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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-31

he hopes will be beneficial fl
nancially to him.
Art Shires gets two good
chewS of tobacco out Of three
packages Of the ordinary cut
tobacco.
Connie Mack told friends in
washington on Sunday, Sep
tember %, the last time the AS
played here, that he was going
to pitch Howard Ehmke in the
opening game at Chicago. And
the fact was printed about that
time in this newspaper.
Joe Judge has a much better
lifetime batting average than
the official records give him,
.297. The book makes no refer
ence to the Is games he played
here in 1915, in which he batted
$50. Yet the same book men
lions Charley JanieSon's II
games played here the same
year.
Pierrepont is the middle name
of Henry P. Edwards, head of
the American League Service
Bureau and former Cleveland
neWspaperman. according to his
seasons greeting. And Roddie
Thomas full name is Roderick
de la Roche Thomas, by the
same token.
The Baltimore newspapers
still refer to the Maryland Uni
verSiGy athletic teams as the
Ravens. a nom de guerre I'M
der which they travelled years
ago when it was the Maryland
Agricultural College.
And we know a lot of other
nonsense we could tell you if
we didn't have to go home and
get some sleep as against that
New Year party tonight.
Toodle-de-oo! Be seeing va!
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NO0NAN PUSHED
BY L|EB

Who'll get the center job on
the 1880 Eastern High School
basketball team? That's causing
lot Of concern among candi-
dates for the light blue and
white varsity.
Originally Noonan, an ex-
perienced chap, was supposed to
have a clear field for the posi-
ton. Since then, however, Lieb,
a dead-eye shot and a well
rounded tap-off man. has quail
flied for the assignment.
Lieb not only has turned out
to be more accurate shot than
Noonan, but also promises to
measure up to his standard as, a
floor man.
Particularly of late these
two have shown an aptitude
for the job and have frankly
made the choice Of q regular
pivot man somewhat EN-
barraSSing.
''It's tough job picking any
of my regulars" Chief Charley
Guyon grinned today" I've three
complete squads of first rate
material that I'll match against
ANYTHING in the District.
There's lots of fellows, how
ever, that think they've got their
jobs nailed down who may be
mistaken. don't fool with men
who aren't cutting loose every
minute and that goes for new
Corners and old-timers alike"
Guyon, contrary to his gen.
eraI attitude, thinks he has
the material for q champion
ship club and doesn't waste
any words while saying SO.
"The team that beats Eastern"
he contends, will have its hands
full. I've brought together all
brands of speed and think we'll
land pretty near the top if not in
the velvet.
IF my boys can keep up their
fine work we're bound to get
somewhere. And If my guess
means anything they're going to
do that very little thing!"
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:1G II
LAS HIssS

Baltimore, Md.-Benny Gold
Stien. Baltimore featherweight,
outpointed Frankie De Angelo,
washington, d. G.
At Newark - King Solomon,
Panama, Knocked out Frank
Montagna In the eighth round.
Billy Algers, Arizona, won q To-
round decision over Babe Nah
shall, Newark.
at Baltimore - Buster Brown,
Baltimore, Knocked out Billy Ken
nedv, New Orleans, In the fourth
rOnfd.
AT Jamaica, N. y Pete de
Grasse, New York, won an eight
round decision over Mickey Doyle,
New York.
At Oakland, Calf Max Baer,
Oakland heavyweight, knocked
out Tony Fuente, Los Angeles,
one round.
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BASEBALL FACES
EXTINCTION

