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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03

With John Bull in the China
shop, the Dragon twisting the
Lions tail and pulling the feathers
out of the American Eagle, there
seems to be a place for the Dove
of Peace in the world menagerie.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03
CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS.

Has Enjoyable Session at Home of
Teacher, Mrs. Blumer.
The Sunday School class Of Mrs.
Frank Blumer met at her home on
Saturday afternoon. The follow
ing officers We're elected: Presi-
dent, Emma Odenath vice presi-
dent, Anna May Daniels; treasurer,
Mildred Freas; secretary, Ruth
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03
MUSIC
MEMORY STUDENTS
City Contest Held in Absec0n
Public School on
Friday

The Absecon music. memory CON
test was held Friday night in the
public school to form the team to
represent the city when the Allan
tic County contest is held Friday
night here.
The contestants were: Eighth
grade, Elizabeth Hoagland, Flor
ence Bowker, Media Fox; seventh,
Dorothy Berry, Elmer Taylor, Paul
Boyce; sixth, Robert Leek, Henry
Jan, Marie Honrbostle; fifth, Peggy
Dilks, Avis Blumner, Chester Leel;
fourth, Harold Vert, Raymond
Siminson and Laura Bewley.
Henry Jan made 100 per cent.
The winners and averages fol
low: Eighth grade, Meta Fox, SO;
seventh, Paul Boyce, rs; alternate,
Elmer Taylor, II; sixth, Henry
Jan, 100; alternate, Robert Leek,
81; fifth, Peggy Dilks and Avis
Blumner tied, IS; fourth, Laura
Bewley, 81; alternate, Harold Vert
As.
The judges were Mrs. May M.
Townsend, Mrs. Theodore Odenath,
Mrs. R. L. Babeock, Mrs. Hammell,
James Boyce and Mr.. Brown.
A very interesting musical pro
gram was presented by pupils I'M
der the direction of Miss Chalmers,
supervisor Of music, assisted by the
teachers. 1t follows;
Professional, selected; song,
Massed Bands, first grade; "The
Orchestra" Lullaby" Miss Reed;
pirinette. Juvenile orchestra, first
grade, Miss Webb; song, go to
Sleep, Dolly second grade, Miss
Draper; Sweet Peas White"
songs, When | Am Big" ''Diddle,
Diddle Dumping" Miss Carter;
"Aelien Song Marasuki (girls) Miss
Carter; song dramatization, par
ade of the wooden Soldiers, .
''The Flag and the Eagle" Miss
Hilliard; songs, "Going to the
Fair Song and Dance, Capt
Jinks, fourth grade, Mrs. Hensen,
dance, Don Juan Minuet, Mozart,
fifth and sixth grades; clown dance
eighth grade girls, physical train
ing department, Miss Helen Rouse
teacher; violin solo. German Folk
Song, Miss Marjorie Simonsen, Mr..
Bennett, teacher; songs, Spring Is
Here" 1.-The Three Hicks" Boys
chorus, Henry Jan, soloist, upper
grades; solos, America" "Old
Black Joe," Boys Harmonica Band,
upper grades; selections from part.
/ Operetta by Gabriel, "a Day in
the Woods"
Charles Leek, of Lower Bank, is
building pleasure boat for Fire
Chief Kesler.
Mrs. Ada Sooy, of Ventnor, and
Mrs. Hattie Williams, OF Ocean
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03
Club Notes.

The Sunday School Board will
meet Wednesday night to make
plans for Children's Day exercises.
Friday night the choirs will meet
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03

Charles Leek, of Lower Bank, is
building pleasure boat for Fire
Chief Kesler.
Mrs. Ada Sooy, of Ventnor, and
Mrs. Hattie Williams, OF Ocean
City, were guests at the Giberson
home this week.
H. Ashton Marsh, principal Of
the public school, was the dinner
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Thompson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03
CLUB
CHURCH
NEWS

shue; librarian. Margaret Kunke-
ley.
The class discussed the placing
Of a library in the chapel. The
girls will place flowers in the front
yard of the church.
The motto Ever Faithful was
adopted. Colors are rose and sill
yer. The next. meeting will be in
the chapel Saturday afternoon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03
JUNIOR CLUB 70 MEET

The meeting of the Junior Civic
club, of Mortified, will be held
this Thursday night at the home
of Doris Moore, on Tilton road.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03
Studebaker O.

