The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 7, 1921, Page 6

PAGE SIX ~ THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1921 RICKARD STILL FIGURING WHAT | FIGHT BROUGHT Estimates His Profit Will Be; Over Half a Million Dollars | U. S. WINS LOT OF CASH) New York, July 7. — Tex Rickard figured today that his net) profit from the Dempsey-Carpentier fight yesterday would be in the neighborhood of five hundred fifty thousand dollars. Expert accountants were busy for two days checking and balancing the ‘books used in the promotion of the contest. Rickard said he did not expect a final and accurate state- ment before Wednesday but that ex- penses of all kinds would approxi- mate nine hundred and fifty thous- and dollars, and taxes on his share one hundred thousand dollars while the gross gate receipts were ex- pected to @xceed one million, gix (hundred thousand dollars. Tt was alQ> figured out that Dempsey earned in the neighborhood of twenty nine thousand dollars per minute for his ten minutes and 16 seconds of actual fighting. Carpen- tier’s profits as the loser in the con- test were approximately nineteen thousand five hundred dollars per minute. The United ‘States government, will receive in one form of taxation or an- other, a considerable portion of the three hundred thousand dollars paid Dempsey and the two hundred thous- and dollars which was Carpentier’s share of the purse. Total govern- ment proceeds from the bout will total more than four hundred thous- and dollars, revenue officials esti- mate. The income tax will take about one hundred sixty thousand dollars of the three hundred thous- and dollars earned by Dempsey and bout seventy seven thousand dol- lars of Carpentier’s share. The federal revenue from the sale of tickets will amount to about one hundred sixty thousand dollars. ‘Tickets sellers who resold the paste boards at an increased price are required to give 50 percent of their profits to the government. Th state of New Jersey, under provisions of the boxing law, also collects 10 percent of the gate receipts. Profits of preliminary Doxers and ,all ring officials also will be taxed, adding to the government proceeds of the bout. Georges Carpentier must pay his entire tax to the United States be- fore sailing for France. Dempsey may pay his tax in four installments next year, the first being due in March 1922, Revenue officials have pointed out that Carpentier also is likely to face another stringent in- come tax on arrival in France shrink- ing still more the earnings of the defeated boxer. In many respects the contest, from a news reporting standpoint, was the greatest of its kind in the world. According to actual count, there were 823 reporters and tele- graphers in the two press sections of the arena. More than one hundred wires, including telegraph, cable’ and telephone, were used to carry the news to every point of the world. ‘While accurate figures are unavail- able it is estimated that the number of words filed about the fight either in Jersey city or New York during the sixteen hours between 8 A. M. and midnight of July 2, ran close to the million mark. i Messages were received by Rick- ard from many, persons congratulat- ing bim upon the success of his en- terprise including two from Willlam A Brady and Charles A. Cochran, who were joint promoters with | Rickard and when the contract for the bout was signed, later both Brady and Cochran withdrew and left (Rick- ard to promote the affair alone. JACK JOHNSON PLANS TO STAGE REAL COME BACK) By Newspaper Enterprise Leavenworth, Kas., July 7.— The world is soon to see again the gold- en smile of the new Jack Johnson. When he walks outside the cold | prison walls July 9, a free man, he'll - be in fighting trim. ° He aims to build anew the career in the ring which made him and which dropped him to the bottom. Prison life has hardened his muscles. Uncle Sam’s simple diet has rebuilt his dissipated body. “I weigh 230 and am as hard as nails,” says Jack. “And sah, I is ready foh da best of ‘em. “I'm to get $30,000 foh a match with Mistah Harry Wills in New York. That is, I'm guaranteed that much with a privilege of 35 per cent. “Thirty thousand ain't bad foh a man like me, jes gittin’ out o' dis heah place.” In preparation for being a free ‘man, the former champion has or- dered his taflors to build him a dozen suits of natty clothes. His first match is scheduled with Jack Glover of Chicago the night of his release at Leavenworth, STERLING LOSES ONLY ONE GAME Sterling, N. D.