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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

ARTHUR TRAIN, WRITER,
MARRIES NEWPORT WOMAN
Engagement Announced last Month
But Wedding Was Originally
Set For Spring

Suifern, N. Y, Jan. Z Rl-Arthur
e. Train writer and lawyer, and
Mrs. Coster Gerard of Newport r.
L. were married yesterday. Their
engagement was announced last
month but the wedding was not cX-
pected until next spring.
Mrs. Gerard's first husband whom
she divorced two years ago was
Sumner Gerald, brother OF James
w. Gerard, former ambassador to
Germany.
Mrs, Gerard has three sons. Mr..
Train also has three children by a
former marriage. His first wife was
Miss Ethel Nissan of New York.
who died three years ago. During
her lifetime she wrote novels and
collaborntcd with her husband on
some Of his short stories.
Mr. Train il son Of the late
Charles Russell Train, one-time at
torney general Of Massachusetts. He
practced law in New York and from
his practice drew the material for
many Of his stories OF criminal
cases, lie served twice as assistant
district attorney of Now York
county, once under District Attorney
Jerome.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

BOXING INVESTIGATION
POSTPONED FOR A TIME
New Jersey Legislature Has Bill De.
nouncing Holding or Prize
Fights In state

Trenton, n. j. Jan. : tPl-prcs-
sure of business has set aside con-
sheraton Of the boxing situation in
New Jersey by the bright legislative
investigating committee. The Harry
Nllls-Floyl Johnson fasCo in New
ark last fall had brought down the
greatest dcnunciation from critics.
Senator bright, chairman Of the
committee, made II plain that he
agreed that remedies were needed
and he suggested that the moral
forces of the state must hc aroused.
Wills and johnson Tough, less
than a round before 1900 persons
in Newark and the technical knock
out was registered by Wills with
Johnson standing squaroly on both
feet. A towel came into the ring
from Johnson's corner AMI even the
referee wondered what had hap
pcned.
Sporting writer's agreed that tho
match had been poor one with
Johnson far outclasscd. In a pre-
pared statement Senator bright said
that he was convinced that tho laws
Of the state permitted "hrutal and
domoralizing prize fghtirc,"
These brutal exhibitions" he
said. have no counterpart except in
the sladiatorial exhibitions Of pagan
days
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Rcd And Gold Team Plays South
Manchester And Hartford on Fri.
day And Saturday Of This Week,

A tough weekend Is in store for
the New Britain High school basket
ball team. 1t PLAYS the South Man.
chester High school basketball team,
Friday night at South Manchester.
and then comes home Saturday
afternoon TO pl1v Hartford uirh
school in the first game Of fine trl-
angular league at the high school
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
CARPENTER SAILS
French Pugilist And Jug0slav Min
lister Divide Interest Of Passengers
Aboard Steamship.

Cherbourg, France, Jan. I PL-
George Carpenter, the French pusi-
list and NJ. Stoyadinovitch, tho
Jugoslav minister OF finance, divid-
cd the interest Of the passengers
aboard the steamship Majestic bound
for New York, yesterday, but the
French boxer apparently scored
heavily in public favor over the
minister plcnipotcntiary.
A majority Of the crowds at tho
pier seemed much moro impressed
with the pugiist's personal business
trip 10 the United States than with
the Jugoslav minister's mission to
arrange a settlement of the Jugo-
slavian debt to America. Nearly
everyone was asking to have Car
pcnticr pointed out, while the min
lister was merely the center OF q
small group of diplomats and flnan-
Ciers, with a few casual Observers.
Il may Eight and l may not" said
Carpenter. ''if do not fight, prob
ably will arrange a fight for some-
one else" This was interpreted to
mean Paolino, the Spanish heavy
weight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
SEEKS TITLE MEET
Harvard Wishes TO Put On the Next
Outdoor Intercollegiate Track
Meet And VIII Make BID For II.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. Pl-Uar-
ward wishes TO put on tho next out
door Intercollegiate track meet and
is not in sympathy to stage the
games in Philadelphia as a part of
the sesQuiccntcunlal celebration.
There will be a meeting OF the cx-
ecutive committee OF the associa-
ton In New York on Sunday after
noon, at which time 1t is possible
that Il vote will be taken to deter
mine the place for the 1925 meet.
When Pennsylvania was awarded
the games last winter it was gcncr-
ally understood that Harvard would
be given an opportunity to handle
them the following season. Manager
Stanley Osborne, OF the Harvard
team, today said that. acting for his
college, he will invite the aSsocia-
ton TO hold the meeting here and
hopes that his offer will he accepted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
Railways Enjoyed Great
Business During 1925

