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Evening star., 1925-01-31
EASTERN FIVE AIMS
TO CHECK WESTERN

Coach Guyon's Eastern basketers
were hoping to make a strong bid
for a clear title to second place in
the high school championship series
by breaking the winning streak Of
the Western quint on the George
Washington University court this
afternoon.
AS Eastern has but two additional
games in the series. those with Tech
and Business. neither of which is cal
culated to offer much opposition, the
game today affords a final chance for
the Lincoln Parkers to show some of
the form that brought them the city
scholastic honors for two years.
After today Western has three
series games, but that with Central
on February 10 is the only one likely
to prove a stumbling block in the
march to the title.
Basketers OF the Kendall School
open their season tonight against a
quint representing the Maryland
School for the Deaf. The Kendall
Greeners have developed a fast team
and are expecting to furnish plenty
of opposition for the outfit from
Frederick.
Bliss Electrical school courtmen
took a 29-to20 defeat from the ST.
JoIiH ColleSe hNe oi tHe AdCtei :
court.
st. Adams 13O-pound quint has a
safe lead in the Interpret League by
virtue of a 25-to-15 victory over the
Woodward School.
Girls of Business High Night School
were outclassed by the Metropolitan
Athletic Club sextet, % to 10, on the
Marjorie Webster court.
With n record of four victories in
five games, Gonzaga High tossers go
against the Hyattsville High quint in
the Gonzaga gymnasium tonight. En-
right and Nee, forwards; Quinn, cen
ter; Farrell and O'Donoghue, guards,
is the Gonzaga lineup. Wright, Dix,
Costinet, Cohan and Chase probably
will perform for the suburbanites.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
KEARNS CONFIDENT JACK
WILL CONTINUE FIGHTING
Manager, However, Resigned to Fact That Champion
Is TO Marry-Declares He Will Be One to
Decide When 1t Is Time to Retire
By the Associa ted Press.

ETROIT, Mich, January 3lTommy Gibbons
to the world heavyweight boxing title following
- Jim Herman here last night.
entities him Jack
which the declaring
next
In defense his Gibbons proposes nv
logical
the head OF the challenge ready
hnNN ils hed eclared
Evening star., 1925-01-31
SET SWIMMING MARKS,
By the Associa ted Press.

BY me Assoclated Press.
Two Minnesota swimmers set ma
tional collegiate records in a Mime
sofa Chicago meet. John Farley,
Olympic star, set new 200-yard
breast stroke record of 2:37 3-5, one
and one-f1fth seconds better than his
old record. Jim Hill swan $50 yards
backstroke in 1:4S 2-5, two seconds
better than the former record.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
GORMAN WINS ON ICE.

TORONTO. January 31.-Charles
German of st. John, N. b, won the
220-yard senior final in the Canadian
speed skating championship meet.
Roe, Mapleleaf Club, Toronto, was
second, and O'Farrell, Chicago, finished
third. Germans time was 19 2-5 sec
onds.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
TWO BIG TEN GAMES.
By the Associated Press.

by INC AssUCIHLeu FTess.
Midyear examinations will keen
most Western Conference basket ball
teams idle this week end Immedi-
ate leadership in the championship
struggle will not be effected by two
meetings tonight. Chicago will play
Ohio State and Indiana will meet
Iowa
Evening star., 1925-01-31
FIGHT TO BERLENBACH,

NEW YORK, January s1.-Pau
Berlenbach of New York, light heavy.
weight, decisively outpointed Youne
Tony Marullo of New Orleans in :
l2-round match at Madison Square
Garden last night.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
MOUNT VERNONS JOLTED
BY CORBY BAKERY QUINT

@ITY basket ball championship aspirations of Mount Vernon NJ E.
setback when the Corby Bakery
church Heights
the City Club the Sunday
Mho had Oatt
Evening star., 1925-01-31

WATERBURY, Conn, January 81.
Barney Snyder of Boston, substi-
tuting for Abe Goldstein, former ban
tamweight champion, knocked out
Kid Pancho of San Antonio, Tex, in
the tenth round.
Evening star., 1925-01-31

MINNEAPOLIS, January S1.-Eddie
Ainsmith, veteran major league
catcher. has been signed by Minneap-
olst of the American Association.
Ainsmith formerly was with the
Washington Americans and New
York Giants.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
TOURNEY TO MRS. HURD.

