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New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
NURMI ALONE IS
 SAFE ON THRONE
As Champion, He Hardly Will
 Be Displaced Very Soon

New York, Feb. 26.-Few cham pions in sport have secure hold upon their thrones but nothing less than an athletic miracle can dis lodge Paavo Nurmi from his grasp upon the scepter of distance running this year. At varying distances, under all sorts of conditions and against all classes of opposition, the phantom Finn goes racing on to the glory of victory and worlds records.
 Athletic experts thought Nurmi had reached his greatest heights when he raced to four victories at the 1924 Olympics but his perform ances indoors within the past two months have steadily added to his sensational record. In that time he has registered 23 worlds record feats in 22 races. Paavo himself. near ing the age of 2S, thinks he has yet to attain his best form and hopes to blaze a record-wrecking trail at dis tances of from 500 metres to the Marathon within the next five years. Outdoors, he now holds practically all important records from one to seven miles and indoors, since Janu- ary 6, he has hung up nearly thirty worlds records in score of races.
 Spectators think Of Nurmi more as a machine than a personality Rare powers of concentration, coupled with a superbly conditioned body, uncanny judgment of pace and faultless style. form the foundation of his remarkable success.
 Coffee is his chief stimulant and he often drinks several cups on the day of a race. An apple between races helps tide him over a par ticularly strenuous evenings pro- gram.
 Just now, Nurmi's most dangerous opponents indoors appear to be Lloyd Hahn, of. the Boston A. A., who has lowered the Finn's records for a mile and 1,5OO metres, and Willie Ritola, sturdy countryman of the invader, who is more at home at longer distances. Either of this pair or Joie Ray or some star that has not yet flashed to the front may take Paavo's measure before he closes his campaign, but the odds will be against such an upset. Nurmi has not yet tested the limit of his speed and stamina. He achieved what experts declared the impossible when he raced two miles in less than nine minutes. Likely he will perform many more "im- possible" feats before he is through.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

St. Louis, Feb. e3.-1n 1922 George Sisler led the American league in batting with an average of APO.
 He was awarded the trophy that goes with being voted the most valuable player in the organization.
 Eye trouble kept Sisler out of the game the entire season of 1928.
 Last season he did a comeback to the extent of 1905 at bat, a falling of 115 points.
 American league pitchers insist that Sisler now has three distinct batting zones.
 The smart twirlers say that sisler murders a ball pitched shoulder high. They rate him a .375 bats man on balls so pitched.
 At the waistIine he is not so effective. He is figured just about a 1900 hitter against that kind of hurling. The knee-high ball is considered a decided weakness. If properly pitched to at that point it is argued he is no better than .225 batter.
 Sisler is perfectly aware that the American league pitchers have him so sized up but he scoffs at the idea.
 T batted better than 300 last sea- son after being out of tho game for a year." says Sisler. that would make it seem that I am still pretty dangerous at the bat.
 q expect to improve my batting enough this year so that l will finish around the .350 mark"
 The peculiar feature of sisler's present batting status is that it is directly opposite from the original dope on him.
 When Sisler came to the American league he was low-ball batter. It was almost suicide to pitch him a ball between the knee and waist.
 A ball pitched shoulder high was regarded as his one weakness at the bat. With two strikes on him. pitchers always wasted a fast ball pitched shoulder high to Sisler. h. Nariably he hit at 1t and was a strikeout victim.
 The theory is that the eye afflic- ton that kept him out of the game an entire season makes 1t difficult for him to focus quickly on a ball pitched waist high or lower.
 The high ball, pitched more on his line of vision, is much easier to follow and therefore hit.
 Sisler's showing this year will dc. termine whether or not the pitcher. have the right dope and will def. nitely determine the extent of ht comback.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
YANKEE RECRUIT
 HITS BALL HARD
Aubrey However Uses His Head
 Instead Of the Bat

