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New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Death of Dr. Ewing Is
 Loss to Presbvterians

New York Aug 2@ tPl-Thc death of James Caruthcrs Rhca Ewing, 7l. president of the Presbyterian hoard of foreign missions and for 40 years leader of Presbyterian education and missionary work in India, has been announced at the headquarters of inc board here.
 Dr, Ewing died suddenly Thurs day night of heart disease in his home at Princeton, N. J.. where for the last three years he had been q prisoner in the theological seminary.
 Going 10 Indian in 1872, shortly after his marriage 10 Jane II. Shcr- rard of Washington, Pa.. ho was succcssivoly professor in tho thco- logical seminary in India. president of FOrman Christian college in La hore, dean of tho faculty of arts Of thc University Of Puniab and later vice-ChanCclIOr. He received numnr- ous honorary degrees and in 1929 tn" British crown bestowed upon him tho title. of knight commander Of thN Indian empire.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
PADDLE TENNIS TOURNEY
Championship Games Are Run on Between Playground Entries At Burrltt Grounds.

In line with tto national cham pionships in the tennis world which are to be run off next month and realizing that the stars of today win be the veterans Of tomorrow and that the country may soon need new blood 10 defend the laurels won in the racquet game. the city play grounds started to train their charges by adding paddle tennis 10 the rcCu- lar equipment. In paddle tennis the racquet Is made of wood and all reduced to the ouar- fer of the regular size including playing space and net. The game, however is played as 1t Is in the reg ular net game. Paddle tennis has become one of the popular games on the playgrOunds.
 Tournaments were run off on all the grounds to find the best players to represent the sections in the inter playground paddle tenus champion- ship meet, Tho preliminary matches which were played off on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week rcsutt- ed in many close and exciting games.
 The semi-fnals and the finals were run off Thursday at tho Bur- rift grounds. The results in the fI- nas were as follows:
 l4-l6 years old group boys. Ben nic KarncIowit2 Of Nathan Hale de- fcated by Bcnnie Cohen of Paradise Park 40; 1i-16 years old group Girls, Mary krowitz of Burritt de- frattd Mary Prcdogast of the Par adice Park Al; Mixed doubles, Ben mic Cohen and Mary Prcdcgast Of Paradise Park defeated Toots Icnko and Helen Yuniskis of the Nathan Hale Al.
 Under fourteen years group Boys, Isidoro Cohen of Paradise Park de- fcatod Joseph Karnelowitz of the Nathan Hale Al; Girls, Mary Krow- itz of the Burritt defeated Beatty Gordan of the Paradise Park 4-1: mixed doubles Beatty Gordan and lsadOrc Cohen of Paradise Park de- ttatod Stanley liaralus and Fillmore stewart of Washington 5-3.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
SEAMEN STRIKE
 FOR BETTER PAY
Boats at Sydney, N. s, w. Are
 Tied Up Today

sydney \, s. w, Aug. % R,- At meeting of the British sramcn here yesterday resolution was passed calling upon the men to strike until the rates Of pay which existed before the agreement ho. tween the soamcn and thc ship own CTS for a pound sterling reduction mont hly are restored.
 Speakers at tho meeting strongly denounced the union leaders for be. traying their Interests T. was dn- cided 10 telegraph British soamcn tn other Australian ports than Syd- nty 10 join the strike and place thcms lives under the direction of tho Australian Scamcus Union which would support them. Favorable re- pllcS were received from soamrn at Melbourne. Brisbane and Adelaide, and crews of British vessels there have gone on strike.
 Moro than fifty British ships in Australian ports are affected by tho strike. These include some Of the big liners II is believed that other vessels now on the way to Australia will hc involved unless tho strik" is settled before their arrival.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
RANGERS BOAT RIDE
Local Athletic Club Has Pleasing Itinerary Planned For Tomorrow's Event

