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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
KENE.SAN SEES
RECORD YEAR

NEW ORLEANS. March -.
''BasebalTs greatest year II right
ahead. declared X. M. Lands. high
commissioners of the national pas
time. in an interview here.
THE sport Is growing In favor
everywhere" he continued. I'VE
reached a new peak in 1925. We
shall shatter that record this year.
''The other day / was riding in a
street car In Chicago. took mo-
tice of what the people were read.
Ing. Eight out of ten of them
were perusing the dope from the
Southern training camps.
"A friend OF mine recently told
me that football Is more popular
than baseball. He pointed out the
fact that as many as $4,000 per.
sons often attended gridifon con.
tests. My answer to this statement
is that 500. 900 persons would attend
the opening world series game each
fall IL there were seats to accom-
modate that many fans.
II would like to devise a system
by which the fans who patronize
the games all season would get first
chance at world series games, It
was suggested that the fans keep
their rain checks in their possession.
The trouble with such a plan would
be that most persons throw away
their rain checks. Boys would then
collect them and sell them to per-
sons seeking tickets to the big
series"
DO you believe golf. tennis or
other outdoor sports are cutting in
on baseball?'
II think they are helping base
ball. came back the quick response.
"A man who formerly never left
his office In the afternoon finds he
can do better work by playing an
occasional game of golf. He dis
covers his business does not need
all of his time and So he will go
out to the ball park now and then"
Judge Lands is touring the
Southern training camps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
PALACE MEETS
BUFFALO NEXT

The Palace basketers, who in.
serted the first black mark in the
Cleveland Rosenblums last Sunday
night in the second half series OF
the American Basketball Leagr e,
will entertain the Buffalo Ger
mans Sunday night at $3.50 O'Clock
at the Arcade.
The Buffalo clubmen have been
strengthened since their last ap.
feeble team which was sOundly
thrashed by the District eourtmen
upon the occasion of that visit
Ray Kennedy and his cohorts
are closely trailing Cleveland for
the league leadership, The league
play has only three more weeks
remaining for the secondhalf series,
and the results to date show con-
clusively that Washington and
Cleveland have far outstripped the
other contenders. Cleveland Is
leading the procession with nine
victories and one reverse, admins.
tered by the Palace lads. Wash
ington has firm grasp on the
show position with six alien scaips
and one loss.
There doesn't seem a possible
chance for any other team but
Washington to nose out the Forest
City team which has only four
more games to play. Two of III ese
are with Brooklyn and Chicago,
who are deadlocked~ for the tail-end
berth.
The issue will in all probability
be settled when Washington and
Cleveland come to grips in Cleye.
land on March 25 presuming that
the two pace settlers capture all
intervening games.
Neither could countenance a set.
back at this critical stage as the
final half rag may be captured
by the margin OF half a game.
Manager Ray Kennedy will not
court defeat here Sunday night -.
though cOgnizant Of the caIiber
OF the foes. He will take no
chances and will send his strongest
to the front in an effort to cling
to the fast clip of the CleveIanders
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
NJ GOWAN D T T
FOR TAMPA

Bill MCGOWAN, the American
Leagues youngest umpire. leaves
washington today, headed for
Tampa. He will officiate in all the
exhibition games to be played by
the Griffmen this spring. MCGOWAN
spent the winter at his home In
Wilmington. Del, and is in fair
physical condition. However. he
will take up real training as soon
as he joins the Griffmen.
1T feels good to be starting out
again. said MCGOWAN today. THE
race this year should be tighter
than last years, according to my
way of looking at 1t. A couple
of the clubs may not travel far
at top speed, but the other six
should go the route. That means
lots of hard work for the umpires,
so I'll get my share.
II have to be impartial, of
course, but ! have a soft spot in
my heart for Bucky Harris and the
washington Club and to see the
third pennant come to the Capital
won't hurt my feelings any"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
Chicago Golf Show
to Be Complete
In Detail

According to report q number
Of innovations are being pre-
pared for the golf show to be
held IN Chicago il April. Links
men who attended the affair III.
this city last year considered
that 4 good start had been
made, although those behind the
show did not appear to Be salts
fled with the support received.
IN the coming show everything
from bent stolon to d miniature
golf course will be on exhibition.
The general public will also be
afforded exhibits Of golf mer-
chandise, instruction and demon
stration OF how. to play the shots
by well known professionals.
There will also be daily talks by
executives on the various prob
lens Of club activities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
MILLIGAN IS FOOLED
BY SECOND RATER

