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New Britain herald., 1929-05-15

tact with the ground. and he shall maintain this position until he shoot CT has left his hand. knuckling down is permitted but not required in lag ging.
 Sec. 1. Starting the game, each player in turn shall knuekle down just outside the ring line, at any point he chooses and shoot into the ring to knock one or more marbles out of the ring. or to hit or knock out of the ring the shooter of an op- posing player, or players, if any re- main inside the ring.
 Sec. 5. If a player knocks one or more marbles out of the ring, or hits the shooter of an oppnent, or knocks an opponents shooter out of the ring he continues to shoot. He ceases to shoot after his first miss. and then, is credited with the marbles he has scored
 Sec. C. 1f after miss, a players shooter remains inside the ring, he must leave it there and his oppo- nents are permitted to shoot at it. If the shooter rolls outside the ring, he picks it up and on his next shot he is permitted to take roundsterz and shoot from any point on the ring line.
 Rule HI. Playing Regulations:
 Sec. ]. Marbles knocked out of the ring shall be picked up by the player who knocks them out.
 Sec. 2. Whenever . marble or shooter comes to rest on the ring line. if it's center is outside the ring, or exactly on the ring line, it shall be considered out of the ring: if it's center is inside the ring. it shall be considered inside the ring.
 Sec. 3. A player hitting an op- ponents shooter inside the ring, but not knocking 1t out. shall pick up any marbles he chooses, and shall proceed to shoot. However. he shall not hit the same opponents shooter again until after he hits another shooter, or knocks a marble out of the ring. or he comes around to his next turn to shoot.
 Sec. 4. A player knocking an op- ponents shooter out of the ring shall be entitled to all the marbles won by that opponent, and the opponent whose shooter has been knocked out of the ring is out of the game, killed" If the opponent who was knocked out of the ring has no marbles, the player who knocked him out shall not be entitled to pick up a marble for the shot.
 Sec. s. If a shooter knocks out two or more marbles, or hits an op- ponent's shooter and a marble, or hits two opponents shooters, or completes any other combination play. he shall be entitled to all the points scored on the shot.
 Sec. 6. When shooter slips from players hand, if the player calls "slips" and the referee is con vinced that it is slip, and if the shooter did not travel more than 10 inches the referee may order mo play" and permit the player to shoot again. The referees decision is final
 Sec. 7. The game shall end when the last marble is shot out.
 Rule W. Scoring:
 Zee. 1. For each marble knocked out by player. he shall be credited with the score of one.
 Sec. 2. For each time a player hits the shooter of an opponent. and does not knock 1t out of the ring he shall be credited with the score of one.
 Sec. ,. For each time a player knocks an opponents. shooter out of the ring. he shall be credited with all the marbles previously scored by the hit opponent.
 Sec. 1. The player having credit
New Britain herald., 1929-05-15
THIS IS NO PRIVILEGE

London, May 15.-There are some Ambulances that you have to pay . pretty penny to ride in this city. The Metropolitan Asylums board has fleet of 250 hiEh-powered am- balances. For about $2.50 one of these motor ambulances will take you any place in London. They are heated by hot water pipes running from, the engine and are mounted on special springs which eliminate road shocks.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-15
GOT ALONG FINE

xaxfAdon, May 15.-Onc Of the SSsessrest carsoes ever to tse shipped en ah airplane arrived at Croyden airport recently. When the large fair freighter pulled up at the hangars. the load inside proved to he F monkeys and a baby bear. They were shipped to private ani- nal dealer in London from the East Indies. the distance from Amster- dam to Croydcn being covered in the air freighter.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
PARE TOOPPOSE
TEXAN NE1MAN

: FOREST HILLS, N: z. Sept. Q
n.N.s.(-With i field Of 80 entered.
first round play in the mems naS
tional singles tennis championship
will begin tomorrow at the West
Side Tennis Clubs stadium here.
Six matches, hest three out of
five, sets, have been assigned to the
stadium courts the opening day,
They are as follows:
51sOaCLOCK
Francis Hunter vs.. Edward Jacobs.
George Lott vs. Elliott Binzen.
$3.50 O'CLOCK
William T. Tilden II W. DonGlG
Strachan.
Wilmer Allison VS. Emmett Pare.
O'CLOCK
H.. W. Austin vs. Edward Hsrndon.
John Van Ryn va. Edward McKnight
Play In the veterans singles win
begin Monday. Clarence G. Charest.
of Washington, Is entered in this
event.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
'IheBiQ len
Mohawk Preps Stage
First Workout Sunday

