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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
.SINKER ARTIST
T0STARTOVER
Wiley Moore, Texan, Had
Bad Year In 1928, But
Is Coming Back

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, March
2s.-Mr. Edward Barrow, chief aide
to Col. Jake Rupert, Of the YAM
KEGS, may take credit for signing
Wilcey Moore. the sinker ball art
list, who hopes to stage a comeback
this season.
But 1 heard different, as they say,
in various parts of the country.
AS a matter. of fact MI. Barrow
came within $4,000 of making as
bum a guess on Mr.. Moore as Mr..
Bill Hinchman, Of the Pirates, did.
Half a dozen big league clubs gave
Moore the once over during the
summer of 1926, when he was in
the throes of a winning streak with
the Greenville club of the Sally
league. Moore finished the season
that year with something like 80
victories and but three defeats.
Thumbs Down"
He had won II in a row when
Bill Hinchman, ivory hunting for
the Pittsburgh Pirates, gazed or his
stalwart form. 1t SO happened that
Bills final check-up on him was re-
served for a day destined to see Mr..
Moore bumped off for of those
three defeats. If there is any diff
frence between looking bad and
looking worse while losing, Moore
looked worse. So Hinchman turned
thumbs down on the price of $1,000
the Greenville club had put on the
sinker ball artist.
Bob Gilks, then scouting for the
Yankees, also looked the big fellow
over and decided that he would be
worth $1,000 to the Yanks. Gilks
pointed out that they could use him
for that much collateral in a later
trade if he didn't come up to eXpec-
tatiOnS.
The more Gilks watched Wilcey,
the more convinced he became that
Moore would be a good buy. Two or
three phone conversations with Bar
row, however, found the Yankee
business manager only luke warm.
IF we took him on it would be
simply to give us another pitcher
for batting practice" insisted Bar
row.
Along about that time, according
to one of Moore'S buddieS, the
Greenville club received an offer
Of $4,000 for Moore from a fast
minor league club and, wanting to
give Moore a chance In the big
show, offered him to the Yankees
at that figure. Barrow accepted
the offer.
Of course it is history how Moore
worked in so ball games for the
New York club in 1927-allowed 228
earned runs a game and proved the
key man" Of the pitching staff.
More History
1t is history, also, how Mr.. Moore
helped route the Pittsburgh Pirates
in the worlds series Of 1927, thereby
collecting a winning share instead
of a losing share of the divvy.
Whether or not Moore can regain
some Of the effectiveness he showed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
Today's Exhibition
Baseball Schedule

At st. Petersburg, F1a.-N e W
York CAD VS.. st. Louis (N).
At Fort Myers. Fla.-Philadelphia
CAD VS.. Boston (N).
At San Antonio, Texas-N e W
York N) VS.. Pittsburgh (N).
At Ell Paso, Texas-Chicago N)
VS.. Detroit. CA)
At Orlando, Fla.-Cincinnati N)
VS.. Montreal Cd.
At Palmetto, Fla.-Boston (AL)
VS.. Buffalo Cd.
Yesterdays Results
At Tampa, Fla.-Washington CAD
5, Brooklyn (ND 4.
At ST. Petersburg, Fla. Boston
(N) s; Philadelphia CAD 4.
At West Palm Beach, Fla.-Phil-
acelr.ila (N) 3; st. Louis C) 3
lie IA innings.)
TT New Orleans. La.-Cie1 Gland
fA) 5; New Orleans IS. Al q
<: Lallas, Texas-ChicaGo tAl s;
Dallas Il. L. 4.
1t Phoenix, Ariz.-Detroit CA j;
Chicago CN) 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
JAPANESE GOLFERS
WORRIED o TAX

TOKYO. March 26.-(P)-The
golfing fraternity in Japan is wor-
ried by the action of the perfec-
tural assembly Of Fukuoka, in SOU
thern Japan, in voting to levy an
annual tax Of 20 yen (S10) on golf
club memberships, subject to the
approval of the home office.
Fukuoka is still an insignificant
center as far as golf Is concerned,
but enthusiasts in the big cities
where the ancient and honorable
game is thriving remarkably are
afraid the precedent will be fol-
lowed by their own local govern
mentS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28

the greatest coaching school ever
offered, according to the leading
coaches in the United States.
Letters of recommendation have
been received from Dan E. McGu-
gin of Vanderbilt, Morley Jennings
of Baylor, D. V. Graves of the Uni
versity of Washington. and 'Biff'
Jones of West. The faculty for the
Warner Rockne school consists Of
Glen S. Warner, Knute Rockne and
Ray Morrison, football; j. w. st.
Clair, basketball; Clyde Littlefield,
track; DR. r. N. Blackwell, athletic
injuries"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
EDINBURG SPORTSMEN
FORM WALTON LEAGUE

