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The Washington times., 1930-07-28
sSHIRES BEING GRO0MED FOR DUTY IN OUTFIELD
qstes Fla shed Brilliantly Public Parks Net Championships
great veteran only five games in
the last two sets, taking the final
inning. al

great veteran only five games in
the last two sets, taking the final
inning, 6-1.
Robert Boyd sprung q sur
prise and grabbed q slice of
limeIight by taking Sydney
WaIIenstein over the hurdles
in the opening cycle, 6-3,
Ga.
But it was Bud Markey and
Ed Yeomans, singly and together,
who electrified net followers by
their smashing, crashing play.
Like bolt out Of q cerulean May
afternoon, they showed Bob Con-
sidine and Dooly Mitchell, pro-
hibitive favorites to win the
doubles title, down the rainspout,
Us, 6-3. The rest was q fore
gone conclusion.
Individually they both reached
the Semifinals round where Eddie
outstripped his running mate by
registering a magnificent victory
over Bob Considine, who is lead
ing the tennis parade in Wash
ington at present. Bud Markey
ZEN before the greater stamina
Of Dooly Mitchell.
Yesterday Mitchell's stamina
and longer experience proved too
much for Yeomans, and Dooly's
slightly more accurate shooting
won him the public parks singles
title. Mitchell led in earned
points, scoring 43 between place
ments and aces, again Yeomans
81. Mitchell committed 10 errors,
nets, outs and doublefaultS, Eddie
having just four more. The set
scores were 3-6, 60, 81, 3-6,
60.
Ruth Martinez did not have to
contend with her arch-enemies,
Jos ephine Dunham, Phoebe
Moorehead and Frances Walker.
in the Public Parks singles. and
so had no great trouble in reach.
ing the final round and capture
the title through an easy win
over Dorothy KingSbury.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
UPSET
FAVOR|TE
NETMEN
BY GNO SINH

Looking back over the havoc
wrought by divers racquet WELD.
ing youngsters during the course
of the D. C.. Public Parks tennis
championships things seem rather
woozy.
Two kids stand out like a PIN.
pie on CLARA Bows nose, and
these are Eddie Yoemans and
Bud Markey. They certainly
acted furious throughout the
event, taking great liberties with
carefully edited predictions. Slap
ping over highly venerated favor
ties without consideration.
Right behind these two and
looming on slightly lesser scale,
but packing plenty Of threats for
the future are Anthony Latona,
Frank Shore, Bernard Welsh, and
Robert Boyd.
Latona and Shore exploded re-
Soundingly in the recent District
Of Columbia tournament as
doubles combination to be taken
seriously henceforth. Barney
Welsh. the Western High School
wizard, crashed through the haze
by displaying a brilliant game
which swept Maurice O'Neill, a
veteran title holder of many
years. clean off his feet, after
O'Neill had taken the opening
set 7-5. Welsh allowed the
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
W|NN|NGSTREAk
HELPS ROBINS

NEW YORK, July 28.-The
first National League club to
start a winning streak now will
win the pennant, said Manager
Joe Mccarthy, of the Chicago
Cubs. a few days ago.
swell, how about it, JOe?"
queried the Robins of Brooklyn
today.
For by lowering the Phillies in
a twin bill yesterday, 10 to 6
and 9 to 6. the flock flew for
five in a row, putting them two
games ahead of the Cubs and six
and a half in front Of the third
place Giants. Jim Elliott regis
tered his seventh victory in the
first skirmish and Senor Adolfo
Luque clacked the caStanetS for
his tenth seasonal triumph. Capt.
Glenn Wright and Alfonso Lopez
each homered twice for the
Robins and Chuck Klein, of the
Phillies, annexed his Nos. % and
90 off Elliott.
Those vastly improved Cincy
Reds hung it on Chicago, 6 to S,
a triple play in the sixth cutting
short a Cub rally. It was the
Reds fifth straight win over the
men of Mccarthy.
Heavy hitting by Traynor,
Grantham and the byothers
Waner accounted for two victor
les, 10 to 8 and 8 to 4, by the
Pirates over the Giants. Swetonic
and Spencer hurled for the BUGS.
Yves FerreII was too good
for the Athletics and won
his sixteenth Of the year, !
to 4. for the Cleveland
Indians.
Elias Funk, a Yankee discard,
scored one run and chased in
two others as Detroit humbled
the New Yorkers, z to 8. Sorrell
permitted the Yanks only seven
bingle-bangles.
Sylvester johnson could be
argued out of only three hits
and Fisher and Hafey homered
to win 2 to 0 for st. Louis over
the Braves, the Cardinals TAX
ing the night cap also, to J.,
through Fishers triple with the
sacks, stuffed.
Homers by Goslin and Kress
featured the Brownies 10 to 9
grab over Boston in the opener
and Metzler circulated with two
on in the ninth to capture the
tea tilt to 6.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
California Youth
Wins Met. Net Title

