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New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
LET THE BIG ONES
 SHOW WHO'S BEST
Ought to Eliminate ''Weak
 Sisters" Among HeaVieS

So much has been said recently about the retirement of Jack Demp- sey, heavyweight champion from the ring, and the claiming of his title by Tom Gibbons and the taunts of Harry Wills the big Senegambian that Dempsey Is afraid to meet him. that the fighting public would like q showdown between the three.
 This leads to the question which is on the minds of many as to why an elimination tournament is not Dempsey could be called on to de- fend his crown against real chal- 1 lenger. It has been reported again and again that Dempsey would fight either Gibbons or Wills or both be- fore he retires and the only thing that seems to hold up negotiations 1 is the financial question.
 Gibbons of course, claims that he is the only member of the heavy weight class to have met Dempsey anu " iluNS lO LoulluD "lli him. This was at the memorable battle in Shelby. but even at that, Dempsey won the battle on points and many have wondered since whether the "Tiger" really had his heart in that fight or not.
 The claim of Wills that Dempsey is afraid to meet him and that this is the reason why Dempsey has side stepped all his challenges. has made more than one smile. Wills is rely ing mainly on his showing against Firpo. but the question always re- mains whether Firpo was the same against Wills as he was against Dempsey. Then again, Wills brittle hands take away q great deal of the prestige he would have otherwise have against such a rugged battler as Dempsey.
 Apparently the only way 10 settle the dispute and the right way to name Dempsey's successors if he is to have one. would be to pit Gibbons against Wills with Dempsey meeting the winner. These two are consis- tent in their claims that they can beat the champion and as they are the leading contenders for the heavyweight crown which rests on Jacks brow, why not let them mix it in a ring with a chance at Demp- sey as the reward of the outcome?
 Dempsey has met all corners when "a suitable offer his been made" to quote Jack Kearns, his manager, and 1t doesn't seem consistent to his nature to have him afraid of Wills.
 It is probable that a battle be- tween Gibbons and Wills would pack any house either in or out of doors and then following bout between the winner of that fight and Jack Dempsey would draw the biggest gate of all time. It may be that Dempsey's long layoff and his new nose made especially for the movies might affect his fighting abilities, hut he has had many more long lavoffs and Is still on top, Dempsey will be champion until someone takes the crown away from him.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
KAPLAN'S MANAGER IN
 TROUBLE ON THE COAST
Montieth Loses California Licenses For Talking Too Much-"Thc
 Kid" Barred as a second

San Diego, Cal. Feb. 14.-Scotty Montieth of New York, manager Of Kid Kaplan, featherWcight boxing champion and Jackie Snyder and Joe Ryder, lost his Californa license after a long discussion last night over the amount of bandages 10 be allowed Snyder for his ten round bout with Frankie Garcia, Holly wood featherweight.
 Montieth appealed from the ruling of Chief Meyers, inspector for the boxing commission on the amount of bandage but was told Meyers was Tn charge. Monticth made Il remark while leaving tho dressing rooms for the ringside it was alleged and Tas called back by Meyers and his It. cense taken up. He did not Wit ness the bouts.
 Kaplan who was barred as a sec- ond 10 Snyder in the main event when Referee Steve Nyland claimed he was putting grease on Snyder be- tween rounds.
 Garcia outpointed Snyder in the ten round bout. his right finding its mark on Snydcr's body often.
 In the six round semi-dnal Jackie Burns san Francisco featherWeight, outpointed Ryder.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
FAMOUS JOCKEY
 LOSES LEES RACE
Fred Taral Was One Of Turi'S
 Greatest Pilots
New York, Feb. 14.-Fred Taral,

