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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
WOMAN BADLY HURT IN
CRASH WITH BANDITS
New York Robbers Flee From
HOldup Scene, Nabbed.

Bu United Presg
NEW YORK, July 23.-Mrs. Nell
Blummer. q. of Atlanta, Ga, visit
ing here, received serious injuries
today when two alleged holdup men,
speeding from the scene of a rob-
berry in an automobile, crashed into
a taxicab in which she was riding
Mrs. Blummer suffered a frac-
tured left shoulder and possibly a
fractured skull She was taken to
Bellevue hospital.
The two men. who finally we're
captured, gave their names as
Nicholas Cirasello. %, and Joseph
Aroma, %.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23

Both sides were cursing and swearing
in a frightful manner, which, together
with the reports OF the firearms and the
screams and groanS of the wounded,
turned the deck OF the Fuwalda TO the
likeness of nladhouse. Short and grisly
had been the work of the mutineers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
Child browns in Trough

BIZ United Press
WARSAW, Ind, July 23.-Charles
Montel, 2, near here, was drowned
when he fell into a trough Of water
while playing with other children,
The child's body was found by a
little brother fifteen minutes after
COMPANIONS missed him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
DiUOYce at 80
BIZ United Press

y
CHICAGO, July %. - After
forty years of married life,
Benjamin E. Harris, 30, has
filed suit for divorce against his
wife Sarah, rs, a practicing
dentist, charging desertion. He
said his wife's cousin broke up
his home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
L-egg-0!!
BIZ United Press

CHICAGO, July 23.-Frank
Lescure was a heavy eater. His
wife was endeavoring to retain
that youthful silhouette.
Mrs. LeScure has filed suit
for divorce here on the ground
that her husband tried to force
a raw egg down her throat
when she refused to eat break
fast with him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
INSTALL ELECTRIC CHAIR
Death by EIectrocution in Store for
New Mexico Murderers.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Prese
SANTA F'E, N. M, July 23.-Death
by electrocution will be in store for
New Mexico murderers in few
more weeks. An electric chair now
is being installed at the state peni-
Tertiary here and will be ready for
operation early in August-if needed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
Clear Proof
B.y Times Special

BU Times Special
CLINTON, Ind, July 23.-
Owners of the HappyIand
swimming pool here, to prove
their claim that it has the
clearest water of any swimming
place in the United States,
have had photographs taken
of persons lying on the bottom
of the pool at it's greatest depth
of nine feet. Other pictures
show dimes on the bottom.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
L kOnt BeZOzg

D Q WIUtU IIt5b
HOMESTEAD, Ia, July 90
James Cooney, II, was suffer-
ing from critical burns here
today as the result Of being
splashed with acid which fell
from an airplane. 1t was be-
lieved the machines battery
boiled over.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
STORE ROBBED OF S33
Burglars Enter Grocery Through
Adjoining Vacant Room.

Burglars, who Monday night en-
tered a vacant storeroom at 1417
East Twenty-fifth street to get into
a Standard grocery next door, took
S33 from hiding place, Albert
Wagner, BOLT Bellefontaine street,
manager, reported to police today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
DRY REFERENDUM ASKED
Repeal of Massachusetts, Liquor Law
Sought by League.
By United Press

By United Press
BOSTON, July ga campaign
for repeal of the state prohibition
enforcement act, known as the
Baby Volstead Law" has been
launched by the Constitutional
Liberty league.
An initiative petition, seeking a
referendum on the repeal of the act,
has been filed by the league in the
office of Attorney-General Joseph
E. Warner for approval as to form.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
MAN, 81, ASKS DIVORCE
Allegations Against Wife, is, Not
Revealed at Anderson.

PW Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind, July %
Charles Poindexter, 81, former
Madison county commissioner, has
filed suit here for a divorce from
Mrs. Mabel PoindeXter, As after
seven months of married life. AS
the complaint was withdrawn from
files. grounds Of the case could not
be learned.
Mrs. PoindeXter was formerly Mrs.
Mabel Wilson. Her first husband
died eleven years ago. Poindexter's
first wife died in 1927.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
Poor DObbin!

BU 7 tme8 SD6cldE
GREENFIELD, Ind, July %.
The city council is consider
ing passage of an ordinance
forbidding use of Main street
to horses and livestock because
their feet damage the asphalt
surface.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
AID DANCE HALL FIGHT
Attorney General VIII Send Dep
utieS to Vincennes.