THIS luxurious Studebaker Custom
Il Sedan gives you more for your money
than any other car at anything like its new
low price.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-03
A eUorld of boUer
insnres thrilling performance

Based on the ratings of the Society of
Automotive Engineers, this is the worlds
most powerful sedan of its size and weight.
So expect new thrill when you drive it.
Enjoyits neutrality-suspicious. how
slowly it will idle in high, how smoothly
itacceierates, how flashing fast it is on the
pickup, how easily it darts through traffic
openings, skins down the free stretches,
climbs the steepest hills.
In addition to supremacy in power, this
new Studebaker Custom Sedan gives you
new standard of safety-the safety of full
-Four Erskile Six models are noev a
of comfort, berformar
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
(BY BILLY EVANS)

The will to win will overcome un- surmountable obstacles in all sports. Battling Nelson. former lightweight champion, had it, as we'll as many other leading ringmen.
 The will to win is combination of ability, determination and cour- age, with the last named asset pre- dominating in great many cases. One of Nelson's choice lines was:
 Never give up until you're licked. Then fight all the harder"
 During his memorable career, which fairly teemed with color. one bout stands out as the toughest battle he ever had. For weathering the storm he received s15 and also lost the decision. I once heard Nelson relate the details of that battle.
 AS long as I live" said Nelson, T will never forget the name of Joe Hedmark. He gave me the worst beating I ever experienced in my ring career.
 Up to meeting him, early in my career, I had never lost a decision. The bout hadn't been minute in the first round when he foored me- That was a new experience also, for I had never been on the canvas be- fore.
 However, that was merely the beginning. It seemed as if I had springs on my feet that evening. During the course of the six rounds I was knocked down r times. I surely was a horizontal fighter that evening.
 T did a little punching myself when not reclining on the floor and knocked Hedmark down five times, making 22 knockdowns in six rounds.
 There was no stalling in those days, the boys really fought, and for being on the receiving end Of those IT knockdowns I received IS bucks. have forgotten the details of most of my other fights. but that one, never"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
JONES TRADED FOR
 DURS7 AND GARD
Yankees and St. Louis Browns Put Through MOneyless Trade

New York Feb. 9 (UP)-In the latest big league trade, that which brings Pitcher Joe Giard and Out fielder Cedric Durst from the St. Louis Browns to the New York Yankees in exchange for Pitcher Sam Jones, the honors appear even.
 For some obscure reason Miller Higgins, manager of the Yankees. has been hot on the trail of the dea, for several months.
 Huggins was after Durst because he wanted a left handed batter who also could work In the outfield when occasion arose. Dan Howley, new manager of the Browns. was quite willing to part with Durst and the cratic Giard to land veteran pitch CT. Thus, if the two managers knew what they wanted, both teams should be benefited.
 The Yankees. oddly enough. trad ed Giard to the Browns two seasons ago when they sent Joe Bush and ban Shocker.
 Giard was low in the list of Amer ican league pitchers last season, win ming three games and losing IS and allowing seven earned runs per nine innings.
 Durst also was no bargain. He fielded well enough, but batted only .o37.
 However even with peAnant winning club, Jones was able to win only nine games while losing eight. He allowed about four earned runs game.
 Only Herb Pennock. Bob Shawlley and Waite Hoyt of the Yankees once-famous "five-star" pitching staff now remain to the Huggmen, al- though Urban Shocker amply re- placed Joe Bush.
 Baseball men at the American league meeting here were almost unanimous in declaring that the Yankees chances to repeat in 1927 will depend on their young pitchers. If a rookie hurled to take Jones' place can be found the Huggmen will be hard to stop. for Shocker Pen nook and Hoyt should continue to put games in the won" column even if Shawkey's big league days are about completed.
 Incidentally. the Yankees may have some trouble in signing Pen mock. The slight furler and fox fancier is understood to have return cd his 1927 contract unsigned. Since Pennoek was the mainstay of the
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
FANS INTERESTED
 IN AMATEUR BOUTS
Canadian Champions to Battle ConneCticut'S Best in Hartford

