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The Washington times., 1927-07-05

Every fight / figured in up to
the time 1 caught up with Jess
Willard. was one of those ''croociaT
things for me. In each / had to
win-and win in rather decisive or
spectacular fashion - or it might
have been that / would be pushed
onto the sidetrack and never be
given consideration as foeman
Of Willard.
Any defeat l might have suf-
fered while / was moving along
toward the crack at Wizards
chin, might have placed me in
the ''has-been" class. Certainly
it would have halted my pro.
gress and there would have
been but little likelihood that
ever would have recovered
from a decisive defeat in time
to rebuild my reputation and
get rating as Wizards most
dangerous opponent.
/ was fully aware, in each of
those important fights of my pre-
championship career the ones
against Fulton, Morris, Smith aud
the others-that failure would inst
about wreck me. The thought never
was out of my mind. Every time
went into ring carried along
with me that mental strain.
After l became champion-well,
things got much tougher. Reten-
ton of the title meant continuance
of prestige; it meant that could
continue being in big money. And
although I g
regards defeat in any of my battles.
j was always fearful that some
thing might hppen to an arm.
hand or leg during the tight that
would force me into defeat.
There was a worry connected
with title holding; a huge worry
and a heavy one. Being champion
meant a lot. was always fighting
with the protective idea in mind
as does every champion. When a
champion meets really dangerous
challenger. the psychological adj
vantage is always with the chal-
1enger. For he can take chances
plenty of then--and the man who
takes chances usually is the winner.
A champion has nothing to
gain in victory except a little
more prestige. He has Just
about everything to lose in de-
feat. With a challenger it's
exactly the opposite. He hasn't
any wOrries-any real respOn-
sibility. He can go ripping and
tearing along, taking the most
daring risks. But champion
cantor, rather, champion
usually dOsn't.
When I go into battle with
Bharkey will not be champion. I
won't be defending anything. 1
can take chances-the widest kind
of chances. For I will know that
by taking them am reasonably
sure of victory.
can go ripping and tearing into
Sharkey-slug in with him toe-to-toe
if he wishes-and not be worrying
about losing a title. if l get the
worst of it. I'll know that by TAX
ing chances 1 perhaps can smash
my way to victory-and get an
other shot at Tunney.
So, you see, although I'm year
older, in a physical way. than
was when I fought Tunney, I'll be
about eight years younger so far as
worry and responsibility ana the
need for caution and eternal watch.
3ulness is concerned.
And that's going to be a tremen.
dous help.
Another Dempsey Article Will
Appear i'm The Washington
Times Tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1927-07-05

al 81 AuuEeWS III 1874 In the,
British Open not knowing how to
play In a wind was the prime
cause of my withdrawing in the
third round. while at Sandwich only
last year on a windy day / took
81 and SO in the competition for
the st. Georges Vase. / must say,
however, that the wind at Sandwich
was vicious. It is incredible to
those who have not played seaside
golf that a wind could so much
affect a golf game. On that dav
when addressing the ball it was
always necessary to lean heavily
against the wind in order to pre-
serve any balance whatever. There
were several holes which required
four good long shots and even a
ball on the putting green actually
quivered IN the blast. Jesse Gull,
ford protested vigorously that he
was required to putt with a ball
that was "doing the Charleston :"
OF course. no amount OF skill can
drive q golf ball straight in the
face of a wind of that force. The
problem becomes then merely one
OF what allowance to make, and
scores are bound to run high.
The main difficulty offered
by a strong breeze arises from
its effect upon the mind of the
player. After mis-hitting y few
shots and watching the wind
take them yards off the line,
one Is very apt to become
panicky. and thereby spoil any
chance of coming through. 1t
should be borne in mind always
that the direction of a well hit
shot is not at all affected by
a moderate breeze until its force
Is spent and the ball is coming
down, and that this little drift
can be easily taken care Of by
a small allowance. i'm lining uD
the shot. In driving even the
SmaH allowance may be ignored,
unless the wind is very heavy
Tor the margin of the fairway is
sufficiently great.
1 have found that most players
when driving do not object over.
much to following wind, I can't
say that IN that respect am vastly
ulIIerent from the majority. But
to smash the ball into the teeth of
breeze is an entirely different
matter, and, I think, in that case
We are apt to be enticed into error
by a feeling that we must hit the
ball .paralyzing blow in order to
make Roadway against the wind.
This conception is, 1 think, en-
t1rely erroneous. Greater length
into the wind can be obtained by
driving the ball in a flight which
will bore in and with what we are
wont to call overspin. A. crashing
blow starts the ball off at a terrific
pace and the wind pressure against
1t forces it up and up, and as it
rises it perforce loses carrying
power, and when it comes down it
is dead. Furthermore. as the ball
becomes spent, it is at the mercy of
the wind and may be carried far
away.
But to drive Into a wind so
that the ball may bore i'm with
its Overspin, il is necessary to
defy and trampIe down every in.
clinatiOn to smash it. like,
under these circumstances, TO
hit the ball comparatively easily
and rs squaFely In the back -
The Washington times., 1927-07-05

