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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

He's always In there to kill or get
killed. He's great right hand
puncher without much defense,
which Is one very good reason. In
recent years Georges has been
stopped twice-by Jack Dempsey IN
four rounds and by Battling Sikh,
the Senegalese, in six. In all his
other fights since 1914 his rivals
have finished on the floor.
Georges knocked out BombarGlier
Wells twice, In six rounds and two
rounds, scored two one-round knock.
outs over Joe Beckett, finished Bat
Levinsky In four rounds, George
Cook in four rounds, Ted Kid Lewis
in one round, Marcel Miles in five
rounds and now Arthur Townley,
the Livelf5ool sailor, in two rounds.
Now Georges Is coming to
America to fight Tom Gibbons,
another hitter. They are slated
for ten rounds, nO-decision fight
at Michigan City, Ind, on May 81.
What will happen then? Some
body will get hit and it probably
will be Georges. Why? Because
Gibbons hits with two hands and
Georges one. Also because Glib.
sons is q far superior inside
fighter and smarter ring man
in every way.
But, ladies and gentlemen, that
may be considerable Of, a scrap
while It is on. It's simple matter
fn1. smart American boxern In stall
through ten rounds where there Is
nothing but newspaper decision
at the end. In this one something
figures to happen. 1t may be brief,
but it should be interesting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
Sarazen Ever Ready
To Improve His
Game

Golfers who are experiencing
difficulty in cutting down their
scores might we'll follow the
example of Gene Sarazen. This
great little champion is con-
stantly experimenting with his
game. He never makes any
drastic changes now in his style
Of play for he has developed a
very compact swing through
hours Of hard practice. But he
realizes he can always improve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

"You know the crowd at the
pass gate today reminded me of
that story Tim McGrath used to
tell about Tom Sharkey. The old
sailor ran a fight club one night
at Vallejo and put a bartender
friend Of his on the gate: On the
night Of the fight Sharkey edged
up to the ex-barkeep gateman
and said:
"'Mac, who is all these guys
gettin' in here widout ducats p
"The ticket taker piped: oh,
them's seconds
"'Well,' piped Sharkey, rubbing
his chin, who's on for the main
event, the North agin the South? /"
Entitled Driven from Home"
MR.. j. j. CORBETT, the IA
ny nous thespian of Bayside.
A'A L. l., who has been hitting
the hay regularly at this address
for the past fifteen years, has
been driven out.
The sad story follows:
For years Mr.. Corbett has had
a yen to build another house. He
saved up his nickels and dimes,
got himself a new job with the
Ziegfeld Follies, hired q builder
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

nAuuSEG are UOTu
every day. II
nts had
8 g n 8 g tn e y
would let their
children be nat
ural and use
their left hand.
but no sir. IL a
kid starts to
lie arm how to
forge checks in
the penmanship
class and uses
the ! e Tt, the
teacher will give
him the halibut
eye and make
him change to
the right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
Why the Shootin'?

why ttIC 0tlOUbAu
.TAN'T for the life of me, un-
derstand why there should
be so much shootin' just be-
cause Carl East hoped to the
outlaws and George Fisher has
been awarded to the Washington
club.
In the first place, Fisher was
called a failure at bat. This was
given as the reason for his being
released to the Minneapolis club.
In the second place, playing two
games, East gave few signs of
being a major Lacquer. He was
slow on his feet and not a wizard
fielder. He was no longer q
youth, with a future ahead of
him. He may be showing excel
lent common sense in grabbing
what may look to him to be q
permanent job making scales or
something.
Now Fisher is said to belong to
the Griffs. Well, what Of it? He
was given a very fair trial this
spring by Bucky Harris, though
at first he was being sidetracked
at Tampa. He failed to hit 200
against major league pitching,
once the season got under way, so
why should he be expected to do
so now. The pitching promises to
be better, not worse, the longer the
campaign lasts. \
r. Fisher. were a marvel he
would notuhave been sent to Min
neapolis.
If East were a marvel, he would
not have been moored In the
American Association and COM
PEELED to think the outlaw offer
worth much to a winning ball
player.
A tempest in a baseball teapot,
that's all.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

