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i SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 27, 191,6 SPORTING SECTTON EIGHT THE PITTSBURG PRESS 1ST IMI COACH PITT'-BBIDDERS El ram CARfl Dlt 1 1 1 .1 i i 1 1 a' -i' scholastically as on the- football field. A NEW LOT OF New Automatic Labor Savin; and made an. enviable record in all nis courses. He is in first-class physical condition and will report-to the coach In shape tor the hardest sort of worK from the time training begins. DUSTPANS RKCRUITS FROM FRESHMAN CLASS 7 NOTICE! Store Open Saturday Evening Til! 9 O'CIoek MOTOR TRUCK DELIVERY Freight Paid to All Points not reached by our trucks.

All parrnanea delivered promptly on day Beclfled. CANDIDATES WILL REPORT IK GOOD TRIM Two members of last year freshman class from whom much had been expected Jn athletics, but who were unable to enter competition in their first year at the local university, are Clifford Brown, of East Liverpool. O-, and Francis Broderick. a graduate of Johnstown high school. An operation late in the summer of 1915 kept Broderick out of football last year, but he is now back in shape and will probably made a strong bid for a position I son will be Assistant Managers, Craig, R.

L. Kent and T. Lee Trimble, all of whom served an apprenticeship last year. Thompson, who was president of the Junior class last year, expects to receive his degree next June from the school of economics. Craig Is enrolled in the same school, while Kent and Trimble are students of the school of mines.

MAKE MANY IMPROVEMENTS. The work of the managers will be made easier by the many Improvements which have been effected in the training camp during the present summer. Prof. G. W.

Case of the department of sanitary engineering has superintended the installation of a complete sanitary system, and his directed the construction of a new, well-equipped trainer's room and additional shower baths. The water used at Camp Hamilton has been carefully tested by expert chemists at the university, and has been found absolutely pure. The university's athletic authorities pride themselves on having done everything possible to make Camp Hamilton equal to the most comfortable and completely equipped training headquarters In the country. Immediately after the close of the summer term Capt. Bob Peck left for his home in Lock Haven, planning to return just in time to accompany the members of his squad to Windber on Sept.

6. Pitt's brilliant center acquitted himself with as much distinction Our August 4 Furniture Sale has left us with a number of single lot pieces, which we will sell at One-Half their usual price. We have just unloaded several cars of new 1916 Fall style Period Suites of all kinds. These have been placed on our floor and are being offered to you at the lowest prices in the city. In addition to this, we extend you the easiest terms of credit with absolutely NO RED TAPE.

Several Members of Last Year's Freshman Class Expected to Add Strength to Varsity Lineup in Coach Warner machine thl year. I In 1015 Broderick. then a high school senior, was awarded a prize offered by a Johnstown organization to the best all-around athlete in the city. Brown, who graduated at Kiskl a year ago, played a line position on the football team while at Saltsburg, and also distinguished himself as a short distance runner. He is well built and fat and gives every.

assurance of sue-i rpst; nt Vi ni trckln cram. Pna nVi War No more hurk-breakhiK vtaea yon avreep! Tal Is the most nsefnl labor saver we're ever seen, and we are practically kIvIb- them away to readers of our ads. parts for Camp Hamilton to see that everything is made ready for the reception of the "WO or more huskies who will accompany Coach Warner early next week, when the annual mobilization takes place. It will also be Craig's duty to act as sentinel at camp during the short interval between the departure- of the engineering students who have made the camp their survey headquarters during the nummer and the arrival of the football men. As usual, all work in connection with the camp will be done by students.

Pitt boys will act as waiters, direct the transportation of camp supplies, do the laundry work and keep the big field in shape for scrimmage. Assisting Student Manager John A. Thomp ner will watch these men carefully, in i The advance of Pitt's gridiron warriors on the Windber training camp will be begun this week when Assistant Manager "Joe" Craig, who has been detailed for advance guard duty, de the hope that they may qualify for places left vacant "by graduation from last year's squad. THORNHILL IN GOOD TRIM. There is good news for Pitt rooters In the story coming from Beaver, which Btates that big Thernhill.

