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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
PROBED
BY PRESIDENT
New Ball Incident Combed
Well Before Decision
Is Made

President o. ~. Boston or the
Rio Grande Valley league has up
held the forfeit decision In the
McAllen-Mission game played at
Mission last Sunday.
The game went to McAllen BY
the go score following an argument
between the two managers and
Umpire Emery as 10 whether c new
ball should be placed In play.
President Boston's ruling reads
as follows:
LAS president Of the Rio Grande
Valley league. it has become my
duty to rule on the protested Mis-
sion-McAllen game played at Mis-
sion July q.
After obtaining the various sides
of the question from Mission. Nc
Allen. Umpire Emery and Umpire
Wilder, / rule that the umpire's
forfeit decision shall stand"
There are several versions or
the argument.
In the seventh inning. Rankin.
Mission hurler asked for q new
ball. Umpire Emery held that the
ball in play was in good condition.
Mission refused to play the field
and Umpire Emery forfeited the
game.
In his official report Of the af-
fair, the umpire saws he was willing
to place a new ball IN PLAY but
that the home club did not have a
Few bail and wished to use a rough
ball which would have given the
pitcher an advantage.
The first ball which Rankir
asked be thrown out was forwarded
10 President Boston and examina-
ton proved II to be badly stitched.
Boston thoroughly investigated
the case. getting all sides or the
question, before making his deci-
sion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Bumper Crop of Homers Blooms in Major
HARLINCEN 5
BEATS LOCALS
Teams to Play Return Game
Thursday Evening
Here

After defeating the Brownsville
Tailoring Bowlers In Harrington
last night by 385 pins. the Harlin-
gen Pharmacy five will come to
brownsville for a return engage
ment Thursday evening.
The Cleaners are now leading the
Brownsville Business Mems league.
Rose of the Harlingen five was
high man for the evening Wednes-
day. clicking over 535 pins out of
a possible 900. Drury OF the same
team was close behind with So.
ill Brown was high for the
Brownsville aggregation with a
score Of All.
The ScorS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
HE GAVE

A negro was asked to supply a
tame turkey. The customer insisted
II should be tame. When 1t came
time to carve the bird. the Gus
toner found a lot OF shot inside.
He approached the negro and COM
planned.
In STRIFE confidence" explained
the negro. dem shots was intend
ed for me. not de turkey.--Tit-
Bits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Wednesdays Results.

Brooklyn go: Philadelphia 5-4.
New York 8: Boston 2.
Pittsburgh 6; st. Louis 5.
Only games scheduled.
Thursdays Schedule.
Boston az New York.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
St. Louis at Pittsburgh.
Only games scheduled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
AMERICAN LEAGUE
wednesdays Results.

New York $40; Boston I'll.
St. Louis So: Chicago FL.
Detroit s: Cleveland 5.
Philadelphia z: Washington a.
Thursdays Schedule
st. Louis at Chicago.
Detroit at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Washington.
New York az Boston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

the question. What will the next
100 years disclose in the develop
rrert If sports7" One guess Is that
Bill Tilden still will he n'aying
Davis Cup tennis for the y. ).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
NEIGHBORLY

II think we'd better invite the
people next door irr for dinner to-
night"
Good graciousl What for7"
well the butcher left their meat
here by mistake today and I think
it's only fair."-AnswerS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
By A EUsTACE
o Primo

o LITTLE Primo
Camera wants to
vindicate himself
Of the throw
ing incident on
the Pacific coast.
Everything is all
set for him to
fight the negro
over again, so he
can make every
thing jake all
d. II W
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

THERE as a bare possibility that
the Braves viii still have a short
step by The name Of Rabbit Maran-
vile. ..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Missions Forfeit to McAIlen Will Stand
N THE
TEXAS LEAGUE
Tuesday NIGHTS Results.

