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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
|GR|FF|NEN CONTENDERS
FOR TITLE AMONG
EASTERN TEAMS
By Babe Ruth

PHILADELPHIA Pa April 2S you judge by early
play, it looks like EastWest world series this fall.
Mind I'm picking winners anything like that The point
I'm making that balance strength League
East while National
clubs that hold the whip hand.
There's old idea baseball that the early
IN the don't much That's bunk The in
April just the in October and
piled first months
the difference pennant winner and you
don't believe it, American League
in NAVAL had do hold in September
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
PRINTERS TO PRACTICE

Monday, Thursday and Friday OF
next week viii find the Union
Printers putting in strenuous prac.
tice In preparation for the begin
ming Of their season. All players
are requested TO report to the north
diamond OF the ElIipse at 4:3O.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

Back in the days when McGraw'
was winning remnants regularly
with the. Giants, he had ball clubs
that got away to a good start in
the spring and piled up their lead
before the other contending clubs
knew what 1t was about.
Before the season opened picked
the Pirates to win the National
League pennant. I'm still inclined
20 believe they wiII--but the Giants
have got a good chance to stop
them. And all because they're
getting way with good start.
In the American League Il
any western club II going 20
1 get Into the series, right now Is
the time for them to start.
Il While the Yankees, the Ath.
| letics and Washington I'D
llnitted 30 be the strongest teams
In the league-are clawing ct
4 each others Threats Is the time
Tor the dark horse to get
7 away.
In the National League Pitts
burgh. Chicago. Cincinnati and St.
Louis have been whiting at each
other. The Giants meantime have
been able to make hay while the
sun shines against the Phils, the
Braves and the Broohlyns. And
another thing in the Giants favor
- that the western clubs have to
come East and play the Giants at
home before the McGraw clan goes
on the road.
All These things count in 1 pen.
mant race.
Another thing to watch q the
way the cOntending clubs play on
the road for almost Q month.
The Athletics and Washington
are on the road almost as long.
When they've all come back
home and the firing Of that first
\ "trip Is over, then you'll be able to
get . pretty good line on how
things, stand. For remnants are
won away from home.
30 FAR this season the dope has run
pretty true to form. Pittsburgh and
khe Giants. In the National League,
played about as they were doped. In
our league the Yankees and Athletics
and Washington all have been on
their toes. In the National League
the Cubs look like the dark horses.
An the American League Detroit and
Cleveland stand to make some real
trouble.
And right here let me say that
Cleveland has surprised me. / knew
they had d good pitching staff, but
I didn't figure them to show a. well
as they have. The way the Indian
pitchers are going right now they'll
be a real power in the race. II they
keep IL up you can count the indians
~ contending club all the way.
(Copyright, 1897, by Chrigty Walsh
Syndicate. Inc.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
PLAY BALL EARLY

i A baseball game between the
Brodt's, Inc, and Pohanka Motor
teams will be played at 8 o'clock to-
morrow morning on the field at Fair
lawn. w. O. Powell, Brodt man
ager, e booking games by phone at
Franklin 5000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
ELLI0TTS BOOKED

The Elliott A. c. will play the
Bedrock, Md, club at Seabrook
tomorrow. Clark and Brown will
be the Elliott battery. All Elliotrs
are to meet at 1895 Morse St. N.
E.. at 1890 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
MODOCS WANT GAMES

Unlimited class teams are chal.
1enged by the Modoc A. c., Man.
ager j. Gilbert Markham may be
phoned at Cleveland 4e2S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
CLUB BATTING
length Of his term, which expires in
1895 at his full salary Of $4,000

Thus, the question naturally
arises rs to whether Lands and
the American League owners
are going to stand for JOhns0n's
backing out on q pledge given
by his lawyer and doctor, and
thus any boom for new league
president lends itself to lllkeli.
hood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
TOUGH ON bosses

Prizes have been awarded to the
business firms having the largest
number Of employees present at the
opening game OF the Nashville,
Tenn, bail club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
JUST WAND

