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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

CORINTHIANS GATHER

The Corinthian Midgets win a.
semble tonight at 8 o'clock in I'm.
maculate Conception Hall. Eighth
and N Streets Northwest. Plans
for. basketball team will be dis
cs,ssed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05
SIGHT UNSEEN

Greensboro in the South Atlantic
League signed up two college pitch.
ers last winter. Neither reported dur
ing the season and were sold to the
majors without ever appearing in a
Patriots uniform.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

A perusaI of the list of statistics,
as sent out by the North Carolin-
ians. discloses the fact that the
Tarheels are drilling four men for
each position. four full teams being
put through the PAGES each day.
Maryland, on the other hama, has
less than 80 men on the field, being
able to muster only two teams
with a few extras. However. the
Old Liners are hopeful of being
able to put their best foot forward
throughout Saturdays contest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05
HAVE YOUR PICK

Winston Salem, N. c., had a
player named Rye in its lineup
during the past season and in
several games Bud Weiser, a re-
serve, was sent in to pinch.hit
for him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05
PROUD TURF RECORD

Johnny Callahan, veteran jockey,
retires with a record of q years
in the saddle; more than 5000
mounts; approximately 1900 win
ners and never n breath of suspi-
sion to tarnish his record
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05
SQUAD OFF
TODAY FOR
CONTEST
By George A. Simpson

)
1--WE II give Fordham run
II my players have the proper
fighting edge, remarked Head
Coach Maud Crum as his team
prepared to depart for New
York, where, tomorrow, it will
grapple with Major Frank
Cayanaugh s powerful Ford
ham football eleven.
Our team will improve as the
season wears on, but / have six un-
tried PLAYERS working with five vet.
Grams and it's risky to send such q
green combination against Fordham.
Still, I hold hopes of a creditable
showing
"Fordhan Is out to beat us
bad" continued the Colonial
coach, ssto ayenge the 100 lick
ing we handed them last season.
However, they may try too hard
and this win help rs more than
them"
The George washington pigskin
squad, numbering 25 players, will
entrain this afternoon at 4:15 o'clock
and will be quartered at the Nc
Alpin ITotel.
The Colonial gridders win be cap
tanned by Chalkey Iopeman. named
as leader a few days ago at a meet
ing of the players. Lopeman viii
start at fullback
A distinguished footbalier in the
Colonial group is Vernon Frazier.
who may appear as halfback. He
Is the son of Senator Frazier of
North Dakota and according TO
Director Crum. is a nifty ball-car-
rier. but weighs only $50 pounds
The husky Fordham machine
may buck into wildcat when
''Souint" Sanders, the l18-p0und
Colonial quarterback, gets under
way. Sanders is all sand Crum
says, Is plucky and has football
brains.
Bill Goldberg, who formerly
played center for the Winton A. c.
Of this city, has been given d
varsity place as guard. Bill ex-
poets to substantiate his coach's
faith in his ability.
The Colonials will lineup in the
following order: Jimmy" Carey
and Reds" Allshouse, ends: Charlie
Van Meter and Bill Blain. tackles:
Melvin Frazier, no relation to Yer
non Frazier, and Bill Goldberg,
guards; Mule, Athey, center;
Squint" Sanders. quarterback; Sam
Berkowitz or Vernon Frazier, left
hslfback; Babe" Clapper, right
halfback,. and Chalkey Lopeman.
fullback.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

Although he was one of Notre
Danes best punters while in col
lege, Young Ed Walsh couldn't play
football because his dad feared an
injury might ruin his major league
baseball career.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05
Female MAT CHAMP

Cora Livingston who defeated
Laura Bennett, holder of the belt
emblematic of the worlds female
wrestling championship, In Kansas
City. 1913. still retains that title.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

Maryland was faced by the
same conditions in 1923 when ii
had the best team ever to rep
resent the Old Line institution,
an eleven that beat Penn and
was nOsed out by YaIe's cham
pi0nship team, is TO Ia. Maryland
was fortunate that its players
kept almost entirely free from
injuries and hopes it will be as
fortunate this year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

johnson, who looks plenty healthy
and scales 240 pounds, will become
81 years old on March 81. and then
he'll hang up the mittens. after "a
years of campaigning in the roped
arenas.
F'istic fans who rave about Gene
Tunney, Jack Dempsey, Mickey
Walker, Sammy Mandell and the
present-day leaders OF the boxing
game should hear what Johnson has
TO say about today's crop. He
laughs when mention is made as to
how they compare with the fighters
of yesteryear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05
JockJohnson WillHang Up
Cloves on 5Ist Birthday
BY George A. Simpson

