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Evening star., 1923-03-01
Jim JEFFR|ES BANKRUPT.
HE STATES IN PETITION

Los ANGELES, March flames j.
Jeffries,, formerly heavyweight box
ing champion of the world. who filed
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy
in the United States district court
yesterday. apparently is uncertain as
to the number of his creditors and
what he owes each.
In his petition he asked permission
to amend his bill by inserting the
names of creditors and amounts due
as soon as he learned who and what
they were.
He gave his total liabilities as $292,
1873 and his total assets as Sl30,950
Among the creditors named were
the Helman Commercial Bank. Los
Angeles; the lnyo County Bank, at
Bishop Calf: the Los Angeles Trust
and Savings Bank, J. u. Klepper and
the First National Bank of Burbank.
Il suburb Of Los Angeles, where the
former prize fighter owns Il ranch.
Among the assets listed were 10
600 shares of the Nevada Smokclcss
Powder Company. 10000 shares of the
Jeffries Development Company. 5000
units of the Bishop Community Gold
Producers and 100 units of the Fill
more Community Oil Company. RE
said that Of his assets. $l24, 900 repre-
scented real estate and that the Sc
cured claims against him totaled $685.
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Evening star., 1923-03-01
VILLA BATTLES GENARO
IN TITLE BOUT TONIGHT

NEW YORK, March 1.-Pancho Villa.
the little Filipino who won the Amer-
can fiyweight title from Johnny Buff.
will defend his title tonight at Madison
Square Garden against frankie Genaro.
New York Italian. whom he has met
several times previously in .non-cham-
pionship bouts.
They are evenly matched each being
twenty-five years old and having ply
sical measurements differing mostly in
fractions of inches.
The bout is scheduled for fifteen
rounds.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
GOLF is GOOD TRAINING,
DODGER TWIRLERS SAY

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, March L.
Golf fs plny-not work. That's the
reason the ancient game has be-
come so useful n part of the early
training OF big league athletes, nc
cordinE to BurIeigh Grimes and
Daxzy Vance, Brooklyn National
League pitchers. who are ON the
links daily here.
The GOlfing hurlers shook their
heads over the report that Frank
Chance had directed the Boston
Red SOx to leave their golf clubs
mt home.
1--WE take morning trips over the
mountain paths, and "a plunge i'm
the hot waters. and then the work
In done by nOOn,' commented
Grimes. "rhen after a light lunch
and d little rest the golf course at
tracts us for the afternoon. and it
naturally contributes something:
10 the hardening prOcess.''
Evening star., 1923-03-01
Do,Un the Alleys

Capt. Lorraine Gerardi and the Post
Office girls team will bowl the Wal
ter Reed Hospital mems quint tomor-
row night on the alleys of the latter.
There Will be no handicap the young
ladies feeling confident they can make
1t interesting for their opponents.
kfnEpins won over the Goodfellows
in their encounter at the formers al
leys last night. 1857 to 1900. Nc
Philomie of the kingpins had the
high game of 149 and also the top
set Of 34S.
A picked team of Baltimore bowlers
Will encounter d selected team of
WaShingtonians on the kingpin al
leys Saturday night. In the Wash
ington lineup will be Max Rosenberg
Glenn Wolstenholme. Joe Toomey
Harry McCarty and Al Works.
Western Union quint of the Wash
ington Ladies League won the odd
game from Post Office Department
with the scores 445. 414 and 43s
Catherine Watts of the winners had
the high game of los.
City Post Office girls were going
great guns last night when they
ciashed with the War Department
quint and captured all three games
with the scores 43S. 43s and ass. I.o-
retta Sommerkamp had the high
game of 104.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
REFEREES DECISION.
BARNES-FARRELL DEFEAT
SARAZEN-HUTCH ON 18TH

MIAMI Fla, March Jim Barnes,
former national open golf champion,
and Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge
Golf Club, Mamroneck. y. Y. defeat
ed Gene Sarazen. present national
open champion and Jock Hutchson
former British open titleholder on
the 3Sth hole in their match on the
Hollywood links yesterday.
At the end of the first Is holes,
Barnes and Farrell had SaraZen and
Hutchison two down. Gene and Jock,
by consistent playing, evened things
in the second round. and the match
was a tie at the 36th. The 31th was
halved.
The match was for purse of s1,150.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
GREAT TEAM, INCLUDING
PADDOCK, COMING EAST

