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Evening star., 1928-05-09
lican fight. The Ohio primaries. too,

lican fight. The Ohio primaries, too.
were expensive.
All of those who were examined yes
terday by the Senate committee pledged
themselves to keep 1t informed Of any
future expenditures. But this Is not
to be regarded as promising any very
startling returns, inasmuch as the FIRST
group OF witnesses are. with possibly
one exception. not taken very seriously
as contenders III the two races. The
time is now growing short. The Re
publican convention will meet five
weeks from today and the Democratic
convention will assemble seven weeks
hence. The focus Is narrowing III each
case, and while these last few weeks
may entail heavy expenditures in the
aggregate. they will probably be made
in behalf OF only few of the present
aSpirants.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

John Bassett Moore's resignation from
the Permanent Court of international
Justice Is regarded by the American
press as a great loss to that tribunal,
although in some quarters II Is assumed
that the celebrated iurist will make an
even greater contribution 20 world law
by completing his treatise, which Is
expected to run into some Is volumes,
and which Is awaited with interest oy
both legal and literary circles.
Whether his successor will be citizen
OF the United States, In view Of the TACT
that this country still is outside the
court, Is the subject OF conSderaole
speculation.
There was general agreement" says
the Pittsburgh PoSt-Gaxette, that the
selection OF Mr.. Moore as a member OF
the original bench was particularly mt
ting. In view of his standing as an
authority on international law and his
wide experience in matters OF states
manship, having served several times as
an Assistant Secretary of State or as
counselor of the department. But now
Justice Moore has resigned from the
court to devote his entire time to COM
pieting an extensive treatise on inter-
national law. There will be general
regret on hts leaving the tribunal. but
his valuable service To international Law
viii, OF course be continued in his writ
ino on the subject With the reeogni-
ton given this country in the appoint
ment of MIR Moore 20 the international
bench. the American people naturally
viii now look upon II as a precedent to
be kept up"
"As u courtesy member Of the perma-
nent Court of International Justice,
having no Official sanction, because this
Nation has not entered the court" ae~
cordlng To the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
prof. John BaSsett Moore has had a
record highly creditable to the scholarly
standing of America In the Acid OF
International law. and his personality
has commanded the respectful apprecia-
tion of his colleagues, He has been a
plain American at The Hague. Just as
he was plain American IN his work
at Columbia University"
v
THE successor ta Judge Moore" II Is
pointed eut by the Roanoke World
News. will be chosen by the Council
and the Council and the Assembly of
the League OF Nations. of which the
United states is not member, But IL
seems ta be taken for granted that am
American will be chosen, both TO give
weight 10 the decisions of the court and
tn have our viewpoint represented, The
fact that John nassett Moore has served
for seven years demonstrates that il Is
not necessary that the Judges of the
court come from the member nations,
but rather that they represent the
broader views ot World statesmanship
hut" says the Virginia paper.
III the United States IL 50 much inter-
ested In having an American named Oh
the court, why Is II SO little Interested
N continuing the correspondence an
the Swanson reservations, under which
Evening star., 1928-05-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON
Tribute.

Tribute.
What lis there left TO give
To him who gives a life
To help us all TO live
And face anew the strifel
Jewels surprising rare
And fabrics wondrous fine
Move lis to reverent care
AS we approach a shrine.
From distant suniit skies
Is warmed 10 life a bloom,
Which. full sufficing, lies
Upon a hero's tomb.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

A homicide mystery attracts wide
spread attention To community. Yet
IT brings no enduring prosperity. The
publicity may make the reputation Of
an attorney. but 1t is OF no assistance
TO the local business organizations.
Evening star., 1928-05-09
In the .IaZg Era.

why don't you give us some old
fashioned oratory7"
IN guarantee to produce old-fash-
ioned oratory," replied Senator sor-
ghum, III you can show me an old
fashioned audience"
Evening star., 1928-05-09

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication of all news DIS
patches credited to il or not otherwise cred
ited in this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rlghts al publication
of sneeial dispatches nerein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Excavations reveal magnificent decora-
tionA which might have been more
useful had the ancient king known how
to run q jewelry store or furniture
shop,
Evening star., 1928-05-09
Easier Times.

