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Mat Matches

By the Associated Press.
MILWAUKEE Ed (Strangler) Lewis
defeated Dick Raines OF Texas in
straight falls, 34:05 and 6:59. Ernie
Scharpegge, Milwaukee, and Everett
Marshall, Denver, drew. Joe Sayoldi,
foixner Notre Dame foot ball star, de-
feated Jack Dawson, Pacific Coast
heaxxweights h ia:1A
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GIANTS BUY PITCHER
Gibson of Frisco Had Trials with
Jungaleers and Yankees.

=, NEW YORK. August ~ lP-The
rev YORK Giants have announced the
outright purchase of Sam Gibson
rlght-hand pitcher, from San Franciseo
- the Pacific Coast League. Gibson
mas been one of the league leaders an
season. He will report in 1892.
GIBSON has had previous ma jor league
ulaS with Detroit and New York yam
KEGS
He won II games and lost for
Toronto in the International League ia
1880. -
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GIVES $1OMWARD
TO GET BACK BALL
Also Autographs Pill for Boy
Retriever-Lifetime Mark
Unapproached.
BY HUGH s. FULLERTON, yR-
Associated Press Sports writer.


HABE RUTH has made 800
* home runs in his major
Il league career.
In the third inning of the
Yankee-St. Louis game yesterday
he drove one of George Blae-
holders offerings far over the
bleacher roof at SportSman's Park.
1t was his thirty-fifth four dagger
OF the current season and brought
his total for the 10 years of his
major league career up to 500. q
mark never before attained or
even threatened by any other
major Lacquer.
The Babe reclaimed the pellet from
the youngster, who found 1t out In
Grand Boulevard, giving In exchange
$40 reward and a new autographed bah.
The homer started the Yanks of on
the winning rally IN their lit victory
over the Browns. Lou Gehrig duplicated
me swat moment later and before the
inning was over the Yanks had five
uii0 ana tne game safely tucked away.
As Outhit but Win.
A few ether American League teams
tried to duplicate the Yankee swattin9
IeatS IN yesterdays game. PhiladeI-
pnlas champion Athletics and the Chi
cago White Sox hammered out % hitx
between them, and although the soy
mad 1910 edge in the hitting. Phila-
oeipnla won. is to ~. Ten walks bv the
nve Chicago pitchers and three errors
proved too much Of handicap for the
COX COX 70 overcome, while two Of the AS
gunlor varsity, Roger Cramer and Dib
s Mnnans' came through with timely
Easy for Tigers.
Boston and Detroit did not nrnduee
so many hits in their clash. but seveT
bases ON balls on Eddie Durham and
whey Moore more than made. M FOR
the absence Of blows and the Red Sox
tossed In f1ve errors to make things easv
tor tne Tigers to walk on with an H.
Yesterdays defeats left Boston ana
SSMcago TED Tor sixth place, 81 games
play. They still have their nathemati.
cal chance to win the pennant. how.
ever, as the AS have 80 co 20.
Only one game in the National Teac1,a
survived spell of threatening weather
IN It the Boston Braves took n cIoee
Dattle from the Pittsburgh Pirates hv !
z-to-I count to increase their rnarrin ~
e games in the struggle for fifth
place. Wally Berger,s seventeenth homer
o. the year was the important blow a.
Ben Cantwell held the Pirates tn a hits
"nne 5cston made OF Erwin Brane.
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4 CUNT RAINIER, Md, A

CUNT RAINIER, Md, Au-
|" gust 22.-Age and youth
VI have combined to aid ma
terially the Mount Rainier
unlimited class base ball team to
run up its spectacular string OF is
victories In as many games this
season.
Forty-year-old Johnny Fitzgerald
and Benny Bass, Is years old, have
proved important cogs in the teams
success. Fitzgerald not only man
ages the team but plays bang-up
game at shortStop. Bass patrols an
outfleld berth and Is looked upon as
one of the most promising youngsters
to show his wares hereabout In some
time.
For a yeara EstzResald he's han
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SANDLOTTERS NOW
MAKING LAST RUSH
Lots of Action Is Promised
as Decks Are Cleared
for Foot Ball.

