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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31
THE COURT BAR PETITION
TO JUDGE KITTLE

A petition from most of the mem
bers Of the Barbour county Bar to
Judge Warren B. Kittle, setting forth
different reasons for not calling a
Petit Jury for the April term. seems
TO be one worthy OF consideration.
just at this time it is unfortunate
that many people are sick and this,
too, would have bearing on dispens-
ing with the Petit Jury. There has
not been as much sickness at this
season for many years.
If the Judge does dispense with
this term, it is possible for late
summer special term to be called.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31

Chicago, March Midnight to-
morrow will usher in strike in Him
- coal fields predicted to be 100 per
cent effective, unless miners make a
proposal acceptable to operators in
the interim. The strike will stop
1abors of $4,000 miners in $50 mines.
Directors of the Illinois Coal Oper-
ators Association perhaps will have
a statement ON the stike after their
meeting today. President Rice Miller
announced.
Miller said the walkout will affect
approximately 150,000 coal diggers in
the central competitive field. He did
not believe that miners in the unor-
ganized fields, which he estimated
produced 10 per cent of the country's
bituminous coal consumption, will join
the strike April l.
President George Heaps, Jr., of
zhe Iowa Coal Operators Association,
predicted that Iowa mines, like those
in Illinois would close tomorrow at
midnight.
1T looks as though there will be
no coal mined in Iowa after April l."
ne said
Indiana miners today were prepar-
ing to enter negotiations with opera
tors there for continuance of mining,
hut what results might be expected
could not be predicted pending some
indication OF Che attitude the Indiana
mine operators intend to take.
Miller said the mines in the sentral
competitive field watch also includes
Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana
and section of Iowa, will also shut
down as the miners agreement with
the operators expires April 1.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31
GRAFTON KIWANIANS
HERE FRIDAY

The Kiwanis Club was entertain
ed by the Grafton Club Friday night
in Barte's Hall A good attendance
was reported by both the Yanks and
the Giants. The Grafton Sentinel had
the following with reference to the
meeting:
GAS forerunner of what may be
expected of the Grafton Kiwanis
Club, which will be host to several
district clubs here on April 6, the
local club men motored to Belington
last night, and showed the Barbour
countians just how it should be done.
About rs persons made the trip,
headed by Clyde N. Mays, local pres
ident, who officially invited the
Belington Club to the district meeting
Glenn S. Callaghan gave the princi-
pal address Of the evening, and Karl
j. Nuzum and Eugene Kersting made
short talks.
"The singing, which was feature
Of The meetinv, was in charge of
Brooks Gall, the local club SOM
leader.
''The dinner was served by the
Ladies Aid Society Of the Belington
NJ. E. Church, and local men said
that the 'eats' were by no means an
unimportant part Of the delightful
trip that they had with the Beling-
ton club"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENT

Since the news has gotten that we sold The Be
lngton Progressive, confirm that report in part
earlier however than intended purchasers are
Roscoe Reid publisher of the Buckhannon Record Rob
ert Prtchard and Andrew Edmnston Jr of the Weston
Democrat Chas Eb and group Grafton business men
Contrary to the report in the Carksburg Exponent
the sale of The Progressive has been formally COM
pleted, and the property viii change hands for at
least several weeks
BY way of explanation will say that the did not
include the job department of The Thompson Printing
Company neither did it include the sale of Genital
Republican, The Beington Observer The Beington In
dependent, all three Of which dormant and could be
started again if necessary but long the Beng
ton Progressive is entered the Bengton postoce it is
not the intention that another paper will We
had more than good for selling the newspaper
part of the plant but will any detailed ex
PLANTATION at the present time
The sale will not in any way affect the subscribers of
The Belington Progressive, according announce
ment made by the prospective Of the paper fol-
lowing the premature of the sale by Carksburg
papers last Sunday.
Although the plant will be moved to Grafton, the Be-
lington subscribers will receive just much local
at present and many additional features besides
special correspondence from the capitol feature
stories of statewide interest.
FRED. E. THOMPSON, Owner
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31
CAR d or THANKS

We the children of Abraham Ware
wish to thank the many friends who
ministered and assisted in any way
during his sickness and death.
The Lord said, He that giveth a
cup of water in my name shall not
lose his reward. May the Good Lord
bless you ALL
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus Moore are
critically i'll at their home near town.
Later-Just before the paper went
off press, it is learned that Mr.. Moore
died, and the children and relatives
are being notified. Funeral win prob
ably be held Sunday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31
U. S. FARMER GAINED s71,424, 900