Walter Hagen's name does not
appear among the list Of winners
Cf any oe the Southern tournas
u1snts held during The paee MsAtay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

with delicate precision, and every
inequality, every peculiarly OF the
ground, must be allowed for.
! am convinced by experience that
any first-class player can, barring
eceptional blind holes, play we'll up
to the green any first-class course,
although it be unknown to him, but
he must know the greens to play
them well. Every green has its
peculiarities and q quality Of turf
that must be learned.
q I believe that the best putting
sstrOke IL the pendulum stroke,
the center-shafted club 10 the
best. ! say this reluctantly, be-
cause for years ] refused to use
one and suffered the disadvan.
tage Of the ordinary club. MY
reason for not adopting the CEN
ter-shafted club was that it Il
banned by st. Andrews. Pos.
sibly It Is not golf TO use IL,
but as long rs IL Is permitted in
the United States IL Is folly to
compete at q disadvantage.
The following il the method of
producing the pendulum stroke:
Stand with feet comfortably apart,
so that your weight is equally dis.
tributed, remembering that in this
stroke the body must not move ex.
cept in the longer strokes and then
but slightly.
There are 80 many different yet
successful stances that I hesitate to
recommend O successful one, but
whatever your stance advise that
you bear these important ideas In
mind: Have your eye directly over
the ball; do not be afraid to swing
back FAR enough to give the ball an
adequate blow. and follow only the
clubhead through on the imaginary
line. The swing back and forward
Is that Of pendulum, and can only
be accomplished by means Of cen.
ter-ahafted club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
RICE MIDGETS PLAY

The following Sam Rice Midgets
are requested to report at 1890
O'Clock tomorrow at the east eliipse
diamond for a game with the
Corinthians: Altman, Schalkeford,
Simpson, Raftery, Bray, Wood,
Robertson, Turner, Carey, Mats,
McAboy, Millison and Warner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

entertainment, John 8. Cole, has
completed arrangements for q
motion picture show on the
evening OF Wednesday, May 4.
The auditorium Of the Interior
Department has been secured for
the event and DIR. III. G. Ober.
hotter, Of the Biological Sur
vey. viii be the speaker Of the
evening. The pictures viii deal
with field and stream and b
OF utmost interest to the MIN
rod. The public Is invited.
During the high water In March
great numbers OF smau-mouthed
bass came down with the onrush
and when the river reached nor.
malcy 1t was discovered that they
had taken UP headquarters I'm the
vicinity Of Little Falls.
Dip METERS and anglers that
might well be termed ''rotters''
reaped harvest among the half
starved and confused gamesters.
The attention Of the unlawful
slaughter was taken up with sew
eral Of Washington's true sports
men, who In turn had preparations
under way with the Virginia and
District authorities when the pres.
emit flood started on its way last
Let ne hope that beforo these
hellish performers against fish life
can again start on their fiendish
work, that some unforeseen 1orce
may be brought into play to stop
forever the unsportsmanliIke method
Of destroying the Modest Roman
Of them all" the small-mouthed
bass.
Peninsula State Park On chs
edge Of Lake Erie ct Erie, Pa.
has from time iInEnemOrial been
. favOritO resort for spOrtsmen
for waterfowl shooting. It has
recently been made 3 sanctuary
and the Erie County Fish and
Game Association q protesting
that shooting should be per-
United for Limited time In sea.
son, the place having been D
HavOFlte resort for waterfowl
shooting for rnrthwe~'~---. p~..-.
sylvania for many years.
The eportsmen's Association,
which numbers upwards OF 1000
sportsmen, has done much to help
conserve wild animal life in its
territory, and insists on recognition.
A referendum vote IL being taken
by the Peninsula Park commission
to determine public sentiment.
10 A Sportsman On the Long Trail
dedicated to Win II. Dilg)
Stiil move the rivers to the sea.
etill whispering winds intone at
peace
And waves RON in and break ashore,
While ship-clouds form and ride
and cease
The lake In dark green setting bides
And giant apFuces fringe the
shore:
StiIl leaps the amber king Of fish
But you 60 out for him no more.
ARTHUR r. MacDoUGALL, JR..
Bingham, Me.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

In other words the good golfer
plays mostly in the air; but putting
IL upon the ground and at its
mercy. A few inches may mean q
miss in putting, while q foot or SO
may mean good placement In other
shots. The putt must be executed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

