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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
I.ONDOS IN TITLE BOUT
 AIT SANIN ROCK MONDAY

Jim Downing, Elm City mat pro- moter who is always returning from New York with interesting news for followers of the mat game. returned, yesterday from the big city with the eagerly awaited news that he had signed Cham~ pion Jim Londos for a title match with Szandor SZabo, leading Hun- garian challenger, to take place at the White City stadium, Savin Rock. next Monday night.
 Saying that Downing is always returning from New York with in- terestinR news was not a product of the velvet hammer az 1t would be construed had it been written about some of our oh so touchy fight pron~rters. On the contrary, it is a fact that mat fans here ahouts are actually more con- cerned with Downing's Initial an- nouncements than is generally be- lleVrd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
GLAD HAND' LOSES
 MATCH FOR NATHAN

Cleveland, O., July 15-(CP) 1t doesn't pay for one wrestler to shake hands with another after the starting gong has sounded.
 Joe Banaski. who claims the light heavyweight championship of the world, took advantage of a mis-timcd handshakc here to stretch Richard Dick" Lever on the mat for the deciding tumble of threc-faIl match.
 Here's how 1t happcnhd:
 Joe won a fall. Then his challenger started kicking, smaclsing and gouging to the delight of some 2,4OO fans.
 "Dick" won the second toss, and Joe got mad.
 When the challenger prOffered his hand In greeting at the be- ginning of the third and final "get-tOgethcr." the champ took 1t. and twiricd poor Richard into a spinning fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
WATERBURY ENTRY IN SHENECOSSETT
 PLAY ELIMINATED
Mrs M. J. LawlOr Eliminat- ed in First Round By Miss Jane Br0adwell of Longmead0w, 1 UP, l9 Holes

Eastern Point, July 15--Miss Edith Quier of Reading, Pa, and Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd, of Philadelphia, both of whom are this year battling for permanant possession of the Griswold trophy, yesterday advanced into the second round of match play of the cham pionship division of the 18th annu- al women's invitation tournament of the Shenecossett Country club here by turning back two Connec- ticut women.
 Mrs Hurd easily defeated Mrs Russell Goes, of Hartford, and 8. Miss Outer triumphed over Mrs Harry r. Morse of Eastern Point, and 4.
 Mrs Hazel Martelle, of Hartford, had little difficulty in reaching the second round of the championship division when she defeated Miss Jean Jacques of Bronxville, N. T.. and 5.
 Miss Anne W. Crosby of Bridge port. sprung q surprise by defeat ing Mrs Edwin H. Fitler, of Phila, 2 and l.
 Miss Katherine keeney, of Hart ford went down to defeat at the hands of Hrs Louis DeKoven Phelps, of Chicago. The score was two up.
 Miss Marian Bennett of New Britain survived the first round by defeating Mrs William Povey of Elizabeth, N. J.. 5 and 4.
 Miss Carol Smith of Hartford easily turned back Mrs Joyce Bush ed, of New York, 6 and !.
 Miss Mary Louise Congdon Of New London advanced to the second roudn by defeating Miss Dorothy Jamin of Haworth, x. J., 2 and l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
BONA-DOMS VICTIMS
 OF ZI-THETA=PI, I2-2

The booming Bona-Doms proved easy victims for the Zi-Theta- Pi club last night at Brassco park losing 12 to 2 in scheduled YMCA Twilight league game. Bus" Moran, the boy with all the curves, was master of the stu- ation throughout and held the Bonnies to seven hits, two of which were doubles from the bat of larruping "Wronghand" McCar- thy. "Cheese" Monaghan and Mccarthy divided the pitching as- signment for the losers. Plenty of errors were credited 10 the los CTS, Pete Murphy being responsi- ble for six.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

