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New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
TALES 0F DEFEAT
 VEX SQU|LLAC|0TE
Wrestler Offers to Meet Meyer
 on Unique Basis

A letter in a class by itself reach ed the desk of the sporting editor of the Herald today. It was from Louis Squillaciote, wrestler, who was reported to have been put on his back in approximately five mln- utes in a wrestling match with Felix Meyer, 125 pound tumbler.
 Squillaciote offers to wrest1e Mey- CT, but under four conditions. Judg- ing from the conditions, he either rates his opponent as unworthy to be considered or believes himself as the best wrestler within radius of miles. He promises violent exer- else, heavy eating, smoking and the handicap of one arm being tied be- hind his back.
 The following letter can best de- scribe Louis's stand on the matter: Sports Editor,
 Herald
 Referring to last evenings arti- cle pertaining to my so-called de- feat at the hands of my friend, MT Felix Meyer, I wish to state that it's all news to me and is very amusing especially after eating hearty meal If he wrestled me I must be one of twins and it must have beer the other twin. Some one is having a great joke it seems but I wash tc say that the party should have known my address better. Neverthe. less if the tumbler, MT. Meyer, wants a bout, will certainly oblige him under the following conditions:
 No. IT shall run around the Y M. c. A. track 25 times.
 No. 2-Chin myself 10 times.
 No. 3-Eat a hearty meal con- sisting of spaghetti, steak, meat balls and chop suey.
 "No. 4-Smoke one pack of cig- arettes and two very strong cigars
 'I shall after doing all this be in condition to wrestle him with one arm tied behind my back. The req son for one hand being left free is to that the vanquished opponent may shake it.
 Respectfully yours,
 Louis Squillaciote.
 P. S.-Members of the press arc invited to attend the bout free oi charge"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Metropolitan Pro Golf
 Tourney Starts Today

White Plains N. Y, Oct. Is (UP) Play in the annual metropolitan professional golf championship was scheduled to start here today over the Gedney Farm Club course.
 Today's two rounds of qualifying play will be followed by match play tomorrow.
 The field included such top-notch professionals as Tommy Armour. Gene Sarazen, Johnny Farrell, and Joe Turnesa. Walter Kozak, 21-year-old assist ant professional at the North Hills club on Long Island, is defending champion.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
CASSIDY PLEASED
 WITH SQUAD WORK
H. s. Coach Gratiied by Prog
 reSS Shown at Practice

In the opinion of Coach George George M. Cassidy of the New Britain High school football team, more progress was made at last nights practice session than at any other workout in the present season. The squad concentrated on catching passes and defending forward pass ing attacks in preparation for the Stamford High school game in Stamford Saturday.
 Coach Cassidy was not satisfied with the work of his lNemen on the offense in last Saturdays game with Pittsield High school. The Red and Gold played an excellent de- fensive game but seemed to be lacking in pep and spirit on the offense. It is possible that he may shift two players in the line or may take one from the lineup. zima- travich may be shifted to right tackle to replace John Moore, who will either be shifted to guard or taken from the lineup. In case the last named action is taken Mayne Pittsinger, Newington boy, will break into the regular line.
 On most occasions Moore stops his rivals from gaining but he does not often catch the opposing backs for losses, it is said.
 Jimmy O'Brien, who has been out of the game for the past two games with injuries. will be back at his guard position and Wesowicz will be put on the reserve list. Ritchie Fink is almost certain to be eligible in studies Saturday and Gerry Flood will be reserve backfeld man. He and Bud Steinle will substitute in the backfeld.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Brown Hopes High


