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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
BROOKLYN GIANTS AND CHARGERS IN
 PARK EXHIBITION
Colored Boys Here Again Tonight for ''On to Cleveland" Drive -- To Start at 5:3O O'Clock

Nanny Brooks, home run hitter of the Brooklyn Royal Colored Gi- ants. will be back with us again to- night bringing his colored aggre- gation to Hamilton Park where they'll oppose George Tracey's Prospect Chargers in a benefit game for the "On to Cleveland" drive. The game will start prompt ly at 5:30 o'clock so that it will be able to go sewn innings.
 Bedding May Pitch
 Big Boy Bedding, owner, mana ger, captain and coach of the Brooklyn sluggers, may be on the mound this evening. If he is, local fans will see one of the greatest fast ball pitchers in independent baseball. He is repupted to have more smoke than Sad Sam Hol- land, the ace of the Black Yankees who appeared here last week.
 Hoben To Catch
 The locals will be strengthened tonight by the acquisition of Johnny Hoben, former Yale grid star. who will uphold the offerings of Percy Atwood. Vic Radzevich, Washington Hill second baseman. will guard the midway sack for the P. G. nine in place of Bobby Cav anaugh who left Monday for Cum berald, Maryland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

of course, there is the chance that the new ball, with it's eight sectionse of leather instead of the | usual four, is nothing more than Fa fad and will pass from the pic. ture once the novelty of its con. struction wears off, but, if some o1 the coaches take a fancy to it (and you may rest assured some of them will) there is nothing in the offi. cial rules to say them nasam. A Probate Spheroid | For the rules merely designate the weight of the ball, the circum- ference of the long axis and the short axis, the length of the lona axis and the short axis, the pres the fact that it must be covered with leather (natural tanned col orb and be in the shape of pro- late spheroid, whatever that is. Having eight sections the new ball naturally has more seams. And more seams means 1t is easier to grip and pass than the old ball. And being easier to toss 1t is likely to be hailed with joy by those coaches who have backs. who are inaccurate with their passes, the new ball also is supposed to aid those centers who have tendency to heave the ball out of bounds and into the rough.
 Looks Like Trouble
 Human nature being what 1t is, there is bound to be many coaches who will refuse to use the new ball and insist that their opponents do likewise. This is certain to result in controversy and if you have heard the golfers in their trade against the balloon ball you know just what sort of a row a new ball can raise.
 Help Needed
 Unless the rules committee steps in and puts an end to the argu- ments by naming one ball as stand ard, we are likely to be regaled by the sight of football games this fall in which the eight-seamer Is used one half, and the feur-seam- CT the other.
 Coaches Chime In
 Curious to know just what was the reaction to the new ball we oueried some of the country's more prominent coaches for their opinions. A few of the answers follow:
 Homer Bandstand, Mid-Pacific Veterinarians college, whose team hasn't won a game since 1908: am in favor of new ball; a solid concrete one so heavy 1t can't be lifted. Such ball would. l be- lieve, unable us to hold our own.
 Luther Logarithm, East Missis- sippi School of Elocution: What was god enough for the mighty Thorpe. the Galloping Ghost, the blazing Cagle. Is good enough for us. I view with alarm and point with (Ed note: Luther's other five pages will be sent upon receipt of a self-addressed envel- ope and $100 cash).
 Gus Guttenberg, Utah Naval Base: Give me a ouplas good tackles and an end, and we'll play without a ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

