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XMAS SHOPPING
. SHOWS GAINS

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approximately 1000 persons.
They vii be retained until
Christmas Eve.
Postal officials say the trend
toward earlier buying and mail
ing Of Christmas goods is even
more marked locally this season.
These observations agree with
those made by department and
speciality store proprietors.
Washington from business
stand point has had a much
more favorable year than have
most Of the other large cities.
Federal Reserve Board figures
disclose that while there has been
q falling off Of from 10 to 25
per cent in some sections the
record locally has fallen short
only a fraction Of / per cent,
business leaders say.
While local business concerns
are not prepared to issue definite
figures regarding the holiday buy
Ing and the results obtained
through the buy now and shop
early, mail early" campaigns, they
agree that sales are heavier and
buying crowds larger than they
have been in other years.
IL Per Cent Gain
While there is fluctuation
from day to day, the average gain
has been in the neighborhood Of
10 or IL per cent.
While the volume of sales from
the standpoint Of money ex-
changed is only slightly greater
merchants call attention to the
lowered prices of all articles,
which means that many more
actual sales have been made.
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Red Cross to Accept
Bust of Its Founder

Americans of Swiss origin viii
present q bust of Henri Dunant,
founder Of the international Red
Cross, to the museum Of the Red
Cross on Wednesday at cere-
monies presided over by Chief
Justice Charles Evans Hughes.
Marc Peter, Swiss minister to
the United States, will make the
presentation and John Barton
Payne, chairman of the Amer
ican Red Cross, will make the
speech Of acceptance.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

work, 1T was
ar ned to-
day. II er
condition is
SO low that
her physi-
clans have
warned tn e
studio tina t
she must be
given q rest
or nG CuSS-
quenceg W i'll
be serious.
An attempt
to cut off
some surplus
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
Farm Bureau Opens
TIUeLfth Convention

BOSTON, Dec. 8 0.N.S0
Eight hundred and fifty dele
gates from Al States were here
for the opening today of the
Twelfth Annual National Conven.
ton of the American Farm Bu-
yeau Federation. *
The American Farm Board
was the chief topic Of conSidera-
tion for the opening. Among
the speakers were c.. C. league,
member Of the Farm Board, and
c. w. Warburton. of the Federal
Agricultural Department.
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KING TO GO HUNTING

LONDON, Dec. 8.-For the first
time since his illness two years
ago, King George has planned
grouse shooting trip into
Windsor Great Park. Weather
permitting, he will engage In the
hunt either tomorrow or Thurs
day.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

VIC. Durant,
the m o tor
m a g n a t e,
landed at the
municipal air
port here en-
route to New
Y ork, after
m q k in G q
forced Ian d.
ing at May
port.
L e q vim 6
Miami W it h
nsln& " .
DurSlem, the
plan e r q n
AsRs
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
SNAKE KILLS 41

LONDON, Dec. 8 UN.S)-
Forty students and their cook
collapsed and died shortly after
eating at q mission hostelry in
Bombay, an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch reported today. A snake
was reported found among the
utensils used in the preparation
of the soup. rendering 1t highly
poisonous.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

MARGERY DURANT INTO q CerL1N
storm and the forced landing
was made safely.
Miss Durant recently flew to
Florida from Los Angeles In 10
hours and so minutes.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

tional c re-
monies in an
ticipation Of
the birth Of
q royal baby
will be held
at Chi wda
Castle next
month. A Spe-
cial villa for
the birth Of
the child has
been erected
In the castle
Grounds
Prince Chi
chibu, broth
nR nf EHaaYNArOr
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
MARINE CONCERT TODAY

The U=ited States Marine Band
will give a concert this after
noon at 4 o'clock at the audi
torium. Marine Barracks. Taylor
Rranson will lead.
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Miss DhTGIst UnItMrt
In Forced Landing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 8.
Margery Durant, daughter Of
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
japanese Praying
For Heir to Emperor

TOXIC. Japan, Dec. g. With
all Japan praying for a male
heir to the throne, the tradi-
The Washington times., 1930-12-08
THAI FOG CAUSE Still MYSTERY AS FATALITIES MOUNT TO 81
People
Who Interest You and the
Things They Do
Joan Crawford III
OF Diet and Work