The u. s. Farmer gained $71, A24,-
900 between January 1926, and jan
uary 1927, on farm values Of his
life stock holdings, according and the
average mule $8.A1, while dairy cows
gained $5o5 and hogs but aggregate
gains of SO, 627,0OO for dairy COWS
and $47,71s.000 on hogs with beef
cattle gains restored The balance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31

Jos. G. Pittman died this morning
at his home in Philippi
Robt. Pittman Of Belington is one
Of his sons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-03-31
CENTRAL FIELD
COAL MINERS STRIKE
Tore than 100000 Coal Diggers
Affected As Strike Comes April LIST.
BULLETIN

Springfield. H., March 3O,-Thirty
illinois coal mines will continue oper-
alton under the Jacksonville wage
scale agreement, Harry Fishwick,
president of district number II,
United Mine Workers announce
today
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Trojan Relay Team
Seeks New Record

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6,-South.
ern California expects to regain its
four-man 440-yard worlds record
this season. according to Coach
Dean Cromwell. The Trojans estab.
tablished a mark Of 41.9 seconds in
1925, which was broken by the New
ark Athletic Club in a 41.6 seconds
race last season.
Cromwell is placing his hopes in
two sophomores, Charles Borah, who
won the National A. A. U. 100.yard
title In 9.S seconds at Philadelphia
last year after running four inches
behind Charles Paddock in his 9.5
seconds worlds record race on May
Is, and Weldon Draper, who was
timed at 9.S seconds at Fort Worth,
Tex, high school, and who beat
Borah consistently in practice until
injured last year.
II The other two runners are Cap.
tain Ed House and Brice Taylor,
who were on the 1875 record. break.
ing quartet and who have each
been clocked In e.s seconds foR
century
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
BRITISH united.
PLANS DRIVE

Great things, athletically, are
planned by the British United Ath-
letic Club, which is going to sponsor
all seasonahle sports in Washington.
This new club has developed from
the British Embassy soccer team,
which was one Of the first to start
soccer on Its present climb to popu.
larity in Washington. The organiza,
ton will be represented in local
circles by the British United soccer
team.
One Of the interesting high lights
or the club, and team particularly,
is the fact that there is hardly an
Quit which can boast of such a
diversified extent of the nationality
or its members. Four Of the team
are diplomats in the personification
or Messrs. J. H. and G. A. Thomp.
son and Mr.. Wright, who are at.
taches to the British embassy. and
c. x. Young, one Of the secretaries
Of the Chinese legation.
The remaining members Of the
soccer team are not pure Britishers.
as one might deduct, but are Of ma.
tionalities Of Americans, English,
Scotch, Welsh, German, French.
Chinese and even a member from
the far coast OF Africa.
The British United States Athletic
Club is going to put on a drive for
new members. Any information con.
corning membership may be had Oy
writing to its secretary, William F.
Rogge, 2131 Massachusetts, Ave.
N. w,
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Baseball Scandal Told
In Nutshell

SWEDE RSBERG former shorstop on white so ond ov,a
that Of cGm nS in throwing world 1915 declares
sn und OF 81 100 raised with which to "buv four
games played against Detroit that year " wy AOur
named b as contributing $45 apiece to this fund admit con-
DuG insist tSat to Tiger huers
Tney mad beaten the Boston Red Sox straight
~ ELANENCE ROWLAND, American League umpire
charges concern said ats damned e We did not need to
with 20 go, and that Is considered safe ~ ~
EDDIE COLLINS member of the Athletics but second
OF the 1917 White So sad he first heard about
Poo was after the had come back
70 Cnicago Gand asked for $45 and didn't give It to
% until was satisfied about the pool being actually raised"
ons cancelled check Of the date Of is
TY COBB former manager Of the Detroit club There never
fixed" ' ~ ~ P' - "' AUG"
DOME Bush Howard Ehmke George Dauss Oscar stanage
5enMe Dyer Urban Faber Dky Kerr Kid Gleason Big Ed
walsh John Shane" Collins Harry Heimann, Bernie Boand
ReS" Russell Fred Nicholson, George Dam
Of "soughed" ball games but many of them knew of
pool raised following the series appreciation Of the
Detroit teams work IN stopping Boston.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
NkEE I T A NJ
BACK IN FIELD

