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New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

Chicago-Spug Meyers, Pocatello, Idaho, defeated Mushy Callahan. Los Angeles, Junior welterweight champion, Ten. No title involved. Johnny Hill, Philippines, beat Ray Miller, Chicago, ten. Ray Rychell, Chicago, and Sammy Dorfmann. New York, draw, ten. My Sullivan, St. Paul, scored a technical knock out over Len Malody, Laramie, Wyo.. six. Ernie Peters, beat Harry Soo Quong Bill Des Moines, six.
 Hot Springs, Ark-Benny Ray. Detroit, defeated George Sanders, Little Rock. ten.
 polis-Duke Horn, Mime apolis. knocked out Jack McCan, St. Paul. one, Frankie Soltis, Mime apois, and Larry Coleman, St. Paul, draw, Six Robbie OShea, Minneapolis, outpointed Doe" Holly, St, Paul, six.
 Tacoma, Wash Harry Dillon, Winnipeg, stopped Young Jack Dempsey, Tacoma, two.
 Fights Tonight
 Duluth, Minn.-Billy Petrolle, Fargo, vs. Willie Ames, Akron, Ohio. ten.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
TRADE SCHOOL STILL IN LEAD OF COUNTY Y LEAGUE
New Britain Quintet Continues to Show the Way to Teams in
 Basketball Loop.

The Trade school continues to show the way in the County "Y' league and appears to have only two obstacles left to be hurdled, the South church and Plainville. If it pionship of this section of the county is assured, but both of these quin- tets are determined to break the winning streak of the South Main street boys. Whoever does win the league will meet the Pennington team. which copped the title in the northern division by going through it's schedule without defeat, the winner of this game to enter the state elimination tourney.
 The South church will play the Mapping "" team In Mapping to- morrow evening. Members of the team will meet at the local Y. NJ. c. A.. at o'clock and make the trip by automobile. Next Thursday the church team will play Plainvills here.
 More trouble has developed in Mapping, where they take their bas- ketball seriously. The Community club and "" teams finally got to- gether last week after long period of refusal to play each other. The "Y" lost both games by small mar gins, 23-19 and 22-20. but has pro- tested the second one. It is claimed that the G immunity club used an ineligible player and tfat this man shot the winning basket after the game was over.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
ANNUAL DOG SHOW

The third annual dog show of the First Company, Governors Foot Guard. will be held in Hartford on February 25 and 26. The date for the closing of the entry lists has been extended and anyone wishing to se- cure blanks may secure them from Dr. r. | Maxon Of Vernon street, Hartford. Silver loving cups, rib bons and cash awards will be given as prizes in all classes.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
STRIBLING IN BAD

New York fight fans have not re- gained any great degree of favor for Young Stribling, the Georgia battler. since he made such miserable showing against Paul Berlenbach. The Dixie youth earned a close de- cision from Eddie Huffman few days ago, but the bout was witnessed by less than 5000 fans. Perhaps other factors entered into the poor attendance, but his Berlenbach fight has not been entirely forgotten by the New Workers.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
Second Game:
RARE COLLEGE STAR

Good athletes who are good students are rare these days. Syra- cuse boasts of one in Charlie Cook, quarterback of the Orange eleven the past two years. Cook dangles a Phi Beta Kappa key from his watch chain and also writes quite number of honors beneath his name in the college annual. In addition to his football activities, Cook also Is a prominent basketball player.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
BUCKS AND FORDS
 WIN IN TOURNEY
Annual Yolley Ball League Opens
 at Y. M. (. A. Gymnasium

The Hudsons and the Dodges could against the Buick and the Ford VOL ley ball teams in the "Y'' tourna- ment. Tom Grove, skipper of the Hudsons in the absence of Bert Loomis. cranked and cranked away last night with no results until, too late. he discovered the gas tank empty. In the meantime the Buicks increased their speed and came under the wire with plenty of time to spare.
 "Goody" Priesser of the Hudsons who stands well over six feet with his socks off. proved to be the best spiker. He never failed to knock them under the net when points were badly needed. Fred Linn also of the Hudsons was reported pres ent for no reason at all and talked a good game but as the opponents were all Swedish the understanding was not mutual.
 The star performance of the eve ming was given when the little Fords defeated the tough Commercial street gang headed by Henry Horn kohl. the defeat was attributed to Jim Dorsey arriving on the floor with ear-muffs on and failing to hear the proper signals. However at the close of the game Dorseyscalled the Commercial street gang together down in the locker room and laid the law down to them and com- manded every man on the team to report in Stable No. 23 of H. R. Walkers barn at 4:3o o'clock Fri day afternoon for practice.
 All in all regardless of whether team won or,lost all the participants enjoyed the sport and the good na- tured joshing that was served up with the ball. Summary:
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
PLAY OUT OF TOWN
"Y" HandbalI Team to Enter Annual State Single Tournament Meet New Haven.

