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New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
WRESTLING TEAM
 MEETS HARTFORD
"Y' GrapplerS to Defend State
 Title in This City Saturday

Wrestling teams representing the New Britain and Hartford '. NJ. C.. A. will clash in this city Saturday afternoon to determine supremacy between the two. Hartford well re- members that the New Britain team last year won the state champion ship and its one aim this year is to challenge the supremacy of the New Britain grapplers.
 The sixteen men who will com pose New Britain's team are in for warm session and the Capitol City wrestlers have been conditioning since October. The weights will range anywhere from 11S pounds to 175 pounds and some very good matches are on the schedule.
 The rivalry between the teams is at fever heat and there won't be any doubt about the outcome in the various matches.
 The following matches have been made: 1lS pounds. Neil Crowley, New Britain, state champion, vs. J. s. Armando; 147 pounds, S. Davis New Britain, state champion, vs Joe Delizia, Hartford; 147 pounds, k. Hick, New Britain, vs. A. Buher, Hartford; 16O pounds, V. Squllaciote New Britain, vs. J. Armando, Hart ford; 160 pounds, Milton Canzel- lanei, New Britain, vs. L. Behrendt, Hartford. and 175 pounds, Ran Canzellanei, New Britain vs. J. York Hartford.
 Approximately eight bouts will be presented. The first will be started promptly at o'clock and tho tour nament will be open to the public
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
ATHLETES GETTING READY FOR SEASON
Edwin Wide Leads Foreign h.
 YaSi0n in Track and Field Meets

New York, Jan. 6 LP-With the approach of the indoor track and field season, New York is fast be- coming the Mecca for athletic stars from various parts of this and other countries.
 The foreign talent is represented chiefly by Edwin Wide. the slim Swedish schoolmaster who has es- tablished training quarters at the Newark Athletic club and plans to have try at some of Paavo Nurmi's indoor marks by February.
 Wide already has started training. He had his first workout last night in the Elizabeth, N. J., armory. He has accepted an invitation from Murray Hubert, president of the Amateur Athletic Union, to see the seasons opening meet, held by the K. of C., in Brooklyn this Saturday and fire the gun for the start of the two mile race.
 Of the homebred track stars, the New York A. C. has coralled another formidable array in it's bid for team honors. To reinforce such veterans las George Marsters and Johnny Holden, former Georgetown runners. the mercury foot organization has obtained Paul Herlihy. Georgetown quarter miller, dnd Alan Granning, Colgate half miller. Lochnicht. fast Buffalo quarter miller, also may join metropolitan ranks.
 Roland Locke, crack Nebraska sprinter and worlds record holder for the 22O yard dash. declined in- vitations to come here in preference 10 finishing his college course. Hank Russell. Cornell star and 1926 cham pion of the Intercollegiate A. A. A, A., is making his headquarters at Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
TITLE TOURNAMENT
 ID BE STARTED
Eight '. M. C. A. Teams Are Entered in Competition in State

The state Y. M. C. A. basketball eight teams entered. The tourna- ment will determine what team will represent Connecticut in the nation- al tournament.
 The associations which have en- tered teams in the competition arc New London, New Britain, Water bury, Naugatuck, Bridgeport, An- sonia, Westport and Greenwich. The following teams have been paired to play each other on or before January 29 in the semi finals: New London vs. New Britain, Waterbury vs Naugatuck, Bridgeport vs. An sonia and Westport vs. Greenwich.
 The local team is one of the strongest in the state and stands a good chance of coming through in the finals. Games have already been played with New London, Mid dletown and Naugatuck and the New Britain quintet won the first two easily and broke even with Nau- gatuck.
 The local lineup has been con- siderably strengthened by the addi- ton of Frank (Arburr) Arburche- ski. He will be in the game against Torrington on Friday night in that city.
 The following men are members of the basketball team which repre- sents the New Britain Y. NJ. c. A. in the state tournament: Johnny Saxe, Joe Luke, "Micky" Luke, Hill ding Bengston. Howard Demarest, Frank Arburcheski, William Yan- kaska and Elmer Nyborg.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
NATIONAL GUARDS
 PLAY PLAINF|ELD.
Locals to Try to Even Score in
 Game Saturday Night

