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The Washington times., 1930-08-11
FOUGHT IN SOCKS

"Kd" Mcfarland. famous old
boxer, once took off his shoes be
cause they hurt him and fought
20 rounds IA his stockinged feet.
The Washington times., 1930-08-11
KANSAS CITY
ROOKIE HAS
POLISH
SandIot Basebaers Experience Day of Unexpected Results
BY JOE HOLMAN

That Joe Kuhei viii eventually
succeed him as the Washington
clubs regular first baseman was
. prediction made by Capt. Joe
Judge of the Washington club to
day. Here's what Judge says:
Kuhel'S the best looking
prospect I've seen since join.
ing the washington club Is
years ago. He shifts his feet
like q major Lacquer already.
And he's acquired more polish
than any rookie I've ever Seen."
Although realizing that he's
getting along in years Judge be-
lieves he has several more good
seasons under his belt.
with a capable under
study helping me out l will
last much longer" was his
observation this morning.
"And KuheI looks like the
real thing to me-"
During his spare time Joe is
teaching the Kansas City rookie
several tricks of the trade. And
the youngster, as willing as they
come, is eagerly picking up the
pointers dealt him by the prince
of all American League first
SackerS.
Incidentally, Judge, who is rest
ing a sore left thumb, does not
expect to get back on the job
until Wednesday. The Chicago
White Sox open a .three-game
series here tomorrow.
In the meantime, Manager
Walter johnson declares, Kuhel
will remain at the initial station.
Sammy Rice is to carry on
regularly in right field. AL
though il was reported that
Sammy, after returning to
the lineup recently was to be
rested several days, 1t was
learned yesterday that no
such arrangement has been
made.
Even though the washington
club is now trailing the Athletlcs
by q large margin, PresldenC Clark
Griffith refuses to concede the
champions another flag.
"We owe it to the public
which has supported us SO well
to keen our heads mp" he de-
cIared yesterday. And Wen
hustle to the very last ditch.
As proof that he intends con-
ceding the league leaders nothing
until and if, his club is matne'
matically out of the race, waiter
johnson yesterday declared that
he has no idea of experimenting
with his ball club or otherwise
making changes in his lineup
at the present time.
General Alvin Crowder, VINO
dropped a tough decision to the
AIS last week, will endeavor 70
Get back into stride today when
the washington and Cleveland
clubs hook up in the fifth game
of their series here. Mel Harder
youthful Indian highlander Is
his likely opponent: ,,
Yesterday the Griffmen turned
the tables and easily routed Wal
lis Hudlin and the Cleveland IN
dians. 1876. Although the Gritts
gained half a game on the Atm
letics, who we're idling, the third,
place Yankees remained two
points behind the Washington
club. The Shawkeys kept in stride
with the runners'up by downing
St. Louis and automatically cheek
ing off their sixth win in a row.
The Washington times., 1930-08-11
HAVE YET TO WIN

The st. Louis Browns is the
only outfit in the two major
leagues which has never won a
championship.
The Washington times., 1930-08-11
HOLD
MNEH0ZMAN