The Washington Yankees, who
used to rule the roost in District
independent basketball circles, have
reorganized and are prepared to
meet all unlimited teams. Eddie
Bratburd is the booking manager.
Thought the courtesy Of the
Aloysius Club, st. Aloysius Church
and Gonzaga School authorities the
Yankees have secured the use Of
Gonzaga Hall for Sunday afternoon
games. This marks the first time in
five years that the Yankees have
had the use Of a home court.
While the personnel of the Yam.
KEGS has not yet been determined
it is understood that the best Of
local independent talent will COM
prise the lineup. Among the per.
formers will be Nate Sauber and
Mickey" Macdonald and several
former Stanton Club stars, includ-
ing Joe and Orrel Mitchell and Joe
Sweeney. Next Sunday the Yam.
KEGS will play the Fort Humphreys
Soldiers in Gonzaga Hall at 3:15
O'Clock. This contest will be pre-.
ceded by a Washington League clash
hetween Park View and Washing.
ton Collegiates starting at 2:30
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Aaron Ward Knows
Crossword
Puzzles

A ARON WARD, of the Yam
"A KEGS, may not hold any
medals or cups for his spelling,
but when it comes to getting
around a crossword puzzle he
knows no superior.
Wardy was working out one
of those pestiferous things in
the Yankees training camp last
spring. He came to "What il
a five-letter word meaning
roper"
"That's easy" said Aaron.
''L'riat fits here"-and he filled
it in the squares allotted for
the word.
And while scribes and other
educated peoples" sought to
convince Ward there was an A
between the L and R he held
fast to his statement.
L-R-I-A-T," he said, spells
Priat. 81 ought to know. /
swung one of them things once"
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
GROVES BEATEN
BY CLANCY

Harry Kid Groves, star welter-
weight Of the Arcadia Athletic Club,
is nursing sundry cuts and bruises
today as a result OF his battle with
Joe CLANCY, Of Baltimore, in the fea.
ture contest Of q program in the
Arcadia Club room that gave the
members q thrill.
Groves went down for the final
count in the fourth round after sew.
eral times being on the canvas. It
was a slashing battle, in which
Chaney's blows delivered at close
quarters were most effective,
Sailor McKenna, in a four-round
tussle with Jackie Saunders, showed
lots Of boxing class. AL Green was
floored by Dick Richardson in a
four.rounder. but nevertheless gave
his opponent lots Of competition.
Larry Goldberg and Billy Bergin
stepped four fast rounds.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06

Even the great Ty Cobb, who has
considerable more to worry about
than the new list Of men placed
under a cloud by the tales of Ris-
berg. managed to be quite jovial.
In fact, Ty was the life of the
party.
The Georgia cracker was standing
In Q group Of old friends and ad-
mirers when Eddie Collins walked
up and slapped him on the back.
Well, well, IL it isn't old
Eddie Collins" said Cobb grim
ming broadly. "Glad to see you,
Eddie. Understand you're one
Of US now. Welcome to the fold,
old kid. Our membership is
getting to be quite exclusive"
While Cobb, Collins and others
were chatting affably, a touching
scene took place. Buck Weaver,
one of the ousted Black Sox,"
moved timidly toward Ty Cobb. He
and Cobb had not met since the
famous world series scandal Of 1919,
the storm that carried young Wea-
yer out of baseball.
Buck was reported to have ac-
cepted the invitation to Lands
partly on the theory he would sub
stantiate the story told by Risberg.
Buck was obviously self-conscious
as he moved toward his former
mates.
Ty saw him coming, and perhaps
observed his embarrassment. A
strong right arm shot out.
''Put her there, Buck. How are
you, boy? Haven't seen you
since 1920" said Cobb, warmly.
The others were as cordial In
their greetings to Weaver. The
latter was quite moved by the
welcome. Later he slightly
touched q handkerchief to his
eyes.
There is considerable sympathy
among ball players and fans here.
abouts for Weaver. They feel that
In q. great measure he was the
victim Of circumstances, combined
with the indiscreet but not dishonest
follies of extreme youth. Buck was
very young when the world series
scandal carried him into baseball
oblivion. He is fighting for rein.
statement.
There was little serious discussion
among the assembled players. They
seemed certain that no fair.minded
judge and public would accept the
word of discredited player against
their own good words. The banter
continued throughout the session.
One wag caused an uproar when
he asked aloud:
81 wonder who's milking the cows
while Risberg is away"
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Badger Cinder Path
SQUAD Back on Job

