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New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
YALE HOLDS MOST
 OF YEARS TITLES
Get SetbaCkS in Basketball and
 Swimming Alone

New York, April al.---The bulldog $ grip on eastern intercollegiate athletic laurcls. one of the most secure in his- tory during 1923, has been shaken a bit as a result of thc indoor season that has jnat come ie a close. Never thcless Yale gained q majority Of the laurels at stako in ten branches of sport,
 The Ellis retained the indoor polo title, won the hockey championship and tied Columbia for honors in water polo, besides winning or sharing rum nrr.np Aonors in fencing, swimming and track On the other hand, Yale received stunning setbaeks in basket ball and swimming. where tho Blue ruled supreme year ago. The court crQgn, one Of the chief prizes of The winter, went to Cornell, with Yale iin- ishinc last, while Princeton captured the aquatic title and broke a winning streak the Ellis had maintained since 1912.
 Two other institutions shared with Yale the honor Of carrying off two titles. Penn State was victorious in boxing and wrestling, while inc Naval Academy triumphcd in fencing and gymnastics.
 Pennsylvania retained inc track and field championship after a stir ring fight with Princeton and Yale. which tied for second place less than two points behind the Qnakers.
 Princeton closely pressed Yale in pcrforma nce. finishing scc- ond in polo and gymna 'ics. ticing for second in basketball with Columbia and landing third place in water polo.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
 
MEMORIALTADLET
 ID BILL DONOVAN
New HaVen'S Triute..Athletics
 Win fl t4'

New, Haven, April 21.-In the pres ence of more than 500 spectators. the memorial exercises pr Wild Bill Donovan, former manage of the New Haven Eastern league clA and a ma tionally known figure in bseball. who was killed in the wreck 'otthe Twen- tieth Century Limited lastDecember, were held yesterday aftrnoon at Weiss park. Even though rain feil during the morning and afternoon. the program was carried outas orig inally planned, and tablet A center field in honor of Donovan ws un- yelled with fitting ceremonies.
 Commissioner kenesaw Muntain andis, heading a group of prominent men in the baseball world, delivered an address just before three yetr old Elizabeth May Gutwald. g'and- niece of Bill Donovan, unveiled the tablet The inscription reads:
 Tn memoriam, William F.. Nild Haven baseball club, 19aa-1923. Hed Dec. g. 1923. in the service of his clIb. One of basebairs noblemcn."
 Man7 prominent baseball men at tended the services in addition to the entire Donovan family. who came here from Philadelphia on Saturday for the ceremonies. They included Colonel r l.. Huston, former part owner of he New York Yankees, tTe man for whom Bill Donovan managed the Gotham club for three years: President Iohn T. Tooe of the Inter national league; Charles McAIanus of theSNew York Americans: Connie Mack of tn, Philadelphia Americans: Paul kritch,ll of the Yankees. a score Of players and representatives of all most every dhcr major league team. owners, managers and players of all Eastern leagG clubs, and municipal and state offidals.
 Sports writes from all parts of the east were also here. and friends of Donovan were everywhere to he seen.
 Following tho exercises the game between the Philadelphia Athletics and New Haven was played, the ma ior lcaguers winning hy score Of n 10 1. The proceeds of the game will be turned over (, DonoNan's family.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Sam Langford, Almost
 Blind, Wins Last Fight

Bakerilcld. Cal, April 2i.--Almost blind and feeling his man ont" ra- ther than seeing him. sam Iangford. boxed four rounds here Saturday night against samniy Olson, and the three judges gave Jsngford the dcci- sion hy 3 unanimous vote. The old negro did not appear so formidable against q younger but ob, iousIy nery- ous man. Olson hung on for the first three rounds and took no chances with Langford's powerful arms still potent wallops. Soi pulVerized or even seriously injured after three rounds against the veteran. olson opened out a bit in the last round and succeeded in landing some blows on the almost blind man. l.angford left last night for Los Angeles.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Contender for Title
 Picks Training Place

