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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
PLAYER Formerly
OF Valley Is To
Go to Shreveport

Pete Mechanism former San Be-
nito baseball player, and who pas
timed with the Palestine club of the
Lone Star league the past season,
has been sold 10 Shreveport of the
Texas league.
Mechanism is an outfielder, and
was one of the best hitters in the
circuit the past season.
The Pals. as the Palestine club is
called. beat the TexArknna Twins lot
the championship OF the Lone star
league. and then walloped The cham
pion San Angelo Snappers, winners
Of the West Texas league pennant,
for the Class ID championship of the
state.
During these games Mechanism
was the Pals best hitter.
re will report next spring.
Another Valley player, Bobby Goff,
formerly MI HarlinFen, also "a Pales-
tine player. second basemnn, was sold
70 Amarillo Of the Western league.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Resume Activity
OnA. & NJ. Fields
Especial 70 The Heraldl

COLLEGE STATION, ex., Sept. q,
-tP1-Kyle Field has once more re-
sumed the appearance Of one OF the
states greatest Fairgrounds. Coach
Bible has his 1928 Aggie prospects
running through their practices
twice daily on the field and the ten
mis- courts have again become busy
spots. Several cross country and
track men have begun their training
on the cinder path while the bas-
ketball and handball courts are ence
again centers Of activity.
The fight under way for posi-
tions in the backfield Of the foot
ball team is probably attracting
more attention among football fans
than any other similar competition
in the state. Few teams have five
lettermen among their candidates
for the ~backfield and with these ard
the host of material from the ranks
Of the freshmen and intramural
e~levens Of last year the Texas Ag-
gies may expect a strong backfield
lineup this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
HoRNsBY INCREASES HIS HOLD

The recent announcement by
President Fuchs Of the Boston
Nationals, that his club has n
six-year contract with Rogers
H0rnsby, was made, II now APP
pears, TO quiet persistent reports
that Hosnsby and Boston might
part company. In which connec
tion IL might have been equally
appropriate to have a statement
from Hornsby himself that il is
his hope and pleasure TO remain
In Boston until the end Of his
term. That would settle the gos-
sip that still circulates that the
Rajah has not found the situa-
ton In the Hub as agreeable a
il could be.
Meanwhile, as matters are de-
scribcd i'm Boston correspond
cnce, the situation in connection
with Hornsby shows improve
ment. The resent Of n consider
aisle element e~ngendered because
of the dismissal of Jack Siaftery
II said 90 be dying out Hornsby
had "a good deal 10 do with quiz
citing that by his own fair state
ment Of the conditions under
which he took owe the manage
ment.
Also, IL is further stated, talk
Of "fav0ritism" displayed By
Hornsby toward certain players
a sort Of whispering campaign
il no further heard, for which
the manager himself car again
be commended. since he has
shown. SO far ms the records 10.
none Of the discrimination that
was charged against him.
Hornsby has strongly resented
these charges Of .favoritism."
and as Burt Whitman comments
"YOu've got 20 believe Hornsby
when he says anything; he's the
most ontspoken man in baseball
and A. honest and sincere as they
come"
Also, we would like to add,
Hornsby is showing himself "A
tactful msn, as well as an out
spoken and sincere one. He has
taken care Of his end or a sit
uation, in Boston. that has not
been made altogether pleasant
for him, in pretty fine style. all
in all. IL il Is not taken care OF
in future then we'd 20 on record
as saying the fault will not lie
with Hornsby.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
SAY HORNSBY
not FAULT
Long Contract Given
To Stop Rumors
News Says

Many Valley fans remember Rog-
ers Hornsby, as q member of the St.
Louis National League baseball club,
when they trained down here several
years ago.. Also, they remember that
he was traded to the New York Gil
ants, after having been made mana
ger Of the Red Birds, and winning
the pennant; and after spending one
year under McGraw, was traded To
the Boston Braves, where he was
made manager soon after the season
started. Hornsby has a six-year con-
tract with the Braves. He has been
criticized and praised. The following
editorial Of recent date appeared in
the Sporting News-official and re-
liable publication OF professional
baseball:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
- He BROWNSVILLE HERALD SPORTS SECTION -
HOW
ARE STANDING

