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The Washington times., 1931-06-20
BOXING BOUTS
FOR MARINES

When the Sixth Marine e
Brigade, composed of the Twen-
tieth and Twenty-third Marines,
D. C. Fleet Marine Corps Reserve,
goes to the summer training
camp at Virginia Beach on Au-
gust % boxing will again pre-
dominate as the major sport.
Elimination bouts will be held
from time to time during the
two weeks in camp and final
winners will be crowned cham,
pions of the Sixth Marine
Brigade and will be awarded
gold boxing medals which are
being placed in competition by
Mr.. Fred Buchholz, we'll known
local sportsman and boxing en-
thusiast. Seven of last years
champions have signified their
intention of defending their title.
Last years champions are:
Heavyweight, Danny Pyne; light
heavyweight, w, J. Merely;
mlQQleWelSnC, EQQle DlcKerSOn.
Welterweight, Don R. Hyland;
lightweight Freddie Parker;
featherWeight, Jack Thornhill;
bantamweight, Kelly Byrnes; fly
weight, Joseph Lesser.
Last years welterweight cham
pion, Corpl. Don R. Hyland, has
since been promoted to commits
stoned rank in command of Com
pany F., Twentieth Marines. The
welterweight title is therefore
vacant.
The Sixth Brigade desires to
form boxing team formidable
enough to meet teams of other
organizations. 1t would like to
enlist local boxers. Enlistments
each Monday and Friday nights
at the headquarters, 458 Indiana
Ave. N. w.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
FIGHT PAPERS
ARE FILED

Contracts today we're filed with
the Maryland Boxing Commission
for the fistic clash July l be-
tween Babe" Hunt and Pietro
Corri at the new Mid City Boxing
Club arena. near Laurel. Md.
Both of the heavyWeights have
taken on Stribling. Corri. in
bout at Atlanta. Ga, last winter
had Stribling on the floor twice
in a l0-round go. Stribling. how
ever. got the decision.
Hunt has earned a draw with
the Georgia boy in one fight
and won from Stribling on a foul
in another encounter. The Babe, y"
in whose blood is an admiXture
of American Indian and Irish.
has proved a terror to some Of
the best fighters in the game.
Travel economically In one Of the
good used ears advertised for sale
today in the Classified Section.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
NET TEST
DRAWS STARS

AS the date of Army tennis
championships near, the field
gathers more and more brilliance.
The event opens next Tuesday at
the Columbia Country Club.
The two latest acquisitions are
Lieut.. Herbert Gibner and Lieut..
E. E. Powell. crack Third Army
Area netmen. Gibner beat Powell
out for the Third Corps at Fort
Hoyle. a couple of days ago, Glib
ner won by a forfeit, 7-9. 1-6,
11-9, 60 when Powell was
hurt.
It was mighty struggle as
Powell swept through the first
two sets, only to pull a leg ten
don in the third set, and after
gamely struggling through the
fourth set, he was forced to for
felt.
All the old standbys Of the
tournament will be back, Maj.
r. C. Van Vliet, twice winner;
Lieut.. John p. Strahan, last
year champion, and Lieut.. Dave
Hedekin and Lieut.. Stanley X.
Robinson, both of whom stood
out in last years play.
Dolf Muehleisen, eighth rank
ing California player, is a much
feared newcomer. He recently
enlisted in the Army, and has
been transferred here.
The Sheridan Trophy, donated
by Harry Sheridan, a Washing
ton Army tennis enthusiast, is
one of the .handsomest and cost
liest cups in the country.
Bob Considine and Dooly
Mitchell, persistent tennis rivals
for the last decade. met today for
the first time this year, in the
Interpark League. as Henry Park
battled Montrose. Henry Park,
Considine's outfit, is defending
champions.
Tomorrow morning the Capital
City League will stage its
matches.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
YANK
RECALLSERA
!. Of COBB
BY BABE RUTH