don't THINK carpenter 10 a.
clever boxer in the sense that he
IL skilled at using his hands for
blocking. and his head and shout
ders for slipping punches" Gibbons
says.
be at shifting his feet and sliding
around the ring. My idea will be to
crowd him all the way and corner
him. In close, he will not be so
clever"
Gibbons bases his Judgment Of
Carpenters fighting style on
what he saw at Jersey City when
the Frenchman fought Jack
Dempsey.
It has been written many times
that Dempsey. speaking OF the
loudly ballyhooed cleverness OF the
Frenchman, remarked after tho
fight that he was really amazed at
what amounted to ignorance on
Carpenters part of ordinary knowl-
edge Of methods Of defense when
the fighting was in close.
Gibbons will not admit that
Dempsey Is the savage hitter the
average fight follower believes him
to be.
II know I'll not find many to
agree with me-" Gibbons says, but
/ don't think Dempsey is such
terrific hitter. / know he didn't hit
me the hardest punch ever
stopped.
"Buck Croouse did that, a right
to the jaw in scrap we had ten
years ago. / saw more stars then
than l did when Dempsey leveled
on my forehead in the first round
at Shelby, or again in the third or
fourth. when he hit me a sound
wallop on the kidneys"
Gibbons presence in town has
Occasi0ned q little moro talk about
the coming fight than has been
the case. The arrival Of Carpen-
tier win scare up some more COM
ment. But the fact remains that,
for q contest Of the proportions
the purses offered each man indi.
Gates it should be, the Gibbons.
Carpenter bout Is not getting
over as big, at this stage, rs it
might be.
Fight fans locally seem to be d.
vided into two classes with respect
to the fight. There are those who
think It will be tremendous event
in boxing circles, and go across &C.
cordingly.
Then there are those who wonder
how the promoters-and each new
day brings to light some new per.
sonage who is dabbling in the pro.
motion Of the affair--can expect to
get away with 1t.
Friends Of Gibbons naturally hope
the affair will be a success, artist.
cally, and especially financially
Gibbons went through fifteen rounds
against Dempsey for no pay what.
ever, and pugilistic justice calls
for him to get some dough in his
next important start.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

one OF us Ieft-handcrs to have to
beat another, IL is Just like tear
Ing our heart out. Yes, Il Il
worse than that. It ID moro like
shOrt-changing us . dime.
In his last starts, it IL said that
the Giants big port cider (which
sounds like a mixed drink to mel
is getting wild in not finding the
plate. put 1t down to the very
fact on which have been squawk.
ing, namely, that he has been
called upon to humiliate some
Brooklyn left-hander, and 1t busts
the big boys heart. And mean.
while, with his having busted
heart, some opposing Eastman h
liable to get a busted head from
a wild pitch.
Speaking Of wild pitch, once
knew sapp who was so goofey
that he thought wild pitch was tar
that got sold to the Ku Klux Khan.
They are telling me that Boston
Is getting wild about its Braves
and think they will take the
Giants, who have such lead that
they don't have to have so many
parades of pitchers this, year. Last
SEASON. IL IOOk the 0iAuIS pdTa00
of pitchers about fifty innings to
pass given point. But it didn't
take them that long to pass .
given batsman.
/ have been asked for some
suggestions for Cleanup Week,
and / want to reply i'm print that
I believe It would be q good nd to
have the following players partici-
pate in it: Young, Of the Giants;
Tierney, Of the Braves; Williams
Of the PhiIIies, Fourier of the
Dodgers, Goslin of Washington,
Meusel Of the Yanks, Duncan Of
the Reds, Grimes Of the Cubs,
Myers of the Cards and q few
others. These want to point
ont, are batting In the cleanup
position. - f4ss4E
Baba Adams, at forty.ona, has
been having a bad arm. I can't
understand what is getting the
matter with our youngsters. They
are too frail to stand the gaff.
Babe recently advised me, on ac-
count of my fine writing for the
papers, to become an infielder.
Win asked him why, he replied:
Because you accept so many
chances"
Copyright, 1924, by The ChEisty
Walsh Syndicate.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
Chess | tournament Is
Part OF Big
Olympics