The Mohawks Props, last years
l5O-pound champions, will hold a
light drill Sunday morning at 1890
at the VirginiA Avenue Fairgrounds.
Candidates are requested to report
" Ioaehes R1ce and McPherson.
The Props expect to open the sea-
SON at an early date, probably the
Iast Sunday in September. Any de-
Sirlng games are asked to call Coach
INlce' Atlantic 2691-W, after $50.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

Captain Francis Knott fullback
Paul Tangora. tackle: Andy Gleason
and Bernard, halfbacks, and Milton
Abramson, quarterback, all 1928 let
termen, have already reported to
Mcnamara and are taking two
workouts daily.
Eastern's squad il still way short
OF what 1t will he next week when
school starts. many OF The candi-
dates for the team still being out
or town or working, aud Coach keI.
ley does not plan 10 get down 10
serious work until he has his fun
squad. However, with the players
he now has on hand Kelley Ii vast.
ing no time and il bringing them
along with two workouts every day.
For the most part these workouts
consist only Of kicking and passing
the ball and rudiments Of the game.
Although Eastern il conceded on
paper 10 he the most logical pre-
season favorite for the high school
championship. Coaches HardelI and
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

ruined him again on the inward jour-
,ney.
lie missed easy puts on Nos. II
ana IL and blew a One-foOter for II
birdie on the fifteenth. Diffen-
haugh's card was:
ont ,........ 44s44s 4s S-32
In .. - 3 4--27-6s
Roger Peacock. newly crowned
District junior king, Is not resting
on his laureIs. He resumed, his
daily golf at Indian Spring as Roger
hopes to cut some figure in the Dis
trict championship at Congressional,
September IS and 26.
Cliff Wright. known to all who
visit Indian Spring. sometimes
plays goli. The other day the
genial Cliff had 5, 5. for his
first three holes.
/ Then he collected birdie three on
the fourth hole and felt justified that
he had mastered golf. He couldn t
stand prosperity and marked down a
fat 10 for the fifth hole.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

Rauber haven't let this fact alter
their plans. Both Hardell and
Rauber face similar predicaments
in that each has to rebuild prac.
ticalJy an entirely new team. Each
has two regulars from last years
eleven, and with these pairs form.
ing a nucleus they have COM
menced the jobs, Of moulding an
eleven around them.
At College Park, Hardell has a
crew of nearly 40 players taking
two strenuous workouts daily. They
are taking their fourth workout
today. The business of separating
the sheep from the goats will
soon be at hand, for the lads were
in uniform yesterday for the first
time and scrimmages will start
Monday. From these the coaches
will get a true line on the respec.
tive abilities Of their candidates and
shape them into teams.
Captain Benner, end, and GOss,
a haITbaclS, are the only Tech
veterans from 1885 champion.
ship team on hand, but Har-
dell is pleased with his pros
poets and hopes to have a re-
SOuTcefuI team ready for it's
opening game.
George Brandt, right end and
captain, and Robert Eicholtz, tackle
are Coach Rauber's pair of hold
overs bidding for jobs on the Cen
tral team. One of Rauber's severest
blows Is the fact that Harding Zim
merisch, center, who was injured
last fall, will not be able to play
this year. despite the fact that he
iS In school. Zimmerisch suffered
an injured knee and his scholastic
football days are ended. The com
plete squad OF Centralites in the
camp at Annapolis follows:
George Brandt. Robert EischOltz
Feldman, Carroll Morgan. johnson
Blick. Ross. Burka. .Colella. Lof
strand. Mitchell, Lamond, Wilson
Bannerman. Graves, l.. Murray, c
Murray, McGinty. Foilensbee ant
Sabatini.
Pinkney, Groves. Kelsey, Boyle
j.. st. John, D. st. John, F'leman
Rose. Mirntan. Rosenberg, HinkIe
BLACK, Childress, Maurer and D,
IJSo
The Washington times., 1929-09-06


