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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-18
HOPPE, MEETS SCHAEFER.

CHICAGO. February IS LP).-Willie
Hoppe of New York. for 20 years
champion at the 1871 game. and Jake
Schaefer of Chicago. 1872 titleholder,
will meet here for a 1,5OO-point match
at 1871 balk line billiards February %,
% and "a. They will play 25O-point
blocks.
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GRIDDERs TO COOPERATE.

LOS ANGELES. February IS Up.
Harry M. Pollok. acting president
Of the new Pacific Coast Foot Ball
League. announced today that his or
sanization would hereafter work hand
in hand with the National Foot Ball
League against transformers or
any athletes with private managers.
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ling to Better Batting Collins Carefully Rebuilding His White Sox
FLAG HOPES BOLSTERED
BY TWO LINEUP CHANGES
Replacement of Hooper by Recruit in Right Field
and New Shortstop Expected to Make Chicago
Important Factor in Race.
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

EW YORK. February SEddie Collins
while OF the other American League making
deals. O.
White which
for the 1926 championship
Pitcher Dcky Kerr has been shipped California
club
there he
But Dicky didn't do and s. he o the
is is neo
the OF
down BY an indiyi ap1aN.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT.

PHILADELPHIA. - Benny Bass.
Phila delphia. and Eddie Anderson
fought a draw 10). Wilbur Cohen,
New York beat Benny Schwartz,
Baltimore.
LOS NGELES.-Tommy OBrien,
New York. shaded Ace Hudkins,
Nebraska GO.
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DELANEY VS.. McTIGUE.

NEW YORK, February Is GP.-
Jack Delaney and Mike McTigue. ri.
val contenders for Paul Berlenbach' s
ght-heavyweight title, have signed
for 12-round match at Madison
Square Garden on March - with the
understa nding that the winner will
meet the cha mpion.
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GOES al MILES AN HOUR.

FULFORD, Fla, February Is OP.
Hepburn, driving a Miller
Special. attained a speed Of al miles
an hour yesterday in the qualification
tests for the 300.mile automobile race
to be held here February %.
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Team standings.
Season Records.

Season Records.
High team set-KinE Pins. l.S21.
Huh team game-Convention Hall. 663.
High individual set-Rosenberg. Conven-
ton Hall. 40s
High individual game-Frend Terminal
Ice Co. 1853
High individual avera<e-Friend. Terminal
Ice Co. 117-25
Greatest number of spare.-Meeaw, King
Pins. I46.
Greatest number of strikes-Friend, Ter
minal Ice Co. and Urban. Convention Hall,
each %.
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DURHAM KEEPS TEAM.

DURHAM, N. c., February Is P).-
Durham will retain her franchise in
the Piedmont Base Ball League, ac-
cording to notice given to Presidept
BramhAn1.
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With the BOwlerS

~ OWIERS who prize
Masonic Association under Hall
them. The Hap Burtner Harry X
the last night 400 and l56 his total
hopes
TOUR for a.-evens
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SWATTING MARK OF .32O
> BUCKY'S GOAL FOR 1926
Manager of Nationals Believes Intensive Practice
Will Help His Average ably-Voley
Ball Added to Training Program.
By DENMAN THOMPSON,
sports Editor. The star.

AMPA Fla February Ambnon been rated as the most
senta of all attributes the wor d.
Harris should and
high he has gobs OF
who the
bak
the sunshine his speak In guiding
tender 3. big Lacquer
To luke, hat he the hand
his ". h. LEAGUE
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CHICAGO BEATS PURDUE.

LA FAYETTE, Ind. February IS
N.-ChicAgo's basket ball team won
a Western Conference tilt from Pur-
due. II to 10. last night. Chicago led
at thA half, Ii to. IL.
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OLD RIVALS TO MEET.

