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The Washington times., 1931-04-01
BATTERS GE 7
DISTANCE IN
DRIVES
BY BABE RUTH

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April
IL said IN one of my earlier
articles that I would rather wait
awhile before expressing an opin-
ion as to whether the new ball is
any deader than the one we used
last year. 1 wanted to take a few
swings myself, and wanted to
get the ideas of players with
other clubs.
Well, I have had my swings.
And 1 have talked with many
players of our own and other
clubs. We played series of
eight games with the Boston
Braves and we also played against
the st. Louis Cardinals, the Gin
cinnati Reds and the Phillies.
The National League ball is sup
posed to be deader than the one
that we have been using, so was
anxious to find out about it. The
new ball in our league was
changed only in the stitching
which is heavier.
In Regular Style
These series gave the other
Yankee players and myself a
chance to hit against the Ma
tional League ball in six or seven
games. We took turns with the
Braves in being the "home club"
and on days when they were the
home team" they batted last,
used the National League ball,
had the choice of dugoutS and
took the long batting practice,
just the same as if they were
playing on their home park. On
other days we were home" and
did the same things.
Anyway, we saw both styles
of the 1881 baseball, and if it
is any less lively than the 1880
brand couldn't notice it.
Several other players told me
the same thing. When hit
right, it seemed to get plenty of
distance.
Lou Gehrig hit few that went
as fast and as far as ball would
go last year. Tony Lazzeri and
Ben Chapman, of our club, and
Wally Berger, of the Braves, all
hit the ball out of the park
when we were using the Ameri-
can League ball, and I got a
homer against National League
ball and also hit one of the
longest drives I have made all
spring in a game when the
Braves were home" and we were
using a National League ball.
Pitchers CIout Ball
Down in Bradenton, when we
played the Cardinals in park
which has no fence around it, I
saw three of the hardest hits of
the year. Orsatti, of the CSrdi-
mails, hit one for an easy homer,
and two of our pitchers made tre-
mendous drives. Both Henry
Johnson and Charley Ruffing hit
far over Orsatti's head in left and
each got a three-bagger without
any great eXertion. Pitchers, you
know, don't put on full speed
when they are running out long
hits. They know such eXertion
hurts their pitching. Well, both
Johnson and Ruffing logged
around to third. If Dusty Cooke,
or Earle Combs. or Larry, or
several other players had hit
either of these two drives, they
would have scored standing up.
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another Art
Shires. I see
t he Ca d S
have got one
of t h o s e
What-A-M a n
in d / z z v
Dean. ] u S t
listen to him
CAB for two
minutes and
you know he
never got sun
b u rn e d b y
any ViOlet t
rays.
By talking
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You sleep out here in the after
nOOnS."
Somebody please explain to
John, here, what this is all
about. He's only been on the
squad three years"
Well never forget the one
Rockne told a little group Of
listeners up at the Hilltop one
afternoon before Lou Little
took Rockne down town that
night and introduced him to.
the &C" Club diners.
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STEEPLECHASE KING

George Stevens. famous jockey
of former days, was the only rae
ing pilot to guide five winners
home in the Grand National
Steeplechase, England's turf
classic.
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LEADERS, in EVERY WALK MOURN DEATH OF FOOTBALL GENU
Babe Ruth Finds Ne Basebas No Less Lively Than Old On
TODAY'S SPORTORIAL
BY Kirk Miller
So Rockne has gone!

80 Kockne has gone!
The Bald Eagle of football has screeched his last
mand Grdrons greatest psychologist and the man. who
than any other individual responsible for the pres
ent popularity OF football died in apane accident
tardau Kan
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D. G. S. NINE MEETS

Plans for the coming season
will be discussed tomorrow night
by Palace-D. G. S. nine at a spe-
cial meeting in the clubhouse, 463
K st. S. w.
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Mandley Shoots 90 Singles
To Lead Times Event

Ralng off pin after pin with machinegun like precision
Brad Mandley practically cinched The Washington Times
Pin tournament championship by adding sensational
90 at Temple last night for 1T total
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
$50 Golfers Will Qualify
For National Open

NEW YORK April 1-one hundred and fifty players will
be eligible for the national open golf championship to be staged
at the Inverness club in Toledo Ohio July and it was
announced today BY the United States Golf Association
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
SOUTH BE n D
PALES' At
TRAGEDY