from ibs NJ, Lniia Daily aIabe ilemDffat.
Herr KeyseFiing SAYS Americans may
yet become thinkers, though thinking
stitl fslses them CREST fatigue, which,
however, viii be- less nov Nj hs has
sailed for home.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Aviators have directed 80 much at
tention TO the clouds that 1t may be
difficult. even for conventions, TO bring
popular attention back 10 earth.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

In order to enjoy fairly comfortable
state OF mind. 1t Is necessary for pa
triotic citizen to refrain from believing
all ne reads In the political novels.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

China has shown a tendency toward
general disorder which has scarcely
needed the assistance of communism"
In It's promotion.
Evening star., 1928-05-09
Chinese Strategy.

from tbs Sew York EFsHlGe Post
The Aationaiists have captured
Bhantnng and n0w the only question
Is whether they win continue their ad~
YancE of start flghting one another
Evening star., 1928-05-09

IT must be admitted that Harry
Sinclair scores q point In securing a
verdict without reeorting to psyche
analysis.
Evening star., 1928-05-09
Solving a Question.

The bootleg gentleman" revolves
With many suaVe suggestion.
And yows ne is The one who solves
The prohibition question.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

America has wealth untold There
are numerous expert theory statesmen
willing to tell Uncle Sam what to do
with his money
Evening star., 1928-05-09
Not All Givers.

From the ~ tnus Post nlsnateh
The norah fund has proved that eon-
science d0es not necessarily make giyefa
Of uA all,
Evening star., 1928-05-09
EverYhodY's Risk There.

FfbH iiie Detroit he#ss
II is said nmpifes do mol mind work
ing Ia Chleag0, because they feel Ah
ssfe ~ anybody.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

IN a matter al conjecture, senator
James A, Reed uf Missouri, 80 tar, has
shown no signs OF weakening, II may
narrow largely 10 contest between
Reed and Smith In the Houston CONE
ventlon. Months aea Ii was predicted
that dry Democrats and MeAgiuo DEM
uarats might D prefer 60 thraw theif
strength 20 Aed rather than ID see
Gov, smith pNlnlnated, ................
Evening star., 1928-05-09

After trying politics. Prince Carol
might find his chance as the auto
Biographical hero Of movie scenario.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

A "favorise son" Is now considered
fortunate IL ne can maintain his status
ss a dark horse"
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Jud Tunklns says there are two kinds
Of smart mcn~~~tfoae who try To EN-
tighten folks and those who try to fool
'em
Evening star., 1928-05-09
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Nations would be happier" said
Ill Ho, tie sage Of Chinatown, III 1t
we're as enAy To make peace a. IL Ia To
make war"
Evening star., 1928-05-09
No barrier.

From the HRrftshars WelsMKanh.
Mot even the rhenmatlam gala keep a
man from patllng himAelf an tAe back
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fjifts.

Old Bill Shakespeare gins applause.
The same - good friend Santa Claus,
Each weary brain makes free 10 quote
The things that old Bill Shakespeare
wrote.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Don't complain about yoh friends, I"
said Uncle Eben "Ey'ry man gifts dc
Kind o. friends he deserves"
Evening star., 1928-05-09

@. In what States does a criminal
have a choice Of hanging or shooting
when he is to be executed?--M. S. G.
A. This choice is granted in Utah.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

q. Are the dates in old violins
stamped or penciled?-W A. II.
A. An authority saws that the first
part is ocamped and the second part is
linked.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

@. When were 2O-cent pieces coined2
j. I. S.
AThey were coined from 1874 to
1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
BROWN GAINS CLAIM
TO FLYWEIGHT TITLE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
Los ANGELES. January 4.-News-
boy Brown OF New York has de-
throned Johnny Mccoy. recognized
as fiyweight champion by the Cali
fornia Athletic Commission.
Browns victory over Mccoy by a
decision in 10-round bout here last
night gave him a new start in his
campaign for the disputed world fly.
weight title. The Newsboy recently
was defeated by Izzy Schwartz in
New York, in bout recognized there
as for the division championship.
Admittedly a menace to any fighter
of flyweight poundage. Brown started
his rushing tactics with the opening
bell. The Newsboy was awarded five
rounds. Mccoy three ard two were de.
clared even
Mccoy also showed a willingness
to mix freely and the first round was
even. Left hooks to the jaw and
rights to the body gave Brown the
edge in the second and third periods.
The fourth was even. Brown took
the fifth. sending Mccoy into a cor
ner with a wicked lief. hook TO the
jaw. The Newsboy continued the ag.
gressor to outlook his opponent in the
sixth and seventh rounds.
The Californian came back in the
eighth with a series OF hard rights
and lefts TO take the round He kent
Brown off balance in he night with
a left-hand attack and also won the
tenth. knocking the fastener down.
Brown. however. was up before a
count started.
Brown weighed in at 1i1 pounds.
while Mccoy weighed liz. the fv.
weight limit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
PLAYING THE GAME
Foot Ball Profits Defended
BY FIELDING n. YOST

