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Evening star., 1926-06-03
YANkS FACING TEST
IN WESTERN JAUNT

BY the Associated Press
Seven fun games in the lead after
the most sensational Spring push in
the clubs history. the New York
Yankees tonight take their bludGeons
and their pennant hopes westward for
a supreme test Of their strenSth-a
running fight on the road with De
troit, cleveland, Chicago and st.
Louis.
Eastern opposition today appeared
to have been temporarily subdued 10y
the terrific cloutinG OF Husgins' men.
Washington. cha mpion of d year ago
clung only by a thread TO fourth place.
nine and one-half games behind the
leaders as a result of the double de-
feat they received here yesterday. 80
and "a while the Athletics. al
though advancing slowly to challenge
the Yankees. have been unable to
match the record breaking gait of the
pacelnakers.
Whether the New York club is to
maintain its runaway race or whether
the morale of the re-organiZed team
will he shattered by the rising opposi-
ton of the West, Will be told in the
next three weeks.
The Boston Red Sox battered five
Phila delphia pitchers freely to take
the initial brush of q double header.
) TO T. but dependabl pitching by
Quinn and Grove ba,sneed the aC-
count for the Athletics in the second,
$ to !. Cochrane and Simmons de-
livered home runs.
Chicago. Washington. Detroit and
Cleveland are punched in blanket
fight for places in the first division
as result Of yesterdays contests.
Chicago moved into third position as
Washington crumpled, a 4-run rally
in the ninth giving Collins cohorts
verdict over the Browns, to j. \
single triple and home run from the
ba; Of Moslil were potent factors in
Chicago's triumph
one sided victories marked an even
division of the Detroit cleveland
double header. four hits booming from
TN Cobb'S bat to check the Indians.
: to 0. after they had swamped the
Tycers i'll the opener. l3 to |.
The Boston Braves reached up from
the National League pit and dealt
Brooklyn two lusty cloutS. clustering
34 hits to win by l2-5 and 12-l1.
81. Louis Cardinals took advantage
of the even break to vault past the
Giants into fifth place by overwhelm-
ing the cubs. ii to g.
Evening star., 1926-06-03

I
| Now the manager is none too Ger
| tain what his lineup will be for the
opening game of the Western swing
or whether he will make any further
attempt to arrange IL lineup that will
stand day in and day out, barring ac-
cident, of course.
Ruth got no hOiners in the first en-
counter yesterday. but he got ii sin
gle and a double in four times at hat
that drove IN 3 Yankee markers. ana
when he was passed Intentionally he
scored.
HOme,run hitting MAS done mainly
by a. couple of newcomers 10 the
league. I.azzpri of the Yanks socked
one in the NTH off Bush when pair
of YankS were on. 1t was Wallop
into the left field stand. Myer reach
ed Shocker for one into the right
field stand when Bluege was on in the
fifth. Goslin combed the spitbaiier
for four baser into Ruth's special
parking place in the fourth.
Koenic performed brilliantly at
shortstop for the Yanks in The initial
contest. He was all over the place
cutting off hits, and was credited with
6 assists.
Myer ran to the Ieft-tield stand in
the seventh round for Il daring catch
of LaZzeris foul fly. Buddy had to
lean well over the barrier To bag the
sphere.
MOrrell, third of the National pitch
ers in the first game WAS given a
great hand when he famed Babe
Ruth to end the Yankees last hating
turn.
Mike GaZella. substituting for Joe
Dugan al third base and BuCky Har-
ris provided fielding thrills in the
opening inning of the second game.
Gazella jumped back Of third base for
lightning stop and throw TO keep
hit from Bluege. while the National
pilot went far to his left to do the
same To Babe Ruth.
When BengOugh l0fted 10 center i'll
the fourth round McNeely was play
ing We'll toward right field for the
Evening star., 1926-06-03

DHIltU Tor HueI IN NINth.
*Batted for johnson In sixth
SRatted for Ferguson In eighth
Slated for MeNeely In ninth.
Iran for Ruether Ia ninth.
oRatted for Judge in ninth
bran for BeneUugh In eighth
Washington :2 q q q > n q a.
New York $500. 90 a 4 n n -
:. Two-base hit>-Bengough. Gehrir. Ruth.
Home run--tOmbs. Sf0len bases-Wycr.
tI art; nnrrS Sacrihce>-Judge.
Fl Frs t"shsss-Ma;IhnEton hss. w Ii: New York ..
on Marberry. o. struck out-By Howl. ::
2! 1snston; !; ny Johnson: O.: by Ferguson
E.ro.,sn E;wns-cn Johnson. in innings: of
none In ! inning: OF Ho.t. - in innings
on. on braxf"n: none in I inning tnone out In
Oht winning pitcher-Hoyt Tosinp
pnrher-Johnson: tmpire>-Messr.. Nor.
srty. Ormsb. aud Owens. Time Of game
hours ~ minutes.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
DEMPSEY IS IN POOR
SHAPE, SAYS RICHARD
BY the Associated Press

