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The Washington times., 1931-02-09

Naturally buoyant, Dick has
found real outlet for his energy
this winter. For in his first year
as court chieftain he has turned
out one of the finest rounded
quintetS in Washington and its
vicinity.
Made up mainly of players,
who formerly represented Deluxe
in the Boys Club League. Saks
Clothiers, organized this season,
have clipped off Is consecutive
wins. Furthermore they are
showing the way in the Dis
trict Basketball League and, are
pointing for the 145-pound South
Atlantic A. A. U. championship,
Crack Lineup
Ever live wire in whatever he
chooses to undertake, Mother
Shead has mustered a team COM
prised of Sam Hook, Jack Will
liams. Bobby Locas, Bill
Dougherty, Frank ManSuy, Bernie
Jones, Sidney Letvin, Bernie Sc
bastian. Arthur Zahn and Capt.
Willis Fisher. Whatever manag-
ing Dick doesn't do is handled by
Bud Turner, his good Man Fri
day.
Only recently Saks tossers &C
complished a long desired objec-
tive by turning back the then un-
defeated Jewish Community Cen
ter unlimitedS. Previously they
had puActured a 23-game winning
streak while reversing Griffith
Consumers.
"We've Just naturally banded
together a bunch of boys who
love to play basketball" Dick
explains breathlesSly when
asked about his team. Nobody
minds warming the bench, the
gang despiSeS squawkers and
we give our best all the time.
Lots of teams enjoying long
streaks pick their spots. But
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
we are willing to let our record
speak for itself"

we are willing to let our record
speak for itself"
Whereupon Mothershead un-
hesitatingly unfolds the following
scores: Laurel Guards, 35-27;
Eastern, 31-30; Union Printers,
33-7; Rockville A. c., Spa;
Del Ray, 35-24; st. Martins, 25
-21; Eastern Whirlwinds, 25-14;
Army War College. $50; Alpa
Delta Omega, 22-16; Olmstead
Grill, Alt; Army Headquar
ters, 36-24; Del Ray, 27-21;
Griffith Consumers, 1876; Peo,
Piles Hardware, 32-16; Woodside
A. c., 55-9; Mercury, 32-l4;
Jewish Community Flashes, 81
20; Naval Hospital, 64-l5; Y.
M. C. A., 43-28; Pullman, 81
10; Eastern Whirlwinds, 41-12;
Jewish Community Center Un-
limiteds, 1913: Jewish Com,
munity Center Flashes, 34-15,
and Washington Aces, 39-28.
Jones and Lucas
If that stock OF information
doesn't satisfy you Dick will add
that Jewish Community Center
unlimiteds gave his club it's clos
est call. Also that Griffith Con
SumerS are it's hottest rival.
Two former Business High
School stars, Bernie Jones and
Bobby Lucas, are figuring prom
inentIy in the promotion of the
ClOthiers' already formidable
victory parade.
Though naturally a splendid
shot, Jones stands out as foul
tosser, rarely missing any of the
free throws awarded him.
Lucas, whose spectacular indi-
vidual and team work earned him
we'll recognition in inter-high Sc
ries play until February gradua-
ton, fits in Snugly with his new
team and firmly believes himself
fortunate in landing with such a
clever and we'll organized gang.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
MAC" Smith-SedUer
Team Scores Victory

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.-Mac-
Donald Smith. one of the out
standing golf professionals Of the
United States, and Charles Seaver,
youthful amateur, today held 3
and 2 victory over John Black and
Johnny McHugh, local players. All
four players had medal scores OF
IA, two over par, in the exhibi-
ton match played yesterday over
the Lake Merced course.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
MARLBORO LADS
ELIMINATED