Lew Fonseca, veteran Cleveland
infielder and 1929 American
League batter leader. may return
to his clubs lineup as a third
Sacker.
When Lew was injured early
this season, Ed Morgan sub
stituted for him on first base.
Since showing at that position,
Ed has flashed too much to war
rant his removal.
Realizing that the hot corner
alone is open to his big bertha,
manager Roger Peckinpaugh is
already encouraging FonSeca to
work out there. Lew was origin
ally a second baSeman while in
the National League. Then he
made connections with the Tribes
men and shifted to the initial
corner.
Although Montague Is the
clubs regular third baSeman
at present, it is thought that
FOnseca could fit into the
job in short order.
Little Joie Sewell, leather
lunged infielder of the Indians,
may be used in deal this win
ter. The same goes for Outfielder
Bib Falk. Sewell. 4 is claimed,
has about outlived his usefulness
as a regular.
At the same time. it is thought.
Joie retains enough Of his old
fire and ability to make himself
highly useful as a utility man
and pinch batSman.
Falk, his pals maintain, can be
just as good or bad as he cares
to be. And they add that ne
has not been any too good this
season..
Earl Averill, cannonading Cleve-
land center gardener, has hit so
viciouSly during the last several
weeks that he is now among the
leagues leading clouters.
When Earl last appeared here
he was anything but a sensation.
Picking up steam as the race
moved on, however, he is now
one of the most respected and
feared hitsmithS in the American
league.
How many home runs would
Babe Ruth hit If he were
affiliated with the washington
Club? In other words how many
circuit drives would he gather If
he played II games per season
at Griffith Stadium?
mo more than 3O," one
Washington Club player de-
Clared today. The player did
not wish to have his name
mentioned.
To which AL Schacht replied:
"Stuff and nonsense. The
Babe hits real hOmerS. He'd
get as many here as anywhere
eISe."
Schacht claims that once Bape
got the range of those center
field bleachers it would be just
too bad.
"USe him here and he'd show
up as well as ever" Al declared.
Put him in the st. Louis ball
park and he'd get 70 home
runs and then sonnet"
On the other hand Goose
Goslin. who has harvested over
20 boundary pokes this season.
has unQuestionably profited by
The Washington times., 1930-08-11
T()[)AY'S
STANDINGS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
WASHINGTON. IS; Cleveland, g.
New York, Il; st. Louis, IL.
Detroit, 4: Boston. 2.
TODAY'S GAMES
Cleveland at WASHINGTON.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Detroit at Boston.
st. Louis at New York.
The Washington times., 1930-08-11

Although Montague Is the
clubs regular third baSeman
at present, it is thought that
FOnseca could fit into the
job in short order.
The Washington times., 1930-08-11

NATIONAL LEAGUE
The Washington times., 1930-08-11
Leading Hitters

AMERICAN LEAGUE
The Washington times., 1930-08-11

with a capable under
study helping me out 1 will
last much longer" was his
observation this morning.
"And KuheI looks like the
real thing to me-"
The Washington times., 1930-08-11

On the other hand Goose
Goslin. who has harvested over
20 boundary pokes this season.
has unQuestionably profited by
9 change Of scenery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
new VALLEYITE
CLUB SPEAKER
Organization
Subject OF Lions
Weekly Meeting

l.. B. Pilgrim was the principal
speaker at the Lions club luncheon
Tuesday noon at the El Jardin.
choosing for his subject a descrip-
ton OF the Civitan club, a civic
organization similar to the Lions.
Rotarians. and Kiwanians. Mr..
Pilgrim. who moved to the Valley.
was formerly Of Detroit.
George Desha. original president
Of the Brownsville Lions club,
spoke briefly on the history Of the
local club. taking 1t from its birth
in July, 1927, up TO present. He
pointed out In particular the
growth OF the club as it kept step
with civic progress.
DR.. j. c. Englehart was initiated
as a Lion cub Tuesday. with Ralph
Dunkleberg and Ed Box as lnitia-
tors.
Entertainment following the
luncheon was furnished by George
Westervelt rendering several selec-
tons on the plano. followed by club
songs with Mr.. Westervelt at the
piano and DR.. p. r. Richey whist
ling accompaniment as members
sang. DR.. Richey has moved here
recently from Laredo.
II. a. Rosyneck, San Antonio.
connected with the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad, was a visitor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
HOUSTON PAIR
Gun VICTIMS