Lakewood. N. J., April 21.-Paul Doyle, the Italian welterweight and contender for Mickey Walkers title, is coming here next week to rest up before he starts his summer cam raign. While here Doyle will select lis training quarters for his prospcc- tive bout with Walker, which the Ma .tionai Sporting club of Newark and the Queensboro Stadium of Long Is- land city are negotiating for, Doyle recently beat Will Harmon at the Pioneer A, C. lIe showed in that bout that he was entitled to chance at Walkers crown.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Hayers-O -Ockenden Defeat
 MarstOn and KirlSwOOd

Philadelphia, April el.---Orer Il course made soggy by rain that fell intermittcntly and in the face Of n gusty wind, Arthur Havers. British open golf champion, and James 0ck- cnden. French open titlcholdcr, de- feated Max Mnrsten, American anna ttur ruler. and Joe Wildwood, holder of three southern championships, nt the Cedarbrook Country club yestor. day by the score of 6 up and 10 play in thiriy-six- hole best ball match.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
BREAKS PLUNGE RECORD.

Bloomington. Ind. April 2l-srim- ming unattached. Neil C. Stilwell of Anderson, Ind. a sophomore at In- diana university. Saturday night broke the American record in the plunge for distance when he made a plunge of S5 feet s inches in one minute in the Indiana-Kentucky 4. A. L. swimming meet in the univer- sity pool. The record for this event is sz feet inches held by Scheldt. Of the Detroit <. 4. L.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Re.ls J. Tnbs 2

Cincinnati, April ol. --- Cincinnati punched four hits off Aldridge in the fifth inning and defeated Chicago 70 7. Grantham's hitting included a double, a triple and T home run into the right field bIeacbors, the first ball ever hit on tho fly into that section in q championship contest.
 FriberE. Siatz and Luaue were put out of the game for dispufing decis. ions by Empires Phrmsn and Powell Roush strained his side while at bat in the eighth inning and gave way to Harper
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
IDUNDEE. WAGNER G0 | IS IN THE WORKS
Challenger to Post S5,OO0 He Will
 Make Weight Limit of iS0 Pounds

New York, April e1.--A match be- tween Johnny Dundee, worlds feath- erweight and junior lightweight box ing champion. and Eddie (kid) Wagner, of Philadelphia, may result from negotiations now progressing.
 Accepting the challenge of Dundee that Wagner could not make the 1S0-pound limit. Max Hoff, manager of the Philadelphia boy who is cred- tied with a point decision over Dun dee, wired that he would arrive here today to post s5,0o0 cash with the state boxing commission to bind the weight agreement for a match with the featherweight champion.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Zach Wheat Is Laid Up,
 III With Bronchitis

New York, April 21.-Zach Wheat, idol of all Flatbush, ana voted the most popular of the local players last year, is confined to his home in Brooklyn with a severe attack of bronchitis and laryngitis. Dr. Herbert W. Casey, Wheat's attending physi- elan, declared yesterday that it may be q week or more before the out fielder is able to play again, Wheat played in the game in Philadelphia on Saturday and made five straight hits. He has hit safely in every game that he has played in so far.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Golfer Sc0resH Hole in One
 On DriveOf lS0 Yards

New York. April 2l.--.T'ho longest holc in one scored ol the Essex Coun- ty Country club lins was registered yesterday hy Lacllltn Mackenzie. T local golfer, whose dive on the 1S0. yard fourteenth fount ihe cup. The newest addition to ths "lHole in One" club was playing in afour-ball four. some.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

A--BAtted for Seibergai in Sth.
 N Batted for llancs In Sth.
 NNr Ran for Toporccr in sth.
 z-None ont when winning run made. st. Louis ..ss.s....s......0b0 100 oo2--3 Pittsburgh ............00 900 200 O00--a
 Two base hts, Wright; three haae hits Grimnl stolen bases Biebee; sacrifirc Bot. tomlcyi double plays Hornshy Bell. Bot. tomlcy Matanrillc, Wright. Grimm. Wright and Grimm. left on bases. Pittsburgh X; St. Louis 4; base on balls Morrison 3; Haincs 2. struck out, bv Morrison 2: lIaines 3; poak 1. hits off iialnes ' in 8 Innings; on Doak l ln 1 inning; passed balls Neliborgall :; winning pitcher oDak, umpircs klem and Wilson; time I:50.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
BABE RUTH GETS HOMER OFF
 JOHNSON BUT LATTER WzNS
Yankees Thud Into Seventh Place-Gants Trim Boston 2-1 - Chisox Trounce Indians - Reds Beat Cubs - Pittsburgh Drops Close One 10 Cards-Tygers Hold St. Louis.

