‘ cause of death, cannot be complete-

‘ If lam! internal but ndverlfnlnp o! n

BOWLING waasrnnvc nocxar

One OfThe Most Tragic Episodes ,,In Modern Ring

Ernie Schaafs 135a. Shocks Box- ing World —- v Camera - Shar- - key Bout May; Be Called Off.

EIIWBII! 3- Ne". Associated an investigation into "all the cir- Press Sports Writer) cumstances" in connection with the boxer's death. As a result Billy » NEWQQRK, Feb. 14.—(A.P.)— Cavenaugh, West Point boxing Death flllllfihlllltlrthe- __ljio_urs coach who refereed the match; the more dawn today to take ErniE'“Judges,-Wi!1iam,__Duim and Tommy Schaaf. Sturdy. tow-headed yvllll! Shortell; Dr. Williaiirwaiker, C0111: Boston heavyweight, and leave mission physician who examined shrouded in sorrow and mysteryfand passed Schaaf as in perfect one of the most tragic episodes in‘ condition before the fight, modem fill! Warfare. among those interviewed. scarcely had the boxing world Then to complete the swift mov- obsorbed the news that the popular ing cycle of events, legislators in youngster was dead, apparently the result of the beating gigantic Primo Camera delivered him. 1n 13 rounds in Madison Square Garden last Fri- y night, before a. swift succession r developments revised almost ev- cry previous conception of the hap- penings of the past three days.

(B!

Schackno chairman of the power- ful Judicilaiy committee, announced that a movement would be started within a few days to repeal the box- ing law under which the game has been conducted here for over 10 years. - Mother Last To Hear Him Speak Shortly before 4 a. m. today the doctors gave up hope. and sum- moned to the dying boy's bedside his ical examiner of New York City, mother and closest companion, Mrs. announced that an autopsy revealed Lucy Schaaf; his sister, Mrs. May "absolutely no evidence that Schaaf Daley; his manager, Johnny Buck- died as a result of injuries receiv- ley; and a priest from a. nearby ed in that bout," although Dr. Bry- parish. They knelt and prayed at 9h sl-Ollkfilfl hflllh SPQMBUSB Who the bedside of the youngster who operated on the stricken warrior would rather have been a priest yesterday l" ll desperate effort to than a prize fighter. "he" brill! Pressure had declared "' Just at 26 minutes past four. the flatly to the contrary. Yet Dr. doctor regretfully shook his head. Benjamin Vance, Assistant to Dr. “He's gone," Mrs, Schagf whisper Norris, and the surgeon who per- ed, "my darling boy," lhrllled the humps)’. Signed the cer- Ernie's mother was the last to tificate giving as the causes of death hem- him speflk, Shortly before an “cerebral 11811101711888 811d OEIGDYBI gmgrgency gperation Monday he Wllllllesslillli" suil-alllllli! Dl‘. SWOK- struggled out of the coma at the cy‘s diagnosis. sound of her voice. But to further heighten the mys- “Honey, are you my sweetheart?” tcry, Dr. Vance said it was his opin- 511g plended, 10h that SW18 swwlh. B. Cyst or. tu- she could barely hear his answer. mor hitherto unsuspected, was the "Yes, mom." real explanation of the compression "How are your? that paralyzed- the. fighters left‘ “I'm okay, Mom." Bldv and left him in a slate or semi- Then he drifted back 111150 the co- ll {mm m? llmlllel" he W55 Cllf- ma from which he never emerged unconscious from the ring un- again, . lie died in Polyclinical Hospital schanfg body was taken back to at 4-26 this morning. Boston tonight. He will be buried Complete examination and‘ micro- Friday in Sheldonville Mass, from scopic analysis of the brain, which the home he gave his'mother with would determine absolutely the the proceeds of his first big‘ fight.

HOCKEY

STARS l; IIORNETS 5

Doctors Disagree

Dr. Charles W. Norris, chief med-

ed for liLdays because of the neces- sity for treating the brain with sol- utions before exhaustive exploration is made. These developments, lending credence to first beliefs that Schaaf either entered the ring in poor physical condition or had been suffering an unsuspected organic ailment, overshadowed police in- vestigations that began immediately after the fighter died still in the coma he was able to shake on’ only at rare intervals.

