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New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

Navy led the list of money-makers in the east as they played before the biggest crowds of them all cons sistently. Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame probably topped the middle western field in gate receipts over the seasons stretch while Stanford. California and Southern California played to big houses" on the Pacific coast.
 Boxing failed to even muster up "a million dollar spectacle for the year as the Tunney-Heeney bout fell short Of Tex Richards eNpec- tations. Baseball attendance fell off q trihe here and there and the Yam kee sweep cut short a possible worlds series harvest but the big gest crowd Of all time packed the Yankee stadium for a September double header between the cham pions and Athletics.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
McMURRAY REMOVED
 TO ANOTHER JAIL IN ILL,
Fear Violence in Connection With staying of Iliss Ann I,rcler
 in Carmi

Paris. Ill.,. Dec. :t (Up)-Heyt McMurray. So-year-old negro ar- rested in connection with the mur- der of Miss Ann Preher. %S. grade school teacher at Carmi. Ill.,. was in the Fairfield. Ill.,. jail today, after having been removed from Paris as precaution against violence.
 McMnrray. a hotel porter at Car. mi. said he ned from there Satur. day in fear of the conscquences when he was told by his father. Granville McMurray. that he had been suspected of the crime. Au- thorities said he denied tho accusa- ton.
 Miss Preher's body. almost deca- pitated. was found in her home late Friday. Evidence Of a violent strug. gle were found by authorities. X blood stained coat was discovered in the McMurray home, officers at Car mi said.
 The negro's father was reported to have increased the suspicion against his son when he told officers "when you Ind him l hope you hnd him dead"
 The suspect. according to word received here from Carmi. served prison terms at Joliet and Michigan City. Ind, for burglary,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
THREE KILLED IN
 STATES WEEKEND
Two Die in Accidental AutQmo.
 bile Crashes

New Haven. Dec. .4 R-Three accidental deaths. two of them caused by automobiles were reported in Connecticut over the weekend. Both auto crash victims were chil. dren. ono . l2-year.old girl and the other . hve.year-oid boy.
 Harold C.. Clark, the only grAwn person to meet violent death over the weekend. crashed to tho pave ment from the second noor window of a Waterbury hotel. It is be. lieved that his death was accidental and that he fell through the cas- ing after forcing the window open.
 Rose Zimmitti. 12. hurryjng 10 church with several compa rdons be- came confused while crossing Mid- dletown street in front of an auto mobile and was struck and fatally injured by the car.
 Arnold Televi. the driver. was cleared of blame for the accident by the police.
 Peter UlcinZkas. 5. of Warehouse Point, was struck by an automobile driven by woman believed to DC Hrs. Florence Lewis of Waterbury. The boy suffered a concussion and possible fracture of the skull and although rushed five miles to a doc tors office in another machine. later died of his injuries.
 In one of the serious but not fatal accidents around the state. four Bridgeport persons were sent 10 Grace hospital here in an accident in which James r. Murphy. the driver Of the car. was the only one to escape injury.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
'SUIT OVER THEA7ER
 DECIDED BY COURT
Lessees Cannot Collect SS0,O00 From P.S. MCMah0n Estate

Judge l.. r. Walio Marvin in a decision handed down in superior court has rendered judgment for the defendant in the 33o,uoo action of Mrs. Anna NJ. Schoen and Edward J. cMahon, former lessees of the Empire theater ill Hartford, against the New Britain Trust Co, trustee of the estate of the late Patrick $. McMahon, of this city.
 The lessees claimed that they were uniaWfully eN,cted from the premises by the Trust company which se- cured the eviction by reason of a judgment in October, 1927. from the city court of Hartford. The plain tiffs leased the theater for 10 years at sl5,000 a year advancing $l5, 900 which was to be applied OH the last years payment.
 The lessees claimed that they were unable to apply the Sl5.0o0 on de- poslt in the manner provided in the lease and asked for the return of | it. Together with a similar sum which they claimed they had in vested in the property for altera- tions and Improvements.
 | In deciding the case Judge Mar Yin stated that the plaintiffs fare badly in this case whichever way one looks at it." If the deposit of | s15, 900 was to be regarded as se- curity. it should have been sought from McMahon's estate. the judge said.
 | Ut seems to the court that it is reasonable to regard the sum as rent. Had this theater become idle during the last years of the term of the lease, it might have been diff
 fcult for the owners to secure new tenant and MrMah doubtless fore saw this difficulty and meant to pro- vide for it in advance" the judge said.
 | Speaking of the eviction Judge
 Marvin said: "The qualifications inn
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
GOLFERS SEEKING
 NEW BATTLEFIELD
Horton Smith Captures Honors
 in Santa Catalina Event