—July 7—Sterling’s fast baseball team beat McKenzie July 3 at McKenzie by a score of 10 to 7. The fine work of E. Kusler in the box and his three-bagger and home run} were features of the game. Sterling held a big celebration on the Fourth of July. Races, a dance, and a ball game broght out a large crowd. The Sterling baseball team has lost but one game this season. BASEBALL | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Won Lost ct. Louisville. .. .. . 30. 610 Minneapolis 31 515 Milwaukee. . 36 526 St. Paul.. Se 38 491 Kansas City. 38 AT9 Indianapolis. 40 459 Toledo. .. .. .. 42 455 Columbus. .. .. .. 45 408 AMERICAN LEAGUE ‘on Lost Pet. Cleveland .. - 48 26 649 28 622 37 538 38 500 40 452 44 A2L wee sence 42 AIT | Philadelphia. dem aucee 44 397 NATIONAL LEAGUE Won Lost Pet. Pittsburgh... . 50 25 667 New York .. .. .. 44 27 620 Boston.. .. .. .. 38 32 543 St .Louis.. . 38 35 521 Brooklyn. .. . 38 36 514 Chicago .. . 32 37 464 Cincinnati .. .. .. 27 45 375 Philadelphia . 30 50 .286 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION St. Paul 2-6; Louisville 0-4. Indianapolis 3; Minneapolis 1. Kansas City 9; Toledo 2. Columbus 8; Milwaukee 3. AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago 2; Detroit 0. Boston 2-0; Washington 1-1. Other not scheduled. NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 3; St. Louis 2. Boston 11; Philadelphia 6. Brooklyn 11; New York 4. Others not scheduled. STRANGER WAS FOUND IN RING, DEMPSEY SAYS of Mysterious Action of Pair Chicago, July 7—Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion, here today on his way home in Salt Lake City, charged that during his fight Satur- day with Georges Carpentier two men were found in his corner with a towel, intended, he believed, throwing the towel into the ring to create confu- sion. Dempsey said the two men were found in his corner in the third round. “One man had a towel in his hand,” said Dempsey, “and my friend, Mike Trant, questioned him. The man told Trant that Rickard had put them there, Trant did not credit the story and had the police take thém away.. x believe these ‘men intended to throw the towel into the ring ffom my cor- ner creating a scene of disorder.” FARGO’S TEAM ON LONG TRIP Devils Lake, Minot and Bis- marck Will Be Played in Turn Fargo, July 7.—Entirely refreshed from their Fourth of July celebration which ended in a 13 to 5 count for the locals over the Calgary Black Sox, the Fargo Athletics left today for a seven- game away-from-home trip. Manager Lenahan, with 10 of his ball-players, left for Devils Lake to meet the team at that clty in a twilight battle to- day. After one game with Devils Lake the slugging Fargo crew will go to Minot for a return series with that team. Fargo won two times from the Magic City nine here but with the “moral support” of the home team fans, Minot hopes to oven the account, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week will find the Gate City team at Bismarck where the Capitol boys will battle them. When the lo- cals leave Bismarck they will bring the Capital City nine back to Fargo with them and play a return series here Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Clarence Jensen has returned to the club for keeps and will do a full share of the pitching burden on the trip. Kutina, a hurler from the Rugby, N. D., club, who has attracted the at- tention of Manager Lenahan, has been secured by the locals and.will join the club at Devils Lake today. Boardman will be the third man for pitching duty. LINTON HOLDS. BASEBALL LEAD Linton, July 7.