Hartford. Feb. 8 - Interest In tho visit to Foot Guard hall Thursday night of the flve-man Canadian championship amateur boxing team has stirred great interest among the amateur boxing fans in Hartford and vicinity and the indication is that a capacity gallery will greet the invad- CTS from over the border.
 In addition to the Canadian team, teams have entered from Holyoke and Springfield.
 There is prospect of Joe Howard, Bat Battalino and Ray Hogan. three of Connecticut's best amateurs. hav- ing stormy evening as they match talents with the visiting Canadian champions.
 Howard is bracketed with Gene Ratella, Montreal policeman and the outstanding amateur boxer of Can ada. Ratelle has long list of kayos to his credit and Howard is sure to find in the ard-hitting Cana dian a foeman worthy of his steel. lie SdlHt Slludllou oDldlliS "Itit Dat talino who is slated to meet Teddy Delullo, Canadian featherweight titleholder and a sure selection for the Olympic team. Ray Hogan is in the same bracket with Harry Smith, outstanding Canadian welterweight. who has scored several victories in international contests.
 Ray Strong and Herman. Fink are other Hartford amateurs booked to clash with the Canadians, Strong with Bobby Lietham and Rink with Charley Methot of Canada.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
May Get S15,OOO

New York, Feb. 9 LP)-Ty Cobb will receive S75,0 for his services in the cutfleld of the Philadelphia Athletics, the New York Times says today. The contract will call for salary of s40,000, a bonus of so5.- O00 for signing and an extra S10,000 at the close of the season.
 At the same time a report was current among baseball men gath cred here for the major league mid- winter sessions that Iris Speaker. ab- solved with Cobb on charges of base ball crookedness by Commissioner Landis, Is to receive s75,O0O for his efforts this season in the outfield of the Washington Senators.
 Corridor gossip reported hat Clark Griffith, owner of the Senators, met Speaker and asked him his terms some time ago.
 "Seventy-fve thousand" Iris re- pled
 "Ill give it to you" answered Griffith, the reports said.
 Highest Paid Men
 At present the highest salaricd man in baseball is John McGraN. manager of the New York Giants who draws down sG5,0 900 yearly Babe Ruth is the highest salaried player known, his contract calling for $52,o00 yearly. Rogers Hornsby is ranked next with the terms of his two-year agreement with the Giants believed to call for S40,000 per annum.
 The reports of S75,O00 salaries to Cobb and Speaker revived discussion of Babe Ruth's value to the New York Yankees. Ruth, who is expect cd to negotiate with the Yankee management for the renewal of his expired contract this month, has been reported as seeking sums rang ing between $T5,0 and S100,O0O for his home run clouting in the future.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Detroit team and play for him this Near as a IiriNata in the ra nl,s n

Detroit team and play for him this year as a private in the ranks
 Play in Right Field
 Manager Mack announced that Cobb would play in right field and would be third in the batting order. With Zach Wheat at left. Simmons in center and Lamar and French in reserve, the Athletics pilot said h- had an outfield of which any club should be proud.
 Cobb will add power experience and brains to the team" added Mack.
 The Athletics, who finished third last year, will start the 1927 season with two new men in the outfield and three in the infield. In addition to Cobb and Wheat, they are Eddie Collins, former manager of the Chi cago White Sox, who will play sec ond base; ole Boley, formerly of the Baltimore Internationals, at short stop. and Branom, obtained from the Kansas City team of the American association, at first base. Manager Howley of the St. Louis Browns, re- gently called Boley the greatest shortstop he had ever seen.
 Based on reported prices paid for new players in building up his 1927 team. Manager Mack has spent ap- proximately s25O,0oO. Boley and Branon were said to have cost the Athletics a total of s125,O00. Wheat's contract and bonus totaled s1S,500: Collins contract S2O,000 and Cobb's between s60,000 and s75,00o. In ad- dition to these several pitchers and an outfielder were purchased from Texas league clubs at total outlay of S15,000.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
County League Contest
 Arranged and Cancelled

A county 'Y" league game be- tween the South church and the Plainville Y. NJ. C. A.. for tonight was hastily arranged yesterday aft ernoon and called off even more quickly last night, The Plainville team had been idle for some time and it was agreed to move next weeks game ahead but a check-up last evening revealed that the team was in no condition to play. Ray Schwab is recovering from an operation. Captain Bergen would have been unable to play, and, 10 cap the climax, Freddie Miller, star guard, broke a finger while at work yesterday. The only game the local team will have this week, therefore, will be Saturday night. when it goes to Mapping 10 meet the "Y" team there.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

