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Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-13
p0UL TRY YARD
DRAWS FIRE OF
LOCAL CITIZENS

rs an outcrovth of 4 discussion
by tie city council last night en- the
alleged msightIy appearance of the
Robertson and Faun company 5 poul-
try yard at Gao state street, City
Engineer Phil knights and city
Attorney Dorsey Whitelaw VIII 90
over the city ordinances to see what
can be done with legislation now in
hand toward having the establish
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-13
Another Obstacle
TO Bill Beaten
Continued From Page y

fornia, author of the bill, accepted
the amendment and Senators Ash,
ur>t and Hayden, Arizona, Demo
crats. did not Oppose it.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-13
Rain Drenches
Coast Points
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dee. 10 South
crn California, drcnched from the
sea to the mountains by heavy rains
last night, returned to sunshine and
fair weather today.
The weather bureau said no more
precipitation was expected for scv'
cral days nt least.
Yesterdays downpour was
heaviest along the coast but points
fairly distant inland also received
4 l.hrral Wctting.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-13
VETERAN ACTOR DIES

HOLLYWOOD. De. 1a.= =IIsrry
Carr.-r. -. veteran actor. died here
last night. H. lad hcga i.l for >lx
months.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
WORLD WAR VETERAN
 DIES IN SWIMMING
tContinued from First Page)

The body was taken to the under taking rarlors of Seth Taylor and was later taken to this city by J. NJ, Curtin & Co,, undertakers.
 Gauden was born in Lithuania and came to this city at the age of IL years. He was living in Waterbury when the United States entered th. World War in 1917. He enlisted and was stationed at the Mexican bor- der for three years. His enlistment dated from April 5. 1917 until June, 1920.
 After the war he. returned to Waterbury and d year later, came 10 this city. He entered the employ of Landers, Frary < Clark and at the time of his death he was en- ployed in the urn buffing department and was an expert in his line.
 He was a member of Landers Charter Oak, Foresters of America. Surviving him are his mother. two sisters, and brother, all of Lith- uania. His nearest relative. An thony Ognatls, a cousin. who lived with him on Church street. IS talk ing charge Of the funeral Funeral servlces with full military honors will be held at St. Andrew s church Friday morning at 9 o'clock Burial will be in St Mary's cene- tery
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
DEMOCRATS LOOKING
 FOR VICTORY AHEAD
(Continued from First Pagel

ney McDonough invariably mentions the acceptance speech Of senator Robinson following his election to the post of permanent chairman. It was during this talk that the sena- tor departed from prepared ad- dress to make a plea for religious tolerance. The talk was halted for a full 10 minutes while delegates paraded about the hall, cheering, shouting, manipulating noise making devices, while several bands added to the general bedlam, after Robin son had concluded his plea.
 MT McDonough was decidedly pleased with the spirit of political sportsmanship displayed by Senator Reed, rival candidate Of Al smith, now one of his most enthusiastic packers.
 During the periods when conven- ton was not in order. Lawyer Me Donough had conSidera hle time for conference with democratic party country. From his observations and from discussion with men from various sections he feels confident the democratic ticket will be backed by democracy everywhere, and that 1t will exert a strong appeal to the independent vote and the liberal re- publican. vote.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
City Items

A daughter. Lois Frances. was born to Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Stoddard of Elm Hill on July 5.
 Court Columbia, No. e7. Catholic Daughters of America. will meet at 730 o'clock tonight in Red Mems nal and initiate a class Of cand- idates A social will follow.
 The Marcel Shoppe. Al Main St. has moved to the new Leonard Bldg, 800 Main St, Room 514. Phone 11s0.-advt.
 New Britain Lumber Go. has brought suit for soo5 against L, Seulllaclote through Attorney r. J. Fahey. The papers were served to- day by Consta ble Fred Wrinkle, who attached property on Winthrop street.
 Dr, George H. Dalton underwent q blood transfuslon at the New Britain General hospital Tuesday. The blood was furnished by his sis ter, Mrs, George Roden of Allen street. Dr. Dalton's condition IS not serious.
 A daughter vas born Tuesday 10 MT. and Mrs. Grant Skinner of Farmlngton avenue. Berlin. Mrs. Skinner was formerly Miss Gather inc Humason of West Main street. this city.
 The police were notif1ed today by the state commissioner of motor re- hicles of the return of the operator z licenses ot Karl Freeman Of 200 Beaver street. John J. Opalenlk Of ',34 Corhin avenue. Gel F. Wardner of t20 Commercial street, and Carl Angelo of II Sexton street.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
MISS TRAIN HOME,
 COME BY A|RPLANE
Hawkins and RackliHe Fly From New York to Hartford