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island. Cal, Dec. 24 R-The army of win ter golfers headed back to the Cali fornia mainland today in search of other battlegrounds with Horton Smith, one of its younger members, holding major honors in the S2,5oO Santa Catalina Island open golf tournament which closed yesterday.
 Smith, Joplin, Mo. professional, blazed as noteworthy a golfing trail as southern California ever has seen to win first honors. With golf that was faultless. the 21-year-old Mis- sourian clubbed his way to victory over Walter Hagen by one stroke and other nationally known anna teurs and professionals by II. He toured the short but difficult 9-hole layout in the par-smashing aggre- gate of a45 strokes. II under the par figure for the 72 holes. His card, 6s-5s-61-6S. gave him $500 as the victor's prize.
 While the slender Joplin pros margin of victory was slight it was considered more noteworthy in tha, the Haig' was on his heels yester- day and was considered a sure bet : to overhaul Smith in the final round Hagen made desperate finish. bu, despite his brilliant golf he was forced to watch the young Mis- sourian crowned with the laurels ol victory. Hagen turned in a card oi ee-62-6o-62-246 for second prize $500. He had a chance to tie Smith on the fifth hole of his final round but missed 1S-inch putt dissi. pated his hopes.
 Fay Coleman. young Los Angele. amateur and holder of the south. ern California amateur champion. ship, surprised all by lifting him. self into tie for third place witl Dan Williams of ShackamaXon. N Y. They were II strokes behind Smith. however, each getting a e56
 Henri Cnici. Bridgeport. Cenu Charles Guest of the Tam O'Shan. ter club of Detroit. Tom Stevens veteran international of Los Angeles and George Martin of Long Beacl finished in dead heat for o5i honors.
 The golf troupe moves on now tc an amateur professional tournament at San Gabriel Country club on tn, mainland Wednesday for a purse o si,oo0 and then 10 the Long Beacl 5000 open which begins Decembe, to7
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

worlcs l,.:. AsavyvsseAt ehsaDsee. has si9nsd Stth lttay Aas0e.s. matchmaker Q: t:.s ottssSo Asafssl Cofporaucr, t" n,sst sAe ssst hsesy weight oh,ssratIs sstsss March el. while JscA sharssy. 0osser. esd ;ohnny H&a.o. the koued:rS Cove !Anh baker tsvs s;Snsl V:tk AaseAe maker !in HuEcn .: th. CttaA6c Co..seum Athletic cub.
 E'sko l,ss dgEed. Au!leo oe. nNGHcsd ts Mest tho V:anas e tAs match l.,wseA Je< oshysA nay>aA. Ohio. end Cubaa Nsshy' NpeVa. f'!',adslekts. seEsdu:sA -scuss1 {. slarscr hsA .: essA te csst aAyogs in bout jan:;aFy it.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
WRIGLEY OWNER
 0F THREE CLUBS
Chewing Gum Maeate Has a
 &,M0,00o Baseball Hobby