England, Ireland, Malta.
Czechoslovakia, Spain, Italy,
France and Belgium have en-
tered players in an interna-
tional chess tournament in con-
nection with the Olympic
games, This event will be held
in the Hotel Majestic in Paris,
July IL to. 20. Amateurs Of
all nations have been invited to
participate, and prizes. consist
ing Of medals and diplomas.
will be given.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

and got busy with a small apart
ment house adjoining his own
joint.
After the night show at the
Follies the famous thespian got
home about 2 a. m, and then pro-
ceeded to pound the hay until
noon.
AS builders usually begin with
the hammers at a. M, Mr.. Cor
bett was forced to climb out of
the big square after six hours
rest, grab the doughnuts and cof-
fee and start q new day. For a
week he tried it, but the strain
was too great. He had to blow
his Job and take to the road. The
carpenters won. It was an easy
win.
Canada Gals Cheerful Chirps.
VTTHEN an Irishman broadcasts
w through the microphone
T" I'll tell you what it's like:
He gets up in front of the trans
mitter
And then Pat says to Mike
Counting ten before you strike
another in anger
Is good advice, no doubts.
But what if the other fellow don't
count HIS ten
Till he says: 'Nine-ten-you're
out"
Three hundred barrels of ale
were found in a car in the New
York Central yards. The barrels
were labeled Cement" appropri-
ately enough, since liquids of that
nature were once used TO- cement
friendships.
QUESTION AND ANSWER.
Dear Radio Editor anna
teur transmitter is taking the JOY
:. out of my listening in and / cant
find out who it is. What shall
I do?
Answer-Consult Sherlock Ohms
and his friend, Doc Watson, they
may be able to ferret out the of.
| fender.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
THE RACE IN BANS LEAGUE

EEoRE the flag went the in Ban JChnscns
league, almost without dissent the sOcaed picked the
New York Yankees to win the title for the fourth successive
majority these
under his own priced that the Yankees would make
race q after July or at least after August At that
live the standards he set in 1922 They all
mystery surrounding the ST. Louis claimed
on that One and all agreed that with Sisr the lineup
ferent aggregation from the Browns with Schbner the initial
sack In other words George Sr close providing
zle in the American League pennant race of 1924.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
TOMPLANSSWIFT TACTICS
FORCARPENTIERBOUT
By JACK KNOX.

CHICAGO, May 1-Tommy Gibbons, who already begun
training intends fight Georges Carpenter little differently
the method he used against Jack Dempsey At Shelby
idea he who hits will live hit
day. It happens that this Carpenters fighting
and Gibbons having for the Fenchmans punching
but not much going rush Him. and get the old
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
WINGARD FINDS HURLING
in MAJORS EASIER
THAN MINORS

Four years ago, Of Pravle Ala Fate dealt
the destiny long, awkward who had
Just reached the tender Of eighteen that
penant 1924 edition
ST Louis Browns Ernest Wngad s the young question
Wngard ouder and first basenan the high school
scheduled
neghborng prep teams rivalry
good game
schedules championships
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

trip to New York, there was game
in which our Mr.. Mogridge beat
the Yanks' Mr.. Pennock. Now both
young men are left-handed. II
managers don't want to get rid Of
their left-handers, then why do
they embarrass them by pitching
them against each other?
I think IL is q form Of cannibal-
ism. and It amt fair. Why, for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
CARPENTER INVARIABLY
NDECISIVEBATTLES
By SAM HALL.

LOS ANGELES May 17There is thing about Georges
he either hits the other he gets himself
Of his big fights Of recent have ended nockous
long while since he has fight points
The record book shoYs that the fight he
went the limit 1914 Then he lost en-round decision to
old Jeanette in Paris. ~ ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
Harry Kipke Named
Gridiron Coach AT
/, Missouri

Harry Kipke, Michigan foot
ball, baseball and basketball
star, has accepted an offer to
act as coach at the University
of Missouri during the coming
year. He will be head base
ball coach, backfield coach in
football and will assist in train
ing the basketball men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
ALTROCK IN DEFENSE OF
LEFT-HAND HURLERS
By NICK ALTROcK.