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walnut or ivory finish. See it set up on our floor just as it would -appear in your home. Advertising for This Accepted Only From Responsible Dealers. Large Buffet with French plate mirror, China Closet to match. Heavy pillar Extension Table and 6 Genuine Leather Chairs; actual value $115.00.

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They are serving as inspectors at the local railroad stations, under the direction of the department of health, their business being to see that all children under 16, entering the city from other states are certified to be free from contact with the infantile paralysis plague. The Pitt strong men will continue In this work until the time comes for the Blue and Gold squad to entrain for Windber. GOOD FIRST-YEAR TEAM. Director Miller is' receiving many letters from prospective freshmen who wish to come out as candidates for Andy Kerr's first-year team. Present plans are to start practice at Trees Stadium about Sept.

20, a few days before the first recitations of the year, and Just prior to the return of the varsity squad. All students who have had any sort of athletic experience in high school are urged to report to Coach Kerr as early as possible, as the first game on the schedule will be played Oct. 7. T. Lee Trimble of Bellevue, will act as manager of the Freshmen, eleven.

A stiff seven-game schedule has been arranged, and the first year men will also be given an opportunity to display their mettle In frequent scrimmages against the varsity. The adoption of the one-year residence rule of course eliminates freshmen fVom consideration for positions on Warner's team, and insures the strongest lineup which the incoming class can produce on its own squad. While this rule will operate during the present year somewhat to the advantage of the big team, it is fortunate that it comes into effect at this time, as it will require the brainiest lineup the yearlings can present to match strength with the star preparatory school elevens which are to be met. OPENING OF SEASON DELAYED. The University of Buffalo team, scheduled to open the season against Pop's proteges, has found it necessary to cancel the game, thus postponing the date of the season's opening to Oc MARATHON GASOLINE FILLED INTO YOUR CAB OR TRUCK AT OUR SERVICE STATIONS.

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-wax finish. Extension Table and Serving Table all to matrh a rl-h fumed color-Leather Seat Chairs ta Match, $2.75. tober 7, when the Blue and Gold lines up against Westminster at Forbes Field, this game coming as the final event of the week of tfie City Charter Centennial celebration. Westminster was Pitt's opponent in the opening struggle last year, and furnished excellent opposition to the locals. The other games on the Pitt schedule are as follows: Oct.

14, Navy at Annapolis, Maryland; Oct. 21, Syracuse at Syracuse, New York; Oct. 28, Pennsylvania at Forbes Field; Nov. 4. Allegheny at Forbes Field; Nov.

11. Washington Jefferson at Forbes Field; Nov. 18, Carnegie Tech at Forbes Field; Nov. 30, Penn State at Forbes Field. Kelly Springfield Motor Trucks BEAUTY POWER COMFORT.

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ever, that's tradition In fistic In no other form or entertainment Is the publicity promoter vs. Braddock, quoit pitching Five a side soccer football. Public speaking by prominent men of the state will feature. Music will be furnished by the Morgan band under the instructions of Prof. Memme Gardine.

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and tumble scrap, sparring contest or pink tea? Canada's law dispenser should have had a front -seat in the Power House that night. "Well-known campaigners have practically no knowledge of body blows'." So says an Eastern scribe. Not a poor size-up by any means. In modern mauling there is a tendency to play all for the Jaw. Some glovers forget other marks.

It's forever heir target. They strive might and main to reach the Jowl; unmindful of the fact that tempting zones of attack are frequently offered. Through the high guard assumed by the average box sonage doesn care for the truth, is indifferent to the damage falsity may produce. His aim is to boost that show. He writes Interviews with the principals: often puts sayings into Fistic Foibles CHAS.