Chicago, Dec. :i @ William Wrigley, jr.. is man with a S6.- 000.O0O hobby.
 Wrigley. who built one of Amer icas largest fortunes on stick of chewing gum. has perhaps the most expensive hobby in the world. It is baseball.
 Six million dollars has William Wrigley. jr.. invested in this hobby through ownership of three base- ball clubs. the Chicago Cubs. the Los Angeles Pacidc Coast league club and the Reading Internation- als. yet ha admits ho has never banked . cent on his investment for himself.
 He wants just ono return - a thrill. And he hopes to get his big gest thrill next season by cheering his Cubs to . National league pen nant. Not since 1918 have the Cub. won pennant. but with Rogers Hornsby in their lineup, Wrigley visions the prize all but won.
 postponing business conference Wrigley. a husky man with a per petual overflow of enthusiasm. told the Associated Press of his dream for a pennant, why he loves base. ball, why he gets such a thrill out Of it and why he thinks it is the greatest sport.
 T have approximately 36.o0o,o ,o0o invested in baseball, but l wouldn't get out of it for 46O.O00,0OO be. 1 cause l love the game and because it supplies me with thrills every time l watch g game" he said While ] havV never received | cent for myself from baseball. have received thrills that money cannot buy. And think Of the fun millions of other people get out ol the game!
 My ambition, naturally. is te have the Cubs win the National league pennant next year. and be. lievc we have got the goods this time. barring injuries to two o, three gf our best players.
 "l.et the critics condemn Horns by if they want to. I believe he has been sinned against more than he has sinned. I think Rogers Hornsby is not only the greatest hit. ter in basehall-greater even thar Babe Ruth the figures will show but also that he is one of the clean. est men and one of the greatest characters in baseball Roger, Hornsby wants only one thing or the diamond. That is victory. It cost me almost half million dol, lars in money and players to get Rogers. But he is worth it."
 Nothing that I can help can stcr me from seeing . baseball, game last summer. I turned down bank directors meetings to watch baseball games"
 Wrisley likes fast games, but h. would rather see . game end { tt 3 than to 0.
 "A pitchers battle is a treat fol some people," he said. ''but person ally l like to see them clip that ap' pie"
 AS owner of the Cuhs. Wrigle, likes 10 remain in the background a, much as possible.
 T can see nothing but q brish, future for baseball" Wrigley con cluded. Tt Is getting greater ever, year. Better baseball is beinl played and better sportnlanshiy prevails. I'm in the game as lonJ as l live"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

the City Of Hartford upon the right to continue the operation of; the theater were met by the owners Tn a fair way and in a way wbich the lessees, at the time. approved. A consideration of the equities of the matter does not bring uv so' any result distinctly faNorlng .he plain tiffs and thus inviting strained construction of the lease. The court thinks that the defendant ia entitled 10 judgment and i' is so ordered"
 Judge John II, Kirsham was counsel for the Trust company,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
Football Half to
 Start Where Other Ends

NorgaNtOWn, W. Va, DcC. -4 ~T Ira E. Rodgers. head coach Of football at West Virginia university. is in favor Of starting the second half of football games at the roint where the first half ends. He said he would advocate a rule to make the third quarter . continuation of the second period before a meeting Of football coaches and athletic di- rectors at New Orleans this week.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
ENTERS rAKrNEItSlNp

San Diego. Cal. Ese. st GHP,.- Jack li"Epssy sas entered A:o partnership with jim CcHrotf, GSese Normile and Raron Long a nes: owner Of the Tijuana race t-Nft. The former reavy~s.sh. cham paes purchased stoek .:eM each ~ ste three partGers. Jack aiso ewl.e .. few race horses, including sn rss.- est in Dr. Wilson, winner Of !hs :ss: Tijuana derby.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
TITLE CON1FNDERS SIGN
 TO FIGHT IN CHICAGO
Lous!,ran, Sl.arkey and kisko Are All Billed to Display
 Their Wares

Chicago, Dec e4 P,-Hoxing In Chicago has perked up. following announcement that three con,endefS for the heavyweight title have been signed to box here.
 Tommy Loushran. Philadelphia,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
SUSPENDED SOCCER CLUBS
 FORM INDEPENDENT BODY
Former Members of Two ASs0cia- tiOns Plan to Organize on Nation. al Scale.

New York, Dec. 24 R}-Following their plan of organizing on a ma tional scale. the clubs Of the Amer- ican Soccer league and the Southern New York State Football association which were suspended by the United States Football association. have formed an independent association known as the American Soccer asso- citation. The organization. formed at a meeting here yesterday. is to be on the same order as the C. g.. F. A. and utilization with the Inter- national Football federation will be sought.
 James Duff, president of the New Jersey association was elected presi- dent and John E. Farrell of Phila- delphia first vice president. Plans also were laid to conduct cup com- petition and it was announced that 30 clubs. including several members Of tho American league, had signi- ned their intention of entering.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
'GRID|RON TEAMS
 READY FOR GAMES
Season to Wind Up With Flour
 ishes ou Pacific Coast