Qrcluding Games Of Sept. 20)
(By the Associated Press)
National
Batting-Hornsby. Braves, .As6.
Runs-P. Waner, Pirates, 134.
Runs batted in-Bottomley, Cards
l22.
Hits-P. Waner. Pirates, go.
Doubies-P. Waner, Pirates. ST.
Triples-P. Wancr. Pirates, ID.
~Homers-WiIson, Cubs, 30.
Stolen bases-Cuyler, Cubs, 81.
PitchinE-Benton, Giants, won "a
lost 8.
American
Batting-Manush. Browns, .372.
Runs-Ruth, Yanks, $50.
Runs batted in-Ruth, Yanks, 134
Hits-Manush, Browns. 223.
Doubles-Manush, Browns. as.
Triples-Combs, Yanks, "a.
Homers-Ruth, Yanks. SO.
Stolen bases-Myer, Red Sox, &c.
Pitching-cTowder, Browns, won
I'D, lost ".
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Davenport Asks For
Football Particulars

Hnrbert Davenport, attorney of
Brownsville, in a Temple, Texas, san
itarium, where he has been for sew
eral weeks, writes hat nc III getting
along well.
Judge Davenport is n member of
the local school board and an enthu-
siastic football fan.
He inquiries Of Robin Pate. in a
recent letter. anent the local high
school schedule, etc.
He expects 70 remain in the sani-
tarium several weeks longer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Delaney Wins In
lst of Comeback

NEW YORK, Sept. 2l.-lP-Jack
Delaney, once the col0rful "Rapier
Of the North" has come back-but
not as far as he has gone back. Re-
turning TO the ring nc Ehhets Field
last night for his first fight since
he was knocked out by Jack Sharkey
last April( Delaney scored an un-
impressive technical knockout over
Nando Tassi of Italy in eleven
rounds.
Both fighters came into the ring
over the electromagnetic limit,
Delaney weighing ISL pounds and
Tassi It's.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Recovering From
Rush Operation

Miss Florentina II. Fernandez, rs,
was reported improving Friday from
an emergency operation for appendi-
citis performed at Mercy Hospital
Wednesday.
She was rushed to the hospital late
Wednesday afternoon when it was
found impracticable TO move her TO
a San Antonio hospital, it IL said.
The operation was performed BY
Drs. r. +. Isom, J. T. Rentfro and
o. v. Lawrence.
Miss Fernandez is the daughter Of
Mrs. J. III. Fernandez and the niece
Of j.. G. Fernandez and +. Ceyanes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Mercedes Squad
Said Light And
Not Experienced

MERCEDES, Sept. 2l.-Although
this years football turnout at Mer.
cedes high IL one Of the lightest
and most inexperienced squads yet
seeking berths. Coach Kitchen Il
working his charges daily trying 70
weld them into n machine that will
bring credit to the school.
The junior high school squad Is
working out with the Tigers In or
der 70 have enough men for scrim-
mage and fundamentals.
Barr Ewing, captain, who won his
letter for the first tire last year
and Carter Fixes who is playing his
second year as d regular, are the only
two men with any previous expert
cnce on the squad.
There are several boys who were
in school last year and eligible for
play, but who did not 20 out for
football, who are trying for the team
this year. There are only four mer
on the squad who weigh rs much as
$50, and only two others VINO ~elAA
slightly over over lao. The team
will probably average about i35
pounds
Nine games have been scheduled
for this year. Four of these will be
played In Mercedes, and the first.
that with La Feria high school, Fri
day. will be a practice game with
very little attention being paid to re-
suits by either Coach Kitchen or
Coach Holmes of La Feria.
Following ~ the schedule OF games
as arranged to date:
Sept. q, La Feria at Ia Feria-
practice game.
Sept. 2S-Stuart Place, location not
decided.
Oct. 5-Edinburg nc Edinburg.
Oct. 12-Brownsville at Mercedes.
Oct. 19-San Benito at Mercedes.
Nov. 2-Donna at Pharr.
Nov. Emission az Mercedes.
Nov. 16-McAllen at McAllen.
Nov. 49, cslac0 al Wcslaco.
Nov. 30-Open date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Lewis Lawrence To
Attend St. Mary's

Lewis Lawrence. former star quar-
terback of the Harlingen high school
football eleven, has enrolled at IL.
Mary's college at San Antonio.
Lawrence was declared ineligible
soon after the start OF the football
season last year. During the time
he was with Harlingen he proved one
Of the best players in the Valley.
Reports from San Antonio state
that Jim Hendricks, st. Mary's coach
~ depending upon Lawrence 10 Dol.
ster his eleven, and is expecting
much Of him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Playground Devices
Given to Schools

