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JUNE 19.
ATHLETICS and RECREATION
KINGS ANO PAWNS
A Column Devoted to Chess
) —By-
Sgt. T. E. Moon, 119th
Ordnance Depot Co.
In the first article appearing in this
column, “Logistics, Strategy and Tac
tics" were spoken of; we will amplify
them, give their function, and main dif
ferences, as used on the Chess-board, as
opposed to their military import.
"Logistics" comes from a Greek root,
meaning "Speaking to Reason,” “that
branch of the Military Art which em
braces the details of transport and sup
ply”—and refers to the bringing of am
munition and subsistence, etc. In Chess
it is difficult, to recognize just how this
applies, as your supplies (reserve) are
already ON the board; it resolves itself
into a specie of tactics?»wherein you
BRING CP your pieces as they are neded,
and this constitutes the Chess-Logistics,
not a very good analogy, but applicable
if you think over it.
“Strategy" means, “to be leader of
an army, probably from Stratum: “to
spread out;” “the science and art of
projecting and directing great military
movements." Stratngtm c,r artifice.
Strategy has been curtly defined as the
art of concentrating an effective fighting
force—at a given place—at a given time:
In other words, getting your pieces into
play, with their maximum mobility, and
the least possible number of moves.
“Tactics”—Fit for ordering or arrang
ing. “The art of handling troops or
ships, in battle, or in the immediate
presence of the enemy; the methods by
which a. commander seeks to defeat the
enemy after contact, or when battle is
joined.
Tactics—The art of using the effective
fighting force when it gets there, that is
where the rub conies in. your Chess-sense,
your intuition for possibilities, combina
tions or pieces and pawns (men. actual
men. if you will) their life, yours, their
comrades, depend on your ability to size
up the error in your foes’ armor, and
pushing the thrust home, take the vic
tory.
Strategy and actics can best be seen in
the more ope- games where you deploy
pieces and the., finesse’ for a superior
position; it can be seen in the following
game, which is “close, or open." as you
prefer; but it is the tightest little open
ing on the board, usually, and gives a
strangle hold on the Black forces, if
properly manipulated:
RUY LOPEZ
White. Black.
1- P-Kl
2- Kt-QB 3
3- Kts P-QR 3 (A)
4- Kt-KB 3
5- P-Q Kt. 4 (B)
6- B-B4
7- B-Q4 (C)
NOTES—(A) Drives the Bishop back,
intending later to push it back still fur
ther; should White take the Knight. Black
take toward the centre, strengthening
the Pawns, which can be defended and
promoted by- aid of the Black Bishop post
ed either at K 3 or Kt 2, depending on
White's action.
(B) —White could have played to the
QI square with better results; Black
shuts off the direct, action of the Bishop
but White is still in a favorable position.
(C) Might have placed P-QB3 and
brought the Bishop back to QB2
White’s intention and ultimate object
ive, is a hard pressing attack on the
King’s side where Black Is, more or less,
obliged to Castle; it is a slow process,
cramping in the extreme, and slight er
rors of Black cannot be immediately taken
advantage of—that is, apparently, but
Black must retrieve the error, and this
counts as one move lost, when this re
curs several times Black’s case is hope
less. as he can’t bring the pieces to de
fend in time.
It is :■ General or Full attack, involving
mo-' . the pieces, and the Pawns
are near the attacking front, nat
..aily such an attack will prolong the
game to quite a few moves, and in the
end resolves itself into a close attack with
the pieces all within a small group:
where the attack is conducted at long
range, it shows faulty defensive moves of
a considerable size on Black's part.
As opposed to this close Opening, is
one of the most open, the Queen's Gam
bity, and Is usually declined; the objective
of this opening is an attack on the King’s
Rook 2 square, coincident with an at
tack on the Queen’s Bishop’s 7th square.
You have to watch both, and it’s some
job. We’ll take it up in the next is
sue of Trench and Camp.