BELLEAIR HEIGHTS, Fla. Janu-
ary 31.-Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd,
national woman's golf champion, won
the January tournament here by de-
feating Mrs. Alex Smith, New York,
on the eighteenth green.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
HEILMANN GETS IN LINE.

DETROIT, Mich, January 81
Harry Heilmann, slugging outf1elder
has signed his contract for the com
ing season with the Detroit Ameri
cans. The contract is for one wear.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
WELLS WINS ON FOUL,

BRIGHTON, England. January 81
Bombardier Wells. the heavyweight
fighter, last night won on a foul from
Soldier" Jones in the sixth round.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
VICTORY FOR HORNETS.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, January 81
Pittsburgh Hornets defeated the
Maple A. A. of Boston, 6 to 3, at
hockey,
Evening star., 1925-01-31
NURMI WINS, THOUGH ILL;
RUNS In BOSTON TONIGHT
By the Associated Press.

YORK January 31Paavo Finland established
ord of different hue when he failed break existing marks
Morningside A C.
last night, his performance being than mediocre
For the the flying feet these shores
etdown Joe Ray would
from them easily Paavo slowly and made
th acei frant
Evening star., 1925-01-31

fought" explained the champions
mana ger, recalling some fof his ex-
periences during the eight years. He
added that in all that time Dempsey
never questioned his judgment or
asked for an accounting in money
matters.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
RAY DERR TELLS:
Best Iron Shot Ever Made

HE best shot made the Roxborough Country
Club, Philadelphia Herbert eson, president of the Pha
dephia Golf Associations John Shueb
Evening star., 1925-01-31
Hooper Nearly Spills Beans.

Ed Barrow, then manager of the Red
Sox, sent two pinch hitters to the
plate in the ninth. Johnson struck
them both out. Then the dangerous
Hooper came to bat. Here was
player who was always trying. He
alone stood between Johnson and
a no-hit game. Washington had only
one run. Boston still had chance
to win. And Hooper meant to do
everything he could to put his club
in the running.
The first ball Johnson pitched was
a bit wide. Then he cut the plate
with strike. Hooper fouled off the
next one. I breathed easier and l
guess every one else did. With two
strikes, Johnson had a chance to
work on the batter. The next ball
pitched proved just to Hooper's lik-
ing. 1 can see him now as he swung
victously. L can hear the crack as
ball and bat met. The ball streaked
down the first base line, apparently
a safe hit. Somehow Joe Judge back
ed UP, got his hands on the ball and
held IT. Johnson, running fast to
cover the bag, took the throw. The
toss beat Hooper a stride, and there
was another game for the record
hooks
Evening star., 1925-01-31
Harper Pitched Fine Ball.

There's no friendship on the dia-
mond. Harry Harper, one of john
sons former teammates and a great
friend, opposed him in the no-hit
game The left-hander twirled one
of his great games. When he was in
form he was q. hard man to hit. He
had a delivery starting far behind
his back. The ball appeared to shoot
out from his chest. 1t was difficult to
see, coming up from such a back
ground. It was almost on top of the
batter before he could take his swing.
Harper never seemed to take the
game seriously. Had he done so he
probably would have been one of the
greatest left-handers of all time.
Base ball was more of a pastime than
an occupation with him. He didn't
have to earn his living on the dia-
mond. A man works better when it's
for his bread and butter.
After his wonderful no-hit perform
ance johnson went sadly off form.
In those days the Washington club
didn't seem able to get far unless the
pitching star was at the top of his
game. Shaw, who was depended upon
10 have great year, also failed. He
won only IL games. In fact, the en-
tire pitching staff collapsed. Judge
was spiked by Ty Cobb and out Of
the game long time. Jimmy O'Nein
had his hand broken. Joe Leonard, a
promising infielder, died suddenly.
The team was shot to pieces and f1n-
tshed sixth.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
Inside
BY Chester Horton.

