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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.


-AMPA. Fla. February 14.-Fol-
lowers of the Nationals have
no reason for concern over
the flrst-base situation this
wear. according to those guld-
ang the tiestinies of the team.
When announcement was made
short time back of the sale of Moon
Harris to the Pittsburgh Pirates much
toneue.wagging and head-shaking en-
sued. Joe Judge is brittle. fans argued.
He is prone to injuries, mark Tor
microbes and the odds are all against
him going through any season Win
out being on the shelf from two to
six weeks or longer.
Also. Judge isn't getting any
Younger. you know. Yet the club up
and sells Moon Harris and cancers
the policy on initial sack insurance so
to say. What in the world could
"tfey"-maaning the club officials
have been thinking of?
Well, we have it straight from
s'them' that they do not share any
doubts as to the wisdom of the trans
action, for several good reasons. one
of the principal of which Is Robert
Emmett Mccain. the tall young man
of "a years who carved out .33' nat
ting average with Columbus or the
American Association last year and
who is rated by competent Judges as
having the makings of frst-class
vestibule guardian.
Noon i'm Poor Health.
An influencing factor in the release
of Moon is that he is IS years old, and
not the type with which to build for
the future. Also. the old war horse
did not enjoy the best of health. His
notions Of training were at variance
with those whose ideas were supposed
TO be followed. with the result that he
wasn't always in the best of shape
when an emergency arose.
It is suspected further that Judge
win prove much more dependable
with no polished understudy ready to
hop into the breach in case there
arises some question of his fitness for
play. It may be a matter of psychol-
Osy. but 1t is believed Joe will carry
on longer, better and farther If he
realizes that first basing Is his ex.
elusive responsibility, and that the
team may be greatly weakened by his
absence.
In addition, there is reason to be-
lieve that should a grave emergency
occur, the Nationals could obtain
competent first baseman on very short
notice, one of proved ability. who has
no connection whatever with the club.
However, the powers that be are not
anticipating any calamitous eventual.
ties and are of the opinion that there
is sufficient material on the roster as
now constituted to protect them
against anything short of the complete
gripping of Judge.
Might Use Reeves.
Bob Reeves comes under this head
ing. This lad of % Summers. who
came up from the campus at Georgia
Tech early last season. is rated as be-
ing a real diamond in the rough and
possessed of the ability to make good
at any job assigned to him, although
he has devoted most of his attention
thus far to shortstop and third base.
Another in the same classification
is Henry Cullop, the acquisition from
the Double A" st" Paul club Gull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14
G. w. RUNNERS LEAD
IN 1O-MILE RUN

George Washington barriers took
major honors in the regular Sunday
practice run held yesterday at the
Plaza Playground by the Aloysius
Club to enable athletes to condition
themselves for the 10-mile street run
to be conducted by the club on Wash.
ington's birthday
Capt. Hurd Willett Of the Colonial
squad led the field of ~ in the Ave
mile grind. His time was 90 minutes
33 seconds. Finishing second was a
teammate, Sherman l.. Johnson. AL
Schaub and Jim Montague of the
Aloyslus Club were third and fourth,
respectfully.
Others finished as follows, alLc but
2 of the IL starters continuing I'LL the
race: Floyd Pomeroy. George Wash
ington; Leon S. Heinrich. Gallauaet;
NJ. ]. Lynch, J. Bonnafon, Grafton
Montague and Looney, all of Aloysius
Club.
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IA NOW ARE LISTED
FOR DAVIS CUP PLAY
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 14.-Re.
entry Of Rumania and India into
Davis Cup play for 1927 has brought
the list Of challengers for the historic
tennis trophy to IA, the United States
Lawn Tennis Association announced
today. Thirteen of the teams will COM
pete in the European zone, and the
fourteenth, Cuba. will play In the
American zone.
Both India and Rumania have par
ticipated in Davis Cup play five times.
India entered the lists in 1921 and Ru-
mania in 1929. Both have competed
annually since that date with one ex-
ception. India failed to enter a team
in 1925.
Draw for 1927 play Is expected to
take place March II, two days after
close of the entry list. With Septem-
Der 8, 9 and 10 already selected by the
y. S. l.. r. A. as dates for the chal-
lenge round play in the European
zone probably will be completed not
later than the third week in July. The
European winner will then compete
in the interzone final to determine the
challenger for the United States, pres
ent holder of the trophy.
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WILSON GAINS SECOND
LEG ON SHOOT TROPHY

