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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
TODAYS SPQRIVRIAL
BY Kirk Miller

periodical affairs Profitable Profession
Pugsm informed world that Tunney the nost
valuable boxer thousands folks dreamed there
doubt about it, sometimes the truth be
fled and The Ring through committee of two dozen handpcked
authorities, awards the wreath the champion.
We had pretty well established in small imagination
that Tunney probably the valuable
really there doubt
until jury of "a those
will with the
at him. boy bankro brute ability Tunney shapes up
be the "most reliable"
The basis of the award built five cardinal points,
cordng by Ring" and thew
about like this:
Foremost in his contribution the science Of the
sport; perhaps not essentially champion.
Foremost combining with his fine position ring
a high place a sportsman.
Foremost in maintaining splendid public relations beating
the constant effort discredt
L. Foremost assocang with boxing good public reIa-
tons a reputation for clean and living.
B. Salient example to the growing American boy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
Committees Huddle Not Strenuous

One might after pesing the formula which annually
to govern the choice that the committees work
arduous How could Tunney possibly he of
those requirements rolled into one In fact doesn't
of judging the who
twice conquered Dempsey?
And why not" may Tunney everything that
could be required boxer has dignity
to his profession and credit mankind while he doing it. He
the from whom he the title chance
it. In the meantime he demonstrated astounded public that
the
they
such "dese" and tdose"
He has separated the
from what sometimes referred he good old days and he
has fulfilled that fifth of the specifications
which the winner of the have been salient
example to the growing American boy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
New Jersey Seeks Longer
Ring Bouts, As Bill
Passes Assembly

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 16.-New
Jersey may no longer be a game
preserve in which ring champions
find sanctuary. The New Jersey
State assembly has passed by the
overwhelming vote of ~ to 3, a
bill permitting 15round boxing
contests to a decision. The bill
now goes to the senate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
CRUN WILL
CONTINUE

MAUD Crun Is going to stick TO
the George Washington Coioniais.
whom he put on the football map
last fall. Furthermore, he viii aikn
new contract in september 1t III.
creased salary. showing the reward
that follows virtue.
The Colonials, known everywhere
as the Eleven Iron Men " lost but
two games Ii 1927, to Penn Gtate
and Catholic University. These
were balanced BY the smart triumph
over Fordlfam and the Nittany
Lions were able to score only two
touchdowns In their victory.
Next fan the COIOnlals are
booked ID face New York Uni.
versity. Penn State and Ford.
ham In addition 60 their ancient
foe. Catholic University, and
the outlook for another strong s
team means another successful
campaign.
Coach Crun will continue to have
charge Of the football and basket.
ball teams ana already il laying
plans for the varsity eleven. "A
strong freshman squad from last
year Ii expected to provide plenty
Of varsity candidates.
Crun1 il "a Princeton graduate ana
a former star fulIback on the Tiger
eleven under Bill Roper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
Here's Newest Football
Riddle That Officials
Must SOlUe For SelUes

When is lateral pass not 4
lateral pass? When 1t doesn't
travel at least six feet. When
is referee out Of luck2 When
he is forced to decide, on the
spur of the moment, whether a
rugby toss has covered the re-
quired two yards. A touchdown
may depend on his decision-a
decision that hinges purely on
personal Judgment Of distance.
On a grounded lateral pass that
travels six feet or more the ball
can be recovered by the defense
but not advanced. On a grounded
sideways pass Of less than six
feet an adversary can scoop up
the bali and run for q touchdown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
Anacostia Eagles Mix
With NeWarIxs Tonight

The AnAcostia Eagles, az yet un.
beaten, must look to their record to-
night. They are playing the fast
Newarlxs, of Baltimore. in the Monu.
mental City. and the Birds must
set a terrific pace II they hope to
keep their record unbroken.
The Eagles will give d dance to-
morrow night at o'clock In the Con.
gress Heights Auditorium. The
American Railway Express five will
be the guests of the Eagles Sunday
afternoon at o'clock In the Con.
gress Heights Auditorium.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
Cement Bags Trailing
Southeast All-Stars

