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New Britain herald., 1930-09-25

By the Associated Press.
 The National league pennant race finally has arrived at the point where it may be settled in one days play. Idle yesterday the two contenders again hoist the battle flags today. St Louis starting its final four game series against Pittsburgh and Chi cago clashing with the Cincinnati Reds
 If the league leading Cardinals can win today's game and the Reds again can assert the supremacy over the Cubs the race will be over. To- day the two leaders stand this way:
 w. l.. Pct. G. B. St Louis .. 90 61 .596 -. Chicago .... S6 GA .57S
 Games to play-St. Louis 4, Chi scago 4.
 If the Cardinals triumph today and the Cubs lose, their standing will be as follows;
 St. Louis e.. 90 61 496 . Chicago ... S6 65 .57O D, Games to play-St. Louis 3, Chi cago 3. This result, however, is by no means certain. for the Pirates all ready have knocked one team. the New York Giants, out of the pennant race while the Cubs, easy victims in Cincinnati, have done somewhat better against the Reds in Chicago and can be counted on to show their best with the pennant at stake. Yet if Chicago wins, the best they can hope for is tie while the Cards need but two victories in four games to clinch the title no matter what the Cubs do.
 The rivals of the two leaders clashed yesterday but without giving the fans much chance to see what they may do today. Rain interrupt ed the game several times and finally halted it in the sixth inning, bringing Pittsburgh to victory. Pie Tray nor's home run in the first inning sent the Pirates off to a lead that . French gave only five hits in the snort game.
 Brooklyn's foundering Robins dropped into fourth place half a game behind the New York Giants, as they lost to the last place Phil lies. 3-6.
 The Phils hit no harder than they had against St. Louis in their recent series, collecting S4 blows. but Lefty Mlilligan gave them some effective though not brilliant pitching and kept the Robins from punching their eleven blows. Klein made his 40th homer of the season.
 Another tailender, the Boston Red 'Sox. cameo ahead in the only American league game, defeating the second place Washington Senators, to 8.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
CUBS GARRY 0N
 UNDER MCCARTHY
Team Trying to Protect Slim
 @ Chance for Pennant

Chicago, Sept. 25 (R - Rumors and reports continued to sell or trade members of the Cubs today, but the same old band, still operat- ing under Joe Mccarthy, went out to protect what remained of their chance to win the National league pennant.
 Rogers Hornsby, the heir apparent to McCarthy's managerial throne. still was Rogers Hornsby, second /. .baseman; but he was already think ing of 1881 when he will be in charge of actual operations. How ever, Hornsby didn't say what he was thinking, leaving that to who- ever might care to speculate:
 | One report which gained wide credence said that 12 members of the 1880 squad were possibilities for release, sale or trade. The report apparently was based on logic. as | it included the names of players who have shown definite signs of slowing up too much for the Horns by requirements, or have failed to fulfill expectations.
 Riggs Stephenson, a powerful batsman. but suffering from in juries which removed him from the arena during the most critical stages sof the battle, was mentioned as one about to leave, as was Cap tain Charlie Grimm. whose absence because of injuries during the past season and a year ago kept him out The list also included Infielders Les ter Bell. Clyde Beck and Eddie Far rell. Bell reported with lame arm last spring an dnever regained field ing form, while Becks hitting never has been of major league caliber. z Farrell played brilliantly for while after he was obtained on waivers from the Cardinals, but slumped and has been in few games of late.
 On the condition of Charlie Roots pitching arm. according to the story, depends his status. If it does 4ot respond to treatment, he is to go. Pitchers Lynn Nelson, Al Shealy and Jess Petty are placed in the doubtful class, while Bud Teachout and Bob Osborn, another pair of pitchers, may be used in trades, with Outfelders Cliff Heath cote and Dan Taylor possibilities for the same fate.
 Pat Malone was McCarthy's choice to pitch against Cincinnati today. Dan Howley was expected to send out Bennie Frey, a youngster who has caused the Cubs plenty of trou- ble. Defeat for Chicago and vic tory for St. Louis would settle up the pennant race, and leave Chicago free to give it's attention to the city series, which will start next We'd nesday-unless the unexpected oc- CUTS and the Cubs win four straight
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
MANY WATCH HIGH
 SCHOOL PRACTICE
First Squad Given Signal Drill
 as Others Scrimmage