EDINBURG, March 28.-Eighteen
local sportsmen were enrolled into
the Izaak Walton league organized
here last night, with George P.
Brown, president.
c. A. Wheatley, president Of the
state organization, addressed the
gathering, explaining the workings
of the league and of the benefits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
Tigers To Play Red
Caps of McAllen on
Local Field Sunday

Capt. Joe Salinas Of the Browns
vile Tigers, and his crew will take
on the McAllen Red Caps at 3 p.
IN. Sunday on the old American
Legion grounds.
McAllen has a number of high
school football stars in its lineup,
such men as Cox, Cara and Walsh.
The Tigers will have Salinas and
Ramos on the firing line. and the
Red Caps will have Walsh and
Hamilton.
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The Dallas News, which disclosed
that Dr. Norman Crozier, superin-
tendent of Dallas schools, left last
night for Austin to attend the con-
ference. Officials in the other three
cities subsequently admitted they
knew of the plan, but did not say
they were sending representatives
to today'S meeting.
The plan, as outlined, would per-
tain to football only. High schools
in each of the four cities would de-
eide the city champion, after which
they would meet in semi-final and
final games for the double A title.
They would play Interscholastic
league rules, but not be concerned
in the regular class A race.
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two years ago remains to be seen.
He was practically a total loss last
season, going into voluntary retire
ment when he found that his arm
had gone dead. But he earned two
years salary, at least, with his spec
tacular pitching in 1927-and piled
more than $4,000 into the Yankee
treasury.
So he's starting from scratch this
year.
And the Pirates still could use
him.
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LIFE LOST FOR A CIGARETTE

WAUKEGAN. Ill.-James Ker-
nan stopped in the middle of the
street to light a cigarette and was
killed by an auto.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28

derived therefrom. The president
has been in the Valley for some
time and a number of such organ
izations have been formed in other
Valley cities.
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Football Would be Only
Sport Affected; Meet in
Austin 7odayfor Confab

DALLAS, March 28-P-Eyes of the State Interscholastic league
were focused today on Austin, where representatives of schools in the
states four largest cities, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio,
were to meet in an effort to form a Double A" division of the league.
First word of the proposed IA division appeared in todays issue Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-01

ing the first step in the growth
or the school
Only q few years elapsed until
the district became independent
and bonds for a new building were
voted, and In 1926 the present
building was completed at o. cost
or 500. 100000 on the beautiful 20
acre campus. The enrolment has
grown from less than 20 pupils To
over three hundred. while the num-
her OF teachers has increased to
eleven for the coming year. The
bond election went over with a good
majority. showing that tie patrons
O. the school believed In education
and stood sOlidly behind the school.
CurricuIar Changes
The whole school system was
completely reorganized IN the wear
l926-27 and all work changed TO the
departmental plan. As a result OF
this reorganization. the school was
awarded four years first class
classification and nine units OF aft
filiation nc the end OF the year. At
the end Of the term of ie27-1928 the
school received four additional
units or affiliation and at the end
Of l928-29 five more were granted.
making In all eighteen. The be-.
year that the school has had in its
history opened In September 1928.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-01

NEW YORK, Aug. 3l.-tP)-A
continuation of the recent buying
movement was reflected by further
advances in cotton here today.
Considerable realizing was encoun-
tered but was absorbed on COM
paratively moderate reactions, and
after selling UP TO 1886, or Is points
net higher. December closed at
1913. The general market closed
steady at net advances OF z to 10
'ppints.
FThe market opened steady at a
ecline TO 2 points to an advance
- 5 points The market sold on
up 70 1920 for October and 1880
for March, or about IL to Is points
above yesterdays closing quotation.
A final squirt OF realizing for over
the weekend and holiday develop
ed in the late trading. and clos
ing prices showed reactions Of 6
TO 10 points from the best.
A private report was published
placing the condition at 57.2 and
indicated yield at i 5.35O.O00 bales
which was higher than the figures
published by other authorities ear
lier In the week.
The South was credited with SELL
ing here at times during the morn
ing blu there was also some buy
ing believed 10 be for trade account.
The amount Of cotton on shipboard
at the end Of the week was esti-
mated at $1,000 bales against $4,000
8t the same time last wear. Pri-
vate cables said that there had
been hedge selling and liquidation
In Liverpool.
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BUSINESS MEN
CLOSE STORES
ON LABOR DAY