NEW YORK, March 4.-Only d
comparative few hours after he was
named by the New York State Ath.
Ietic Commission as the leading
for Mickey Walker
weIterweight title, Tommy MilIigan
of England, today stood as a dis.
cOuntenanced fighter. He took on
George Levine. second rater, la st
night as warm up bout and il
became so hot that Levine got the
decision at the end of twelve
furious rounds.
MilIisan fought his usual slam.
bang battle. But Levine suddenly
discovered ability that no one knew
he possessed and outscored the
foreigner in the majority of ca,
changes. The decision was a unaui
NOUS one.
II virtually eliminated Miiligan
from championship consideration a.
this time and. at the same time
elevated Joe Dundee. of Baltimore
to the role OF leading welterweigf.i
contender
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04

the regulars whose pitchers are
johnson, Bush, Coveleskie, Fergu.
son, Marberry, Kelly, Thomas, Had.
ley and Joyce. Buddy Myer Is with
this squad, but may be shifted TO
the second bunch eventually.
Irving Hadley, the unknown
hurler sent here by Jack CHESHIRE,
is attracting more and more al
tenti0n as the days pass. lie has
excellent style, with plenty Of
speed. just what his curve looks
like remains to be seen. One thing
Is certain I'm his case. he will be
given thorough trial, Manager
Harris having taken > liking 10
the yOlngster.
The batting drill is bringing out
lads as GosIin, Joe Harris, Hank
SEVERED and Walter johnson, who
are hammering the soft pitching cut
upon the distant race track. TIE
pitchers don't like such treatment
and are crying to be allowed to
hook 'en1, but Trainer Martin r.
set against hooks at this early
stage. Next week, though, should
see the curving begin. bringing 4
decrease in the smuggling.
Right now the batters need to
get their eyes on the ball. explains
Manager Harris, and the pitchers
need control. Without curves we
can get IN some needed hitting and
The pitchers can work wholly on
getting control As soon as control
comes. then it viii be all right to
hook EN-, but l don't see any
marvellous example Of control
around here.
Fears that meaning might have
shaken the courage of Joe Judge
and Ossie Bluege appear illfounded.
Both players are stepping into the
ball in good style. Judge was
''beaned' in Detroit last season and
almost killed Bluege stopped one
with his head in the world series.
However. both lads seem to have
recovered their poise at the plate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
MARATHON RUN
TO BE HELD

The Aloysit1s Club ii going into
the business of actively supporting
track athletics. Tonight there viii
be a distance run on the Plaza
play grounds, and on Tuesday there
will be meeting at the clubhouse
to decide what manner Of run shall
be held each Sunday morning, both
for experienced and inexperienced
runners
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04

RlJE. THEIRS
CASE now
PUZZLE

TAMF Fla, March 4.-Deep
dark mystery surrounds Dutch
Ruether and his position IN base.
bah, or out of It. Just what viii
happen, nobody appears to know
Only oae thing is certain, he i
classed h President Clark G
Griffith as q hoIdout.
Yesterday President Griffith
motored down TO Sarasota, home
of the New York Giants, and inn
mediately rumors spread through
the Washington camp that RuetaeI
was to be traded for either Artie
Nehf. veteran southpaw, or Hugh
McQuillan, a right handler with
tendencies toward a wild life of
the field. To make this all the more
intricate, Manager Harris admit
ted that he had sought McQuillan.
but yainly.
In planning to go to st. Peters:
burg Saturday, President Griffith
let It be known that he would
start early, having some golf ana
other business TO transact" At once
the old Hoyt trade yarn came to
life with loud noise. "Ruether
Tor Hoyt was the whispered word
from every corner.
Meanwhile, Ruether remains a
rebellious member of the American
League champions and older play
ers, though going into no details,
say that it is a good bet that Re
viii sign contract and join the big
squad working out on Plant Field
inside of week.
President Griffith declines TO
discuss Ruetber whatsoever. Man
ager Harris says signing pIay.
ers is up to Mr.. Griffith" Ruefli.
er says i'm a brief thousand words
or so that sits Griff's next move,
not B1ine." The whole affair is
taking on a tinge of opera
comfque.
With Muddy Ruel expected to
sign his contract tonight, Ruether
will be the only missing Griffma n
and the rumor.mongers will have
to devote their entire attention to
him.
Finding his squad too numerous
to handle in a single practice ses-
sion, Manager Harris has formed
two classes. the second squad re.
porting at 10 o'clock and the first
squad at 1880.
Al Schacht, comedian-coach, has
been placed in charge of the second
squad which consists of Ogden
Larry Schacht. MorrelI, Smith
Young, Humphreys. Tate, SEVERED
MCGEE, Stewart, Jones, Jeanes
Archdeacon. and McNeely. Young
is classed as a pitcher, but may be
used in the fielding drills at third
base or shortstop
Manager Harris Is in charge OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
THREE OF FOUR GIANT
HOLDoUTS DUE TO SIGN

