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New Britain herald., 1927-03-05
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RiSCBAIL PRACTICE

The Phantom A. c.. claimant 70
the junior basketball championship
OF the state, started preparations for
the coming baseball season this
morning with practice at St.
Mary's field. Practices viii be held
every Saturday morning as two
games have already been scheduled,
the first to he played on April l6.
Anyone wishing to arrange games
should address Edward Buckas, III
Elm street, city.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

y Y. this month. The lineups for
tcaisE,'s game are as follows
New Britain; NJ. Luke, RI: Ny
borg. H.; j. Luke, c: SAKE, re-: Ar
burr ls,
Greenwich Clifford. II: Cucuer.
II; Bolas, C.; Peck. RS: Johnson. le.
Waplss OF storrs college viii
referee
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Thurs lay IN France IL the school
holiday which American children
have on Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05
Can You Think of the
Good Old Days When

Elias Rinsrose had one OF the
incest throwing arms OF all the
cafChers in the city, when he was
behind the bat for the Beaver
streets?
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

Berhn--Phil Scott, ENGLAND, de-
featcd Franz Diener heavyweight
champion OF Germany, 10,
Tampa, Fla--"Bi-" Ben Pound
Knocked out Dan Cuyer. Columbus,
Ohio, l.
Des Moines, Ia.-Ruddia Trolik,
beat Eddie McFadden, St. Paul, 10,
Claude Williams and Andy Ander
son, draw, 10.
st, Paul Minn.-Jock Malone, s..
Paul scored technical knockout
over Shuttle Callahan. Chicago. :.
Tony Sanders, Chicago, defeated
Sullivan. 81. Paul, 10. Dick
Daniels. Minneapolis, knocked out
Eddie Lane, St. Paul. I.
Toledo. Ohio Young Bob F'itz-
simmons, Newark, n. j.. defeated
Joe Sekyra, indianapolis, u. Jack
Pinney, Toledo. outpointed Red
Holloway, indianapolis, 5.
cago-Johnny showers, St.
Paul, defeated George Eagal, Oak
land. Cal, 10.
Worcester. Mass Tony Man
won from San Sanchez. lightweight
champion of Mexico, 10
San Francisco Young Jack
Thompson, Los Angeles, beat King
Tut of Minneapolis, 10. Harry La
barre, st, Paul. scored technical
Knockout over Eddie White, san
Francisco, 4.
Hollywood, CAL Bobby Bad
News Eber, Montreal, and Young
Nationalist fought a draw, 10.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

cafchers in the city, when he was
streets?
Jack Curtin, High school star. had
staying qualities that were seldom
matched in the old days OF 30 min
ute halves, and slam bang football?
Jimmy Clinton, Nutmeg hackstop,
had a terrible time sauging high FOUL
flies for a while after being called
in from the outfeld TO succeed Mick
ev Lynch, but once he became ac-
climated hack there, he had few
equals?
Dave Dunn, captain o. the Yale
basketball team. was rated one OF
the best guards in scholastic circles
Jaoko Kehoa. Delrhts third sack
or. totel a bat with a mushroom
/ knob at the end OF the handle. Civ
ing 1t the appearance OF a vicious
war club, in the days when he
thought Nothing Of poking four or
i've safetics?
Tie youngsters on Niger Hill
used to consider II quite an honor TO
be allowed TO go on the receiving
end for BIZ Roche when he wanted
to warm up during the week, in an
ttcipation Of a big game the follow.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

