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Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24
Earl Stillwell, Accused Of
Trying To Murder H. w.
Johnson Is Found Dead
CAUSE OF DEATH
AWAITS ANALYSIS
Automobile Found On
Road Shows No Evidence
Of A Struggle

Further mystery was thrown
around the shooting Monday night
of H. Walton Johnson, 21-year-Old
manager of a chain store at George
town, on Tuesday, when the body of
the man he accused of shooting him
was found in field on the Milford
Rehoboth cutoff road, a mile and a
half from the scene where Johnson
declares he was shot in the head by
Earl Stillwell, "a years old, of near
Georgetown.
While the police were searching
for Stillwell, Tuesday afternoon,
Louis Paisley, retired farmer of
near Milford, while walking in a
field near his home, discovered the
body of Stillwell lying in the field
about 40 feet from the road where
his automobile was stopped. CorOn?
er Wilbur Pearson, of Kent county,
examined the body and discovered a
hole in Stillwells back and a lac
Grafton of the scalp from which
blood had flowed copiously.
An autopsy was held Tuesday af-
ternoon by DR.. Odgburn, of the Kent
General Hospital at Dover and DR..
Willard R. Pierce, of Milford. The
physicians found that the wounds on
the body were superficial and that
none would have caused death. All
the wounds were slight.
The stomach of Stillwell was re-
moved and sent to the State Lab
oratory at the University of Della
ware at Newark, to ascertain if it
contained poison. The only theory
Of death which the physicians can
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Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24
Makes Study Of Taxation
rs To State Highways

M. M. Daugherty, economist at the
University of Delaware Experiment
Station, has made a comprehensive
study of highways of the state as to
taxation and financing. In lengthy
bulletin on the subject Mr.. Daugh-
erty traced the history of road
building in Delaware. In conclusion
he says the future state highway
policy can be, at least, one of three
courses of action as follows:
1. "One of these policies is to do
nothing at all about the determina-
tion of the state highway policy, and
by this lack of action, order the con-
tinuation Of the duplication of effort
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24

between the counties and the State.
which will ultimately result in high
way construction beyond an eco
nomic need for it, as we'll as con-
tinue the county tax burdens.
2. "a second possible policy - to
decide when the State has fulfilled
its obligation to provide highways,
and upon having achieved that OBJ
jective to set the tax rate on motor
vehicles and motor fuel at a rate
sufficient to maintain it.
8. Another possible policy could
be to decide the question of how far
the State profitably could go in as
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Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24
MILFORD SHOOT
WON BY COFFIN
Pierce, Coffin, Jackson
And Palmer Shoot
Off Tie

WINNING the shoot-off, Potter Cof-
fin captured high gun honors in the
registered shoot at the Milford Gun
Club Saturday. Coffin, Pierce, Jack
son and Palmer finished in a tie
each breaking 95 out of 100 targets.
Henry Winchester of Wilmington, a
professional, was high over all,
breaking SO out 100. Score:
100 Targets
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD

Charles J. Holzmueller, local wea-
ther recorder, reports the following
weather conditions in Milford from
Wednesday, July Is to Tuesday,
July 81, inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24
Temperature Rain.

Total rainfall ..... None
The following winds and condi-
tions prevailed during the same
period:
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24

Class Winners
A-COffin and Pierce.
B-Palmer and Gruwell.
C-Jackson and H. Carey.
Professionals.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-24

Lots of accidents happen
because the man at the
wheel won't release his
clutch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
ENGLISH PLAYERS
 IN RYE TOURNEY FOR EASTERN TITLE

Rye, N. Y., Aug. 11-UP)- Four British tennis stars remained in competition today as the seast- ern turf court championships for men and women reached the final Sixteen" and quarter-final rounds respectively.
 George Hughes and Frederick Perry, English Davis cup players, advanced to the third round in mems singles yesterday by defeat ing Harry Moore, White Plains, N. r., and Arthur Gwynne, New York, while the British women represen- tatives, Miss Joan Ridley and Mrs Elsie Goldsaek- Pittman gained the quarter final round in the women g competition.
 American survivors in the wo- mems singles included: The Pal fire sisters-Sarah and Mianne- of Boston, who meet in today's quarter finals; Dorothy Weisel, Sacramento, Cal, who meets Mrs Pittman; Mrs M. 7. Jessup. Wilm- ington, Del.,. who meets Mrs Will liam Hester. New York; and Miss Josephine Cruicksha who will oppose Miss Ridley.
 Seeded survivors in the mems competition are Gregory Mangin, ..ewark, N. J., John Vanryn, Philadelphia; and Wilbur Coen, Jr. Kansas City. One seeded star, Keith GledhilI of Santa Barba. Cal, was defeated by Jake Hess, Jr, of Austin, Tex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
City Tennis Meet Over to Wednesday

