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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20

Duckpin Bowling Congress
| tournament at Richmond.
Four teams from that loop are to
perform and dozen leading bowlers
of the league are to shoot in singles
and doubles.
In the team matches, starting at z
pm, the combinations to see action
are Justine Nicholson, captained by
William Bowie; Dixie Pig, piloted by
Hugh Waldrop; Arcade bowling alleys,
in charge of oscar Hiser, and Chillum,
led by Steve Miller.
Doubles matches will open tomor-
rows program in the afternoon at $3.50
o'clock.
Coliseum alleys of this city and
Bethesda. Md, drives were scheduled
for action this afternoon and tonight
at Richmond. Lonnie Krauss has
gathered a star team to represent
Coliseum, and another quint composed
of veterans, who patronize the same
alleys has been formed by Harry Muir.
Henry Hiser has gathered a strong
team to uphold Bethesda prestige. New
port bowlers also were listed for action.
Team matches will get under way at
7:30 pm, with doubles and singles
starting at 1880 o'clock.
Charging that Bozo Bitunyac of Pitts
burgh is ineligible to compete in the
Richmond event because he was not en-
tered officially, q group of duckpinners
here are understood to be preparing q
protest looking to the ousting from the
tourney Of this star who now Is leading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20
Prince Georges Duckpinners
On Tourney Stage Tomorrow

in mems singles with Ali, and with
Francis of Richmond Is heading the
doubles with 739.
Schedules today and tomorrow:
TODAY.
DOUBLES AND SINGLES.
Doubles. $3.50; Singles. 4:30.
Tnorps-H. Newman, washington.
L. Krauss-C. Hoffman, washington.
James Northumberland West. Newport,
Morris Rosen-Joseph Kirby. Newport, r. I.
Teams, 1880.
Newport. r. l.. Newport, r. I.
Bethesda Bowling Alleys, Bethesda, Nd.
TOMORROW.
DOUBLES AND SINGLES.
Doubles. $3.50, Singles, 4:S0.
P. wolfe-H. Wolfe, Hyattsville.
John Deputy-E. snoWden, Hyattsyille.
George 1semann-Wiiliam Bowie Hyatts-
Hugh waldrop-A. Mccall, Hyattsville.
F. H. Hsf seis-A L. 9 TTott, H Ayyattsve
Teams. 700.
Justine Nicholson, Hyattsville.
Arcade Bowling Alleys. HyattsviliA
Chillum, Hyattsville.
Holy Rosary Italian duckpinners fell
easy victims to Vista All-Star bowlers
last night at the Coliseum, losing four
of five matches. Holy Rosary's lone win
came in the No. team event in which
1t outscored its rivals, 1853 to 1880
Vista second team triumphed. 1916 to
1901; Hi Goodman and Sam Bartrick
of Vista club defeated Fritz Ferraro and
Joe Delisi, $50 to 6l8; the Vista No. 2
doubles team scored over its rivals,
500 to $50, and Vista Southpaws
drubbed Holy Rosary left handlers, 622
to 500.
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S. A. FLOOR TOURNEY
Tonight.