Los ANGELES, Calf. March l.
The athletic council of the Cniver-
sity of Southern California has ap-
propriated funds for sending a track
and field team to eastern meets this
year.
one OF the best teams in many
years is forecast. IT will incltId
Charles W Paddock, worlds cham
piun sprintcr; Otto Anderson, hurdlvr
and running broad jumper: oliver
Corey and Alma Richards. high jump
"rS. and Norman Anderson. weight
man.
Paddock hopes to become = high
jumper. too, and is practicinc at il an
hour n day. He practices for the
sprints only fifteen minutes every
day. 1t is said he is jumping about
five feet. He is five feet seven inches
tall.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
ONLY FIVE OF YANKEES
HAVE NOT BEEN SIGNED

NEW YORK. March ALL but five
of the New York Yankees. America II
League champions for the past two
years. have s1-1Itd 1928 contracts
Herb Pennock. veteran southpaw
obtained from the Boston Red SoX in
a recent trade, was understood to he
the only holdout for more money. OF
the others unsigned, Frank Baker.
veteran iuficIder. has announced his
intention of retiring from the major
leagues. while First Baseman Wal1y
Pipp. catcher Ffed Hoffmann and
Outhelder Bob Meusel were expected
To accept terms at camp.
Evening star., 1923-03-01

CHICAGO. March First practice
| for the Chicago American League
base ba II club was called for at Mar
| lin Springs. Tex, today. The advance
guard has gathered at the springs
prior to the full squad reporting at
Seguin, Tex.
William Gleason said he expected
Charles Robertson, Il pitcher, to re-
port for duty despite reports from
| Sherman, Tex, that he would not
sign a contract until his salary had
been raised
DETROIT. Mich, March 1.-Four
fellows who have been wandering
reStlessly about IL base ball lot at
Augusta. Ga. the past few days have
been identified. Their names ara
WoodaIl, Manion. Holloway and Blue,
and the lot that has attracted them
is to be the scene of the Detroit
Tigers spring workout. The first
three named were not to have reached
Augusta until tomorrow, and Blue.
first saCkcr, was not due in the south
until late next week. but. they eX-
planned. they were anxious for the
opening of another seasons activities.
Manager Ty Cobb expects to greet
the other batterymen tomorrow. The
! peach is enthusiastic over this
years prospects. He makes no pre-
dictions, but is confident the Tigers
will show them lot of fight"
ST. LOUIS, March 1.-The st. Louis
Americans worked through an hour and
q half practice session at their training
camp at Mobile. Ala, yesterday, after
being forced to be idle for two days OF
account of rain. Hubert Brick
Mason and Ray Blades. recruits. are
showing ability in handling the third
base position, according to advices from
the st. Louis Nationals training quar-
ters at Bradentown, Fla.
PHILADELPHIA, March Reports
from the Philadelphia Americans train
ing camp at Montgomery. Ala, today
said that Manager Mack had announced
the signing of Irwin Brame. one of the
leading pitchers of the Kitty League.
He played last year with Hopkinsville,
ky.
Mack also stated that he had heard
from "Stuffy' MclnIiS. recently uncor-
ditionaIly released 10y Cleveland, and
that th" prospects of obtaining his sig
nature 10 Il contract were fair"
The advance guard of the Philadel-
phia Nationals, in charge of Trainer
Connolly. has left for spring training
camp at i.eeSburg, Fla. The party in
cluded only batterymen. Pitchers Belts
! and Ring and Catchers Wilson and
! them en- route.
President Baker and Secretary Shetts-
| lire will leave March with infieldcrs
! and outiielders. Manager Fletcher al
ready is at Leesburg.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
MCALLISTER AND RlTOLA
GET A. A. u. SUMMONS

