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New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
FAMOUS GRAVESEND
 RACE TRACK IS SOLD
Building Lots Will Be Laid Out
 on Course

New York, March 20.-Another Of the historic landmarks of racing IS soon to pass out of existence with the cutting up into building lots of the famous Gravesend course. which. a decade or more ago, was one of the most popular race tracks on Llons Island. Taking advantage of the present boom in real estate, the Brooklyn. Jockey club has sold the Gravesend property for a price re- ported to be s615.000. and new col ony of homes will soon flourish where turf records were once made. The Gravesend track, was built 35 years ago by the Brooklyn Jockey club, in which the Dwyer brothers
 Philip J. and Michael F.-were the largest stockholders. This is the last of the three courses in Kings count,- which were closed when the ban was
 put on racing during the administra-
 tion of Governor Hughes. The Brighton track already has been
 turned into a real estate development
 and the Sheepshead Bay track, for several years. has been used for a
 motor car speedway, which now is
 being torn down.
 The Gravesend track was the scene
 of many thrilling races and provided
 some of the biggest stake events then
 run. Chief among these was the
 Brooklyn Handicap, and many fan,-
 ous horses competed and made rec
 ords there. Among these were TennE,
 Fitz Herbert, Irish Lad and The
 Picket It was there also that Mike
 Dwyer became famous as one of the
 heaviest plungers on the turf. That
 was in the days when open betting
 was legal and the big hlackboards were seen in the ring. With the re- turn of, racing the Kings county tracks were replaced by those which now comprise the Metropolitan circuit. though for years Gravesend has been used as a training track.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
RUTH FINALLY HITS
 HOME RUN STRIDE
Tanks Demon Slugger Clears
 Fence With N8 Foot Drive

Jacksonville, Fla. March 2O.-Babe Ruth finally has lifted one over the fence. There was no game yesterday afternoon. but the club was put through a stiff batting practice, with the pitchers putting all they had on the balls. Ruth caught one of De Ni- tali's shoots on the nose and knocked it over the center field fence. It was 42S feet from the home plate to the fence. and it was estimated that the drive went over by about 50 feet, thus measuring 418 feet. It is the first time a ball has ever been driven over the center field fence.
 Ruth figures the ball was the sec ond hardest he ever hit. His banner wallop was made off George Smith. the former Giant pitcher. in the Giant-Red SoX series of last spring, when be knocked the ball over race track fence in Tampa. The drive was measured afterward and was $50 feet. McGraw called it the longest home run of his experience.
 Ruth made his homer off a fast ball. De Vitalis was not lobbing them over, and appeared to be in good form Babe just got hold of one and sent it for a ride. It was a low liner some what similar to the home run in Tampa. That is, the ball never went any higher than 25 feet in the air, but just kept on sailing. The Big Babe seems to be on his way.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
RAGING BILL FAVORED
Maryland Commission Measure is Amended and Passed to Third Reading by 60 to :sS.

Annapolis, Md, March 2O.-The house of delegates yesterday acted favorahly upon the original Burke bill with the referendum eliminated. It was substituted for the Andrews anti gam bling bill, which had been report ed unfavorably. The substitute bill was then passed to the third reading file with the following changes.
 The racing period in the state was reduced from 112 to 100 days each year.
 Establishment of new tracks or re- viyal of old ones is prohibited.
 All of the receipts from the taxes on the tracks are to be turned into the state treasury, except $3,000, which as heretofore has been handed over annually from the receipts at the Pim- lico track.
 The next move will be to pass or de- feat the bill in it's am ended form. Its fate will be decided next week. The vote yesterday, 60 to 3S, by which the Burke bill was substituted for the An drews bill, would indicate that the friends of the bill as it is now framed are sufficiently numerous to pass it.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
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WIN | FROM MACHINISTS
|endee Indians Of Springfield,
 (asS., Down Local Five, S1 to 28

