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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-13

other officers.
The commodore gave two
reasons for not starting
Wednesday: First, it is not
certain that all the fuel gas
will be transferred to the Zep-
pelin by that time; and second,
the promise of more favorable
weather, assuring a speedier
flight.
Waits For Weather
DR.. Eckener said:
There is a dirty atmospheric
area in the Northern Urals
which ! will give "a hours more
to get out of our way. More.
over, the tightening of the
Crafts skin will give us an addi-
tional two miles an hour in
speed"
It was DR.. SeiIkopf, Ger
many's most noted meterologist,
who advised DR.. Eckener not to
start before Thursday morning.
DR.. Seilkopf is going with us
as chief of the weather service
aboard the ship, because Of his
intimate knowledge of the at
mospheric conditions in North
ern Russia and Siberia.
Soviet Lends Aid
The Soviet government is tax
ing the keenest interest in the
Hearst Zeppelin flight, which
goes for about 5000 miles over
its Russian territory. and has
organized a special weather SER
vice throughout Russia and ST.
IBERIA to aid US. M. Kaklin, the
Soviet's representative, who is
also empowered to tell US when
we may photograph Russian
territory from the Zeppelin, is
expected to arrive tomorrow.
The little Baltic states Of Lat
via and Esthonia have granted
permission to fly over their ter
ritory, but forbid photographing
any part of it.
DR.. Eckener was going over a
huge pile Of cables and tele-
grams of congratulation when /
came into his office this eve
ming.
Captain Fleming came in with
the latest weather maps, which
he and Commander Eckener
went over. One special map
contained numerous reports Of
Northern Russia and Siberia.
After glancing at it, the old air
commander remarked:
eve won't lose much, If any,.
time in getting to Tokyo by
waiting until Thursday, the
original date set for the start
of the second lap.
Fear Coast Crowd
Capt. Hans Fleming is dread
ing the arrival at Los Angeles.
Advices received here indicate
there may be 10000 people
around Mines Field when we
land after making the first air
crossing of the Pacific from
Asia to America.
Fleming and all the other
officers are greatly perturbed
lest the spectators, in their we'll
meant enthusiasm, break through
the lines and rush the ship,
perhaps endangering it.
There is no hangar at Los
Angeles into which the ship
could be placed which presents
the problem Of protecting the
Graf. Said Fleming:
s'Los Angeles is our only
landing place where we will not
have q covered airship dock.
/ hope the Los Angeles authori-
ties will furnish q large force
of guards who can and will
prevent the immense crowds
from rushing the ship"
It is planned. of course, to
give Los Angeles the opportu-
nifty to file by the dirigible and
see the conqueror Of the air
as was done at Lakehurst.
In Japan, our landing place
is 45 miles from Tokyo and
will be in the hands of the
navy so there is no concern
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FRIEDRIcHsHAFEN,

THE Graf Zeppelin, with 20
passengers, a crew Of Al
and a cargo Of mail, will
start on its flight to Tokyo Of
nearly 1000 miles Thursday
morning at 5 o'clock (midnight,
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SOVIET To HELP
ZEP TRIP IN
SIBERIA

By KARL III. Won WIEGAND
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al other countries except Continental
Europe, By King Features Syndicate,
1nc. All rights reserved and repro
ductiOn In whole or in part prohibited.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01

the Red1egs over the holiday while
the Buccaneers are contending with
the Cards.
Split Twin Bills
Philadelphia divided two double
headers with New York over the
week end, winning the second game
yesterday by 4 to 2 after the home
team had taken the opener by Il
to 2.
The Braves and the Robins divid-
ed a double bill at Ebbets field. The
home team took the first behind
Vance 5 to 3, largely because Of Del
Bissornette'S third homer in two
DAYS, and the Bostonese grabbed the
second by 10 to 6 in eight rounds.
The American league campaign
Yesterday presented the odd spec
tacle Of the Yankees gaining a game
on the Athletics. The Mackmen had
to lose one to Washington some
time, and Sunday was the day. The
Senator'S II to 2 triumph broke Mr.
Mack's run Of eleven straight
against the Capital City team.
AS the Mackmen came to grief
the Yankees were winning from the
Boston Red SoX, 6 to 4, but not
without exciting a measure Of tre-
pidation in the breast Of their man
ager.
Rain deprived the Browns Of q
chance to clean up another game ir
Chicago, and Detroit shaded Cleve-
land by IL to 10 at Navin field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
Brownsville Eagles
VIII Open Football
Year With Cards