SOUTH BEND, Ind, April /.
Not only the sports world, but
the entire nation today mourned
the sudden death of = Knute
Rockne, the football wizard who
became a national figure as
coach of Notre Danes elevens.
Messages of coincidence arriving
here and at the home of the
gridiron mentors mother in Chi
cago, expressed the shock his
death occasioned throughout the
country.
University In Mourning
"It can't be true" was the
phrase which best summed up
the reactions of those thousands
who knew Rockne as one whose
life typified successful, honorable
and sportsmanlike accomplish
ment.
Here, where ROckne'S life has
centered at NOtre Dame Uni
versity since he first appeared
as a football candidate in
1911, business was suspended.
The university itself was in
mourning; it students and faculty
were making plans for Rocks
homecoming-his burial from
Sacred Heart Church on the uni
Versity campus.
This morning the great bell in
Sacred Heart Church will toll as
students and faculty members
kneel in solemn mass for Rockne.
Father Charles L. O'Donnell,
president of the university, was to
celebrate the mass and give COM
munion to all the Catholic stu
dents at the institution.
Flags at HaIf-Mast
Flags throughout the city re-
mained at half-mast in honor of
Crock"
His friends here refused to
believe the news of his death
until it was verified and doubly
verified.
AS the word passed from shop
to shop in the business district,
and thence from building to
building on the campus Rockne
had made famous, a pail of gloom
seemed to settle down. Few words
we're spoken, but many tears were
shed.
Men noted for their hardness"
on the football field wept over the
passing of their mentor.
News StunS Players
It was from the men who had
played football under Rockne's
tutelage that the most sorrowful
messages came; they reflected the
staggering shock which news OF
the gridiron masters death
brought.
"Rockne dead! 1t doesn't
seem pOSSible-it's so hard to
realize" was the comment of
CAAACE A0yuCWs AuuD6Ck OF
NOtre Danes "FOur HOrsemen"
eleven of 1923. Nothing 1
could say could give the real
merits of the man." he con-
tinued.
"The news is an awful blow to
me-
Tom Conley, captain of last
years Notre Dame team:
"It is hard to believe ROckne
is dead. We here at NOtre
Dame are heartbrOken."
Frank Carideo, Al l. American
quarterback of last years team:
81 might just state that
feel as sadly as the remaining
coaches and authorities back
at NOtre Dame. / have had the
privilege of dealing just little
more with Rock and there
fore carry a little more feeling
for him."
NICK
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NICK
ALTROCK
Says:

BILOXI, Miss, April 1.-WelI,
the big leagues didn't have to
Stagger along very far without
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"A OO1cu I1OIc OOWl6TS SCncQuleQ
to roll this afternoon and eve
ming have a slight chance to
overhaul him. Brad never missed
the same pin twice, and was
perfect on Nos. z and 10.
While Brad Mandley's great
exhibition of Sharp-shooting drew
a round of hand-clapping from
the large crowd in attendance, it
was AStor Clarke. leader of the
first round, shooting Immediately
after Mandley, who captured the
spectators admiration.
Clarke, with the fore-knowledge
Of what he needed, 81 pins to
win, 80 to tie, shot 80 for q 176
grand total and second place.
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Clarke held the crowd spell
bound as he clicked off a run
of 30 before missing. He
missed Nos. 3, Z and 10 twice
each.
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Make Rosenberg is in third
place with I'll, sniping IS last
night. Joe Harrison made 83
hits for a 16S aggregate. Paul
Harrison shot 1853 and Ollie
Pacini, 1862, both shooting 80.
The prize list is as follows: {:
First place, $25 and a trophy;
second, $12; third, So; highest
run by someone other than the
first three, SO. Forty-seven
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

Here, where ROckne'S life has
centered at NOtre Dame Uni
versity since he first appeared
as a football candidate in
1911, business was suspended.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27

Both the big political parties afraid of Prohibition than of taxation.--(D Dallas News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27
The Presidents Veto.
(New York Times