Members of the Rangers A. C. and their friends will leave tomorrow morning at ' o'clock by bus for MiddlctoNn where the party will board launch for the second sail of the present season on the ConneCti- cut river. The committee in charge of the event announces that q few tickets arc left and these can he se- cured at the Rangers club rooms on Main street tonight.
 The itinerary for tomorrow's af- fair is authorization at MiddctoWn, a trip down the Connecticut river taking in all points of interest along the way, ont into Long Island sound and thence to Now London where a stop will be made at Ocean Beach long enough to enjoy tho bathing there. Then back up the river again and probable stop to run off sport ing events and arrival at MildlotoWn again where tho party will disem- bark and make for home.
 The committee has prcparcd every thing possible for the entertainment of those who arc going on the trip. Entertainment will be furnished on tho boat going down the river and refreshments will bo at hand for those who feel in need of them. This is the second ride this year, the first having hc"n SO successful that great demand was made for another.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
BOWlers Start Season
 at Commercial Alleys

The Comme erc!al Rowling alleys opened it's doors for the fall season last night to record breaking crowd of bowi@rs. The New Britain Machine five, Miles Argos, Swanson, Cusack J. Argosy and Foote. rolled, 1,492 beating the North X Judd team, composed Of Linn, Kcnney, Bell, Jo- sephson and Grcgor, They scored l,4G2. Walter Kenncy rolled 126 for the high string. P. & r. Corbin five. Kappcny. Supcrnaut, Crowley, Fay, and Ward, scored 1,427, giving the Fafnir five made up of Murphy, Ta- cey. Mason. Robinson and Tuccie, a facing. They scored 1,407.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
New British Wireless
 Station Needs High Masts

Rugby I;ngo Aug, 22 Rl-six times as high as the Nelson monu- mont in Trafalgar Square, London. arc tho l2 masts Of the new British government wireless station here. through which 1t is anticipated tele- phonic communication with the Unit cd States as well as wireless com mmcdlion with all parts Of the British Empire will bc effected
 There is an electric lift inside each mast 10 carry four men to the top in lj minutes. There IS also ladder up which the top Of The mast can be reached in half an hour, Tho masts arc supported on porcelain insulators and can rock slightly on a point at inc base. In a high wind the top Of lh" mast 6"ays tu the extent Of eight feet
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

per Of the Phillle moved into third place with .365. Blades Of St. Louis is next with .356,
 Hornsby apparently has not placed much stock in reports that the lively ball" has slowed up. He socked three home runs, swelling his total 10 33.
 Other leading battcrs; Burrus, Boston, Sj4; Eournicr, Brooklyn. .Sj4; Stock, Brooklyn. .35l; Wright stone, Philadelphia, .351; Cox, Brooklyn, .S47; Brcssler. Cincinnati, ,346; J. Wilson, Philadelphia, .3i3; Barnhart, Pittsburgh, .342.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
SIMMONS MOVESUP
 ID SECOND PLACE
Athletic Outielder Carries Brunt
 Of Clubs Batting

Chicago, Aug. % Pl-Al Simmons, Connie Mack's high priced out fielder, purchased from Milwaukee, Is more than doing his share in keeping the Athletics in the running In the American league race.
 This flashy fly-chaser not only has been holding his own in fielding, but in his last six games he has carried the brunt of the batting for his club. He smashed out II blows, one of which was triple and two homcrs, although the club as a whole receded in batting during the last week.
 Simmons moved from fifth 10 sec ond place in the scramble for indi- vidual batting honors, on averages compiled today and including Wednesdays games,
 The Philadelphia star is now runner-up to Iris Speaker of the Indians, who tops the list with q mark of .303, Simmons is batting .3TS. Harry IToilmann of Detroit IS third with .377 and Ty Cobb fourth with .375.
 Ken Williams of the Browns added only one home run to his col lection, but is leading with 25: Mcuscl of the Yankees remaining at 2S, while Simmons is trailing them with Gl.
 Johnny Mostil, White Sox out fielder, increased his base scaling record to 37 and brought his run total to 104, the first player in the circuit to pass the century mark.
 Other leading battcrs: II. Rice, St. Louis, .37S; Sisler, St. Louis, 365; Lamar. Philadelphia, .369: Wingo Detroit, .355; F. Rice, Washngt on, .349; J. Scwoll, Cleveland, .347; Col lins, Chicago, .S45; Combs, New York, .S4%; Hale, Philadclphia. ."i1.
 Hazen Cuylcr has beon one of tho chief cogs in keeping the Pirates out in front in the National league race. He made the best showing among the topnotch battors in tho league when he boosted his average A points and now is hitting .%55. He has a considerable edge on his rivals for the scoring honors, having registered 1l6 times. His s,nsa- tional speed is making it warm for his teammatc, Max Caroy. for fin" base stealing honors. Carey failed to increase his mark of 3o while the former sonthnrner sWirc1 two and is trailing Max with @7.
 Rogers Hornsby, Cardinals loador and 1924 champion hitter of tho league, dropped below the 400 mark to .S9S. but is not i9 immediate danger of being dcthroncd. Jimmy RottomIoy, a trammnto. also slimped, but continues in second place with .3S2, while George liar
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Invcstioatinns Ordered
 in Colorado Wreck