The upper half bracket brought together Ouimet and Howell, old est and youngest players, respect ively, in the tournament. It was the fourth time Ouimet has had youngster for his opponent. In the Boston veterans three previous matches the young brigade has faded away.
 Mccarthy Consistent In the lower half, WestIand, coolest player under fire in the tournament, faced Mccarthy, who has consistently played the best goli in the match play rounds. Of the four survivors, Ouimet was the only one who hadn't had a close call in match play. The Bose ton veteran put out young Johnny Shields, Seattle, Wash, 4 and 8 and Frank Connolly, Mount Clemens, Mich, and in the IS hole match es Wednesday. In the 36 hole quar- ter finals yesterday Paul Jackson, Kansas City youngster, was Oui- met's victim 2 and 6, the most de- cisive victory of the tournament.
 Beverly Country Club, Chicago, Sept 4.-UP)-Closeu of the four players remaining in the na- tional amateur golf championship follow:
 Francis Ouimet, Boston
 Age 3S. Tall, thin with the ap- pearance of a college professor. Wears spectacles. Smokes inces- sanity while playing. Natoinal open champion 1913. National ann ateur champion, 1914. Runnerup, 1920. Eight times semi-finaiist. Played In 19 national champion ships. Five times member Walker cup team.
 Best shot: Putter.
 Billy Howell, Richmond, Va.
 Age IS. Slender, blonde, Wash | ington & Lee senior. Mid.Atlantic champion, 1930-31, Virginia State and old Dominion champion, 1881. Played golf since he was IA. Best shot: Mashie nib1ic. Jack Westland, Chicago Age 26. Cold, precise shot-mak- CT. U of Washington graduate and now Chicago broker. French ann ateur champion 1929. Chicago dis trict champion three times, and present titleholder. Runner.up in- intercollegiate title, 1928. Qualified in 1926 national amateur but elim- mated first round by Watts Gun. Played golf since he was IS. Best shot: Long iron approach. Maurice Mccarthy, Jr, New York.
 Age 23. Black, bushy hair. Heavy shoulders and chest but slim wrists. Georgetown graduate. In- tercollegiate champion, 1928. 1929, Metropolitan amateur champion, 1929 and 1880.
 Best shot: Approach puts, or run-up shots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
SEVEN AMATEUR GOLF
 CHAMPS SINCE 1920

1920-Charles Evans, Jr, de- feated Francis Ouimet, and 6. 1921-Jesse Guilford defeated Robert A. Gardner, and 6.
 1922-Jesse Sweetser defeated Charles Evans, Jr, 3 and 2. 1923--Max Marston defeated Jess Sweetser, 1 up, 3B holes. 1824-Robert T. Jones, Jr, de- feated George Won Elm, 9 and 6. 1925-R0bert T. Jones, Jr, de- featcd Watts Gum, 6 and [. 1826--George Von Elm de- feated Robert T. Jones, Jr, 2 and i. 1827-Robert T. Jones, Jr, de. feated Charles Evans, Jr, 8 and !.
 192S--Robert T. Jones, Jr, de- feated Thomas P. Perkins, 10 and Q.
 f929--Harrison R. Johnston defeated Dr Oscar F. Willing, 4 and 5.
 103O--Robert T. Jones, Jr, de- fcated Eugene V. Romans, 6 and T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Benny Leonard at
 New Haven Wed.

Benny Leonard is coming back right into the midst of the New Haven fight fans. The old wizard of the ring, retired undefeated lightweight champion of the world will strut his stuff at the White City stadium next Wednesday eve- ming in an exhibition bout, accord ing to an announcement by Al Weill yesterday.
 Benny Leonard's comeback, scheduled at Newark last night, again was postponed on account of rain. It was the second time in- element weather has forestalled the former lightweight champions at. tempt to regain ring honors in the heavier classes. Last night post ponement was indefinite, but an ef- fort will be made to schedule the match before the outdoor season is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
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YESTERDAYS HERO
Eddie Roush,

Eddie Roush, Cincinnati ut. fielder, W h o . c single in tn c tenth in min g drove in the run that gave the Reds 8 8 to 2 vic. tory over the Chicago Cubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Rangers

The Rangers added the Popular Blues to their list of victims Sun- day morning scoring a g to Vc- tory in an overtime game. Cap polo hurled effective ball for the winners while Hubby" Ciarlone's triple in the tenth ininng broke up the ball game. Sunday morning at Washington park they will stack up against the Brooklyn Cubs in a return game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
RUTH HITS ANOTHER

Cumberland, Md. Sept A. George Herman Ruth and his H. lustrious supporting cast yesterday entertained a large assortment of settlers here by defeating the Cum berland Colts of the Midle Atlan- tic league. 5 to l. Herr Ruth's performance was quite up to the standard. He smote a home run over the right field fence in the first inning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
NIGHT BASEBALL GAME

New Haven, Sept 4.-Once again the Bulldogs were forced to remain idle, due to the indictment weather, when their game sched- uled for last night at Donovan field with the Albany Empires was washed out. Providing the ele- teams will clash tonight, starting at S:15 and Ray Walker, former local twirler, is expected to toe the slab for Bill McCorry's crew. Cushman or Bergeron will quite likely be given the noun assign ment by Pilot Gene Martin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Mrs Hucknall Wins
 at Sound Beach

