Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 201, Decatur, Adams County, 22 August 1924 — Page 8

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS YESTERDAY’S RESULTS National League Boston, 7-0: Pittsburgh. 6-5. Brooklyn, 2; Chicago, 0. ’ Philadelphia, 0; Cincinnati, 11. New York. 8-12; St. Louis. 4 1. American League . Chicago. 1: Washington. 2; St. Louis. 11-4; Philadelphia. 2-5. | Cleveland, 1; Boston. 2. American Association Milwaukee, 6: Minneapolis, 5. Columbus, 15; Louisville. 4. Toledo, 2; Indianapolis, 3 o THE SCORE BOARD (United Press Service) Yesterday’s hero —Koger Peckinpauh. Washington shortstop, had a pail in scoring all the runs in the defeat of the White Sox. at 2 to 1. He drove in both Washington's runs and his error let in the only run scored by the Soxs. Hornsby hit two homers, a double and four singles, for a perfect day but the Cardinals dropped a double bill to the Giants at 8 to 4 and 12 to 1. The Kobins made it six in a row when they beat the Cubs. 2 to 0. Fournier's 25th homer helped. The Pirates fell five and a half games behind the Giants when they split a doubleheader with the Braves, winning the second. 5 to 0, after losing the first. 7 to 6. Rixey was in good form and the Reds breezed through to an 11 to 0 victory over the Phils. The Browns knocked the Athletics 11 to 2, in the first game and then flopped losing the second, 5 to 4. Summa lost Jack Quinn's fly in the sun and the run trickled over in the ninth that gave the Red Sox a 2 to 1 victory over the Indians. o Preble To Play East Hoosier Highway Grevs — Preble, Aug. 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fresh from a victory over the fast Decatur West End team the Preble baseball team will meet the Hoosier Highway Greys, on the local diamond Sunday afternoon, in what promises to be a close and in- ■ teresting game The Greys boast of a strong team, both with the bat and in the field. They recently defeated the fast Hoagland nine by a scant margin. This will be the first ap pearance of the Greys on the local lot. “Happy” Shady is manager Smith’s pitching choice with “Pete" changes have been made in the local Boese behind the bat. Several lineup in an effort to start a winning strak. o ENJOYING TOUR THROUGH EAST (Contimied From Page Ond Treated to Sheep Roast Shortly after 2 o'clock the vi it Ing grangers were treated to a rhnep I roast dinner, provided by th? New Brittan Chamber of Cnmme-c.e a-’d Joval citizens acting with the sis’ grange. Standing in a long line, th- - filed past a huge table a the south end of the pork, where th ■ were given larte platters of ro»«te-1 lamb, fresh sweet con, potatoes, pickles, apples and blueberry pie and milk. Th? men were treated to cigar and anyone who was hungry was wel come back for a second helping. The camper declared that the reception j given them in New Britian was one of i the finest they had ever received. A I largo number of the grangers in- ' quired as to the cost of the dinner to I pay but they were Informal that the 1 meal bad been provided in their honor They pronounced the dinner, j which had been cooked by Pierce & Morton of Compotince a ; ex | cellent. The milk was provided h” th? Connecticut Tiilk I’redu' • rs' A--of Connecticut and t igars were uonated by Joseph W. Alsop of 'he Connecticut Tobacco Grower ■ Association. Funds for the dinner were raUed by the New Brita(n chapt . sx enn — ”>• — Following the banquet there w-c-a Program of Bp( . !<kinE h „, . ’ park, presided over by Aden p. ( -„ oV master of the state Rr?nK , \' tiers were placed the platform so that persons In the )n .. v who were some distance away <0 ,1,1 hear the speeches. Mr. Cooy (n introductory talk, praised the Nev. Britian Chamber of Commerce for Its effort in arranging the reception and he told Ihe Grangers they would find a hearty welcome in Connecti-

cut. He called on Joseph R.• Andrew . president of the chamber, who spoke briefly and introduced Mayor Any< Io M. Paonersa. Harry Eaton, m.iut r of the Ohio State Grang r - ponded to the mayor’s address of welcome. He declared that the reception in Connecticut and in New Britian was the most fraternal one that has yet been given the Grangers, and applause greeted this statement. He expressed his thanks and the appreciation of the ( members of the tour forth? courtesies extended. Tonight at Walnut Hill Park, a band concert, was given tinder the auspices of the public amusement commission of the City of New Britian, by the Eddy-Glover Post, Am- I erican Legion band. Thousands of ' people went to the park to hear th ■ music and to see the tented encamp- ' ment. The tour is in charge of J. H. Brown, of Battle Creek, Mich. II - travels in a specially construct: d automobile that is equipped with folding cots, parlor chairs, a phonograph, kitchen sink, and other conveniences. The grangers wyi break camp at 8:30 o'cock tomorrow morning and will leave for Springfield. Mass., which is their next stop. They will pass through Hartford on the journey to Springfield. I;

The CORT Theatre Tonight Only A Thrilling Tale of India with Snowy Baker and Boomerang, the wonder horse -in — “THE WHITE PANTHER” More action and thrills cran ed into this one big picture than ever before. See it. You’ll be surprised and wel! entertained. “TAIL LIGHT.” a good comedy and Fox News 10c 8 Reels 25c Coming Tomorrow Viola Dana in “Rouged Lips” .'.lso Comedv and News reel.

