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The Washington times., 1928-12-03


cIashed on five Thanksgiving Days
in the @. II. Stadium, yet the George
washington heads, smarting under
four straight reverses, have clam.
ored for a change in the battle
sites.
Catholic University is quite
eager that the game remain as
an annual fixture for the G. u.
Stadium, but George Washing
ton insists the two grapple next
year in the Griffith Stadium.
The ball park will be available
that day as Lincoln and Howard
will be cIashing in Philadelphia,
while Maryland is opposing Johns
Hopkins in Baltimore. Georgetown
will close with Fordham on the
Saturday preceding Thanksgiving
Day as will American University
and Gallaudet.
1t has been customary for Catho-
lie University to establish the G. W.
C. u. game as the homecoming"
affair for the graduates, but it has
been found that many Of the alumni
are unable to make the trip, due
to desires to be at home on Thanks
giving.
Athletic Director Jack MeAaliffe
now plans TO have .the Home.
Coming game on the Saturday
before the G.. w. encounter. He
believes this game can be added
next year because of the large
squad he will have on hand. Only
Capt. Jim Schmidt will be lost
from the varsity and the left.
overs will be augmented by a
star flock of freshman gridders.
G. II. supporters are claiming
a bright season for the CarIIin.
ais in 1929 on the strength of
the brilliant yearlings. Under
the tuteIage of Assistant Coach
Eddie LaFOnd, the Cardinal
Cubs collected six straight vic
tories without loss. rang up
I72 points and held the OppOn-
ents scOreIeSS.
There may be better passers than
Gene Murphy, Catholic University's
brilliant pigskin HEAVIER, but one
must argue at length to otherwise
convince the 5000 fans who saw this
chap hurl zooming passes that di-
rectly caused the Cardinals slash.
IIiS HlCIOIy OhSi NdCCL &c w dSHIIlSLOn
in their annual Turkey Day gridiron
scramble.
Considering Murphy only on his
merits as passer, he would fit well
into any college backfield. Those
who saw him hurl the oval into the
waiting arms of Capt. Jim Schmidt,
Joe Champa, Ross Zeno and Ossie
Gerth will concur in this claim. Muir
ply floats an underhand pass, and
they are thrown deep down the field
into the territory toward the foul
lines.
Some may contend that George
Washington had practically mo
defense whatever against an at
tack from the air, but what
team can stop well-eXecuted
passing attack, especially in the,
effective manner that Catholic
University worked the overhead
offensive Thursday?
An indication of Murphy's ac-
curacy In flipping darting ovals to
a mate was conclusivley shown IN
The Washington times., 1928-12-03
IN RING
BOUT TONIGHT

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3.--Those
who like their ring entertainment
delivered in large doses will prop
ably get kick out Of the meeting
of Marty Gallagher. of Washing
ton. and Battling Levinsky. Phila-
delphia veteran.
These big boys are scheduled to
meet in the 12-round feature of
the Olympia Athletic Club fight
card at the One Hundred and
Fourth Medical Regiment Armory
tonight,
Levinsky long ago earned his
spurs as one of the best light
heavies. He disappeared from
active competition for some
time. but has recently Deen
once again treading the canvas
with success i'm opposition to
boxers Of different degrees of
class.
Gallagher, one Of the younger
heavies, has been trying to fight his
way upward for a few seasons has
the necessary build for a successful
ring battler, but still has consider
able to learn before becoming a real
pIcSpSCL III iGdF IiOIlDISs IL i1B Is
able to keep his opponent from
standing off and boxing him Gal
lagher will save himself a lot of an
noyance.
Backing up the main go are three
skies. Benny Goldstein and Joey
Schwartz are paired in one; Joe Gla-
ger and Billy StrickIer in the other
and Bobby Burns and Pete DE An
CELLS in the third.
The Washington times., 1928-12-03
REASON ZOE SIZE

frankie Genaro. flyweight cham
pion who is mere five feet in
height. comes by his diminutiyc
efze honestly. His mother il only
four foot ten and has an aunt, 81,
known throughout Europe as a real
midget, being just under four feet.
The Washington times., 1928-12-03
LABOR CLIMBS To THIRD
PLACE, WINNING 10
BY 81 j. Halnann
(lfffelaI scorer

With oneird Of their schedule behind them the Ladies
Federal League has settled down To their expected stride,
and from expected to put UP stiff fight for
every game
The Washington times., 1928-12-03
C. VIC u Grid 71ltShi1ted
70 Griffith Stadium
BY George a. sirnpson