Greenwich, Conn, Sept 4.-Mrs Thomas Hucknall, Connecticut wo- mems golf champion, yesterday won the low gross prize in the one day tournament of the West. chester Fairfield Women's Golf as- sociation at the Sound Beach Golf and Country club after a tie with Mrs John Lapham at S7. Both are members of the Woodway Country club. They matched cards to de- eide the winner.
 Low net prize went to Mrs Wal ter Perry, of the Fairfield Country club, with 97-21-76. and second low net to Mrs Lapham, with ST. 7--S0. Rain fell throughout the play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
DYCKMAN BOUTS TONIGHT,

New York, Sept 4-Rain forced a second postponement of the bouts scheduled at Dyckman Oval last night. They will be held to- night with Lew Murelli and Au. gustine Perez in the main event of six rounds with Primo Camera in the role of guest announcer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
MILLER.sANdPsoN COLLIDE

New York, Sept 4-Benny Miller, highly touted California middle weight, will make his debut at the Long Beach Stadium tonight where he is teamed with Marty Sampson in the feature number of six rounds. Ben impressed favorably in his recent jam with Young Terry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
CHESTER TACKLES SERVERS.

N e W To TX, Sept - Middle. weights will mix in the main event at the Golden City Arena at Can arsie tonight when Lou Chester, Brooklyn veteran, opposes Jack Siemers in a six-round scrap. Mario Pima will take on Harry Wallach in A six-round semi.flnal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
ONE PUNCH WILLIAMS FIGHT.

New London, Sept 4-Marty Martino of Hartford will tangle with Jimmy Quinn of Norwich in the semi final contest of the Jack Roper, New London and One Punch Williams, New York. bout which Is slated at the Thames Arena, here tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

f I o n t Ioday swung around to Washington where the Sen- ators meet the New York Yan- kees in the first game of a series that might de- eide s 6 c o n d money in the A m e r i c a n League.
 A clean sweep of the series will give the Yan- IrnAa JS~ l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Francis Ouin1et Enters
 Sen1i-Final Round OF
 Amateur Golf Tourney
By GEORGE KIRKSEY

Beverly Country Club, Chicago, Sept 4--(UP)-After lapse of F Francis ouimet bespectaced Boston vet amateur golf championship Actually Ouime wasn't any nearer the title than Billy Howell Richmond Va Jack Vest land, Chicago, Maurice J. Mccarthy, IT, New Yor-the other three survvor-but he entered todays 36 hole final matches an outstanding favorite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

Philadelphia, Sept 4--Mrs Alice Dykes, mother of Jimmy Dykes. regular third baseman of the world champion Athletics, died. at her home today in Manoa, Delaware county. Dykes was at the bedside when the end came.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Grid Games WiH Be
 More lnUolUed Nov
 With NelD Pigskin
By HENRY McLEMORE

New York; Sept (UP)-Footbal, already cluttered up with more technicaties than ilondOllar heart balm su is likely to become involved this season now that the has followed the example of golf and baseball and introduced new ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Games Today,

New York at Washington.
 Detroit at Chicago. Philadelphia at Boston (2 gs). (Other clubs not scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
 OPEN SERIES FOR
 SECOND PLACE
A Clean Sweep for Either Team Means Second Money --- Jabl0n0wski Pounded Yesterday
BY L. s. CAMERON

New York, Sept 4--(UP)-The major league spotlight, which de- serted the Athletics and Cards when they moved so far out in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

(By United Press)
 Following averages compiled by the United Press include games played Thursday, September 3rd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday. Detroit 9, Chicago 3. St Louis II, Cleveland 8. (Other clubs not scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday. Pittsburg 6, St. Louis 4. Cincinnati 3, Chicago (10 inn.) Brooklyn at New York (threat- ,ning weather). . Boston at Philadelphia (rain).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
EASTERN LEAGUE.
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Games Yesterday. Hartford at Norfolk (rain). Bridgeport at Richmond (rain) Albany at New Haven (rain). Springfield 6, Allentown 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

Games Today. Hartford at Norfolk. Bridgeport at Richmond. Springfield at Allentown. Albany at New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Games Today

Games Today. Brooklyn at New York. Boston at Philadelphia. Chicago at Cincinnati. S4 Louis at Pittsburg.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-18
ESTATE TOPAY
S79O,OOO TAX
London Fee May Lead to
State Rate Cut.