might be asked OF the dollar critics II
1t is a crime for department Of the
university to pay It's own way.
With the conversation in progress
however, 1t might be we'll to find out
into what avenue these foot ball dol.
lars flow?
When l came 10 Michigan as athletic
director in 1921 the receipts from foot
ball were just about paying for the
physical education program. This Is a
condition that quite generally prevails
throughout the college world, even 10.
day. In the short space Of six years
the profits from foot ball have made
possible the planning. and largely the
realization. OF a 100000 expansion
program in facilities for athletic com.
petition and facilities for student play.
Has Aided Michigan.
This program has added so acres OF
ground and has provided a fleldhouse
for men. an intramural sports building.
n field and fieldhouse for women, an
| ice coliseum for skating. a stadium and
tennis courts and developed grounds
| for intramural play. II has increa sei
the Institutional staff supervising
sport and play from 3 TO 81.
What has been done at Michigan
has been accomplished at virtually all
the other schools in the measure in
which foot ball profits paid for more
than the existing physical education
| program,
So far as / can see the dollars OF
foot ball are providing funds for plant
and equipment 10 all the uOn.foot ball
competitive teams. at Michigan mum.
bAFsnH ass,.-
opportunity for recreation for all mem.
bers Of the student body. IL this Is
commercialism In sport--if this Is high
! finance in foot hall--i am glad TO be
Numbered among those who have some
/ part in Its development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
BIkEMEN ARE PAIRED
FOR SIx-DAY EVENT

CHICAGO. January 4.-The 7:
teams entered in Chicago's nineteenth
six-day bicycle race. starting next Sun,
day night AT the Coliseum. were finally
paired of today. with eight OF the lis,
conceded at least a fair chance OF
carrying of first-place in the endur.
ance peddl;ng.
Reggie Mcnamara, six.dav bicycling
iron man. and his partner Charley
Winter are one ofthe favorite teams
Alfred Grenda. Tasmanian veteran.
after lengthy retirement. Is To- rae,
again. paired with Carl stockholm OF
Chicago.
Following Is the list OF teams.
chn[ rsy'e w M,Namsra. Newark. y. J.. and
RohSv WWs n,,So, New York.
Spencer PlainneM' n ~"F~' ana fFe<f's
Rs Unions Goosens and Gerard Deeaets
Van n"y Ney La aa;,.I TyinrsOn. y J. and KiaA.
s,s oii To-. Pe.ris Germany. and Norman Hin
r, Tony neckman secaucu. y. j.. and
Tom Bello and Louis Rensratso. Italy.
Marcel Eocxwan. Belgium and Aspaorse
Thsodore wyndsau and Angus. verr,eer,
Ernest Kec&icr and Eddie Merknsr. CHI.
rsni croiey and L.w-eno. Ganney
:, R,ll Coles, Brsn,tord, Canada. ard w.
uant Fem, East Orange n J.
Erca TAYLOR and Bill Sceneer. Newark
ny Asn9ey. san FFaness<o. and Bali Kel~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
LEADERS IN SPORTS
AT BANQUET TONIGHT