New York, Feb. 14.-Fred Taral, famous jockey of three decades ago who lost his second fortune because at the beginning of the world war he was trainer of the stable owned by the Crown Prince of Germany, Is dead at his home in Jamaica, Long Island.
 Taral, the only man 10 ride to victory in the three great turf fix lures in ono season, was bS years old and since the age of 13 had studied horses. Born in Peoria, H., he later went with his family to Harder, Kansas, where he first at- tracted the attention of horsemen. From the quarter-tracks he came cast and was associated with the Lebold brothers, Henry McDaniel the elder, Frank Nolan, Walcott and Campbell, James E. Keene and Marcus Daly.
 After he became too heavy to ride in American races, Taral went to Europe and for several years, al- though in his thirties, he led the jockey lists in Germany and Austria. IIe> retained his physical power through an intense interest in several branches of sport. He was leader among trapshooters, an &C., complished billiardist and boxer of exceptional ability. At one time he is said to have offered the trainer of pugilists, Jimmy DeForrest. s10,- 900 year to look after his con- dition while he rode in Germany.
 Taral's first fortune was lost through unfortunate investments and later in life he invested in Ger man property after becoming trainer , for the Crown Prince. War took his property overseas and his hold ings in the United States suffered from confiscation. When America entered the conflict, the Crown prince wrote to the little trainer: Tt is my wish that you keep my horses. You cannot help what your country is doing any more than I can help what my country is doing" A pair of diamond studded cuff links arrived with the message and Taral had them when he died. It always was Taral's opinion that James R. Keene's Domino was the greatest horse this country ever has known. He rode the Keene colt to victory in the Futurity of 1893 when he beat Richard Croker's Dobbins with Willie Simms up. Henry Griffith on Doc Streets Cali lee, Monk Overton on Hyderbad and Jimmy McCafferty on Applegate.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
NO GOLF UPSETS.

Delmonte, Calf, Feb. 1.-The days play yesterday, finishing the first round of the annual Pebble Beach championship for women failed 10 develop any upects but there was an approach that prom ised a thrill when Mias Louise For dyce Of Youngstown, Ohio, ras held even by Mss Florence Bo lmaD of Detroit for nine holes. Then N zs Bodmen ia tered and the Ohio star won, two up,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

 
ROAD TO BASEBALL l FAME HARD TRAVEL
CliH Heathcote Finally Reaches
 Smoother Path to Stardom

New York, Feb. 14. - It has been long, uphill trek for Cliff Heath cote, outfielder of the Chicago Cubs, but he has reached the smoother path of stardom at last. Big league pilots in St. Louis and Chicago labored with Heathcote for six years until last season, when he found himself and added the vital batting eye to his already acquired assets of speed and fielding ability.
 Heathcote hit 1908 last season, the first time he has entered the charmed circle since he first trod a big league base-path. Baseball men sec in his success change in the times and types - an era in the national game where leaders psS more attention to development, persevering against discouraging odds instead of casting aside talent which falls to show quickly signs of greatness.
 Heathcote showed unusual prom , ise when he first attracted the at- tentlon of Branch Hickey, St. Louis Cardinal manager. Cliff was bought by Hickey when he was with the York, Pa.. independent team, short ly after graduating from the Penn State college. Given some season. ing with Houston in tho Texas league. he was recalled by the Card inals in 1919. Hickey was convinced he had real find" when Heath cote hit .279 and fielded sensational ly in his first big league season. But he developed fast along every line except batting.
 Heathcote boosted hls batting mark in 1920 to .2S4. but dropped down to PA in 1921, and the fol- lowing year was traded to Chicago for Max Flack, veteran. Bill Kille- fer, pilot of the Cubs, then took Heathcote in hand and coached him patiently. He hit only .249 in 1923 and was not used regularly, but last season he came into his own. Be- sides hitting 1908, Heathcote sto,e 26 bases, ranking third to Carey and Cuyler of Pittsburg, and was third among the regulars of his league as fielder.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
Yale Basketball Team
 Finally Wins a Game

New Haven, Feh. l4.-Iearing through Browns dogged defense in the final four minutes of play, Cap tain Luman and Eddie Suisman of Yale broke a tie score of fifteen points each and closed a thrilling rally with a 20 to Is final advan- tage last night
 It was Yale's first victory after eight defeats and was the first suc- cessful bout staged this season on the Eli home floor.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
Paavo Offers No Alibi
 For His Last Defeat
3y The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 New York, Feb. 14.-Arriving here carly today to complete the last stage of his three-night running program, Paavo Nurmi explained with a shrug and muttered ejacula- ton his defeat last night in Syra- cuse at the hands of Al Gottleib. university cross-country star, in |" mile handicap race.
 Paavo had no alibis but his train. CT Hugo Quist, explained that Nur- mi had run his race with the main idea of displacing the track record held by Joie Ray and was unprepar- ed for the sudden spurt uncorked by Gottleib in the last lap after the Phantom Finn had taken the lead. Carrying his famous stop-watch, Nurmi knew he was inside the records and to spectators 1t seemed that he made little effort to catch Gottleib when the youth sped past
 Hes a good boy: I like his gri', said Nurmi when asked about h' opinion of the conqueror.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
BILLIARD RESULTS
Class B Players Meet, Unknown Partners Clash and Special Game Is Arranged for Monday.

