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The Washington times., 1926-03-18
HELENACQU|RES
SUES STYLE

CANNES, March 1S.-Miss Helen
Wills became a semifinaIist in the
Cannes lawn tennis tournament to.
day when she easily defeated Miss
J. NJ. Padwick, of England, SO,
60.
Miss Wills is rapidly developing
style of play similar to that of
Mile. Lenglen and is showing an
ease and grace of stroke which
she did not have when she arrived
on the Riviera. The California girl
has improved her game 50 per cent
since she first came to the Riviera.
Miss Wills hard drives completely
bewildered Miss Padwick.
Tomorrow Miss Wills meets Miss
Eileen Bennett. of England, whom
she has repeatedly defeated, In the
semi-finals.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
bowl |NG TEAMS
GOING HIGH

TOLEDO, Ohio. March 1s,
Peoria, bidder and probable winner
or next years tournament Of the
American Bowling Congress tour
nament, will be out Iii force on
the al. 81. g. drives here tonight.
The fight will center between
the looks of things, the latter
town practically has the classic
tin the bag. =
Last nights rolling on the mid
night shift saw the 5000 mark
shattered for the first time during
the tournament, the Recreation No.
3 team OF Port Huron scoring 3,O63,
which ID 80 pins more than the.
score which won the five man
championship for the Weisser Blue
Ribbons at Buffalo last year.
The new first pIacers had nine
misses and nine splits. two Of the
latter being picked up. Gardner
was high man with CAT. and Ken
nedy next with $50.
This was the only change in the
nve.man event. During the after
noon. however, Al. KelIar and Nibs
BerIein, Of Detroit, hammered their
way into first place in the doubles
with total Of 1854. In the sim
giles, d. Rube, Of Cleveland, landed
fifth with 676. Berlein made his
way into third place iii the all.
events with q nine-game total Of
1894. j. KeIWasser, OF Plymouth
was right behind him with 1873,
and KeIlar shot ninth with 1886.
The first singles champion Of
the congress and likewise the last
singles champion were on the
drives In the fiye-man event last
night.
Both are Chicagoans, Frank Brill,
the first title holder, hit $50. and
Al. Green, winner at Buffalo last
year. shot 5e5.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
I NO D|ST RIGT
TEAMS LOSE

BALTIMORE, March Is. Two
District teams were licked good
and proper in the South Atlantic
a. Al. II. basketball tournament.
The Boys Club, 95-pounders. lost
to the Jewish Educational Alliance.
10 to IL. The boys flunked when
they couldn't spell the last name
of their foes.
And to cap matters, the Card
inals got huffy and walked off the
floor In their game with the St.
Demands. The St Bernards had
them by the scruff Of their five
necks, and were carrying them out
OF the Alps with undue celebrity
when the referee made q punk
decision, and the Cardinals walked
off That ended that.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
I |GER MENTOR
RIDES HORSE

PRINCETON, n. J., March IS
Princeton may he afforded the
spectacle of a coach instructing
his varsity crews on horse back
If the ice on Lake Carnegie has not
disappeared by the end Of the week
In this event, the Tiger crews will
take to the Raritan Canal and
Coach Charles Logg will follow
them along the two path and
shout his instructions from the
saddle,
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
HOFF PLANNING
NATIONAL TOUR
BY international News Service

BY International News Service
NEW YORK, March 10. Charley
Hoff, Norway's super-athlete, will
confer today with Frederick w.
Ruben, secretary Of the A A. L.,
for the purpose of drafting a
schedule for a competitive tour,
which will have as its climax the
establishing of the world pole vault
record at Il feet 2 inches. Hoff
set this figure as his goal after
defeating Harold Osborne and Elmer
son Norton for the world indoor all
around championship.
The Norwegian will make his su-
preme record attempt at the ma
tional outdoor championships at
Philadelphia, provided he obtains
permission to remain in America
for the games. He Is expected
to cable home for this sanction
TODAY.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

