News-Democrat from Paducah, Kentucky • 6

PACE SIX THE NEWS-DEMOCRAT. PADUCAM. SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21, 192S i Pi 1 1 S3 0 .1 lo TILGrlH mm i OLYMPIC SWIM COACH HIMSELF NO SWIMMER Rompers Victors by Close Score of 16-15; Tornado is Count of 29-17 IE TRAGOS WANTS RETURN BOUT Desires to Again Wrestle Chief War Eagle in Local Ring The following letter was received yesterday by the Sports Editor of The News-Democrat from George Tragoj, Oreek light heavyweight wrestler of St. Louis. The letter follows: "Sports Editor.

"Dally News-Democrat, "Paducah, Ky. "Dear Sir: "I have Just learned that Chief IV WITH SPORTS CELEBRITIES WALTER JOHNSON SAYSi I am, after 20 years in the majors, to see baseball from another angle, the minor league point of view. Some years ago when I had rather a bad season, I made up my mind that when I felt I was through as a big leaguer, I would retire. I had hoped to get a chance in the world series before getting to that point in my career. The big rhanre finally came in the world series of 1924, when Washington won tho right to meet the New York (limits of National league.

That was after 18 years of service. How 1 lost my first two tames is now a mutter of history. The first defeat whs a heart-breaking At the start of tho final gamo My it 7 WVrf I I 1 I rr seemed as 1 would go down as the "goat." Then came my chance, when Washington tied the score in the eighth inning of the deciding game and I was rushed in as relief pitcher. Wo won in 12 innings. That game also won tho scries for Washington and erased mo from the "ncur-goat" class.

When I went to my home at the close of the 1924 series I had made up my mind that I was through; I had every intention of retiring. An' alluring salary and the thought of Clark Griffith that I might help to win another pennant, caused me to come back. I have had two pretty good years since. However, all lust season I found it an effort to pitch, a broken lesr suffered in snrinir trainim; making tho task nil the more difficult. 1 didn't Walter Johnson feel that I could do myself or my club justice, so I quit.

Tho coming season I am to manage the Newark club of the International league, I am also going to try to do a little pitching. But tako it from me, if I early discover I can't win in the minors, I will once again retire ns an active pitcher, for I fully realize one cannot win ball games on past performances. By Th Associate Pr.s Chicago, Jan. 16. Popular legend says William Bachrach, swimming coach of the Illinois Athletlo club, who has been chosen to tutor American swimmers In the next Olym pics, himself la not a swimmer.

When confronted, the bulky coach, who has turned out more water champions since Joining the I. A. C. In 1912 than any other Instructor in the country, said In a more or less aggrieved manner that the story is all wet. As a star swimmer, he admitted he's a good coach, but nevertheless he once won a medal In an aquatic event, and It is one of his most prized possessions.

It was for third place In a race In Lincoln Park here In 1897. "There were four entered In the race at 100 yards," Bachrach related. "One of the fellows dropped out right after we started, but I stuck along, came In third and won a medal." Johnny Weissmuller, admittedly the greatest all around swimmer of the times; the giant Norman who had. such tough luck hi the Catalina channel swim; Ethel Lackle, national woman's champion at 100 yards free stroke Indoors and 100 meters outdoors, and the flashy Perry McGUIlvry, are only a few of the stars develoyed undce the tutelage of Bachrach who tips the scale at considerably more than 200 pounds. Bachrach's success is credited to his personality which brings the utmost efforts from his pupils, and his painstaking attention to perfection of technique.

He originated the "fish tall slip," by which his breast stroke swimmers have beaten all rivals using the "frog kick," and in the styles of Weissmuller and Miss Lackie. the crawl stroke has been carried to refinements of excellence not thought of a few years ego. Bachrach was born here and was taught how to swim by his father at the old Fltzmayer Natatorium In North Wells Street. He splashed around In the water first In 1888. He la 50 years of age.

the score stood at another tie, 18 18, but a personal 'foul on the orange Owls" was made by Taylor, the lanky center, and thus broke the tie. At many times the Metropolis five had many clear shots at the wickets but were too closely guarded by the stellar guard, Carllck. With three of the regulars out of the game on account of ineligibility, and one out on account of a mashed finger, the Orange Owls were not able to fill the shoes of their able teammates. In the last minute of play "Son' Johnson and the' Lane cousins shot many long shots from mldfloor but the ball either rolled on the outside of the rims or fell a little short. A large crowd of Washington school pupils was out to nee the game and it seemed as if it was worth the while to brave the cold weather.

