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New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
NURMI OUT 10
 , MAKE NEW MARK
Mile and Quarter and 1,5OO
 Metre Events Tonight

Buffalo, ". Yn Feb. 1@.-Paavo Nurmi, tonight will attempt to shat ter two more worlds track records, In a special IF mile race at the 1O6th field artillery games, the phantom Finn will try for marks both at the l IA mile distance and at 1,5oO meters. After acquainting himself yesterday with the loGth armory's eight lap track. he ex- pressed confidence that he would be able to turn in the sought after rec crds.
 Since his arrival in Buffalo early yesterday, Nurm hias been at the srmory almost constantly and has spent much Of his time on the boards.
 Several nationally known track stars will share Nurmis Buffalo ap- pearance, including his flying coun- tryman, Willie Eitola.
 Jimmy Connolly of Georgetown will be Nurmi's principal opponent In the mile and quarter,
 Ritola will participate in the two mile handicap in which Frank WcnGling. Buffalo member of the United States Olympic team, also is entered,
 Ray Watson, Illinois A. C. running Be-. will attempt 10 shave his own 5oo meter world record and also will try to establish q new 600 meter mark. He will be opposed by Allan Helfrich of Penn State and Nanny Lochnicht of Buffaro, who defeated Watson shortly before he set the world record.
 Willie Plant, pedestrian champion, is entered in the two mile walk.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Young Bicyclist Dies
 Under Wheels of Auto

Greenwich, Feb. 12.-An unidenti- fed young man riding a bicycle was almost instantly killed on the post road near the Stamford Greenwich line last night when he was struck by an automobile truck operated by Max Lieberman Of 945 East 16Sth street, New York city. Iieberman said he did not sec the bicycle be- cause of the fog. He was being held last night by the Greenwich police,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
TEX AND CHARLEY
 RIVAL MAGNATES
With Their StadiumS, They NlI
 Vie for Boxers
By Ths Associated Press.

New York, Feb. 12.--Oone of box ing's greatest titles, that of leading sports promoter, may be hurled into a New York ring during the outdoor season, when Tex Rickard pits his forces against the crater of Charles 8. Henderson, now rising in Long ls- land City to seat 10000 spectators.
 Men steeped in the boxing busi- ness forcsecs a battle which will bring the ring sport to its toes, for Rickard is recognized as hard hit- ter, and Henderson, with such an immense establishment on his hands, canpot depend on jab and foot work. He must fight. When ques- tioned in regard to the impending war of promoters, those who make d living out of other mems battles in the ring, arc reticent, yet hint that there must be something besides prospects behind the investment of Henderson; in other words. that he holds definite promises in writing. What is the only sort of contest that will fill that new arena and make it pay for itself, they ask. And the answer comes-a heavyweight cham pionship bout.
 Surely, there is no baseball and no track competition and for this year at least no football contest re- quiring such 8 large seating ca pscity. These sports have been Sched- uled, the scenes decided upon. Only a Yale-Harvard, a Harvard-Prince- ton or a Iale-Princeton gridiron battle could expect to attract such a hrong. And these are not for pro- fessional sport stadiums.
 Therefore the boxing world be- lieves that Henderson N~ has been promised championship bout--a heavyweight affair. Until the situa- tion changes, no other division can present a match which will attract 10000 persons to the gates.
 Both Rickard and Henderson have let it be known that Dempsey will box for them this summer, with Tommy Gibbons and Harry Wills mentioned as opponents, and now comes the story from underground yet ofttimes reliable sources of box ing information that Manager Jack Kearns is with Henderson and Cham pion Jack Dempsey is with Rickard. And furthermore it is whispered that perhaps Kearns is interested finan- cially in the construction of the new arena in Long Island City. Dan Nc Ketrlck, always considered the east ern. representative of Kearns and Dempsey is matchmaker for Hen dereon.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
WINS TITLE

Canton. s. D. Feb. 12.-Msrtin Fredho of Virginia Minnesota won the American cross-country cham nionshtp the opening event Of the national ski tournament here late yesterday. He covered the ten miles in 5l minutes and fl seconds.
 First honors in the collegiate sec ton went to Louis Delphes, of Estes Park, Colo, who made jumps of l34 and 13S feet and had 29S 2-3 points.
 Rolf Mangseth Coleraine, Minn, retained his title of boys champion by leaping IF and 1I3 feet and making 262 1-3 points.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
NpaTtans
Nine in American League
 Fail to Hit Out H0mers