R2Ee lie o. ease ana content
ment. Witness la.t night In the
Girls Industrial league games at the
Y. W. c. A. when Jennie Bian!s Was
ruled out o. the game through four
violation. 0, the rules.
When the referee picked her out
Tor tour fouls, the scorer. blew his
whistle. As Jennie proceeded to take
her departure she came over 10 the
scorekeeper and said We'll, l hope
you're satisfied"
Although Captain Mascalo OF the
Corbin Screw team scored only four
points, /. was all that was necessa ~
TO assure her Of first place in the
scoring lists for another week.
BY their work in last nights gane,
skarzynska and Tyborsky OF the
Hosiery team. went into a tie for
second place with Nell Sa-t'rsky OF
Landers. They have IS points TO
their credit.
Last night was the first time this
season that the American Hosiery
tam was forced TO Use substitutes.
II ever there was perfect place
In which to view boxing bouts, it is
In the new 7. NJ. T. A. & 3. hall
on Main street. Last night at the
tournament conducted by the Mo
hawk A. c., a capacity crowd Viewed
the tournament, every seat being a.
good seat,
Why it is that a certain element
In the crowd persists in Growing and
interrupting SILK OLauehlin when
he IS trying TO announce details Of
the bouts or other matters, is more
than the majority OF people can IN
dcrstand.
1. isn't done In Hartford or In any
other place. Last night, Joe How
ard appeared in the semi-fnal bout
ard when OIaughlin tried to an
rounce the contestants, he was UNI
able 70 be heard because OF the
Shouts OF "Where's Ba.talino?"
Battalino appeared IN the final
bout.
The tournament was .ucce IS
from every angle and it ia predicted
that the Tabs hall Will be the popu-
lar sports center OF the city in q
short time. There are plans now to
conduct professional fights there I'M
der the promotion OF Patsy Bridget
associated with Denny Mcmahon Of
Meriden.
The next night in the amateur
tournament will be held in the Tabs
hail next Friday night and the Of
hclals Of the Mohawk A. C. are
planning to have another sensa-
tional card for the fans of this city.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Hollywood, CAL Bobby Bad
News Eber, Montreal, and Young
Nationalist fought a draw. 10.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Although Captain Mascalo OF the
Corbia Screw team scored only four
points, i. was all that was necessar ~
TO assure her OF first place in the
scoring lists for another week.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

BY their work In last nights game,
skarzynska and Tyborsky OF the
Hosiery team, went into a tie for
second place with Nell Sa-tirskv OF
Landers. They have IS points TO
their credit.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

When the referee picked her out
Tor tour fouls, the scorer. blew his
whistle. As Jennie proceeded TO take
her departure she came over 10 the
scorekeeper and said We'll, l hope
you're satisfied"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05
Spe a king
of Sports

The HE O. a scorekasper IN a
basketball game is sometimes. not al
ways life o. ease and content
ment. Witness last night In the
Girls Industrial league games az the
Y. W. C. A. when Jennie Bisn!s was
ruled out o. the game through four
violations 0, the rules.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Dave Dunn, captain o. the Yale
basketball team. was rated one OF
the best guards in scholastic circles?
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Worcester. Mass Tony Man
won from San Sanchez. lightweight
champion OF Mexico, 10.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Chicag o-Johnny Showers, st.
Paul, defeated George Eagel, Oak
land. Cal, 10.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Des Moines, Ia.-Ruddia Trolik,
beat Eddie McFadden, st. Paul, 10.
Claude Williams and Andy Ander-
son, draw, 10.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Jack Curtin. High school star. had
staying qualities that were seldom
matched in the old days OF 30 min
ute halves, and slam bang football?
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Tampa, Fla Big Ben Pound
knocked out Dan Cuyer, Columbus.
Ohio, !.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Berhn-Phil Scott, England, de-
featod Franz Diener, heavyweight
champion o. Germany, 10.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Why 1t is that a certain elemen:
In the crowd persists in growing and
interrupting SILK OLauehlin when
he IS trying TO announce details Of
the bouts or other matters, is more
than the majority OF people can IN
Gcrstald.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

Last night was the first time this
season that the American Hosiery
tam was forced to Use substitutes.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

The next night in the amateur
tournament will be held in the Tabs
han next Friday night and the Of
fcials Of the Mohawk A. c. are
planning to have another sensa-
tional card for the fans of this city.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-05