The line-ups: Metropolis (19) Pos. Washington (18) Elam Kings Taylor Lawrence Brewer Referee, Lane Johnson Lowe Carllck Lane Taylor. on Top in C.pt. Ruoff and Wedel Are Star for Girls; Tanner for Boys Team Tilghman high school's basketball teams, the Blue Rompers and Blue Tornado, won their second consecutive double header last night when they defeated the Morganfield high school teams In the Tilghman gymnasium. The Rompers took their game by the close score of 29 to 17.

It seemed as if the Rompers were In for an easy victory when they got away to a 10 to 4 lead In the second quarter, but the visitors soon cut down the lead and threatened to forge ahead during the rest of the contest although the Rompers managed to hold on to a lead of one the marging of their victory. The game was the most exciting and close con-est played on the Tilghman floor this year. The visitors fought desperate-ly to overcome the one point lead of the Blue and White team during the closing minutes, but the Tilghman-1 ltes, minus the services of Dorothy Ruoff, captain and 'star, who went out In the third period with four personal fouls, managed to hold on to their advantage. Tilghman led at the end of the first 'quarter by 5 to 4, at the end of the half by 10 to 9, and at the end of the third period by 13 to 11. The stars for the Tilghman team were Captain Ruoff, who scored nine points, and Olive Wedel, whose work at the back guard position repulsed the Morganfield attack numerous times.

Dyer, vistlng center, and Captain Rudd, diminutive forward, playr ed excellent basketball for the Morganfield quintet. Tornado Takes Early Lead. The Blue Tornado annexed an early lead and was never In danger at any stage of the fray, although the Morganfield quintet battled all the way against superior odds. Tilghman led at the end of the 'half by a score of 16 to 9 and at the end of the third period by 25 to 13, but Coach Sanders sent In a flock of substitutes In the fourth quarter and Tilghman scored only four points during that session. Coach Sanders, who has been fourced to develop three new regulars during the past week, uncovered a real find In the person of Tanner, who performed at forward in the game last night.

Tanner chalked up 18 points for the Tilghman team and played a fine floor game. Neal, who was playing his second game of the season, was a bulwark on the defense along with Captain St. Charles. Mulligan played his usual steady game and added 7 points to his team's total score. Thomas, Morganfield football star, proved himself also a star et the court game, ably supported by Wallace.

It was the third conference victory of the season for the Blue Tornado. Bath of the Tilghman teams will go to Hopkinsvllle today for games with the Tigers and Tlgerettes on the enemy floor tonight. Lineups Girls' Game. Tilghman Pos. Morganfield (1) Lynn (6) Rudd (C) (8).

Dyer Carglle Bishop (1) Dlstler (4) Ruoff (C) (9) Johnston (1) Wcdcl Substitutions: Thomas Tilghman Lackey Mor8aneW GrMnwe' More- Boys' Game. Tilglimon Pos. Morganfield Wickliffe (2) Tanner (16) (2) Neel (6) Wallace (10) Thomas Bingham Mulligan (7) St. Charles iC) (2)Q Neal Conway Substitutions: Tilghman Heath 2), Rothrock, McDonald, Williams, Mallow: Morganfield Drury, Harris; Russell. Officials: Referee.

Washington; scorer, Livingston; timekeeper, Morgan. TEACHERS LOSE TO BETHEL 35-22 Higgins, Tennessee Forward, is Cause of Downfall of Normal Quintet Murray, Jan. 20. (Special.) The Murray State Teachers College five went down in defeat before the Bethel College quintet of Nashville here tonight by a score of 35 to 22. after leading at the end of the first half by 11 to 10.