AL business men belonging 10
the Retail Merchants associa-
ton have agreed TO close their
places Of business ON Monday in
observance Of Labor day, &C
cording to Miss j. Bernadine
Price. secretary.
I'VE hope that every one in
the city will Join us in the
movement to make this a real
holiday. with all stores and
other business houses closed.
giving the personnel an oppor-
tunity to get away for a day
OF pleasure and rest" Miss
Price declared.
Most Of the business men were
enthusiastic in agreeing to OBJ
serve the holiday. when can
vassed. Miss Price said.
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INSTITUTE IS
BIG SUCCESS
Attendance OF County
Teachers Largest
On Record

The Cameron county teachers in
stitute which closed a two day ses-
sion at Los Fresncs Friday with
some $50 educators present, was the
most successful yer held, In the
opinion Of teachers who attended.
The attendance was the largest re-
corded heretofore.
superintendent who presided at the
institute. is well pleased and be-
ieves the gathering paved the way
for better school work during the
coming year.
The gathering was addressed by
leading educators Of this section.
They spoke OF the problems that
confront the average teacher and
gave the solutions that their years
or experience have taught them are
the best.
Program Speakers
The principal talks and demon
STATIONS were made by Supt. q. w.
Gotke Of Brownsville: Mrs. r.. "A.
Jagou. Supt. z. J. Villers. DR.. r. B..
Cousins Of Kingsville: Mrs. w. T..
Trenchman. Henry Alsmeyer. county
ar-lt: Dean s. "A. Caldwell. j. r..
Clark. DR.. d. O. Primer. p. G. Green
wood and Mrs. Harhert Davenport.
Supt. Gotke and Mrs. Jagou spoke
on a particular pointed subject
the correct methods for handling
Spanish speaking pupils. Mrs. Jagou.
one Of the foremost educators in the
Valley along this line. gave demon
straticns in the methods used bv
her. She showed the results Of her
system with q group Of eight-year-
ODDS.
Vocational Work Stressed
Alsmeyer stressed voca tional
training as particularly applicable
to the Valley. DIR. Cousins dwelled
on the college Of which ne is head
at Kingsville. DR.. Primer, county
health physician. pointed out the
dangers Of communicable diseases In
schools and urged that close check
on the students be kept.
Mrs. Davenport found that there
are only five schools In Cameron
county that do not have some form
of a parent-teachers association.
Stems to organize these schools will
probably be made early this school
term 1t was said.
Mrs. Jones stated Saturday that
she believed the institute an un-
qualified success and that much good
would result from it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-01
Ell JARDIN IS
MODEL SCHOOL
Changes OF Last Three
Years Develop High
Rural Unit

The growth Of the FL Jardin
school building itself. Is RESPONSE
paralleled by any other rural school
In this section OF the state. records
Of the school, kept during that time.
show. The growth OF the enroll
ment. the system. the number Of
teachers. as improvement OF the
school building itslef, Is RESPONSE
bic for the a~ppelation, Pride of
Cameron County Rural Schools"
referring to the Fl Jardin school.
The past three years have seen
almoss phenomenal changes IN the
school. Since 1925, the enrolment
Of the school greatly increased:
-Four teachers have been added.
half a dozen lev subjects have
been added 70 the curriculum OF
the school. and it has been given
classification as a first class four
year high school with eighteen
units OF affiliation wi the uni
versity and colleges OF the state.
These changes for the betterment
Of the school. the growth OF the
number OF pupils enrolled, the ad-
dition Of new teachers. the classifi-
cation and utilization. have come
largely within the time that J.. s.
Rasco has been superintendent Of
the school, and he has been instru-
mental in raising the standards Of
the high school.
Was 1-Teacher School
One of the Oldest schools in this
district In point OF time. the III
Jardin institution was a one and
two teacher school for a number of
years. Finally the several small
schools scattered over the tract
we're all moved together just south
Of the present school site, this be-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-01
Criminal Court
End Conference

The criminal district court viii
open an eight-week session Monday
morning at which time a grand jury
win get into operation grinding out
true bills. Judge A. w. Cunning
ham viii be on the bench
A fair sized docket confronts the
court. records In the office OF the
district clerk. John Seaman, reveal.
Only a small number Of continued
cases are listed.
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The peak was reached I'm the en-
r0IlmEnt. and an unprecedented
growth Of interest was noted on
the part OF pupils. teachers and
patrnos supporting the school. The
graduating class of 1929 was the
largest in the history OF the school.
seven students finishing their M NJ
ior year. The majority of them
plan to enter the Brownsville Jun
Tor college this coming term.
The patrons OK the school and the
board are looking for the growth
Of the school TO continue and ar
making plans for that expected
growth which must inevitably come
If the school shall continue tn de-
serve the title bestowed upon lr,
Pride Of Cameron County"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-01
Valley Man Invents
Electric Generator
Especial to THE Heraldl