II isn't done in Hartford or In any
other place. Last night, Joe How
ard appeared in the semi-fnal bout
ard when O'Laughlin tried to an
rounce the contestants he was UNI
able 70 be heard because OF the
Shouts OF where's Ba.talino?"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
PLAN RECEPTION
OF CATTLEMEN
HERE FEB. s TO 9

The three separate groups of the en-
tertainment committee for the cattle-
mems convention to be held here Feb
ruary 8 and met last night at the
chamber of commerce to arrange the
program to be given at that time. The
program decided upon will be pub
lished at later date.
1t has been annonnced in connection
with the entertainment chat there will
be number of affairs on the list. The
biggest will probably be an old fash
ioned barn dance, suggested by Frank
Moore Moore also intimated that it
would be possible for him to procure
a real old time fiddler to supply the
music for the dance.
While in. this city the cattlemen
have chosen the Elks club as their
headquarters. Those on the entertain
ment committee which met last night
are: Ladies - Mrs. Frank P Moore,
Mrs. A. j. McKinpon, Mrs Paul Col
1ins Mrs. A. G. Crouch and Mrs. G! G.
Mcbride Business men g "A. J. Nc
Kinnon, Rex Rice and G. C.. Mcbride.
Cattlemen- P Moore, j. P. Gull,
Marion Williams, u, N. Hunsaker and
James H. East.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
Arizona Edison EmplOye
Leaves Douglas to Take
Position With NeO Firm

r. r. Guthrie, formerly with the
Tucson Gas and Electric company and
more recently connected with the Ari-
iona Edison company in Douglas, has
severed his relations with the latter
company and departed yesterday to be-
come connected with the Elrod Realty
company of Tucson
The Elrod interests are putting on
the market large acreage in the vi
cinity of Casa Grande under the new
Coolidge dam project. This acreage, it
is understood, will be sold in five and
ten acre tracts, which have been or
will be soon planted with kadota fig
trees, which are especially adapted to
that climate and soil This acreage is
known as the Granada fig farms.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
Boy Scout Drive f or
Funds Starts Feb. 2


Troop No. 5, boy scouts, will meet
at the parish house Thursday at
p. M, instead of Friday. on account
of the hall being engaged
All older boy scouts, whether mem
bers of old troop No 3 or otherwise
are requested to meet the executive
and commissioner at the office of the
parish house to arrange an older boys
program for the anniversary dinner to
be held on February 10.
Harris Hayhurst and Elmer Vickers
passed the tenderfoot last Friday. Jack
Wright will finish this week and at
least four more are expected to be
ready by Friday.
Glenn Moore has been accepted as
assistant scoutmaster and Will have
charge of the tenderfoot tests, inspec-
tion, good turns and athletics. Re-
member the eleventh scout law.
All scouts are requested to memor-
ize "TIo, for the Stunt" by Thursday
night.
Every scout is expected to attend
service at his respective church next
Sunday morning to start off anniver-
sary week.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
CHIEF
ASKED TO help
FIREARM BILL

Percy Bowden, chief of police, is in
receipt of letter from George o.
Brisbois, president of the Arizona
Peace Officers association, asking his
support of house bill No. So, presented
to the legislature on January 26,
which is uniform act to regulate the
sale and possession of firearms. This
bill is being sponsored by the peace
officers association in an effort to
cut down the number of crimes.
The BILL if passed, will regulate the
sale of firearms by requiring the seller
of pistols and revolvers to secure the
name, address, occupation, color and
place of birth of every purchaser of
such firearms before selling him a
weapon. Also to keep a record of the
make, model, calibre and number OF
the weapon sold and to require a
statement from the purchaser that he
has never been convicted of a crime
of violence The seller is required to
make three copies of eacn transaction
sending one to the state treasurer, an
other to the chief of police or sheriff
of the county in which the purchaser
is a resident, and retaining the third
copy himself.
The bill would prohibit any person
ever convicted Of a crime from carry
ing firearm, would permit the chief
of police or sheriff to issue permits
to persons entitled to carry weapons
prohibit the sale, barter or lending of
pistols or revolvers to anyone under
18 years of age, and require all dealers
in firearms to secure licenses and pro-
vide punishment for the violation of
the law.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
DOUGLAS FANS
TO SEE MOVIES
in THE MAKING