7 want to tight only once moreand that on NY
birthday.
pon who is showing with Sugar Cane at the Howard
Theater
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

Among the letter men ready
for action are Sapp and PressOn.
ends: Howard and Farris.
tackles: Shuler and DonahOe.
guards: Capt. Schwartz, center:
Whisnant, quarterback; Ward
and Gresham, haIf-backs; FOard,
fuIlbaek.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

George Godfrey, the Black
Shadow Of Leiperville," Jack
SI1arkey and Johnny RiskO a.
the outstanding and leans to
Godfrey as the best.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

why, I could take old jeff, train
him for a few weeks and shoot him
against these punks who style them.
selves as boxers. / shake my head
and groan when l read of these big
purses-and see what's in there
bluffing the fans that they are fight
ers. They're at sea inside the ring
and don't know what to do.
L don't have to do much train.
ing" added the ex-champion, Ito
beat half that gang who are parad.
ing before the fans today"
OF the present cOntenderS for
the heavyweight throne vacated
by Gene Tunney, johnson picks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05
TARHEELSB
VETERAN TEAM

North Carolina has IL letter
men to shoot against Maryland
in their Southern Conference
grid engagement at College
Park tomorrow at 2:30 p. m.
In fact. the Tarheels could send
a complete team of ~. c." players
against the Old Liners and they
may. II not all eleven. the great
majority who will start will be
insignia wea.ers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05


Godfrey is too scientific foi
those in that elimination" series
for the championship. He hal
strength, a pair of huge hands and
carries a Knockout punch. Jack
Sharkey and Johnny Rlsko are
close seconds.
Tommy Loughran is smart
boxer, but he can't beat a good
heavyweight. It's foolish 10 believe
a good little man can beat a good
big man: It's impossible, that's all
KetcheI tried II with me-and failed
A good little man can beat a bic
man who ga punk, but he can't
down clever heavier boxer" closed
Johnson.
Johnson reigned as heavy
weight car from 1908 to 1918.
He first defeated Tommy Burns
in 1903 at Sydney, Australia.
the police stopping the bout.
Burns gained the title when Jim
JeffTies pulled q "Tunney."
Then Jeffries essayed a comeback
role, but was flattnd by Lii Arthur
on July 4. 1910, at Reno, New. He
surrendered his crown when Big
Jess Willard dropped him in the
18th round at Havana. Cuba, in
1915. Johnson had been frought
with legal worries and these didn' t
help him any in his bout with Will
lard.
johnson estimates that during his
81 years of fighting he has taken
part In over $50 battles, winning
something like 270 by knockouts \
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-05

by gosh, it's a joke to COM
pare such guys with the old
timers" grinned Johnson. why
only a short while ago, l fought
a fellow in Kansas and he knew
nothing. He didn't know a right
cross punch and had NO boxing
skill whatever.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
GR0TT0S IN JOINT OUTING
About 100 Prophets Enjoy Picnic at Lake Congamond Aztz Defeats Syria on Baseball Diamond,

On Saturday afternoon, Aziz Grotto of this city and Syria Grotto of Hartford held a joint outing at Lake Congamond. About 100 Prophets" attended.
 A program of events were arrang- ed by the sports committee for which prizes were awarded. The winners of the events were as fol- lows:
 Pea race. Schenk awarded 8 scale.
 High steppers race, Rowland Syria Grottc. Masonic knife. first prize: Lashiver, Syria. waffle iron, second prize.
 Shoe race. Lashiver. Syria, glasses, first prize; Charles Pratt. Aziz, five gallons of motor oil. second prize. Hale boring race. Rowland, Syria. receiving set. first prize; Machel. Syria, cigar lighter, second prize.
 The baseball game between Aziz and Syria Grotto was won by Aziz. Prize money of $4.50 went to the winning team. Each member of the 'ed'll dlso Ndo Hteseuteu "itn pencil
 At o'clock dinner was served 10 the entire group. During the dinner a number of prizes were awarded. Fred Miller was given 30 feet of garden hose. William Leupold quart vacuum bottle,
 In the evening there was dancing at the pavilion,
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02

