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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-06
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Pretty NORMA KENT, 20-year old secretary in a law office, mar ries MARK TRAVERS, son of F. M. Travcrs, millionaire real estate dealer, after the father has sworn to cut Mark off without a penny if the marriage takes place. Mark and Norma have known each other only few weeks.
 The story opens in Marlboro, middle western metropolis. Chris tine Saunders, Norma's roommate and Bradley Hart, Chris employer are witnesses at the wedding. Be- fore this Norma has repeatedly res fused to marry BOB FARRELL, young lawyer of whom she is fond as Q friend. Mark sells his expen- szve roadster to get money for the honeymoon. He and Norma go to fashionable Blue Springs. There Norma meets Hollis Stone, and it is evident from the girls manner she has known Stone before. For some reason she seems to fear him.
 One night Mark looses heavily in a card game. The young couple are almost penniless. Mark bor- rows $500 from Stone and he and Norma return to Marlboro. They stop at an expensive hotel and Mark sets out on . round of pleas yre seeking with his wealthy friends instead of hunting a job. One evening he introduces Norma to Natalie Price, a debutante who has long hoped to marry Mark. As their funds dwindle the young couple move to a furnished apart- ment. Mark begins to hunt work seriously. He is unsuccessful un- til Chris Saunders helps him get a job as salesman in Bradley Hart's advertising company. This lasts only a week, because Mark fails to make any sales.
 Again Mark hunts work. The situation begins to grow serious. Finally he secures employment as floorwallker in a department store. Mark comes home Saturday of the first week and when Norma meets him announces, 'T've got a surprise!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-06

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
SEEDED WOMEN
 PLAYERS PICKED FOR U. s. TOURNEY

New York. Aug 13--(UP)-Cali- fornian dominane in women's ten- his is demonstrated by the seed ings from the United States Wo- mems championships which begin at Forest Hills on Monday. Five of the eight seeded players are Cali fornians and the seeded players have been distributed so that two Californians, Mrs Helen Wills Moody and Miss Helen Jacobs will meet in the finals unless they meet with unexpected defeat.
 Among Those Present.
 Mrs Moody was seeded No. and Miss Jacobs No. 2, with Mrs L. A. Harper of Oakland, Cal, No, 1 in the 1880 national rankings following. The other seeded Amer. jeans in order of ranking are. Mrs Marion z. Jessup. Wilmington Del; Miss Marjorie Merrill, Ded- ham, Mass; Mrs John Vanryn Philadelphia; Miss Dorothy Weisel Sacramento, Cal; and Miss Josc- phine Cruickshank, Santa Anna Cal.
 Miss Betty Nuthall heads the foreign seeded players followed by Miss Phyllis Mudford, Miss Dorothy Round, Mrs Eileen Benett, Whit. tingstall, Mrs shepherd Baron, Miss Joan Ridley and Mrs J. B. Pitmon of England, and Baroness Levi of Rome and New York.
 Miss Nuthall Is the defending champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
VALLEY TENNIS
 MEET SATURDAY

New Haven, Aug 13.-Saturday will mark the opening of the open tennis tournament to be played at the courts on. Wakelee avenue, Ansonia, under the aus pices of the Ansonia high school Alumni Tennis club, for the cham pionship of the Naugatuck valley. Many tennis players have already signed up for the tournament, which is open to all players in the valley.
 Play in the singles will start at 1880 o'clock in the afternoon and the doubles will be played whom the singles have been completed.
 A handsome silver trophy will be awarded to the winner of the tournament. and all who desire in- formation relative to the tourna- ment, should communicate with Thomas F. Mccormack, 46 Hol- brook place, Ansonia, who is chair man of the tennis committee of the Ansonia High School Alumni Association. Mccormack may be reached by telephone by calling Derby 3641W.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
ALL-ENCLISH NET
 FINAL PROBABLE
 IN RYE MEETING

