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Show KM DAI, H LEGION RAGE IE! By John T. Woodbury Armistice Day in St. George was inhered in with the booming of can- ion. and the raising of the Stars and Stripes. The Dixie College Band dis- coursed patriotic music throughout the City in the early morning. The Armistice Day Parade was scheduled for 9 o'clock A. M. but it was after 9:30 before it was under say. The line of march began at j the intersection of Main and Tabernacle Taber-nacle Streets, and proceeded north one block; then east two blocks; south three blocks; west four blocks; north four blocks, East two blocks tc Main Street; thence south two blocks to the Tabernacle, where the pro- s gram was to be rendered. The parade par-ade was not of great length, as compared com-pared with others previously held ; ' but was well gotten up and well carried car-ried out. I. W. Sanders was Marshall of the Day. The parade was headed by Harold Bunting, Color Bearer, with Guy Hafen and Gordon Mathis, Serv- I ice men, beside him. Following these came the Dixie College Band on foot, dijcoursing music during most of the line of march Next came four girls representing the Navy, this was one of the entries for the prize. Veterans Vet-erans of the World War followed on foot. The only surviving Gold Star Mothers now in the County rode in a car driven by Dee Keate, a veteron of the war: the two Gold Star Mothers Moth-ers were Mrs. Lucy Keate, mother of Lester D. Keate, who met death on the battle field of France; and Mrs. C. M. Kleinman, of Toquerville, mother of Moroni Kleinman, the first soldier from Washington County to pay the supreme sacrifice in the War. Also, in this car, was Julius C. Keate, g the father of Lester D. Keate. The sole survivors of the Spanish B War veterans in this City were carried car-ried in the car by D. C. Watson: they are, A. B. . Harris and Thomas C. r Sliamp. Several Floats followed: one by the Dixie College representing "Justice;" "Jus-tice;" one by the Woodward School represented "In Flanders Field," and carried a number of little grils representing repre-senting poppies. The representation of a battleship by the Dixie College representing "National Defense." This was followed by a float representing repre-senting "Peace." The final float represented "Ben IHur" in the Chariot Race. This also was one of the entries for the prize. Armistice Bay Program LeRoy H. Cox was Master of Ceremonies, Cere-monies, and announced the Program. Selection by Dixie College Band. Prayer by the Chaplain, David O. Woodbury. A Patriotic March by the Dixie college band, "America Exultant." The Lester D. Keate Post of the American Legion had offered an an- f nua! prize of a Gold Medal to the wiEner of the Armistice Day Oration. ' This prize was competed for by Miss Madge Morrell of Toquerville, Utah. a student of the Dixie College; her object being "Lasting Peace." The other competitor, also a Dixie College student, was Elvis Bird Terry, of Enterprise; subject "Americanism." T1-ese competitors had been selected 'rcm a large number of entrants at 'he college. Both of the contestants w'fre will prepared, and had chosen s appropriate subject, and the de-liv?ry de-liv?ry was masterful. The judges ic'i:'id it difficult to decide between "'Mil. but announced that they had tec-hied in favor of Mr. Terry by a very narrow margin. The Medal ;'as presented to Mr. Terry by LeRoy H- Cox, of the Legion Post. Violin Solo, by Alfred Morris, Miss 1 ti in ston, accompanist. '"he Speaker of the Day was Char-le Char-le Parsons, of Salt Lake City; form-er'- State vice chairman of the "erican Legion for Utah. His sublet-; was the Principles of the American Amer-ican Legion. At eleven o'clock the audience rose and stood for one minute with bowed ,leds. after which Chaplain David O. Woodbury repeated the Legion Pray-er Pray-er for Armistice Day. Mr. Parsons tll5n paid a tribute to the boys of lhe Lester D. Keate Post. He renewed re-newed in brief our entrance into the lV;'r. the marshalling of our boys for f sen-ice; their training in the camps, j a"d their hurried transportation over teas; their entry into the war and the thick of the fighting, almost before they understood the manual of arms Told how they turned back the hosts of the Germans, but not without a heavy toll of dead and wounded Finally of, the coming of the Armistice Armist-ice on November 11, I9igt at n o'clock, and the welcome peace that followed, a peace following victory for the right, Gave account of the organization of the American Legion, and spoke of the ideals for which it stands. Singing "America," by the