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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-15
Mack Shifts Players.

Personally couldn't get the pitch
ers viewpoint at the time. 1 didn't
agree with his dope. However, com
parison of the 1926 -26 averages rather
bears out the contention made early
this spring. t
While the pitching on the whole has
been good, some of the star members Of
the staff have not been able to win
consistently. True, the breaks have
gone against the AS, but they usually
go that way with losing club.
Certain weaknesses have cropped out
at various times in both the infield and
outfield due either to injuries or
slumps in play. These conditions have
necessitated shifts in the lineup which
ordinarily are not helpful.
AS a rule, winning ball
clubs in the majors go through the
season with but few shifts. In all
probability, no club has made more
changes this year than the Athletics,
unless it has been the tail-end Boston
Red Sox.
1t looks very much as if the star
pitchers dope that the 1925 ratings
had much to do with the failure of the
Athletics this year, was based on logic.
Yahks and Indians.
/ Incidentally, several other clubs in
the American league have disappointed,
either because of the collapse Of vet
eran stars, injur les or other causes un-
known to the general public.
Had not the Yankees shown strength
that none of the experts conceded the
club in the spring, the American league
race would have been hectic affair
this year.
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Spain plans to nationalize it's auto
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-15

these ngureS are an
increase of more
than $4,000, 900
over the fire losses
sustained in 1924,
a n d $4,000, 900
over the 1923 loss,
they represent con-
siderable progress
in fire elimination,
when we bear in
mind that our ma
tional building pro-
gram has amount
ed to approximate
ly $4,000, 900, 1000
in the last three
years.
While we have
had a net increase
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-15

power at the bat and pitching strength
would overcome any infield faults that
might crop out.
This has not proved to be so.
Had Right Done.
Early in the spring when the Ath-
letics were floundering about in the
second division while baseball fans
gasped at the very idea, discussed
the situation with one of the best
pitchers in the American league.
II am afraid the Athletics are going
to find the road to the pennant much
tougher than the experts have pre-
flicted," he said When / asked him
for an explanation, he replied
'I look for the team to be consider
ably shy on batting power in compar-
ison with last season. In other words,
I am of the opinion that four or five
of the players batted above normal last
year. say anywhere from 25 to so
points.
"These young players have set a
very high standard on which they will
be judged If they fail to maintain
their 1925 pace at the bat, criticism is
sure to follow.
"I think it might have been better
for the clubs chances this year had
not some Of the youngsters performed
so sensationally last season"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-15

Spain plans to nationalize it's auto
mobile industry.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-15

through the body, te bullet passing
near the heart. w. R. Greenlee. thid Of
the trio. is held in jail, where he has
refused to make a statement
CHOLERA SPREADS IN CHINA
(The Associated Press]
SHANGHAI. Aug. 14.-Cholera is
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
ENDEE TEAMS PLAY
Bristol and Mcridcn Quintcts To Stage Battle of Century in Bell City Tonight

The basketball Battle Of i Cen tury" as far as Meriden and Bristol are concerned, takes place tonight in Bristol when the Ended teams Of both places meet in the first of series 10 determine the superiority between the two quintets. The first game was to have been played last week but the snowstorm caused the postpon"ment of it.
 Both teams are primcd for bit- ter struggle and the entire basket ball world of Mcriden will move 10 Bristol for the first game. The coaches of both Aves have their charges all primed for the battle and some tall tossing Is expected when the quintets meet. The Nal colm-Feldman combination will be In good working order while inc Mcriden team will be at it's best Large crowds of fans, not only
 from the two cities involved but from other points in the state. will he on hand 70 watch the game. as ! the interest in the outcome is state wide. Roth teams are strong con- tendcrs for the state championship land tho result of this city series vii idetermirc which one will remain 1T the running.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
INDOOR TENNIS PLAY
Erie Worm, Dane. and Maurice Tcrricr, Swiss star, Have Been Eliminated in Championships.