Wv WITH foot ball Just around the
M corner and only few more
Sundays Of base ball left,
sandlotters are prepared to
do some heavy scheduling in the future,
starting tomorrow
A banner day is IN prospect, but there
still are plenty OF ball clubs that have
not made connections yet.
District Firemen are seeking unlimited
foes. Capt Monkey at National 5000.
branch 40, is booking
Sterling Seniors are anxious to sched-
ule q game for tomorrow. Call Nation
al 1878, Manager Joe Palmer.
Bob Fuchs, pilot Of the Northwest
Cardinals is casting for an opponent
for tomorrow. Call Emerson $685.
KanawhAs are booking for Sunday
also. Call Sam Jeweler at Decatur 1882.
w B. Moses also have been caught
short. Cau. the main once.
A midget club wanting to play ball
may can Atlantic i58l-W and arrange
a tilt with the Fairlawns.
Wheaton A. C. also is sans a game.
Call Kensington 81.
COME of the highlights OF tomorrow's
- sandlot slate follow:
Saks Clothiers VS.. Takoma Tigers.
3 O'Clock, South EllpSe.
Hyattsville AN-Stars vs. Dixie Pigs. 3
o'clock, University Of Maryland dia-
mond. 49,
st. Joseph's VS.. Jewish Community
Center, 3 O'Clock, J. c. G. Field.
Lindbergh A. c. VS.. DORA, 1:30
O'Clock, Mount Rainier.
Kensington VS.. Colesville, Boniface
Field, o'clock.
Woodmen OF the World VS.. Jefferson
Fire Department, o'clock, Virginia
CHEVY Chase Grays VS.. Congress
Heights. 3 o'clock. Chevy Chase.
Olmstead Grill VS.. Miller -Roamers, )
o'clock, Ellipse.
Grifhth- Blue Goals VS.. Boiling Field,
o'clock Boiling Field.
Schwartz Jewellers VS.. Stewart Phar-
macy, 8 o'clock. West Ellipse.
Isherwood VS.. Virginia White Sox, 3
o'clock. Baileys Gross Roads.
ONE of the reasons why Eldbrooke
~ M. T. won the Georgetown Church
League championship Is Bill Dur
zee. Duryee pounded out "a hits in So
trips to the plate for an average OF
.452.
Another reason is Thompson, who hit
for 450 while a couple more reasons
are Bob Freeman, who was the leading
pitcher with five wins and no losses,
and Schneider, who crossed the plate
II times to lead In that respect.
l.. q. Dunphy, manager Of the Sea-
brook A. c., reports he has secured for
Chester Rector q trial with the Griffs.
Dunphy considers Rector one Of the
best sandlotters heIeabout.
"Gfly' Daniels, pitching for the
Rover A. c., yesterday hurled no-hit,
no-run game against the Army War
College tossers IS Rovers won, Is to o.
Only two Soldiers reached first one by
an error and the other by pass.
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PLAY IMpoRTANT TILT.

Baltimore Black Sox and Phiiadei-
mia Hilldales viii meet In an inpor-
Mnt Eastern Professional Colored Base
Baii Kennue game tomorrow afternOpr
a 0Esfskh Stadium at 2:aQ O'clock !.
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NEWARK LEADS I, I.

NEW YORK, August % (P,-The
ofncial International League standing 4
as follows: -
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FRISCO SETTING PACE.

SAN FRANCISCO. August % Pl.-
Inc ofncial Pacific Coast League stand
ing is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22

GAMES TOMORROW,
81. Louis at neston.
Pittsburgh 81 Bklgn.
Chteago at ". York,
CkheFs net ch14 nlaAs
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American League

GAMES TODAY. GAMES TOMORROW.
washington st ciev wsshn. at Detroit
Boston Il DeEgoit New York 81 Chieago
Rhila. at chicaanl noston At clsveiknas
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GAMES TODAY.
Cincin. at n r. az,
Chic, At Bklyn. f1.
ct T.. ct phila. f2).
HlflAlanKHh q 1oNknn.
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is an era Of sucker money
and let me tell you that the
smart boys in sports have their
hooks baited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22

r HAMILTON, Ontario, August "a.
- Washington Union Printers
today again boast the Interna-
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l.. q. Dunphy, manager Of the Sea-
brook A. c., reports he has secured for
Chester Rector q trial with the Griffs.
Dunphy considers Rector one Of the
best sandlotters heTeabout.
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PUNISHED PITCHER.
TP|CKS ON INDIANS
Indicated in Four Starts
AGAINST the Tribe-BroWn
Hurts Victory.