KANSAS CITY. February 1s T.-
For the twenty-third year the Uni
versities Of Kansas and Missouri duel
here tonight In their annual indoor
track and field meet
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Connie Mack has been manager Of
the Philadelphia Athletics since they
sntered the American League q quar-.
ter Of a century ago.
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ROUNDING THIRD
~~~~~~~By Hugh A. Jennings
CHAPTER XIV.

ONOVAN had plenty of while pitching
physical distinctly
Cleveland That also. back 1908 When
to bat the NINTH Detroit
land packed the bases with Lao the
bat Donovan pitched
O
and maxi him A
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MUM THROWS MoNDT.

KANSAS CITY. February IS tP).-
Wayne Big Mum. heavyweight
wrestler. defeated Joe tToots) Mondt
two falls out of three last night
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GREB,TUNNEY BOUT OFF.

CHICAGO, February IS @.-
Harry Greb, in view Of the fact that
he has heard nothing from Florida
promoters, regards the proposal for q
fight with Gene Tunney as def
nitely off.
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American Basket Ball League.

Last Nights Results.
Forr Wayne. - Detroit. Is.
Cleveland. %: Brooklyn. 20.
Tonisht's Game.
Rochester at Buffalo.
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Bowiers Of The Evening Star sprang
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Team bnwIing-l40. ls0. l56-416
Doubles bowling-Il3. lcS. $40
Singles bowling-103. 1855. 142-406

Urban seems to be fated % have
his good efforts beaten by a single
pin. His loss of the District all-events
record by that margin last night re-
called his one-pin defeat by Earl Nc
Philomy in the Washington City
Duckpin Association individual cham
pionships last year.
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At the end of nearly half an hour
of strenuous play the exact tally was
shrouded in mystery, owing to a dis.
agreement among the official scorers,
but the perspiration.drippi athletes
left no doubt as to the beneficial eff.
fects of the pastime, which is to be
included as regular part Of the pre-
lin1inary work.
Bad weather alone will cause q
change in the time set for practice
today. no cognizance being taken of
the fact that the first meeting Of the
West Coast Jockey Club is set for this
afternoon at the new track. just out
side the city. Tabs will be kept on
the Htent to which the players are
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Individual Statistics.

STANFORD PAPER CO.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08

Jeglinski, Thompson. Mccarthy. "orton Service and Carpenter and inc proprietor and i9 rrcquenters arrcs,cd,
 Sllbargloit in police court this morning pleaded guilty to keeping gambling house and a fnc Of ,sO and costs, totaIing s3l. was im- posed, which he paid,
 The frcQueuters. John Daly. Thomas J. Collnngelo. Robert Rob lnaon, Joseph Meyon. George Peter son, John Dukas. George veey. Paul Eoinocsh. Charles George. John Jones, Joseph Meyers, Peter Shell and Marro Nety were each fined sI and costs. totaling sle.
 Other Cases James Boyd and Jerry Mahoncv. picked up over the weekend for drunkenness and breach Of peace. had their eases nolled by the prose. Cutor before court.
 Police Ball Arrancemcnts
 Tho final contract for the artist, , forming the group 10 present tac concert and entertainment f"aturss of the first part Of tho ry.ning's pro. gram of tho third annual police bell was signed b. Chairman Tarl ]. Arnold yesterday afternoon. Tit, contract means the coming 10 Bris. tol for her first local appearance ol Miss Mary MasnNll herplst. who has sair"d much favorable comment 1 because of her srcccssful app,cr. ance as solo'st at leading nus.cal events both in Connecticut an2 NH" York.
 Tho police ball nin take p,aco , Friday evening. April 2, the concorl . part of tho evenings program talk. InG place in the Community thsater and the dance program being ar ranged for the high school gym. nasium, The ball has become fiY"d social function and the two | previously held attained high rank as tho outstanding social events Of the respective years.
 This year the commi,tee is out to , ''4iNE duOllItT success. IT the pro gram as already arranged is any criterion another grand success i. assured. The musical program viii present Jackson Knsey. bass-bari. tone, of New York city. His au- p'arance as q sooist for some Of the leading musical organization Of the country is an indication of his ability. Among these are tho New York symphony orchestra. al the Springfield festival. inc Schenectady i Chora! society. the New York Bee thoren society. the Kctne festival and many others.
