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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
Speaking
of S ports

jacobson is still keeping up a fair
~ good hitting pace in the Internal
uonal League. In averages released
for games Of last week the statistics
show that he batted IS times and
belted out 10 hits.
In the field, however. he had tire.
errors which is something very UNI
usual for "Merkle." He scored 2S
putouts and had one assist in the
games.
Three two-base hits were added to
his record during the week. One was
made on May rs, another on May
80 and the third on June i.
'Chucky" Wojak fell down consid-
erably in his hitting during the week
with Decatur in the Three-l League.
In % times at bat he crashed out
seven hits. One of these was a home
run on Memorial Day while another
was two Dagger on May 81.
In the field 'Chucky' had nine
putouts, Is assists and one error.
As usual. and We ought to write
that in capital letters rain threatens
again to wash out sports for this
week end. AS We write this. there is
enough water outside 10 increase the
grey hairs already showing in the
hair OF the baseball managers and
it is very doubtful if any games will
be played today.
The High school athletic year
comes 10 Il close today with base
ball game between the locals and
Suffield Prep in Sulfield. The con-
test is scheduled for 10 o'clock this
morning but it may be postponed,
frankie OBrien and Al Mello
meet in a postponed match at the
Hartford Vclodrome Monday night
for the middleweight title of the New
England states. The fight was 10
have been staged last Monday night.
Rain caused IL to be postponed TO
Tuesday and again rain caused
Homer Rainault to put it off until
Monday night of next week.
OBrien is the faVorite in some
quarters while many others are
backing Mello TO win. frankie has
been coming along at Il fast pace
since he has signed up under the
tutelage Of Denny Mcmahon of Mer-
iden. Denny is quite sure that
Frankie will win.
George Hoffman. king OF The anna
tour heayyweights in the country, is
turning professional according to re-
ports. He fought several times in
Hartford and once in New Britain |
and no trouble In defeating the OPP
ronents furnished him. There will
be a great number Of fight fans in !,
this section who will watch his prog |
ress in the pro ranks with interest.
If weather permits. the outdoor
boxing season will be on in earnest
Monday night in Hartford. Plans are
already laid to have weekly popular
priced shows at the Neledrome. !
These should attract number Of
New Britain fans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday
st. Louis S, New York 3.
Cincinnati 5, Brooklyn 5.
(11 innings.)
Boston 3. Pittsburgh s.
Philadelphia 6, Chicago 5.
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EASTERN LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

New Haven S. Providence I.
Hartford 2. Springfield 5.
Pi'tstield :. Albany 6.
Bridgeport ., Waterbury Q.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

A watt Is a unit Of electrical
power, named for James Watt, a
Scottish inventor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE


Games Yesterday
Newark 3. Reading ..
Rochester S, Buffalo >.
Toronto s, Montreal ..
'Only three games schcdulcd)
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TORRINGTON TRADE SCHOOL

Torrington Trade School 500 oo2 @ol-lo
Two base hits Belonzik 2. struck OUT
by Anderson I. Sradjinski !, Dayton "
Time, ] 80.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
Standing

Games Today
New York at Cleveland,
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
Washington at Chicago.
Boston at Detroit.
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Sell your furniture-use Herald
Cha ssified Ads.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
Baseball Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games Yesterday
Philadelphia 10, St. Louis s..
(All other games postponed, rain.
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Games Tomorrow

CsAnlCS IONlOFTOW
New York at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Washington at Cleveland.
Boston at st. Louis.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Three two-base hits were added to
his record during the week. One was
made on May rs, another on May
80 and the third on June /
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

jacobson is still keeping up a fair
~ good hitting pace in the Internal
honal League. In averages released
for games OF last week the statistics
show that he batted IS times and
belted out 10 hits.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

If weather permits. the outdoor
boxing sea son will be on in earnest
Monday night in Hartford. Plans are
already laid to have weekly popular
priced shows at the Neledromc.
These should attract a number Of
New Britain fans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

"Chucky" Wojak fell down consid-
erably in his hitting during the weel,
In 90 times at bat he crashed out
seven hits. One OF these was a home
run on Memorial Day while another
was two Dagger on May 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