Red Irvine, athletic director Of the
Brownsville public school system, has
distributed playground material To
practically every school in his juris-
diction.
This material consists mainly Of
baseball bats, indoor basebalIs, etc,
and Is proving q boon 10 the child
rem.
An interest unparalleled in athlet-
les is being worked UP among the
grade school children.
II is probable that football elev-
ems will be formed among the differ
ent schools and match games played.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
~PORTS FORUM
! By Bishop Clements
N III m u

/ We believe the success of the
Houston ball club revolved around
the recoubtable Frank Snyder, catch
er and manager-and Hallahan owes
Snyder everything for his success.
Well, it's about time South
west Conference football authors
ties were issuing their alibis.
Poor material, injuries, etc, il
the wall each year before the
start Of the season. Use Uniyer-
sity of Texas has in the past,
been the worst offender along
this lire. Maybe IL will be diff
ferent now since Littlefield is
supposed to have n free hand at
coaching the football squad.
But the fans and alumni OF the diff
ferent schools are not interested in
these alibis. It's how hard are you
trying to put out a good team that
they are interested in.
We are glad Of one thing-the
rule makers Of football haven't made
many changes in the rules. Stabilize
the rules and football will become
more popular. In this way fans will
learn the rules and know what's CO.
ing on on the field Of play.
Carey Selph. the crack second
baseman Of the Houston baseball
club. will act as assistant football
coach at Baylor University, Waco
this fall, Is Is stated. Selph. a prod
uct Of Arkansas, was a great quarter
back in high school in his days.
Marshall football enthusiasts are
greatly elated over prospects for q
state championship high school elev.
en-, since Joel Hunt, is its coach
Hunt played professional baseball
the past summer with Laurel, Miss.
Of the Cotton States league. The
Laurel club is owned by the st. Louis
Cardinals. Hunt played fine ball.
Local football fans are pre-
pairing 10 attend the first game
of the season next Friday on the
high school gridiron, when Coach
Fessenden's charges tangIe with
Santa Rosa. This will be a sort
of warming up affair, but il will
give both coach and fans nm ink
ling OF what kind OF club will
represent Brownsville high this
asO
Come on Connie-bear down. Only
one game behind the Yankees Mil
lions are pulling for the Athletics to
win. Bear downi
The white wing season Il over
on the last day of this month.
IL might well have closed the
first day Of this month. There
hasn't been any birds & mount
20 anything in the Brownsville
vicinity during September.
The law governing the shooting OF
white wings, starts on July 1st and
ends October list. Local hunters are
talking.of taking means towards hav-
ing the law changed and having II
start on August 1st and close some
time during September. During the
month Of July these birds are nest
ing, say hunters. August is the best
shooting month. In September
when, as a whole. we have rain, and
a little cool weather-these birds MI
grate-thus leaving this part Of the
Valley practically barren Of white
wings. Something for local hunters
to center their attention. says Hurt
Batsell, who Is an enthusiastic hunt
er, himself.
Well, IL the Cardinals don't win the
pennant in the National league. they
can console themselves By pointing
to Houston as a winner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
MISSING Filler \

Los ANGELES. Sept. 21-p
Charies ". (Speed) Holman. flying
q Laird plane, landed without being
recognized at Mines Field airport
late yesterday, officials Of the Los
Angeles-Cincinnat air derby learned
tody. He had been reported lost On
a flight from Chicago to Ell Pasc,
Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Brownie Eleven To
Be Well Outfitted

Brownsville high school football
squad will be one Of the best equip
ped outfits in the Valley.
New shoes will be worn-uniforms
will be uniform. and many other
smaller items will be added to the
QUILTING list.
Coach Fessenden says the average
ccst TO outfit a football player II
around fifty dollars.
In the past few seasons Harlingen
has been regarded as the best dress
ed squad in the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
TWO AND roo

