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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-10

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Boston at st. Louis.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
New York at Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
PLATINUM BLONDE AND THE BELOVED BACHELOR AT THE NEW GARDEN

Brightly audacious, romanticaI- ly dramatic and cleverly and gen. erously humorous Is the attraction that opens at the New Garden to- day for a two days showing. "Platinum Blonde" produced by Columbia pictures, Is the film that stands up under this bararge Of virtues, with one of its dominant yirutes being the performance Of Robert Williams, who did so nobly in "Rebound" and Devotion" and tops these with his biggest in "Platinum Blonde"
 What q choice sense of humor this boy has. Every movement and every bit of dialogue he ut ters contributes to what may easily be considered one of the seasons perfect screen characterizations He has been aided in no small measure by the ultra sophisticated dialogue that Robert Riskln provided for the story by Harry E. Chandlee and Douglas W. Churchill. But there are ways and ways of inter- pretation and Williams has cap tured the way!
 The. charming and beautiful Loretta Young and the glamorous Jean Harlow are the two young ladies who get Williams into and out of complications in a story of how delightfully."- independent person-a genuine free soul"-- gets caught in a gilded cage and Is pretty nearly smothered.
 The companion feature is "The Beloved Bachelor" with Paul Lu- kas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
JAMES DUNN AND SALLY ElI- FRS IN "OVER THE HILL'' WITH MAE MARSH AT THE EOX-POIL PALACE

lover the Hill," Fox special, which received its initial screening last night at the Fox-Poli theater, simply knocks the top out of all screen records.
 Acting, story and direction are perfect, superlative in every de- tall.
 James Dunn and Sally Eilers are greater than they were in Bad Girl" Which is praise that l never expected to be able to give. Mae Marsh gives the greatest mother performance that the screen has ever seen. Alive. real, throbbing "a mother that mothers will re- cognize. and that children will wish they had.
 Particularly impressive and re- allstic are the early scenes of the picture. the sequence that depicts the childhood of the principal chai dcters, and which is enacted by group of Hollywood's most capable juvenile players. Dunn and Miss Eiiers are again east as sweethearts and their por- trayala of somewhat difficult roles are nothing short of superb. Henry King. the director. had added another masierpleee to n list that already includes hls gold mod U al winning pictures. "Toiabie Da-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
.BROOKLYNS, NAUCY TEAM COP FIRST
 CITY LEAGUE TILTS
TOfnfnies Beaten 30 to l9; Hearts Lose 30 to 2l at Phoenix ArmOry

Though they were confronted with a battle for points every. inch of the way, Brooklyn's Athletic club representative had a little too much class for the North End Thomas club combine yesterday af- ternoon. AS result, Brooklyn won the feature basketball game of the City Amateur league open- ing slate by a 30 to 19 margin, though the winner was not deter mined until the final ten minutes of play. In the first game of a double header. Naugatuck's Elmer aids copped a well-earned 30 to 2l contest from the Sacred Hearts mute squad led by Harry Kelley.
 Action Galore.
 The winners led all the way, 4-3 at the end of the first period, l5 to at the half and 21 to 16 at the third. But they were confronted with a hard-fighting, fast-passing Thomas club group whose team work was too good for their own good, Hal they started shooting more often in the early stages of the game the count would have been much closer, for the north enders put on an attack in the third period that brought them within five points of the leaders. Wagner with nine points, Dunn, Carroll and Higgiston, with Swasey playing a strong game at center, contributed to the R. A. c. victory while Colby and ripper Harnick were outstanding in the Tommies play. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
DOROTHY MACKAILL IN "SAFE IN HE'LL" COMESTO STATE
 ON WEDNESDAY