Rye, N. Y., Aug. 13-(UP) -- Miss Sarah Palfrey of Boston and Mrs Marion z. Jessup of Whining ton, Del, carried the American hopes in the semi-finals of the Women's Eastern Turf Court Ten his championships today against Mrs Elsie Goldsack Pittman and Miss Joan Ridley of England.
 Mrs Pittman's strong attack and graceful play has made her q favorite to defeat Miss Palfrey to- day while Miss Ridley is conceded an even change of beating Mrs Jessup and providing an all-Eng- fish final on Friday.
 British Women Won.
 Mrs Pittman reached the semi finals rounds by defeating Miss Dorothy Weisel of Sacramento Cal, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Miss Ridley won her quarter-final match from Miss Josephine Cruickshank of Santa Ana, Col, 4-8, 6-4, 6-3. Mrs Jessup defeated Mrs William Hes- ter, New York, 6-1, 8-4; and Miss Paifrey was carried to & so. 11-S score by her older sister, Miannc
 Only four matches were played in the mems singles yesterday with Clifford Sutter of New Orleans Berkeley Bell of Texas, Wilburmf Coen, Jr. Kansas City. and David Jones, New York, wining second round matches and advancing to the final sixteen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
ATWOOD OPPOSES
 BROOKLYN GIANTS
Prospect Garager Hurler to Face COlOred ClOut- CTS at Park Tomorrow Night

"Circus Country" Brown will be in town again tomorrow to enter tain tho large crowd expected to attend the benefit baseball attrac- ton at Hamilton Park featuring the widely -heralded Brooklyn Royal Colored Giants and George Tracey's Prospect Chargers. Um- pire Castaldo and Stanton will get the game going promtly at 6 o'clock.
 Local fans are elated over the return appearance of the famous colored team which smothered the league leading City League Brook 1yns under a barrage of base hits here three weeks ago and are rar- ing to see the visitors in action again. Nanny Brooks. the hard- hitting center fielder of the Giants, will again be seen in action which is a pleasure for any baseball on- locker.
 The Chargers will take the field with Joe Maine behind the bat, Percy Atwood on the mound, Fay Vincent on first, Bobby Cavanaugh at second, "Fat" Piazza at the dizzy corner, Paul Mueller at short, Bart Mcdonnell In left, Clayton Lattimer in center and Beer Harlowe In right.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13

tactics as slapping. cuffing, elbow ing and thumb mbing.
 Pop, insofar as we can learn, is the only person in the world who took Hurley's complaint seriously. For everybody and his brother knows that McLarnin Is just about the cleanest, up-and- above board fighter in the business to-day. What is more, they know that Hur- ley knows that Petrolle, one of the toughest. hell-for-leather sort of fighters in the racket, is well able to take care of himself without help from anyone.
 Apple of His Eye
 But to Pop, Hurley's attack on McLarnin's style came as a per- sonal insult. You don't have to talk to Pop more than a minute before you realize that baby.faced Jimmy Is his pride and joy and that he considers him not only the finest hitter for his weight in the world. but boxer, as well. In fact, old man Foster Is 8 whole lot prouder of Jimmy's boxing than he is of his hitting.
 JaihNS iCdthVu all thGtC ~dS io know about boxing before he ever specialized on hitting" Pop will tell you.
 And can you name me a sweet CT boxer?" he'll ask you as you stand watching the Vancouver boy tie up a sparring mate.
 Ready to Go
 If McLarnin doesn't turn his amusing little handspring of vic tory after Thursday nights bout 1t won't be because he wasn't In Pop, Jimmy, his train CT, and all the rest of the camp attaches will tell you, as if you couldn't take one look at the man and tell for yourself. that Jimmy is in perfect shape.
 Down to 143 pounds, hard as nails, and with his dynamiting right hand hard as a rock, Me- Larnin looks like the Mccoy. What is more, he Is boxing like a streak and moving about on his feet like a fyweight. Jimmy is particular ly pleased with the condition of his right hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
WALTER SPENCE
 WINS TITLE SWIM
Beats Brother Wallace to Capture the 440.Yard Metro Breast Stroke Crown

New York. Aug 13.-Walter and Wallace Spence battled for the 440-yard metropolitan A. A. U. breast stroke championship, a title that their brother, Leonard Spence, had won a year ago, at Midland Beach pool last night. Walter defeated his younger brother by four yards in 8:2S S-5, a time six seconds slower than Leonard's winning figure in 1880.
 Wallace got the jump on his brother in the initial brush, but by 100 yards Walter was out in the lead, never relinquishing his advantage until the finish. He passed 22O yards in 3:04 1-5. and this time, together with his final clocking for the full distance. rep resented new pool records. despite the fact that cold water initiated against faster time.
 In 100-yard open swimming races Miss Jean Mccullough, unattached. won in the women's division, while Lester Leonard. unattached, tri- umphed in the mems test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
Local Amateurs at
 Hartford Tonight

