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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
More Skyscrapers Are
Planned for Gotham

New York.-(P)-When construction
now under way has been completed
the highest buildings in New York
will be the Bank of the Manhattan
Company. Chrysler. WoolWorth,
Chanin. Metropolitan Life. No. l Wall
street, Lincoln, 10 East Fortieth
street, Singer, New York Life, Mu-
nicipal, New York Central, Hotel
Warwick. Equitable Trust. Transpor-
tation. Ritz Tower and Bankers Trust.
They range from $40 feet to 500
and from So stories to 80. The first
six. II piled on top of each other,
would be a mile high.
The highest building in the coun-
try is the Chicago Apparel Mart
structure, $50 feet high.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
German Spots
Mourn 2Deaths

Berlin, May 16.(P)-The German
sporting world has lost two leading
members by the deaths of Count Ed
win O Henckel-D onnersmarck and
Count Carl HallWyl.
The former, following family tradi-
tons, kept a Well-known stable of
race horses, especially jumpers, and
the latter. scion of a distinguished
Swiss family. acted for years as UNI
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
freight TARIFFS GO
into EFFECT JUNE |

Order Of the state railroad board
fixing standard freight rates from
North Dakota wholesale distribution
points will not become effective until
June 1, 1t was announced Wednesday.
The order was to have become effec-
tive May 20, but the effective date
vas postponed at the request Of the
railroads which said the time allowed
was insufficient to permit new tariffs
to be printed and distributed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
CHICAGO POTATOES

Chicago. May l6.-R)-(U6.D.A.)-
Potatoes: Receipts 40 cars. on track
II new. 1913 old: total U. 8. shipments
$40 cars: new stock trading only fair,
market weak. Alabama. Texas. sacked
Bliss Triumphs 400 to AIS. fancy;
Wisconsin sacked Round Whites 20
to IS: Minnesota and North Dakota
sacked Round Whites 60 to IS: Idaho
sacked Russets SITS to 400: poor
stock $1.5O.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
a HORSE PARTY

London, May ~l6.Jack. the trace
horse who helps other horses up
Wimbledon Hill. = In line for q party.
Officials Of the Dumb Friends League
proposed q bazaar for the horse In
order to set funds FIR his upkeep.
The horse has tecn helping other
horses up the hill for two and . half
years. during 7hich time he has
helped with 5000 loads averaging IS
tons . day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

northern LOTS to 1865: No. l hard
spring 1.20 to 1875; No. 2 mixed
1.10A; No. 2 hard winter 1.13M: No. 2
durum 1895 to l.12H; No. ! amber
durum los to l.l6H; No. 2 mixed
durum .92N.
Corn No. 2 yellow .83h: No. 1
mixed 20.
Oats No. 3 white 49, to 43as.
Rye No. 2, 0OH to .80As.
Barley, No. 3, .61l.; sample grade
81.
Flax No. I, 2.46la to 2.5lik.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
MINNEAPOLIS

MINNEAPOLlS FOTATOES
Minneapolis. Mimi. May 16.-R)-
U.S.D.A.)-Potatoes: Light wire in
quiry. demand slow, market dull. Car
loads delivered sales freight only de-
ducted) Minneapolis and st. Paul
rate. sacked cwt.. Round Whites. u.
S. No. l and partly graded. few sales
60 to Csc, mostly around 60c.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
UNLUCKY JIM

Whittlesby, Wis, May 16.-Jim Pc
terson Il unlucky on the draw. Last
year he and Louis Steiner received q
tic vote for q position on the town
board. Lots were drawn and Steiner
won. The same thing happened in the
election this year. Peterson figures
he'll get . "break" next year II the
election results IN q draw.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
NEED ONLY ONE CLOCK

Berlin, May 16.-If the scheme of
a German inventor materializeS, the
majority Of us who depend on alarm
clocks to get out of bed in the morn
ing will be late for work often. The
German advocates one clock for the
world, located at some central point,
from which constant wireless mes
sages would broadcast the correct
time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
BOSTON WOOL

Boston, May 16.-{P-Wool: Aver
age Ohio CAS- and finer Delaine, 4Oc in
the grease. Sales were also reported
of limited quantities of Gas at about
$1.00. secured basis. French combing
Of similar grade sold at prices in
range Of 94c to 96c, secured basis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

ish. which can either be perfumed or
medicated. Two names have been
registered, the first. "Kirscent," is the
perfumed cloth; the second, "Kol-
gard" is the medicated cloth said to
cure colds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
KOzA WANTED IN IOWA