Threatening weather caused the postponement of the city tennis tournament at Hamilton Park scheduled to start this afternoon at Hamilton park. First round matches will begin tomorrow aft ernoon at 2 o'clock. The opening matches fellow:
 Mems Singles
 Court 1-F. Kane vs r. Lord. Court 2-S. Zapatka vs ]. Tata Court 3-E. Roach vs J. Testa Court 4-J. Butterly vs E. Car serino.
 Court 5-C. Balcom vs c. Bar ker.
 Court 6-P. Quilter vs H. Cies- lewski
 Court 7-F. Porter vs N. Baxter.
 P. M. Matches Court 1-G. Moran vs H. Mon- Court 2--J. Moore vs D. Sulli- van.
 Court 3-J. Overton vs J. Weiss. Court 4-G. Reach vs II. Holan. Court 5-W. Geraghty vs A. Periello.
 Court 6-A. Genua vs G. Dews Court 7-H. Smith vs D. Auto-
 b:3O P. M. Matches Court 1--M. Sirkin vs D. Steer. Court 2-R. Welton vs s. Buck. Court 3-A. Spirit vs c. Tibbals. Court 4-J. Strogatz vs G. Os- trofsk.
 Court 5--R. Newburg vs w. Rowe.
 Court 6-A. Smith vs B. Winie' Court 7-R. Bates vs A. Stein
 8:3O P. M. Matches
 Court 1--E. Coulter vs W. Court 2--F. Newberry vs A Court 3-R. Hickman vs H Albert. Court 4-C. Paterson vs R Fowler.
 Court 5-E. Rice vs F. Rowe, Court 6-V, Hcdberg vs H. Vel selberg. Court 7-G. Backman vs J Worrell
 Womcn's Singles, 2 P. M. Court 1-E. Kennedy vs E. We haton. .,- Court 2-M. Hayes vs Alice M'Gee. n, Court 3-K. Chaponis vs M Dubil Court Mrs G. White vs A Kundrotas.
 Court 5-L. Gaunt vs B. Bron son. ., Court 6-Mrs Janet Porter Mrs G. Dewell. 7, Court 7-F. kundrotas Vs T Doyle. .. The following women ehtran' drew byes in the opening round to day due to the shortage of courts Lucia Dewell, Barbara stone, Ann Moran, Helen Bouley.. Betty Naks Virginia Overton, Mildred Waisf Anna Nolde and B. Gloskey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
HOUSE OF DAVID
 ENTERTAIN CROWD
Bearded Boys Make Pleas ing Debut Defeating All= Stars ' to 2 Before Overflowing Audience

The first contribution toward the "On To Cleveland" campaign was made last night in the form of $90 check, the proceeds from the benefit game between the colorful House of David nine and the City League All-Stars, won by the form CT aggregation z to ?, before an- other record crowd of twilight en- thusiasts who donated but $24O, which is quite 8 small sum con trasted to the overfowing crowd which taxed the sidelines and play ing field to overflowing.
 Know Their Onions
 The visitors strutted another left handler fo. local batsmen to bat ter, but the All-Stars failed to touch the cute offerings of Bill Vernon as they would have liked to, and were limited to five bingles Larry Mullen garnered the best hit of the game a triple to deer center which fell into the crowd The visitors infeld was a hum- dinger and every ball hit their way was cleanly handled. They reached the combined offerings of Ray Daly, Joe Doyle and Pinter Purcell for 10 bingles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
GAMER AND OLIN MEET FOR SECOND
 TIME THIS EVENING
SIam-Bang Battle Assured for Savin Rock - Joe Gignali Meets Oliver Again

