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New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
OPPOSE MODIFYING
 PROHIBITION LAW Moody Explains Why Flying
 Squadron' Is in Flight

Alfred l.. Moudy of the Flying Squadron in an address to about 40 people at Trinity Methodist church last evening outlined the purpose of the Flying Squadron as an attempt to arouse the sentiment of the churches, political and fraternal clubs against any modification of the 18th amend- ment.
 "The object of the Flying Squad ron is to arouse organizations of peo- pie, churches, fraternal clubs and temperance unions to the necessity of acting in support of the constitution and enforcing the law he said. "A modification of the 18th amendment is totally undesirable"
 In the afternoon, Mir. Moudy spoke to about 20 people on the. interde- pendence of home, church, school and government.
 Mir. Moudy quoted statistics to show that drunkenness and the num- Der of inmates of jails have de- creased since 1919, and that there has been an increase in bank deposits since 1916.
 To the allegation that the drug habit has grown to replace the alco- ho habit, he offered testimony that only per cent of all known drug ad- diets were previously alcoholics.
 School houses today are over crowded" he said, and new build ings are going up to accommodate the children who formerly had to leave school at an early age to help sup port the family"
 People says" he continued, that the amendment was put over on the boys while they were overseas. On the contrary. in the congressional election of 1916, before we entered the war one of the main issues was prohibition, and it was men then elected who nut the 18th amendment before the people. Moreover. neither the constitution itself, nor any other amendment to it has received such large ratification as this one, with 42 out of the As states ratifying it."
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
STORY OF ROME IN PICTURES.

"Fabiola," moving picture based on the story of Rome, will be shown Sunday and Monday evenings at St. Andrews church hall. The story was written by Nicholas Cardinal Wise man and most of the scenes were taken in Rome and its suburbs. It is said to be one of tho most striking pictures of its day. 4 special matinee for children will be given Monday afternoon. The proceeds will be used 10 further the work of St. Andrews parish. of which Rev. Edward w. Grikis is pastor.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
THIRD PARTY FAILS
Attempt to Organize Three Indcpend- ents tn Nebraska Into One Init Doesn't S,u,eed.

omaha, Neb., Nov. ai.--Plans to have the gathering here called by Roy b. Ilarrop Of Omaha, national Temporary chairman Of the progress siye party. amalgamatc progressiHes. farmar-laborites and others Of pro- ercssiye tendencies into a third party movement have gone gliminering.
 Instead there has come boom for Henry Ford for president, and the en- dorsement of tho regular progressive party Of Nebraska of the principles outlined at R meeting of progressivcs in Chicago Monday by the group headed by ]. A. II. Hopkins of New York
 The Hentv Ford for president men will meet again today, and more delegates than the representatives of
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
WOULD SPEND ss5o,ooo,ooo.
Western states Reclamation Associa-
 ton Asks Appropriation.

Salt Lake City Utah. Nov. ?i.--A resolution that congress "he request. ed 10 appropriate s25o,ooo,oOo or more for expenditure under the rc. clamation law as promptly as such money can be wisely expended" was adon,ed yesterday by tho Western states Reclamation association meet ing in convention here.
 Tho meetings are being attended by representatives of I3 western states and all phases Of semi-arid land nrohtnms are under discussion,
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21

fourteen states at last nights meeting are promised. Last nights meeting was executive and few persons knew of it.
 MT. Harrop says he expects thirty six states to be represented at today's session. He says he expects ready agreement that Henry Ford is the man for president and that representatives to the Ford for president conference at Detroit December i2, will be sc- lected.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
S2O0,O 900 FIRE LOSS.

Goldsboro, N. C.. Nov. 2f.--More than 1000 bales of cotton valued at s2Oo,oOo were burned early today in a fire which destroyed a large ware house here. The building. which was owned by the North Carolina Tobacco Growers Cooperative Marketing as- sociation. was valued at s75,000. The cotton was owned by B. G. Thompson, local trader
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
NEED BETTER MARKET
This Is Put Forth as Fundamental
 Necessity for Farmers

Omaha Neb. Nov. 21.-The farm CTS fundamental need is satisfac- tory market, which could be brought about by extension of the cooperative endeavor, construction of deep water ways. and the greater electritication of farms said Clifford Pinchot, gover- nor of Pennsylvania, in an address prepared for delivery today before the convention of the farmers Union.
 "Co-operation. more than any other single remedy, points the way ont, '"
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
s5.O0O.OOO PROJECT. NIaryIand Public Service Commission
 Considers Big Power Plan.