New York, Feb, 1@.-Just nlne players in the American league, who took part in 100 games or over, failed to chalk up at least one home run in 1924
 The included MrHuty, Fowster and Lutzko of Cleveland; Wambs- ranss and O'Neill. Boston; Jones, Detroit; Ruel Washington; Gerber, St Louis and Perkins of the Attn letics. Of the group Wambsganss played in the most tilts-l56.
 Two catchcrs, Ruel and O'Neillo were especially down in extra base clouts. Ruel. in l43 frays, collected 20 doubles and but 8 pair of triples, while O'NeilI. playing lo6 games, crashed out l5 two-ply smashes and only a solitary three-bagger.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
 
MUNN DEEEA Zy ZBXSZKO M
 STRAIGHT FALLS EASILY
Has Easy Time Filming Giant Pole and Spectators Are
 Impressed With Coegian's Ability

Kaneas City, Mo. Feb, l2--Wayne cBig")' Mum defeated Stanislaus Hbyszko easily in straight falls last night in his first defense of the world'e heavyweight wrestling cham pionshtp. The ease of the victory lent further impression 10 the Kan sas City idea that Mum will be a real champion, although but small doubt was entertained after Mum recently defeated Ed. ("Strangler"D Lewis in a match here.
 The former Nebraska football star toyed with the aged Zbyszko, who still is ono of the mat game's strong est opponents.
 Mum took the first fall in 16:40
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
REACHES PARIS.

Paris, Feb. 12.-President Ales- sandri of Chile, recently recalled to his pest after 'leave of absence" beginning with the military coup at Santiago last September. arrived in Paris this morning from Nice. His present plans call for a weeks stay here, after which he will proceed to London for q few days, sailing from BouIogne. for South America Febru- rv 20
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Annapolis Lists 13 Games
 On Tennis Court This Year

Annapolis, Mir, Feb. 12.-Thirteen
 contests are on the naval academy tenis schedule for the coming sea son. announced today, all but one with Army at West Point on May 30, being at home. The other matches are; April 15, Catholic uni vorsity; IS, Western Maryland; %. Davidson College Of North Carolina; 25, SUarthmore college; 29. univer- sity Of Maryland; May 9, Rutgers; (, University of Maryland; ., Lc- high; R, Johns HoplinsI6, Jniver- sity Of North Carolina; 2o, Univer- sity Of Pcnhsylvanla; 25, Penn State.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12

and the second in 12:45, using a crotch and body hold each time. It was with that hold that Mum de- feated Lewis, although he heavcd the Strangler from the ring for foul which cost him the second fall.
 The short, squatty Zbyszko en- countcred great difficulty in pinning holds on the giant Mum. Zbyszko at- tempted toe holds almost exclusively, but Munn's great length of leg pre- vented the Pole reaching his foot. Most of the contest was fought with the men standing, struggling for the advantage, not more than 10 minutes of the wrestling actually being done with the men on the mat.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Trio of Reds Will Go
 To Hot Springs Today

Cleveland, February 12.--Pitchers George Uhle and Joe Shaute and Coach Jack McAllister, the first de- tachment of Cleveland Indians to go south for spring training, leave to- night for three weeks stay at Hot Springs. They will be joined ep route or at the Arkansas resort by Pitchers Ben Karr, Joe Edwards and Sherry Smith, Catcher Allie Walters and Coach Shutters Mattews.
 Other batterymen will report nt the Lakeland, Fla, camp March ] and the f1elders and the f1elders an Hot Springs squad a week later.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Godfrey Is Put Into
 Lists for Romero

New York, Feb. l2.-Because of a bad cold, Quntin Romero, Chilean heavyweight, yesterday withdrew from his 12-round match with Jack Renault of Canada, scheduled Mon day night at Madison Square Garden. George Godfrey, Philadelphia negro, was substituted for the South Ameri-
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
EAST NEW HOLDING
 BASEBALL GROWN
But in 1907,OS.O9 the West
 Was Supreme

Back in 19O7-0S-0o Detroit copped three pennants in a row. The feat, incidentally, set a new record in the American league.
 For 1t was the first time the same club had turned the trick.
 By winning the gonfalon on three successive occasions, the Tygers not only heaped bit of glory on them selves but also added considerable prestige to the western division of the circuit, there always being more or less rivalry between the two sec- tions. The Detroit triumphs gave the west 6-4 lead over the east at that time.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
YALE PJCKMEN WIN

Boston, Febp 12.-Ialc's hockey team won ovet Boston university 2 to 1 in the arena last night. E. L.. got away to lead with Yale tying the score in. the second period. The teams battled all even, through two- thirds of the final period before Yale poked in the winning tally. N. Kon- toff's counter for B, L. was classy bit of work. After going the length of the ice he shot in the puck with a back hand swing from an almost impossible angle.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Girl Who Killed Own
 Mother Says Not Guilty

San Francisco, Feb. 12.-Sixteen year old Dorothy Ellinson, confessed slayer of her mother, pleaded not guilty when arraigned in the super for court yesterday on a charge of murder. Her trial was set for March .o2
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
BREAK EVEN

Eyeleth. Minn., Feb. l2-Break- ing even in their two game engage ment here. the Pittsburgh hockey sextet last night defeated the Eveleth team. three 10 nothing, in a western division game of She |. S. Amateur Hockey association.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
(BY BILLY EVANS)
A second "Rube" Waddell.