New Haven, Aug. 11.-Al Gainer. New Haven ebony skinned mauier, and Bob Olin, New York Jewish ring artist, meet in a rematch, a 10 round affair, at the White City stadium, Savin Rock, this evening. The bout was originally slated for last Friday night, but due to in- element weather, a postponement was necessary.
 Both boys are reported to be in the proverbial pink for the second meeting this evening and anxious to accomplish a win. Gainer seeks a victory to erase the black mark of defeat dropped on his record by Olin in the last meeting at the sta dium about wto weeks ago, while the New Yorker is out to come through the victor to run his win streak for the current year to ten straight.
 Peters vs. Reed
 In the semi-final attraction, an eight round affair, England and Hartford will battle for ring feath- erweight honors. Great Britain will be represented by Johnny Peters. a clever mixer, while Eddie Reed will attempt to uphold the dignity of the Capitol City.
 Two six raunders are carded. Jack (Red) Knight, New Haven lightweight, faces Sal Carter, listed from Middletown, while Larry James, dusky heavyweight from Derby, will take on Charlie Na- seri, New York Italian.
 The opening bout, a four round- CT, will bring together Joe Wgnali. Waterbury, and Joe Oliver, New Haven lightweight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
LIGHTNING PUTS
 DUDLEY OUT OF
 PHILADELPHIA OPEN

OrcIand, Pa.. Aug ii - GU. P.)-Big Ed Dudley, western open golf champion. may not be able to resume play to-day in the Philadelphia open be- cause he was hit by lightning just after completion of the sec Ond round yesterday.
 Dudley stood on the 18th tee with an upraiscd nmbrclla when lightning flashed, cOurscd down the umbrella through an arm, and paralyzcd the arm.
 The golfer was treated In the hospital.
 As result of the accident, and rain that flooded the course with three -fOurths the field to be heard from, play was called on
 Dudley had led the first round with 72 and finished his second with 81, and was waiting for the rain to stop when stricken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
TO-dav's Sports Parade
BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press Stan COrrespOnden

New York, Aug. 11.-UP).- Those players of the game (and they were many) who, while in the throes of spring training, pooh poohed the suggestion that the new and deader ball was going to make any substantial difference in bat ting averages, home runs, pitching effectiveness, etc., have turned out to be pretty bum prophets.
 The very thing the players couldn't imagine happening have up and come to pass. Batting aver ages no longer read like the num- bers on a policeman's shield, home runs, while they still are no rarity, are not dime-a dozen, and man agers quit the practice of pinning crepe on pitchers arms before sending them out on the hill.
 A casual observant of the sports results of the last weekend fur nished a good tip-off on the extent to which pitchers have benefited by the change from the rabbit, or dynamite ball. Bobby Burke of the Senators pitched a no-hitter. This rare feat was followed one day later by one hitters by Guy Bush of the Cubs, and Dick Coffman of the Browns, You'll read last years pa pers until you collapse before find- ing three such performances in the short space of two days.
 Quite A Reduction
 The 1881 home run crop offers even more striking proof that the new ball has wrought wondrous changes, This time last year the national and major leagues had accounted for 1153 four-baggers. To- day the intra- league total is but I778.
 In the National, where the ball used is the deadest in baseball the | falling off in home runs is par ticuIarly marked. A year ago at this time the Nationals eight outfits had blasted no less than 63G round trips; to-day the league has but 3G5 to its credit.
 Even that past master at the art of ramming 'em over the fence lGeorge Herman Ruth, was unable to forsee the great difference the less sprightly ball would make.
 Down the Ladder
 Individual batting averages, along with club aggregates, have taken quite q sock on the nose. Chuck
 Klein, according to the last figures
 is leading the National parade with a mark of .343. This time last year
 Bill Terry of the FGianta, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
Cuici Tied for
 Third at Belmont

Belmont, Mass, Aug 11.-UP)- Dave Hackney of Vesper led field of 82 here yesterday in the sec- tional 36-hole qualifying round for the National P. G. A. champion ship to be played in Rhode Island next month He had rounds of v and 70 for 147.
 Other qnalifers and their scores follow:
 Jack Cvrley. Stony Brae. 74-75- 149. ...
 Henry Ciuci. Mill River. Conn, 78-72-150.
 Bob Crowley, Kenoza, 7S-72- 150. George Macleod. Belmont. 7S- 72-150.
 Fred Bentley, Louisquissett, 76- 75-151. Bert Nicoll, Belmont, 76-75-151. Tony Guimelli, Winnesucket, R. l., 77-76-153. Tom Jones, Rhode Island, 75-7S -153. Arthur Gusa. Point Judith, R. l., 76-78-164. Don Canausa, suffield, Conn, 73- 75-154.
 Ted Turner, North Adams, 79- 75-154. Tom Mahan, United Shoe, 79-76 -155.
 Joe Smith, Wallingford, Conn. 78-77-156
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
|DUCCAN NETMEN
 LEADING LEAGUE
Hold Half=Game Margin Over Fuller and Divi- sion Volleyball Teams Rain Halts Game Last Night

