New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 25, 1927, Page 9

Speaking of Sports Jack Britton, formerly a resident ot this city and for yedrs welter- weight champion of the world, has been denied a license to fight in the welterweight ranks by the New York state athletic commission. Jack met financial reverses in Florida when the hurricane visited .that re- gion and he wants to make up some of these losses through the only profession that he knows. He fought all winter in Florida and scored victory after victory. His craftiness in the ring has earn- ed him the sobriquet of the “Mas- ter of Boxing.” His condition has brought him the name of the “best; conditioned athlete in the game.” Still in all, he is denied a license to box because he is 42 years of age, a few years over the limit set by the boxing authorities in New York. The entire boxing world s in sym- | pathy with Britton. Hype Igoe in! the New York World has delivered a broadside in favor of granting the veteran a license. Here is what he says in part: There's more than a bit of sadness| about their turning down Jack Brit- ton's application for a license to box In this state. It goes without say- ing that Jack is not the man he was| physically—he can’t be; nature isn't| that liberal—but it does seem to me that no great harm can come of his being permitted to ply his trade, the| only one he knows. I'll warrant that Jack Britton as he stands today is better fitted to fight than nine out of ten of the young men who call themselves “welterweight contenders.” Further I'll advance the suggestion that he can take nine out of ten of these same contenders and make them look foolish when it comes to box- ing—boxing as we know it today. This rule'barring men over thirty- elght was framed to prevent Jack | Johnson from coming back to this town. He was over that age line and the commission didn’t want any part of him. Jack had said enough about himself to convince them that he didn’t’ belong. So they passed the rule prohibiting men over thirty, cight from appearing in New York rings. That's the barrier that con- fronts gallant Jack Britton. That's the reason why he can't come back to delight us with his graceful wark. manship. That's the reason why this fellow won't get the chance to re-| plenish his thinned bill folder now that his hard-earned savings have heen wiped out by the elements in Florida. Tar less worthy exponents of the manly art of self defense than Brit- ton are attempting to box these da with the full permission of the com: mission. I don't intend to quarrel with Farley, Muldoon or Brower over Britton's case. His is an e traordinary one because of the ex- traordinary care he hs taken of Jimself through all the years of his{ boxing. He didn't train in the night | clubs, When younger fellows ca along and demanded the spotl and got it, what did they do follow ing victory? Here is another case for the Na- tional Bosing association of which | Connecticut's state athletic comm | sloner, Thomas Donohue s pr dent. The association has already | broken with the New York body over the handing te Mike McTigue of the light heavyweight champion- ship. The association even recog- nizes the bont in Hartford Monday night between Maxic Rosenbloom end Jimmy Slattery, the title fight, the winner to be declared the world's light heavywe cham- plon. as New Britain will always pride in the fact that it was from | this city that Britton first went to fight. It was also from this city that the former welterweight cham- plon took his name. keep Many there New Britain who remember Willie Breslin, the mild-mannered kid who roamed the streets in years gone by. Many of his personal friends are still here and | they will be heartily in accord with | the sentiments regarding him as ex- pressed by Igoe. Could we but give Britton what {8 due him, Jack would never want for a thing and his financial losses in Florida would not be a source of worry for him. Whether he is allowed to box or} New York, all boxing fans will remember Britton as the clean- est and finest boxer the ring has ever seen. Benny Leonard is the