In the field, however, he had three
errors which is something very un-
usual for "Merkle." He scored %
putouts and had one assist in the
games.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

In the field "Chucky" had nine
putouts, Is assists and one error
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Aug. 2S-(Forecast for northern New England).
 Showers tonight or Wednesday Slightly warmer tonight in the in- terior of Maine and in southern New Hampshire. Cooler Wednesday in Vermont; moderate south and south west winds
 0'orecast for southern New Eng lande. Local showers tonight or Wednesday; not much change in temperature: moderate to fresh southwest winds.
 Eastern New York: Partly cloudy with local showers tonight or Wed nesday in north portion and on Wednesday in south portion: cooler Wednesday in North portion: mod crate to fresh southwest winds.
 New Haven and vicinity: Local showers tonight or Wednesday,
 Weather conditions.
 The western disturbance moved rapidly northeastward to Ontario + produced showers over the upper Lake region and northern border states cast of Montana.
 Areas of high pressure prevail this morning over the northern plain states and the south Atlantic states also along the coast sections north eastward 10 Nova Scotia. Tempera
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
THE NOISE IN TEXAS

Politics in Texas, always distinct i've, became a little more so during the Democratic primary run of, just completed. Who wlns Democratic primary in Texas. of course, wins the following election, the Republicans in that state never coming within earshot of victory.
 Defeat of Senator Earle B. May field by Congressman Tom Connally for the senatorship nomination will remove d gentleman from the Senate around whom much talk centered several years ago. Senator Mayfield was charged with having been the ku Klux klan candidate in Tcs3;, an allegation that his foe of the period, James F. Ferguson, took pains to emphasize on the huskings. If true. the klux won when Mayfield reach ed the Senate: but during the primary just closed Ferguson f'rgot past enmitios and supported May field This did not help him much, however.
 Congressman Connally, who will become the L. $, senator from his state has been in Congress 12 years: which may surprise many readers, his name rarely If ever appearing in print.
 But where Connally vas hlushing and modest rose for 1c years, one oi i his colleagues, Congressman Tom Blanton, made up for his silence Blanton has been the Heflin Of the House of Representatives and il is | to tn" credit Of his district in Texas that il decided it had had enough of him, In other words, Blanton was licked in th" primary. one E. . Lee winning the. nomination
 Naytteld and Blanton will he lame ducks in th" short session of Con. ar"ss nrNt December. A that tim' they can h" even more irresponsible than usual
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28

put the state into the Democratic column. The country towns will have to be heard from and nobody al this writing has the tairtest con ception of how they will react to the prohibition issue. Nominally - some oi them very much so-they are dry. That they will go Repub- lican remains likely. But by how much of a majority? That Is the question. If smith reduces the grand old party figures enough to swing the situation then it is all over.
 of course. there are more ifs and "mays" in this than ordinarily. The only person in the state who doesn't use them is J. Henry Rora- back. Nho has stated definitely on two occasions that the state will go Republican by a staunCh majority. Nobody else, however, is in J. Hen rvs class. Most sane mon. in weigh ing political possibilities, prefer 10 remain conservative so as not to look like a jackass after the cleo ton,
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
Boys Dive for Coins
 In Broadway Basin

Nov York, Aug. 2S, R-1raNel- .rs who visit the stcamsh / oftic's in lower BroadAay pr"phrl'ofN 'o lnvngo abroad ar" given sam rle ot scenes they may expect lh the Orient.
 Boys have foGnd the murhN Wa tlrs nf the haeiu surrounding 'h' EoNliug Green fountain d"|1gh'fHI during the hot weather. Frequently fha amused crowd standing three du.u about the brlm toss co1ns for nhIch tue boys diyu. lust as '-' inc vout of other nations in th" clearer depths o' far "9S''''n Por''- Months serve as rCck"thooEs. l"2N- lp2 hands free for the under water srarch
 There is this difference. how 'v"r. that cne of the dryers must keep sharp lookout for policemen.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
fHbbI~ OF JOl R\tII~N AND THE I.NSpirIj.S

N's a poor year Iournalistically speaking -wheN th" school of journalism ot the Unr,,rsity Of Mis- souri i- not heard from This year the story from Columbia. Mic. has it that the school ie h~lung 70 establish 4 journalism colhge m China. tns being mad" possible through a 7lmplifIcatron of the Chinese language In th' course Of time. t i- hoped all Chimes" will b. ahIp 10 read without first spending life time in mastering tho Chimes" alph1h"' if they have any. Tn" T.. ot N. Is going 10 b.l in on th" ground floor V hen 'hls happens. l'aN" II to Dr. Walter Williams. dean of the journalism department of the uniNer-
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
u ST TEACHING ME!