By the ASS Je.st Il Press
NEW YORK, January f. Kings oI
various realms In the sports world
viii assemble under one roof her. To
night al the first world champions
dinner. 10 be held by the Madison
Square Garden Club. Inc, In the
grand ballroom Of Hotel Commodore
Mingiing with these celebrities viii
be two United States AmIm nsadors
II bank presidents and as many hank
vice presidents. along with u host 81
other leading business men Of the
country. Mayor Walker will be tOast.
WnsteT.
Myron r. Herrick, Anba sssdor IL
france, and Ogden Hammond, AmIla r.
sadof 10 Spain, head The gathering
which will pay tribute ~ amateur and
professional standard bearers In their
respective pursuits.
iiiesis of honor viii lie Gene Tun.
ney, eavsweight champion, repfessiI.
tht1Ve ~ boxing. Babe Ruth. repfehef.
tatiye ~ base ball; Bobby Jones. YoIf
siH Tlifsn, tennis, UeVeFeaux Mi
burn, polo Isiii Cook. hockey. Fred
Epehesr ana Charles Winter, cycling
The delegate ~ British sportsme,,
wIlI be sir William Wisemau,
Regrets at inability 10 attend will
he read from Col Charles A. Lind
befRh, who cable the committee from
San Salvador Ia that effect Lind
bhfEh, who "abied the committee from,
isiipe ~ the Nation IN the champion
biFdfnan, lie had accepted an invita-
lion after he had landed In Mexioo
Fity, btli that Wa before he had De
"ided upon bis good will flight f.
South America,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
ILLINOIS BOXING BODY
| IS HEADED BY PREHN
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. January 4.--Starting nj
the bottom and working up Is nothing
new in the life of Paul Prehn. who be.
came today. by that method. chair.
man Of the Illinois State Athletic Com
mission. Phren is the only survivor of
the three commissioners appointed by
Gov. Small TO take charge Of boxing
when the Lager law went into effect
in July. 1926. o. w. Huncke and John
G. Righeimer, the other two chair.
commissioners.
Samuel p. Luzzon. Chicago labor
leader. was appointed to Huncke's
place several months ago, and the
vacancy caused by RiGheimer's resig.
nation is still untitled.
The appointment OF Prehn to the
Craftsmanship places Illinois in line
with Kansas In having boxing con.
trolled by those trained In develop.
ment OF college athletics. For eight
years. since his return from the
Army. Prehn has coached boxing and
wrestling at tho University of Illinois.
winning the Western Conference title
In wrestling six times out Of eight. In
the Army no was bayonet and box
ing instructor.
At his inaugural meeting yesterday
Chairman Prehn announced several
suspensions. accepted the apology of
manager who had f1outed the com.
missions Judges and pigeon holed the
appeal or Joey Sanger. Milwaukee
featherweight. for reinstatement. This
stern policy of discouraging boxers
and managers who do not produce
good. clean. lively exhibitions will
mark his rule. Chairman Prehn said.
AT the same time, he acts almost
like a college coach In advising scores
OF aspiring young mitt singers who
come 10 the commission for counsel
He interrupted his first meeting as
chairman to describe to an 1s-year.old
lightweight the qualifications he
should look for In taking on a
manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
STOVE LEAGUE STUFF
The Alibis of the Diamond-The
Fly That Was Caught in an Air
Pocket, Causing Rookie TO Miss
IL.

team and hied them over to 81. Ma.
zaire. where they were beaten In n
close game. Being a lighting player
OF the old school. coughiin was a hard
loser and he began TO wall about the
failure Of his pet plays TO go over
Bill Friei. now business manager of
the st. Louis Browns, was q spec.
tator at this game.
"Bill. isn't IL too much TO expect
those players 10 get the hit.andrun
signals?" asked Friei.
That's just the trouble. I wish I
could devise signal they couldn't
miss" said Coughlin.
Their conversation was interrupted
ny a terrific explosion In an ammuni.
ton dump some distance away.
That's the kind Of hit.and run sig.
nal need for those fellows" Coughlin
exclaimed.
One of base balls prize aiibis came
from young outfieider who played
with Jimmy caiiahan's Logan
Squares. a semi.pro team which -four.
iEhed in Chicago after Callahan had
finished his ma Jor league career, The
recruit had missed an easy fly bali,
and the error accounted for the oppo.
sition's lead In the ninth inning.
How did you drop that fly bail?"
demanded Callahan, when tho player
came TO tho bench.
IL got caught In an air pocket" the
youngster replied.
tCopyr1ght. 1928, North American News.
paper AIiAnre)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
Some Bowlers Are of Top Rank;
Other BOwlers Are Just Rank