It was a case of too much Higgins for the locals in the final period, and Bethel forward, who failed to tally in the first half, ringing up 14 points from the floor In the second half, all on long shots. The Murray team had an off night so as scoring was concerned, missing numerous shots which ordinarily would have been made. Captain May was high point man for the Murray Blue and Gold. Johnson for Bethel, tied Higgins with 14 points, sinking corner (shots with regulaiity. Both teams play again here tomorrow night, The line-ups Bethel Pos.

Bethel, Murray Graham 8 Holland Miller May 9 Thurmond 1 Opsey for Higgins 14 Bibb 5 Sandford Johnson 14 Chaney 2 Substitutions: Higgins; Murray, Brodie for Graham; Graham for Holland; Emerson for Miller; O. Wells for Thurmond. Officials: Referee, Jeffrey; timekeeper, Pullen. JUNIORS BEATEN BY METROPOLIS Washington School Leads on Small End of Close Count, 19-18 Last evening on the Metropolis hardwood the Metropolis five served the Washington school "Orange Owls" a defeat by the close score of 19 to 18.. This game, which was the third lost this season, was fought by both teams with neither gaining an advantage throughout the contest.

At the end of the first quarter the victors led by the count of 8 to 3, and at the half by 12 to 8, but at the end of the third quarter the score stood at 15-15. In the last few minutes of play "Now let's see you try-It." says this pair of swimming champions to "Big Bill" Bachrach (left), who taught them how to set records for speed in the water; but isn't much of a speedster himself. The swimmers are Ethel Lackie and Johnny Weissmuller. Bachrach-coached swimmers have i two years once when his stars were War Eagle was beaten by Jim Lon-dos in Paducah a day or so ago, and I am taking the liberty to ask you through the columns of your paper to assist me in getting a re turn niatch with War Eagle. As your representative knows as well as the fans who were there the night he defeated me I got a very unfair decision for the Indian de liberately took advantage of me while my back was turned and the referee for some unknown reason caUed it fair.

'Now I am not trying to alibi my downfall, but perhaps to enlighten the referee and the fans I will say that the agreement was that whenever wrestlers were at the edge of the mat or in the ropes the referee was to call them to the center of the mat and order them to resume wrestling. "I had no Idea that this rule would not be followed and that a man would do anything so unsportsmanlike as the Indian did that night. "I have repeatedly telegraphed and written Mr. Norton asking for a return match and have never received a reply and I want to say that I will wrestle Chief War Eagle for nothing if I fail to beat him. My only provision is that he makes his weight at one hundred and ninety pounds, I will guarantee to step into the ring at one eighty or less and will accept any referee that Mr.

Norton names. "I realize, sir, that this is a rather long letter but I could not explain my situation in any fewer words and I will heartily thank you if you will publish all or part of this letter for the fans to read. I am sure it will be news to them. I have no desire to discredit Mr. Norton as a promoter but do not believe that the promoter should act as third man in the ring.

However, If he insists upon refereelng I will take my chances. i "Yours for clean, fair sports, (Signed "GEORGE TRAGOJ." Lone Oak Defeats Brookport 2826 The Lone Oak high school basket ball quintet defeated the Brookport, 111., team at Lone Oak Thursday night by the close score of 28-26. The teams were evenly matched and the game was possibly the best played on the Lone Oak floor this season. Line-ups: Lone Oak Pos. Brookport Lytton (12) Anderson 9) Black (2) Holmon Kerr (1) for Henley, Hodges (5) Buckingham (5) Gore (14) Dickson Henley (4) Substitutions Miller Gilbert 2 for Henley.

Hopkinsville Team Defeats Hornets The Lincoln high school Hornets were defeated last night by a colored basketball team from Hopkinsvllle, The score was 12 to 17. The game was fast and hard fought. The Hopkinsville quintet will play the Lions of the West Kentucky Industrial College here tonight. 12 mning nffuir. of the series it BANDANA LOSES TO WICKLIFFE Bradley Stars in 10 to 7 Victory for Hit Team; Roland is Bandana Star Bandana, Jan.

20. (Special) The Wickliffe high school boys' quintet was victor in a hard-fought game of basketball with the Ban dana high school team here tonight. The score was 10 to 7, with Bradlev starring for Wickliffe and Roland for Bandana. A number of fouls were called. The line-ups and points made by each player follow: Wickliffe.