~LEVELAND, Ohio, August ".
For the seventh time
" this season, Carl Fischer
today was to take the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22

'Gflly'' Daniels, pitching for the
Rover A. c., yesterday hurled q no-hit,
no-run game against the Army War
College tossers IS Rovers won, Is to O..
Only two Soldiers reached first. one by
an error and the other by pass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
VETERANS HOME
 STE COMES UP AGAIN TODAY
Rocky Hill and North Haven Are the Two Places Mentioned to Take Place of Fitch Home

Hartford, Dec 7-(UP)-The State Veterans home commission met at the capitol again today to endeavor to agree upon a site for the proposed home tor soldiers to replace the Fitch home at Noro- ton.
 The commission adjourned with out decision Nov 27. After a stormy session during which former Chief Justice George W. Wheeler and Commissioners Roy D. Downs and Michael F. Owen blocked what had been expected to be unanimous agreement upon the Hartford Re- treat property at Rocky Hill. The former chief justice pointed out the Rock Hill site was owned by an institution in which one of the con- n1issioners was an incOrporator The three dissenters favored the North Haven site. The probable vote of the remaining four commis- sioners was uncertain before the meeting. Fs3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

nedy. former republican doorkeep- CT, founded a gavel to quell the hubbub and remove from the floor those not entitled to the privilege. William Tyler Page, clerk of the house in republican administrations for the last 13 years called the house to order at noon.
 Milestone for S1 Men
 Washington. December 7-CUP) - Today will represent an import ant milestone in the lives of Sl men who will be sworn in as mem- bers of the 72nd congress.
 This group. from all parts Of the country, is composed of men1- bers who are coming to Washing ton for the first time In q law making capacity, or of men whose political dcstinies have kept them in retirement in recent years.
 Thirteen will return after being in voluntary or involuntary retire ment. They are mostly members from southern states who were swept out of office with the Hoover landslide.
 The democrats gain @ members in the new congress. Seventeen new republicans are numbered in the roll, all of whom, with the ex- ception of Peter A. Granata of Chi- cago, III. are replacing rcpubli- cans.
 Alaska's new delegate, James Wickersham, has served before. A republican, he replaces Dan A Sutherland, also q republican.
 Record Attendance
 Washington, December 7-UP) - A check-up just before tht house assembled today showed 43a of the 434 members present, the election of Representative John N Garner, of Texas, as speaker being assured by the presence of every one of the 219 democrats.
 This Is record for attendance When the war resolution was voted on in 1917, there were 431 mem. bers present, the previous record The only republican absent wa, Representative J. Will Taylor, Ten nessee, who is Ill at his home. Rep resentative Snow. republican Maine, got out of sick bed tt attend the ession today. 400 COP. Lose Jobs
 Washington. December 2 -(UPl - The "hunger marchers" arrived in the Capital today in time to fint n brand new unemployment prob lem.
 With democrats taking contro of the house, about 400 republi' cans automatically lose their job' - Some of them fat and juicy jobs Democrats will get these posts which range from clerk of thu house to elevator operators ant janitors.
 The new speaker, Representative John N. Garner. Texas. has ap' pointed n special committee or patronage to deal out the plums There are scores of applications for nearly every one of them.
 Thousands of Bills
 Washington, December -(UP] - Thousands of bills to remed, the ills of the nation poured into legislative hoppers today as thu 72nd congress convened at thu Capitol.
 Members who have spent thu last nine months at home neal their constituents returned here la den with proposals they believe es sentinl to the country's welfare New members contributed theil share.
 Bills formally introduced and, or file with the bill clerk were esti' mated to run close to 5000. .
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(Continued from Page l.) < temptations offered by an approach ing national election. It presses considerations, of expendiency as against sourid judgment relentless ly upon legislators of both parties.
 Long before the hour of meeting at high noon, advance heraldB of the gathering forces of conflict were visible In the city, where 1s40O hunger marchers" were maneu- vering preparatory to their march on the halls of congress--a modern motorized version of the famous march of General Coxey's army 10 years ago. They have assembi- ed from many parts of the country to ask in person for unemploy- nnena relief, consisting of $i50 In cash for each unemployed person and permanent unemployment in- surance.
 Their first few hours in the Cap- itoI we're marked by good humor and an. attitude of tolerance by the local police. Vice-President Curtis, in charge of the rules GOV ering Capitol grounds, suspended the regulation against the carrying of banners within the area provld- ed they do not denounce President Hoover or congress. The chief fear was that some excited marchers or police might precipitate q clash about the doors of the Capitol.
 The opening days, routine of congress is established by long practice. In the senate the program called for new senators to as- semble to be sworn in. Tn the house the first business, after the clerk of the preceding house, Will liam Tyler Page, calls the members to order, was election of demo- cratic speaker. Rep. John N. Garner of Texas was selected for this honor last week and his eiec- ton was assured before the house met.
 Ihe party divisions is as follows:
 Senate: Republican, 48; demo- crats, ~; farmer-labor, 1.
 House: Democrats, 219; republl- cans, 214; farner-labor, i; vacancy 1.
 The session probably will con- tinue until about June 1, adjourn- fnent being at the discretion of congress, which Is likely to sit un- til the national party conventions meet.
 z Tuesday congress is expected to hear President Hoover's annual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Tone Has One
 More Position
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 Tone's final appointment has been shown throughout the state during the past two months. Waterbury has candidate In the person of Arthur Mcdonald. William Mon- aghan of Hamdcn, formerly of this city. is also receiving considerable backing. The entrance of MT Lo- prcsti into the race at this time serves to add more complications to the race.
 At yesterdays meeting of the Italian democrats of the state. Representative Pietro Diana of New Haven was upheld on the pat ronage question. President Diana explained the state patronage prob- lem. He said Joseph Gallo of Hart ford failed of appointment to the state barber commission because he could not secure the indorse- ment Of the Hartford democratic town committee.
 Governor Cross was praised for favoring the Italian federation. MT Diana cited the appointment of Daniel T. Banks of Bridgeport as n trustee of the Fairfield state hos pital. The federation favored MT Banks and MT Diana characterized Governor Cross as having named him in defiance of John A. Cornell. Bridgeport democratic leader. who favored somebody else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
FO0TBALL RECEIPTS SWELL MILK FUND