Dorothy Mackaill comes to the Warner Brothers State theater on Wednesday in "Safe In Hell," her latest First National starring veh- icle. This sensational play gives her Q role of deeply emotional char acter and semi-tragic ending. She subtly interprets the pathetic Gilda Carlson-a servant girl betrayed by her employer, turned into the street and finally carralled on an island inhabited by refugees from justice.
 Don Cook seen recently in Party Husband" "The Public Enemy, Side Show" and 'The Mad Genuis," plays the romantic lead, as Carl, a sea-faring man who Is engaged to Gilda, and who bung- les through his dealing with her until she sacrifices herself for his sake in the end.
 Other screen favorites in the large cast are Ralf Harolde. Nor gan Wallace, Victor Varconi, John Wray, Ivan Simpson, Charles Mid dleton, Gustav von Seyfertitz, Nina Mae Mckinney, Cecil cum ningham, George Marion, Sr., Noble Johnson and Clarence Muse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
NAUGATUCK ATHLETE
 GETS WESLEYAN LETTER

Middletown, Dec Varsity foot ball letters have been awarded to the Wesleyan university team as follows. it was announced Satur- day: G. c. Bent, '32, West Hart ford; R. H. Brown, '32, Ames, Ia; c. H. Brown, '34, Ames. Ia; R. !. Frescoln, Jr. '32. Media. Pa; J. H. Gibbud, '33. Naugatuck; II. Y. Lodge. '33, Newtonville. Mass; k. c. Means, Melrose, Mass; F. A. Mingle, '34, Hackettstown, N. J.; W. W. Fricke. '33, Bala-Cynwyd, Pa; P. S. Odell. '32, New York City; l.. B. Schlums, '33. Ridge field, N. J.; B. L. Sweet, '32, Tarry- town. N. Y.: Captain w H Tirrell, '32, Norwich; W. M. Wallace. '34, South Portland, Me; ]. A. Wells, '32, New York city; R. c. Wola- neck. '33, Bridgeport; c. H. War ner, Jr, '33, Yonyers, N. Y.; Mgr C.. B. Holmes, '32, Lansdowne, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
sFRANKENSTEIN" CONTINUES TO THRILL CROWDS AT WARNER BROTHERS STATE THEATER

Arch man-made fiends, life- breathing electrical machines, dangling bodies, human skeletons, ghouls, and wicked hunchbacks al. have their sinister places in Uni versal's shivery, eerie and ghostiy, daddy of all the thrill-films, "Frankstein," now playing at the Warner State theater.
 Universal, with it's customary pioneering inclinations, has taken the most daring story in all liter ature the 18th-century Mary Shelley tale of a man who created a monster - has added the ingre- dients of a superb cast, truly mar velous photography. fascinating sets, and q heaping portion of some of the best direction since Grlf- filth, and has duly presented the screen with its greatest film-fan- tasy.
 There are many scenes in the film that will both literally ana figuratively prompt you to clutch at your neighbours closest arm as the screen very nearly deVours you, but there is one in particular that the most blase will never be able to resist. The excited young Dr Frankenstein, played brilliant ly by Colin Give, and his devilish little dwarf-assistant, Dwight Frye, complete the last surgical opera tion on their homemade man. They dash to their shrieking cleo trical inventions and test the lire giving ray then. .! But 1t is entirely too precious to give away! Of course you will see "Frankenstein," and anyone who takes the least bit of thrill away from 1t for you should most certainly be relegated to the base- ment.
 Mae Clarke, the talented little actress who Is taking the world film fans by storm; John Boles or the golden voice, charming man. ner, and excellent acting ability; sagacious-looking Edward Van Sloan; and chattering Frederick Kerr and Dwight Frye, have many honors to divide~in "Frankenstein" but the screen has never seen any thing quite like Give and Karloff in their characterizations. Warloff, wearing the most hideously fas- cinating makeup in creation, Tn their extraordinary performances and the brilliant Englishman give you something that you will, in all probability. remember for many day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