~ ''r N~>b'idtru freSs-
NEW YORK. June 3.-Tex Eickard
returning from the South without
breaking the silence he has main.
tanned for several weeks regarding
his heavyweight championship plans,
reports Jack Dempsey in poor con
dltion despite his intermittent spells
of raining.
The champion looks thin and
drawn, says Hickard He's down
to lSs pounds. which means he will
have to build up for championship
night instead of coming down. He
is suffering from boils the result Of
early intensive traininS--and will
need a good rest. He is going back
to the hills to roam around and for.
get his troubles. and his real train.
ing won't begin until he comes to
New York about August l."
Richards friends today looked for
the promoter to definitely announce
to the New York State Athletic Com.
mission next Tuesday that Gene Tun-
ney has been chosen by him to meet
Dempsey next September.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
START ON WESTERN SWING
9H2 GAMES BACK OF TOP
Pitchers and Hitters Both Fail i'm Double Loss the
Yankees-PIay Exhibition in Toronto To-day
and Invade Detroit on Saturday.
BY JOHN b. KELLER.

IT ORONTO Canada day following their
here help Toronto celebrate King Georges birthday
with the local International Leagucrs the Ma
Western
o
the
onea behind leading Yankees
which New York behind
the West they would still be flag conender when they
unc y.
May the Is OF y games played decision
That They
the proceeded drop OF the IA
ended dc>ively TO they the
Evening star., 1926-06-03
FIRST GAM r..
*Batted for Kelley In seventh.
ttsattpd for M0Frell la ninth.

HATED FOR Kelley In seventh.
*Battpd for MOrrell ia ninth.
Washington .... % q :. u u :. O-5
New Nark .......0 u 3 o ? o o x-0
Twa-base hns--kOrHig. Ruth. Three-base
hits-tiehriE. -. Harris. Judge. Home runs
--tiOSln. 1azyeri. Myer. Double play
Bush 30 =. Harris 80 Judge. Left on basse
New York. :: Washington. D.. First base
a" " aa snsS Of S''seft Ksii:, on siT"rn s"noee
BY Pennock. .: by Bush, D: by M0rreII y.
Hits-Of Rash. 4 in innings; OF kelley
Z in l inning: of MOrreil. :. IN . innings
of >hOcker. y in innings: Oft Pennock.
In = Innings tnone out In Sthb. Winning
pitcher-ShOtker. Losing pitchef-Rush
Cmpires--Messrs. Owens. Moriarty and
Ormsb.. Time o: game--: hours 3 minutes
Evening star., 1926-06-03
BIG LEAGUE LEADERS.

BY the Associated Press.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Bafting-Dugan, Yankees, Ala.
Runs-Kuth. Yankees, "a.
Hits-Rice. Nationals. SO.
D0ubies-Burns, Indians, 20.
Triples-(iehrig, Yankees. 10.
HOmers-Ruth. Yankees. 16..
Stolen hases-MeuseI, Yankees, II.
Pitching-PennOck, Yankees, won 3,
lost |.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Batting-Cuyier. Pirates, 1913.
Runs-Heatl,cOte. Cubs. 38.
Hits-Cuyler. Pirates. 63.
Doubles-F'risch. Giants. ~.
Triples-Wrieht. Pirates, 10.
HOnners-Is0tt0mley, Cardinals, 9.
Stolen base>-( uyler. Pirates. IL.
Pitching-MeabOws, Pirates, won 6.
lost q.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
REDS DEFEAT BUFFALO.