 Providence R. l., Oct 15-Brown advanced squarely into the begin ming of the final work for the Yale game today, when Fuss McLaughry sent three teams through long dummy scrimmage and play and sig nal drill. A series of new plays have been developed for the Eli en- counter, and the entire lot came in for a detailed check-up by the coaches. Brown is, leaving no stone unturned and will go to New Haven Saturday for hard battle. for the feeling is growing in Providence that this is Browns year.
 The only doubt in the starting lineup centered on left halfback where Capt Link Fogarty and Bob Chase have been alternating for the past two weeks. Chase did a fine job at Princeton and is due for the call if Fogarty is not ready. It was Chase. a Tarrytown sophomore, who put Brown in a position to score midday through the third quarter Of the Tiger game. and Coach -Mc- Laughry rates him one of the finest second year men to show on a Brown varsity in years.
 The victory over Princeton has whetted interest in the Yale game and the demand for tickets has been keen enough to indicate that a rec ord crowd will journey from Provi- dence and environs to New Haven to see the game.
 Brown will have it's 63-piece band in the Yale Bowl to head up the cheering and singing, and a squad of some Semen will entrain early Saturday morning. No changes in the varsity team have been made this week.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
JUNIOR CHURCH CIRCUIT
 TO START ON NOVEMBER 1
Fast League of From Five to Eight Teams Expected Age Limit Reduced to r Years - Senior League Plans Still Vague-C. w. Laughton Elected League Secretary-Arrangements to Be Completed at a Meeting October 28.

A fast Junior Church League with from five to eight teams entered will begin play at the Y. M. c. A. on Tuesday evening, November 4, as a result of a managers meeting ] held last night at the Y. M. c. A. Definite plans for the Senior Inter Church League were not completed as only two prospective entrants were represented, but the younger players will get off to an early start and it is hoped that the adults will follow them in short order.
 Leon Dickinson of the Center Congregational church, Arthur Weare and Kenneth Larson of St. Marks Episcopal church, Luther Carle of the Trinity M. E. church, c. w. Laughton of the First Baptist church, and Kermet E. Parker of the South Congregational church were present at last nights meeting, at which it was found that all five churches are interested in junior basketball and at least the South and St. Marks churches in senior.
 In addition. junior entries are be- lieved possible from the First ,Lu- theran, Memorial Baptist, and Stan ley Memorial churches. The First | Lutherans, state champions for the past two years, are considered cer- tain entrants into the senior loop once more, and it was said last eve ming that teams might be secured from the First Baptist and Trinity Methodist churches.
 Age Limit Reduced
 The age limit for the younger league was reduced by two years and was fixed at 17 years, any boy who has not reached his 18th birth day by January 1, 1881, being eligi- ble to play through the entire sea- son. Teams must use boys definitely connected with their respective churches, and any violation of this or the age limit will cause forfeiture of games in which the rule is brok- en. It was voted to play eight-min- ute quarters. Abe Aronson, who has refereed the leagues games for sev- eral seasons, will again hold the whistle this winter. Season tickets are being printed and will be issued shortly.
 The overpowering supremacy of the First Lutherans seemed to have frightened off prospective senior teams, but efforts are being made to secure several good quintets and thus assure the local champions of a chance in the state tournament This and other matters will be taken up at the next meeting of the league on Tuesday evening, October 2S, at the "Y." The managers will com- plete all plans for the season at that time.
 C. w. Laughton was elected sec retary of the league last night and will receive player lists from the various managers at the coming meeting.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
GIANT PITCHER SIGNS
Clarence Mitchell One of First Big Leaguers to Affix Signature to Contract for 1881.

Chicago, Oct. IS LR - Clarence Mitchell, veteran southpaw pitcher for the New York Giants, is one of the first major league players to sign a 1881 contract, Commissioner Kene- saw M. Landis revealed in his official bulletin today.
 It will be the 18th season in the majors for Mitchell and his 22d straight year in baseball. lie will be 40 years old next February.
 Walter Roettger Giant outfielder, also signed up on a new contract. Other contracts filed in the commits Lopez, Brooklyn catcher, and Ray Phelps, Brooklyn pitcher.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
DJXON'S SHOJTDF,R HJRT

Boston. Oct. 15 (UP) - All but two members of the Boston College football squad who played against Fordham Monday practiced yester- day. Captain John Dixon, who is suffering from q shoulder injury, and George Colbert. who is still bothered by a weak ankle. are cX- pected 10 be fit for Saturdays game with Villanova at Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
ticucello Outpurches
 Ted Sandwina in Bout