Class B games played at Rogers in the billiard tournament last night resulted as follows:
 Murphy 75, Mack IS.
 Coscina 75, Zucchi A.
 Y. Young 75, Mack 6l,
 On Monday Soccoli will take on Hump" MuIdowney in a special match. Games last night In the Unknown Partner league were: Frisli 2s, Whipple 75; Heisler 75. Dahlgren 62,
 Next Monday night Soccoli will play Muldownoy, This game is the starting of the series between Soc coli and his challengers, Gallup, Scapclatti, Muldowney and. Wolfe.
 The games will be played at S:00. 100 to 90 each night, two games with each player. Next Wednesday night Soccoli will play the second match with Muldowney.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
DIXIE SPEED BOYS
 ARE HERE TONIGHT
Clash With Mats in Big Game
 at ATmory

The DlSie speed Boys are the guests of the National Guards at the armory tonight and, as Is usual ly the case when Hartford outfit plays here, the s. R. 0. sign prob ably will be displayed early.
 There also will be another attrac- ton worth seeing for the basketball fans, for the plucky youngsters rep resenting Landers, Frary X Clark in the Industrial league will combat the Myrtles from Meriden in the preliminary game.
 The Myrtles have been substituted for the West Ends of Torryvile. The Myrtles, incidentally, lead the Meriden Industrial league, while Landers is tied for top place in the local dusty circuit.
 Dick Dillon will toot for the eye opener at p. m. and at sis the big blow off comes.
 New Britain will take the floor intact. with Reynolds and Taylor in the forward positions Sheehan and Kilduff at guard and Carlo Restelli Jumping center. The Speed Boys will present their tried and true" lineup, consisting of Tommy Mur- phy and Silverman forwards, Hof- farth center and Fat" Hafner and Waterman guards.
 At the present time the 'Dixies hold the title of city champs of Hartford and in the present city series are second only to the Lyrics in the standing. The boys have been playing regularly all season, sometimes three games a week, and their record is a good one, yet no better than Is that of the Mats. In fact the Mats have defeated some of the teams that have won over the Speed Boys. And furthermore, the Springfield Y. M. H. A. that defeat cd New Britain two to one, defeat ed the Dixies almost four to one. But of course, comparative scores prove nothing.
 Indications are that the Mats will enter the game a prime favorite to- night, but they will have to hop to it from the start in order to keep cut in front. The DiXies are ex- pected to resort 10 their usual pass ing game, and the way in which they work the ball up the floor is in teresting to watch. In this respect however, the Mats have developed an offensive that is not to be sneezed at and both teams doubtless will re- sort to plenty of passing and drib- bling while they are trying each ct CT out.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
TO
 START ON FEB. 23
Chaney VS. O'Brien and Good, rich Vs. Wagner

New York. Feb. 14.--Georgt Clancy of Baltimore will mee Tommy O'Brien Of Milwaukee. ant Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo will fact Eddie (Kid) Wagner of Philadel phia at Madison Square Garden February 23, in the opening match es of the lightweight, elimination tournament. This is announced b, the state athletic commission, whicl announced the pairings for the first round. All first round matches wi! be ten-round affairs.
 Other matches arranged and the dates follow: K. 0. Clyde Jeaxlc oi Columbus 0. vs, Rocky Kansas oi Buffalo February 24; Charle. O'Connell of Cleveland vs. Joe Dun dee of Baltimore. February 25; Benny Nalgar of New York vs, Ales Hart of Philadelphia and Archie Walker of Brooklyn vs. Solly Sea man of New York, February 27; Jack Bernstein of Yonkers vs. Basi Galfano of New Orleans, February 2S. The commission also sanctioned as a first round match, a ten-round bout between Joe Benjamin and Jack Silver, both of San Francisco at San Francisco on the afternoon of February 23 but stipulated that the principals must weigh in at 10 o'clock in the morning under the 135-pound limit.
 The matches were not drawn, the managers of the principals agreeing to permit the commission to match the fighters according to its own judgment.
 Word was received from the French boxing federation that Lu- cien Einez would represent France in the tournament. Australia nom- mated Sid Godfrey and Hugh DwyeI but neither could find 1t possible to compete in the tournament and as a result Australia will not he repre- sented. The Buenos Aires Municipal boxing commission officially notified that commission that Luis Nicentini will represent South America in the tournament. Canada has failed 70 nominate a lightweight and the commission named Clonie Tate, lightweight champion of Canada, as the Maple Leaf representative.
 The board of boxing control of England has named Harry Mason and Ernie lizard, both of London. There two will meet within a short time for the honor of representing the British Empire. Tho New York board has notified the English com- mission that this meeting must be held immediately,
 Cuba will name a lightweight to represent that country within the next fifteen days, while the commis- sion was notified that Garzena would wear the colors of Italy in the tournament.
 Leo Flynn, manager Of Jack Re nault, Canadian heavyweight, filed a challenge with the commission from Hot Springs, Ark, where he is win tering. Flynn seeks match be- tween Renault and Jack Dempsey. The commission refused to take ac- ton pending the receipt of certi- fled check to make the challenge legal,
 Max Hoff of Philadelphia, mana ger of Ad Stone, filed q challenge for his man to meet Mike McTigue' world light heavyweight champion. This was also shelved pending the receipt of a check.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
A. L. A. Team Going Over
 To Waterbury Tonight

