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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11
ALABAMA WANTS
FORD TO REOPEN
SHOALS BATTLE
Crowd at Political Debate
Shows Tenor of Public
Mind.
Bu Times Special

Bu Times Special
FLORENCE, Ala, June 11.-Peo-
pie in the Muscle Shoals district are
willing to make Henry Ford a free
gift Of the gigantic Government de,
velopment here.
That was the construction placed
today on the demonstration that fol
lowed this declaration yesterday by
John H. Bankhead, a candidate for
United States Senator to succeed
Oscar Underwood.
II would say to Henry Ford,
come down hereNand take this plant
and operate It without paying the
Government one cent, except the cost
of maintenance.
Bankhead made the statement in
the midst Of debate with Thomas
E. Kilby former Alabama Governor,
in which attack and counter attack
was based almost wholly on the
candidates views on the proper dis
position Of the Shoals.
Applause Great
1t met with spontaneous outburst
of applause that gradually grew into
a demonstration.
Kilby and Bankhead today were
again debating their Muscle Shoals
views before the people Of Sheffield
and will conclude the series tomor-
row at Tuscumbia.
The debate may be stated largely
as on the question of who is most
hostile to the Alabama Power Com
pany and it's efforts to obtain. con-
troll Of the Shoals and it's nitrate
power plants?"
Kilby had advocated that the
lessee of the Shoals be declared
public utility and placed under con-
troll of the Alabama public service
commission. He advocated the tax
alton of the leaseholder by the
State and also the application of the
fifty-year limitation of the water
power lease possible by the Federal
Water Power act.
Would Re-awaken Henry a
Bankhead would have none of
these, declaring that Muscle Shoals
plants were built as. a war measure
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11

agreed-opposition to the bid of the
associated power companies and the
Alabama Power Company, on the
grounds that the bidders were in
terested primarily in power and not
in the manufacture of cheap fertiliz-
er for benefit of the farmers, which
they both thought was the real end
for which the Shoals plants and
dam were built.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11
MILITARY COURSE
. LEAFLET SUBJECT
|. U. League Opposes Com
pulsory Training.

Battling compulsory training, the
Optional Military Training League
of Indiana University has started an
educational campaign to further its
cause, which is explained by its
name.
At present all freshmen and sopho-
mores in Indiana University are com
PEELED to take military training, I'M
less exempted for previous military
service, for physical disability or for
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11
ALLEGED SLAYER FREED

BIZ TIMES SDtCIut
SEYMOUR Ind, June 11.-How-
ard Stark. As, of Kurtz> was a-free
man today He was acquitted by
q jury late Thursday of manslaugh-
ter in connection with the fatal stab
bling of Otto C. Arthur of Maumee
last October.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11

some special reason, such as mem
bership in the university band.
The league desires to have mill
tary training retained, but to have
the students elect whether or not
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11

they will take it, just as they do
either subjects.
Four thousands leaflets entitled
statement on Military Training,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11

No. 1" have been distributed at In
diana. according to Arthur Hoadley
chairman of the executive committee
of the league.
In the leafiet it is stated that Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11
JUNE II. 1926

11S members OF the Indiana Univer-
sity faculty interviewed, sixty-eight
favored optional training, thirteen
were for compulsory training and
thirteen were non.commital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11

The United States owns approx
mately 30000,G00 acres of coal lands
with estimated coal deposits Of more
than 200. OOO. OOO. 900 tons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-11

A very small amount down Is
all you need, of course. and bal
ance as low as Sl.O0 or so
weekly. Terms so easy you
will never miss the money.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
LOCAL BOY IS IGNORED
 AT VERMONT UNIVERSITY
Charles T, Schectman Eas Been Elected Head of the Kappa
 Chapter at College

