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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-24

WeSnlngton, March 24.-(AP)-
With interest still centered in the
sharp reply Of Chairman Nya Of the
senate Teapot Dome committee Il
Governor Smith Of New York, il
connection With efforts TO call thu
latter in the ol inquiry. the commit.
tee was called, into another session
4ndax- o-h>Av -twe~ 1poFe.- ~itnesesl
Iegarding bond transactions O.
Harry F. Sinclair ana Republican
campaign donations.
Albert D. Lasker, Chicago adyer,
tising man and chairman Of the
shjpping board during the first two
and . half years Of the Harding I'D.
mtnistration, was summoned fol
questioning as. TO- his, contributions
to the Republican party campaign
chest since 1920.
The other witness/ brought here
BY subpoena issued late yesterday
~ :. result Of testimony giver
earlier in the day, was Harold Ken.
well, cashier in Sinclair's private
Office in New York, who is said tc
have handled al Of the oil OPERATOR
personal securities for many years
Kenwell had been required t.
bring with him the records which
Merritt w. Baldwin, former private
secretary to Sinclair. testified yes.
teraay the former had Kept on all
securities in or out Of Sinclair
safety deposit box in the Empire
Trust company Of New York. The
committee hoped to. recover from
these record additional traces o1
Continental Trading company bond.
which went to Sinclair q HIS share
Of the profits from the Continental
oil deal transacted seven years age
IA New York.
The letter of Senator Nye, Repub.
licaI,, North Dakota, committee
chairman, to Governor Smith, wat
expected today 70 provide further
fuel for tie presidential campaign
already unleashed in The
senate - Z result Of recent disclos.
ures IL the oil iuvestigation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-24
OIL COMMITTEE
PLANS TO HEAR
2 WITH ESSES
Albert D. Lasker, Former
Shipping Board Chairman,
One OF Those Called

Wsshingten, March a.
AP)-Hsny r. Sinclair has
given orders thst the records Of
bis private security holdings
are not 70 b revealed 20 the
senate Teapot Dome committee.
The committee was % in.
formed today BY Harold Ken.
well. cashier Of the Sinclair
Consolidation Oil com..py, who
explained that Was why he had
not brought the record with him
IN response TO . subpoena.
Il asked Mr.. Sinclair for that
permission and Il was refused"
kenwell said. 'You know those
are Mr.. Sinclair's personal prop
erty and ! cannot remove j
without his consent"
The committee wanted 20 ex.
anime the records to zee II he
held now any Continental Trad.
ing company liberty bonds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-24

Unsettled toniG11t and Sunday.
Possibly rain. Not much change.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
AMERICAN TENNIS TEAM
 DEFEATS MEXICAN STARS
William Tildcn. Captain. Rarely jn Better Form Than in Nes-
 terday's Match

Mexico City. April ! R--With two victories in straight sets behind them. members of the United States Davis cup team today hoped 10 move into the second round Of the American zone play by defeating Mexico in the doubles.
 William T. Til1en. chairman of the Americans. and Arnold Jones were scheduled 10 meet Robert G. kinsey and Alfonso Cnda Of MeXlco in the doubles this afternoon and experts predicted that the Americans would be victorious.
 Observers said that Tilden had rarely if eyer been in better form than when yesterday he defeated the American born Kinsey. 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. In the other match. John Hennesscy defeated Ricaro Tapia, 1S-year-Old protcge of kinsey. G-2, 3-1, G-1.
 ''I feel pretty well pleased now tbat two matches are out Of the way" 1ilden said 'I am satisfied with my own form also. the officiat- ing on thc umpring line was ex- cellcnt and the gallery most friend = ly.'
 The IIenncsscy -Tapia match gave the Mexican youth his first oppor- tunity in international play. In the main it was back court game. Tapia. who is small in stature. not olccting to take a chance at the net.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
WESTERN OR SOUTHERN
 TEAM TO WIN TOURNEY
Draw Brings Kentucky Against Vienna. Ga. and Illinois
 Against North Dakota,