Although It was at first feared
that Brownsville and Harrington
would be unable to get together on
a grid contest for the coming sea-
son, arrangements have been made
for them to clash September 27.
The Eagles and Cardinals have
been hereditary Valley rivals for
many years and their games al
ways draw much interest.
The Brownsville eleven has en-
tered class A football and has
worked out a schedule with teams
Of that caliber. The Harlingen
game will be the first of the sea-
son.
The remainder of the schedule is
as follows: Oct. 4, Corpus Christi,
here; Oct. II, Robstown, here; Oct.
Is, Alamo Heights, there; Nov. 4,
Breckenridge. here; Nov. 8, Harlem
dale, here; Nov. IS, Main Avenue,
there; Nov. %, Austin, there.
Efforts are now being made by
Supt. G. W. Gotke to have the place
Of the Austin game changed to
Brownsville. Superintendent Gotke
is in Austin at this time. 1t is
pointed out that the new Main Ave-
nue. and Austin trips on successive
weeks might injure the locals
chances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
BLACKBERRY IS
LEADING TEXAS
Now Hitting 800; Barnabe
Best Hurler, Winning
IL, Losing Three

DALLAS, July 1.-(R-Unless he
suffers a slump in the second half
Of the campaign, George BLACKBERRY,
Waco'S slugging ~outfielder, promises
to be the first player to lead the
Texas league in batting for two
consecutive seasons. A great squirt
during the past week, including one
game in which he hit six for six
enabled Blackberry to top the field
with an average of $50.
In addition to his hefty average
with the stick, BLACKBERRY also is tied
with his teammate, ~Sanguinet, for
homerun honors, each with Is
through Thursdays contests.
The 10 leading batters:
BLACKBERRY, Waco, 800: Langford
Shreveport, $50; Bennett, Wichita
Falls, 1878: Starr. Shreveport, .376;
Lapan, Wichita Falls, .367; Hanson,
Beaumont, 1859; Benton, Wichita
Falls, $40; Hutson, Shreveport,
.349; McClanahan, Shreveport, .349;
Sullivan, Wichita Falls, SAT. Eight
of the first 10 hitters are listed
either with Shreveport Or Wichita
Falls.
Benton, Wichita Fails; leads in
runs scored with 70 follaWed by
Whelar, Shreveport. with 70. Ran
-rrpl Moore, Dallas rar his total
hits Is li3 70 mar.tain his lead in
nat re. Grtment. LalrIon Cox. Fort
W1rth, leads in doubles with 20
Eddie Moore. Fort Worth, has hit
- Lr'i les. Stewart, Shreveport, ran
his slolen base re: 4 tc 13, one
more than his teammate, Whelan
Barnabe, Dallas, SILL has the best
winning pitching average. with II
wins ard three losses but the leader
IN games won is Li.:u~ev, Houston
with IL. Messcrgs', San Antonio
Cas SO strikeouts &c 50 fc- Lindsey
Four clubs are batting 800 or bet
ter, Wichita Falls leading with .508
The SpUdders have scored the mos
runs and are tied with Fort Worth
for the most hits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
1MlE1OSWHOn us. OPEN
BY BRIAN BELL
ASSOCIATED Press Sports Writer)

NEW Y~ORK-(P-Beat Bobby
Jones and win has been the golf
prescription the doctor has ordered
in five of the last six open cham
pionShips.
Anything can happen over the al
most heartlessly trapped surfaces Of
the far stretched Winged Foot
course where the 1929 battle will be
fought, but nothing has appeared
thus far to indicate that the pro-
fessionals can settle this blue ribbon
event without consulting the Atlanta
barrister.
Only once since 1922 has Robert
Tyre Jones, Jr., been in the gallery
when the final returns were posted.
At Oakmont in 1927 Tommy Armour
and Harry Cooper played an extra
round for the title, Bobby was only
a young lawyer, doubling in brass
as a newspaper man. In the other
competitions he has had a club in
his hand right up to the last.
Nine times he has stepped to the
first tee in the gruelling 72-hole
tests and he has never been be-
low a title for 18th.
He tied for fourth in 1921, tied
for second in 1922, won in 1923 aft
er a play-off, finishing second in
1924, tied for first and lost a play
of. in 1925, won in 1926. tied for
first and lost in a play-off in 1928.
Bob has not confined his activi-
ties to making life miserable for his
pro friends in the United States. He
won the British open twice in a row
and has captured the amateur
championship Of the United States
four times in the last five years.
Stamped by his record as a great
golfer in any competition. the At
lantan is at his best in medal play
when he directs his assault on par
with no outside distractions. He
makes his galleries fairly dizzy as
he reels off his favorite "fours" and
there can be no argument that the
player who remains in the neighb0r-
hood of "even fours'' will win any
major golf competition where pres
sure is an added hazard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
ESPINOSA OFF
FORM SUNDAY
Jones % Stroke to Good
In 72-Hole Match
Play-Off
By BRIAN BELL
" DLOLAAAT 1-L4A~
Associated Press Sports Writer