Byrn Curtiss of Indian Spring,
Luther Florine, of Bannockburn, and
Tommy Bones, of Columbia are
looked upon as Rice's most serious
threats. Curtiss scored 1873 TO
place as runner-up to, Roger Pea
cock in the District junior cham
pionship TUESDAY,.
other contestants in the south
paw tournament are Norman
Damon, Bannockburn; Joe katUf.
man, president Town and Country
Club; Lieut. Col. A. G. Chaffin,
Army War College; Fl. w. Smith,
Maryland Country Club: :. G. Alb.
bOtt, Beaver Dam w. NJ. Sm1le
I.oudoun Country Club: DIR. Eesrcr
A. Reeves, of Congressional and
originator of the tourney; f. NJ.
Ford, Washington Golf and Country
Club, and Roy King. Indian Spring.
George Diffenbaugh, assistant
pro at Indian Spring. had an
excellent chance TO Shatter the
course record Of IS held by j.
MOnrO Hunter, home pro. Dit.
feHbaugh finished with q SO,
missing many short puts.
He was out in S2 strokes ana re-
turned in 81. He was knocking his
irons deadly but failure to run down
three puts cost him 20 on the out
going trip, His unsteady putting
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

With Brooklyn waging a desperate
fight to move into fourth place. Her.
man Is probably the only member of
the Robins glad to be in Pittsburgh.
Herman's pleasure il simply ex-
planned. 1t was in the West that he
compiled the greater part of his 1886
batting average.
Yesterday was a moist one in the
National with the majority OF the
diamonds resembling nothing 50
much as trystring places for
amorOus ducks. Only Pittsburgh
in Cincinnati found a dry field.
The Pirates took advantage OF this
to further sbatter the iinx Red
I.ucaA once held over them by
chasing him from the mound and
winning, ~ to s.
BFame. In addition to turning
la y winimE game. led the Bucs
at bat with three hits. one y
homer.
Ia the American things were
little better. OF the two games
booked. only CLEVELAND and Detroit
found things dry enough for base.
hall, and they were forced to call
things in the middle of the sixth
INNING Ken Holloway, former
Tiger. turned on his oil dteammates
held them to two hits, and the In.
dians won as they pleased. 4 to 0.
The Yankees spent the day up q.
Sing Sing, where they defeated a
Mutual Welfare League nine, II to
3. Babe Ruth, center Of attraction
as usual. delighted the boys 10y
propellins three prodigious homers.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
Scholastic Football Teams
Getting Down to Work

With Central High opening its camp at St. Johns
College in Annapolis today football enthusiasm in District
scholastic circles is running higher every day.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
LEFT- HANDED LLNKSNEN COMPETE TO-DAY
Home Run Hitters
Yesterdays Home Runs

Yesterdays Home Runs
Seasons Total
Brams. Pirates. ..................,, 4
League Leaders
Naturalization, a.; OFT. 3s: Wilson,
3S; Hornsby. 81: BOttomley. 2s.
American-Ruth, 40; Foxx, al: GshriE,
20; simmons, rs; Alexander. 20. r
League Totals
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
PICK RICE
To KEEP
CROWN
By George A. Simpson

Left handed golfers from
Washington, Baltimore and
Virginia are competing today
in their annual 36-hole cham
pionship at Indian Spring.
! Sam Rice, outfielder Of the Wash.
ington Griffmen. is defending the
title he won last year. Despite
the fact that Rice has played
seldom this year, he is picked to
lead the field. Rice is rs golfer
and can do Indian Spring around
that score.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

COAcn ~ ly nduDSE hos INNA.
squad of 3S candidates with him
to begin preparations for the sea
sons schedule, while Tech and East
ern squads are olready working ont
Tech at Maryland under Coach
Elmer Hardell and his assistants
and Eastern under Coach Nike kel-
ley at their own stadium. Western
and Business squads are to start
work next week, while some Of the
prep schools also are beginning work
now and the others will start next
week.
Paul Byrne, former Gonzaga and
Georgetown u athletic star, has
been appointed athletic director to
succeed Thomas f. "Zube" Sullivan
at st. Johns Prep School. Brother
Il. Edwards has announced, and will
take over the relns at the Vermont
Avenue school next week. Sullivan
has retired from the coaching game
to devote his time to business.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

CAPE MAY, n. j.. Sept. g.
With the squad divided into
teams A. Il and G, Lou YOung's
Penn gridInen were scheduled to-
day to spend the majority Of
T, their time In signal drills. Rain
caused Young to move his squad
yesterday from Municipal Field
! to the seashOre.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
BOERNER
ASP|RES

Lean Larry Boerner, the former
District sandlot pitcher, has two
ambitions. One is to fling in the
big show. And the other is to hitch
on as a member of the Washington
Griffmen.
The 23-year-old giant, who is
singing great ball with Charlotte
of the South Atlantic League, has
had his ups and downs in organized
baseball but is confident that his
luck is due a change. .
Boerner frankly believes that ne
has arrived and that his opinion Is
shared by others is evidenced by a
flock of scouts who are said to he
looking him over at the present
time.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