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 8.--Joan
Crawford is i'll as the result
of too much diet and over
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

er OF Emperor Empress NagakO
Hirohito, is now the heir pre-
sumptive. Empress Nagako is
doing nicely, the royal physi-
clans report.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

weight, fol- JOAN CRAWFOhD
lowed by a strenuous session on
the lot sent Joan into retire
ment several days ago.
The Washington times., 1930-12-08

MADAME NADINE zAVAD-
SKY, associate Of Madame
Curie and noted Russian can
Ger expert. Is pictured in Los
Angeles. where she attended
the convention Of the Radio
logical Society Of North Amer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
EAST BLOOM

The July meeting of the Eureka
club was held at Ella Roberts, July
8. Fourteen members and num-
Der of visitors were present. After
the business meeting, the program
was given. The August meeting
will be at Alice Gifford's. Program:
Roll call, your favorite music; read
ing, AIDA Robb; music, Mary Greer;
talk, Eva Farris; stunt, Lucille Nix
on. Refreshments were served by
the hostess. The September meet
ing will be held at Edithe Greer's..
Dan Fogle and daughter Lucy of Co
lumbus, and Mrs Alice Clawson
spent one night last week at E. E
Stewart's.. Miss Jennie Culver, who
is attending school at New Concord,
and Ruth and Robert Culver spent
Saturday night at Harold Gifford's
and Sunday at Ethan Greer's. G1f-
fords also spent Sunday at Greer's.
Harry Robb and Curt Robb and
families were Sunday visitors at Ed
Robb's. F. r. Culver and family
attended church at Ark Spring, Sun
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Greer and
Albert Huffman's spent Sunday
at Buckeye Lake. John Wood
ward who has spent the past month
with relatives, returned to Illinois,
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Greer
of GAINESVILLE, spent Saturday and
Sunday at w. A. Greer's. Mrs. Bert
Baker of Michigan, Mrs. George Dav-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
The McConneIe Thursday

and Dean of GAINESVILLE, spent a few
days recently with Arley Johnson's.
fGlen and Ina Johnson returned
home with them, for a visit. Del
bert Hoover and daughter Martha
and husband of West Lafayette, Wis
tied recently with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. F. Hoover. :. Miss Eliz
abeth Pinkerton returned Sunday
from Marietta, where she had en-
ployment +. Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Pattin of Youngstown, are visiting
her parents, W. o. Bakers, and 9TH
er relatives. Marshall Cunningham
of Valparaiso, Ind, is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ B. Cum
ningham. The L. A. S. met last
Thursday with Mrs. Alma Johnson
The day was spent in quilting, and
the usual pot luck dinner served at
noon. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Mira Thompson, Aug. T..
Several from here attended the 4th
of July at Stockport. John VIM.
Lane of this place won the 50 prize
for climbing the creased pole.
Cbas. Lane of Newark spent the
week end with relatives here. Mrs
A. B. Evans visited recently with
her daughter, Miss Irene Evans Of
GAINESVILLE. Cecil Hoover and fam
lily spent the week end with Willis
Ellis of Oak Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Citizens Savings Bank
Mconna1cyi11e

McConnelsville, Ohio
Report of the condition Of The Citi-
zens Savings Bank, at McConnels-
vile. in the State of Ohio. at the
close of business June 80, 1880.
RESOURCES
Loans on Real Estate $200188 Is
Loans on Collateral. :. !. 182187
Other Loans and Discounts 1858 SO
State. County and Munich
other Ral 'Gaasi; Bonds, Stocks and ''00o' %
Real Estate other than ~
Banking House. :. -. 1880. 90
Due from Reserve Banks
and cash in vault Utems
16-1819-20-2D. :. >. 48,394. so
Other Assets Gtems 26-27-
2S)-sheep on farm. -. 306 90
Total. $500. $3S9,834 90
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock paid in. ...$ $4,000 90
Surplus Fund. ;. -. 10000 90
Undivided Profits less ex-
es paid: :. !. -. 4,342. 81
Time lime Certificates Of De- WV
posit. :. !. :. !. ;. -. 110,124.55
Savings Deposits. = 205.3 So
Total. =. !. ;. .$3S9,S34 90
i, ID. soidi ~, secretary ana IfedSuf-
er of above-named The Citizens Savings
Bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief s,,.Dn
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 5th day of July, 1890
(SeaD
BESSE C. PATTERSON,
Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest: r. f. MILLER.
GEO. w. LOWELL, HUGH DON
AHUE, directors.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Charter No. 2O5Z
Reserve District No. :
Malta National Bank
Malta, Ohio