The Convention Hall All-Stars
have been challenged by the ia
nous Spinnella Brothers team. of
Brooklyn. A chap named Gangi,
of Lawrence, with something more
than a local reputation, has IN
serted his town into the whirl.
Bowling leaders see in all this
the foreshad0w of a national
league. The demand is apparent
and Washington and Boston are
proceeding I'm the belief that such
an organization Is inevitable.
Negotiations are under way now
for a match in Boston between the
Miah Murrays and the Convention
Hall All-Stars. The Murray bowl
ers are leading a movement to re-
place candlepins in New England
with duckpins. They hops to boom
interest in duckpins with the inter
city match, which. If it Is arranged,
viii be an event big enough to at
tract the attention of bowlers
throughout New England.
Washington and Boston, too, are
striving to standardize the duckpin
game in order to facilitate intercity
competition. According to the Miah
Murray bowlers, Boston is about
ready now to adopt the type of pin
and ball used in Washington
The variety of paraphernaIia
long has been a drawback to In
tcq1cify bowling. PhiladeIDIlia,
Pittsburgh and Martinsburg have
been encountered by Washington
IN matches that were not alto
gether satisfactory because of
differences In duckpin styles.
The Convention Hall Miah Murray
clash proved that the bowling fans
are willing to support intercity
matches financially. Washington
fans gave up one berry and
dime each to see this contest
and without a murmur. too.
A strictly local match has been ar
ranged for April 3 and 10 that will
draw a flock of fans Convention
Hall challenged the Kingpin. 1t is
Stars. organized by Bill Wood,
rolled the highest 5-game score
in the history of duckpins here,
in match with Baltimore. APP
parently Convention Hall is quite
envious of Woods lineup.
Anyway, Johnny Pappas, the
Convention Hall captain, challenged
and the match is set. Pappas likely
will name his lineup from these
stars: Red Morgan, George Friend,
Jack Whalen, Al Work, Arthur
Urban, Perez Elicit and Frank
Miller.
Woods team, which has been in
vincible, is composed of eileen VOL.
stenholme, Red Megaw, Howard
Campbell, Earl McPhiIomy and
Max Rosenberg.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
PIRATE sLUGCERs IN
RARE HITTING FORM

SAN FRANCISCO, March IT,
Pie Traynor Is hoping to be allowed
q chance in today,s exhibition game
against the Seals to equal Wright's
showing OF homer, q double and
a single In yesterdays affray, when
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
CLARENDON LIONS MEET
TOMORROW FOR CoNFAB

The Clarendon Lions will gather
for pow-wow tomorrow night at
the home OF A. +. Snyder, insti-
gator and organizer Of the team.
The clubs annual smoker and the
clubs baseball team, and the clubs
schedule will be chewed on.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
Palace Battles
Buffalo Quint
To Stay in
Flag Hunt

Manager Ray Kennedy and his
Palace cohorts are in Buffalo, n Y.
where they will grapple with the
Buffalo Germans tonight in ar
American. League court duel.
A loss for the District combina
ton will eliminate them as con.
tenders for the second-half honors
and the Cleveland Rosenblums will
benefit.
Kennedy and his mates must
pass many shoals before they safe.
" reach the harbor. Following to,
nights clash with the Buffalo Ger.
mans, they have a tough match
here Sunday night with the Roches.
ter Centrals.
This latter outfit have occasion
ed considerable trouble to the
WashingtOnians. They prevented
the Palacians frem winning the
first.half diadem, and have SO
far continued their devastating
work i'm the secOnd-half play.
Victories over Buffalo and Roch.
ester would only place the local
prides within hailing distance of
the Cleveland Rosenblums. The
final verdict would come when
Washington and Cleveland meet in
Cleveland next %Thursday. Even
then a Washington win would dead.
lock the two teams for the final
half championship.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
YANKEES DEFEAT OLD
FOE IN WARRENTONS

The Washington Yankees travelled
TO Warrenton. Va, and spilled the
beans for the home towners by
beating them. so to %. before the
largest crowd OF the season. The
Yanks were in rare form.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
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The Washington times., 1926-03-18
little TOT TEN looms
As GIRL BASKET STAR
BY JACK" MARTIN.