Tn order to have time to see his father. Charles W. Hawkins. treas urer of Rackliffe Bros. Co. of this city, accompanied by Fred o. Rack life, secretary Of the same concern. made flight from Curtis Field on Long Island to Hartford by plane last night in s5 minutes.
 Messers Hawkins and Rackliffe were on a business trip to New York. Mir. Hawkins wanted 10 see his fla ther. vho was n Brooklyn. The lat ter met them in New York. but ln order to remain there until he ar rived 1T vas necessary 10 mss the last train 10 New Britain.
 A telephone call came through 10 The l. X H, Aircraft corporation at Hartford and Lieutenant Charles Wright of this city flew 10 New York 10 get them MT. Rachllffe stated today that 1t was a pleasant and smooth ride. Lieutenant Wright he said Is pilot who flies very care fully and does not believe in doing stunts with commercial planes.
 Ralph DePalma one of thr worlds greatest automobile racing drivers. flew from Hartford 10 Low ell Tuesday night in plane pllotei by Lieutenant Wright and from there to Rockingham park. Salem N. H., in q plane pllo'ed by 1-Ieuten- ant Carl Dixon, also Of this city.
 The famous racer driving his Lancier ear from New York 10 Hartford, left the motor in the hangar of the L. & H. Aircraft Go, or Brainard field and hopped off in a swollow plane for Lowell, with Wright as pilot
 When they arrived at Lowell, De Palma changed to a Challenger plane, piloted by Dixon, who was tlying in that vicinity and flew to Rockingham park. The change was made necessary by the fact that the Swallow plane was too large to make safe landing at the latter place. The Challenger is the new type of plane being flown by Dlxo- which Dixon says, can land or take off in 2s feet.
 DePalma flew back to Lowell with Dixon and there changed to the swallow. coming back with Wright to Hartford, from which city hf drove to New York by automobile
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
MORGAN LODGE, K. OF D.,
 TO INSTALL OFFICERS
Members and Invited Guests Will Assemble for Ceremony Next
 Tuesday Evening.

Installation Night" will be ob- o. U A. NJ hall by Washington l. Morgan lodge, Knights of Pythias Invitations have been sent to members. who are requested to bring their wives or some member of the family.
 The installation exercises VIII be in charge of District Deputy George $. Carlson and staff of Pythian lodge of Plainvile
 The regular meeting Of the lodge will be called at 7;30 o'clock and will convene until 8;3o when the guests.
 Albert C. Helm is the present chancellor commander and retires from the station Tuesday evening as a past chancellor. The newly elect ed officers who will be installed are; C. C. Arthur E. Herrick: V. C., 1 Ludwig Morawa; prelate. Llewellyr Esau: M. A, Bernard Gordon; M W, Elmer W. Ripple; I. C., Rich. Lard Young; Q. G, Henry Parsons Representatives elected 10 the grand lodge next october will be Pas Chancellor Arthur F. Hayes and Al bert C. Helm.
 The alternates will be Past Chan cellors Lothar I. Siegel and Edward R. Barbour.
 Refreshments will be served b. the entertainment committee.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
Believe Bakewell Will
 Head the Lions Clubs

