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srps&wawevsJSSSSSI! ii -V. l .iTi, ,r J-7 it v A M te. ed with, Oliver Kirk, a veteran of . three, score battles, and wise to all the tricks of the trade. Cin cinnati 'fight fans, familiar with both men were astonished at the match. It was a shame to match a raw youngster against a tried scrapper. N " But Pufcell made good. He shaded his opponent throughout the ten-round go. His backers took along chance, -and the lad justified th.ir judgment. PurcelUdid notcome out of the battle unmarked but' he was fresh at the finish, and could have trav eled the route, again. Inexperience and nervousness on the-part pi the novice were ap parent at the start of the bout, but he' improved as the bout pro gressed. A few more matches and the Cincinnati ex-amateur will develop a fighting style of his awn. Then he will he ready for the men near the top, and will be hard to stop. Purcell reminded the audience of Battling Nelson. The long reach of Kirke bothered him in the initial rounds, but he bored in, and mcrre than held his own at infighting. There was a kick in each of his mitts, and they trav eled at lightning speed. It will be a long time before the new professional will be clever enough to tackle the topnotchers in his division With proper care and more experience, how ever, Purcell is bound to be heard from. Remember the name: Willie Purcell of Cincinnati. ,' BAKED BEEF LOAF . Take 3 pounds ot round steak land 1-2 pound of salt pork; put both through a meat grinder; season with 1 tablespoonful of salt, 1 teaspoonful of pepper and a dash or two of paprika. Add 10 tablespoonfuls of cracker or bread crumbs, 3 tablespoonfuls of sweet milk. After mixing thoroughly add 2 well beaten veggs and form into a loaf; place in a baking pan, sprinkle topr,of loaf with crumbs and bits of butter, pour over loaf 1-2 pint of boiling water, and bake in the oven for nearly 2 hours. When done carefully re move -with parsley and serve with a thick gravy made from the liquid-remaining-in the pan. IT ALL DEPENDS An Italian organ grinder gave the conductor a quarter in 'paying his fare and the conductor rang up the fare and put the change in his pocket. The poor Italian looked atihim, and, saying noth ing, passed into the car. An Irishman was next. He gave the conductor a dime and the conductor rang up the fare and put the change in his pocket. The Irishman looked at him for a moment and then he said : Come on and hand over that nickel; you might play that on an organ, but you can't play it on a harp.. o o When it comes tOf ulfilling our expectations, some people are just about as satisfacton as. an alarm clock that doesn't go off.