NEW YORK, July 2e.-Ells-
worth Vines, unheralded 18-year-
old of Pasadena, Calf, today
held the metropolitan lawn ten
mis- singles championship, defeat
ing Francis T. Hunter, of New
Rochelle. in a sensational upset,
Is, As, Ga, 6-4, 6-1.
After the first two sets, Vines
easily outplayed his famed oppo-
nent. He starred in play at the
net. Vines planned to play in
the Sea Bright, N. j.. invitaticnal
tourney starting today.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28

Outfielder Alvin Powell, ex-Wash.
ington sandlotter and Eastern
League batting king until the
New Haven club disbanded re-
Gently, will join the Griffs in the
Capital tomorrow.
Three Washington club players
did not accompany today's. ex-
pedition home, Nick Altrock and
Al Schacht put on their comedy
features at Youngstown. Ohio,
yesterday and are to perform in
Rochester, N. Y, today. Sad
Sam Jones entrained for Wash
ington last night via Woodsfield.
Ohio, his home town.
Only three safetieS were
dealt out by big Fred Mar
berry yesterday when the
Washington club finally
checked DOME Bush's White
SOx. The score was 10 to 1.
Marberry, whose hitting also
stood out, won his twelfth
AO0 OA SAC SC1SOM ouU HIS
eighth in q row.
The visitors tailed twice in the
second heat when they forged
ahead to stay. Cronin singled to
left and completed the circuit on
Hayes base bolt and Barnes poor
return to the infield. Ruel walked
and Vests single then registered
Hayes.
"A six run furry off the COM
bined offerings of Pitchers Dutch
Henry and Ed Walsh netted seven
more counters in the sixth and
cinched the verdict. The residents
needed a two-bagger, error and
double play to tally their home
run In the eighth.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
TUFFY, HEENEY,
AWAIT BELL

NEW YORK, July 28.-Tuffy
Griffiths, Sioux City, lowe,
heavyweight, and Tom Heeney,
New Zealander, wound up train
ing today in preparation for their
10-round battle tomorrow night at
Greensboro Arena.
Griffiths was a slight favorite
in the betting. He whipped
Johnny Risko in his last start
here, while Heeney was bolted
when he last trod the New York
boards in an important bout, fall
ing before the attack of Victorio
Campolo. He did, however, re-
turn later and defeat George
Hoffman.
Heeney was reported in :
excellent condition and critics
said if he did not defeat
Griffiths he would give him
q stiff battle.
The GriffithS- -Heeney bout tops
the tits in New York this week,
although frankie Genaro, N. 8.
A. flyweight champion, appears
here tonight for the first time in
many weeks, boxing 10 rounds
against Davey Adelman, Phila-
delphian, at Dexter Park Arena.
Genaro's leg on the title will not
be at stake. They will fight
overweight, and in addition
FFankie'S claims to. the bauhle
are not recognized in New York.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
RiskO-Sch0Gf Meet
In IO-ROUnd Match