The National Guards basketball team will have the opportunity Sat urday night at the state armory no Arch street of evening up the score in games won and lost with the Plaintield town team when the boys from over east, take the floor against them.
 The Plaintield team is coming to this city with the same aggregation of stars who last year kept the team in the running right up to the last for the state basketball title. Nor mandin, Dessinger, Madden and the others will be on hand to give the Guards battle and sweet court fight is anticipated by the fans who are planning to attend.
 Since the Guards have perfected their team play, the team has been showing sweet form. Manager Clar- ence Lanpher will send in his big guns against the invaders Saturday night and the teams one aim will be to even up the score.
 Plalntield beat the Guards in Plainfeld earlier in the season. The game was played under professional rules and this proved to be too great a handicap for the locals to overcome. The game in this city will be played according to amateur rules and the Guards should have the edge on the visitors.
 The following Wednesday night, the Meriden Endees. one of the big gest attractions in the state as far as New Britain fans are concerned, will meet the Guards in this city. These two games will give New Brit antics enough to talk about for some time to come.
 The Burritts will play the pre- liminary to the Guards Saturday night against team to be an- nounced later. The first contest will start promptly at s o'clock and the feature game of the night will be started at o'clock. Dick Dillon will referee and dancing will be en- joyed.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
SEEKING A COACH
Half Dozen Nationally Prominent Football Men Under Consideration by Northwestern.

Chicago. Jan.. 6 Rl--Half a dozen nationally prominent football figures were under consideration today for the post of head football coach at Northwestern university left vacant by Glenn Thistlethwaite's going to assume similar duties at Wisconsin,
 Coach Hugo Bezdek of Penn State Paul Schissler, Oregon Aggie men, tor, and Wallace Wade, developer of three southern championship clevens at Alabama, were among those mentioned to the faculty com- mittee, in session to consider possi- bilities.
 Tug Wilson, director of North westerns athletics, said, however that definite bid for a new grid iron coach may not be made for sev- era&weeks.
 Thistlethwaite, who leaves the Purple after producing team that tied Michigan TOT the Big Ten title last fall. is succeeding George Little as Wisconsins coach. Little becomes athletic director.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
PROTEST DEPARTURES
Serious View Taken By British Football Officials of Players Con- ing To America.

Glasgow, Scotland. Jan. 6 (PHA serious view is taken in British football league circles of their play CTS going to America.
 "We cannot" says John McKenna president of the league, allow players to go abroad and then, hay ing become disgruntled at their treatment over there, return and eX- pect the fatted calf to be killed. There is no difficulty with player who has played straight with his club, but We must look after our clubs interests and this chase to America cannot be accomplished without our taking bearings of the case when the player returns"
 In Ireland the feelings on the matter is reported to be even stronger.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
STILL IN THE SWIM
Miss Clarabelle Barrett Photographs Denial That She Has Withdrawn From Race.

Los Angeles, Jan. 6, R) - Miss Clarabelle Barrett, New Rochelle, N. Y, school teacher, has not giv- en up hope of capturing a part of the s40,000' prize money at stake in the Wrigley marathon channel swim scheduled for January 15.
 Miss Barrett, who last year gain- ed fame by her plucky although un- successful attempt to swim the Eng fish channel, last night telegraphed from San Francisco denial that she had withdrawn her entry in the Santa Catalina channel event. Miss Barrett had been quoted as believ- ing it impossible for anyone to swim the California passage due to the low tempera -ure of the water at this time of year.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
INTERIORS WIN GAME

The Interiors trounced the Good will club of Hartford last night by the score of 49 to II. The game failed to provide any untoward eX- citement or interest. Hubay and Zaleski starred for the winners and Goldman for the losers.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
PONY POLO SCHOOL
Beginner Will Learn Enough of Game In Three Months To Enable Him To Play.