Baltimore, Nov. 2l.-A gigantic power project to harness the ronghl- ogheny river waters in Garrett coun- ty. Maryland. at cost of s35,o0o'ooO is under consideration by the Mary land public service commission. he power would be sold for distripuiioh throughout western Pennsylvania.
 The plan contempiates the develop ment of approximately 100000 hofse- power.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
TO SPEND ss7. 200. 900.
Southern Pacific Intends to Pur-
 chase New Equipment.

Washington, Nov. 2i.--The South ern Pacific company today put before the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval it's project for the pur- chase Of s37,200.0O0 worth of new equipment. The company intends to issue in connection with financing the requirement S23,100.00O in i've per cent equipment trust certificates. These have all been sold in wall street. subject to the commission approval.
 Among the types of rolling stock which the company will purchase are 1l9 locomotives, some of them elec- tric, and more than 5000 freight cars,
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21

he declared. We need an enormous increase of co-operation-co- operative storage. cooperative buying, and CO., operatiye selling by farmers The governor advocated the lakes-to-the- gulf deep waterway and the St. Law renee deep waterway projects and me proposed coastwise inland waterway from Boston to Galveston.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
WHALE OF A STORY.
Argonne Held Up When Vessel Hams
 Giant of Deep on Bows.

San Francisco, Nov. 2i.-When of- ficers of the navy transport Argonne found difficulty in keeping up speed off the coast of lower California, they discovered they were carrying whale on the bow of the vessel. It was nec- essary to back the ship to get rid or the creature. That was the story told by Lieut.. Commander l.. W. Johnson, surgeon of the transport, when It ar rived at Fort Mason yesterday from New York. The ship evidently had rammed the whale and broken it's back.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
AFTER LUsrTaNh TREASURE.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 21.-A crew IS being recruited here by Captain Ben iamin F. Leavitt of the steamer Blakely. who plans to make an at tempt next spring to recover the treasure that went down with the Lusitania when the big liner was sunk
New Britain herald., 1923-11-21

off the Irish coast during the war The expedition is being outhtted at Philadelphia, Captain Leavitts home port, and he said that only the most thorough. experienced seamen and expert divers would be taken on the trin
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
BOXING BOUTS AT ARMORY
Large Contingent of Two.Fisted Glove Pushcrs Signed Up for Show Under Soldiers Auspices.

The military companies have made clean-up of the state for the next amateur boxing show which will be held at the state armory October 3O Performers who have shown here be- fore to the delight of the fans will again don the mits and number who have yet to make their bow tc a New Britain audience have been signed up for battle.
 The boxers already secured and their poundage arc
 New Haven--Red Jarrett, 12S; Cofranisco, 12S; Johnny Rich, 115; DeFalmo, 130.
 New Britain-Simmons 1855; Joe Lucas, 145; Mickey Erno, 95; Bes- deck, 120; Eddie Hayes, 135.
 U. S. Coast Guard-Stanley zu- kowski, 12S.
 Hartford-Cyrus Alderman, 135.
 Meriden-kid Fitz Young, 13O; Jackie Pilkington, 125; s. Gullo; Y. Gullo, 120; Freddie Fantazzi, 11S; Johnny Dawson. 115; Robbie Mccue, 115; Gade, 115; Francis Ennis, 115; Kid Wanat, 105; F.Skodla, 1O5; Pete Fantazzi, 9s.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
TURF CLASSIC BRINGS IN
 PROFIT OF OVER S2O,OOO
Financial statement Reveals That Spectators Paid S24e, 76S.50 to See
 Zey Beat Papyrus.