HOUSTON, Sept. l6.-P9-Mr.
and Mrs. George X. Chick we're
probably fatally wounded in a
shooting at the woman'S house
here last night. Physicians said
they had only a Slight chance for
recovery.
About 1890 p. m. Chick and his
wife, who had been estranged for
some time. Miss Eleanor Roark,
Mrs. Chicks sister, and Paul Ste
phens. q mutual friend, were play
Ing cards.
Presently Paul and I went into
the Kitchen" Miss Roark said. "and
George and his wife went out or
the front porch. T heard Mrs
Chick raise her voice, and 1 knew
she was mad.
Il walked into a room where
could hear what they were saving.
he was talking low. and she was
talking loud. I flippeG the porch
light on.
There was a scream and a burst
Of gun fire. And there they were.
lying on the floor"
Mrs. Chick. who was 81 years old
was shot twice In the breast. There
were indications the pistol had been
held at close range. Chick. who
was 80, received four bullets III the
abdomen from the same gun.
he lived at Dallas. but had been
staying at a Houston hotel. His
father Is w II. Chick of Dallas. and
his uncle Is Robert L. Chick, Dallas
probation officer.
she wanted me to come back u
ner.' Chick said at a hospital, and
! wouldn't"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
About Polo, the Great
That Is What This Is About and If You Do
Not Believe 1t, Read on, Read On

Editors Note-Dear reader, IL now
seems we are about to learn some
thing about polo at last. Other
articles may soon follow, Of en-
tightening character.
ALONG about the time that Alex
IA ander the Great was looking
for new. worlds to conquer, some
Persian riff-raff with a perverted
sense of humor and lots of time on
his hands. invented a new game.
In the middle Of a great central
plain he placed q small white and
reasonably round rock, but not until
he had concealed in the surround
ing broom-weed. the greater part Of
Persia'S Household cavalry.
Forthwith, this great man, with
merry iibberings and many mirth
provoking gestures retired to a
point Of vantage and observation
among the branches Of a high tree.
How IL Started
Before the sun was we'll up. a
meandering Mede. attracted by the
small rock lying ~innocently in the
open field, bent his steps in the
direction Of the opposing camp nor
lost time in disseminating his dis
quoting information. You see. the
Modes had spent the better part OF
q month in clearing off tsis rrain,
and !. looked to them very much as
though the Persians had set upon
a deliberately planned nuisance.
This. Of course, was not TO be toll
Grated SO that in no time at all
high dust clouds herald the ap-
proach Of mounted men.
Soon they are seer advancing IN
long lines and at rapid gaits. swing
ing sword. axe. cutlass and mace IN
a manner altogether disturbing.
This seems to be the signal TO
start something for from their con-
cealed positions issue the Persian
hosts on neighing palfreys and like
wise swinging in a free-hand way.
implements Of war, death and des-
truction. Chanting fills the air,
bugle calls to burle and those
equipped with whistles use them.
Nearer and nearer draw the lines,
faster and faster grows the pace.
The Cab Is Yellow
Down the roaE dashes a yellow
cab and out of a window pops a
head with a round hair cut. Ii Is
Alexander the Great.
Breaks, he snaps and the death
car rattles to a stop. Leave us
watch this engagement. there may
be something in It,"
On the loose rein. a gentleman OF
the Persian horse Is riding hard on
the white rock. Like-minded, a gall
Looping Mede charges for the OPP
posite direction. Both horsemen are
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
2 INJURED In
HIGHWAY RACE
Chrysler, Chevrolet, Stutz
Winners in Three
Car Divisions