Hartford. Aug 1.-Two heavy weight bouts are listed as the at- traction on the amateur boxing card of IA bouts at Capitol park tonight. Tn the main event. Bar ney Fox. Hartford favorite, will take on George Chartier of Collins vile, while Eddie Jessup of Torr. ington, state heavyweight cham pion, faces Jack Keller, Holyoke. Teams from East Hampton, Rock vile, BriE:oI. Waterbury. Torring- ton, Collinsville, New Haven. Wind sor Locks. and Hartford will take part in t!.e. program along with Hartford's leading glove artists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
Run,ors And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World The Grist Of Athletic Contest
Stars And Stripes
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Doyle youthful City Amateur League mound will enter St Bonavenure college month Freddy Meyers South End grdste has high hopes of entering Boston University in Sep
 mber Young Granada the Dixie Dynamite who making his here boxes Sammy Gbr in round bout tonight Billy Cravens Meadowbook Arena in North Adams Billy Champney the lad who lost to Lakewood weeks ago. shows the card six rounder against Trenton Vaughn of Florida Ray Dobens former Holy Cross pitcher has been signed by Gene Martin of the Haven Bulldogs Bobby Tucker Brooklyn sae will make the trip Cleveland with prospective City champs he has finished his four at Spring H Alabama The eoorful Brooklyn Royal Coored Giants should another record crowd Hamilton Park night their with the Prospect Chargers Kid Hershey appears in the semnal Walnut Beach Saturday night against Emery Branch of Hartford coored lad who started
 Wby gym few when he foored Freddy Nor ganstern basketball game against Crosby Branch sock
 little too hard Bishop divo who apt find himself on before the eight rounds Art Caone working out nightly Central Y and plans hop into the simon pure ranks one evenings White City Stadium in New Haven The Fra baseball has played 26 so far this and have been the veor in all but eight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
A Little Of This And That

No George Musan putting the dog in twenty years sport promotion he has right do and do One of the dogs could quite easily for pony and answers s the Carl and he everything from automobile cushions to brass rails Another tagged Wolf and looks it.
 third boarde Earsey grun key from to H It's cheaper to buy house feed the canine trio for week.
 There plenty of difference of opinion in regard to Bobby Cavanaughs running last Sunday after which he was called out for touching third base during home saop Cavanaugh himself Mickey Bowen of the Tnbunes he touched the inside the bag but Umpire Bill Stanton it differently from behind the plate crowd of 7500 averaged less than cents House of David boys last Monday at Hamilton Park And they'll be back night to the feet credit for his abnormal ability baseball That ought make Razor worth than Ruth and Gehg together
 There's real inside stuff in Jack Dempseys current series of his sport life running the Saturday Post Who remember the time when Billy Wallace pitched for Brooklyn back in l9l4 His voungster Leona doing well the New York stage Doc reputation shrewd international but he was out of the picture compared Handsome Bill Pollard when he handled things for the BAGS years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
CALDWELL MOST
 VALUABLE PLAYER

Being fined for being a bad boy aims none of the lustre of Cruising Bruce Caldwell, for a ballot taken among the eight Eastern League managers rec evals that the New Haven first sacker for whom the Brooklyn Robins have taken an option of purchase at close to $2O,OOO, Is far and away the most Outstand- ing player in the league this year. The ballot is especially noteworthy in that it was com piled by Charles Hamilton, sports writer of the Richmond News.Leadcr, without New Ha- ven OF other interested view points entering into the sclcc- tions.
 Only Bobby Refs of Hartford and Jim Mooney of Bridgeport are given serious consideration by the eight managers in seek ing players who might contest the outstanding player rating given Caldwell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
MIDDLETOWN CHOSEN
 FOR CUPBOARD RACES

Middleotwn. Aug 13.--The east ern outboard motOrboat champion ship races will be held here Sep tember l2 and 13, 1t was an- nounced to-day by C. T. Chapman, secretary If the National Outboard Racing commission. The race will be the largest regatta of It's kind to be held in the East this year and the winners will go to Oakland, Calf, for the natinoal champion ships, which last year were held here. officials in charge of the event selected Middletown because of the natural advantages the town and the rive. offer for the races, making their choice despite the fact that TO money guarantee was posted ana over the bids of several other eastern cities who sought the race for the publicity 1t brings. A local committee. with headquar- ters at tho Middletown Yacht club. will begin soon to plan a reception and entertainment program for the visiting racers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13