The German fans, many of whom were skeptical as to Schmel- ing's right to the worlds title un- til he knocked out Stribling at Cleveland July 2, had hoped their idol would decisively defeat Primo Camera in their scheduled Sep- tember contest to prove beyond all doubt that he justly deserved box ing's greatest crown.
 Doctors Orders?
 Schmeling, who was signed to meet Camera in the United States sometime in September, announced yesterday that Dr Curt Adams. prominent oculist, had ordered him to refrain from fighting or training from two to three months at least" That will make it inn possible for Schmelihg to live up to the Camera contract.
 As soon as Schmeling learned of Dr Adams decision, he dis patched the following cablegram to his Manager Joe Jacobs. who is in the United States:
 The Bad News.
 Dear Joe-Professors who ex- amined my eye in which Stribiing stuck his thumb say that entire eyeball is affected as result of the iris being badly scratched. Must do no boxing for 8 long time. Joe, you better make ar engagements to come over as soon as possible. Professors were Dr Adams and Baetner. Best regards Max
 In his reply, Jacobs advised Max that he would sail for Germany immediately following the Shar- key Walker fight at Brooklyn, N. r., July 22.
 The eye injury was received, ac- cording to Schmeling, in one of the early rounds of the fight when Stribling accidentally stuck his thumb into the left eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
SULLIVAN-CAlyER
 TOPS LAKEWOOD
 CARD TOMORROW
Double Title Holder Draws Classy Opposi tion- GFanad0-G Gelber in S. Round Bout Which Will Be Good
Fully realizing what it mean.

Fully realizing what it means to beat Al Gainer in Connecticut, Jimmy Sullivan, the Florida boy whi will show before a Waterbury audience for the third time tomor- row night. has left nothing undone which will in any way aid him to score win over the states light heavyweight king, who scales but 166 pounds. Tn two bouts within local rings during the past 12 months, Sullivan acquitted himself most creditably, especially the first time when he stopped Leo Larri- wee at Lakewood.
 In Gainer, however, he will be facing even greater opposition for the negro has lost none of his punching power, despite two sera- rate injuries to his hands. Add to that, the fach that he is doing a hooks and right crosses and you will see a nice performer, whom Sullivan will have the hardest time beating, though Gainer's jaw is not exactly shock proof as Willie Feld- man proved in the opening dound last week at New Haven. Gainer and Sullivan will gi 10 rounds we hope.
 A neat windup billed as an eight round semi final will shoy Young Granada, the cocky but clever Dixie Dynamite Kid in a glove duel with Sammy Gelber of New York, a fine little fighter. Granada, who sports a very heavy right hand for a 30-pounder will have his troubles trying to tag Samuel, for the young Hebrew is smart as prussic acid when it comes to tying up an op- ponents best puncher. At long range he Is equally clever, and to top it all off has a stinging wallop himself coupled with very fast left hook and jab. These boys should provide the very best of boxing en- tertainment, and are so well matched that eother may score a k. o. at any time.
 Unwilling to keep Andy Strong idle while he is hot in local favor, Mulligan has signed the Washing ton carpenter to oppose Pete Su- pima of Hartford, whoever he Is. The mnu for this number calls for six rounds at 168 pounds, but Pete will probably be on the floor early, unless he is plenty tough and can hand out the leather himself. Strong. a sharp reminder of Bob FitZsimmons. even to features, is a wicked hitter and is no sissy when he gets a few in the stomach or jaw. Jimmy Paternoster of New Haven and Joe Manley Of Stam- ford will make their initial show ing in this city in the four round opener, which will get under way about 8:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

and took his place on the hillock. Cotton Evans greeted him with two base hit over the hard head of Cliff Slater. To make long story short, POulsen remained in the box for the remainder of the game after which he autographed two baseballs for the two fair maidens who found their way to the lot to see the B. H. shiek strut his stuff. The loss brought tears to the sorry eyes of Chris, who was forced to open the horse- pin on his moth eaten wallet and purchase & box of candy which he wagered on the outcome. The catastrophe by innings:
 Putsic Friars 100 05O 10x-7 g 3 DeMolays =, 900 200 O10-3 6 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
ABLE MERMAID TO
 DEFEND LAURELS
 IN MEET TONIGHT

ew York, July l5.-fCPD The annual National A. A. l.. swimming and diving championships for wom- of the strongest fields ever entered in the affair competing.
 Hcadlining the list of contestants is Miss Helene Madison of Seattle, Wash, the worlds finest woman free style swimmer. She will defend her l00-mcter and one mile free style titles tonight. They are the only events on the program for the opening night of the meet
 Miss Madison, who last year es- tabIlshed 22 world records, is a heavy favoritc to retain her laurels although the field against here in both events will be a strong one.
 Classy Competition
 In the l00-meter race she must defeat such stars as Miss Josephine Mckim and Miss Marjorie Lowe, both of Los Angeles; Miss Con stance Hanf lf-year-old Long Is- land girl; Miss Helen Hendry, ju- nlOr national champion: and Miss Louise Nananglen of the Penn Ath- lctic club.
 In the mile thr Seattle swimmer s toughest competition is expected from Miss Jennie Cramcr Of Los Angeles: Miss Mae Cutnall Of Pitts buTgh; Miss Florence south ward of Buffalo Women's Aquatic club; and Miss Dorothy NaleVaiko of the Bayville A. C,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
RING GOSSIP By BILL HIGGINS
ETC.