Place: Gym of Sargent Physical Training School.
Visitor who world that forward of the Senior
Tea
Adoring Don't you know? Why, Mary
Iotten of Washington, D. C.
And, undoubtedly, the Frosh viii be right
Playing the Princess Junior, Recreation is little"
Totem 81 big" Annabele Totem
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
saddle
Hess to Meet

An important meeting of the
Hess baseball team will be held at
the home of the manager, 723 Tenth
st. s. E., tonight at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
G. g. FAWsETT TAKES GUN
CLUB PATS DAY SHOOT

Shooting III out Of SO, G. g.
Fawseft< led the field In the St.
Patrick's Day shoot OF the Wash.
ington Gun Club At that he barely
led DR. Wynekoop and Ldvesey who
shot As and 46 respectively.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

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The Washington times., 1926-03-18
They Will Battle

Tonight In the assembly hall Of
the Washington Auditorium, the
Stuyvesant School boxers from
Warrenton, Va. will show their
wares on each others chins.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
Johnson issues Call

Mickey johnson, manager OF the
Cherrydale baseball team, wants his
players to gather Monday at his.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
By r. D. THOMAS

duckpin bowlers,
Challenge after challenge has been hurled Washington the
Hail aars with the Miah
They have from Brooklyn Lawrence Mass Pittsburgh B
and several other cities and Roanoke ancient foe under
ready at all times fuss with
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

T This kid In only IS. yet she is
the sensational forward Of the Rec
reation League-and surely knows
her stuff. Her deadly eye accounted
for SIS points recently rung up
against an opponent, and she can
rightly claim the honor of having
accumulated more points during
the season than any other forward
In the city.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

Everyone likes the kid because
she is SO jovial and good natured.
Just can't make her mad. Big"
Totten bet a certain guard that It
was impossible to get the kid In
nasty temper on the floor. Dur
ing the next game the guard came
up against Mary Ellen with an awful
slam. The kid landed on the floor,
got UP, grinned. and went on play
ing. Guard lost.
She Is now going to Bryan Junior
High and will enter Eastern High
School next year, and will go to
Sargent for she is already listed
there.
Yep, the little blue-eyed, round
faced kid-just about Is pounds
over weights a good little sport,
and is on her way to be an all
round champion.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

Not only that--"LittIe" TOtten
is an all around athlete, has won
the Virginia Avenue playground
tennis title, Il q good swimmer,
and iS a member Of the Princess
A. C. track squad.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

j DOWNING i Washing.
- toms leading sOinter
Sport. X. p. Thomas = On
authority on that game.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18
THURSDAY, MARCH IS, 1926

THE general policy OF
4 The Times sports pages
10 to Be entertaining as GUeH
as Instructive.
The Washington times., 1926-03-18

the Pirates won, s to 3. McKechnie
was afraid for PIE, to use his lame
foot.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
Child of Ten Mortified
 As Man Is Decapitated

Winthrop. Mass. June 15 R'--- Patricia Mortimerc, q 10 year old girl. watched suicide by the decapl- tation Of Arthur Burns, 30, of Cam bridge under the wheels of a Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad rain last night too horror stricken to cry out.
 According 10 q story told police by the girl. Burns calmly walked to the tracks of the Beach station and extended himself under the wheels of a coach with his neck on a rail just before the train started.
 A keeper of q trackside restaurant saw the body as the train passed and called police to whom the Mortimere girl told her story.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
Mir. Wm. Brackon of AZ Grand St., New Britain
 Is an Erbjus Booster
Mir William Irackrn The New Medicine
 Is ERBJUS.

FRBJTS is a remedy that goes well in summer as well as in winter. Remedies that contain alcohol heat the body and the blood in summer time. ERBJUS contains no alcohol and will not heat up the blood. IL is blood builder and in winter time or summer time, it IS a tonic that will go with the season. IL will create an appetite and gently move the bowels and clean out the kidneys. It Is d tonic that is made from barks, leaves, blossoms and berries. Try a bottle today and you will be glad tomorrow.
 Mir Bracken says. For four years have suffered with indige stion and my stomach vas always sour and
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
VETERAN JUDGE DIES.

Exeter x. IT,. June 15 Pl-JudEe John F.. Young, for 2t years jus tice Of the New Hampshire supreme court died at his home here yester- day in his list year. He had been in 'ailing health for some time. Born in Sfratham Judge Young was sra duated in ISIS and was admitted 70 the New Hampshire bar in l89o. He was appointed a superior court judge in 1898 and in 1904 joined the supreme court bench, serving there until January last year, when he re- tired.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

acid. I had gas attacks and would hloat up until l was very uncOmfort- able. had pains in my chest and headaches.
 "I naturally felt run down and tired out and l would arise in the morning as tired as when l went to bel at niglHs. l decided 10 give EI,BJUS a real good trial and I am very glad I did. l feel today like a different person and am in the best of health and l owe it all 10 the tonic, ERBJUs."
 ERBJUs is being introduced in New Britain al tho Fair Drug coun ter by representative of the ERB- JUS Co,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
FACING HEAVY LAWSUIT,
 SHERIFF IS A SUICIDE
Action, Totaling SlO0.O0O Were Pending On Unfit Driving
 Charge