PHILADELPHIA, July %.
Johnny Risko, Cleveland baker
boy, and Ernie Schaaf, Boston
heavyweight, will meet here to-
night for the second time in a
10-round battle.
Schaaf won the last time out by
a hair-breadth. and the Rubber
man is out to even the score.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28

The AS are to be met at Amer
lean League Park Wednesday and
Thursday. Pitcher Bump Hadley
will endeavor to cut down Con
ME Mack's lead Wednesday while
General Alvin Crowder has been
picked to work the following day.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28

In other words, it's up to
West to deliver in center
field against all brands Of
pitching hereafter. In the
past Sam has been . COM
plete loss against sOuthpawS,
necessitating the installation
of an alternate system this
past spring.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28

Though tomorrow is an
off day, the Washington club,
In a body, is to turn out for
a morning practice. In view
Of his clubs recent slump,
Manager Johnson feels that
extra ,licks win be needed be-
fore the impending two-game
session with Connie Mack's
Athletics.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
one furlong. Purse, .s1.5OO. claIminE. Three-
Thompson Refuses
To Meet COrbett
nd one-haif furlongs. Purse. s

SAN FRANCISCO, July 28.-
Young Corbett will not get a
crack at the welterweight cham
pionship for some time at least,
it was indicated today by the
refusal Of young Jack Thomp-
sons manager of a $4,000 guar
antee.
Thompson is expected to give
Jimmy McLarnin a shot at his
title in New York in September.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
ENTERPRISE,
YANKEE
READY
Rx JACK LAWRENCE

NEWPORT, r. I, July 20.
Enterprise and Yankee, two Of
the four giant sloops contending
for the honor Of defending the
Americas cup against Sir Thomas
Lipton's fifth Shamrock, now on
her way here from England, win
be out on the cup course today
tuning up for the four-cornered
battle which win see three Of
them eliminated.
Weetamoe. the yacht owned by
q syndicate of which j.. r. Nor
gan is the head, is also expected
to take a spin over. one Of the
selected courses IL she can get
ready in time. She is sailed by
George Nichols, Morgan'S son-in.
law.
With the exception Of
WhirlWind, the mahagOny
sIoOp owned by the ThOrue-
Hammond syndicate, al the
cup yachts and their skip
pers are ready to resume the
battle Of the billions.
The defects which each ship
developed during the preliminary
observation trials off this port
10 days ago have been reInedied
and they will go on to victory
or defeat as they stand today.
The Washington times., 1930-07-28
ST. JOSEPHS IN ACTION

The st. Joseph'S Nine engages
the Army Medicos tomorrow in a
Capital City League unlimited Sec
ton game on the Plaza diamond
at 3 o'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

rs It warm in the ssuth?" asked
Yam.
"ot course. it's warm. Why else
should we want 10 10 there?"
~ give up. Why else2'
The swallow didn't renlF. Hurry.
hurry. all you swallows. We must
leave n ten minutes L. everybody
here?''
The chirnney-swallows are not
here announced a young swallow
whom the shadow-children recoE.
nized as coming from the nest in
the very tree they were in.
"Humph. they don't 70 South
the elder remarked. They STAY n
their chimney all Winter. A heated
apartment they call IL. I don't envy
them. l prefer sunshine to smoke .
1T must be pleasant in the South
Flor said.
1T ~ pleasant. It's the pleasant
est place 70 be IN the Winter. Willis
the raw wind Ia blowing and the
snow Is falling here in the North.
We will be in a land Of flowers. warns
hreezes and sparkling sunshine.
Why don't you come along with us
instead OF shivering here? Wen
help you build a nest. Then YOU can
come back with us in the Spring"
AThe shadow children were de-
lighted IL was an excellent idea.
Its very kind OF you to inyits
US" Hand said.
Don't mention n. There's plenty
OF room for everybody. Just follow
me. You'H be there tn no time"
In no time." exclaimed Knarf.
In no time. All ready-away va
60"
And with n whisk OF their wings.
the swallows rose out OF the tree
and whirled away.
But the shadows-they stayed t..
hind. for they had no wings. And
how can anyone follow the swallows
without wings?
They uttered N sigh. 1--WE viii
get there IN no time" they said as
they watched them sail out Of sight,
TomorrOw-"The Magic Carpet.'D
co9yTiEht. 1880. Newspaper Featurs Service. Ir-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