MADISON, Wis. Jan. 6.-The de-
serted track in the Gym Annex at
the University Of. Wisconsin will
take on its natural complexion this
week when the Badger tracksters
resume practice doubly earnest for
a strenuous indoor season with
western Conference cinder path
squadrons.
Although the first engagement Of
Wtsco11sin's track squad Is NOT nm.
TIL February IL, when the Badgers
entrain for Iowa to race against the
Hawkeyes, no times remains to he
wasted. When the men are prined
tSr pointed work they will be sent
SsnTougn their special events for the
balance Of the season:
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Walker Will Get
Plenty Action
On Coast

CHICAGO, Jan. g. Mickey
Walker, middleweight champion
of the world, was today en- route
to California, where he will
fight several battles in prepara-
ton for the opening Of the out
door season in the East and
Middlewest.
Mickey expects to be a busy
champion this summer and ex-
pressed himself as anxious 70
keep in the best possible condi-
ton. While in California, he
will meet, among others, Leo
Lomski, one of the best middle
weights on the Pacific slope.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Hagenlacker FavOrite
To Beat Willie Hoppe

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.--Eric Hagen.
lacher, worlds champion at 1872
balkline billiards, today was favored
to win his 1.500.point match with
Willie Hoppe, former champion, as
the result Of his excellent showing
in the first block Of the champion.
ship match last night. Hagenlacher
was victorious by score Of 500 to
S6, overcoming Hopes early lead.
The second block will be played to.
night. Hagenlacher averaged A 6-11
in II innings and Hoppe averaged
a. $40 In 10 innings.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Three Hundred in
AID Golf Tourney

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Jan. g.
The complete playing program
for the annual tournament OF the
Winter Golf League Of Advertising
interests, to be played over the st.
Augustine links from January 10
to Is, was announced today by
President Rodney e. Boone, Of New
York. Competitions for men and
women are included, and the prize
list totals the record number Of
eighty.two trophies.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
&C" Club Appoints
SPORTS Committees

Members Of the executive com.
mittee and a chairman for the va
rious committees Of the Central "C''
Club were chosen at q meeting last
night. Plans whereby the club
would assist In sports at Central
were explained.
Those appointed to the executive
committee were. Sylvan King, Rob
ert Newly, Eugene Casey, Allen
Minnix, Robert Acorn, Alfred Stern.
Sam Solomon, Edward Jones and
James Sprigman.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Sanger Pronounced
Unfit for Fight

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-Joey Sanger,
the clever Milwaukee featherweight,
will not engage in his scheduled
1O-round bout with Henry Lenard
at White City on Monday night, it
was announced today. Local box.
ing commission physicians ex.
amined Sangor's injured nose and
reported he Is unfit to do battle,
An opponent for Lenard, to sub for
Joey, has not yet been named by
Promoter Coulon.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06

From the manner in which
baseball is being X-rayed from
its infancy UP, the gaping world
need not be surprised to hear
that Judge Lands has ordered
Walter johnson to return to the
fans Of Washington the auto
mobile which they bestowed
upon him in 1924 in honor of
his twirling feats in behalf of
this city's diamond entry.
Indeed we might almost ex-
pect to hear that Home Run
Baker, who was presented with
a shot gun by some admiring
baseball men twelve years ago,
will be forced to rid his home
of that discriminating piece of
evidence lest it be offered as
Exhibit A" to prove that the
game was not what it should
be even when he was the home
run king.
This will be a sentimental hard
ship on Baker, for he christened
that shooting iron next to his
cantaloupe farm over at Trappe,
Md. Well we remember the day
he was presented with that token
Of esteem from his friends, and
we'll we recall the razzing some
of his teammates gave him for
looking that gift gun In the
muZZle.
But Baker and johnson are
not the only ones who may have
to return some Of the tributes
which have been laid at their
feet by well-meaiing fandom.
Our own Roger Peckinpaugh may
expect to be summoned by Lam
dis any minute to explain ex-
actly what he did to merit a
motor car from Cleveland friends
and whether he did it by pre-
arrangement or whether it. was
the result of his natural talents
and his notorious tendency to
play hard and well.
It has long been the custom
Of baseball players to receive
odds and ends Of gifts in the
various cities where their per-
formances stood out. Probably
no one article Of appreciation
of baseball feats is so popular
in SO expressing admiration for
ball playing as the well known
travelling bag.
Few players Of distinction
there are but who have been
the recipients Of at least one
live alligator portmanteau. Per-
sonally we have always thought
this particular gift a rather
questionable EXPIRE S ion of
friendship, for it seemed to inn
ply that the giver wished one
to be off or away with oneself.
It seems to US the equivalent
of giving one a single-trip
ticket to some point not so
very adjacent.
What a stack Of baggage
there would be on Judge Lands
doorstep should all of these
suitcases, bags, brief-cases and
satchels be submitted to him
for investigation as to their
origin and the acts which i'm
PEELED their bestowal!
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
CIRLSSPCRI'|
GOSSIP