The Griffnen return here tomor-
row for Q single game with the
Yankees. Indications today are
that Hollis Thurston will oppose
Urban Shoclger, The gates at Grit.
9TH Stadium open e noon Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
BAN EVADES
MERCY
By Kirk Miller

Three months ago to the hour
the American League club owners
in conclave at Chicago. after con-
ference with Ban Johnson's lawyer
and physician, voted that the health
of the. erstwhile president Of the
American League was such that
he was no longer capable of carry
ing on the duties Of his office, and
removed him from actual control,
ostensibly forever. Frank Navin,
president of the Detroit club, was
appointed to conduct the Office for
the time being.
Thus another showdown between
Judge Lands, high commissioner Of
baseball and the stormy petrol of
the American League was averted.
An element OF mercy had prevented
q very ugly chapter from being
written in baseball, as Judge Lands
had insisted that Ban Johnson re-
main silent, a thing which It was
apparently impossible for him to do.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

Used cars at reasonable prices and
eerms are listed for sale in the Auto
MOBILES for Sale Columns of The Times
and Herald Classified Ads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

Today Griffith, as usual, was un.
willing to discuss the affairs OF q
sick man, but he reiterated the
conditions under which President
Johnson was supposed to have sur
rendered his contact with baseball.
Griffith would not deny that an Inn
passe IL not imminent In view OF
Johnson's return to his offices, al
though he could see no immediate
eruption in the organization 30 long
as Johnson does not encounter the
ire Of Judge Lands through public
utterances and criticism OF the base.
ball car.
Griffith knew nothing OF any
secret meetings yesterday to pro.
pose Mayor James Walker as John.
sons successor al an alleged salary
OF 100000 per year and he has
had no notice Of any future meet.
ing to discuss a permanent success.
Sor to johnson. The latter is SUP.
posed = haRa been retired Tor the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
E4STWEST WORLD SERIES LOOMS SAYS BABE RUTH
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1927

Copyright 1881. InesraauonaI Fsatuss
8sTvleA InGl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

The arrival Of the hardhead clan
in nearby salt water is always an
event Of great Importance to those
inclined toward the briny deep
pastime, but Il seems this year
that more notice was taken Of its
coming than ever before. When
word reached the Capital City that
the opening catch had been made
last Wednesday evening from the
long pier at Chesapeake Beach,
anglers Immediately laid plans 70
be on the grounds 30 that they
might be numbered among those
present to greet the inaugural run.
This column first received the
glad tidings through the courtesy
of Herman /. Medic, when this
worthy angler telephoned that Ray.
mond Lyles had taken the initial
catch Of the season. Ten fish were
caught by Lyles, when he was
forced to give up on account Of
the heavy storm that caused the
surf to break over the pier.
Benedict is silent, according 70
Ed Brown, who visited the Patux-
ent town on Thursday, but the ma,
tives are looking forward to every
change Of tide that may bring In
the first run of hardheads. Solo.
mons Island. gateway to the Patux
emit, is also on the anxious list
and its Inhabitants expect big things
by the latter part Of the coming
week.
The Potomac Anglers AsSOcia-
don, through It's chairman Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23
Use Pendulum
Stroke for
Putting
BY Charles (Chick) Evans, Jr.

- S~@S~@ 49, y Se@A~@AI ~ S~AAS9 S@ =
We never hear Of a man, who,
without instruction ana practice,
can send q bali straight and far
down the fairway. He must learn
to drop his nashie dead upon some
selected spot, to play the cut shot,
to chip neatly, and all the rest
Of the skilled shots in the golfer
repertoire must b learned. but
an unskilled player can send the
ball into the cup from all parts OF
the green; yea. women and children
are often strangely proficient in
this branch of the game.
I am convinced that there arc
just two kinds Of shots in golf
putting and all the others.
It b as II we played all tho
long shots at golf and then
stopped on . veIvety lawn for q
little tryOut In q sort Of fancy
crOquet. IL y man learns his
golf by starting at the tee and
proceeding with each shot until
he reaches the hole he should
be told when he reaches the
green that the putting stroke
proper must be entirely differ.
emit from al the others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