NUEvO LAREDO. Mexico. Sept.
l6-tPt-Automobile racing drivers,
most Of them amateurs, VINO parti-
cipated in the international races
which officially dedicated the new
paved highway to Monterrey, turn
ed homeward yesterday. leaving two
OF their number IN a Monterrey
hospital suffering from injuries.
A Ford piloted by "A. II. Uhr OF
San Antonio, with Mechanic Stone.
overturned within one kilometer OF
the finish near Monterrey and they
we're in a hospital there today In a
serious condition. Uhr, nevertheless,
was awarded fourth prize IN the
class B division OF contestants.
"A Gardner phaeton plotted by
Bobbie Darrell OF Houston. which
led the race most Of the way, caught
fire near Cienega dc Flores, %
kilometers from the finish line. was
badly damaged and dropped out OF
the race.
This car was reported TO have
been about Is minutes ahead Of the
ChrySler roadster driven by "Wlld
Bill Campbell Of San Antonio,
which won first place in the class a
division, running the l44-mile course
in 2 hours AZ minutes A seconds
Jimmy Davis Of Temple. in q
Houston-owned Hudson, was second
in 3 hours 30 minutes.
Earl Allen OF San Antonio. In a
Chevrolet six, won first place in
class b. running The 144-mile course
in | hour SIS minutes 20 2-5 seconds.
Webster in n Chevrolet six. took
second place. in / hour. So minutes
So seconds. Third place went to Hall
III a model "A Ford. while fourth
place was awarded To Uhr. who was
injured when his car overturned
near the finish.
I'm class G. the strictly stock car
division. a Stutz. driven by Cecil
Bigsbv Of Houston. won first in ]
hour SIS minutes: second by a Stude-
baker roadster driven by F. II. Tfce
Of San Antotnio. in ! hour 58 min
utes: third model A Ford. driven by
Carlos Leal, in 2 hours 20 minutes
SO seconds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
MONTERREY TO
HONOR RUBIO
President to Inaugurate
Many Institutions In
Mexican City

MONTEREY, Mexico. Sept. IT,
Monterrey, the industrial metropolis
OF Mexico, situated near the Texas
border, Is preparing o gigantic cele-
bration in honor Of President Pas
Cual Ortiz Rubio, who will make an
official visit here october 4.
The president will formally inau-
gurate several institutions now
under construction in Monterrey, or
recently finished, and will inspect a
portion of the newly surfaced inter-
national Laredo-Monterrey high
way, that Is eventually to be ex-
tended TO the Guatemala border. He
win also visit the Don Martin irri-
CATION works In the northern part
OF the republic.
President Ortiz Rubio will arrive
In Monterrey by train in the morn
ing of October 4. On the same day
he will inaugurate the Alvaro Obre-
gon Industrial school. the Monter-
rev Electric Light Bulb factory, and
the Fernandez de Lizardi school,
and will lay the cornerstone Of the
projected Hotel Condo de Monter-
rev.. The cornerstone laying cere-
mony will be a mere formality. since
the foundation Is not finished, and
the stone will be shifted around
afterward. The hotel, however,
when completed. will be a modern
six story structure that will relieve
the o~vercrowded condition Of Mon
terrey hotels that has come as a
result OF the new highway TO the
American border.
On the following day the pres
ident will inaugurate the new eight
story federal palace In Monterrey,
the Acero recreation park and the
new Morelos street. He will also
inspect the work that is being done
on the projected road between
Monterrey and Matamoros. opposite
Brownsville. Texas. and will visit
the new military camp. now under
construction.
october 6 he will inspect a por-
ton Of the Laredo highway, and
the following day he will visit the
Don Martin irrigation works. Oct
ober 8 he will return to Mexico
City.
Several "fiestas" and receptions
will be given in his honor during
his stay in Monterrey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
Brownsville Milk
Cows Are Healthy

Cows supplying Brownsville with
mi are particularly free from
tuberculosis. according to r. Q.
Graham Of the county health unit
who IS conducting the annual tu-
berculosis test now.
Out of over 1000 cows tested,
ONLY one animal was found to be
infected. This Is a decided improve
ment y . conditions IN the past
three years. Graham states.
About 1000 cows remain % be
tested in the Brownsville territory.
Three years ago so ont of 1900
were found To be infected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
Differential File
Limit Is Extended
Especial to The Herald)

