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.lSJAPSDROWNAS
QUAKE BREAKSDAM

LONDON, May 27.-The Tokyo
correspondent of the Evening News
SAYS a sharp earthquake today at
Hakoade. northern Japan, burst a
dam near the town. washing away
fifty houses and drowning eighteen
people
Mount Two. which erupted Monday, !
has resumed its rumblings, and mino1
are terrifying the su1
vivors Of the eruption disaster.
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Texas Potash to Free
Farmers, Speaker Says
CBy The Associated Press }

CINCINNATI. o.. May 27.-Recent
discovery Of great potash deposits in
10000 square miles Of Texas, will
free our American agriculture from
dependence on Europe for vital
necessity, DIR. Henry Mace Payne.
noted mining engineer. Of Washing
ton, asserted before the coal section
of the American Mining congress
here today. The potash deposity Of
Texas look like white sand and are
from 500 to 1900 feet deep, he said.
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WOMAN IS HURT
in WRECK HERE

Mrs. W. ]. vertrees suffered minor
bruises and cuts about the face as the
result Of an auto accident on Ninth
street between Adams and Washing
ton Wednesday afternoon.
Charges Of reckless driving have
been preferred against the driver Of
the other car. The car in which
Mrs. Vertress was riding was beirg
driven by her daughter, Dorothy.
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JONES ELIMINATES
BRITISH CHAMPION

MUIRFIELD, Scotland, May 27.-
Bobby Jones, American champion
eliminated the British title holder,
Robert Harris, from the Amateur
championship tournament this sitter
noon. by the decisive score Of up
and 6 to play.
Watts Gum or Atlanta was elm
mated, 3 and 2, by W. G. Brownlow.
Jess Sweetser defeated Allan ID.
Cave, 2 and l..
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Attacker of Woman
Caught by Rancher
(By The Associated Press.)

DEL RIO, Tex. May 27.-Pablo
Marino, one Of the two men wanted
in connection with the recent assault
and robbery of Mrs. S. c. Holcomb on
her ranch near here. has been cap
tured by Bill Tate. American ranch
man in Mexico. according to word
received by local authorities.
Tate advised he expects to cap
ture the other soon.
Marino and his companion escaped
from Mexican authorities who cap
tured them after the pair had crossed
the international boundary into Mex
leo.
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SENATOR DEMANDS
RELIEF FOR FARMS

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The re-
publican and democratic parties were
called on today hy Senator Mcclellan.
democrat, Tennessee, to redeem their
campaign pledges to the farmers by
passing the 1915 100000 McNary
farm relief measure.
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Mexican Rebel Chief
Is Slain in Nogales

NOGALES, Arizona, May 2z=rEr-
nesto Silva, Mexican rebel leader
in the revolution Of 1915. was shot
to death in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.
Tuesday when he attempted to es-
cape from military authorities who
had arrested him, according to =
report reaching here today.
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GOVERNOR WOULD |
TRADE PRISONER

ST. LOUIS. No. May 27.--Gov+
ersor Tom =. Terrall or Arkansas
before approving extradition for VIII
liam Allen Scott Rutherford of Pine
Bluff. Ark. wanted here on the RE
vived charge Of second degree muir
der in the killing of Jack Tucker.
hotel bell boy. wants the governor of
Missouri to surrender man charged
with passing a bad check in Arkansas.
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FIFTY MINERS MAKE.
y T. y
ESCAPE AFTER BEING
y y n
TRAPPED BY BL ZE|

SCRANTON, Pa. May 27.-More
than fifty men trapped in burn
ing mine today were rescued after
being caught behind the fire for
several hours.
They were trapped in the second
level of the Mount Lookout mine oi
the Temple Coal company at Wy
oming when the fire started be-
tween them and the shaft. A fore
mas was in the group and he led
them 10 an air chamber where he
kept them until rescuers reached
them.
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RIFFIAN Chief
NOW CAPTIVE
Concerted Fighting of
Tribes Ends With
Krim's Surrender