The Stars again met defeat when they were downed at Milton Rink February 4th, in an overtime fix- ture..

The game was fast and evenly oontwted throughout. The Hornets being handicapped, due w the ab- scnce on the ice of their hefty de- fcnraman T. Crabbe, who was re- covering fiom an lhillfy WJ-‘lved while playing at Hunter River. J. Rackham, P. Rackhazn and Llflfl scoring foi- Stars. M. lViacRae and D. Roberts scoring for Hornets-

Not. Liable

First orders were issuai for Car- neras arrest to answer homicide chillers but this was quickly chang- ed to interrogation at the District attorney's office. No evidence of s

“criminal negligence” was STARS “ORNETS k d, according to assistant Dis- Goal _ lrict Attorney James P. Daly, after R Andrews an examination of all concerned, H‘ chandler ' but lie added a final decision was Defence 1 reserved until receipt of the medi- w- Llllfl Eric Co cs cal examiner's full report. In ad- c“ Andrew's H“ Mdcxenze dition to Camera, his and Sch af’s ’ Fbrwams managers and handlers, the referee P- Mmhem“ D’ ‘Roberts and boxing commission ofiicals all P- Raflihllm E‘ C0165 will“ questioned but contributed no J- Rickhlllll R" ems L (mumm- M. MaoRle

II developments. Orders mvcstigation From Albany came the direct ord- ers of Governor Lehman to the New York State Athletic Commission for

iiimirnsin:

and Prince County A

Hunter River win over New Glas- gow 4-1. '

In a very interesting game of hoc- leey played in Hunter Rivci" rink Monday nigiit the Royals defeated the New Glasgow 10111611015 hi’ "l9 score of 4-1.

Summary of scores:

1st period, no score.

2nd period.

1. Royals, A. Wedlock (Boyle).

2. Imperials, H. Stevenson (unassist- ed).

3, Royals, A. Wediock (Boyle).

3rd period,

—'l‘h,'l column ill reserved for new!

,""l'Iy nature may be Inner-led it l 5:“ I n word strictly payable In m!- ca.

Albany, led by Senator Henry G.

‘ -,—5: A. Mathicsorl; W. Henry-‘ll

NEE“...

wi i i N n T iiicibr Bllili

June Match Between Sharkey And Gar- nera. Likely To Be Called Off.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-(A.P.)... The New York State Athletic Coni- mission informed Madison Square Garden today it would not sanction a heavyweight title match in Junc between Primo Camera and Jack Sharkey.

iTlICNNEYillEEPlY

AFFECTED nvii scuiir DEATH

CHANDLER, Arlz, Feb. l4.—~(A. P.)—Gene Tunney, who retired as heavyweight boxing champion in 1028, was deeply affected when in- formed of the death today of'Ernie Schaaf.

_"It’s too bad such a tragedy had to happen," Tunney said. "I am so sorry. He was a very fine, clean cut young man."

infi. firs any" SIS as;

Mount Allison Ladies Bauketball team defeated the Abbie Sisters at the “Y" last night by a. score of 21 to 12.

The Senior Tigers lost to (he Hi Y's in a second fixture 2B to 26.

Following is the scores.

DICUNT ALLISON

Carrie Sleeves, R: Doris Fos- brocko, G; Mildred McLennon, C; Gwen Morehmd F. 1; Eleaiwr Kemp c. 8; Maui-con Sterling. E. 5: Nina, Trozer, 5". Eihc‘. Wheaten, 4; Audrey lirundagc.

ABDTE SISTERS

Joan Grant 11-1; Helen MvKle» F-a; Doris Hcartz; Evelyn Mac- Kcnzie; Margaret Mclucaiiz‘ Esther Rattenbury-2: Lillian Duchemiai- 1; Kathleen Harrington: G. Saund- ers; Marjoric Whitlock.

iialf Time

Mt. A. 152 Abbiesl G. Partridge and W. E. G058. referees.

SENIOR TIGERS-ZG N. Mathirson-15; G. Partridge.