ANldildI oAiAo
Report of condition of the Malta Ma
tional Bank, of Malta, in the State
of Ohio. at the close OF business on
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts. .$120, 201 IL
Overdrafts. !. !. ). Is OIL
United States Government
securities owned. :. -. $4,000. 90
Other bonds. stocks, and 40 -
securities owned. 196,32S 69
Banking house. none; Fur
niture and fixtures. ST.
Real estate owned other
than banking house. -. 5000. 90
serve bank. 49,. 1896 90
Cash and due from banks. 92,526 "a
cash items. -. 1893 SO
$. Treasurer and due
from U. S. Treasurer. -. $500. 90
Total ;. :. $50S,45S. IS
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in. ...S $4,000. 90
Surplus. . :. :. :. :. -. 10000. 90
Undivided profits--net.. :. $3.50. 02
Circulating notes outstand-
Due to banks. including
certified and cashiers
checks outstanding. :. 2,1O2.75
Demand deposits. ;. ;. :. 91,O36 as
Time deposits. :. :. ..... 186,939.72
State Of ohio, County of Morgan. Mrga9ifss: IS:
|, c. b. Smith, cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
C. B. SMITH, Cashier.
(SeaD
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day of July, 1880.
a. G.. MASTERSON,
Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest LEE HUMPHREY,
5. N MANLY, w. c. MANLY, di
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10

home folks over the Fourth Ethel
Roberts and Mary Barkhurst motor
ed to Williamstown, w Va, Satur-
day, and spent the day with Mrs
Mary McAtee and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Greer spent Wednesday
at Worley Greer's, and Miss Mary
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Charter No. $3.50
Reserve District No. 4
Citizens National Bank
MCCOnneISVlIle, Ohio

MCIOnnelSVllle, ONO
Report of condition of the Citizens
Mational Bank; of Mcconnelsville. in
business, on June 80, 1880.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts. -. $401, AL 81
Overdrafts. ;. ;. 1912 SO
United States Government -
securities owned. !. -. 9o.757. 81
Other bonds stocks, and
securities owned. -. S2.4O5. 7s
Furniture and fixtures,
Reserve with Federal Re- '''''' -
serve bank. ;. =. 3O,O67 II
Cash and due from banks. 95,818 65
Outside checks and other
cash items. ). ;. ). -. 1,o21 18
Redemption fund with U.
s. Treasurer and due
from U. s. Treasurer. 4.45O. 90
Total. -. !. !. :. " $743.259 80
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in. 500. .000. 90
Surplus. ;. ;. ;. ;. -. $4,000 90
Undivided profit-net.. -. 11,129 90
Reserves for interest. taxes,
and other expenses ac
crued and unpaid. 8. 1900 90
Circulating notes outstand-
ing. =. 1895 90
certified and cashiers
checks outstanding - $4,000 "a
Demand deposits. ;. ;. :. 319.103 Sc
Time deposits. :. ..... 1922 Sc
Total. . s743.259 40
State of Ohio, County of Morgan, IS:
I, j. r. Alderman, cashier of the
above named bank. do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief
j. r. ALDERMAN, Cashier.
(SeaD
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 5th day of July, 1880.
BESSE C. PATTERSON
Notary Public.
cORRECT-Attest: r. f MILLER,
GEO. w. LOWELL, HUGH DONA-
HUE, directors
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
Charter No. 46
Reserve District No.
First National Bank
McConnelsville, Ohio