Tomorrow the "Y' physical de partment sends out three teams to various parts Of the state in compe- tition.
 The hand ball team composed Of Fred unterspan and Henry DresseI. will journey to New Haven 10 enter the annual state singles hand ball tournam ment. Dressel and Unterspau face the stiffest kind of opposition this year for New Haven has heen coming along in great style the past month. Teams that will compete in this tournament are; Hartford, Mer- iden, New Haven, New London, Bridgeport and New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
LIKES PRO HOCKEY
Judge Landis Thinks Puck Game Will Have Baseball Popularity in Winter

New York, Feb. II Pl-Baseball Commissioner Landis likes profess sional hockey. He thinks the puck game will have the winter-time popularity that baseball enjoys in the summer, and principally because 1t appeals to women.
 Hockey Is red-blooded game and, like baseball. is an open one which can be followed closely" says the commissioner. Mrs. Landis dragged me out to my first game and I have never since missed an oppor- tunity to watch the big puck chasers In action"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
UNDERGOEs OPERATION

Glasgow, Feb. II Pt-Elky Clarke. English fyweight champion, today was operated on for a serious injury 10 his right eyA received in his re- cent New York fight in which he vas defeated by Fidel La Barba.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11
DUFFY STILL AT IT

highest batting average ever amassed by big leaguer, .4sS, made in 1904,
 is still connected with baseball. He is scouting for the Boston Red Sox.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-11

Parachutes are now being used in dropping mall bags from airplanes.
Evening star., 1927-09-15

despite the statements Of some physi-
clans that blood tests do not prove
parentage beyond all doubt. Judge
Weygandt Is ready to order such tests
if all parties agree.
officials of the hospital insist that
all this is much ado about nothing.
There is simply mix-up in records
and the Sam smiths little boy in
reality was a girl all the time, they
said.
-Four babies were horn At the hos
pital within short time Of each other
and it happened that three of the
families We're named Smith, of which
the plaintiff, Sam Smith, was one.
Three Of the babies were boys and
one girl.
Sam Smith contends that the doc
tor told him his child was a boy and
hirtG certificate was made out Civ
ing the male sex.
Thus the sam Smiths were
astoundcd few days later to find
themselves in possession Of girl
The other Smith families assert they
have the right babies and will fight
to keep them
This. the hospital authorities ella i'm
was the cause of all the trouble
None of the nurses who attended
Mrs Smith when the child was born
was in Cleveland. Statements were
not available from them and the hear
ing was adjourned until September %
Evening star., 1927-09-15
PUPS, CATS AND BIRDS
BARRED FROM RADIO
Broadcasters Will Aid in Finding
Men, Women and Babies, but
Ban Animals.

! By the Associated Press.
LONDON. September 15.-Missine
men and women and lost babies will
be sought by the British Broadcas st
ing Co.--but not pups. cats and
canarieS
So many hundreds of requests for
aid in finding errant pets have been
heaped upon the company. the govern
ment monopoly of hroadcaSting. that
I rule has been made against distress
calls for animals.
Grl"Ving owners by the score have
appeai"d for distress calls for their
F'idos and kittes. Others have want
I'd to so on the air for song birds,
I goat. a Cuckatoo, a homing pigeon
and even rabbit.
II think the coolest request ever
made" said a radio official. was that
Of woman who called us on the
night of n fancy dress bali and asked
us TO broadcast request for a dane
inS partner because her partner had
fallen and twisted his knee
"Another woman asked us to broad
cast for her false teeth which she had
lost
perhaps the most dramatic ap-
peal ever made was one warming a
woman not To take some pills which
had been wrongly made up by a
chemist and were poisonous. This
was broadcast from all stations. The
pills were traced before they had
been taken"
Evening star., 1927-09-15