New York, Dec. e4 Rs-Thc foot ball season winds up with a few aps propriate tiourishes on the Pacific coast within the next fortnight. The East-West fray. assuming something of the proportions of an All America convention, will revive this Saturday the argument that Stan ford and Oregon State started in New York. The New Year's Day classic at Pasadena between Georgia Tech and California will have con- siderable to do with the final rank ing of major teams for 1928. The all-star game at San Francis co. played for the benefit of the Shriners' hospital for crippled chil- dren, is of more than usual interest as a test between the talent of east and west, wlo will clash head-on in spite of all that kipling had to say about it.
 Howard Harpster Of Carnegie, the casts greatest quarterback. will di- rect the eastern attack which not only hopes to offset the string of sev- cral we'll known defeats this year but turn the tables on the west for the first time in this all-star event. | The east has been marshalling its forces at the Golden Gate for the past three years without a victory to show for it's efforts.
 Harpster has formida hle array to manipulate. with Getto, Haycraft, Thompson. McMullen. Gihson. Mo- wack. Raskowski, Weston and Howell among his playmates. IL may be regretted that the Carnegie ace himself will not have the rivalry of at least one of the vests out standing three terbacks-Dutch Clark of Colorado College, All ef Southern California or Howard Maple of Oregon State. This would likely furnish q tactical and passing exhibition of spectacular order but the two Texas boys, Walker and Cowan, may carry on where Joel Hunt and Gerald Mann left off last year to furnish the east a holiday surprise package. Hunt and the rest of the Texas talent had a lot to do with handing the eastern all-stars their third straight setback last winter.
 If few outstanding precedents are worth anything Georgia Tech will not need to worry about the 'An" and injuries that have hit the Yellow Jacket gridiron squad.
 The crippled and worn-out New York Yankees leapt upon the un, suspecting Cardinals with all in, robust energy Of able bodied meI when the worlds series came along The memory is even fresher of thf ''hu-stricken" Oregon State football team that came across country tt upset New York university as vel as the dope.
 California, therefore. may as vel regard as exaggerated the report; of Tech troubles, even with sucf stars as Frank Speer. Warner Mi 7eli and Stumpy Thoma son on ths hospital list.
 The two games on the Pacific coast will close footballs most pro titable season. The gridiron game had another boom year that stand: out conspicuously because its twt main rivals in gate receipts. base, ball and boxing. experienced some thing of relapse in 1923.
 The biggest gate" was collected for the Navy-Notre Dame game a Soldier field, where the receipt! probably totalled in excess Of $500,' 900 from a crowd of 1a0,0oo.
 Yale, Pennsylvania, Army ant |
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

13, Collegians 17. Referee, Ball: timer, Saunders: scorer. Crean,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

Just before the New Britain- Wa terbury game at the Stanley Arena yesterday afternoon, amid a hushed crowd of polo fans. Referee Si Me- Donald announced the death of the popular goal tender, termiNg him a 'fine goal tender and a square shooter" He requested all present to stand a moment out of respect to his memory.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

He spent the summer at his home in Brockton, Mass, and according to his brother, on and of he has been seized with attacks of faint ing. There was no suspicion that he was suffering from a weak heart. Manager Frank MCDonough talked on the telephone with him Friday and he said that he wasn't feeling ;ust right hut be expected to start playing polo again soon.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

We can well attest to the fact that "Mossey" was a square shooter" of the finest type. While a. member of the Bristol team last se ason. he lived at the Stanley Ho- tel in this city and we had the op- portunity of becoming closely ac- u,,ajnted with him. On and of the polo floor. he was gentleman and the best tribute we can give him IS that we will miss him sorely and we hope that he will rest in peace.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

Manager Lanpher and Mrs. Lam phcr are spending the Christmas holidays at the home of Mrs Lam pher in Portland. Me. New Britain plays Meriden in Meriden Tuesday night.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

His loss will hA keenly felt by the New Britain team. Just at the present time, the quintet had devel- oped into a nice continuation "ith splendid team work. Manager Clar- ence I.anpher will be hard put to 1t to fill his place.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

Frank had a merry time of it Sat- urday night when he romped away with an easy win. Sam howled for a return match and was given . thorough shellacking yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

Wolfer will be given aonther shot at 'the title" during the holidays. and meanwhile, there are two wins that "Ducky" Egan has to his credit that must be considered before either Sam or Frank lay aside the bicycle pack and rest on their laurcls.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-24

McElwain, star forward on the New Britain basketball team. ter minated his connections with the club Saturday night following the victory over the All-Collegian duin- let. He has been living in New Ha- ven while playing here but he has been out of employment. He re- ceived a flattering offer from friends fin Fort Wayne, Ind, and he has decided to accept.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
HOOTER And CERTIS