New Haven. July (F9-A glimpse of the feld of candidates for post of director of Lions international which will hold its convention in Des Moines, Iowa, July 10 to 13, is said to show that Prof. Charles M Bake well is one Of the leaders and fore cast Is that he will be chosen. Wei fare work by the 1,5oo Lions clubs in the country will be the major topic for discussion. More than s. GOO business and professional men are expected to attend the conven- ton.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
ON POLICE BLOTTER

Tony kochovouicz of a3 FalrVle" street complained 10 Officer J. L. Carlson that the spare time was stolen off his automobile while park ed in the driveway at his home.
 Mrs. Salamenta of 4e9 East street complained to Officer J. L. Carlson that . boy broke two windows in her garage. The boys mother said she would pay for replacing them.
 Mrs. Eva Rovinska of no Pleasan nj street complained 10 Officer J. L. Carlson that a boy broke window in her house and refused to pay for 1t.
 Tony silveri of ss Fremont street reported to Officer John Kennedy the theft of a six weeks old poodle doR.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
Safest Ride in Town'
Catching The Bankers y

A Yellow Cab picks you up and takes you to your early morning train. Our selected uni formed drivers arrive in plenty of time, drive carefully, are courteous and helpful. More and more people are using our Yellow Cabs for trips about town. They find it real economy in time saved.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
Very Itchy Pimples|
 Ion Face And Back | | Cuticura Healed |

My trouble began with pimples which broke out on my face. also
 had few on my back. The pim- ples were hard and red and some of them festered. They were very itchy and l used, to scratch them until they would bleed and then they would fester again. The irrita- ton caused lot of sleepless nights. The trouble lasted three or four months.
 "A friend advised me to try Cuti-
 cura Soap and Ointment SO pur- chased some. got relief after using
 them so continued the treatment and in about two months l was l completely healed" (Signed)
 Walter A. Danner, 8 Bromheld
 St., Lawrence, Mass, July l2. 1927. Daily use of Cuticura Soap, with touches of Cuticura Ointment as
 required, keeps the skin fresh.
 smooth and clear. Cuticura Tal-
 cum is an ideal toilet powder.
 Soap 2sc. ointmen, 2 and soc Talcum 2c. Sold l everywhere Sample each free. Address. "cutcura Laborstcries Dept H, NAldsn Aass.7 ~ Cuticura Shaving Stick 2Sc.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05
LIGHT JULY 4 DOCKET

The Independence Day docket m police court was unusually hsh'' Not an arrest was made for dis charging firearms, and only three cases of intoxication were disposed of. Claude Leroux, Jr., charged with operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor, was released by a nolle. and the case Of Joseph Carbo. charged with over loading an automobile truck, was also noled by Prosecuting Attorney Woods. The non support cases of Robert Ingraham and Orlando Les tint were continued until Saturday. READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1928-07-05

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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
SPORT NEWS SECTION
Americans Win
Bobsleigh Race

ST. NORTH, Switzerland, Feb
18.-United States was victorious in
the first round of the bObslcigh
races Of the winter games of the
ninth Olympiad today when the mum
her two team, plotted by William
Fiskc flashed into first place.
The time for the United States
team was l minute, 3S.9 seconds.
Belgium, pilotcd BY Ernest Cas-
imir Lambert was second in one
minute, 1913 seconds and an Argcn.
tine team piloted by A. Gramajo
was third in one minute 49.1 sec
onds.
The course was comparatively
slow for today : running. Twenty
five teams were entered.
Fourth pace in the first round of
the bobslcigh race went to the
British team stecred by Cecil PIN
in one minute, 1915 seconds; the
German team, the No. = British
team pilotcd by Henry Martincaux
and the Swiss No. , team finished
IN dead heat for fifth place IN
one minute, AZ seconds.
I he final round tf the races VIII
hc run tomorrow.
Canada beat Great N:itain Ii to
. at ice hockey.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
TIMETABLE OF
BYGONE PERIOD
Boosted SPEED