This morning, E. v. was hung on the telephone in an attempt to close a real natural" middle. weight number for Lakewood sta- dium next week Thursday or Fri day, but was . bit wobbly on the proposition as this masterpiece went to the hnotypes. Ben Jeby, the New York middleweight sem sation, was the object of Curley's curiosity, the idea being to hook Benjamin up in a ten rounder with either Leo Larrivee or Battling Archie for the edification of local ring regulars. Jeby was routed to box Hans Meuller in New York last night and Larrivee in Mon- treal, August 27th, but both ar- rangements fell through, and the East Slider is all hoped up in fine shape, with no one in sight to fight.
 Well Worth While.
 Should the Jeby-Larrivee mix up actually land in Waterbury there is something to talk about, and the possibility of it's being staged here, is more than prob- able. The New Yorker Is a most pleasing performer and . wicked puncher, while his ability to ab- sorb punishment Is unusual to say the least. Either Larrivee or Archie would give Jeby one busy evening while, from the standpoint of the cash customers it would be great. Here's hoping for the best.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
Granada to Box
 Substitute TOnite

North Adams, Aug 13-A change has been made in one of the two 10-round bouts. which will serve as double windup for the weekly boxing show of the North Adams A. A. at Meadowbrook arena this evening, Frankie Garcia of Jersey City having been secured to take the place of Sammy Gelber of New York as the opponent of Young Granada of Hartford. Gelber was compelled to cancel his visit be- cause of a recent illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
PENA BOXES CORMIES
 ON SPRINGFIELD CARD

Springfield. Aug 13.--Revenge will be the goal of Johnny Pena, New York featherweight, when he steps into the ring with Vernon Cormier of Worcester in one of the three 10 round bouts of the post poned American Legion show in West Springfield Friday night. Cor mier recently got the award over Pete De Grasse, a stablemate of Pena, in the West Side ring, and Johnny wants to regain some of the lst glory of his stable by decisive ly outscoring the conqueror of his pal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
WINSTON VS WILLIAMS

Unknown Winston of this city goes through with his scheduled 10 round bount against Leo one Punch Williams Friday night Of this week at West Springfield, Mass, where the pair were origin ally scheduled to mix last Monday night but the show was rained out. Johnny Pena, clever New York who has shown sev- eral times in this city. Is on the card with Vernon Cormier of Wor- rAafor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
Can one learn to play eok by watching the experts?

At Inverness recently during the National Open championship. Gene Sarazen told me he had learned many things about golf and golf tournaments just from watching such veteran stars at Hutchison, Barnes and Hagen. According to Gene, these players at one time showed him shots that he had never dreamed were possible to execute.
 One year while playing in a tournament at Pinehurst, Gene watched Hutchison very carefully, being impressed by his iron play. After withdrawing from the tour nament at tho end of two rounds, Gene followed Jock all the way to study his swing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
Aces Wi Probably Pay To Full House h
CARROLL'S TEAM GETS
 PARKS FRANCHISE

Willie Carroil's Brooklyn In- dies have been awarded the Connecticut Yankees franchise in the Public Parks league and will play their first game Sun. day afternoon at { o'clock at Watervillc Park meeting Bob Kiersted's Recrcations. The Tanks forfeited their franchise by falling to put in their ap- pearance i'm their last two sched. ulcd games against the Acmes and Brooklyn Ccltics. Just who constitutes the personnel of tfn. Indies lineup is not known, but with the mite Carroll in coiri- mand they should bc represent. cd by a formidable aggregation. The Waterville Cresccnts arc scheduled to meet the Washing. ton Hill All-Stars Sunday at 2 o'clock at Washington Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
ITALIANS PLAY

Members of the Young Italian A. C. are asked to be on hand be- fore G30 o'clock this evening at the Rockville playing field where they will hook up with the Walnut Hills In practice game Both teams are anxious to finish up the season with q flock of wins, which is the reason for both managers belief that to-night's game will be hot one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
SHAPIRO Vs RAFFERTY

New York, Aug 13.-Eddie Sha- piro, Harlem lightweight who has put up great scraps in his last three starts around the metropoli- tan districts, will take on the tough Phil Rafferty of the west side in the feature ten-round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Eddie whipped the clever Eddie Ran a few weeks ago and fought fast fights against Al Singer and Ray Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
BREEDERS MEETING AT
 CHARTER OAK TO-DAY