AZ usual the bowling need
more pitchers But let tell what they need IS
ayers Some OF them they need ehaners Speaking
is good.
not long ago the Giants got sick ct the very mention Of that
old horse RUDE Marquad who
that carries the wwatch for the
game, but not until after dickens trial.
cockeyeA that. -
s1 il Harry Kpke Named
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
OulIey Goes Back

The Cleveland Indians have re-
leased Tony Gulley, young out.
fielder, to Decatur in the Three-Eye
League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
Kanawhas Want. Games

The Kanawha Seniors desire
weekday games. Their manager
maybe reached by phone at Frank.
LIN GIGS, after z p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
DominIcans Practice

The Dominican Lyceum ball play.
ers win practice today 6at s o. m.
on the Washington Barracks field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17


Preseason dope had the YAM
KEGS hopping right out IN front
and setting the pace. Well, that's
exactly what they did.
Preseason dope had Detroit and
Cleveland certain to make a fight,
with st. Louis doing it, too, pro-
vided George Sisler was himself
again at first base and at bat.
The Indians, hit hard by sickness
and injuries, have thus far been
a failure, but Detroit and st.
Louis, with Sisler in action, have
answered all requirements Of the
dope.
Preseason dope had either
Washington or Chicago running
last. Well, neither team has
done much, though the White Sox
have begun playing good ball
lately and may climb.
Connie Mack, on the eve Of the
season, came out with statement
to the effect that his team would
surely finish second to the Yam
KEGS this year and with every
thing even, win the 1925 pennant.
No wonder Connie wears an un-
dertaker's overcoat on the bench.
He must feel like one. His team
has been the one terrible disap-
pointment Of the first month.
Another surprise, though in the
opposite direction, is the sturdy
showing of the Boston Red Sox.
Lee Foil hasn't the best team in
the world, but he is handling
what he has in fine fashion. He
has hard hitters and good pitch
ers, though few in number, and
the combination is keeping the
Red Sox up among the elect.
It's Too Early Now.
THE YANKEES just now are
having a tough time Of 1t
- to hold their own, but it's
too early to form any conclusions.
Their veteran pitchers have not
been delivering the goods consis-
tently, possibly because of in
clement weather. Babe Ruth,
though getting home runs, is hit
ting far below his regular stand
ard. Schang has been out Of the
game with injuries, probably adj
ding to the troubles Of the curv-
ing corps.
Nevertheless, unless the Yam
KEGS aOe going to fall apart in
a single season, they should still
be the best ball club in the league.
Bad weather has had much to
do with the pennant race, bringing
sickness, slow budding to form and
postponements at critical times.
No club in the league has escaped,
though some have suffered more
than others.
But bad weather cannot continue
forever. The old folks may not
know whether or not it amt goin'
to rain no mo-, but we kids do.
We know it isn't going to rain all
summer and that, sooner or later,
warm days will come, mending the
Riling limbs Of the athletes and
letting the really good teams put
the bee on the poor ones.
It looks like q red-hot race in
Bans league this season, probably
hotter than that in Heydler's. The
st. Louis Browns, the Detroit
Tigers and the Boston Red Sox are
likely to cause much trouble until
well into the summer, and If the
Yankees are to cop their fourth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
MY. HOW THOSE DEADHEADS GROW!

BARROW secretary Yans stood at the gate
the opening day and amped the endless procession
~ Oakley brigade By actual count over 5000 skulls
crashed the Oakley gate that day. . =,
When you stop 5000 would almost FILL the old
Yankee park on Broadway, it parade ,
Ed had laugh himself the end of the line hove sight and
friaud
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

one Of us Ieft-handers TO have to
beat another, II is Just like tear
Ing our heart out. Yes. Il II
worse than that. It Is more like
shOrt-changing MS q dime.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
Not the WeII-known Vic

uOS tttO Ss0H~htlVWtt VIC
Young Vic Guzza, Of Patsy Don.
ovan's stable Of scrappers, is not
the Vic Gauzza who manages the
Mohawk hall team. They ara
cousins. -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

flag, they may not be sure Of il
until September. =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

81 When the Browns were playing
at st. Louis i'm the series with the.
Tigers, Wingard was given MS
first real chance to work Wnen
the game was apparently iOSt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

think tire is a conspiracy To-
kill off lefthanders. because it is
funny that SO many boob right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17

As the story goes, the pitching
ace Of the PrattviIle team failed
"a meet the scholastic demands
and just two days before the inn
pOrtant game he was declared
ineligible to paIy. TO. get q
pitcher who could step into his
place without weakening the
team appeared out of the ques-
ton; but after several members
Of the squad had been given
trials Wingard was selected for
the work simply because he was
d 1eft-hander.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-17
QUESTION AND ANSWER.