Houston 5. Shreveport 4.
waco 4. Fort Worth 2.
Dallas 8. San Antonio 3.
Wednesdays Results.
Beaumont s: Shreveport Q.
wichita Falls at Houston, night
game.
Fort Worth at San Antonio. night
game.
Dallas at Waco. night game
ca-udfnw NJ the Clubs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

" With the completion Of the -5ca
y Chica and Point Isabel highway.
the Tip % Texas beach will be one
"A OF the most active around the
u gulf Of Mexico. Lack Of paved high
ways Is all that has held the
beaches back in the past.
v STRANGE AS 1T may seem. war
has been one OF the strongest
influences in the development of
the American game Of baseball. It
got It's real start during the Civil
war. Men were c%cngregated and
they had to amuse themselves
They took to the new game readily
and i was spread over the COUNTS
through this means when the men
returned 70 their hcmes.
4 MAJ. A. NJ. Wheeler. who was a
4 catcher back in those DAYS saws
baseball always will remain the
American national game. Major
Wheeler. after celebrating his 89th
v birthday recently. scorned the idea
3 that the game has been weakened
u by home run orgies, the lively ball.
& big-score games. and the COMPETE
ton OF golf.
&c HE WON fame as captain and
Catcher Of The Niagaras in Buffalo
Just before and after the Civil war
& Modern suggests paled into in
{ significance when he recalled with
2 many chuckles the time the
! Niagaras defeated one 81 the earIv
"A professional teams. 200 TO 10. Look
\ ing back G " years OF baseball
Major Wheeler said among the
first professional outfits we're the
Brooklyn Atlantic and old Philadel-
. phia Athletic clubs.
. THERE WERE organized about
4 1864 and WheelerS NIagaras down.
I cd the Atlantic 1913. the ma o
= recalled. III a bic game az Buffalo
! in 1865 or 1866. Major Wheeler
! observes that several changes from
n the old time rules have given the
game wider appeal Among them
! &hR noted are that the pitching now
HEts speed through the overland
Eerlivery where formerly he had
4 otss the ball 10 the plate. and tha.
Etes1e catcher IS now I'D close 10 the
s batter instead Of yards back.
n The revision which now makes
II It necessary TO throw out a batter
& at base instead Of hitting him WITH
the bali also IS beneficial. the
major chuckles.
. THE MAJOR now lives in Raleigh
and enjoys the professional tits
there.
Pot Shots
ALEX METZLER. who was a
bench-warming substitute for the
White Sox. got five hits in eight
times at bat for the Browns in a
II recent double header. The Browns
also have another batter named
Goose GoSlin.
WILLIS HUDLFN or late has been
conducting amateur radio expert
ments i'm his spare time. He fire.
= 7uentfy goes lin the air. for the
= indians.
Il BIG BILL TILDEN HAS AN
DUNCED HIS RETIREMENT
rom FURTHER DAVIS CUP
TENNIS PLAY. ACCORDING TO
DISPATCHES FROM ABROAD.
n DOES THAT MEAN THAT TIL
D DEN WON'T JUMP IN AT THE
h LAST MOMENT AGAIN?
y A BOSTON newspaper brings up
- AND THAT THERE WILL BE A
EBENNETT ON THE EAGLE
IN SQUAD A WEIGH ON THE
q GREYHOUND SQUAD AND A
LAWRENCE ON THE CARDINAL
SQUAD.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
The
Sports
Spade

Fmany fans will have faith in the
Iaffair after what happened on the
Foast2 The negro was putting up a
stiff fight and was pushing the
to Primo when blooiei what
Happens? A towel was thrown in
Iltrom the negro's corner. That was
Gust a little bit too raw for a fight
lafan. and he will usually put up
'ewith anything short Of murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

"a IF THE fight vas lin the bag"
hwhat's to keep the next one from
4residing in the same container?
with couple Of million dollar
b gates in sight. Primo's managers
E@could make it well worth the
utnegro's time to take a dive. II Is
egdollars TO doughnuts that Primo
nawins in about two rounds when
j they meet for the second time. And
3that is supposed to patch every
.a.Nthing up nice all around. The
srgullible fans are supposed to be
5~perfectly satisfied that everything
is ON the up-and-up. No wonder
5wso many folks are staying at home
playing checkers these
ordays.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

With the completion Of the -5ca
Chica and Point Isabel highway.
the Tip % Texas beach will be one
OF the most active around the
gulf of Mexico. Lack Of paved high
ways Is all that has held the
beaches back in the past.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

= VALLEY beach resorts, Boca
: Chica especially. are doing a land
roffice business. The cool breeze and
aquatic sports are drawing large
crowds every evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

MAJ. A. NJ. Wheeler. who was a
catcher back in those days says
baseball always will remain the
American national game. Major
Wheeler. after celebrating his 10th
birthday recently. scorned the idea
that the game has been weakened
by home run orgies, the lively ball
Dig-score games, and the COMPETE
ton OF golf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
DAILY
AL LOG