delphiG, disappointing lS,000 specta tors. Four hits in the fourth inning, including homer by Williams, who led of. and double by Hcnline gave the Philics their lead. Ring was in great form except in the fourth in ming when two singles and 2 force cost run. It was the first scheduled game in Brooklyn but the official opening will come next Thursday, with the Giants.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

T. Estted Tor Narqusrd fn et'uth.
 SxN-pstted Tor smith in ninth.
 z--Hattsd for IcNsmsra tu ninth. Boston ..................lo0 On0 Go6 | New York ................gog un0 0ox~ ,
 Two baEa hits southwnrths threc hare hits Meussl home runs, Grob Es"iifire. southwnrth. double plays, Jackson, tiowdg Groh. and Frisch. Frisch and ktlIr. south worth and Gowdy: left on bases, Now York z. Boston g. bases on halls. off MBrGuard ] i: 1untzinger 2. struck out. by Iluntzlngcr 2 MarqHard 2. hy McNamAra 2. by Nrhf l i. hits of Marqu1rd 6 In innings; Hunt ringer 2 in Si-3; of MrNsmara in ?; Nehf in --5 inning: passed ball. ONeil. winning pitcher HuntzinRer. losing pitcher Marquard; unipires. Mccormick aud U'Day. time 1.io.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Cardinals 2. Pirates ,.

st. Louis, April .l.--A ninth inning rally in the second game Of the series brought the St. Louis Cardinals out of their losing streak to defeat the Pitts burgh Pirates to in a closely played gamn here yesterday. None were out when the Cards brought in inc winning score.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
PhiIlies 1, Dodgers |,

Brooklyn. N. F., April l'21. -- Rain broke up the yn-Philadelphia
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

New Yrk, April 2i.-Babe Ruth of- ficially opened the home run season in the major leagues by dropping q lall over the garden wall at Wash ington yesterday. Cy Williams imme- diately lifted one skyward at Brook lyn and the home run makers who tied at Il last season were off on even terms.
 Ruth's blow, made off Walter John sen, failed 10 check the careening slide Of the worlds champions, who thudded to seventh place as the Sena- tors wolloped five of inc celebrated Yankee pitchers for F 10 . victory. Cy's swat proved to be the winning run in Philadelphia's I. to l victory over Brooklyn in a game reduced to six innings by rain.
 Two Iiomcrs Win Games.
 Of the three other homes made yes terday, two were decisive. Heinie Groh pounded a bender from Rube Mar auard into the second tier at the Polo Grounds and scored Southworth ahead of him with the runs that earned n to 1 victory over Boston. After the first inning, when two hits and an er- TOT scored the Braves only marker, Walter Huntzinger. former University of Pennsylvania star, pitched good ball until the ninth when McGraw played safe and sent Nchf in after two hits were made.
 Speaker Drops Ball.
 Sheely's circuit swat figured hand ly in the 10 victory which the White Sox won from Cleveland before 32,000 people at Chicago. Iris Speaker was guilty of baseball heresk by drop ping a fly ball in the eighth inning during which the SoN made four runs and finally won by a squeeze play.
 Grantham, Cub second baseman, added four-base wallop to double and triple, but his powerful swatting did not prevent Cincinnati from beat ing Chicago, , to 2. Luquc. Friberg and Statz were put out of the game for debating with tho umpires.
 Pittsburgh played another close contest but lost, to ?, when Morri- son permitted the Cardinals to stage two-run rally in the ninth. Wright, tho Pirate rookie at shortstop, made three hits and handled eight fielding chances successfully.
 DauSs held SC. Louis to three hits in the American league and Detroit won. to ?. Sisler went hitlcss for the first time since the season began.
 Giants Win
 New York, April 2f.--rho Giants won their fourth successive victory here yesterday by a score Of ? to 1. lluntingcr. former University of Penn sylyania hurler, pitched well up to the ninth inning, when Nehf relieved him. 1 Groh's home run with Southworth on base won the game. Boston scored it's run in the first when Tierney and | Mclnnis singled after Cunningham reached base on an crrnr
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