They form national ticket that any American
can vote tor with pride and with the firm belief that in
casting his vote for them he doing his duty to his
country.
Having been named by their party for the two
hghest honorS IN the land the lives of Secretary HoOv
er and Senator CurtlS-WelI scrutniZed before thev
were named-Will be subjected to the closest eXamina-
uon to reveal even the slightest flaw that may be
used against them That is politics. But there is not
the least doubt that both candidates pass any eX
animation into their past lives and come off with flying
colors.
The story of Mr.. Hoover is by this time well
known to all. His career has been before the public
Tor the past decade and half. Except to those who
follow national politics closely or who reside in the
Middle West Senator Curtis is not so we'll known
Of even humble birth than Secretary Hoover
the grandmother of Senator Curtis was a full-blood
ed kaw lndian-he has risen to high honors through
MS own efforts. A particularly brilliant lawyer. he
entered politics nearly a half century ago, and has
been conspicuous leader in the Republican party for
the last twenty-five years He was elected to the
Fntythrd Congress from the fourth Kansas district
and was reelected for the next two terms. A change
IN apportlonment placed him in the first Kansas dis
trct from which he was elected to the fiftysxth Con-
greSs and reelected for the succeeding four terms
He was first elected to the Senate in 1907 and for
the past two decades he has remained there. He sue
ceeded to the mantle of Henry Cabot Lodge on the
latter's death, and has been Republican leader in the
69th and 10th sessions of Congress. AS parliament
tartan Senator Curtis is considered without peer.
Although conspcuously mentioned for the presi-
dency Senator Curtis found little support in the light
of the Hosver boom, though his state (Kansas)
and Oklahoma gave him their entire votes for the
nomination Thursday night.
His selection running-mate for Hoover is bound
to add strength to the Republican ticket He is idol
lied by the Middle West wherein lies at the present
time, the only real antipathy to Herbert Hoover.
Senator Curtis is bound to be Of inestmable aid in
helping to smooth out the discontented in that
ton.
1t is truly American ticket Not since the days
of William McKinley-in fact not since Garfields time,
has the nomination fallen TO two who more fit
tingly eXemplify the saying that America op
portunity They living examples of the truth that
nowhere does the youth of humble birth have greater
opportunity for leadership than in the United States
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
Police Raids
On East Side

Several colorcd persons were
rounded up by city police in series
of raids conducted in the east side
last night
At one place the patrolmen round
ci up FIVE men engaged in playing
poker They entered pleas OF guilty
to charges of gambling whcn ar,
raigncd before Judge Perkins IN
city court This morning. Each was
sentenced to pay 4 fine a. $40 or
serve Il like number Of days i'll jail
The fines werc paid.
The men rounded up in the card
game are: = Tobey, 81; Albert
Lee, 50; Z. +. Coleman, 35; Jesse
Hall. 50, and Jack Canady, s..
Lizzie Henson, 81, was arrested
ON charge Of vagraney and en-
tered a plea Of guilty when arraign
cI in city court. She was sentenced
to pay fine of $50 or serve p
days in the county jail. She pail
the fine.
Jack Dorsey, %, no home. was
also arrested on a vagraney charge
The court sentenced him to pay 4
fine of 80 or serve p days IN the
count, jail when he pleaded guilty
but suspended sentence on the con.
ditto nthat lie give the city the
benefit Of his absence. He did.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1927. by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
THREE STORIES

Jackie Bow Wow, tho little
1uppy dog hoy, ran ont of his
kennel house one morning and
started across the field with his
tail held straight UP in the air like
il short fishing pole.
''Whcre are You going, Jaekie'
larkcd his brother Pcetic.
n am going over to Uncle Wig
aily'> hollow stump bungalow to 90
adyenturing with him, barkcd
Jackie.
"Poou, How do vou know hc VIII
take you asked peetic rs he
FINISHED gnawing one OF his break
fast bones and wiped his lips with
Lis little red napkin which he at-
terward put in his mouth.
"What =, that You didH + know
puppy dogs carried red napkins in
chcir moutls' Why, Of course. 50
DO pussy cats Their red tongues
ere their uagkins, and when they
finish wipiug their lips the puppies
and pussies put their red napkins
hack in fhoir mouths. Watch them
and see if they don t.
"Of course Uncle Wiggily will
take me adNenturing with him,
said Jackie. lilo thinks in very
smart.
GLOW do YOU know you arr"
smart 2' Poetic wanted to know,
'' Cause | guessed the puzzl"
yesterday, answered the other
puppy dog boy UnrIe Wigglv
mad. PICTURES of four things that