whose homo was in Waliingford and the estabIiahincEt of q govern ment in American Samoa.
 one of Congressman Goss' hills requires that sellers of wood" al- cohol shall marx al containers plainly as poison. Senator Ring. ham has giniilar bill for intro- duction in the senate.
 Another of Congressman Goes bi')s !s of special interest to local women who aeTTed overseas. His measure would extend the rights Of honCrabIy discharged women who served overseas in the capacity of nurses and clerks near the front so that they will be entitled to hos- pital facilities and other, special privileges now accorded men veter- ans.
 Special interest, however, Is be- Ing shown in the Goss bill provid- ing for a national defense educa< ton program. The measure calls for a sum of money, approximately $l,- 900, ,000, annually, to be used by the war department in purchasing military supplies from nnanufactur- CTS. No manufacturer, however. shall receive contract for the same type of supply more than once in three years and no profit shall be made on the jobs.
 Under this plan, Congressman Goss feels. the manufacturers of military supplies, such as muni- tions. etc, will be educated into the methods and requirements of the war department So that in time of war domestic manufacturers will be able to turn out satisfactory mil itary supplies in less time. Military experts figure that such plan would increase the national de- fense plan by about two months This means that if manufacturers are trained under the Goss plan they will turn out supplies in ten months that now require a year to produce. el
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

state legislatures. as is now the rule. Other Bingham -Goss meas ures will be bills legalizing 4 per cent beer and permitting physi- clans to prescribe malt liquors for medicinal purposes.
 Included in the Blnghom meas ures, also, will be hills calling for enlargement of the New'ngton vet erans' hospital, medals for Wiley Post and Harold Gntty, round-the- word fyeis, pension for Mrs Helen Taft. wife O. the late Wjl- nam Howard Taft, posthmm ous award of the congressional medal or honor to the late Raoul Lufbery, Amerlcan air ace in the World War
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message. He is expected to send his budget message Wednesday. and probably one dealing with the moratorium on Thursday.
 The house also faces contest over the revision of the rules. Pro- posals with strong backing will be made to change procedure so that 150 or possibly fewer members mcy call a bill out of committee.
 Present rules require majority of 218. to do this which permits chairman and other house leaders to pocket legislation they desire to smother. The vote on this issue Is expected early this week.
 Tn the senate, republican insur- gents are prepared to make demonstration against the continu- ation of Senator George H. Moses as president pro tempora. This Is in retaliation for his opposition to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
|Ku KIuxers Are
 Very Busy Once - More in Conn