Cedar Rapids. Iowa. May 16.-tP)-
Edwin Koza. held at Minot, N. D., on
q charge Of issuing and cashing bad
checks. Is wanted here for passing
three similar checks q year ago, POI
lice said today. They added however,
that 20 far as they know Koza was
not implicated in recent robberies
and holdups here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

STANDARD OIL CLOSE
New York, May 16.-R)-Standard
Oil Co., of Indiana closed on the curb
today at 66h.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
CALL MONEY RATES

New York, May 16.-(R-Call
money: Easier: high IA: low 5: rul-
| ing rate IA: time loans: Firm: mixed
collateral 60-90 days 9: 4-6 months
81 Prime Mercantile Paper So to s.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
CLOTH noCTOR

Dublin. May l6.-The product Of an
Irish firm Of bleachcrs Is said to be
able TO cure colds. They have per-
fccted q finish sor cloth said to be
impregnatiou combined with the fin
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

PITCHES NO-HIT, NO-RUN GAMH
Lloyd Mundern. Virginia Poly
sophomore. pitched a no-hit. no-run
game against North Carolina State
recently.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

SCOUTS WATCHING SINGTON
Major league scouts are said to b
interested in Fred Sington, Univer-
sity of Alabama sophomore outfielder.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
CHICAGO POULTRY

Chicago. May 16.-R)-Poultry
alive. steady: receipts 2 cars: fowls
80 to 80: broilers SO to IS: roosters
81: turkeys 20 to 80; ducks "a to 80;
geese II.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR
Mime. polls, May l6.-M.- Flour
unchanged. Shipments 30,6o3 barrels.
Braun $21. so to $3.50.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

WINNIPEG WHEAT CLOSE
Winnipeg, Man.. May 16.-(P)-May
wheat closed at LATE. No. I northern
closed at May price. No. 2 northern
Sc under, No. 3 northern 6hc under,
No. 4 northern 1OAc under.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
MAKES HONORARY SOCIETY

Among the Is Juniors elected tc
Bucket and Dipper, mems honorary
society at Ohio State. were Wesley
Fesler and Dick Larkins, football
stars.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

RANGE OF CARLOT SALES
Minneapolis. May 16.-(R-Range
of carlot grain sales: Wheat-No. l
dark northern 1905 to 1.277s; No. ]
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

PLAN NEW PARK AT TULSA
The st. Louis Browns, who WI the
Tulsa (Okla.) ball club, plan to build
a larger park for the Tulsans.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16
NEW BADGER FIELD HOUSE

The University of wisconsin Il
building a new $685.. 900 athletic field
house with a seating capacity Of
l. 1000 for basketball.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-05-16

pire OF the Union club, oermany'S
fashionable racing club, at the Hop.
pegarten. Grunewald, Hamburg, Leip.
zig and Baden-Baden meets.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
Wednesday Study Club
Met With Mrs. Lair

Mrs. w. E. Lair was hostess to the
members Of the Wednesday Study
club yesterday afternoon.
A study Of Greece was taken up,
and Mrs. A. r. Tavis had q paper on
Greece. Its History and Geography
Since 1924" showing the changes
brought about since that time.
Folklore and Customs Of Greece"
was the title Of q very interesting
paper presented by Mrs. N. O. Chur-
chill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
legislators Wives
Are Guests of Club

The annual guest day OF the Fort
nightly club was held yesterday after.
noon at the home Of Mrs. John
Burke. when members Of the club
were hostesses to wives Of the menu
bers OF the senate and house who are
visiting here curing the session.
A paper IN Accomplishments Of
the League Of Nations" was given BY
Mrs. william LANCER. and Mrs. w. L
Nuessle read one on Germany after
Versailles"
Musical numbers were furnished
during the afternoon by Miss Mabel
Aaberg, who played several piano
solos, and by three Of the pupils Of
Mrs. Herman scheffer. Miss Alice
Slater. who sang several numbers. and
Misses Dency Dickinson and Lucille
Coghlan, who gave some very lovely
duets. They were accompanied BY
Mrs. Scheffer.
Bowls Of yellow jonquils and laven-
dar tulips, used about the rooms,
gave . pretty spring effect. and the
tea table, at which Mrs. r. L. Conkltn
presided. had . centerpiece Of pink
roses.
The committee for the afternoon
was Mrs. George Bird. Mrs. A. NJ.
Christianen and Mrs. p. E. Byrne.
The Fortnightly club, organized IN
1897, is the oldest women's club IN
I, Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