G. 'I‘oomb"-2; A. Hale; A. Taylor; E. Ramsay. '

_ in-r-zs

W. Partridge-ll‘. G- Mflflls-n? F. Stnrey: W, Goss-lii; K. John- stoii: C. Bocner-

Referee E. Goal.

Sammerside Ba d m i n to n

‘Irinity Badminton Club won from the High School on Monday evening on the Hlsh 5<>h°°l 0011f“. winning nine out of eleven matches. In the ladies’ doubles, Martha and Mary Nicholson for 'I‘rinity W0“ from Mrs. L. G. Lewis and Harriet Bradshaw winning two out of three sets by the following scores: 12-15. 15-11 and 15-7.

The mixed doubles provided con-

,» BEDEQIJE max, Hockey. Wed- night. Carleton vs. Middle- ion. Thursday night, North Bede-

4. Royals, A. wedlock (unassisted). 5, Royals, MacMillan (unassisted).

live vs. Lower Bede ue. Bkltin af- Lineup l m‘ "ch same. q slit-ii ‘"7"’ Impmm Goal ~INTERMEDIATE ran nown W- will" D I M" B“l“““‘ lime Friday, Feb. 17th Summerside ° m“ llwkey Club vs. Alberton minus at n. wedlock ll- Dlcklcwll crystal Rink, Summerside. Game W. 18PM? R‘ Dlckiemn ‘has at 0.20. Admission adults. "fully" he. Children, 25o. aisi-a-is-ai A. Wtdlock ll- Swim" a Boy“ K. Stevenson ~xoimr promos AND a. MacMillan Q l-fllhl “lifirozvzi United Church: Free- s. Bernard E- 5mm" “llll- 11; ‘Traveller’! Rest, a: N. n. Whitlock E- Sl-"velllll"

Referees: L. Stevenson, New

‘phgnf,’ (Jig) by the following scores:

slderabie excitement. th?“ "l"? °l the six events some to the third game before a winner could be de- clared.

In the men's doubles, Jerry Sheen and James Millman for 'I‘rinity won rorn Reg. Prichard and Roy Silli-

18-17, is-ii and 15-8. Tho next tournament taxes place Thursday evening when St. Mary's Club will be at home to the Pres-

I l l ' York metropolitan ‘the all-service championship ‘and York. Tommy Loughran was

lineups and I

CHARLOTTETOWN __ GUARDIAN

Coming Abbie- ,Tdlk,Of.wT/1e Town

—— Attendance Records Expect- ed T0 Be Brgrin Friday Night.

(By Tee.)

The o!’ hhcllfiy Dot is at the boil- lnz point these days as the second Isection of the “Big Three Loop’ race narrows to the final week's drive of the regular playing sched- premacy with a one and only ob- llle- ' jeciivc-as they point their destin- 7 Interest is rife in the outcome of ies in the direction of a favorabli tonight'sMoncton-Wgnverine clash, p‘ay-ofl berth in one of the fastesl but there is no comparisorfirr-the. amateur loops in Canada-“The Big enthusiasm when one considers the ‘Three!’ ' ' . ., coming Abbie-Wolverine game here If the town topics is any criterion’ Friday night. Fans have been el- he Forum will house the largest ectrlfied and thrilled at previou rowd in its history on Friday night clashes between these tcamsHbu. .vhen the fastest teams in the Lca this coming game, crucial, or what- gue start after the rubber. ever you like to call it, promises tol

Highlights In The Career Of Sclraaf ‘

NEW YORK. Feb. I4—(A.P.)—( Born—Sept. 27, i909, Elizabeth,

ispread before local fandom a pan- orama of liockcy crammed, yes Jam- med with everything the game has tooffer as two desperate and goal-

Flrst professional fight in 1926 in which he knocked out Jack

N- J- Gagon, in Boston. Nationality-German-Ihench- His record lists 99 bouts from American. 1925 to last Friday night, oi’ which

I Joined the United States navy 39 ended in knock-out of his op- at the age of 15, where _ he was parents. His lcncckout at the hands i3 Shilllllhle 0h the U. S. S. Denver of Prirno Camera was the first of a boxer then known as “Battling time he harlbeen counted out al- Ski", now better identified a5 Jack though the bell for the last round Shlirkeil- saved him in a bout with Max