Dear Radio Editor-Some ANA
teur transmitter is taking the joy
out of my listening in and / can't
find out who it is. What shall
I do?
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
This Date in History

1872 - Battle of Queenstown Heights, Canada.
 1S1S-Amos H. Worthen, geolo- gist,, born. Noted for his work ss State Geologist of Illinois,
 lSl6-Benjamin H. Brewster, att torney general under Arthur. born.
 iss2-Eben D. Jordan, merchant, born. He was founder of Jordan Marsh & Co.,, of Boston Mass.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

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 cole "s" sedan. 1918. Maxwell touring, 1923. Bulck touring, 1920. Chsyholst touring, 1921,
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

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 1929 Sedan.
 1922 Touring. sHEvRoLET-- 1921 Baby grand touring IruDEBAKER-
 1920 Special "6" touring
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USED CARS
 Mitchell touring. Paige spert touring. Buick roadster. Chevrolet touring. Oakland touring. f Fords all styles and prices.
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Farns For sale

acre farm, 20 acres under cultivation. room house. barn. chicken coon. corn crib, cows. horse, a 100 hens. all farm implements. Price S6b0O, 5000 cash. balance sioo semi- annually. Robert L. Hayden. iss Main St.. Bristol onice open evenings to Q. Phone llii.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

PLAIN WILLIE
 Are you looking for home that Is just cozy, and in a dandy neighbour hood?
 Here it is:-A new four room bungalow with electric, bath, toilet, set tubs cement cellar, nice lawn, sidewalks and shrubbery. also large hen house on place, lot 50x150.
 This is an exceptional chance to get little place that is big enough and not too big, Owner leaving town. must sell immediately. A real nice home for an elderly couple.
 We have just listed the Hadsell homestead on Church St., consisting of ten room house with improve ments, large barn, plenty of fruit, over an acre of land two excellent building lots. This place is situated on one of Plainville's best streets and Is subject to restrictions.
 dandy seven room cottage in Forestvile, one minute walk from trolley. All Improvements, s1, 900 cash vii take this one. Very easy terms arranged.
 CUNNINGHAM & WININGER
 REALTORS
 NERI BLDG. PLAINVILLE
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
BUSINESS SERVICE
Rarbers. Hairdressers, Masseuse IS

shingliug our speciality. Hobby horse chairs for kiddles. M9dei Barber Shop, 52 Church St.
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By BECK

Copyright 1924, by Metropolitan Ne,spsper ser1ice)
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

BEDDING-Have your work uone now
 Mattreses. box springs cushions. etc. renovated and rema1s equal to new and return same day. New folding made to order. Upholstertng. Hdwte, City Bed dine On 60 Fremont St Phone 24Sl-t
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Money To Loan

MORTGAGE-frst mortgage money on hand in amounts to satisfy applicants. Parker & Deming, 193 Main St. Phone :0gl.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

pEMoNsTRAToEs-
 We have on hand several touring cara that have been slightly used fos demonstrating purposes. These cars are in perfect condition and will Dc sold under new car guarantee at very attractive prices.
 Open all day Sunday and every eve- ming.
 SUPERIOR AUTO co,
 IFS ARCH ST.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

sTEAMsHIP TTCKETs-money for second mortgages, real estate and notary pub. lie. Call to Jos. A, Kloskowski. 4s6 Main St. Now Britain. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

ARCH ST.-2 family house, 10 rooms on corner lot Price $500. Good place Tor small store. The W. l.. Hatch O., City Hall Bldg. Phone 340o.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

CTTLERY-An kinds sharpened and re-
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
AUTOMOTIyE
Autos aud Trucks for Sale

Autos and Trucks for Sale 2 bTUpEBAKER--light "6''. 1893 touring car. In All condition. Win be sold at very reasonable price. Nj. Irving Jester, lsT Arch St. Phone Sli.
 sTUpEBAKEk. is33--llght six sedan. newly painted in fine shape mechanical ly and will be sold cheap. M. lrV'ng Jester. n2 Arch st. Phone Sll:
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Houses For sale


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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

PLAINVILLE-7 room house, all improve ments, minute walk to trolley, 10 min utes to school, also family house, all improvements. John E. .Conlon, Box h1 PlainYille.