The George Washngton Catholic University football
year will be at the Clark Griffith Stadium
It's the Coonias turn the payfed and the O. W.
athletic cheftains the home park Of the Grffmen
The Washington times., 1928-12-03
IS STAR
Of PIN MATCH

Excellent bowling by Arthur
Logan featured the second half Of
the 10.game match between the Odd
Fellows of Mt. Rainier and Wash
ington. The veteran totalled COZ
for his five-game string. George
Miller and Earl performed well for
the suburbanites. The local Odd
Fellows won the 10-game series by
a margin of 297 pins, Scores fol-
lows:
The Washington times., 1928-12-03

The local Odd Fellows emerged
on top with a margin of 297 pins.
2l0 of which We're gained in the
first half of the match at Mt.
Rainier.
The Washington times., 1928-12-03

Read tOday'a Classified rental columns
for q directory to many Of washing
toms most desirable apartment va
cameie9.
The Washington times., 1928-12-03

Since 1924 these rivals have
clashed on five Thanksgiving Days
in the @. II. Stadium, yet the George
Washington heads, smarting under
four straight reverses, have clam.
ored for a change in the battle
sites.
The Washington times., 1928-12-03

An indication of Murphy's ac-
curacy In Tipping darting ovals to
a mate was conclusivley shown IN
The Washington times., 1928-12-03

Some may contend that George
Washington had practically mo
defense whatever against an at
tack from the air, but what
team can stop welI-executed
passing attack, especially i'm the,
effective manner that Catholic
. University worked the overhead
offensive Thursday?
The Washington times., 1928-12-03

Catholic University is quite
eager that the game remain as
an annual fixture for the G. L..
Stadium, but George Washing
ton insists the two grapple next
year in the Griffith Stadium.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1928-10-04
valassza XII zongora-
jat a vilag legjobb
gyartmanyai k0ziil.
Mind alkalrni
vstelek.

NJ. Schultz, Packard,
Solo, Concerts, Kohler &
Campbell, Anto-P Piano,
Schuman. Farrand, VIM.
Knabe 4 Sends, Mar
shall 4 Wendell, Stroud,
Dush 4 Laals DrinAe-.
hoff, Bradford = Co.,
Starr Schilling, Smith
4 Barnes zongorak, on
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lamint reprodukal6ak.
Olyan gyartlnanyok -
mint Aeolean. Schultz,
Ivers b Pond, Steinwey,
Packard. Tru- Tone, va
lamint Braubach es mas
nagyszerii gyartmanyok.
ndmslyek haszn&lva, ne
melyek uj, de mind a
legjobb karban.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1928-10-04

Esy mask zongora bargain csak $1,000.
Ezekhol tobb van raktaron, mind eladjuk.
Fizethet erte hetenkent vagy havonta. ahogy
legjobban birja. val6di alkalmi vetel.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1928-10-04

.-Opjatsz6 Special - Ezt player pianot
megkapja mahagonyban vagy aranyt6lgyben
ds eaert az ar6rt rendlkivttl olcs Is tekercs
pad es hazhozsxallitas tAljesen ingyen. Oh
csobb he k6szpenzt fizst.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1928-10-04
0njatsz6
specialitas
$ 85:ee|

TT van az alkalma,
hogy egy minden toxin
tetben els6rangu player.
pianot vas&roljon. Ha
elolvasta a hirdetest -
j0jj0n azonnal az tixlet-
be Is ez a val6di alkal-
mi vetel az One. Is ze-
netekercs. pad Is TAXA
r6 ingyen. Meg sok mas
alkahni v6tel 0njatsz6
zongorakban var ARA,
hogy megtekintse 6kct.
Min6l nagyobb a k6sz-
penz lefizet6s, ANIMAL oil.
cs6bban kappa a congo.
rat. Nezze meg azonnal.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1928-10-04

Anlv radio 0syunk jede eoglaa ahnem 0es els he
es
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15
OLD CONDUCTOR TO
PLAY SANTA ROLE
Will Drop Gifts to Children
Along Train Route