Baseball may soon be aban-
doned as a major sport in Dis
trict public high schools. This
has been authoritatiyely learned
from several reliable sources.
Never self-Supporting, it is I'M
derstood that the diamond game
has created little interest in in
ter high ranks and that school
heads may soon act on the mat
ter.
Unlike the football and basket
ball series, profitable sources Of
revenue, baseball has failed to
yield an annual margin. ard save
for the participants themselves
has failed to go over.
Whether any other branch
of athletic endeavOr would
SuppIant baseball as . major
sport in the event of its pass
ing has not been divulged,
Lacrosse, some say, could be
substituted advantageouSly but
until such an experiment Is car.
ried out no definite line can be
had.
Both in college and scholastic
circles the diamond game has sci
dom proSpered. Whereas, sports
followers have turned eagerly to
winter athletics, the many out
door .recreations available in the
spring and summer have inter
ferred seriously with the progress
Of the so-called national game.
Even in the turnout Of candi-
dates a gradual decline has been
noticed. More and more the ath.
letes are passing up the diamond
game in favor of track and field
events or else are foregoing spring
sports altogether.
The fading out Of baseball
locally, If it comes to pass,
would close . historic chapter
in District scholastic sports.
Time was when the diamond
game was as popular, If not more
so, than the other branches Of
athletics and not until recent
years has it fallen into decline.
sAutomobiling, golfing and sim
liar diversions, professional men
decree, will eventually result In
the ruination of the game that
has long held away in Americas
sporting world. And the proposed
step by local school authoritie:
would go far toward killing of
interest locally!
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Hockey Leaders
In Crucial Match

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-Even
though they do not play this eve
ming, Chicago'S Blackhawks may
drop into third place Of the Ameri-
can division of the National
Hockey League tonight.
Should the New York Rangers
defeat Ottawa. an event that Is
probable, the Rangers WI nose
the Hawks out Of second rssittcn.
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GriHiths Hopeful
Of Landing Bout
against ShGrkey

CHICAGO, Dec 31s-Tuffy
Griffiths, the heavyweight who
defeated Johnny RiSko in New
York last Friday night, was
back in Chicago today, still
hopeful Of an engagement with
Jack Sharkey in Miami, Fla.
Accompanied by his manager,
Jack O'Keefe. Griffith arrived
last night.
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STILL AMBITIOUS

Paavo NurTni, former Flying
Finn" Still holds every running
record from the mile to the five
mile event, with the exception of
the twomile distance. He hopes
to win the next olympic mara
thon,
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HIS RECORD
ARGUES
FOR HIM

Although contracts for 1890
have not yet been mailed out
and players have consequently
had no reason to go on the war
path speculation is already In
order regarding the case Of Sad
Sam Jones, veteran pitcher OF
the washington Griffmen.
A holdout, and a stubborn one,
during his two-year affnlatlon
with the Griffs, Jones has lntl-
mated that unless his terms are
met he will be among those miss
ing when the roll call is sounded
In the spring.
That Jones means business is
virtually sure thing. And that
President Clark c. Griffith is
prepared to take the negative side
Of the argument also seems likely.
It is known that Sad Sam
signed reluctantly after stormy
session last year and while doing
so declared that a better under
standing would be needed to get
him in line another year.
Jones bumped into many
obstacles i'm 1929. A strained
side midway in the season
followed by q sore arm kept
him inactive a great part of
the year.
AS the campaign drew to a
close well founded rumors were
broadcast to the effect that 1880
would find him in another uni
form. Several American League
clubs were reported to be willing
to drive a bargain for the aging
right handler.
Whether any definite bids were
received for Jones is not yet
known but the fact remains that
he is still on the clubs roster
and, b1.ring the unforeseen. will
be among those mailed contracts
January /.
Resting quietly at his Woods
field, Ohio, home nothing more
has been heard from Sad Sam
since the close of the past sea-
son. Never one to discuss his
business matters, it is neverthe-
less obvious that he is awaiting
patiently the terms to be sub
hnitted him for. 1880.
President Griffith; quite natu-
rally, has nothing to say for pub
LEGATION but he, too, realizes that
the Jones matter must be dealt
with. Just how he will breach
the subject remains to be seen.
Sad Sam, on the other
hand, may go into retirement
if developments fail to pro-
duce compromise. 1t Is
understood that he has in
vested his savings prudently
and is in a position to aban-
don the game for good if he
SO desires.
Jones and Griffith first hooked
up two years ago when the
former was procured from the
st. Louis Browns on waivers.
Sam had received a $4,000 an
nual stipend with the Browns.
Griffith offered him ten grand.
The veteran kicked heatedly
hut, after a lengthy conference,
finally signed: He then stepped
out with one of his best years,
winning II games and losing
seven with a team finishing be
low the 500 mark.
AS result of this performance,
Jones expected to receive his
original terms, $4,000, last sea-
son. When the contract sub
mitted him was $1,000 short of
that sum. he openly revolted.
Not until late in the training
season did Sad Sam come
through. And when he did so it
was with the avowed determine
ton that he would never again
agree to a contract diStasteful to
him.
Baseball fans may say, and
President Griffith WILL say,
that it's a bit early in the winter
to start discussing prospective
holdoutS. But the case of Sad
Sam Jones is an unusual one and
warrants advance predictions.
Denny WnrnerAide.
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FRAT FIVE READY