If any of the Y. M. C. A. units would
like an exhibition, simultaneous pla of
20 or more men, or blindfold play, . ;t.
Moon would be very glad to give them
and '-struct In the game of chess.
Did you know that one of the ques
tions asked in the examination of future
aviators is: “Do you play chess? Think
it ove and learn.
For information or engagements for
chess, inquire through Secretary Harry E.
Bicksler of the Y. M. C. A. Tent 234, lo
cated at the O. M. and Ordnance Depot
corner.
, s
Boxing Entertains
Crowd
The wrestling contest between Harold
1,. Hoffman. Co. G. O. S. S., and Harry
Landahi, at “Y” 78 Monday night resulted
in a draw. The boxing bouts—Bill Mc-
Grerry vs. Jim Murphy, Henry Gilman
vs. Robert Steinbert. Grossman vs. Mur
phy, Scharf vs. Kid Patsy, Sjeve Sassi
vs. Joseph Martini —were enjoyed by a
large crowd.
After the boxing the crowd was joyful
ly entertained by Shepherd Cline’s sing
ing, and reading by Ellis Roberson and
others. .
TRENCH AND CAMP
Third Swimming Lesson
By W. IL BURDICK
The first two lessons in swimming cov
ered the principles of ducking and plung
ing for distance in the water. By the
time these two things are mastered a
swimmer will be very familiar with the
water and is ready to take up the first
steps in swimming. Before proceeding
however, he should review the former
steps by ducking several times and mak
ing a few plunges.
This second step takes up merely the
foot stroke or more properly the ankle
kick. Again as in the plunge the swim
mer stands on a raised place and takes
the position for a plunge. After plung
ing a few times he takes fl plunge with
the foot stroke in mind. In this stroke
the legs are kept straight, knees to-,
gether, and when gliding along after the
plunge the feet are kicked up and down
alterna , -ly. This kick is from the ankles
and not’ from the knees or thighs, which
keeps the body in a straight line. In
this way nothing is protruding to inter
sere with the progress through the wa
ter- The hands are out in front of the
GLOB STANDING ~
Amt* lean League.
C'ubs. Won. Lost. Pct.
Boston 3 23 .589
Cleveland 33 23 .589
New York 30 22 .577
Chicago 28 23 .549
.St. Louis 25 27 .481
Washington 26 30 .464
Philadelphia 19 32 .37.1
Detroit 17 30 .362
National League.
Clubs. Won. Lost. Pct.
Chicago 31 15 .694
New York 33 16 .673
Boston ( 25 26 .490
Cincinnati 23 17 .460
Philadelphia 21 25 .457
Brooklyn 20 29 .408
St. Louis 19 28 .404
Pittsburgh 19 28 .401
Southern League.
Clubs Won Lost. P-t
New Orleans 41 18 .695
Little Rock.. .. 36 20 .643
Mobile 29 27 .518
Chattanooga ■ ..30 29 .509
Memphis 27 31 .466
Birmingham 22 28 .440
Nashville 25 33 .431
Atlanta.. 16 40 .286
Division Headquarters and
Co. 1 M. G. In Baseball
Divisional Headquarters won their fifth
game by defeating the M. G. Co. 1 with
the score of 7 to 3. The game was fast
and lively showing up some good playing
on both sides. Sensational batting on
the part of Rabat seemed to be the fea
ture as he hit for a home-run and a two
bagger. Hack also starred at the bat
and in the field making a two bagger
and several good catches. Parker and
Rounds proved a strong battery for the
Headquarters, Rounds on the mound for
the entire game. Clay in short and Eick
on second certainly did their bit witii
fast work and clever playing. Battery for
the M. G. Co. 1. Pingkns on the mound
and Hess catching. Hess and Arnold.