SARASOTA. Fla. March A.
Three Of the four hold.outs Of the
New York Giants are expected to
come to terms before the week is
over. Jack Scott Is scheduled TO
sign today and George Kelly and
Irish Meusel are said to be on their
way from the coast for the same
purpose. Bill Terry still shows no
signs OF coming to terms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
KNE
Do He rs HIM

FORT MYERS, ria. March -
Gloom hung over the Ati1Ietice'
training camp today despite sl1appy
nine-Inning game between the regu.
lars and scrubs.
Joe Hauser, Athletics first base
man, will not be In the practice
games for a while, according to
cause the knee cap he fractured
last season bothered him.
There Is no cause for alarm, "
Manager Mack declared. Haueer
has overtaxed himself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04

It may not win the pennart, but
the team that does win know that
it has been to the baseball wars
But these are only words, and
words win no ball games. What
cf the pitchers?
Here is q chance for those old
time Giant fans to stand and dc a
little cheering. This Is the strone !
est flinging corps that has graced
a McGraw camp In many q moon
Put ring around Ring and under.
score the name F'itzsimmons. Here
are two big. bad and burly right.
handlers who should burn their way
TO plenty of victories with the
speed ball.
But, perhaps, IL Is curves you
are looking for. They are Mr..
McGraw's fayOrite pitching dish
and he can help himself 10 plenty
this summer.
Here before him are Kent Green
field, the little IIatty; zeke Barnes,
the Kansas twigter: the repentant
the awkward but deceptive Wisner,
Long John Scott, 200 pounds Of
speed, curves or what will you?
and last, but surely not least. that
peerless little portsider from the
banks of the Wabash, LII Arthur
Nehf.
Man and boy, one way and an
other, that Is quite a pitching staff.
There are two or three sweet-look-
ing rockies, too, Lindberg, Clark.
son and Thomas by name, but what
could the Giants do with them this
year?
To go with this wealth OF chuck.
ing material there will be an ade-
quate catching staff, headed by
Punching Pancho" Snyder, with
Grover Cleveland Hartley, Hugh
Mcmillan and Melvin OFT behind
the towering Texan.
There is only one problem in the
infield. That Is Travis Jackson's
injured knee. If Jax can go to
semble as follows: Kelly at first,
Frisch at second, Jackson at short
and Lindstrom at third.
Heinie Groh asserts he will win
that third base job back, but it is
scarcely probable that his trick
knee would stand the strain Of
long campaign. There he Is at
Lindstrom's shoulder, however, to
fill any sudden breach.
Over on the other side Of the
inner defense to do the same for
Kelly will be Bill Terry, the
Memphis mauler. Right now, Nc.
Graw intends to employ Terry in
the role of a pinch hitter, chiefly,
but, and this Is not an original
remark, baseball Is q most nm
certain pastime.
This. brings us to the Outfield
and the only newcomer in the line
up. Al Tyson, the Pennsylvania
Dutchman, is scheduled to cavort
in the center pasture in lieu of Billy
Southworth, who will be kept for
utility purposes.
Emil MeuseI slow but sure and
mighty dangerous with the war
club, will be back in left, and
Young, of course, in right. For re-
serve strength, there will be Eddie
Farrell. the Johnson City dentist
and greatly improved young
player; along with Fred Hakbarth,
.Cozy Dolan's protege, and clouting
Otis Carter from way down In
South Carolina
Viewed from any angle, that
makes right fair ball club. One
that will be, to borrow Rings
phrase, tough to beat, and there is
a prophecy that you can paste i'll
your hat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
We Are to Dine

