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The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1927-08-12

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
D. c. PRINTERS
|. TEAM BEATEN

CINCINNATI, Aug. 19.-All hope
Of Washington repeating as cham.
pions Of the Union Printers inter.
national baseball tournament were
blasted ahen Chicago for the second
time defeated the five times cham.
pions.
Chicago pounded the offerings of
Roudabush and Webb for 10 hits and
emerged ON the long end of the most
hectic contest seen in the series. Is
to Is.
One Of the factors In washington 8
defeat was the hitting and pitching
Of Tommy Kuchar, pitcher and first
taseman. This all-round Windy
City stal had three doubles and two
singles out of six trips to the plate
and played bang-up game afield
when he compiled total of 10 put.
outs without misplay.
Washington, despite the fact Is
hits were registered, could not win
because of seven errors. Three of
these were made by Catcher Desper,
who has Tlayed one of the best back.
stop positions in the series,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
Il ISL
ST. LOUIS
WASHINGTON /

{ Totals A. IL S5xI3l Totals - IL So IA
xTwo out when winning run scored.
1Batted for Ballou in third.
Warrington. 1o4oo 5000 81
Browns -. 0 0 200 2'0o Q 0 Ii
( Runs-E. Rice, Harris, Speaker. Nc
Nicely, Johnson H. Rice. Sialer. Schang.
g. Gerber 2. Errors-Harris. Reeves.
Melillo. Two-bass hits-Sisler. Williams.
Three-base hits--McNeely. Gerber. Sacri-
flee hits-Williams. Harris, Crowder,
Gerber, Mslillo Stolen bases-HarriS.
n Rice, McNeely. Double plays-HarTls
to Reeves to Speaker; Gerber TO Nellie
to SRler: Speaker tuna ssisted): Crowder
to Gerber to Sister; Schang 10 Gerber.
Passed baIl--Schang. Bases on balls
Off Ballou ). off Crowder 5. off Mar
berry /. Struck Out--By BallOu 2. by
johnson .. by Crowder y. by BraxtOn 2,
Pitching recOrd-Off BallOu hits. s
runs in innings: OF CrowdeF hits no
runs in innings. off johnson hits !
in s innings off BTaxton hits 3
runs in 61-3 innings, off Marberry no
hits no runs in 1-3 inning. Left on
bases-St. Louis. 10; Washington. II.
Cnpires-Owens, VanEraflan. Winning
pitcher - Crowder. Losing pitcher -
Braxton. Time of Eame-2:2s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
NAVY GR|DMEN
REPORT

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. Aug 19.-Sev.
enty husky and agile midshipmen,
from among whom the staff of foot
ball coaches will strive to develop an
eleven that will stand out above the
championship Navy team last fall,
returned to Annapolis and donned
their toys for the initial practice SEES
sion of the coming year.
The squad was led by Ned Hanne-
gan, Washington youth, who has the
unusual honor of also captaining
next seasons baseball team. The
football players have just returned
from q months vacation, having left
their ships of the summer practice
cruise on the West Coast during
July.
Last year veterans who reported
are Hannegan, Ransford, Schuber,
backs; Bagdanovich. Burke Lloyd,
Woerner, Taylor, Wilson an Aichel.
linemen. OF last years str ong plebe
team who are available this season
are Spring, Bauer, Clifton and Wei.
chel, backs, and Herman, Koetke,
Chapel and Cloane, liaemen
The opening game of the year will
be with Davis and Ell1ins College on
October 1; Notre Dame in Baltimore,
on October Is; Pennsylvania, in
Philadelphia, on October 20; Michi-
gan, at Ann Arbor, on NOVEMBER IL,
and Army, at New York on Novem-
Der rs are the big games on schedule
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
Yanks Favored
For Flag and
World Series

The Yanks are to favorites to
win both the American League pen
nant and the world series, accord
ing to odds quoted in Wall Street.
The Cubs are favored to cop sthe
National League flag at 8 to 5. Pitts
burgh is a to shot, st. Louis,
Z to /, and New York, 10 to l.
The Yankees won again from the
White Sox, to 4, in the twelfth
inning. Wilcey Moore, crack relief
pitcher, hung up his second victory
In "a hours.
Cleveland,s losing streak and Phil
adelphia's winning streak were shat
tered &s the Indians trimmed the
AS, 2 to /. Joe Shaute did some
sweet pitching while Bishops error
cooked Connie Mack's hash.
A lot of "crooical' baseball will
be crowded into a few hours this
afternoon in the National Lea que
as all the pennant contenders,, held
idle Ny rain yesterday, will play
double headers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
JACK H I s
THE LOOP

CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.--Jack Demp-
sey may not be heavyweight cham
pion Of the world, but he is certainly
the most popular ex-champion that
ever trod the streets Of Chicago.
Accompanied by his wife, Estelle
Taylor, and a number Of friends.
Dempsey has arrived here to begin
training for his title bout with
Champion Gene Tunney, scheduled
for Soldiers Field. September %.
Although Dempsey passed up
his favOrite downtown hotel for
. more secluded one ON the
north shore, fans soon got wind
Of his whereabouts and literally
SWarmed over the premises
hoping TO get = sight of their
idol.
The alleged hollow SHELF viii get
Its first workout today when Jack
plays a round of golf with Leo p
Flynn. his manager, Promoter Tex
Richard and several friends.
Dempsey, will begin work on Mon
day In earnest at his Lincoln Fields
training camp.
Tunney is expected here next
week,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
L,IGF IT
FLASHES.

At New York-Tommy Freeman,
Arkansas welterweight, won the de-
cision over Harry Mason. of Eng
land, in 10 rounds.
Farmer Joe Cooper. of Terre
Haute, Ind, 145 pounds, won the
decision over George Levine, of
Brooklyn, lat pounds.
Billy Alger, of Phoenix, Ariz.,
lab pounds, won the decision over
Jimmy Finley, of Louisville, KY.
1441a pounds.
Clyde Hull. Of South Dakota, 147
pounds, knocked out Irish Tommy
Jordan, of Brooklyn, 1491s pounds,
in the first round.
Joe Leone, of New York, 1917
pounds. won the decision over VIII
lie O'Connell, of New York, 121
pounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
Knicks and ShanlrOcks
Will Battle Sunday

Old wounds will be opened Sun
day when the Shamrocks and Knicks
clash at 3 o'clock in the Georgetown
Hollow. Sandlot fans are expected
to flock to this game. as the teams
have been rivals for nearly q decade.
Lefty" Kuhnert, the venerable
portsider of the Harps, will probably
oppose Carroll Days crew. Bernie
McCarty, ex-Georgetown University
nloundsman, will take the peak
against Wee Willie Glascoe's charges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
Henry Phipps May Hurl
For GEORGETOWN "A. G..

The Georgetown A. c. diamonders
are facing a tough proposition Sun.
day in the Annapolis A. C. The
game will be played at Annapolis.
action starting at 3 O'Clock. Mana
ger Pete Haley may select Henry
Phipps to take the peak for the
District nine. Sans, Annapolis
finger, will strive to throttle the
Westenders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

Today's the day. in other words,
and SO Hollis Thurston Is booked
to oppose the home guards. II
there is one thing Hollis loves, it
IS to humble the Browns. When
no came up to the big show from
the Pacific Coast League it was TO
the Browns. They let him sit on
me bench with never trial and
u hen he registered strong. though
polite. complaint. they sold him to
he White sox.
He has had It in for the
Browns ever since and today he
hopes to turn them back. thus
enabling the Griffs to even the
count in 18 games played.
Milton MastOn or Ernie Win.
gard Is expected to oppose
ThurstOn.
The Griffs tossed away yester-
days victory after they had appar-
emily put it into the bag. Falling
upon Win Ballou for four runs in
she third inning, they allowed that
lead of five runs to be frittered away
until the Browns tied it up in the
seventh and walked away with the
G.to-5 victory in the 18th.
Johnson and Ballou started, but
neither finished. A walk, a steal,
an infield out and Goslin's single
scored Harris in the first and four
rlore runs came in during the
third on five hits and two passes.
Thus. the Griffs were leading. to
0, when the Browns went to bat in
the third.
A pass to Schang, Gerber's triple
and O'Rourk's single gave the home
Toys two runs in that third and
another came over in the sixth on
singles by O'Rourke and Sisler
Williams long sacrifice fly and
Ping Miller's safe swat to center.
CrOWder had started hurting
with the fourth inning and had
his old pals paralyZed.t Harris,
therefore, called upon GraIand
BTRxt0n in the seventh, for John.
son was evidently cracking under
the strain. Quickly came some
ShOddy work and the Browns
had the score tied and were all
set to pull their rush to victory
in the twelfth.
Schang opened with a single to
left. Harris had a double play all
made to order but he proceeded to
tumble Harry Rice's roller, putth &
two on with nobody out instead of
having two out and nobody on.
Further cumming the cards, Brax.
ton picked up Crowder's hunt and
tossed ate to Bluege instead Of
cutting Gown, the batsman. ! The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
BagdanOvich to Lead
Navy Crew Next Year