Earthquakes in general are of much greater frequency than most peops realize.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

Two base hits, Jones' fournier: left on bases. Philadelphia I; Brooklyn 5 base OH balls, off Ring l; struck out, by Ring (; Huothcr 1; umplrcs, Hart, Quigle., Sweeney time of game, 55 minutes.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

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New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
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Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

ing Of hemp and wool. These being the greatest
materials of our national defence they ought TO
have extended to them adequate and fair protec-
tion, that our manufacturers and labOrers may be
placed in a fair competition with those of Eu-
rope and that may have within our country
a supply Of those leading and important articles
so essential in war. We have been too long sub
ject to the policy Of British merchants. It is time
we should become a little more Americanized:
and instead of feeding the paupers and laborers
Of England feed our own; or else in Il short
time by continuing our present policy Chat under
the Tariff of 1916 we shall all be rendered pau
pers ourselves. 1t is my opinion. therefore, that
careful and Iudcious Tariff is much wanted"
Would it be indelicate to commend these ex-
cerpts to those who drafted the tariff plank of
the Democratic party?
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

A POST CARD FROM ATLANTIC CITY ar
rived in the Milford Chronicle office last Monday.
which conveyed the greetings of an old friend,
Jim" Wickes, of Dover Delaware who with his
wife have been enjoying a vacation at the shore
in honor of their sixth wedding anniversary. How
time speeds alOngs for all of us is called to mind
by this little message from friend and fellow
publisher. After many years building and much
Sef-denial, Jim" Wickes reached the point in
his life affairs when he became convinced. that
he should take unto himself a helpmate and wife
to build a home in which to enjoy the success
and comfort that came as the results of his ear
lier experiences. Now it has been six years since
the decision was put INTO effect. and "Old jim is
reveng in the gayeties of the greatest seaside re-
sort in America with the fine woman who has
shared his happiness and fortunes. May the
stream Of life flow gently and happy through the
years of their future. even though they did get
late start.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

whole, and at this point the Presi-
dent made a suggestion that is en-
tlrely new in character, namely-be
suggests the appointment of a COM
mission to recommend legislation to
Congress that will help the farmer
legislation that will be a relief and
to prevent, if possible, any recur-
renee of depression in that industry.
He stated firmly that the farmers
dollar should have the same pur-
chasing power at any other dollar.
The President recommended a di-
versification in the matter of farm
ing. He advocated cooperative mar
keting, control of foods, better trans
pOrtatlon and reorganization of the
freight-rate structure.
In the matter of economy. Mr..
Coolidge stated that he was not in
favor of the rich-that he was not in
favor of the poor, but that he want
ed all citizens to be treated with alb
solute honesty and fairness. He
pointed out the great reduction that
had been made in taxes and stated
that he was in favor of further re-
ductions in taXes-that he wanted
every burden possible lifted from the
shoulders of the people-he wants
the hundred and seven million citi-
zens who are indirect tax payers al |
so to be benefited. He pointed out |.
the remarkable reduction of the |
public debt since 1921. In the matter I
Of labor he stated that this was a .
government for all the people-that /
every one should be treated fairly
without regard to his financial con-
iitiOn or occupation. He stated that
he government was in favor of vol
lntary arbitration between employ
II and employee.
The President spoke of the part
hat the women of the nation are
going to play in its affairs He stat
ID that now they are taking an ac-
i've interest in politics, the fireside
will be further protected that great
r interest will be taken by them /
low that they have the right of suf-
rage. Touching upon the matter of [
he child labor legislation he stated /
4 emphatic tones that no one has t
he right to live from the earnings 7
children who should be in school. {
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
MILFORD, FRIDAY, AUGUST IS. 1924