Walter Wilson broke 90 out Of 100
targets to lead field of more than
a score of scattergun experts at the
Washington Gun Club Saturday. win
ming the second leg on the handicap
trophy.
DIR. A. b. Slime, after tying with
seven other contestant, broke 10 birds
without a miss to win the missand.
out test.
Horton took the trophy for high
scratch score with 4S breaks. Will
liams was high in the doubles with
2o out Of "a The Washington Gun
Club shoots a match with the Oriole
Gun Club Of Baltimore in Baltimore
next Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14
AMERICAN SECTION.
u. S. CHECKER CHAMPION
DISPLAYS WIZARDRY HERE

Newell w. Banks, checker champion
Of America, was this afternoon to play
six games at the Terminal f. r.
Y. M. c. A. clubrooms at the Union
Station. At the same time he will
play a Hotpoint billiard match
Tonight he will give a simultaneous
exhibition of chess and checker play
ing at the Capital City Chess Club.
Banks has challenged Robert
Stewart of Scotland. world checker
champion, to a match. Stewart de
feated Banks for the world title in
Scotland In 1922.
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By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
n YEW YORK. February IA
turbulent week Is ahead of
VI Jimmy Maloney and Jack
4 Delaney. The two colorful
stars OF Tex Richards heavy
weight elimination series are fitting
themselves for the 10-round classic
of the indoor season at Madison
Square Garden Friday night. The
New York Boxing Commission has de-
cided to acquaint the light-heavy
weight titleholder with the regula-
tions of the commission governing
champions boxing out OF their divi-
'ions. Delaney must weigh IT'S
pounds, the limit of his class, on the
afternoon of the match or there will
be no fight, the commission has ruled
Daniel II. Shilling. deputy of the COM
mission, went TO Delaney's camp at
Bridgeport, Conn. today He will re-
port Delaney's present weight to the
commission.
Maloney's advantage in weight fig
ures prominently in discussions of the
coming fray. Supporters OF the Bos-
ton battler. who already have thrown
close to 100000 into the wagering
marts at quoted odds of to s, are
frank In the belief that Maloney's
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BLACK HAWKS RUSH
AT HOCKEY STOPPED

NEW YORK, February IA R).-
The charge Of the Chicago Black
Hawks, who counted two victories
last week, to slip from fourth to third
place In the American section Of the
National Hockey League. has been
checked for the time being at least.
Minus the services of Babe Dye,
crack wfngman ana one of the high
point scorers Of the circuit, the Hawks
last night fell before the New York
Americans. 2 to /. In an overtime
game at Madison Square Garden.
The standing Of the clubs follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14
JEWISH CENTER TEAMS
TO BE BUSY THIS VIEW

A heavy program OF athletic
activity has been outlined for the
Jewish Community Center this week.
Boxers will undergo strenuous work
outs under the watchful eye of Coach
Jim Mcnamara. The girls swimming
team will engage the Strayer girls in
n meet Wednesday.
Two basket ball games the same
day will find John Marshall and
Colony quints clashing. and Kama
whas and Les Amis meeting later. A
Junior League game Friday afternoon
will bring together Locust and
IrouuOiS teams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14

NICE, France, February IA R).--
Papa" Lenglen has sent a message
to Mile. Suzanne, the lawn tennis ex-
pert. now in the United States. in.
structnig her not to sign any future
contracts. A deluge of offers for her
professional services has been received
on this side Of the water. 1t is re.
ported that continental promoter lie
offering 10000 francs weekly for q
European tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14

ShOrteT DdCK SWfnE.
1t is one of the peculiarities of golf
that the longer the back swing the
shorter the flight is likely to be. This
rule holds because the swing OF the
club is precise exertion and hitting
the ball squarely and solidly Is
matter that hinges on narrow mar
gins. Therefore. the longer the back
swing the greater Is the likelihood
that you will cross over to the wrong
side of the narrow margin you have,
and dub it.
The long. sweeping, over-reached
back swing causes the club to swing
in a circle in the first place, whereas
the swing should make the club de-
scribe an ellipse. In figure /, the
dotted line shows the circular path of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14
When Base Ball Was Young
BY JOHN b. FOSTER
-Old.Time Scorers Knew Their Stuff

fit to this day to ask any modification
in the rule. But not very many base
hits are made in that manner.
Next: The Origin of Three Out.
All Out.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14