Chicago, April I GP,-Thc Nation- al Intcrscholas,ic Basketball cham pionship for 1928 will go to d team from either the south or middlewcst.
 This was assured today when Can ton, H., drew Grand Forks. N. M. and Ashland. Ky, drew Vienna Ga. in the semi-finals of the University Of Chicagos national tournament. The winners will meet tonight for the title.
 In winning its way into the semi final rounds last night the strong Vienna five ended the mctcoric tour nament career of that mountainccr team from Carr Creek. Ky, the smallest community to be represent ed in the tournament and probably the most aggressive. The smooth passing combination of the Vienna team was too much for Carr Creek s first citizens and they succumbed "2 to Ii.
 The closest game of the quarter final round. however, was Grand Forks victory over Alexandria. La, -1 10 :. inc \oItIl l'dhotdHS "oiI in the last minute Of play when they converted two Alexandria fouls into points.
 The consolation flight also is down 10 the scmi-tinal round. with three eastern and one mid w est ei'n team still in running. Wheeling. w.. Va. and Wilmin Eton. x. C.. arc paired in one game and NauEa'uCh, Conn. and Englen ood. Chicago in the other.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
FORMER CUE CHAMPIONS
 ARE TIED IN TOURNEY
Willie Hoppc of New York and John Layton Of St. Louis Have Three Victories Each.

Chicago. April z LIp-Two former champions. Willie Hoppe of New York and John Layton of St. Louis today were tied for the lead in the race for the national three cushion billiard title with three victories each
 Hoppe easily disposed of Len kenney of Chicago last night. 50 to IS. in 52 innings. Layton was idle yesterday. but tonight he will meet Il nashy Auzie kieckhefer ofsChi- cago in the feature match of the fourth round play. kieckhefer showed Allen Hall of St. Louis from his perfect percentage last night by defeating him in 55 inning game. ao to 3S kieckhefer lost two earlier games of the tournament.
 The defending champion, Otto Eciselt of Philadelphia. and Gus roulos of Detroit are tied with Hall for third place. each having won two matches and lost one. Earl Looka ba ngh. Len kenney and Art Thurnbrad all of Chicago. with three defeats and one win each. and Charles "Cov boy" Weston Of Pitts burgh. who has lost four stranght games, have been virtually eliminat- cd from championship consideration.
 Today's pairngs:
 Hall vs Thurnblad. Copulos ys. Weston: Eeiselt ys. kenney; Layton ys. kieckhcfer.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
EXPERTS STILL CHOOSE YANKEES
Poor Showing of Team in Train.
 ing Doesn't Shake Confidence

New York. April ' tP,-The poor showing of the New York Yankees in their spring training games has failed to shake the confidence of the big ajority of experts that the worlds champions will again lead the American league parade.
 These newspaper critics may be riding for fall. as most of them did last year when they picked the Athletics to win. but S5 per cent of those polled by the. Associated Press his spring are convinced that Babe Ruth and his mates will repeat.
 Forty-two out of AZ writers and sports editors who contributed their opinions to this second annual con- senSus of the Associated Press pick the Yankees to make it three straight pennants. Tossing out the results of southern exhibitions. these critics believe that even though the race this year may he closer than in 1927 when the Yankees finished 19 up on their nearest rivals, there is no req son to doubt that the powerful at tack of the New Workers will again be dominant.
 Of the handful of experts who predict the Yankees will be p,lnlpeG off their high perch. five select tho Athletics. led by Cobb and Speaker as pennani winners, while two namt the Washington Senators as firs choices.
 This minority places the Yankees second in six selections and third il one list.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
MARO0NS ARE FAVORITES
 TO TAKE HOCKEY TITLE
Montreal Sextct Given Edge Over New York Rangers In Race
 For Stanley Cup

Montreal, Que. April 17 lTp-The Montreal Maroons have been in- stalled favorites at s 10 10 capture the second clash Of the Stanley cup series with the New York Rangers at the Forum rink tonight.
 The Maroons. standard bearers of the international group in the Ma tional Hockey leagIc , mpctition. shut out the New York seXtet by . 10 on TT ursday night displaying |; brilliant team combination.
 Supporters of the Maroons are bac..lng the Canadian sextct to tri- urnph in the series at quotations of , 10 1. and even terms.
 The Maroons claim to have the youngest player in the major league hockey fold in their lineup with Joe Lamb. 20 years old. who has been setting a terrific pace in the recent playo1fs.
 President Calder Of the league has announced that all the remaining games in the series will he played at Montreal. The third fray is down for next Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
LOCAL BASEBALL TEAMS
 HOLD FIRST PRACTICES
Falcons to Work Out Today at St. Marys Fied-Corbin Red Sox to Go Through Faces Today and Tomorrow at Willow Brook Park-Busy Season Anticipated New Faces Will Probably Be Seen in Lneups This Year-Lmbering Up Exercises on the Program.