Pan-American plane out with II.
z. Gray pilot and four passengers:
Sra. &c Ia Mora to Mexico City,
General Zuazua 10 Mexico City,
Jose v. Chavez to Mexico City, F.
]. Nolan ID Mexic1 City.
c. A. r. passenger ship IN Tues
day pIloted by = o. Carmichael.
c. "A. T. passenger chip out We'd
nesday for Mazatlan piloted by n.
o. Carmichael.
s. "A. T. passenger ship in Tues
day piIoted by Walter McAlister
and had one passenger.
S. A. T. pasSengs ship out Tues
day plloted by Andy Burke and had
as passengc r. A. Porter TO Dallas,
(. a. Foley from Mexico City to
San Antonio, "A. z. Collins TO San
Antonio and j. A. Graham OF Gan
Benito TO San Antonio.
S. A. T. mail ship out Tuesday
piloted by Joe Glass.
s. A. T. mail ship in Tuesday
piloted by Stormy" Mangum.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
VETS MEASURE
BACK TO HOUSE
Senate Amendments to Meet
Opposition in House;
To Conference

WASHINGTON. July 2-tR-
Its rate increased BY the senate in
opposition to the wishes OF Presi-
dent Hoover, the compromise World
war veterans relief act went back
to the house today With speedy
disposition in conference predicted.
Republican leaders there moved
to disagree on the senate amend
pension for nonservice connected
disabilities from $40 to $50 a month";
and sought TO send the measure
in conference at once. They were
confident Of more than enough
votes to bring this about.
Meanwhile, a close watch was
kept upon the White House for any
attitude toward the senate bill
There were hints the rates 1t con-
tanned SO far incurred the chief
executives displeasure and that a
veto was threatened.
After MI. Hoover had vetoed the
Johnson-Rankin bill and the house
had sustained his action and then
passed the compromise measure, Il
was said at the White House the
president was opposed TO any in
crease in the rates IL contained.
The rates Of the senate bill are
the same as those Of the Spanish
American was veterans bill re-
Gently enacted over Mr.. Hoover's
veto.
A comparison OF the senate and
49,. ~ --mANf.- F1ff1.~n.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02

hind posts. a taw dropped behind
refuse boxes on the sidewalk.
A bullet from the weapon of the
tall man on the running board Of
the gunmen'S car struck Lusader
In the neck. He died a few hours
later. An aged night Waterman,
Olaf Svenste, was struck in the arm
bv a bullet.
Lieut.. Barker stood firing until
his ammunition was exhausted. He
leaped back into the machine Just
as the other automobile pulled
away
The police car was only a few
feet behind the other machine ut
State and Madison street. II was
there that a smoke bomb was
dropped by the machine in front,
sending I'D a s.reen Of smoke@be-
hind which the gunner hoped TO
hide the progress Of the c,r.
5as Gives Out
Lieut.. Barker. however. Eept the
machine in sight, and had nearly
overtaken IL - Wabash avenue and
Madison street when his own mo-
tor sputtered and debts gasoline
exhausted. The unmen's car dis
appeared in traffic, going north.
In tn mean -e Zuta ld hts
companions had gone. The + let
marks in the pc,'ce car indicated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
LINCLE DEATH
SUSPECT HELD
Chi Gangsters and Keeper
OF Guns for Bugs Moran
In Los Angeles Jail

LOS ANGELES, July 2.-DF-
Five Chicago racketeers were in
jail here today pending extradi-
ton proceedings against their lead
er, Frankie Foster, wanted in con-
nection with the Staying Of Alfred
jake Lingle, newspaper reporter.
Foster, alleged arsenal keeper"
II the Bugs Moran gang, was said
by Chicago police TO have supplied
the gun to Lingle's slayer. Two OF
the arrested quintet, George Davis
and Frankie Fisher, were declared
to be gansters associated with Fos-
ter.
John Scherping, Chicago officer
who participated in the arrests
here, Indicated Foster would be the
only one extradited. Foster an
nounced he would fight extradition
and said he had an iron clad
alibi."
Foster insisted the pistol used to
kill Lingle and subsequently traced
TO him was taken from him by Chi
caeo police more than a year ago
and never returned. Foster also
asserted he arrived here ia few
weeks before the killing Of Lin
gle.
Marvin Apler and Herman wal
tiers, the others arrested, presum-
ably came here with Foster. They
said Foster planned TO enter the
beer racket on a large scale. Wal
ters described himself as an indus
trial engineer.
Il know YOU are coppers." he told
police. but yau have got nothing
on me. / came here to install and
operat brewing machinery for
Foster"
Mrs. Frank Foster. wife Of the
leader, was booked for investigation
but police said she was not wanted
in Chicago.
Edgar Dudley. Chicago police de-
tective who aided in the roundup
here. said:
I'VE know Foster gave the gun
to Lingle's slayer, and he Is known
70 have been in the subway ten
minutes before the reporter was
shot. He took care OF the guns for
Bugs Moran"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
Smelling The
Woods