PARIS, May q. - Add Ell -Krim,
Riffian chief. who announced his
surrender yesterday, has arrived in
side the French lines and will i'm
mediately be escorted to Taxa. An
nouncement to this effect was made
by Premier BRAND after a cabinet
meeting today.
During the cabinet session, Prem
ier BRAND and War Minister Pain
leve informed the ministers that the
surrender of Abd-El-Krim has put
an end to the concerted resistance Of
the tribes in the Riff, most of which
were offering their submission.
They emphasized the close and
loyal understanding that had prevail
ed between the French and Spanish
throughout the operations.
M. Painleve announced that the
French were exchanging notes with
the Spanish as to the disposition TO
be made of Add El-Krim.
FEZ, French Morocco, May 27.-
Add FL -Krim, the surrendered Riffian
chieftain arrived at 7:15 o'clock this
morning at Ize Marouene, north of
Targuist. where he was presented
with his suite to the commanding
general of the Moroccan division.
Later he was conducted to Bou Red.
taking the military road toward Taxa.
where he is expected to arrive tomor-
row.
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Is DEAD IN FIRE IN EGYPT

CAIRO. Egypt, May 27-Fifteen
persons were reported dead and
thirty injured in "a big village fire
today in the neighborhood of Dak-
hlia. Many villagers were reported
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fBy The Associated Press)
PENSACOLA. Fla, May 27.--The
general assembly OF the Presby-
terian church In the United States
adjourned here this afternoon to
meet again May 10, 1927 in the FIrst
Presbyterian church. III Dorado. Ark
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JAILED FOR CLIMB IN NUDE

CHICAGO. - George Falern was
sent to Jail for disrobing and climb
ing two stories up waterpipc while
int3xisatea.
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FIND BODY OF
OYINCREEK;;
NEGRO JAILED
Youth Had Been Shot
: Three Times; Quick
Trial of Black at
Corsicana Planned
fBy The Associated Rrcss. J

Wy NV
DALLAS. Texas. Ma 21-Fred
Tilford. negro. brought here last
night from Corsicana for safe
keeping. today confessed 10 the
murder of Prewett Dukenmeier, 90,
according TO Dallas county officers.
Dukenmeier's bullet riddled body
was found in a creek near Richland
last night.
CORSICANA. Texas. May 2T.--The
body of Prewett Dukenmeier. Rice
youth. 20. was dragged from the
muddy waters OF Richland creek at
ten o'clock Wednesday night Exam
ination of the body revealed three
bullet wounds.
The finding Of the body was the
elimination Of an entire day Of few
erish search conducted by friends of
the Dukenmeier family from Rice,
aided by volunteers from Corsicana,
Richland and other communities
north of Richland. Foul play was
suspected when no trace could be
found OF young Dukenmeier. after he
had left Rice with a negro by the
name Of Fred Tilford.
Y The boy was enroute 10 a farm
near Richland. and had in his pos
session a sum of money with which
10 pay an alleged indebtedness Of the
negro's to n Richland farmer. He was
to return to Rice with Tilford and
his belongings and establish him on
the farm Of the Fortson brothers
where, Dukenmeier had lived all OF
his life and where his father has been
overseer for the Messrs Fortson fol
25 years. The negro was arrested In
Corsicana late Wednesday afternoon
and the officers fearing mob violence
Continued on page two.)
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BUILDING STEEL

Over A million pounds
in wide range Of sizes and
shapes. We can serve you
best.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
SENIOR HADASSAH

The Senior Chapter OF Hadassah will
meet on Wednesday afternoon, April 2S
in the chapel of the B. NJ. II. Synagog,
Sixteenth avenue and Gaylord street
at . 80 p. m.
At this meeting the officers for next
year will be installed. They are
President, Mrs. b. Willens; first vice
president, Mrs. s. Francis; second
vice-president, Mrs. NJ. Robinson third
vice-president, Mrs. ]. Miller; recording
secretary, Mrs. s. SchaefYer; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. II. Robinson
treasurer, Mrs. FEEDER.
Mrs. F, Baum will speak on Current
Events" and Mrs. Krohn Will sing n
group of songs, accompanied by Mrs.
b. Clamage.
Everybody is invited to attend.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
HADASSAH BUDS