Washington, Jan. Z up 49, The
American Railway Association TO-
night announced that the railroads
in 1925 handled the greatest
freight traffic on record" and the
bureau Of railway economics dis.
closed that for the first eleven
months of the year. class one rail-
roads earned, on the basis OF their
own property valuation figures, an
annual return Of 4.S3 per cent.
The bureau, which is maintained
by the carrirs, placed the net oper-
ating income for the eleventh month
at Sl,041.GS9,O00. against $500.
$4,000 during the corresponding
1924 period.
Returns flied by the railroads
with its car service division OF the
railway association. showed that car
loadings in 1925 totallcd 51.l77,9l2
cars, an increase OF 2.643,520 over
1924, and 1,S65,S49 over 1928, as
we'll as an advance Of 6S3,S92 over
the divisions estimates for the year
made last spring.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
FORD SEEKS FIDDLERS

Worcester, Mass, Jan. Z R-Fid-
dlers in every town and city in
Worcester county are being sought
by representatives OF Henry Ford 10
participate in contest Tuesday of
old time tlddler's favorites. Mr..
Ford passed through Worcester yes
terday on his way to Wayside Inn.
sudbury. He had a conference with
his Worcester representative, Waltey
II. Livingstone, who is directing the
search for fiddlers. The winner OF
Tuesdays contest is expected 10
have the opportunity to match his
skill with Nellie Durham OF Mains.
who will be invited to come here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
REMAINS In AMERICA
Archie Compston, Greatest Golfer
Produced In Europe In Years, to
Stay rs Pro In This Country.

st. Augustine, Fla. Jan. Z -
Archie CompsioD. the greatest
golfer Europe has produced In
years, has decided 10 remain IL
America az playing professional
at a club in the east. Tho British
champion yesterday tentatively ac-
cepted terms for Il summer position
in New York with the provision
that he be permitted TO return 10
England to compete for the British
open championship.
Compston is assured OF a position
In Florida next winter. He Is here
with Arnatil Massey. French open
ttleholder, for series OF in,erna-
,onal matches. The British profess
sional champion has no club con-
nection in England and will be nj
liberty TO join the metropolitan
club beginning April 10.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
KNUTE ROCNE IS
CATHOLIC MEMBER
NOtre Dame Coach Baptized in
That Religion

New York, Jan. Z up - Knute
Nockn", coach OF Metre Dame foot
hall teams, has become member of
the Roman Catholic church. Friends
had known for some time that the
famous mentor contemplated the
step.
A priest OF the Sacred Heart
church in South Bend, Ind, confirm.
'd the report yesterday, and It
reached the east after Rockno had
sailed on the DE Grassc for tour
of France, Germany and Italy. The
coach was baptized November IS
ana was confirmed by the bishop of
northern Indiana, Right Rev. John
Knoll. two days later. He took his
ilrst communion with the Notre
Dame football team November 20.
Rockne's football players first
learned of his intentions In the game
against Northwestern. when they
were 10 points behind at the end of
the first half. Some OF them feared
the storm that would come from the
coach between the halves.
but Rock" as they knew him.
was changed man, and his instruc.
tons were mild. He told them that
he would go into the grandstand and
watch the remainder of the battle
from there.
Sounds Hike a churchman," re-
marked ono OF the players.
He's going to join the church to-
morrow another informed them.
Notre Dame drove across touch
downs enough 10 win in the last half
and the following Sunday Rockne
was received into the church. Mrs.
Rockne is a Catholic and their two
sons are students at Notre Dame.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