 Miss MagnnlL student in the College Of New Rochelle. has many friends in this city who have ire gently read of her success in other cities and will be glad 10 hear her play on the sver-pleasins harp in this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
East Berlin Items

The Community club basketball
 team will 80 10 Hartford Tuesday evening 10 participate in the elimina- tion tournament to be played off on Jewel court in the Hartford |. M. C' A. Six teams, all connected with the Hartford county I. M, C. A., will play. The local team is paired toft with the South church team of New Britain for the first round of play and the game will be run off about : o'clock. k. o. Clark's speed wagon will be at Coles store ! at o'clock to take the team and others expecting 10 make the trip. Those driving their own cars arc asked to meet at Coles store at that time as the speed wagon will not take care of all "ho Intend to go. The 50th anniversary of the Meth- odist church will be observed next Sunday with appropriate exercises. Rev. A. l.. Burgreen. assisted by Dis :rict Superintendent ". D. Beach. will be tn charge of the program. tpN'l lul AlIuSIt " III ut TtIufTtu. The Community dancing class will hold It's weekly dance at Athletic 'hall Tuesday evening at sis o'clock. Max Sugenhimc will he in charge of the entertainment program at K of I. hall Wednesday evening. the regular meeting time of the Com Imunity club. He is working on sey- 'cral good numbers for the evening
 \ surprise birthday party was held ''t Master Charles Lee BurFrcen this afternoon at the Methodist church
 parsonage, more than % Of his young friends attending.
 Wilhelm Johnson is rapidly re- covering from q severe attack Of pneumonia and is now convalcsctnt,
 Tho Parents and Teach ITS asso- .ciauon will hold their next regular meeting Friday evening, March 18th. The musical program will be in .charge of Mrs. Max Sugcnhimc.
 A new street light has been in
 stalled on Wilcox avenuc between
 the Walsh and McKcndrick rnsi- .d"ncoS. The further placing Of lights
 lis heinz contemplated by the fire
 district.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
MARCH IS BLUSTERY
In Midwest tEc Windy Month Is Living tp to Its Time Honorcd Reputation.

Chicago. March s tP, - March. shaking q leonine mane. showered snow over wide area in the cen. tral west over the weekend .uG hen moved east for a repetition 0: the act.
 Warmer weather was promised today for most Of the Mississippi territory. but lower tcmpcratur,s accompanied by snow and rain wcr" forecast for Atlantic coaS' states.
 Minnesota. heaviest sufferer from the snowfall, slowly crept from un- der an to 10 inch blanket today.
 Highways made impossible by the heavy snowfall oi Saturday and sunday. were being opened. but bus traffic into Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota was completely tied up by the storm. Heavy drifts formed under the pressure of a high wind Sunday night constituted a serious difficulty.
 One thousand persons marooncd in Mil2ca. during basketball tournament Saturday night. were able to return 10 their homes to- day.
 Th@ unexpected guests caused severe strain on the NUlaca larde, whil" au available space in public buildings ot the small town vas utilized 10 quarter them.
 In Chicago snow furries fell throughou: Sunday, tho mercury dropping 10 ten degrees abovc gro al midnight. X rise Of a. least lj degrees was in prospect, how ever, for today.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
BURGLARY MYSTERY
 HAS BEEN SOLVED Confession of Gregory Throws
 Light on Foeliati Situation
 REMINGTON IS HEARD FROM
Bushnell Receives Word That Neghboring Grange Has Joined Contest - Approaching Sale of Athletic Hall Rumored-ftens.

With the confession of Wilbur Gregory, 17-year-old inmate of the AIeriden reform school, that he vas reeponslble for the break made last Monday evening at the Fogliati store it. Kcnsington, the mystery which has been troubling Berlin authoi- ties and the residents of the town for the past week has been cleared up. Gregory confessed to the bur- glary just before he was taken back to Moriden last Saturday afternoon.
 He said that he came to Ken sington on Monday because 1t Was the first place he stopped after lear- ing the school. He went down 10 the Ledge school, broke a window and entered the place, finding it suited 10 his needs. He stayed there. eating a lunch he had brought with him, and after dark when he supposed people to be off the streets, he made his way to Main street In KensinGton.