The plan gained favor in the big ten tournament at Chicago Thanks- giving and in the Yale bowl tour ney Saturday, it is certain to re- ceive further trial from the foot ball rules committee.
 Not A Hitch.
 In every test to date the judges made their decisions without Ques- tion or disagreement after totaling yardage statistics of the game.
 It has been suggested that such decisions by judges also would make the try for point after touch- down unnecessary. The point af- ter touchdown has many oppon- ents who contend that too much emphasis now is placed upon this test of individual skill.
 Efforts to legislate against the point after touchdown have failed principally because of the belief that it's elimination would result in more frequent tie games. This objection would be removed under the new plan.
 Hall The Hero.
 The experiment of deciding tie game by judges was sponsored by E. K. Hall, chairman of the foot ball rules committee, who arrang- ed the charity games for the owen D. Young committee on unemploy- ment relief. With Hall following the experiment. closely and William $. Langford, secretary and mem- ber-at-large of the committee, ser- wing as judge at the Yale tour ney 1t is believed that the new plan will be given serious consideration at the winter meeting of the rules committee.
 Another Trial.
 New York fans will have their first opportunity to Sc the method in use Wednesday in the Yankee Stadium tourney between Cornell, Columbia, Princeton and Pennsyl- vania. Walter B. Okeson of Le- high; w. +. Crowell of Swarth- more and Thomas J. McCabe of Boston, all prominent officials and long identified with football, will serve as judges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
BASEBALL'S BIG
 SHOTS IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec 7-(UP)-Salary reductions for players, a change in the three-umpire system, pos- sible abandonment of double- headers and radios value to baseball were discussed by Na- tional and American club Own- CTS who arrived here to-day for their annual meetings.
 The two major leagues will hold separate sessions tomorrow and Wednesday, and will meet jointly on Thursday.
 While these issues are para mount with club owners, indi- vidual officials also will discuss private Ideals" and trades ex- pected to bolster their lineups next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
SHORT BOUT,
 POUNDS FAVOR
 SINGER OVER BAT


 Hartford, Conn, Dec 7-UP)- New York sports writers visited Bat Battalino's training camp to- day as guests of Madison Square Garden to see the featherweight champion train for Fridays Christ mas fund show feature bout with Al Singer $t the Garden.
 Battalino substituted on short notice for Kid Chocolate, with the New York athletic commission waiving it's rule against champions fighting out of their class because the 126-pound title-holder has de- tended his championship four times during the past year.
 With Battalino conceding Singer eight pounds and agreeing to the New Workers demand for a ten round limit, Singer has been estab- lished as q to 5 betting favorite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
|WALLINGFORD WALCOS
 BOW TO LAURELS, l2-6

New Haven, Dec. 7.-Rallying after their opponents had scored the first touchdown, the |Branford Laurels came on to beat the Wallingford Walcos 12 to at Wallingford yesterday afternoon. The victory sent the Walcos down to their first defeat of the season.
 About 2,O00 spectators, many of them New Haven and Branford people, watched the game. The
 Walcos drew first blood early in the second period, when Werner, |their star halfback, cut around fright end and ran 20 yards for hsi |team's first and only counter. The extra points kick was wide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
LARRIVEE MATCHED

Leo Larrivee, Waterbury middle weight, will have no day off this Christmas for he will be busy at his trade, 8 ten round bout with Joe Zelinsky of Brockton, Mass, being the attraction for Portland, Maine, boxing fans, who have taken a liking to the Brass City boy who beat Vincent F'orgione there a few weeks ago. Zelinsky is a reputed stiff puncher who will have plenty of weight on Larrivee, according to preliminary reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
FRANCE, TOO, BUILDS
 A MYSTERY PLANE

Paris.-Since all the other na- tions of Europe are either building or planning mystery planes to fly the stratosphere at terrific rates of speed, France, too, it has been dis covered, Is building such craft.
 Meager details available describe the craft as being stream lined to the last degree, and to have an en- closed, air-tight metal tank. sup piled with oxygen from reservoirs, where the pilot and mechanic will sit. It is said the plane will reach Q speed of more than 500 miles an hour when 15 miles in the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Diegel Tops List
 of Stars at Frisco

San Francisco, Dec 7-(UP)- Leo Diegel, defending champion, headed the list to-day in seeded draw for the $7,5O0 national match play open championship at Lake Merced, Wednesday.
 Ranked behind Diegel in order were Billy Burke, national open champions; Tommy Armour, Brit ish open champion; Tom Creavey. P. G. A. titlist; George Van Elm. runner-up to Burke this year; Walter Hagen. Canadian open champion; Al Espinosa, runner-up to Diegel. last year; Gene Sarazen, Denny Shute and Harry Cooper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
BASEBALL SCHOOL
 MEETING TONIGHT

Ed Walsh's baseball school for young diamond enthusiasts of Wa terbury will be opened this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Washington Hill A. c. rooms on Baldwin street. All young ball players who desire to thoroughly learn all the fine points of this national pastime are extended an invitation to attend to- nights meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
East And Fourlous.