San Antonio, Tex. Jan. P)- The organization of pony polo school at which the beginner will be taught enough Of the game in three months to enable him to play, was announced here today by William Meadows, veteran breeder and train- CT of polo ponies.
 Preliminary training will be giv en indoors. The students will sit astride wooden horses and polo balls will be bowled at them from all angles by instructors. As soon as the student becomes proficient with the mallet he will be coached on real horses until he can qualify for ac- tual competition.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
LARGE COTRT SQUAD

Amherst had more than 70 can. didates for their basketball team this season, one of the largest court squads to report Elm Grayson, former Massachusetts Aggie ace, is coaching the Amherst squad this season.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
RIDE IN BERLIN
Two American Six-Day Bike Grind. CTS Have Tentatively Signed For German Event.

Berlin. Jan. 6 (P)-Two American six-day bike grinders, Reggie Me- Namara and Bobby Walthour, Jr, have tentatively signed up for the eighteenth international six day race in Berlin January 1919. The race promises to break all records as far as class among the riders is con- cerned.
 Among other entries are Wambst and Lacquehay, French stars who won the last Berlin race in Novem- Der, and Otto Petri, formerly of Berlin. Petri has been living in the United States for several years. He won the Chicago six day race sev- eral months ago. It Is possible that McNamara will team up with either Walthour or Petri.
 In addition some of the best Ger- man, cyclists, including Saldow. Lor- eng. Tietz and Koch, have agreed to ride. Walthour, McNamara and Petri have been in Berlin for sev- eral weeks.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
PLAYS IN HARTFORD
New Britain High School Basketball
 Team Meets Bulkeley Tomorrow

The last road game for the New Britain high school basketball team or several weeks will be played in Hartford tomorrow night when the Bulkeley high school team and the New Britain quintet will meet Fol- lowing this game the Hardware City team will play a home stand of six games which will arry the schedule to the latter part of February.
 New Britain's regular lineup will remain intact until the end of the season this year, no players to be lost through graduation. In fact the only prominent members of the squad to be lost through graduation will be Captain "Huggy" Carlson of the Junior Reserves.
 The probable lineup for the game tomorrow afternoon will be: Me- Grath, center; Zaleski and Havlick, forwards; Matulis and Sowka, guards.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Hartford "Mr. Speaker or Madame Speaker, as the case may be- will be the new salutation in Connecticut house if movement launched by Representative Higgins of Coventry Is successful.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

LA'iiVi' i'iilipo' sSOlel, hOIcS. Illlle four 1ominute quarters.
 Critical Game Tonight
 The most important game of the first round. on the face of the pres- ent standing, will be played at the Senior High school tonight when the Trade school and South church battle for first place. Both teams are deadlocked at present, neither quintet having suffered a defeat in it's early games. So far these two local outfits have proved themselves superior to the others in the circuit. and the game tonight will have much to do with the winning of the cup.
 The Trade school has run up big ger scores than the South church when playing the same teams and will have the advantages tonight of playing on it's own floor, the we'll known high school bowling alley" But the church team has rarely had to exert itself previously and might have run off some larger scores had it tried. while the team has been pointing for tonight's game. There will be preliminary between the Trade School Seconds and the South church Reserves. Jack Tobin will referee.
 Junior League
 The kensington Boys club Juniors nosed out the Pennington Grammar two points and advanced into sec ond place in the Junior County lea que. The standing in this loop is as follows:
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
FLASHES OF LIFE: FOUR MILLION
 WOMEN IN U. s. DON'T USE COSMETICS