ANNAPOLIS, Aug. Michael
p. Bagdanovich, of Nassau, N. H.,
will captain the Navy crew Of 1928.
Ragdanovich has rowed No. 3 on
the crew for the past two years
and also on the plebe crew dur
ing his first year at the Naval
Academy. He also played left end
on the Navy eleven last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
"PET0 LEAGUE .SCHEDuLE

Two games are scheduled Sunday
In the Petworth League. The Tre-
monts tangle with the Kanawhas ct
3 o'clock on the south Ellipse and
the I. T. Keans and Yorkes collide,
at o'clock on the east Ellinse. 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
ElREMEN EAGER

The District Firemen nine is
anxious to list games with unlim.
tied combinations. Phone Lieu.
tenant Monkey, Main 4479, between
8 and 4:30 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

Cold weather continued today,
making an extraordinary year for
the Griffs. On all three trips they
have encountered pleasant, cool
days with many nights downright
chilly. Only in Detroit, In July, dli
they run into any real warm wea-
tner this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

bases were jammed with nobody
out.
Braxton stuck manfully to his
Job, though, making O'Rourke hoist
to Goslin in short left and tanning
Harry Rice, but luck was against
him. Sisler bounced a two-bagger
off Speakers glove and two runs
were in. tying the score. Judge
would have made soft stuff out of
that bounder, but Speaker is an
outfielder, not a firstsacker. He did
the best he could, that's all.
Crowder was pitching his head
off, with q victory in sight he !,
/ increased his efforts, in the
tenth, with Goslin hitting safely
and McNeely walking, he got the
next two ON flies. In the eleventh
BraxtOn's single and passes to :
Harris and Speaker filled the
bases with two out, but he got
GOslin on q long fly to Bing
Miller.
The end came in the twelfth and
even here some shoddy work assist.
ed the Browns. With one gone
Sisler bounded the bali over Brax.
tons head. Bob Reeves made a fly
ing pickup behind the box but
Speaker dropped his hard peg. The
scorer awarded Sisler a hit, though
he might well have given Speaker
an error. He may have recalled
that Speaker is an outfielder not a
fifst-sacker.
Ken Williams poled q long fly to
the corner in right field and Sam
Rice played the bound off the wall
SO poorly that It went for two
bases, putting Sisler on third and
bringing Fred Marberry to the hill.
Bing Miller was Intentionally pass.
ed filling the bases and making
possible double play to snuff out
the scoring attempt. However
Millilo poled a long fly to Sam Rice
and Sisler danced over with the
deciding run. The Griffs clubhouse
was a surphurous place Immediately
after the game. Once more the
Browns had done 'em dirt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
DAN BURTON, a, SWINGS
MEAN GOLF CLUB
BY Bingy Bryan

There's good naured redeade freced youngster
some sixty odd pounds who laughs baseball being the popular
sport of kids Swimming nothing in his
camping less He Danny Burton cadd player
|
In his smiling frank will golf the game kids
should SAYS for the FUN Of n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
HOLLIS THURSTON GETS.
SHOT At BROWNS TO-DAY.
Ry Louis a. Dougher

ST. LOUIS Aug 19The Washington Grffen win todays
contest their last this city for the season. they would
inning the Howley has nine Of II battles with
the s this Of four remain to be played
Washington month the have always been thons
in Washngtons BucEy his hardly risk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
Corinthians GATHER

The Corinthian Midgets. Juniors
and Insect teams will meet tonight
at o'clock at the Immaculate Con-
ception Hall, Eighth and " Streets
northwest,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
Ruth's Midnight Call
For Fight Tickets
All In Vain

CHICAGO, Aug. -. - "The
everlasting calling up Is getting
me-" said Miss Naomi Lowen-
sohn, Tex Richards fair secre-
tary, who came way out West
here to see that seats are sold.
They call up about Ia hours a
day here" she confided, ''and
then they call you up at all
hours Of the night to reserve
tickets.
Know who called me in the
middle of last night? Babe
Ruth. He wanted tickets"
did he get them 2"
HE did not. hung up and
went back to Sleep"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
SPARTANS KEEN