WESLACO. Sept. 1.-THE Weslaco
Chamber OF Commerce IS IN recent
q a message from the Interstate
Commerce Commission wherein the
chief examiner has postponed dates
Tor filing exceptions to the proposed
report submitted by the examiners
in the Texas differential case. The
commission originally set the time
limit for the exceptions to be filed
as September %. The date IS now
postponed until October %. in order
that parties to the ease may be Civ
EN- adequate time to file any <
ceptions TO the proposed report that
they see fit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17

strongly supported by their respect
i've cohorts.
The Persian, using a of un-
common proportions, initiates a
nearside forward stroke at the rock
with a diabolical and clearly mani
fest idea or reducing ii TO gravel.
Forward he swings. So far so good.
The Mede, on the other hand.
counters with what is intended for
an under the pcny's neck shot to
his left wing men who have already
ridden out to take the pass. "A good
stratagem. But lol
First Penalty
Cyrus the Persian, now an old
man, takes his eye off the ball for
lust a fraction Of a second with
the result that he takes also. Cam
bySeeS. the marauding Mede, under
the chin with a free swinging mace.
Cambyses. by pressing his stroke,
and aided by certain r~eflexes, takes
the front legs from under the pony
riden by Cyrus. Both contestants
are down. The rock remains in
place. No score.
'Sockkol' yells the great Alex
ander, now on the ground outside
the cab. This Is a game. LOol1esi"
he continues. Cowboy. ride en-
Nor has the slight accident in
dulged in by the two leaders damp
ened in any degree the ardor OF the
oncoming forces. Together come the
lines with a deafening clash. Per-
sian epithets and the cruel inuen-
does OF the malignent Medes are
tossed lightly to and fro. froth on
the blood Of carnage. Heads are
cleft, noses Dashed, ears knocked
down with impartial precision.
Horses stumble. horses fall, rear.
back. plunge and otherwise depose
their riders. Suddenly the rock flies
high into the air. Coming down. il
brings with IL the Persian oaf who
had set himself IN a tree 10 watch.
At this point Alexander paid off
the Taxi driver.
Before looking farther" he was
heard To tell the assembled wal
correspondents. I'm going to learn
this here new game"
Thus was polo first conceived and
born.
Singing IS a most valuable exer-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17

Mrs. Leonor Hernandez died at
her home In Colonia Victoria late
Tuesday night. Funeral services
are 10 be held at Our Lady OF
Guadalupe church at 5 D. m. We'd
nesday, with interment in the city
cemetery. Surviving are her hus-
band. Reymundo Hernandez. two
sons and three daughters. Cara
mortuary has charge OF arrange
ments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
FILED

Emilio MARTINEZ and Elena Mer-
cado. san Benito: o.. O. Hamilton
and Lorraine Estes. San Benito:
Rcy Asher and Jessie Smith
Brownsville: Oran w. Fraser and
melinda Rosales. Pharr: Thomas
Steele and Emma Jean Hoffman.
Brownsville: Oran w. Fraser and
Elmira Schaffner. Brownsville.
Licenses issued:
Vitali0 RincOneS and Rosa Guer-
zero. Jose &c Ia Luz Melendez and
Carolina Long0ria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
~struct in Home
Economics Employed
Especial To The HeraIdl

T@PNNA0I " TIT ILC4dIuT
RIO GRANDE CITY, Sept. IT.
Starr county schools will receive
instruction in home economics this
year through the services Of Miss
Louise Byrne. Austin. itinerant
teacher employed by the county
board OF education to teach both
high school and adult classes in Rio
Grande City. Roma, and Grulla.
Miss Ethel Hairgrove. Nacogdoches
Will teach the same subjects in San
Isidro school.
Miss Byrne was formerly connect
ed with st. Mary's Academy, Austin.
and IS a valuable addition to the
teaching personnel Of the county.
according to Mrs. Florence J. Scott.
county superintendent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
KIwANIANs TO HOLD PARTY