By the Associated Press.
 New York - That rare ovis poll, made famous by the Roosevelts, seems to be abundant A member of an expedition of the American museum of natural history to Tibet and Turkestan cables that he saw 33 in one afternoon and that poll horns and skulls are everywhere, the natives slaughtering them for food.
 kearny, N. J. - Having seen her daughter married, Mrs. Agnes Parker is now resigned to a serious operation. The wedding was at hospital ahead of scheduled time by the mothers wish and it so hap pened that over the radio at the right time there came a proper bit of Lohengrin. followed by 70, Promise Me" T Love You Truly" Kiss Me Again" and My Little Gray Home in the West"
 New York - "Beauticians" - that's what they call themselves are somewhat perturbed. They have been informed in convention that 4,000,00O women in this country never use cosmetics. And some critics denounced the 4,000,000 as the type that still clings to corsets, frowns on short skirts and believes in witches.
 Huntington, w. Va. If Mrs. James Rose holds winning hand in bridge she intends to get the six. Her husband overcalled with six diamonds. Nine clubs!" she cried. Rules or no rules, the other players let her make a grand slam.
 London If the Duke and Duchess of York get seasick on their trip to Australia by battle ship 1t will not be the fault of Queen Mary. At a farewell dinner in Buckingham palace the fare was one of the plainest. There was no soup and as little grease as pos sible was used in cooking the meal.
 Somerville, N. J. - The s53,0 900 estate inherited by 15-year- old Doris Duke includes 1,0S2 quarts and 1906 pints of choice cham pagne valued at s3 to s9 per unit. The wine and other liquors are ap- praised in an accounting at ST. 4o1 but the lot would bring much more than that if 1t could be sold to Broadway night clubs. County authorities expect taxes on the es- tate to defray the expenses of the Hall-NIills case.
 New York A. Barton Hepburn. 2d, bankers grandson, tall hand some youth. is going on the stage in juvenile roles. He has just be- come of age and come into posses sion of half a million of the ten million that eventually will be his.
 Liverpool - Miss Edith Gertrude Knight has not worn skirts for II years because they interfere with her work When receiving the de- gree of bachelor of veterinary sci ence from Liverpool university she wore knickers beneath her aca- demic gown.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Waterbury - Charges of mali ciously killing cattle are nolled in superior court when case of Leon- ard P. Payne comes up.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

New York-Santo D'Amico is an honest taxi driver and glad of it.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

lnOnQB WHICH MrS. ". I. MOTSln of Buffalo left in his cab, he was hugged then he got a s20 bill. Then a s5 gold piece, then a silver medallion blessed by the pope. And more is to come, for Mrs. Morgan took the names of his children.
 Paris - The circumscribing of the Atlantic ocean is the aim of two French military airmen. They hope to start in the spring on a flight that will skirt the shores of Europe. Africa, South and North America.
 New York The thrill of a lifetime" has just been experienced by two London girls. Misses Ida and Louise Cook saved up for two years in order to come to New York and hear Galli-Curci in opera. And it was heavenly"
 Compiegne Through a gift from an American a shelter is to be erected for Marshal Foch's rail- road car in which the armistice was signed. Tourists then will be charged for look.
 New York-Having started work for the Victor Talking Machine company 23 years ago as a stenog- rapher, Edward E. shumaker is to become it's president.
 Waterbury - Acquisition of assets and good will of L. T. Hungerford Brass and Copper company of New York by Chase companies, Inc. an- nounced.
 New Iondon-Two federal agents under suspension and nine others un- der arrest following seizure of liquor valued at s25o,0O0 two trucks and two expensive automobiles.
 Mddletown-Jury in case against William T. Lynch for liquor law vio- lation discharged after two disagree ments in superior court.
 New Haven SiXty-five Yale students have gained average of five pounds each in voluntary nutritional class.
 New Haven - There is no art in so-called art magazines seized in cleanup campaign of police, two Yale professors say.
 New Haven Aid from German government for Fred Edel. held in connection with shooting of John Mastriano, Jr., December 19, fore cast by counsel for Edel, who is a German subject.
 Torrington - Placing muZzle of |. l.,
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Liverpool Miss Edith Gertrude Knight has not worn skirts for II years because they interfere with her work. When receiving the de- gree of bachelor of veterinary sci ence from Liverpool university she wore knickers beneath her aca- demic gown.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Torrington Placing muzzle of unloaded pistol to his head and pull ing trigger, Frank Zbuska, 20, anna teur boxer, is instantly killed at a party.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Returning sS,0oo worth of dia- monds which Mrs. ". r. Morgan of Buffalo left in his cab, he was hugged, then he got a s20 bill. Then s5 gold piece, then a silver medallion blessed by the pope. And more is to come, for Mrs. Morgan took the names of his children.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Hartford = disappointment of all employees of treasurer's office first official act of Treasurer Ernest E. Rogers as he reassumes office.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Norwalli - Damage of s3o.000 by fire of unknown origin which des- troys Rhodonolia House, unoccupied inn and dance hall.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Hartford John Coolidge is not escort of Miss Florence Trumbull at inaugural ball, mos pleasureable event of the days activities. Her escort is Alfred Bingham, son of United States Senator Hiram Bing- ham
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