ST. LOUIS, June 20.-It is a
long time since any major league
ballplayer stole so bases in a
season but think you will see
the mark passed this year. Ben
Chapman is the player who is
likely to do it. He is one of the
best base stealers 1 have looked
at since Cobb, Collins and Sisler
were running wild during my
early days with the Red Sox.
Sam Rice was another who could
give a catcher a headache.
Chapman has everything in
his favor to become one of the
eatest of base-stealers. He
breaks fast. has plenty of speed
in a few strides and he is
good slider. Within the past
month his work on the bases has
made him d Dig favorite at the
Yankee Stadium and the fans
look for hin. to steal every time
he gets on first and has no other
base runner on second to pre-
vent him from stealing. AS soon
as Chapman starts the crowd be-
gins to shout and each time he
makes the bag safely he is
Cheered wildly.
Three times this season I have
seen Chapman steal second and
third bases in the same inning,
and in one game at the stadium
he stole second base three times
i'll the same game. He also scored
from second base on a bunt in this
game which produced the three
steals. In one game at Shibe
Park, after stealing second and
third, Chapman dashed for the
plate as the pitcher threw to get
the batter at first and he slid in
safely.
Seven seasons have elapsed
since any player stole so bases
In the major leagues, though
that mark has been seriously
threatened several times. Max
Carey, one Of the greatest of
base runnrs. stole 81 sacks in
1928. George Sislcr had the
same number in 1922 and he is
the last American Lacquer who
has had so or more. Eddie Col
linS missed by one steal in 1923
and Carey had a similar expert
ence in 1924.
Cohh was at his host DURING M
first season with the Red Sox in
1914. There we're other great
base.stealtrs in the league at that
time. as Eddie Collins was quite
a flash on the paths. and Clyde
Milan was far above the average.
Carey was king in the National
League then. Carey never reached
the high marks set by Cobb, Col,
Inns and Milan, but he led his
league more often than any of
these players topped the Ameri-
can.
Figuring on what he has done
up to now I think that Chapman
should steal close to so bases this
season, Twenty years ago that
would not have been enough to
lead either league, but times have
changed. And if Ben can grab
off even so steals this year I think
he will be the seasons leading
base.stealer in the majors with
iccnvright, 1881. by the Ehristy
walsh Syndtcate.)
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
OUTRUNS HORSE

In a 1OO-yard race against a
trotting stallion. Jimmy Carlton,
Australia's leading sprinter, won
by a margin of three yards. The
horse was clocked at 0:09 9-10 for
the distance.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
Allison Meets Bell
In DeIalU1re Finale

WILMINGTON. Del. June 20.
Wilmer Allison. of Austin. Tex.
and Berkeley Bell. of New York,
will cross racquets today in the
final round of the Delaware State
grass-court tennis championships.
In the SemifinalS, Allison defeated
Bryan Grant, jr.. of Atlanta,
81, 60, 60, and Bell elimi-
mated Eddie Jacobs, of the Univer-
sjty of Pittsburgh, rs. 6-4.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
CREW PILOT

NEW YORK, June 2O.-Macrae
Sykes, of Bayside, N. Y, who
stroked the Columbia varsity at
Poughkeepsie. has been elected
unanimously to captain the Blue
and White crew next season. He
is only sophomore.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
SAKS PLAY TWO

Dick Mothershead's Saks Cloth
iers, will play the crack Ballston
A.'C. a double-header Sunday on
the latters diamond. Payne and
Mcguire will mount the hill for
the local 3oys.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
LocalBoyMay Pitch Against
Hilldales Tomorrow

Douglass o. Smith, who is arranging professional coored
baseball attractions Griffith Stadium the open Sunday
dates when the Grfmen the road will present his
second attraction the fans of Washington tomorrow when
the Hida Club of Philadelphia and the Baltimore Black
Sox of Baltimore Md return here
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
STRIKEOUT STAR

Ira Seriber, West Seattle High
School pitcher, struck out 81 bat
tets in winning a to 0 l2-in-
ming game for his team.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
TODAY'S SCRATCHES
BLUE BONNETS