SAN BENITO, Aug. 31.-Sixteen
windmills working on a series Of
chains and gears and cogs to exert
their combined pressure az one
point Is the invention Of DR.. George
r. Bruce. local man.
"A model OF the apparatus Is on
display at the Farmers Hardware
building here. 1t has been patented
by DR.. Bruce.
The windmills are arranged four
on each rigid frame. the frame be-
ing fastened at the top and bottom
n#fide another frame, the four sets
ffeting intn-a square. They are
faefed into the wind together, being
o rated by one vane.
1e invention is designed to turn
. 9ynamo and create electric ener-
CT lfhe inventor said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-01
COTTON FAILS
TO HOLD LEAD
Advance Not Maintained
Due to Realizing And
Liquidation

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31.-tR-
cotton worked higher today al
though the advance was not fully
maintained due TO weekend realiz-
Ing and liquidation. Continuation
OF Yesterdays speculative buying
carried December contracts up from
1880 to 1850. The option closed
at 1913, or 8 points net up. The
general market closed steady at net
advances of 2 TO 9 points.
Liverpool cables were z to y
point slower than due and the mar
ket here opened easier in SYM
pathy. First trades showed losses
OF ! to 3 points and although
prices rallied 3 to points after the
start, the demand was not agrees
sive.
A larger private crop forecast
than those recently issued brought
renewed selling which carried Oc-
tober off to 1903 and January
1898, or 5 70 z points below the
highs and 3 to 5 points under yes
terday's close.
At the beginning Of the second
hour the market firmed. October
traded at 1921 and January 1885.
or 10 % 20 points above the ear
lier lows. Some weekend liquida-
ton and realizing was encountered
In final trading and last prices
showed reactions OF 5 10 Z points
from the top. October closed at
1916 and January 1850, or 8 TO 8
points net higher.
Receipts 1880; for year 454.ll6;
last year 273.S46. Exports 40.793;
Ger year 228.354; last year 262. 585.
Stocks 653.820; last year 460.605.
Stock on shipboard 1881; last year
T7,727. Spot sales 1855. Last
year holiday.
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LEADER SHOT
BY FIRING SQUAD

Enrique Metro. rebel leader, was
executed by a firing squad in the
cemetery at Calvillo. Aguas Cali
ents. said a dispatch TO Fl Universal
today Nieto was captured yester-
day and court-martialed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-01
VALLEY FIGHTS
FLORIDA STOCK
Nurserymen Will Ask Con-
vention To Uphold
Present Embargo
Especial to The Herald)

SAN BENITO, lug. 31.-A num-
Der Of Valley nurserymen are ex-
pected to attend the Southwest
Nurserymen's convention in Fort
Worth September 1 and 5. In an
effort to get that organization to
20 on record against permitting
Florida nursery stock to be entered
In Texas.
A. T. Potts of Baker and Potts
nurseries has been selected IS dele
gate OF the Valley nurserymen. but
several other nurserymen are ex-
pected to make the trip. In order
TO work for the continued ban on
Florida nursery stock.
The stock from Florida Is barred
at present, but the embargo may
be found in conflict with federal
quarantine regulations. according
to George B. Terrell. commission
er OF agriculture. in which case
steps would have to be taken to
have the nursery stock barred by
some other ruling.
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WIFE LOST
IN WILDS OF TIMBER

CASCADE. Idaho. Aug. 31.-[P-
Twenty men were drawn from fire
fighting forces on the Challis and
Idaho forests today to take up the
search for Mrs. Merlin Higgins.
wife Of a Payette forest ranger, who
has been lost in the wild timber
country OF the middle fork OF the
Salmon since Wednesday morning.
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WHEAT GAINS
CLOSE STRONG
Foreign Demand Supports
Prices Which Shcw Net
Gains On Market