Danbury, Conn, Dec 7.-(UP)-- The Ku Klux Klan Is active again in northwestern Connecticut.
 The Rev R. T. Thomas, pastor of the Mil Plain Community church, defied church trustees Sun day and permitted 500 white robbed and hooded klanemen to meet in the church. The klansmen, many of whom were unable to crowd in- to the small meeting house, pre- sented an American flag to the church.
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Democrats Elected
 John Nance Garner
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V-;
 John N. Garner. democrat, -Tr----.. 2iG;
 E..tram Shell. republican, New Yo-''.. z07;
 Gco.qc J. Schneider, republican. " 'oco5s;n. ,.
 i|ot voting Garner, Shell and 3c',sc;dcr). E Representative Paul J. Kvale. ii:. fa-r:c--la3or member of th' l'orss. Minnesota. voted for c-,,neidcr as did four republican ii,-:3cn:s. i
 EANKHEAD SEATED
 cenator John H. Bankhead. ( ..ce-at, Alabama. was sworn as a ri:rlbcr of the senate today n L.. presence of former Senator J. re --.s fleflin, who is eontesting t,! ccetc1 in l930.
 Just before administration of the e1..,, C.,2:-ma, Shor,ridge of the gate privileges and elections com r .trc, read a communication from ( ai--:an Hastings of the sub ( a--:..;tec hear;rg the contest. .c: -cs rcroued ti,at in no Ala ! cl..rc riacc was tie election ] 7 ccm 7licd with in l9}O .-I VI, seated without pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Hiram Bingham were prepared to work Jointly on the matter of pro- hibitf0n bills, the former introduc. ing bills .n the 1Gge identically the same as five to he offered In the senate by Bingham. Senator Bing- hams bills. az in numbcr. vary from proposals to pay certain tra. vel expenses for secretaries and assistant secretaries t0 the liquor question. Many private pension bills were scheduled to be nled by the Connecticut legislators.
 Of the Bingham -tioaH bills. tive will call for constitutional amend mentn. one seeking an amendment repeating the 18th amendment and one altering article five of the con- stitutlon s0 that amendments would be voted upon directly ny tho peo- pic rather than by conventions or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
$2, ,OOO Turned In From Turkey Day
 High School Game
s6,OOO of $IO,OOO Quota Realized to Date - Bunker Hill Sorority Donates $lO-A Wednesday Bridge Club Contributes Sum of $

This leaves the fund now about 5000 short of the quota which Is expected to carry 1t through to the end of the school year.
 This sum is the largest individual contribution made to the fund since the drive started Other donations include the following:
 "A Friend" $l; "A Friend" $6; George and Lawrence Ganung, g: Waterbury Association of Personal finance companies $5: Sigma Alpha Phi Sorority of Bunker Hill $10; A Wednesday Bridge club, $5,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
STUDENTS HELPED

Danvers. Mass, Dec 7-(UP)- Students joined firemen in battling fire which destroyed large barn at St Johns preparatory school last midnight. It was the second time within a week that fire had started in the barn, used for the storage of farm implements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

The school milk fund was en- rsched by about $20O0 today as final figures were submitted in the receipts of the Thanksgiving day y'Ilby- Crosby football classic at Hamilton park. The money will be turHed aver shortly and will make the fund total over 5000.
 The money realized from the game was cerefully checked over, nnd ex 1enses were paid out Of the aprourt as was the deficits of the athletic associations of the schools. The balance represented the dona- ten to the milk fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

them, and his designation of them as ''sons of the wild jackass." They are not expected to throw the cleo ton to a democrat, but to vote for a third candidate, with the prob able result that Moses will be al- lowed to continue.
 The switch of party control in the house means that some 400 re- publican employees will lose their jobs to democrats. These range from the coveted post of clerk of the house down to elevator opera tors.
 Gallery seats today were at a premium, although this Is the 72nd congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Marriage of Rex
 Bell and Clara Bow Is Assured

Las Vegas, Nev, Dec 7.-(UP)- The marriage of Clara Bow and Rex Bell both of the films, ap- peared to be as definitely estab- lished as possible to-day without a direct admission by the princi- pals or recording of the marriage certificate.
 The latter may not take place for 30 days, the legal time limit. Meanwhile Miss Bow Is wearing a wedding ring, and the two appar- entIy are observing quiet honey moon as guests of Miss Bows father,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Ten million rivet holes were drilled in building the world larg- est floating dock at Southampton, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
judice to such further action as the
 senate may take. TILSON WITHDRAWS

Harmony was restored in house republican ranks today when Rep resentative John o. Tilson, repuh- lican. Connecticut. withdrew hIs claim for the party floor leader ship in favor of Representative Bertram H. Shell, New York. who was defeated for l;,e speakership by Representative John N. Garner, democrat, Texas.
 The senate adjourned at l2:40 p. m. out of respect to Senator Morrow. republican, New Jersey, and Senator Caraway. democrat. Ark, both of whom recently died.
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Congressman GOss
 Has Many Bills

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History May Be
 in the Making

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