SaIjda, Colorado, Aug. % tFr- With but one person ont of S0 in- iurcd remaining in a hospital, three separate investigations were in pros poct last niGrt into tho collision of two East Denver and Rio Grandr Western Railroad trains near Gran itH, Colo. latc yesterday, in which two flromon wore Killed
 Only ono pasSougCr's condition prevented hor 1oalinG tho hospital and hor speedy recovery is looked for.
 l. ". Tauchtonbaugh and CharIos r. Phn'4n. fireman ou tho two traine wore Killed Taughtcnh0uch's body was not recovered until today.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Miss Edcrle Sets Date
 For Next Channel Try

Roulogne, Franco, Aug. - tR,-- Either on August 3l or September |. provided the weather is favorable Gertrude Edcrle. of New York, will take 10 the water at about , o'clock in tho morning in another attempt to swim across the English channel to the English shore. It is believed at that time of morning the tidal conditions will be just right.
 Lillian Harrison, tho Argentine girl W vho has failed in four attempts 10 swim across the trcachcrous wa 'terwav, is making arrangements to start with Miss Edcrlc. Both girls are in the pink Of condition and are eagerly watching the weather fore 'C1Sts
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
GOWDY NOW SCOUTING

Columbus. Ohio. Aug. 22 Rl- Hank Gowdy, who recently signed to manage the Columbus Senators next year. after severing his connection with the New York Giants. where he starred as catcher for a number of seasons, left last night for the Pacific coast as scout for McGraw's Giants.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
PITtIN ARRIVES

N~"riras Spain, Aug, 70 Rl~- Marshal Potain of France. arrived hero thi~ morning on board tho steamer Marorhal l.yautcy, on route 10 Morocco tN suporvieo tn" cam pairn against tho Moors. After a conference with G"ucral Primo Do Rivera. head of thc Spanish military diro"tOrato. N" resumed his voyage tN Morocco 't f D. m.
 Gonorai Primo D" Rivera, who is horo for rost. announced last ni"ht that Inc would return 10 Ma drii for 3 stay of four or five days and thon aGain journey to Morocco.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
FOOTBALL PRACTICE

New York. Aug. 23 P-Thirty- five men will report for football 10 Coach Charles r. Crowley Soptcm- bcr i, Columbia university authori- ties announced today Crowley was named last fall to succeed Dr. Paul on, who assumed charge upon the death of Percy D. Haugh- ton during the 1924 season.
 Tho first game ia with Havcrford September 26,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Hartford Man Victor
 in Vermont Tournament

Samuel Snidcr of Hartford. Conn.,. yesterday won the Vermont state tennis singles championship. for which 43 persons entered and then teamed with A. w. Ware Merriam of Hartford 10 win inc doubles championship also. Snider gained his first leg on the singles cup. which Fred Harris of Brattlehoro, has won twice and John G. Nelson Of Manchester x. H., once. Three legs arc needed for possession.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
HOLD EVEN PACE

The Athletics and Washington continued thei ncck-and-ncck race for tho American league gonfalon during tho past week. each winning five games and losing two, In the Nationa, the Giants gained bit on both the Pirates and Reds, grabbing Ave out of eight frays. Pittsburgh broke even in six tilts, while Gin cinnati managed to win but two in seven.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
TO REPRESENT L. $. BAR

Winnipeg, Mauitoba Aug. 22 CP,-- The American Bar association will be represented at the annual meeting of th" Canadian Bar association, which will open hero next Wednes- dy, by George w. Wickersham of New York, former attorney general of inc United States At a luncheon of the association on the opening day Nr. Wickersham will deliver an address.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
CUE CONTENDER