NEW YORK, March 1.-WfIlie
Ititoia, FinnfSh-A merican dist ance
runner. who last night shattered
the worlds indoor and outdoor
records for three miles, I'm defeat
ing Jofe Ray nt the knights of CO.
Iumbus games. and Robert Me-
AIIi.tcr, New Y0rk'S "fying cop"
holder of the outdoor 1NO-ya
title, have been summoned to ap-
pear before the registration COM
miftec of tho Metropolitan 4. A. L.
Efforts TO learn details OF RitOIa's
ease were unsuccessfuI. but Ii Wns
Said MctIlistcr would he asked 10
expIain failure to take part I'm a
recent meet for which he had filed
his entry.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
SCHAEFER is PREPARING
FOR MATCH WITH HOPPE

NEW YORK, March Jake
Schaefer of San Francisco began
practice today for his challenge
match with Willie Hoppe, for the
1S2 balkline billiard championship
of the world. to be played here March
II. 13 and Ii.
Schaefer appeared to be in better
physical condition than when he lost
the title back to Hoppe in the inter
national tournament. last November
Evening star., 1923-03-01
BANCROFT MAKES DENIAL
THAT HE is A HOLD-OUT

SIOUX CITY. Iowa. March L.
Dave Bancroft. captain and short
stop of the New York Giants, here
on a visit with his parents, in an
interview yesterday vigorously
denied that he was a "hOld-up' in
the sense that term il usually used.
Bancroft says the contract sent
him some time ago calls for the
same terms he played under last
year. Since receiving the contract,
he says, he has written several let
ters in regard to provisions that
are unsatisfactory to him, but has
not received q reply.
He has not signed the contract
and hns not indicated he will un-
less he hears from the club man
agement.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
STABLE SQUAD ON FIELD,
BUT GOING IS VERY EASY
Some Likely Looking Material Among Rockies Who
Report-Zachary, in Fine Trim, Says He Will
Win 20 Games This Season.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

AMPA F March They're off! Actual popping 1928
candidates
through preliminary the field that be the
Nationals
good nights sleep following their arrival
dozen of the Gf near donncd their working the
steel and gndstand
them
bell rings April 1S
rockies
porting toll at the hour of 10 80 swish
and thud OF base balls thrown caught
dertoo the that
Evening star., 1923-03-01
NAMES SALLY UMPIRES.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March l.
President w. ii. Walsh Of the South
Atlantic Association has announced
that he has signed the following UNI
pires: Moran and Sabrie. with the
Sally League last season: O'Keefe
and Daugherty, with the Piedmont
League in 1922: Owens and Doak.
with the Appalachian last season. and
Alexander. who has been umpring
at Savannah for a number of years
Evening star., 1923-03-01

Between crimes the American GRIM
inal element is fond of comparing
penalties here and home. / submit a
short list.
Cheerio,
Moet ct Chandon. white seal, 1906, Sc
per quart.
Heidsieck, dry monopole. 1911, IS per
quart.
Pol Roger, 1911, s. per quart
Sparkling Moselle. 81 per quart.
All kinds Of cocktails, 90 cents a glass
All kinds Of liquors, 25 cents a glass
Any kind Of whisky. 20 cents glass
Ale, stout, and beer, 10 cents a bottle
Evening star., 1923-03-01
WORK ON S3OO,0OOP POOL
AT NAVY IS UNDER WAY

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 1-Work
on the new 100000 natatorium and
swimming pool at the Naval Acad-
emy has been started.
When completed, probably Decem-
Der l of this year. the tank will be
$50 feet long. 60 feet wide and will
have uniform depth of 10 feet.
Seats to accommodate l,500 spec
tators will be erected
Navy Wrestlers easily defeated
those from University of Indiana
yesterday, % to 3. The Middies took
six out of seven bouts-two by falls.
three by decisions and one by forfeit.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
PHILS SIGN A ROOKIE.