II
for scholarships for deserving stu
dents In any department OF Prince.
ton university, Is provided In the
will OF Charles w. Lummls, a me.
chanical engineer OF this city, who
died December 2S AT Rochester,
MINI. Mr., Lummis after a beques,
Of 100000 IN bonds to his wife, d.
reefs that the residue OF the estate
be held in trust for his wifo and
two sisters and at the death OF the
sole survivor the remainder will 20
10 Princeton and remain intact until
1t accumulatcs 100000 when the
income will then be devoted to a
scholarship, The value OF the es-
tate is not indicated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
GAS MAIN CRN(kEn

Newport, Il. l., Ian : tPl--A
crack in the six inch gas main.
caused by recent frost, is believed
TO have been the cause Of the ex-
plosions around Bellevue avenue
yesterday when nine manholc Gov
crs wrro blown svcrl inctaehrd
ers were blown several feet in the
air, one Of them narrowly missing
Mrs. Eugenia Hartman, Workmcn
of the Newport Gas Light company
discovered the break today and it
vas promptly repaired. T.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
Speaking
of Sports
tt.;s:.,'.;.,11:;;.;;,;;3.;;;,,;.:,;,.

Basketball fans of this city will
have the opportunity of splitting the
week by watching two good games,
Tonight the first OF the contests will
be staged at the Y. w. C. A. when
the American Legion team tackles
tho fast Croscents OF Hartford In the
second game OF the season for the
locals.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

There is sure to be a big crowd
out TO see the game tonight as the
Hartford teams players are we'll
known 10 basketball followers In
this city. The proves OF the locals
ON courts other than the Y. w. C.
\. Is we'll known especially to those
who follow the Industrial league
play and both teams are considered
TO be evenly matched.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
SHOULD FEEL AT HOME

Charley Hoff, Norwegian pole
Naulter, should feel at home while
training at Dartmouth college, which
produced Bjorkman, Youngstrtm
md Obcrlander. lie will arrive
lere late this week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

The amateur boxing game in this
section of tho state Is taking a long
sleep and because OF that, New
Britain's leading contender for hon
ors in the featherweight division, is
experiencing a siege OF idleness. We
say idleness, meaning that he has
not been matched against any other
fighter in some time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Over tho three round route,
Clinch appears to be the best that
there Is in the state. He has met
and defeated the best in his class
even the champion, Johnny Mack.
but because Of tho ruling that
championships can be decided only
at the tournament to be held In
February each year. Clinch cannot
claim the championship until he
wins his spurs in the elimination
contests.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
BOTH TEAMS BEATEN

Williams and Princeton hockey
players arc to the queens taste.
Both American teams have been
benton this week by the university
soXtet from Kingston, Ont, in con-
tests in New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Jimmy Clinch is keeping himself
fit every day by hard work and no
less a parsonage than his father
tells his son is on the road TO the
featherweight championship. The
tournament which will decide the
crown wearors in this state In the
amateur ranks, will be conducted
next month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Clinch, unless some unforeseen ac-
cident happens to bar him. will
most certainly be entered in the
tournament His hackers In this
city, and he has built up a large
following after his last showing in
his home town, are banking on him
TO come through the ranks and be
crowned champion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Teddy Hayes. trainer Of tho local
boy, is the most confident OF all that
his charge will come through and
be- crowned amateur champion of
his class, Hayes puts Jimmy
through some stiff work each day
and the battler Is ready at any time
to step In the ring against the best
that can be brought to face him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

He Is regarded as being Of cham
pionship caliber and If hard work
counts for anything, he will not go
back on the hopes and ambitions Of
his many friends for lin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

The Hartford team will probably
be the more experienced of the two
aggregations but what the locals
lack In experience is more than
made up for in youth and ability to
play fast brand of ball.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07
SCHOLARSHIPS FUND