A regular meeting Of the Hadassah
Buds was held at the home of Miriam
Finstein 1910 King.
At this time we wish to thank all
those who helped to make our Rummage
Sale the success 1t was.
Our next social event Is to be for
members only so all those who wish
to attend be sure that you qualify.
Also, any one person who is absent
for three successive meetings Is auto
matically dropped from the organiza.
tion so II this applies to you be sure
and attend the next meeting.
If any girl is interested in becoming
a Hadassah Bud send your name to
Minnie Greenstein or watch this paper
for announcement of our next meeting
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
DENVER HEBREW INSTITUTE

The Denver Hebrew Institute held
their general meeting on Sunday eve
ming, April is at the Zera Israel Syna.
gog, West Colfax and Hooker street.
Important matters were planned and
fully outlined Watch the Denver Jew.
ish News for further Developments.
Every resident in this community is re-
quested to be ready TO the call when 1t
comes. Board Of directors will meet
Thursday evening" April % at Z 80 at
the home Of Mrs Wargin, 1861 Irving
street.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
OHEB ZADEK CONGREGA-
TION
Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration

On Tuesday evening, April 10. with
large attendance OF members of the
congregation, members of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, and representatives of the
various organizations, the Oheb Zadek
Congregation celebrated their fifteenth
anniversary with well arranged pro
gram.
Reports were read by Secretaries d.
Klein and II. Wanger, showing that the
congregation Is In splendid condition.
and Is growing larger from year TO
year Addresses were made by ey-
President II. Lorie, representing the
board Of trustees, and by Mr.. A. Is
raelske, representing the members. Mr..
II. f. Klein and Mr.. A. ]. Kirhctein.
representing the Hebrew School. Mrs.
A. Schneiderman and Mrs. S. Ehre
spoke on behald Of the Ladies' Auxil-
larry. Mr.. NJ. NJ. Katz and Mr.. ]. Lutz
for the Religious School
The musical program consisted Of a
piano solo by Miss Sarah Berk, vocal
solos by Miss Jennie Peninsky. II. Wan
ger and S. Ehre, and recitation by
Miss Yetta Inglar.
In the annual report Of President A.
Grossman. which also included brief
review OF all the principal achieve
ments OF the past fifteen years, Mr..
Grossman urged the members to con-
tinue the noble work In harmony, and
asked TO be relieved OF his office, hav-
Ing served the congregation for seven
years. Election of officers was held
with the following result: B. Hershko-
witt, president; NJ. Lutz, vice-presl-
dent; d. Klein, financial secretary; II.
r. Klein, recording secretary; A.
Brown, treasurer and II. Lorie, NJ.
Kaitz, A. Levy, II. Wanger, NJ. Klr.
stein, j. silbering, NJ. Milstein, W.
Goldsteln. A. Grossman, trustees. Re
freshments were served by the ladies'.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
DIR. WEIZMANN CONFERS
WITH PALESTINE HIGH
COMMISSIONER.

Jerusalem-Dr. Chain Weizmann,
president of the World Zionist Organi.
zation, conferred today with Field Mar.
shall Lord Herbert C. Pluner, High
Commissioner of Palestine.
1t was learned that during the
conference questions concerning the re-
organization Of the Palestine frontier
force and the participation OF Jews In
1t, the enactment of the Palestine Com
munlties Ordinance and other ques-
tions vitally affecting the development
OF the Jewish National Home In Pal
estine were discussed.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
PUEBLO JUNIOR BNAI BIRTH

A meeting was held on Sunday, April
11th Mt the Odd Fellows hall The In
door team Is playing in good form and
the Order will be set for it's frs
game with st. Patrick's High School
on April 2Jth at 2:30 o'clock at the
First street grounds. Everyone Is in.
vited All those wishing membership
into the Jr. b. b. please hand In ap-
plications TO any officer. This initiation
will be held May 16
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
Club Neus
ACRIS CLUB

The "Open Meeting" OF the Acris
club held at the home of Rosalie Rosen-
field, proved most successful, not only
in the may OF entertainment, but also
In the formation Of definite plans for
our "installation of officers
On May s, luncheon and theatre
party shall be the feature OF our
Installation of officers" The election
shall be held at the meeting previ.
ous
The program consisted Of a few
songs by Rosalie Rosenfeld and Anne
Sidel, some readings by Evelyn Rosen-
thai, and Mock Trial. with nearly
all members participating.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
Y. O. 2.

