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Evening star., 1926-09-17
His Third Attempt.

1t was his third attempt this sea
son. His second. "A few weeks ago,
was abandoned when "A dense fog de
scended after ne had come within
two miles of Dover.
interviewed at the hotel, where
the first thing he asked for was "a cup
Of tea, Dereham gave his age as 2S.
and said he had a wife and two chill
dr@n. whom he was thinking OF most
during his effort. The swim. he add
ed. had been uneVentful. except at
dawn. when slight fog was expert
enced.
Asked what he would do with the
prize money. he replied: Charity be-
gins at home"
Dereham is the fifth person to swim
the Channel during the present sea
son. The others who have made the
swim are Gertrude Ederle. the New
York girl. who set a new record, Mrs.
Mile Gade Corson of New York. Ernst
Nierkoetter. the German. who cut
Miss Ederle's record. and Georges
Michel. who lowered the record Of
Vierkoetter.
Evening star., 1926-09-17
BAND CONCERTS.

IUN It1H1.
BY the Community Center Band,
at Garfield Park, at 80 o'clock;
James <. Miller. director.
Evening star., 1926-09-17
D. c. MAN DIES SWIMMING
E. E. Hellmich, Plate Printer, Sue
cumbs at North Beach. Md.

Emil h. lleIlmich. plate printer at
the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing. where he had been employed for
about 22 years. died while in swim
ming at North Beach. Md. Wednes
day. Death IL said TO have been caus-
ed by acute indigestion.
Funeral services will be conducted
in the parlors 0f ". X. Speare Co,
undertakers 1923 Connecticut avenue.
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock, with
the Masons in charge.
Mr. Hellmich is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Katie b. Hellmich. and IA daugh-
ter. Miss katheryne K. B. Hellmich.
Nearly ne-third more American az
ricultural implements were exported
this year than last.
Evening star., 1926-09-17

Jones Wins First.
Jones opened with a par to win
the first hole of his match with
Ouimet.
Both were just off the fairway ir
the rough with their drives Their
seconds were short. the Boston player
finding a trap at the right. Francis
then pitched out poorly and took three
puts, while Bobby. on with his third
was down In for a win
Ouimet squared the match at the
second with a sensational 50-foot putt
for a birdie TO the champion S
par l. Both were across the $50
ward stretch in the usual two shots
Ouimet's long stroke on the green
hung hesitatingly at the lip of the cup
and then staggered in. Bobby missed
a 55-fooIer by a hair and had 10 be
content with a par 4.
They have the third in par As.
Both had long drives and pitched
within 80 feet of the pin. Two puts
for each did the rest.
The I26-yard fourth over water was
also haived Ouimet's iron stroke
from the tee was within feet OF
the flag. but he missed his first putt
for a birdie Jones, 30 feet from the
hole, also failed on the first. but was
down easily on the next.
All Even at Seventh.
The champion and Ouimet came 10
the seventh tee still on even terms
nlaving the fifth in 5s and the sixth
in par Is.
Bobby was outdriving his veteran
opponent on almost every hole and
laying his approaches right up under
the flag
The seventh also was halved in
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

and friends proud of him. During the past season, he rose to greater heights than ever before.
 Minnesota beat Iowa with Knick Kutsch by the score of Al to 0. In this game Peplaw kicked a beautiful field goal when his team mates fail- ed to gain at the line. Minnesota beat Wabash 67 to 2. In this game, Bob electrified the crowd by his sensational long runs ss several of which resulted in touchdowns.
 In the game against Iowa, Pep- law made GA yards in 13 plays He again kicked pretty field goal and added to his teams points. His running brought confusion to the opposition on almost every set of plays. So it was in all the games in which he took part. Glowing &C., counts of his work were given and he is considered one of the best backs in the country.
 He has been dubbed "The Con. necticut Flash" by the sports writers in the west. He has been mentioned for mythical all-around elevens and has rightfully earned a place on any of them.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
WIN EIGHT GAMES
Ottawa Senators Have Suffered no Defeats in Games Played in Ma tional Hockey League.

