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The Washington times., 1933-01-16
Give Us More Sports

We should be a poor advo-
cate Of sport If we did not wish
TO see as many types Of paStimeS
as possible available to Wash
ingtonians and for that reason
this. impending legislation de-
serves very serious conSidera-
tion Of those who have a say
In the matter.
Yet, discriminatory legislation
which gives to one group and
denies to another is not pop
ularly supposed to be sound,
so we are informed by students
Of such matters. But If an
amateur law for washington
would lead in time to one
which will give us properly con-
trolled professional as well as
amateur boxing, we say pass
this bill this week.
As Mai. Harvey L. Miller
once pointed out to us, the
better amateurs sooner or later
turn professional, so why kid
ourselves about the matter.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
Manor SPRINGS
GOLF LID

The Manor Club has taken the
jump on other local golf organi-
cations by Springing forward with
the first tournament of the 1888
season. A blind bogey was held
on the Norbeck CMd) course yes
terday and attracted a record
number of contestants. -....
With 78 being the lucky num-
ber, three members tied for first
prize. They were B. D. Gamble,
81, 1873; c. D. Gibbons, SO, 10
IS, and T. N. Beavers, 80, 12-7S.
Fourth prize went to G. E. Meyers
with 94, 1870, while Col. c. G.
Storm, 80, 17-73; David L.
Thompson, SO, 10-73, and S. M.
Grogan, SO, 20-73. dead1ocked
for fifth prize.
Dave Thomson, golf chairman
at Manor, and II. G. Wood
squared accounts with Tommy
Bones and G.. e. Moore by de-
feating the latter pair, ! up, in
~ holes at Manor yesterday.
Bones and Moore won the first
match. Wood turned in the fea-
ture performance Of the match
when he drove his ball out-of-
bounds on the fourteenth, missed
his third but holded out from q
bunker to halve the hole with
Bones. The latter was five feet
from the cup with his second but
blew the putt. =.
Chairman Thomson plans to
continue these Sunday tourna-
ments, providing the. weather re-
mains mild. The fine weather
has also been a boon to local
green's keepers, as they pronounce
their courses in fit condition.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
BALL PLAYERS DINE

The Columbia Heights Busi-
ness Mems Association will honor
the baseball team, that repre-
sented them last year in the
Capital City League, by giving
them a banquet Wednesday night
at 8 o'clock at 1880 Park Road.
The team won the championship
and each player win be presented
with q gold baseball.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
LGundrynaen Race
GrOUS Tighter

The race for honorS in the
Laundrymen's Bowling League
tightened perceptibly when the
first division teams met this week.
Old Colony sprung surprise by
taking two games from the highly
touted Bergmanns zoric. Smiths
seven count on a last box spare
turning the trick for the odd
game. "Popeye" Ballingers 355
featured Congers two game win
over Manhattan No. /. Good sets
were rolled by H. PrentisS 333.
Bergman 329 and Smith. 326.
Gtandin0S. 81
The Washington times., 1933-01-16

effort to sink the putt. I was
satisfied with each round that
played and ] got q wonderful
thrill out of upsetting the dope
in this great tournament.
Too bad that Craig Wood
couldn't make his Pacific Coast
season four in q row, but If any
one had to nose him out I'm glad
it was a certain Paul Runyan, Of
White Plains.
The California open tourna
ments this year have surprised
all of u.s.. I think they've been
outstanding successes - all OF
them. Certainly the crowds have
been better and competition has
been better than in the past.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
HEAVY TAX ON FOREIGN ATHLETES EAI
,SPoRT 7 S.
.Bv KIRK MILLER
That Boxing Bill
Is Near Passage
It's Friends Believe
Army Picks PhiIIy
Break For Local Fans
MGcks Drop $I5O,OOO

During the current week. perhaps today renewed ef
fort viii be made to pass District legislation authorizing
amateur boxing in the District Of Columbia The fight for
such law old, old having met official rebuff
from time to time for the better part of 10 years.
Proponents Of the measure believe they their
goal right than before and amateur officials here
abous generally encouraged the prospects for early
action favorable to the cause they represent.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
Georgetown Pinnaen
Fall Short of Lead

Despite the fact that George
town Recreation defeated Kings
All-Stars, of Baltimore, by 26
pins, they lost a 10-game decision
by 80 pins, due to the big margin
the Orioles had gained in the first
block.
Sam Corcoran and Jack Talbert
flashed for the WestenderS, and
Wilmer Robey for the invaders.
Scores:
The Washington times., 1933-01-16