PHILApELPHIA. Pa. March l.
The Philadelphia Nationals have sign
Cd Harrison milford Il former Am
herSt toileg" star. He is lefthanded
and pitches or PLAYS first aase. Last
year Muford played with Paterson ana
Brooklyn professional teams.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
BRITT'S FATHER DEAD.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1.--JameS
Eritt. siXty-eight years old. plumbing
inspector for the san Francisco board
Of health. and father of Jimmy Britt,
former lightweight pugilist. dropped
dead here yesterday. He is survived
by his widow and two sons, James
and Wallace
Evening star., 1923-03-01
DODGERS ADD GAMES,

NEW YORK. March l. - The
Brooklyn Nationals have booked two
additional exhibition games with the
Philadelphia Nationals, one on March
10. at Leesburg. Fla. and the other
at Clearwater. Fla, the Dodgers train
ing site, on March a3.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
MUST HAVE MORE MONEY.
WHITE SOX HURLER SAYS.
Gleason, However, Is Not Worried-Cobb Confident
His Tigers Will Be in Race-Nack Admits He
Has s'Fair'' Chance to Get McInnis.

NHERMAN, Tex, March 1.-Chare Robertson
pitcher who hurled no-ht game his
time announced himself still hodout today
and sentiment that makes the urer
said He indicate
ball he would continue o
Evening star., 1923-03-01
OWENS TO- COACH MILLERS.

MIENF,APbLIS, Mimi. March l.
Frank c.Tip'D owens. veteran catch
er with the Minneapolis club, has
been signed to coach the Miller bat
tcry men this year. He will report
with tn" first squad at Clark sdalc
Miss, for spring training in about
ten days.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
SKATING TITLE TO MCLEAN.

SYDNEY y. =. March BOBBY
Mclean of Chicago last night won the
Canadian indoor professional skating
championship. defeating Art Staff of
Chicago. the titleholder, by ten points.
McLean's victory in the one-mile-and-
a-half event gave him the title.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
TROPHY FOR POWER BOATS.

NEW YORK. March IA new rae
ing trophy. named in honor of the
late Albert L. Judson, who was presi-
dent Of the American Power Boat AS
Sociation from 1916 to 1922. will be
offered in speedboat competition this
year. T.. r. Still of Detroit was
elected presidhnt to succeed Mr.. Jud-
son.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
HARMON GETS RELEASE.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, March Rob
ert Harmon, veteran big league
pitcher. has been released uncordi-
tionally by the Pittsburgh Nationals.
Harmon retired from the game sew
crai Years ago to engage in the oil
business. He had been carried on the
Pirates reserve list.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
GREENLEAF HAS 265 RUN
POCKET-BILLIARD MARK

STOCKTON. Calf, March L.
Ralph GreenIeaf, champion pocket
billiard player, I'm an exhibition
game here yesterday. ran on 265
balls, said to be a world record.
Greenleafs best run previously
was 226, made in Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
RITOLA SETS TWO MARKS
in GREAT WIN OVER RAY

lN lOR March lWiie Ritola the flying climbed higher
in the Hall OF Fame last night by defeating
' the Illinois A. c. Chicago a
back OF
day night when he established mark
Rrola
bus New York Chapter indoor
i'll
Evening star., 1923-03-01

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March Ira
c. Mckee of Butler, Pa, a third
year student at the Naval Academy,
has been elected captain Of the bas-
ket ball squad for next season. Nc
kee also plays on both the foot ball
and base ball teams
Evening star., 1923-03-01
Actual Training Begun BY Nationals Not Robertson Determined o01
ANOTHER McGRAW STORY
TO APPEAR TOMORROW

The forty-eighth article in the
John j. McGraw series, my
Thirty Years in Base Ball" will
appear i'm The Star tomorrow
evening. He tells why players
unions fail.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
INSIDE GOLF
BY George O'NeiI-