Charles T. Schectman of this city, one of the outstanding stars of the University of Vermont's football team, has been elected to head the Kappa Chapter at the university and the Chapter News, speaking about the local boy, has the following to say
 Kappa Chapter Is very fortunate and feels very proud to have at it's helm today one of those rare men who have combined in them the four outstanding qualities of real man hood-a leader, scholar, gentleman and athlete. A man who can organize and lead and yet makes you feel that he is your frater, who appreciates and practices fraternalism, and con- mands respect wherever he may be-
 ITO you brethren who have never met Charlie, these words just begin 10 tell you what he is and what We of Kappa Chapter think of him.
 This being Charlje's last year in the College of Medicine he thought Kappa should be represented on the football team once more. And al- though this was his first season as a member of the squad, he made a permanent herth for himself at left end and won much glory for old Vt. when he was marked as the out standing player in the Vermont Mid dlebuury game--The Daily News says of him.
 For Vermont 1t was Conway, Schectman and Smith that were di- rectly responsible for victory. The formers trusty toe did the trick by kicking a field goal after Smith had taken the ball across for a touch down in the third period, while Schectman was the man who did the bulk of Nermont's tackling. Time and again the speedy little end broke through and nabbed the Middlehury runner behind the line. while or
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
SOCC0LI WINS MATCH
Local Entry in State Billiard Tour nament Makes Squirt to Beat Out Fox of Bridgeport.

Dominick Soccoli, this city's en- try into the state pocket billiard tournament, staged wonderful rally with the score against him 70 to A last night and he beat Fox of Bridgeport by the final score of 100 to 82 in one of the best matches seen in this city in some time. A large audience sat spell bound throughout
 Fox led in the first half with his lead over the local boy of % to A but SocColi, playing careful game, clicked off 36 balls, followed it soon after with a run of II more and after a few short innings, reached the century mark for a well earned victory. Soccolis high runs were 36. 21 and 14 while the best turned in by Fox were 14 and 12.
 Soccoli will play his next home match next Thursday night at the Fillmore parlors when he meets Warren of Waterbury. Soccoli will two wins to his credit now stands tied for first place with Police of New Haven, The standing:
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
RICHARD MAKES ANNUAL
 LIST OF BOXING LEADERS
Garden Promoters Choice Includes 1t2 From United states And 23 Foreigners,

New York, Ian. 15 P,-reX Rick ards annual choices of leaders in the various divisions of boxing, an romcod yesterday, show 112 from fhr United States and 33 from for uEn soil
 The east leads with v in the United States; the middle west has l9 Inc Pacific Coast 12 and the south, four. There are nine from Great Britain. two each from Chile, Panama. France, Canada and the lhilprincs. and one each from ruha, Spain. Wales and Sweden,
 Elrkard places the recognized champions at the top except in the hanruuvoEht and lightweight di>is- ions. l,rmpsoy, he says, leads the hta,yWdgh's because no other man in fine class has shown enough to Do constIorqd
 The rromo'cr values sammy Man .I.I. of Rockford, Illinois, and Sid f-rris of Now York, higher than h" lu-a sochy Kansas. who recently gained the lightweight crown from Jimmy Goodrich, And Rickard de rlarss that Charley PhiD Rosen- I.rc. of Sew York, the han,am- va-lt king. is outclasscd by Chick Sulr.. of Now Bedford, Mass, and f;g. Graham of Utica, \, y. and Egj Taylor Of Tcrre Haute, In liaua.
 Geor2,s Carpenter Of France, former champion, is not mentioned in a nst of r. light heavywcightS and Taonno. of Spain is placed ninth 7monc thn heavi"s.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
TO BRING
 ROBINS INTO LEAD
Veteran Players Hope to Put Brooklyn in Contendins Position