Starting on a nip and tuck basis for the first few minutes, the Emeralds of Naugatuck drew away from the Sacred Hearts in the first game to wind up with a 90 to 21 win. It was 16 to 4 at the half but the mutes ran up plenty of points in the third period to make the game decidedly interesting. All of the Emeralds with the exception of Samborski scored. Kelly and Belmay featured for the Hearts. The score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY

vid," Stella Dallas" and Merely Mary Ann."
 others whose contributions de- serve the highest praise include James Kirkwood, Claire Maynard. Olin Rowland, Eula Guy, Edward Crandal, Joan Peers and William Pawley.
 Specially correct" with, Lulu Me- c onnell, and Fox Movietone News with novelties completes the pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
GOTHAM ICEMEN LEAD ALL THROUGH
 HOCKEY LEAGUE
Defeat of Chi Hawks By Americans Last Night Settled Lead TempO- rariIy
(By United Press)

New York hockey teams. the Rangers and Americans, to-day led their respective divisions of the Ma tional Hockey league with the Rangers holdin ga one point ad- vantage over their civic rivals.
 The Americans regained sole possession of the international di- vision last night with g. brilliant 2 to triumph over the Chicago Blackhawks. The two points gained through the victory enabled the Americans to pass Les Canadiens, 1881 Stanley cup champions, who had tied for the lead on Saturday by defeating Detroit, 4 to O.
 Nice Work
 A solo effort by Rabbit McVeigh gave the Americans their first point and Dutton clinched the game with a goal late in the final period.
 Les Canadiens' triumph over De- troit was featured by the individual work of Howie Morenz who scored two goals.
 Toronto defeated Montreal, to o, Saturday in the only other week. end game.
 The standings:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Wilby Hoop Team
 Opens Saturday

Discovery of & dependable pivot man will round out well-balanced '1931-32 basketball team for Coach Jimmy Lee at Wilby high school Saturday night, the Wildcats take on Lyan Hall of Wallingford TOT their tussle of the season. La Russo and Jacavino will probably see duty as regular forwards Tor a while, with Sweeney and Connell alternating the jump position and Briotti, Crichton and Reynolds in the back court. Steady practice all this week is figured to put W1lby on edge for the first game. The re- serve teams of the two schools Will hook up in the preliminary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
MOSCOW PLANS SUBWAY

Moscow.-Work on 0 Moscow subway will begin early in 1882, plans for its construction having finally been ratified by the city government after years of prelim- mary discussion. Five trunk lines will radiate from the center of the city, comprising a, total of over 7o kilOmeters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Atlas COurtsters
 Defeat BrOOklyns

Weakened by the absence of Matty Sheehan, the Brooklyn A. c. courtmen lost its first game in two years Saturday night in New Haven. to the strong Atlas five. led by Eddie Horwitz, former Yale cagester, 17 to 16. Each club scored five field goals. At half time the home club held an Il to 9 margin. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
WOMEN LIKE AIR

Washington -Twenty-three per cent of the persons carried on United Air Lines transcontientai route between New York and San Francisco were women, the com pany's report shows. This per centage, although high, is exceeded by the number of women making use of the line between Seattle and San Diego on the Pacific Coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
TWO BIG FEATURES
 AT THE LYRIC

Lovers of romance and adven- ture will find treat awaiting them at the Lyric theater this week. In "The Cisco Kid" which opened to delightful audience last night, is presented a stirring tale of the old Southwest, cleverly plotted, gorgeously executed and re- vealing some Of the finest work that its leading players, Warner Baxter, Edmund Lowe, Conchita Montenegro and Nora Lane have yet contributed to the screen. Sec ond big feature is Sob Sisters" with James Dunn and Linda Walk ins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Dusty Contests