By FrQnk SChdnCr
 For three days l had been on a betting party, and on the fourth day l decided it was time 10 go to he denist, Three days betting an ach- ing tooth is long enough for any body,
 I should have gone 10 the Dentist when ii first began to ache, but my eXperlenCe has been that the only thing worse than toothachc is having a Dentist practice his pain less dentistry
 Walking into the dental office unannounced, I found the Dentist reading, Tll bet you think I an going 10 say he was reading about the Snyder case. You are wrong He was reading the History of the Spanish Inquisiion, This Dentis1 said h. was a Painless Dentist, bu, he wuth tho tongue tied you could hadly underthand what he thed!
 "OW. OWWwW,"I yelled. Doe. tor you have pulled the wrong tooth"
 "Thath alrith." he answered. '. wuth just tecthing you.'
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
pROHIRlTION AND T.. s. SHIPS

An American merchant marine ot ican believes in lt Some citizens prefer as much soNrnment owner- ship of the ships as possible, others believe in private ownership. But so l far as passenger traffic on the ships are concerned, the prohibition Ia" has put the United States almost entirely out of the running. While ! Uncle Sans fleet of transa' 'lantc messenger ships travel with vacancies aboard during the summer tourist crush the foreign lines are filled to capacity. One of the important req sons is that the foreign ships possess | bars.
 One of the results will be that the [. S. Shipping Board has invited bids for some of it's most important vessels, including the Levlathan. But in trying to sell the ships Congress stipulated that they be sold to American interests only; but any American ship firm buying the ships will be in the same fix as the government.
 It is fortunate that sentiment is not so strong against selling the ships that any old price will be sat isfactory. Indeed, the belief is gen. eral that the bids will he so low on Nov. IS, when they will be opened, that the Shipping Board will refuse to sell them. One reason why the bids will be low is the prohibition law If the ships were 10 be sold to 1 foreign interests the bids would be high; but that is contrary 10 con- gressional policy and ought to meet with the approval of citizens gcner-
 ally.
 Prohibition and the shipping bus
 mess do not mix. Americans are patriotic; but somehow when they l sail abroad most of them choose the
 foreign ships and personal liberty en route.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28

service commission investigate his record in the navy. The civil serv. ice commission passes on each case | ord might or might not prevent his taking the examination. Q. When and under what pro ducer did Gloria Swanson enter tn. movies?
 A. She made her debut in motion pictures in 1916 as an extra girl a, the Essanay studio in Chicago. Later she was in Mack Sonnet comedies, first as an extra, then as featured player. Next Triangle comedies claimed her and it was on that con- pany's lot that she was given a chance by Cecil de Mile to play in 2 dramatic role. Q. W hat states require only one automobile license tag on automo- piles?
 A. Alabama, Florida. Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana. Mississippi. North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Caro- lima.
 Q. What is 8 slattern? A An untldy or siovenly woman negligent in dress and housekeeping Q, What is the value of United States one dollar gold piece dated lS52r
 A. IT is valued at from sl5o to s2.5o,
 ., Will honey bees puncture grapes to obtain the juice?
 A Honey bees will not puncture grapes but they will work on those punCtured by yellow jackets. wasps and other insects, ConCords ire puCntly crack after dry spell or as the result of hallst orm, and honey bees will work on these.
 Q What are the five largest Ia bor unions in the United States?
 A United Mine Workers Of America, tinted Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Joiners of North America, Brotherhood of Railroad | Tralnmen. Amalgamated Clothing | Workers of America, Internationa. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Q. Where are the Olympic head, quarters Tn the |. s
 A oao Broadway. New York city
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28