TRIPLE TIE POSSIBLE
IN CUE TITLE EVENT

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. February 14.-Unless
Gus Copulos upsets Augie Kieckhefer
IN their game today the three-cushion
billiards championship will be decided
when Kieckhefer plays Otto Reiselt.
defending champion. tomorrow.
kieckhefer and Reiselt are tied at
the top of the 10 players taking part
IN the championship tournament, each
having won six games and lost one.
Copulos who. like Kieckhefer, for
merly was champion, is just behind
with six victories and two defeats.
should Copulos defeat kieckhefer.
as he did Reiselt Saturday. he would
make possible a three-cornered tie,
necesstating a play-ofY. Reiselt. how
ever. can retain his title by beating
kieckhefer tomorrow. no matter what
the outcome Of the Kieckhefer-C opulos
match today may be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14

CHICAGO. February IA R).-Illness
of Tony Canzoneri of New York has
necessitated cancellation Of his match
here February 25 with Bud Taylor Of
Terre Haute.
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SHAMROCkS TO HOLD
BASE BALL MEETING

Manager Clascoe Of the Shamrocks
ball candidates for Wednesday night
at 1916 l. street southeast at s
o'clock. The team will he led this
year by Tom Sweeney, a capable out
fielder.
Base ball candidates for the Takoma
Park nine will meet tomorrow night
in the Takoma Theater to discuss
1927 diamond plans. Frank NJ. Fow.
Ter is manager of the team.
Walter Johnson of the Nationals
is to address a meeting of the Lyon
Village, Va. team tomorrow night at
Clarendon Methodist Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT.

BY the Associated Press.
DORTMUND. Germany.-Frank Die
ner. German heavyweight champion
defeatea Pet Vanderveer, Dutch
champion QO).
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Today's Matches.

Denton "a. Campanioni.
Aenton VS.. Look abaugh.
kieckhefer VS.. CopuIos.
Reiselt VS.. Thurnblad.
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FIGHTS TONIGHT.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rosenbloom,
New York, VS.. Jimmy Delaney, St.
Paul Q0).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14

@HE GOLFER who has a fair
swing but wants distance prob
ably wants one simply thing
that he never thought OLA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14

Many British golf professionals have
recently secured lucrative positions
with clubs in Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-14

Four games are listed this week in
the Washington Recreation League.
One of them will mark the initial ap-
pearance of the Washington Field
Hockey Club sextet. which will meet
the Rasketeers Thursday evening at
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

school grounds last night in prepar- ation for the track meet in Hart ford Saturday.
 The ladies of the Sacred Heart church choir will conduct the whist party to b, held in the church social rooms next Monday evening. The public is invited to attend
 Carolyn Read is spending the week as the guest of her grand mother in West Cromwell.
 The fife and drum corps will meet this evening at Community hall for the regular weekly rehearsal. The corps is getting ready for the Me- morial day exercises.
 The annual exhibition of the boys and girls clubs will be held tomor- row night at o'clock in Community hall. The program will include sev- eral numbers from out of town. The exhibition is said to be even better than that of last year. The cup awards will be made tomorrow eve ming. The public is invited to attend the event.
 The Community club program last evening attracted a large audience. The entertainment program was ex- ceptionally good all but one number being local talent. The program was as follows: Piano duet, Frank Kramer and Virginia Sugenhime comedy sketch. written by Mrs. Charles Fiske and staged by the ladies of the club: solo, Mrs. J. At kinson of Thomaston: solo. Francis Cobey.
 The ladies of St. Gabriels Epis- copal church will hold food sale and social in the church social rooms tomorrow afternoon from 2 till f o'clock. The public is invited.
 The new state commissioner of finance for Connecticut. F. F. Hall. appointed yesterday by Governor Trumbull. was born in East Berlin and received his elementary educa- tion here. Mir. Hall has a number of close friends in the community who are proud of his success in the affairs of the state. and wish him further success in his new field of endeavor.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
Drum Corps to Visit