Douglas movie fans will have the
opportunity next Wednesday, Eebru-
airy 8, of seeing the inner workings of
the motion picture studios when the
Movie Makers of HolIywood' fill y
one-day engagement at the Grand
theatre. The company, fresh from
the studios of the motion picture capi-
tai of the world, were secured by Dave
Dianos, manager of the local theatre.
George Rowe, well known Pathe
comedian, and his director, Edwin
James Garlic, will head the company.
Bill Farmwood cameraman, will ac-
company the company and will be in
charge of the camera work. iFree
screen tests will be given to anyone
desiring them, and the pictures will be
shown ON the screen at the Grand at
an early date. The following tele-
grams, received by Manager Diamos
from the Hollywood studios, are self
explanatory:
Hollywood, Calf,
, January 26, 1927.
'fMr. Dave Diamos,
Grand Theatre, Douglas.
HaVe arranged to bring the studio
kleg lights and full equipment such as
is used in the making of motion pic
lures in the Hollywood studios.
EDWIN JAMES CARLIE,
Director, The Movie Makers of
Hollywood"
Hollywood, Calf,
January 26, 1927.
"Mr. Dave Diamos,
Grand Theatre, Douglas.
'Your offer for my personal appear
ance in Douglas accepted for Wednes-
day, February 8. Have arranged to
bring my director Edwin James Car
lie, and entire company, and also cam
eraman. Be assured that we have
something new and novel that will
please your Douglas audience. Kind
est regards
GEORGE ROWE,
"Pathe Comedian
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
NEXT STATE BANKERS
CONVENTION WILL BE
HELD In. FLAGSTAFF

The next convention of the Arizona
Bankers association will be held in
Flagstaff October IA and Is, according
to information given out Wednesday
Flagstaff was accepted as the place
of the next convention on the invita-
tion of the bankers and business men
of that city,
An attendance of more than $50 is
expected at the convention, with in
clusion of many from California, New
Mexico and west Texas. 1t is consid-
cred likely that the New Mexico
Bankers association will join in the
meeting A number of Douglas bank
ers will attend the con yention.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
CANON DIXON
IS SPEAKING TO
MANY PEOPLE

The members of st. Stephens
church are speaking most favor
ably of the addresses of the Rev
Canon Dixon, which are given daily
in the parish church this week
AS the missioner in the Bishops
Crusade he is proving himself with
in this community as scholar
and a man who understands the
problems of life. The afternoon
conferences on the spiritual slife
are particularly helpful. The at
tendance upon these services and
conferences has decreased, and many
outside the Fellowship of the
Episcopal church are now profiting
by the speakers representations.
Today there will be a celebration
OK the holy communion at 1880 a. m.
Again a conference will he held at
o'clock Rev. Dixon will preach
his final sermon at 1880 this eve,
ming. From here, Rev. Dixon re
turns to his own parish in Yuma
to meet Dean Edwin Lane Of Trim
ity cathedral, Phoenix, who comes
like mission in st. PauPs church,
Yuma.
A week later, Rev. e. w. Simon
son, the rector of Douglas, goes
to Prescott to conduct a weeks mis-
sion there. Rev. Dixon and Rev.
Simonson have long been in Arizc
ona and are fast friends. The
rector of st. stephens church spoke
to his congregation at. the close
of Rev. Dixon's sermon on Tuesday
evening, and in this address ex-
pressed the pleasure that he ex-
rerienced in having a follow priest
with him in the work here. He
gave Rev Dixon an assurance tnac
he would not be forgotten when
the mission was over, but thar
both pastor and people would at
once feel stronger and more happy
because of the association Of this
week.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03