Two darby mines were playing,
The imp was Preacher Brown
The inning was the final,
None on and two were down.
The count was tied at nothing,
For neither side had scored
A row of oval goose eggs,
Was hung upon the board.
The next man hit a single,
The next one got a walk;
The Darktown fans got nervous,
And some began to squawk.
The next one stopped a splitter,
A feat that filled the bases;
There was woe and CONSERVATION,
on q thousand dusky faces
Then up came Razor Jackson,
"A tough and dangerous guy;
He was hittin' for the pitcher.
There was murder in his eye.
The first one split the platter,
STRIKE one" yelled Preacher Brown
And Razor gave a dirty look,
Which piped the parson down.
The next one cut the middle,
That's two" cried Preacher Brown
1.-TWO whatg" snarled ugly Jackson,
"Too low said Preacher Blown.
Then from the stands a bedlam
Broke loose upon the Jump;
He cleared the fence in center,
With q record-breaking jump.
The church was dark next Sunday,
No sign Of Preacher Brown;
And they tell how Razor Jackson,
Bluffed the parson out of town.
Il. H. Arlington in Sporting News.
You old-time baseball cans and
players well remember when such
actions upon the diamond, as the
above reports. wese not confined to
the colored gentry, alone.
y .
Football-to the fan-will have to
keep in the background until the Sc
ries are over. The World Series and
the Dixie Series. The Southern clas-
sic starts next week, and the worlds
biggest show starts October ?.
Houston, Texas league winners,
has a great baseball team. One
that ought to ably represent Tex
as in the coming series with
either Birmingham or Memphis
the two teams now fighting il
out for the flag in the Southern
league.
Some fans are inclined to believe
that Houston has 4 slim chance. as
they figure Hallahan Is the only de-
pendable pitcher on the Buff roster.
But don't overlook the fact that Ken
ton, Dick Whitworth and Frank
Barnes are real twirlers.
We would like to know for infor-
nations sake, if ever there was a
minor league club with such hurlers
as the two Littlejohns, Carleton and
Whitworth, that were used in few
games as they were. You remember
accounts Of games-stating that
Whitworth and Littlejohn, as usual
served them up to the batters in
hitting practice.
There were many Texas league
clubs the past season who would
have been glad to have had these
batting practice pitchers on their
club as regulars.
Fans are fickle-alI you hear il
what a great pitcher Hallahan is
and he j.. But do you know that
sweet William" as he II now
called. was a very mediocre ball
tosser until this year?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

BRECKENRIDGE, Texas. sept. III
Farmer, rs, member N
the senior class o. Breckenridge
high school. was in "a critical con.
dition at a hospital here today from
injuries received when h. slipnei
ard fell TO the sidewalk yesterday.
His head struck the pavement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE
THURSDAYS Results

Chicago 4, New York 3.
Philadelphia 6, Detroit ].
Washington Cleveland, rain.
ST. Louis 5, Boston 2.
Fridays Schedule
Boston at St. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Washington ut Cleveland.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

St. Louis 81, New York 81.
Cincinnati rs, Boston 2-9.
Pittsburgh 9. Philadelphia 4.
Friday Schedule
Cincinnati ut Boston,
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

GLENCOE, Hl.-Diving into Lake
Michigan. Rush Blading. age IS.
struck bottom and suffered a br0k-
en- neck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

HERMIT KILLED TE NE'
LIMERICK, Ireland-John Conk-
eady, the hermit Of Canernar4y.
was shot to death in his lonely hut
Us he lay in bed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21
Democrats who
have Republican
Wives

Sometimes husban q :
and wives differ on
politics and patterns.
A case from our note
book.
Husband-heart set on
brown.
Wife-mind set on blue.
We showed browns
blues-and then came
a brownish blue that
brought both candi-
dates on the same tick
et..
But why shouldn't we
be able to please a
couple-when we are
pleasing hundreds?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

Houston, Texas league winners,
has a great baseball team. One
that ought to ably represent Tex
as in the coming series with
either Birmingham or Memphis
the two teams now fighting il
out for the flag in the Southern
league.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

We would like to know for infor-
nations sake, if ever there was a
minor league club with such hurlers
as the two Littlejohns, Carleton and
Whitworth, that were used in few
games as they were. You remember
accounts Of games-stating that
Whitworth and Littlejohn, as usual
served them up TO the batters in
hitting practice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

There were many Texas league
clubs the past season who would
have been glad L have had these
batting practice pitchers on their
club as regulars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

Some fans are inclined to believe
that Houston has a slim chance. as
they figure Hallahan Il the only de-
pendable pitcher on the Buff roster.
But don't overlook the fact that Ken
Penner, Jim Lindsey, "Kildee' Garlic
ton, Dick Whitworth and Frank
Rnrnes are real fwirln-s-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

The white wing season Il over
on the last day of this month.
II might well have closed the
first day Of this month. There
hasn't been any birds 10 amount
60 anything in the Brownsville
vicinity during September.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

Fans are fickle-alI you hear Is
what a great pitcher Hallahan is
and he Is. But do you know that
"Sweet William" a. he IL now
called. was a very mediocre ball
tosser until this year?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-21