OSSB CARS At Reduced Prices We have a number ol first class used cars on hand and in order to reduce our stock are offering these cars at prices it will pay you to buy. Buick 6-K 47 Star Touring This car is in first class Has been run about 14,000 running order; on good miles. Has excellent rubrubber and running fine. . t'ri- e reduced from $550 ber - « ood P a,nt ’ to P- etcto Worth $375. Will sell at S4BO $335 -■ - • We have a Chevrolet F. B. Touring Car in good running order, has good tires, real paint and will make some one a real car tor family use. Would CJOXA be cheap at SIOO. Sale Price Fol d Sedan 1922 Ford 1921 Touring Has new battery. Has Has 5 cord tires, starter, been repainted; seat cov- demountable rims and a crs. new floor mate. Mot- . t enciosure . Way or ;n first class running order and a real buy at l’»o cheap at $370 $lB5 Fc 1 d 1921 Touring 2-1917 Ford Touring Good paint, tires, and has l - !916 Ford Touring starter and demountable That we wi]l se]l for anv rims; in first class run- reasonable offer. ning order. Priced at Several other used cars at JL 4 greatly reduced prices. With every cash purchase of an automobile sold Saturday we will give absolutely FREE 50 Gallons of Gasoline or its equivalent in accessories. This offer good for Saturday only. The above list of cars can be seen on the north side of our show room on Jackson st. P. Kirsch & Son Opposite Interurban Station

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1924.

Gibbons Will Meet Tunney In November New York. Aug. 22. — (Special to Daily Democrat) Eddie Kane manager of Tommy Gibbons reached an agreement with Tex Richard today for a bout between Gibbone and Gene Tunney American light heavy-weight champion nt a November date in Madison Square garden. 0 , AMERICAN WORI I) FLYERS MAKING ‘ FINE PROGRESS (Continued from Pago One) next stop on their journey, and the point Lieut. Smith wr-hrd to reach if [weather conditions'and flying time , had permitted. Tben is no definite word indicating that I.icut I.ocatelli, the Italian airman who jumped off here with the ' Americans yesterday morning, arrived with them at Greenland. The flyers enroute for Ivigtut on the west coast of Greenland are fol--1.-■'•irg the course of Erik the Red. pho fir t di covered the island. At Ivigtut is one of the mo-t interest-, ing settlements in the northern part of the world, the settlements established by Erik Itfle’c in 983 A. D.. After its establishment it was main- ; 'tained for several centuries by Nor-: j wegian colonists. When the colony was established substantial homes were built, Ift

churches were formed and e monus ' tery and nunnery were started. The fly< * missed the famed "Greenland's Icy mountains'' by taking the sea route around the island, they had taken a direct course from east to west they would have traveled over a veritable land of ice. The snows of a dozeti or more mllleniums have built up a crystal blanket plete their 825 mile jump in a little : thousand feet deep. j—j—WANT ADS EARN—I—I

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HOT WEATHER TO CONTINUE (Continued from Page One) registered the high mark. Thermometers which were placed in the shade Stood at 92 and 93 degree* above. The mercury climbed steadily yesterday i and remained nt a high mark during I the day. The government thermometer at Ft. Wayne registered a high mark of 91 degrees yesterday. The breeze today gave some relief. Farm-

I s «y the hot weather is just thej thing for cum and sugar beets and: ' that it will aid in pushing the trops along. o — About The Sick The condition of Arthur Hyland showed some improvement today, the attending physician stated at two o'clock this afternoon. "Pat" rested, fairly gotsl during the night and was: feeling some better today, it was stat- j

' , M ”' S™ Bakpl -' of North C | street, who suffered from a strokparalysis about two weeks agu , * Ing some better and shows B | Kn , provement. it. was stated. Mr . a * Is about 68 year 8 of age. I he Pythian thelr annual picnic at i Ml()nint Tuesday all day. Member, are 2 quested to meet at the Pvthian i, : [at! ten o'clock. Anyone i further information may fa ii M 5 I Charles Brodbeck. Mrs. Dal)a , R ' ’ M Mr? Ahr “