/ speed. What goes up must come
down. you know"
I'm remember those cracks when
get YOU over on tho alleys" promised
the Old Timer.
Takes Private Lessons.
yea" said the Kid, II understand
you've been rracticing with Alice Ann
hope she's taught you a few OF the
fine points Of bowling. The game
| really demands intelligence, YOU
knew, which Is why YOU mako such
slow progress"
Say. Alice Ann II really pretty
| good" explained the cid Timer, "shc
shot a % the other day and once she
picked off the two corner pins with
| successive shots for n 10"
THAT'S a lot better than 7 usually
do" admitted the Kid. ut must bs
a lot more interesting for you~~howl,
Ing with some ono about your owl,
speed"
"Why he's a good bowler" insisted
Alice Ann. coming "a the Old Timers
rescue, "tia had games Of 81. ST. o.
| and 80 the other day. Isn't that
rishtf" she asked, noticing tho OLD
Timers "lhy on Hinnui
't, He = lus' ti'"'cat auoHt MS his
games" said tho Kid, '"fhat'a Il lot
better than no usually does lie lust
ignores aeurea~~howls for tho eNer,
Cis,."
Say n couldn't lick YOU with one
hand tied behind me~---~s" began the
Old Timer.
What CLASSY
why. Rudy SAYS the OH Timer II
good "a bowler ut the first rank" put
Ia Alice Ann.
THAT Is partly true" admitted the
KID, eheerfuily. an he mate hts way
toward the door. I'm be hack IN half
an hour"
what do you meanv~part,y trueF"
the oid Timer called after him.
We'll Nou're certainly "a rank howl
or" said the KID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
Changes Among Dixie Grid Coaches Pirates Boked CanDnen
WEST AND BARNES SIGN
WITH GRIFFMEN FOR 1925

Receipt Of two more contracts
for service with the Nationals next
season was announced today by
President Clark &. Griffith-Out-
fielders Sammy West and Red
Barnes being the athletes to climb
aboard the band wagon already
graced by Manager Harris and
Pitchers Bob Burke and Lloyd
Brown.
Barnes sent In his document from
Suggsville, Ala, and that Of West
was received from Rochester. Tex.
Both reported themselves i'm tip
top physical condition and this was
particularly gratifying in the case
Of West, who was ailing most Of
last season, but has been tentative
~ picked as regular center fielder
Of the Griffmen this year.
President Griffith, Vice President
William NJ. Richardson and Secre-
tary Edward Ii. Eynon, ir., were
reelected directors Of the Washing
ton club, at the annual meeting
held yesterday afternoon. No diyi-
dend for 1927 was declared. Ii hay
ing been decided to concentrate on
rebuilding the club for the next
campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-04
TUNNEY IS DETERMINED
ON TWO FIGHTS in 1923
Declares That Agreement He Has With Tex Richard
Is No! Binding and That He Will Do Some
of the Debating.

basis Of law IL common sense, the fun
damental principle of n contract Is
equality and just return on one side
for privileges relinquished on the
other.
1.-The finest Of legal minds have told
me that Richards contract does not
cmbody these principles. and is worth
less Besides, there Is a clause In that
option that Tex has overlooked. 1t
says my opponent must be agreeable
to both Richard and myself. and can
be named when the promoter posts his
forfeit on February L."
This. Tunney intimated. was the
shell that held the explosive he in.
tends to loose on Richard when time
comes for fulfillment of early provi-
sions OF the agreement. The champion
believes the contract, which Tex de.
clares gives him an exclusive option
on the Marines services until Octo.
Der /, 1928. Is inequitable in that il
fails to make any financial provision
for him IL Richard fails to produce a
challenger by October ]. Tunney said
that IL the finalists in the promoters
elimination series. through poor show
ings. should eliminate themselves from
public acceptance as challcngers, then
Richard would not be obliged to stage
a title match this year.
Tex Not His Manager.
TEX Richard is managing enough
fighters now, and he never will man
age me-" Gene said as his color mount.
ed. I'm the future. / shall protect
Gene Tunney's interests and his
alone. 1 have had a rough time get
ting where / am today-if ! am any.
where. l shall not be ruled by peo-
pie with the interest of others at
heart
Gene returned to New York for the
sole purpose of attending the "All.
champions banquet Of Tex Rick
ards 900 Millionaires' Club tonight.
II called upon to speak. he will discuss
only the history OF boxing and some of
it's lighter phases. He plans to leave,
January 10. for Today stay at Dover
Hall. Ga, before returning to Miami
TO set up light training quarters with
several sparring partners already on
the ground.