Persistent coughs and colds lead to seri-
Gus trouble. You can stop them now with
Creomulsion, an emulsi6ed creOsote that
is pleasant to take. Creomulsion is new
medical discovery with two-fold action; it
soothes and heals the inAamed membranes
and inhibits germ growth.
Of all known drugs, creosote is recog-
nized by high medical authorities as one
of the greatest healing agencies for per-
sistent coughs and colds and other forms
of throat troubles Creomulsion contains,
in addition TO creosote, other healing ele
ments which soothe and heal the infected
membranes and stop the irritation and
inflammation, while the creosote goes on
to the stomach, is absorbed into the blood,
attacks the seat of the trouble and checks
the growth Of the germs.
Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfactory
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
HUDSON IMAXIMS
DOUGLAS
FOR The EAST

Hudson Maxim, we'll known inventor,
who came here several days ago to
make his home for some time, has
gone back to his home in New Jersey.
Maxim and his wife expressed regret
at their departure from Douglas. Mrs.
Maxim stated to- friends that as soon
as her husbands health would permit
him to leave the care of his own physi-
clan in New Jersey they were coming
back to Douglas.
After Maxim arrived, here he called,
a physician for an examination to de-,
termine his physical condition, and
the decision of the local physician was
that Maxim was in Immediate need of
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
Elks Expect a Large
Crowd at Card Party
To Be GiiUen Tonight

A large crowd is expected to
attend the card party to be held
at the F,lks' home at 8 o'clock
tonight. Progressive bridge and
progressive whist will be played.
The party will be for Elks and
their ladies only. Refreshments will
be served following the card. play
ing.
Appropriate prizes for both men
and women will be given the win
ners. Those who desire to attend
are requested to be at the home
so that card playing may begin
promptly at o'clock. Mrs. Doug
las Cooper, night chairman, will
be in charge of the affair." with
Mrs. A. B. Murchison, general
chairman, assisting.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
Douglas Woman Learns
Oil Has Been Struck
On Her Sisters Ranch

Mrs. Roy Hiatt of this city is in re-
ceipt of a letter from her sister at
Boise City, Okla, stating that oil has
been struck on their ranch near that
place.
After drilling in that vicinity for a
considerable number of years, oil was
finally located at depth of approxi-
mately 1000 feet. The letter stated
that the amount of petroleum was
about 1000 feet in ten minutes.
Mrs. Cortha Kagay, sister of Mrs
Hiatt, who now lives at Forest station
holds an interest in the ranch located
at Boise City, Okla.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
ROBERT REAY SATURDAY

Funeral services for Robert Reay, a
pioneer of Douglas, who died in Little
Rock, Ark, Tuesday, will be held from
the Ames and Porter chapel at $3.50
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
w. ]. Reay, brother of the deceased,
received advices yesterday from Little
Rock that the body of his brother
would arrive in Douglas Friday.
Robert Reay was a member of the
Elks and the Spanish American war
veterans He is survived by several
brothers in Douglas.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
BOY SCOUT DRIVE

The boy scout drive started here
Wednesday, February 2, and will con-
tinue until February 10. Among those
who will assist in the drive for funds
are Lynn S. Palmer, G. o. Rice, j. A.
Weiss, Byron Dieckman, Jack O'Con-
nor, w. j. Jackson, Frank Sharpe, AL
bert Stacy, George Young, David Hush,
John B. Crowell, Merle Hartley, !. B.
Ward, w. b. Allen, J. S. Williams, r.
e. Souers, Russell Meadows, Millard
Haymore and William Alberts. The
people of Douglas are urged not to
wait until they are approached for a
subscription, but bring in a check to
one of the above named committee as
soon as possible. Checks may be
mailed to E. w. Graves at the First
National bank.
The quota for Douglas is $4,000,
which will take the support of every
one to fill. At meeting held at the
Gadsden on February l of the above
named committee, final plans for the
drive were launched
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03

a blood TRANSMISSION because of his
weakened condition, due to anemia.
1t was also decided that Maxim should
be under the care of his own physi-
clan.
upset the plans Mr.. and Mrs. Maxim
Douglas. Before leaving for the east,
both the inventor and his wife de-
plored the necessity Of leaving "the
best city that they had ever visited"
and both promised to return here, as
well as to encourage their friends to
do so.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
BOWLING SCORES