Ist base, take credit for the most put
outs for their team, Arnold 9. Hess 7, Aull
and Tuhman second each having picked
three. Runs for the M. G. brought in by
Shorty, s. s. 2, Tuhman. 2b, 1. All play
ers on the Headquarters team were scor
ed except Long, Parker, and Boland, Ra
bat bringing in two.
The Headquarters team is ready now
to play any team in camp which means
that they would like to he called cham
pions. Any team wishing the same hon
or can schedule games with them by
calling on Manager Clay to the Headquar
ters.
COMPANY 19 DEFEATS COM
PANY 16 BYJiCORE 7 TO 5
When Co. 19 and Co. 16 crossed hats
on Saturday something happened. Talk
about the wild Comanche Indian war
whoop, it simply wasn't In it compared
to the yells from the 1500 baseball fans
present.
Never has there been a more exciting
game since the New Yorkers landed in
the Sunny South—and these husky fel
lows love the national game as a negro
likes his watermelon.
Ovis from Co. 24 thrilled the crowd
with his cornet solos between breathing
spells of both sides—-and mingled with
this music was every noise imaginable,
from the umpire’s fuss to the shrills of
the fans. For the time being, the sol
dier boys-forgot the ardtmus duties before
them of ridding the w< I I of autocracy.
Even the “Y” men on duty kept sticking
their heads out of the windows and yell
ing “down in front.”
In fact, the game was so close you
couldn’t tell whose game it was until the
third ma.n was out in the ninth inning
which resulted in the score of 7 to 5 in
favor of Co. 19.
After the game, the li*;'c left handed
twirler of Co. 19 was carried off on the
shoulders of his comrades, for they felt
that their victory was due to a great
extent to his steady pitching.
PLAY GROUND BALL
AMONG ORDNANCE MEN
The Camp Supply Office has again de
feated the Headquarters team, the score
being 28 to 12. This is the second time
the Supply Train has lead the Headquar
ters team to defeat. The peppy pitcher
of the Supply team, Captain Risler, show
ed up in fine form with maximum con
trol and a variety’ of foolers. The Head
quarters boys surely gave up the goat
body in a line with the legs, thumbs
together, head between the arms.
A swimmer will find after several times
practice that the body may be pushed
through the water for a good distance
with this simple movement. Now repeat
the same plunge and kick, peeping it up
as long as the breath can be held. This
improves the breath control and puts the
pupil in good condition for the next les
son, which will take up the arm stroke
in combination with the foot stroke given
here. Not until one has accomplished
all three of these steps sin | d he pass
on to the next.
Too often in learning to swim a per
son will start right out to paddle and
make futile attempts at staying on the
water or even half way out of it. The
most important fact to remember is that
the body must be as nearly completely
submerged under the water as possible
This is why so much time is given te
having the beginner duck and plunge
with the head under. Only In practicing
these will confidence be gained.
and are anxious to see another team get
the same dose.
Friday, June 14th. these two teams are
slated for another match however and
the Headquarters team are right after
things to prove that they still have some
pep too and can come back strong to
go over the top as hard and as fast as
the Supply team. Como out and see for
yourself. The game promises to be
good.
2d Proi). Regt. Defeat
City Semi-Pros
Hard Fought Game—No Runs
Till Sixth Inning. Ordnance
Men Finish Strong With Score
7 to 2.
The team representing the 2nd Prov.
Regiment. Ordnance Training (lamp, eas
ily defeated the Augusta Semi-Prof, on
the Warren Park grounds Wednesday af
ternoon. For five innings neither team
was able to push a man over the pan but
in the sixth the Ordnance boys with 3
hits, 2 serifice hits nd an error dented
the plate three times. In the next in
ning four more were collected singles by
Hayes and Maloney, a double from Ink
er bat nd Gafney’s wallop to left centre
for three sacks. •
The home team was unable to do any
thing with Sutton's benders until the
last two frames when he eased up. Mul
ligan got on through a fielders choice and
scored ahead of Bill when the latter
clouted one to the left centre fence for
the circuit.