Dick Tennyson has laid plans,
just like a hen, for a banquet for
the Washington Soccer League. In
the due course OF events, Dick will
send out invitations. The feed will
he chucked at the Concord Hall,
Third and G. Streets, March 81,
Keep the date in mind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
ROBIN SLUCGERS REPORT
LATE, DISPLEASlNG BOSS

CLEARWATER, Fla, March -
Brooklyn's four heaviest hitters.
Jack Fournier. Milton Stock, Dick
Cox and Zach Wheat, were expected
to put in their first appearance here
today. Manager Wilbert Robinson
has baked at the hardness Of his
batting mainstays in reporting at
the training camp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
TOBIN Outfield
M'GRAW IS TURNING OUT
ANOTHER CRACK TEAM
b M. ". CORUM

SARASOTA, Fla, March How DO you like the Giants (?
asked Jimmy Ring that question His
follows perfect description Of lcCravs ball club
Down here the outskirts Of Foda magnificent cities,
the grayhared Napoleon the diamond whipping
gether the twenh fighting bah that he led into New
York city No finer tribute could paid this Giant Of 1926
will its Mathew
Of Donm, Of Grant Of Gowdy-fghters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
Woodside Is Stopped

The w eod side tossers were
stopped cold when the Calvary NJ.
+. Church quint met and conquered
them In a 26.to.12 game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
Smith With Braves

Bobbie Smith, transformed from
an infielder into promising hurler.
has reported to Manager Dave Ban.
croft, Of the Boston Braves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
Mitchell Is Signed

Johnny Mitchell, the ex.Brooklvn
shortstop. has signed contract
with the Los Angeles Angels and
has left Detroit for the Pacific
Coast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
TWO Trophies II Shoot

Two trophies will be In ccmpeti.
ton Saturday IN the shoot OF the
washington Gun Club high scratch
gun. and the high handicap shooter
will get medals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
YearIings Lose

The Catholic University freshmen
lost to the American University,
Quint, Is to IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
They Get Another

The Aces got another victim when
they sunk the Mt. Vernon Juniors,
IS 10 e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04
Fort Wayne CUNT
Hurnbles Buffalo

Last Nights Results
Fort Wayne, 10; Buffalo, 4.
T0night's Game
Buffalo at Chicago.
TOmorrow's Game
Detroit at Buffalo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-04

! oUls A. BOUCHER,
- sports editor Of Tie
Times, is recognized nation-
ally as . sports authority.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
.nd an athlete while in college.

and an athlete while in college.
 Captain Ira c. Baker, third rank ing officer of the flight, will take his place in the V formation just behind and to the left of Major Dargues New York. Captain Baker, a native Texan, was assigned to the san Francisco partly because he has spent a great deal of time in the west at Rockwell Field. He is an all round flier and has had considerable executive experience at various posts. His companion, Lieutenant Muir s. Fairchild. was educated in Washington State University and learned to fly with the Italian army.
 "The Detroit which will be the last plane on the right leg of the V will be in command of Captain r. Woolsey, native of Michigan. In technical knowledge he has been made maintenance officer and will have charge of adjusting and tuning the planes. He hys with Lieutenant John W. Benton, Californian and a graduate of the University of Cal ifornia. Lieutenant Benton, as did
 most of the n-American crew,
 rose from private. He has had eX- perience i'll practically every field in this country and is considered a
 crack all-round airman.
 | Lieutenant Bernard s. Thompson, native of Florida, will pilot the | last ship on the left leg of the V, the ] St. Louis. He is a graduate of the
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

All of the flyers are competent aerial engineers and all have had long experience in the army. Major Herbert A. Dargue is the oldest of the group, which ranges between 30 and 40 years in age. Major Dargue is the veteran of many responsible undertakings. He was a star fencer at West Point. later the only air service officer in the Philippines, the first flier to receive a wireless mes sage aloft, and finally in charge of all army flying instructions in the United States, This appointment came just as the armistice was signed. He will pilot the New York; flagship Of the expedition, with Lieutenant Ennis c. Whitehead as relief pilot, Lieutenant White head. born in Kansas and graduat- cd from the University of Kansas, has had extensive engineering train ing and signal corps work.
 Captain A, B. Mcdaniel, who as second in command will fly the San Antonio'' just to the right and be- hind the New ' ork," was born and educated in Texas and has done most of his flying here. For two years he was nj charge of all flying instruction at Kelly field. He was originally in the infantry, but was transferred to the air service and +, the army of occupation. He will fly with Lieutenant C. Nick. Robinson, a graduate of Ohio State University
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