The New Britain Machine company asketball quintet struck a tartar last ght~at the state armory. in the quin- It representing the Hendee company l Springfield, Mass. When the smoke battle had cleared away the boys om Governor Calvin Coolidge's do- inion were on the long end of 31 2S score. The battle was filled ith exciting thrills throughout, and he large crowd gathered were well Rid for their attendance. Muir, the Inter of the visitors was a much in idence player, accounting for six bals from the field, and one from the ul line. Johnson and Mcdonald, the Siting forwards, also aided greatly in (e victory. For the losers, C. Res Hi was the big noise. His ability to ss 'em in from the foul line resulted seven single tally scores. and he so dropped in three goals from the Fld. The New Britainites will jour fy to New Haven tonight where they i'll stack up against the crack Atlas am of that city. The Elm City five Is met and defeated some of the real hms in the state this season, includ- S the local Y. NJ. C. A. five.
 The lineup and summary:
 rndee New Britain. hnson, IT. .rg, Jones iDonald, If. .lg. Campbell tIir. C. ....... .'.c, I1ofgren enSon lS. S....;. If. C. Resteil sher. rE. If. F.. ResteIl, keating Score, Hendee 31, New Britain 2S; |als from floor. Johnson 2, McDon- 4, Muir t, Swenson, Kea ting ?. E.. Estelli. c. Rcstelli 2. Lofgren. Camp II. Jones ?; goals from fouls. John n 7, Muir k tinS, C. Resteli: :: fercc Slater: time. 20 minute pe- pds.
 The New Britain Y. w. C. A. girls skctball team defeated the Middle vn Y. w C. A. team in the first mc last night. If to 13 Miss Bev- dSe's work featured for the locals. ss Gertrude Scharf acted as cap in place of Miss Loomis, resigned. e lineup:
 New Britain. Middletown. IrOcelli .i.......... Cahili
 Right Forward
 JlIer RoU1nSCn
 Left Forward
 lman ............... Galligan
 Center
 baff ................ Varson
 Right Guard
 veridsc ... Peterson
 Left Guard
 Fcorc: New Britain IA, Middletown
 Goals from field: Petroceni | Her l. Beveridge 2, CahiH 1, Rob pn l, VaPson ? Foul goals: Bev- 1ge 6. CahilI ,.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
'ENN STATE M.ATMEN WIN.
ltcr Princcton's Wrestling Team
 by Score of 24 to s.

by Score of 24 to 5. ftate College. Pa.. March 20-Penn |te added another to her string of victories here last night, defeat the Princeton wrestlers, "A to 8. te won four falls and one decision Princeton two decisions.
 hirk. Mills and Brown, making fr last appearances on the local Us, each won their bouts in rec
 time. Mills defeating Scraff in minute. Garber.r also seen here |his final bout, lost to Jacobs. the |nceton captain, in two extra pe- Us.
 S result of tonight's victory les chances in the Intercollegiates It Saturday took a skyward leap. While ali the bouts were exception well contested, the heavyweight Is proved the best. Carpenter of
 nceton and Farley, d State find,
 t fifteen minutes before Carpen-
 won. .Detar brought the crowd
 its feet by throwing Hutchinson
 P3 seconds.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
BRETON WINS AGAIN
Wcltcrweieht Champion Meets For mer Amateur Champion Who Was Inclined to Fight, Then Had to.

New York, March 2O.-Eddie Dorsey, who claims the colored light weight championship of America after agreeing to box Eddie Fitzsim- mons at the boxing carnival he'd in the 4th Regiment Armory in Jersey City last night under the auspices of the North Hudson Federated Posts of the American Legion, evidently recon sidered, for when the time came for him to face the Morgan entry in ihe ring, he was conspicuous by his absence. Little Danny Bright. for merly of England. however, had no fear of the much heralded Fitzsim- mons, and he gladly substituted for Dorsey. r..--.
 Danny's courage and gameness were commendab1e but he proved no match showed excellent Judgment in stop first round after Eddie had fully chance with him.
 Bobby Gleason, former amateur welterweight champion, started boxing match with Jack Britton, pre- sent worlds champion, but it speedily developed into a battle. Bobby got rambunctious and Jack retaliated in kind so that when the final bell changed they were at it hot and heavy and the house was in an uproar. Britton was the winner on points,
 Jack Fully, who was to have met Gene Tunney, was marooned some where in Brooklyn by the storm, and that bout had to be called off.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
ELI GRIDDERS OUT
Bad Weather Prevents Candidates From Practicing Outdoors Ycster- day-VeteranS in Charge.