BLUE BONNETS
FIRST RACE-Sunny Fort. Peter
Ballot. Captains Girl.
SECOND RACE-Pottery. ROselys.
THIRD RACE--My Betty. Oscar,
Vowed Vengeance. Ina Hat.
FOURTH RACE-DOnny Johnny.
FIFTH RACE-\One.
SIXTH RACE-TOrritO. COQuina. West
Point. COllingtOn. COnfab. Tempter,
Contractor.
SEVENTH RNCE-E'iznbpth.
Weather. clear: tract. fast.
DUFFERIN PARK
FIRST RACE-ROsebud's Last Mus
kadeen. Brick Kiln.
FOURTH RACE-Live One.
FIFTH RACE-GeOrge De Mar.
SEVENTH RACE-Get Coin.
Weather. clear; track. fast.
BAINBRIDGE
FIRST RACE-Finir. Thistle Duke.
Stabilizer. Princess Night, Brimsey. Ac-
SECOND RACE-DOmlnant star
wilder, Don Day. Golden Sun, KraneIla,
THIRD RACE-Sweepnet. Vera C.,
Goodbye summer. standard Bearer.
FOURTH RACE-Peach Basket.
SMITH RACE-Super Toy. Fair Sun.
Mayrs LntZ. Princess Isabel. Red Nan.
SEVENTH RACE-Herb Ashby. shasta
Rock. sleepy Boy. Mac FogIe. CaIZona.
EIGHTH RACE-OId BiI. Asgo, Easy
Money. Burning Glass. President Seth.
Bill MCCabe. SesGui, Potent, Paddy
FIaherty. OmarS Double.
Weather. clear: track. slow.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
GOLF
By CHESTER HORTON

Golfers have more trouble
with the short pitch than with
any other shot, and costs them
more strokes.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20
LEADS EASY LIFE

Amos Rusie, strikout king of
the National League from 1890
through 1895, is now a chicken
rancher and amateur fly-caster
at Auburn, Wash.
The Washington times., 1931-06-20

These are the same CLUBS that
were the principals in a game at
the Stadium May II and the local
fans are still talking of the great
article of ball that was displayed
by them.
Not a single runner crossed the
plate until 10 grueling innings
had been played and the Hilldale
club was returned a winner in one
of the most hectic trays ever wit
messed between colored profes-
SionS.
These colored boys on both clubs
showed class that stamped them
as being among the leaders of
their group in the diamond pas
time.
So Promoter Smith figured
that nothing would satisfy the
fans more than to bring them
back for a return engagement.
Since showing at Washington
both Hilldale and the Baltimore
Black Sox have made additions
to their teams that gives them
greater strength and power The
Philadelphia team has added to
its list Obie Layton, big right
hand pitcher, who came East with
the Detroit Stars and has all of
the earmarks of a great hurler.
All of the other regulars will be
on hand, including Martin Dihigo,
the big Cuban who scored che first
run of the last game against the
Baltimore team with a terrific
home-run drive inside the encloS-
ure.
DihigO showed great speed in
circling the bases while the SOx
fieIderS were retrieving %hc ball.
The Black Sox have added Dick
Jackson, peppery infielder, d con-
sistent hitter and flaShy fielder.
Just who the opposing hurler will
be has not been given out, but
Script Lee, Washington boy who
has been going great guns for
the Baltimore team, may get the
call to pitch before the home
folks. The lineup:
HILLDALES BLACK SOX
The Washington times., 1931-06-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
ESTATE TAXES
 ORIGINATED IN
 PHARAOHS' DAYS
Pennsylvania Official Re. veals Rise of Inheri-
 tance Assessments