eff Dempsey had worked pub
licly on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday walled Luther to
Flynn, "it would have meant
. profit for me of at least
The Washington times., 1927-07-05

But to drive into a wind so
that the ball may bore i'm with
ITS Overspin, it is necessary to
defy and trampIe down every in
clination to smash it. 4 like,
under these circumstances, TO
hit the ball comparatively easily
and IS squaFelY In the back as
The Washington times., 1927-07-05

HerndOn defeated Chevy
Chase, 8 to 1, in q game that
was warmly contested all the
way. Smith, relieving Reeves
i'm the second inning for HeEn-
don, pitched excellent ball to
the finish.
The Washington times., 1927-07-05

And Dempsey, boxing flat
footed, shows a tendency to
fall forward, off balance, when.
ever he misses a punch, where.
as, in the other days, by boxing
on his toes, he was always in
position to smite with the other
paw If he missed with his first
shot.
The Washington times., 1927-07-05

A. r. Langvoigt, paired with
j. HI. NeapoId, jr., were two
more linl1smen to shoot the fire
works. They were on top at
the conclusion of the best ball
team matches at the Manor
club.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
H|NKLEY SHIFTED
 FROM NEW LONDON
Mill Command First Five New
 Coast Guard Cutters

New London. Dec. 29 tPl-com- mander H. D. Hinckley. superintend- ent Of the United States Coast Guard academy here for the past five years. has received orders from coast guard headquarters at Washington detaching him from the academy and assigning him 10 command Of the first of the five new coast guard cutters being built at the Fore River shipyard at Quincy. Mass. The or ders take effect May 16. Com mander Hinckley's successor at the academy has not been named but it is expected 10 be in a few days.
 Commander Hinckley is a grad nate Of the academy here and has at various times been attached to the academy for 1 years.
 Under his direction a great nnm- Der of the present coast guard Of ticers have received their carly training. As a resident of this city Commander Hinckley has gained prominence through civic and fra ternal affiliations and his enthusiasts tic support of sports.
 Largely through his efforts the academy here has advanced to com mand 9. high place in government affairs as an institution of training men for the coast guard.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
City Court Jury Unable
 To Agree in S5,OOO Suit

The jury that heard the accident ! case of Victor Malinovski against Harry M. Curtis in the city court yesterday, reported a disagreement after being closeted for about an hour. It was reported that the dis agreement arose over placing the blame for the accident, It will be possible for the case to have another trial before new jury If the attor- neys so desire. but other wise the matter will die naturally.
 MalnoWski sued Curtis, a Sims bury resident for S5.no0 damages as the result of an automobile accident in Windsor Locks in September :. Both cars were overturned and bad ly damaged and 1t was clo oimed by the plaintiff that he and three friends were injured The Malinow- ski car claimed 10 be a total loss. was parked in back of City Hall yes terday to be shown to the judge and jury.
 Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz was counsel for the plaintiff. Curtis had as his representatives Perkins, Wells. X Davis and Thomas J. Butler of Hartford. Judge Henry P. Roche presided.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
MAIDEN FIGHTER
 VISITS METROPOLIS
19'Year-Old Mine Agitator Is
 Campaign Speaker