Coach Jim McNamara has q
small squad working out for the
Dewitt Prep team, but expects
~ have the majority Of his can.
didates In uniform next week.
Dewitt plans an ambitious sched.
Nle this fall, opening against
Mercersburg Academy Stptem-
Der 28, at Mercersburg, Pa.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Sept. 6.-Al-
though the first official practice is
not scheduled until Monday all but
a small number Of the varsity squad
of the Naval Academy have re.
ported. The remaining few absen'
tees are expected today.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

HANOVER. n. H., Sept. s.--Coach
Jackson Cannell will send his %
Dartmouth football candidates
through their second double drill to.
day.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
Football Camps


F.ARMINGDALE. N. T.. Sept. s.
There will be no scrimmage for New
York U1iversity's football squad to-
day, Coach Meehan preferring to
spend the day drilling; the boys in the
fundamentals of the game.
Yesterdays lengthy scrimmage re-
vealed little save the excellent ply
sical condition Of the squad, all com
ing through the hour and one-half
drill with little signs of fatigue. In
the scrmimag ge, Meehan lined up a
varsity squad which proceeded to
tally twice, Follett carrying the ball
over both times.
NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Columbia' e
first day Of football practice re-
vealed that Coach Crowley's main
worry lies In developing a line, for
of the some 80 men who reported at
Baker Field, the majority were of
the backfield variety. Only the
lightest type of drills were gone
through. 1t will be several days be-
fore the Lions attempt any heavy
work. Hr
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

Among others It Is claimed
that the Milwaukee Brewers, OG
the American Association, are
interested in the big fellow and
likely will make OVertMres for
his services shortly.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

Rice played q few holes Mt
Indian Spring yesterday but the
rain forced him to call halt.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06
DOUBLEHEADERS
ON PROGRAM

These are bargain days In the Ma.
tional League.
It's reached the point where it's a
case of double-header or no count
Today offers but Brooklyn at
Pittsburgh and Chicago at st. Louis
due, no doubt, to the fact that but
four clubs are scheduled.
The other will see Babe Her.
man, elongated Robin OWtEieIder,
strive his utmost to Outwit Pirate
Fingers and thus put something
more substantial than few deCi.
mai points between his batting
average and that Of Lefty
O'DOul, pride and joy Ut the
Philadelphia Phlllies.
The Washington times., 1929-09-06

Larry, though, has had a previous
shot at American Association ball.
and now intimates that It's the big
show or nothing for him.
Boerner started the season with
Henderson of the Piedmont League.
Sent there by Toledo at the start Of
the wear he pitched creditab BILE ball
until loaned to the Charlotte Bees
who were hard up for a pitcher.
Since joining the Bees he has
aided nightly in adva ncing them in
the South Atlantic Leagues cham
pionship chN5e, and Is now con.
sidered one of his circuits best bets.
Boerner has won IL games and lost
six; while his relief work has saved
many others. and he is credited
with a pair Of twO-hit shut-Out per
formances.
Three OF his SIX losses were
tOuglI.luck performances. being
dropped after close battles by
scores OH 5 to y. 4 to D and
2 to /.
The Charlotte fans are 100 per
cent for the youthful giant and are
backing him to the man for a
chance in maior-league baseball.
Always endowed with good speed
he has now mastered a change oi
pace. and also is said to have ac'
ouired a wide e-breakinE hook. which
has stood him in good stead with
the pennant-aspiring Charlotte club
Larry stands feet inches in
his stocking feet and weighs around
100 pounds. He is an intelligent and
willing chap. and In characteristic
fashion is shooting for the top in
baseball. his motto being "A big
Lacquer or nothing"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
IMPORTANT MEASURES
 ENACTED BY D. F. D,

The election of a new foreman to direct the fighting of fires was one of the most important of sev- eral measures enacted at the regular meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department last night. L. w. Kilburn was unanimously elected to. fill the position which had become vacant by lapsation and he was em- powered to appoint his own assist ants The ordering of four jump in" suits for the truck drivers and foremen, to enable them to get out at night properly equipped in the shortest possible time, was author ized. Several suggestions for talk ing better care of the equipment and ways and means for doing bet ter work, were favorably considered.
 Also the Department is to be rep resented on the maple courts this winter. This was decided when the fircmcn voted to sponsor team, among their members, and with plenty of good material available they should put out winner. Jim mic Manning was elected to take charge of the basketball situation.
 A report of the recent dinner and social evening held by the firemen was rendered which showed fine profit, due the liberal donations and patronage of everyone. A vote of thanks is extended to the committee which had charge of the affair and to all who participated.
 A communication of lcommenda- tion accompanied by box of fine cigars from Father Menager, con- cluded the meeting which was well attended.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
M. BAVARD SETS NEW TOURNEY RECORD IN
 MATCH LAST NIGHT