New York, Oct. 15 UP) - Ted Sandwina's hopes for recognition as heavyweight contender had been badly jarrer today as q result of his defeat by Ralph Ficucello in a ten round bout at the St. Nicholas Arena laet night
 Ficuccllo, Brooklyn boy, out punched and out boxed the Sioux City fighter throughout the bout
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
COACH HARD TO PLEASE

Worcester Mass, Oct. Is - Holy Cross's first and second elevens may be pardoned if they are wondering just what will please Coach John McEwan. They scored eight touch downs against the freshman team but McEwan still was dissatisfied and intimated much work remained to be done if Fordham is to be de- fnatpd
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
ARMY PREPARES DEFENSE

West Point, N. Y, Oct. 15 - Coach Ralph Sasse of the army is looking for an adequate defense for the laterals and forwards Harvard is expected to toss on Saturday. The cadet scrubs. using Harvard's pass formation, scored three times on the varsity yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Helm, Parker Promoted

New Haven, Oct. IS (UP)-Head Coach Nal Stevens of Yale juggled his hackfeld at yesterdays prac- tice in preparation for the strong urGay. Helm replaced McLennan, regular starting quarterback, and Parker, soph, replaced the vet eran Dunn in the Booth backfield. Indications are tho Booth backfeld will start the game.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Deals Make Fans Sit Up


 New York, Oct. 15 P-Gloves and bats may be laid away until next spring, but the search of baseball magnates for the means by which their clubs can be strengthened goes on forever.
 The 1880 season has barely closed but already four deals of major in terest to National and American League fans ha1e been completed.
 The Chicago Cubs made the first move by obtaining Lester Sweetland, ar effective southpaw, from the Phillies in a straight cash deal. Yes terday the Brooklyn Robins and Boston Braves both announced play CT deals of major importance, while Jacob Ruppert, president of the New York Yankees. did the expect ed and signed Joe Mccarthy. former Cub pilot to manage the Yankees for the next two years at reported salary of s30,O0O a year.
 Robins Get Bargain
 The Robins, who faltered in the home stretch after giving all Ma t;onal League contenders an argu- ment through most of the season, apparently have made a ten strike in acquiring the services of Fani U.efty) O'Doul, outfielder and Fresco Thompson. second baseman. In exchange the Robins gave to the Phillies Jumbo Jim Elliott, left handed pitcher; Clise Dudley, right handler; Hall Lee, rookie outfielder, and . bundle of cash
 O'Doul and Thompson should pro- vide the remedy for the two painful weaknesses in the Robin lineup last season, O'Doul is a tremendous hit ter, and with Babe Herman and ager Robinson the hardest hitting outfield in baseball. ODoul hit .3S3 this year; Heman .393 and Freder- ick .334. Thompson is a fine second baseman who should go much bet ter with Brooklyn than he did with the Phillies.
 The Braves, who made a good showing in the 1880 race under Bill McKechnies leadership, have ac- quired Wesley SchulmericN, Los An geles outfielder, and William Me Afee, Chicago recruit, in a deal by which Pitcher Bob Smith went to the Cubs and Outficlder Jimmy Welsh to Los Angeles. Schulmericll hit .3S7 in the Coast League while McAfee, who toiled for the Reading lnternationals, controlled by the Cubs, showed flashes Of promise with a seventh place outfit.
 Mccarthy Secures Fine Terms
 The move by which Mccarthy. succeeded by Rogers Horn.by as manager of the Cubs, dons an American League uniform, had been expected by the experts ever since the world series. The terms of the two-year contract were not made public. of course but Mccarthy de clared it was the "beSt contract l ever signed Baseball observers passing their observations on the re- puted s25,00 year Mccarthy re. ceived from the Cubs. wrote dowr s3O,000 as the probable annual salary he will draw from the Yankees.
 Ruppert told Mccarthy he confi- dently expected him to develop a penant winner and added; You and you alone will be the manager.
 Ruppert said he had obtained Me Carthy as Bob Shawkcy's successor because of the National Leaguer $
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
CHURCH
MCCARTHY SIGNS TO PILOT 5 YANKEES FOR TWO YEARS