Actually there exist no stat
utes which prohibit all the box
ing one could desire, but since
no admission may be charged
and since there are no regula-
tory powers to keep boxing on
an even keel, the legislation
now sought is thought very de-
sirable in many quarters.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
BRooKLANDERS WIN

The Brookland Boys Club
basket ball team travelled to
Baltimore yesterday to defeat st.
Mary's Industrial School, S8 to
10. McNally, Dufficy, and Clark
led the winners, while Lucas
shone for the losers.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
sHoLL'S FIVE SCORES

Sholl's Cafe quint ran rough
shod over the Fort Myer five yes
terday in the preliminary to the
Aero Eagle-Pe1Erson Pro. game.
The final count was so to 18. Lu.
cas- led the attack with 10 points.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
ATHLISO VICTORIOUS

Athliso chalked up another VIC
tory by defeating the Junior Mar
delles five. SO to IS. A. Schiener-
man led the attack.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
JUSTINE FIVE WINS

The Lustine-Nicholson Junior
quint made its debut in the un-
limited ranks by defeating the
Laurel Guards. 43 to "a. Ouan.
trille led the scorers with a. points.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
ALEXANDRIA A. C. LOSES

Alexandria A. c. could not with
stand the attack of the Ballston
team, hence a loss by 44-to-26
count. Lynch played well for the
losers.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
COLBERT AIDS

With Colbert and McLarney
leading the way. the Brooks Club
last night won d close game over
the Naval Reserves, a. to %.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
Runyan Crosses Up Critics
By Golf Victory
By PAUL RUNYAN

As told to UdfSte u. UUTSte
Aqua CALIENTE, Mexico Jan. 16.-1 think I'm rather
lucky break into the open winner class the
Pacific Coast with victory in the greatest Of all these tourna
ments the Aqua Caliente Open - !. - I.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
TERRYs BEAT SAINTS

The Terry A. C. scored again
last night, this time at the ex'
pense Of st. Martins. Gabby Hart
nett led the winners to . 30'tol9
win.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16
Congress May Impose
25% Tariff RumOr
On Broadway
Rv DAVIS ]. WALSH

NEW YORK, JAN 16-Inqury among promoters, managers
and others whose interest personal and therefore profound
developed the fact today that Congress may propose add
na tax Of 25 per upon the earnings here of foreign
fighters wreses and other athletes the lame duck session.
The Washington times., 1933-01-16

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Evening star., 1933-11-28
District Committee
Plans First Fight
Against Starlings
Cold Streams of Water to
Greet Roasting Birds
6:3OThis EUening.

The special startling committee Of
District officials have organized their
forces and at $50 this evening will
direct the first offensive against the
swarms of birds which have made a
roosting ground Of areas around the
District Building. The initial attack
will take the form of streams of cold
water which will be poured on the
roosting birds from fire hose directed
by expert members Of the District Fire
Department.
1t is the hope of the starting COM
mittee. headed by Clifford Lanham.
that the sprays of chilling water will
persuade the birds to move elsewhere.
If they return. however. the committee
is determined they shall have addi-
tional sprinkling
The attack was planned in obedience
to instruction from Melvin c. Hazen,
president of the Board Of CommiS-
SionerS.
Evening star., 1933-11-28
ANa STAR. MAsnA.AoN. D. c, TUESDAY NOVEMBER g. l933

to permit the interruption, but Sena-
tor Elbert Thomas, Democrat. Utah,
presiding at the hearing, ruled that
Senator Long could not conduct the
questioning.
Long then took his seat beside Over
ton and dictated to Overton the ques-
tions he wished to be asked.
Senator Longs unlocked for appear
ance at the hearing drew a burst of
applause from the audience. He paced
up and down in front of the crowd for
few minutes, seated himself, then
jumped up to say:
Il heard over the radio the testimony
given yesterday and directed at me by
witnesses connected with the gas trust
In the State. While they gave my good
friend Senator Overton a clean bill of
health, by hearsay testimony, they gave
certain evidence which reflected upon
me.
1T was hearsay testimony that was
given against me-" said Senator Long,
and I am not party to the pro-
ceedure."
Senator Long then took the seat be-
side Overton and the first witness was
called.
Evening star., 1933-11-28
REbUTTA[
IS GRANTED LONG
Thomas Refuses to Allow
Senator to Examine Wit
neSSeS on Stand.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, November 28.-Sen-
ator Huey p. Long today was granted
permission to present rebuttal witnesses
before the Senate committee investigat-
ing the John H. Overton election, in
answer to testimony of yesterday, which
Long said reflected" on him, but his
request to be allowed to examine the
witnesses on the stand was denied
Long made a sudden appearance IN
the committee room this morning and
said he had three witnesses to place on
the stand in answer to yesterdays testi-
mony, in which S. D. Hunter, wealthy
oil man of Shreveport. accused Long
of trying to force him to make large
contribution to the Overton campaign
fund on threat of prosecution for al
legged oil and gas conservation violations.
AS Long made his request for permis-
sion to present the rebuttal witnesses,
Overton announced he would be glad
Evening star., 1933-11-28
ELKS PLAN CHARITY BALL
AT WILLARD TOMORROW
Money Raised to Aid Orphans
Outing and to Buy 300 Christ
mas Baskets for Poor.

