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The Washington times., 1931-08-18
PHILADELPHIA
ACE DEF|ES
IGNORED
BY JACK DEMPSEY

Tommy Loughran seems to be
getting a push around-as usual.
Late in the spring he had run
his string of victories to so no
ticeable a total that he was
ranked with Sharkey and Strib-
ling as Americas Big Three"
Since then, Stribling was
stopped by Schmeling, Sharkey
went to a 15-round draw with
Walker-but Tommy hasn't been
given q chance to earn cash or
prestige.
It seems to be always "tomor-
row" for Tommy with most Of
the promoters. The boys who
will flight anybody" contract ear
trouble when Tommy attempts
to accept. He Is talented ftstic
mechanic out Of work and seems
destined to remain so.
GOb's X. o. . Fluke
Sharkey whipped him once.
Some folks have said it was .
fluke punch that did the job.
Tommy was on his feet when the
referee halted the show.
Tommy might have gone on,
some say. Others scOrn that
idea. But there was sufficient
reason for an alibi for Tommy
which makes many believe that
Jack ought to give Tommy .
return shot.
I'm all for that. I think such
a bout would draw. Tommy is
very popular In New York and
would haul in customers. Jack
is a magnet for much the same
reason that was through some
Of my fighting years. The lads
will drop around each time he
goes into the ring hoping some
body will knock off his ears.
II 1t isn't Sharkey, then Primo
Camera might oblige him.
Tommy would have to give away
about a ton in weight but I
don't think he would mind.
Tommy is already to meet "all
corners" and there are no excep-
tions.
Dodge Tommy
It's too bad that ring affairs
Of this day and date make 1t
possible for the topnotchers to
dodge Tommy if they so desire.
The Philadelphia veteran
richly deserves the chance to
re-eStabIish himself as q great
American heavyweight-perhapS
the greatest: but the summer
is almost gone and no OppOr-
tunity has come.
Tommy, ever an optimiSt, never
a complainer, remains hopeful.
He says:
Something will happen 50
that I'll get q crack at one Of
the boys that are tOpnOtch.
When that does occur, then i
hope can prove that the
faith my friends have had I'm
my ability won't be shattered.
I'll be in there giving my best,
and the best may be good
enough to make me win."
The Washington times., 1931-08-18


Some 1000 cheered and yelled
until they couldn't whisper when
the contest ended. A glorious
climax featured the mighty en-
tertainment. What a day! Oh
boy!
Just imagine a world series
with 10000 cheering every move
a player made, well this was a
little world series.
Leon Riley, former Griffmen,
was the real star here. He al
lowed the Repairmen but six
singles and famed three batterS,
but his pitching in the pinches
featured. Wesley and Lanhan
pitched for the losers, Wesley re
ceiving the most damage.
The Washington times., 1931-08-18

NICK ALTR0CK hit town.
The Browns would get bigger
gate receipts If they traded .
couple Of infieIders for an ORR
entail dancer and had her make
her motions in the pitchers
box.
Say, I wish Hoover and the
Government Weather Bureau
would give us q moratorium on
heat.
Either that or give us cool
beer.
III my beads Of perspiratiOn
were only glass, i would look
like an Indian.
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
NETMEN Open
TITLE PLAY
SUNDAY
BY GINO SINH