By virtue of his recent startling defeat of Willie Hoppc, Erin Hagen- lacher, the German billiard cham pion, has eSta blished himself as a most dangerous contender for the worlds 1S.2 halkline title. He showed plenty ot skill and competi- tive ability Tn his match with the former cue king. Moreover. hs seems to be improving all the while.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
RELEASED ON OPTION

The st. Louis Cardinals have re- leased Pitcher Johnny Stuart to Mil waukee on option. Stuart is the former Ohio State University foot ball star, whose quick thinking in a crucial moment helped 10 beat Mich igan few years ago. He has been with the Cards for the past couple years,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
KID WILLIAMS WINS.

Baltimore, Maryland. Aug. 22 iPl- Kid Williams, former bantamTeight champion Of the world, defeated Midget Smith Of New York, in 6 close 12-round bout here last night. Williams aggressivcncss and work at close range won him the decision There were no knockdownS,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
MISS ELIZABETH RYAN

Former Californian.
 Now residing in England.
 Considered Europe's greatest woman player. next 10 Suzanne Lenglen.
 One of games veterans.
 Runnerup for English singles title 1914. Same position in 1920.
 Winner All-Comers in 1921.
 Clever doubles performer
 Played with Suzanne Lenglen, copped British doubles honors three successive seasons, 1920-21-92.
 Startled tennis circles by defeat Of Helen Wills, American queen at Seabright recently. Won in straight sets.
 Looked upon by many as next na- tional champion.
 Plays stellar all r,i game. Az gressiyc, Alert. med. Shrewd. Tactics sound.
 Chop stroke probably best asset. Drops balls dead just over net whenever possible.
 It's her big point-gettcr, returns being almost out of the question.
 Service good. But not great. Drives arc accurate, well placed.
 Formidable in any competition.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
The Standing
Games Today

St. Louis at Philadelphia. @. Pittsburgh at New York. @. Cincinnati at Boston. @, Chicago at Brooklyn. CD.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Games TOnlOrrOM

Albany at New Haven. Springfield at Waterbury. Pittsftld at Hartford, Worcester at Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

not critically injured when an auto mobile driven by their son, Russell. skidded and crashed into a tree hers yesterday Both were able to leave the hospital after treatment.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
GAS WAR CUTS PRICES

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 92 (F-- A gasoline war between independent dealers has produced a price rangs from 19,5 10 23.9 cents per gallon. The latter price generally prevails.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Games TomoTrrr

Boston at St. Louis. Washington at Detroit. New York at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
The Standing
Games Tmlay

Albany at PttSfield. CD. Waterbury at New Haven. CD. Bridgeport at Worcester, Hartford al Springfield,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results Rochester ', Jersey City S. Providence 5. Syracuse ?. Baltimore Q. Buffalo $.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Baseball at a Glance
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Rss,,Its

1esterddy's Results Chicago 8, Philadelphia .. Detroit 1, Washington 0. (l1 innings).
 Cleveland ?, New York i. St. Louis 9, Boston z.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
The Standing
Games Today

Boston at St. Louis.
 Washington at Detroit, New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Games Tomorrow

Chicago at Brooklyn.
 Pittsburgh at New York. CD. Other teams not scheduled,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
HURT IN ACCIDENT

Mcridcn, Aug % Pl-Mr. and Mrs. Louis J, Davidson Of East Swanzy, x, H.. were painfully but
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
The Standing
GaIllCs I0lay

Games Iolay Jersey City at Rochester, Providence at Syracuse. Baltimore at Buffalo. Reading at Toronto.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

ready the various amateur teams in the city starting with the profes. 1ildens and Helen Wills of this city outfits, have been practicing for the opening day.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

Rumors, remote though they may be, have 1t that New Britain is a bidder for one of the franchises in the Eastern league, Whether there Is any ground to this or not, is not known, though the fans in town would certainly welcome a team in this city,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
EASTERN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results All games postponed, rain.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results All games postponed, rain.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

New Britain, this year. has en- joyed one of Its best baseball sea. sons and the great revival of the old club spirit has done everyone a world of good. Next summer we hope that things will be just as good as they have been this year past.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