The voyage of the President to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands will, nothing else could, make the people there feel that they are after all with in the borders Of the United States It is not necessary that MT. Hoover should make a visit in person to these islands in order to determine a general policy of administration or to propose measures for improvement of their economic and social conditions. But his journey to their coasts will be welcome. He will virtually be carrying the Continent out to sea- since the thoughts of the entire population will be fixed upon him, and his presence will for the time being make the inhabitants cease to feel insular.
 The President has been solicitous about Porto Rico and has shown a practical concern for the Virgin Islanders To them a civil Governor has just been sent-a man who has given expert at tention to the development of higher community interests among the small cities and villages Of the United States and will there find population no greater than that of many a small city. If they could all be gathered in place they would not half fill many a university stadium. The opening line of the ancient prophecy Keep silence before me, Islands" would furnish a fit preface in addressing those whose strength the President would renew
 As for Porto Rico, no corner of it is beyond a days journey by from its capital the furthest town being only 154 miles away. One who travelled over the island foot in the early days of the occupation still peons walking from remote places up in the mountain and from the further shores to San Juan. Despite the devas- tation of the hurricane in 1929, the island, under Governor Theodore Roosevets program of rehab iitation and with the neighborly aid that has been given by people in the States, has taken hope We are" the Governor stated recently, lin better shape than twelve months ago. It thus becomes relatively a bright spot, though dtions still far from satisfactory. The visit of the President of the United States will be event to be remembered with the traditional landing of Columbus it's Carib shores
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27
ADVICE ON HOUSE JUDGING.

Buy your own home" is being urged from SC many sources and with much frequency these days that it is almost becoming slogan The reason for such advice is plain. In periods of de- pression realty in common with other commodities commands lower prices than in normal or boom times Thus, persons able to buy be sure of picking up bargains impossible to find at other periods
 Not every individual, however, is competent to judge the value of houses. Often seemingly at- tractive bargains in fact the reverse The Fed eral Government has recognized the need for prac- tcal advice this subject and the Department of Commerce has issued booklet entitled How to Judge a House" which is really worthwhile. Anyone interested obtain a copy from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce A nom inal charge is made to mailing costs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27

the community should not slack in the matter o registration Thursday afternoon there but $50 residents of the city who had qualified them selves to ballots in the municipal election nex Tuesday, This is less than one-third of the poten- tial voting strength of the community.
 Of course it is not absolutely necessary to vote However, the ballot is a privilege extended because of citizenship. To exercise it is an attribute of good citizenship. Failure to do so is a mark of civic indifference. And while it is not necessity to vote, in order to vote, is essential to register
 Juneau heads Alaska towns in population. Its business and financial supremacy un- challenged When the period closes. Saturday even ing it's registration ought to be the largest of any Alaskan city. We urge upon all of you once again the importance, in fact the duty, of regis traton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27
ALASKA LOSES A LOYAL FRIEND.

L. Frank Shaw's death recently in Seattle grieves many Alaskans. He was widely known, highly re- spected and affectionatey regarded. He first came to the Territory at the beginning of the present century. For 20 years he almost continuous resident His activities extended distant areas. After he went to the States to live permanently, his work kept him in close contact with people and conditions in every part of the North and it's development and welfare always held his keen and sympathetic interest
 Mr. Shaw, throughout his life, identified with the newspaper business. He was connected with the early press in Nome Valdez Seward and Anchorage. owning publications in some of these communities in the days of their pristine glory. Soon after going to Seattle about 10 years ago. he became a member of the staff of the Alaska Weekly which is issued there and which is chiefly devoted to of this Territory, and until his last brief illness he active in the production of the paper.
 But few persons had so many personal acquaint- ances among Alaskans MT. Shaw In three de- cades of newspaper work connected with the North, he had interviewed majority of the prominent residents of the Territory enjoyed the confidence of most of them and familiar with their achievements and aspirations.
 MT Shaws viewpoint always constructive, his effort always encouraging. He liked to exploit any project possessed of merit to help any person engaged in worthy enterprise. He was slow to criticse condemn; fearful of passing wrong judgment and of inflcting injury that he never printed derogatory line about anything any body. He manifested dsapproval by silence His eminent fairness commanded the esteem of all that ever had any dealings with him.
 He was a dear friend In the days when he had little. he prompt to share it. Of late years, he economically independent and pur- sued the newspaper calling from inclination rather than from necessity. Among his intimates his generosity was proverbial, and only they know how quick and liberal he in responding to appeals Tor aid from varied and numerous sources. His faith in human nature could not be impaired nor his kindly disposition affected by any betrayal of his trust by the practice of deceit or dishonesty against him.
 Alaska has lost staunch believer in her des- tiny and a strong advocate of her many worthy causes; the public, a tribune who understood its hopes and never tired of toiling for their fulfill ment, and newspapermen a capable beloved asso- ciate who was eager alike to condone the faults and to laud the virtues of all his fellow craftsmen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27
VIRGIN ISLES
 IS P00RH0USE
President Hoover Express es His Views After
 Brief Visit