A stag party In Matamoro5. at
the MatamOros hotel, Is scheduled
f0r members OF the Kiwanis club
Wednesday night ct 1880. It wa
announced today.
The affair Il in homer or w. "A
RascO. Kiwanian who was namec
governor or this district during z
convention held In Lubbock re-
Gently.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17

HARLINGEN. Sept. f7.-Funerai
services for Mrs. Katherine Miller.
Valley pioneer. were held at the
RaymoHdville Methodist church on
Tuesday aftgernoon. with the Rev
r.. G. Jayco officiating. The body
was forwarded 10 Bradford, Ill.
for iSterment. Arrangements were
handled by the Harrington Funeral
home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
POSTAL EATFS

me United States cir mail postag,
rate 10 5 cents Tor the FIRST ounce anc
10 cents for each additional ounce o.
fraction thereof. Letters mailed n
the United States FOR the points In
Nrxico take this rata
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
Funeral Services For
Primera Woman Held

HARL1NGEN. Sept. 17.-Mrs. Sa-
mantha Ellen Behlmer. ell
known resident Of Primera district
died az her home there Tuesday
afternoon. Funeral services are to
be held at the Christian church in
Harrington at 8 p. m. Wednesday,
and the body IS to be forwarded to
Wilmington, Kas., for interment.
Mrs. Behimer. who was II years
old. Is survived by her husband. r.
Il. Behimer, and several ,hildren
living In Kansas.
The Behimers came here from
Kansas about five years ago.
MIR. Behimer had been III for
some time. and the children had
come down from Kansas 10 be at
his bedside. He had improved.
however, and they had Just left
for their homes when Mrs. Behimer
was stricken on Sunday with par
alysis Of the throat.
Arrangements are being made BY
the Harrington Funeral home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Sept. l7-tP-U. S.
Dept. Agr.)-Hogs: 10000: active.
mostly l0615 lower: top 100;
packing sows S.50G9.50; slaughter
pigs 8.25Ge-35.
Cattle: $4,000: calves: 5000: bid
ding 25630 lower on fed steers and
yearlings: she stock. bulls and
vealers tending sharply lower:
steers. good and choice 100000 Lbs.
10.50613.00: 900-1500 Lbs. 9.00D
1850: common and medium 500
1900 Lbs. 6.50610.o0: heifers. good
and choice 550-S50 Lbs. 9.50612.75;
cows. good and choice 5.00G7.75:
bulls (yearlings excluded good
choice beef 5.75T675: vealers
(milkfed) good and choice 1000
1900: medium 9.00-if.00: stocker
and feeder steers. good and choice
500-f000 Lbs. 7.256e.oo.
Sheep: $4,000; mostly % lower:
lambs 90 Lbs. down. good choice
7.7566.85; ewes 90-i50 Lbs. medium
70 choice 2.501425: feeding lambs
60-T5 Lbs. good choice 6.75G7.65.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17

Men outnumber women by about
1000, 900 in India the male popula-
ton of Calcutta alone being more
than double the female.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17

In the fourteenth century II was
fashionable TO carry toothDicks Of
silver suspended around the neck
by a chain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
Air Mail Schedules

The schedule Tor the man between
Rrowusviiie and f5aIlas IL announced
~ ths p~ostoffice department rs fol-
lows:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17
MARKETS
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Sept. l7.-H9-
Cotton opened steady at an adj
vance OF 5 to 10 points on trade
buying and a moderate commission
house demand for late months
which appeared to be encouraged
by reports OF a continued holding
movement in the south and rela-
lively steady Liverpool cables.
The advance met some realizing
and a little southern selling. but
it seemed to be quite readily alb
sorbed. and the market was steady
at the end OF the first half hour
with prices about 10 to Il points
net higher on the more active po-
sitions. New October contracts
sold I'D to l1.03 and March to II 48.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-17

The wedding ring has. from
ancient times. been placed on the
fourth finger Of the left hand out
OF the belief that from this finger
a nerve runs directly 10 the heart.