The Capital City Tennis League
second annual tournament, which
opens on the Friends School
courts Sunday, has become an
event of major proportions.
It will weigh heavily in this
years rating Of local tennis play
ers. The event has been given
greater significance due to the
sanction Of the U. S. L. T. A.,
governing body of national ten
mis-.
Added interest is given to the
tournament by the Pat Decks
Trophy, a 22-inch silver loving
cup, which will be awarded the
winner this year. The player win
ing the cup three times will gain
permanent possession Of it.
Entries are restricted to regis
tered members of the league, but
a goodly portion Of the city's
leading net exponents are mem
bers. Entries close Friday. The
fee is 50 per player for the sin
giles and $1.25 per player in the
doubles. Pat Deck is receiving
entries.
YeOmanS Out
Only the opening round will be
played at Friends School, all sub
BeQuent matches are scheduled
1or Henry Park.
Eddie YeOmanS, WaShingtOn'S
high-flying yOungster, won the
singles crown last by beating
Allan StaubIy. YeOmanS, Sched-
uled to play in many national
prominent tournaments, will not
defend his laurels.
A leading claimant for the sin
giles title is Frank Shore, brilliant
iunior player, three times Middle
Atlantic junior champion and
present holder of the national in
door junior doubles title with Ken
dell Cram.
Shore was going great guns this
spring, scoring a win over Bud
Markey in the city Of washington
tournament, as a high spot. He
has Jared poorly of late, but is
working diligently to get himself
in prime shape for this event.
Hunt Is Threat
Gilbert Hunt, Middle Atlantic
boys champion, and national semi
finalist, is another STRIPPING who
will bear watching. The young
wizard is playing superlative
tennis this year, having scored
wins over Allan Staubly, Shore
and Kay Blanchard, all crack per
formers.
Other outstanding entrants
are Staubly, Maurice O'Neill,
Gene Herman, Bob Elliott, Pat
Deck, Barney Welsh, Freddy
Sendel, Manuel Martinez and
Tony LatOna, whose prOweSS
command high respect in local
net circles.
Particularly attractive is the
prospective doubles entries, with
Staubly and Sendel, public parks
runnerS-up, leading the parade,
closely pursued by the Latona-
Shore, Elliott O'Neill and Hy
Ritzenberg- Murray Gould COM
bination, not to mention AL Yeat-
man and George Roberts, runners
up to Seidel and Deck last year.
Edgewood, with O'Neill, Blach-
ard, Herman and Deck, won the
league pennant, and Pan-Ameri-
can, with Staubly, Sendel and
Martinez, was second.
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
FIREMEN PREPARE

The D. c. Fire Department
nine wants games with strong
unlimited teams In preparation
for its annual clash with the Po-
ucemen. Call Captain Moxley at
the District Building, National
5000, branch 40.
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
William Laurence
ReDOrtS Next Year

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. l8.
william "Highpockets" Lawrence,
centerfielder on the Seattle team
of the Pacific Coast League and
former Santa Clara College base
ball star, will join the Detroit
Tigers next year, it was
announced by william Klepper,
president Of the Seattle club.
The Washington times., 1931-08-18

played in the
dark. Even
the Cardinals
have to play
dOuble-h e . d.
erS to get q
good Sunday
crowd.
So you can
figur re how
m ch in at
ten tiOn the
rO W n S at
tract. There
hasn't been q
quorum pres
ent since we
InSk &nwy~m
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
NOTE, YOUNG, WOLF

Charlie Corbett, manager Of the
st. Mary's Celtics, is anxious to
get in touch with Herbie Young
and Willie Wolf in connection
with playing a game Thursday.
Call Corbett, at Alexandria 564,
between 8 q. m. and 5 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
KING OF CANOEISTS,

Ernie Reidel, of the Pendleton
Canoe Club Of New York, has sue
ceSSfully defended the U. S. senior
one-man double-blade padding
championship nine years in Q row.
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
CommerceN Nine Is All Ready
For Weekday Title
Staff Photo.
By SID KATZNELL
Sah! Rah! Commerce!!!

Rah! Rah! Commerce!
Commerce all for the weekday baseball championship
SERIES which conducted the latter part of this month
Yesterday they the championship of the Industrial League
by trimming the D. G. Repair Shop winners Of the secondha
10
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
SWEENEY
Gehrig Plays 1,OOOth Game
AS Yankee Today

It late of October afternoon about 10 years ago
South Field New York. and the eleven moekn warriors of
Columbia crouched in the shadow Of the Amherst goal posts
The Washington times., 1931-08-18
NICK
ALTROCK
Says:

ST. LOUIS, Aug. I8.-I think
night baseball would be a sue
cess in st. Louis If the Browns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
Workman Given
 $2,O33 Award
Compensated for 72 Per Cent Loss of Vision
 in One Eye

compensation totalling $2.033.75 was to-day awarded Joseph Frank lin of 70 Francis street against the Chase Companies. Inc, by Com pensation Commissioner Frederic M. Williams to-day. The agree ment was formally signed this morning and is to compensate Franklin for the 72 per cent loss of vision of one of his eyes as the result of being burned.
 While working at the Chase companies plant in this city, some thing went into Franklin's eye : which burned it severely. He was subsequently, treated but special ists, after a thorough examination, decided that the vision of the eye had decreased 72 per cent. The compensation will be paid at the rate of $1S.11 for 112.3 weeks. :.
 In another award entered against the Chase Companies, Inc. to-day. Frank Blasi of 50 Pilgrim avenue was granted $SS4. He suffered a badly crushed hand while work ing for the Chase concern and 1t was necessary to amputate two fingers. He will lbe paid at the rate of SIS weekly, for 68 weeks.
 In a third award entered to-day. Commissioner williams allowed George Steffero of Ansonia $10.60 weekly, during the period of dis ability, against the Barbara and D'Aurio company of this city. He received foreign body in one of his eyes.
 Michael Formagioni Of Bristol, while working for Borck and Stew 4 ems of 14 Grove street, this city, sustained hernia. He was granted $11.36 weekly, for the period laid up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
ORGAN RECITAL
 WELL ATTENDED
Miles "A Martin Assisted By Jos DiVito Pleased
 Audience at St Johns
lST CONCERT OF SEASON