New York, Oct. 26.-The two-and- one-haf minutes spectacle of Brit ish thoroughbred pursuing an Ameri- can colt through the mud at Belmont Park last Saturday afternoon cost the spectators s249,76S.50 and left the Westchester Racing association q net profit of s22,206a5.
 The financial statement of John J. Coakley, treasurer of the associa- ton, revealed this and other informa- tion regarding the business side of the Zev Papyrus race.
 The s1o0,o0O purse, tho shipment of Papyrus to and from the United States. and incidental expense of stabling amounted to S115.429.63. For insurance against rain and other mis- fortunes the association paid d pre- mium of s9,214.
 The surplus will be added to the general surplus derived from the en- tire season of racing and the aggre- gate fund Of ,000 will be devoted to improvement and identification of Belmont Park
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
 
WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA
 GAME TO BE THRILLER
Big Tea Pssss coaies, Tomorrow Afs. eraoon Win Re This Rattle at
 Madison.

Chicago, Oct, .e.-In the feature game Of the Big Ten conference to- morrow. Wisconsin, with a home coming crowd of ss,00o demandins victory, will meet its traditional foe, Minnsroia. at Madison. Although every badger player is in good com ditlon, Coach Ryan has warned them they face possible defeat. The Min- nesota fam Is handicapped by in- juries aAd ineligibiiity.
 Illinois. doped as principal cons tender for the western conference championship. is telling of its weak ness as it prepares to meet North western here tomorrow. Both regu- lar tackles. Brown and Hall. are rec ported out of the game. with the line strength uncertain.
 Chicago. after its victory over Northwestern. does not expect trouble in downing Purdue.
 Iowa and Ohio. both defeated, will have a consolation contest of their own at Columbus tomorrow. both teams having finished week of strenuous practice. The elevens are reported 10 be evenly matched de- spite the fact that the Hawkeyes are likely to be playing without the serv- Ices Of Parkin at quarterback.
 Coach Yost contempIates. sending his second string eleven against the Michigan Aggics Saturday in a prac- tice game that Is not expected to be n test of Michigan's strength.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
OLYMPIC TRYOUTS WILL
 BEAT HARVARD FIELD
Trial Contests in Track and Field Scheduled Tor June
 IS and l4

New York. Oct ss,-Fseed with the prospect of the greatest challenge 10 its athletic prowess in the history of international competitor. the eSec- utive committee of the American Olympic committee has formulated detailed plans for the mafshaiing of this country's most potent forces for the isst olympies at Paris.
 The United States. il was developed at the committees meeting. will be more completely represented in the various fields Of competition than ever before. notably tennis and polo. while in such branches as track and field. where American supremacy has been pretty well established m the past. every effort will be made to send the best material available Into the lists.
 Outstanding among the concrete steps taken by the committee were the selection Of Harvard stadium at Boston. as the scene for the final Olympic track and field tryouts on June 13 and 1s. 1924. and the de- feat Of n proposal to change the functions of the Olympic committee by clothing 1t with complete and final over all matters pertain- Ing to this country's participation, taking away such powers as now are vested in the various athletic govern ing bodies.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
TALE PRESS FLATS BUCKNEZL
Alumni Weekly Says Foot ball at Bowl Was "Outside Code of Decent Sports manship."

New Haven Oct. 26.-For the firs , time in two decades the players o1
 one oi Yale's opposing elevens have
 been attacked by an official Yale or
 gan as unsportsmanlike. The Yale Alumni Weekly last night declared in it's leading, editorial that the brand of football displayed by the Bucknell players last Saturday against Yale was "outside of the recognized code of decent sportsmanship." The week. ly thanked the Yale players and coaches for their attitude fin q trying situation.
 The Bucknel aggressiveness, before which Charley O'Hearn, Russell Mur- phy and Dick human were disabled, was a subject of sharp criticism by many of those at the Bowl on Sat urday. Umpire Tyler has been blamed by many for permitting such an ex- hibition. The editorial follows
 So far as the varsity team and it's coaches are concerned, the game at the Bowl last Saturday is probably now forgotten, but unless some re- sponsiblc protest is made against the tactics of the Bucknell players as be- ing outside of the recognized code of decent sportsmanship, somebody else is likely to suffer besides Yale. as in fact the whole game of football will suffer if it is to be continued. No- body can object to d hard and rough game if it is a fair one Last Satur- days game was full of the kind of thing by the visitors that Yale never experiences with the Army or Brown or Harvard or Princeton or any other opponent who has won her respect for for fair tactics. The decent way in which Yale met a trying situation stood out to every one in the Bowl, in fine contrast to the actions of the men and to the sportsmanlike stand ards of play demanded of them by their coaches"
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
PAINTERS WIN
 Boys Basketball Team Takes Opcn- ing Practice Game From the Har- mony Five, Score 1S-12.