—Linton still holds the lead in the Emmons county base- ball league. Linton defeated Napoleon, 10 to 0, and Hazelton defeated Brad- dock, 17 to 5, Sunday. Strasburg was second in the race after Sunday's games, Braddock third, Hazelton fourth and Napoleon fifth. LARGE CROWD AT MINSTREL SHOW Real, old-time Georgia minstrels were seen at the Auditorium last night by a large audience, when Rusco and Hockwald’s company played in the city. The show included 15 vaudeville acts and minstrel scenes. All the players were colored men. Their mu- sic ranged from jazz to old plantation melodies. 1.0.0. F. Heavyweight Champion Tells} ? / spots and no outstanding strong ones. SANDLOTTERS BIGGER THAN. “PROS” JAMES H. LOWRY, PRESIDENT OF THE N. B. F. The iNational ‘Baseball Federation, the largest players’ organization in the world, is pushing further west, It already controls over 100,000 sandlot players. President James ‘H. Lowry, Indian- apolis, is ‘planning a campaign to ex- tend the influence of the federation to Pacific (Coast cities. The annual meeting will be held July 11 at Cincinnati to organize for the work ahead. The purpose of the organization is to standardize baseball among the simon pure amateurs and the semi- TOs. It controls 200 teams in Cleveland, O., and about the same number in New York City, Pittsburg and Chi- cago. s i There are three different classes of players allied with the federation, The Triple A and the Double A per- mit players to receive small salaries, while the A class is strictly amateur. Teams play in groups for seetional championships in their respective classes and a small world’s series ig staged in the fall. Johnstown, ‘Pa, won the Triple A pennant -last year, Cleveland the Double A and Detroit the amateur gonfalon. The sandlot body has the distine- tion of having drawn more people to a singje game than any ball game ever played. A crowd of 115,000 peo- ple turned out in Cleveland to see the White Motors team win from Oma- ha’s crack ‘semi-pro nine. Of sandlot graduates now pastim- ing ‘in the majors and starring, George Uhle of the Cleveland Indians stands out.. Uhle.is one of Cleve- land’s main standbys this year. The organization is very strict, though fair in its rulings. Stealing of players by one town from another :is not permitted, Teams are supported many differ- ent ways. That. is left to the cities themselves. In some cases the play- ers contribute to the general ex- pense fund. At other places the gate receipts are relied upon. The officials of the federation, be- sides President Lowry, are J. F-. Potts, Doik ‘Novario and C. C. Townes, Cleveland; Tom ‘Nokes, Johnstown, Pa.; Ralph Davis and ‘W. S. Haddock, Pittsburg; V. E. Zetter- lind, Detroit; B. J. Brumleve Louis- ville, Ky.; Cliff B, Martin and Adolph A. Gruber, ‘Cincinnati; Frank Kelley, Flint, Mich. Even the big league have to look up to the .sandlot body so far as in- terest and size counts,, The two major leagues, control but 400 play- ers, while. the, National, Association |} of Baseball League hag, about 20,000 players under, its thumb. * Judge K- M. Landis will be asked to assume the job of honorary presi- dent of the bate fers atthe com- ing meeting int Cincinnati: AMERICAN LEAGUERS SHY 1920 PUNCH At this stage in the American League race no team is hitting on all cylinders. There isn’t a club which shows the power of either the 1920 Indians, which won the pennant, or the bal- ance of the clicking White Sox before! the wreck. Cleveland, Detroit, New York and Washington look strong enough to keep in front of the other four clubs. An-; alysis of clubs ‘shows: CLEVELAND—Batting power but getting poor pitching. NEW YORK—Pitchers burned out, batting streaky. DETROIT—Batting strength, pitching, poor fielding. WASHINGTON—No particular weak | fair ST. LOUIS—Plenty of hitting, poor pitching and poor baseball. CHICAGO—Faber and Kerr unable to carry along second rate team. BOSTON—Best infield in league, fair pitching, but can't hit. ATHLETICS—Free hitters, but in- experienced, and lack’ punch, STICK TO THEIR CELLAR, | Philadelphia is again entertaining the cellar clubs of the big leagues. Neither President Baker of the Phil-| lies or Connie Mack-Shibe & Co., seem disposed to spend the money to buy high-priced talent. Baker is a close watcher over tne well-known wallet, Mack likes to grow his players. ; Both