New York, Dec. 29 (UP)-Milka Sablich. l9-year- old girl who led picketers in the Colorado coal strike and who was jailed because of her activities. has arrived here to be the principal speaker at miners mass meeting designed to raise funds for the strike.
 Milka. sturdy and aggressivcly featured, was wearing the home made, washable dress that earned for her the title of the girl in red" when she was interviewed at the headquarters of the Pennsylvania ohio-Coiorado miners relief com- mittec.
 Reporters asked her to give her views on the labor situation and she replied somewhat vaguely. She turned to A. $. Embree. who. as an I W. W. organizer in Colorado. ac- companied Milka to the east.
 You see I only went through the oighth grade" she sad. "You'll nave 10 ask Mr. Enforce here"
 As 10 what was wanted in Colo- rado, she was more certain.
 "The miners ought to have tho Jacksonville scale of s7.75 a day" she explained. and they ought to have pit committees. so that when miners think something is wrong they can take if ur. As it Is they get fired if they say they think soOlc- things wrong"
 The mass meeting will be held Monday night.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
CHILD TAKES MOTHERS s6

An 1 year old girl living at lsS Hartford avenue has been reported 10 the probation department by De- tective Sergeant George c. Ellinger for the theft of s6 from her moth- CTS purse. She is said to have ad- mitted that she took the money and spent it.
 Three boys under Is years Of aga were turned over 10 the probation department by Sergeant Ellinger for the theft Of scrap metal from the Corbin annex in the rear of Stanley street. One of the boys was caught by Officer Axel Carlson about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and the others were rounded up later.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
FOOD SHORTAGE IS
 SEEN IN ENGLAND
SnoWbound Villagers Suffering
 From Hunger
London. Dec. "0 (Pl-

London. Dec. 70 P>-An extensive part of rural England. particularly in the southern sections unrcachod by rail lines, was still snowbound iodays
 Erigil weather is interfering seri- ously with work Of clearing the roads, and several villages are sur rounded by huge sncgbauks which arc still isolated from normal com inunIcatlon with the rest of Eng iand. Railway service for the most part has been fully restored.
 Travel to and from the continent IS a serious ordeal as the storm whipped channel is still violent and the Dovor-Calais service has been cancelled for the fourth successive day Some other cross channel services are operating on a limited scale despite the stormy seas.
 In sections of Canterbury which were flooded, the water has reccdei from most of the inundated houses but the streets and other flooded areas have become sheets of glitter ing ice.
 Difficulties in obtaining food in some villages arc becoming acute. Some Of the isolated villages. parti- cularly in Devon. Gloucester, Ilamp- shire and Wiltshire are in hard straits.
 Over the telephone have come stories Of showed up farm cottages and of men struggling miles across he fields to take food supplies to families in remote districts as well as gallant efforts by physicians to reach patients in remote districts.
 In some portions of the Isle Of Wight, toraging parties are being sent out by hungry householders.
 One of the victims of the snow blockade is George Bernard Shaw. 1 who is cn route from London to I.lanCollen, North Wales.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
Plainville Road Crash
 Results in $500 Suit

As the result of an automobile ac- cident on the New Britain -Plainvillc road last month, Steve RyskieUicz through Lawrence J. Colon, has brought suit for $500 dana ges against Thomas Tomasetti of Meri- den.
 The plaintiff claims that his car. driven by his daughter. Zatia, was preceding west on the Plainville road and attempted to turn to the left at the Midway filling station. The defendants car, it is claimed, was proceeding toward New Britain and struck the New Britain mans machine, damaging it to such an eX- tent that he was deprived of its use for 20 days.
 Suit for s70o damages has been brought by the Gibbs Piano Co.,. through Stoner X Burke of Hartford against John Rungi of Southington.
 Abraham Wintz has brought suit for $500 damages against Rebecca Terestky. through Greenberg & Le- Witt. Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Harwitz served the papers.
 Action for S400 damages has been instituted by Elisha Isaac, through Bernard l.. Albert. against Solomon Mohomad. Constable Fred Wrinkle performed service of the papers.
 Joseph J. Azukas has been named defendant in a suit for $500 dam- ages, brought by Neugerger Bros. of New York city. through William M. Greenstein. Constable Frank Clynes served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
Prominent Citizen

Lafayette. Ind, Dec. c2 Pt-- Charles Shambaugh, who yesterday was the guest of the navy at the scene Of the S-4 salvage operations is regarded as a leading business man of Lafayette.
 Shambaugh is known as Charita- ble man, and 1t is believed here that a generous impulse to render any service possible. led him to visit the submarine disaster scene.
 Operator Of an automobile agency and owner of Lafayette's largest garage, Shamhaugh Is one Of the city's wealthiest men. He Is be- tween 50 and 55 years old. was the first automobile mechanic Tn Lafay- cite. and established tho first gar age in this city about 1900. He has lived in Lafayette all his life.
 Shambaugh had not returned to Lafayette today and no authentic word as to his trip to Proyincetown could be obtained from others.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
GREAT AVIATION
 FEATS FOR 1928
More Records Predicted by
 Aer0nautiCS Chief