The Spartan A. c. is, angling for
games with senior clubs. Phone
Lincoln 7450-J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
TREMONTS TRAVEL

The Tremonts will face the Falls
Church, Va, nine tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at Falls
Church, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

AS caddy Danny works for Bob
Barnett. professional of the Chevy
Chase club. AS a player he packs
a few sets of golf clubs over to
Rock Greek Park course and shoots
game which any first-class club
player would envy.
When he Is at Chevy Chase
watch him when player is prac-
ticing or learning. You win see an
overenthusiastic observer trying to
pick up a few fundamentals of the
loyal and ancient game to add to
the consistent game he possesses
at IA.
You may say his game comes
natural. That many kids learn
by observation and only by this
and . little practice . sound,
game Is developed. But Burton
works at his game. He is never
without q club in his hand and
he never swings but what he 4
knows he is growing" that
swing.
SnoOLln& IL holeS IN the high sos
Dies not set we'll with him. On
mis- dav off il his card shows more
than IS strokes he has had q poor
day, He considered rs good
round which he hopes to improve
before the snow appears this win.
ter.
Ask any professional golfer in the
city and they will tell you the kid
is good golfer along with long
straight game, both wood and iron.
who has a style of a professional.
His putting, when once on the
green, Is seldom over the usual two
puts. In this department he can
improve.
Perhaps Barnett, who for two
years has had him for q caddy,
IL responsible for most Of his
game. He has watched Bar.
nett make his shots from close
range. He has been coached by
the Chevy Chase professional as
well as others Of the paid clan.
Barton, right now, Is practicing
with an eye on the Junior Public
Links championship which will be
played this fall, Many DAYS after
his eight hours are over at Chevy
Chase, he races over to Rock Greek
to get in nine holes before dark.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
LEARNED BALLPLAYER

Moe Berg, OF the Chicago White
Sox, is probably the most learned
or AL professional ball players, hav-
ing studied at Princeton. Columbia
and the University Of Paris.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

Clayton Van Alstyne enjoyed a
good workout before a smart shower
halted yesterdays batting practice.
He Is fast. regaining his weight and
strength, and displayed lot of
speed as he warmed up with Johnny
Berger. Van Alstyne Is ready for;
any work Manager Harris may give
him. If he is used at all, it will
probably be for relief duty against
teams not known to hit curve ball
pitching much, this may mean
action against the Tigers.
Garland Braxton was officially
charged with the loss OF yesterdays
game, which is unfortunate, as ne
pitched fine ball and did not recs.ve
the best of support. The work Of
the Washington pitchers to date
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

Ban johnson admits that Rowland
made no report Of the disturbance
at the Griffith Stadium, yet he in,
flicts a fine of 500. Harris would
like to know if the league boss gets
his official dope from the news
paper or if he has a spy at work in
washington.
Harris refuses point blank to
comment upon President Johnson's
decision, being a wise young man, ,
but he is burning up and is ex-
pected to call upon johnson on his
arrival in Chicago and seek some
explanation of the letter he received
yesterday.
Johnson demands a personal check
from Harris and will undoubtedly
get one, but the Washington man.
ager will never forget that letter
from the fading car of the national
game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

ness checks his playing. He wants
to win the Junior title and of prac.
tlcing means anything he Is a
threat. He is worth watching.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
HOLD
ON PL ACE
IS SLIM
BY Louis A. Dougher,

BY LOUIS "A. UOugner
81. LOUIS, Aug. 1s.-Bucky Har-
RID and his gang are faced with a
Feal danger in the onward rush of
the Detroit Tigers. Two weeks ago
the Griffs hardly knew the Tigers
were in the league. A week ago
they began turning up their noses at
them. Today, on the eve of q five
game series in the jungle. they are
worrying whole lot about those
Tigers.
Today the Griffmen are but two
and a half games ahead OF the
Jungle Cats, which is much too close
. FOR comfort. Defeat for the Griffs
today, with two wins for the Tigers,
viii bring this gap down to a single
game. In that case the series begin
ming in Detroit tomorrow will be
most important to the Washing
tonians. They will have to win it to
remain ahead Of the Tigers.
Immediately after today's contest
ut Sportsman's Park the Griffs will
pile aboard. their train and be off
for Detroit. Tomorrow they have
two games to play with the Tigers,
followed by three single contests,
and every one of those battles will be
fought right down to the end
Bucky Harris is in no gentle
frame Of mind, following his
order from Ban Johnson to pay
500 within three days or
stand suspension for his diff
Guilty with Umpire Rowland
last week Wednesday. It isn't
the money that bOthers the
Washington manager, but it is
the wording Of the league
leaders letter, which Harris
terms highly insulting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19