If the board is to throw open the state buildings for the popular sport, then 1t will have to do so soon as the season ends on April and con- siderable time will be consumed in getting ready. If the meeting isn't held up before January 15, as far as this city is concerned, polo won't be played here until next year.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
Spe a in g of Sports

Following the inauguration of Governor John H. Trumbull in Hart ford yesterday. polo fans in this city and all through the state can expect to have the board of control over the state armories meet pretty soon to decide whether the armories can be used for playing surfaces or not. scheduled to meet in Hartford yes- terday at the exercises and efforts were to be made to have the mem- bers set together this week or next to discuss this subject, all-important to the polo fans.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
Kensington Boys Club

Free tries-Reid 6, Malone 5, Gre co 5, Levy 3. Referee, Mangan: timer, Phillips: scorer, Mercy. Time, four 10-minute quarters.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Record crowds will be out to see ha games during the coming weeks. We overheard one of the old time red hot fans of 25 years ago, saying that he was going to see the Guards play Meriden next Wednesday night. This gentleman was a hot rooter in the days of Burt" Loomis, "Spud' O'Donnell, Clark and the others who management of Charlie Barrett and the repeated successes of the New Britain team over opponents has stirred that latent interest again.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

The amateur fights will be re- sumed in this city tomorrow night at the state armory on Arch street. The card which has been planned from the entries received appears to be the best that has been put on in this city.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Paul Terzo was scheduled to meet Ray Hall tomorrow night but he re- ports that he hasn't had just enough time to train and get in readiness for the bout. Terzo claims the abil- ity to meet Hall despite the fact that Hall knocked him out in 52 seconds in their last meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Paris The circumscribing of the Atlantic ocean is the aim of two French military airmen. They hope to start in the spring on a flight that will skirt the shores of Europe, Africa, South and North America.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Terzo Is suffering from a slightly injured hand and this has decided him to postpone his attempt until the next show. This pair will be matched soon. however.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Among the basketball fans of the city, the meeting of the National Guards with the Atlas of New Haven seems to be one of the interesting in which the fans of the city are most interested in. is the battle with the Meriden Endees scheduled for next Wednesday night in this city.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

New Haven - Aid from German government for Fred Edel. held in connection with shooting of John Mastriano, Jr., December 19. fore cast by counsel for Edel, who is a German subject.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

One of the early telephone calls we received this morning was from Manager Clarence Lanpher of the National Guards. Following the ex- pression of a rumor last night in these columns. he was the object of the congratulations of all the boys along the stem. He denies the al- legation therein expressed and says he enjoys single blessedness too much to think of changing. Another good story shot.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

The team faces a tough schedule with the fans of this city solidly be- hind them. The work of the players in the games here has been such that with only two losses credited against them, the Guards have be- come the greatest drawing card in the state.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

New York A. Barton Hepburn. 2d bankers grandson, a tall hand some youth. is going on the stage come of age and come into possess sion of half a million of the ten million that eventually will be his.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

New York The thrill of a lifetime" has just been experienced by two London girls. Misses Ida and Louise Cook saved up for two years in order to come to New York and hear Galli-Curci in opera. And it was "heavenly."
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

New London-Two federal agents under suspension and nine others un- der arrest following seizure of liquor valued at S250,000 two trucks and two expensive automobiles.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

New Haven - There is no art in so-called art magazines seized in cleanup campaign of police, two Yale professors say.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Manager Joe Carroll of the Bristol New Departures is seeking to ar range the dates for the three re- maining games on the schedule be- tween the Guards and the Bristol Endees. The teams have met twice bat according to the agreement be- tween the two managers, a series of five games was to be played. The dates will have to be next month, as the schedule is all filled out for the local team.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Middletown-Jury in case against William T. Lynch for liquor law vio- lation discharged after two disagree ments in superior court.