 Going 10 the rear Of the Togliau building, he peered in st the win low. noticing among other things the cash register. He crawled in the window and raided the cash drawer, taking somewhat over s25 In change. The next day he made purchases in ECnsington and New Britain. hitting himsolf out In q new suit and other wise sprucing up. He already had a .&2-calitre revolver in his posses sion and it is probable that there would have been considerable shoot ing had anyone disturbed him whil" he was at work on the job in inc store.
 During thc remainder Of the week ho kept out of sight, replenishing his food supply when he SO desired and sleeping in the Ledge school, until he vas apprehendc1 early Saturday morning by Officers Frank Brown and Orvi'le Ventres.
 Has Word from \cWingtnn
 NeTington grange has appointed Fred Wilson a member Of the com- mittee In charge of the grand old time tddlers' contest which is being arranged hy Berlin grange, accord ing to word received today by Arthur Ii. Bushnell Of Berlin. general chair man Of inc contest Mr. Wilson is a prominent member Of NeRingtoon grange and is well able 10 dis charge the duties in connection with arranging for the contest.
 Mr. Bushnell sald today that the committee will hold meeting in tho very near fu:urr. Plainviilc. New Britain and Newington having joined up with Berlin in an effort to make the affair a success. Ii is ex- pected that Southington and Meri- den will also have been heard from before the date Of the meeting. It Is hoped that the contest may be held in April or inc early part of May.
 To Sell Athletic Hall.
 Athletic hall, the center Of East Berlin's social activities, has been placed on the market by the East Berlin Improvement Co. owners of the building. and f is expected that a sale will be made within a short time. Several prospective buyers have inspected the edifce and. al though 10 definite conclusions have been arrived at. it Is believed that the building Vill change hands with
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

At dinner party held al their home last evening. Mir. and Mrs. D. Garston oF 154 Lyons street, an- nounced inc engagement Of their daughter, Miss Naomi Garston, 10 Leo II. Grichtman. About 75 guests were present from Chicago, New York, Ruffalo, Moridon, New Ha- ven and this city. The wedding will take place in September
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08

Maine produces g5 per cent Of all the teldSpar in America.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED AD> TOR YOUR WANTS
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Funeral of Infant

/ Tl" tun,yal Of Vito, tho weeE-oll son ." Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Nico-
 fer O. School street, was held from the home Of his parents this att'r- i noon al o'clock. The body was
 placed in St Joseph's vault for ] l-.,..,nN l., tAn r,arA.cr.
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READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOUR WANTS
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I.innnr Case Continnrd

The liquor squad, composed of Officers Joglinsky, Norton and Thompson swoopod down on the homo Of Giuseppe Nnso|h Of Horny street last Saturday evening and s"iz"d over a gallon Of grain al cohoi
 IIn vas represented In court this morning hv Attorney Noble F. Fierce, who requested a continuance rHtiI tomorrow morning. which was granted hy Judge William J. Malone. Gambling House Raidcl Tho news and 0oolroom or thc corner of North Main and Center s'rcots conducted hy Morris Silhcr- gleit was raided shortly after Y o'clock Saturday night by Officers
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Flaming NlinAlrcl

The PIainyiIl" A. ''. js planning 4 'HS minstrel show 10 l." held this Spf'n% Al th" preliminary meet ing held Friday night anont 45 .n- ihustasts were present so that there will b. plenty of talent. Eoncarsals will start this Frldav
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08

county "N" loaGue litlc Saturday night when kcusiug'ou tailed to put Q full team on the floor and the E}m" wrrt 10 PluiuyHlo by torf,i'. fh" full local squad wen, 10 New Britain for the same, but only throe N'nsins'on men appeared aul the game could not he played, q pr., ice ,Ilatr being ruu uI.
 With only one game left 10 be played, rlajuvllo TOW ltads by two and oue'halt games, 50 that. even fl defeated hy North Granby. the championship remains here. The To- cal team will soon engage in The elimination contos, 10 determine the "a'o championship.
 "PccpmG Tom" Arrested
 "P''rIng Tom" who was unable 'o give his name was arrcsta! about o'clock last night by Constable Fred 'ailon after a complaint had h""n made 10 him concerning the frllo"'s activities. IL was said that 'hr man had h"ou popping in win do"S and annoying girls hy follow. inr th'm, Nc was somewhat mtoxl. 'a'"@ when taken into custody and did no' know who hc was. although he said he lived near Lake Com. bounce. lIo was placed in tho ian tor trial toNight