New York, Dec. 15.-LP-The Ottawa Senators, already enjoying commanding lead in the National Hockey league, ran their total of wins to eight for the season with no defeats by shutting out the New York Americans, 20, here last night. Eleven thousand fans saw Toronto play a sparkling defense game after chalking up two early scores.
 Montreal Maroons shattered q string of seven straight defeats by taking the St. Patricks into camp, 80, at Montreal. The victory put the Maroons in a tie for second place with the New York Americans in the Canadian section despite their losing streak. The Boston Bruins likewise crashed into the win column by overpowering the De- troit Cougars, 7-2.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
BASEBALL-BRIEFS

By The Associated Press
 Chicago, Dec. 15 R-The only American league executive absent from the annual meeting is Charles A. Comiskey, who remained at homo while his son, Louis and Secretary Harry Grabiner represented tho club.
 The Yankees and the Cardinals will be permitted to play exhibitions in the training series next spring. under an amendment to an old American league rule, but they will not be permitted to play each other in either home town.
 Inquirers tracing the recent ru. nor of proposals to sell the Cleve- land Indians learned that Mrs. James Dunn, the owner, has so far refused to accept an offer by Cleve- land interests.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
TUNNEY NOW FACES
 ACTION IN COURT
Tin Mara Brings Suit Against
 Heavyweight Champion

New York, Dec. IS R,-Gene Tunney, heavyweight boxing cham pion, has stepped from one court action into another.
 Although he is free today of the charges that he violated the state boxing law by appearing in an un- licensed exhibition on local stage during a vaudeville act, he must an swer within 20 days a subpoena, preliminary to a breach of contract suit.
 While the champion yesterday heard Magistrate Silberman dismiss charges against Tunney and six other defendants connected with the act on the grounds that the proceed ings were mot instituted in good faith" the subpoena was placed in his hands at the first step in an ac- ton by Tim Mara, New York sports man, to recover s1S.O00 he claims due him. Details of the action, which can be settled out of court within the 20 day period, were withheld, but Mara is said to seek a percent age of Tunney's s2OO.OO share of the Dempsey-fight receipts. Mara Is understood to base his claim on attempts to gain Tunney q cham pionship match with Dempsey in New York.
 Billy Gibson manager of the title holder declared that the Mara agree ment was with himself and not with Tunney and was made while the champion was in California.
 Mara has absolutely no claim on Tunney," Gibson said. He agreed to execute a commission and gave me every assurance he would exc cute such a commission which l was not in a position to do myself. Mara subsequently, failed to live up to his promises"
 But the proper place 10 settle the issue' is in the courts, Gibson said, and not by on exchange of public opinions.
 Meanwhile Tunney and Joseph Emmett manager of the thcater where the champion gave exhibi- tions were considering bringing suit against James A. Farley. chairman of the New York boxing commission, on the grounds of false arrests.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
ENTER SWIM CONTEST
Mrs. Mile Corson, Conqueror of English Channel, To Take Part in Catalina Island Event.

Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. Is Fl- Mrs. Mile Corson. first mother to swim the English Channel, may en- ter the Catalina Island contest after all.
 Mrs. Corson has received an of- fer from the Los Angeles Surf club which is in charge of the arrange Wrigley. Jr., millionaire Chicago sportsman and donor of the s25,000 prize. The Surf club not only ask cd her to enter the swim and carry their colors. but 1t also assured her ants be garbed in bathing suits would be rigidly enforced.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
TO SEND CHALLENGE
Invitation For International Polo Match To Be Received From Brit ish Association.
ish Association.

New York, Dec. Is Pl-While Great Britains formal challenge has not yet been received by the United States Polo association, correspond ence with British authorities indi- cates that a challenge for an in ternational polo match will be re- ceived here by February. Louis E. Stoddard, chairman of the associa- tion said today.
 Mr. Stoddard and Captain Dever- eaux Milburn, Of the American team have held informal conferences to discuss the coming season, he said in the event Of a challenge, the same plans will be followed as in 1924, whom the British failed to lift the international cup. In that year a nation wide call was sent out for players and ponies and the team was chosen after three months of practice,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