Pratt, kas.. Dec. Is. Pl-Santa
Claus travels by rail instead OF
sleigh from here to Tucumari. n. NJ.
Every year, 7. NJ. 1Srton. one of
the oldest conductors on the Rock
Island railroad, selects a day short
ly before Christmas tor appearing
before his passengers in the cheer
full garb of old st. Nicholas instead
OF the severely blue uniform he Or
dinarily wears
He plays Santa's role not for the
passengers. but for the children
who live in the towns and on the
farms that break the monotony of
the prairies along the railroad
through south western Kansas. west
ern Oklahoma, northern Texas and
eastern New Mexico.
Slips Of paper are dropped by
the conductor from the car window
early in December. The notes are
addressed to all children who love
Santa Claus. telling them on what
day they can expect 10 see this We
nIarkable character himself on the
rear platform.
The word spreads to all homes
In the towns and to the farms on
both sides of the railroad. On the
appointed day. train No. ! is met
by eager youngsters. The children
gather not only at the stations
where the fast flyer makes regular
stops. but also along the right-of
way in the country. They know
Santa Claus will be on the lookout
for them. whether the train is
standing or moving.
From the rear platform he
throws boxes filled with candy.
fruits and nuts. and the children
joyfully pick up the gifts.
Barton himself provides the
tasty things for delighting the
children's hearts and palates. DC.
casionaIy he throws off the train
toy entrusted to him for delivery
10 certain child whose place Of
awiting for Santa Claus is arrange:
in advance.
The conductor decided to become
a Santa Claus after he had observ-
ed how happy he made children TO
whom he threw magazines and
comic sections Of newspapers left
by passengers on the train.
Barton has been employed by the
Rock Island for Al years. His
bone is in Pratt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15

massage. and a beard SO tough it'd
take them 80 minutes to shave and
another half hour to straighten out
the razor and remove the hicks And
the school kids were SO dumb that II
takes whole flock of teachers to
get it into their noodles that the
whale swallowed Jonah. and even
then they want the teachers to
prove it. When the Riddles are only
one year old they are pushed around
in flivvers and Chevies. instead Of
baby carriages and go-carts. When
, years old they graduate from the
touring car class and ride around in
heavy buses and lotion trucks
Well, Mary. as Bill was telling me
the town also had a park. equipped
with two benches, one for lovers and
one for those not in love but who
act just as foolish, ] give few
lawns for practice and he gets
petvcl and beats it.
ANDY DALE.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15
BLIND MINISTER IS
SPORTS ENTHUSIAST
Preacher "Watclles" Progress Of
Games and Enjoys as Well az
Those Who See

Games and Enjoys as Well az
Those Who See
Ninita. Okla, Dec. Is. ReIslind-
ness does not prevent the Rev. WILL
moore Kendall. who at Christmas
enters on his twenty-second year
rs a minister, from enjoying sport
ing events.
The blind pastor of the First
Methodist church here delights es-
pecially in a good baseball or foot
hall game. He watches" the prog
rcss OF the players through the
eyes of friend seated at his side.
Mountain climbing Is another
sport In which the minister de-
lights. With only his 11-year-old
son as companion he scaled
Mount Scott in the Wichita noun
tains OF southwestern Oklahoma
some time ago.
II think there 10 nothing except
pictures and landscapes that ] do
not enjoy as fully as would II !
had sight," Mr.. Kendall says.
He Is a graduate Of Northwest
ern university. where he made an
exceptional record despite his hand
leap. He 10 we'll known in the
southwest, being frequently called
upon to speak at district and state
meetings.
The preacher has been blind
since childhood, losing his sight
because Of an eye infection. He
was born in mountain village OF
Kentucky in 1887.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15

b. st room. Two hard line smashes
were used aud the door went crash
ing from its hinges. This was fol-
the door which task was just finish
ed when a husky negro bell hop
asked them the cause OF all the
noise. They finally convinced him
that there was no trouble and check
cd out the next day holding their
hreaths while they were In the room
fearing the door would crumple.
The boys lay in log fashion In the
rear of the car on the way home so
that they would avoid the cold wind.
Vermont Trip
Some Of the alumni have declared
that the trip to Vermont was the
greatest and most enjoyable of all.
1t was Coach Cassidy's home state
and all the town folks we're anxious
TO see what kind OF team George
was coaching"
According to Coach Cassidy Poult-
ney, his home town was one OF the
liveliest in Vermont. 1t is slightly
larger than Newington in appear
ance hut there many Of the towns
people live some distance from the
town.
| From the attitude of the boys
| upon their arrival it was quite ap-
parent that they were going to ccle-
hrate before and after the game win
or lose. 1t so happened that the
teams finished in tie.
Two of New Brtiain's well known
men about town decided to hitch
! hike to the game. The scene of the
1 contest was changed to Rutland be-
cause of the condition OF the Poult-
ncy field. but the boys did not know
it. They arrived in Rutland just
about game time but thought the
game was in Poultney SO they con-
tinued on to that town. 20 miles
away. They had to wait about the
town for the boys to return and tell
them about the game.
| Bedlam turned loose that night
All through the night the boys
their bed clothes tied in knots. A
pan Of water was placed on top OF
door and when anyone walked in
the pan was upset and the contents
dropped upon the innocent victim.
All through the light the boys
were Up to some mischief. Wet pa
per towels were used in war be-
! tween selected groups. Just at a
time when things were beginning to
! Lecome quiet along came a hitch
Eiker and pal. Immediately he Of
fered fresh energy 10 the fight and
the battle went on again. Members
of the alumni body were the prin-
cipal offenders in the mischief.
I Hundreds Of stories could be told
OF the high sch sol trips. some Of
them which involved the parents of
some Of the players who have been
on the teams in recent years and
the incidents served to brighten up
some of the dull moments spent in
the classrooms the following Mon
day morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15
ATHLETES recall
TRIPS WITH team
"0ld Timers Got Thrill Going
to Rivals BattleieldS