U. s. S. ARIZONA, March 27.- President Hoover, in statement today, expressed an unhopeful view of the Virgin Islands. He saic although the islands might have some military value, when we paid $25 100000 for them we acquired an effective penthouse.
 Ninety per cent of the population cannot be self supporting either in living or in government without the discovery of new methods and resources.
 The President said change in the jurisdiction from naval to a civil department was to see if some industry wouldn't develop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27
CHARLES PAGAN

representatives Ges-ared Charles Pagan, a Seattle school principal for 40 years. For zen years I suf- fered with burning pain in my s stom ach. Constipation bothered me constantly and a condition like rheumatism set up in my shoulder and back The effects of five bot ties of Sargon and three bottles of Sargon Soft Mass Pills were absolute ly amazingl My stomach is sound; I've gained eleven pounds; con- stipation and rheumatism are past worries; and I have more strength and energy than I've had in years. D
 Sold by Butler-Mauro Drug Co.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27

Chairman Raskob might have avoided stirring up hornets nest by making his suggestion for State liquor control to the Wickersham Commission Milwaukee Journal)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27

FIRE ALARM CALLS 1-3 Third and Franklin. 1-4 Frcnt and Franklin. Is Front, near Ferry Way. Is Front, near Gross. Apts. l-7 Front, opp City Wharf. 1-8 Front, near Saw Mill. 1-9 Front at A. J. Office. 2-1 Willoughby at Totem Gro-
 cery.
 2-3 Willoughby, opp. Cash Coles
 Barn.
 2-4 Front and Seward. 2-5 Front and Main. 2-6 Second and Main. 2-7 Fifth and Seward. 2-9 Fire Hall.
 3-2 Gastineau and Rawn Way. 3-4 Second and Gold. 3-5 Fourth and Harris. 3-6 Fifth and Gold. 3-7 Fifth and East. 3-8 Seventh and Gold. 3-9 Fifth and Kennedy. Al Ninth, back of power house. Az Calhoun, opp. Seaview Apts. 4-3 Distin Ave, and Indian Sts. 4-5 Ninth and Calhoun. 4-6 Seventh and Main. Al Twelfth, B. P. R. garage. 4-9 Home Grocery. 5-1 Scatter Tract.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27

Opportunity is knocking at the Democratic door, says Chairman Shouse At least, there is some knocking-Gndanapolis Star)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27

| Old Grover Cleveland said a mouthfu when he said deficit is hard rat to get out of the house. -(Atanta Constitution)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27

At Greytown, in the jungles of Nicaragua, the annual rainfall is about 300 inches, making it the wettest spot in the Americas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-27
KEEP UP REGISTRATION FIGURES.

Despite the virtual lack of contests-there is only one in five positions to be filled-the citizens of
The Washington times., 1931-06-11

In some Of the South Sea
Islands the native children in
stead of going to the store for a
slate pencil to do their sums
with, merely walk along the sea.
shore and catch a whole seasons
supply.
In addition to having nature
furnish them with a slate pencil
that will not break when dropped
on the floor. and will outlast
any number of the kind you
buy, the animal that gives them
also supplies the family with a
more or less tasty and nourish'
ing meal.
A form Of sea urchin' that
looks like a cross between q pin
cushion and an infuriated porcu-
pine is the animal that supplies
the native with school supplies
and nouriShment.
These animals when matured
contain any quantity of eggs
that, according to those who
have tasted them, are much bet
ter than fish roe. Scientists at
the Smithsonian Institution,
The Washington times., 1931-06-11
IWGshingtOnians Win
Rensselaer, Degrees

Two Washington men are to re-
eeive degrees at the commence
ment exercises of Rensselaer, Poly
technic Institute tomorrow after
noon.
They are Lieut.. Hunt V. Mar
tin, of 818 A st. N. E.. Who will
receive the degree Of civil engineer,
and Joseph Parent, 1915 Ninth St.
N. E., who will receive the master
of science degree. Lieutenant
Martin is a graduate of the An
napolis Naval Academy, while
Mr.. Parent is a graduate of Catho-
tic University.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11
By Anne Adams

Pattern 2159 is delightful
made of georgette, chiffon,
Voile, batiSte, etc.
Obtainable only in sizes IA,
16, 1S. 20. 80, "a, 36. 38, 40
and AZ. Size 16 requires AZ
yards Of 39-inch material. Yard
age for every size, and simple,
exact instructions are given.
Send Is cents, coin or stamps
for each pattern. giving name,
address, style number and size
wanted. Send for Spring and
Summer fashion book. Price IS
cents. Book with pattern, Is
cents. A dress Washington
Times Pattern Bureau, 243 w.
Seventeenth St., New York city.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11
Island Youngsters Fish for
Their Slate Pencils

however, warn those who would
seek animated lead pencils that
experience is essential to catch.
ing the animals since sharp
needle-like spears are used to ad-
vantage by the sea urchin.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11
HURLEY TO FLY TO PEORIA