New York, Jan. Is R'-Veteran players rescued from tho back trails of the major leagues carry the hope of Wilbcrt Robinson in his at- tempt 10 rebuild the Brooklyn Robins and bring them back to tho contcnding position they held priU to 1895.
 Shouldering the dual responsi- hility of President manager, Robin son has cast u fighting role for his club of 1926. His lineup Is uncer- tain at this time but he has made it plain that his aim Is a high pitched offensive and that to attain this end hc will call upon the former Cub inleder, Rabbit Maranvillc, the fleet eN-Iankoc, Whitey Witt, and the erstwhile Braves catcher. Mickey O'Neil, to supply much of the dash and fire for reconstruction.
 In spite of the fact that 1A years on the National league diamonds have taken their toll of the speed of the midget shortstop who rose to fame with the Champion Braves of 1924. Maranville is slated to Start ! for the Dodgers at either shortstop or second base. Should the Rabbit take over the keystone bag, Milton or Stock is expected to return to third base, while Horace Ford prob ably will be at short. This would leave in reserve Cotton Tierncy, Marriott, late of the Boston Braves, and Corgan, a Des Mones recruit, as well as two young players, Stan daert and Partridge.
 The only infcld certainty at this stage, however, appears 10 be the slugging first baseman, Jacques Fournier, who threatened near the close of the 1925 season to retire in order to escape uncomplimentary vocal fire from the Brooklyn stande A change of attitude on the part of Brooklyn fandom later, coupled with Robinson's diplomacy, brought about a reversal of his decision.
 The appearance of Witt In tho center field berth in the place of Ed Brown also Is expected 10 change the Brooklyn batting order. With i the former Yankee leaCing the at tack. Felis, anc, ner acquisition from teh Braves, may press dick Cox for the right field position. But Zack Wheat, Robinsons assistant manager in 1925, is fixture in left.
 Famous for his ability to rejuye- nate again pitching arms, Robbie will experiment this season with teh veteran Jess Barnes, obtained from Boston. He also will test several young boXmen, including L. A. Brown and H. A. Bennett, Okla homans; Jim Elliott. st0,0Oo pur- chase from Terre Haute: Holhngs- worth, s15,o0o prospect from Port land, Ore; Moss, Memphis recruit, and Bob Mct;raw, once with tho Tanks.
 Finds from this string would be added to such seasoned performers as Vance, Petty, Osborne, Grimes, Ehrhardt and Barnes
 O'Neil is expected to shoulder the catching burden, but Ebcrry, Nance's battery mate,, and liar graves, are slated to do their share.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
BRISTOL ENDEES IN
 RETURN TILT HERE
Guards Will Also Play Meriden Bearing Makers Here Wednesday

The National Guards basketball quintet will meet the Dristol Endecs in the second half of double head CT at the state armory Saturday night. The Guards took q lacing at the hands of the Holyoke quintet playing with the Bell City team but Coach Billy Dpdack has evolved q plan of play that is expected 10 off set the work of the Malcolm -Feld- man combination, H
 The concensus of opinion among the fans in this city who saw the Endces in action in Bristol Is that the Bearing Makers are the goods" The team beat New Britain handily, not through any poor playing on the part of the locals, but through the ability of the Bristol combination to cage long ones.
 The Endees will have tho famous Malcolm Feldman combination at forward with Donoghue one of the classicst Centers in action in these parts. while in the back court, Crow ley the husky Holyoke guard and Tommy Tracy will do their stuff. The Guards will trot out the first lineup with Reynolds and Taylor at the forward berths, Rcstelli in cen ter and Khduff and Sheehan at guards,
 Next Wednesday, night, January %, the Mcriden Endees will play the Guards in a return game at the state armory, Arch street. The Meri- den five has one victory over the To- calls but the claim is that they had too great advantage while play ing on their home floor. New Brit ain will have to take both Saturday nights game and next Wednesday s contest to stay near the top of the pile and the locals are working hard | for just that purpose,
 Manchester Laurels
 The preliminary tomorrow night will be between the National Guard Reserves and the Laurels of South 1 Manchester. The Reserves ,,have been cleaning up things in this sec | ton and the Laurels have the same record in their back yard. In fact both teams haven't lost a game this year and among the victims of the South Manchester five, is the Boys l club team of this city. The Laurels will have Faulkner, Holland and Madden at forwards; Neoll or Runde at center, and Metcalf, Fox German and Anderson at the guard posts.
 The first game will start at Z o'clock prompely and the big game l will follow. Dick Dillon will handle the reins and dancing win follow.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA
Ernie Meyers Goes to the Coast to Await Developments in Ncgotia- tons For Football Games,

Jacksonville, Fla. JaJn. Is P,-- Ernie Meyers, Leland Stanford's All American fullback. left here yester- day for California. He left nego- tiations for further games under the promotion of Jacksonville business men, and for a tour of the Pacific coast with the New York Giants, still pending.
 He took with him s25,00O, the guarantee he received before coming here to play professional football. His contract with the Jacksonville promoters called for five games, two of which have been played.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
DELANEY FIGHTS TONIGHT
Bridgeport Light Heavyweight Meets Young Bob FitLsimmonS, Son of Famous Old-Time Battlcr,