WHAT HAPPENS HERE.
Most golfers who play just for
the fun Of it know the enthusiastic
player, the Overenthusiastic fellow,
perhaps, who tees up and shoots
AZ soon as he reaches the tee.
regardless of where the honor may
he. In friendly matches this is per-
fectiy all right II no one objects
or If none OF the other players
are frrItated by it. S1nce golf IL
our most polite sport the player
should always he careful about the
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Evening star., 1923-03-01

honor. whether it seems to make
any difference or not. Ii might jar
the player who hnbftuaIIy does
this to learn what his opponent
may do In the matter If he wishes.
DO you know the penalty involved:
REFEREES DECISION.
The PLAYER or the side which wins
the last hole played has the honor
at the next tee. If another player
tees UP ard plays when he does
not have the honor the opposing
side may recall the ball and ask
the player TO play in his proper
turn. No penalty is involved other
wise.
Copyright by John +. Ollie Coz
Evening star., 1923-03-01
NOTICE.

officers New York ever had. On the
wall is sign which reads:
Evening star., 1923-03-01

NOTICE.
Will passengers kindly give
their orders for wines in ad-
vance SO that they may insure
them being served at the proper
temperature.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18

AsslFea's sale See fAuFs pspsFs -aaa-
 ss~ Art Measl yis,Fsls ., ass.ns zaasl-
 Lodge. No. ga. Shepherds Of Rsth- lehsm, Nill meet tonight sl f;4s sielaek in Electric hall. whist ~ill faiiaN.
 special Sale on Hair Goods. Wed, Sept 18th. 1 day only. N. N. Hspp Beauty shop, Professional nlas - aarl
 Frederick cosiic and Joseph Bielo- sa, both of this city. hare enlisted for the lnfsniry and will hs sent ia the sih corn, area in ealifornis,
 See Art Model sietrals al Mafans', -adyt.
 T, feseaR0 af this city. who is play ing trombone with the Victor Concert lland. has heen in Virginia, Washing ton. n, C, and is now in New York state. Next week the hand will play in North Carolina and South Carolina.
 Akelred's saie, See Thurs, papers,
 adKt,
 Members Of the board of public work slii inspect the new east uide trunk sewer tunel this afternoon, work on that job having been com pleled, The tunnel is fGs feet in length and i've feet six inches in width.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18
BIRTHS DECLINE, DEATHS.
 MARRIAGES ON INCREASE
s.a,r r,saHs show hars n.nhs Iass fsar-Ssi les
 Deaihs

Hartford. Sept S. Marriages and deaths in the state during the llFss sia months Of this year hate increased eeeF the corresponding period last rear while births have shown large decrease according io fignrss issued hY The state hoard 0f health,
 4 total of s,sSl marriages were performed uP 10 August this year, an increase of 4fs over the same neFiad ia lsea, The iiye year average from IBIS la lsss is 6,esa, showing that lhe marriages this year are aa below the average,
 The semi-annnal death figures for lasa total ia,osi, an increase af ssl e.er lae2, The five year average is s,eI5, making this year i7i above the average
 For the first six months af 1888, there were ii.T9s births reported as compared with ih,iog for the cores bonding period year ago. This shows a decrease of SIS and the five year figures show that this year Is 1 .aae below the regular average,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18

years Of his life in the military ser vice of the nation. He sent all signals from Admiral Dewcy's flag ship, the Olympia, during the bait . Of Manila. He has served in China, the Philippines. Cuba and Porto Rico. He was with the cavalry in Mexico when Pcrshing set out on the trail Of Rancho Villa. the outlaw.
 In tho World war, Captain Dunne was first lieutenant in the cavalry and was made captain of machine gun company. He received his hon orable discharge in September. 1920. as captain in the 36th United States infantry.
 In October 1920, he married Miss Georgia Hipelus, daughter of Mrs. Hipelins Of Lincoln street. He is the Connecticut representative for the Cities Service Go. Of Wall Street. New York.
 Other officers elected yesterday were:
 President-Attorney John Conifrey Haven.
 First Vice President V. Gahan, Bridgeport
 Second Vice President, -J r. Blos- som. Yale university, New Haven.
 Third Vice -Presdent--J. J. Farrell, Bridgeport.
 Secretary and reasurer-Thomas J. Tracy. New Iayen.
 Registration Board-W. F. Delaney. New Britain; Al A. Baum. Bridge port; W. J. O'Conncil, Stamford.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18
BAGGAGE FIXES PRICE
German i,assase smssher ad,ise~ Amerieaa io leave High rrieed
 suit Gases Home aad stop Thef,s.