Hartford, Aug 13.-Light har- ness racing enthusiasts who will be unable to go to Goshen. N. r., this afternoon to witness the racing of the $G0,00O Hambletonian Stake, will nevertheless have chance to zee fleet pacers and trotters step fast miles. A breeders meeting, during which several outstanding prospects will race against time, Is to be held this afternoon at the Charter Oak Park track and fast miles are expected by the colts in their trials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
FRIARS VS DAVIES

Providing Brassco Park is in any way fit for use the Putsic Friars of the Central "Y" League will clash with the Oakvslle Dav. les of the Recreation league to. night at 6 o'clock in the third meet ing of the teams this season. The Friars have won both contests, but Leo Orsinfs crew are confident of coming through with laurels to. night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
CITY NET MATCHES
 POSTPONED AGAIN

Director George Curtis of the city tennis tournament an- nounced this morning that all scheduled matches for to-day had been postponed for twenty four hours due to the poor con- dition of the courts following the steady rain of the last two days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
LEONARD BOUT ON AIR

New York, Aug. 13.--(UP).-. Benny Leonard, retired undefeated worlds lightweight champion, will meet Jimmy Martin, New York golden gloves featherweight to- night in Q three round exhibition bout which is to be broadcast by sight and sound over the Columbia Broadcasting systems television station W2xAB.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
CRESCENTS VS FALCONS

The best game of the current year in the Naugatuck City Anna teur league is scheduled Saturday afternoon at the borough Recrca- ton field with the league leading Crescents battling the Falcons, second place holders who are trail- Ing by half-game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
OUEENSRORO CARD

New York, Aug 13.-As result of having been rained out again last night the show at the Queens boro Stadium featuring Ben (Jeby) Miller and Hans Meller has been called off entirely. Next Tuesdays feature will show Earl Maestro and Kid Francis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
WILLIE IN THE SHADE.

Chicago, Aug 13--(UP)-Dave Shade, California middleweight has arrived here to complete train ing for his 10-round bout with Willie Oster, Boston, at White City Monday night. Shade hopes to win recognition as successor to Mickey Walker as middleweight champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13

verbatim aching to grab Jack Hurley by the neck and chew his ears off,"
 On the Level?
 This whirl at Mister Hurley's ears, Pop told us yesterday, Is the only thing that will make him forget Hurley's official commu- nique of Monday In which McLar- non was accused of using unfair a.xl GII--y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
MOONEY RECALLED BY
 GIANTS FROM BEARS

New York, Aug. 13.-(UP).-Jim Mooney, leading left-handed pitch CT of the Eastern League, has been recalled by the New York Giants from Bridgeport, Conn. Mooney won 16 games and lost three with Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
NEW CTTYITEs DEFY

Torring Aug. 13.-The Hill- tops b ase outfit of this city is- sues q cha. ge to any reputable semi.pro club in the state or anna teur combine. For games write to Manager Joseph Barbiero, 1b4 Chestnut avenue, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
SIN0ING FANS

Les Canadiens hockey club of Montreal. professional champions of the world. hs an official cheer ing squad of about 500 rooters who wear jerseys like the teams and who sing countless ditties about their favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13

Salt Lake City was proud when George Won Elm won the national amateur golf championship. But that was several years ago and now they are hoping that Ralph Pug mire, above, will be able to bring them another title soon. Pugmire is a youth with all of the Won Elm style. His most recent feat was a 66, seven strokes under par, on the Utah Copper club course in the finla round of the Copper open, Utah's richest summer tourney. He played four consecutive rounds un- der par, winding up exactly 14 strokes under perfect figures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
FARO MIYAKI WHISTLES

New York, Aug 13.--Sandor Szabor. Hungarian wrestling cham pion, will grapple with Taro My aki, Japanese champion, in a finish match at the Long Beach Stadium next Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13

Joe Cambria's club in the Mid dle Atlantic league has had three homes this season. Hagerstown. Md, Parkersburg, W. Va, and Youngstown, o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-13
Waterbury A. C. Trying
 To Land Ben Jeby For
 Bout With Larriuee

Moving the mountains to Mohammed when the great prophet would not the hills must have been quite job according to the legendary Omaar Khayyam that situa on transformed to modern application is being attempted by other than that friend of the common people Mr. Wellington Curley, matchmaker for the Waterbury A. C.