1ldy-f tleFctHS HI
 New Haven, March 20.-Yale's foot ball players who will be candidates for the team next fall, reported for work yesterday afternoon in the baseball cage and received some verbal in structions on the fine points of their positions. Members of last years team handled the various squads yes terday afternoon to the extent of giv- ing them short talks
 Reinhardt took care of the ends, Dickens and Munger the tackles. Acosta and Gait the guards, Calvin the centers, k em pton and Laroche the quarterbacks and Lay and Webb the halfbacks!
 There will be no out-of-door work until the weather gets better Just as Yale field began to take on a normal appearance a heavy storm set in and the field is now under a blanket of snow.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
INJURED HELPING TILE BLIND

Macon. Ga. March 1s.-Chick Shorten. outfelder of the Detroit Am ericans. is in a hospital here as the result of stepping on q rusty nail. Shorten was leading blind baseball fan from Detroit out of the ball park. It will be three weeks before he can play. doctors state, if A& complications set In
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
LOOKING FOR TROUBLE,
Sporting Editor.
 New Britain Herald.

fultOF.
 New Britain Herald. Dear Sir
 Kindly issue challenge in your valuable paper to K. o. Sweeney of your city on behalf of Young J. Mungavin of the Brass city. Sweeney has met Mickey Dance of this city twice. Munsavin has defeated Dance several times. A bout between Sweeney and MunSavin would be lively affair.
 Mung gavin is open to meet any 135 pound man in the state.
 Yours,
 W. J. MCNGAVIN. Mgr.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
MEAGHER MAKES BIG PLUNGE,

Chicago. March 20.--J. Mea,gher of the University of Chicago was an- nounced yesterday as the holder of a new American record of 162- sec onds for the plunge in sixty-foot tank. Swimming In the prelinn In aries of the tenth annual western confer ence meet last night, Meagher clip ped 1 e-5 seconds from the former record.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
BOOST FOOTBALL PRICES.
Western Conference Universities Di. rectors Sec Necessity of Action.

Chicago. March 2o.--Atl1iettc di- rectors of the western conference uni- versailles met yesterday to consider the advisn bility of raising prices of ad- mission to football games and all ,oth- CT athletic contests.
 The advance was necessary, thev said, because of the increased cost of athletic equipment and the high sal aries paid to the heads of athletic de- partments. Actioa was deferred,
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
At Donna. Texas.

St. Louis (N. L.,) ............s l6 0 Philadelphia "A. L) ).......6 1
 Batteries-Re ein hart. Doak and Dill hoefer. Clemans: Naylor. Perry and Perkins.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
|,sON AND TONNES WINNERS

inehurst, x. C.. March 20.-The ehurst old guard made it's annual rimage to the links of the South
 Pines Country club yesterday and part in the invitation medal Id aud luncheon rendered to them l year by Tom Kelley of Southern es and J. E. Pushee Of Brae Burn.
 prizes were contributed by James 3ber of Englewood and were won Donald Parson Of Youngstown, at and C. F.. Fownss of Oakmont who he'd in 7S.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
WILLARD PINCHED
|mer Heavyweight Champion Does
 Fighting Stunt With Negro PO-

lawrence, Kan, March 20-A war for the arrest of Jess Willard, |ncr heavyweight pugilistic cham b. for disturbances of the peace, sworn out yesterday by Fred Lo- l, negro policeman. Logan was ling a wagon along a narrow road en Willard attempted to pass in a [o4. car. -.4. logan charges Willard called him
 hes for not giving up the road and Illenged him to fight. Logan re- Ed the challenge, he said, and took matter to a justice of the pea ce.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
.At Hot Springs. Ark

r. n. C. Pittsburgh (E. LD. 1 Boston GA. I-.) ).............5 s Batteries-Ponder, Adams. Cooper and Clarke. Hoeffner; Murphy, Leas- ure and Devine.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20

Goals from field, Huber 3 Grip 1, Topa 2. Koslowy l. Tidmarsh I. Bel sor 3, Stromquist 3, Knapp ,: foul goals, Huber 4, Grip ,. Stromquist f. Knapp 7; referee, Cook: timer, Kin G0rlin: scorer, Ostrowsl1i
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
OTHER EXHIBITION GAMES.
At Miami, Fla.

r. h. e. Cincinnati t\. L) ...........6 Indianap polls GA. A.) ........0 } 3 Batteries-Sallee. Luque and Wingo, Crun: Adams and Henline.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20
BATTLE TO A TIE.
Grammar School and Boys Club
 Quintet Have HotIy Contested Game

SoiItcStSu STdIhe In basketball contest that was a rip-snorter from start to finish. the teams of the New Britain Boys club and rhe Grammar school. played a, tie game last night, the contest ending, with the results at 20 points each Charley Huber and John Grip fea- tured for the students. while Harry Stromauist and Wallace Knapp, did the best work for the club team. A return game will be played at the Grammar school gymnasiu Tuesday evening, March 20.
 Last nights score and summary: Grammar School Boys Club Huber ............. strong uist
 Right forward koslavH ......y.......... ridmarsh
 Left forward bOfuooF1ah Knapp
 Center
 Left guard 1flp NOrkle
New Britain herald., 1920-03-20