authority for the statement made years ago that Britton was not only o gentleman out of the ring, but he was also a genleman in the ring. Leonard ought to know because he ind Britton fought often enough. In the Burritt-Y. M. C. A. game in the Rotary league yesterday young Recano of the latter team was taken after about three innings and n went back in in the eighth in defiance of the rules. The game was a hopeless alfs anyway, and neither the umpire nor the opposing | team cared who batted for the “Y,” even if it had been Joe Hergstrom himself. BILLIARD TOURNEY Three-Cushion Artists to . Start Battles Tonight Yor Honons At Rogers. The fivst billiard tournament of | the year will be staged tonight at| Rogers Recreation rooms when all the three-cushion artists of the city will stage the battle of the green baize for the honors and purses offere The last two tourneys were won by Wolfe and the other entries are out to beat him if possible tonight. Games will go 20 points tonight and some very close matches are an- ticipated. Play will start at 8:00 o'clock and a large crowd is expected out to view the matches. 1Nip” Ande Pwills, - IN TOURMAMENT International Flavor Adds Inter- est to Tennis Matches BY MARY K. BROWNE (United Press Staft Correspondent) New York, Aug. 25.— (Copyright 1927, by United Press)—The for- tieth women's national ternis cham- pionship of the United States finds more foreign talent in it than has ever been our good fortune to at- tract to our shores. There is no doubt that this international flavor adds greatly to the interest of the matches. Of the last 16 players seven are foreigners and in the eight matches scheduled for today, we have in all but one, a foreigner vs. an American. As I wandered from match to match, I could sce the players’ ex- pressions growing a little more seri- ous, their steps a little more nervous and the atmosphere growing more tense. The matches are tightening up. The players are passing into occupied territory and they know that the territory will not be evacu- ated without a stiff fight. The youngsters are beginning to realize what it means to be under expert observation, to have their weaknesses observed and broadcast to the world. There is no hiding or covering up. They must face the music. Helen Jacobs must take her forearm drive onto the court with her and she knows that Eileen Ben- nett, her opponent of today, will jump on it with all “fours” because it is weaker than Helen Jacobs’ backhand. If Helen can stand up under bombardment of her weak- ness she will gain the confidence which will carry her on to greater victories. Molla. Mallory will pound Gwen- dolyn Sterry's forearm, too. It is an interesting fact that the rising generation of tennis players are bet- ter from the backhand than from the forecarm. A few years ago the reverse was true. Mrs. Mallory played very badly yesterday and when she reached our box in the marque, she said: “I shall have to play better than that to defeat Gwendolyn Sterr So even Molla has to be “on her toes.” There is no more loafing from now on. Gwendolyn Sterry is a fine little player and will give Molla a good match but I scarcely expect the voungster from England to win. When Gwen Sterry played Helen Wills at Wimbledon this year and {won the first set, then Helen took ihe second set and went into a lead of 3-0 in the third set. Helen then put on her sweater. Gwen Sterry thought that it suggested that she was not extending Helen enough to keep her warm. Gwendolyn gritted tecth and tore into Helen, games. ade Helen take off her Then Helen ran out the and the match, Gwen's friends t if Helen had not taken off e might have lost the about her tennis to be a oh player, but this incident has the fire when she aroused. Her mother had it and was world champion. Joan Fry is favored to win over Mrs. Chapin, because she is steadier has very good. passing shots. Chapin’s method of attack will be deep farcing shots to [ ck hand and then come to the ne very interesting because we have a net player, Mrs. Chapin, vs. a back court player. Joan Iry. Eleanor Goss should from s He gland, as the