As an amateur won the New Brier in Chicago, Aug. 31. Prrwous-

175-1b. title. 1y he had defeated Baer in New il-ie the scouting fleet championship only boxer to defeat him twice

several while he also held two decisions ‘over the Philadelphia phantom.

and scored victories in international matches.

mi ciinmiriiiminmi

GRUWS WEAKER P l. A Y il WN s. T g . N | g H 1

ted Prim-James J. Corbett, for-

mer heavyweight boxing champion i

was reported very low tonight by second And Saint Dunstans In Sudden Death Fix-

Dr. G. Willard Dickie.

"He is considerably weaker than he was yesterday." said Dr. Dickie. "He may last for several more

days, bli btful.” tu r e _ W n n ‘e r i E A r i E i; s

Much interest is attached to the opening Intermediate -playdown between Saint Dunstans and Sec- ond Abbies scheduled for tonight at the Forum.

Coach "Chick" Williams of thfl locals has been nursing his charg- es along and expects to make saint Dunrtans step from the drop of the disc. ‘

What ever way the game goes fans may expect a. red hot tussle as the winners tonight meet Mon- tague for the title.

Y. BOWLING

C. N. R. Ofilce League Bruins:

J. H. Howatt

W. C. Davies ..

iRIiW run n x Ln RD

OXFORD, England, Feb. l4- (Canadlan Pres OabU-Toronto National Sea Fleas, amateur cham- pions of Canada, encountered un- expected opposition from Oxford University tonight and emerged from a. vigorous tussle with noth- ing better than n 1-1 tie.

Clare McIntyre. at centre, scored for Nationals and G. Johnson for Oxford.

It was -the second game of the Canadians’ English tour. They de- feated a.n all-English team 6-2 last night.

167

G. Blenkhom . H. B. Douglas .. Total-ZOQB.

Senators: Sam-Hood 225 T. M. Brehaut .. B. E. MacDonald

FOUR SLAM HANDS SCORE 8,000 POINTS

PORT ALBERNI, B. 0., Fleb. 13

__Fom_ mm‘ two o, the,“ grand 1-l’. NJ-fowatt 24o 131 slams, in two sumssive rubbers. Miss m“ ' ‘ ' ' ' ‘ ' ' " 224 m4 netted four local bridge players ggmllfi:

more than 8,000 points in a game ' -

played mm tonight The ‘our Alex Bcott................ 172 17

' ' Urban Gallant ..

players, Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Higgs, who were opposed by Eric Dunn

and Miss P. Beale. believe their M Maccanne“ 94 79 total score constitutes a new, high T°tB1__15B3_ ’ for quick scoring. Maroon‘:

- i-i- .1. R.Nel30n 04 137 TAKES 28 MEN T0 MOVE F" c. .1. McLean .. 112 nae MAN l-‘AI-l-‘NG $10K FROM s. F. Gordon .. . iao 14s BED T0 AMBULANCE w. c. McLeod . . 135 14a ma. Campbell 121 7e

saw YORK. Feb. 15—Fat, the Total-Alias,

W. C. Davies rolled a new high record for‘ single and two consecu- tive "some of s01 and 019 pins.

Clam Man, knovm to every-one in South Brooklyn because he sells clams and weighs 480-pounds, ie-ll sick today and it took 23 men to

byterian Club. Referees, R. S. P. Jardine and G. S. Weare. There was a very large

attendance of fans at Monday i his landlady found him today s0 sick he could not move in his bed. him to the ambulance.

“we. 1.30 Mi fete a w A. time.» n r’ ' 31mm; 12.1mm‘. Hunter ltiver.

night’: lNflm-S.

remove him from his bed to an He had been taken down with ambulance. Fat, the Clam Man. l8‘ pneumonlim-Docrs had to be re- Luiclano Leudlm, a bachelor, and moved and a leather couch pres- sed into service iii order to get

Wolverine Game-

IDynamic StrugEE- In The Making

sport worm ..