The Panthers' basketball team won its first practice game of the season when they stacked up against the Harmonys, a team averaging 125 pounds. The Partners pass work had the Harmonys guessing. It was hard to get through the Panthers' de- fense and most of the shots were made from the center of the floor.
 The first half ended S-all. In the second half the Partners started to play and ended with score of 1912 in favor of the Partners.
 Aronson who tried out for one of the forward positions was shifted back to guard, Bucheri taking his place at forward.
 The Partners used the following lineup:
 Arburr, right forward; Bucheri, Kerolizin, left forward; Luke, center; Aronson. right guard; Leven, Goto- waller, left guard.
 The Partners will start their sea- son Nov. 6, and will have a fast team for the ,opining game.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
.UMP|RES PICK WHAT
 THEY GALL WINNER.
All Star Team Named by National
 league Arbiters

New York. Oct ss,-No one is in better psition to judge the relative merits of a ball player than inc nm- pire. The arbiirators for iai games see the athletes labor under all kinds of conditions thereby getting a differ ent angle than the seribe who sees only limited number of games by rival teams.
 During q recent flaming bee in New York. in which number Of the Ma tional league stan took part Il was agreed that the following all-star team from the National league would be hard to beat:
 Infielder Rottomley of St. Louis. first base: Hornsby of st. Louis. sec- ond base: Bancroft of New York. shortstop. and Traynor Of Pittsburgh third base.
 Some of the umpiros figured frisch too great a player to be left out and thought it might -be wise 10 use Frisch at second and play Hornsby at first, a position with which he is familiar.
 In the outheld Roush was first choice and then Max Carey There was difference of opinion on third fielder. but Wheat of Brooklyn. who Is playing q great game this year, won out. Other outfelders to receive fa- vrable mention were "Cy" Williams Of the Philies. because of his home-run hitting, and Young and Meusel of the Giants for their dependable play.
 OFarrell of the Cubs was selected as the most valuable catcher in the | league because of his youth. promise | and ability There was a wide diff ference of opinion on the pitching question, each official having a cer- tain pitcher who looked best to him.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
MANY THRILLING GAMES
 ON TOMORROW'S CARD
Harvard Dartmouth, Yale Brown, Princeton-Nayy, Penn-Centrc, and
 Other Hot Scraps On.

New York, Oct. 26.--Tomorrow with mid season well under way, the football drama will begin to shape it. self for the climax. Many thrilling battles are scheduled, and fans in al- most every football center in the east will have the opportunity to cheer themselves hoarse.
 No game promises to be harder fought than that between Penn State and West Virginia at the Yankee stadium in New York. Yale will meet a worthy opponent in Brown and no matter what the result, nobody will have the right to be much surprised.
 The Navy and Princeton will walk the grids in Baltimore. The Tigers re- ceived serious jolt yesterday when Frank Rutan, star tackle. was i'm jured severely in a scrimmage that he will be unable to play tomorrow. Charley Caldwell, star center, will also be out of play.
 Harvard and Dartmouth will come together in their yearly contest and the Crimson will have 10 move faster than heretofore this season, for no team can rest through game with Dartmouth. The Harvard varsity has been working up it's defense system all week, and will probably need it.
 Of these four headliners the Penn State-West Virginia battle is receiv- ing the greatest attention. Both are unusually strong. West Virginia has beaten Pittsburgh, and Penn State has overpowered the Navy. Both teams have overpowercd the Navy, both teams have high powered at tacks, and the sparks should fly.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
HARTFORD GAME NOV. "A
New Britain High School, With Ad- vantage in Wins, Ought to Add Another Notch to Its Football.