At Duggan playground last night Fuller and Duggan took the court to decide one of the holders for first position in the ter-playground volley ball league standing. Fuller with it's lineup intact won the toss and served first scoring point. Dug gan on its first serve scored three markers only to see Fuller tie the score. Duggan scored four more chukkers to take commanding lead, "a. Two more points were credited to Duggan as old Jupe Pluvius interfered. The game was called off, but will be played Thursday night at Duggan.
 To-night's scheduled games will be played at Washington park with Hamilton meeting Washington and Mill opposing Chase.
 Tparue Standing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
Give These Boys A Great Big Hand And Some Baseball Games
Walnut Hill Senators. August 9, l93l.
MT. John A. Cluney,
 Waterbury Democrat Office, Grand Street.

Dear Mir. Cuney
 In issue of your sport column noticed piece stating the North End Thomas Club and North Squares would the future decide the championship of the North End
 Many during the have hurled challenges at the leading of the city and times turned down We club recently formed in the hope of putting the Walnut Hill section back in the life of this city, We have met obstacles chief among which the of opposition played People anxious play and who fully endorsed and supported have stopped attending the due to this complaint.
 We make final appeal the sporting of the three Park leagues in Waterbury, Once week each team practices nc willing play nights week Will of these teams give the Hills chance somewhere by giving them gamer We revive interest baseball Walnut Hill pity should be forced let it fall through because We of the leagues year. the fans of the Hill that we have poppy fighting gvng that they need apologize for W1 managers of these teams help to put our feet?
 would like take this opportunity to thank Louie D Leo manager of the r. A. C. who the first respond and who will send against the Hills Tuesday evening Hamilton Park The purpose this letter induce Managers Ouimet and Su van mentioned the head of this letter the Hills look-in North End championship fight It will aid th Hills and cornered duel for the coveted laurels
 Thanking for the space and assuring that we will trouble you further this remain.
 Yours sport
 Walnut Hill Senator's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11

The match promises to provide one of the most interesting contests of the year with the big Argentina in the role of a highly dangerous top-notch trial horse opponent for the unbeaten Retzlaff, accepted generally as the finest young heavy weight prospect of recent years. It will be even more interesting to see if the Garden can muster sufficient influence to stage the bout and thus upset the plans of the com mission and the commissions flair haired boy" Jimmy Johnston.
 One or the Other!
 Johnston has Campolo under contract for 15-round bout with Ernie Schaaf of Boston at Ebbets field, Brooklyn, August 25, and the Argentine boxer hardly could be expected to fill both engagements. Johnston has the backing of the commission and says he will stage his bout, and if not that he will make it impossible for the Garden to use Campolo.
 An Ace in the Hole?
 The Garden, although in the bad graces of the commission for Its participation in the Schmeling- Stribling bout at Cleveland, has a powerful political ally in Secretary of State Edward J. Flynn, reputed "boss' of the boxing commission. The Retzlaff- -Campolo bout is planned as a benefit for Flynn's s pet charity-Bronx hospital-re- placing the proposed Camera Pauline Uzcudun program, and thetie-up with Flynn will aid the Garden cause.
 Back to the Courts
 The Garden is expected to seek & court injunction to prevent Campolo from fighting Schaaf for Johnston and can back it's plea with a contract purchased from J. Humbert Fugazy, former promoter, giving the Garden exclusive call on Campolo's services for three years.
 Introduction of this contract to win the injunction suit will lay the Garden open to suspension by the commission which has passed rules against any boxing club, pro- moter or matchmaker from man. aging any fighter or signing boxers for more than one bout at time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
Francis to Box Warner;
 CanzOneri vs Miller