Fred Burnett, former Missouri
University singer get his trial
against the batsvnen yesterday.
He was wild as hawk, prob
ably from nervousness, but he
did show plenty Of speed and a
fair curve BAH. It Is not ex.
pected that he will make the
trip tonight to Detroit. The
Griffs are pretty well off for
pitchers and he can hardly be
Of much use at this stage Of the
campaign. 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-19
IheBiqI len

AMERICAN LEAGUE
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Christened "Lincoln,"
 Grew to Resemble Him

uT. Lincoln Caswen, who will give his famous impersonation Of Abraham Lincoln in the Central Junior High school tonight, was given the name "lincolu" by his father because Of the Iatter's ad- mira.ion Of the president, and the fact that the boy grew lip into the exact litcnoss of h'm for whom hc was named. was coincidence in deed, particularly so because there
 s not the remolost relationship be- tween them nor was there any re- amb'ouce to Lincoln ln the elder Casw@ll
 But the likeness Of Lincoln Gas we'll 10 the great president showed itself in some degree before he grow up 10 manhood and in his col ie"e days, his fellow students 9icl,namcd him Abe" It was not. however, until late years, that Dr. CasWell developed so fully his re- scmblance to Lincoln and was literally forced by his friends 10 take up the role.
 lnhcritlnG deep affection for Abraham Lincoln he has given years 10 a most extensive study of the great presidents personality and utterarccs and to every au- thcntic record of his life. He ha. sought out information from every one he could reach who knew Lin coin personally and has inCorpor- ated all he learned into his imper- sonation that could aid in making . it as true and exact as was human ! ly possible
 Dr. Lincoln's appearance here this evening is under the auspices Of the Parents and Teachers asso- citation Of the Central Junior High school. Mrs. Ruth Goodrich Hor- ion will sing and Morris Freedman. yiolinist will also appear on the ! program.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Life of Popular Heir to British Grown Always Interesting - Has Ever Considered Himself Just an Ordinary Fellow.

Copyright, 1927. by United Press)
 London. (UP)-In these days heroes are made not born. This is largely true in the case of the Prince of Wales. Although he was born in direct succession 10 the throne of England, and has always been sur rounded by the glamour of royalty, he has won his fame and friends by his charming personality. The natur- al impulses and human qualities Of the man himself have tranSCended the memorable restrictions of his station in life and are responsible for much Of his popularity.
 Born in 1891
 Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David vas born in the White Lodge, Richmond. June 23. 1894, the eldest son of the then Duke and Duchess of York. The first three names were, respectively, the names of the reiguing king. the late Prince Consort and Queen Alex andra's father. He was given the last four names in honor of the pa tron saints of England, Scotland Ireland and Wales. Within the inti- mate circle Of his family he was called David. Physically and by in stnct, he was just an ordinary baby, subject to the usual aches and pains and the infantile peNchant for put ting everything into his mouth. In
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
SMASHING DRIVE
 ON RUM RUNNERS
Coast Guard Has Efficient Force
 This Spring

Washington. March UP)-A new and smashing attack agains. rum-rpnning-the greatest peace time war" ever attempted by the United S.ates-wiI be started by the coast guard this spring.
 Reinforced by 33 now speed cut 'ers, Amarica's dry navy is 70 make one supreme effort to rid the seas of liquor smu-glgrs. The new boats armed with %-lGch cannon and ma chine guns, will be iD active serv- ice within SIX weeks, Lieutenant Commander stephen Neandle, aide 10 Admiral Billiard, guard com mandant, said today.
 In addition, 26 destroyers, six airplancs 16 first class revenue cutters, &50 small patrol boats. 12 second class revenue cutters and a force ot approximately 10000 men will be at the front for the dry navy in it's spring campaign.
 We expect 10 put an absolute stop 10 liquor smuggling from the sea this year, Acandle said. The new cutters will be real reinforce ments. They are capable Of going 1oo 70 2o9 miles out to sea and re- maIning away from port as long as three weeks without retuelns."
 The new boats will carry crews of Ii men each and will be equip ped with all war implements, in cludiug smaller guns and radio wireless sets.