An organ recital by Miles "A.
 Martin marked the opening of the fall and winter season of the Mat tatuck Musical Art Society last
 night. MT Martin was assisted by
 Joseph Di Vito. violinist. The re- ! cltal took place at St Johns church where over two hundred were present. The program pre-
 sented was of a pleasing variety.
 containing fine organ numbers by
 the modern French composer ! Caesar Franck. Bach. Pergolese.
 and completing the organ group
 with Sibelius' tone-poem. "Finlan- dia." MT Martin gave finished performance in all of his selec- tions.
 Mir DiVito, we'll known local vio- ] linist, played a group of pleasing numbers which included the Bach Air on G String" Saint-Saens"
 Prelude to Le De1uge" and the
 Air from Goldmark's Concerto in
 A Minor"
 Boellman's "Ronde Francaise" was an interesting number for the organ, and in a lighter vein. and
 Peele's Cradle Song and Curfew
 Belr' was also greatly appreciated.
 The Franck Choral" Bach Pass
 acaglia and Fugue." and the Pergo-
 lese Air" represented the more serious portion of Mir Martins program.
 Other concerts scheduled for the
 coming season will be announced
 at later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
ANNIVERSARY AT
 BUTLER'S STORE
38th Observance Finds Local House Offering
 Sale Prices
LATEST FALL FASHIONS

There is no depression this week particularly, at the Butler store located at AZ West Main street. On the contrary, the store is alive witA a joyous festival spirit and with the activity of it's great mer- chandising feature of the year, the anniversary sale.
 This week marks the 3Sth repe- tition of this annual event which each year grows to greater and greater magnitude as 1t keeps pace with the growth of the chain of Butler stores. A visit to Buffers is . revelation of the merchandise ing accomplishments of great national institution. The store is repiete with values that are truly exceptional even in these days of extremely low prices. The new styles for men, women and child ren fill the store to overfiowing. The old Butler standard of quality has been maintained despite the low prices.
 H. H. Butler. the founder and present head of this chain store system, was among the earnes, pioneers in selling clothing on easy credit terms. He established his first store at Troy, where he soon became a prominent figure. His liberal policy of extending credit to all honest workers without ques- tion made a deep impression In those days when 1t was almost un- known for any store to do business on such a basis. But the people quickly showed their appreciation by patronizing his store. ., L.,
 The. store in Troy is still Tn existence, to this day. the fore- most store of it's kind in that city. The same friendly policies which endeared that store to the people Is fin force today in all of the But Ter stores throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
Shift Youth to Cheshire
Guerrero Sent From Re-
 form School at Meriden

Another Waterbury youth has proved too experienced for the au- thorities of the reform school in Meriden to desire holding him as a guest of the state. Notice was served today on the officials of Waterbury that in view of recent incidents Rocco Guerrero of this city had been transferred to the reformatory at Cheshire. The youth gave his age when first arrested as Is. He is now declared to be IT years. Incidentally Guerrero sur rendered to the Meriden authori- ties after he had escaped with two other Waterbury youths and man. oged to reach Rochester, N. Y. In A car stolen from former Patrol- man Thomas Butler of Wolcott street.
 About a week ago Chief Inspec- tor William F. Keegan of the local detective bureau received word from Rochester that Alex Raimo of North Main street and James DelNegro of Easton avenue had been picked up in that city. Guer- rera was a member of the party at the time, but he eluded arrest, A few hours later the boys con fessed to having stolen MT Buffers machine. Rainno and DelNegro were brought back from Rochestsr by offacials of the reform school, Guerrero later surrendered. He was charged with violating his parole and escaping from the institution Y. view of lis age he was ordered transferred to Cheshire, where he will join his two young buddies Eaimo and DelNegro were sent tc the reform school for stealing At. torney Milton Meyers car and driving to New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
Newell Banks
 Checker Player
National Champion Attrac- ton at YMCA Last Night