The two leading baseball teams of the city. the Falcons and the Corbin Red SoX, plan. to open the season today with the first practice sessions of the year. The Falcons will lim- Der up at St. Mary's field, the home playing surface of the club, while the Red SoX will travel to Willow Brook park for their workout. The Sox will be out again tomorrow for another session.
 Both teams have laid their plans for a big season. On both clubs. the veterans of last years service. will be attempting to retain their positions while numbers of new can- didates who have reported at meet ings and who will report for the training sessions, makes it very like ly that new material will be used in the lineups of both teams during the season.
 The Falcons will occupy St. Marys field again this year. Under the di- rcction of Ray Begley who has been named as coach, the team should develop into one of the best com- l'inations in the state. Begley's eX- perience is such that he has a world of knowledge of the game and his work as coach of the AllKcnsing- ton club two years ago, should augur well for the success of the Falcons during the coming year.
 t. haf of the Corbin Red SoX will be cast with the Central Connecticut Base ball League. The team has not yet taken the decisive step with regard to entering the circuit but according to the sentiment expressed at the meeting of the club held Thursday night, it will probably be member again this coming season. Manager John Tobin will make all of his plans with view to making things lively in the circuit
 Getting out for practice tomorrow afternoon, the club plans 10 make an early start in its summer cam- paign. Several independent games will be placed on the schedule of the team and these will be played over the week-ends on open league dates.
 Manager John Cabay of the Fall cons has already signed up several good attractions for the summer Sunday afternoon games. No an- nouncement of the line-ups or of the games in prospect will be made for the next few weeks. it is expected.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07

In sharp contrast to the National league selections. where the Pirates are choices in a wide range of opin- ion, there is remarkably little dif- ference of opinion about the rat ing of American kaguc clubs. ln fact they are picked right down the line 10 finish exactly as they did last fall.
 The Detroit Tigers round out the first division in the consensus and a pennant contending "big four that is conceded q big edge over the other half of the circuit. In fact only four critics think well enough of the chances of any of the other teams 10 pick them for first division berths. Three of these ballots go to the Chi cago White SoX and one 10 the Cleveland Indians.
 The White SoX are rated fifth and Cleveland sixth in the slate, with the Browns conceded only slight edge over the Boston Red SoX in the battle to escape last place.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
w. L. Morgan Lodge, K. F.,
 Wins Duel With Bristol

In the last setting of the setback tournament between Washington l.. Morgan lodge No. Il, Knights of Pythias Of this city. and Ethan lodge No .. Knights of Pythias Of Bristol, the local Pythians won the match by three points.
 With lead of only % points inc local members went to Bristol Thursday night.
 The evenings play was won by Bristol with margin Of 19 points but it needed four more points to win he tournament.
 The total points scored for the entire play was as follows:
 Washington l.. Morgan lodge No. '1-2.955 points. Ethan lodge No. 9-2.9j2 points.
 The Bristol Knights will entertain the local players 10 a supper al Brist oI.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
EXPECT GREAT GAME AS
 CELTlCS BATTLE LOCALS
New Britain Team Anxious to Close Season With Win Tonight - Worlds Champions Primed for Hard Fight-Hardware City Players in Great Shape for Contest Second Appearance of New Workers This Year-Phantoms and Hartford Pirates in Prelim.