Marlboro today stands elim1-
mated from the Maryland State
Soccer Association cup tie series,
having lost by 81 score to the
Band Boys in match yesterday
at Clifton Park in Baltimore.
A closing half rally, which pro-
duced three goals, enabled Rose
dale to defeat the Patterson Club
of Baltimore, 81, on the Silver
Spring field in the only soccer at
traction here yesterday. The muir
ky weather kept the crowd down
to about 25 spectators.
The BaltimoreanS held 10
lead at half-time but their goal
was fluky. Grothmal, inside right
of the visitors, sent a drive at the
Rosedale uprights. M. Burdette,
Rosedale goalie, was prepared to
check the speeding ball but Sam
my Hook rushed over and tried
to save himself. The result was
that the ball glanced off Hooks
foot and went into the goal though
Burdette threw himself across the
goal in an attempt to make the
save.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
GUYON QU|NT
TOB|DFOR
TITLE

Eaton Chalkley, formerly an
all-around athlete at Eastern High
High School, has made college
connections.
Saturday Chalkley, who has
been starring as a basketball cen
ter with Stewart brothers, en-
trained for Emmittsburg, Md, to
cast his lot with Mount St.
Mary's.
There he is to Immediately
join the basketball team. This
week he will participate in four
game invasion of New York city.
Chalkley, both as a schoolboy
and independently, has made his
mark in two branches of athletic
endeavor. Both with Eastern and
later with the District champion
Apaches and Mohawks he played
a regular gridiron end.
Joins French's
Following his graduation at
Eastern he joined the French
Howard basketball combine and
was one of the outstanding aces
with the club that finished run
ner-up to Skinker Eagles in the
Washington Basketball League a
year ago.
EatOn's work this year has
been consistently good. His
smooth work was one Of the
factors instrumental in up
setting Census EnumeratOrs a
few weeks ago. Also he showed
to advantage when his team
waged its game early season
stand against Skinker's-lOng
time District champions.
Eastern likely will have its
interhigh basketball champion
ship nailed down by sunset to-
morrow.
The Lincoln Parkers, leading
Tech by one full game, are to
meet Central in one end of tomor-
rows double-header. Business op-
poses Tech in the other.
Tie Assured
Eastern's rangy squad, in recent
games, has shown the same form
that established it an early season
favorite to cop, and. whatever the
outcome of tomorrow's game, is
assured of championship tie.
Should a deadlock develop it
will not be for the first time. SeV-
eral years ago Eastern, in play
off, defeated Western in an over
time game.
In 1927 Eastern and Central
tied for the title, but, because
Central had scheduled other
games, no play-off was arranged.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
LOSES EYE

OAKLAND, Calf. Feb. 9-As
the result of a spill in recent
hockey game, Frank Nichols,
youthful center for the Oakland
Sheiks, today has lost his right
eye. It was found necessary to
remove his eye after he fell and
injured it on the skates of
another player.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
Basketball Results

Skinkers. Al; House of David, "a.
Griffith Consumers, 20: Company =,
10.
Waverly, Al; HOplltes, "a.
Stewards, 20: Union Printers, 10.
X. &. Jrs.. 43; MOntrOse Jrs., II.
X. c. Boys. 30; PetwOrtb, "a.
Palace-D. q. s., 20; Laurel Guards,
20.
Eagles, Al; Midgets, II.
AIS A. C., as; Richmond Y. w. C.
al Flashes, 60: Am-stArs. :.
ClOvers, 22; Friends, 3.
r., +. 4 p, 80: WOOdlawn, S2.
Alpha Delta. S2; Boys Club York, 16.
HOwitEers, 81; Rockville, 2S.
st. Martins, 81; HeuriCh Ice, I.
j. C. c. Arrows, 81; Boys Club, 16.
Indian Head Marines, SO; Company
Boys Club CeItics, II; Company B,
Boys Club CeItics, SO; Company e.
Battery B, S5; Battery A, 10.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
Len Harvey to Get Second
Chance In u. S.