,Ruppert Gives Former Cub Pilot Excellent Terms, Re- - ported at S3O,OOO Season-Fandom Clasps at Sud den Big Deals-Robins Believed to Have Struck a Bargain in Trade With Phillies-Two Brave~Re- cruits Promising Youngsters.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
ply an effort to stiffen up weak

probably an effort to stiffen up weak kneed officials.
 Teams with a legal shift will use it in 1880. Coaches who have been trying to get by with something else may find it more difficult this season. The rules are and have been ample. Their enforcement is all that is necessary, and that is simply a matter of officiating.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

New York, Oct. Is (UP) - Joe Mccarthy today surveyed the s. 100000 worth of baseball property he will handle for the next two years and prepared to go 10 an early showing of the sound news pictures taken when he signed a managerial contract with the New York Yankees.
 Mccarthy, turned loose by Will liam Wrigley just before the Chi cago Cubs had failed to win the National league championship agreed with Jacob Ruppert, Yankee owner, to contract which the man ager declared was his best one ir baseball"
 Actual signing of Mccarthy was just one of those things. Everybody had known for some time that Jos would get the job and that the pro- ject lacked only signing and sealing to become complete.
 But the operation of placing the name of Joseph Mccarthy on 3 Yankee contractural dotted line oc- cupied some hours of Tuesday after noon and called for the best efforts of half a dozen news reel men, some dozens of sports writers and door, man.
 Hopes for Championship
 Ruppert said the thing he was expected to say-"Hope you will bring the championship back to Yankee stadium''-"I am letting Bob Shawkey, the former manage" go. I think we need a man oi more experience"
 Mccarthy. of course, said he would try to win the American league pennant, that he planned some changes but wouldn't say what.
 Neither Ruppert nor Mccarthy would say how much the new man. ager's salary would be, and this re- ticence was quite in line with ex- pectations. Baseball writers said il would be s4O,00O yearly.
 Makes Error ill "Talkies"
 The note of comedy in the Me Carthy signing came when Joe, with all the cameras grinding, sound de- vices listening, lights blazing, ad- dressed Col. Ruppert as "Coi. Hous- ton" Capt. T. L. H. Houston was connected with the Yankees quite some years ago).
 'Ruppert, Rupert" cried the colonel.
 "Ruppert,' said Mccarthy cor recting himself.
 But they had to do it all over.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

By the Associated Press.
 Chicago-Al Singer, worlds light weight champion, outpointed Eddie Mack, Denver, C0) non-title; King Levinsky, Chicago, knocked out Tom Kirby, Boston CD; Kid Francis Italy, outpointed Harry Fierro, Chi. cago G0).
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

greater managerial experience.
 'Shawkey did as we'll as any manager could have done with the Yankees last season. Ruppert said. And l hope he will become a great manager"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

any criticism of their shift in the backfield.
 The 1880 rules are not really changed at all. The use of the words lat least a second" instead of "ap- proximately a second" is a substi- tuition of specific for an ambigu- ous term. The change in the sug- gested court by the referee in tim ing the duration of the pause is
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

New York-Ralph Ficucello, New York, outpointed Ted Sandwina, Sioux City, Ia. (1O).
 Indianapolis-Roy Wallace, h. dianapolis, outpointed Len Darcy, Grand Rapids, Mich. GO); Jackie Purvis, Indianapolis, outpointed Roy Mitchell. St. Louis (1o).
 Cleveland, O.-Babe Hunt, Okla homa, outpointed Frankie Simms, Cleveland, G2).
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

Here are Knute Rockne, grand daddy of the shift, an1' some of his old pupils who now are coaching teams at other big schools accord ing to the Rockne theory. The new shift legislation is expected to prove no actual hardship on their style.
Evening star., 1930-03-25
RAND Is DECLARED
LARGEST GOLD NINE
Head of Metallurgical Conference
Makes Statement Regarding
South African Project.