The Cement Bags, of The Times
Duckpin League, are trailing the
Southeast All-Stars by eight pins
as the result of the first block
rolled yesterday afternoon at the
King Pin No. 2 alleys. The All
Stars pinned 1892 and the Times
spilled 1884.
The concluding block will prob
ably he contested February 25 on
the Convention Hall mapleways.
Yesterdays scores follow:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
Amateur Court
Results

wolts, 2s; d. W. Ffosch. 80.
Dixie Pig. as; Sioux, as.
/ Calvary. So; Trinity Res, a.
Yankees, Sc; Les Anie, 3S.
Crescents, ~; Senators, Is.
Company r: So; Cresaps a.
Carolina, 81; w. 4. and r., 10.
Stanley, So: st. Mary's. IA.
Stanleys,. Al; Howitzers, 20.
Bonds, 80; WarrertoIl, 20.
ESQ Giants. ~: Marine Barracks,
Safnosets, ~; Epiphany. FL
Pirates. So; Sam Rice. 90.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
JEWISH FlvES ACTIVE

Three floor games win be staged
at the Jewish Community Center
Sunday night. The Jewish Com
munity Center Juniors victors in
q straight games, face the Stand
ards Of Baltimore at o'clock. The
girls sextette opposes q picked
Baltimore girls team at Z o'clock
and the unlimited quint tackles the
Alert Club, of Baltimore, at s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
CENTRAL FISH BUSY

The Central High swimmers will
face the Loyola High tankers Satur-
day in the Oriole City. Central has
three other water meets, meeting
the Naval Plebes on FEBRUARY IS;
Calvert Hall, of Baltimore here on
March 3, and the South Atlantic
meet on March 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
Volt Passers Tackle
Virginians Tonight

The Wolff basketers will en-
counter the Old Dominion fIoornneFl
tonight at o'clock in the Alexandra
armory. Sam Stewards players pol
ished off the George Washington
| Freshmen 1918. last night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
CASTELL SHINES

Dick Caste1l, midget Central High
guard. should develop into q classy
basketer. He looked great against
Business on Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
TEAMS DEFIED

The Nativity cot1rtmen are anxs
ious to hear from 110-pound quints.
Phone Manager Mccarthy. Georgia
150S.J after $40 o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
0 # 0 MAY
FOLLOW
()SS|E
BY Louis A. Dougher

Now comes along another BlueSe,
not Oswald but Otto. who Is sure to
be watched closely by washington
scouts. He is the 1S.year-old brother
Hof the Washington thirdsacker and
he ID going into professional base.
ball this year for the first time
He has signed to play shortstop Tor
the Peoria club in the Three-Eye
League and is on his way.
Eight years ago Ossie Bluege,
after starring with his school nine
and on sandlot diamonds. made his
professional splash. It was with
kthe Peoria club in the Three-Eye
League with which outfit he played
in as games. that year. The next
season found him a regular short
! stop, with big league scouts taking
shy peeks. One of them was from
Washington and so In the spring
of 1922 Ossie showed up at Tampa
o candidate for the infield.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
WASHINGTON TIMES SPORTS
UNCLE SAM
HOOKED

NORTH, Switzerland. Feb. 1s.--
With their protest against the re.
Euaal of the international Olympic
COMMITTEES to accept the mark made
by Irving Jaffee in the 10000
meter race still unanswered. the
United States speed skaters left for
Paris today.
AS the teams Of Norway, Sweden,
Finland, and Austria had already
left, there was no possibility that
the race would be run over again.
However, as Gustavus n.
Kirby, manager of the Ameri-
can skaters, declared, "as far
As we are concerned, we con-
slider Jaffe Olympic champion
in the 1O,OOO.meter race"
Jaffee's time went by the board
when the referee called off the
event. which took place Tuesday
A protest was filed by the Anneri
cans yesterday.
It was understood today that the
United States delegation would ask
the Olympic committee to decide Or
their protest before the start Of
the figure skating competition al
IN ~ ArdaY11
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16

The Griffs were looking for
Q capable tI1irdsacker Just then
and so Ossie was placed at the
hot corner. Indeed, he lot
into 10 games before going to
Joe Cantill0n's MINNEAPOLIS club
I'm the American Association for
needed seasoning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16