While one of the largest crowds waited in joyful anticipation for scrimmage between the first and second football teams at the New Britain High school, the regulars held signal practice and the second and third teams scrimmaged yester- day afternoon. The only score of the day was made by Gerry Flood of the second team after he caught a punt -
 Among the spectators were Fred Ritter, former Red and Gold player who is now regular left tackle on the New Haven Hillhouse High team. He is on the injured list this week. Although he speaks highly of the Hillhouse team he said he would rather be in the New Britain lineup with the boys he has known all his life. He will oppose the New Brit ain players when Hillhouse plays here on November s.
 Others present were Attorney Harry Ginsburg, Attorney Algert Politis, Stanton Ashley, Duke" Mo Cabe, all former high school play CTS, George Smith wick. Dr. Joseph Potts and William F. Fleischer, the schools most loyal rooter
 The second and third teams en- gagged in a bitter battle. Dabkowski. captain-elect Of next springs track team. and Flood showed up we'll for the seconds who pushed the third team up the field. Flood called the plays and was able to find many openings in the lineup of the rivals. Babe" Vetrano did a fine job as field general of the third stringers.
 An innovation was introduced at yesterdays practice by Stan Ashley. Seven sandbags representing the opposing line were set up and the backfeld men were sent against them. Several plays were worked and the boys learned how to box an end and furnish interference for line smashes, off tackle drives and end runs.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25

From out the dim distant corri- dor of near hstic oblivion, the figure of Louis (Ntd) Kaplan, former featherweight, champion of the world, stepped forth last night, the exact replica, of the fighting ma chine that once was considered the best in the world among the 12e pounders. to hand Bat Battalino, present king of the featherweights, the worst beating the title holder has ever received in his long career in both the amateurs and the pro- fessionals.
 Many had expressed the opinion before the fight took place that Battalino had no place in the same ring with Kaplan. Last nights re- suits proved this assertion conclu- sively and the camp of the feather weight king is a much wiser though sadder combination now than 1t has been in the past Kaplan did to Bat talino last night what he has done to long string of promising young sters in the ring game. He not only polished off his opponent like master swordsman drives the rapier point home against his newest pu- pill, but .he laughed at credible world which said he would be un- able to make 131 1-4 pounds and still be strong. Kaplan weighed 13o 1-2 on the official scales yesterday afternoon and he couldn't have been any strongeD last night.
 Battalino, though beaten by his master, showed himself more as a champion in defeat last night than he has ever done in any of the yic- tories he has scored in Hartford, including the title bout with Andre Routis last summer. He stood up under the terrific fire of the buzz saws hammering gloves brushed aside the fast flowing blood from an. ugly cut over his left eye and hammered back at Kaplan with all his will though his best efforts con- stituted but poor attempt to stop the boy whom the leading light weights of the world of isticuffs keep lodging consistently.
 In only one round was the cham pion able to do anything. This was in the sixth when he caught Rap Ian flush on the jaw with a power ful right and followed up this startling blow with several others before Kaplan tied him up con- pletely and kept slashing away at his midriff. Ringsiders charitably gave Battalino an edge in this ses- sion but Referee Billy Conway call ed the round even.
 From the first to the last, :Batta- limos sturdy body was the target for Kaplan's terrific left and right hooks. The former champion kept switching his attack from the stom. ach to the head and Battalinc couldn't stop him. Battered from pillar to post, Battalino made g sorry showing. He was the catche, of a million gloves, the loser whose only redeeming virtue was hi: gameness his stout heart and his ability to take 1t.
 After his furry in the sixth round Battalino returned to the seventh tc find Kaplan going stronger thar ever. In the eighth, Battalino wa, on the verge of a knockout. His knees sagged with every punch. HI. eyes made him appear bewildered He went back on his heels with tevery sock. But-he didn't go down Had the bout been one of IS rounds it doesn't seem possible that Batta. limo could have survived being knocked out.
 However, Battalino displayed the
 finest sort of sportsmanfhip in the seventh round. Kaplan had made a
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
TRAINED TO COACH