The Copper Queen aggregation took
four points from the Arizona Edison
company bunch in last nights match
Hart was high for the victors, rolling
57S, while Quinn, the only roller to
show up for the Arizona Edison COM
pany team, rolled 33S. The total PIN
mage for the victors was PASS and that
for the losers 2213.
Arizona Edison.-Guinn, SSS; Shot
we'll 342; Bonar, SS1; Guthrie, All;
Nally, 800. Total, 2213.
Copper Queen.-Struthers, 423; Chill
ders, 524; March, 504; Linder, 459;
Hart, 57S Total, 24SS.
"No Breakfast Complete Without
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
TARDY'S WORK
BOOSTING CITY
IS SAPPRECIATED

That the intensive advertising8 cam
paign and the personal efforts of J. w
Tardy, president of the Borderland
Climate sclub, are producing results is
proven by personal letters of appreci-
alton received by Tardy and the en-
thusiasms of persons who are fortunate
enough to be able to testify as to the
attractiveness of our climate and sur
roundings One of the letters is from
e. E. Sheridan of Sheridan, III. 1t
reads as follows:
"Mr. ]. w. Tardy, President,
"Borderland Climate Club,
Douglas, Arizona.
. Dear. Mr.. Tardy:
This is belated note to thank
you for your kind hospitality while we
were in Douglas. You certainly sold
me the town and the country and we
are planning to come back again at
the first opportunity.
y When you get your new hotel and
zig-zag golf course built, / would like
to be the first guest. Be sure and put
in an attractive swimming pool. out
doors for ladies and gentlemen--the
people like to swim and watch the
bathers.
.'Had a fine time at Ed Riggs Far
away ranch and hope to go back there
again, too.
Hope to see you again soon.
Regards.
"E. L. SHERIDAN"
Such letters as this one. Tardy
ayers, are numerous and if the present
campaign is adhered to, Douglas is
bound to come to the front, benefiting
not only those who are residents here
now, but also guaranteeing value re-
ceived" to those who come here, both
as tourists and permanent residents.
Tardy is also an enthusiast concern
ing the possibilities of this section
for the Dude Ranch," one of which
he has just visited He states the
guests at this ranch are boosters" for
this community and are people who
are worth while" AS a financial
proposition, he says, the dude ranch is
destined to become one of the best in
dustries of this locality.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-03
IMPORTS AND
EXPORTS BOTH
SHOW INCREASE

Imports and exports through the
Douglas ports for January both ex-
ceeded those Of December according to
the monthly report of e. NJ. Specht,
deputy collector of customs in charge
at Douglas. Imports for the month
just ended were $453,SS5, as compared
to $541,720 for December, and $4S6,624
for January, 1926 Exports for Janu-
ary, 1927, were $176,319, as compared
to $149,44S for December and $296,OS4
for January, 1926.
The complete report of the deputy
collector in charge is as follows:
Imports
Kind of Entry Value
Consumption entries dutiable 500
Consumption entries free..... 213,S6O
Transportation and exporta-
tion Observation-Disclosures. 9,147
Constructive warehouse en-
tries ...,. ........... 229,55O
Informal entries dutiabIe. ~. 428
Informal entries fire.. 600
Total imports ....... $45S,SS3
Exports
Under export declarations
domestic mdse) ....... $107,642
Under export declarations
(foreign mdse.) ....... 4,1S4
Under ten day reports. ... 1O,675
Total ...........~. $122,5O1
Under T. and e. entries ~ 53,S1S
Total exports ............ $176,319
E. M. SPECHT,
Denntv COLLECTOR in Charge