Washington, Dec. 29 Up) - A lH@S that will go down as the greatest year in aviation's history, N!led with notable flights and mark "l by srea; increases in airplane production. was predicted today by William r. MacCracken, assistant. s"cretary of commerce in charge of acronauticS.
 In an interview with the United Press, MacCracken said:
 Aviation has come into it's own. The coming year should see more ihan twice as many planes produced IS in l927
 "Col. Lindbergh's flight to Paris. Mexico City and Central America, ihe flights of Chamberlin, Byrd. Maitland and others have so stimu- lated interest in aviation that air. plane factories have notably in creased output.
 This stimulation will be felt still m 1928 and the added impetus of more flights will make it the great est year in aviations history"
 Many airplane factories. Mac 'racken said, have set a production schedule for 1928 which will double the 1927 output, He revealed that one manufacturer plans 10 produce l.2"O planes next year, as against io0 this year.
 Better planes are being made. and the people are learning to place ,ontid' nee in them, MacCrackcn added.
 While most of the l,1SG planes built in 1926 were for the army. the navy. the post office department or commerce flying companies, their Ese by individuals is becoming less restricted,' he said. The next year should witness a notable advance m individual use of planes.
 MacCracken said numerous f3 nous lliers have told him they in- tended 10 make long flights In 1928.
 This is only natural" he ob- served. Many routes remain to be conquered, and the long flights this year demonstrated the feasibility of distance flying"
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
Rear Admiral Explains

Boston, Dec. 29 tP' -- Charles
 Shambaugh, the Lafayette, Ind. garageman who came east to hell raise the submarine S-4. qualified
 as an "expert" at the Boston navy yard by carrying two bulging suit
 cases and telegram from Rear Admiral Frank Brumby, command
 ing the salvage fleet off Province
 town.
 Rear Admiral Philip Andrews, commandant at the Boston navy yard, said today that he sent Sham baugh to Provincetown on naavI tug after the visitor had shown him Admiral Brumby's telegram. 'The telegram said that Sham baugh could come to Provincetow if he cared to-" Admiral Andrews i explained. He had wired Admiral Brumby that he had a plan to raise the S-4 and when I saw his two suitcases, filled almost 10 the burst ing point, l thought they contained data on the plan which he had sng- gested 10 Admiral Brumby. "I know he did have some plan for raising the S-4 because he dis cussed it with Lieut.. Commander Edward Ellsberg on the Falcon. Commander Ellsberg, he told me, said that a part of his ideas had been used in the construction Of the navy's newest submarine.
 I was not at the navy yard when know nothing about his actions at Provincetown. Before his arrival here yesterday on the destroyer J. K. Paulding, Admiral Brumby radioed the suggestion that I invite the newspapcrmen 10 interview him, which I did.'
 He announced that he expected Admiral Brumby at the navy yard this afternoon.
 When Shambaugh met news papermen after his trip from Prov incetown, he was introduced to them by naval officers as submarine expert"
 He became disqualified. however, after the first few questions in the interview. One of them was, "Why did you come east?"
 Pure idle curiosity" he answer ed.
 He thon confessed that he knew nothing about submarines or sal wage work. had never seen a deep sea diver until yesterday and, as a matter of fact. had never been on a boat before except an excursion lake steamer many years ago.
 Shambaugh told the newspaper men that Admiral Brumby had re- ceived him cordially. and. after din- ing him and providing him with quarters on the sub marine tender Bushnell. had out lined all of the S-4 salvaginC plans.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29