New York, Feb. 26.-Martin Aut- rey Yankee recruit who did some catching for Pittsfcld, Mass, of the Eastern league last summer, had his "eye on the ball" in his first work out in the Yankees new baseball park at St. Petersbufg and was ex- cused from yesterdays practice. Autrey used his head in stopping a batted ball and carried a badly bruised optic.
 With the arrival of Monroe Schwartz, right handed pitcher from Atlanta, the Higgins hustlers had increased in number Il and only Ray Francis, former Washington and Detroit left lander was missing from the early roll.
 Nick Cullop gained a tribute from the mite manager by hitting to all corners in the batting. 1uggins went so far as to say that from present indications the pitcher-in- ilelder-outfieIder will have a steady position with the Yankees as a re- serve.
 Art Nehf. Bill Ryan and Jack Scott worked with the recruit pitch- CTS at the Giants one session in Sar- asota. Til Arthur" is too big and must take off about F pounds while Ryan can lost some and still be seen. The National league cham. pions had little of everything but not enough to tire them.
 Frank Frisch, captain and second baseman, is reported ready to sigr his contract now that Manager Nc. Graw has arrived on the scene.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
ONLY THREE SCRATCH
All other Golfing Amateurs Are Given Handicaps In the St. An drcw's Revised Listing,

London, Feb. 26,-Only three amateurs are rated as scratch golfers in the new revised list of national handcaps issued by the royal and ancient championship committee of St. Andrews they are Cyril Tolley, Roger Wcthered and Sir Ernest Hol- derness, each of whom has at one time or another won the amateur championship.
 The handicap list contains $50 from scratch and only players with a handicap of one; 52 are given 2 and 176 are allowed 3, which to the aver age observer makes Britain's anna teur golfing look in a somewhat poor state.
 The tightening-u of the handicap means that the ultimate winner of the amateur championship will have to play his best in every round of the tournament as all competitors play from scratch and only player with a national handicap of or better are eligible.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
NEW ENGLAND A. A.
 SUSPENDS RII0LA
Famous Runner Out Until Ban Is Lifted

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 26.--The Registration committee of the New England association of the amateur athletic union met here last night and suspended Willie Ritola, Fin nish American distance runner for failing to run in the Legion mile, at the American Legion track meet in Boston Washnigton's birthday.
 The committee also decided to de- ma,nd an explanation of Lloyd Hahn. B. A. A. miler of his alleged poor showing in the same event. ELS worth Haggerty, of Harvard and Clarence Archibald, of Bates, will be asked to appear at the committee meeting next week and explain why they weren't on hand when the Legion mile field was called for the start.
 Ritola's suspension means he can- not take part in any A. A.. U. meet in the United States until the ban on him is lifted. It is possible, IL was said last night, that the na- tional registration committee of the A. A. U. may be asked to take telegraph vote regarding Ritola's status, so that, if he is cleared, he may compete in the national cham pionships in Louisville, Ky. Satur- day night.
 Neither Ritola or his manager, Hugo Quist appeared at last nights meeting to answer the charges brought by Charles r. German, di- rector of athletics for the Massachu- setts department of the American Legion, although they were notif5ed in time to be present. German, who Is a member of the registration committee did not attend the meet ing as a member, but as the person who brought the charges against the runner.
 The committee talked over the telephone with the New York head quarters of the A, A. T. for nearly four hours, Dan Ferris acting as spokesman for Quist. Fred Rubien, secretary of the A. A. U. also took part in the conversations from New York.
 Quist it is said, admitted accept ing $4O.40 from German, the sum being given him to cover his and Paava Nurmi's transportation from Boston to Buffalo, and being given with the understanding that like amount was to be given to Ritola in order that he might come to Bos- ion for the Legion meet. Quist is said to have assumed the full re- sponsibility for Ritola's non-appear' ance and to have expressed his in, tention of returning the money te German.
 It was explained that if Ritola desires to be reinstated he must ap. ply for a hearing. If he is unable to appear before the committee iii person he has the privilege of sub. hitting an affidavit explaining hi failure to run in the Legion meet.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
CUBS ARE OFF
Seventeen Players, Sports Writer and Guests Leave Windy City For Catalina Island.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Scventeen play CTS, sports writer and guests, includ- ing President William Necck and Secretary John Seys, made up the Chicago Nationals party that left here today for their spring training camp at Catalina Island. With the exception of two unsigned rockies on the coast, the club rooster was pro- nounced complete.
 The players, were Sparky Adams, Bob Barrett, John Blake, Abe Bush, Herb Bert, Jack Churry, Barney Fri berg, Cliff Heathcote, Gabby Hart nett, Clarence Jonnard, Tony Kauf- mann, Ralph Michaels. George Mill stead, Bob O'Farrell, Ed kearns, Clark Pittenger and Joe Westnedge.
 At Kansas City tonight the party will be joined by Charley Grimm, Denver Grigsby. Bill Jacobs, Dick Morgan, Percy Jones' Charley Taylor and Art Weis.
 Manager Bill Killefcr already is on the island. With him are Wilbur Cooper. the veteran pitcher procured frbm the Pittsburgh Pirates last winter; George Steuland, a rookie from Seattle; Charlie Root, who pitched last season with Los Angeles; Rabbit Maranyi'le. former Pirate, and the veteran Grover Cleveland Alexander
 The opening workout is planned for next Monday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
HARTFORD UP
 WITH so. CHURCH
Takes Close Game, 2S-2t, in
 Last Minute Of Play