associated Press sports WrlCer.)
MAMARONECK, N. Y. July Il
lP-Robert T. Jones, Jr., started
back home to his Atlanta law office
today with the open golf champion
ship cup Bobby Jones Won in a
play-off for the title. The South
ern city today is the golf capital OF
the United States, for Bobby's third
victory in the open comes when the
amateur championship cup is pay
ing a visit of a year to the club
house of the East Lake club, country
home Of the Atlanta Athletic club
for the fourth time.
In winning his third champion
ship, the great Jones played golf as
only he car play it.
II saw It, but 7 still don't believe
It," said a golfer of ability after the
king of amateurs had defeated Al
Espinosa, a clever professional, by
% strokes in a 36 hole play-off over
the trap invested west course Of the
Winged Foot golf club.
Plays Poorly
In the closing round of the cham
plO1lOllip 0dOQlQdys oOOHy OACW
the title by taking two terrible sew
ems on par four holes with a 10 on
his fourth round for a 72-hole total
of 294. He used up his stock OF
sevens then and there. He had two
BIKES in the play-off. n as a re-
suit of a two-stroke penalty, but tc
offset these black marks we're &c
fours, nine threeS, four fiveS and
pne two.
Never has a championship been
decided by such a one-sided score
Jones margin Of victory was %
strokes, a 36-hole total of 141 to 164
for Espinosa. The courageous Chi
cago professional, outclassed by
zones better than perfect golf, went
down, but he never quit. He began
to slip early in the day and grew
steadily worse but he never lost his
smile and there was no suggestion OF
anything but sincere admiration fo1
a great golfer as he wrung Bobby's
hand in congratulation at the 36th
green.
Al. 'Fritters
Al. never did get going and could
not sbreak" eighty. He had a bad
round of "a in the morning, taking
Is strokes on the second nine. In
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
Slugging Cubs Run
Riot; Yankees Gain
Game on Athletics

Then with the Cardinals leading by
8 to ! at the end Of the third, the
Cubs really began to fight. They
pecked away at Sylvester Johnson
for a total Of four runs in the next
two rounds, and dropped him
through the ropes with a five-run
assault in the sixth.
From that point onward, nothing
even checked the Cubs, who totalled
nineteen hits to win by IA to 8.
Although the Pirates just lasted to
shade the Reds by 7 to 6 at Gin
cinnati, the Bruins maintained their
margin of half a game, with the
pleasant prospect of entertaining
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
ROOKIE RULE
MAY Be FATAL
Texas Loops Superiority
Over Southern Seen
AS Broken

DALLAS, Texas. July 1.-(P)-
The Texas leagues long succession
of victories over tie Southern asso-
citation in the annual Dixie series,
broken only once, by Mobile, may
become only a fond memory since
adoption Of the five-rookie rule by
the Roberts circuit.
Southern association adherents
have claimed the Texas league de-
rived its superiority from the ab-
sence Of a rookie clause and use OF
the spit-ball by its pitchers. If they
r right, the Dixie title will go
to the Old South at the close Of the
present campaign.
The Texas circuit now has a far
more stringent rookie rule than the
Southern. and the leagues supply
of moist ballers has dwindled to the
point where they are a rarity. A
check-up shows three established
spitters, Tuero at Shreveport, Estill
at Beaumont and Wachtel at Hous-
ton. All are veterans and, with the
exception Of Tuero, have been in
effective most Of the season.
While the Southern has a rookie
rule, it is a far more flimsy one
than that adopted by the Lone Star
circuit. 1t really does not near
anything. Any player. coming from
a league of lower classification is a
rookie for two years, despite his
previous experience. For instance
Wilbur Good, who played in the
majors before many Of the present
crop of youngsters we're born and
who at present is managing Allan
ia. is a rookie because in 1923 he
pitched Macon in the South Allan
tic.
In the Texas league only players
who have not had more than ex-
tremely limited Class A experience
come under the rookie rule.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
Barnhart's Wrist
Is Being Operated
On In San Antonio