vantage in Wins, Ought to Add
 Another Notch to Its Football. New Britain plays its first league game today with New Haven and to remain in the running for the cham pionship must win. But champion ship running or no, what the New Bi tain fans and alumnae want is a win over Hartford on November 24, even though the team does not win another game all season.
 This year the Hartford game will be played in this city at the new South End park and record crowd is expected. Incidentally, this game, locally, will vie with the Yale-Har- ward game, played the same day, for interest.
 In the last nineteen games that New Britain has played against Hartford, the blue shirted boys from the capital city have been able to bring home the bacon only six times. But since the last time was only year ago, when Murtha's eleven was smothered under 13-3 drubhing, the desire for a victory this fall is even greater.
 The morale of the squad is good. The regulars have a stiff proposition every scrimmage night against the second string men who have for midable little team of their own And in addition, Dr. Frank Zwick, of years ago brilliant play CT at the University of Vermont, comes out frequently to aid in coach ing the boys.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
Monte Attell, 15 Yrs. in
 Ring, Now Totally Blind

San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 26.- Monte Attell, once star bantam weight. whose fame almost equaled that of his more gifted brother, Abe, former holder of the featherweight championship, is stone blind.
 Monte is now conducting a news stand here. having been backed financially by old friends.
 Attell was in the ring fifteen years. One of his greatest fights was a 42- round against Frankie Conley at Vernon. Calif.
 Attell injured his eyes in this fight and gradually lost his sight entirely
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26

With Ty Cobb having passed tho peak of his game and the future oi George Sisler uncertain, Frankie Frisch of the New York Giants looms up as baseballs greatest all-round star.
 For years Ty Cobb has reigned supreme in baseball. Experts regard him as the greatest player of all time. A few years back Father Time started to get in his work and Tyrus the great began to slip a trife. That was to be expected. Cobb, despite his greatness, is only human and couldn't go on forever.
 Enter George Sisler as the logical successor for Cobb's crown. The great first saciSer of the St. Louis Browns had earned the right to the title 0f the game's greatest star, when an affliction of the eye cut short his career. Sisler did not play a single game last season. His career as a player is still shrouded in uncertainty.
 ETisch Is B Marvel.
 af With the veteran Cobb out of the running, and Sisler in doubt, the ! honor of being rated the game's greatest all-round player must be passed to Frisch.
 The work of Frankie Frisch in the 1923 series between the Yankees and the Giants was nothing short of re- markable. He starred in the field and at the bat. He made a dozen seemingly impossible plays in the field, and at the bat was constant Source of annoyance to the Yankee pitchers
 ( Frisch is natural batsman He IS a shift hitter. In terms of base bali that means he bats either from the right or left side of the plate. Frisch prefers to bat left-handed and always does so when right-handed pitcher opposes the Giants. Against southpaw's he shifts to the right side of the plate.
 Real Speed Mercnant.
 It is impossible for the opposition to play for Frisch, He is a place hitter, driving the balls to all fields according to the style of the pitch and the position of the opposing out field. His style is far more grace full as a left handler than right. Bat ting right-handed he assumes a rather peculiar crouch position.
 unquestionably Frisch is the fast est man in the National league if not both leagues. His only rival in this respect is Archdeacon of the Chicago White Sox. There is little to choose between the two.
 In the field his work is uncanny He goes to his right or left with equal ease and his great speed en- ables him to cover wide range of territory. It takes mighty fast hit ball to elude his grasp. An expert says: Since the very first time saw Frisch in action marveled at his all-round ability After watching him , for six games in the recent world series. am convinced that he is the greatest all-round performer in the game. He doesn't seem to have a f single weakness. f Players of the Cobb. Sisler and 7 frisch type are decided rarity"
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
Union Is Crippled for
 Trinity Game Tomorrow

Schenectady, N. T., Oct. 26.---With Bill Dasis, fast Union college right end, definitely out of the game with an injured shoulder, the Garnet elev- en will face the Trinity team this Sat- urday in Hartford in a crippled con- dition In addition to Davis relega- tion to the injured squad, it is highly probable that Palmer, star right half will not be in condition to play. Davis, besides forming one of the strongest forwards on the defense, has averaged better than 40 yards on his punts. SPORTS--
New Britain herald., 1923-10-26
Fund of S50,0O0 for
 Crippled A. L. Players

Chicago, Oct. 26.-The American league has set aside s5o,OO0 fund for the relief of veteran players in need of assistance, President Ban Johnson announced last night. The fund will be available to players in broken health. Lou Criger, one-time star catcher who is recovering from tu- berculosis, is being cared for from the fund.