Merl NJ. Wall and George w
Hufsmith of the attorney generals
Office will go to VincenneS Friday
to aid the Knox county prosecutor
in an effort to close a dance hall
near Oaktown as a liquor nuisance.
Assistance was asked by Knox au-
thoritieS in a letter to Attorney
General James NJ. Ogden.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
Two Stowaways Aboard
Old Home Week

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, July 23.-It
. will be "old home week" at the
White House Wednesday when
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge
come here as the house guests
Of President and Mrs. Hoover.
The former President will take
part in the ceremonies declar-
ing in force the general pact
for the remuneration Of war.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23
CURSE IS ON VANDALS
500 Reward Also Offered for
Persons Who TrampIed Lawn,

Persons Who TrampIed Lawn.
BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, July 23.-His curses
and 500 reward may lead to the
arrest of the vandals who trampled
upon Alexander BEGINNERS flowers.
A sign standing today in Boehm-
er's front yard, by police permission,
offers 500 for the apprehension and
conviction of the low down, God
forsaken culprits who maliciously
destroyed this lawn; cursed are they,
their seed and the very ground they
trod."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23

Though outwardly calm, he was in
vardly apprehensive for he feared for
the safety of his wife, and the little I'M
born Greystoke at the hands of the ig-
norant half brutes. Here's two more
for the fishes" snarled one of the crew,
as he rushed toward them with uplifted
axe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23

Lord Greystoke, unfolding the scrap
of paper which had been pushed under
the cabin door, found it was message
printed in uncouth letters, warning
them to refrain from reporting the theft
of his revolvers. on pain of death. Lady
Greystoke paled. wondering what her
fate might be.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23

Enraged, the bloodthirsty ruffians
charged the officers representing the
hated authority of the ship. Most of
them were armed with boat hooks, axes
and crowbars. The officers retreated
before the Infatuated rush Of their men.
An axe cleft the captain from forehead
to chin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23

The sight which met Lord Greystoke's
eyes. as he emerged on deck the next
morning, confirmed his worst fears. A
shot rang out anG then another and
another. Facing the little knot of five
officers was the entire motley crew of
the Fuwalda. and at their head stood
Black Michael.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
SOVIET-CHINO
PACT SIGNED

MOSCOW. Dec. 23zR- Moscow
and Mukden have made peace and
signed q protocol fixing future
relationship between the Soviet
Russian government and the Man
churian Chinese provincial govern
ment.
A foreign commissariat announ-
cement said the Soviet plenipoten-
tiary, NJ. Simonovsky. an Tsai Yum
Shen. Chinese representative Of
the Mukden provincion government.
signed at Khabarovsk. Siberia. a
protocol which restores the status
quo ante on the disputed Chinese
eastern railway and consular and
commercial organizations.
Formal resumption Of relations
Will not be arranged until a fur
Their conference January Is, but
meanwhile troops will be with
drawn from Russian and Manchu-
ran borders, all persons arrested
in connection with the dispute will
BE- released and white guard Rus
slams will be disarmed and deport-
ed by the Chinese.
The protocol. 10 appeared, ends a
chapter Of conflict between China
and Russia, growing out Of Man
churian seizure OF the Chinese
eastern railway, which t~raverses
that province.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
FLOUR ESSAY
CONTEST ENDS
American Maid Flour Mills
Announce Distribution
OF Prize Money

,. :. Caldwell. general manager
OF American Maid Flour Mills Of
Houston. Texas. Saturday announc-
ed the names OF the winners OF
the $1,000 prize contest recently
conducted by his company, and
signified his complete satisfaction
over the greatest interest shown
by housewives throughout Texas
in the new policy OF the company
OF grade marking every sack OF
American Maid flour.
The contest was the outgrowth
OF the American s1aid Flour Mills
decision to safeguard the purch-
aser OF flour by grade marking
its product. Every sack of .-merican
Maid flour now bears the inscrip-
ton $50 Short Patent Guaran-
teed." The new contest was for the
best letters from housewives COM
menting on the advantages Of
grade marking" flour.
THE contest was a complete sue
cess In every way" Mr.. Caldwell
said. land Il was a problem for the
judges 70 select thu Al best letters
from the more than 1000 received.
These expressions OF approval from
the housewives OF Texas assure us
that We made no mistake in tax
ing this forward step. even though
It was a revolutionary one"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23