The American Lithuanian basket ball team and rooters will go 10 Waterbury tonight to play the Waterbury American Lithuanian basketball team in that city.
 The A. L. A. basketball team will leave the club room at o'clock this evening and all players must be there on time.
 Tho A. L. A. will play the Ma tional Guards of Middlttown next Friday and February 26 they will take shot at the Ramblers of Higganum.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
EMERALDS WIN GAME FROM
 CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH
Boys Avenge a Defeat They Suffered Earlier In the Season.
 Saunders Shines

The Emeralds A. C., playing a brilliant offensive and defensive game completely subdued the Gen. tral Jr. High quintet in a game on the Junior High School floor, Fri day afternoon, o2 10 9. Saunders, Emeralds forward, made three sen- sational shots that were easily the best in the game. Bromberg, Emerald center, also played d whale Of a game both on the defense and offense. The guards, Morin. Ro- menci and Barnes put up great exhibition of guarding by holding the fast Central forwards to lone field goal. McCourt and Stanley also played well. Reid and Lan- dino were the best bets for the losers. The losers were held score less in the second half.
 Lineup and summary:
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
Y. M. H. A. Boys Expect to
 Secure Some Games Here

The local Y. M. H. A. are organ izing a basketball team. Already several games are in the works. The "Y" boys will take on the Dis abled War Veterans in several weeks and game with the South Church is in the works.
 The "Y" has an imposing looking team with Samuel (Dusty) Yahm, Eli (Boots) Cohen, Harold (Toots) Iippman of the New Britain Trade School. Max (Trumps) Hoborman and several others.
 All challenges should be ad- dressed to Athletic Dept, Y. NJ. II. A., United Bldg, New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
Garcia Loses Bout in
 HOlyOke After a Foul

Holyoke, Feb. 14-A low left hook | in the midst of furious rally at
 the start of the seventh round re-
 suited in the disqualification of 1 Bobby Garcia, the Baltimore "Assas-
 sim in his bout here last night with Young Celmers of Hoboken. Until the low blow ended the hostilities, the bout had been going along on fairly even terms with the soldier
 boy seeming to be working under
 wraps.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
Wesleyan Swimming Men
 Better Than Union Col.

Middletown. Feb, 14.-The Wes- Ieyan swimming team defeated a team from Union college. 49 to l9, in a program of water sports here last night
 Wesleyan took six first places and Union two. The Wesleyan relay team made a new college rec ord for the 160 yard swim, cover ing the distance in 1:2o Is. The previous record was l:@l.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
WHIRLWJNDS WIN
Defeat Team Composed of Players
 From Elihu Burritt school

Nlne l E team Of the Elihu Bur- rift Junior high school was defeat od 2o 10 II by the Whirlwinds ycs- tcrday afternoon Zoliski and Simons starred for the winners on the of fense while the work Of Mccarthy and Mcclure at guard was good The SummarE.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
WINS GOLF CUP

Hot Springs, Feb. l4.-G. Den man. of Parsons, Kas.. was the win ner of the championship flight of the presidents cup golf tournament, which ended here yesterday. W. W. Ashleger, of Chicago, carried Den man to the twentieth hole before he lost. 1 up.
 The annual spring tournament will start over the local course Monday with three flights qualification. Sev- eral major league ball players are expected to participate,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

Miami Fla. Feb 14.-Nrs H. D. sterritt of Hrtchins Kansas won the Miami Beach championship for women golfers here yesterday when she defeated Miss Elsie McEvoy of Oakland Hills, Detroit. in the final by 3 to 1.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
POLO DATES SET