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BOXING BASKETBALL

a

H-o-c-K-Ei-Y

Friday Night at 8.30 CHARLOTTETOWN ABTZES VS. HALIFAX WOLVERL Reserved Seats: 50c.,,75c.,

-5 $1.00; Balcony,

35c.; Chiidren’s Seats, 25c.

Tickets on sale Now at Forum Box Office. Cancel all appointments for this crucial game.

thirsty aggregations battle for su-I

Hurrah, Races

Q11 Thursday’

Victoria Driviii-g Clubl Will A...‘ range Classes Tonight For Har-' bor Races Tomorrow Afternoon. ,

We haven't heard much about the Victoria. Driving Club of Charlotte, town lately, but they haven't bee asleep. No sir, they have Just beci waiting until the ice was thick enough before getting ready fo; races. Two of the enthusiastic sur- veyors in the club spent yesterda; morning testing the harbor ice o.‘ “Cut street" and found it to bc be tween ten and twelve inchcsthici Sound and safe they say. So ar- rangements are being made for ar afternoon's racing on Thursday.

There are a lot of horses avail» able and among them we recall the

Orola, 2.20%; Ieaiock, 2.09%; Johnny Miles, 2.17%; Peterset Hal-l‘

N.»li.l-. HIJBKEY

iisuiis

RANGERS AT OTTAWA

First Period: 1—Rangers, F. Cook (W. Cook) 4.25.

2—Rangers, Dillon Murdoch) 6.35.

Penaltics-Rockburn, E. Seibert, Asmundson. ' Second Period:

(Asmundson,

3-Rangers, Boucher (W. Cook, 1".‘ Cook) 5.05.

Penalties-None.

Third Period:

4-Ottawa, Touhey (Howe Fbrs- lund) 17.40. '

Pena!ties—E. Seibert (2).

TORONTO AT BOSTON

First Period: .

1—Boston. Smith (unassisted) 1.14.

2—-Boston, Beattic (Shore and

Clapper) 12.23.

3-Boston, Barry (unassisted) 14.00.

Ii-Toronto, Clancy, (Conacher) 15.47.

Penalties-Harrier 2, Shore 2, Cotton, Bailey, Clancy. Owcii Jack- son, Barry, '

Second Period:

5—Boston, Clapper (Barry) 3.22.

B-Boston, Stcwait (Shore and Ripley) 5.50. 7~-Eristoii, Oliver (Shore and

Chapman) 17.22. Penalties-Conacher 2 (one a ma- jor), Thoms, Shore, Horner, Third Period: 8-Boston. Barry Beattie) 6.17. iJ-Toronto Homer (Cotton) 6.58. Penalties-Homer, Clapper.

(Smith and

DETROIT AT CANADIENS

First Period:

1—Ca.na.diens, Gagnon (S. Man- tha. Morenz) .58.

m-Canadiens, Harrington ri-lart) 11.17.

fi-Canadiens. Lcduc 14.50.

4-Detroit, Aurie (Son-ell) 19.45.

Penalties - Leduc, Goodfcllow, Larocheile, Gallagher, Young. Jol- iat G. Maiitha.

Second Period:

fa-Canadiens, S. Miintha (Morcnz, Gagnon) 3.13.

(i-Canadians, Larocliclic (Lcduc), 4.52.

7-Detroit, Lewis (voss) 10.35.

(Morcnz)

Leduc. S. Mantha. Third Period:

ti-Canadiens, Joliat, 10.41 Penalties s- Go-zidfcllovc Lepine. @215-

horses eligibie for classes should telephone Mr. Charles Large, Secy. of the Club at Large Bros, Livery

f°ll°wlh8= |evening_ when horses will be classi-

MILTON nonnars i;

since receiv-eing a few pomigigg_gmn,g_ mpine, Amie, points from one of the spectators.

FORUM-Tonight

INTERMEDIATE ABBIES VS

sr. nunsraiws connect: LEAGUE PLAYOFF. AT 1.45 r. M.

EUSTON ST. WILDCATS

V5. .. ___ STEWART . ST. RAMBLEBS 7 AT 7 P. M. ADMISSION

25c

I on Dewey’ Hush, 2'10; V010 Rho, One hours skating after game.