New York, Jan. Is tPl-Boh Fitz- simmons, son of a champion, today appears 10 have reached the biz money plane of boxing after a strug- gle that few pugilists survive.
 Young Bob gained ability through experience, At the start he was far from a natural" With neither cap able defense nor attack he drew severe punishment, but from the maelstrom Of fists came an under standing and tonight Young Bob will face one Of the casts best light heayywcights. Jack Delaney Bridge port, Conn.
 Victory for Fitzsimmons in this bout at Madison Square Garden will carry him far toward the goal which his father gained. Sporting follow CTS favor Delaney but expect a stiff battle from the son of Fighting Bob.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

every punt he was down the field with the ball, and invariably got the man who received it before the runner had gained a yard or two. He needed no assistance. Interfer- ence against him proved useless for once lie was taken out by Middle bury man he was up again and after the runner--and only once during the entire game did he miss him."
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
ARGENTINE SCORES KAYO
Orlando Reverbieri Goes to Sieep In the Sixth Round of a Scheduled 15-round Affair.

Buenos Aires, Jan. Is Rl-Miguel Ferrara, an Argentine heavyweight, last night knocked out the Italian fighter, Orlando Reverbieri in the sixth round of what was to have been a 15-round bout The contest was slow one from the viewpoint of action.
 Ferrara formerly was a sparring partner of Luis lirpo. He accom- panied Firpo to the United States, where he won five bouts. He also won a decision here last year over Giuseppe Spalla, brother of the Ital- ian heavyweight Ermino Spalla.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
FIREMEN WALLOP LEADING MECHANICS
Professionals Also Turn Tables on Commercials at Yolley Ball

The Professional volley ball team turned the tables on the Conner Cials and handed them a bad beat ing in last nights Volley ball league play at the I. NJ. C. A. The Pro- fessional team played steady consist ant ball, every man on the team missing very few chances and talk ing advantage of every little break.
 Grove and unterspan must had something on the ball for each scored 1@ and l2 points on service. Dorsey and Loomis played the back field well while Murphy got the ball from all angles for beautiful returns. Dressel's Cannon-ball spikes had the Commercials all at sea. Joe Luke and Freeman played with the Con- mercials and while they rendered ex- cellent service, 1t was not good enough 10 offset some of the flucky plays Of the rest of the team. The Professionals won 15-7, 15-2,
 The second game proved far better match when the Bremen and the Mechanics met. The Mechanics took the floor with three wins to their credit and no losses in as many starts Confident that they could repeat the defeat they hand ed the Bremen at the previous meeting they played rather loosely the first few minutes while the Fire men garncred the points.
 The Bremen playing their best game of the season took advantage of all breaks and held their oppon- cnts even until the score stood l4 fall. A series of services followed with both teams keyed up to fever heat netting the ball and losing op- portunity 10 score until Maikowski started serving and this proved the turning point giving Capt, Jones op- portunity 10 make two slash spikes which proved too fast and hot for the Mechanics 10 return.
 The Bremen, taking the first game. proceeded in businesslike fashion 10 go after the second match which they won handily 15- 12. Tho Mechanics presented their strongest lineup in last night's g game but they found the Bremen playing like demons, out passing them. spiking returns two their ono and out-plnyiug them in all de- l partm"Nts of the game.
 | ,.~1, i ing hard and should not feel dis Couraged for they met q champion- ship team last night that could have ] beaten the pick of the league. Maikowsl>i, and Jones proved the , individual stars for the Bremen fol they spiked and drove for many oi their teams points. Scarlett, Linr and Porter pit up the best game o' their careers retrieving balls that
 looked impossible 10 get and setting the ball up nicely for Jonr' ;. at the net. Gaudotte put the frs
 game on ice for the Bremen wher
 he just managed 10 roll the ball ovel
 the net for the deciding point.
 The Mechanics team as a whole 1 played equally well no individua
 could be selected as playing better than his partner, Stewell was con graduated after the game by specta tors on tho fine showing his team
 made against such overwhelming
 odds
 The Bremen took the third gam,
 also winning Is to :.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
INVITED TO REGATTA

California has to.u invited to the intrrcouociate regatta at Poneh- kccps,o June q, but Il is probable that the Golden Rrars will appear only if they succeed in dcfoa'irg the Washington IIuskics on tho Pacific coast Nav Wisconsin and Wash inE'on are among those who re- Ccivcd bids.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
RETURNS CONTRACT