Clark Griffith, Washington
president who was In the gath
ering addressed by Killilea and
DIR. Drury, left the Chicago
conference with the understand
ing that the league would never
again be embarrassed by John
sons defiant attitude toward
Judge Lands I'm whose hands
sixteen major league clubs have
placed the welfare Of their bust
ness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

FOrerunners Of the herring
tribe arrived during the week,
but the initial school will be held
in check until the water begins
TO drop. This column win keep
the snagging element Of the
angling game b touch with the
movements Of migratory her.
ring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

The first official act Of Ban John
son was to change the arbiters' as
signments. Umpire Ormsby, who
worked in Washington the first
home stay Of the club, for instance,
had, before Johnson's intervention,
been assigned to work at the st.
Louis opening. Other umpires were
changed similarly.
Today we are told that James
Walker, the sartorially perfect
mayor Of New York City is being
doomed to succeed johnson. The
move Is properly termed a boom,
but the fans have reason to place
some Importance in the gesture, be-
cause 1t Is quite apparent that Ban
Johnson has evaded an implied
obligation by returning to the
American League throne.
The promise was implied through
Henry Killilea, the league attorney
who represented johnson. at Chi
cage conference with the club
owners and through DR.. Robert B.
Drury, Johnson's attending phys
ician, who told the moguls OF his
patients then physical condition
and of his likely inability to fulfil
the duties of his office in the
future.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-23

Just two weeks ago, = few
days before the opening Of an.
other major league season, ban
johnson emerged from his re.
tirement at q middle West health
resort and took up the reigns Of
baseball. In his absence, the
opening day umpire Assignments
had been made by his secretary
at the instance OF Acting Presl-
dent NaTin, who IL also vice
president Of the league.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

BOOMING HOUSE, IA rooms. Central Box 4G-B., Herald office. YOUNG MAN has from 5000 to s5.000 to place in established business either active or silent partner. Address Business Box 2i-L., Herald office.
 Money Loaned As FAMILY LOANS FOR USE IN THE
 HOME-s10 to $500 Our service Is best because you can repay according to your income, and we try to make every customer happy by courtesy promptness and privacy. s2 to $ month ly. plus lawful interest, repays $10 to s100
 cash loan
 Larger sums in proportion All loans between husband wife and our selves. Call. write or phone 1-9-4S.
 BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY 101 Raphael Bldg. second floor. 99 West Main St, between Washington and High streets. Open S:30 to 5; Saturdays S:S0 to l. Licensed by the state-Bonded to
 the Public.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

ELLIS ST, 65-5 room tenement, hot water heat furnished; near Northcnd aad High schools; garage If desired, NogGlsifr rental
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

FAIRVIEW ST. 51-6 rooms. 2ud floor
 all Improvements. Apply 3rd floor. Rent
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

BEAUTIFUL solid mahogany yictrola for sale. Used only by owner. Cost s10O.
 and s7D worth of records In perfect condition. Win sell for half price of N..trlIa Write Box l2-A., Herald nfHcc-
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

EAsT MAIN ST, 5S0-F0ul rooms third floor. all couvcuiences. Rent reasonable. Inquire ahlVe address
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

PENNINGTON AVE. go Tenement of , rooms, all modern improvements. steam heat Iupuire grl floor
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

tgS BUYS d three piece bedroom suite, Sl0 deposit will hold it nt Doyle's Furniture Co, 800 Main St. $9S BUYS a dining room set. $lO will hold 1t at Doyes Furniture Co, 500 Main St.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED AD
 FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
Mantcl--rO Rent

SOUTU MAIN ST. a7l--Large store on corner. Suitable for drug store. etc. Very fine store.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

,OR. CHURCH AND STANLEY sTS.--5 room tenement. all Improvements. steam heat. Also store. Apply Fruit Store Cor. Chur and Stanley.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

GARAGE and storage room for rent 229 Washington St Phone 55S. LARGE GARAGE, SoN3o. suitable for re- rair warl, ur trucking. Mrs H. Nogcl, tnA Il.-.l-l.nM ANn LNnnn 11hq
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
Apartments and Tcncmcfts

FAlRNIEW ST. '19-5 rooms 2rd floor. newly renovated. Improvements, garage lt desired. Call evenings to g. Phone 2s42-2
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
MERCHANDISE
Musical Instruments