The regular meeting Of the Y. o. q.
boys and girls club was held Monday
evening, April 10Th, In the assembly
room Of the Oheb Zadek Synagog.
An amendment to the constitution
limiting the number Of members in the
club, which was brought before the
club last week for discussion, was voted
upon and was defeated by a small
margin.
Joe Mosko, OF whom we are all proud
as n very eloquent orator, was selected
to represent our club 10 competition
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
POSTGRADUATE CLUB, b M. IL

Don't forget the Ben Grimes ora
torical contest, Manuscripts must bt
in by this Sunday. The subject may be
on any Jewish topic. Let's all have
manuscripts ready to hand in this Sun.
day.
Our party is coming soon, and bring
all your ideas this Sunday to the meet
ing.
Not only make sure of coming your.
self, but bring n visitor
a speaker will be presents. A. S.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
BETH JOSEPH

Beth Joseph synagog, oath and Curtii
streets daily services at Gas A. II
and at sunset Friday evening.
Hebrew School
Two teachers teaching daily Hebrew
reading, writing and singing. and on
Saturdays conduct students in religious
services.
Every Saturday afternoon Rev. Lei
herman instructs the members Of the
congregation In Mikro.
Sunday School
The Sunday School is open to all chill
dren regardless OF whether their par
ents are members OF the congregation
Sunday School begins every Sunday 4,
10 80 A. Nj.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
Congregational
TEMPLE EMANUEL.

Dr. W. $. Friedman will speak to-
night (frlday) in Temple Emanuel
East Sixteenth avenue and Pearl street
on Deciding Influences" Services be-
gin at : 40 O'Clock. All are welcome.
sabbath morning services will be held
at 10 30 o'clock. Dr. W. :. Friedman
will preach.
Junior Congregation
The Junior Congregation win meet
Sunday morning at 10 80. Miss Libbic
Klein aud pr. Friedman win lead the
young folks.
Bible Glass
The Bible Glass will hold Its next
meeting Saturday afternoon, April ~
ut . 30 o'clock. Mrs. Henry Schwartz
Jr., will speak on Psalms" DIR. W.
s. Friedman win discuss World Events.
SistcrhoOd Meeting
The Sisterhood will close its monthly
meetings OF the season Monday after.
noon, May 10. Mrs. Ida Cruise McFar-
lane will speak on THE Best Novels of
the Year" 4 fine musical program will
be given.
Junior Congregation Night
Junior Congregation Night will take
place Friday evening. May n. -Four
members OF the Junior Congregation
Will give brief addresses. They are
Harold Olcovich, Kingdom Hirsch, Ger
aid Hornbein, Louis Isaacson and Mar
jorle Rothenberg.
Shabuoth Confirmation
Shabuoth Confirmation services will
be held Sunday afternoon, May %. at
10 O'Clock. Twenty-six pupils OF Temple
Emanuel Religious School will be con-
firmed
Annual Meeting Of the Temple
Temple Emanuel held its annual
meeting last Sunday evening. April is.
A large gathering was present. Mr..
Samuel f. Kohn, president Of the tenn
pie, gave the presidents report. Mr.
Samuel Lehman read the financial
secretary's report. Mr.. B. Flesher read
the treasurer's report, and Mrs. Max
Fischer, president OF the Slsterhood, de-
livered the annual message OF the Sis
terhood. In which she stated that n
Steinway grand plano will be presented
TO the temple In n few weeks by the
Sisterhood. DIR. W. s. Friedman gave
his annual report OF the work of the
temple during the past year. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Henry
Frankie, honorary president; Samuel
f. Kohn, president; DR.. Robert Levy,
vice-president Berthold Flesher, treas
urer; Nathan Rothchild, secretary I;
Samuel Lehman, financial secretary
The board OF directors include Marcus
d. Barnett. DR.. Haskell NJ. Cohen
Norris Cohn, Leopold II. Guldman.
Louis Isaacson, Joseph II. Harrison,
Louis Stern, Julius Wallbrunn, DIR. w.
s. Friedman.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
T. T. P.'S