Cologne, Sept. is,-if Americans would carry less eKpeasise.looking baggage they would not have So much Of il stolen, was the advice Co., logne baggage smasher gave to New York woman who Was bswailing the loss of suitcase which contained her passport and travellers checks,
 ''LeaNe all your high.rrieed hags and eases and boxes at home when you come 10 Europe" the baggage man advised. "Ruy yourself cheap cases and bags. Get those which look as if they were made in Europe for the use Of second or third class pas sengets. Wash on aii the steamer pastors and high,priecd hotel labels, You will never lose obaggage Of that sort. Furthermore. you will find your hotel bills are much less. Rates in many European hotels are fixed In nc. cordanee with tho appearance of the baggage and attire"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18
CITY ITEMS.

James F Roche. student a, Col, umbia university, is visiting at his home, is rnien street.
 Dance with De yito's Orch, State AFmory, Friday night Adm, bse.- adu,
 Attorney and Mrs, Thomas Y, Dor. sey have returned ia New London after visiting Ar, and Mrs. F, J, Ahsrn of Franklin Square,
 No, No. Nora fox tral and vocal, Vocation and Columbia records, Joih A. Andrews < ca,-adyl,
 Robert ], Murphy has resigned his position with the Connecticut Light and Power Co, 10 lake a position with the Meriden Electric Light Co,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18
Governor Cancels Trip
 To Field Artillery Camp

Waterbury, Sept. Ex-Governor Templeton, on account Of important business engagements. was obliged to cancel the trip to Fort Eustis, Va, which he had planned and where he had intended to spend today and to- morrow as the guest of the Connecti- cut 192nd field artillery in camp there, Adjut. Gen. George M. Cole, who went to Virginia to inspect the artillcrymen, was the bearer of mes sagcs of regret from the governor.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18

Lueius father. the list includes four sets ef tsins one sci by his present, or fourth slfs. and inc eihsFs by q second wife.
 f.aeius bears his sl years lightly. iie can de the accepted -daily dozsns exercises while the average person is making up his mind to start. With ease he can rsn his knuekies on the floor without bending al the knees.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18
CAST OF nrnoNIc rLAGrE

Washington. sept. is.--Announee. ment was made here hy inc Public Health service of the appearance ln San Francisco of ease Of hnbonle plague, The victim was woman who had previously resided al Pacific Grove. Monterey county, Cnl. II was said there was no fear that an epi- demie will develop.
 According 10 experts of the Public transmission of inc germs Of the dis ease now is by common ground sauir- rcls.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18
STATE EA.A. U.P|CKS
 DUNKE FOR OFFICE
Elects NsE Britain Man 10 ha-
 lIonal BOard OI Governors

Al the aaaaai state meeiine af ihs Connecticut \. A. q, gesiersiak in Nea iiassn. Captain Edward F. nnane ef famRany it isslh fegiF imeal, National Guard, ef thts city was elected 3 member of the natieasi hoard Of governors 0f the 4 A. Y, and delegate ta The national cons Aentian in netraii in November
 Captain nunne has beeR idenslnea NllA ! series nf boxing programs sirea ia this city in which the par tieinanis have been registered with the \. 4. r,
 has been aeiiRe in amateur snoFlss was reelected chairman 0f The hoard Of registration for Connecticut,
 Captain nunne has spent many
New Britain herald., 1923-09-18
Athletic Events at C. 0. r.
 Outing Next Saturday

The annual shespi,ake and outing of the Thini Ward Republican eluh will be held al Lake famRopnee Rat' nFday, Seven athletic events have teen scheduled for inc day, as folr lows; Baseball game between the cons s0lidated, eaplained hy liernadolte l.eomis. and the third ward. explained hy Alfred Levitt, same 10 De called ai is noon, Ta yard dash, anoits, ring les and doubles. h charge of ], w. Mills, tng.of-war between teams "sp- laincd by 4. r, Marsh and Harry jacksoni 100 yard host race; Foot bah kick for distances Nail driving contest, \. A. Mills Ys, ], F, coneer, using eight pound hammer.