NEW YORK Feb. 9.-Len Harvey the British boxer who
dropped his first the United States after having lost
only bout of $50 in ten years of fighting abroad will
get chance his sole American setback Madison
Square Garden Friday night in return 12round bout
with Vince Dundee
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
STRANGER WRESTLES

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ed
CStranglerD Lewis and Howard
Cantonwine. heavyweights, meet
in a wrestling bout here tomor-
row night.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
SMITH, JUNIOR LEGIONNAIRE, TO REPORT WITH GRIFFS
HER Eaton ChakLey Former Eastern STAR Enters Mt ST. Mary
Aces Who Feature Saks Co. Streak
OUTSTANDING in the

OUTSTANDING in the
Saks Clothier basketball
streak, which has reached
25 consecutive games, are
Dougherty and Jones, pic.
tured here. Jones is one
of Washington's prettiest
shots while Dougherty, an
all-around standout, shows
equally we'll at guard and
center.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09

Smith, in sense, was under
cover last year. He pitched in
batting practice and accOmpa-
MED the Griffmen on two of
their western jauntS. But not
once was his name mentioned.
The youngster, who, in 1929,
had earned nationwide recogni-
ton in the Legion series, was will
ing enough to forego recognition
in order to gain experience. ST.
lently and smilingly he accepted
his fate-and seemed glad enough
to serve his apprenticeship.
"Smitty." as he is called, was
an unsung hero year ago. More
than once he worked overtime to
lift Washington player out Of a
batting slump. Even in st. Louis.
with perspiration flooding down
his brow, he repeatedly volunteer
ed to go an extra turn on the slab.
Gets Chance
Joe's perseverance, along with
a wide-breaking curve and fair
fast one, won the respect and
admiration of his veteran pals.
But not once did Prexy Griffith
feel inclined to announce his
signature to a washington con-
tract.
This season, however, things
are shaping up differently.
"Smitty" has been officially
ordered to report to Biloxi,
Miss, for spring training, Feb
ruary "a, and will get a full
fIedged trial.
In all likelihood the Union
town ace will be farmed out to
q league of lower classification
subject to recall. But sooner
or later, his pals aver, he will
climb to the top and stay there.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09

Make the family happy with a car
Of their Own-alI models and makes.
at reasonable prices, are advertised to.
day in the Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
Hold Everything
-By JOE HOLMAN

few years enthusiastic Dick Mothershead brimmed
sandlot baseball enthusiasm. Now he's gone bas-
The Washington times., 1931-02-09
KID PITCHER
MAKESGOOD
HERE
By JOE HOLMAN

Two yearc ago the sectional
finals Of the American Legion
baseball tournament was staged
at Griffith Stadium.
Among the prominent entries
showing here was the Uniontown
(PaO chapter.
If memory serves, Uniontown's
nine did not win the national
championship. But it did un-
cover one performer who this
season is getting a big league
fling.
Under Cover
Joe Smith, right-handed Union
town singing star, so impressed
Clark Griffith during that tourna-
ment that he was tentatively
signed for 1880.
The Washington times., 1931-02-09

Your travel worries can be elimi-
mated through the purchase of car
Of your own from one of the reliable
dealers QdVertisinE in tOday's Classified
The Washington times., 1931-02-09

bdnu Boys >. C.'s D
Marlboro s. C................... l
Goals kicked-Scheper, Herr. Wells,
Nelson. Brantigan (z). Referee-E
NovotLy. Linesmen-Pliner and Spiegel.
Time of perods-45 minutes.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
HO 7 CHAMBER
DEBATE SEEN

KENSINGTON, Md, March 7.
A stormy session is expected in
the Montgomery County Civic
Federation at it's meeting Monday
night in the Bethesda Elementary
School. when the report of George
H. Lamar, chairman of the com.
mittee on membership, recon-
mending admission of the Ken
singtcn Board of Trade to fedora
ton membership in preference to
the Kensington Chamber of Com
merce, is presented.
When applications for member.
ship of the rival business organi.
cations were presented at last
months meeting of the fedora
ton, the situation precipita5ed a
bitter debate. The matter was
then referred to Lamar's commit,
tee for further consideration.
Although the Kensington Cham
ber of Commerce filed it's applica'
ton for federation membership
40 days ahead of the Board OF
Trade, the Lamar committee made
it's decision upon the theory that
the chamber is not strictly Ken
Sington organization.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
LEGGE POSITION
GIVEN STONE