The Alpa Delta Omega fra
ternity five OF. Alexandria, Va,
wishes to hear from senior teams>
Call Manager william Farr. Alex
andria $40, between 6 and Z Pm.
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DELUXE ANGLING

The Deluxe floormen wish to
schedule unlimited opponents.
Phone Manager Mansuy. Lincoln
8333-W between 6 and Z p. m.
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PIERCE DATING

The Pierce A. G. is dating url.
limited basketball teams. The
games are to be played in the
HyattSville gym. Call Manager
Harold Burrhus, Hyattsville 1S41,
between 6 and 6:30 p. m.
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cL0NERS CHAI EElSE

The Glover a. G. Is eager TO
schedule games with junior
quints Phone Manager Bob
Foat AIexandfia 20277J between
$50 and Q p. m,
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Particularly of late these
two have shown an aptitude
for the job and have frankly
made the choice Of q regular
pivot man somewhat EN-
barraSsing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-31

In addition to his football
duties, Mills also was coach
Of the NOtre Dame varsity
baseball, boxing and wrestling
teams.
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With the adoption Of the
NOtre Dame system il is GER
tain that several SOIicies
adhered to by Little In the
past will be Stunned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-31

Gallagher is now being ma.
nipulated by Boston interests
and DeBeve, the 29-year-old
French boxer, has made con-
nectionS in iladelphia which
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
Ekberg Convicted of Bribery.

Minneapolis-John P. Ekberg, alder
man of the twelfth ward has been
found guilty of bribery by a jury in
the district court of Judge w. w. Bard
well. The jury of four women and
eight men were out just one hour.
They reported to Judge Bardwell that
Ekberg was guilty as charged in the
Indictment" The Indictment, result
ing from the city council graft inves-
tigaiton, charged Ekberg with asking,
agreeing to, receiving and accepting a
bride" of 5000 from the president of
the Twin City Motor Car Co. to use
his influence in securing for the COM
pany contract for the sale to the
city of six Hudson broughams for use
by police gun squads. Judge Bard.
we'll sentenced Ekberg to from 1 to
10 years at Saltwater and a fifteen
hundred dollar fine.
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which to buy a wedding present for
Crown Prince Olav of Norway and
Princess Martha of Sweden, who are
to be married on March 81. The COM
mittee in charge now announces that
it has purchased painting, Herring
Cove at Dawn" by the Norwegian
New York artist, Jonas Lie, and that
the present has been sent. The New
York campaign is not connected with
similar campaigns in progress in other
parts of the United States. A num-
Der of Norwegian organizations in this
country have voted to send congratu-
tulary cablegrams- to the future king
of Norway on his wedding day.
They Both Exhibit.
Unusual is the exhibition of paint
ings now on display in the Morton
Gallery, New York, for they have been
made by the Swedish painter, Charles
Carlson and his son, equally we'll
known, Harry Carlson. The art critics
of the metropolis call attention to the
fact that father as well as son adhere
to the old and time-tried methods in
art and that they scorn all the modern
"-isms."
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WASHINGTON LETTER
Continued from Page ID

Continued from Page ID
Congressional leaders to limit legis-
lative acts to agriculture and tariff
If the senate and house could confine
it's organization to the committees
handling these subjects it would be a
simple matter, but the senate rules
are such that they can do as they
of their leaders, The senate thinks
too much of it's own Importance to
remain idle while the house has a
corner on all the publicity because
it is the originating body for tariff
revision The phrase in the presiden-
tial proclamation ''for limited changes
of the tariff" indicates quite clearly
that the special session will restrict
its consideration of tariff changes to
those items regarded as emergencies.
If this policy is followed it will mean
that the tariff will go over into unend-
ing debate at the regular session in
December. Whether or not the Con-
gress passes farm relief and tariff
legislation depends WIDELY upon the
character of the leadership. 1t will
establish a precedent to show whether
the Republicans numerical strength
which has increased in the last cleo
ton can be relied upon to put over
an administration program. 1t is one
thing to have superior numbers on
paper and another to exercise the
strength in actual voting, when class
and sectional factors often sway par
tisanship.
The report of the treasury depart
ment on the estimated return of the
first payment of income taxes will be
watched with great interest. These
payments are due on Friday, when
the taxpayers must make their returns
for the calendar year of 1928. 1t is
these early estimates that affect ap-
preparations for governmental activi-
ties
The effect of Mr.. HOOver's change
in his relations with the press is ex-
pected to have a far-reaching effect
on lesser officials. For months there
has been growing resentment
against Mr.. Hoover, especially since
the election, when he remained
aloof from interviews and his custo-
mary press conferences. The fact that
he made complete "about-face" on
the matter on the day following his
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
DANFORTH TOWNSHIP