130-pound cIass-Noel House VS.. ST.
130-p0und ciass-Jewish Community
Center VS.. Boys Club Standards, Z
o'clock.
145-pound cIass-Stewart Brothers vs.
Calvary Reds, 8 o'clock.
Unlimited class 49, Quantico Marines
vs.. Woltz Photographers, 8 o'clock.
145-pound class-St. Peters VS.. Cres-
cents, 10 o'clock.
Tomorrow Nights Games.
100-pound class-Arcadian-F renchys
vs. Clark GriffithS, o'clock.
145-pound class - Brentwood Hawks
VS.. Kendalls, o'clock.
130-pound class-Kanawhas VS.. Grit
fifth Perry Cardinals, Z o'clock.
Girls Junior class Columbia VS..
Hyattsville High School, 8 o'clock.
Unlimited class-St. Mary's Celtics
VS.. Kennedy Red Stars. 9 o'clock.
145-pound class-French Co. VS.. Peer
less A. c., 10 o'clock.
Last Nights Results.
Unlimited class - United Typewriter
Grays. 80; Potomac Boat Club, %.
Unlimited class-Jewish Community
Center, AZ: Company r. Maryland Ma
tional Guard, 20.
145-rOund class--Brentwood Hawks,
So; Jewish Community Center, Is.
130-pound clasS--Curtin Wonders, rs ::
Westerners, 10.
115-pound class - Jewish Community
Center Arrows, "a: Aztecs, 10.
115-pound CLASSY. M. c. A. Aztecs,
10; Jewish Community Center, IA.
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Four Wallets are employed at Bon
nelles, France, to care for the 1900
hounds of the Duchess Anne de
Rochechouart-Mo Dues.
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M'NAMARA-H0RAN TIE
FOR BIKE RACE LEAD
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, March 20.-Reggie NC
Namara. the "iron man." and his young
partner, Harry Koran, were tied Tor
flrst place with the German American
team of Otti Petri and Norman Hill IN
Chicago's twenty-flrst international six
day bicycle race early today. Fifty
eight laps were gained In the grind last
night and this morning, bringing the
total for the week to l62.
Mcnamara rode like the iron man
of old last night and handed the fans
thrill after thrill by his sensational ped
aling. From early last night until after
2 am. sprintS the lead was continually
changing. At II o'clock last night the
teams of Letourner and Brocardo,
Georgetti and Duelberg, McNamara and
Koran, petri and Hill were tied for first
place.
1t was at midnight that the quad
triangular tie switched to a triple tie,
Georgetti and Duelberg dropping back.
In a wild jam a short time later the
lead changed again with Letourner and
Brocarrio dropping from the select cir
Gle and leaving Mcnamara and Koran
and Petri and Hill at the top.
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DAVIS CUP TENNIS
is SLATED FOR D. C.

~ OR the first time in local tennis
L. history, Davis Cup classic will
be staged in Washington when
l. the winner of the Canada United
States match which opens the
schedule in the American zone, meet
Japan on the courts of the Chevy
Chase Club, May %, "a and rs. An
nouncement of the assignments of this
match to Washington and the other
contest slated in the United States to
be played in Detroit, was made yester-
day by the United States Lawn Tennis
Association.
Detroit will see the final match de-
Gliding the American zone championship,
to be between Mexico or Cuba on the
one hand and the United States, Can
ada or Japan on the other, at the De-
troit Tennis Club, May 80, 81 and June
/. Mexico meets Cuba in Havana prior
to May l9. Japan has no match before
meeting the winner of the Canada
United States affair. as she drew a
bye in the initial round.
While neither William T. Tilden, I'd,
nor Francis T. Hunter, ranking United
States Davis cup stars, will be seen in
action In the American zone matches,
should the United States come out on
top in its initial meeting with Canada,
Washington net fans have a rare treat
in store for them in the performance
of young John Ryn and Johnny Hen
Messy, who recently thrilled a large
local gallery with their spectacular play
in an indoor exhibition, and will be
given their first opportunity to see
George Lott. Wilmer Allison and other
stars not yet named who will make up
the squad for preliminary zone compe-
tition.
on the other hand should Canada be
victorious, equal interest would be at
tachod to the first appearance on local
courts of the Canadian racketers. the
japanese players, some Of whom have
been seen here before, are always popu-
lar with Capital tennis followers.
Both Tilden and Hunter sail for Eu-
rope within the next few weeks to I'LL
foreign engagements and for this rea-
son will not be available for the Davis
Cup play on this side Of the Big Pond.
In the event that the United States
comes up to expectations by winning
the zone championship, the team Will
sail for Europe the second week OF
June and, will reach England In time
to participate in the British champion
ships at Wimbledon.
Lawrence Baker. chairman OF the
tennis committee of the Chevy Chase
Club, is largely responsible for the
award of one of the two contests TO be
held in this country this season to the
CAPITAL club. He has spent some time
in New York consulting with associa-
ton heads in furtherance OF his club
Invitation to the net teams. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20
THREE ARE UNBEATEN
IN 1872 BALKLINE PLAY