audience. audi-ence. Mr. Parsons asked for support for the American Legion, because of the high ideals for which it stands. Singing, the Star Spangled Banner. Ban-ner. Benediction by Chaplain, David 0. Woodbury. A large and appreciative audience was in attendance. Legion Race Meet, and Sports The sports of the afternoon were held at the City Park, commencing at two o'clock p. m. . The first event was a race, y8 mile. Three entries. This was won by Mar Bracken's brown mare "Rang" prize, $25.00. The next event was the calf roping contest, seven entries. First prize of $15.00 was won by William Cobb; time. 28 seconds. Second prize, won by Wm. B. Sorenson, $10.00; time 30 seconds. Next in order was Gang, Calf roping, rop-ing, six entries; won by Henry Corns, Prize $6.00. Bucking horse was ridden by Howard How-ard Engle, $10.00. Mr. Engle showed show-ed himself a skilled rider. Musical chair race, six entries. Won by Rex Bentley, $6.00. Relay Race. The two entrants were Henry Corns and Howard Engle. The race was three times around the half mile track, changing horses and saddling at the end of each lap. The race w-as very interesting, from the fact that it was never any where near certain from the beginning which would be the winner. Mr. Corns led at the first lap. But the final" outcome out-come was in favor of Howard Engle, winning by a very few feet. Prize $25.00. Claire Higbee rode a bucking horse with only a bucking strap. He showed his ability to stay on the horse; and was finally relieved by one of the riders going up beside and taking him off. Prize $5.00. Scout Meet and Boxing and Wrestling Exhibition The Gymnasium of the Dixie College Col-lege was the scene of an enthusiastic and entertaining Scout Meet and exhibition ex-hibition of boxing and wrestling Wednesday Wed-nesday evening at 7:30. The first event was a Keel Over Race, between Scout Troops two tzj three (3) and four (4) of St. George. Three mats were arranged near the center of the hall, one for each Scout Troop. It was really a relay race, with the condition that the scout keel over on the mat on his road to the other end of the hall, and then keel over backwards on the mat during dur-ing his return run. Each scout of the troop makes the run, one following follow-ing the other. Troop Three was the winner of this event. Troop Four being second. The next event was a bucking contest, con-test, in which the boys of one troop rode horses of another troop, and the horses strove to dislodge the riders. The horses won in all the troops, none of the riders being able to remain re-main on. The third event of the Scout Meet was a basket ball relay race between Troops Two and Four. Each . scout in turn was to run to the opposite end of the hall, throw the ball into the basket, and return with the ball, giving it to the next .scout. Troon Two was the winner in this event. Boxing Bout No. 1 was between Brvan Lund of St. George, Weight 143 pounds, and Ralph W. Palmer of Chicago, weight 137 pounds. All the Boxing Bouts were four round contests con-tests Herbert Milne was referee, and Ellis J. Pickett, time keeper. The .referee gave the decision to Palmer of Chicago. t- ...t x'n was between Boxing Bout .no. - Melvin Fawcett of Bloomington. wt. 130. and Glen Crosby of St. George, wt 152 This bout was stubbornly contested, but the referee gave the decision to Crisby. Boxing Bout No. 3 was between Thomas Hunt of Veyo. 140 lbs. and Pratt Prince of New Harmony. 14. lbs The game was fast and exciting, out the referee gave the decision to Hunt. Boxing Bout No. 4 was between Byron Taylor of St. George, wt. 143, and John Hunt of Gunlock, wt. 167. The work was rapid and vigorous, each one scoring a number of hits with good effect. The referee decided decid-ed it was a draw. The wrestling contest was between Wesley Nelson, wt. 160 and Arthur Kemp, wt. 160, both of St. George. The contestants- were eyenly matched, match-ed, and the wriggling on the mat was interesting to see. Kemp took the first fall. The second fall was taken by Nelson. In the third contest the boys worked hard, but neither was able to make a fall, and the referee declared it a draw. The Athletic Exhibition was followed follow-ed by a Dance in the Gymnasium, at which there was a large attendance, and enthusiastic dancing. During the dance the winners in the Parade of the morning were announced, as follows: Stake Mutual, "Angel of Peace," first prize, $50.00. Woodward School, "In Flanders Field," prize $35.00. Fourth Year high school of Dixie college. "Defending Justice," prize $15.00. Leg-ion Race Meet, Thursday Nov. 12, 2 p. m. A moderate crowd assembled at the city