The Elks' fourteenth annual charity
ball will be held tomorrow night at
the Willard Hotel.
Money raised by the affair gees to-
ward paying the expenses of the an
nual outing of 1000 orphans and to
pay for 800 Christmas baskets which
are distributed to the unfortunate.
Expenses of the Washington Lodge
have averaged about $4,000 annually,
but this year. due to increasing de-
mands for assistance, will be in ex-
cess of that amount
Tickets for the bell are on sale at
the hotel, or may be obtained from
William S. Shelby, lodge secretary, at
919 H street.
Evening star., 1933-11-28
FORMER PUGILIST GIVEN
LIFE TERM FOR MURDER
"Sai1or" Baldwin Is Found Guilty
of Killing Insurance Agent
in Hold-Up.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOLEDO. Ohio, November 2s.-
Floyd (Sailor) Baldwin, former pugilist,
was found guilty of first-degree murder
in the death of John L. Parker, insur-
ance agent, Of Hudson, Mich, and To-
ledo, who was shot to death on the
Sylvania golf course when he resisted a
hold-up. The verdict, accompanied by
q recommendation of mercy, makes a
sentence of life imprisonment without
hope Of a parole mandatory.
The jury was out more than four
hours when 1t reached the verdict. A
smile covered the face of the defendant
when he heard the verdict. When
taken into the corridor by deputy sher-
Evening star., 1933-11-28
BRITISH TALK ARMS.
CUT WITH ITALIANS.
Countries Watching ParIeys
Between Germany and
France on Subject.

BY the Associated Press
ROME, November 28.-Diplomatic
conversations designed to settle the
question of disarmament, as provided
by the adjourned arms conference in
Geneva, were held in Rome today when
Premier Mussolini and Sir Eric Drum
nond. the British Ambassador, ex-
changed their views on the subject at
length.
The foreign Office said the Italians
and the British were being kept in
formed of conversations on the subject
between the French and Germans
Nevertheless, there was some irritation
caused by the report of conversations
being carried on directly between
France and Germany without the in
tervention CT Italy and England.
The newspaper Tevere commented:
"Having fled from chloroformization at
Geneva, Germany has been lured into
a face-to-face meeting without wit
nesses.'
Evening star., 1933-11-28
Caemmerer Will Sneak.

H. P. Caemmerer. executive secretary
Of the Fine Arts Commission, will ad-
dress the Cheverly Citizens Associa-
tion tonight. He will deliver an illus
trated lecture on Washington the
National Capital"
Evening star., 1933-11-28

ms on his way back to the county tafl
Baldwin met his wife and 3-year-oid son
Floyd James.
The wife collapsed and burst
mto tears. The defendant bade them
good-by.
Evening star., 1933-11-28
Italy Builds Cruisers.

ROME, November % CP.-The con-
Struction of two new Italian cruisers,
the Garibaldi and Duca Degli Anruzz,
each of 1900 tons, has started, 1t was
learned yesterday.
Two destroyers of total tonnage of
1850 also are being constructed
The new cruisers are a part of the
1932-1933 program. The Budget Com
mittee has planned to insert two cruis-
erS into the new navy budget.
(The British admiralty on November
j. announced the revision of its 1893
naval program to include two new-type
S,OOO-ton cruisers with increased arma-
ments and one cruiser of the 5,2O0-ton
hrtInUSa Class, instead OF four smaller
paccoIc
Evening star., 1933-11-28
GERMAN PARLEYS URGED.
Baldwin Recommends Direct Negotia-
ticns to Three European Powers.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON. November 28.-The route
to solution of Europe's problems is
down the road of direct negotiations
with Germany, in the belief of Stanley
Baldwin.
Competition in armaments must be
avoided, declared Baldwin, lord presi-
dent of the council, speaking before
the House of Commons last night.
He recommended direct negotiations
with Germany by Italy, France and
Great Britain.
Three possibilities were seen in fu-
tllre developments in disarmament He
listed these as disarmament of all ma
tions to the level of existing German
ornaments; limitation of ornaments to
point excluding all large offensive
weapons, which would imply partial
disarmament of heavily armed coun-
tries and rearmament of Germany to
that point, and competition in arms.
This latter. however, he added, must
never be permitted to develop.
Evening star., 1933-11-28
UNIT BUYS WHEAT
Purchase of Grain Believed to Be
Less Than 1,oOO. 600 Bushels.