Tomorrow night the third set of Industrial league basketball games will be sponsored at the central Y with Chase showing for the first time this season, meeting Scovilr s in the feature attraction at 9 o'clock. At 8 o'clock, Clock takes on Beardsley- Wolcott
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

City Amateur League managers, all six of them are urgently re- quested to be present at tomorrow nights meeting called by President William Wadsworth Derwin for 7:30 o'clock in the park depart ment offices. A financial report on yesterdays opening games will be read and general business of the league attended to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Coaches Unscrew
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Back to the Pittsburgh Pirates comes George Gibson, above, to manage the Buccs during the sea- son of 1892. Gibson first played with the Pirates in 1905, and in the quarter century since then has been actively engaged in playing, managing and coaching baseball. He last was associated with the Pittsburgh team in 1922. Gibson was a catcher in his playing days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
STAR OPERATES ELEVATOR

Memphis, Tenn. (UP)-Charles Shield, veteran baseball star. who years ago made a name for him. self in the National league. the Pacific Coast league and with the Memphis Chicks, is an elevator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
LEADS IN WAR PLANES

ParIS. - WItH 4,bJo HBHtIHb planes. France leads all other countries in air armament. Eng land, with 2,O65. Is second. Italy IS third, with 1881, and the United States fourth, with 1909. France IS also first in the number of pilots trained for war-7,952.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
TRASH PROVES PROFITABLE

Memphis, Tenn. (UP)-Trash piles carefully saved at a Memphis jewelry factory, the largest in the south, net the company $7,O0O an nually in gold and silver recovered the manager explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
BROOKLYN A. C.
Totals ........... .

Score at half tlme-Atlas A. C.. il, Brooklyn A. C. 9. Referee Davin. Time-TwO 20 minute halves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Score at half time-Emeralds IS. Hearts {. Referee-John Cluney. Time-Four 1O-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
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 Score at half time-Brooklyn 15; Thomas 8. Referee-John Cluney. Time-Four 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Judges Decisions Loom As Permanent Thing For Football
Success In Chicago, NelD
 HnDen Lrsures Further
 Trial By Rule Makers
By DIXON STEWART

COfTeApondenD
 New York, Dec 7-(UP)-With decision in tie score games based the vote of judges proving successful in charity tournaments football followers to-day believed that the plan ultimately may be adopted for all college games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
MANAGERS MEET

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-23

true, although it would seem that would have known about it. since I was then coaching Georgia and Auburn was our big wind-up game and such an unusual play would have been impressed upon me as coach of the team meeting Auburn and having to be prepared for them.
 T saw Auburn play a game in 1896 when I personally secuted them and they used a play where in the whole team in close forma- ton formed a close circle when the ball was passed back and then this revolving mass moved to one side and left Tichenor lying on the ball as though he was injured. When the mass of players left him clear he jumped to his feet and ran with the ball. However, when saw that play tried it did not get very far. This may be the type of play which (Fuzzy) Wood ruff and Tichenor considered the hidden ball play but in that case it was not concealed under the clothing but covered up by the player curling up over it, on the ground.
 John Heisman coached Auburn in '95 and '96 and he could tell
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-23

you the straight of this thing if you get in touch with him."
 We hope, eventually, to run this story to it's foundation and settle the great Hidden Ball Controversy So far we have not been able to track down MT. Heisman but scouts may report further developments at any time. We shall continue the hunt, even if it takes all spring and summer
 The famous Washington stroke medium of many thrilling victory at Poughkeepsie has been over hauled and changed for the 1881 naval campaign, which is news wherever the boys row, row, row.
 Mainly Head Coach Al Ulbrickson of the Huskies has reduced the reach and layback, which for years have been very pronounced in the action of the Washington crews, coached by Rusty Callow as well as his young pupil and successor. The new stroke, as illustrated and de- scribed by George Varnell in the Seattle Times, shows the oarsman more erect and better balanced as he handled the sweep.
 This modification is strikingly similar to the adaptation of the original Conibear stroke at Yale