Harrisburg, Pa -- Inheritance taxes in ancient Egypt were higher than those which Pennsylvania now imposes on estates, according to Linn Reist. Department of Rev. enue official in charge of collecting the state tax.
 "The Egyptian records of the Seventh Century before Christ show that there wa sa transfer in- hcritance tax for the Empire of tho Nile Valley. The rate was 10 per cent" Reist said.
 "The Pennsylvania rate for wife or husband, parents, sons, daugh- ters, grandchildren and all direct descendants is two cents on each dollar. Here is one tax which has been tremendously reduced since the days of the Pharaohs."
 Reist traced the history of in- heritance taxes from Egypt to an- cient Greece and thence into Rome in the time of the Caesars.
 ''In tho year 6 A. D. Emperor Augustus persuaded the Roman Senate to pass a five per cent in- heritance tax much like Pennsyl- vania's. It allowed deductions for funeral expenses, as we do. and reckoned trusts and the compu. tation of the value of life estates on the basis of capitalization in- come" he said.
 "On the death of a vassal in Europe in the Middle Ages. the property reverted to the king for redistribution and later could be claimed by the heir within a year and n day on payment of a fee.
 Our own Pennsylvania law al- lows one year for the settlement fthe tax before the interest pen Alty of one per cent n month ia added"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
EUROPE'S MOTOR
 STYLES FOLLOW
 THOSE OF WOMEN

Paris EurC.san motor styles for 1882 will make a distinct ap- peal to the fem: inc eye and an equally strong appeal to. the mas culine pocket.
 Designers of Europe's motor oars have taken a tip from de- signers of women's clothes and patterned their products along the lines decreed by the Rue de Ia Paix. Consequently. the new mos tor stiles, like womep's fashions. will favor the ultimate in stream. lining, but with nothing very new under the bonnet.
 New models exhibited at the 2bth Paris Motor Show have revealed further steps taken by automobile designers f win f. minine approval in 1932.
 HOomy Interiors.
 The new cars will have more roomy interiors to accommodate the more expansive dresses. They will also be finished. inside and out. in pastel shades to match any ensemble or any complexion.
 At the same time, the designers have not forgotteA the man who pays. Prices have been reduced in most cases below the 1881 level. or increased value has been given without additional cost.
 The keynote of the Paris show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
DON'T QUOTE
 ME
(Dy Tlle United I,ressl

Washington. Nov. s.-(UP).- Mrs. Herbert Hoover's penchant for "tinkering" is responsible for her latest exploit---a voice test for the talkies.
 News dispatches yesterday to the effect that she wasn't satis- fled with her recorded voice do not indicate that her voice is an in- ferior one for the talkies or the radio. The complete version Is somewhat like this:
 Last spring Mrs. Hoover spoke over the radio in behalf of the Girl Scouts, that organization which has named her "big buff falo." Her voice then was entirely audible and was considered by ex- perts to be above the average for women.
 A few weeks ago, however. she dedicated q commercial airplane here, and when she poke the words "I christen thee American Clip per-" Q mere whisper emerged from the loud speakers.
 Mrs. Hoover wanted to know why. All her life she has wanted to "know why" She has made n hobby of photography, stage set ting, etc., and is well known to photographers for activity in mak- ing arrangements for posed pie lures of herself and the president. She assisted her husband in trans- lating q Latin treatise on metals. 'erhaps with q different environ ment she might have been an in- ventor.
 Anyhow, after the American Clipper whisper, Mrs. Hoover asked movie men to coilaborate with her in determining her best radio and tAikie voice. Was 1t deep chest tone, or one involving less remote organs of speech? she wanted to know.
 So now she has talked for the sound recording apparatus, several times in different tones. When she strikes the lost chord that delivers just the right effecv, q memoran- dum will be made of 1t and she'll use that tone in future broadcasts.
 Mrs. Mabel Walker Wiliebrandt. whose client, Fruit Industries, has just made nasty changes in mer- cha ndisihg policy to avoid defiance of the Constitution. was Joan of Arc of the prohibition forces be- fore the vintners of California sent out their clarion call for her serv- ices.
 In her office here is what seems to be the last remaining mement0 of that namboyant period when she was the terror of dry law violators. the white hope of prohibition. It is a photograph of Herbert Hoov- or. in a silver frame. inscribed by the president:
 ITO Mrs. Mabel Walker Wille- brandt with sincere regards of Her bert Hoover"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
Citizens Back
 Program Next
 Wednesday Night
Mayor Hayes, Senator Reed, Congressman GOss and Representative Committee Welcomes Public to Hear pr McCOnaughty Speak