The pivot in the golf swing means
the degree with which the shoulders
are turned, not the body. For the
Evening star., 1925-01-31
CENTRAL FIVE AGAIN
BEAT BUSINESS HIGH

Lynn Woodworth's Business court
men took a second trouncing from
the Central basketers in the high
school basket ball championship series
this morning on the George Wash
ington University court. The 32to-14
victory gives the Mount Pleasant
school second place in the league
standing with slight lead over
Eastern.
The Stenographers had little in the
way of resistance to offer the fast
Blue and White five, the Centralites
adding point after point from the
floor, directly under the basket. At
the half the count stood 8 to s, in
favor of the ultimate winners, and
during the third period, Business
failed to score while Hale and Mac
donald contributed six points. These
two led in the scoring. Hale brought
in five court goals and a pair of
single counters. Macdonald accounted
for a quartet of baskets and trio
of successful free tosses.
Capt. Pete Furman and Brist, the
Business center, who were graduated
several days ago, performed today
through a ruling which makes it pos
sible for a player to take part in the
games until the semester is officially
closed.
Lineup and Summary.
Central (32). Positions. Business 04).
Macdonald left forward. ....... .Laefsky
Hale. Right forward. Steward
Banta. Center. er.................B Brist
Dezendorf Left guard ......... .Furman
Dean. Right guard ............ May
Court Eoals-Hsle t5l, Macdonald "a,
DeSendorf, Dean ISl. Steward O. May NAY. g.
4; Bauta, l In / Dezendorf. l in .; Dean, l
In / Laefsky, 0 in =; Evans. in 3; Steward
in a Furman, in 3; May. in :.
Snbstitutions: Central-Clay ton for DeZen-
dorf Lamb for Macdonald, Moses for Bsnta
ChatIn for Dean, Harris for Hale. Business
Evans for Laefsky, Laefsky for Furmsn.
Referee-Mr. Haas. Umpire-Mr. Sumner
(Y. NJ. c. Al Time of periods-10 minutes.
Score by periods:
Business .........-... o o GA
Evening star., 1925-01-31
Accidents Crippled Club.

I played my first full big league
season with club that didn't appear
to have even the nucleus of COM
ing pennant winner. And yet, but
for the unexpected failures of john
son and Shaw and g. long hospital
list, Washington would have been
fighting all the way I am sure. A
crippled club can't get far in the
major leagues. A serious injury to
veteran at a crucial place in the race
is likely to disorganize any team. a
series of injuries is certain to do SO.
It has been said that no club is
stronger than its reserves. That is
perfectly true. But if couple of
regulars are put out of the game at
the same time, any club. no matter
what it's strength in substitutes, is at
a disadvantage. I fielded for an
average of 1858, a fair mark. And l
landed in the 800 hitting class, and
felt as If 1 really had earned my place
as a regular infielder in fast COM
pany.
Copyright. 1921
Tomorrow: A Duel and a Sore Arm.
Evening star., 1925-01-31

won only clSnl gaines dllu lOSl ~
Many fans were ready to read him
out of fast company when he surprised
the base ball world by turning in a no.
hit game. the first of his long and bril-
liant career in the American League.
This notable contest was played in
Boston on July l. In il Johnson GER
fainly made amends for his rout in the
opening game at Fenway Park. Harry
Hooper, always dangerous man at bat
against johnson, or any other pitcher,
was the only man to reach first base.
His bat didn't put him there, however.
I did / made an error on his Grounder
sn the seventh inning. or q men would
have faced Johnson without one reach
ing first. I've always regretted spelling
an otherwise perfect game for the great
pitcher.
Drove I'm Only Run Scored.
had done better in our half of the
inning at bat. I got the hit which scored
the only run of the game. Roth was on
third and Shanks on second, with one
out when Shannon came to bat. He was
retired, and it was up to me. had two
strikes and then fouled two off before
smashing the ball over second. Everett
Scott, who has the record for consecu-
tive games played, was at shortstop for
the Red Sox. He managed to knock
the Dali DOWN ana Ildhe Il pay he INT
plate on Shanks. The latter was out
but Roth already was over with what
proved to be the winning run.
1t was the only no-hit game OF
the season and one of the greatest
in which l have played. l don't
think any of US paid much attention
to the fact that Johnson had a no-hit
game in sight until the eighth in
ming. Then Walter, seeing long
deferred record in sight, cut loose
with everything he had. He has
never pitched a greater game, to
my knowledge. 1t was almost i'm
possible for the Boston batters to
see his fast ball. His control was
well-nigh perfect. His curve ball
was breaking beautifully. Menosky,
Foster and Scott were the only Bos-
ton players he didn't strike out All
told he famed 10 men.
Evening star., 1925-01-31
REDS OPEN FOR DEALS.