Checker players were out in large numbers at the .YMCA last night, the principal attraction be- ing the presence of Newell Banks, national champion checker player. MT Banks met some expert play CTS in Waterbury, including Mar tin O'Brien, Torrington; w. R.. Welch, Meriden; William Evans, Ansonia; David Scully and John Homick of this city. MT Black was blindfolded. but did his work to such good advantage many went home with the opinion that the champion could see just as well in the dark as in daylight. Anyway there were several draw matches in all of which the champion gave a good account of himself.
 The draw matches in the open tournament were played with Ar thur Hornbecker of Waterbury, David Scully of Waterbury. William Evans of Ansonia, Arthur Rompre of Waterbury and Martin O'Brien of Torrington.
 The players included Arthur Hornbecker. David J. Scully. Louis DiBlasio, Abraham Wilson. Will liam Toleman, Charles B. Toleman, John Homick, Lowell H. Cole. AL fred Goldman, Louis Schuster, A. B. Rompre, Robert Love. Michael Cipriano, William D'Andrea, An- geio Barone, Harry Scully and Edward Rice, all of Waterbury; William Clark of Derby; w. R. Welsh of Meriden: William Evans of Ansonia; Leo Walsh of Woon- socket, R. l.; George Hallaby of Middletown: Robert O'Connell of Hamden; Martin O'Brien. Andrew Quinn, Jack Gleason, John Heffer- nan and Charles Blackburn all of Torrington.
 The committee in charge con- sisted of Alfred Goldman. Arthur Rompre and Louis Schuster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
CYPIES ORDERED
 TO LEAVE TOWN
Must Vacate Store on North Main St at Short
 Notice
NEIGHBORS COMPLAIN

Members of the emergency squad were drafted yesterday afternoon for a "clean up" assignment. On or- ders from Deputy Supt Ed ward J. Mullings the vice crusad- CTS were sent to a store on North Main street to serve notice upon band of gypsies to get out of town at once or face arrest. Another band was ushered out of its store quarters on South Main street yes terday afternoon.
 Early last spring a band of gypsies passed through Waterbury and made some "easy money" An aged man was robbed of several hundred dollars on Thomaston ave- nue. The same tribe was rushed out of several cities in the state as the result of complaints filed against hem.
 The police received a number of complaints about he tribe in the north end and the deputy superin- tendent issued orders for them to leave the city at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16

Over $27,000 in foreclosure Judgments was entered today in the local superior court by Judge Newell Jennings at the short cai- endar session. Almost half of this amount went to the Dime Savings bank, which was plaintiff in two of the four foreclosure actions dis posed of. In one case the bank was awarded $4.309.I0 against Ar thur Amodeo and December 14tn was set as the law-day. In an other action, brought against Frank Donnarumma, the bank was awarded $7,5S8.1S and the law day was set for November 23rd.
 The Waterbury Hospital Corpor-- ation was granted g. judgment or $6,548.75 against A. E.. Gifforo' trustee, and November g tn Was named as the law-day. David M. Plumb, plaintiff in foreclosure suit against Roza1ia Standaroskh was allowed a judgment of $8,91S.- 80 against the defendant and Oc- toher 26th was set as the law-day.
 Anna Harchenko Senchuck. who is suing her husband, Charles. Tor q divorce, was granted alimony or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16

ford, assisted by Monsignor Wth liam H. Flynn and the following priests: Rev Francis KeougSS, Rev William O'Dell, Rev Andrew Kelly, Rev Raymond Lafontaine, and Rev Joseph Cunningham. chaplain of the hospital.
 Following benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the hos pital chapel, the procession led by Bishop McAuliffe and the priests and consisting of 220 nurses and 35 sisters. entered the new home for the blessing. The student nurses lined the stairs in the main hallway and sang Holy God We Praise Thy Name" Many alumnae and friends of the nurses attended the cere- monies.
 Last night the 209 student nurses and the- IA supervisors who will reside in the new quarters moved into the building. The new wing which was added to the former st Thomas Seminary building con- tains GA single rooms. Other sec tions of the building contain both single and double rooms. A gym nasium on the ground floor will be used for all recraetionai activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
Vaccination
 at City Hall Number of Callers Far Be- low That of Former
 Years

At yesterdays vaccination period held in the basement of the City Hall, only 40 youngsters were vac- cinated as compared with 100 or more in past years. This is at tributed to the fact that many parents are keeping their young ing them to congregate at any point where group is present.
 Last year, hundreds were vac- cinated at these vaccination clinics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
Roy V. Wright
 Guest of Honor