park on the second day of the Race Meet, to witness the races, roping, rop-ing, broncho riding, etc. The first event was a quarter mile race between Mar Bracken's mare "Rang," and O. W. Royce's mare, "Utah Maid." Walter Pymm rode Utah Maid and Mar Bracken his mare Rang. The race was one of the prettiest pret-tiest of the meet; the decision was for Rang by a throat latch. In the calf roping for this day there were ten entries. The record was not quite equal to that made yesterday. The winners were Wm. B. Sorenson, 3 3 seconds, first and William Cobb, 3 6 seconds, second. The Pack Horse race was run by Henry Corns and William Cobb Each man was lying in his blankets when the gong sounded. Each must roll up his blankets and place them on the pack horse, then lead the horse j around the course. Cobb's saddle j hosre left him. and he rode the pack horse. The decision was given to Corns. For the gang roping there were seven entries. It'was won by Henry Corns. The musical race had seven entries. The College band played as the men rode around a circle of seats. When the band ceased each man must try to secure a seat. As a matter of fact there was one less seat than riders, and one was eliminated at each trial. This event was won by Howard Engle. Broncho horses were ridden by Howard Engle and Robert Wilkins. The horses did some stiff jumping, but the boys kept their saddles. Several saddle horse races were pulled off. some for fifty yards, and one a quarter mile. The Dixie College band furnished music during the afternoon, and did much to enliven the events. Friday Afternoon Events The first event of the day was the a, mile race between Rang, the Bracken mare, rider. Bracken: and Utah Maid, the Royce mare, rider. Bert Council of Washington. Rang obtained a slight adjutage on the start, and she kept it throughout the race. It was Rang's race. The Chuck Wagon race gave the crowd much amusement. It was between be-tween Henry Corns and Will Cobb, in one outfit, and Howard Engle and Will Taylor in the other. Each wagon had attached to it a pair of mules, and the outfits were to go (Continued on Page Four) ARMISTICE DAY, Hi LEGION MCE MEET (Continued from Page One) around the track and then get their camp outfit ready and start fire fur dinner. Corns and Cobb were first to arrive at the goal, but Engle and Taylor first got the fire going, allj were declared the winners. The College band was present during dur-ing the afternoon, and did much to enliven the time when the events la-ged. la-ged. Boxing Rout The ring for the boxing was prepared pre-pared just in front of the Grand Stand. A five-round contest was announced an-nounced between Ralph W. Palmer of Chicago, and Herbert Milne of St. George. Palmer weighed in at 134 lbs. and Milne at 137 lbs. Ward Esplin was chosen as Referee, John Findley as time keeper. Milne led during most of the fighting, fight-ing, only one or two light blows were exchanged during the first round. The next, round was a little more spirited, but little damage was done on either side. In the third and fourth rounds several blows were exchanged, ex-changed, and a little blood showed on Palmer's face. During the last round both men were waked up and several hard blows- were given and received. re-ceived. They clinched once or twice and were separated by the referee. It was Milne's fight all th way through. The referee's decision in favor of Milne met with general approval. Calf Kopins There were eight contestants in the calf roping on the final day. For the day's events, Henry Corns took first place, with 32 seconds; John Ansel, second, time 34 seconds. In the finals, for the average of the three days, Henry Corns came out first. A quarter mile race was run by Rang, Bracken Mare; Arizona Maid, the Ben Sorenson mare; and Red. the Royce horse. Rang was first, and Red second. Red was ridden by Walt Pymm, Arizona Ariz-ona Maid by Henry Corns, and Rang by Bracken. The last event of the afternoon was a relay race between Henry Corns and Will Cobb, won by Corns. The weather was ideal for the first two days of the meet; but Friday a windstorm swept the grounds and the dust made it uncomfortable. Fire Works The Legion had proveded a magnificent magni-ficent display of fireworks as a grand finale for the Race Meet. The display dis-play was arranged on the Surgarloaf just north of town, from which point they could be viewed from any part of the city. After the Basket Ball game in the evening the fire works were set off. A most beautiful display dis-play of great variety and brilliance was presented for the greater part of an hour. Thus ended the Legion Race Meet. |