The St. Paul Tabs Fife and Drum Corps will visit the St. Francis Tabs Fife and Drum Corps of Naugatuck on Saturday evening. May z. The local drummers will leave Kensing- ton by bus at o'clock. Corps are expected from throughout the state to play in the elimination contest. Drum Major Walker is expected to swing for the Kensington Tabs band.
 Girl Injured in Crash Miss Jessie Beh of 43 Linwood street. New Britain. received a deep cut on her right leg when A car operated by her brother. Herman Beh was struck by machine driven by Alfred R. Derry of 91 Whiting street. New Britain. about 6:45 o'clock last evening near the Ives place on Pennington avenue. Dery was arrested by Constable Frank Brown on the charge of reckless driving and will appear be- fore the Berlin town court on Tues day evening. Miss Beh was attend- ed by Dr. A. J. Goodwin and later removed to her home.
 Quarry Sold The Airline Trap Rock Co. prop erty in Becklcy. consisting of land in Beckley and 3s acres Of land in Rocky Hill, has been transferred to the Marion Trap Rock Co.,. accord ing to 8 deed filed in the office of the town clerk yesterday afternoon. The Airline company has been idle for some time.
 Nfid-Week Service
 The regular mid-week services of the Kensington Methodist church will be held this evening at 7:s0 o'clock at the Kensington Methodist church. Rev. May B. Lord. pastor. will address the gathering on the theme, "The Whole Armour of God"
 What They're Doing
 There will be meeting of the Tabs Minstrels troupe this evening at o'clock at Tabs Hall, Kensing- ton. Banquet arrangements will be completed. All members are asked to attend.
 Ic Collullioll ol A$C" tOIl W bdlu~ win of Blue Hills who Is seriously i'll at his home is reported as un- changed. Reports from the home state that Mir. Baldwin spent an en- couraging day yesterday but has de- clined sli, ,,htly since then. Mrs. Edna s. Damon. organist at the Berlin Congregational church will conduct a recital tomorrow eve- ming at the church parlors. She will be assisted by Erich Peesche of Hartford. tenor, and Mrs. S. A. Fiske on the piano.
 East Berlin Items
 The fair to be held at Community hG.. by the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters will be held the latter part of the month and will run for three days. May oe. 27 and cS are the tentative dates set for the event. The entertainment programs for the fair have been arranged. The last night will be reserved for dancing.
 The Boys club track team held a practice session on the Hubbard
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
Bridgeport Burglars
 Make a Rich Haul

, Bridgeport. March (P - Bur glars last night entered the tailor shop of Ignatz Lowy at 2s7o Fair felt avenue and got away with suit ings and garments values at $500. Entrance to the shop was gained by cutting the screen on rear window and drilling the lock on a back door. The burglary occurred sometime be- tween 1o:45 o'clock last night and seven o'clock.
 An automobile was used to carry away the loot. tracks outside the shop indicated. No clue to the iden- tlty of the burglars has yet been dis covered.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
PUPILS. CONTINUE
 THEIR HIGH MARKS High School Honor List for
 April Is Announced SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS Grammar School Graduation June 16-Tedesco-P Pestillo Wedding Former Local Resident Fined-H. s. Opening Tonight-Briefs.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS

Pupils at the Plainville High school continued to hold their high | marks during April. according to the honor roll for that month made l public today by Principal Phillips H. Lord. April was the last month | in the old building. and with the re- moval into the new school the in- creased facilities are expected to result in greater incentive to study and consequent higher marks than ever. The April honor roll is as fol- lows:
 Juniors-High honors: Lucy Rogers. Helen Mckernan. Marjorie l Rutland. William Weber, Virginia Conforti.
 1 Honors: Sebastian Arcari. Jenny MacIldowie. Sophia Naaman. Beatrice Easton. John Wiley. Emily Kilby, Victor Hurtado. Helen OstA man.
 Honorable mention: Mildred Woodruff. Hope Farrar, Stephen l Sasek.
 Sophomores-High honors: Vivian Davis, Abbie Usher. Dorothy Ives, Constance Vicinus. Katherine Grabowski, Elizabeth Brastow. Ruth Tyler, Esther sneideman. En- ma Hills, Anna Coleman.
 Honors: Lucy Rapacky. Doris Spencer.
 Honorable mention: Robert peegan.
 Freshmen-High honors: Alice Peterson.
 Honors: Helen Boliver. Elvina Minella. Zoa Zacchi. John Verrone. Frederick Wegner. Lester Berry.
 Honorable mention: Betty Jewett. Helen Chotkowski, Olga Neri, Annie Certani.
 1 School Committee Meets
 Many minor matters were dis cussed and acted upon at the meeting of the school committee last evening. The secretary. l.. s. Mills. was au- thorized to increase the amount of insurance on the new high school from sS5,000 to sl40.oo0 and also to purchase fire extinguishers for the building. It was voted not to permit smoking in the new building above the level of the gymnasium floor: this applies to the functions held in the school by various local organi- cations.
 The Broad street and Linden street schools will close at noon to- morrow. this action having been au- thorized by the committee last night The teachers will attend the Hart ford county teachers convention in the afternoon at the Hartford Pub lie High school.
 It was voted to hold the grammar
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
S33O.OOO FIRE LOSS