LEGION. Dec. a. -F-Erection
cf Christmas trees in any ward OF
the United States Veterans Bureau
Hospital here has been forbidden by
DR.. G. l.. Moore. Clinical Director.
The ban caSve after a three year
investigation by hospital authorities
which has proven that pollen from
trees placed IN a house aggravates
respiratory troubles and induces
hav fever.
For a short period after the trees
are cut they y deemed harmless
81 hospital attaches, but any de-
lay IN delivery Of the trees and the
practice q leaving them erected
the during holiday season has
proven injurious to persons In the
room or the house where they re-
main. Trees reach a damaging
STAGE In a very short time. particu-
larlv when In a heated room.
-Four wears ago the medical staff
cf the Veterans Bureau noted m
increase IN hav fever and other res
riratorv troubles during the holi-
dav season. Extensive investira-
tic-s were carried ont - de'r-ri--
the cause and the O. istma- t-ae
came under suspicion. Throat
specialists on the staff confirmed
the sus-iciors End subsequent IN
~veStiratiors for three seasons proved
c-nclusively that pallen from
Christmas trees WIS causing the
trouble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23

Smith. are here from Renville cou1-
ty. MINI, TO spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Van Auken
have arrived In McAllen from Kinds
boro. Illinois to spend their sixth
winter.
flr. and Mrs. &. M. MIckeIberry
and daughter Eleanor cf Chicago,
have arrived to spend the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. May will spend
the Christmas holidays in Browns
vile.
Robert Abbott returned Friday
from San Antonio. where he has
been on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. .. SchakIeford.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23

w. O. Jr., and Miss Jean Schaleford
or Abilene arrived the last OF the
week Tor = visit with relatives III
McAIlen and Mission. Mrs. Schackle-
ford ~ a sister or =. mr. Card of Nc
Allen, Joe and Tracey Card and Mrs.
vawter OF Mission.
Members or the McAllen faculty.
who viii spend the Christmas hoi-
idays nc home are: Misses Louise
and Hattie Lee Ellis, Kingsvilie.
Blanch Greenwood Bluffdale. Eliza
beth Alley, Austin. Gertrude Brown.
Robstown. Era Harper, Rcbstowl.
Lorraine Warson, san Benitc, Ber-
nice Hufstutler. Georgetown. Wil..e
Eargle. Lamkin, Julia Taylor, san
Marcos. Ruby Lowder, Denton. Clara
Dollahite. johnson City, Mildred
Dodillet. Harlingen, France Jones.
Dallas. Drurelia McKennon. Beau
mont. and Lucia Sharp, Quanah.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
BACK
YOUNG PLAN
Crushing Defeat Given To
Nationalist Parties
BY Voters

BERLIN, Dec. 23-lP- German
nationalist parties today had suf-
fered a crushing defeat. Tabulation
of yesterdays referendum on the
bill against enslavement Of the
German people" showed but a bare
~one-fourth NJ the votes necessary
to give it effect.
The nationalist bill would have
rejected the Young PREPARATIONS
plan. Provisional returns showed
6231. 900 votes cast OF which 1872
600 favored the bill. Since the cleo
t0-ate Is composed or III. 1000 odd
voters. nearly 21.000.0 600 votes were
needed 70 pass the measure over
the Reichstag veto last month.
But 135 per cent Of the elector-
ate voted indicating the general
apathy to the poll.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
COUNCIL GROUPS IN
JOINT MEETING

Groups A. ana B. of the Women's
council OF the Christian church me-.
In a joint meeting Thursday Eor a
Christmas party at the church, Mrs.
L. Z. Humphries and Mrs. G. d.
Skinner acting as joint hostess for
the afternoon.
Special vocal music was given BY
Mrs. o. r. Smith and Mrs. Z. E.
Colglazier, accompanied by Mrs. Leo
Tiberghein. Mrs. Stephen Jones con-
tribated a Christmas reading. and
graciously responded with en- en-
core. Gifts were distributed among
the guests from a gayly decorated
Christmas tree.
The reception room was beauti-
fully decorated In poinsettias.
The retiring president. Mrs. s. e.
Colglazier, was presented with a
beautiful gift from the women in
recognition Of her unselfish and I'M
firing work during the past year.
During the meeting the new or
ficers and department chairman for
the next year were introduced.
The offering for the afternoon was
sent to Paul Orneals. together with
a Christmas box from the o Ill
Paul is being supported in prepar-
ing himself for missionary work by
the council and Is attending school
in San Antonio.
There were thirty-four members
and guest present. A short bus
mess meeting followed the social,
with Mrs. Colglazier, presiding.
The next meeting Will be hsld Dec
ember rs. when the new Officers Will
be installed and the regular misstcn-
airy progIIn will be given.
CIRCLES HAVE ROYAL
SERVICE PROGRAM
The Lottie Moon. Effie Baker and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREES BANNED In
u. S. VETERANS HOSPITAL