The fast and snappy fielding of the
soldiers infield was the outstanding fea
ture. Maloney, Gaffney, Thomas and Lott
with two hits each lead in hitting, while
O'Brien’s fielding was very clever.
Line-up:
2nd Prov. Regt.
ab r h o a
Inker, rs 4 11 0 0
"’homas, cf 5 1 2 4 2
Gaffney, lb 3 2 2 13 0
Maloney, 3b 3 0 2 2 0
O’Leary, If 4 0 1 0 0
O’Brien, 2b 4 0 1 4 6
Renny, ss 4 0 11 3
Hayes, cf 2 11 1 0
Arcifti, c 1 0 0 2 0
Martin, cf 1 0 0 0 0
Sutton, p 3 2 0 0 5
34 7 11 27 16
Augusta Semi-Pros.
ab r h o a
Johansen. 3b 4 0 1 3 1
White. If 1 6 0 1 0
Mulligan, ss 4 11 11
Bill, lb 4 11 9 0
Mills, 2b 4 0 0 1 4
Lott, p and cf 3 0 2 1 3
Zeigler, rs 4 0 0 1 0
Dodge, c 4 0 1 6 0
Bensen, cf and p 4 0 0 4 2
32 2 6 27 11
2b hits: Inker, Maloney, Lott and
Dodge. 3b hits: Gaffney. Home run.
Bill. Struckout by Sutton. 7; by Lott, 4;
by Benson 2. Base on balls by Sutton, 4;
by Lott, 1. Double plaj’. Kenny, to
O’Brie to Gaffney. Erros, Johansen 2.
IST CO. STH P. 0. D. WINS
FROM SUPPLY SCHOOL
Ist Co., sth P. O. D. Bn., defeated Sup
ply School at baseball in an Interesting
game played Wednesday afternoon. The
main features of the game were the work
of Pitcher Luch of the Ist Co. team, who
was credited with 12 strike-outs, and the
('.'elding of of the entire team, which was
Divisional Headquarters Win
Another Base Ball Game
During the early part of last week the
Tenth Company and the Divisional Head
quarters of the Machine Gun Training
Center faced each other on the ball field
with a most interesting game. Among
the players who were transferred from
the Second Company, and who placed this
company, through their wonderful work,
in the A-l class, are Hay (storstop) and
Clay (pitcher), now of the Divisional
Headquarters team. Clay is deserving of
much credit on the mound, as are also
the infield and outfield, for a great deal
of feature playing helped to bring about
a score of 11-0, in favor of the Divisional
Headquarters Company.
Clay shut out the Eleventh Company
by allowing but one hit. Two men were
allowed to reach second base. Rabat, of
Headquarters, scored a home run, the
exceptionally good, only two errors being
made.
The line-un:
Supply School—Plaxico, shortstop; S
Williams, second base; Sheehan, third
base; Bell, first base and ]*lch; Luce.
Centerfield; Phillips, leftfield: Read, right
field; Harbison, catch; Williams, pitch:
Lydens, Centerfield.
Ist Co., sth Bn.—Leininger, shortstop:
Witwer, third base; Mann, catch; Waten
paugh, second base; Lush, pitch; White,
leftfield; Cosimano, centerij.d; Wright,
right field; Meyson. first base.
Score: RHE
Supply School 4 4 5
Ist Co., sth Bn -..5 8 2
WORLD'S BEST SHOT IN
UNITED STATES ARMY
His Name is “Tackhole” Lee,
a Captain at Camp Perry and
Rifle, Revolver and Pistol
Champion of the World.
BY PETER P CARNEY
Editor of the National Sports Syndicate.
Captain Lee has been assigned to the
Small Arms Firing School at Camp Perry,
Ohio. At this school soldiers are to be in
structed in the use of small firing arms,
one of teh instructors will be Captain
Lee.
Lee differs front many champions, in
the fact that he is a capable instructor.