Harry Holmes and Charles GambOld
Center to again work at their trades.
after spending the winter here at the
home Of their brother and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Enrol Holmes.
Miss Gerda Wheeler did not teach
last Thursday, owing to the drifted
roads after Wednesdays storm.
No school was held Monday and
Tuesday on account Of election being
held at the school house Tuesday.
Many attended the funeral of Mrs.
A. C. Boo, which was held at the home
of her son, Louis Larson, in Fleming
Burial was made in the DanfOrth
cemetery.
Mr.. Sward and Mrs. George Lind
quist of Minneapolis, came up Satur-
day evening to attend the funeral of
Mrs. A. G. Boo. Mr.. Sward is a cousin
is a granddaughter. While here they
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. An
drew Boo. They returned to Mime
apolis Monday
for Percy Moore the past week, help
ing him to accumulate new wood
pile.
Mr. and Mrs Percy Moore and fam
lily visited Sunday at the Merrill
White home in Wilma.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
MCPHERSON

Those who listened in on Mr.. and
Mrs. Edw. Beaudry's radio Monday
for the inaugural ceremonies were
Mrs. j. ID. Johnson, Mrs. Alcide Lee
May, and Mrs. Champagne, Mr.. and
Mrs. LeMay returning for the evening
ball, which was enjoyed by all.
Otto Bowers went to Duluth Mon
day. Mrs Elmer is relieving him as
operator.
Mrs Roy Elmer went to Forest Lake
to see her mother, who is i'll.
Miss GOggin and Mr.. Elmer were
listeners on the radio at the Edw.
Beaudry home Sunday evening.
Kenneth Elmer attended church at
Bruno Sunday.
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"C" SCHOOL NOTES
Crowded Out Last Week.

Crowded Out Last Week.
Teacher-Lily May Thompson.
Editors-Irene Anderson and Mildred
Hammerquist.
The sixth graders have learned
the poem of Paul Revere" for gram
mar
We had two spell downs Friday
one by the fifth, sixth, seventh, and
and eighth grades.
Mrs. Tracy Street and Miss Marion
Sanderson visited the school Friday.
Edna Anderson and Virginia Moss
berg are cooks, and Doris Mossberg
and Bernice Dahlin are dishWashers.
The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh,
and eighth graders had their monthly
tests last week, and report cards were
given out.
Those on the honor roll are Junior
Donald, and Doris Mossberg, Dorothy
and Mildred Hammerquist, Hazel and
Virginia MOssberg, Florence Ander-
son, Virginia Anderson, Irene Ander-
son, Bernice Dahlin, Walter and Luz
ellie Nelson.
The pupils having perfect atten-
dance are: Florence Anderson, Dor
othy and Mildred Hammerquist, Edna,
Floyd, and Virginia Anderson, James
Johnson, Hazel and Ruby Mossberg,
Arnold Anderson, and Maurice John
son.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
HOOVER MEETS
With CABINET
President Hoover Meets With
Official Family for the
First Time.