Report of condition of the First Ma
the state of Ohio. at the close OF
business. on June 80. 1880.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. .$38S,508 "a
Overdrafts :. :. :. $500. 1928. 76
securities owned. -. 100000 90
Other bonds, stocks, and
securities owned. j. 1858 16
Banking house, none; Fur
niture and fixtures. $3.-
Real estate owned other
than banking house. -. 1865 90
serve bank. .... 33,362 O9
Cash and due from banks. 1929 So
Outside checks and other
Redemption den t"1s fund with u. - .
s. Treasurer and due
from U. S. Treasurer. -. 5000 90
Total. ;. ;. ....$S17,S71. 6S
Capital stock paid in. 500, OOO. 90
Surplus . . . ;. :. -. $4,000. 90
Undivided profits-net. -. 1.246. 80
Circulating notes outstand-
Due 70 banks, including
checks outstanding. -. 12,494 O9
Demand deposits. 352,216 IL
Time deposits. ;. ...... 226, ,914. So
Total. :. ss17,S71 6S
State of Ohio, County Of Morgan, IS:
l, S. A. Finley, cashier of the
above-named bank do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
S. A. FINLEY, Cashier.
(SeaD
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 7th day of July. 1880.
KATHERINE EAR1CH.
Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest: JOHN @. LYME, J.
E. PATTERSON, Fl. NJ. FINLEY, di-
rectorS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
RROKAW

Mrs. Arthur Kirkbride spent the
past week with her son Wayne and
family of GAINESVILLE. Fordyce Wea
yer and sons Earl and Chester of
GAINESVILLE spent several days last
week with his brother, Frank Wea-
YER. E. B. Hepler and sons Harold
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10

Daley spent the day with Katherine
and Maydelle Greer. Don't forget
the ice cream social at Pisgah
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10
No. 5552
Reserve District No. 1
First National Bank
Chesterhill. Ohio

CheSterhlll, Ohio
Report of condition Of the First Ma
Stat slonai BANK; nk of chesterhill. in the
ness on Sixth Month 80 1890
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. . S143675 9s
United States Sta Government 1923
securities owned. :. . 25,3Oo 90
Other bonds. stocks. and
securities owned. 6S.5s17s
Banking house. $4,000: Fur
niture and fixtures, ST.
Reserve with Federal Re- ''''0O
serve bank. :. :. =. 1882 as
Cash and due from banks. 23.258 SO
Outside checks and other
Redemption fund with U.
). Treasurer and due
from U. S. Treasurer. 1850. 90
Total. s275,045 IA
Capital stock paid in. ..$ 5000. 90
surplus $4,000 90
Undivided prohts-net. 2L057 II
Reserves for interest, tax
es. and other expenses
: accrued and unpaid. ;. :. s.OS2 "a
Circulating notes outstand-
ing. -: 80. -. -. $4,000 0a
certified and cashiers
checks outstanding. ~ 4,65s Oe
Demand deposits. :. !. . 74,41l.72
I1me deposits. ..... $685. So
Total. ;. ). :. :. .s275.o45 AZ
State of Ohio, County of Morgan SIS:
/, Carl Patterson, cashier OF the
above-named bank, do solemniy af-
firm that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and be.
lief.
CARL PATTERSON, Cashier.
(SeaD
Subscribed and affirmed to before
me this Sd day of Seventh Month, 1890
c. Z. GILPEN,
CORRECT-Attest: c. P. YOCOM, y.
T. BOWMAN, c. I. SCHOFIELD,
directors
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10

is of GAINESVILLE, and Mrs. Chris
Clemens and daughter Frances spent
Saturday at Dan Greer'S.. Miss Eth
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-07-10

ell Roberts of GAINESVILLE and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Roberts visited with
The Washington times., 1930-02-27
Ming
TON ITE