Through a well-developed system of ultra mural athletics. all West Point graduates are qualified to train and coach in eight or nine different sports. More than 1000 cadets par Iticipate in the program of 12 sports.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25

lunge for him and had completely missed. The force of his own blow carried him across the ring with his back to Battaino. Battalino was after him like flash but Kaplan was in such a position that he was unable to defend himself. Battalino pulled up and waited for him to get set. It was fine, admirable and praiseworthy.
 To those grouped about the ring side, it appeared that Pete Reilley, Battaino's handler. was advising Aim poorly. Battalino either couldn't or didn't want to fight Kaplan at long range. If he was sent into tho ring to grapple at close quarters with the Kid, it was a grievous mis- take and his handling was seriously at fault. However, to the observer, 1t didn't seem possible that Battalino could keep away from that failing windmill as Kaplan crossing his hands in front of his face, weaved and bobbed his way in close until he saw the glisten of Battalino's body
 Battalino took a terrific body. beating during the bout. Despite the superior ring skill of Kaplan. Bat talino made a gRat fight of it. AL most every minute during which the two faced each other. there was dc- ton and plenty of it. It is the hope of every true lover of the ring Eame that the beating he received will not leave any lasting impression on the. physique of the title holder.
 The roar at the conclusion of the battle was a great tribute to the win- ner and held no consolation for the loser. Even in victory, his strongest supporters never dared hope that Kaplan would display the form he did last night. Never. even in. his heyday as the featherweight cham pion. was Kaplan any better than he was last night. He showed why the leading lightweights of the coun- try will have no part of him. He is every inch a fighter, every inch a champion.
 ROUND BY ROUND
 Round One
 They spared and went into a clinch. Kaplan slammed a right to the body and there was another long clinch. Bat stepped around. jabbing, but Kaplan bobbed under the blows. kaplan hurt Bat with a long left hook to the chin. Another left stung Battalino. Kaplan pound ed both hands to the body. They went into the ropes with no damage done. Kaplan put over light left and right and Bat landed a few light taps. Bat was dancing at the bell. trying to box his way out of range. It was Kaplan's round by a wide margin,
 Round Two
 Bat went dancing around the ring. Bat had his right glove up near his chin to ward off Kaplan's left. Kaplan missed A long over hand right and they clinched. Bat talino jabbed Kaplan with a left and Kaplan missed left. Kaplan had all the better of close ex- change and ripped in 8 right to the body when they broke. Bat sagged under another right to the ribs. They went into a clinch. They swapped in mid-ring hard, bruising blows but neither appeared hut. Rap was forcing the fight, with Bat in retreat. They were slugging at close quarters at the bell. Kaplan's round.
 Round Three
 Bat jabbed a left to the chin as they came together Both were bob
 (Continued An folIou-ipr po peN
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25

Only one man on the As has a high-hat name to equal George Liv- ingstone Earnshaw. He is Edward Trowbridge Collins. Earnshaw, a graduate from Swarthmore college, runs an insurance business in Buff falo during off seasons. The big right handler along with Grove are the only pitchers on the club who won 20 games this season.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
LONE GAME MAY SETTLE NATIONAL LEAGUE RACE

St. Louis Cardinals Start Final Four-Contest Series With Pittsburgh Pirates-Chicago Cubs Will Clash With Cincinnati Reds - Brooklyn Robins Are De- feated by Tail End Phillies-Boston Red Sox Take
 Measure of Washington Senators, to 3.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

By the Associated Press.
 Newark. N. J.-Mickey Walker, world middleweight champion, out pointed Paul Swiderski, Syracuse, G0); non- titles
 Hartford, Conn.-Louis (kid) Kaplan, Meriden, Conn, outpointed Bat Battalino, world featherweight champion, (10); non-title.
 New York-Ralph Ficucello, New York, stopped Marty Fox, New York. (S); Pee Wee farrell, Misha- wauka, Ind, and Joey Harrison, Garfield, N. J., drew, (S).
 Indianapolis-Roy CTiger) Will Hams, Chicago. knocked out Jimmy Jones, California, (2).
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
By the Associated Press.
 Uncluding games of September oD