Returning to the sports page of The Democrat after an enforced absence of about three weeks, due to an attack of very malignant boils that found the most uncon- venient places to emerge with all their pain, etc, we feel 1t our duty, to one reader at least, to explain why we have been missing. And now that we have told the only person who missed us why we were absent, and the thousands of others that we have been absent, we will get going on the business of chron- icling dope" more suitable for the sports page than this sort of babble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
GAR HASN'T QUIT YET

Gar Wood, premier AmerIcah racing boat pilot. is installing superch hangers in his Miss America IN. which will increase the horse power from 2120 to 3700 so that he may try to regain the world speed crown held by Kaye Don and Miss England II before the Harmsworth regatta at Detroit this fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
BASS RISKSCROWN TO CHOCOLATE IN
 BOUT AT PHILLY

Philadelphia, July 15.-(CPJ- Kid Chocolate of Cuba has another opportunity to win a worlds box Ing championship tonight when he meets Benny Bass of Philadelphia m 1O-round bout for the junior lightweight title.
 Chocolate, who has lost only three decisions during his ring ca reer and all of them to world champions, is expected 10 enter the ring as an even money choice.
 All Tuned Up
 The bout will be the Cuban's first important ring test since his defeat by Featherweight Champion Bat Battalino at New York last winter. Chocolate abandoned boxing after that fight, which followed success give defeats by Jack (kid) Berg and Fidel La barba, and went back to Cuba. He returned to this cOun- try about three months ago and since that time has engaged in half a dozen "set-up" fights.
 Bass won the junior lightweight title 18 months ago from Tod Nor gan at New York and since that time has defended the crown against all corners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Just Another
 Queer Performer

Desmond Jeans of the London Jeans, only fighter ever to affect a monocle between rounds, makes his American debut next Monday night in a bout with one Jack Phoenix. Jeans with his monocle is not so different at that. accord ing to one fight critic, for his coun-- tryman, Phil Scott, wore plenty or glass in his chin and stomach.
 Jeans decided to desert the stage for the ring while playing the heavy role in the London produc- tion of Hold Everything" tno, no, Stribling was not featured). The script called for the hero to knock out the heavy and when the l.. M. was unable to oblige Jeans pro- ceeded to lay out himself with a strictly private right unpercut.
 When I learned I sposse ssed heft enough to knock out such d jolly rugged chappie as old Des- mond, decided right then and there to make fisticuffing my pro- fession," Jeans says.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Yank NewIyweds Do Their Stun


 Joe Mccarthy. boss of the New York Yankees. Is thinking of or ganizing private marriage bu- reau for his team. Ben Chapman, a recent benedict, stole home with the score tied the first day his bride watched him from the stands; yesterday Lyn Lary. an- other Yankee newlywed, showed his bride of day just what sort of a man he was by driving in four runs with a home run, double and single.
 If wives are that much of an in- spiration, think what a ball-player old Solomon would have made! And how the Chicago White Sox could use him right now. Give the White Sox Solomon in center, Brigham Young on first, Lou Tel legen at second, and De Wolf Hop per as pitcher, and they'd push the Athletics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
hamp Pulls Another Injury Gag" To Kill Carnera Bout
German Fans Sour On Schmeling Again;
 Will Rest a Year

Berlin, July UP)-Germanys boxing fans wers disappointed to-day Max Schmengs announcement ha would be unable to defend his worlds heavyweight cham ponsp until next year because of injury received in his bout with Young Strbling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

speedily as possible. so that the worlds greatest golfer of the day can be feted by his home town folks at the earliest moment possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

signor d'Annunzio recently drop ped wreath in Lake Garda in honor of Sir Henry Segrave, the British speed king.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Brooklyn Castoffs Keeping Robins Low
 In First Division
By LEO H. PETERSEN