girl 1s essentially a doubles win player. The Betty derson mate Nuthall-Penelope An- h should be a “peach,” n has wonderful days thing going and on a 1e might beat Betty a regular thing I pect Betty to win, She is ad and a more reliable player. {ea Bouman, the Dutch and énch champion, is steadily recov- from her strained back She is favored to win over s. Corbiere, sixth ranking player of Amer That will mean a match between the Duteh girl and Helen I do not believe that the Dutch girl at her best can defeat Helen Wills, when eve day like that Nutha but o would ¢: FIGHTS LAST NIGHT the Arsociated Press New York—sid Terrls, New York, defeated Phil McGraw, Detroit, 10. Jimmy Goodrich, Buffalo, won from Eddie Kid Wagner, Philadelphia, 10. Roberto Roberti, Italy, Knocked out Pietro Torri, Brooklyn, 5. Al Rube Goldberg, New York, Bencio, Philippines, 10. Cleveland — Mickey Walker, Mid- dleweight champion, won from Wil- son Yarbo, Cleveland, 12. By Ky.—Midget Guery, New- Dayton 3 knocked out Billy Jeakle, port, Ky. Detroit, 6. Cal. — Young Johnny zland middleweight, de- Philadel- Oakland, Burns, 01 feated “Tiger” Thomag, phia, 10. Fights Tonight Kansas City — Ton Canzoneri vs. Joe Rivers, 10. Detroit—Tiger Flowers vs. Maxie Rosenbloom, 10. Ve Indi polis—Chuck Wiggins Young Stribling, 10. Chicago—Henry Lenard vs. Babe juth, 10. READ HERALD CLAS ADS ADS FOR YOUR WANTS e Auto Painting Expert Work Low Prices spraying or Varnis ANKLIN SQ. FI STATION ilead of two runs and gave Meriden | the field for Meriden with This match should be | beat Pancho | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1927. FOREIGN TALENT |MERIDEN POLICE NINE NOSES OUT NEW BRITAIN Billy Kline, Silver City Twirler, Invincible In Pinches— Double By Ray Cossette Settles Issue — Game Is Won In Sixth .Inning——l.ocals Outhit Opponents— Pitchers Engage In Exciting Duel During Contest —Large Crowd Watche: The Meriden police department baseball team beat the New Britain aggrepation of bluecoats in the first game of a home and home serles yesterday afternoon. A rally staged in the sixth inning by the Silver City coppers cut down New Britain's a one-run edge which was sufficient to win the game. Several thousands of spectators viewed the game which ended in a 7 to 6 victory for the home team. At times, the fans were thrilled and at other times they were highly/ amused as the players either scin- tillated or clowned. Billy Kline and “Slim” Politis en- gaged In a pitching duel- during the contest. The Meriden man was in- vincible in the pinches and he re- celved some excellent support just when. it was needed the most. New Britain outhit the Meriden team but Politis’ good work went for naught as his mates threw away what seemed like a sure win. Meriden blew up in the fourth in- ning and New Britain got five runs. Another in the fifth gave the Hard- ware City team an added advantage of two runs but Meriden's rally in the sixth decided the game. After that frame, Kline was invincible. Ray Cossette's double to center fleld was the deciding punch of the game, Kurcon had hit a high fly to Feeney in left fleld and only the New Britain sergeant’s noble chest | stopped the ball in its descent to| earth. Two men went out but Wollschlager's single to right put Kurcon on third. Wilcox's single scored Kurcon and then Cossette leaned the bases with a double. New Britain, imbued with the spirit of Santa Claus, gave Meriden | two runs in the first inning. Me- Grath doubled to left and ran all the way home when Cabelus muffed Kline's high infield fiy. McMurray was torn between love and duty when Boldt hit one into right fleld and the runner got two bases, Kline scoring. Again in the third, the Silver City team was presented with another gift of runs. McGrath doubled to left and McMurray plaved football with Kline's hit to right. Politis added to the fete by sending over a wild pitch to bring in the second | run, n the fourth, Politis singled to center. McMurray fanned but Veley | sent a roller through McGrath's legs. | Cabelus hit a clean single to center scoring both men. Kumm rolled to Kline and the Meriden pitcher threw the ball into center field. He re- peated the frick on Feeney's ground- er and Huber's long single gave New Britain its full quota of runs. | McGrath and Kurcon starred in | Feeney | furnishing the fireworks for New | Britain. Mayor Wales L. DeBussy threw out the first ball. The teams will meet at Willow Brook park in this city in the second game on August 31. The summary: NEW BRITAIN AB, . 