The New Haven Journal-Courler waxes amazingly indignant over the escapades of "Bossy" Glllls' de- ploring the alleged fact that he IS m "American type" All we care to add to this piece of ultra a-criticism ts that of the thousands of cities in the United States there are only two mayors of that type. Gillis and Bill Thompson. There probably are mayors in other climes who are just as foolish.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
CARRYING NEW BRITAIN FOR THE. PARTY

The political battle being fought in New Britain has been mostly surreptitious. Party leaders have been saying little but working hard The Democrats are more confident than usual and the Republicans confident as usual Which lneVl- tably leads one 10 make few ob- servations,
 This is sad 10 be a Republican city in national elections and doubtful city in local elections. But unfortunately the political battle this year is a different sort of national affair than it's predsc"s- sors were The injection of the pro hibtion issue. of course, IS in. "'e ment that brings about the uncer- tainty. This city IS wei in s"nfl- ment and somewhat SO in practice, Political WiseAcres. when they are not putting up a boli front 10 inn press the behoIdcr or Wh"n they are not aping J. Henry RorahacN. rtaliz~ that the prohibition issue is pa wing hob with the situation. Y
 uuirrs q bold fnlIoN indeed to risk ,uon., in wagering on the outcome.
 The kernel in the political cocoa nut III this city IS likely to be the fifth ward The sixth IS safely for Al smith: but how is ' in the fifth ? If the fifth puts over husky ma lority for Al along with the sixth. the city is quite certain to land in the Smith column. 1f 5t the same time the Smith vote in the other wards. due 10 prohibition. holds ur to a higher average than usual during q pre- zidential election, the city will 20 Smith by surprising majority.
 Conditions in the other four Heading cities IT the state ar' somewhat similar But even fl th" cities 20 Al Smith by comfortable majorities, that does not necessarily
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
GLASS OF 1926 REUNION
Graduates Of New Britain High
 School to Assemble Tonight for Dinner. Entertainment and Dance.

Contrary to rumors, the reunion of the class of 1926. New Britain High school, will be held tonight at the White Oak inn as scheduled Tho program will open at o'clock with a turkey supper. Later an enter, tainment will be provided by mem ters of the class. including John Gowan. vocalist; George Westerman. violinist, and Miss Barbara Troop, pianist. Henry T. Bray will speak. A history of the class will be read by Isadore Krechevesky. Dancing will follow. Principal and Mrs. l.. P. Slade. Miss Ilga Harvey. class advis- or and Miss Adrienne Raby. assist ant class advisor. have been invited to attend as guests.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
ulIi.slIuNS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information oy writing to the Question Editor New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue. Washington D. C.. enclos ing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be gi> en. nor can eX- tended research be undertaken. All other questions uil receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not he answered All letters are con- dential.-Tditor.
 Q In what year were five cent pieces of Buffalo design coined?
 A. 1918,
 Q Do nuns of the Roman Catho- lie church have a right 10 vote in the United States? Can they leave the convents 10 vote?
 A. They have the same right to vote as any other citizen, few clolstcred orders take VOWS not 10 leave the convent and therefore do not go out 10 the polls. As rule. however. they go out 10 vote from most of the convents.
 O. How tall is John Gilbert. the weigh
 A. He is five feet, Il inches tall and weighs 145 pounds
 Q. Has the |. s. Coast Guard school for enlisted men where radio IS taught?
 A Yes at New London, Conn,
 Q. How long has the employment of steam i'll various sorts of engines been known?
 A. The power of steam and the employment of that fluid in various sorts of engines has been familiar to mankind from an unknown and possibly prehistoric period. The ear Ii, st known record is that of Hero who in his "rMcumatlca' of which the manuscript vas produced at AleXa ndria about 120 B. C., describe cd steam turbine and several forms of steam fountains and steam boil CTS. So far as is known none of them had any useful application but were simply toys or impracticable schemes.
 Q. Who are Leon Trotz,;y and Nicolal Lenin?
 A. Trotzly was one of the two men and Lenln the other who had most to do with organizing and lead- ing the Bolshevlk revolution which overt hrew the kercnsky government and placed the Soviots in power in Russia. Lenin is dead and Trotzhy practically eAilc1 in Siberia. Q. Where were the Davis cup tennis matches played this year?
 A. In the Roland Garros stadium, ! Paris, France.
 e. What country holds the pres ent world record for upside down flying?
 A. The present record is held by a German aviator who flew upside down for 10 minutes and 5S seconds.
 o. What was the date of death of King Benjamin Purnell leader of the religious cult known as "The House of David'"
 \. He died in December. 1927.
 O. If man with an undesirable discharge from the navy wishes tc take a civil service position what should be do abon' getting the dis charge changed to an honcrabl one?
 \ The only thing to do is to fiI' l application fer the examination thai | he wishes to take and let the civi
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
25 Tears Ago Today