hM IRTHFUL curiosity was my
W chief emotion an ] put my
49, ear down to Juniors lips at
his request TO hear the "nawful
name" which he had said he had ap-
piled 10 Roderick during their quar-.
Rel. But there was no mirth in me
when my small boys voice faltered
out the epithet he had used. ! had
expected oa5 Of Katie's wildly fan
tastic phrases with perhaps the ad-
eition OF a "damn"-the reason for
several disciplinary sessions with my
small son for whom the word has
etrong attraction.
But the highly profane epithet,
slightly tinged with obscenity which
Junior whispered into my ear, petri-
fled me. for / had fancied my guar
dianship OF him so efficient as 10
preclude his hearing such language.
j surmised that Jim and the TIGERS.
father and son. could use distinctly
vigorous and Rabelaisian language
when they chose, but ] always had
trusted them not TO say anything be
fore Junior which they knew I would
not wan. him % hear.
Junior" / exclaimed the matter
q Tx QuArrsi forgotten in this new
Issue where aid you learn such
words n thosey'
NadEs For q Confession.
DO Z have TO tcll7" he asked, lift
ing his ace from my shoulder and
hooking At me with anxious eyes. Il
promised not TO tell unless ] had 70.
But n Z have 10. i can"
i steeled my heart against the i'm
pulse 10 let him keep the secret he
evidently wished TO preserve.
I'm afraid YOU must. Junior" ]
SAID.
Wen then. n was Jerry TIGER"
i felt suddenly cold The uncouth
but lovable son OF our nearest neigh
Dor had always been idolized by both
Marion and Junior and we had
trusted the children implicitly with
him. Ny voice was sharp with anxi.
ETY. as I put the next question.
do you mean that Jerry talks like
that when you are with him?"
''Oh. no. MOI No" Nv small
sons voice was hysterical with de-
NAL. Jerry never. lever talks bad.
and he always scolds me II l say
damn He always says: Now. you
know. Junior, your ma wouldn't
like that" His imitation OF Jerry's
drawi was ludicrouSly faithful Il
never heard him say this but Just
one time and then he was trying 70
get Babe and Min harnessed up"
ne rolled the names OF Jerry TIGERS
spawned old nags unctuously under
his tongue, for TO him they are the
steeds OF Araby-"and Babe was
acting UP something terrible. and
Jerry was scolding her. and she
stepped on his foot, and he hoped
up and down and called her that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

which crowned IL were set IN the
center OF an open space where the
sun beat down mercilessly. Around
the Acropolis have been planted
great groves OF pine trees and II Is
planned TO set out wen more OF
them. Although these are not the
trees OF ancient Greco. they are YER
dure, and they relieve effectively the
b-arTenness.
Modern Athens is growing and de
veloping at a prot.gious rate. New
buildings seem 10 sp:oEt overnight.
Many Of these new buildings were
built by civ!c-minded phiiz-thropists,
and presented TO the city. The city
Is also doing much 10 and
preserve the ruins OF It's old c!viliza-
ton, although this work has been
postponed so long that many valu-
able antiquities have been removed
by foreign collectors.
The edges OF Athens are "scrubby."
The poorer classes live in these
suburbs. But despite the fact that
they are poor. their homes. glimpsed
from the streets as one walks along,
are quiet and calm. There IL none
OF the tumult. the arguing and noise
which n generally associates with
the poorer sections OF a city. There
are no wild children dashing st ones
legs. no screaming mothers. The
Sums" atmosphere IL not there.
In fact. all the people OF Athens
appear Enthusiastically sedate q.
Even the children impress one with
their seriousness, their air OF learn
ing. the way they greet and treat
strangers. They appear less like
children than they do like diminu.
tive adultsi
Although European dress is the
rule in Athens. occasionally a coun.
try-nan will come TO town and
wander the streets. He adds a
bright touch or color with his round.
fez-like cap. his loose. k~nee-length
trousers. wool stockings. tasseled
slippers. and cana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
The Stars Say
For Wednesday, January 8.
By CENEvIEVE KEMBLE.