Philadelphia teams made a lit- tle money last year. They'll make a/ little this summer. | But there is an old anxiom that “You have to spend money in order to make money.” NEED GOLF NERVES. England's golf is still a step ahead of America’s game. It will be interesting to see how the Britons will fare when they come to: the States later this summer. Nerves seemed to be. the one uni- versal fault of our American stars abroad. It wouldn’t be surprising to see them “reverse the English” in the matches on our owf courses. . BABE—THE EXTREMIST. Babe Ruth doesn’t do anything by halves. His system craves the super- lative in everything. When he hits the baseball he hits it farther than any other human being. When he drives his motor car he exceeds the speed Ifmit. “ When, he eats he tucks away fart more than the ordinary diner. When. he dances he stays on the floor way into the night, long after it is time for athletics to be in bed. When he bets he shoots the whole roll. Babe'll never be called a piker in anything he undertakes. “TAKE HIM OUT.” For the first time in his life, Wal- ter Johnson is compelled to listen to |. All Odd Fellows meet at our hall tonight at 8:30 sharp, Thursday. Noble Grand. the bitter thrust of “Take him out.” Time was when Walter was greater than all the rest of the stars put to- gether. He had style, the speed, the form. the control, the head and the strength to strike out,any, batter who faced him. He stood with both, feet on the rubber, disdaining the extra step so many pitchers take. He used no tricks, no spitball, no-curves, no..slow balls and no advice. All he had to do was to throw the ball with his natural uBhittable speed and he won. But today his arm has lost its strength. The fans, who once wor- shipped him, now yell the most cruel words that can be hurled at any pitch- er—“TAKE HIM OUT!” BLUE BLOOD TELLS. While the inheritance theory is pretty well proven to mean nothing among ‘people you can look into the racing books of horsedom (most any day and find proof, that blue blood tells. ‘ Playfellow, full brother of Man o' War, is no longer consideted a false alarm. In two recent races the horse has galloped to fame. His owner, J. F. Johnson, has declined an offer of $100,000 for him. Man o’ War is a four-year-old. His brother, Playfellow, is just three. Blue blood does tell—in horses at least. TOUGH FOR MEEHAN. Willie Meehan, the fat boy who holds decisions over Jack Dempsey, sells groceries in San Francisco when not runnig around the country fight- ing. t When he sees the publicity which Dempsey is getting now and reads of all the ‘money the champion is going to make on July 2, he wags his head in gloom. The world was ever thus. It isn’t what you used.to be, but what you are now that counts. GIBBONS BANKS OFTEN. Mike Gibbons is demonstrating that there is more money in boxing than in laying off: until the big purses are trotted out. \ He is. boxing almost every week now: His drag. is from $2,500 to $7,500 per performance. That would make his income around $20,000 a month. y Done For The HOSKINS Pte: Reasonable Charges — We are known everywhere for the expert work we do. Mail Orders Given KODAK WORK Prompt Attention. HOSKINS, Inc. Bismarck, N. D. KODAK FINISHING Quality Work for the Amateur SLORBY STUDIO Successors to HOLMBOE STUDIO PROPOSALS FOR PEACE DO NOT STOP FIGHTING More Casualties Reported in Ireland While Peace Con- fabs Go On Dublin, July 7.—(By the Associated Press.)—Negotiations under way for peace in Ireland have not as yet brought about an armistice and today soldiers were searching pedestrians believed likely to be carrying conceal- ed arms in the streets of Dublin. A police patrol was ambushed last night in Camolin, county Wexford, by men with bombs and rifies. During a 15-minute battle which ensued four constables were wounded. Other ambushes oucurred in Corro- sin, county Clare, and Thomas Town, county Kilkeeny, without casualties. Officials here were uncommunicative concerning today's conference, believ- ing that any announcement at this time might be prejudicial to the peace parley. It is believed, however, that General Smuts brought