District League-Stanford Paper vs..
Convention Hall. at Coliseum.
National Capital League-King Pin
VS.. Meyer Davis. at Lucky Strike.
Suburban League - Northerns vs..
Stella Maris, at Petworth.
Georgetown Recreation League
Georgetown Recreation vs.. St. Stephens,
at Georgetown Recreation.
King Pin Business Men League
at King Pin No. 2.
Capitol Hill League-Red sox ".
southeastern Sign Service, at Capitol
Hill.
Recreation League-Lo-Ko Service W.
Dodgers. Strollers vs. Patent Office,
Rex VS.. Bearcats, Cubs vs. District Line
Garage. Pors w. Patent Attorneys, at
Recreation.
Mt. Rainier Disqualification VI.
Plumers. at Mt. Rainier.
Bethesda-o'Henry's vs.. Chevy Chase
Gardens, at Rethesdas
North of Washington League-Blair
Road vs.. American Legion, Silver
Spring Giants vs.. Blue Ridge, Blair
Citizens No. / vs.. Diplomat Coffee,
Spring, at silver Spring.
North Of washington Ladies' League
Club No. 2. at Silver Spring.
l1SAsuS--IakS VS.. EillIe,
Arcade vs.. Manhattan, Bergman VS..
Home, National VS.. Washington, Toll
man VS.. Ambassador, at Recreation.
A. G. o. Ladies' League-Butchery VS..
Mine Planters, Casual VS.. Bombard-
ment, Ammunition VS.. Pursuit, Bal
loon vs., Military Police. Light Artillery
VS.. Labor. Pack Trains VS.. Develop
ment. at King Pin No. /.
Interior League Reclamation VS.. In
dian, Pension VS.. Disbursing Land VS..
Survey, Secretary vs.. Engravers, at
ASHa commercisi nS MG' L earu-carry rc.
Cream VS.. Times-Herald, C. and p
Telephone VS.. Evening Star. wilkins
Coffee vs. Standard OIL Peoples Drug
VS.. U. 8. Daily, Woodward and Lothrop
W.. Diamond Cab. at Convention Hall.
Masonic League-7 o'clock squad
Barrister VS.. Lebanon, Roosevelt VS..
Pentalpha, King Solomon VS.. Columbia.
Federal VS.. Hope. Acacia VS.. Harmony,
Takoma VS. Naval, Gompers vs. Hiram,
New Jerusalem VS.. Singleton, Petworth
w. Trinity, 3 o'clock squad--Hope VS..
Congress, Federal VS.. Harmony, Acacia
vs.. GomperR, Mt. Hermon VS.. Trinity,
Naval VS.. Singleton, Pentalpha VS. Ma
tionRl, TRkoma VS.. VT Pleasant, Colum
bia vs.. JoppA, Rarrlster VS.. King Solo
mon, at Convention Han.
Prince Georges League--w. s. s, q.
Office Va. CollegeA Park. Chillum VS.
Berwyn, 1T Hyattsville. Nd
Prince Georges Ladies League
Ssrwyn ~, co-sds, at Hyattsvills, Nd.
The Washington times., 1930-02-27
Sharkey Sees Title in Sight

oucked down to serious business have seen the
h Se IN sgnt While am pretty well fixed financially
ne championship and going to fight
fought before not excepting night dropped Tommy Ior
ran." declared the BoStonese. +. - 0H
Don't underrate Scott" he continued T am not
nm He's pretty good boxer and figure least Know
enough about boxers to pick knows his
around the ring used to be that just fought dough
and know as well Of fellows do that made
some bad fights when just in there collecting
fellow doesn't really get and fighter
when he figures he's just fellow working ditch
with him. I -
Ever since was doing the best could for country in the
war, because, alwavs felt
that everything else being soldier sailor or
marine could lick foreigner that When in
the Navy licked many British soldier shore leave
Lmes per American mean to
make it tough Scott tonight when start shooting punches
his chin" And there are-Who tell?
The Washington times., 1930-02-27
D { eide Title
TONIGHT

The championship of the Com
munity Center Basketball League
will be decided tonight when the
Woltz and Potomac Boat Club
come to grips at. $50 o'clock in
the Tech High gym. Both teams
ended the regular season with a
record Of eight wins and one de-
feat.
Woltz owes its opportunity for
a shot at the crown to the Walter
Whirlwinds; who nipped the Boat
men, 20-l7, in the last game.
Dixie Pigs and WhirIwinds tan
gle in the preliminary game at
1880 O'Clock to determine the third
place team.
The Washington times., 1930-02-27
Scott Is Lif,e BOmb0dier Wells