Providence. R. l., May PN Damage estimated at sSo,oo0 was caused when fire early today razed the White House Country club on the Apponaug Road. Warwick. Eight fire companies. handicapped by lack Of water. were called to the fire, which, famed by brisk wind, consumed the 19-room three story structure. 4 caretaker was rescued by the firemen.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
GUuiTY OF MCRDER

New York. May P-Within if teen minutes after leaving the court room .ury today found Peter Seil- CT, c1 years old. guilty of murder in the first degree for the shooting and killing of Patrolman James Masterson in a speakeasy in West 103rd street during a holdup the of January 31. Only one ballot was taken by the jurors.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

village carrier. having been advanc- ed from the position of substitute carrier.
 Food Sale
 The American Legion Auxiliary will hold food and waffle sale at Legion hall. Kensington. from 3 to 6 o'clock on Saturday. May z. Hot coffee. waffles and maple syrup will be served and food of all description will be on sale, the committee in charge of the event states.
 Crash at Corner
 A high powered roadster running at q high rate of speed, crashed through the fence at Kelsey corner. East Berlin, last evening and hit a telephone pole. badly damaging the car but not injuring any of the three occupants.
 According to witnesses, the car missed the sharp turn of the corner and left the road. Only the telephone pole prevented the machine from toppling over into the Mattabessett in its mad flight and aside from a broken windshield and damage to tho front part of the car. fate was kind to the drivers. Local constables. Investigating the crash. found no cause for arrest, and the machine was laser removed to . nearby garage.
 Officials to Attend
 Excitement surrounding tho first game of tho Kensington Athletic clubs baseball team. mounted higher today when it was announced by officials of the club that many prom inent town officials would be in at- tendance when tho game began.
 George B. Carter. first selectman. has been chosen to throw out the first ball of the year. and the annual struggle will be on. The Falcons of New Britain will oppose the local ag- gregation.
 Minstrel Rehearsal
 A rehearsal of the Juvenile Nfin- strels being presented by the Jolly Good Catholic Boys and Girls club, will be held at Traternal hall this evening at o'clock. All members of the troupe are asked to attend. as the program of the affair is to be rounded into shape at tonight's rehearsal.
 Proceeds from the event will go to tho St. Paul Parish Playground fund. The fund Is reported to have been substantially swelled by several social gatherings given for its bene. fit.
 Bowlers' Banquet
 The Kensington Fraternal Bowling League will hold Its annual banquet on Thursday evening. May 1?. at Grange hall. A lengthy program of entertainment has been arranged for the duck pin enthusiasts. A large gathering is expected at the annual event.
 Play Successful
 The play, "Listen Ladies'" given last evening at the kensington Meth- odist church parlors, was pronounced a great success. The actors bore their parts admirably. provoking continued merriment as the plot grew: a most ingenious scheme for the raising of s10.00o for sidewalks In Kensington. Over 100 people were in attendance and $42 was cleared.
 Refreshments served at tho close helped to make an enjoyable hour of social intercourse.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
HEADS FARM LOAN BOARD

Washington. May P-Appoint- ment Of Eugene Meyer. chairman of the war finance corporation. as head of the farm loan board and accept- ance of the resignation of Robert A. Cooper and Edward E. Jones as members of the board. has been de- cided upon by the administration.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
S29, 900 in Community Chest

Jwenty-nine thousand dollars has already been pledged to the Com munity chest. Chairman w. Ray mond Crumb announced last evening
 Officers and workers of the cam paign are hoping to raise the neces- sary s6o,000 before Friday evening.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
CREAM OFFICIAL TIMER

Hartford. May (UP)-Gerald P. Crean. sports editor of the New Britain Herald, has been named official time keeper for the state of Connecticut by State Athletic Commissioner Thomas Donohue.