The South Congregational church of Hartford barely managed to turn the tables on the local South church last night at the Boys club by de- feating them in fast and hard game, 23-21. A month ago the To- calls triumphed, 49-4S, and, curious. ly enough, both games were decided by field goals In the last minute of play. The Hartford team was heavier than the locals, but there was no more perceptible difference in the playing abilities of the two teams than the two small margins of victory would indicate. Both teams showed much improvement in defense last night and broke up their opponents passwork and dribbling with great consistency.
 Maier, former Hartford high man and star of the visitors. began the game by tearing under the basket and shooting a field goal, repeating the same act few seconds later. Keist put the locals in the game with a pretty long one. but Maier again broke through to ring up a double decker. Wilks was fouled and made good one of his tries, and Adams followed this with field goal. Parker grabbed pass, dashed under the basket and Tipped the ball in to put New Britain ahead at 7-G as the whistle blew.
 Bedlow put the visitors in the van at the start of the second period and they continued there throughout the whole quarter, leading by 13-9 at the half. Captain Johnson, who had missed his train, arrived in time to start the second half. Adams Tipped in field goal to make 1t 13-11, but Johnson got his only basket of the night to put his teams score at 15. Parker again ripped through for a quick shot. Maier sank long shot, but Parker tossed in his third goal and Adams tied the score at IT all as the quarter ended.
 l Maier again put the visitors ahead in the last quarter, and Bedlow brought it to 21-17, but kleist brought New Britain within range and then Adams tied the score with spectacular shot with his guard draped around his shoulders. The battle ragged up and down the floor without successful shooting for some minutes, both teams playing frenz- ! liedly and putting mp magnificent | defenses. Then Bartlett received the ball on pass from out of bounds and with Parker on his neck, tossed the winning goal, although the To- calls were in good scoring position at the final whistle.
 Maier was the individual star of the game, being fast and a good | dribbler and shooting from all angles, Bartlett and Nordstrom put up-a' great defense, while Bedlow at cen ter got the jump most of the time. For New Britain, Adams led the scoring with Parker right behind, but both missed several easy ones. Kleist made two nice long ones. Kil- duff and Wilks had their hands full with Maier, but covered him well. The locals were poor on fouls, making only one out of nine tries.
 A third and deciding game be- tween these two teams may be play ed in Hartford soon, although it is not yet certain. The score:
 Hartford
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
SOCCOLI RUNS OFF IS
 AND MULDOWNEY IS
Former Wins 200 to 163 - Friday Night Scapelotti Plays the
 City Champion