They that Scott gets better fight progresses
ot Oh tne 6omoardler Wells in him With shakey the other
way around JACK not such good hind
reason the belief general here that Scott
ne Sh round he's got chance to be his feet
at the end OF the fifteenth and ookin
Scott is going out in the early fight to get
oharKey mao NO man who is mad himself
f ring or any place else Dempsey and Fhpo both
floor many times in fight that almost grotesuue
etween the two fighters Sharkey hitter scott
IS tne better boxer but better in his movements than
narHy @ Key snakey who dropped Loughran with right hand to
ne mug mas been using that blow
put the opinion seems to be Scott sucker for those
Tor Scott provided it too low, ~ ~
me Snsrkeys @ psychology about tonghs fight is inter
te his final workout group of writers
heVes he will take Scott tonight. way ~ We
The Washington times., 1930-02-27
13THGOLF TILE
WON BY S|NI TIL

ORLANDO, Fla, Feb. 27-Hor-
ton Smith, the young Missouri
star, today had another golf
crown in his collection-his thir-
teenth in Is months.
Smith wan the $4,000 Florida
open, yesterday, scoring a card of
l39 for the 36 holes.
One stroke behind Smith were
Mike Turnesa, Elmsford, N. Y,
and Harry Cooper, Los Angeles,
both polled 6B'sf the first day of
the tourney to lead Smith by one
stroke.
The Washington times., 1930-02-27

close students Of the game alikO
unite In paying tribute 70 him as
being one Of the "smaTtest" and
most capable performer5 they
have ever seen. All agree that
he has been the brains" Of the
Hoya quintet the three years Of
his competition.
One prominent official has
declared, Having Mesmer on
the floor during the game IL
like having . coach out there
playing" This II . we'll
earned compliment that aptly
expresses his real value. An
honor usually reserved until
. players senior year was
thrust upon MesmeP by his
mates last season when he
was elected captain Of the
team during his junior year.
With his playing days nearing
an end, Mesmer undoubtedly win
turn to the coaching field next
season. There isn't q trick Of
the game that he doesn't know
and because of this comprehcr.
sive knowledge of the game and
his fine quality of leadership he
ought to reap the same success
as a teacher as he has player.
CUE TOURNEY CONTINUES
j. F. Fairbanks faces M. e.
Guilvault in tonight's handicap
billiard tournament in progress
at Elmers Billiard Parlor. Play
begins at 8 o'clock. Last night
H. q. Grantham triumphed over
John Rupert, in a great struggle,
125 to 1913.
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TODAY 3
81 '()EIAL
BpKIRK MILLER~.

MIAMI Fla, Feb 27-Impressions Sharkey
5o1 aVorte to take the Of Fighting Phil Scott in the
15roundorlesS fSticuffs here tonight these
Sharkey gained confidence that before
any important fights. believe
fidence OF his knockout Of Loughran
the Yankee Stadium last September.
Jack looks stronger formidable than have
him look previous to pugc encounter His condition
be perfect We'll bonzed to have fat
trim and little anxious to have it all with.
His actions that a thoroughbred the post His
his wind good indeed and he perspred eaya fine indication
which reflects the general fette of his body
Johnny Crosse who has working with Sharkey for
three weeks landed Jacks Jaw and
Sharkey took them without wincng If he
stomach as well tonight, his battle good
Shakey is not we'll fortified in the
an open secret especially with Jimmy Johnston Phil
Scott.
The Washington times., 1930-02-27

deSultory tossing of q rain-soaked
ball comprised the sessions.
Regular games between the
first and second teams will be
inaugurated on Friday of next
week and will continue through
the training grind.
TAMPA, Fla, Feb. 27.-
The Detroit Tigers will take
the field today without Stan
ley ('sBucky") Harris, man
ager, as player. Harris has
decided to eliminate himself
from the roster of active
players and devote his entire
attention to the duties Of
managership.
Harris contract on file with
the American League is as player
manager. However, it merely
means that Bucky will have to
keep the roster Of his squad down
to "a men, exclusive of himself
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27.-The great mystery OF the
missing ball players had been
cleared up today following a wire
from the business manager of
the st. Louis Browns. The tele-
gram explained that several
signed contracts had arrived at
the business office late and that
transportation had not been sent
the players sending the contracts
until Monday. This explained
the reason for only 10 of % ex-
pected athletes showing up for
the initial workout of the season
Tuesday.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27.-Cardinal
players gathered here from their
homes in various parts of the
country were marking time today
waiting for the scheduled exodus
to Bradentown, Fla, over the
weekend. Practice is scheduled
to begin there for the Cardinals
Monday.