MILWAUKEE,, March 90 (P).-Three
players, including Percy N, Collins Of
Chicago, the defending title holder, have
survived the second round Of the ma
tional amateur 1872 balkline tournament
without a defeat Alec Elmslie, Mil
waukee, who Is Wisconsin State cham
pion, and M. c. Walgren, Pacific Coast
champion of Everett, Wash, are the
two who with Collins have won two
and lost no games.
Ray Fessenden of Madison, Wis, and
M. P. Mcclure of Pittsburgh, Pa, trail
the leaders with one victory and one
defeat each. Harry Postal, Detroit,
and Arie Schap, ST. Louis, have lost
three games each, with no victories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20
Greatest Handicap of As in Quest for Base Ball Championship
SECOND HALF TITLE
TO FORT WAYNE TEAM

NEW YORK, March 20 Op.-Fort
Wayne Hoosiers have captured the sec
ond-half championship in the American
Professional Basket Ball League. De-
feating Rochester, % to 10. at Fort
Wayne last night, the Hoosiers clinched
the second-half title regardless of what
their closest rivals, Brooklyn and Cleve-
land, do in their remaining games. The
regular season closes Saturday. after
which Fort Wayne and Cleveland, first
half champions, will engage in playof
series to determine the 1928-29 title.
The standing of the teams:
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Marines and Wolff Tossers
To Clash on Five-Came Card

| 80 to 25, in the 145-pound class; Curtin
Wonders disposed of the Westerners, Is
to 10, in the 130-pound group; Jewish
Community Center Arrows triumphed
over Aztecs, "a to IS, in a 115-pound
match, and Y. M. c. A. Aztecs jolted
Jewish Community Center, 10 to IA, in
another 115-pound group. Last nights
scores:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20
BISHOP AMBITIOUS
TO SET A RECORD
AS Second Stacker Hopes to
Establish Mark for
Passes to First.
BY the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
FORT MYERS, Fla, March 20.-Max
Bishop, regular second baseman for the
Philadelphia Athletics, who has joined
the club after brief holdout. says his
ambition is to become the greatest lead
off man in the game.
Il want to set an all-time record for
passes to first" he remarked. Last
year batted 1916 and did lot of free
| swinging, which shows didn't wait out
the pitchers as much as in former
years."
Rival players have often said that
his eyesight is uncanny and rmpires
usually agree with him when he fails
| to swing.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, March 20
| OFF Miller Higgins Is superstitious
he ought to be doing a lot of worrying
because his New York Yankees are
winning so many exhibition games.
Last season the Yankees got one beat
ing after another during the Spring
training, especially when they played
| the Boston Braves. During the regu-
lar season, however, they won so often
they won the American League pen
nant. while the Braves finished next to
last in the National League.
Yesterday the Yanks beat the Braves
for the third time in four games.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, March
20 R).-Sixteen hits of various dinen-
sions were the st. Louis Browns answer
to Manager Dan Howley's query "why
only singles in the first exhibition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20
PROCTOR SCORES K. o.

CUMBERLAND. Md, March 20.-Joe
Proctor, Washington heavyweight. last
night knocked out Socko Trennamen of
Westernport, Md, in the second round
of their boxing bout here. Proctor land
ed a hard left to the mouth to finish
Trennamen.
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- blldL Is Tie IIlOSt dttIdCGlVc VI
the five-game card arranged for the
South Atlantic tournament in George
Washington University gymnasium.
A clash in the 130-pound class be-
tween Noel House and ST. Thomas at
o'clock will open the nights program.
In other encounters Jewish Com
munity Center and Boys Club Stand
ards will face at 7 o'clock in another
l3O-pound tilt, and Stewart Bros. will
try conclusions with Calvary Reds at 8
o'clock, and st. Peters and Crescents
will square off at 10 o'clock in las
pound engagements.
United Typewriter Grays, defending
tournament unlimited class champions,
took the measure of Potomac Boat Club,
80 to %, last night. and Jewish Com
munity Center eliminated another
formidable contender for unlimited hon.
ors when it disposed of Company F
Regulars, National Guard, of Hyatts-
vile, AZ to %.
In other matches, Brentwood Hawks
scored over Jewish Community Center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20
GARDINI-MARTIN BILLED.