Probably some of the fondest
memories of any former New Britain
High school athlete is the good
times he had on trips with the team.
Most of the alumni regard their
high school days as "the good Old
days" but to the athletes among
that BODY the real good times we're
had when the team went on trips
to other towns.
A long trip was regarded as lift
from Heaven and throughout the
season the day was looked forward
to with enthusiasm. This enth usia SIN
has died down to considerable de-
gree in late years and some of the
team members who are about to be
graduated dislike journeys and max.
ing it is just one Of the disa greea bic
tasks along with hard daily practice
sessions.
Eut the ''old boys" like it and the,
still cherish the memory of the
Taft school trip. the North Adams
trip. the trip to New York city t.
play Columbia preparatory school
| the trip to Passaic. n. j.. to play the
worlds greatest basketball team and
the numerous trips to Vermont.
Preparatory School
| The boys are still laughing at the
time the squad came to prepare
| terry school in time for afternoo.
tea The effort Of the big burly line.
men who have been brought up or
what their parents termed good
plain food" to iuggle cup of tea
as gracefully as the we'll behaved
preparatory school boys was a fas.
cinating spectacle.
The team arrives and is greeted b,
the boys who are perfect gentlemen
The visitors are shown the greatest
hospitality. When they are final,
alone and away from their rivals
they agree that they are bunch
of sissys ard We'll beat them easily
For some unknown reason the
prep football players helied their ap.
pearance previous to the game. The
squad of warriors who came out or
the field were huskies. On the wa,
back the high school lads declared
they would train on tea.
Passaic Trip
When the New Britain high schoo
team made the trip TO Passaic. N. J
to play the famous basketball team
which had not been defeated in ovel
100 starts, many of the fans follow
ed it.
The flivvers owned by .Coacf
George NJ Cassidy were heroes Of
more than one high school trip and
although the distance was great 6
group OF team members used tbs
car to take them 10 Passaic. 1t was
a cold day in February.
Despite the fact that one of the
mothers offered them blankets It
combat the cold wind they DISCARDED
the idea as real athletes are sup
posed to do. they thought. They go
as far as Meriden and coat collar
we're turned up and from then OF
they jumped into every railroad sta
ton to soak in a little heat"
They We're human iceburgs wher
they finally reached their destina.
| ton.
Then followed the usual trouble al
the hotel. They disagreed about Tho
rooms until finally two OF then
| locked the football captain out Of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15

Have Not Danced" Tie mixed
chorus of the church will sing at
this service. The junior league will
meet at %:30 p. IN. A Christmas
program will be rendered. English
evening. service at o'clock. Special
ice by the Young Ladies' String en-
semble. Sermon by Rev. c. ]. FIRE.
deem on the subject, THE Greatest
Wonder"
The last quarterly business meet
ing of the church for this year will
be held Thursday evening at 7:45
o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15
ANDY DALE HEARS
ABOUT TOUGH Town
Breezy Biz Finds Hardest
Spot in Earth's Crust
((CONTRIBUTED)