"S-p-e-ed' is unquestionably the
thought of the hour, according to
a statement made this morning by
II. T.. Hansen, district freight and
passenger agent of the Southern Pa
cific, after cleaning the information
from the timetables of ycsteryear.
Look at this he declared and
h" pointed to an entry in time
table Of 1872, marking the following
entry.
Fast service from San Francisco
to Portland; IS hours-776 miles!'
the exclamation mark being noted
ut the foot as indicating the com
PAWS spccdiest service.
"1cvcnty-cight hours,' declared
Hansen, "and to-day We make tn
same trip in just % hours
Another entry showed " Los An
aelcs to San Francisco, 400 mills
in AZ hours!'
"TcGay," declared Hansen "this
same trip is made overnight in the
worlds fastest and long distance
nonstop rail service. The Day
light" operates daily between the
two points in - hours flat.
Another time table dated May %
1874 calls attention to great re
duction in time fer transcontincntaI
service. "Ncw York in / days. -
The service now offered the public
on this run is S3 hours, less than
four days.
s.TLccc odvant9oes - Hansen de.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
SEELEY
{ Press Staff Ccrresp0ndent)

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pitaI, is abe to be about again and
viii Socn be at work at the OIL stat
ION.
James Fowler who has been spend
;ng week with his family in San
Diego, returned to Sceley Tuesday.
Jit+lo Celia and Mary lean Ross.
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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
HOLTNiI.LE
Ey Press Staff Correspondent


HOLTNILLE, Feb. 1S.-Mr. and
Mrs. F. X. Weeks Of Glendale, for
mer residents of this city, were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Coy Cary
recently.
Those appearing in the concert
Friday night at the Grammar schoo
auditorium, given under the auspi-
eos Of the Ladies' Aid are as fol
lows:
Orchestra: Mrs. s. X. Weed, Mar
tina Rycrson, G. \. Henderson, John
Thompson, Ted Bolin and Mrs, Glen
Wilson.
Vocal solos: Mrs. Walter Rcy-
nolds, MIS-. W. /. Dresser, accom-
PIANIST
Reading: Miss Beaulah Shrivcr.
Piano solos: W. w. Roblee, Jr.
Vocal solos; Mrs. p. \. Murray,
Mrs. W. L. Dresser, accompanist,
Violin solo: Mrs. S. X. Weed.
Vocal solo: Russell Bennitt, Mrs.
Russell Bennett, accompanist.
Piano duets: Mrs. W. l.. Dresser
and Mrs. Russell Bennitt.
Pianologue: Nj Nannelia
Blanclfield.
Male quartette: Robert Merce-
rcau, Charles Slocum, Walter Jcs-
sup, 7. f. Ryerson.
Instrumental Trio: Mrs. s. X.
Weed, violin; Martha Ryerson, cell
To-, Mrs. Glen Wilson, piano.
Vocal duet: Mrs. p. \. Murray
and Miss Betty Harris.
The Womanless Wedding will in
clude: Butler, G. w. Wilson; moth
cr. J. Il. SNYDER; minister, r. J..
Wilson; Charles Chaplin; w. f.
Hartzog; Mutt, Homer Aker; Jeff,
T.. W. Beale,; father, Rev. Engle ;
bride. ?; groom. j. r. Hartzog;
two kids, Tom Potts and ]. X. Fab
ring; w. S. Hart (Best Man), Carl
Morford, Cali Curci, Russell Ben
nitt; Mary Pickford, Dale Cooper;
Lila Lee, Fred Goellner; Pola Ncgri,
Rov Thompson; Schuman Heink, {.
W. Hindcrks; ring bearer, Joe Jar
din: flower girls, Keith Savage, ).
T.. Shaw, Kenneth Savage and y.
l.. Cravath; train bearer, NJ. {.
Blanchard; BRIDE sister, Neor"e
Bennitt; groom's mother, G. +,
Line; President Coolidge. c. l..
Shaw; Mrs. Coolidge, DIR. T. h. ~Tur-
ncr, and grandfather, j. Ed. Arm
strong.
Mrs. Fupha Beaslcv Of Texas is
visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Damron. Mrs. Bcasley will conduct
the evening services at the Naza-
rene church Sunday.
Mrs. O. r. Bannert entertained
the World Wide Guild. The Off
GERS for the ensuing year were elect
ed and are as follows; president
Nell Griggs, vice president, Madon'
ma Cragg; secretary, Jewel Sawyer
and treasurer, Gracelia Banncrt.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
HUDKINS WHIPS
BAKER DECHIVELY
IN SNAPPY BOUT