Demon Gardini and Bull Martin will
wrestle tomorrow night following the
regular performance at the Strand
Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20

Because the cigar contains no
glycerine, sugar, licoriee or
saltpeter (nerve irritating
adulterants used in the curing
of other forms of tobacco to
make them smokeable); be-
cause it is rarely inhaled; be-
cause its cool smoke does not
scorch the tender tissues of the
nose and throat-Dr. Brodier
advises you to smoke cigars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20

THE intense manner of Ameri-
can living is responsible for the
great amount of nervous dis
orders existing amongst men in
the United States. Therefore, |
would advise those who use to-
bacco to smoke cigars, since they
have tendency to quiet rather
than irritate and excite the nerves.
And the smoking Of them rarely
becomes q. habit that requires
constant indulgence for its salts
faction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20

.RINCE GEORGES COUNTY,
y Md, Duckpin Association bowl
ers will have the stage to them
selves tomorrow In the National
Duckpin Rowling Congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20
TUNING UP IS CHIEF
NEED OF MACKMEN
Philadelphia Looms Merely
as a Steady, Plugging
Contender for Flag.
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

ORT MYERS, Fla, March 90
l. Many very optimistic things have
been said about the Athletics.
Il their boss, Connie Mack, is not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20

JANTICO MARINES and Volt;
Photographers are to meet ir
an unlimited class basket ball
game tonight at 8 O'Clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-20

Four Wallets are employed at Bon
nelles, France, to care for the 1900
hounds of the Duchess Anne de
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Dues.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-26
BARNESDALE STILL SEEKS FIRE HOUSE
Community Has Not Abandoned Hope for Protection

Approval of the city's reported plan to institute condemnation pro- ceedings against the Sandberg estate for an outlet to the Barnesdale sew CT and plans to bring to bear what pressure is available to have the common council proceed with the construction of west end fire sta tion, were two projects voted at the annual meeting of the Barnesdale Community society last evening.
 Fred Radil of 22 May street was elected president succeeding Emil H. k. Vogel, who has held that po- sition for a number of years. Other officers were elected as follows: Vice president, Mrs. John Stryker: secre- tary, Ralph Hall; treasurer, Mrs. August Johnson.
 Owing to the fact that the society has incorporated it was necessary to elect board of directors. The fol- lowing directors were elected: Emil H. k. Vogel, Patrick Ringrose. Thomas A. James. Mrs. John Stryk- CT. Mrs. Lucia Barnes. Ralph Hall. Charles B. Pratt. Alfred Hicks. Fred Radil. Ernest k. Dechant, Mrs. Aug ust Johnson, Richard Pfieffer. Charles Schenk and Harry Smith. Attorney Elias Ringrose was elected corporation counsel.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-26
MyTh1rtyYear"s &&< at Sea" .ak:2,,,
6y CAPTAIN GEORGE FRIED
1,s

failed to pass the physical exam ination. and he returned to Worces- ter. while l was assigned to the Hartford. Farragut's old flagship. which was then in Venezuelan wa ters. I took passage on the old Buffalo and had my first real en- counter with Neptune's wrath. For day or so l was not quite sure that I used good judgment in en- listing in the Navy. but the weather cleared and the seas moderated. and ] could once again enjoy life on the bounding main.
 In 1900. started my real serv- ice with the Navy when I began swabbing decks, learning seaman ship and gunnery and various oth CT drills. Being a full fledged sail or with a gob's uniform. the same one which had previously inspired me, I had plenty of confidence. and naturally it wasn't long before ] had my first fight.
 One day while aboard the Buff falo l was bathing myself in tub of water on the deck when another sailor passed and called me a rookie. That was an insult. All the boys watched and enjoyed the bout. l was victorious. fortunately. and aft erward learned that this fellow had only enlisted two weeks prior to
New Britain herald., 1929-02-26
Hartford Girl Got Well Quick

My little daughter, Virginia. had serious case of constipation" says Mrs. M. V. Robinson, S7 Franklin Ave. Hartford. 'It left her very weak and pale. Her bowels wouldn't act right, she had no appetite and Hothing agreed with her.
 Our physician told us to give her some California Fig Syrup. + made her pick up right away, aud now she is as robust and happy as
 ny child in our neighborhood. I give California Fig Syrup full credit or her wonderful condition. It is
 great thing for children"
 Children like the rich, fruity taste Of California Fig Syrup, and you can give 1t to them as often as they need if, because it is purely vege- table. For over 90 years leading physicians have recommended il, and it's overwhelming sales record of over four million bottles q year shows it gives satisfaction. Nothing compares with it as a gentle but certain iaxaiye, and it goes further than this. It regulates the stomach and bowels and gives tone and strength to these organs so they continue to act normally, of their own accord
 There are many limitations Of Cali fornia Fig Syrup, so look for the name "California'' on the carton 70 be sure you get the genuine.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-26