London, Feb. 1.-The Hurling- ham club has fixed June 20, 24 and 27 as the dateSfor the matches here between the United States and British army polo teams. A pre- Iiminary match with the HuDing- ham team will be played by the Americans on June 1.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
sOUTHWOETH SIGNS

New York, Feb. 1.-The Giant manager yesterday announced re- ceipt Of signed contracts from Out fielder Billy southworth and Pitcher John Wisner. the latter a RS-.-b- ter ree.uit.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
ROONEY WINS

In the state league class A bowl ing match at the Commercial alleys last night Rooney won five out of nine games from Brennecke. The score: |, Rooney-1Ol, no. 114. 101. 130, 119, Ss, 99, 112. Total-97S. Aver age--10S.
 Brcnnecke-107, a3, 100, 96. 11S, SS, Ill, 124, l14.' TotaI-946. Aver age-105.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
DJJTTH WINS

Duluth, Mlnn.. Feb. l4,-Buluth trounced PittsbufEh in a United States amateur hockey .-1gue game here last night, 3 ts 6
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
Central Jr. High

The Emeralds wish 10 arrange games for the balance Of the sea- son. Anyone wishing a game may write Manager s. McCourt, 237 Elm street, city.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
PITTSBURGH WINS.

Pittsburgh, Feb. IA. - The Pitts burgh Hornets defeated Boston, 10 1, in an eastern division hockey game hero last night.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
THE FAMOUS CANADA DRY GINGER ALE

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New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

Presenting Arne Borg, champion swimmer of Sweden, who recently arrived in this country to begin training for the national A. A. T.. championships at San Francisco in April. Borg will enter the 22O and 500-yard free style events, which are his best distances, Incidentally he hopes to take the measure of Johnny Weissmuller while over here.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

ABOVE. BRONNELL; BELOW, BROOKER.
 Two old Big Ten rivals, Dean Brownell, Illinois, and Jim Brooker, Michigan, will probably meet for the ninth time in their favorite event. the pole vault-at the annual Illinois relay carnival. Feb. 2S.
 The pair rate as the pick of col lcge vaulters and clear around 13 feet consistently. Brooker thus far has an edge on his arch enemy, hay ing been victorious in five of their eight clashes.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
MlirIMindS
9 I R
GOals Fouls I'll
MCM.NN GOLEER WINS

Referee. Trukan; scorer. Levine; timer kilwitz.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

Get used 10 the classified head ing numbers in the Herald.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

It's certainly great what a Her aid classified ad will do.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
Round Four

They met in furious exchange of blows in the center of the ring with honors even. There was thrilling battle. Delaney rushed Slattcry to the neutral corner and almost knocked him over when straight right caught Slattery off balance. They danced about the ring, Slattery frantically forcing a fight, Delaney covering. The pace was furious at the bell.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-10-01
WET PROPAGANDA

Is beer an issue before the American
people today? The brewers evidently be-
lieve it is. Hugh F. Fox, secretary of the
United States Brewers Association, in
statement issued from New York, said:
The United States Brewers Associa-
ton is firmly convinced beer will come
back. We believe it will come back in re-
spouse to general demand; not because
of anything that the brewers may do, nor
by the favor of the Anti-Saloon League.
We believe that the temperance sentiment
of the country will not only acquiesce in
the modification of the Volstead act, but
that the sentiment will be found support
ing the demand for it."
Federal Judge William B. Sheppard of
Pensacola, Florida, speaking recently in
New York. said:
From my observations in the south,
believe the Eighteenth Amendment is
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-10-01
BISHOP HUGHES SCHEDULED

Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of Chicago
will be one of the speakers at the Anti
Saloon League Convention.
Bishop Hughes, who was recently as
signed to the Chicago Area of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, was born in
Moundsvile, West Virginia, in 1866. He
was educated at West Virginia Univer-
sity, Iowa College and Ohio Wesleyan,
entering the ministry in 1892 He is an
ex-member of the Indiana Board of Educa-
ton and an ex-president of DePauw Uni
versity. He is also trustee of Carnegie
Foundation, chairman of committee on re-
ligious activities. DR.. Hughes is men,
Der of the Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Tau
Delta. The Chicago Area includes the
Central Illinois, Illinois, Rock River, Chi
cago German. Central Swedish, Norwe-
gian Danish, Northwest German, ST.
Louis German and Northern German An
nual Conferences.