Now York, Feb. IS Pl-Eric Worm. member Of the Danish Davis cup team, and Maurice Terrier, Swiss star, have been eliminated in the national indoor tennis cham pionships but the three grcnadiers, " Jean Boro,ra, Jacques 15rugnon and Rene Lacoste, remain in the com petition.
 Worm fell victim 10 the Prince- ton student, John Van Ryn, 6-4, G-0 and Terrier went down before Vincent Richards, 6-2, G1, Boro- ira, the present champion. showed the best tennis among the French men when he eliminated Dr, Will liam Rosenbaum, 6-4, 6-2. j.acoste conquered William Ayd"lo'tc, 6-3, S-6 and Brugnon defeated Ernest Kuhn. 7-5, 6-1.
 Either Rorotra will accomplish one of th3agrea'cst ups"ts in tennis history today CT his titlo will go hy the boards, for he must face inc American champion, William T. Til den. in the quartcr-tiuals. Tilden did not appear in the tournamen' last year Richards encounters Ia coste and the winner will face Var Ryn in the scmi-fnals Brusnon'' opponent today Is Francis Hunter
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
HIGH SCHOOL TO MEET
 SOUTH MANCHESTER HERE
Local Basketball Quintet Has I'm portant Game Scheduled
 For Monday

The New Britain High school basketball team is reported to be in fine fcttlo for the coming double header on Saturday and Monday and followers of the team expect the quintet to come through with wins in both contests,
 South Manchester will be here on Saturday and this will bc the last opportunity 10 local rooters 10 sec tn high school team perform al homo as only three more games arc on tho schedule and they arc away from home.
 The south Manchester team can not be taken lightly as they have been putting up X great brand oi basketball this year Coach Gcorg" NJ. Cassidy has primed his charges for Il hard battle on Saturday in preparation for the contest against New Haven Monday.
 The New Haven game ~tll ho played in tho Elm Guy on Monday, has a very important bearing on the Triangular championship standing Should Nov Haven win. it "ill he tied with New Britain for tirht honors in the tri-team Ioague while if New Britain should win. it will put them definitely in tho fore for tho title.
 With this in mind, the New Brit ain team will play its hardest tc take tho game as Hartford still re. mains on the schedule formidable foe between the locals and the tri- angular flag.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
 
SOCCOLI PLAYS SlGLER
 IN THE ELMORE TONIGHT
New Britain Cue Artists Seeking Revenge For Recent Defeat
 Ky Capital City Man.

Tonight at the Fillmore Billiard Academy, pominlck socco!i, New Britain entry In the state pocket billiard championship tournament, will take on sislcr of Hartford in an effort 10 get revenge for q rt~ cent defeat which hf suffered at lthc hands Of tho Capital City cueist
 Signor has been shooting pretty game and at tho present time is scc- ond in the league standing with tight games won and two lost, He has been playing like Il champion but despite this, Soccol feels con- lldont that he will take him tonight when the two meet.
 Tuesday night. Soccoli broke the ihigh run record for the league in IMiddletown against Grippe when he ipochetnd the balls for string ot Iic, since his regent illness due to an Liberated tooth Soccoli has been going great guns and his followers look for him 10 come through with a victory tonight,
 The standing of the contestant! lin th" league show tho local man to be in a tie for fourth place witl Hammill Of Bristol, The standing lis aS follows:
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
JOIN GOLF GLASS
Links Game Will Have Bigger Fol- lowing Of Enthusiasts When the season starts Again.

Although the golf links are now blanketed with snow and ice, New 13ritain's goliing enthusiasts are daily receiving new members into their midst.
 Harry Quinn, who is instructing in the popular pastinte of the greens, reports q enrolled in his classes at the Y. M. c. A. A group of eight young women from the '. w, C. A. are entered and are becoming adept in the art of pelting the pellet. The | classes begun earlier in the season are now progressing to il point where ! those who had experience in the | links may now enroll for polishing
 up on the fine points; meanwhile classes are being formed for those | who wish to begin their training. 1 In six weeks more the links vii probably be in full swing, and al though there is no public course i here the Hartford parks will pro
 ably draw large attendance iron New Britain as usual.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
NATIONAL GUARDS LOSE
 TO SPRINGFIELD QUINTET
Kilduf Goes Out On Personal Fouls After Four Min utes of Play-Dudack and Shcehan Follow Him Game is Closely Fought and Exciting Throughout -Restelli Pulls Two Spectacular Shots-Spring- field to Play Return Game Here.