F'E'ALO, y. v. June 3 C4D.--In
ali exhibition game here yesterday the
Cincinnati Reds. leaders III the Ma
tional League, defeated Buffalo, lead
To !.
r. H. f.
CiucnnAtI. q o u > 3 u Is Is ,
Buffalo. .... / - > q %
Nehf. LuQue MAY and Hargrave. WinEo
Kamp. Brce. kuupal and Lake Pond.
Evening star., 1926-06-03

orthodox swinger. Earl just failed 10
reach the ball that dropped for 1t two
l;aser and drove in 3 runs. Had the
National centerfielder been playing
anywhere near his customary position
for It right hand batter BengouGh's
rap would have resulted in an easy
third out.
After catching Hoyt'S foul in the
sixth SEVERED tumbled over the con
crete barrier into Il field box. but as
soon as he regaiued his feet he re
Surned his task behind the bat.
Walter johnson famed six Yankees
yesterday 10 raise 10 1859 the strike
out total for his big league career.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
DE FORESTS COLLEGE HOPE
|FLIVVERS UNDER TRAINING

of Jimmy
the eAso1a Press
5mmy De performer,
VI a believer blood
cau1hower
In his early DE University
the Drawn OF a cfrics.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
BUCKY SHIFTS 'EM AGAIN ~
AND MAY DO MORE OF IT

TORONTO -Plot Bucky Harris anything but
in Nationals Only
last announced that finished the
then be the regular
oln field and Joe Harris lett
double announced Yesterday Earl cAecy
another
Evening star., 1926-06-03

GAMES TODAY.
Boston at New York.
Detroit at Cleveland.
Chicago at st. Louis.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
~. Louis, "a: Chicago. g.
New York. So: Philadelphia. -.
Boston. I1-I:: Brooklyn, 5-II.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

r. II. Z.
iH II
Al Rochester. . ................. II 10 4
Faulkner. MaIey and O Ne;ll Roberts
Reese. karpp. Mitchell and Devlne. tTcn
innings
FIRST GAME
New ark ....... ...... 10 o
EH' "r'N'H ' t'H,.t 3 -
Zubr's. Mamaux. and schultz cantrcl,
smith and Fretag.
SECOND GAME
d'N ~
At jersey city. ............
Schroeder and schultz. Moss and Frn.tar
FIRST GAME.
Baltimore ..................... Il ~ ~
Al Reading. c....-..,... @ IL
Earnshsw and Cobb. Cellars Musantc
SWancv. Ellis and Lynn
SECOND GAME
Baltimore ............ II a
At Reading. .................. 6 u
Jack kson. Parnham aud Mckee. Chambers
and Tnzmsnn
NO other games scheduled
Evening star., 1926-06-03
Nationals Must Clean Up Remainder of Tour to Stay Race
BIG LEAGUE STATISTICS

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
New York. 0-J: Washington, Al.
Boston. 81: PHILADELPHIA, 4--J.
Cleveland. 13--0: Detroit. -.
Chicago, q; st. Louis. 8.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Evening star., 1926-06-03
TEXAS LEAGUE.

Wichita Falls. 6 Dallas. g.
shreveport. 4. Fort Worth. :.
Beaumont. 10 Waco. O.
Houston. : san Antonio. =.
Evening star., 1926-06-03

MOrrell, third of the National pitch
ers in the first game, WAS given a
great hand when he famed Babe
Ruth to end the Yankees last hating
turn.
Evening star., 1926-06-03

Myer ran to the left-tield stand in
the seventh round for Il daring catch
of LaZzeris foul fly. Buddy had to
lean well over the barrier To bag the
sphere.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
MERGERF|RMS
WILL HAVE TO
SHOW BENEFITS
Service Commissioners May
DiSapprove Large Securi-
ties Issue.

Backers Of the much-talked OF $780,
1000 merger of local utility inter
ests will be confronted Nov. Is, when
the petition is heard by the public
service commission, with a demand
that the widely advertised benefits
of the consolidation materialiZe.
This was learned today after In
formal discussion of the case with
some of the members of the State
body who are to pass on the peti-
ton to merge the Indianapolis Light
and Heat Company and the Mer-
chants Heat and Light Company.
Seek Large Issue
When it was brought to public at
tention that the proponents of the
merger desire to issue more than
s55, 500, 900 in securities against prop
critics taxed upon only $4,000, 900 OBJ
iections arose. Fear was expressed
that hackers of the merger would
forget their early predictions of bet
ter service and lower electricity rates
and would seek rate increases ulti-
mately in order to pay interest and
dividends of the high security is
sues.
One commissioner stated that Off
Gals of the Indianapolis Power and
Light Company, which would con-
troll both of the merging companies,
will be compelled to pledge them
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)isapprOval Expected

selves that the public will be bene-
flied materially.
Disapproval Expected
Much attention will be given to
the relation of the securities to the
true value Of the property. it was
stated. Every indication is that tho
will disapprove such a
large issuance Of securities.
Only one day will be necessary
for the hearing, according to Frank
Wampler, commissioner in charge.
The entire commission will sit in the
case.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
TRUSTY,FORMER
!, BALL STAR, HERO
OF PRISON BREAK
GAII but One of Thirteen Con-
victs Who Escaped Re-
captured.
BIZ United Press
HnT HNHpHC