Come on Connie-bear down. Only
one game behind the Yankees. Mil
lions are pulling for the Athletics to
win. Bear downi
Evening star., 1928-04-22

obtains a nomination by tactics such as
were employed in Arkansas, Illinois and
Iowa" he would not set party support.
Senate Files Out
II don't believe the Democratic party
is ready to sell out to the Roman Cath.
olic political machine" he shouted and
sat down. only TO pop up again and add
and 70 the whisky ring"
Senator Curtis moved recess until
Monday and the Senators started out
without waiting the formality of vote.
The three-hour debate on the Blaine
rider. which is designed to cut off funds
for Nicaraglan use of the naval forces
after next December, was occupied
largcly by Frazier of North Dakota.
Blaine, but also urging his
resolution for constitutional OUT
lawrv Of all war. offensive or defensive.
BINGHAM of Connecticut also spoke. He
went back TO the jefferson era to find
pvecedeutS for presidential use OF nIili-
tary power 10 protect Americans and
their property abroad without consult
ing Congress.
Harris of Georgia, from the Demo-
cratic side, announced his purpose Of
the Blaine amendment al
though he said he would have preferred
10 make il necessary for the President
to obtain congressional sanction. A
moment later, when the Senate had
moved to a vote on the Blaine rider.
Hofiin put i'll his substitute plan CAL
culated 10 compel tho President to come
10 Congress 1t apparently changed
the situation considerably and the row
over rules and politics followed.
Evening star., 1928-04-22
HEFLIN TILT ENDS
DEBATE ON FUNDS
Turns Nicaragua Discussion
Into Speech Against
Smith Candidacy.
? ,Ae Assn.lafea pgvss.


Senate discussion Of the Blaine anti
intervention rider To the naval APP
nrouriation bill ended suddenly without
action Yesterday during, an exchange
between Senators Helm of Alabama
end Carawav Of Arkansas. revolving
about the presidential candidacy of Gov.
"Al'' Smith.
1t came up when Hefl;n moved sub
stitute for the Blaine rider which would
have fovei16en tae President to use any
of the funds in the naval appropriation
70 pay expenses fer Marine Corps hos
tllities in Nicaragua unless and until
the President has obtained the consent
Of CONGRESS FTe1fin demanded roll
Caa vote. bat Senator Curtis. Repub-
lican leader. said there had been an
agreement among the Blalns rider sup
porteTS that there be no record vote on
the subject before Monday,
ASSai.s Caraway,
Tiefin denounced any attempted
leadership on either side TO prevent
the American people from having yea
and nay vote" on the NicarGguan queS-
tiosa. Curtis said there had been no
such agreement. ana Caraway joined in
Go say he hoped Helm wouldn't at
tempt to CaaaEe rules so that Senators
coal6 escape punishment Of threat
eaed speeches by their colleague by un-
6sEstandingS as to when voting was
10 be done
eff tbs Arkansas Senator can screw
up his courage SO as 70 tell las what
the 6eleeauon from his State is going
70 90 on AL Smiths nomination it would
bs hclpsul" Hctlln said
Caraway shot back that the Alabama
Senator Should make up his own mind
before he lectures other people"
-EveTybo1y knows where l stand,
Esfiin shouted
IF Al Smith IS nominated are YOU
gong TO vote for hiIn?" CaTaway thlm-
6eTed back waving his fingers almost
under Esfiin'S noSe
"Tll cross that bridge when get
20 it." the AlabamsEa answered and the
Republican side laughed heartily.
A moment later Heffin was on his
feet again 10 declare that IL Smith
Evening star., 1928-04-22

Brookland, will give two programs.
Tfiesday and "wednesday, in st. Marks
Parish Hall, third and A streets north
east, 8 pm. ST. Marks adult Bible class
will sponsor the entertainments; Miss
Ada b. Voutc, leader.
The Big Sisters will meet Friday In
ST. Patrick's rectory to complete plans
for their card party at the Willard
Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-04-22
WOMEN WEDGED IN DOOR.

LONDON, April 81 tpl. -- Many
women tainted in wild rush at Bromp-
ton oratory today to see the wedding
of the Hon. Evan Morgan and the
Hon. Lois Stewart. prominent figures
III society Women became wedged in
the entrance of the oratory so that the
doors could not be shut and a number
of guests we're unable to enter the
church until the service had started
Evening star., 1928-04-22
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

Tbs National Press Club will be
thrown open 10 members and guests
this evening with a Movetone-Sinsing
and talking filn--in the auditorium at
$50 o'clock.