Coolidge Going to Both

First Division Changes Time for Program—President to Toss World Series Sphere

Ideal arrangements for the ceremonies incident to the dedication of the First Division Memorial were blown sky-high today, when C. Bascom Slemp, secretary to President Coolidge, was advised that the parade and dedication would be held on the afternoon of October 4—the time, as every Washingtonian knows, for the opening game of the world series at American League Park.

Veterans Change Plans.

A short time ago, officials in charge of the First Division reunion and the monument dedication changed their plans so that the parade would be held in the morning.

Today, however, the Division heads switched back to the original idea, it being learned that it was impossible for certain important guests and delegates to attend exercises in the morning.

For a moment at the White House there wavered in the balance the President's desire to open the series by throwing but the first ball. Then the clouds — if doubt were dispelled. The President will do both, — in all probability.

Will Toss Ball.

As President Coolidge had accepted the First Division invitation about six months ago, he couldn't go back on his word. Again it this condition was pitted his wish to toss out the first ball in Washington's first series game.

Under present arrangements, he will remain at the ball park just long enough to throw out the ball and see part of the first inning, then depart for the dedication ceremonies.