The National Guards basketball team went down 10 defeat al the hands Of the Springfield Y. M. II, A, team in Springfield last night by the score Of 3? 10 % In fast and ex- citing game. Had the New Britain players been able 10 keep their team in the game instead Of most Of them going out via the personal foul route, the Springfield team would hardly have been able 10 have down cd the locals.
 As it vas, "Tedders" Kildgn went out after four minutes Of play, "Bil- ly" Dudack soon followed him and even Johnny Shechan. for the first time this season, got the blue ticket and tho pass 10 the showers. The team finished the game with LaHar and Taylor playing forwards, Giero- chowski in center and Restelli and Reynolds at guards.
 The score was very close up until the last five minutes Of play when the Springfield players cagcd series Of baskets that put them in the lead and gave them the game. Despite the fact that the referee was extra ordinarily strict. the game was q hercely played contest and became very rough, especially in the last few minutes.
 "Carr' Restslli caged two Of the most spectacular shots ever seen on the Springfield floor. Standing on his own foul llne on two different occasions, he caSed two goals, the distance being slightly less than the entire length ot the playing court He got another besides this giving him the bulge in field goals. "Mert Taylor played sweet game and hi' total of points was seven. Giero ch5wski showed a fine brand Of floo' play and worked well with the team
 The locals were unable 10 hi their stride in the first half, becom ing upset when Kilduff got foul fouls called on him and Dudack haC three. All tho time. Springfield kep peppering the basket and the score at half time was IT 10 In favor 0 the team from the City of Homes.
 Tn the second half, all the excite ment Of the game took place. New Britain started out with one inten ton and that was 10 win, but despit' their bes's efforts, the ability Of in Springfield players o find the baske killed their chances.
 For the '. II. II. A. team Wake wlth 1S points and Posnik with l were the main cogs in the scorin vhirl. The Springfield team wi play in this city either next Wed ncsday night or a week from Wed nesday night. Last nights sunlmar is az fnlInUS.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
SCHOOL STARS PIN LOSS ON EMERALDS
Game May Be Arranged Between
 Guard Reserves and Varsity Five

Displaying a mach!nc-ll;e passing game that resulted in it field goals, the newly organized Varsity Five defeated Coach Cassidy's Elm crald quintet Il, the Senior High school gymnasium last night by the score Of %A to :5, The Varsity Five was the former Junior Varsity. al the High schoo! which as the school team, ran up 2i straight victories, a streak which has no. beta broE- en 10 date,
 "Hammy" DarroV, #ho Is low regular on the New Britain High school team with "StreQk" Brnst. son were the leading scorers. Bo;h made five field goals from the floor land between them they accounted for 22 Of their tram's 3i points. Tho feature of the game, however, was ! the team worl; of the victorious team. The losing tcam's work was featured by the fast al-around play Of "l'roldic' Saunders and Casey and the defensive play of Brom- berg.
 IL is the opinion of many that the Varsity Five could give the National Guard deserves Q good battle and perhapsVdefeat them. A game will probably be arranged between the two teams within the next few weeks.
 A comparison of the teams man for man would probably result in the Varsity teams taking the others dust in almost every posi- ton. but 1t is expected that the game will be 3 battle between a ma Ichlne and group Of brilliant indi- viduaI stars. Bcngtson, highest scorer of the former high school is a member of both teams. He will
 cast his lot with the Varsity Five
 In case Of game between the two teams he said.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
H0FF BREAKS RECORD
Norwegian Again Smnshes World Mark in Pole Vault By Lcapins 13 Feet Four Inches.

New York, Feb. IS (R}-lnch by inch the bar rises as tall. smiling Charley IIoff of Norway, world champion pole Naulter, scales heights that American athletes have found impossible.
 Last night in Brooklyn ot tho Norwegian Turn society games Hoff raised himself IS feet, four inches from the floor with tho aid of his 16-foot bamboo cane, just four inches higher than any American has risen. This was his fifth lift ing Of indoor figures and only twice in his record attempts has he moved the cross piece.
 That was not all. Black -haircd Charley finished second to Vincent Lally of New York in 6oQ-meter race and finished ahead Of the little star who gained fame at George town. Johnny Holden. Hoff Iran his legs off'' in his chase of Lally and track officials predicted trouble for l Harold Osborn of the Illinois A. C. in the runs when he meets Hoff in series of events at the Knights oF Columbus games next month.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
LEGION TEAM GOES TO
 MIDDLETOWN SATURDAY
Meets Down River Team at the State irmory in That Town and
 Expects tu Win.