Soccoli won over Muldowney by the score of 200 to 163 at Rogers last night. A large audience watched this last half Of their match and they witnessed a very good game by both players. soccoli ran Is and Muldowney ran 14 for high runs.
 Friday night scapelatti plays Soc coli the first half of the 200 to 1SO match.
 Class B games played last night:
 Frisk defeated Traeeeski 75 to ST.
 McNeil defeated Traeceski 75 to GI.
 Traeceski defeated Neri 75 to 41.
 The cueists of the Commercial Trust company start an eight-map tournament next Monday afternoon with the following schedule: Mon- day 4 D. rn., Thomas vs Lamphier, Bassford vs. Pease, Hawkins vs. Daley. Lammel vs. Walker. Thurs day afternoon 1 D. m., Thomas vs. Bassford. Lamphier vs. Walker, Hawkins vs. Pease, Daley vs. Lam- mel.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Tigers First Player Is
 Off for the Southland

Detroit, Feb. 2e.-Detroit's first contribution 10 the southern base ball migration began today when Jimmy Duggan, trainer of the Tygers, boarded southbound train.
 Harry Hcilmann changed his mind about going to Hot Springs, Arkansas. for few days and will leave with several other members of the club who are scheduled to de- part from Detroit for Augusta, Ga. Saturday. Others who will leave Saturday are Lu Blue, Bobby Jones, Larry Woodall and William C. Johnson, former Michigan Aggies pitcher.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
PICKING OUT PITCHERS
Manager Hickey of the Cardinals is Looking Over His Hurlers to Sec nnet Droenortc
Best Prospect.

Best Prospects.
 St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 26.---Manager Branch Hickey of the St. Louis Car dinals is trying to reach some con- c!usion as to the pitchers he will send to the firing line in the initial games, following practice session yesterday at Stockton, California, that centered on the hurlers. The youngsters tossed to the batters, while the older heads were kept out of the box, doing their stunt by running around the field.
 Sacramento's team goes to Stock ton Saturday for the first exhibition engagement of the Cardinals and the teams will meet again Sunday.
 Rickey said he would probably i use Vincent Shields, Charles Rhem, Guilford Paulson, Clyde Day, Gay lord Reppy and William Hallahan on the mound. These youngsters ap- pear in good condition and anxious to start. he said.
 At Tarpon Springs. Ga, the Browns prepared for their first workout. Nine players already had been on the scene, awaiting the ar rival of the party which left St, Louis Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
NATIONAL GUARDS GETEKEN
 W7H SPRINGFIELD r M 4. A..
Playing as a Unit, the Locals Defeat Rivals Who Battered Them Badly Earlier in Month Final Score 43-31.

The National Guards obtained sweet revenge last night when they decisively defeated the fast Y. M. H. A. five from Springfield 4S-31 at the armory, thus evening up things for the defeat they suffered at the hands of the same team earlier in the month.
 In last nights game 1t was con- test between a team composed Of in- dividual players and a team com posed of five players working as a unit-and 1t was the Mats that worked as a unit. As a result or their good teamwork and effective passing, the Mats took the lead early in the game and never again were headed. At half time the score found Springfield trailing 24-11.
 The work of all the local players was of the highest order last night but the guarding of Captain Shee- han stood out as unusually good. At forward Mcrt Taylor seemed to have found himself again and he account ed for 13 points. Restelll also had A fine night. He outjumped all or the Springfield centers and his eye was almost unerring. It was Re- stelli who sunk the first field goal after a minute of play and it was he who took the lead again after Nad- Ter had tied it up. Then Reynolds got foul, putting New Britain ahead and Taylor increased the ad- vantage, followed by Kilduff and Re- stelli and from then on the outcome was not in doubt.
 Game Friday Night
 Tomorrow night the National Guards tourney to New Haven to take on the Atlas on the latter home court and a battle royal is expected. The Mats have one victory over the New Haveners this season and expect to make it two tomorrow night. Saturday night the Brlstol West Ends provide the opposition
 Summary of last nights game:
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Boys Sentenced to Be
 Spanked as Punishment