New York. Aug 11.-Joe Gould. manager of Kid Francis, yesterday accepted terms for a ten-round bout between Francis and Claude Warner at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. The match Is scheduled for September 8.
 Gould also signed articles for a fifteen-round match with Tony CanZoneri on behalf of another of his fighters, Ray Miller. The match will be staged at Detroit on Sep tember 10 if Canzoneri accepts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
HANS MUELLER VS BEN JEBY TONIGHT
Rival MiddIeweights Top Card at Greensboro To- night - Paul ROjas in Semi=final

New York, Aug 11.-A gang of mauling middleweights who have been seek!rg to fill the throne va cated by Mickey Walker will go to bat in 2. series of bouts at the Greensboro Stadium tonight. Ben Jeby, rugged East Slider who re- gently bea.. Ignacio Ara, battles Hans (Mad) Mueller, the aggres- sive German contender, in the main bout of ten rounds
 Those who saw Mueller make that game stand against Jack Ros- enberg In the same ring few weeks ago realize just what Jeby is up against tonight. For ten rounds Rosenberg hacked away at the Germans chin and middle but when the final bell rang Hans was still in there trying to park that deadly right sock of his.
 Benny Miller, Pacific coast sen- sation, ma6es his bow in the semi final eight against Paul Rojas or Spain. Two more eights bring to- gether PaGlie Walker of Trenton and Solly Krieger of the East Side, Joe Click Of Williamsburg and Ed die Ran of Milwaukee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
RIVALS MEET AGAIN

Newport, R. J., Aug 11.-UP)- Weetamoe and Vanitie, former America Cup defense candidates. were schej ejuled to meet to-day in the second of series of three races.
 Weetamoe. skippered by Harold s. Vanderbilt whose yacht Enter prise defeated Weetamoe in the 1890 cup trials. won the first race yesterday, defeating Vanitie by five minutes and 1G seconds in a 15 mile race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
ROBINS BLANK BEARS

Bridgeport, Conn. Aug 11.-Not having been able to beat the Giants of late. the Robins did the next best thing yesterday. they slapped down the McGraw farm hands, the Bridgeport club of the Eastern league.
 It was another one of those transforming bali games with the Flock smacking out thirteen hits and romping of with . . tc . de- cision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
Yesterdays Hero

P ie Traynor, Pittsburg t h IT d baseman, whose ninth inning dou- b le wi t h l.. Waner on base and two out, gave the Pirates the winning run in a 4 to 3 triumph over the Chicago Cubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
CARDINALS MUST
 FIGHT TO HOLD
 EIGHT GAME LEAD
Athletics Sure to Repeat But Schedule Paves Hard Road Ahead for Street Outfit During Final Road Tours
By l.. s. CAMERON United Press Sports Editor. ]


 New York, Aug 11.-(UP)- Philadelphia and St Louis, re- spective leaders in the American and National League pennant races, to-day opened their final in- tersectiontl road trips of the sea- son-tours which are expected def initely to settle the 1891 world series participants.
 Philadelphia, enjoying ten- game lead over it's nearest rival, is scheduled cor 14 games against De- troit, Cleveland, Chicago and St Louis during 16-day jaunt, with only one ioubleheader.
 Much to Be Done St Louis Cardinals are in a less favorable position. They lead their league bJ eight games-a iaargin which appears large enough to give them victory-but they must play IS games during their 16 days Tn the east. Eight of the games are against New York and Brooklyn, teams which still retain hopes of winning .Ee Dennant and nve are with the Boston Braves, who have been eSDetJdily IOu6ll lOI thC SuA u- this year. In addition the Cards must play five games in four days in the Philadelphia Nationals Band Box park and the Phils are no easy opponent in their home park,
 "Pic" Came Through
 Only one major league game was scheduled yesterday, with Chicago losing a 4 to decision to Pitts burgh. Pie Traynor's double with L. Waner on base and two out in the ninth inning gave the Pirates the winning run. Pittsburgh got away to two-run lead on two walks and doubles by Groskloss and Thevt in the second but the Cubs went ahead in the third with a three-run attack, featured by Bells omer. An error by Bell enabled Pittsburgh to tie the score in the eighth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-11
Cubs Attention

The Putsic F'riars would like to meet Walter Kalick's Brooklyn Cubs any evening of next week on any diamond in the city. If the Cubs pilot cares to take on the "Y' boys he may set the date by phon- ing Manager Despins at 4-4974 any evening between 6 and 6:30 o'clock. The Friars are scheduled to meet the Emanons in a "Y" twi- light league game tonight at BraSScO park.