A training class of 16 girl scouts is studying home nursing and the care of children under the direc- ton of Miss Maude E. TraNers, di- rectress of nurses, of the New Britain General hospital. This class will give q public demonstration at the completion of the 30 hours work, to which mothers and scouts will be invited. The girl scouts talk ing this course will graduate with a certificate from the National Red Cross.
 The combined meeting of tho leaders organization and the Girl Scout council was held on Monday evening, December 13. MT. Sladc gave a most valuable talk concern ing the Modern Girl" A discus sion followed which offered many interesting suggestions.
 The scouts of Troop 1 are filling stocking so that a little girl in
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
ROUTINE PLIERS GET BIG CHANCE Army Selects Steady Men for
 Long Flight

San Antonio, Dec. 1T tP-Ten men who have taken leading part in developing the army air service by doing the days work every day and leaving spectacular accomplish nents to others, will pilot the five amphibian planes that leave here December 20 for a tour of South America, Central America and the West Indies.
 When air service headquarters asked commanders of various flying units over the country to recom- mend men 10 make the flight the re- quest specified that those men rec commended should be master flyers who deserved the honor. The idea was to obtain men who had sacri- feed the glamour and fame of spec tacuar flights to give all of their time to the less noticeable, but equally important phases of con- Quering the air.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17
ADVISES GIVING AWAY BUILDING
Report Recommends State Pre-
 sent It to Phla.

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 17 Rl-At a meeting of the board of control yesterday report was received from Quartermaster General Morris B. Payne who had been appointed by the governor to salvage the Conneo- ticut building at the Sesqui-Cen- tennial exposition at Philadelphia
 The report on the question of sal- wage, stated that there was no salvage in the building and that 1t would cost more to take it down than the building was worth. The board decided to recommend to the general assembly at the coming ses- sion that the building be presented to the city of Philadelphia.
 The board added s2 200 to the ap- pr ,priation for revision anu codih- eaton of :he school laws.
 Senator Charles M. Bakewell of New Haven chairman of the com- mittee explained the need of the ap-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

the city may realize Christmas fun
 Troop , has adopted three fam lilies for Christmas giving. The girls will supply these families with necessities as well as toys. The Scouts of Troop will have food sale on Thursday, December 23, from 3 to 6 o'clock in the First Church chapel This sale promises to be tasteful one. The meetings until the first Thursday after school begins.
 At their party on Monday eve ming Troop 4 will have decorated Christmas tree which will after ward be given to a family in Der lin. They will fill a basket as an- oth her Christmas gift, and are plan- ming to give toys to children who don't know the fun of Christmas. A further plan of theirs is to send cards to shut-ins.
 The Brownies of Pack 1 are planning to have Christmas party on Saturday afternoon at 1:3D o'clock at Miss Grace Smiths home. Miss Smith is a lieutenant of Pack i,
 The Brownies of Pack 2 have grown up into Troop 10 of Maple Hill. Mrs. L. A. Sprague is the Captain of Troop 10. After the holidays a new Brownie Pack 2 will be organized.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

part.
 This developed here when Dr. Hiram Byrd president of the Florida Audubon Society. dug up a musty copy of Fairbanks History of Florida. Fairbanks recorded that in 1928 Juan Ortiz, of Narvaez' expe- ditionary forces, fell into the hands of Indians. Chief. Uceta. head of a tribe whose camp was near the pres ent site of Tampa. enraged over Narvaez' i'll treatment of his moth- CT, ordered that Ortiz. an IS year old younth, be roasted to death.
 Ulelah, Uceta's daughter. begged on her knees that Ortiz life be spared, and her wish was granted. Ortiz, badly burned, was nursed back to health by the girl. Twice again he was condemned to die, but each time Ulelah saved him.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-17

propriation. Highway Commission CT John A. Macdonald asked the board for authorization to establish a publicity bureau in his depart ment. He did not ask for any ap- propriation, but only the right to es- tablish. saying that such, bureau would make 1t possible to keep the public fully informed of the worl of the department. The boai ] voted to give the commissioner the authority to establish this bureau.