0urlx, pastor. Immaculate Concep- ton church; Judge John F. Mc- Grath: Atty John 4. Membrino. president, Century club: Miss Emily c. Merriman, president, Waterbury Business and Profes. sionai Women's club: Judge Theo- dore ". Meyer: Atty John T. Monzani, president, Kiwanis club; Dr Carl D. Munger; c. H. w. New ton, Apothecaries Hall company; Edwin c. Northrop, president, Dime Savings bank; Rev W. More ton owen, Bunker Hill Congrega- tiOnal church; William J. Pape
 Waterbury Republican-American: Senator Lewis 8. Reed. vice presi- dent, Citizens & Manufacturer Na- tional bank; former Mayor Fran cis T. Reeves; former Mayor Will liam H. Gandland; former Mayor Martin ecully, Herbert s. Smith, secretary, Y. M. c. A.; Mrs Mark L, eperry, Jr. president, Junior league: E. Robert Stevenson, Wat erbury republican, American: fbr- iner Governor Charles A. Temple ton; Horace D, Taft, Taft school: former Mayor William E. Thoms; Mrs Allen Upson, W. c. T. U.: Rev Joseph Valdambrini, pastor. Our Lady of Lourdes church: Mrs Levi Wilcox, Waterbury College club: Levi Wilcox. president, Y. M. z. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
FUR BEARERS
 ARE STUDIED

Saratoga Springs, V. Y.-(UP1- What is said to be the only expert mental station for fur bearing mfIl- mals in the country is located at Cady's Cut, near here. It is operat- cd by the U. z. department of ngri. culture.
 At the station, which covers seven acres, Dr K. E. Hansen, veterinary, keeps a close watch on the animals. He is assisted by Wall ter MacBlaine. The study ie divided Into three main cIasses--disease feeding and breeding.
 The animals are housed in pens shaded by trees. They include fox, mink, ferrets, fishers and pine martens.
 Experiments are being made in crossing the red and silver breeds of foxes. It is believed a valuable peit will be produced--one that can be worn with either black or brown outfits.
 Results of the study are record ed at Washington and also sent to private ranch owners.
 Hospital" pens are provided for sickiy animals. They are built on piatforms.s 50 the sufferers from rickets, lung worms, and even can- cer, may keep dry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
MISSIONARIES
 USE PLANES

Vatican City.-Catholic mission aries in remote parts of the world are now making regular use of the airplane as rapid and safe means of transport. it is learned here.
 According to reports made to the Congregation for the Propa- ganda of the Faith. the use of air planes iH now common among bishops and priests In the mission ary field especially in Africa and Asia. Monslgnor Grison. Apostoii Vicar Of Stanleyville, Africa. used to employ bl days to reach certain parts of his diocese. He has in- formed the Rome ecclesiastical au- thorities that he can now cover tho distance in three days by plane.
 Similarly. in siam, where the first commercial air line has just been inaugurated, the missionaries now travel regularly by air. The moral effect on the natives of a missionary arriving by plane Is stated to be excellent. according to missionary reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06