Fifth Hungarian Rhapsody" Nisxt)
and "Bauertanx" CAM. Roy Ind
seth sang . group Of solos accompan-
led BY Mrs. Robinsop. and Mrs. A. D.
McKinnon played two violin num-
bers. Souvenir" (Drdla), and Lie
besfreud" (Kreisler,.
Mrs. Henry Hanson, membership
chairman. reported lot paid up menu
bers for the local unit.
John B. Kennedy. Mandan, state
commander Of the American Legion.
In brief talk stated that the Ameri-
can Legion post Of Bismarck was l2l
per cent over its quota in membership.
and that the previous report OF Mrs.
Hanson indicated that the Auxiliary
would have quite as good . record.
Mr.. Kennedy also read the poem, Il
Like to Live In q Little Town."
Jack Williams, Fargo. state adju-
tant. who was also q guest at the
meeting, spoke on the new govern
ment hospital in Fargo, which will
open April /, explaining that all OK
service men would be entitled to
treatment there free Of charge.
Mrs. James Morris, state rehabilita-
ton chairman. spoke on her work
with disabled veterans. and commend
ed the units for their ability to work
together.
Mrs. Walter Tostevin. president of
the Mandan unit. spoke q few words
In greeting and appreciation for this
opportunity to meet and make plans
together.
The meeting was in charge Of the
memorial and emblem committee
made up Of Mrs. q. Olgierson, chair
man, Mrs. Roy Indseth. Mrs. A. G.
Brainerd. Mrs. George Bird and Miss
Edna Jones.
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Mrs. Florence Pence. state prcsi-
dent Of the American Legion Auxi-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
Mandan Unit Meets
With Local Auxiliary

More than IS members Of the Man.
dan unit, American Legion Auxiliary
were guests Of the Bismarck unit at
their meeting last evening In the
Lions room at the Grand Pacific ho-
tel.
Judge A. g. Burr Of the supreme
court was the principal speaker Of the
evening. Speaking on one phase Of
good citizenship, Judge Burr an
swered the question. How far is an
American citizen justified in breakino
the law OF the land?" He showed
that no one Is justified, no matter
how trivial the offense. and that the
proof of good citizenship Is respect
and obedience for . government BY
law. This, he pointed out. could bt
secured by better education.
Musical numbers, In charge of Mrs
A. D. McKinnon. were part Of thu
evenings program.
Mrs. Harris Robinson played thu
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
Social and Personal
Current Events Club
Studies Italian Opera

A study Of italian music was taken
no ct the meeting Of the Current
Events club yesterday afternoon at
he home Of Mrs. George M. Register.
Miss Helen Budd, who was In charge
If the program, gave . paper on the
operas, Madame Butterfly" aida"
and Cavaliers Rusticana" and their
composers. Selections from each Of
them were played on the victrola, and
The stories Of the operas told.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
Birthday Party for
Mrs. f. C. Alderman

Mrs. F. q. Alderman was honor
guest at q party yesterday afternoon
when Mrs. O. B. Lund and Miss
Marion Alderman entertained on
Mrs. Ackerman's birthday.
Bridge was played at three tables
during the afternoon. and Mrs. A. d.
Gordon received high score.
The st. Patrick's colors. green and
white. were used for the table APP
pointments when a luncheon course
was served at ne close Of the after
noon
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
Mrs. G. V. Cox Hostess
to Visiting Women

A tea, complimentary to wives Of
members Of the legislature who are
visitors in the city. was given Tues
day afternoon by Mrs. Gordon Cox,
at her home, 6l2 Thayer West.
Mrs. Cox was assisted by her
mother, Mrs. T. r. Atkinson, and by
Mrs. George Shafer, Mrs. G. L.
Young, Mrs. E. b. Cox and Mrs.
Myron Atkinson.
White roses and freesia, ferns, and
white tapers in green holders were
used to carry out green and white
color scheme in the rooms and on
the tea table.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

The Luther League of the Trinity
Lutheran church will meet Friday
evening at o'clock at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Ellingson. liz
Avenue A. Members and their friends
are cordially invited.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
D. u. V. Initiates
Three New Members

Three new members were initiated
yesterday afternoon when the MEM
bers Of the Daughters Of Union Vet
Grams met at the home Of Mrs. A. b.
Dingle.
Following the initiation and busi-
ness meeting. Mrs. A. z. Preston read
the poem, "Washington's Birthday
Ever Honored."
The remainder Of the time was
spent socially. and refreshments were
served by the hostess.
New members are Mrs. +. e. Titus,
Mrs. Evans and Miss Margaret Buck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
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Miss Phyllis Olson
WEEDS Veral j. Speaks