The American Legion basketball team will play it's second road game Saturday night when 1t stacks up against the -Middlctown five in the state armory in that city. The locals are practicing tonight at the Y. w, C. A. gymnasium In prepara- ton for the contest which they figure will be q tough one.
 The Middletown aggregation has already scored q win over the Ma tional Guards and on the second meeting, were noscd out by the New Britain team by only few points. The Legion five since its game against the Bristol Endecs, feels con fldent that it's namC is made and that the team work which charac- terizes tho teams play, will be much in evidence at the start of Inc game.
 Middlctown, with it's lineup Of vet erans, will present a formidablC front to the locals Saturday nigh' and because Of this, Coach Harry GInsberg plans to use the first line. 1 up of his team 10 start the game The Legion has built up large fol ! lowing in this city and many Of then will go 10 Midlletown to watch thu game.
 In arranging for the contest witt
 Manager Spear of the MiddletowI team, Coach Ginsherg refused t' allow Ahearn. who handled tn, Guards game In that city to oftciat and both teams have agreed to pla,
 under Johnny Manion Of East Hart ford. Manion refereed in this cit.
 on several occasions and his worI
 was highly satisfactory.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
RED SOX START SOUTH
Advance Guard of Boston Baseball Team Leaves For Training Camp At New Orleans.

Boston Feb. IS GP,-Oficially the Boston Red Sox start south today hut in reality not q sinsl" athlete will leave this city for the New Orleans camp.
 The members of the party that on'raln with Secretary Jimmy Price are camp followers, entirely princi' pany ncWspapermen,
 Tho only native son among the soy hatt"rymcn is Chrt lIoran ramhri1ec catcher and as he has hecn wintcring in Delaware ho will % direct from there 10 tho Missis- sippi city,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
TO PLAY TONIGHT
south Church To Meet DcMolaY Quintet At Boys Club Gym IS- tween l And 6 O'Clock,

A basketball ganle that has all inc varmarks of prlVate battle will be staged tonight between , and . o'clock at the Boys club gym be- tween the South Church nve and the peMolay team, both of this city. ln- tense rivalry exists between thcS" two outfits and the players on both lives are all hct up over the game,
 The preliminary game will be played between the South Church Reserves and the All-S'ars and this should also develop into spirited contest as there is a great question between the two as 10 their suprc' macy on the basketball court.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
900 "RAIN COAT"

l1rhana. Ill, Feb. IS tPl-Thc Unl- versity Of Illinois has announced the purchase Of a sln,OoO "rain coat for the football gridiron of Memorial stadium.
 The covering, said 10 be the first gridiron cover ever made, will be in four sections, with it's seams laced with quarter inch hemp. IL is 10 be manufactured in Ncwburgh, New York, of rubberized fabric.
 The Illinois gridiron, which is of prairie gumbo, has made playing difficult during rnins.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
THINKS FIGHT OFF
Harry Grcb Has Heard Nothing From Florida Promoters Regard ing Bout With Gene Tunney.

Chicago, Feb. 1s tPt-Harry Greb, in view Of the fact that he has heard nothing from Florida promoters re- eards the proposal for fight with Gene Tunney as definitely off,
 The middleweight titlehoder stopped off between trains yester- day to announce he was on his way to Pittsburgh and home for a brief rest before training for his New York match with Tiger Flowers roxt month.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
MUNN DEFEATS MONDT

Kansas City. Feb. IS LP-Wayne (Big) Mum, heavyweight wrestler, dcefated Joe (1'oots) Mondt, two falls out Of three here last night. Mondt took the first fall after 30 minutes with a grape vine hold Mum took the next two falls with crotch holds in nine minutes, ten seconds and two minutes, forty-flv" seconds respectively.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
CoIIMnIA WINS AGNIN

Columbia, by expert work from the foul line. has retained its lead and an uudefcatcd record in inc Eastern Intercollegiate basketball league. Cornell was tho victim last night, g to ls. although the NeW York five was outScored from the floor.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
THUNBERG GOES HOMI