THE PEOPLE OF MILFORD must preserve
the natural beauty that is afforded by the lakes
which surround the various entrances to the
town The State Highway Commission is engag-
ed in building the new concrete road from Mil
ford towards LeweS. Delaware and the route at
the eastern boundary Of Milford crosses the lake
which once afforded power for the Marshall
Mills 1t is proposed to lower the lake surface to
less than a depth of two feet and this is for the
purpose of saving Il fill of about two feet on the
roadbed crossing the lake. If this is permitted to
he carried into effect. one of the beautiful spots
at the eastern side of Milford will have been d.
Stroyed. and at the same time no individual will
be a gamer thereby. This pond was once stocked
with bass and was Il fine nearby point for those
who enjoyed angling. and if the plans as now
made are to stand. all fishing in this lake will be
destroyed forever. The maintaining of the water
level by making the additional fill of two feet
will be very small cost for beautiful approach
to Milford and open up building section in
a very desirable part of the suburbs
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

A FEW MORE DAYS and then the call to re-
turn to the Schoolroom will be answered by hun
dreds of thousands of rural boys and girls
throughout the land. Most of them will enter
buildings freshly cleaned. some redecorated to
make them more pleasant and suitable temples
of learning" a few will enter new buildings ded-
icated Ito the service of the community and to
the common cause of a better life for all"
Most of this youthful thrOng are eager to re-
turn and join their school friends. Most of them
will enter advanced grades with new fields Of
study to explore. Most of them will have new
teachers About One-ffth of them will be enter
ing school for the first time. A few of them will
be entering schools in new communities into
which they have moved or to which they must 90
for advanced educational instruction.
Everything possible should be done to make the
first week red letter week for the beginners and
the newcomers, to be remembered by them for the
remainder Of their lives. First impressions are
lasting impressions. A favorable attitude towards
school and community gained during these first
few days will largely determine the wholeheart-
edness with which these pupils will enter into
cooperation with the school and its enlarged so
ciety.
Just first impressions largely determine the
attitude of the pupils do they affect the teach
er. The teacher should become an integral part
of the community during her period of tenure.
Most teachers realize this and are glad to respond
to the welcome extended them by the community.
The teacher will not only be happier but she, in
increased service, will repay the community for
any efforts expended in her behalf.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

If there is one picture in the
United States that is disgracefuI
to this democracy it is the man
ner in which we have treated the
most sacred institution we have,
upon which our whole Govern
ment rests. and that is the public
school. 1t is probable that not
many of you know who the teach
er is that teaches your children.
So | say, put in your good school,
your graded school, that will
gather up the children of the
neighbOrhOOd, and let that school
be articulated with the life of the
community so that the boy is not
taught about Russia before he is
taught about the United States.
And have just one language
taught in that school, and that the
American language. And in that
community there should be a
community center-a place where
the people can gather together, !
where they can have their own |
life and express themselves as |
they desire Franklin X. Lane.
Secretary of the Interior, 1913
1920.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE

Washington, D. c., August 14-The
speech of acceptance, by Calvin
Coolidge, upon his notification that
he had been chosen as the Republi-
can nominee for President, delivered
here tonight, is an address that all
of the people of the nation can I'M
derstand. 1t was the straightforward
utterance of an honest mana man
who did not minimize the task be-
fore him. 1t reflected the inbOrn hon
esty and high ideals of Calvin Cool
idge. The address contained no false
promises. 1t was the plain STRAIGHT
statement of a man who believed in
the principles of our government
the statement of a man who believes
in the American people and their
desire to do that which is right.
The President proposes to give the
people of our land a government of
common sense and justice. Mr. Cool
idge in his address referred to the
emergency and the present tariff
law. He showed that the financial
conditions throughout the land were
anything but satisfactory during the
year 1920-that five million men
were out of wOrk-that business was
stagnant-that the enactment of the
tariff prevented the importation Of
goods made by cheap labor into this
country He pointed out that if
wages had been lower by reason of
the influx of foreign goods that the
agricultural situation would have
been far worse, showing that a lar
ger home consumption of agricultur- !
al products was made possible by |
the wages paid as a result Of pro !
tective tariff
In regard to the matter Of agri-
culture, Mr.. Coolidge stated that this
administration had passed more bills /
to help the farmers than any other
Congress ever has in the history of
the nation. He pointed out the help
that had been rendered by Interme-
diate Credit Banks-the Farm Loan
Board and other agencies He stated
that it was extremely difficult to Sc
cure all needed legislation because
the many representatives of farmers
did not agree as a