Arrangements for payment Of
$4,000 in inheritance taxes on the
100000 estate Of the late Mrs.
Jessie Spalding Landon were being
made today. This amount will
comprise one of the largest tax COL
lections paid in Marion county for
several years.
In fact, the estate tax is so large
that it may bring a reduction in
the state tax rate mex year and
will boost the county's collection to
more than $1,0oo,O00 this year, off,
Gals said.
Samuel L. Montgomery, irheri-
lance tax commissioner, now is
preparing papers for execution of
the tax payment, and Hugh NICK
Landon, e-president of the
Fletcher Trust Company, Widower
Of Mrs. Landon and executor Of the
estate. said no effort will be made
to oppose collection by the state.
The estate is divided among
Landon, two daughters and two
nieces and institutions in Chicago,
where Mrs. Landon lived before her
marriage to Landon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-18
TWO ACCUSED YOUTHS
BRAND KIRKLAND LEADER
IN GIN DEATH ATTACKS
Paul Barton and Henry Shirk Waive Own
Rights to Turn Witnesses for State; Only
Adults Admitted to Courtroom.
VIRGIL UNMOvED BY NEW STORIES
Describe Ride on Which Girl Died; Charge
That Defendant Jeered at Their Hest
tating to Follow His Suggestions


VALPARAISO Ind, May 18.-Two of the youths who
attended the and alcohol reve where Arlene Braves 49,
yearod school girl fatally injured, waived their
stituona rights today and turned states witnesses at the
second trial of their codefendan Virgil Kirkland who is
charged with Arene murder and faces mandatory death
sentence if convicted again.
Without reservation, Paul Barton 21-year-old steel
worker and Henry Shirk his married companions admitted
their actions at the party and accused Kirkland of leading
the attacks which state medical experts declare led
girls death
Crowds exceeding those at the first trial. when Kirk
and convicted and sentenced life Imprisonment only
be saved by reversal fought their way into Judge Grant
Crumpackers courtroom and med around in the corridors
Only adults admitted but spectators had
stand
Kirkland listened to the accusation of Shrk and Barton
with banched face but otherwise without expression
and almost Indifferent he stared at them The young de-
PENDANT sat with his father and mother not far from Ar
enes father Charles braves, and her three brothers
Shirk testified he and his wife reached the David
Thompson home the rainy chilly November night while
the party at its height and passed Kirkland and Arlene
davenport he went into the kitchen where liquor
wash
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Shirk charged that Kirkland later
invited him to go outside and into
the automobile where Arlene was.
He declared that he refused Kirk
lands suggestion, but went outside
as Leon Stanford was returning and
saw Earl Elser at the machine. Elser
withdrew, Shirk said, when his wife
called from the porch.
Girl Unconscious in Car
Shirk asserted that Kirkland was
insistent and that he got into the
automobile, but returned to the
house moment later While in the
automobile, Shirk said he became
concerned over Arlene's condition.
Shirk quoted kirkland as re-
marking, There's nothing wrong
she's just passed out"
Later, on cross-exanination
Shirk said he believed then that
Arlene was "either drunk or dead
kirkland said she was drunk, but
I believe not that she was dead,
because I've thought a lot about it
in jail"
Barton's story related what hap
pened later during the night, when
he said. he and Thompson went
out to the automobile, found Kirk
land and Arlene inside, and drove
after sandwiches, stopping en-
route at Kirkland's command.
Barton declared that Thompson
went into the rear seat with Ar
lene and said that he followed
when Kirkland suggested it.
Deny Immunity Promise
Like shirk, be denied attacking
the girl. He charged that Kirkland
told him, GO ahead-don't be
baby"
Both Sl1irk and Barton we're in
sistsnt that they were testifying
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-18
BANKER WILL SUPPORT
BROOKS FRAUD CHARGES