National League Batting-Terry. Giants, .404. Rups-Klein. Phillies, 157. Runs batted in-Wilson, Cubs, lS1.
 Hits-Terry, Giants, 253. Doubles-Klein. Phillies. 59. Triples-Comorosky, Pirates, 2S. Home runs-Wilson, Cubs, 53. Stolen bases-Cuyler, Cubs, 35.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25

Ddtlsu 4ol IueiDS m atit.
 Brooklyn 200 GOO 001 1-3 Philadelphia 301 O2o UOx-s
 Two base hits: Moore, Wright Thurs ton. Thompson, Hurst. Home runs. Klein, Hurst. Bases on halls: Of Phelps ], Mil ligan 2. Struck out By Phelps 1. Milli- gan l. Losing pitcher. Moss
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
American League

American League Batting-Gehrig, Yankees, .3S0. Runs-Simmons, Athletics, 149. Runs batted in-Gehrig, Yankees, ITO.
 Hits-Hodapp, Indians. 220. Doubles-Hodapp. Indians, SO. Triples-Combs. Yankees. 22. Home runs-Ruth. Yankees, 47. Stolen bases-McManus, Tigers, ,e
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
IN
 
KAPLAN HANDS BATTALINO
 WORST DEFEAT OF CAREER

Former Featherweight Champion Wins Nine Rounds From Present Title Holder - Loser Is Outclassed Throughout the Battle-Takes Terrific Lacing in Admirable Manner-Louis the Kid Makes His Op- ponent Look Like Poor Novice - Nearly Scores Knockout
New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
Round Two

Round Three Bat jabbed a left to the chin as they came together. Both were bob (Continued on following page)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-11-01

feel as if I am putting something over
ON the old. lady by taking your offer.
Guess I won't take it after all"
It seems that for hours was using
all my art of persuasion trying to
point out to him that his mother
would never know, and If she did she
would be proud that her son was the
greatest boxer in the world. told
him OF the unlimited opportunities
for pecuniary gain and the advantage
quick wealth would give him.
He turned a deaf ear to all Of my
proposals until I hit upon picture
of his mother having life easy and
with him at her side, Joy to her
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-11-01

Dorsey came back with a triumph
ant smile as he seemingly glorified In
the fact that his conqueror had TAX
en- a position in which he would have
to use his head for something else
besides a glove target.
When left I had seen Dorsey work
and had in the mean time obtained
the address of the drug store in which
Larkins was employed.
Inwardly I had resented the man
ner in which Dorsey had alluded to
the supposed downfall Of my ideal
colored boxer. And my smothered
indignation gave birth to plan to
make Johnnie vindicate himself.
I had to go to New York in week
or two and would remain there for
some time, therefore I wired Johnnie
to get in the best of condition and to
be prepared to meet any person whom
I should send him against when I
came East.
His first reply was fiat refuse-he
simply wired back that it would not
be done-he was through.
My second wire was likewise an
swered, so when I went East made
it a point to stop In Baltimore and
see the lad and offer him my propo-
sition. I talked to him until was
nearly as black as he and until I
was my own color again. had come
to the conclusion that there was a
cross of mule in him and was about
to leave him when noted the first
sign of wavering on his part.
Now, if take up your Offer" he
asked, will you promise me this, that
win, lose or draw you will keep my
true identity hidden?"
I almost kissed him. Certainly!
Anything! Only boX!"
20, I'll box all right" he assured me
and could read the truth Of his in
tentions in his expressive brown eyes.
II like to box" he went on, only,
you see, my mother wants me to be
gentleman and not fighter" He
paused thoughtfully and added, Il
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-11-01