That he knows something about fire-arms
is proven by his title, “the champion
all-round shot of the world." This is no
empty title. The world is a mighty big
place and there are many, many excellent
shooters with every kind of a firearm—so
when this young man of 30 vears tacks
on the championship title following his
name it is proof positive that he has
something on all the rest of us.
How He Came of His Name.
Wherever firearms are handled they
know of “Tackhole’’ Lee. Maybe yon
would be Interested in knowing how he
came to be known as "Tackhole.” Brush
up your memory and go back to the days
you went out in the field to shoot and
fastened the target to the barn, or to a
tree, with a tack in the center of the
bullseye. The fellow who could hit the
head of the tack was regarded as “some
shooter. The head of the tack was too
mg a mark for Lee. He could hit the
hole the point of the tack made and there
fore he became known as “Tackhole” Lee.
Lee would be a prettj- good man to turn
loose in quest of the Raiser. He invar
iably bags what he goes after and if he
could get within sight of the Raiser it
wouldn’t take long to end this war and
make the world Jree for all peoples and
put an end to German domination. If w»
were commanding the United States army
we would like to have a lot of fellows in
our front line who could shoot with the
same accuracy as Lee. Generals would
be more or less excess baggage—the same
as managers are to high-class baseball
teams.
Lee is such a good shot with the rifle,
revolver, pistol and shotgun that we do
not feel like delving into his records for
fear that you will think we are trying to
put something across that isn’t just so.
While he has been shooting since he was
12 years of age Lee did not go into of
ficial competition until 1912 and the fol
lowing year and every year since, ex
cepting 1916, when he didn’t compete, he
has won the rifle championship of the
United States. In 1914-15 and 18 he
scored 2,000 out of a possible 2,000 and
in 1913 and 1917 he scored 1,999 out of
a possible 2,000 —for a total of 9,998 out
of a possible 10,000 in five years This
will just -give you a faint idea of how
closely he gets to the bullseye.
Beat the World’s Best.
He won the Martin Invitation rifle
match in 1914—with three of the best
small boro men In the world competing—
with the score of 999 out of 1,000 possible
This was with 100 shooters In the Inter
national rifle match tn 1914, with 50 picked
men from England, Canada, Australia and
the United States conqwting. Lee scored
the possible 500. These and many other
notable performances are credited to Lee
with the rifle.
He is just as proficient a shot with
other arms. He is the present revolver
and pistol champion of the United States
—with 482 out of a possible 500 with the
pistol—a world's record, and 477 out of a
possible 500 with the revolver.
A year ago some friends persuaded Lee
to take up the shotgun and see what he
could do at. the traps. He did. He never
handled a shotgun until the spring of
1917 and after shooting less than 800
shells Lee entered the Alabama State
championship trapshooting tournament—
for as we failed to tell you before Lee
lives in Birmingham—and was runner up.
He won the Sweepstakes with 147 out of
150 and in the championship race on the
same day broke 98 in 100, tieing for second
and winning on the sh-.jtoff with 20
straight. In other words he broke 265 tar
gets out of 270 In his first competition—
and In the rain at that.
Therefore, you will believe us when we
tell you he is just about the slickest thing
with firearms in all this world—and a
creditable acquisition to the United
States army.
second time in the last two games; ms
wonderful catching behind the bat and
the fast playing of the infield, with Hack
and Rounds displaying a few fast catches
brought many plaudits from the large
number of spectators. Hay and Eick play
ed fast covering the bags. The outfield
had very little to do, only one safe hit be
ing made past second.
Captain Blanton was on the job and
watched his team come to victory. Di
visional Headquarters haven’t lost a game
as yet, and claim the championship of
Camp Hancock, Ga.
Any team desirin ga game with these
men can call at the Orderly Tent of the
Headquarters Company, by seeing Cap
tain Blanton, Sergeant Adams, or Cor
poral Clay.
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