Miss Phyllis G. Olson, Dickinson.
and Veral j. Speaks, Bismarck. were
married yesterday afternoon at the
Methodist parsonage, Rev. Walter E.
Water. of the McCabe Methodist
church, performing the ceremony.
Attending the couple were the
groom's brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Babcock, Of this
city.
The bride was attired in frock OF
black transparent velvet, with match
ing hat and accessories.
Mrs. Babcock wore tan georgette
with harmonizing hat and shoes.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Q. M. Olson. Dickinson.
Mr.. Speaks is son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard H. Speaks Of Bismarck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Speaks will make
their home in this city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

III w HI T z MA ~ HOUR
Paul Whitensa, King Of Jag. with bic com.
plste ogchsstrs. bfoadcasts the OLD GOLD
hour every Tuesday. from 9 to 10 2. NJ.
Eastssa Stsndsrd Time. over entire nstwosk
Of Columbia BroadcsstiaS Systsm.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

Do you want 10 increase your
interest income? Chain store
investments are safe. We of.
fer Candles Z per cent pre-.
ferred. Limited amount. Ac,
tive market maintained. Nc
double liability. Write Gamble
Stores, 434 Stins0n Blvd, Min.
neapolis, Mimi.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

liary. who spent several days here and
in Mandan comforting with state off,
GERS. and with members Of the
executive board OF the American Re.
gion. left yesterday for her home 1t
Minot. She was . guest at the home
OF Mrs. B. 8. Nickerson, Mandan, who
also entertained state officers at q
dinner at the Grand Pacific hotel
Tuesday evening in honor Of Mrs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

Sale of Easter gifts and post
Lenten bridge prizes at 1.2
price. Betsy Primer Shop at
214 Broadway.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

Old stoves taken in on trade
toward new gas ranges for a
limited time. Montana Dakota
Power Company.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

Baked Ham Supper at the
McCabe NJ. E. church, Friday,
March LIST.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28

Supper Baked Ham and
''SmOrgas B0rd" at McCabe M.
E. church, Friday, March LIST.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-28
Pence.

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The Senior Kings Hcralds of the
McCabc Methodist church will meet
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-01

$50 Recti1er Tube supplies full voltage for
best operation Of all the tubes.
The New Jewelbox operates the Dyna-
cone Type f Power Speaker, giving faith
ful reproduction throughout the scale and
all the volume that is needed for ordinary
reception. To harmonic with the new I'M
ish Of the JeweIbox. the Dynacone is
also supplied in White Gold finish.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-01
Me I6w JEWELBOX

The New Jevefoz in metal cabinet with handsome white gold finish. utilizing the
l7-A power tbess are employed. IS the latest croIey model to b announced Both cleo
CARELESS of pne
In the New Jewebox here are four tuned circuits the grid circuit Of the first radio
frequency stage being tuned in addition to thu customary tndng of the other three circuits
The deecors stage is nonIegenerhve and makes use Of plate recahcaaon. instead
OF the grid rechhcahon" used in the majority of sets The newly designed audio system
gives 8 more faithful reproduction throughout the entire range The over unit utilizing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-10
Sheffield Will
Coach Baseball
AT St. Edwards
Especial 70 The Heraidl


AUSTIN. Tex. Feb. 9.-Anncunce-
ment that James Z. Sheffield, ~
Uvalde. Tex. has been appointed
baseball coach at ST. Edwards uni
versity was made Thursday BY the
Rev. DR.. Joseph Burke. c. S. G..
president ~ 81. Edwards. As vet
no selection ar n football coach 70
succeed Jack Meagher has been
made.
Sheffield r. a former professional
ball player and during the past few
years he has been managing semi
pro teams in the southwestern part
Of the state. He was athletic d.
rector nc ST. Edwards = number OF
years ago. when the school was Of
fering only high school courses. He
turned out championship teams In
the high school class, both in base
ball and track.
The new diamond mentor Is ex-
pected TO take over his duties with
in n week or 50. getting In touch
with the situation before Coach
Meagher leaves for Rice. He will
find that Meagher n bequeathing
him : veteran club. with one letter
man for each position except that Of
catcher. Three veteran pitchers
will Re available. He will have ar
excellent foundation upon which 70
build 4 club that will carry into the
college. class the reputation he buslt
with his high schccl teams.
TIE baseball letter men II school
NJ present are Dyer. Mcdonald srd
Anders. pitchers; Brothernsn. Kill
day. Parma. W. James and J.
James. infislders; lansing. Lcrsn
and Figsri. cutfieldsrA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-10
COODCOLFERS
SIGNED UP In
HOUSTON MEET
Country Club Invita-
tional Tournament
Qualific atoms To
Begin Feb. IS