The Federal Farm Board today
was functioning under Chairman
James C. Stone, following the
resignation of Alexander H. Legge,
announced by President Hoover
late yesterday.
Despite pleas of the Chief
Executive, Legge will resume his
old position as president of the
International Harvester Company.
Stone, former vice chairman,
will be succeeded by c. C. league,
of California, fruits and vegeta-
BILE member of the board.
Before leaving, Legge said:
"The program formation of
agriculture cO-OperativeS and
Federal purchase of grainsJ
has progressed to a point where
the organization may be safely
classified as a going concern.
/ sincerely believe the plan of
operation to be sound and that
the test of time will prove this
to the satisfaction of all inter
eSted,"
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
AUTO|ST FIGHTS
CRASH FINE

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March IL.
M. Mayhem, whose automobile
struck and killed Henry Garner
on the Marlboro Pike last Sun
day, was released on $500 bond
by Judge J. Chew Sheriff in po-
lice court here yesterday, after he
decided to appeal a 500 fine i'm
posed for reckless driving. May
hew was represented by Attorney
George Merrick.
Mayhem, according to testimony,
became confused after the acci-
dent and drove off, but gave him.
self up later.
Percy Rawlings. of Bowie, was
fined 500 for drunken driving,
$25 for reckless driving, and $40
for driving with no permit. Clar-
ence E. Hamilton, who gave an
address in the 1900 block of New
Hampshire Ave, also was fined
500 for drunken driving.
Two drivers of trucks of Wash
ington bottling companies were
brought into court for failing to
register soft drinks sold in Mary
land. Albert, Norton was fined
$50 and costs on the charge, while
case against Rex Ward was
continued until next week.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
HOUSEBREAKER
GETS 10 YEARS
Times Staff Photo

William Horace Smith, colored,
who broke into the home of
former Senator N. B. Dial, of
South Carolina, last January 81
and stole a purse containing $52,
was sentenced by Justice Peyton
Gordon in criminal court today
to 10 years in prison.
Smith was indicted in two
other cases charging housebreak-
ing at the home of Amanda l..
Fenton on November 5, when he
stole SIS and $120 belonging to a
roomer. He was given 10 years
on each of those two indict-
ments but they are to run con-
currently with the other.
A 10-year sentence was also i'm
posed on Charles H. Davis,
colored, charged with arson
Davis set fire to a stable at 2O40
Tenth st. N. W., belonging to
Mary E. Burke, last February Z,
causing the death of a number
Of horses.
John r. Rutley, who partici-
pated in the robbery of the
Ridgeway Drug Store, $500 Con-
necticut Ave. N. w., on January
13, was sentenced to four years.
A large quantity of prescription
whiskey and $400 in cash was
taken in the robbery.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
WOMEN P|LOTED
CABS QUIT
Staff Photo

Dissolution of the "You and Me
Cab Company, Inc" was asked
in District Supreme Court yester-
day by it's president, Miss Ramsey
hewitt, daughter of the District
coroner, because of inability "to
obtain competent and reliable
women drivers"
The cab concern was organized
by Miss hewitt last summer and
earned a comfortable income for
it's stockholders, Miss Ramsey told
reporter yesterday. She de-
clared:
There is no doubt in my
mind but that the business has
/ extensive possibilities, but my
personal vocation is teaching
school and / do not have the
necessary time to operate such
an exacting Sideline."
Ali drivers in the company we're
women, selected for their knOwl-
edge of hacking laws, driving
ability and social contacts. They
were forbidden to smoke on duty,
wear short skirts, use cosmetics
in the extreme and were required
to wear tailored suits and beretS.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Ad Club Will Hear
RrOOkLuHl Expert

Arthur Price, sales manager of
the Namm store, Brooklyn, will
give a talk at the weekly lunch
con meeting of the Advertising
Club of Washington, Tuesday,
March 10 He will speak on the
need and benefits of sales plan
ming and on the problems to be
met in 1881.
Mr.. Price, according to James
w. S. Hardey, president of the
Washington club, has had a sue
cessful record as director Of lead
ing mercantile houses.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Teachers See Pack
Film of Southwest