Philadelphia, Feb. P1-Tyrus Raymond Cobb will wear the uni form of the Philadelphia Athletics this year.
 The veteran of 22 American league pennant campaigns has &C., cepted the terms of Manager Connie Mack, and probably will close his baseball career as member of Mack's team. The contract, to be formally signed today, is for the season of 1927 and Cobb has said that he will retire from the ganrr at the close of the season.
 The Georgia Peach" announced at the Philadelphia sports writers dinner, where he was guest of
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

honor last night, that he had ac- which. he said would to be disclosed by the manager of the Athletics if they were to be made public. Mack declined to discuss the financial de- tails.
 Persons close to both Cobb and Mack said the contract called for s60, ,000-s25,0 900 for signing, s25, salary and Q s10,000 bonus. Others placed the amount at 5000. Either figure would be the highest salary ever paid a baseball player.
 Clubs Sought Him
 There has been keen rivalry be- tween the Athletics and St. Louis Browns for Cobb's services since he was cleared of baseball scandal charges by Commissioner Landis. Other American league teams also were said to have made him offers, but Manager Mack and Howley made special trips to Cobb's homo in Augusta, Ga, in their efforts to get him. Howley was reported to have offered the former Detroit manager s5o,000 to join the Browns.
 q think his is the proper spot for me" Cobb said at his hotel to- day. And I am glad to be with the Athletics. They have a mighty fine chance for the pennant. I only hope that I will be spared any illness or accidents for l am just rarin' to show that public that I can still reach dizzy heights in baseball, be- cause of certain incidents that re- ceived prominence during the off season I call this 'vindication year and l am out to play the kind of baseball that will make folks write letters to their cousins in the coun- try.
 T never felt better. Legs are strong and I can go fast clip from the kickoff to the finish. I have all ways had much admiration for Connie Mack. am strong for his ideas and policies and am glad to lay down the managerial reins of the
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
1'antllerS
Dixies

The Whippets had chance to tie for first place when they took to the floor after the Dixies defeat, but the Whirlwinds smashed this opportuni- ty for them and won by l5-14 in game which was every bit as excit- ing as the former. The Whirlwinds now appear to be showing why they ing upwards after wretched start until they are now but two games, from the Dixies. Jervis and Nor mant featured for the losers and Block and Backus for the Whirl- winds. The summary:
 N'linnnfc
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
GIVE FOOTBALL TALK

Dr. Frank Zwick, coach of the Ranger A. C. football team, will give a second talk on the game to mem bers of the club at a meeting in the club rooms on Church street to- morrow night at o'clock. All former members of the club are asked to be present A smoker will be enjoyed and refreshments will be served,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

coach of P. & F. Corbin five and former star player.
 Gerald Grinnell, Simsbury, phys ical director. Westminster school. formerly of Springfield college.
 RoyiGuyer, Storrs, athletic director at Conn. Agr. college.
 William Thomson Hartford, for merly member of Conn. Aggie ath- letic teams.
 These six must serve a year on probation after which period. if they are successful, they will receive the boards official o. K. as Knights of the Whistle"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
ISIX. CANDIDATES
 PASS COURT TEST
George Cassidy and Harry Gins
 berg Recognized Officials

The annual examinations of can- didates for admission to the Central Board of Approved Bas- ketball officials was held in the Hartford Y. NJ. c. A. Saturday after noon when 12 men came before the examining committee for their tests.
 From the 12 men, six received the
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
LEAGUE LEADERS ARE BOTH BEATEN
Dizies and Whippets Lose Out
 by SCant Margin in Games
Group R Standing

Last evening was on of upsets in the Boys Club Group B Itnermedi- ate basketball league. both leaders being beaten out by scant margins. The Dixies, who a short while ago appeared to have first place clinched. lost their second straight game, the tail-end Panthers eking out a 16-14 victory after a whirlwind encounter. Marietta and Paretta were best of the attack, whil Korosis and Mar holin showed adeptness at guarding. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
SPECIAL BOWLING MATCH

Edward Anderson, former state duckpin bowling champion. and Joe Tronoski, one of the entries in the state league last year, will meet Otto and Joey Neil of Torrington in a special seven-game, two-man bowling match at Rogers alleys tomorrow night. The teams will play for a purse of $50 a side.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Stanley Rule
LanderS

Personal fouls-Sloman. 3, Beng ston ?. Arburr 5. Carrozza, Bucheri ?, Darrow 1, Kaminski 9. Aronson 3, Noster. Free tries-Sloman 6, Beng ston ?, Arburr 6. Carrozza 4, Darrow 1, Bucheri, Anderson ?, Preisser $. Nester 3. Score at half time-Lan- dors IS, Stanley Rule If. Referee, Dillon; timer, Mullin; scorer, Crean, READ HERALD CT ASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

Pennsylvania considered chiefly an industrial state, has more money invested in agriculture than any other industry but mining. An income of $5OO,OoO a year is pro- duced by 2OO.000 acres.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

