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time, and the invincible Glenna Collette, the peer of women golfers, are exemplary; in wrestling the mighty Zybesco, Joe Stecher, and Ed. Lewis, the present champion, rule.

In baseball the late Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Tyrus Cobb, and the "King of Swat" Babe Ruth, are splendid examples, and in prize fighting the late champion "Tiger" Flowers, Benny Leonard, the erstwhile champion Jack Dempsey, and the present champion Gene Tunney are exponents. In bicycle racing the former champion Frank Kramer, and Willie Spencer, the present title holder, lead all others. As an aviator the celebrated Col. Charles Lindberg is the shining example.

As a reward of their clean living and good habits these great stars have been able to withstand the rigorous test of stamina and physical exertion and have thus successfully extended their most remarkable careers over a period of many strenuous years.

Notwithstanding these facts, however, they must some day fade out of the picture altogether, even as I. They must some day bow to that perennial old champion, Father Time, even as I, for Time eventually wins.

A DOZEN DON'TS

  • Don't try to "gyp."
  • Don't be a pie biter.
  • Don't keep late hours.
  • Don't use intoxicants.
  • Don't be a big bluffer.
  • Don't eat cheap candies.
  • Don't get a swelled head.
  • Don't use tobacco in any form.
  • Don't fail to live a clean life.
  • Don't forget to play the game fair.
  • Don't take in unfair advantage of an opponent.
  • Don't forget the practice of good sportsmanship.

FINIS