BIZ United Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 9.-Tex
Lattimer, once a major league
catcher with the Brooklyn and Phila-
delphia National League clubs and
now a "trusty" in the Ohio State
Penitentiary, where he is serving a
life sentence for manslaughter, to-
day was hailed the hero of the jail
break Monday In which thirteen in
mates escaped after shooting, beat
ing and knitting all who opposed
them in their break for liberty.
Lattimer, unarmed and on duty at
the outer gate, attempted to turn
back the gang after they had shot
four guards, wounded Will Payne,
secretary to Warden p. p. Thomas,
and a trusty at the prison switch
board.
Unable to stop them at the gate,
the former ball player rap to the
warden's office, obtained a revolver
and fired the first shot that dropped
one Of the fleeing band.
:, Lattimer then joined the guards
hand police in pursuit of the others
and took part in the battle that re-
suited in the capture of nine of the
desperadoes, after six of them had
been wounded.
The nine were taken at London.
Ohio, thirty miles from Columbus
where they fled in an automobile,
which they obtained by ejecting its
woman driver.
Search for Oliver Glaspy, the only
convict still at large was being made
today.
A movement was started to obtain
a pardon for Lattimer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
FRESH AIR KID FREED
Jury Acquits Boy of Numbering
Music Teacher.
BN United Press

BH United Press
MONTICELLO, N. Y, Nov. O.
Charles Wise, the fresh air kid, ="
was out in the fresh air again today
looking forward to a new home and
new start
Monday night a jury acquitted him
Of the murder of Nina Vilona, 55-
gear-old music teacher. Charlie, who
Is Is, is the youngest defendant ever
to stand trial for murder in this
county.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
BOYS TO BE MODELS
BurEesque Style Show at School
Utilities To Be Discussed.

Boys living near public school No
81, Wallace and Tenth SITS, will act
/. as models in a burlesque style show
TO be held in the school auditorium
Vthis evening.
State Senator William T. McQuil-
lin will speak on Municipal Owner
ship of Public Utilities" after which
discussions will be held on the pro-
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PAGE 8

lily may be coinhscated and trans
ferred to his wife.
Attorneys for Mrs. Aaron. who
claims that her husband, an attor-
ney deserted her although he has
property worth 100000. showed the
law to Judge Joseph SABBATH and
the court indicated he would order
Aaron's property turned over TO
Mrs Aaron.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
LauU May
Net Wife $4,000

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-An Illinois
law passed in 1877 and never before
invoked may bring Mrs. Michael b.
Aaron, 100000.
The law holds that tho property
of a husband who deserts his fam
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC

Bu JnftCd Press
LONDON, Nov. "a serious out
break of smallpox, with 939 cases,
has been reported from the colliery
district Of Durham. More than forty
children in the waterhouse area were
reported among the victims.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09

"Heet'' is a clean, odorless liquid
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rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica and
on sore, aching joints and muscles.
'Heet" costs 60 cents a bottle, in
Guiding handy applicator. at all
drug stores.-Advertisem
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09

lNIrs. EARLY James many remedies
was advised to try Todd's Tonic, and
l found in it the desired results. I
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my appetite is very much improved.
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am glad to give my testimonial and
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CTodd's Tonic Laxative Tablets
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09

for the Blind, North and Penn
sylvania SITS.
The two men came in, Tucker
said, and while one tried to sell him
magazine subscriptions, the other
wandered about in the basement and
office. The second man also talked
to Tucker for a time. After they
had left. ne found his bill fold on
the floor and the money gone.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
Pain stops. Neuritis is gone!