Fate arranged an enlistment for Spanish-AmericanA Army service. and after that return home to earn more money, before Fried finally joined the Navy and was assigned to ship. His fists struck early. and savagely. He tells this story of his first experiences as sailor.
 By CAPT. GEORGE FRIED
 copyright, 1929. Associated Press)
 CHAPTER II
 Johnny Fischer. my pal, and were in New York for while dig ging trenches for street car con- pany which was electrifying its system. eliminating the horse car. In our spare time we were always along the waterfront and once or twice were privileged to go aboard sailing ships to make very care ful inspection. This only made my yearning for the sea greater.
 One day we yentured aboard a passenger ship. With muddy shoes we walked through the dining sa- loon just after white canvas run ners had been laid. We had only gone a short distance when the mate shouted at us. We ran, and he followed. We dashed through companionways. up and down stair ways and ladders and finally To- cated the gangplank. which We
New Britain herald., 1929-02-26

crossed, just out of the reach of the mate. We concluded then and there that we had better remain away from ships for while.
 The Spanish American war be- gan about this time. We started for home, having developed muscu- arly in the great city. Fellows were enlisting. Here was an op- portunity, I thought, to get out into the world, and l enlisted in the Sec ond artillery, Company NJ. at Win throp, Mass. The artillery was not desired for some reason or otheE and the result was that We became an infantry regiment However. we saw no service and returned to New York the early summer q 1899.
 To Havana and return was my first experience at sea. The days and nights on shipboard did not seem long enough, and while l was in Cuba I always longed for the time I would get back aboard 8 transport. Having had my first ex- perience with Father Neptune. I wanted to get back to the sea. but when l returned home l found, for financial reasons. that I had to go to work once again to get funds to resume my travels. Eight months later l started again with com- panion for Now York to enlist in the Navy. I had decided that it must be the Navy.
 Much to my regret my new pal
New Britain herald., 1929-02-26

For three or four months the Hartford. which I had learned te love and consider as my own ship remained in the tropics. We lived on salt horse, hard tack and corned beef hash. . menu that was varied only on Sundays by the addition of plum duff.
 Plum duff is sort of plum pud- ding and Is highly prized by the sailor. or was in those days. re- member the old rule. You must never steal a shipmate's plum duff in a squall." That would start many fight. A man found guilty of taking his shipmate's most cov- eted d-bit was ostracized socially. but it often happened, as you can well imagine. Not for long. though. I always found that the fellows in the Navy never held grudges very long. They were always ready to forgive their shipmates and would always uphold each other. right or wrong, in arguments or fights against outsiders.
 was on the Hartford five years. and you can readily understand that it meant home for me. On that ship l had alr the experience that prepared me for my later years at sea. l actually started to sea the early part of 1900 and the Hartford was my first school.
 On that ship l was a landsman. then. by study and hard work. be- came an ordinary seaman, later a coxswain, then quartermaster and finally chief quartermaster. In five years l progressed more than I could have dreamed of before when I played on North Pond lake back home, for the reason that sailor with that gob's wide trousers and flat hat was what I hoped to be.
 I had no idea of the snappy uni- from of the chief quarter master those days. An admiraIs uniform would mean nothing to me after I received that commission, but I de- cided to continue up the ladder.
 (Tomorrow: My First Big Storm)
New Britain herald., 1929-02-26

my entering the Navy.
 When we joined the Hartford we began to appreciate the lot of a sailor working under the most try ing circumstances. In tropical wa ters the heat was intense. and only once in a while were We cooled by an occasional rain storm. Climb- ing up and down the rigging caused the skin on our feet to blister, for we were, after all. still rockies. Returning to the deck made mat ters worse, for the heat caused the tar between boards to become soft and sticky, so that wherever We walked We suffered intense pain. as it was absolutely impossible to keep the tar from getting into the open wounds. Many of the fellows were laid up days at time before their feet healed.