However, the $50 disabled veter-
ans in the hospital here are to en-
Joy one Of tho most cheerful holiday
seasons in recent years. to be shared
with TOO members Of their families.
Christmas gifts from every section
Of Texas are pouring into the hos
pital ~postoffice. It Is expected 3UU
communities win contribute gifts
for the occasion. The American
Fed Cscss viii send q Christmas
package ~ every patient and child
rem OF veterans viii be feted by the
Legion Auxiliary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
APPRECIATION

The Management Of American Maid Flour Mills, in an
nouncing the following winners Of the Letter Contest" desires
to express appreciation to all sub admitting letters. All were good
and we are indeed grateful for the many friendly expressions re-
ceived.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
DATE
AT PHARR SET
Beard or Directors For
Water District To
Be Chosen
Special u The HeraIdl

PHARR. Dec. 23-The Hidaigo
County Water Improvement District
10. . which IS known as The Pharr-
San Juan Irrigation District will
have an election Tuesday. January
IA. 1880 for the purpose Of election
Of a Board Of Directors to direct the
affairs of the district for the ensu-
ing wear. Much interest is being
manifested over the election because
~ the importance Of the directors Of
+h particular time when the dis
10 1tion Of TIE three million dollar
ocld issue is berg made. More
votes are expected 20 BE- poiled at
this election than has ever been
voted In the history Of the district.
The cid Eoard Of directors include:
Clay EVerhard, president: E. r. Rus
sci. Chares Starlin, p. NJ. Johnson,
and Peter Nelson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
McALLEN
MRS COAIBES HOSTESS
AT CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mrs. Mary Combes entertained
Wednesday evening with agChrist-
mas party at her apartment. having
as her guests the members OF the
Professional Women's club. Games
were enjoyed during the evening in
prettily decorated rooms. A letter
was read from Mrs. Ronald Zach
man, former club president. des-
cribing her recent trip by auto to
Longview, Washington. where she
and Mr.. zachman are making their
home.
Christmas gifts we're found under
a decorated tree and the opening Of
these caused much merriment. These
gifts were toys and all were turned
over to Miss cara Thigpen to be
distributed among the Mexican chill
dren Of the city.
Those present were Mrs. Ernest
Hawley. Mrs. Beulah Beaaer, Mrs.
Nydia McMinn. DR.. Luzia M. Truog,
Miss Bess Richmond. Miss Grace
ziebell. Miss Electa Alley. Miss Annie
Stroud, Miss Helga Hansen ard Miss
Mono Byerly, who assisted the host
eSS during the evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
Valley Society
Telephone z
Telephone z

Rose Walker circles OF the w.. a. s.
Of the First Beptist church net
Thursday afternoon at the church
for q Royal Service program. with
Mrs. =. O. Villers In charge.
The meeting was opened by q
song Joy to the world" led by Mrs.
T.. O.. Villers. and followed with a
prayer BY Mrs. Bon Smith. The Bible
study was In charge Of Mrs. n. r.,
Moore and the topic was Building
With World Fellowship" Mrs. w.
ID. Pierce gave a stewardship tall.
which was taken from the first Cor
inthians. The key 70 the Scriptures
was given by Mrs. Villers.
The following subjects we're Faith
Essential To a Real Fellowship. Mrs.
Clyde Arnold; Faith IN Christ" Mrs.
J. =. Wilson; Faith In Our Fellow
Man, Mrs. G. Fl. Boone: Christ III
Nationalism and Internationalism.
Mrs. o. M. Brack: Prayer and Good
Will" Mrs. w. 8. Dougherty; I'm
I'll the Perfect Day" Mrs. NJ. Il.
Moore. Mrs. Villers offered a solo.
accompanied by Mrs. Pierce. Mrs. =.
d. Frisby. president Of the w. VI. s.
presided at the business session
which was conducted.
The meeting was dismissed BIZ Mrs.
N. l.. Moore. Tw~enty-four members
and three visitors. Mrs. Minnie Todd,
Mrs. Anna Leech and Mrs. Jonn
Henry Moore. ell OF Kokcmo. IndI-
ana, were present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
ia 7. BEGINS
CRASH INQUIRY
One Killed and Two Hurt
When Big All Line
Rips Into Stump