Linwood V. Castner of Medomak, Me. claims the worlds clam dig ging championship. He dug 456 bushels of clans in 39 days, his best days record being IS 1-4 bushels.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

official o. K. of the committee and will become probationary members of the board.
 The successful applicants are as follows:
 Albert Ahern, Storrs, a student at Conn. Agr. college.
 George Cassidy. New Britain, coach of New Britain High school team.
 Harry Cinsburg, New Britain,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Y. B. Machine
IfusswinS

Personal fou}s-Erny Anderson. Eric Anderson, krausc. Swanson 4. Deodorian, Nyborg 3, Whitman 3, Swanson, Luke, Morelli 4. Free tries -Erny Anderson 5, Eric Anderson
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Whil'lyvindS
SPORT BRIEFS

By the Associated Press.
 The coming heavyweight match between Jack Delaney and Jimmy Maloney on Feb. IS, now rivalling in interest any bout of the current indoor season. was declared off yes- terday-for two hours It was de- clared right on again, however, when Dan Carroll, manager of Ma loney. reached an agreement with Tex Rickard as to the number of tickets reserved for Boston fans. Reservations already have account ed for almost every seat at the show.
 Babe Ruth, home run king, now doubling as a movie star in Cali fornia, celebrated his 33rd birthday Monday in unique fashion. Babe mailed a check for s3S.000 to the bank of Manhattan company in New York as the first installment of a S100,000 trust fund to provide against the time when four-base clouts no longer ride in his war clubs.
 Dog days" are scheduled this week at Madison Square Garden. where the annual three-day show of the Westminster Kennel club is to be staged for the first time. The show opens Thursday with exhibi- ton and judging in various classes in which many of the bluebloods of dogdom are entered.
 Dan Hickey, manager of Paul Berlenbach, who announced his re- tirement from the ring yesterday, is not taking the actions of the former light heavyweight champion seri- ously. T have seen too many lox- CTS retire and then come back" he said. Hickey believes that after Paul enjoys himself fishing in Flor ida for a few weeks, he will return 10 boxing for receipts and not lumber.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
RULE SHOP TEAM BARELY
 BEATS LANDERS QUINTET

Rulers Win in Last Two Minutes By TwoPoint Mar gin-Machine Five Seriously Threatens Russell & Erwin Crew-Two Exciting Games Witnessed By Small Crowd-Russwins Now Leading Industrial League-Tight Race At Finish of Season.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
 
TY COBB SIGNS 70 PLAY
 BALL W7H THE ATHLETICS

Former Detroit Manager to Receive S75000-Reports Say Speaker is to Receive the Same Amount May Ask Yankees For S100O OOOE"Georgia Peach to Be Highest Paid Player on Record-Always Ad- mired Connie Mack and His Ideas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-21

comedy, so appealing to the hu.
man as well as the humorous side
of life.
To begin with. we are advised
that Rome was not built in
day." because there were no Irish
contractors. and so one McFad-
den Murray, once a hod-carrier
but now a contractor, proves a
scream His whole.heatred. self
assured humanness could scarcely
be more expertly portrayed. Ches.
ter Conklin. as his friend, Nc
lavish, a Scotch barber, has sell
dom appeared in a more perfect
role. This inimitably comic pair
keep the crowds in gales of
laughter from start to finish
though there is deftly interviewer
Just enough of the pathos to
leaVen the performance.
Perhaps the men of the crowd
at least would agree with Nc.
Fadden when he says that any
man who can figure women would
die before he could tell it-for
first he's right and then he's
wrong, and when he's right he's
wrong. And who but would love
McTavish despite his thrifty
Scotch traits. Such of these little
vagaries are displayed when the
barber turns off the light while
he strops the razor or when he
takes off the radio earphones
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-21

and agility, and by reveling in
the gyrations of the 16 American
Rockets who unity their steps as
skillfully as any Tiller product
you've seen.
A typical revue, this, which is
by way of saying that there have
been hundreds like II and there'll
be hundreds more stamped from
the same pattern.
A slightly captious mood at
tacks me upon my recalling the
suffocating surge of gasoline
fumes that swept over the foot.
lights In two scenes. Commend.
able on. the producers part to
keep his costumes clean. but must
he use a vat?
OF the 20 or more scenes,
White Cargo, Faded Flow.
ers," cinderella. and the mirror
scene appealed most to this cranky
young up-start.
P. S.-Bailey e. Barnum, whom
you may have seen If you visited
the New York phase of Lady Be
Good" are vows in their own
speciality. but. such are the breaks
we get, they are on for only
brief span.