A regular meeting of the T. T. p,
Girls was held at the home of Miss
Molly Cohen, April II. Preparations
were made for the party, which will be
given Saturday evening, April "a
Election of officers took place. Re.
suits were: President, Goldie Geller
secretary, Esther Sher; treasurer
Molly Cohen; publicity manager, Dena
Geller.
The rattle of the T, T. p. Girls also
took place at this meeting. The beau.
tIful bedroom lamp was won by Miss
Fannie Edelman. The meeting was ad.
journed by the president.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
BETH HA-MEDROSH HAGO
DOL SYNAGOG NOTES

Services are held daily at n. m.
Evening services. including Friday
night Kabbolos Shabbos, are held at
sunset. On Saturday morning services
will begin at 80. Rabbi Kauyar, re-
Gently returned from the Dallas C.
II. 8. convention. will deliver his lee
ture on the third chapter of Pirke
Abot. the Ethics OF the Fathers.
All schools and clubs will meet as
usual throughout the week.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
ZIONIST STUDY CLUB

Edith Cooper Saturday evening, April
10. Matters of vital interest to the
club were discussed.
The National Fund committee re-
ported that plans were being fOrmu-
lated TO enable the organization to
carry on more extensive campaign
this summer.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of DR.. David Friedman, Satur-
day evening, April 24.-H. l. G.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
REQ RIO GIRLS

The regular meeting OF the REQ Rio
Girls was held Sunday afternoon, April
II, at the home of Miss Ethel Miller
Many events to be held in the near
future were discussed, the first Is n
theatre party followed by supper to
be held Saturday evening, April "a, AT
the Denham theatre.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22

with the other Jewish clubs in the
city, this contest to be held in the near
future.
Our star inhelder, Bill Friedman,
was elected captain Of the indoor base
ball team. After about two weeks
more OF practice the team will be
ready to meet any club In the city.
A. F. 8
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
ZERA ISRAEL SYNAGOG

Services are conducted daily. Morn
ing services at 6:l5 o'clock. Evening
services at sunset. On Saturdays,
morning services are held at 900
o'clock and evening services at 400
o'clock.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
B. NJ. II. CHEBRA KADISHE

The b. NJ. II. Chebra Kadishe at
their annual meeting elected the fol-
lowing officers: l.. Wandel, president (;
NJ. Joseph. vicepresident; Joseph Mills.
treasurer; s. Hornbein, secretary.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
KENESIS ISRAEL SYNAGOG

Kenesis Israel, Hooker street, serv-
ices are held every morning at 500
o'clock and evening at 6:l5. Friday
evening at sunset, Saturday morning
at 300 o'clock.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
SHEARITH ISRAEL

Shearith Israel, corner Tenth and
Lawrence streets, services are held
every morning at 6:30. Evening
services ut sunset. Friday evening at
sundown.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22
OPTINIISTS

! A card party was held at the home of
Mrs. Sam Klausner Tuesday evening
Prizes were won by Mrs. l.. !. Ross
man and Miss A. Wandell.-A. W.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-04-22

Trustees: l.. Sherman, ]. Lieberman,
j. n. Rachafsky, s. Friedman, NJ. Sun.
shein.
Evening star., 1926-09-07
POTOMACS FOURTH
IN PHILLY REGATTA