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dec. Is
R-Officials Of the Transcontin-
entail Air Transport lines began
an investigation here today in an
effort to establish the i OF the
crash or one OF its tri-motored pas
eeneer planes here last night which
brought death to one passenger
and serious injury to two others.
.. G. Law. 81, Of Philadelphia.
member OF the technical taft Of
Warner Brothers. Inc. motion pic
ture producers. was fatally injured.
G. Mahlon Kline also Of Phila-
delDhia, president OF Smith. Kline.
French and company. druggists,
suffered q broken right arm. The
other injured vas Miss Mary Fear
now. secretary 3 Donald Barlow.
assistant manager OF the T. A, T..
She suffered from q sprained back
and shock.
Tee on Field
The plane flying from S.. Louis
70 Columbus. Ohio. reached Stout
field. Mars airport, shortly
after fire o'clock.
Pilot y. v. Rurford planned to
remain overnight because dark
ness and snow.
He circl-d the field, and as he
atte 'ptad to set the ship down
It v-s thought he misiudged the
speed Of the ship. and that. added
10 the lev condition OF the field.
caused the plane 70 coast to the
extreme ned Of the landing area.
The ship struck a stump. the i'm
pact ripping through the fuselage
The plane rebounded and skidded
down the field on the base OF the
cabin. finally coming TO a stop near
q havstack.
Eight passengers were injured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23

Miss Lucille Glass arrived Satur-
day from Baylor College at Bolton
to spend the Christmas holidays with
her mother and her sister, Mrs. l..
Z. cher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Sneed left
Sunday 10 spend the Christmas hoi-
days with relatives at Calvert. Tex
as.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell of
Old Mexico have arrived 70 spend
the holidays III McAllen.
Misses Winifred Wharton I'D
Ruth Wilson arrived the last Of the
week to spend the holidays at home.
Percy Noethcut arrived Sunday 10
spend the holidays with his mother.
Mrs. Sam BaZzcll.
Walter Stewart, who u a student
az the Rice Institute &c Houston ar
rived the last Of the week 70 spsnd
the holidays with his parents.
C. G. Mcdaniel. Jim McRee md
Darius arrived the last Of the week
from Kerrville where they are stu
dents at the Schreiner Institute.
Mrs. ~. E. Buescher has as her
guests for the holidays her her Sis
ter. Mrs. j. ID. Barry of Hondo and
her mother. Mrs. NJ. Z. Tansy 5t
Smithyilie.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Davis. Mrs.
Horace EtchiSon and Mrs. Earle SUIT
tie left Saturday for Waco ID spend
the holidays with relatives.
Henry Schmidt and Luberne Sch
midi. father and brother of L. III.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23

especial 70 The Herald
HARLINGEN. DC. 23-Sewer dis
posal here was inspected Saturday
hy city inspectors 70 determine the
sire Of the proposed plant.
"A bond election which will include
sewer disposal was called last Sat-
urday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-23
Harrington Mayors
Mother SuccoT1bs

Especial 10 The Herald
HARLINGEN. Dec. 23-Mrs. r. s.
Bolts. mother Of Mayor Bolts here,
died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock
in Gonzalez. according TO messages
received in Harlingen today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-03-27
ONLY TWO UNSIGNED

BV United Press
CINCINNATI, O., March 81
With the reported signing of George
Kelly, first baseman, the Cincinnati
Reds now have only two of the
remaining holdouts of the 1929 sea-
son, Val Picinich, catcher, and Joe
Stripp. infielder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-03-27
GRANTHAM LEADS DRIVE
George Hits Homer and Double to
Help Pirates Win,

BIZ United Press
PHOENIX, Ariz., March 27.--The
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the De-
troit Tigers, ia, in an exhibition
game here Tuesday, Playing in his
home town, George Grantnam led
the Pirate attack with home run
and double. Detroit was to play
the Cubs here today and the Pirates
were en- route to Ell Paso for an ex-
hibition game.