Less Than 1000, 600 Bushels.
The Federal Emergency Relief Ad-
yesterday announced 1t had
purchased large quantity of cash
wheat through the Agricultural Credit
Administration. The exact amount was
not stated by the relief administrator,
Harry L. Hopkins, but he admitted 1t
was less than a million bushels. The
relief administration bought 1l,500,000
bushels Of wheat several weeks ago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-12-01
HANSON APPOINTED
Land Commissioner
Steele Man Given Post Over
Candidate Endorsed by
Farmers Union

B. H. Hanson Of Steele, appointed
state land commissioner Wednesday,
took office Friday.
His appointment was by a three-to-
two vote OF the board Of university
and school lands. with Gov. LANCER,
Attorney General p. o. Satire and
State Auditor Berta Baker casting
their ballots for him.
D. J. Beakey, Williston. whose APP
pointment was urged by c. c. Talbot,
president, and E. E. Greene, secretary,
Of the Farmers Union. received the
support of Secretary of State Robert
Byrne and Superintendent Of Public
Instruction Arthur E. Thompson.
Eighteen names were listed as can
didates for the position when the
board met to choose q successor to
Ludwig Peterson, who resigned to be-
come manager of the state mill and
elevator. Before taking q vote the
field was narrowed to four candidates
Theodore Marteu of Carson, Thomas
Devaney, deputy land commissioner
Hanson and Beakey. On the first
ballot the vote was three for Hanson
and two for Beakey.
Hanson has been a farmer near
Steele and has been an implement
dealer. He was treasurer of Kidder
county for two terms a number Of
years ago. He homesteaded near
Steele 80 years and has farmed there
since.
Hanson succeeds Ludwig Peterson
who resigned to accept appointment
as manager Of the state mill and ele-
vatOr,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-12-01

the candidates displayed possibilities.
He is emphasizing fundamentals in
practice sessions.
The loss Of several valuable men
will be keenly felt by the Beavers.
Lettermen back are Iverson, johnson,
Dunnell. Anderson. Clute and Finke.
Wahpeton In Hole
With some of last years regulars
back, Wahpeton must build its quint
around two reserve lettermen, Rife
and KOhnke.
Coach Harry Wienbergen is prepar-
ing his Dickinson Teachers College
team for the seasons opener against
the state agricultural college Dec.
s. Besides seven lettermen, 80 candi-
dates turned out for the team.
Lettermen are Maule and McDon-
nld, guards: Captain Emerson Lari-
ner. Miles City. Mont: D. Fredericks,
" Fredericks, Eastgate and Foss, for
wards.
Dickinson. Minot and Wahpeton all
ere in need Of good center and that
position will get considerable atten-
lion at the three schools.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-12-01
CLAIM SHARKEY FEARED
PUNISHMENT FOR CRIME

Chicago. Dec. 1.-(R-Willie shar-
key, found hanged in his cell In ST..
Faul Friday, had at least four serious
charges to beat before he could hope
tor freedom.
He faced trial in Chicago as ono
Of the kidnapers Of John Factor. He
was wanted in Nebraska for q 1892
bank robbery. Minnesota accused him
Of q mail robbery last January. and
a charge Of illegally transporting guns
was pending against him in Wiscon-
sin.
Cook county authorities also in
tended to question him in connection
with a holdup murder at The Dells,
Suburban road house.
Fear Of punishment for his crimes
probably drove Sharkey insane and
caused him to commit suicide" Melvin,
H. Purvis, chief Of the division of In.
vestigation Of the United States de-
partment Of justice in Chicago, said.
Purvis disclosed Sharkey had been
a "strong-arm man" for the Touhy
gang for many years and that he was
suspected OF having extorted money
from keepers Of gambling and liquor
resorts. He also operated a saloon in
the gangs territory on the northwest
side Of Chicago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-12-01
Chicago Bear Eleven
In Favorable Position