 New York, July 15-(UP)-If the Brooklyn Robins still had Jim Elliott Harvey Hendrick and Jake Flowers on their payroll they probably would be heading the parade for the 1931 National league pennant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Oaklands VictOrs

The Oakland A. c. scored an easy 9 to 5 win oyer the Duncan street playground nine yesterday afternoon at Hamilton park. Nick Daniello couldn't hest his weary head last night as he tossed and tossed, happily concentrating on the 10 strikeouts he had to his credit. Graham pitching for the losers struck out three batters, but was touched for 10 safeties.
 Elmer Strickland. pitching for the old Brooklyn Nationals back in the early sos, was the first pitcher to deliver the spitball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

London bus drivers are being fown over the city 10 study their bus routes from the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

On one liner which recently docked at Plymouth, England were 100 deportces from America
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

do not. They obtain juice from plants, and turn it into a sweet l- quid called "honey dew" Far back in time, ants learned a method of obtaining honey dew.
 Ants have soft friendly feelers. When an aphid fels the feelers, 1t gives forth a drop of honey dew which the ants eat.
 Sir John Lubbock. n famous Brit ish scientist. made tests upon ants which he kept in cases about his home. One day he placed a batch Of aphid eggs near an ant nest. The ants found the eggs. picked them up. and carried them to their nest.
 A few weeks later the aphid eggs matched. The young ants carried I the young aphIds t0 plants Lubbock had planted nearby. Other eases are on record where ants have cared for eggs laid by | aphids. if the eggs appeared to be | in danger. the ants moved them Co safety. After the eggs matched. tbe ants were rewarded by having q
 herd of "honeydew cows" Why not make . study ef ants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

Ran into an old character the other day. He calls himself "Cornbread Stokes and he comes from Harlan, Ky. .s. "Cornbread" is the last of the "bonecracker." :. And if you don't know what that is, well, had just about forgotten, too. But many of the old minstrel show fans will recall MT Bones" together.
 We'll, "Cornbread" Stokes used to sit in the sunshine of his native state and "crack' the bones of cows and horses, drying them in the sun and peddling them to showmen and natives. Rex Cole, the big refrig- orator man, heard about him and brought him on to New York to join the Cole hill-billy band.
 Variety, the theatrical weekly, reports that no Tom" shows have taken to the road this season. :. And without an Uncle Tom" troupe coming through the town, I'd just as soon live in the big city.
 The army of telescope manipula- tors who used to let you take a peep at eVnus and other planets for five cents find suddenly that their cash customers now want to look at the spires of the new skyscrapers. Only when night falls is there much in- terest in the stars. During daylight hours, interest is chiefly in casting an eye upon the Chrysler or Empire State peaks.
 Broadway now has it's quarter in-the-slot" movie houses, as well as it's automatic restaurants. Patrons enter through turnstile, after drop ping their coins in 8 slot. They are known as the Trans-Lux thea ters, and are ultra-modernistic. |. They are to be little theaters," de- voted to news reels, the larger of two seating about 200 persons. :. Projection on the screen is obtained from back of the screen, rather than from the front via new device known as daylight" screens.
 GILBERT SWAN. Copyright. 1891, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
1.-THE FRONT PAGE' NOW
 PLAYING AT FOX-POLI PALACE

Money no object whatsoever to producer Howard Hughes. Produces films with lavish hand. Laughs at conventions. All his films are big successes.
 Howard Hughes, the young pro- ducer who created an international sensation with his $4,000,000 air spectacle, "Hell's Angels" has fol- lowed up with another sensational piece of merchandising. The story of it's production reveals "Go-the- Limit" Hughes methods of getting results. ...
 This time it is a brilliant trans lation into celluloid of the famous Fen Hecht-Charles MacArthur newspaper play, "The Front Page" now playing at the Fox-Poli Palace theater.
 Lewis Milestone, the young Rus sian director, who made "All Quiet on the Western Front" the prize motion picture of 1880, directed 'The Front Page" and many critics the prize-winning movie of 1881.
 '"The Front Page" is sizzling how-down and boisterous melo- drama of newspaper life. As a stage-play it was the outstanding hit on Broadway two seasons ago. For it Howard Hughes paid plenty. All of the clements which contrib | uted to it's amazing popularity on the the stage have been retained in the film version, including the scin-
 tillating dialogue, the fast-moving drama, and inimitablt humor. Every advantage which the screen has over the stage in presenting swift moving plot and action has been utilized with the consummate artis- try at which Milestone is the &C., knowledged directorial ace. There is said to be a thrill a minute either from the swift action, or the amaz- ing dialogue.
 In "The Front Page" Producer Hughes and Director Milestone are aided and abetted by one of the most l formidable array of artists ever cast | for a motion picture.
 Topping the roster is Adolphe Menjou in the role of the hard-driv-
 ing, quick-thinking and fast-talking managing editor. In the first time
 that Menjou in his long and distin- l guished screen career has stepped l out of the drawing-room into the smell and hustle of speak-easies and press-rooms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY

Anido Twins. A rythmical musical revue that is full of pleasant sur- lprises.
 The Three Lordens, casting and aerial marvels, have a splendid act in Memory Lane" and Jessie & Dade, colored entertainers, stop the show at every engagement with their speedy dancing act Southern Steps |and Melodies" The inimitable peacock of fashion, Francis Renault, famous interna- itional star, is on the bill and this act will appeal particularly to the ladies. Renault displays $50,000 worth of Partisan gowns in the act. Mellen, Clair and company, have an interesting and laughable skit in "Bits of Everything" and Charles Abbot and Gus Hobey have a blues chaser in their comedy skit ''I Want Women.'
 The Carter Brothers Revue with |the Dawn Sisters and Florine in "Snappy Steps, round out a stage
 show that could not be improved
 upon and all in all should result in
 capacity business at the Strand dur
 ing it's engagement.
 The feature picture "Too Young
 to Marry features those two newly
 weds the fans have been reading about, Loretta Young and Grant Withers. It is a delightful romance of a couple of modern kids who
 elope and suffer the consequences.
 Full of laughs, tears and adventure
 the picture is the type that will ap- peal to theatergoers whether they be isix, sixteen or sixty.
 o. P. Heggie, popular star with
 local fans, is included in the large
 and exceptionally strong supporting cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
GLORIA SWANSON AND BOBBY JONES IN TWO FEATURES AT WARNER BROTHERS' STATE

Is it worth while to risk ones own romance to frustrate a discarded lovers attempt to win younger sisters? Gloria Swanson is "indis- erect" now at Warner Brothers State theater, finds a way to over- come that situation with a highly colorful dramatic performance pro- viding good entertainment with a decided emphasis. The film brings to mind the stars earlier success, "The Trespasser," having a central character who risks her own happi- ness to save another from heart break. It all comes about because of former admirer of shallow affec- tions, who gets himself engaged to the girls young sister.
 The story was written especially for the star by De Sylva, Brown anG Henderson. famous picture produ9- CTS and composers. who with this production make their bow in the dramatic field. The two numbers written by them especially for Miss Swanson-"Come to Me" and "If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN "CITY
 LIGHTS" AT NEW GARDEN

Charlie Chaplin undertakes to master another phase of motion picture making in his forthcoming super-production, "City Lights" can be seen at the New Garden theater today and tomorrow, adding to his accomplishments of author, director. star and producer that of composer of music.
 The old favorite, better known than the ABC's, is back in pulsat- ing story of how the other half and our own half lives-From city tramp, he turns to an Alexander and looks for other worlds to con- quer as white wing, leather push CT, yea, even a jail bird. Laughs catch up the sobs-the fun is fast and furious and that for lorn figure with the battered derby and the baggy trousers comes through the laugh knockout of the century!
 Sharing the headline spot with the feature picture is "Angel Cake" Vitaphone musical comedy con ceded to be the most ambitious two- reel song and dance short yet pro- duced. It is backstage comedy with plenty of opportunity for girl
 numbers and specialties by the
 Broadway stars in the cast. The Albertina Rasch girls are featured, performing some of their most in-
 tricate steps and formations. Others appearing in the film are The Four
 some, popular quartette from the
 musical comedy Girl Crazy; Cy
 Landry, comedy dancer of Sweet
 and Low" Jimmy Ray, dancing
 favorite of the night clubs; the Paige Sisters, harmonizing beauties;
 Birdie Dean, contortionist, George Riley, Claire Trevor, Bernard Ran dall and Arthur Lipson.
 Other pictures are "The Clock
 Shop" Good Morning Sheriff" and
 "Humanettes." Every lady attending today or tomorrow will receive photograph of Rudy Vallee.