M. Bavard ses new tournament match-score record last night while his team, Douglas, was winning three straight games from Thane. He rolled total three-game score of 621 pins.
 He marked up 209 in the first, dropped to l93 for the second, but came back strong with 219 score in the final game. Douglas cop ped all three of the games and won 2,279 to 1,945.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08

Have you tried the Five O'Clock Dinner Specials at Mabry's Cafe?
 adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
MRS. GALLWAS IS
 GIVEN FAREWELL

Participated in by the three or ganizations of which she is mem Der, The Women's Club, Order of Eastern Stars and Ladies League, a farewell party was given in the League Rooms last evening for Mrs. F. A. J. Gallwas, who with her husband is leaving for California about the middle of next week.
 Games and contests provided amusement for about 30 guests who were present. Mrs. c. A. Fox won the two first prizes and Mrs. Frank Pearce received consolation in the word contest and Mrs. A. R. Ed wards, consolation in the guessing contest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08

Wrangell noscd out on Fairbanks in the second match of the Elks tourney last night, taking two out of the three games. The final score was 2,355 to 2,3O9. Council had high single game with 197 pins, while Sides rolled 565 for the high match honors.
 There will be only one match to- night, Anchorage taking on Valdez at 9 o'clock.
 Scores for last nights matches follow:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
HOTEL IMPERIAL" ON WAY

If Pola Negri has ever had a story of more intense drama, color ful love, or thrilling excitement than Hotel Imperial" which arrives at the Liberty Theatre tonight, it has long since been buried and forgot ten.
 Not even in Passion" did Pola reach the histrionic heights she is reported to have achieved as the woman who came between a Rus
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
ATTENTION

The Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No. and Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting at 7:30 o'clock to- night at Odd Fellows Hall. A card party will be held after meet ing or about 8:30 o'clock to which the public is cordially invited
 Good prices and good eats. Ad- mission, 50 cents. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08

sian general and an Hungarian lieu tenant, saved her lovers life, and finally, aided the armies of her country. Maurice Stiller, the di- rector; and Erich Pommer, the su- pervisor; come in for more than their share of credit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08

To Mrs Gallwas was presented an ivory pin and to MT. Gallwas a pair of ivory cuff links as souvenirs from their friends.
 After refreshments the party broke up by singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
REAL ESTATE DEAL

Felix Gray has purchased from John Bacchia the house and two lots purchased by the latter this summer from E. w. Maher. The property adjoins lots already owned by the Grays at the corner of Third and H streets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
DOl.LL s> NEVIS
HIGH SCHOOL DANCE
 TO BE GIVEN TONIGHT

For the purpose of raising money for various school activities the A. $. B. Of the Douglas High school will give an apron dance in the nata- torium tonight. A special feature of the dance there will be prize waltz contest
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
ON HUNTING TRIP

c. H. MacSpadden, first assist and wharfinger at the City Dock left Juneau on the motorship Marg nita for Hoonah where he wit spend several days on a hunttiq trip. MT. MacSpadden will return home about Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
CLUB MEETING SATURDAY

The regular meeting of the Doug las Island Women's Club will be held tomorrow evening, November g, at the home of Mrs. Rose Davis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-08
EAGLES TO START
 FALL DANCE SERIES

Starting with Saturday night, Mo- vembcr 23, Douglas Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, is planning to hold a semi-monthly dance event in the Eagles Hall.
The Washington times., 1929-11-07

ssap money from fighting its way
into your good graces. But even
sap money demands intelligence
on the part of it's cuStodianS and
this is one of the reasons that
Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles
ere stealing matches that normally
belong to New York. Live boxing
towns, they have live promotres
whose practical experience makes
the Garden look amateuriSh.
They are getting ready with
a $4,000, 900 arena at st. Louis, too.
That means something. People
don't promote two million dollars
worth of anything unless they
have legitimate notion that they
are due to spend some of its pro-
fits. The venture means that st.
Louis also is aware of New York's
stagnation and is trying to get IN
on the good thing before New York
comes alive again. Paddy Harmon