to be a member of exclusive New York
society. was denied alimony from his
wife. Lillian Stanford McClurg, in
Superior Court here yesterday. The
petitioner also was denied attorney )
fees of $4,000 pending trial of his di'
vorce suit.
Mrs. McClurg, who is the daughte,
of the late Walter NJ. Chadwick. Eng
ish millionaire. in cross-complaint
Evening star., 1927-09-15

fun and watch the new teacher.
Anxious mothers wonder how to
keep the little minds alert and the
bodies healthy to face the hard days
and tasks ahead.
Father Johns Medicine solves the
problem. Its wholesome food ele-
ments nourish the system and help
make children healthy, handsome
and happy. Seventy years of sue
cess as a body builder.
Evening star., 1927-09-15
GRAPE CROP INJURED.
French Prospect for Good Wine Is
Darken ed by Rains.

PARIS, September Il (P). Lovers
of a good bottle. which includes all
FrcnChmen, are in despair.
The wet Summer has evcrywhcre
favored the development of vine rust
and mildew TO an extent rarely seen.
Notwithstanding Copious sprayingS.
This seasons grapes have an excel
lent appearance. but unless there is a
long spell of fine weather, growers de-
clare, very few will reach maturity.
The 1927 vintage will be of fair quail
ity, but scarce and dear, and only the
wealthy win be able to bnN II
Evening star., 1927-09-15
BLOOD TESTS ASKED
IN BABY SHUTTLE
Little Miss Smith May Be
Given to Real Parents if
MiX-UD Is Proved.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, September i3.--1f
attorneys i'm the FairNiCW Park Hos
pital baby shuttle case can reach an
agreement blood tests of the little
infant who is called Baby Smith.
female" will lac taken To determine
-~Ecther the child is or Is not the off
=pring of Mr. and Mrs. sam Smith
Eve. since last week, when Mr.. and
Mrs. -an1 Smith found a little baby
girl i place of the little baby boy
whicl. they believed was theirs the
day before. the infant known as Baby
Smith. female" has been much
talFed-of person around the hospital
WHARF she was born.
Court Ready TO Order Tests,
While the h4he3s corpus actibn
which Mr.. Smith has brought 10
force hospital officials to give him
back his little son George" awaits
further hearing. tho attorneys for
Mr.. Smith and the hospital have been
busy.
They arranged 10 meet late today to
discuss taking blood tests of the baby
girl which Mrs. smith now nurses 1T
the hospital.
Common Pleas Judge Carl V. Wey-
gandt. the arhiter in the haheas
corpus action, is willing to overlook
nothing in getting Baby Smith,
female" off his hands and into the
hands of its true parents. Therefore.
Evening star., 1927-09-15

PediGreed cows of England are Civ
ing 100 more gallons of milk year
than they did 10 years ago, according
TO the Milk Recording Society's recent
rpport
Evening star., 1927-09-15
Back to School
and Work
Father John S Medicine
WILL KEEP THEM FIT.

" 4 G 4 T | O n
days a r e
over. With bright
eyes, rosy cheeks,
freckles and tan
the children turn
t h cir thoughts
t r o nj Summer
Evening star., 1927-09-15

charged improper conduct on the part
of her husband. McClurgs suit was
based on an alleged attempt by his
wife to kill him.
Mrs. McClurg testified she had only
S74 in the bank and her personal
effects consisted only of her wardrobe.
Evening star., 1927-09-15
HUSBANDS ALIMONY PLEA
is DENIED IN COURT
Kenneth McClurg Also Fails to
Get Attorneys Fees-Divorce
Suit Pending.

BY the Associated Press.
Los ANGELES, September II
OPl.--kenneth Gulick McClurg. said
Evening star., 1927-09-15

Sweden's housing shortage is being
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
DIAz OFFERS ID
 QUIT PRESIDENCY
Will Do So if U. s. Deems It
 Best, He Announces