(10) Pos. Bandana, (7 Owen. (2) F. G. Allen.

3 BUllngton F. Crirn! Bradley, (5) C. T. Allen, (2 Bass o. Dulworth, (2 a Phillips, (3) O.

Roland C. Burnley of La Center was rcf-1 eree. for Breakfast. So good. i OAKLEY'S CAFE 430 Broadway THAT SATISFY TYLER Phone 2679-J BY AHERN I .5 4 1 i i it Delaney Defeats Belgian Champion By Ths Associated Prasa Boston, Jan.

20. Jack Delaney, of Bridgeport, scored a technical knockout over Jack Humbeck, Belgian heavyweight champion, here tonight when the referee stopped the bout In the sixth round to spare the Belgian further punishment. Hum-beck's left eye was completely closed and with the right fastly closing. Delaney's weight was 178 pounds as against Humbcck's 199. 1889 PIMLICO ENTRIES Br Ths Associa'ed Press Baltimore, Jan.

20. The Plm-lico futurity of 1930 closed with a record list of 1,889 entries in 236 interests, the Maryland Jockey club announced tonight. Harry Payne Whitney was the most liberal nominator with 102, followed by Audley Farm with 93 nominations. Tho Rancacos stable was third with 89 and from Kentucky, Arthur Hancock sent seventy-one nominations. SANDWICHES HEINIE 119 N.

4th St. VOL1CV OR MORE iMSURAKiCE 'i I I Waffles voii OF FUMKiV, DIDAT -THE "FUkI FOR A VoU CLUB Vou are PISABLEP? won all the National A. U. championships with the exception of TEX, TUNNEY IN FLORIDAJO REST "Don't Want to See or Talk About Boxing Gloves," Says Promoter By Th Associated Press Miami Beach, Jan. 20.

Tex Rlckard and Gene Tunney "already understand each other," and there Is little prospect of an Important announcement relative to the heavyweight title fight prospects for 1928 during the promoter's stay here, he declared tonight. Although newspaper reports heralded Rlckard's trip here as being the final step In completing the promot er's recently announced plans to match the champion and JaCk Dempsey for a title fight in June or July, Rickard declared this visit was for a rest and that he didn't want "to see a boxing glove or even talk about one." "I'm going to get some golf sticks, a bathing suit and a straw 'kelly' and give them all plenty of exercise," the promoter said. 'New York gave me a good send- off with a half dozen different stories about why I was going to Florida. "Of course I will go over the situ ation with Tunney In a general way and if there is anything to make public, I'll be glad to do it, but I see no such prospects now." Rickard, accompanied by his wife and child, arrived here today and registered at the same hotel where Tunney Is staying, but did not see the champion before he went In search of an apartment. Tunney and the promoter will at tend a banquet tomorrow night given in the champion's honor.

The promoter declined to discuss the. number of bouts in prospect this year. flGANIZE NEW RAGING OUTFIT Articles Filed for Incorporation of "Churchill Downs" at Louisville By The Associated Press Louisville, Jan. 20. Articles of in corporation for a company to be known as "Churchill Downs" were filed today in the county clerk's office by James B.

Brown, Hcnning Chambers and Lawrence Jones. 'To engage In the registering of bets on exhibitions of speed or races at said race tracks and premises hi such manner as. may be provided or permitted by the laws of Kentucky," follows a clause which says the corporation may establish, maintain, purchase or otherwise acquire suitable- race tracks located in the state of Kentucky. Affairs of tho company are to be conducted by a board of not less than three or more than IS directors, according to the papers filed in the clerks office. The number, of directors is to be fixed by the corporation on the second Tuesday of January each year.