o'clock at the Clark home on Gar den street. Rev. Theodore \. Greene pastor of the First Congregational church officiated. The home was attractively decorated with moun- tain laurel and palms. The bride wore gown of white lace and corsage of orchids and lilies of the valley, Miss Kathryn Clark, who attended her sister as made of honor, wore gown of pink crep de chine and corsage of roses and delphiniums. The flower girl. little Miss Ruthie Mckinnie, daugh- ter of Mrs. Alan McKinnie of Forest street, was dressed in pink and car ried d pink basket of flowers. Charles Zimmerman of New Ro- chelle was Mir. Londsdales best man.
 After the reception which fol- lowed the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Lonsdale left for a trip through northern eNw England. They will reside at 20 Haddon street. Bridge port.
 Mrs. Lonsdale is a graduate of the New Britain High school and the State Normal school. Mr. Lonsdale graduated from Dartmouth college with the class of 1924.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
First Native Doctor
 Completes Interneship

pr. Ladislaus B. Slysz has the honor of being the first native doc tor to complete his interneship in the New Britain General hospital and also the first native Polish physician to begin his practice in his native city. Dr. Slysz is a graduate of the sacred Heart school and the New Brjtain High school and received his doc'ors diploma from Boston uni rersity in 1927 and interned for d time at tho Homeopathic hospital in Boston after which he came to the local hospital to complete his in- terneship. While at the hospital Dr. Slysz had charge of the Baby Well fare league and the Visiting Nurse association, taking care of hundreds Of babies and distinguishing him. self during the recent grip epidemic which visited this city.
 Dr. Slysz is the son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Slysz of 539 Main street, where he opened his office. He is a member of the Phi Chi medical fraternity and an honorary member of the Polish Students club of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
Weddings
BENSON-HONISS

A pretty wedding took place Sat urday afternoon at 4:3O in the Sec- ond Congregational church of Ber- lin, when Miss Doris Augusta Honiss, daughter of Mrs. Cora c. Honiss of Berlin, became the bride of Arthur R. Benson. son of Mir. and Mrs. Sven Benson of East Berlin. Mrs. Edna Shaw Damon played a number of organ selections during the half hour before the ceremony. Mrs. Robert T. Chapman sang "until,' by Sanderson preceding the ceremony. The church was decorated with roses and garden flowers.
 The bride was attended by Mrs A. Percy Earle of Kent Hill, Me, and Mrs. Robert D. silsby of Berlin as matrons of honor; Miss Alice Hall of Melrose. Mass. as maid of honor and Miss Elizabeth Honiss, a cousin Of the bride and Miss Ethyl Borg of New Britain as bridesmaids. Ed win F.. Benson was best man and the ushers were Oscar Benson. Vic tor Benson. A. Percy Earle and Robert D. Silsby. Carol Louise Knowles was the flower girl and Norman Benson the ring bearer.
 The bride who was given in mar riage by her uncle, Professor Lowell J. Honiss of Dumont, N. J.. wore a period gown of white taffeta. Her tulle veil edged with lace was held in place with orange blossoms. She carried shower bouquet of white gardenias and lilies of the valley Mrs, Earle and Mrs. Silsby wore gowns of blue chiffon over taffeta Miss Hall wor a gown of coral chif- ion over yellow taffeta. The brides maids wore dresses of yellow chiffon over taffeta. Tho attendants wore horsehair hats and slippers to match their gowns and carried arm bou- quets of yellow roses and blue del phiniums. The flower girl was dress ed in lowered organdie and organ. die hat and carried a wrist basket of butterfly roses and garden flow CTS. The ring bearers wore white satin suit and carried the ring on a white satin pillow.
 The ceremony was followed by a reception at the home of the bride E mother after which MT, and Mrs Benson left for wedding trip to Canada.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
BOND MARKET IS DULL BUT PRIMER
 Early Trading Shows Upvlld Trend Throughout nst

New York. July N1The bond market was dull but firmse teday. Trading was light and most price changes small. but early trading de-, veloped a definite upward trend throughout the list. The advance ap. peared to be checked by increase of the call money to s per cent shortly after noon.
 |. 6. Rubber 5s. which gained more than a point. were prominent among industrial issues at higher levels. Dodge Brothers SA Wick wire Spencer Steel first 7s Pierce Arrow Ss. Hudson Coal 5s and other also gained. Public Service of New Jersey 4hs, active around the year'a high. 124E. attracted most buying among the utilities.
 Rails generally moved to slightly. higher levels. New York gained more than a point.
 The foreign list was steady.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
City Items