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BOWlrrS Lose

The Ideal alley quintet had a bad might and was defeated by th" Stan ley Tool Makers of Now Britain. los ing three strings and dropping the match hy 1I' pins. Tho scores wcrc ias follows:
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Funeral of John O'Ucra

Funeral services for John Ouara Wer" held this morning at the Church Of Our Lady of Mercy. Rev. John F. Fay, the pastor, celebrated th" mass. JGm"s J. Graham rcn- d"rcd "pio Josu' at the cffrrtory and Beautiful Land on High" as th. body was borne from the church. The pall-bnar"rs worr John O'Ddy, 'farl's Prior David Erhr and It"rry Parkinson, The hody was pIa""l in the vault at West ccmr- IrrY for removal later to St. Jos . |, Ns r,-1u ntnr,.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Addresses Eycr,woman' Glass
Little Damage By Rain

The heavy downpour Of rain yes t"rlay and last night, while it suc- c""l"d in flooding som" or tho streets, di1 lnry little dnmago to the roads. lt dil Succcca, however, in roducing the amount Of snow throughout tha outskirts, and all that is needed now is 8 few warm
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Degree Team Coming

On tuesday evening thN deErc' team Of WaQuaheag tribe, I. c, F.. M,. Of CoIllnsyillo will tourney to Bristol. where they will confer a hunters and warriors' degree on d number of candidates Of Compouncc friNe.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08

P,ainvillc CIinchcs Title. pi2inNillc clmrhod tho Hartford
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Leave For California

Peter Dczzani and family left yes terday by train for California. IL is expected that they will spend a month In that state, returning later tn the spring. Mr. Dezzani is one Of Konsington's well known Italian rnstAnnfa
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Funeral Of Mrs. Catcna

The funeral O. Mrs. Mary Catena. wife o' Louis Cat"na of = South Elm street. was held this morning at z o'clock from St. Anthonys church. The high mass Of requiem was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. l.. Eoccaris and remains were placed in St Joscph's vault for interment in -I,n S1,iOc
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
MatCr Rnard prnhlcm

Just what action will ho taken by the city council af their special meeting 10 h" held tomorrow eve
 uinC. as regards tha building pro gram proposed hy the water board. Is problematical, hut 'hoso con-
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Skating .it Ro.kwcH Park

Caretaktr Joseph Civiz7io of Eorkwen Park announced this morning that skating would bn per mitt"d at Rockwell Park Lagoon again commencing today, although in view Of th" fact that there were ! number Of small holrs in the ice. skaters would h" obliged to enjoy 'h" sport at their own risk.
 Rcd flags have been placed In all o' the holes for warning purposes.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Funeral of Walter l.. Carey

The funeral of Walter l.. Carey, aged a&, who died at his homo on l33 Prospect street Sunday morning following a short illness, will he hold from fhn undertaking rooms of C. Funk X Son TucsIay evening at : o'clock. Dnd remains will bn taken io RrilEcport tho following morning for tntcrmcnt in Mountain Groy" cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Chimney Fire.

\. 11;40 q. ln. last Saturday Wv,ch Fire company and squad A were called out 70 cXtinGuiSh q chimney fire in progress at tha home
 of Junius Douglass oS Church street. l-orcstyilIc. There vas no dam&s".
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Is Seriously I'll
Cub Scouts Meeting

A meeting Of the Berlin Cub Scouts was held this afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock. These youngsters. who
 aspire to he Boy Scouts when they
 shall have become Of age, are taking
 a great deal Of interest in the acti-
 vities and each meeting sees a large attendance.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Baptist Church Notes

\ on"-act comedy entitled "Oh. YoI Teacher" will bo presented hy tho junior department Of the Con. Er"Gational church Sunday school on Friday evening at 7:"o o'clock in th" parish house. Several musical numbers will also he sung hy tho children. Homemade candy will bc on sale.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08
Pinches Much Improved
Edward !. Peck

The funeral of the late Edward ]. Peck Of Blue Hills was held yester- day afternoon at 2:20 o'clock from his home, Rev. Lonis J. Shopler. pas tor of ih" Main Street Rapiist church, Meriden, officiating. Burial was in the Stockings Corner ceme- tery.