Chicago. Dec. 1.-(P-The Chicago
Bears Friday were in possession Of at
least a tie for the western division
title In the National Professional
Football League. and needed only a
tie in either OF their next two games
to oppose the New York Giants in the
championship playoff.
The 1882 champions Thursday gave
the Chicago Cardinals their regular
Thanksgiving Day beating. % to 6.
The Giants with the eastern leader
ship safely slowed away. defeated
Brooklyn 10 to 0 in the only other
game on the holiday program.
The Bears meet Portsmouth Sun
day and tackle Green Bay at Chi
cago week later.
Harry Newman's passes and run
ring for the New York Giants put
the ball on Brooklyn's l0-yard stripe
in the third period and Ken Strong
place-kicked for three points.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-12-01
e. ON TIN u E n
mum paSo .o0o.
Willie Sharkey Is
Found Dead in Cell
In Jail at st. Paul

necktie, which had been given him by
his brother to wear during the
trial. Sharkey's feet were about foot
from the floor when he was found.
Appeared Dazed at Trial
sharkey, listed on police records as
chauffeur by profession. appeared
dazed through most of the trial here,
McMeekin said. Twice he created a
stir, once by rising and again by at
tempting to rise.
Some persons in the room believed he
muttered something about getting
those guns" when he arose, while
others said they believed he thought
a recess had been declared.
Court attaches said that, If he was
seeking weapons placed nearby as
evidence he took circuitous route
toward them, and in addition pointed
out they were not loaded. Guards
Immediately forced him into his seat
and more were stationed about the
court room. Later Sharkey tried to
rise, but guards seized him before he
could do so.
McMeekin said, that during the trial
he told the court that defense counsel
would not be responsible" for Shar-
key due to his mental condition and
asked an examination.
AT no time did we intend to invoke
that point in our defense but we felt
there was something wrong with him
mentally" McMeekin said. "IIe had
been going that way right along and
he was getting worse every day. He
wouldn't even talk to us. He would
keep making crazy remarks all the
time. He repeatedly talked about en-
trapment and referred to a woman'S
club building across the street from
the Jail as another padded CELL"
McMeekin said Sharkey refused to
talk to the other defendants and that
we didn't know what his next move
was going to be-
Would Not Be PHOTOGRAPHED
Sharkey after the acquittal Tuesday
refused to allow himself to be photo
graphed with the others until after a
45-ninute conference with Touhy.
You boys are crazy getting your
selves 'mugged' like this" he told
them. whats the matter with YOU
are you losing your brains?"
One attorney said Sharkey believed
he had been double crossed" by two
other defendants and that he refused
to have anything to do with them here.
He asserted McFadden wanted to
hire separate counsel for himself and
Sharkey because the latter lacked
funds, but that Touhy overruled this
plan and Sharkey took exception. No
defense was offered for Sharkey dur
ing the trial and. like the other de-
PENDANTS, he did not take the stand.
The federal government, which had
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-12-01
Today's Contract Problem
Solution in next issue.

hearts, which South trumped with the
four Of spades. South now properly
reasoned that East's double was based
on length in spades. Therefore, Mr..
Halpin determined to play East for
five spades.
He led small diamond, which he
won In dummy with the king, return
ed the seven Of diamonds from dunn
my and won with the ace. He trump
ed the three OF diamonds in dummy
with the seven Of spades.
Declarer now returned a small
heart from dummy, East discarded the
four of clubs, and South trumped with
the six Of spades. The six OF clubs
was returned and won in dummy with
the ace. The king Of clubs was cash
ed in dummy and another club re-
turned.
East, having nothing else left, was
forced to trump and did so with the
three of spades. Declarer overtrump-
ed with the nine and then led the
nine Of diamonds. West played the
ten, but East was forced to trump.
East had nothing but the queen, ten
and eight Of spades, while declarer
had ace. king and jack. So, regard
less Of what spade East re-returned,
the declarer was bound to make the
last three tricks. which gave him his
contract with an over trick.
Copyright. 1888, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-12-01
GENERAL CONDITIONS

Low pressure areas Overlle Texas
and the western Canadian Provinces
Edmonton 1884 while Highs are
centered over the Great Lakes region
and over the Far Western States
Boise 30.44). The weather is gener-
ally fair in most sections but light
precipitation occurred from Missouri
westward to Utah. Temperatures are
slightly lower over the Far Western
states, but warmer weather prevails
over the western Canadian Provinces.
It. "a hour change. 90 It.
Bismarck station barometer, inches:
20.4O. Reduced to sea level, 1926.
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brought mall robbery charges against
Sharkey and Schafer.. announced
through Joseph b. keenan,, assistant
attorney general, that It would waive
claim to the men and allow their trial
in Chicago on state charges based on
the Factor seizure.
Mail robbery indictments against
the men were based on a $35, 900 depot
holdup in Minneapolis last January.