for the past few years, been a stu dent at the University of Minnesota. Efficient in all branches of sport, Bob kept up his work and in due time, arrived at the heights of his college career and made the varsi- ty team. Not taking into account his prowess as a track man, his ability as basketball player or any of his other athletic accomplishments, we will deal here with the college foot ball season, finished but a short time, which brought to Bob Pep law and New Britain undying fame among the western gridiron follow CTS.
 Bob was always speedy run ner He it was who time after time for the local High school. Time after time 1t was his work that would lean the balance lever of vic tory just enough over in favor of the local teams and the speed he used so we'll while a student at the New Britain High school, was later des- tined to bring him into prominence as backfield star with the Minne- sota eleven.
 Because of the distance between this city and the scene Of Bobs glorious work this year. reports coming through have been few. Ac- counts, however. of some of the im- portant games he played in during the season have been received by his family in full detail and short resume of them may give his friends in this city small idea of the football ability he now possesses.
 Newspaper accounts of the game between Minnesota and Iowa, of the contest with Wabash, affectionately termed the Little Giants" and the battle with Wisconsin. contain glow ing descriptions of Peplaw's runs, his kicks and his general all-around play that should make his family
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
Whippets
SCHEDULE SHOWDOWN
Conference of Six Representatives Of Big Ten Universities To Be Held On Games.

Chicago, Dec. IS P-A showdown in the western conference football schedule system whether the Big Ten shall continue as an association fostering sportsmanship or become a playing league" is the aim of a conference of six representatives from each university, invited to Chicago next month by Major John l.. Griffith, athletic commissioner of the Big Ten.
 Equalization of scholastic require m >nts will be another matter to be presented and uniform agreement on remission of tuition, scholarships. Loan funds, and the activities of alumni secretaries will be sought.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
COUNTY Y LEAGUE
Teams Swing into Second Week Of Play with Local Quintets Slightly in the Lead.

Play with Local Quintets Slightly
 in the Lead.
 The Hartford County "" leagues are swinging into their second week of play with local teams holding a slight advantage by virtue of vic- tories last week in their first games, In the junior league the Phantoms of this city won by forfeit when the Southington Boy Scouts were unable to put team on the floor, while Farmington defeated the Kensing- ton Boys club juniors, 12-S. In tho senior league the only game played was between the Kensington Boys club and New Britain South church, the latter winning by 40-13. The Trade school Plainville game was postponed, while no report has been received of the scheduled Mapping Manchester contest.
 Kensington will play at the Trade school Friday night, while the Wap- ping Y, M. c. A. is scheduled to meet the South church here and the Mapping Community club sec- ohds to play the Comets of this city. Arrangements for these two contests have not yet been completed as yet. Plainville will play in Manchester Friday night. The postponed Trade school game will be play cd off on Monday night, December 97
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
fBy Billy EyanS)


 The toughest assignment in the major leagues.
 That is what Jack McCallister took upon his ahoulders when he accepted the management of the Cleveland Indians.
 As successor to the colorful Iris Speaker, he has nothing to shoot at but the pennant pole. Cleveland finished a hot second last season. To better Speakers showing he must win the American league champion ship.
 Jack McCallister has nothing much to gain if he delivers, as the fans figure he should, while failure means plenty of "ra2Zberries.
 If he should win the pennant with the team that finished runner-up 10 the Tanks in 1926. a majority of the fans will merely stretch, then yawn, and say:
 "Why shouldn't he win with a club like Speaker turned over to him?"
 Should he fail to win the pennant, worse yet. should the Indisns finish lower than second, what a yell will go up!
 "Who told that guy he could man. age a ball club?" will be the brief manner in which his failure will be dismissed.
 When looked sthe Cleveland ball club over at Lakeland. Fla, last spring, I was far from impressed. l like the spirit of the club, but I fig ured it would be extremely lucky to break into the first division. Philadelphia and New York on par with the Indians and only Boston as inferior
 The first named trio of clubs showed a complete reversal of form. St. Louis also, while New York play ed over it's head and Chicago alone ran true to form.
 Several things. some of them rath-
 
 tender out of the Cleveland club that looked no better than probable first division team.
 The pitching on the whole was the best in the American league, featur- ed by George Uhle's sensational work. With one pitcher stepping as did the ace of the Cleveland staff last season. it adds a feeling of confi- dence to the entire club.
 George Burns, playing his four teenth season in the majors, had his greatest year, being voted the most valuable player in the American league.
 Fred Sturgeon performed bril- liantly at second and seemed to make most of his base hits when they would win ball games Joe Scwell played even better than usual at short and there are few if any his equal.
 Luke Sewell. back Of the bat, had a great year and upset the calcula- tions of many of the experts, who figured him just a second stringer.
 I fear the fans will expect too much of McCallister, who has been given a club that received the breaks most of last season. A winning club always seems to get the breaks.
 Jack McCallistcr is a great fellow, a smart baseball man. He under stands human nature, is always the diplomat, He should make a most capable pilot.for he has all the back ground necessary to success.
 Cleveland fans mustn't be too critical, should not expect too much, for I seriously doubt if his ball club is quite as strong as the fans believe it is.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
The deeds of sons of New Britain