A mountain lion hunt, Indian
dances and queer birds and
plants of the desert of the South
western States were shown in
five reels of motion pictures by
Arthur Newton Pack, president
of the American Nature Associa-
ton, at Western High School
last night as the final program
of a series sponsored by the
Congress of Parents and Teachers
and the Community Institute.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
MEASURE ASKS
S2,144,000
FOR COUNTY
Authority Sought for Bond
Issue to Improve Roads
and Schools in Montgomery

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March Z.
A great boon to Montgomery
county schools and roads is seen
in a bill authorizing the county
commission to float bond issue
for $2,144,000. The bill is spon-
sored by Delegates Engle, Ed
monds, Robie and harrington.
Aid to Idle
The bill, introduced in the
house of delegates yesterday, pro-
vides that the loan be divided be-
tween the board of education and
roads commission, at the discre-
ton of the county commissioners.
1t was pointed out by sponsors Of
the measure that the prevailing
unemployment throughout the
county would be greatly relieved
if the bill is approved.
Uses Specified
Under the terms of the bill, ST.
055,000 would be made available
in 1881, $1,000,000 in 1882 and
$4,000 in 1888. The bill provides
for construction of and sites for
new buildings and repairs and ad-
ditions to the existing schools. It
would also provide for the pur.
chase Of land for new buildings.
Further provisions of the meas
ure include resurfacing of many
thoroughfareS, construction of
new roads and necessary bridges.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
ADDED POLICE
ASKED IN BILL

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March Z.
Reorganization and expansion of
the Montgomery county police
force will be under way in the
near future, under the terms of
a bill introduced in the house
of delegates here yesterday.
Under the terms of the meas
ure the county will be author
lied to expand the force to 27
men and appoint two additional
sergeants and one more first-class
patrolman. The bill would also
provide for a force of four po
licemen' to patrol parks.
A second bill relating to county
police provides additional con-
stables in certain election dis
trcts, and provides for bureau
of criminal Identification.
A third bill submitted to the
house by Democratic representa-
tives of Montgomery county
would authorize the board of
election supervisors to divide elec-
ton districts into precincts and
appoint judges and clerks for
the added precincts. This bill
would apply only to communi-
ties in the county with popula-
tions of more than 900 persons.
Serve your service needs through the
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
.LBRAY KILLING
BLAMED UPON
STILL TIP
Finding of Body in Thicket
Brings Bloodhound Chase;
Suspect Held by Sheriff

LURAY, Va, March with
nne man dead and another under
arrest, danger of renewed boot
leg feud in the wilds of the Blue
Ridge Mountains loomed today.
Edward Burracker, 36, World
War. veteran, is the dead man.
He was shot from ambush near
his mountain home near here
late Thursday, and the killer
dragged his body several hundred
yards into the underbrush.
Suspect Is Arrested
When Burracker failed to re-
turn home, a searching party
was organized yesterday, and the
shot-torn body was discovered by
his brother Wilbur. An attempt
had been made to conceal the
body by covering it with leaves
and brush.
Davis Sours, SO, of Luray, was
taken into custody last night as
a suspect. Held at the county
Jail, he denies any knowledge of
the killing.
Sours was arrested after blood
! hounds picked up the 24-hour-old
trail, went from the scene of the
shooting to SourS home, paused
there and then went on to his
fathers home, where SourS was
found.
Sheriff Lucas of Luray said
that he found in the place shot
gun similar to the weapon used
In the Staying.
While Sours is held, the sheriff
stated that he expects another
arrest will be made some time
today or tomorrow. He refused
to state whom he expects to take
into custody.
The murder grew out of a boot
leg feud, Sheriff Lucas believes,
and he admitted that there is a
possibility of an outbreak such
has not been seen in the wild
mountain country for many years.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
YOUTHDR|NK|NG
IN VIRGINIA
|SC|TED
WiCkersham Reports Alarming
Growth of Liquor Use
BY Minors; Facts Studied