Big Dan" Barnhart, star fullback
on the Brownsville Eagles undefeat-
ed 1928 eleven, is now undergoing
an operation on a weak wrist in San
Antonio.
Barnhart's wrist has been in poor
condition for some time and it is
hoped that the operation will put
the bad member in shape. Local
fans will remember that Barnhart
wore a brace on his wrist during
the basketball season.
If his arm comes around, the
Eagles will have another excellent
passer on their roster. He was
formerly noted for his ability tc
twirl the pigSkin down the line
Since the injury, however, he has
not attempted to do much passing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01

Last year Douthit, whose full
name is Taylor Lee Douthit, accept
ed 557 chances. This was 121 more
chances than was credited to Earl
Combs, king Of American league
~outfielders.
Taylor had SAT putouts and 10
assists. His closest competitor for
defensive .honors among National
league o~utfielders was Lloyd Wan
er, Pittsburgh flash, who made good
in 433 chances.
Douthit slumped badly in batting
toward the close of 1928, but fin
isl1ad with an average of .295. His
batting eye still was bad during Fle
worlds series, in which he hit only
.O91, but the fleet Arkansas lad
wiped out memories Of that poor
showing with is 1929 comeback.
Near the mid-June mark, he led
the American league in runs scored
with 81 to his credit and was hit
ting the ball at a .329 clip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01

ST. LOUIS, July 1.-(P)-When
Douthit goes after them he gets
them.
That's what they say in st. Louis
about the Cardinals great little
centerfielder who is out ahead of
most Of the major league center
gardeners again this year.
Douthit has been a central fig
ure in the splendid defensive play
Of the Red Birds during their re-
markable showing Of the last four
years.
The first big league player to
make 100 hits in 1928, Douthit fin
ished the season with more assists
anu putouts combined than any
outfielder in either league. He is
gathering them in just as reg
ularly this year and again is help
ing those celebrated Cardinals make
a close pennant race in the Ma
tional league.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
IN THE
BIG
EACH DAY

Curtis Walker, Reds, from Hous-
ton, up five times, n run, two hits,
one a triple, six chances.
Wilcey Moore, Yankees, from Fort
Worth. third Yankee pitcher against
Red SoX. allowed no hits in three
innings, walked two, famed one. Up
once, no hit, no chance.
Bib FaIk, Indians, from University
Of Texas, up five times, three runs,
three hits, drove in run. Three
chances.
Glenn Myatt, Indians, from Hous-
ton, up five times, one run, two
hits, including a triple, drove in
two runs. Two chances.
Jimmy Zinn, Indians, from Waco,
started against Detroit, and allowed
IL hits in 6 innings, walked three,
famed none. Up four times, one
hit drove in run Three chances.
Jack Tavener, Indians, from Fort
Worth, used as pinch runner.
Heinic Soluble, Tigers, from
Houston, up three times, one run,
no hits, sacrificed. Eight chances,
one error.
Lii Stoner, Tigers, from Fort
Worth, second Tiger pitcher against
Indians, allowed one hit in l in
ming, walked one, pulled for plncn
hitter. Not up. No chance.
Pinkey Whitney, Pills, from San
Antonio high, up eight times. No
hits, six chances.
Ray Benge, Pills, from Waco.
started against Giants and was
beaten, 1872. Allowed IA hits in
innings, walked two, famed one,
hit one, up twice, n hit, one
chance.
Fred Leach, Giants, from Beau
mont, up eight times, three runs
three hits, one a double, stole two
bases. Two chances.
Andy Cohen, Giants, from Waco
up nine times, two runs, four hits
six chances.
Heinie Mueller, Braves, from
Houston, up five times, two runs
one hit, drove in two uns. Five
chances.
George Harper, Braves, from Fort
Worth, up eight times, n run, two
hits, one a double, stole base, drove
in two runs. Six chances, one er.
ror
Lester Bell, Braves, from Hous'
ton, up seven times, one run, ont
hit, sacrificed, drove in two runs
One chance.
Sammy Hale, Athletics, from Sal
Antonio, up twice, one hit, a dou
BILE, one chance.
Al Simmons, Athletics, from
Shreveport, up three times, no hits
Three chances.
Sam West, Senators, from Roch
ester, Texas, up five times, n run
two hits. both doubles, drove in tW,
runs. Four chances.
Fred Marberry, Senators, from
Athens, defeated Athletics, 1872, al
lowed six hits, walked three, fannel
five. Up three times, no hits, n
chance.
Rogers Hornsby, Cubs, from Deni
son, TO, up five times, two run:
four hits including double an
triple, drove in two runs. y
Claude Jonnard, Cubs, from WITCH
tia Falls, relieved Root agains
CdrQS ana SOG CT6UlG Q VIII, al
lowed four hits in 8 1-3 inning:
walked one, famed three. pulle
for pinch hitter. Up twice, on
hit, a triple, drove in run. On
chance. one error.
Jim BOttomley, Cards, from Hous
ton, up five times. one hit. a triple
drove in three runs. Is chances.
Chick Hafey. Cards, from Hous
ton, up four times, no hits. On
chance.
Ernie Orsatti, Cards, from Hous
ton, up five times, n run, on
hit, two chances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
PANAMA N MAY
SETS MARK