The deeds of sons of New Britain on college athletic fields will be re- membered after those now making college history have passed their prime. but for those who have gone before, there are always others to follow. Each season sees some fav- orite son of the Hardware City on far off athletic fields,s gaining glory for his alma mater and for his home town. During the past season. the cloak of athletic glory rests on the capable shoulders of Robert Pep law, son of MT. and Mrs. Albert F. Peplaw of 1S2 Maple street.
 Bob who first came into promin- ence as an athlete while attending the New Britain High school, has,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
League Standing

The Stanley Works basketball seam sprung the surprise of the season in the New Britain Industrial Basketball league play at the Y. NJ. c. A. last night when 1t battled the Corbin Screw team to a deadlock in the first half and continued the fight in the second to lose out in the last few minutes by 107point score. In the second game, the Stanley Rule quintet met some stiff opposition in the first half from Landers but ran away from the team in the second part of the game.
 Corbin Screw Wins
 The Corbin Screw team will have no harder battle in the race for the Industrial League championship than it had last night at the hands of the Buttmakers, .. The. Stanley Works started off in the first half with Murphy getting field goal in the first 55 minutes of play Yaco- bowicz got goal for his team after two minutes and Darrow fol- lowed shortly afterwards with an- other giving the Screw shop the edge. Zaleski added point but Pelletier and Carlson both caged pretty shots to put the Stanley Works again in the lead.
 Yacobowicz again came through with a goal from the floor and Vetrano added a point making it s to 6. Murphy slipped in foul shot and Flis tied the count at the 8 minute mark with another free try. He followed a few minutes after with a field goal. At the 12 minute mark, Luty tied It up again but Schwab got a goal and Stanley again led. At the IS minute mark, Dar- row knotted the score. Carlson slipped in another basket minute later, Murphy added a foul and Carlson again slipped through for score. The Corbin Screw was fight ing mad and Yacobowicz scored Q basket after whirlwind play. Vetrano added a poin. and Yaco- bowicz got free to tie the count as the half ended with the score at 1T all.
 The battle continued at furious pace in the second half. Again Murphy started the scoring with 6 field basket Pelletier made free try good, but Darrow cut in to get a field goal. Murphy put in another double counter and at 7:20. Flis made another giving the Workers A. Yacobowicz hit his stride after shooting a foul goal and got two field goals tieing the count.
 Yacobowitz at the II minute mark scored another for 26 but after three minutes of furious play, Carlson tied the count with neat shot from the floor Pelletier made it 27 with a free try. At IS and a half, Vetrano caged long shot and Yacobowitz and Darrow quickly followed with two more. Stanley Works called time out" but the Screw shop kept going at the resumation of play. Ve- trano made free try and Yacobo- wicz followed with a goal Darrow caged two points just as the whistle blew, ending the game.
 Yacobowicz again proved to be the heavy scorer for his team with total of nine baskets and q foul. Darrow got in some good work in the second half whilI Fetrano was lightning on the floor. Murphy and Carlson kept the Butt-makers going while Flis played a sweet game at guard. It was one of the best games this year. The score:
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
TEAMS ARE TIED
 FOR FIRST PLACE
DiXieS and PantherS Deadlocked
 in Boys Club Court League
Intermediate B Standing

The Dixies climbed into tie with the Panthers last night by defeat ing them, 15-11. and the two teams are now deadlocked for first place in the Boys club Intermediate Group B. league. The game was fast one all the way. with the outcome uncertain until the last minute. A. Ferony put up his usual great game for the Partners. but the others on the team failed him and the league leaders went down to their first de- feat of the year. Zembrowski, Kov- eleski, and Paretta starred for the Dixies and the Ferony brothers for the losers. The score:
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
16 5 37