The highest indebtedness the corporation may incur at one time is $250,000. It is capitalized at $25,000 and 25,000 shares of common stock are to be issued. Each share is to be issued without nominal or par value, "such stock, to be Issued from time to time for such consideration as may be fixed from time to time by the board of directors." Tho corporation, according to the pnpers in the clerk's orrice, is to commence business at the time of filing the articles nnd continue fifty In the navy, and again when they (were Incapacitated by Illness. HEATH FIVES OEFEAT BOAZ Boys Scors 30 to 18, Girls 18 to 8 in Two High Class Contests Heath high school girls and boys basketball teams outclassed teams from Boaz high school in two excit ing games played on the courts of Arcadia high school last night. The scores: Boys Heath, 30; Boaz, 18.

Girls Heath, 18; Boaz, 8. Both Heath quintets showed excel lent teamwork. The boys' contest was an especially exciting and well-played exhibition. But the Heath girls as well as the boys far outclassed their rivals. For the Heath boys.

Smith was the high point man with ten to his credit, while Austirf with 6, was high point man for Boaz. Mllllken of the Heath girls, was the high individual scorer of the two contests, hanging up 12 points to her credit. The Heath boys played the Boaz team but one night after a greulling contest with the freshman five of tho Murray State Teachers College, in which Heath held their college rivals to 21 to 27 score. Line-ups and points by players follow: Girls: Heath Pos. Mllllken (12) Matlock (2) Cathey (2; Rogers Anderson Substitutions: Heath Boaz Troutman Hughes (6) Peoples (2) Strange Nicholson -Williamson (4) for Anderson; Cathey.

Boaz McAdoo for Boys: Heath Pos. W. Bagwell (8) K. Bagwell (8) Smith (10) Miller (4). Ross Ragland for Troutman.

Boaz Valentine (4) Cartwrlght (2) Slayden (4) Baldree (2) Austin (6) Substitutions: Heath Craig for Miller. Boaz Taylor for Baldree. Roy Manchester was referee of both cames. ST. X.

BEATS CENTRE Cincinnati, Jan, 20. The St. Xavler basketball team playing for the first time in its new $325,000 field house, defeated Centre College tonight 40 to 13. St. Xavler took the lead at the start of the game and at the end of the first had marked, up a score of 29 to 1 for the visitors.

AMATEUR Carnival Benefit of the FAMILY SERVICE CHARITY DAY Jan. 23rd, 8:15 p. m. ARENA llth and Jefferson Featuring "Big Boy" Stinson, Kid Feasor, Kid Potter, J. Wl-ston, Le Roy Parsons and other localamala-jri.

Price! Ringside 70c Admission EOc Kid, two bits. Tickets on tale Haynes1 Ne a Agency and all downtown Drug tores. OUR BOARDING HOUSE bsfibok ou-rirU-T NJ I I www ri BlTT "THEM, NOU BREAK VOUR AMKLE VbR oF KrJovd-TVU-T FACf KMOVdlMG TrlA-f OUR FAMIW PHV5ICIAJkl EXAM I WE l-f, A KiP SAV HlMSELr-trlAt OKlT2 oFiWe BoKi-es is tracTi)rep pRA-f rr, ViL BE LAIP UP COULPlkfY GO lb "Trte OUlLTS BirT WHV CLAIM, "Temporarily 1 CAKi PROVE TbR Tew CALL ibTrlE'WSURAkicE compakV amp Have "Them SEKiP -ftlElR POCfoR. AKiP COMPAAN APLiStfeR'. VoU HAVE ALVJAVS BEEki AS "THE CLAIM MV POL.ICV PlSABILrtV I MAS A CLAUSE lM This gets mighty close to pipe-smoke perfection! no mere claim! Granger is made of the finest tobacco there is for pipe-smoking good old Kentucky Burley, There's something about tobacco grown in the Blue Grass country you can't match it anywhere else.

A full, rich flavor; a mild mellowness that you don't find in other tobacco. And great Gideon! How that flavor docs float out from a long, cool pipe ful of Granger Rough Cutl PERMAMErTfLV I I rw PISABLEP, FAR AS Vl0Rk I 1 rj. I 7 ML. mh GOES Stnsibly patitii in ktmy foil. rmtgeflRoughCvt i'Y granger rough cut Is mrt vi THE LIGGETT 4k MYERS TOBACCO CO.

Ssi 0ME WAV, v.Jc,M, us.lT.orr. A LUCKY BREAK-, 3.