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-A spank ing a day for 47 days was the sen7 tence imposed upon two boys yes terday in juvenile court, to reim- purse their fathers for s47 damages each parent had to pay as a result of the robbery or a hardware store by the boyA
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Short Wave Radio Signals
 Are Heard Across Ocean

Hartford, Feb. 26.--Short wave amateur radio signals have crossed the Atlantic in daylight for the first time the American Radio Relay league reported yesterday upon re- ceiving a radiogram from an amateur operator. The signals were trans mitted by John l.. Reinartz of South Manchester, Conn.,, the A. k. R. L. stated and received by F. A. Mayer of Wickford, Essex. England, at 10 a. m. eastern standard time, On a wave length of 21 meters. The use of extremely short waves now makes it possible for amateurs to cover extraordinary long distances ii' daylight.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
TO FIGHT TONIGHT

Boston, Feb. 26.-Jim MaIoney, South Boston's 22-year old heavy weight and Quintin Romero. Chilean champion. are reported to be in good condition for their ten round battle here tonight.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
9-2-A TEAM WINS
Defeats 9-t-B in Basketball Game
 at the Elihu Burritt School

The 9-2-A team of the Elihu Bur ritt school defeated the 9-1-B team by score of S7 to 1. The pass work of the winners was good.
 Za'eski was the leading scorer and was ably assisted by Mccarthy.
 9-o-A
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Springfield.
Reserves Win.

In the preliminary game the Ma tional Guard Reserves defeated the Meriden Eagles S6 to 23. Knapp and Gerokowski were the scoring aces Tor the locals. The summary;
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Hartford
NeM Britain

Personal fouls; Kleist 3, Wilks 2, Adams, Maier ?, Goodrich, Nord- strom Johnson.
 Score by periods: New Britain ... 2 8 4-21 Hartford ..... 6 ' 1 G-23
 Refrcc-Aronson Scorer-E, Har- tung. Timer-Rockwell
The Republican., 1925-11-05
ARMISTICE DAY.

Two thoughts naturally come to
the American mind when that great
occasion of American history, Armis-
tice Day, comes around again. First,
the superb achievement which was
brought to its fruition on that day.
If people ever felt dissatisfied with
the progress of their country, they
ought to feel profoundly reassured if
they will think of the results of
American energy as they were dis
played in the war. A peace loving
people, who had not the least thought
of war, suddenly created a great
army and carried it across a sea Iurk-
ing with dangers, they threw their
men with scientific thoroughness and
victorious enthusiasm into action, and
produced result that decided the
war and made the world marvel.
If we get it into our heads that
things can't be done. let Us turn back
to November II, 1918, and think what
marvels were produced in the 19
months ending with that date. The
result shows what the American peo-
pie can accomplish when they set
their minds to it. All you have to do
is to get them thoroughly awake.
The second thought is this: Dur
ing recent observances Of Armistice
Day, many pessimistic utterances
have been made. Some have almost
thought that our boys fought for
nothing, as it was seen how little Eu-
rope was settling down after the war.
This year, the substantial results of
the war stand forth. During the past
year two grand things have been ac-
complished toward permanent peace.
First, the first year of payment under
the Dawes plan has been successfully
completed Second the representa-
tives of the four leading governments
of Europe have completed an agree
ment, which if adhered to, means the
end of war in central and western
Europe. These wonderful results are
the fruition of the work done by our
boys on the fields of battle.
The Republican., 1925-11-05

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