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another notable in athletic affairs, volunteering to do his btt as a K. of C. secretary.The list of athletes volunteering their services to the knight- include* •’Bis Mickey, famous as a little man always ready to put on the i gloves with anybody near his weight, jNOTED ATHLETES WITH M K. OF C.Leaders in Sport Working With Soldiers.Atnletic diversions of many characters are featured In the entertain-tnent for soldiers and sailors here and abroad by the Knights of Columbus In their war and relief work. Which Is of gigant:c proportions and !• being rapidly extended. Athletes pf note have made this factor a big success and that this particular feature will assume even greater Importance is evidenced by the many applications received by the knights from men interested In this particular form of diversion.EVEES OVERSEAS.Johnny Evers, ranking aa a top-gotcher In big league baseball, assigned to duty overseas by the knights. Is a leader in the K. of C. gthletic division. Not only la he acknowledged as a ball player of extraordinary ability, \ ut his executive attributes enables him to direct and expand outdoor and indoor Sports of all sorts. His advice will be accepted because he can point to a record of achievements, stamping kirn as a successful manager and dl-fector. as well as a participant Id Athletic contests.Another valuable asset to the knights in the sthletic field, wkn Also is going overseas Is E. W. Dick-arson, formerly sporting editor on Denver, Gm4id Rapids, (Mich), and Columbus (D). newspapers. For.twenty-five years Mr. Dickerson hat figured In sports as a participant, Manager, referee or writer and a quarter of a century's experience bas qualified him thoroughly to take an active part In tho athletic branch of K. of C. war relief work. Mr. Dick-arsons’* last active connection in the •porting world was as president of the Western league.JOHNNY HAYES TOO.Johnny Hayes, too. has made application to go abroad as a K. of 0. secretary and if the little chap who won the Marathon in the Olympic games. London. In 1908 Is accepted he will figure in K.of C. athletic affairs. Hayes for somt years has been engaged as physical trainer of students in Jersey's schools.Sam Fitzpatrick, noted as manager of pugilists and director of various field sports, whose big achievement was piloting Jack Johnson to the heavyweight championship ef the world. Is another who volunteered to kelp the knights provide entertainment and relaxation for UncTe Sam's fighting men.BUly** Roche, whose habitual •mUe waa cultivated under Calif or* Ala’s sonny skies, but who of recent pears has resided in New York, Is**nnmuwrr
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Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois, US
Sat, Aug 24, 1918
Page 5
Full Page
Clipped by
John H.
IL, USA 12 May 2018
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