Managua, Nicaragua, Reb. 10 Pt- With conservative forces now in con- trol in Chinandega and the liberals reported to be in flight from that im- portant town. the conservative gov ernment under President DiaZ is making preparations to meet an ex- pected attack by the liberals on Mat agalpa, about 75 miles northeast of Managua. The liberal general. Jose Marie Moncado, is reported to be ap- preaching Matagalpa with well-arm- ed forces and conservative troops are being rushed to the city to prevent it's capture by the liberals. Matagalpa is almost midway between the conservativ' capital, Managua, and Puerto Cabezas, headquarters of tN liberal government under Presi- dent Sacasa.
 The battle for the possession of Chinandega was one of the most sanguinary in the present conflict between the two opposing factions in Nicaragua. The conservatives lost 130 men killed, while 200 were wounded; the liberal losses are plac- ed at 200 killed and 300 wounded. Eleven city blocks the conservatives announced, were destroyed by fire, the charge being made that the lib- erals set fire to the town In order to burn out the conservative garrison.
 President Diaz. in announcing his readiness to give up the presidency if the United States deemed it best that another man should take the office as a means of furthering the interests of Nicaragua. declared he thought the United States marines should remain in Nicaragua no mat ter who held the reins of govern ment. He said only by keeping the marines here could revolutions be prevented. adding:
 T always opposed removing the marines from Nicaragua, and well come their return to aid our nation" |"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10
Through fife Static

We wish we could think of some novel way in which to start this col umn off. For over two years we've been quoting conditions and stock market prices in this opening para graph, and you know. as well as we do, that after one says just so many things about weather and atmos- pheric conditions, there's nothing else to say, at least, no new ways in which to say it. But in spite of that we have carried on, striving against strive, fighting against fight, just to give you folks the dope and nothing else but. If we could shoot off at a tangent and talk about sports or about theatrical life it wouldn't be so bad. But We can't. The first para graph must be used either for tell ing about radio conditions or for air ing a grouch. In case you don't know it. the second purpose has come into it's own today.
 So we'll put the conditions in the second paragraph, like this, and start all over again. Conditions were just fair last evening. During the early hours there was nothing startling and volume wasn't anything to get excited about. There was lots of static below 250 meters all evening, and finally the upper range got the habit and the late report included plenty of that commodity from 25O right on up to the top. Volume im- proved after 1O:3O o'clock. There was a nasty buzz which had its head quarters between 360 and S90 meters and this did some interfering. There was slight roar all around the dials. And now. having spread the doctrine of discomfort and suffering among you, we'll proceed. But don't get the idea that stations weren't coming through. They were, more or less.
 Paul Specht and his orchestra treated us to a program of rhythmic symphonic snycopation from WIZ, opening with ''The Road to Manda- lay" Thinking of You" with vocal chorus by John Morris. drummer of the band, was worth the price of ad- mission. Let's say right here that all the orchestrations are original and they are made as tricky as possible with symphonic foundations, un- usual breaks and imposing inter- ludes. In fact, some of the numbers remind one of real symphony or chestra music, except for the tempo and the sometimes ordinary theme. Hello Swanee." with memories of the Old South injected at every cross-road proved really delightful, a special chorus for trumpet and ban jo registering well. Then one of those Latin castinet tunes, "Spain," closely followed by Yankee Rose" both of which were done in a color full manner. For a change the latter was played in manner not at all
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

You can get an ansu to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are conf1dential.-Edi
 c. What periodicals published in the United States deal with canaries?
 A. American Cage Birds, Berke- ley. California; Roller Canary Jour nal, Louisville, Kentucky: Cage Bird World, Baltimore. Maryland. c. Who were the first five racers to finish in the Memorial Day auto race at Indianapolis, Indiana, In 1926?
 A. Frank Lockhart finished first; Harry Hartz second; Cliff Woodbury, third; Fred Conner, fourth; and Peter De Paolo, fifth.
 c. Is there any provision of law ! that requires aliens to become 1 American citizens after certain period of residence in the United States?
 ! A. No alien can be compelled to become an American citizen. After 1 he is duly admitted an alien can stay here as long as he lives peace ably and independently and ob- serves the laws.
 Q. What is the value of a | U. s. green three-cent stamp issue of 1S70-71 printed by the National Bank Note company, bust of Washington facing to left of oval A. If uncancelled 1t is worth s3.50; If cancelled cents. Same without grill, printed on both sides s2.00, if uncancelled; if cancelled cents.
 Q. Where is Coolidge Dam Who is building 1t?
 A. Coolidge Dam will be con. structed across the canyon of the Gila river, near San Carlos, Arizona The contract has been let to the Atkinson-Spicer company, 1915 Edward Wildey building, Los An gles, California, but work has no
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