Worcester, Mass, Jan. Z Rl-Es-
tablishment OF a 100000 trust fund.
the income Of which will be used
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Several teams have been formed
and they are awaiting the cold snap
that will put the Ice in shape again,
TO get going against each other.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

The locals are In fine fottle for
the game. Following several weeks
layoff as members OF the American
Legion team, the players are still in
line form having kept In trim by
playing with their teams in the In
dustrial league. Many in this city
expect to see the Legion team send
the Hartford delegation back home
worse beaten five than the former
Crescent team that played the Ma
l'onal Guards at the state armory
near the beginning of the season.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

It will he several years however.
hcforc most Of these Youngsters
lave reached the age where they
can compete in company as fast as
hat of III" National Guards, but
time goes Ivy so quickly and the pol
icy of Manager Clarence LHnphcr in
looking ahead so many years, is one
hat is both wise and good.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

There are hundreds Of good bas-
k"tball players in the making about
jEe city and most OF them who plan
% follow The game h&Nc the one OBJ
l"ct in view OF making the grade so
hat they will become members of
the National Guards.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

~
Il - 10 Z a hlnQ Il
Il ~ O \
\ ~ = - Il
Duske'paii ians OF THIS city will
nave inc opportunity OF splitting the
10 stamoa y. ,S Ss " NV eoh'es's WIN
10 e 500 ~ 'Hp a. w. " a. Whoh
~ .aa. c,. 'oa"i 'aehles
sncona ron,n -. ~. y. tia'''o'u III 'i'e
,nna,s 't0 'e"soh LUZ 'he
There is sure n he = nj, crowd
out TO see the game tonight nc Tho
Hartford teams nlavcrs arc well
known 10 basketball followers In
this city. The prowess n, tho looola
ON courts other than fine Y w r.
who follow the Industrial league
play and both teams are considered
10 be evenly matched.
-
The Hartford team will nrohahIv
be the more experienced of the two
aggregations but what the Locals
lack In experience is more than
made up for in youth and ability IN
play a fast brand of ball.
-
the game. Following several wecks
ayoff as members of tho American
Legion team, the PLAYERS arc sin in
tine form having kent In trim Nv
playing with their teams in TIM In.
dustrial league. MANY in This civ
the Hartford delegation back homo
Il worse beaten five than the former
Crescent team that plaved the Ma.
tional Guards at the state armorv
near the beginning of the season
In tho game will o,so ho soou
some of the hes, veterans 10 oan,a
rsnec,aIlv bas s,u.a,.s, o,,rao.an
r,cntv of notice uh.rnuo, hnHhoa
nloved ana hoc,usn =, his Tilt.
Inc corrts ,,onv ,,;n tvnr y"
u,,cb hin, oIonr IT, ~, ~
his old side tic,, "Drtoh" Iooas
and both Of these arc .erious thrna,s
IN .,,, h.,,,o,hou 1900 'l'' 0s'''
T., 49,, ,,,,, i'l.S nave peeh wondering
''t''s i,uu"ch mas severed connec-
'''4iS wan 'no Nd''ouaI Huafus. 10
out Ho"leuse, ne mas NOT but Is
""I "e9'' ana II Is not known Just
,,,
h'i'y AaS oeen missed In some OF
ms saAieS inc locals nave played
"o't pru"hy arm ana a heavy
Douy sue" ds he mas would come in
n"noy W take some OIL the Deer from
ne o'iier Teams Inc Guards arc
III heed OF heaNy guard at some
sage OIL the games they play.
Billy Dudack, coach Of the Ma
''ona' Euaras BASKETBALL team, vas
expected mono from the west yes
'eruay put 10 GATE he has not ar
'lNeo' hlilv was very rcf'cent about
i"e purposes OIL ms TRIP west and
"H'li ne returns nome lhey VIII not
!" KNOWN
So''G lhink mat no has been Of
'ea coachihs position with ono
INC coiIeg's IN the wide open
''' MS WIS his reason Tor making
.'' lVlp'
@o"'@ Reports nave II that Lilly
'"!ei OF East hartford. who IS con-
>ldereo one or the best athletes in
ne s.a'e lh po'h baseball and has
bfi'al' National GUARDS. Nothing
"'lIhite mas bcen done on this by the
local management, but Investigations
are beng made,
WIN h'lSer turned bacK 10 the
y "ieilcah Legion hVe' the Guards
ana IL imperative That they should
l'Fthcr strengthen their reserve
lection or players must be made be
cansc the manager must keep his
eye on inc future more than on the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