FNHE astrological forecast for this
day is not considered a pro-
piuous n for the general trend
Of events. There are adverse a.
poets for those IN the employment OF
others. and the financial outlook IN
hazardous for all interests. In fact
there may be sudden losses through
speculation. disaster or even through
personal extravaganza or foolhardl.
ness. All funds should be rirtdly
safeguarded. There IN the possibilitv
or an abrupt change or journey. with
results not OF a profitable Character.
Those whose birthday IL is NAV
prepare for a year in which thew
should conservatively and frugaTy
handle their funds II they would be
free from financial loss. Specula-
ton and rash investments as well as
personal extravaganza threaten. En-.
ploynent is also in jeopardy and an
Improbable and abrupt change ~
imminent. Guard the affairs against
fraud and treachery. A child born
on this day may be inclined To be
restless. fond Of change, especially
In employment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
Answers TO Health Queries


PAT c. Q-Two years ago I had
an attack OF pleurisy and the sore
ness still remains. What can I do
IN order 10 relieve this soreness7
A-There may he many causes for
this condition. Consult your ply
stefan who viii be able 10 locate the
exact cause and then treatment car
be advised.
MORRIS s. O.-What can 7 DO
for my hair which Is very thin and
dry?
Al would advise a stimulating
ointment n be used after thoroughly
s-hampooinS the hair with warm
water and a good pure soap, For
fun particulars send a self-addressed.
stamped envelope. and repeat your
question.
r. NJ. $. Q.-What causes small
brown spots the size OF the head OF
a pin 70 appear on my body?
A-These spots are probably liver
spots. due 10 more or less poor in
testinal elimination. The first thing
TO do. therefore. Is to correct const!-
patton.
J. s. o.-What should a girl weigh
who is 1914 years old and 5 feet 3
inches tall2
Can superfluous hair he re-
moved by the use or the electric
needle?
A-For her age and helght she
should weigh about ia pounds.
Yes. but I would advise you %
consult a skin specialist for this
treatment.
J.. M. O. Q.-What DO you advise
Tor catarrhal deafness? II IS espe-
cially trying In rainy weather.
A.-Clear M the underlying infec-
ton first or all. Keep the nose and
throat clear.
copyrisht. 1880. Newspaper F.atur. servic.. In,
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name and q lot nore. i never saw
Jerry mad like that befora ! was
scared, but ! couldn't forget that
name cause he called Babe that
moro than once. and II sounded So
so-mad-like a name-you know
what ] mean. Mums?"
Too Much for Mother.
] nodded. I was past speech Just
then, and Junior hurried on with his
impassioned defense OF Jerry.
AN then. Jerry stopped being
mad. an he was terrible scared. He
said you'd never. never let him take
care OF me any more. II you knew
about IL. He was all funny looking,
white around his nose and mouth,
! thought he was goin' TO die or
something. He said ia never heard
him say anything Ike that before,
and that I'd never hear him say Il
again. and hs made me promise !
wouldn't remember II and never
would say IL. But ] couldn't keen
the promise not TO remember it,
Junior explained naively, because
the words we-e so queer and so mad.
Ike. But ] neve did say Il till to
day. and now I've broken my promise
TO Jerry"
I saw that the tears were very
near the surface. and / did not want
their complication in the problem be-
fore me.
But you won't break IL again.
I'm sure" ! said soothinEly. But
tell me. did you say a little while
age that Jerry asked you not 10 tell
me about his saying the words?"
Yes" Junior answered. winking
rapidly. but past the emotional
danger point. He said IL wouldn't
do anybody any good to tell. II /
never said the words again. But he
said IL ! ever forgot and said the
words and you asked me where |
got EN-. then / was TO tell you. And
then he said II would be time for
him TO pull up stakes and run away.
for you'd " let me see him again.
That isn't true. is II Mother?"
Trying Not to Cry.
His face was twisting with the ef.
fort not to cry. and I answered him
promptly.
NO dear. we won't a anything
TO Jerry about this. II shall be your
secret and mine and Roderick's-un
less-d!d anybody else. Grandpa or
anybody. hear you say the words?H
II don't think So" Junior said
slowly. Grandpa was reading. and
the radio was going loud. and-and
I didn't say EN- very loud. But ]
just had 10 say something 10 him,
! was so mad"
And then what happened?"
asked casually.
Then he said. Gee. Manny's
baby can cuss some, can't hep and
then he grabbed for the cars. and
grabbed for EN- back, and I guess
when I tugged at them. one OF the
cars scratched him. for i heard him
say ouch and then he hit me, and
then ! hit him. and then Grandpa
caught us each by the collar and
then you came in. You know the
rest"
Yes. Junior" I said, ct know the
rest. but before / say anything more
to you about IL, / want TO bring
Roderick in here. I've talked to him
and I don't think he Is angry now
any more than you are"
mo. I'm not mad" my small son
returned. but"
There was a reserve IN his voice
which troubled me as I left him 70
20 after Roderick. There still was
latent hostility between the two BOYS.
I realized that and wondered with
misgiving whether I might not have
TO resort. after all. TO the bizarre ex.
pertinent OF letting the two small
boys fight out their antagonism in a
miniature boxing ARENA
Continued Tomorrow
! c1yEisAi. 1880. Nswspsper Feature Service. Ina
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
The Shadow-C Children Are In.
vited TO Follow the Swal-
lows South.
BY Max TreII
kkT1URRT. hurry it's time
TO 20 hurry