get fight with a man VINO hao bea'
champion. And he was not 81
good" Henry added with profession
al jealousy ringing in his voice.
For full moment I looked at him
before I told him, Il saw you TIVE
fight once. Has he gone back since
then?"
Now get me right, mister. don't
mean that he was handcuffed when
he put OIL the mits. What I mean
is this-he's got an idea that all he
has to do is just touch his man with
the leather and not let him feel the
honest weight Of the glove. Get me?
That guy can't knock your hat OF
your head with one of his punches"
yeah? Funny how he won the
colored championship from Hawkins
then, huh?" asked.
cav that was one of them double
accidents that happens once in Life
time" Dorsey's jealousy manifested
itself as he replied.
what do you mean-double acct
dent?" I asked for the phrase was
entirely new to me.
"Just what 1 said-double accident.
1t was an accident that Larkins did
not stay down and it was an accident
that he hit hard enough to put Haw-
kins down. You understand now, don't
you?"
I did understand from his point OF
view, but it was hard for me to see
how he could view things from such
an obviously prejudiced angle.
How much does Johnnie weigh
now and do you know where he
lives?"
1.-TWO months ago when I saw him
he weighed about twenty-Seven. I
don't know where he lives but he can
always be reached where he works.
Got one of them cream puff jobs in
a drug store. Just the kind of job
for fellow like him-soft and easy
and mushy where he can grin at the
women and sell 'em paint and cream.
One of them slushy jobs, you know"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-11-01


My business after that took me
out to the ceast and I entirely lost
track of the boy for about five years
during which time the lightweight
championship had changed hands
several times. Then one day when
had not thought Of Johnnie or his
ilk for moons, I CHANGED to drop into
a mid-western city drug store to re-
heve my parched throat and while
there heard two young men talking. I
was not interested in what they were
saying; but I listened to those two
fellows. Their conversation ran
something like this:
You should have seen him! 1t
was treat. Why this bird is a cross
between George Dixon and John l."
Jaw, that amt nothing. You ought
to seen the kid seen. He can hit
like a pile driver and dodge like a
Critic. Hey, maybe you and me Is
talking about the same kid unbe-
knownst, huh?"
We'll, maybe" agreed his COM
panion. Lets see. The guy I'm
talking about is light complexioned
and weighs about-well, about the
light weight limit. Is that the same
one You saw?"
80 far he is. Did your man wear
white tights and black belt?"
yep. I bet it is the same bird.
They call him Hen down at the gym"
My curiosity got the best of me so
4 .,,4n h. COMMUNICATION
Just where did you fellows see the
boy you are talking about?"
Both lads stood waiting for the 9TH
er to answer until at last one seeing
the other was speechless, answered:
"Oh, you know him? I saw him
down at the gym on H Street. And
I'm here to tell you he is one OF the
fastest black men ever saw"
led on until had found out how
to get to the gym and then left.
Soon after I found the place, I had
to climb six flights before I could ask
for the particular fighter the boys
mentioned.
Have you a fellow training here
called HEMP" / asked Of the Scared
old veteran who admitted me.
He leered at me before answering,
"a little yeller boy? He'll be down
here in about ten or fifteen min
utes. Want to waltz"
I did want to wait and I did for
about half an hour when I beheld to
my surprise the boy whom had con-
sidered one of the fastest colored
fighters in the East, Henry Dorsey.
He recognized me Immediately and
came over to offer me his hand. He
inquired what I was doing SO far
away from home.
What became Of Johnnie Lar
kins?" I asked after a while.
Dorsey smiled. cts funny about
him. After he won the champion
ship he resigned and said he only
wanted to fight one more fight In
his life. And that one is to be with
the man who beats the worlds cham
pion. Can you imagine that?"
"I can imagine almost anything
among fighters; but I don't believe
everything you fellows say. Now Is
this straight"
ut anti crooked" replied Dorsey
THAT was what he told Al and that
is what some of the boys got from
him. He quit the game until he could
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-11-01
SENTIMENT and SOCKS By James A.
A Red Booded Story of Courage and Strange Ambition

and a pride to the colored race. That
was the respondent chord.
Two weeks later my eyes rested up
on sturdier and stronger boy than
had so admiringly been gazed upon
Confined on page A.
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Continued from last week.

Johnnie busy bathing his and could not talk
o hustled out to see the final bout of the evening
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