A daughter was orn at New Brit ain General hospital last night to MT. and Mrs. John Mckinstry of 35 Grand street.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital last night to Mir. and Mrs. Francis Beyers of 59 Whit ing street.
 A son vas born to Mir. and Mrs. Emil Larson Of 47 Trinity street at New Britain General hospital to- day.
 The Daughters of Isabella will hold regular meeting this evening at o'clock in the club rooms.
 Boy Scout Troop 4, spent the weekend at the new council camp on Crystal pond. Eastford. Eighteen officers. members. and alumni made the trip.
 Dorcas Social Temple will meet this evening in the Odd Fellows hall. There will bo initiation of candidates.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
ANDERSON-TAlLOR

Miss Barbara Taylor, daughter of Mrs. Barbara Taylor of 374 Arch street, and Charles Anderson. son of Mrs. Charlotte Anderson of Port l.orne, NOvia Scotia, were married in the chapel of St. Marks church Sat urday at o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe, rector. Miss Mildred Dakin was maid of honor and Walter Anderson, broth CT of the bridegroom, Was best man.
 The bride was attired in a gown Of white georgette and a white pie ture hat. She carried {, bouquet of white roses and white sweet peas Miss Dakin was dressed in orchid Colored georgette with hat to match. She carried a Colonial bouquet About 50 guests attended the we'd ding from South Windsor. New ! ork, Hartford and this city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Anderson left for a wedding trip to Nova Scotia and when they return will reside at 1o6 Black Rock avenue, this city.
 Mrs, Anderson was formerly em- ployed in Stanley Works office. Mir Anderson is a carpenter.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
INSANE MAN FOUND
 ASTRAY IN WOODS
Puts Up Battle With Police Be-
 fore Being Captured

Emil Fredette of S4 Broad street was captured in the wooded section near Russwin road late last night by Sergeants M J. Flynn and T. J. Fee ney and Officer Peter McEvoy. after a hard struggle. and was found 10 be insane. Members of the family with whom he lived told the police he had been making a practice of late. of going away and refusing to tell them where he had been on his return Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock he called to them that there was fight in front of the house. and when they looked out and saw nothing unusual, he walked away and did not return.
 Thirty-four stitches were taken by Dr. David Aronson to close cuts in Fredette's head, his mental condi- ton having driven him to thump his head with a stone with which he also struck Sergeant Feeney before he was overpowered and handcuffed. Residents of Russwin road called the police when they were startled by Y TcueNtS SetllHs. Ntle'l w NlStr 'it might have committed suicide. as he told the police they were lucky" 10 catch him.
 Fredette was gassed during the war. according to information re- ceived by the authorities today. It is believed his condition resulted from that experience. His wife lives m Massa chusetts and he is said to have one child aged cl months.
 Stanislaw Recon, who enlisted in the army several years ago from P,ainville. but who has been in vari- ous parts of the world since then, Twas locked up today, having been found insane. He went to the ro- lice station yesterday and said he was being annoyed by man in the northern end of the city. Sergeant O'Mara investigated and found no ground for the complaint, Today. Recon was in with the same com- plaint, saying he had been followed all night. The public welfare de- partment was notified of both cases and arrangements were being made this afternoon to commit the un- fortunate man to the state hospital at Norwich.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
STOCK PRICES IN
 REAC7I0NARY TURN
Loans Are Renewed at 7t.2
 Per Cent

New York. July Stock prices turned reactionary today on selling 1 presumably inspired by the return Of per cent call money. Loans re- | newed at z 1-2 per cent but the | rate was advanced to when banks | called $50. 100000 to strengthen their
 reserve position and prepare for the heavy holiday demands for currency. Time money rates also advanced, being quoted as high as per cent. Some bear selling also came into the market on the theory that the
 rapidity of the recent advance had ! weakened the technical position of | the market. and that there was a
 dearth of fresh buying power at the
 recent high levels. Floor traders | also were inclined to take profits i over the holiday.
 Motors and high priced specialties
 bore the hrunt of the selling pres-
 sure. although there were strong
 spots in each group. Case Thresh- 1 ing and radio each crumbled about
 10 points and General Motors. Gen.
 eral Electric. International Harvest
 CT, Rossia Insurance. Texas & Pacific
 and Houston Oil were carried down
 SS. 10 "A points by early afternoon.
 American International. Mack
 Trucks. L. s. Industrial Alcohol and
 U. $. Rubber first preferred also
 showed substantial recessions.
 On the other hand. Brooklyn Edi-
 son jumped points, Collins S Aik-
 man l-2 and Dodge Bros. prefer-
 red and General Railway Signal 3
 1-2 and points, respectively.
 The stock market opened irregu- ! larly higher today. Packard. Atch- son. Atlantic Refining. General Rail- ! way Signal and Mack Truck opened
 fractionally 10 IF points higher. ! Radio opened of 1 l-4 points and General Motors fractionally lower. Knocking off of is chips from 1 the prices of some Of the , volatile shares. Case Thresh. ing Machine losing 10. Wright
 Aero 1-o and Rossia Insurance {
 1-2 points, apparently did not exert
 the edsired effect on speculative sen-
 timent and professional selling soon
 moderated, causing some sharp re- | bounds. Wright Aero scoring full 1 recovery. Some of the motor. sugar
 and local traction and lighting issues | developed independent strength.
 American Sugar advancing 1 S-4. | Dodge Bros preferred 3, and Brook | lyn Edison Sia. The renewal rate for call loans was urchanges at IF l ner cent
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
William (. Booth