With The change Of the weather,
he Junior ice hockey teams are
claiming for vigorous campaign,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

With Belser turned back 10 the
American Legion five. the Guards
ind it imperative that they should
further strengthen their reserve
strength. To this end. q careful Sc
lection of players must be made be
cansc the manager must keep his
eye on tho future more than on the
present. He has good team as
solnb!cd together at tile present
lime, but he must also keep his eye
On future prospects.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Some think that he has been Of
rod Il coaching position with one
{ tho colleges in the wide open
PAGES, but others are not so sure
vat this was his reason for making
i" trip.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

In the game will also be seen
some of the best veterans the game
in this section knows. Tim Cronin
especially has always attracted
plenty Of notice wherever he has
played and because of his ability on
The courts, many will turn out to
watch him alone. He will be with
his old side kick, Dutch" Leonard
and both of these are serious threats
IN any basketball game.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Some reports have it that Billy
lWyer Of East Hartford. who IS con-
>idered one of the best athletes in
he state III both baseball and has
Eetball, may be signed with the New
Dritail National Guards. Nothing
Getinite has been done on this by the
local management, but Investigations
are being made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Billy Dudack, coach Of tho Ma
'lonal Guards basketball team, was
expected homo from the west yes
tcrday but to date he has not ar
rived. Billy was very rcticent about
the purposes Of his trip west and
until he returns home, they will not
rH known.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Many fans have been wondering
II Billy Dudack has severed connec-
lions with the National Guards. TO
cur knowledge, he has not, but is
out west, and it is not known Just
how long he plans to stay there.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-07

Billy has been missed in some of
the games the locals have played
when braWny arm and a heavy
body such as he has would come in
handy to take some of the beef from
the other teams. The Guards arc
IN need of a heavy guard al some
Stage of the games they play.
Evening star., 1926-04-07
TARHEELS TO VISIT C.. u.
FOR FIRST CLASH TODAY
Di>ans Then Move Out TO College Park for Two Bat
Ties With Maryland-C. U. and Old Liners
Also Playing This Afternoon.
BY II. {. BYRD.
NlNERSFT,Y OF MOI

T 7 NNERSI1N NORTH today
base ball schcd
- ued TO Catholic Brook1and and
Thursday they Maryland The
which with Virginia
Poly technc Institute and University included
playing this Then from! Catholic University and split even
with Maryland. Maryland previously the Tarhee
and three The latter had the advantage
Evening star., 1926-04-07
RY BILL. JACOBSON,

Star Outfelder and Hitter of the 81. Louis
Browne.
7 NJ an outfelder and my job is to
catch every fly | AN reach and
10 hit the ball when at bat. I've
paid much attention to both depart
ments OF the game since | began
playing at the age OF l8. played
ball before then, of course, and was
satisfied to play in pasture and
with a ball made myself. And
about the only time | had TO play
was after supper.
decided when | was |. years old
that | was going TO be n ball pla yer
and try to reach the big leagues.
could throw a curve at I3. But
didn't stick to pitching.
After became an outfielder. found
1t very important TO judge accurately
the direction and velocity of the wind,
for If you let fy blow away from
you there would be much razZing from
the fans
catch three fourths of the hies
that come my way around the shoul.
ders. 1t takes lots of practice to
properly gauge a ball, and ! find |
need more practice on going back
after them than on any others. In
fact, | put in nearly all my practice
going back for them. That's where
the hard catches are made.
At bat I stand very close. with feet
about IS inches apart. J pull my left
foot a trihe. step for the pitch and