HOUSTON. Tex. Feb. s.-tPH
With the entry Of John Dawson and
Walter Grove Of Chicago, Lewis Le-
vinson. former Texas champion. Bob
Menetee and Reuben Albaugh. all Of
San Antonio, Ossie Carlton former
Texas champion, Jack Speer. present
state titleholder, George Rotan, for
mer member Of the Walker up team
and scores of other top notch golfers.
n Of the greatest fields in the his
tory Of the Houston Country Club
invitation tournament will tee of
here February 10 in the qualifying
round.
Grove. a side kick Of Johnny Daw-
son. who has been playing great golf
IN the winter tournaments will come
to Houston with Dawson. Grove has
won the Illinois state championship.
Chicago city title and the Cook coun-
ty championship three times.
Although no definite entry list ha.
been received from Dallas. Fort
Worth and ether North Texas towns.
IL is expected that all of the leading
golfers from that section of the state
will be here.
Only sixteen will qualify this year.
Thirty-six holes will be played in the
preliminary test and those turning in
the rs low scores will start match
play for the championship. All
matches will be over a 36 hole route.
The entry list will close February Is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-10
MURMI BEATEN
BY AMERICAN
Conger Comes From
Behind to Outstrip
Flying Finn

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NJ.
", Feb. 9-tP1The triumphant
march Of Paavo Nurmi. Finland's
famous runner was checked tonight
BY Ray Conger. of the Illinois A. c.,
who outran the famous Finn in sen
s%stionsl fashion in the Rodrisn
Wanamaker mile. featuring the Mill
rose track and field carnival.
In the greatest upset Of the in
door track season. the hitherto al
most invincible Nurmi colors were
lowered BY the slim, curly-headed
IowAn, Conger. who came from be-
hind on the last lap literally to run
away from the invader and win go
ing away by IL yards. TO tumultous
acclaim Of a crowd Of $4,000 spec
tators.
Nurmi In the first major test OF
his second American invasion, was
only a shadow Of the once unbeat-
able phantom Finn, whether he was
short Of work or whether Pop Time
has finally taken his toll, Nurzni had
neither the speed nor stamina he
showed four years ago in winning
the sarne event In worlds record
time.
Nurmi set the race for most or the
first ten turns Of the 11-lap journey.
but pop time as we'll as the more
youthful Coneer caught 10 with him
ard passed him without ceremony on
the final lap
Conrer's time was 4 minutes, IL 2-S
seconds. considerably short or the
worlds indoor mark OF 4.i2 which
Nurmi made four ear ago and
shares with Joie Ray. The Finn vas
clicked in <:i9 ore of the slowest
miles he ever has run, and was "all
out" az the finish.
For the last three lars II was q duel
between Nurmi and Conaer.
Conzer ID the first American To
beat Nurmi In n scratch race indoors
and the second TO conquer the Finn
under q conditions. Alan Helffrieh
won a half mile race from the Finn in
the spring Of 1925 at the Yankee
Stadium
The two mile miss-and-out race
proved n hollow victory for Edwin
Wide, the Stockholm school master,
xho wen az he pleased in . minutes
Is IS seconds The Swedish star
took no chances on being q victim Of
the elimination process and finished
a half lap ahead Of Owe Anderson,
young Finn. with Bill HerenSeck, Uni
versify OF Pennsylvania third.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-10
WILLIAMS Is /
dash VICTOR
Beats Out American
Opponents In 60
Yard Event

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-tR-Percy
Villains, the Canadian flash and
Olympic champion. got off 20 . VIC
torious start tonight in the Mill
rose track carnival by captaring the
first 60 yard dash Of the information
nj sprint series. He beat Jimmy
Daley OF Holy Cross. indoor inter-
collegiate champion, by q foot in q
heat which found Ed Hamm of
Georgia Tech fourth and last after n
bad start.
williams was beaten off the marks
a foot by Daley but closed with .
great burst TO nip his American rival
by a thin margin In o rs seconds,
one fifth Of a second short Of the
worlds indoor record. Daley led un-
iii the last ten yards.
The victory qualified the first two
men for the final sprint test 1t fifty
yards.
Karl wildermuth Of Georgetown.
national indoor champion. captured
the second 90 yard heat also In 8 2-5
seconds, with Jimmy Quinn Of the
Newark, A. C., in the second quail
flying position. Canada's other con-
tender. John Fitzpatrick. was last.
trailing Jimmy Pappas of the New
ark. A. c.