T. TOPPING MCHY. has made a two-handed fighter out of the Garfield youth, and his strength and aggressive tactics will serve him in good stead against the Erie lad. Greb intends to force the fighting, and prob- ably will do the bulk of the but whether he will be effective or not against Cole is another question. CRACK ATHLETES WILL COMPETE IN LABOR DAY MEET GREB AND COLE BOX TOMORROW EVENING Grant 778.

Oliver Pittsburgh. WESTCOTT MOTOR CAR SALES 5925-27 Baum Blvd. Hiland 6973. By Jim Jab. Boxing promoters are watching with keen interest all glove tidings from the Mexican border.

They feel sure REO NEW CASE FORTY, $1190 "The Car With the Famous Engine." G. G. LIARS GARAGE, their mouths that are ludicrous, but then if these tactics aid the show the act is perfectly legitimate in the opinion of all concerned in getting some gate money. Last week Moran was quoted as saying he intended beating Morris and then -would be in line to demand another meeting with Wlllard. In the next sentence Frank discusses his defeat by Dillon and says "that he underrated the Hoosier." Doesn't it strike you that these phrases are badly inconsistent? Admitting defeat by a man not a.

champion and 70 pounds lighter, surely doesn't gee with his first claim. If Moran wasn't guilty of these amusing quips he should tell the show press agent to ease off some. Harry Greb, of this city, and Jerry Cole, the Erie middleweight, are billed to come together tomorrow night at the Penn ave. power house, Penn ave. and Thirty-fourth in the long-expected The R.

E. Loughney Motor C04 5944-46 Baum Pittsburgh, Pa. Phone Hiland 1381. battler his paunch is poorly protected. One Philadelphia veteran seated in the box near the writer at the.

Willard-Moran meet couldn't restrain his rage at Moran's persistent assault for the whale's mug. Francis Joseph scored most success against Jess by round arm benders for the smeller and cheeks. Perhaps this was a factor in Frank's plan of battle. Seeing that he was making hay the racket few shifts were essayed. Moran, no doubt.

4612 Center Ave. Near Crate St. Scheoley SS80. that when the guard returns, not only will there be a crop of new patrons, but pummellers as well. That means bumper shows for -the winter.

There is bound to be a strong bond of union between every youth who dodged sand storms and noosed rattlers on the Rio Grande. This friendship will manifest itself in loyal support. Therefora whenever a soldier slammer Is carded, it's a good bet that former bunkies and comrades will fall in for muster. A quickening in glove pastimes is in prospect. Jack McGulgan, crafty promoter In Philly, with an eagle eye to clash for supremacy, a bout which the fistic public has been awaiting with unusual interest.

The bout bears the ear-marks of a corking good fight, as both are anxious to win and are clever, fast men. Greb Is going out to win by the knockout route. Since he discovered the "kick" In his right hand he, is anxious to "let it go" as soon as possible, on all occasions. But, while Greb will try for a knockout. Cole will be content with out like the big run of mixers, felt "that the Jaw was the one best bet for a kayo.

It is certainly a vuineraDie area but-there are others, perhaps not bo sensitive but worth going after, if only to make the game uncertain. The A. 0. H. TO HOLD MEET AT MORGAN, SEPT.

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Hiland 5563 biffer able to snirt irom iace io ooay or vice versa after feinting has something that will help him to win many a match. Old timers may be has beens, back numbers, but It's surely so that glovers in past hours were more versatile than modern mixers. Leaving aside the undeniable fact that our present crop is short on defense, one can also find fault with- their narrowness of offense. I PACKARD TRUCKS Distributors, PACKARD MOTOR COMPANY pointing his aggressive but less clever antagonist. To tell the truth.

Cole's right hand Isn't very strong, but his left more than makes up for it. for it is one of the quickest and best educated portside fins hung on a middleweight today. It shoots out malevolently, continuously, and from all angles, and generally finds Its mark. Harry will have to exercise great1 care and, if possible, batter down Cole's guard and reach him hard to insure the popular verdict should the fight go the limit. But Harry has a versatile left, too.