Eddie Farrell, shortstop dentist, is the first Giant to return his con- tract signed for the 1928 season. The papers arrived in the Giants offices just about 24 hours after they were dispatched to the former Pennsylvania star.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
SUCCEEDS GEORGE. LOW

Jack Forester, professional at the Hollywood, \, J, golf club for the last four years. has taken up the professional duties at the Baltusrol club. Short Hills. N. J. Forester thus steps into the shoes of the veteran George Low,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
IEMIS RLNTS MIN

Denver. Colo, Jan. Is P,-Ed tStranGlrr) Lewis Inst night de- fcnled his claim 10 the worlds heavyweight wrestling title hy throwing Wayne tBig) Mum two falls out Of three.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
SENT TO SPECIALIST

Travis Jackson, shortstop of the New York Giants. has been sent 10 8 specialist by Manager John Nc Graw to have his injured knee examined.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
LOSES 2G PONDS

Babe Ruth's total reduction by indoor training is estimated at 26 pounds. He is purchasing q new stock 1f collars.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
BllrrittS Trim DcNiOlays

The Burritt five in the prclimn- ary game docisively trounced the DeMolay five hy the score of 53 to II. The BurrittS started their powerful scoring machine early in the first half with Peters leading his mates in field goals. The DeMolay team showed q good defense and a better olfense in the first half, but missed many sucker" shots for the basket.
 On the other hand, although they started poorly, the Burritts soon got under full sail and started to romp away from their opponents. TEe score mounted rapidly with the DeMolays unable 10 make good their chances. Tn" score at the end of the first half stood 22 to for the Burritts.
 The best ,he DcMoluya could do in the second frame was 10 cage three field baskets for q total of six points for the frame. Tho Burritts piled up an immense score in this frame flashing good passwork and great team play and the players on the team all had their eyes on the basket. The game ended with the Burritts away out in front with 5 to the DcMolay Ii.
 Tho summary:
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
American Legion
st NlarF's

Personal fouls.--- Luke ,, Belscr, Hoist 4, Carrolza, Kerr 4, Luiz 2, Faulkner. Dci'2 ., Royce 9. Tcchni- cal fonls:-- stevenson, DcitZ Tries for goal;--- Jasper ., Luke (, Arburr 2. Carro2za, Kerr Lutz ', Faulkner Doit1 2. Rogers, Referee, "Chick" Hayes; Timer, Smedley: Scorer.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

Barking organs of dogs may now be removed, says American vet cTinNriana
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
 
LEGION TEAM OUTSKIRTS
 SOUTH MANCHESTER FIVE

Locals Unable to Find Themselves in the First Half Manchester Shows Strong Onfense in First Half Kerr Proves a Treat On Every Play-Jasper and Luke Do the Heavy Scoring Act - Second Frame Teamwork Gives New Britain the Game.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
Mechanics

Referees Hergstrom, Dorsey, Scorers, Freeman, Retz.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
Bremen

Second match won by the Bremen,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

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New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
I)CNioiay

Referee, Billy Dudack.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-10
NATHAN HALE EXERCISES
Commissioner of Education Urges
 Observanee In Schools

A B Meredith. commissioner es education for Connecticut. is urging the observance of Nathan Hale ses- quieenteHuiai exercises in the schools ot Che state and has sent to superin- tendeuts. supervising agents and tea. chers copies af suggestions for the exercises iu eommemoration ef ths one hundred and fftieth anniversary of the sacrifice of Che Connecticut Patriot.
 The circular letter sent out by Mr. Meredith concludes as follows.
 1t IS earnestly hoped that each class room or school will recognize the day and that this material which has been assembled by Messrs Dakin and Light Of this office with the aid of others will be helpful in the pre- paration of your programs.
 Seldom has there been an anniver. sary which has in 1t so many dramatic and stirring possibilities for teaching self sacrifice and devotion to public duty as has the one now being con. sidered.
 1t Is ever to be remembered that Nathan Hale was a Connecticut boy educated m Connecticut schools. Connecticut teacher and through hii resignation of "his life a sacrifice tt his eountry's liberty" has become tn, American symbol of Patriotism"