Clas Thunberg of Finland, Olym- pic skating champion, left for his home today. in his first few appear, anccs in the United States Thur hcrg's showing was poor, but recent ly he cut down American figures for several distances.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
NIcTIGUE Vs. DELANEY

Mike McTisue, former light heavy weight boxing champion, finally has agreed to meet Jack Delaney oi Bridgeport, Conn. in a l2-round contest at Madison Square Garden March 1c, inc victor to hay" a chance al Paul Berlenbach's title.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
Varsity Five
tnlcraltls

Referee, G. NJ. Cassidy; scorer. "Riggie' Vctrano, Score at half time. Varsity Five q: Emeralds |.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
JARVIS HERE AGAIN

Ernie Jarvis, English tlyweight, is in the United States once more and plans 10 return home in May after several matches on this side.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
(BY GEORGE MORIARTY)
Enter. the resin ball.

Enter, the resin ball.
 The rules committee has given it's 0. k. Now the fans arc asking this question: Gan the resin ball be adapted to the pitchers lse in practical manner"
 Those who have watched the rise and fall of trick ball pitching in the past dozen years. believe 1t is step backward 10 put resin in the pitchers hands.
 Only few short years ago there was q terrific howl from the bats man who believed, and rightly so, that the pitchers had q command- ing ledge" because they were al lowed the unrestricted use Of dirt, talcum powder saliva and what not, in the business of propelling the ball to the plate.
 After innumerahle arguments pro and con. inc pitching rules were re viscd and the pitcher was prohibit cd from applying any foreign sub stance to the ball, All well and good.
 And now the plan of giving the pitched acccss to the most deadly cxtrancous matter of all. resin
 With enough latitude to press q small portion of powdered resin into tho seams Of the ball, the pitchers so inclined can bring back trlck-ball pitching in all ot it's glory.
 Resin cannot only he packed into th seams. but it's sticky nature is q positive guarantee that the packing will stay put"
 Furthermore, if it is mixed with 4 little saliva or p"rspiration, it will roughcn and swell the seams bcau' tifully to the pitchers advantage.
 Neither is it necessary to appl! resin to the seams Of the ball; i can be used on any one spot of th' horsehidc in manner 10 produc, q beautiful sail
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

tiQns.
 That is the reason why the bats men were hoping that the rules committee would give a sos your old man." reception to the resin ball.,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

Thiladelphia--B Benny Bass, phila- dolphia, and Eddie Anderson, fought K draw. 10 rounds. Wilbcr Cohen, New York, beat Kenny Schwartz, Baltimore.
 los AngoIes-Tommy O'Brien, New York. shaded Ace Hudkins, Nebraska, 10 rounds.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Years ago. prior 10 the legislation that was introduced against the shine ball Clark Griffith purposcly used to pitch Jim Shaw against Ci- cotte. because Shaw had also de- vcloped unusual skill with the freak delivery.
 Shaw always welcomed the as- signmcnt to work against the White Sox's artiicer because he said that CicOtte "slicked-up the apple" so ar tistically, that it saved him the trouble of tampering with it,
 Tho lig objection 10 the resin bal seems 10 he that it opens mp an avenue for tho return Of freak ball pitching with all Of is tiresomc, | dilatory and unnatural complica-
New Britain herald., 1926-02-18

Many believe that the resin prlNi- lego means that even such batsmcn as Cobb Hornsby ct al., can be made to look as though they are exploiting somc new kind Of a daily dozen at the plate.
 Any ball pitched with the aid of foreign substance, is refuge for the pitcher who does not possess a good curve ball.
 A loadcd-seam ball sails so cffec- lively of a straight line, that it is poison" 70 the ha'Sman. Russell Ford, Cicottc and Ellcr were three Of the great opponents Of trick-ball pitching, but that does not exhaust the list as there are many others who got by on their 1 wis.
 The three mentioned pitchers larkeI an cfec'ivo curve and sought fho emery and shine de- l IiyoCi"S as their salvation,
 There is also a possibility of a boomerang in connection with the resin ball. Many pitchers may re- [ fuse to use ii.
 Pitchers are very finicky when in a slump, and 'he losing pitcher may , put up q howl against the resin rc- l quircmcnt on the grounds that it interfercs with his pitching hecause of it's sticky quality. I doubt if many twirlcrs care 10 pitch with sticky fingers.