r. s. Sterling. Corsicana. 2:30 o.
m: Mexia 1880 p. m.
c. z. Walker, not scheduled.
James Young, Jacksonville 2:30
p. m.
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson, Calves
ton 8 p. m.
Thomas 3. Love, Terrell 2 p. m:
Tyler 8 p. III.
Paul Loven, not scheduled.
Earle B. Mayfield. Sherman 2.30
p. m; Denison 8 d. III.
Barry Miller. Honey Grove 8 D. m.
c. G. Moody, not scheduled.
Frank Putnam. not scheduled.
Clint G.. Small Ballinger 2.30
p. m; San Angelo 8 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02

that one OF them may have been
struck In the leg.
Police obtained the livence num-
Der Of the killers car. but expected
the clue would be Of slight value
as the plates were probably stolen.
Acting Police Commissioner A
cock criticized Lieut.. Barker for
his action in offering protection TO
Zuta after the latter had beer dis
charged from custody.
A As calibre pistlo. the one used
by the tall man in the gunmen's
machine. vas found in the street.
The serial number had been filed
away, just as as the case with
the weapon used in the Staying OF
Jingle. the Tribune police reporter,
June 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
SUMMARY

Baromesric pressure continued
relatively high over the great cen
trail vail 3, and moderately low
over the Rocky Mountain region
since last report. Numerous showers
and thunderstorms occurred IN the
middle Gulf states within the last
"a hours. also IN the middle and
north Atlantic states. It was slight
ly cooler this ming from Texas
ard Louisiana northeastward 20
the Graet Lakes.
BULLETIN
First figures. lowest temperature
last night: second. highest yester-
day; third. wind velocity az 8 g. m.
fourth, precipitation Il last "a
hours
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
Jail House Blues
Especial TO The Herald.1

ESPECIAL % The Herald.l
SAN BENTTO, July "A Mex
lean is s23 poorer and a negro IS
singing the Jail house blues in
Brownsville because tn. happened
10 Re driving racslessiy on the
highway when officer p. r. Sandlin
happened along Both we're sined
= Judge l. II. Valdetsf5s court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
ROUND AND

Continued from Page One)
ger and Walter r. Conroyd Of Chi
cago. the principal hacker. To date
between $4,000 and ST. 600 has
been invested in the endurance at
tempt
Ma Contracts Signed
No contracts of any kind have
been signed as yet by the hackers
or the brother-pilots, Herren said.
The ground crew brothers were
contracted at 500 a week, each,
and are to receive a 10 pc rcent
cut in the flights profits
The Hunter brothers evinced no
fear of losing their new laurels at
the announcement from St. Louis
that jackson and O'Brine planned
TO take off July 13 in an attempt
10 surpass the mass OF hours piled
up BY the City Of Chicago.
After a note was sent up telling
them Of the St. Louis flight. the
brothers dropped down the follow
ing note, addressed to O'Brine and
Jackson:
Thanks for the congratulations.
When you boys start, We wish
you luck: Probably see you before
you take off"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
CHI OFFICERS
CONTINUED from page y

Zuta, Bratz AM the woma on the
floor behind RI scant protection
afforded by the sides Of the car.
Barker now was standing in the
brightly lighted street. exchanging
shot for shot. Behind his auto
mobile was a streetcar, unable 10
proceed because C. the police ma
chine. At the co..trol- was the
motorman. Lusa. r, who started,
Mortified. as the guns hlazed.
Two Arc Hit
Several hundred persons u
sought shelter in dr--W9vs and be-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
Tax Dead Line