PHILADELPHIA, September T.
Junior quad crews Of Potomac Boat
Club of Washington and Old Do
minion Boat Club Of Alexandria Jared
poorly yesterday in their event at the
annual Middle States Rowing Associa-
ton regatta on the Schuylkill.
The Potomacs finished fourth in the
six-club race won by Malta Boat Club
Of Philadelphia, while the Virginia
oarsmen were last. The winners
time was minutes 49 lis seconds.
Walter M. Hoover. holder Of Is
straight wins for the season. was
handed a double defeat in the singles
events. Joe Wright, jr., of the Penn
A. c. beat him by length in the
Quarter-mile dash, and w. f. Garrett
Gilmore of the Bachelors Barge Club
trimmed him by more than two
lengths over the mile course.
Summaries:
Won BY Joe Wright. jr.. Penn A. c. Time.
Junior single sesglls--wen by Harold VIII
nauts Of Toronto (Saden. boy: Sinclairs.
EEdmsonds; Smith, Richardson, shaw. Guest Cues
Senior I45-pound four,oared shells-Row
stT2hs Jask bKsnnedY eS%Sswain - time
OOX Frank Gaton; stroke Time 90,
kirsy' B cummns IL lays L. B%pEbeimer " r
Ss5: ss5;:s Ri%s f Asi Rs~ns s%S Ba
Junior four-oared shell gigs--won, by
SsnfdS
Junior auadruple sculls-won by vesper
~ doT E. 0vSF wacn faesaqa HsM srofs
No time
Junior Quadrangle scYls-won M by Malta
1,anse' Yanson' Philip 1m MHntnser Joseph Hayden
S'rHne intermediate tne eight & CARED shellswon by
Tesper, Boat ,I1 Cinb TEN EN- Loeffier bow; G.
R"Et Tom MsTsfy Ea Ms MsdFea stroke
Senior 145-pound double sculls-won by
GIs1E Endne stIas Barse E1sens s Clark bow Tom
HaseTtS' eT1s,as!sh Malta Serqa Time 5S. ' "
Wv; Simmons. stroke Tine. 6;37.
eoSs bow Ed
old wilson. Frank Hensel stroke Jack Ken
ncdy. coxswain, Time 6:04 u.
by W. E. Garrett Gilmore. Bachelors Barge
r, ssnor c,,II singles. i; 145 pqnnds-=Won p, by
Intermediate iour-oareds gigs-Won by
Ss's! ksS6 f Bs%off Tar sfgHe% G7E@aSs
swain. Time. e:i64h | ~
Malta p 9. x. Caii2m; bow: e: J, Yenson
P. .Moninger. j HAYDEN. .,.. Time 6;l5 =
ssH0G se% ePuP7 % en Ss.6% by nSne
Agnew. stroke'. No time.
Evening star., 1926-09-07
George Washington and Catholic University Grid Squads Begin Work 10
MISS BROWNIES STEP
GRATIFIES SUZANNE
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. September T.
Suzanne Lenglen is delighted that
Mary *. Browne is going to play pro-
fessional tennis against her.
Miss Brownies change to profes-
sional playing Is just another straw
to show the way the wind Is blow
informed that Miss Browne had ac-
cepted an offer Of Charles G.. Pyle
10 join the French star in a tour Of
the United States.
Mile. Lenglen is reported to have
been guaranteed between 100000 and
S250,000 for turning professional.
Miss Browne expects to net between
$40. 900 and S50, 900. 1t is understood
she has been guaranteed $4,000, plus
5 per cent of the gate receipts.
Miss Browne has been national
champion three times. In 1924 she
reached the finals in the national
womans golf championship and the
semi-finals of the national tennis
championship She was a semi
finalist in the national tennis cham
pionship this year.
One Of the features Of Mile. Leng
lens tour will be an offer of purse
to any opponent who wins four
games in a two-set match with her:
Miss Browne said it was d case "of
business necessity" with her, as she
had to make her living, and golf and
tennis were expensive luxuries.
She said her move into profes-
sional tennis was "a pioneer effort
to clear the game of the taint of pro-
fessionalism.
1T will help to take the hypocrisy
out of American tenpis."
AL Berkeley, Calif. Helen Wills
made this comment:
Il don't blame her for taking the
step if she thought it desirable. |
dent think ethics of the tennis court
are involved at all"