That is what Walter Mails ought to be, but isn't.
 Walter Mails is southpaw pitcher. He has played big league engagements with Brooklyn, Pitts burgh and Cleveland.
 He comes back to the majors next spring for his fourth trial as d member of the St. Louis Cardinals.
 Walter Mails has as much natural ability as "Rube' Waddcll and no southpaw ever had more stuff than George Edward.
 Mails has a dazzling fast ball. I umpircd back of Waddell when he was at his best. If anything, Mails fast ball had something on the "Rubc's."
 Waddell had a better curve. It broke more sharply. Like Mails, while inclined to be wild, Waddell in the pinch seemed to have un- canny control.
 Control the Difference
 Perhaps the difference in control explains the success that came to Waddell as q big lcaguer and the failure of Mails
 Mails is a colortul critter, always doing something that gets his name 1 into the headlines. If he ever de- veloped into a consistent winner he would rival Babe Ruth as copy | producer.
 The season of 1920 stands out as 1 the cpochal event in the career of ! Walter Mails
 | Joining Cleveland late in the sea- son, when the Indians were on the ropes because of lack of pitching Mails proved the man of the hour
 Taking part in nine games he turned in seven victories and didn't suffer defeat.
 Since Cleveland won the pcnnant 1 by q mere tUo-game margin, it is easy 10 picture the part that the pitching of Mails played in the win ming of CIeveland's first America Ii league pennant.
 Late in the season, when Cleve- land met Chicago in the final and all series between the two clubs, Mails remarked to me before the first game
 Those birds are made to order for me; fl Speaker starts me against them won't bo satisfied with any thing but shutout"
 Speaker started him and Mails made good his boast; he white washed th" SYX. In one inning, after walking three men d la Wad- dell, hc continued "Rube's' tricks by striking the next three out.
 In the 1920 world series Speaker sent Mails 10 the rescue of Caldwell in the third game after Brooklyn had made two runs ill the first in. ming with only one down. Mails stopped the scoring and blanke1 the Dodgers tn" rest of the game.
 Predictions Were Uncanny
 Sherry Smith, pitching for Brook. lyn, held Cleveland 10 three hits however, and Inc two runs scored , off Caldwell were enough to win. , to l,
 If Speaker had only started m, that one run We made would havt been enough to win," remarked Mails after the game. He says h, is going to give me chance agains smith the next time he starts Those birds will have to be luck,
 any time they score on me"
 Speaker started Mails agains
 Smith in the sixth game. One more Mails made good his uncann,
 prediction that Brooklyn would hav
 to be lucky to score. He blanke, 'em 10 q.
 The success of 1920 apparent, was too much for 'Duster" It va back 10 the minors before the l92 season vas half over. Maybe Branch Hickey has the for
 mu'a for making Mails the secon, - WaddEll h.. Slou1d he
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12

Since then, however, western clubs have faired poorly in bringing pennants to their sector. Fact is, that during the 15 seasons since 1909, an outfit from the west has grabbed the laurels but three times. The White SoX did it tw$ee, 1917 and 1919, and Cleveland once, in 1920. In all the other campaigns the pennant banner has Tapped in the east.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
DUNDEE WINS

Philadelphia. Feb. 12.--Joe Dun- dee, Baltimore lightweight was awarded the judges decision over Sailor Freedman. Chicago. al the end of their ten round bout last night. Dundee led throughoC-
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
BOTH ELIMINATED
Babe Ruth and Jack RenauIt Lose Out fin Their Contest on the Golf Links.