16 5 37
 Personal fouls-Carlson, Pelletier. Murphy, Schwab 2, Flis, Yacobowicz, Luty 2, Darrow 2, Zaleski. Free tries-Pelletier 3, Murphy 3, Schwab 2, Flis. Vetrano 4. Yacobowicz. Luty 2, Zaleski. Referee, Dillon; Timer, Mullin; Scorer, Crean.
 Rulers Win Second
 The Stanley Rule team won its second game in two weeks last night from the Landers team. Since the Rulers molded their present lineup, the team has become one of the best in the league. The Landers team failed to get field goal in the sec ond half and scored only two free tries for a total of two points.
 The first half saw real battle being enacted on the floor. Both teams shot nicely and worked the ball fast on the floor. Darrow and Aronson split up the work for Lan- ders, getting three field goals each in the initial frame, while Arburr had q field day for the Rulers.
 The game was close with the score being tied at 12 all at the 15 min- ute mark. sloman got two field goals near the end Of the half to bring his teams score up and Ar burr's shot at the whistle gave the Rulers 20, leaving them in the lead at the end of the half. 20 to IS. The second half was swamping for Landers. The Rulers ran wild. passing the ball all around and al- though the Landers team got num- her of shots at the basket, none of | them were made. Darrow and Preis- ser each scored a foul goal, giving their team two points for the half. i Arburr and Carrazzo were the heavy artillery for the Rulers in this frame, the former getting four and the latter three, Grose, a sub stitute got two goals in short or der. John Klatka got into the Landers lineup but failed to do much, It was Johnny's first game this year.
 i The score:
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
REPORT FROM GARDEN
"eX Rickard Has Promoted Madison Square Into the Million Dollar Class.

New York, Dec. IS tP)-Tex Rick
 I'd has. promoted Madison Square Garden into the million dollar class in his first year of activity at the new sports arena. The first annual report of the Madison Square Gar den association, purveyors of sport in almost every form. shows net profit of S957,000.
 Boxing, bike races and hockey games have contributed most of this revenue to the stockholders of th3 spacious structure. The profit is exclusive of all charges. including and amortization, eX- cept interest on S750.000 in per cent debentures, which have been called for redemption, Dec. 10.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
Stanley Rule

Personal fouls-Bucheri ?, Ander- son, Darrow, Kaminski 2, Aronson 3. Recano, Sloman 2, Carrazzo, De- marest ,, Murphy ?, Arburr 8. Free tries-Bucheri 3, Darrow 6, Levan- sky, kaminski, Aronson, Preisser 3, Sloman s, Carrazzo 6, Arburr 2. Referee, Dillon; Timer, Mullin; Scorer Crean.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
Dixi@
Wbipnets 10, Whirlwinds 6

The Whippe made it a night Of upsets by taking their first victory downing the Whirlwinds to the tune of 1O-6, and tying their victims in the league standing. This game was not quite so fast as that which pre- ceded it, but it was fully as close. Jervis was the whole works. out scoring the entire Whirlwind team and scoring all but two of his own teams points. Rec did well for the Whirlwinds. The ore:
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
CORBLN SCREW NOSES OUT
 STANLEY WORKS M GAME

Score At Half Time Stands At IF All = Buttmakers Spring Surprise of Evening By Excellent Playing Stanley Rule Has Picnic With Landers, Frary & Cark-Good Battle in First Half Develops Into Runaway in Second-Games Thursday Night
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
OF
 
PEPLAW HAD BRILLIANT
 RECORD AT MINNESOTA

Gained Fame During Recent Football Season-Was
 Flash On Runs and Star At Dropkicking News paper Accounts of Games Give High Praise to New
 Britain Boy-Had Excellent Athletic Career At
 New Britain High School-Home in This City.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-09-09
Reparation Payments
Endanger Production
in the Other Nations

BERLIN, Sept. Carl Friedrich
Won Siemens, chairman of the German
railways administrative board, in COM
menting on the report of Preparations
Commissioner Gilbert, remarks as fol
lows:
In the Dawes agreement Germany's
contention was admitted that she can
meet the payments, not in gold, but
only in kind; this, in turn, being de-
pendent on the readiness Of other ma,
tions to buy German goods.
"The extent to which Germany will
be able to transfer the heavy demands
in the coming years to other coun-
tries, depends on the worlds economic
development and the readiness of
other countries to purchase German
goods"
1t is noted that of Americas share
of the reparations so far paid, S3,000,-
900 marks was paid in goods.