In fact, it is his best bet, and, until Harry began using his right since he broke bis left arm. he did almost all his fighting with it. But the accident CA11HGV 5971 Center Ave. Vat V.rwl- Pittsburgh. Pa.

A field day will be held by the A. O. H. at Morgan park. Morgan, Labor Day.

This will be one of the biggest athletic events In this part of the State. The winners of the following events will be awarded handsome prizes. 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash, women's race, fat men's race, hurdle race, ball throwing contest, tug of war, between OF PITTSBURGH, GRANT BOULEVARD 6-45- $1100 HILAND 3345 Good Territory Open for Responsible Dealers. business, expressed six pairs of eight-ounce mitts to one company in the Third Regiment Infantry. Every evening there's a acrap on that company Observe McGuigan's acumen.

When the bronzed sentinels return to home life. Jack will make a 10-strike by pairing up some recruits and billing the event as- a military night. Mac's gate men won't take a chill from inactivity that evening. Besides, if any of the newcomers show talent above the average, it's well nigh certain that McGuigan will string them for his club; house boxers you can call No wonder deep rumblings indicate that one colony of boxing promoters is about to show a rapid enlargement. Some seekers for easy money, see a chance to break into the game "when Greater.

Pittsburg's gun slingers get the glad "welcome to our city." Canadian sports are chuckling. "Well can they indulge in mirth. Their rugged game is safe for long time. One jurist accepted their contention "that prize fighting and boxing are not one and the same." Antis who tried to SCHEXLEY 2440 Big week ahead in fistiana. Gongs will chime the country over on Labor Day.

For weeks press agents have been spieling their finest. Misstatements -by the hundreds have been thrown forth and in most cases eagerly With a few more daj-s remaining for receipt of entries for the track anj field sports and aquatic gala at, West; View park on Labor Day at the an-' nual outing of the United Labor League, all the crack performers of the. Pittsburgh district are toeing the scratch. This is the last outdoor meet of the year and the hundreds of sprint-1 ers. Jumpers, weight throwers, swimmers, canoeists and water polo players who have been performing In the lo-' cal meets this summer are anxious to take a final fling at the game.

Of course, the gold watches which the United Labor League has offered as first prizes are another incentive for the boys and girls to do their very bestv The day's sport3 start with a Mara- thon race at IO a. m. from the league headquarters, 231 Fifth avenue, to' West View park. Then come the tracic and field games at 12 o'clock and the aquatic gala at The program it a long one but is in the hands of capable A. A.

U. experts. The leadin gtearas that will battl for the point trophy in the track ani( field meet are P. A. Tioga A.

C. and Westinghouse club. Manager Lloyd Cross of P. A. A.

says he will have all his best men out, as they are anTlou to defeat Tioga A. an old rival. Manager Duncan of the Tioga, who has phown himself to be one of the best sportsmen in Pittsburg when It comes to a close fieri for athletic honors. Is equally as anxious to P. A- A.

The feeling of rivalry is entirely a friendly one but this doesn't interfere with its intensity. Westinghouse club, with Percy Smallwdod at the helm, is going after the other teams and try to wrest first honors, too. No less than K0 athletes will be competing under the colors of these three clubs alon Entrv blanks can be turned In at A. A. V.

headi'-iarters. Oliver avt. Latimer Loses Long Game. Morgan and Treveskyn strong men. two soccer football games, Morgan Rovers VS.

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who has fallen for the saying "that a boxing match isn't a prize fight." Ten years ago a Philadelphia bench warmer said the same thing. Several sages have declined to swallow the claim. One famous Judge in Cincinnati as much as said "Lay off boys. Don't try-that stuff on me." He smirked as attorneys and others used their sweetest persuasive tones in trying to lull him into espousing their cause. Out West another court viewed the situation as did the Ohio solon.

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It will require a nicety- of action to classify some encounters. How. about that Greb and Grayber fixture? What was It, a glove match, prtte light, rough 5424 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. i I lluci bit oar H-6fh t. off Stm- E.

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