As a final tribute to Armistice day, next Wednesday. November iith. a citizens' committee. known as the Armistic Day Observance committee, will hold public meet ing at the Second Congregational church at 6 o'clock in the evening to which the public is invited. AT thur Reed Kimball, Senator Lewis s, Reed, Mayor Frank Hayes, Con- greesman E. w. G0ss and others prominent in the city are behind the plan. The mayor and senator Reed wifi deliver addresses but the nrineipai speaker of the evening will bs pr James l.. Mcconaughty, president of Wesleyan university ana formerly president of the state University of Illinois, Con gressman Goss may also speak,
 The committee in charge of the public meeting was announced to- day. It was pointed out that there will be no charge or admission fee or selling of tickets. The public is invited to attend the meeting as q fitting observance Of Arinistice day it was explained. The committed, of which Chase Kimbai! Is secre- tary, follows: Hon Harry J. Beard sley. president, Chamber or Com merce: F. w. Bossel, president, Ciyitan club; Mrs John c. Bradley. president, Waterbury Womens club: Robert A. Cairns. city en- gineer: Terence F. carmody, car mody & Thoms: Mrg Elsie Y. Chase: Frederick s. Chase, presl- dent, Chase companies, Inc; Irving H. Chase. Waterbury Clock com pany; John A. coe, president, American Brass company: Post- master Albert N. Colgrove; Mrs Bessie l.. Crane; Rev Eugene r: Cryne, director. diocesan bureau Of social service; William g.. Curtis. president, Rotary club. Mrs Jos eph Davis, League of Women Voters; E. Norton Decker. presi- dent, Lions club: M. Q. Donovan, superintendent of schools; Miss Alberta c. Edeii, principal. St Mar garets school: former Mayor John ?. Elton; Rev David F. Gaines, First Baptist church; Frank J: areen, secretary Chamber or Commerce: Rev James E' Gregg, D. D., First church: Edward O.. Goss, president, scovill Manufac- turing company; Conkreshinhn Gu
 ward W. Goss; John II. Goss, Vice president, scovili Manufacturing company: former Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile: Mayor T. Frank Hayes: William M. Harris. execu- tive secretary, Lincoln House as- sosiation; Miss Mary R. Hiiiard, principal, Westover school: former Mayor William B. Hotchkiss: Ed bank: Dr Andrew J. Jackson. president. Reciprocity club; Arthur Reed Kimbhll; Mrs Louis Y. Laun. regent, D. A. R.; Rev John N. Lewis. D. D., St Johns church: Mis- Daisy Lord. president, Wat erbury Teachers' association; Rev Moses R. Lowell. Second Congrega- tional church; D. Vincent Meioney Waterbury Democrat: Attorney HuMbert E. Mangini, president. Unic0 club; Rev William J. Mc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
LIST FOR RICHEST
 RACE TO CLOSE

Aqua Caliente, Lower California. (UP)--The closing date for nomi- nations for the worlds richest race. the third renewal of the Agua Ca iiente Handicap. December l.
 The classic. as in the past, car riea an added money value of sl00.000. It will be run March 27.
 Racing Secretary Jack D. Camp bell, in broadcasting this announce ment to horsemen. also supplies information concerning the closing time for the balance of the $i74,- 900 worth of stake events. that will be decided at the 107-day meeting. which opens Thanksgiving Day.
 There are 23 stakes scheduled. Nominations for eleven of them the first ten to be run and the Arizona Claiming stakes--wili close one week before the dates upon which they will be deicded. The baianee--the major" fea- lures of the meeting--wlll be closed on Jan {. with the excep- ton of the big handicap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
ARNAISTICE DAY SERVICE AT SECOND CHURCH
VOICE TESTS OF MRS HOOVER ARE
 CAUSE OF ANGER
Story Should Not Have Been Published, But It Leaked Out--Trying to Find Guilty Reporter

Washington, Nov 0--(UP)--Mrs Herbert Hoover will not hear "rushes" Of sound picture tests of her voice, and will not permit them to be shown Anywhere at any time, 1t was announced today at the executive mansion.
 It developed further that an inc vestigation is being conducted by the secret service to determine the source of a news story yesterday revealing that such tests were bee Ing made.
 Pending the result, newgreel pho. tographers were ordered barred from the White House tomorrow, when Mrs Hoover will receive rep- rasentatives of the 4-H clubs. It is reported they may be forbidden to take any more pictures at the White House
 The tests were made at Mrs Hoover's request. following failure of her normally adequate voice to register properly at q recent airplane dedication. She was said to be motivated chiefly by curiosity.