One of the blue-banner basket ball games of the season will take place at the Stanley Arena tonight when the New Britain Basketball team in its last appearance Of the year. tackles the world champion celtics of New York for the second time this season. The Celtics have one victory over the local combina- lion already having scored a 5" to 4 win here on March and tonight, the locals will be out to even up the score If possible.
 The Celtics. knowing the ability of the local club from the previous game, are coming here tonight all prepared for a hard battle. It ap- peared to everyone and even to the Celtic players in the last game, that New Britain should have won the contest but it is thought that the title of worlds champions had psychological effect on the New Britain team and aided the New Workers in winning.
 The play of both teams on the
 
 floor was on a par basis, neither quintet being able to get com- manding lead. It was only in the last few minutes that the Celtics se- cured their six point lead, enough to pull out with victory.
 For the second time this season local fans will have the opportuni- ty of seeing in action some of the greatest stars of the game. Dave Banks and Barry will occupy the forward positions with Leonard or Lapchick at center and the great Nat Holman and Dehnert at the guards.
 New Britain. regulars will face the invaders with Rubenstein and Sloman in the front court, Zakzew- ski at center and Aheehon and Leary at the guards.
 Preliminary Game
 The Phantoms, senior amateur city champions this year, will meet the Pirates of Hartford in the pre- liminary game. The Pirates have an imposing record of wins this year. Included among the victories is one scored over the local team. The Pha utoms will be out tonight to seek revenge.
 The first game will be started promptly at o'clock while the main feature will get under way at about 3 o'clock.
 Red" Ball will referee.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
STILL HAS A SCORING LEAD
Nick Arena Comes to Within Five Points Of FafniT Forward

Five points now separate Paul La liar, leading scorer in the "Y" h. dustrial Basketball League and Nick Arena, runner-up, after the games last Tuesday night when La liar made only four points and Arena made seven. Thus three points were clipped from the lead that the Fafnir forward had over the New Britain Machine star.
 The race will probably be decided in the game between Eafnirs and New Britain Machine which incl dentally is the last schedule game of the season for both teams. LaHar has been in first place throughout the second round and Arena has been in second place. In the past few weeks La1far has been losing ground and Arena has been cutting into the lead. The New Britain Ma chiEc-Fafnir game should have an interesting sidelight.
 Joe Jasper is holding third place for the second consecutive week although he. made only four points. Al Havilick jumped from triple tie for fifth place to exclusive fourth position just one point ahead of Andy NakuboNitz. Corbin Screw captain.
 Machine shop fans at the games were roofing hard for Nick Arena to make ninc points in the third game of the night and thus pass La liar in the scoring race but Arena made only seven and fell short of a tie by one point La1ar played in the final game of the night and was held to four points by "Huggy" Carlson. Arena is still the leading foul shooter.
 The statistics:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
T4lR4sB OUT IN o IN CITY
H0MERS HELP TO
 WIN FOR YANKEES
Ruth and Gehrig Both Smash
 Out Pair Of Circuit Drives

New York, April ' [Pt-Nev York baseball clubs are back in major league territory today after sud den suggestion of belated Yankee effort to share in the glory that has been the Giants on a triumphant spring journey through the south.
 Playing at Charlotte. N. C., ycs- ,erday the World Champions took advtange of sensational advance in the home run market to score 23 runs against 10 by the local Hornets of the Sally League. The American Lcaguers went ahead of their Ma tional league rivals for total SCOT ing in spring game. but McGraw's men retained the inning title. The Yankees best was II in one frame while the Giants counted 17 in one inning at Chattanooga when the final score was IS to S. Charlotte scored ten runs, the Yankees bat ting proving better than their pitch ing.
 The game at Charlotte permitted Lou Gnhrig, junior member of the firm of Ruth X Gchrig, home run specialists, to qualify for 1928 with his first home runs of the practice period. He smashed two out of the park. but his partner in crime against pitchers, the Big Babe, matched his effort and ran his string for April to four.
 The Giants also collected their quota of glory by stopping Washing ton for the sixth time in q TOW. The Senators won the first game of the inter-leasue series in March and have not hcen able to repeat. The Giants marched to their 18th straight victory by a score of 10 to ,, another pitcher finishing the job he started. Jim Chaplin. the former collegian, demonstrated that he could pitch ball game.
 Extra efforts were needed in the Philadelphia city series, the Ath- letics downing the Phillies 6 10 i in II innings. Ty Cobb and Iris Speaker. Connie Mack's grand old men, figured at bat and afield. AS the Boston Braves are beating their way slowly toward New York to open the National League season, Captain Rogers Hornsby is standing l alone on the quarter deck of the ship. His manager. Jack Slattery, has been summoned to Boston to confer with President Emil Fuchs on the welfare of both the Braves and its adjunct, the Providence club. I This conference caused Boston fans to wonder If Hornsby was to be 1 made manager. captain and leading batsman. but the president disclaim- cd any intention of letting Slattery so before he starts.
 The champion Pirates who have found the west an unprofitahle bat l tlcground fell 6 to before the De- troit Tigers at Dallas. Tex. Burleigh Grimes got out before much of the shooting started.
 Eighteen year old Mel Harder could not hold q lead George Uhle turned over 10 him and Louisville scored five runs in one inning to stop the Cleveland Indians, C to ,.
 Ted Lyons was too tough for h. | dianapolis and the White SoX won a light hitting game. 10 Q.
 Brooklyn coal5ted home against Raleigh of the Piedmont League, | Del I3issonnett 8 home run with the | bases full proyi,,p hcIpf,1I in thr I 2 10 Q victory
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
L0UGHRAN WANTS
 ID PICK OPPONENT
Light Heavy Champion Bans
 Lomski and Jack Delaney