Tomorrow. A Duel and a Sore Arm
New Britain herald., 1925-02-04
DEATH OF MRS. COSGROVE
Wife of Veteran Member of Police Department Dies Soon After Noon At East Main Street Home.

Mrs. Nora Scanlon Cosgrove, wife of Officer Michael J. Cosgrove of the New Britain police department died this noon about 12:30 o'clock. after long lingering illness. Mrs. Cosgrove was born in Portland, Conn.,, but she had lived here since she was young girl. She was a member of Catholic Women's Benev- olent Legion and a member of the church of St. John the Evangelist.
 Mrs. Cosgrove is survived by three sons, Sergeant T. J. Cosgrove of the United States army stationed at Honolulu; Daniel, member of the local police department, and Joseph, employed at the freight depot; four daughters. Mrs. c. J. Plude, Mrs. Joseph Stagis. and the Misses Cath crime and Ruth Cosgrove; one sister. Mrs. Abbie Dawson of Roberts street and three grandchildren.
 Funeral arrangements, in charge of J. M. Curtin X Co.,, are incom- plete.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-04
lLD BABY BURNED
 HEO DEATH IN HIS CRIB
,,tisR, Dying, Two Sisters Injured X Roi Other Worcester Children ,S D
 ,S Escape in Fire.

2 WbfteAer, Feb, 4. - Raymond ,GuifRtte. 2Ayears old, son of Mr. and EMgs, Henry Guinette was b&peds to death in his crib, his motfg. and baby sister. Shirley, agedEf year, suffered such severe burns they had to be taken to a hospital, his sister, Leona aged 3, was slightly burned and his broth CT, Herbert aged 5, escaped without injury in a fire which destroyed their home shortly after s o'clock today.
 The father had departed for work in the city leaving a fire burning in the kitchen stove and the family abed. The stove became overloaded and set fire to the woodwork in the kitchen. Neighbors aroused Mrs. Guinette who suffered her injuries in trying to save the children, but nobody could reach the little victim in time to save him. Hospital off, cials said the mothers recovery is doubtful.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-04
Society Will Meet Sunday and Receive Report Which May Mean Pass ing of Old Clubhouse.

A special summons meeting of the Y. Nj. T. A. & B. Society will be held Sunday afternoon at ? o'clock to receive and act on a re- port of the building commission to dispose of the present property on Lafayette street, and build a new $i50,000 fraternal home on Main street, opposite St. Mary's church.
 The Tabs" purchased the Main street property about two years ago for the purpose of erecting a new fraternal home. The present build ing on Lafayette street has been oc- cupied for about 30 years and, in the opinion of many of the mem bers, Is not adequate to the needs of the growing society. A building committee has been named 10 study details of a building proposal and submit financing plan. which will be acted HRop Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-04
Daring Bandit Robs New Haven
 Jewelry Store Of $2O,OOO Loot
CHECK UP MOVEMENTS
 OF GERALD CHAPMAN
Acorn Prepares to Riddle Any Claim of
 Aibi

In order that no loophole of es- cape will be left for Gerald Chap man, notorious gentleman yegg, when he comes to trial on March 8 before the superior court for the murder of Patrolman James Skelly in the Davidson & Leventhal depart ment store on the morning of De- tober 12, it is understood that States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn is having a complete checkup made of the bandits residence in Muncie, Ind, where be was caught in a gun bat tie several weeks ago.
 The checkup is understood to be for the purpose of forestalling any attempt on the part of Chapman to establish an alibi as a defense. No trouble is expected in placing Chap man in this section of the country at the time the murder was commit ted as it has been known all the time that the murderer came to Massachusetts from Indiana. the automobile in which he travelled having been stolen at Fort Wayne in that state.
 Walter E. Shean, Springfield busi- ness man and member of wealthy Springfield family. who is scheduled to play the role of star witness against Chapman. will be represen- ted by an imposing array of legal talent when the trial starts, an- nouncement being made of the re- taining of Josiah H. Peck, Hartford attorney, to assist in the defense of Shean, who is at the Hartford coun- l ty jail on charge of murder as an accessory before the fact. Shean was the partner of the murderer in the burglary of the store and has been held on 8 first degree murder ebarge.
 The retaining of Peck to assist in the defense of Shean was announced by James A. Curry. of Curry & Cur ry of Hartford. who, with William J. Granfield of Springfield. has rep resented Shean up to this time.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-04
Clerk Beaten, Gagged and Bound and Keys Used to Open Safe in Early Morning Robbery at Guarantee Watch Co.
ROBBER IS SHOT BY
 STAMFORD POLICE