tFrom Paper of That Date)
 Councilman Mercy, chairman Of the building committee, requested City Clerk Thompson to write the corporation counsel who is at Sharon. for an opinion on the coun- cil's action in refusing permit for d wooden addition within the fire district. Strictly translated, this ac- ton means that no more wooden structures will be allowed within these limits. Building Inspector Andrew Turnbull said today that surprisingly few people know what the fire limits are. The district is bounded roughly to Elm, Maple, Pearl. kensington. Webster. Arch. Walnut, South High High, Lafayette and Beaver streets. New Britain and Meriden High schools will meet here in football on September 19 and will proba bly play return game about a week later.
 l City Clerk Thompson. Mrs. w. J. ! Rawlings and other members of the | Hollister family have received invi- tations 10 attend the annual re union in South Glastonbury on Sep tember ?.
 i It is not known when the final match for the Maple Hill golf cham i pionship will be played. since both tinalists, Marcus White and l.. Hoy' ! Pease, are out of town. Although he would prefer to play ] A. J. SlGper has consented to serv. as associate jduge in the coming wicket match between New Britain and Bristol.
 It is said that New Britain will hay. a team in q state professional haS
 l1etball league this winter. Charles
 Barrett will be the manager ant ! will haze players like O'Donnell Gladding, Sperl and Lawton under 1 him.
 Mr. and Mrs. George Byington o Plain>ille are spending few day
 at Short Beach,
 When l.. NJ. Barnes of HaNkin ! street came home last night h' found the side door Of his hom'
 open and several pieces of glass 1 ware. a repeating rife. 8 revolve and boys bank containing som
 pennies sto,en. MT Barnes and hi l family have been away for tw'
 weeks. but he came home last Fri
 day night, stayed in the house am
 fixed everything all right. He is Il doubt whether m leaving he. forgo 10 lociS the door.
 The delay Tn completing the de
 tails Of the hospital annex am
 opening II IS can@lrG much com ! m"nt. r 8eHr3'Jrrr F. c. Plat wa
 questioned today and said he is tn
 only mrmbrr Of the committee l
 town and he has just returned fror
 a., vacation. When the annex
 opened the capacity of the hospita
 which is now too small by far. WI
 be doubled.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28

As indicating the high opinion he l,as of himself, the Reverend Doctor John Roach Straton compares him. self to the prophet Elijah. This ought to furnish a cue to Mayor "Bossy'' Gillis, who also seeks the ephemeral limelight.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor. care of the New Britain Herald, aud your letter vtn hs forwasdad to New York.

JUST LIKE US HUMANS, Back with the sunburn from moun-
 tain and sea. Showing the p-shots-"It's awful
 of me- Secretly glad. put still making the
 crack: Wonderful tim mo--sure did hate to
 come hack,'
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
HOGS FEED ON CoCoANUTs

Manila, P. l., Aug. 2S. P)-Farm- CTS ill Guam, an island possession of the United States lying northeast of the Philippines, have found that hogs make profitable gains cheap ly on either coconut meal or fresh coconuts. It is indicated that young hogs may be expected to gain 100 pounds at a feed cost of less than $3.50.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28

The public is said to be taking an interest in school affairs as 1t new CT did before. Evidently having tired of talking about the peculiar weather and needing something to discuss besides the chances or Al Smith and Herb Hoover.