66TTURRT. hurry !. IT'S tim,
70 20 hurry"
Mi. Flor. Hand. Yam
and Knarf-the five little shadow.
children with the turned about
names-hastened 10 the window.
The voice came from the garden.
They could see nothing except a few
birds Ia a tree.
Hurry. hurry"
IL was one OF the birds. a swallow
to be exact. and IL was calling 10 its
companions. who came gliding ~ the
tree from all directions. IL was a
cold. cloudy day. Winter was in TIA
air. The swallows seemed 10 be get.
r ready for something unusual.
They chirped sharply and glanced
about In quick. twists.
What are they III such a hurry
about?" Mi wanted 10 know.
They must be late" said Yam.
Hmm. late for whaf2" asked
Knarf. No one seemed w know. IVY
Knarf called through the window
Hello. there. what are YOU tn such
a hurry about He received ~
answer. il was as IL they hadn't
even heard him. which was quite
likely. rs shadow language Is I'm.
markable for its stiffness. Moreover,
the window WAS tightly shut.
Let's 70 out Hand sugEestedt
So out they went. squeezing them.
selves through n crack a. shadows
a so easily do. once out in the
garden they gave a little spring and
found themselves beside the swallow
Hurry" he called by way Of
greeting.
"Where?' Knarf inquired.
ITO the South. It's time 70 leave.
II you don't hurry i will get too
cold. Then you won't be able 10 -
at all"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
Helpful Advice to Girls
BY ANNIE LAURIE

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ ! have a boy friend who Ia
sixteen years old and has been GO
ing with a girl about the same age
for a short time. or late she
doesn't even want 20 talk to him.
although he Is IN love with her as
a friend. What ! would like 70
know is whether there isn't some
way in which TO bring these two
friends together again as happily
as they were before.
WAITING.
WAITING: When you are a little
w bit older you Will discover that
the way OF the peacemaker Is beset
with obstacles. not the least Of which
Is. very often, the ingratItude OF
those one tried 70 help and their re-
sentiment at outside interference in
their affairs. II the girl does not
wish 10 talk 10 the young mar there
may be some eason for Il that she
does not even wish TO confide in you.
III they really care FOR one another. /
should not be a all surprised TO find
that there has been a reconciliation
without the aid OF q third party.