Testimony that Bartholomew D.
Brooks, Indianapolis business man,
did not write a will bearing his
signature, obtained shortly bsfore
his death, was presented today in
the probate court fight over Brooks
5000 900 estate.
This statement was made by Dr.
Frank tchins, indianapolis
psychiatrist, appearing as expert
witness for two charity organiza-
tons fighting to recover 100000 left
them by another will signed by
Brooks, June q, 1920.
Further evidence Of fraud in
connection with the preparation and
signing Of the 1880 win is expected
to be given this afternoon by an
official of the Fletcher trust Com
pany, administrator Of the estate
The 1880 document left major
portion Of the estate to Robert
Hackney, business aid Of Brooks,
and other friends and employees, not
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-18

naming the charity groups, the In
dianapolis Home for Aged Women
and the Indianapolis chapter,
American Red Cross.
Opinion that Brooks was Of I'M
sound mind shortly before his death
and that he would not have left the
will in the hands Of A. F. Fancy,
attorney for Hackney, as was done,
because the attorney was stranger
to Brooks, was given by Hutchins.
Claims Of twenty cousins to part
Of the estate were strengthened to-
day by Wilbur z. Clark, Clayton,
Del, q cousin, who from the wit
ness stand told of frequent visits
with Mr.. Brooks and Of friendly
family relations that existed.
Attorneys for the charity orga-
nizations expect TO complete two
weeks Of testimony Tuesday when
first witnesses for the defense will
testify. The trial is expected TO
continue two more weeks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-18
Is SHOT DOWN BY
CITY DRUG STORE CLERK

One bandit lay near death at
the city hospital today and an
other, believed wounded, was sought
by police after their holdup Of the
J. H. Taylor pharmacy, Twenty
frst and Illinois streets, ended dis
astrously Sunday night.
George S. Wilson, Is, of 1882
Sturm avenue, pharmacist in the
Taylor store, was hero Of the skir-
n1ish when he opened fire on the
bandits as they fed the store.
The wounded highwayman, IN
identified, was found at the curb Of
Twenty-hrst street, where he had
been dropped by his companion
who fed west on Twenty first
street in q small sedan.
Wilson, and John Archer, Is, of
1884 North Capitol avenue, soda
clerk, we're alone in the store when
the gunner entered. Suspecting
the duo, Wilson reached for his
revolver, but the bandits had him
covered. However, they failed to
search for his revolver, leaving the
store after the wounded gunman
had scooped SIS in small change
from the cash register.
Wilson pursued them and fired
four shots from his automatic pistol
as they fed to the car. When the
pistol damned, he hurled it at the
car. Wilson did not know any of
his bullets had taken effect until
The bandit car left the curb, zig
tagging west on Twenty-flrst street,
,eaving the gunman lying on the
curb.
The bullet penetrated the uniden-
titled bandits brain He is not ex-
pected 70 live many hours
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-18
Rules Indiana's Revenue
Raising Law Is Con-
StitutionaI.

Indiana's chain store tax law"
imposing a license tax on all the
states retail and wholesale mer-
chants, graduated upward with the
number Of stores operated, was ue-
clared constitutional today by the
United States supreme court.
The law, passed by the 1929 gen.
eral assembly as the chief revenue
raising measure Of that session.
never became effective because fed
eral court for the southern Indiana
district here, held the measure in
valid in an appeal brought by
Lafayette A. Jackson, operating a
chain Of 225 Standard groceries in
Indianapolis
Revenues under the chain store
law are expected to wipe out speed
lily the states 100000 school aid
deficit, one Of Indiana's most per
pleZing governmental problems.
The United States supreme court s
decision, related in a United Press
dispatch, makes the act effective
as Of July l, 1929 It will entail
the payment Of millions of dollars
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-18
MINERS STRIKE
Near vINCENNES
Picket Prevents Hundreds
From Entering Shafts.

BU United Press
VINCENNES, Ind, May 18.-six
hundred miners were prevented
from going to work today in Ameri-
can No. mine, west of Vincennes.
by picket lines of protesting
workers.
Miners, going to the coal filed in
autos, were stopped by the pick
eteerS, which numbered approx.
mately 500 men. Automobiles which
failed to stop were stoned.
Marion Head, Vincennes, suf-
fered a scalp wound from a brick
hurled through the windshield of
his machine.
No serious violence was reported,
although feeling among miners in
Knox county was tense.
The American mine No. / is
owned by the Knox Consolidated
Coal Company which is in the hands
of q receiver and has been oper-
ating on federal court order.