cost the company a great deal of money to produce, as It Is laid In the time of the Aatec Indians, tt tells of a white woman who Is ruler, and later falls In love with a Spanish explorer Wallace Held), and causes the downfall of a mighty peo ple. Friday and Saturday will be Harold Lockwood in ('7h Square Decelven" Hamilton Harold Lockwood will be featured at this theater - today . In "The Square Deceiver." It la a play written es pecially for the stars personality, jar. ana Mrs. Sidney Drew will also be n the bill in a comedy offering. Friday and Saturday Is Rhea Mitchel and Orrln Johnston In "Whither Thou Goest," and a William C. Hart subject. 1 Snhnrhait .Tiv Pickfnrd and a aelandld .I nf niavora will ha at this theater to day in the Paramount play, "The Spirit oi 17. It IS a story written oy jungs nun C. Brown of the Juvenile court of Chicago, and tells the manner in which a small ho, riri name civil war. veterans catch some German spies in a small town. Other good pictures wilt also oe snown. inoir. oom Douglas Fairbanks and Bessie Love in "Tbe Good Bad Man." CASCO - 211 h Clyde rWsin. Collars FOR SPRING CluM,Pbody U Co. Inc. Afaktr if , 4