yet begun.
 c. Il a man is tried in state on d liquor charge can he be tried again on the same charge in a federal court?
 A. In a recent ruling the United States supreme court has declared that he can. | Q. How many motor fatalities were there in the United States in 1925?
 A. ds,S2s.
 Q. What is the rule about mar ried women using their given names or their husbands?
 A. For social purposes married woman is Mrs. Herman Jones (using the name of the husband) For business purposes she may be, if she so desires, Mary Thomas Jones.
 Q. Did the nickels coined in 1913 have the Liberty or the Buffalo design?
 A. No Liberty nickels were issued in 1913: they were all Buffalo.
 Q. What is meant by Crocodile tears"?
 A. Hypocritical or insincere tears. The legend comes from the tale of ancient travellers that a crocodile weeps over those he de- yours.
 1 Q. What i4 the origin of the ex- pression the gift of gab"?
 Tho ho Anglo-SaXon ''gabban' to prate, We speak of a man having the gift of gab when he talks glibly without much reference to the sense Of what he says.
 Q. Is By giminy" an oath?
 A. It would be classed as a mild oath. Probably it was derived either from the Roman oath "by the twins of Castor and Pollux (geminD or as @ corruption of 70 Jesu Domino.
 Q. What is the weight of the blood in the human body?
 A. About 1-13 or 1 1-14 of the total weight of the body
 Q. When did Abraham Lincoln's son Willie die and where is he ) buried?
 : A. He died in February 1862 anG l was buried at Washington, D. c When President Linon died the body of the son was taken with that of his father to Springfield. Illinois . where both are now buried. Q. What amounts did Dempsey , and Tunney receive for their figh' in Philadelphia last September? A. Dempsey received approxi l mately s700,000 and Tunney ap' ) proXimately s200,000. Q. What is the distance betweer , the earth and the planet Mars?
 A. Approximately 249.000, ,00( miles at the greatest and 34,600,00 at its nearest approach to the earth Q. Who played the principa ) parts in the moving picture "Tht Shooting of Dan McGrew'? e A. Barbara La Marr. Lew Cody Percy Marmont. Max Ascher, Frec . Warren, George siggmann and Ma Busch.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-10

ordinary. They used a new orches- tration, thanks be. There were many others, but we haven't room to place them here. Suffice it to say that the entire program was enjoy able and that the station came through loud and clear. with no fading.
 WTIC pulled a fast one last night by staging an unscheduled broadcast of the musical presentations and vaudeville from the Capitol theater. We didn't get wise to the thing un- til nearly o'clock and we were sur prised to find the station on the air. The program, with one or two mo- mentary exceptions, came through as if the performers were standing be- fore the microphone in the studio. One of the acts consisted of Ben Smith, an old time minstrel man, &C., cording to Manager Clancy who handled the announcerial end of the program. Well, Ben told few funny stories and he sang several songs. He was pretty fair except for the fact that he was trying to popularize a sappy line, "Ain't That Turrible? ?' Every five minutes he brought that out, and we have the idea that he's trying to make it national institu- ton like Sos Your Old Man" But "Ain't That Turrble?' brought down the house, despite the fact that we sickened of it.
 ! There were several other acts, but we waited impatiently for Pat Rooney and Marion Bent and Pat Rooney III, with their company of dancers. Pat. the father, acted as master of ceremonies and was in good spirits, breaking into i'm promptu fun and badinage every few minutes. He engaged in some snappy chatter with the bass viol player and we died laughing. Funeral Tuesday at o'clock from the home Interment in Glen street dump P. s. F. (Please Send Flowers)
 Flagstaff, Arizona, papers please copy.
 Of course we could only hear the tapping Of feet during the dances
 but by the volume of applause anc
 by the number of encores we coult tell that the company was going over big. Daughter of Rosie O'Grady" tore the roof off the the
 ater and exposed the audience to the impending storm. This number tool about seven encores and finally the!
 went into the last number, one of th' Charleston variety. consisting mostl! of Hey! Hey!" Something to the eff feet that Rosie O'Grady is Charles ton Lady Now. During that number
 the girl chorus sounded like thu
 dawn of promising riot. Anyway, i
 was a worthwhile program, and w
 wouldn't have missed it for worlds 1 (Dear, dear, doesn't he say tht
 incest things?)