BY the Associated Press.
CAPETOWN, Union of South Africa,
March 25.-Making the presidential ad-
dress at the opening of the Empire
Metallurgical Congress here Sir Ernest
Oppenheimer yesterday said that the
Rand, South Africa's great gold mine,
was still the largest producer of the
precious metal in the world, despite the
fact it had been worked for 43 years
and has yielded more than $5 900 000, 900
in gold.
He also said the great copper belt of
Northern Rhodesia promised to become
the greatest mineral discovery Of the
present day.
JOHANNESBURG, Union of South
Africa, March rs (P).-The Transvaal's
gold production last year, amounting to
approximately 1920, 900, 900, set a new
record it was announced at the annual
meeting of the gold mining executives
today.
World production of gold was said to
be diminishing and there were appre-
tensions in many quarters that the
available gold supply might not be suffi-
cient to enable the gold standard to
operate efficiently.
Evening star., 1930-03-25
SMALL ADVOCATES
VOTE FOR DISTRICT
North CaroIinian Cites Stand
in Address Before George
town Citizens Group.

Depicting the present condition of
the "voiceless" District in lengthy
grafton, former Representative John H.
Small of North Carolina, speaking be-
fore the Georgetown Citizens Associa-
ton last night, advocated representa-
tion for the National Capital, clothing
its citizens with similar powers enjoyed
by citizens in the States,
Terming the District of Columbia as
the only community to his knowledge
provided with legislature without
voice In that agency, Mr.. Small fer
vently declared that the District should
be represented in the body which gov
erns and controls 1t.
Holds Plan Should Be Adopted.
Mr.. Small, while granting the adj
vantages afforded by the commission
form of government, emphasized that
the amendment to the Constitution now
pending in Congress providing for rep
resentation for the citizens of the Cls-
trict of Columbia should be adopted in
due justice to the people OF the Ma
tional Capital
The association recommended IN
resolution that the present practice of
awarding building contracts TO out
Siders" should be remedied and that the
people of the District should patronize
It's own builders, contractors, architects
and engineers in construction work.
Recognition of the achievement OF
Mai. LEnfant, city planner and de-
signer of some of the public buildings
in the National Capital, in the form of
q monument, park or some edlfice bear
ing his name, was recommended by the
association in a resolution. 1t was
pointed out that at the present time
LEnfant is granted recognition In no
form whatsoever.
Letters From Grant Read.
Letters from Col. U. S. Grant Sd,
director of the office of public buildings
and public parks, with regard to queries
by the association as to the disposition
of two cannon, thought to have be-
longed to BraddockS army, which were
found in excavation work in Georgetown
some months ago, and with regard to
the improvement of Thirty-flfth street,
were read. 1t was conveyed that the
two cannon would probably be placed
on adjoining sides of Reservoir road
when that artery is connected with
Canal road in prospective development
project. Tentative plans for converting
the square bounded by Thirty fourth,
Thirty-ffth and NJ streets and Pros
pect avenue into a circular park were
announced. This will be done with
view to bettering the approach from
Key Bridge, to remove the present
''eyeSore" the steeply graded Thirty
fifth street presents.
President A. @. BowleS presided at
the last regular meeting of the aSso-
citation for the season. The body mel
at the st. Johns Parish Hall, Potomac
avenue and o street.
Evening star., 1930-03-25
FANNIE BRICE BRINGS
SUIT AGAINST FILM FIRM

@y the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 25.-Fannie
Brice and her husband, Billy Rose, fled
suits in Supreme Court yesterday against
the Art Cinema Corporation for alleged
breach OF contract.
Miss Brice seeks $155000, $125,00O
for the companys alleged failure to
was to star and $4,000 under an agree
ment to pay her $4,000 a week for six
weeks If a picture in which she did star
ran more than IA weeks on Broadway.
Roses suit is based on a claim that
he was to be paid $4,000 to write the
music for the second picture, which was
not produced.
Evening star., 1930-03-25

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Evening star., 1930-03-25

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