ENNIS PIANO, excellent condition; looks like new. s1Go. Kovels Piano Shop. 3S Rockwell Ave Tel. 21c2-4.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

DON'T MISS THIS OME-BaiIey Upright, jv-t the right size and the price is only SAs. The Gibbs Piano Co. l2l Church let.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

.LvIDERE-se sefton DFiye, Beautiful : .aom cottage; } cafe garage; We'll built; doehle lot. Can hs ooushs vsry teaSona oly kaoinow' Ras' ,s,o nss' Estate Co.,. 50l Main st. IeI le1o.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
Houses For Sale
S:S

.}sSI-VIDT RE-BraHd new cottage of $ rooms. hot water hear. fireplace and garage. This is the house you have wanted to own. Price very reasonable aith easy terms Carlson X Carlson. 1883 tfaIn street .elenb one l8lI.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

'ORNER EAST MAIN ST, AND HART FORD ANE.-4 room tenement, all in- proyemeuts. Reasonable rent. Apply -nrnal. at-rn or phone l2n2-4
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

''ILIiti FAl.M-l9 acres of land bungalow, nearly new; barn and gar- age. fruit trees All high land. Cash rom $1N9 up. Between Pennington and tnl"aH!le, near the high srhnol. See Hetsr Denuzze, 47G Main St. New prrnln. Tel. 4243 or ,5ST-c
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

FIVE ROOM TENEMENT-FIr floor. aN Improvements, newly rcnopNed. GaraEe Adults preferred. Inquire 25l south Man ST
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Building Lots For Sale

BUILDING LOTS for sals ia every CSC. aoh or the city on easy tsrmA Tho ". L. Hatch Co.,. City Hall Tel s40o.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

BENNINGTON AVE. 29-5 rooms Is. &o'H ali improvements. Inquire Bra 0por Phone 1gs4-i
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

FIVE loom apartment near High school. steam heat, jauitor service. Apply N. krakorian, If4 Glen St
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Agcnts-Rcal Estate

 FOR real estate to be bought or sold see H. J Forcu. 122 Main St. Phone l790, II use phone 643-l3
 STEAMSHIP TICkETS-Re estate. nc tary puic. Mortgage loans. Agenzla Italiaua 1oS Latfayette St. phone 5s'1. Building and Business Property 80 BERLIN TuRNPlKE-NLge 1aLm- of -hn acres 10 room house. big barns, stock and all tools. Here's a wonderful prop osltion and the price is right. For par. ttculars see Carlson and Carlson. l63 Main St. Tel 1872.
 FARM for sale CT will exchange for city property. miles from New Britain l3O acres Innd. 10 tested cows. horses tractor and ail farming tools Price right. New England Real Estate Co.,. +IG Main St, PAone 4S75 or .6S.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

WINTHROP ST. 3l-4-room apartment all modern couvcmcnecs. Inquire 2 W.rtrrnu street.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
Farms For Sale

rAAN for sale or will exchange for city property. miles from New Britain. la9 acres land, 10 tested COWS. :. hoi ses. tractor and all farming tools. Price right. New England Real Estate 'o, 47s Man St. Phone 1875 or 56s.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
Business Places For Kent

WINTHROP ST, lSS-5 room tenement.
 steam beat, ali Improvements. Inquire
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

BARBER SHOP for sale. year lease. chairs. Centrally located. Write Her aid Box 49-A, B.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20

SgS BUYS living room set. sl0 deposit will hold 1t at Doyle's Furniture Co.,, EU0 Main ct
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
ROOMS, BOARD, HOTELS
Rooms For Rent

\ FEW rooms to rent at Y. W. C. A. Reasonable price. Apply at dormitory. 70 Glen St
New Britain herald., 1927-09-20
LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats. Pets

AIREDALE DOG for sale, male, years
 old. Thoroughly yard and house broken.
 Kind to children. N. w. Baldwin,
 Kcnsngton. Phone o54-lo
 WATCH bulldogs, Persian kittens, pup pies, all breeds puppies vented. Dan E. Nagle Kennels Berlin, Phone 41SO.