Citing the increase of drinking
among minors as one Of the evi-
denceS Of the breakdown of pro-
hibitiOn enforcement in Virginia,
the report Of the Wickersham
Commission covering dry admin.
istratiOn in that State is today
being studied by members of the
Senate.
Submitted Yesterday
l. The report was one of those
submitted to the Senate belatedly
by the commission and was re-
ceived yesterday afternoon.
The survey was made by Fred.
erick C. Dezendorf, an attorney
for the commission, and his con-
clusions are. based upon an ex-
tensive study Of crime figures
and interviews with judges, pros
ecutors and police officials.
Judges Are Blamed
One of the factors cOntribut-
ing to difficulty in enforcement
is the difference in opinion over
the law between judges and pros.
ecutOrS, according to the survey.
Judges generally, it is held, are
imposing light sentences for non,
commercial violations of the law,
and some fIatly refuse to convict
in pint cases."
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Raymond Hoffman
Found Poisoned, Dies

Raymond Hoffman, As, of
Takoma Park, Md, died in the
Washington Sanitarium as the
result of a dose of poison he is
believed to have taken by mis-
take.
The body of the man was
found on the steps of his home
by his 15-year-old daughter, Mag
dalene. He was given first aid
by the Takoma Park volunteer
fire department squad and re-
moved to the sanitarium.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Automobile Chase
Nets Load of Liquor

HYATTSVILLE, Md, March 7.
A race down Washington Boule-
ward between Prince Georges
county officers and Harvey Gil
bert, colored, of the 100 block
of Euclid st. N. w., last night
resulted in the latter's arrest on
charges of transporting, illegal
possession, driving without an
operators permit al. exceeding
the speed limit.
According to the police IA cases
of alleged liquor were found in
the rear of Gilbert's car. In de-
fault of $1,000 bond he was COM
mitted to Jail.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Drake Glass Gives
PLGy rip at Church

"Trip Van Wrinkle" was pro.
duced at the Calvary Baptist
Church Hall last night by the
Drake Class of the church. j. w
Wakefield played the title role
and Viola Randolph took the
part of the wife.
Others in the play were F.
Austin Swartout, jr, Frank Burr
Bill Handy, H. c. Hunter, jr
Marshall Gooch, Fred Kirby, Fred
Kline, Nan Earl and Margaret
Ringrose.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
$4,000 Asked for
Coal Duq From Land

SOMERSET, Pa, March IA
suit for the recovery of $4,000
was filed yesterday in court here
against the Consolidation Coal
Company by Albina Janeski, of
Jenner township.
The plaintiff, owner of a farm
in Jenner township, AYERS that the
defendant company has been un-
lawfully mining coal under his
land for years.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
DIR. Auer Conducts
Service at HOLUdrd

DR.. j. A. C. Auer, professor of
theology at Harvard University,
Cambridge, Mass, will be the re-
ligious speaker at Howard Univer-
sity tomorrow morning at II
o'clock in Rankin Memorial
Chapel.
He has served as instructor at
Carnegie Institute of Technology,
Tufts College, Cornell and the
University of Pittsburgh.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
CLUB TO HEAR JAMES

BETHESDA, Md, March 7.
Mrs. Concha Romero James, re-
search and editorial assistant in
the division of intellectual CO.
operation of the Pan-American
Union, will speak on woman in
Latin America" Tuesday at 2 p. m.
at a meeting of the Woman's Club
of Betheda.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Fairfax Protests
Terminal CLOSin0

FAIRFAX, Va, March 7.-Com-
1nonwealth's Attorney Wilson M.
Farr, of Fairfax, was ordered to-
day to write the DistricG Of Co.
lumbia Public Utilities Commits
sion protesting against closing
the terminal of the Arlington
Fairfax Railway Company in
Washington.
The instructions were issued by
the county school board and the
county board of supervisors.