Observation-Disclosures Hoover met
with his cabinet for the first time, out
lining in broad way the general po-
icies of his administration and discus
sing with his advisors variety of SUBJ
jects, including the Mexican revolu-
ton. All members were present except
Henry l.. Stimson, secretary CT state,
who is ell route from Manila. His
chair is occupied meanwhile by Frank
b. Kellogg, who has been in frequent
conference with the chief executive on
the revolt in Mexico. Besides filling
a dozen vacancies that are to occur in,
the assistant seeretaryships of the va
riOus departments, President Hoover
will be obliged to make number of
recess appointments, judicial and 9TH
ers, including two members of the ra-
dio commission. Information obtained
was that the new chief executive
would take independent action in the
case of all appointments and that con-
seQuently it did not follow that he
would give recess commissions to all
of those elected by President Coolidge,
and whose nominations failed of &C.
ton by the senate at the last session.
Two other appointments which must
be made are directors of the veterans
bureau and the budget bureau. These
do not require senate confirmation
Mr.. Hoover has been urged to retain
both Frank T. Hines and Brigadier
General Lord but it was stated that he
had reached no final decision.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
Urges Diplomatic Rum Ban.

Washington, D. C.-Representative
Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania has de-
clared here that the time is coming
when foreign legations will be asked
to respect the laws of the United
States. He pointed to President
Hoover's inaugural address as de-
claration of war on the outlaw liquor
interests and he believed Washington
would be made a model for the rest
of the nation in prohibition enforce
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
FaribauIt Banker Sentenced.

misunderstanding guilty to a
charge of grand larceny in first de-
gree at Waseca o. H. Schroeder, pre-
sident of the Farmers and Merchants
State bank of Faribault, was sentenced
by Judge F. w. Seen in district court
to serve a term not to exceed ten
years, less than 4S hours after he con-
fessed to forgery in the bank totaling
$8S,205. The bank has been closed
temporarily.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
8 More Held for Poisoned Rum Deaths.

Peoria, Ill-.Three more men, to-
tai of seven, have been charged with
murder, for sharing in the distribution
OF a quantity of poisoned alcohol
which has caused the deaths of 20 per-
sons in and near Peoria during the
last few weeks. The deaths of four
other persons in Galesburg, ILL.,, in the
adjoining county, also were believed
to have been caused by poisoned liquor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
Aerial Holding Group Formed.

New York-A new large grouping
OF American aviation interests has
been disclosed in the announcement
OF the formation of the Aviation cor
poration, holding company, with mi
tial capital of S35,OOO,OOO Its author
ized capital is $2OO,OOO,OOO. The new
company is headed by Graham g. Gros-
venor, New York, president of the
Fairchild Aviation Manufacturing Co.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14

President Hoover wants the press to
sell him to the world as President of
the United States. Mr. Hoover adj
mits that it was carefully planned pub
licity which was responsible for his
success as secretary of commerce and
eventually resulted in his elevation
to the position of Chief Executive of
the nation
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
$4,000, 900 Allotted for Improvement.

Washington, D. Can allotment Of
100000 for channel improvement
work on the upper Mississippi river
has been made from the $50,0OO,0OO
lump sum appropriated in the War de-
partment rivers and harbors appropria-
ton bill. The improvement work will
consist mainly Of dredging to keep the
channel free from drifting mud and
silt, placing of new buoys and mark.
ers and for maintenance and repair of
government equipment. The work
will be done this summer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
Monkeys SLAUGHTER $50 Birds.

New York-Two monkeys released
themselves from their cage in a down
town animal store, and before their
escape was discovered they had wrung
the necks of $50 canaries and a rare
parrakeet, and killed a half dozen fan
tail gold fish. Loss has been estimat-
ed at several thousand dollars.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
Milton Stills Sick at Sanitarium.

New York-Milton Stills, screen star,
who is seriously ill, is reported to be
receiving treatment in a private SAM
tarium near Ossining. Doris Kenyon,
his wife, is in New York and is at
tending her husband. He is suffering
a breakdown from overwork.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-03-14
Proxy Floods Gust Stewart from Job

Troxy rIoouS GUST Stewart from Jop.
Whiting, Ind.-Robert w. Stewart
lost his long fought battle with John
D. Rockefeller, Jr, to retain his $685.
600 year position as chairman Of the
board of the Standard Oil Co. Of In.
diana. The chief executive went down
to defeat even more decisive than
had been predicted by the Rockefeller
group, which had demanded his resig-
nation because Of alleged moral un-
fitness" but he left the annual stock
holders meeting with the plaudits of
the record gathering ringing in his
ears. Edward G.. Schubert, president
Of the corporation, was reelected and
made chief executive officer