Last night I'm all set to enjoy my
evening paper when the door opens
and in walks Bill West who is relat-
ed to me (although neither of us
boast of the relationship Breezy
Bill" some calls him, but I've nick
named him Major Hcople' on ac-
count of him being built like he'd
never missed meal and having a
line of breezy pat'er that is mostly
applesauce and bologna. no matter
how often it's served. He doesn't
alWay know how to carry on con-
versation but he can certainly make
one last After he removes his
brown derby and burlap l asks him
TO tell me about himself. knowing
he'd do it anyways.
Home TO me is wherever l finds
a roller towel and a peg TO hold my
Kelly" he begins, moving nearer 10
the fireplace and warming to his
subject. I'm a fun loving guy and
enjoys all outdoor sports, excepting
sitting ashes, pushing lawnmowers
and second hand cars, My favorito
exercise is jay-walking, lodging troll
lev cars, commuters hurrying to
catch the sis. and tossing the bull.
Being unsteady inclined. I'm fond of
playing the piano. Nictrola and base
bali pools. Am also good at raising
chickens. weeds, heavy boards and
The Old Harry. Have Travelled in
every state in the union. All except
the state of matrimony. ! never en-
tered the state because my married
pals told ME it was one Of the best
10 detour.
The last city was in proved
so popular with the fair sex that
left with three women chasing me.
one was detective and the Others
uew.ly elected sheriffs. then took
an ocean trip. travelling on first
class liner. The only reason why
. never enjoyed the voyage was be-
cause the husky foreman In charge
OF the shovel gang wouldn't let me
wander from the coal pile. On re-
turning landed in a jerk town and
had an idea"
What did you do with it," ! in
tcrrupts, innocently. trade it in for
horse. something that would
work."
Had an idea" he continues. non
chalantly Ticking cigar ashes into the
goldfish swimming tank. that Id
like to settle there but the town was
too tough.
THE laborers were SO big and
husky that when digging bitches
they used battleship anchors fol
picks and in their spare time when
lowing they'd curl their fingers
around a good sized boulder and let
fly down the alleys where pin-boys
had set up telephone poles. At home
they liked their music loud and used
railroad spikes instead OF needles for
the Victrola jazz records and or
Wednesday nights called on thelr
sweeties with Z box OF rock candy
instead Of chocolates.
"Yeh," l grins, putting in another
penny's worth. land the sweet lovin
mammas were SO wild that even
brave men hesitated about calling on
'um after shutdown"
THE Romeos." he continues,
were 70 tough that they'd steal
rides on the police patrol wagons
had faces that only barber could
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-15
berlin MAIN ROADS
GREATLY IMPROVED
Menace Of Winter Travel on
Highways Now Absent

For the first time in ears, the
neighboring town Of Berlin is pre-
pared TO handle winter traffic with
its main highways in good condition.
Year after year motorists were han
dicapped travelling through Berlin
because Of the state of the roads
and it was risky to drive good
machine through the town. Memo
rics Of the old "washboard" road
are still fresh in the minds OF auto
mobile owners who were forced to
use this stretch of road daily.
| In period of two years. Rerlin'a
highways have changed from the
| poorest to among the hest in the
state. The construction Of the new
state highway from New Britain to
Worthington ridge was the first step
in the elimination Of narrowing
travelling conditions. State~Highway
Commissioner John A. Macdonald
recently stated that this highway
franks among the best in the state.
| During an inspection OF the road the
, Stht' u'S'VNtlfu IL " d ,
a perfect piece Of workmanship and
that the curves in the highway
were perfectly balanced.
During rainy seasons. different
parts Of this road were flooded by
the swamps and small ponds. es-
pecially in the locality Of the Farm
ington avenue bridge. Every year
II was necessary to detour around
the muddy back roads because the
water often covered parts Of the
road from n foot TO two feet deep.
After the new bridge was construct
cd. it was decided TO eliminate the
flood pcrils by widening the bed OF
was removed. giving the waters OF
the brook plenty Of space. Since
that time. the brook has not even
approached the top of the bridge.
The underpass under the railroad
bridge in kensington has always
been a source of constant worry
during the winter. Although con-
ditions there have not been fully
eliminated they have been inn
proved. Recently the state high
way department announced that il
was making plans TO install a new
drainage system at this point.
The state highway from NewinG-
ion 10 the Merdcn line was recently
put in good shape. especially the
part known as Berlin street. In
sertion of amieslte between the troll
! ley tracks has eliminated the dan
gerous possibility Of automobiles
becoming caught in the abandoned
trolley rails during tho icy seasons.
Tho highways in Berlin are taken
| Of the state. All money realized in
tho Berlin town court from fines In
| cases Of motor vehicle law violators
is turned over to the state and in
return the highways in Berlin are
kept in good shape. The state re-
pairs tho highways and during the
winter removes the snow soon after
the storm stops. Sand is also put
on icy spots.
The construction Of the new
bridge in Beckley brings to an end
a dangerous spot that has existed
for years. Many mot orists met their
death at this point but the state
eliminated the death trap by con-
structing an overhead bridge.
With the roads in good condition
and tho stat" highway department,
ready at q minutes notice TO clear,
them in the winter motorists need
have no fear when forced to travc
through Ecrlin.