WASHINGTON, July 1.-(P-
The cargo tonnage carried through
Panama Canal from the Atlantic to
the Pacific in May set a new record
for all time with 920,360 long tons.
The heaviest Pacific-bound tonnage
in any previous month-875 Sd
was in October, 1923.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01

The French automobile world is
watching the development of what
IS called the dry crank case" meth
Cd Of cooling and filtering the mo-
tor oil III automobiles.
A talkie studio is being built in
Chicago on the old Essanay lot
where Charlie Chaplin, Gloria
Swanson and Wallace Berry began
their careers. .
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01

the afternoon his best was a even
80.
The amateur champion, after a
wobbly start, going three strokes
over par on the first three holes, hit
the Jones' stride and it was all over.
After a wild six on the par four
first hole, his consistent jinx during
the championship, he slipped over
par again at the short third to take
four. Thereafter his slips were few
and far between. Out in 81 one over
par, in spite of his starting SIX, he
clipped a stroke from par coming
home to score 72, an exacting par
figure. The IS for the some-coming
journey was even more remarkable
in that it incldued a six at the 18th
hole, where his tee shot came to
rest under a bush, and he had to
take it out with a penalty Of two
strokes.
Bobby Shines
The real Jones brand of golf dis
played in the afternoon, when he
held par even for the first nine
holes and then drove the exacting
old man to cover in a complete rout
with 33 on the second nine, all
threeS and fours-three threes and
six fours. If Al. had not removed
himself from active competition in
the morning when he was II strokes
in arrears. he would have been
Toured to death" in the afternoon.
Jones has won nine national
championships in the United States
and Great Britain. Besides three
American open triumphs, he has
won the y. S. amateur crown four
times and the British open twice, all
within seven years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
MEXICAN OFFICIALS
INSPECT HIGHWAYS

MEXICO CITY, July 1.-The
secretary Of communications, ia
vier Sanchez Mejorada, chief clerk
of the department, Javier J. Ostos
and other officials left Saturday
morning for Jalapa by road to in
spect the route with a view to TAX
ing UP with the National highways
commission its general improve
ment to meet the needs Of the dis
trict.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
(By The Associated Press.)

Baseball attention has turned
somewhat to John Heydler's circuit,
where the Cubs are running riot.
The National league leaders cleaned
up four decisions at Sportsman's
park, the last in a remarkable up
hill fight yesterday.
The home field Of the Cardinals
vas no place for a pitcher on the
Sabbath. The champions first eased
Charlie Root from the premises I'M
der the urge of a six-run rally in
the second, and continued their gay
pranks against the veteran Rubber
Jonnard, who appeared as relief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-01
BRITISH RHINE ARMY
MAY SOON EVACUATE

LONDON, July 1.-(P)-The Daily
Mail today said the British Army
Of Occupation in the Rhineland
may evacuate Immediately. Orders
to bring this about were sent to the
Rhine army headquarters at Wies-
baden during the weekend.