= After hitting for .315 in A games
ht third and short for the Millers,
Bluege was once more with the
Grfffs in 1928. He has remained
ever since, showing himself
smooth fielder, a fair batsman and
q good runner.
shy young brother is likely 20
make his start next year." Ossie
murmured to this writer one day
4 last summer while riding along
somewhere in the Middle West.
what is he?" was the query.
"Shortstop." came the laconic re.
ply. Ossie wastes few words.
, ANY good"
ooh. fair. Worth a trial.
where's he been playing?"
sIn school and on the sand.
lots some In Chicago"
young"
eighteen"
whats his name"
) otto"
Bigger than your
mo, about the same"
"Can he hit?"
''Fair."
, So there, in a nutshell, is the
tale OF Otto Bluege. youthful Chi
cagoan from the West Side, about
to start out in his brothers foot
steps and attempt to make the
grade in the Big Show. Yes, and
if he happens to get away well. It's
q cfnch that Joe Engel, boy scout
and social secretary of the Wash
ineton club, will perch himself up
In the stand to give him the double
o for. who knows, big league stun
may run In the Bluege family.
Colonel William Smith, major
dOVnO and keeper of the eX-
cleuuer. has completed his
plans for Saturdays getaway.
His laundry viii be back tOnlOf-
row at noon. He's had new
D rubber heels attached to his
aI1oes. the better to hustle
around Tampa next month. and
glorious shine will illum1ne
the train shed at the Union
Station on his arrival.
r. Franklin Baxter, m aGter
a0uerry, has had his suit cleaned
and pressed, purchased two line
= 1O-cent cigars CFlor de Luzon) and
a
himself r'arin' to go. Where? On
well. anywhere. He's all set.
Benny Tate. his pockets filled
Awith cough drops, has hired a
garage where his boat" will rest
until he returns from camp. and
admits he expects to do a lot o
catchin' this year" if Bucky Harris
let's him.
The war correspondents, being
tough guys, have collected their
EXTRA Two collars, stuffed clean
handkerchiefs into4their coats, oiled
D their portables and may make the
Orange Blossom Special at the Ia st
moment. They seldom actually
lose the train. though many a mar
row escape is experienced.
, Columbus Sans, once Mohawk
finger. il spending his last hours
bidding farewell to his many friends.
He has his glove well-oiled and the
mud has been dug from the spikes
on his baseball shoes. Sans hopes
TO surprise folks by his pitching
skill at Tampa.
The long aud short Of IL Is
that the Griffs' spring training
season is knocking at the door.
Eddie Eynon. secretary-treasurer
of the club, is due home today from
, his vacation in Tampa. He has
been playing golf with President
Griffith and sitting in to the nightly
bridge games at the Tampa Bay.
Hence 1t is fair to assume that his
health has improved in the past
three weeks.
With Secretary Eynon back in
The Capital, Colonel William Smith
goes Saturday to take up the
. arduous duties Of ma jordomo OF the
training camp. He has been train
, ing steadily for two months and is
in the pink, as they used to say Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16

The long aud short Of It Is
that the Griffs' spring training
season is knocking at the door.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16

where's he been playing?"
''In school and on the sand
lots some I'm Chicago"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-21

confirmed the story that Golfer told.
Golfer was member of the Lewis
and Clarke expedition that blazed
a trail across the west. He was a
trapper at heart and he wandered
away alone in quest of the beavers
lodgings. He was captured by In
dams near the junction Of the Mad
ison and jefferson rivers, but es-
capped.
Jim Bridger, confirmed his story
about the big tea kettles of the
region, but Bridger was given to odd
stories, too, so he wasn't believed.
The whole Yellowstone area once
was the seat of tremendous volcanic
activity. Far below the earth
traces of this volcanic heat linger
and now and then send a hot col
umn of subterranean water spout
ing high into the air. That is what
the new geyser is. y
"Old Faithful" shoots a column
of water 100 to ITO feet into the
air every IS minutes and the dis
play lasts for four minutes.
1.-THE Giant" another Of the
parks famous geysers, sends its
water 200 feet high and last for
an hour. 1t plays at intervals OF
six to fourteen days. An unpleasant
odor of sulphur continually per-
meateS the whole geyser district.
The newest geyser sends its water
120 to $50 feet high and lasts fol-
four hours at a time, at intervals o;
eight hours.
The mouth of a geyser appears tc
be the crater of a volcano. The val
ley is shrouded in mist and steam
given off by scores of geySers and
hot springs. Some of these geyserS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-21
OLD TRAPPERS
FIRST TO FIND
PARK GEYSERS
Tales of Tea Kettles Seen
in Yellowstone Not
Believed.
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
NEA Service Writer