Salisbury, June i5 P'-Horace s. Kelsey, 55. deputy sheriff of Iitch~ grld county. killed himself in his office yesterday hy firing five bullets into his body. He lived but short time. He was also a coal dealer and building contractor.
 Suits against Kelsey were 10 com, into the superior court within a short time. In all about $loo,- ooo damages were claimed. kel- sey. who was said to have been in
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
East Side Gangsters in
 Effort at Reformation

New York. Juen Is OPl-Elevcn East Side ganesters, among them the notorious Little Angie" leader of the gang which for years carried on a bloody feud with the Kid Dropper" gang. enrolled last night in the first of the clubs Of the Marshal Stillman movement 10 re- claim criminals.
 Alpheus Geer is the founder Of the movement, which is sponsored by Robert Law. Jr., millionaire oil man, and Dr William II, Bishop of the Fifth avenue hospital
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

an unfit condition at the time to drive an automobile ran into ma chimes on the highway near Canaan in 1924 and a number of persons were hurt. Kelsey drove away and his machine was traced into the garage.
 The plaintiffs were George E. Davis and his wife, Florence and son. Paul. of New Haven. and Avis Docrsan of Springfield, manager of q taxi service. They claimed dam ages for injuries recered.
 Kelsey leaves two sons and two brothers. one of the latter being Isaac Kelsey. former postmaster at Taconic. His wife died month ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
MANAGERS
 REGISTER PROTEST
Want Conditions on Diamonds at Willow Brook Park Improved

E. IT, Wilcox, president Of the Industrial Athletic council is seek ing to have Ralph Waiuright. super mt-ndout of parks, take steps to i'm prove the conditions on the baseball diamonds at Willow Brook park A1r Wilcox. holding the position as head Of the Industrial Athletic coun- ci, has been the target for com plaints and criticisms because of the i liability 10 injury to which the play CTS on the various teams are sN- lp0scd.
 i lIr. Wilcox offers 10 have a man remain with the municipal help, lone who understands inc laying out of baseball diamonds and help in any way possible 10 improve the diamonds as they now stand. He states that because of the condition on the diamonds. some Of the teams have threatened 10 withdraw be- cause Of the fear of injury to their 1 players.
 Mr. WilcoX's letter 10 the park superintendent is as follows; Mir. Ralph Wainright, Supt. of Parks,
 City.
 Dear Sir
 The writer wants 10 take up with you the matter of improving the conditions Of the diamonds at Will low Brook Park. on which the h. dustrial league Is playing their schedule.
 These teams are made ID of some |or the best players in New Britain land some Of the men being con- sidrred as some of the best help employed in their respective con- pauics.
 The writer has been having some icxtrcme cNticism on the conditions of these two diamonds in fact, I am Iafraid that at least one or two Of .our factories will take their teams .out of the league for fear Of severe Injury 10 some of tbcir employees. In fact, one of Fafnirs employees, and one Of th-ir best ball players lis lad up now and probably will not he able 10 play ball again this sea- son.
 If it would bc Of any assistance Ito you we would be willing to fur luish a man who understands just Iwhat these defects are 10 confer with you and stay with your help to see that these fields are put in Isuilable conditions.
 The question of trees in the oW- foE or the first diamond has re- coiycd considerable criticism and We feel that if We are going 10 make first class ball fields some of these trees should hc removed.
 The question has also been raised as 10 when they expect to have the lockers and showers ready Most of the factories feel that Wc should have had a preference of the Wal nut Hill diamonds. over the City leaEua. whose schedule has not vel started. However in view of the Iconversation which th" writer had |with tnc park board these teams Iaccep+ed Willow Brook diamonds loxpecting 10 have fields as good az Walnut Hill and were influenced Isomownat on your statement, as 10 lockers. showers. ctc.
 Tho writer would like 10 hear from you as 10 just what your posi- ton is in reference to the above subject. so that he can report al .thc next meeting Of the league man. Ggers.
 Yours very truly
 E. II. WILCOX.
 Industrial Baseball League.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