New. Haven. Feb. 4.-Jewelry said to be valued at s20,00O was stolen from the safe in the store of the Guarantee Watch Co. at 405 State street early this forenoon &C., cording to report to the police. A clerk of the concern was struck over the head. bound and gagged and his keys used to open the safe by the robber who escaped with the loot in a leather bag according to the report to the police.
 Beaten and Gagged.
 According to the story told the police, Adolph Silver, clerk in the store and also watchmaker, was &C., costed by the robber when he opened the store and entered a backroom separated by partition. The intruder struck him over the head with the butt of a revolver, Silver told police. stuck a gag in his mouth and dragged him to the front of the store where he was forced to produce his keys to the safe and open it. He was then dragged into the back room of the store, bound with picture cord, Silver said. The robber then took his keys, opened all inner compartments of the safe and packing the contents into a black leather suitcase, left the store.
 Silver managed to free himself, he said, and telephoned the police who immediately began search for the robher.
 Investigation by the police dis closed that entrance 10 the store had been gain by breaking open a door in the The back door opened on the load cut.
 The robber Was described to the police by Silver as an Italian aged about 26, feet z inches in height, wearing dark overcoat, gray cap, a greenish-gray necktie. His face was round and smooth. Silver said. and he wore tortoise shell glasses. He carried two revolvers, Silver told police.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-04
JOHNSON, FEARING FOREIGN ' ENTANGLEMENTS, CALLS ON
 SENATOR'S TO SUPPORT HIM
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN AT OHIO STATE UNIV. Discovery of Strychnine in Medicine Brings on
 Investigation

Columbus, O., Feb. 4.-Discovery of strychnine In medicine issued to Ohio state university students, two of whom died in the last four days, to- day brought an order for thorough investigation from W. o. Thompson, president of the university. y-
 Several other stud ms have heeo seriously i'll From the effects Of the medicine issued from the un vc..i.ry dispe11 as cold preventive.
 Thd ersity officials announced that th9 Following steps nave been taken: - 1 All medicine which might contain strychnine and issued at the ,lispen- sary is being called n.
 Further issuance of medicine from the dispensary has been stopped
 Complete investigation of the medicine in question has been order ed.
 Analysis of the stomach of D. I. Puskin of Canton, Ohio. a journalism student, who died Sunday, will be made at once.
 Reports that the students were the victims of a crank or of poisoned liquor were characterized, as un- founded.
 It was first reported that Puskin and Charles H. Huls, C. Logan, the other student who died, and those who are i'll. were victims om menin- .gitis. It was explained by university physicians that some of the symp- tom of severe meningitis and strychnine poisoning are nearly iden- 'tical.
 President Thompson, in a state ment, said there was absolutely no cause for alarm" and promised that every facility of the university would be used at once to run down the source of the poison.
 It became known that the contents of medicine taken by Huls had been subjected to three independent in- vestigations. Stfychnine has been found in only one of more than 150 capsules examined: This capsule contained nothing but strychnine.
 Contents of the stomach of George D. Thompson, of Canton, Ohio, journalism student, and the last to become i'll, disclosed strychnine. But medicine in his possession did not.
 Medicine was issued to students upon prescription from Dr. s. s. Wingert, head of the university health service.
 The medicine made up by the dis pensary of the College of Pharmacy, was intended for colds and presum- ably contained quinine.
 Other capsules, prescribed at the same time, contained aspirin.
 The one capsule containing strychnine was in the possession of Timothy J. Mccarthy. of Fremont, Ohio, also a journalism student, who became ill last Thursday. Other capsules in McCarthy's possession, contained no strychnine.
 The first Investigation was made under the supervision of Dean Clair A. Dye, of the College of Pharmacy, and disclosed no Strychnine in any capsules. A second investigation made independently by Dr. James E. Withrow, head of the depart ment of chemical engineering, and ;p wbirb more than S0 caDSuleS were examined, disclosed no poison.