Hot Springs, Arkansas, Feb. 12.-- Baseball and pugiism lost their representatives in the Presidents Cup golf tournament on the Hot Springs Golf and Country Club course here yesterday when Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees in the championship flight and Jack Renault, heavyweight boxer. in the second flight, were eliminated.
 The Bambno spent considerable time eXtricating himself from trou- ble in which his long but cratic driv- ing landed him and he lost to A. N. Howelblau, five and four.
 c. Denman opposed Howelblau and B. Asher faced W. W. Ashland in the semi-1nal round today under what promised to be continuation of ideal weather.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Appears Strong Again

Detroit, though it has been up around the top on several occasions, has not led the pack since 1909. The Browns have yet to annex their first flag, ranking with their sister club, the Cardinals, as the only teams in the majors without d pen nant-wnner.
 AS the coming campaign ap- breaches the east again looms up strongly. Critics are picking the Yankees and Washington 10 have good years. especially. The Ath- letics and Red SoX should also show to better advantage in 1925. Frank ly, it looks like tough eastern combination again,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
BRENNECKE WINS
Takes Five Out Of Nine From
 Rooney in State League

Rooney in State League
 In the state league class A bowling match last night Bill Brennecke of Rogers defeated Rooney five out of nine games as follows:
 Brennecke--1O7, 1O7. 134. Ss, 114. S7. 112, 114. 114. Total-977.
 Rooney-9s. 1o5, 11s, 9S, 12S, 105, 96. S5, 131. Total-962.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
II o | Troop 4
Personal fouls-A. Zaleski

Gordon 1. Narsel 1. Derrick 1, Swanson 1, E. Lawson ?. C. Law son l, Lockwood 1, Ericson 1.
 Referee, Parker. Bradley. Timer, E. Hartung. Scorer, Anderson,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Seven Straight Years

From 1910 to 1916, inclusive. the Athletics and Red SoX held sway, the former leading the field on four occasions and the latter three. The Macks ruled supreme in 1910-11-1S- II and the Red Sox in 19l2-15-16.
 In 1917, as mentioned, Chicago smashed the east regime, but Bos- ton came back again to show the way the following season, Then came Cleveland with its first flag in 1920, followed by three straight wins by the Yankees and Washington s initial success last season.
 Thus over a stretch of 15 cam paigns, the eastern division boasts 12 winners, with each of the four teams having at feast one vic tory to it's credit.
 Across the same span, American league clubs have won the world series II times. Nine of the tri- umphs were by eastern teams, too. Hence, the group from the Atlantic seaboard has acquitted itself nobly in upholding the honors of the John sonian organization.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12

Still, souo western club may como through in stellar style and halt the string of triumphs the riycl sector has hung up of recent years. Time alone will tell
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12

The Grand waterfall in Labrador is 200 feet high.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12

Another thing, too. During the last IS seasons but two American league clubs have failed to finish in first place. They are Detroit and St. Louis, both western teams.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12

Eew York state has 110 tubercu- losis clinics.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
TINTED MILK co. LEAGUE
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-17
DIXIE TITLE GAMES
MARKS ARE BROKEN
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SEWANNEE. Tenn. May 1.-THE
Mississippi Aggies registered their
third straight triumph in the South
ern Conference track and field meet
here today. The winners accumulated
30 points to nose ahead of Louisiana
State the runner-up with 26. North
Carolina was third. scoring p and
Vanderbilt finished fourth with 1917
The other teams scored: V. NJ. L..
II; Auburn, 10: Kentucky, 10; Wash
ington and Lee. s 1-3: Clemson, 6;
Alabama. 5; Georgia Tech. 5: Uni
versity of the South. 8; V. p. l., .;
University of Mississippi. /.
Nine new marks went on the South
ern Conference books. Brady, of Ken
lucky and Foster of Virginia Military
Institute. each broke two records and
led the high point men by scoring 10
each
1oo-YARD DAsH-F2ster con NJ va hrs1
Aunurn, third: Greene. Auburn. fourth.
"ao-YARD DAsH-Foster, V. NJ. /, first:
Mcpherson. North Carolina. second: Turner,
Mississ y ana Nj third b BF Ak Lou
si fgY SsIs t a4GH Ht t1ad ASK Au
burn first: Moore. North Carolina. second !:
stevens Louisiana State University. third third
Davis. Washington and Lee. fourth. Time,
2a0-YARD Low HURDLES : Moore.
North Carolina. first: Steyens louisiana
fnird: DAVIS wa washington and Lee fourth.
44o-YARD DASH-Cailieteaux Louisiana
State University. first: Roy Clemson. second:
Brown. Louisiana State University, fourth.
HALF MILE-T A. Smith. Mississippi A.
and NJ; first Newman Glems nd seeop i5ird ::
Jonas. y. Carolina. fourth Time. 200 40.
TWO MILES,. Smith. Alabama. first:
PnrseT North GaTons eer yapdsrhs
RELAY-Louisiana State tChandler. De
gravelle. Brown. CailleteauXl. first Missls-
sippi 4; and NJ, second: Vanderbilt third
HIGH JUMP - stephens. Mississippi A.
and NJ, first: Norman. Washington and Lee
second: Lowry, Washington and Lee. third
Grain University of Mississippi and Mar,
Lee, tied Tor fourth Height. feet 10 x
BROAD JUMP-Brady. Kentucky, frs. ::
Roberts, Vanderbilt, second: Culhrethi Y. P.
sity fourth DIstanse 81 feet d9i INCHES
Priester. Mississippi A. and N. second:
xase r. tha Pet ,nchea
SHOTPUT-White. V. N; l., first; Mccall
Louisiana. State, second: Bryan. Vanderbilt,
third: Gober. University of Mississippi,
fourth Distance, AZ feet "a inches
Vanderbilt, second; Hillman Mississippi A
and M third: Heivey. Sewanee. fourth Dis
tance, 135 feet 1o% inches
SLE bra kens ambyrn h tisd
for second and third; Norman. w and L.,
fourth. Height. IL feet Us inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-17