CHICAGO, Aug. 31.-F9-News
from beyond the equator AID q little
better foreign demand supported
wheat prices in t0day's brief and
quiet board Of trade session.
Wheat advanced &c or more on
the bullish southern hemisphere ca
bles. but closed strong at net gains
Of l lac to / 7-6c. while corn. firm
but with little change for the day.
finished 5-ee lower to lac higher.
Oats were lac lower to lac higher
and provisions easier, &c higher 70
40c down.
There was a little better outlook
to the export business. private re-
ports suggesting around 100000
bushels Of wheat sold in all posi-
tions. Cash wheat was in better
demand.
Despite the burden Of heavy
wheat accumulations. however. Ca
madam wheat Is held at relatively
high price levels.
Corn traders held close today.
Generally, however. fair and warm
weather will prevail and the trade
/ >oks for a broad reduction Of fig
ures in the private crop estimates
due Tuesday.
Scattered liquidation particularly
in nearby figures eased PROVISIONS
down.
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AT
GLANCE

New York:
Stocks-Holiday.
Bonds-Holiday.
Curb-Holiday.
Foreign exchanges easy, sterling
steady.
Cotton higher; unfEvorable wea-
Their forecast.
Suger-Holiday.
Coffee-Hcliday.
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grain fed steers $500 to $3.50;
grassers and short feds sl2.50 down.
ward to $3.50.
Sheep: 500; nominal. Weeks top:
Native lambs S14; rangers S13.85:
ewes IS: bulk native lambs S13.25 to
s13.65; rangers $3.50 to S13.75; ewes
$500 to $3.50.
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KANSAS CITY, Aug. 3l.-tP1-
Cattle trade around the ll-marSet
circuit this week was marked by
considerable unevenneSs. Native fed
steers were under pressure and most
offerings with weight declined Csc
or more. Demand was fairly broad
for fat light yearlings. Markets
that last week reported an especial
w large decline on western grass
steers were materially higher on
this class. Replacement stock con-
tinued TO find a sluggish outlet. Ag-
gregate receipts were estimated at
224, 800.
Hogs, after considerable price
fluctuation throughout the week,
are closing unevenly 15c TO zoe low
er. Weighty butchers at most mar
kets are SOC or more lower than a
week ago. Total offerings were
around $4,000.
The uneven distribution OF sheen
receipts resulted in a very spotted
trade. Fat lambs are closing steady
to SOC higher. Eastern dressed
beef markets reported sharp de-
clines on mutton and at several
centers fat ewes were rendered loss
es OF 25cGs1.00. The supply ap-
proxtmated $4,000.
KANSAS CITY. Aug. 31.-tP-
Cattle trade around the 1l-market
circu-s this week was marked BIZ
considerable u~nevenness. Native fed
steers were under pressure and most
offerings with weight declined CSC
or more. Demand was fairly broad
for fat light yearlings. and at most
centers this contingent closed
strong TO Csc higher. Markets that
last week reported an especially
large decline on western grass steers
were materially higher on this class
but at most points a weak TO lower
undertone prevailed. Replacement
stock continued to find a sluggish
outlet, country buyers showing q
preference for lighter weights OF
feeders and stockerS. Aggregate re-
ceipts were estimated at 224.500 ex-
elusive Of $4,000 calves. as compared
with 230.378 last week and 24l .30l
the corresponding period a year ago
Hogs. after considerable price
fluctuaticn throughout the week
are closing unevenly l5670c lower
Weight butchers at most market:
are nc or more lower than a week
ago. Chicago had a late top OF
SI1.50 on lightweight butchers. To-
tai offerings were around $4,000
an increase Of Al 900 over last week
and 102. 900 heavier than a year ago
The uneven distribution of sheer
receipts resulted In a very spotted
trade. Fat lambs are closing steady
10 SOC higher. the advance shown al
a few Of the river markets where
supplies were relatively light. East
ern dressed beef markets reported
sharp declines on mutton and al
several centers fat ewes were ten
dered losses Of 25c1s1. The supply
Appropriated 334.600 against $40.
$40 last week and 322 sos a year ago
CHICAGO. Aug. 31-Rl-Hogs,
5000: steady TO l0c lower on hogs
over 900 lbs: lighter weights l0c tc
25c lower; top $11.50 for 170-2l0 ID
weights.
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Intentions Filed

Manuel T0bareS and Maria Lam
as. G. T.. Kneupper and Ina Lee
Mann and Jose Salazar and Greg
oria Rincon.
Marriage licenses issued: Callx-
to Garcia and LulSa Guerrero.
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n q EIrTIrRFS

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 3l.-Pl-
Cottonseed oil futures ruled firmer
today. Prime summer yellow oil
closed unchanged at 8.35 and prime
crude az $50 to IT'S. Futures
closed firm: Sept. 6.43; Oct. 8.45;
Dec. SIS; Jan. $50. March 6.B7.