Score: New Britain IA, Midd1etown Goals from field: Petroceni !. Her 1. Beveridge 7, Cahill I, Rob- |on 1, Varson ?. Foul goals: Bev-
 hge 6, Cahill ,.
The spectator., 1920-09-17
TESTING SOILS FOR. ACIDiTY
Valuable Information May Be Secured by Insertion Of Blue and Red
 litmus Paper.

One of the common methods of test ing soil for acidity Is to get from a drug store few pieces. each of blue and red litmus paper. A spade Is in- serted into the soil to be tested while your sell is reasonably moist. When the spsde is withdrawn one piece of the lnmus paper of each color is poked into the opening made by the spade. and the soil Is pressed firmly against the litmus paper which is al- lowed to remain minute or so, or un- til the paper is acted on by the soil moisture. If the blue litmus paper turns red the soil is acid. If the red litmus paper turns blue the soil is al- kaline. If the paper Is not changed In color the soil is neutral. If you wish to get the degree of acidity you had best get test made by chemist.
The spectator., 1920-09-17
TUBERCULOSISIS
 SERIOUS MENACE
Ran Its Course Through Illinois Herd of Dairy Cattle With
 Great Rapidity.
ANIMALS REACTED TO TEST
Danger of Disease to Cattle and Swine Demonstrated by Sale of Hoos From This Farm Early In
 Year-Test Is Urged.

The extent to which bovine tubercu- losis. if uncontrolled, runs its course through herd of cattle is shown in recent report received by the United States department of agriculture from one of its field inspectors in Illinois. Every animal In q herd of grade Hol- steins and Jerseys reacted to the tuberculosis test. The herd consisted of IA cows. two calves and two bulls. Upon post-mortem examination six of the animals showed such extensive lesions that the entire carcass was condemned and destroyed. All of the other reactors likewise showed lesions though not of such an extensive na- ture as to necessitate destruction of the carcass. The fact that every ami maj in the herd reacted and showed lesions makes the case one of the most striking ever recorded.
 Swine Owners Cautioned.
 The danger of tuberculous cattle to swine was further demonstrated by the sale of hogs from this farm early In the year. The first lot of 21 hogs sold showed such extensive lesions of
The spectator., 1920-09-17


 tured to light vesta. The little flare lasted long enough for him to make sure that all the shades were drawn down close over the windows. He closed the door. lighted a single gas jet. and dived into the closet. Whef he emerged. his pajamas were covered with trousers and his stockinged fee cramped into pair of tight shoes.
 At the same moment Amy slipped il at the door, beaming with the mis chievous delight and exultance of college girl at midnight feast. Hei first act was to turn down the gas. hel second to hold up her lips for Clin ton to kiss her. Instead. he caugh, her hands to keep her away from him :, He tried to force his gaze away from her sweet face, and could not. He drew in a deep breath and murmured protestingly: Miss Amy. you refuse to realize"
 'No. it's you." she broke in. 'Now that Ellen has tilted you and Charlie has tilted me"
 What! You weren't engaged to Bemm?"
 The girl blushed under his inten, gaze. Fl did think that perhaps l might But that was before you came home. Since then" She faltered anJ looked down.
 Its so queer! Actually believe I love you twice as much more-so much that l haven't any room for Charlie"
 You are certain?"
 Positive. And the funny thing is l was going to encourage him just be- cause you didn't want me to. Then l began comparing him with you. and somehow Why. do you know-you mustn't even smile, because it's-it's really tragic-but actually l was be- coming Jealous of Ellen. Wasn't that selfish of me?"
 Swiftly he bent down to sweep her into his arms and shower kisses on her lips and eyes. on her dimpled cheeks and white forehead, and on her ex- quisite pink ear and fragrant hair when. overwhelmed. sine snuggled her face on his shoulder. Bewildered, blushlng, filled with rapture yet still innocent of its meaning she flung her arms around his neck and returned his embrace with blissful tenderness.
 (TO BE CoNTINuED1
The spectator., 1920-09-17
The Man Who p
 Wasn't Himself