William C. Booth, descsndent of one of New Rritain's oldest fam flies and resident of this city all his life until a few years ago when he moved to Mantle and later to the Masonic home, died in the home Friday.
 He Was the son of William S Booth. who conducted q small um- brella factory at the intersection of Hartford avenue and Elm street Old timers in this city remember the factory which received its power from a waterfall
 Mir. Booth leaves two sisters in Schenectady N. Y.
 Funeral services were held this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Ma sonic home. Burial was in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
Real Estate News

The Fidelity Industrial Bank 10 Frank Spring, release of mortgage, Chapman street.
 Rurritt Savings Bank to Otto Enrchardt. release of mortgage, Black Rock avenue.
 New Britain Trust Co. to the Bur. ritt Mutual Savings bank, warranty. Main street.
 Frank Spring to Herbert " Camp and Meyer Zinman. &l.oOO mort gage, Chapman street
 John Pustelnik to Louis A. Hoff- man. release of mortgage, Stanley street.
 Samuel Waskowitz 10 Nincenzo Favano. release of mortgage. San. Icy street.
 Claus Carlson to Frank Garuti. release of mortgage. Stewart street.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
HickmOn SuIlen After
 Fight With Prisoner

San Quentin Pcnilentiary. Cal, July i'rD-William Edward Hick- man. awaiting q supreme court ap- peal on a death sentence for the murder of Marion Parker, remained inv estigaiod fist fight between "The Fox and Joseph Troche, another prisoner.
 Hickman is alleged 10 have ad- ,ninistercd q beating to Troche when the two disagreed over a trivial mat ter.
 The youths had been good friends, prison officers said, until the differ ence arose betwc cen them yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
Contractors Wife Dies
 At St. Francis HOspital

Mrs. kasmiera Burak, aged S4 years. of AS Miller street, died early this afternoon at St. Francis hos pital Hartford. She was the wife of Paul Burak. one of the leading Po- fish contractors in the city. and was 8 resident of this city for the past 1G years. She was a member of st. Lucian's society of the Sacred Heart church.
 Surviving her are her husband. d daughter. Helen. aged 10 and her mother, Mrs. Gromak of this city
 The funeral arrangements. in charge of Stanley Borawski. are in- complete at the present time. z
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
CHAUTauouA HORpy DISPLAY

Much interest was manifested in the display of hobbies at the Gen. tral Junior High school this after noon. arranged under the direction Of W. C. French. principal of the school and superintendent of the Swarthmore Chautauqua. now pre- senting the summer program in the school
 The display includes collections of flowers, books. toys and other novel; ties. Those especially interested are there to explain them.
 The program opened at 3 o'clock and will close at }. Music and danc- ing will follow.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-02
Dressmaking Contest
 Opens With Style Show

The Junior Achie, ement Cotton Dress Making contest which is spon- sored by the Herald and local mer- chants opens today with . style and fashion show produced at the strand theater through the courtsy of the management of the theater.
 The Junior Achievement girls who appear as the models are Dorothy and Evelyn Blews. pages. Dorothy Leavit. Myrtle Berry. Muriel Jacoby, Lucille Nesta. Mildred Brodeur. Eliz- abeth Burns. Shirley Green, Ruth Foster. Barbara Foster. Marion Bow. en. Mary smedley. Alice Souney Regina souney. Ruth Cooley. vir' ginia Piltx. Adelaide Donovan. Editi Clauson and Mildred Preieeel.
 These girls appeared at . per fo9maace this aftsrnoea aaA VIII !,