:04; Billie Cope, 2.1091; Johnny I I

l/alker, 2.15%; Worthy Louise, .141}; Sybil Set, Chestnut Dillon,’ LOB-Ti; Peter Frisco, La Rico Poln- ' ) ct, Mr. Henley, 2.171.; Ruth s,‘ iingen Aubrey, 2.11%; Rea‘ Great. . ‘.1011; Silver Doctor, Dream Girl. I There is no doubt that thcrc arc _uitc a number of others whose iames escaped us. Those having

BETIIUNE our FINALS

Hi ghfield vs Cornwall

AT HIGHFIELD RINK Thursday, Feb. 16th.

ADMISSION 20 CENTS.

Stable. . A meeting will be held there this

8146-2-15-21. fled and races arranged for Thurs- day afternoon.

Every Body's Going! Where I’

To the CARNIVAL

in BORDEN RINK

HOCKEY

HUNTER. RIVER. ROYALS 0

———— WHEN? The Hunter River Royals met I their first defeat at Milton Rink Wednesday, F 81L 22 Feb. 7th, when they lost t0 the 8-00 P. M- Milton Hornets 1-0. r _ _ _ Erie Coles scored the Olily goal midway through the first period. COSTUM S_

The remainder of the game went scoreless with both goalies turning in a good game. i

DON'T FORGET THE DATE AND MAKE UP A PARTY AND COME. Vcssey and B. Colcs, referees. MUSIC. ADMISSION 25c~35c The line ups. ' A

- E136-2-l5-Ws-2i.

ROYALS liORNETS Goal Watts R. Andrews B u R K E a 0 Defence H. wedlock F. Crabbe - » W. iiePage R. MacKenzie C. Seller ' --——— Forwards

P. Boyle E. Ooles R.MlacMillan nfloberteFuR S. Bernard M. MaoRae ‘

Eric Colds whim“ NOTES B‘ 0°“ FORUM, Montreal, Feb. 14-<By

The Caandian Prws)—fteo Dan- durand. managing-director of hes Canadians of the National Hoc- key League announced that Marty Burke, Cnnadiens dcfcnce man for the past four seasons, had been traded to Ottawa Senators in a straight exchange for Harold.- Starr and Leo Boiirgcaiilt.

What happened to nsvliogihhivho‘: jf§§,§,§‘,§, djfifiifi m‘: cwldn t‘ more‘ Forgot “'5 aspmnsw-r. Bourgcault L; also a defence I guess" man. The new defence men will play with tho Red Shirts against the Senators iii Ottawa on Thurs- (lily.

Beyond the acquisition of :1 com- Diet" new rlefonre duo, Dimdurand linrl no amiouiicisment/ to make. ‘flicro was a possibility. he said, that Johnny Gagnon might figure in some other deal when the Can- iidleus l"i\CIlQCl Ottawa.

Eric and not with the help of Jack Frost sure know how to make ice. Keep up tile good. work.

A red tam wom by one of the spectators, seemed to hamper Mel's accurate shooting.

Keep on poke-checking Rusty

you know how.

Say Bob, don't bump Rolphle so hard next time.

The fans were pleased i0 S60 Frank in action again.

Raymond boy sure knows how

t° b“ m” d°°’" srziuni siiona ""_" LEAGUE Age isn't slowing “litrle“ up any. lic can still score the winning goal. n w_ L_'T_ n A n “'—"_ New Aimmi 4 2 1 1 3 4 5 Campbell's comhmg is shomng Indian River .. 3 2 1 0 3 2 4 B°°d mlllls- “Baltic .... 4 2 2 011 0 4 i? Kcnsingiou .... 4 2 2 010 6 4 Ralph amused everyone with hi5 Irishtown a 0 2 1 s11 1 ‘acrobatic stunts. Stanley 3 1 0 2 5 3 4 Scavicw. .2101513 Boyle sure likes to skate with Clcarmont 2 l 0 1 6 3 3 the ladies. spring viillcym. Ii 0 3 0 l 10 0