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Ro-
mantle legend lowering over Yellow
stone National Park is recalled by
the announcement by the National
Park Service of the discovery of a
new geyser.
The new phenomenon Spouted
forth with more than a million gal
Ion flow the other day, in the Perry
Greek district of the park. Its vol
ume is greater than any known
since old Excelsior geyser stopped
boiling over in 1888.
The discovery recalls the stored
names of John Golfer, the first
white man to visit the territory, and
Jim Bridger, scout and trapper,
whose trading post was far up in
the snowy Rockies.
Golfer returned to civilization
about 1907 with a tale of the nat
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-21
offer Cup to Debaters

BIZ Times DDectuJ
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, Sept.
21.-A silver cup sixteen inches in
height is offered as a debating
trophy to students of Wabash. Col
lege this year. The cup was
donated by Lawrence Devore and
Walter Lind, both of this city, grad
yates of the COLLEGE.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-21
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES :

are very tiny, sending little spoutS
of boiling water three and four feet
into the air. Sometimes, near the
big geysers, hollow road can be-
heard, suggestive of the great cav
ernS far below the earth's surface
where the geysers are born.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-21

ural wonders Of the park that peo-
pie refused to believe. Forty years
later an official exploration party
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-09-21

There are 100000 radio receiv-
ing sets in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-28
Scalds to Death
I'm Ceyser Pool
AT Yellowstone


nv the Associated Press
CASPER. Wye. August 2s.--George
Brown of Lsmpassas, Tex, was
scalded Ia death In a Yellowstone
Park geyser last Friday, 1t was
learned with the return to Casper
Yesterday of a physician who gave
the victim first-aid treatment
Mr.. Brown was leaning over the
edge Of a boiling pool, 7 miles north
of Old Faithful" when he fell into
the water. Two sons, who pulled
their father out. suffered bad Scalds
on the arms. The father died shortly
afterward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-28
THRONCS TO GREET
SENATOR ROBINSON
Notification OF Vice PreSiden'
tiaI Nominee Marked by
Arkansas Holiday.
r. psfe Associated Press.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. August %
Arkansas will so on holiday Thursday
for the formal notification of Senator
Joe T Robinson as Democratic vice
presidential nominee
Gov. Harvey parnell. by proclamation,
has declared the notification day a spe~
rial holiday As the States tribute To sho
nominee. and has called out several
units Of tbs National Guard for the
twofoi6 purpose a parade in honor ot
the Senator and Ia sSsis@in handling
the crowd which will attend the ce:e-
r,onv here Many agencies Of the State
government hsve been placed by the
governor 81 the disposal of the Hot
Springs committee on arrangements,
rian for Parade Of 10000,
Off7cials arc making plans 70 accom-
tlo6ate a crowd Of 40 0no which would
BE- the largest any city of the Stete ever
hes attempted 10 accommodate. Because
OF the large number of automobiles eN-
recte6 To come for the occasion A Diff
cult traffic problem has presented Itself,
IN that this city has but one through
street. and this thoroughfare must be
Ecped of. The Arlington Hotel from
the veranda OF which the distinguished
son Of Arkansas will accept his nomina-
ton is located on a curve Of this street
near the center OF the city. Traffic will
BE- handled By means Of double one
wsv system on either side Of the city
Carpenters today were erecting SEATS
for approximately 24000 persons Bah
house row" 50 called from the mum 0ot
Of its mineral bath establishments. can
provide standing room for probably To-
ono more. and many others may witness
The ceremony from rooftops and WIN
COWS Of nearby buildings
Ceremony TO Be Broadcast,
TechnicianS are completing arranye-
mentS for nroadcasting the ceremony,
and the Hot Springs station. KTH1- has
had its power increased from 500 to s.,
orc watts making it one of the three
most powerful stations in the South 4
new ser Of towers. 200 feet high. have
been erected to prevent as much as pos
sible interference from the mountains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-28
IDAHO DEMOCRATS MEET
TO NAME STATE TICKET