Secretary of War Hurley
has completed plans to fly to
Peoria, ILL.,, June Is to attend
ceremonies at the opening of a
new inland waterway terminal
and from there resume his in
spection of Army reservations.
He will also inspect Muscle
Shoals.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11
OaRD PARTY BENEFIT

A benefit card party will be
given tonight by the Holy Name
Church at 916 Eleventh st. N. E.,
at $3.50 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11

NORTHWEST
Central Auto Works & Garage
449 Eye st. NV.
Bohrers Service Station,
1901 Wisconsin Ave. NV.
Lee D. Butler. Inc,
PISS Champlain st. NV.
Call Carl, Inc,
GA H St. NV.
Capital Auto Radiator & Supply Co.,
215 Penna. Ave. NV. &C.,.
Colorado Service Station.
55O8 Colorado Ave. NV.
District AutOmOtive Supply,
2lst st. & Penna. Ave. NV.
EynOn Motor Company.
1437 Irving St. NV.
Firestone Service Stores, Inc,
18th and X SITS. NV.
Haines Service Station, Inc,
$500 Georgia Ave. NV.
Handley Motor Company.
$3.50 Georgia Ave. NV.
Hawkins Motor Company,
1929 14th st. NV.
Herbert's Tire & Battery Service,
$3.50 Mt. Pleasant st. NV.
Hill & Tibbitts,
18th and Ohio Ave. NV.
Hilltop Service Station, Inc,
45S2 Wisconsin Ave. NV.
Home Plate Filling Station,
2O45 Georgia Ave. NV.
Logan Motor Company.
1910 u MA NsWs
The Washington times., 1931-06-11

SOUTHEAST
Absher's Garage,
1911 e st. Sc.
LOetfler Motor Co..
215 Penna. Ave. Sc.
Southeast Auto Supply.
629 Penna. Ave. Sc.
Good Hope Filling Station.
Good Hope and NaylOr Rds. Sc.
George B. Stevens,
2757 Nichols Ave. Sc.
Nichols Ave. Service Station.
1928 Nichols Ave. Sc.
Anacostia Motor Company.
1925 Good Hope Rd. Sc.
CITIES SERVICE STATIONS
24l Virginia Ave. S.W.
10th and Maryland Ave. S.W.
65 II st. NE.
SO1 Florida Ave. NV.
1881 KalOrama Rd. NV.
Georgia and Alaska AYES. NV.
1926 Wisconsin Ave. NV.
634S Wisconsin Ave. NV.
24th and Benning Rd. NE.
r. /. Ave. and Newton st. NE.
1921 X st. NV.
5O13 Georgia Ave. NV.
Potomac. Va.
MOntrOse. Md.
ROsSlyn, Va.
NORTHEAST
r. G. Dunno 4 Co.,
9th & ii Streets NE.
Reid X. Middleton,
2lO6 r. /. Ave. NE.
Miles Gas Station.
1880 Rhode Island Ave. NE.
Northeast Battery Shop,
1000 18th 30. NE.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11

Fireetone have invested SIS, 600, 900. 90 with
Firestone Dealers in establishing the most
economical distributing and servicing system
in the world.
Come in today-let us show you the IN
SIDE FACTS from cross sections - that you
may understand the EXTRA VALUES ia Fire
stone Tires.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11

FRESTONE do not manufacture special
brand tires for others to distribute but they
do make complete line of tires for us, bearing
the FirestOne name and guarantee, that not
only meets the prices but beats any special
brand tire distributed by mail order houses or
others in Quality and Construction, giving
greater values.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-08-12
Farm Hand
a k His Own Life

Killdeer, N. D., Aug. 12.-tP)-With
$4,000 in cash in his possession, Carl
Anderson, SO, farm worker employed
at the farm of belmont Gould. IL
miles northwest of here, hanged him
self in the hayloft Of a barn.
Anderson was said to have been
mentally %deranged. He had spent
several years in the insane asylum
at jamestown but was released from
there sometime ago.
The $4,000 represented a life's a v
ings which he had earned working
on farms. His body was brought =
Dickinson today and was sent to
Rockford, Ill.,, where a brother will
make funeral arrangements.