the moon sets I'll be waiting for you with the coupe"
 You'll be-" He burst into so sud den laugh that she sprang away from him, startled. The attendant took quick step into the room, but paused and drew back when he saw that Clinton made no movement to fol- low the young lady.
 Amy looked responsibility at her mirthful companion. "Why do you laugh at meT
 Pardon me-" he apologized. "I was not laughing at you. It was the plan- ming of our elope- should say, my escape; all the accompaniments of mel odrama. but with the parts reversed. Can't you see how comical 1t is?"
 She peaked her eyebrows at him. You were never so-so humorous in your real personality. Sometimes l could almost wish"
 "Yesy' he inquired.
 But she averted her gaze and hur- riedly changed the subject. "The question is how are you to get down"
 His look became grave. You real ly mean this, Miss"
 Not if you call me Miss Lowrie! '" she flashed.
 Tt is not that do not like-Amy," he said. Tt is beautiful name"
 'Then use it, goose Now. that set ties everything. Won't 1t be fun {! You must be ready at the ghostly hour of midnight. The moon will be down then. I'll stop at the first house on this side across the alley"
 "But-wait- Who'll you tell?"
 Nobody"
 That won't do. You can't come alone. l cant agree to that"
 Its when everybody is coming home from the theater." she replied. Be ready. Good-by."
 She tripped gayly across to the door and chirped to the attendant guard as she passed out: Il have cheered him up. He has promised to be quiet. Please disturb him as little as you can."
The spectator., 1920-09-17
HAARERuvlAN HAS
 SPSIAl ADVANTAGES
Should Not Be Confused With
 Smooth-Leaved Variety.
Is Rapid Grower. Recovers Quickly After Cutting and Furnishes More Pasturaoe During Winter and
 In Fall and Spring.

Peruvian alfalfa has decided advan- tapes over other varieties for those sections of the United States where 1t will grow, say forage experts or the United States department of agricui- ture. This should be taken as apply ing to the true or hairy Peruvian a'- faIfa and not to the so-called smooth leaved Peruvian alfalfa. This later name the specialists regard as unfor- tunate. as 1t leads to confusion m the seed trade and gives unscrupulous dealers an opportunity to make exces- sive profits on mixed seeds. The smooth Peruvian Is hardly dlstin- guishable from common alfalfa"
 The principal advantages of Peru vian as compared with common al- falfa are its more rapid growth. quick recovery after cutting, and ability to grow in cooler weather, thus furnish ing more pasturage during the winter and in late fall and early spring.
 The territory in which common al- faifa could be profitably replaced by Peruvian includes comparatively narrow strip down the Pacific coast and along the Mexican border and the gulf. thence up the Atlantic coast to the vicinity of Charleston. s. C. It cannot be grown to advantage where the winter temperature falls below 10 degrees.
 This alfalfa was first introduced into tbic coupfrv hy tho Tinted States department of agriculture in 1899. The earliest introductions were not per petuated. however and It was not un- til 1903 that considerable efforts were made to produce supply of seed. The subject of the Peruvian alfalfa indus try Is discussed in detail in depart ment of agriculture circular 93.
The spectator., 1920-09-17

tuberculosis upon post-mortem that the packing company refused to ac- cept the remaining 30. These were subsequently sold to local shipper and their identity and destination are not known. If the swine are still alive they are undoubtedly menace to other stock. The bureau of animal in- dustry cautions swine owners against purchasing stock from farms where either tuberculous cattle or swine are kept.
 Chronic cougher Died.
 The bureau inspector also reported that a week after the shipment of hogs had been made, a milk cow-a chronic cougher-hnd died and the younger stock was allowed to devour the carcass. Such practice is re- sponsible for great deal of tubercu- losis among swine in the United States. According to bureau officials. the fact stated should cause any live stock farmer who finds tuberculosis among his hogs or whose shipments of hogs are refused because of extensive lesions of that disease to have his herd of cattle tested promptly. Unless the origin of infection Is known and removed tuberculosis is liable to run its course among all the cattle and swine on the farm.
The spectator., 1920-09-17
KEEPING SCUM FROM TANKS
One of Best Methods 10 to Use vsry Small Amount Of Copper Suiphats
 or Blue vitrioi.

One of the best methods of keeping the green scum from gathering In wa ter tanks is to use a very small amount of copper sulphate or, blue vltriol. The copper kills the organism, which Is small plantlike growth called algae. The amount of copper in the water will not be large enough to poison live stock. A proportion of one-half ounce to 60 gallons of water is enough to kill all ordinary growth of this kind. and 1t can be repeated as tho new growths appear.