NEW YORK, Feb. 18.-Ace Hud,
kins again is athwart the path of
wcltcrWcight champion Joe Dundee.
The Nebraska Wildcat removed
the last obstacle to title bout with
Dundee when he clawcd his way
past Sergeant Sammy Baker in a
great ten round bout in Madison
Square Garden last might.
Ito win moe. r,nd.o =, T.,
ronnd hnn+ in III. G.rdo, nm Nor.b
.? ,"iJ, ,ha ~ ,e,,ad ~" -
stoIo NV ''
Wo,o roo1 f;oh4;n, VS. noolod
info Iay+ MONT : f ;s,tS t5a n' ,dS hncn
soon ~ tha Goraon III vaar '
Af+nr y slow f;rst ronnl IIud,,;,s
s,yrn,, ;n+o ac+ian and s.iu ,.as ,,n.
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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
BROADWAY OF
AMERICA'' ROUTE
TO Be BOOSTED

Fred Gustin, Of San Diego, ad
vance publicity man for the Broad
way OF America. al year national
highway, was in Fl Centre Friday
interesting local citizens in the con-
vention to be he'd ut Memphis,
Tenn, in April.
\ caravan, or motorcade, will
leave San Diego to attend the CON
vcntion, and it is hoped to have
several cars from Imperial Valley
join the motorcade here. This is the
same affair which Colonel Ed Flct-
cher of San Diego explained to val
ley leaders at the dinner given to
Colonel Copley two weeks ago.
The Broadway of America
route starts at Broadway, New York
city, and extends across the coun-
try to San Diego. From Ell Paso
west it is practically synonymous
with the Bankhcad highway and
other border routes.
It is the hope of the Broadway
Of America Association 10 develop
tho route to such an extent that it
viii become the preferred route for
tourists between the east and west
The convention at Memphis viii
be attended by prominent good
roads men from ali parts of the
country.
Imperial Valley will benefit di-
rcctly from the success of the
''Rroadway of America route, as
it passes through RI Centre, insur-
ing heavy tourist trade here.
Several local citizens are hoping
to be able to make the trip to Mem
phis and it is believed that the quo
tn Of five cars, asked by Colonel
Fletcher, can be supplied.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
Marcus Winner
At CaIex;c0

Jimmy Marcus took the decision
from Kid Wright AT CaleXico last
night, after 10 rounds of battling
that pleased the crowd. The boys
were well matched and showed plen-
ty of science and hitting ability.
Kenneth Wallace, substituting
for Louie Silver, gave Homer
Gaines plenty of fight for six
rounds, and took Is good as he gave
The battle was even shade better
than the main event, and the draw
decision was popular one.
Andy Brooks took the decision
from Conrad Loew in another good
fight and Pablo Rivilla went to a
draw with Young Montoya.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
Farm Bureau Car
To Be Given Away

The Imperial County Farm Blu
roau viii hold an Old Time Barn
Dance on Friday, February "a, at
the Red Wing Pavilion, Brawlcy. \
special program of music has been
arranged to meet the desire of those
who learned to dance 20 years ago
as well as the more up to date.
The special feature of the eve
ming will be the sale of the Chrys-
Ter ear. A large crowd is expected
as at least 800 people have full as,
surancc they will drive this fine
car home. All are invited to at
tend and enjoy the Old and the new
dances.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
Strong Man 10
Show Strength