A01 Aht hsoSNA1ANA ANGF
HARLINGEN. July MANY
Harlingen citizens have been doing
a lot of worrying unnecessarily. A
number OF them thought their
semi-annual city tax payments fell
due Tuesday. But they discovered
they were a month ahead Of time
The dead line is July 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
Boy Scouts Planning
Fireworks July 4
LSDeclal I'd The HeraIdl

ASprClal 20 Lle AtTa4C}
HARLINGEN, July 2--Harlingen
Boy Scouts are making plans to en-
terrain z large crowd at the fire.
works exhibition they viii put on
at Fair park Wednesday night.
The explosives, which already have
arrived. are declared TO be the most
elaborate ever shown in this section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
Hotel Changes

Especial 70 TIE Herald
HARLTNCEN. July Wv. r.
StarSlck has leased the Van Buren,
hotel mere, III is announced.
re has changed the name Of the
hosiery. ~ ~ known III the future
as Hotel rbuck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
Record Permits

Especial to The Hers'N
HARLINGEN, July g. Building
permits issued yesterday for three
residences totalled s $500. This is
che largest permit record for a
single day in a number OF weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
A comparison OF the senate and

The increased rates Of the senate
bill we're adopted in an amendment
sponsored by Senators Walsh Of
Massachusetts and Connally Of
Texas, both democrats. The vote
which came late yesterday. vas 81
To 2e. The bill itself was approved
subsequently,. S. 70 II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02

Experiments IN Detroit have
shown that water In swimming
pools can be sterilized by the
germ-klling rays OF ultra-violet
lamps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02
Mother o AIoft

Thousands flock to Sky Harbor
daily. Last evening they we're given
a new thrill. Kenneth, the wing
walker Of the olden transforming
tours, crept from the cabin hatch
as the plane scared along 500 feet
above earth, and slid down the fus-
ilage TO the rudder controls. free
ing them from collected debris that
threatened 10 jam the stabilizer. IL
was his second trip aft.
Mother Hunter and Sister Irene
saw the brothers John end Ken
meth at close range last night. They
went aloft with Casey Jones, OBJ
server for the National Aeronauti-
cal association, who numbered his
large Curtiss Conner alongside the
City Of Chicago.
Il couldn't see the bows distinct
". but I saw them waving at US,
the mother said.
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tcontinued from Page ono
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IVY --r5-T7-T17r
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-02

THE GOOD PERFORMANCE of the
Ford car, SO apparent ON every high.
way, is due largely to the sound
mechanical design Of The engine.
II has outstanding a~ccelera,ion,
speed and power, yet that IS only part
Of its value TO You. Greater still is
the fact that it brings you all these
features without sacrificing either
reliability or economy.
That IS the reason the Ford car
has given such satisfactory service to
millions of motorists all over the
world and has been chosen BY so
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-07-05

Industrial League of the e
Union Unity League. The strike
has forced the company to arrange
negotiations with the workers rank
and file strike committee, which
stands fast for the demands adopt
ed by the strikers themselves in
open meeting.
Meanwhile % workers arrested
during the last two days have either
been released on bonds and rear
rested, or held incommunicado with
out charges from the first. The
police try to pick the strike leaders.
League Head Held.
Among those held incommunicado
is Philip Raymond, national organ
izer of the Metal Trades Workers
Industrial League. Three picket
captains arrested are all held in
communicate. Nydia Barker and
two others arrested after the pick
citing were released, and later ar
rested again when they arrived in
Detroit. Louise Morrison, active in
the Auto Workers Union and unem-
ployment organization for a long
time, was beaten up and arrested
when state troopers attacked the
picket lines. Another girl was also
beaten badly by clubs of the state
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-07-05

turned out yesterday at the
call of the company.
The A. c. Spark Plug plant
is, it is stated by the manage
ment, also to shut down until
Monday" Three hundred girls at
this plant streamed from it's doors
Wednesday and joined the parade of
the Fisher Co. strikers. The strike
committee elected from the ranks
and representing all departments,
with connections with other auto
shops near by, is fighting to spread
the struggle. All other General Mo-
tors workers are urged to come out
too. The workers fight for:
Resembling of wage cuts;
"a piece work rate averaging
$1.15 per hour for men and rs cents
for women;
"a day rate of 81 per hour when
there is not enough piece work for
men, and 60 cents for women;
Improved sanitary conditions in
the plant;
Recognition by the management
of shop committees of workers to
settle disputes"
They are led by the Auto Workers
Union, part of the Metal Workers