Congressional Candidates and New
Chairman OF Executive Commit
tee Ais, to Be Chosen.
By the Associated Press.
GRANGEVILLE. Idaho, August "a 49,
Idaho Democrats. seemingly determined
10 put new life into their state organi-
zation. assembled here today to nomi-
nate candidates for State and congress
Sional Offices and to elect new State
chairman.
Only one major contest appeared in
the offine and that was for the United
States senatorial nomination. Chase
Clarke. Msckay banker, miner and
stockman. and E. G, Van HoeSen Of
Mesa we're candidates
E. NJ Holden of idaho Falls was said
10 be the favorite of group Of party
leaders for the State craftsmanship.
c. Ben Ross. mayor of Pocatello.
seemed assured Of the nomination for
governor when party leaders indicated
they would offer no one 10 oppose him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-28

FALLS INTO CANAL: FINED
cclored Man Rescued by Quick
Work of Passerhy.

Pleasant Washington. colored. 90, who
told police he lived at 3209 Cherry Hill
street, was fined $40 in Police Court yes
terday for iltoYicatson as a result of a
tumble into the Chesapeake & Ohio
Canal in Georgetown Saturday night
Washington probably owes his life 10
the quick work of Robert Dunnigan. 30.
1867 Jefferson place. who was passing,
and dragged him out.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
CaleXico To Play
Pats AH-Stars

Arrangements for the appearance
Of the CalcXico baseball team here
tonight in an exhibition game
against Pat Patterson 5 -Ail-star>
were completed this morning by
Glenn Edgar, vicc-preSidcnt of the
Night Baseball league.
Because of the failure Of the
frawley team to appear last might
Edgar made Il special trip to CalcNico
this morning. He was assured that
:; team would make its appearance
and in addition was informed that
the CaleNicaus were prepared to
give the FL Gcutro squad Il wallop.
mg.
The team will hc made up mostly
of members of the MeXicali baseball
team which scored a.number of vic
tories in hard ball last winter.
While fans failed 10 see Brawlcy
i'm action last night they were given
= good cNhibition and with CalcXico
ON deck tonight. everything should
run along smoothly in the special
series ioltyille win furnish the OPP
position tomorrow night.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
Salvation Army
Reports Urgent
Clothing n e e d

Envoy L. :. King. officer in
m charge of the Salvation Army,
j. receiving - many calls for a>-
,istancc. and esFoo,a-Iy Tor clothing,
these la>t few wecN>, 1ha- ii haS be
conc necessary &C. make special
appeal along HIS liue.
Returning housewives. who have
begun rcuoyating their homes for
fho fan and winter Will find much
material suitable for distribution by
ihc Salvation army. Tie fan clean
ing always brings things to light
tlat are still good but which have
uuthNed their present usefulness.
ANY sort II garmentS, be they
men S., womcn's, chjldrcn's Of any
sic whatever. iu>t so they are still
ser>icihl". viii be used by the Sal
walton Army where they viii do the
most possible good.
\ post card or telephone call viii
bring Mrs King OF her assistant to
the douor's : door TO collect the
donations. Tia phone number is 5Il
:-ftd thc-strcct address j. - Seventh
street,
Mrs. King has been in charg, of
TIE work here for the last two
month~ coming with 40 years cN-
rericucr in Salvation Army work
IN many parts of ;lr United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19

at the Yerda charge, in the morning
before coming to Heher.
Nj. ana Mrs. NJ, Z, Harvey arc
on q two weeks vacation ut Ven
ura and san francisco. They had
planned n different trip, in fact had
their car packed for a camping trip
TO the Grand Canyon, but were call
ed north on business, during part
of their vacation.
MIR. and Mrs. NJ, II. Gavin spent
two weeks at Big Basin. Mrs. NJ.
Denham accompanied them from
here and they were met by their
son, Lynn and his wife, from San
Francisco.
School opened at the Hcbcr school
on Monday morning. Teachers in
cludc: Principal, Mrs. Fannie
Thompson; Mrs. Laura Orr, Mrs.
Ella b. Ware, and Mrs. Edith ia
cobs.
George Thompson returned from
san Diego accompanied hy Mrs.
Thompson and the two children on
sunday.