He was accommodated in officers quarters.
 Believe me. l began to feel pret- ty important. l said to one Of those officers, I am beginning to feel like l own this navy" he related.
 The next day he inspected the Bushnell. her companion ship the Falcon from which diving operations are conducted, and after that the SC, a submarine somewhat like the S-4.
 He rafraincd he admitted, from suggesting improvement in opera tons 10 the admiral but. then. there was little improvement that seemed needed
 Under questioning by the battery Of newspapermen, the "expert's" status was more clearly revealed.
 He was not an expert at all, he conceded, knew nothing about sal wage work. had never seen a diver until yesterday apd, as matter Of fact, It was the second time he had ever been aboard a boat
 What did you come east forr" he was asked
 Pure idle curiosity. Yes sir, when I got that telegram from Ad- miral Brumhy I knew I was going 10 be treated right. I couldn't have been used better if had been Rockefeller. It cost me s100 to come cast. but I'll tell you, it was worth every cent"
 That ended the interview. Tn" admiral's car was at the door and Shambaugh stepped In. AS 1t sped out of the navy yard guards at tho gate snapped to attention and the "expert' was on his way home.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
Seeking Eviction of
 Blue Swan Night Club

Cyril J. Curtin and Thomas O Brien, ir. have been named de- tendants in summary process ac- ton, brought by the John Boyle Co. which seeks possession Of premises in the HalIinan building, Main street, which Curtin and 0 Brien leased and are maintainins under the name of the Blue Swan Night club. The plaintiff, through its attorney William F Mangan. sets forth that it served notice to quit the premises on or before De- cemher 26, but that the defendants have neglected and refused 10 do so. The action is returnable in the city court.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
Tire and Rubber Co.
 Reports Large Profits

Akron, Ohio, Dec. o9 RGeneral Tire and Rubber company profits for 1927 were s2,524,S24.62, stock holders were told at the annual meeting today.
 President William O'Neil reported it was the company's biggest year in sales as we'll as profits.
 Net sales were s2S,O92,50o, a gain of $4,o00,0 900. Of 2l l-2 per cent over 1926. Officials declared spring dat ing orders are heavier than ever be- fore. indicating next years gain will eclipse 1927.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29

ain school committee. For eleven years Q9o3-19lD he was a mem Der of the evening school commit tee. For three years G916-19l9) he was member of the trade educa- ton committee. For Is years I9lo- 1921) he was member of the com mittee on school accommodations and was for seven years (19l2-19l9) it's chairman. For 19 years (190s- l92D he was a member of the f. nance committee and was for nine years G9ls-192O it's chairman.
 Early and late, day after day. and every day for c4 years, this quiet, unassuming man has been giving a service to this city and it's schools that can never be told. For T Of these years 1t has been my privilege and pleasure to be asso ciated in the school work with this man whom l counted as my friend and whom I loved and respected.
 Tn the combination of firmness and gentleness, of rare common sense and accomplishing patience of appreciation of those with whom he served, and d kindly tolerant spirit for his fellow men, he set for all Of us a rare example.
 New Britain has lost one Of its 'Inest citizens. New Britain schools have lost a thoughtful and loyal worker and supporter"
 l.. M. Wightman. \. X J. Mfg. Co.
 We were greatly shocked to hear thls morning of the sudden death of Mir. George W. Traut our vice president. He was in his office yes terday and seemed to be in excel lent spirits.
 our contact with him covers a period Of many years and the rela- tons have always been most pleas ant
 Nearly two and one-half years ago, when the Traut & Hine Mfg. Co. was taken over by this company. Mr. Traut was elected vice-president which office he has since held.
 His judgment in business mai ters was never nasty, but always well considered. He was broad minded and never failed 10 regard the feelings and views of those with whom he had business relations. His own sterling qualities of mind and heart endeared him to his as sociates
 We shall greatly miss his wise counsel and pleasing personality"
 We will miss him here" said Dr. Y. Eben Reeks, superintendent of the New Britain General hospi tai, this morning when informed that Mir. Traut was dead. "1 was greatly shocked when Herald rep resentativc told me it was true, Mr. Traut was a good friend of the hos oltal and his interest here was per 'onal. He was vice president of the board and has been a member of he board as long as I can remem per. He was on the board when I irst went on in 1916. His father 1 vas one of the founders of the in- ,titutiou.
 We are extremely sorry to hear . he sad news"
New Britain herald., 1927-12-29
OKLAHOMA SENATE
 MEETS IN SECRET
(Continued From First Page)

out that the national guard fund vas virtually exhausted and that the soldiers soon would have 10 serve without pay. The state auditor re- ported that a fund of about $1,13o was on hand for the guard and tha, claims totaling approximately sI,ll0 had been formally filed. in addition to other expenses reported
 Meanwhile, the house, which vot- ed the bills of impeachment. waited the outcome of the senate proceed ings before continuing with its an- nounced investigation of various de-