Salisbury - Horace D. Kelsey. 55 dcputy sheriff of Iitchfeld county, kills self: was soon 10 face suits az Srcgating Sloo.oo0 damages in court.
 New Haven - Honorary degree Of doctor of laws is conferred upon crown prince Of sweden by Yale university
 New Haven -- Reckless operating Of own vehicle was responsible for accident which took life of George E. Jobcs, 5G, coroner finds,
 Hartford Accident which brought death 10 Sergeant John Kent on Rrainerl field was result Of Undetermined causes that will never be known" army board of in Quiry finds.
 Milford - Crowds watches hattie of three large turtles one Of which is captured,
 Norwich - Warrant issued for arrest of Frank Dnrr. treasurer Of TaryilIo Mule Spinnors' union, who is missing with $2q,poo cash and Liberty bonds.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
THOMAS B. FAY iOIInCilnlnn

ptomas B. Fay has been a member of the common council since 1928. which fact makes him the senior democratic coun- cilman. His running mate in that year was John r. Macrz who has since been elected al- derman.
 Councilman Fay has the dis tinctiou of being the only demo- cratic chairman in the list of common council committees heading af he does the commit tee on licenses. This committee had for years been under a democratic Chairman until the G. c. P. last year seized every standing committee. A change of policy this year returned thai chairmanship to the minority and Fay. who was the demoCra- tie choice. was approved by the republicans Besides his service on the licanse committee he Is also member Of the committee on printing and supplies.
 Fay is an e-servicenan and for several years following the war was in the federal govern mant service.
 (Tra foregoing Is me o' series c humhnau Biographies o' "i'v official vhlch the Herald is pubnShlnG daily.l
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

Wa,er,ovn. \. Y. - Mennonit" girls may be given permission to bob their hair One minister al tending the annual conference of the sect said that f bobbed hair is proven not worldly idea to the satisfaction of the elders, opposition 10 the fashion. now officially banned vull be withdrawn.
 Washington - The woman of to- Jay wears fewer clothes on the street than her grandmother wore 10 bed. says Senator Norris Of Ne hraeka. The observation was made during discussion Of farm relief in the senate.
 Philadelphia - "The domestic in England usos better English than the average American girl graduate, according 10 James Vi. Beck, former nttcd States solicitor general. He was telling DreXol institute gradu- ales why they should ondcayor to speak correctly.
 Medford. Mass. -- Pity the poor New York policeman. Governor Alan T. Fuller told Tufts college graduates that the metropolitan cop per must know 16.000 statutes. The total number of laws and ordinances in the United States exceeds 2,o00,- o0Q he says.
 Elmira. x. Y. -- William E. |"Pussyfoot" Johnson. who lost an eye in England, is the victim of an- other accident. He vas run over by an automobile, but not seriously hurt. Mir. Johnson reported however ithat he was terribly lame
 New York - "The tough guy is being banned again. That's the pop Iular name of the male figure in the statre "civic virtue" unveiled amid protests several years ago, and now Iunder fire from a New York society," (which asks it's removal on the ground that it is neither work of Iart nor of beauty. Civic virtue IS nude and muscled man standing above the prostrate forms of two women representing vices,
 Gardone. Italy - Gabrielle D'An- Inunzio, the fiery soldier-poet, again has shut himself off from contact with the world in order to devote his energies 10 literary creation. IDAnnunzio is believed to be dis
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

New Zealand has an auto-buying spree and the people continue to ac- qujre cars in spite Of warnings by the government and banks.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
FLASHES OF LIFE: SCANTY CLOTHING
 WORN BY WOMEN COMMENTED UPON

pleased with being regarded as mere public figure instead of d lofty unworlIly figure.
 New York - Both grandparents hy previous marriages, Mrs. Rifka Toppel Birnhach has filed suit for separation from her husband, Moses Birnbach. so. She alleged her hus- band accused her of going with other men.
 Rochester. \. Y. - While some other portions Of the country swell tered. snow fell here early today after q rapid drop in temperature.
 Hollywood, Gal. - May Robson, well known actress, whose first and only appearance in the films was 20 years ago. has signed another mo- ton picture contract. She has been on the stage f3 years.
 Nov York - New York has been treated 10 some wild western stuff. Two steers jumped corral in rail- road yards and tied up traffic in busy streets before they were re captured.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

(Tra foregoing Is me o' series Of 4Npmhrau Biographies of oify ofictals vhlch the Ferald is publishing daily)
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

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