New York. April (UP)-Tomnly Loughran grows more like Gene Tunney every day.
 The light heavyweight champion now dictates to his division, selects his opponents. blackballs certain fighters and even tells Tex Rickard where to get off, just as Tunney does in the heavyweight class.
 At least these boys think they are telling Tex where to alight, which amounts to the same thing.
 Loughran first turned thumbs down upon Leo Lomski as an op- ponent. although the Pole from Aberdeen won the recent light heavyweight elimination tourna- nent with something to spare.
 Now Tommy has blacklisted Jack Delaney, who. the champion de- clares, has eliminated himself as q light heavyweight contender by signing for a bout with Jack Shar- key on April 30.
 When Sharkey gets through with Delaney, the latter will be shown up and won't be any use as an opponent for me-" is the way Loughran puts it.
 Tommy wants it understood he is not choosing easy ones, but he also wants an opponent who will bring in the most money at the gate.
 With Lomski and Delaney off the : list, Loughran's choice has fallen upon Shamus Slattery. with whom the champion had lively little brawl in Madison Square Garden one night last winter. But Tommy docs not propose to sit around idle. waiting for Tex | Rickard 10 make the match. Lough- ran has advised Humbert J. Flu. gay. junior partner in tho new prom otorial firm Of Mullen and Flu. gay. to fix up a title fight for thu Buffalo boy some nice spring eve. ming.
 Upon hearing of this, Rickart retorted that he had an option or Loughran's services until next Sep. tember.
 ''An option in New York state retorted Tommy. who knows his options, ''is about as much use a: yesterdays weather forecast. l, isn't binding. according to the com. mission. which only recognizes the signing of both fighters to con. tract"
 Gene Tunney discovered the samt thing some time ago. The heavy weight champion has declared tha his agreement with Rickard eXtend to his fight with Tommy Hcenc, and no farther.
 Tunney. of course. still can mak, the most money by playing bal with Tex. But the heavyweight champion only fights once yea and names his opponent for tha occasion.
 Loughran needs more work thal Tunney. because the rewards ar smaller in his division. Tommy's ac ton in blasklisting Delaney shows however. that the pound cham pion has taken leaf from Gene note book.
 Delaney wanted to fight me. o said he did" explains Loughran and l wanted to fight him so ba q ly that I agreed 10 accept only 3 per cent of the gate. instead of tn 27 1- per cent due a champion Delaney could have had 20 per cen, instead of 12 1-2 per cent But h went and signed to fight Sharke, a heavyweight. I'm finished wit him"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-07
Farrell Not to Play
 Tn British Tourney

New York. April 119-Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge. winner of the La Gorce golf tournament. has decided to forego the British open championship this year and rest up in prospect of an intensive campaign
 Farrell has returned from the scene Of his recent conauests in the south with about S6,50O in prize stakes. He said he had considered entering tho British classic but that he has now given up the idea.