Anthony n. Spike billed as the
Double Samson,' win give an UNI
usual demonstration of strength to-
night when he is scheduled to pull
IN automobile by his hair from
Main street to the FL Centre thea
ter on Broadway.
Later at the thoatcr, Spike will
give further examples of his
strength, bending iron with his
hands and mouth, driving nails with
his fist and drawing them ont with
his teeth. Spike, who is % years
old and weighs only 1870 pounds, is
considered an unusual specimen of
extraordinary strength.
The entertainment is promoted by
c. D. Baltas.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
ExcursiOnists To =
Visit Here Sunday

Plans have been completed for the
excursion into the valley Sunday by
IL party Of San Diego people. The
excursion is being conducted by the
San Diego and Arizona railroad, the.
train to leave the coast city shortly
after 8 clock in the morning and
due to arrive in III Centre at l:20
p. NJ.
Upon arrival here j. II. Williams,
travelling freight and passenger
agent, will take charge of the visit
ors and a tour of the valley will De
made. \ number Of BUSES have been
chartered for the occasion and trips
will be made to various agricultural
centcrs and to the governmental
buildings in Mexico. The train will
leave here FOR San Diego at
O clock.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
IMPERIAL
(By Press Staff Correspondent
phr4>o 10

1ATpFRIAI, Feb, l9.-Mr. and
Mrs Earl Temu)nron and children.
EorI. Row, Donald ar1 Lucille, mot
orci TO Banning early last Sunday
ana r,o4 Mrs Tomnrptan : mother
Mrs Margaret FopprI. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tack Fennol and d,rghtcr Virginia.
AIR. and Mrs. Louis Frnnel and dau-
oltcr Marie, Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
Wilson School
BY Z. 2. West, reporter

Mrs. Violet J.. Gruwell has for
the past few days been confined at
home due to illness. The report that
she is better and will be back to
school soon was received with much
enthusiasm by the pupils at Wilson
school.
81. Valentine S day was remember
cd by the students of the Wilson
school, who gave hordes Of valen-
tines to the teachers. Mrs. Arm
strong seemed to be Cupid s most
remembered individual. Before the
morning was half spent, her desk
was literally running over with val
ontines. But all the teachers were
loaded down with messages Of good
will from the pupils.
Wilson Sports
Last Friday the basketball team
played tight game with Calipatria
grammar school for the champion
slip banner. The Wilson boys took
the lead. however, and melted Il
final score of 1S-9. y game was play
I'd with Rrawlev grammar school
tuesday. The Brawley team was de-
fcatel by score Of 30. These
victories place Wilson at the top Of
basketball supremacy.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1928-02-18
HORNSBY PLANS
TO LEAD LEAGUE
IN SLUG GIN 6
By FOSTER EATON
(Uniaad Press staff Correspondent

~ iLl"CN ISSS 1oGs.4L SoAA Sopoil~-C'A"(
ST. LOUIS, Mo. Feb. 18.-3o1nc-
What defiantly Rogers HornsbY
packed his bat today and prepared
to leave for the Boston Braves
winter quarters at st. Petersburg,
Fla, with the deliberate remark:
"The nan who beats me this year
will lead the league in batting.'
The much traded star feels
right, - he said, ''but not any NOR,
s.. | guess, than any other year.
For SIX consecutive years he lea
he league, slumpcd when he mar
aged the Cardinals and recouped
Il bit last year w.th tie Giants WHICH,
hc ciouted .3Gl.
Iiornsbr's life time national lea.
que batting averagc--madr in J.
Co9 games, is 1884 TT .o0Ul less than
the mark set by Paul Wancr, the
young Pittsburgh star in Isl games.
Wancr took he life time league
record from Iornsbv in 1927 WheA
he led the league with $50.
The former Cardinal manager ed
mittcd Waner WAS ga great play
cr,' but added guardpdIy, "a man
has got to be in there period Of
years and stay up to show whether
he can stand the pace.
He was asked how the approach
=, ,.