I dIII bIUpS. 4NGUI IIIo Is bUIIO.
A moment after applying "Heet"
to the Neuritis area you will feel a
tingling glow; a soothing, penetrating
warmth; then the Neuritis pain and
aching is gone-Seems magic!
The most severe Neuritis in the
arm, shoulder, elbow, legN knee,
ankle or body vanishes and it is
often weeks before you again feel
a twinge of pain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
A wise man changes his
mind, but a fools wife has to
change his for him.

posed merger of the two Indianapo-
lis light and heat companies, paving
Of Michigan st. from Sherman DIR.
to Emerson Ave. and installation of
a traffic signal at Sherman DR.. and
Tenth st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
NERVOUS INDIGESTION
DRAGGED HER DOWN;
NOW EATS AND
SLEEPS WE'LL
FEELS FINE
Mrs. Early James, Indianap-
oils Ond.) Housewife,
Says She Sought Relief in
Vain Until She Found
Todd's Tonic.
recommend

L ISSOfillIlSIlu
TODD'S TONIC
because of my
gratefulness to
the manufacturer
and to the repre-
sentatives. I was
suffering from
complicated disor-
ders, nervous indi-
gestion, reckless
ness and rundown
condition. After
trying a good
m MY VAN O1sA
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
ENGINEER THEFT VICTIM

Men Try TO Sell Him Magazines
Finds SAG Gone When They Leave
Two young men, one a magazine
solicitor, are being sought for the
theft of SAG stolen Monday night
from w. A. Tucker, 1918 Villa Ave.
night engineer at the Indiana School
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-23
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE
 PROGRAM IS COMPLETED

All preparations are complete for the presentation tomorrow night at the Liberty Theatre, of the Xmas Tree program under the auspices of the local Pioneer Order. Unceasingly the school teachers have devoted in- numerable hours during the past few weeks in carefully drilling the little children for their various parts in the program. The designing of the cos tunes has been quite task in itself, but all who have been engaged upon the work feel satisfied that when the program starts tomorrow night they will be amply rewarded in the pleas ure which the audience will greet their attempts.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-23
OFFICERS lhsTlILEDFOR
 ENSUING YEAR MAs0hs

Before a large and enthusiastic at- tendancea the. recently appointed of- feers for the ensuing year. Seward Masons, were installed last evening, after which all adjourned tos Fishers Cafe. where splendid banquet was served. F..n.' .r.s t Y Under the able direction of J. P. Hannon. P. M., the following officers took their chairs:
 c. E. Orlander, w. M.; Harold Painter, s. w.: w. c. Erwin. J. w.: J. H. Flickinger, secretary; Wayne Blue, treasurer; H. Frost, s. D.; Chas. Sheldon, J.. D.: A. Novak, s. S.; A. T. Moehring, J. s.: M. s. Banbury. marshal; R. J. McNally, tyler.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1926-07-24
"IN THE REALM
- Of =========


The Women's Auxiliary of the St.
Paul Urban League has adjourned
for the summer months and will not
begin activities until Thursday, Oc-
tober z. Considering the unusual
weather which somewhat interfered
with the attendance at the Cason
Testimonial, the committee is CRATE
full to all those who gave their sup
port.
Mrs. George Wills, chairman of the
membership drive, and her workers,
will wind up their campaign for new
members Thursday afternoon, July
20, at the Urban League Office.
The auxiliary will sponsor the sec
ond annual picnic for the children of
the West Side, at Harriet Island.
The Triangle Club of Minnesota
entertained their families and friends
at their annual picnic Sunday, July
IS, at Crooked Lake. The outing
was a success as usual. Many Wis
itors were in evidence.
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and with the surrounding white world through which was
ing with minimum of effort On his head the top part
of stocking which had been puroned from mother
The bottom part of the cap loose and ed around
like lace night The gathered part protruded full
three inches from the head standing pronounced like
headdress OF Banu He compacent SNUG
though he had been just QUILTED clother
he had been at home his bedroom surrounded only
observing walls.
He tall with good rich brown color He seated
himself the long of the Immediately behind the last
seat which occupied by two white girls and with
dextrous fling twisted both his legs the of the long
that he facing forward with his the
the His hanging half way between the shoulders
the two girls he peered deghdy the flying landscape
His action rude intrusion and would have been unwe
matter who had been occupying the seat Even
he paid attention the annoyed gances which the girls
changed the scows which greeted him from both white
colored When will the lesson be learned that discretion in
action friction point which should always be well cared and
that annoying often than proered aront?
They three couples They waited until the stopped
dead before they made preparations get off, Each of the
paid her fare lhough they obviously in the
company the men and of the followed suit The last
get off had token but had to wait to get change for
twodoar bill that he could pay his fare in cash. His
ions had preceded him off the and he hed around for his
money upon whole that dead silence which be-
speaks the evaporation of tired hurg people who being
unnecessarily delayed And then from out of the darkness outside
that stiffness there changed the harshness of
womans speaking pronounced southern dalecc Come
Johnne hodin rac And the passengers
guwed Caressness be reckoned virtue and
instances, it is criminal