Roy " Wright, national presi- dent of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and editor of the Railway Mechanical En- gineer, was the guest of the Wa terbury chapter of the society yesterday noon at the Waterbury club. It is the first time in a period of six years that the local club had its national president as it's guest. About sixty members were in attendance. Forrest G. Purinton and Michael Dempsey were in charge of the meeting.
 Mir Wright remarked that en- gineers should seek to devise ways and means for the unemployment of thousands of men and women rendered jobless by the introduc- tion of machinery and time-saving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
Don t Co to Extremes 10 End Constipation

When bad breath, or a coated tongue, biliousness or headaches warn of constipation, don't take violent purgatives. There's no use when candy Cascaret will stop the trouble in jiffy; will cleanse your system pleasantly. and com pletely.
 The relief you get so promptly from Cascarets is lasting. Cascarets are made from cascara, a sub- stance which medical authorities agree actually strengthens the bowel muscles.
 So Cascarets are a blessing to old folks with weakened bowels; to children; to anyone in need of establishing regular bowel habits. sr-~ sAnta !. box--aIl drug stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
The League of Engineers Heard Address at Hotel Waterbury By R. A.
 Cairns

Hotel Waterbury was the scene last evening of the first meeting of the season of members of the Waterbury Electrical league. Rob- ert A. Cairns, city engineer, was the principal speaker speaking on cleo tricity and its use in aviation. A dinner followed the business ses- sion.
 A committee was named to in- vestigate the possibility of a wide use of electric lights for the Christ. mas holidays. The question or amending a number of bylaws will be determined at the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Oct 16.-(UP)- Forecast for Friday and Saturday:
 Maine: Showers tonight and Sat- urday; cooler Saturday.
 New Hampshire: Probably show CTS tonight and Saturday; cooler Saturday.
 Vermont: Probably shower and cooler tonight and Saturday.
 Massachusetts: Probbaly showers to might and Saturday; cooler Sat- urday and in west portion tonight.
 Rhode Island: Probably showers tonight and Saturday; cooler Sat urday. CTS tonight and probably Saturday morning, cooler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16
GRANT $33, ,000 IN F0RECL LOSURE SUITS
THE CELEBRATION
 AT YORKTOWN
Observance Being Held in Honor of Victory Won
 l5O Years Ago
BIRTH OF A NATION

Waterbury is too busy with oth- CT things to take any official notice of the observance of the celebra- tion now open at Yorktown in hon. or of the great victory won there 150 years ago over the British by the American and French soldiers Just the same it would make quite an interesting lesson in the schools, club rooms and other places, if nothing else was talked about but the fact that Rochambeau and his , army passed through Waterbury enroute to Yorktown before the final battle took place and also stopped here on the way back from the conflict. The French troops were enter tained at Plafnville and the spot where they held a dance and one of the handsome girls of that day and time had Rochambeau for a partner is still pointed out by citi- zens who keep such matters in mind. Two of the French soldiers died in Waterbury and were buried in East Farms cemetery. where the local branch of the Irish Historical society erected a monu- ment to their memory some years ago, the funds being raised by the late D. H. Tierney. Governor Bald win. Rev Luke Fitzsimons, Charles A. Colley, William Kennedy of Naugatuck, all of whom have since been called to their reward were the principal speakers on that oc- casion.
 When Rochambeau passed through Waterbury. the old town had a larger territory than it has today, but even so the population was only about three thousand souls. The presence of soldiers must have caused much excitement among the natives.
 While talking about the great warriors who won battles, 1t would be we'll to turn attention to Cap tain Parker and his band of brave men who gave battle to Pitcairn on Lexington green during which the shot was fired that was heard round the world. In this connection the poem of John Greenleaf Whittier, sung at the dedication of monument at Concord in 1886 is appropriate: By the rude bridge that arched the
 flood,
 Their flag to April's breeze un-
 furled,
 Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. The foe long since in silence slept; Alike the conquerer silent
 
 And time the ruined bridge has swept
 Down the dark stream, which seaward creeps.
 On this green bank. by this soft
 stream,
 We set to-day votive stone; That memory may their deed re-
 deem,
 When, like our sires, our sons
 are gone.
 Spirit, that made these heroes dare
 To die. and leave their children
 free, Bid Time and Nature gently spare
 The shaft we raise to them and
 thee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-16

held in the City Hall with the school physicians in charge.
 Those of pre-school age are given this preventative in the pre- school clinics which opened on Monday of this week after a pro- longed shut-off.