Now that the Christmas holidays
are over, the George Washington
University basketers are practicing
hard, each one endeavoring to sur
vive when the next cut Is made on
the varsity squad.
At present, these girls are vieing
for the position OF center on the
varsity; Jean jackson, Julia Den.
ming, Harriet Clarke and Louise
Omwake, Leah Cato, Alice Massey,
Evelyn Churchill, and Dorothy
Greasley, are working at the side
center position. There are many
good forwards on the following LIST:
Alys Ewers. Grace Young, Merla
Matthews. Naomi Crumley, Ella
Lee Sewers and Agnes Motyka.
Winifred Faunce, Elizabeth
Hastings, Betty Brandenberg,
. Jean Sims, Polly TOnllln, Gladys
MilhOlland, and EhrnIyntrude
Walden are all out for the posi-.
ton of guard. The regular
schedule Of practice for the
squad has been on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 7:45 y. m.
Practice this week will be on
Friday instead Of Thursday.
Many expected the Comets. the
Business High Night School team,
to be the dark horse of the season,
but last night in a practice game
the Washington A. c. team took
the Comets measure at 20-4, and
now speculation has changed.
The players on the Business
High Night team have all been
members Of championship az
gregatiOns at some time or anOth-
err, and many hoped to see them
pair up well and form q cham
piOnship team.
However, it is no disgrace to be
defeated by the Washingtons, for
their aggregation is at the present
time above the average. Since this
was about the first opponent that
the Comets have taken on, they
may be a brunette pony in the
basketball barn, yet.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Rochester Loses to
Celtics by 41-2O Count

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.--The Roches-
ter Centrals. defeated Wi to 20 BY
the Nonpareil Celtics of Brooklyn
in an American League basketball
game in Brooklyn last night, TO-DAY
blamed their poor showing on the
BROOKLYN court. claiming they were
unfamiliar with it.
High scoring honors went to Pete
Barry. Of the Rochester quintet.
He scored 10 noiY1ts
The Washington times., 1927-01-06

In the first game, starting at S:15
o'clock, Tech win meet Business.
Central shared the champion.
ship last season with Eastern.
OF it's half-chaInpi0n quint of
the last campaign Central has
back Warren Swift, guard, now
captain: Pete Nee. Q crack for
ward. and Johnny Crouch, q
small but lightning like defensive
guard.
With these three as a nucleus
and such promising performers as
Forrest Burgess, forward; Sam
fash, formerly Of the Kanawha
club, center, and several other
players of proved ability to round
out the combination, Central il
formidable.
Experience Is Of vital Inn
pOrtance I'm scholastic cOmpeti-
ton and Western in this respect
is well fixed. The team with
which Western will enter the
1927 series has been practically
intact for a couple of seasons.
Moreover, 1t has a distinct phys
ical advantage, for It will be the
heaviest Of the five teams involved.
Sam Coombs, it's center, is a giant.
He measures about feet inches.
Techs team Is composed largely
OF youngsters who learned some.
thing about basketball as members
Of the Boys Club. Business quint
has had considerable experience and
Is expected to make matters interest.
ing for all rivals.
The remainder of the school
schedule follows: Tuesday, January
IL. Eastern VS.. Business and Tech
vs.. Central. Friday, January IA
Eastern vs.. Western and Business
vs.. Central. Tuesday. January 1S
Tech VS.. Western and Central VS.
Eastern. Friday. January 81. West
ern VS.. Business and Tech VS.
Eastern. Tuesday, January Is
Tech VS.. Business and Western vs.
Central. Friday. January %. East
ern VS.. Business and Tech VS.. Cen
trail. Tuesday. February /, Eastern
VS.. Western and Business VS.. Cen
trail. Friday, February 4. Tech VS.
Western and Central vs.. Eastern
Tuesday. February 8. Western VS.
Business and Tech vs.. Eastern.
The Washington times., 1927-01-06
Spanish Heavyweight
To Meet Knute Hansen

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-Paolino, the
Spanish heavyweight, will bake his
American ring debut here on Feb
ruary Z in a 10-round bout with
Knute Hansen. the giant Dane from
Wisconsin. who outpointed Monte
Mum recently. Announcement that
the match had been arranged was
made by Jess Mcmahon, Madison
Square Garden matchmaker.