5 5 5 .3 .5 ‘ 4 4 4 almruoanoo alomonsosnunyd | | MERIDEN Kline, » Boldt, s meoncLeoDHy scsocoumosal gl.v._‘...;-«uu—:,.: Boldt, Co- Politus, Umpires 03 Mother Whose Child Died Given Another Chicago, Aug. 25 (UP)—An 18- vear-old mother who has begged physicians to let her die since her | baby was born dead recently, today | was happy and on the way to health | with a blue-eyed infant in her arms. | Physicians had despaired of t life of Mrs. Elizabeth Weber un less an interest in living coyld be | awakened. Her mother advertised | for a baby. A 17-year-old girl who wore no wedding ring ecarried a| child to the Weber home. | “Its father ran awa = plained. | | | | HIGH PRESSURE WELL, ToLKo - Now THAT WE'RE ALL TOGETHER. AGAIN, WE'LL MAKE. BU9INESS &0 9Ky HIGH WTHOOT FAME OR GLORY-LETH TUERYBOON GET BUSY AND MAKE OORS T BIGLEST BUSINESS IN TH' COUNTRY s Battle. GIVING 0DDS ON SPORTING. EVENTS Helen Wills Considered Surest of Stars in Field New York, Aug. ive to one, Helen Wills wins the women’s na- tional tennis championship. Eight to five, Bobby Jones wins the amateur golf championship. Seven to five, Gene Tunney wins from Jack Dempsey. Three to one, the United States retains the international polo cup. Even money, the Chicago Cubs win the National league pennant. Six to five the New York Yankees | win the American league pennant and the World's series. These were the quotations today for those who like to back their opinions with cash. As the odds show, Helen Wills s considered the surest of the stars who are now cluttering up the sport field. She was a heavy favorite be- fore the championship opened but she became almost prohibitive when Mrs. Kathlene McKane Godfree, the British star, had to default. The draw also favors her greatly while Mrs. Molla Mallory, the defending champion, will have to battle all the way. After the sensatlonal card that Bobby Jones turned in on his sec- ond qualifyine round., the price might be expected to be longer on him but golf is not a game that runs to form like tennis does and there are too many blow-ups on record to pick any player as being a cinch in such a field. While there many not be many who will lay much money on Jones, there will be mighty few who will wager the family ~fortune against him. The short odds on Tunney to fe- tain the heavyweight championship reflect a tendency to wait until the fighters have done some training. They also are a tribute to the hold that Dempsey has on the public. Some bets are being made at one to three that Dempsey will win by a knockout. When the Polo association re- moved Guest and Cowdin from the “Big Four” and replaced them with Webb and Stevenson, the chances of the American team to lnse to the British challengers were reduced but it appears now that Tommy Hitchcock, one of the greatest play- ers in the world, is in such poor physical condition that he may not be able to play and that Guest will have to be substituted for himt. The ting price is therefore being held shorter. Even though the Chicago Cubs hit a bad slump against the Boston Braves they are holding an even money choice to get into the world's series. Speculators think they will weather the storm when they get home to finish the season. Pittsburgh is quoted at three to one, St. Louls at five to one New York at five to one against. e Yankees are so far in front in the American league that it is almost impossible to lay any money on them and it is becoming ne sary to gamble on their chances in the world's serics, The champions recently hit what was fhe scasor most terrible slump for | them they can slump g lot more being endangered seriously hout, by the | Detroit Tigers, the only team in the | fleld that has any kind of ( chance to head them off. a slim CARDINALS IN PRACTICE The Cardinal A. C. baseball team will hold an important practice ses- sion tonight at Willow Brook park at 6:30 o'clock. All players are asked to attend. The orkout will he held on Diamond No. 2 WEST DS PRACTICE The West End baseball team will practice tonight at 7 o'clock at Walnut Hill park. Following the league game, all members are ask- ed to be on hand. O R A e , Turn to Page 5 PETE and | but | LEAGUE STANDING AMERICAN LEAGUE Games Yesterday New York 9, Detroit 5. Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 3 Cleveland 7, Washington 1. Chicago 4, Boston 3. The Standing . 83 68 67 66 56 52 « AT 36 New York . Detroit .. Philadelphia Washington Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Boston Games Today New York at Detroit Philadelphia at St. Louls. Washington at Cleveland. Boston at Chicago. NATIONAL LEAGUE Games Yesterday Philadelphia 7, Chicago 6 (First game) Chicago 13, Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh-Boston, rain. The Standing W. r 67 67 67 Cuicago . Pittsburgh .. Louis ork. Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia 43 49 43 € 1927, P. Lorillard Co., Est. 1760 — '™ GOING HOME AND GET S0ME REST, PEE- THAT TRIP MA [a) WRE(K OUTTA ME~— SEE YA N TH VORNIN (>~ Games Today Pittsburgh at Boston. (Two games) Cincinnat. at Brooklyn. (Other clubs not scheduled). EASTERN LEAGUE Games Yesterday Albany 7, Hartford 1. Providence 4, New Haven 1. Waterbury 2, Pridgeport 1. Pittsfield §, Springficld 3. (First game) Pittsfleld 2, Springfield 1 (Second game) The Standing Albany Pittefield Springfield Bridgeport . Hartford New Haven . Waterbury .. Providence . 46 Games Today Providence at New Haven Springfleld at Pittsfield Albany at Hartford. Waterbury at Bric Syracuse 14, Rochester 4, Rochester 1 Toronto 2, Reading 1 (first). Toronto 6, Reading 5 (second). Buffalo 18, Baltimore Buffalo 7, Baltimore The Standing w. 7 (fir Buffalo Syracuse Newark AN EASN CHAWR ToR HOUR HUSBAND ? YESMAM — MORRIS? ) 6 (second). Pet Toronto Baltimore Rochester Jersey City Reading 3 533 70 519 67 489 55 404 30 221 Games Today Jersey City at Syracuse. Newark at Rochester, Baltimore at Buffalo. Reading at Toronto. FRANCE V5. JAPAN Tennis Teams to Meet Today in Finals of Inter-Zone Davis Cup Competition. | Chestnut Hill, Mass, Aug. 25 (UP)—France ar an were to meet on the Longwood courts this afternoon In the finals of the inter- Davis cup competition. will begin at 2 p. m., with het, Wimbledon champfon. Yoshiro Otha, Japanese to follow im- Lacoste, champion | Ameri and France, will meet | Takeichi Harada of Japan. bles will be played tomorrow between teams to be an- er match, Cochet and Harada will meet in gles petition Saturday at 2 {p. m., after which Lacoste will play | Otha 1 1 Bishop will be referee |of all the matches. The winner of ths {nter-zone nals will meet the United States as ch nger in the 1927 Davis cup KENSINGTON LINEUP South End Team Files List of Play ers Eligible to Play in Series Witk Falcons. The All-Kensington baseball tears has filed its list of players eligible for the series with the Faloons which starts at St. Mary's Seld next Sunday afternoon. The Paper Goods® town team has an impressive array of diamond stars who are eager and anxious to turn the trick on the New Britain team this season. The following players will be eligible for play with the Falcons: | ick ¢, B. Kania, Yale, Doughat Fitzpatrick 1b, Gaudette 2b, J. | Kania ss, Fields 3b, and McKeon Grip, McLean, Wendroski, Kaller. man and Warren. The Falcons will use the same | eligible men who are already filed |for the Corbin Red Sox series and the battle this week-end will be one of the most bitter ever fought on a local diamond. The Falcons will have Frankie Farrell of Hartford with them starting Sunday. LAUNDRY BURNED Worcester, Mass., Aug. 25 (UP)— Fire starting from an overheated electric fron virtually destroyed Muir's laundry on Bellevue street here early today. Loss was estimated at $40,000. More than 200 persons were eme< ployed at the laundry. 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