from Mr. De- Valera and his associates definite pru- posals and that the reply to these wili have a great bearing.on Friday's con- ference in Dublin. STOCK MARKET _ IN RECOVERY Mexican Oils Strengthen on Protection Report New York, July 7—The stock market today experienced a sharp recovery from its recent heaviness after an initial period in which for- eign oils were again extremely weak. Before noon under extensive buy- ing orders Mexican petroleum rallied to 96 1-2 and other shares of the same class rebounded porportionately. ‘Recovery was accompanied by re- ports that steps were being taken to protect American and British oil in- terests in Mexico. DISCOVERS NEW, POWERFUL GAS New York, July 7.—Scientists and inventors today discussed the remark- able qualities of a new gas which Dr, Miller Reese Hutchinson, former chief engineer for Thomas A. Edison, claims may be developed to hurl a projectile a of five tons from 200 to 300 miles. Its’ velocity, he declared, ranges from 1 to 5 miles a second. The gun is the invention of John Temple, an Englishman, who developed the idea in this country. The noise it made at a demonstra- tion sounded much ,like the click of a cash register though only.a minia- ture weapon with an eight-inch bar- Tel was used. ‘English Children Are Americanized Through Seeing Films London, July 7.—English children are rapidly becoming Americanized through seeing nothing but American moving pictures, is the contention of A. G. Granger, manager of an educa- tion picture series who holds that film education ought to be part of every school curriculum. “Millions of children go to the pic- tures regularly,” he said to an, inter- viewer. “In American films no oppor- | tunity is lost to introduce the Ameri- can flag; American motors are shown and popularized; American ideas in dress, furniture, habits and customs are being continually put before the children, with the result that they know more about Lincoln and the North and South wars than about Oli- ver Cromwell and Nelson. “Where did the fashion for bobbed hair come from? From America, and by the film,” hei added. All English teachers are now in fa- vor of introducing the film into the schools, Mr. Granger says. SMOKED HAM , A thoroughly delicious dish for the really hungry person is made by using a large slice of ham, sprinkling it with pepper, putting it in a spider and covering it. with milk.) Bake it in a hot oven until brown on the top then turn and brown on the other side. Oysters cannot live in the Itic sea because it is not salty enough. 1.0.0. F. All Odd Fellows meet at our hall tonight at 8:30 sharp, Thursday. Noble Grand. NIGHT 20 & 35c MATINEE 10-25 PRICES “1.AM GUILTY” J. Parker Read, Jr., Associated Producers Special Feature Pro- duction in Seven Big Acts Starring LOUISE GLAUM is one of thé season’s Biggest Successes. This FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EUGENE O’BRIEN in “THE LAST DOOR” Also Charles Hutchinson in 'B. IN. Clothing Shop 413 Broadway Silk Shirt Special Our silk shirt.stock is very large and is becoming more popular each day, due to the fact the patterns are tastefully de- signed by the largest factories making silk shirts. The colors too are fast. SMOKE COSTS HER $25~ to. puff. The conductor thought she = was on fire and-turned in an alarm. London, July, 7—A woman on a| Her smoke cost her $25 in police tramcar lighted a cigaret and began | court. MINNESOTA BATTERIES GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS (Free replacement for eighteen months) Electric Service & Tire Co. 215 Main Street A Message to Shoe Buyers We wish to announce the opening of ~ The Economy Shoe Store Next Week {HT LT TM Located two doors west of French & Welch on Main street. We will carry a complete stock of Honorbilt quality shoes at prices that we know will be economy for you. Your patronage and good will is solicited by our earnest endeavor to give you service. \ nH LTT ~The Economy Shoe Store Bismarck, N. D. WILTON | . VS BISMARCK At Bismarck 6:30 This Evening Wilton has new players. Come and see the addition to the Bismarck Club Thurs- day evening, at 6:30. “DOUBLE ADVENTURE”