-Four events were contested basket
ball throw, high jump, broad jump
and 50-yard dash. Silver medals went
to the event winners and ribbons to
those finishing second. The victori-
Gus class received a pennant, to
be retained for a year.
The most unique feature Of the
program was the time-honored cos
tune procession, which opened the
meet.
Each of the six classes, in original
costumes, filed on the field and took
its place in the section designated
as headquarters for their respective
rooters and contestants. This is one
OF the most important proceedings
OF the school year, and each class
strives valiantly to outshine all others
in cleverneSs and originality.
The seniors appeared as jockeys,
dressed in black and white costumes.
with scarlet bands and scarlet and
white jockey caps. Each one was
astride a wooden hobby horse. and
before retiring to their section, the
seniors staged a stunt race, with such
famous characters entered as "Zev.
the Hefty";; Man o War" Prince
of Whales Famine and The
Woman of Peace" THE Woman of
The juniors, being 81 in number
representing the well known 81
Varieties" each CARRIED as dill
pickle, with one of the 81 cans for
hat. They marched to the center
Of the field and formed the figures
five and seven
An enormous covered wagon in
black and gold proved to be the mem
bers of the class Of '27, who were rep
resenting the '49ers.
class C20 made a dramatic en-
trance upon the field as dashing
toreadors in royal blue and gold, class
colors, while the A girls wore cos
tunes as various characters beginning
with an "a" An adventures, an an
gler, an apple and an April fool were
among those represented.
The special class, composed of post
graduates and special students, ran a
through train to their corner of the
field. the IN. c. S. Special" Every
thing was there, from the engine to
the caboose, including a coal car and
a loaded baggage train.
The events, which are summarized
below, followed the costume process
sion:
BASKET BALL THRow-won by Ju-
niors, IA feet; second, Class 20 feet.
50-YARD DASH-Won by B Class Sec
HIGH JUMp--won by c Glass. feet 8
BROAD JUMP-WOn by Class IA feet :
second. Juniors. ID feet inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-17
GIRLS AT WESTERN HIGH
ADD FENCING AS PASTIME

Western High School has blazed a
trail across the field of athletics for
girls this year by introducing fencing.
No other loca. high school includes
this sport on it's program of fem
mine activities.
In fact, very few high schools in
the country can boast fencing teams
for either sex. This sport. which has
been popular throughout Europe for
many centuries, is just beginning to
gain a foothold with the American
sporting element.
The lassies of the Red and White
have showed marked enthusiasm over
their new sport and have developed
considerable skill with the foils during
their first season, under the tutorage
of Prof. Pietro Lanzilli. an instructor
of international repute. himself pupil
Of the celebrated Parish brothers of
Naples, Italy.
Thirty girls turned out in the Fall
for instructions. Five of them have
shown exceptional aptitude and won
honors in the first annual fencing ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-17

hibition held recently at Prof. Ian
ziIli's studio. 1921 X street
The five girls composing the first
Western fencing team are Lucille
Weber. Nan Surface, Mary Pheian,
Josephine Stevens and Alec Flanagan.
Mary Phelan, captain and manager
of the team. won first honors in the
exhibition. She was given a rating of
100, which means that the three
judges. Prof. Lanzilli. Belle Meyer.
athletic instructor. and Lillian RiXey.
president of the wv" club. detected no
mistakes in form during her en-
counter. The ratings were based upon
the position of hands, feet. head and
body in action. Miss Phelan scored
three touches on her opponent. II
Nan Surface and Lucille Weber were
tied for second place, with a~lJercent-
age of 50. and two touches each.
Josephine Weber scored 90. Alec
Flanagan was rated so.
The three having the highest scores
will be presented with VS.. Each Of
the other two viii receive a fencing
monogram as honorable mention.