Just nov. locally, baseball starts To sing Us sVsnsong with the play tne of the city title series for the chamrionship of New Britain, Soon ths shrill toot of the whistle will start of the football season and al-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

We would like 10 hear a report from inc officials Of the New Britain Tennis club on the number of en- l1ics thus far received from the Bill Tildens and Helen Wills fthiS city for the city championship tourna- ntrri which is to he run off soon. We haven't heard how many have entered and many would like 10 know.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

The Rangers are of tomorrow on another of those pleasant sails down the Connecticut river, The club has had s boat ride as an annual event, hut the popularity of the first at fair of this season vas so great that the members Of the club have given into the popular demand and have arranged another for tomorrow night The boat which has been chartered for tomorrow's pleasure Trip, will he filled to capacity juds- ing from the large number of tick els sold.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

We understand that bus owners in this city have planned 10 make trips to the Brass City on Thurs day night to accommodate the fans who are going from this section. If this is so, many who have been in doubt as 10 the means of trans portation to the fight city for the night will have way of getting there and sure way Of getting home.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-07
GOVERNMENT NOT TO
GIVE UP NAVAL BASE

The announcement in Tuesdays
metropolitan papers that San Diego,
California, will in the near future be
the base for the dirigibles Los Ange-
les and Shenandoah and that the
navy base at Lakehurst would be
done away with, was denied on We'd
nesday.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur did
say that housing facilities for lighter
than air craft would be established
at San Diego, but that did not nee
essarily mean that the Lakehurst sta
ton was to be abolished According
to the revised information, Congress
will be asked for an appropriation
for the construction of hangers on
the Pacific coast and at the same
time ask for continuance of the
yearly appropriation for the upkeep
of the base at Lakehurst.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-07
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Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-07

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wild S pink
Of the
Championship
the Mexican
Of India fighter th
who have tackled them and after throwing
a frequently him
ridn of The
Roundup
The competitions
Will
together with the worlds chamronp titles
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-07
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Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-08-07
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
Make Own Holiday Hap
pier by Bringing Pleas
ure to Unfortunate.

To make their own Christmas hap
pier, the Sunday school class of Mrs.
J. NJ. Glass at the Alamo Heights
United Presbyterian Church, has
adopted poor family for Christmas
and they are all busy at work making
things and arranging a big basket 10
be taken to the home Christmas Eve.
They adopted the family through the
invitation of the Christmas Cheer AS
sociation which will be glad to furnish
any teacher with the name and adj
dress of poor family if they will give
them a big Christmas treat.
The twelve girls in Mrs. Glass class
have performed many acts of charity,
having cared for a family, kept the
children in school, sent boxes TO for
eign lands and many other object les
sons. Most of the girls are now Of high
school age and many Of them have
been in the class for ten years, grow
ing up under the Christian tutorship
Of their teacher
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
AUGUST GAEb
CONVICTED
Of HAVING
LIQUOR
Alderman Found Guilty by
Jury in Quick
Verdict.

August Gaeb, alderman of the city
OF Seguin, was sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary following trial in
district court there on charges of pos
sessing and selling liquor in violation
of liquor laws.
According to an Indictment returned
by the grand jury Of the Seguin dis
trict court, Gaeb was arrested June
%, following raid made by Sheriff
William Nebaur and his deputies.
Sheriff Neubaur stated that in the
raid approximately 10 gallons Of whis-
key, 10 gallons of wine and an amount
of beer were seized.
After comparatively short delibera-
ton the jury returned a verdict of
guilty following the trial conducted
before Judge Lester Hold. ;
Gaeb was defended by State SEN
ator Writ, author Of the search and
seizure bill.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
JURY PROBES THEFTS
AT DALLAS COLLEGE

DALLAS, Dec. 17.-CP)-Theft Of
clothing valued at $500 from two stu
dents residing at Southern Methodist
University viii be investigated by the
Dallas county grand jury this week, il
was declared at the district attorneys
office last night. Two students who
have been instrumental in investiga-
ton of hazing at the university re-
ported loss OF the clothing.
School authorities ordered search
but the lost articles were not rccov-
cred.