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Evening star., 1932-01-23
BASE BALL VOTED
THIRD FOR PUNCH
Dempsey's Four Big Battles
Get Heavy Support in
Poll of Writers.
BY ALAN GOULD,
Associated Press Sports Editor.

~ TEW YORK, January 23.-
M If it is any encouragement
to him as he considers
fighting comeback after
lapse of five years, Jack Dempsey
may know, here and now, that ne
has furnished the countrys news
paper experts with more thrills
than any other athlete.
This goes, say the ballots in the
Associated Press poll, despite the
fact that Dempsey fought IN an
IRA boasting such superstars as
Hobbv Jones, Bill Tilden, Red
grange. Paavo Nurmi and Babe
Ruth. .-.
neronssv gave 43 experts their great
est thrill, but not all In tne sanie
f1sht. The slugfest he had Win LUIS
Firpo in 1928 packed the ultlmate Ill
excitement for II observers.
Long Count Gets Vote.
Just as many more got their big
roonent out of the long-count eplSooe
in The second match with Gene Iun,
nev Five recall the Dempsey Wlllaro
hoi,t most vividly, four the bout IN
which Jack lost the crown to Iunney
at Philadelphia in 1926, .-, o,
Obviouslv the contact sports" PACK
the most thrills for experts and fans
alike. 1t is no surprise TO mo IooC
ball and boxing ranked ahead OF pase
ball. the most popular nat!onal spolI,
in this respect. A total OF ~ Sports
editors and writer's find that 1oot pail
furnished their greatest thrill, as COM
nared with a total of 81 Tor boxing
and 81 for base ball. Golf supplied
bie moments for 20 experts, track for IL.
The Southern California -Notre Dame
game of 1881 tops the gridiron list Tor
excitement, with l8 votes for 1t. Inc
world series of 1929, in which the
Athletics beat the Cubs with the pitch
inp help of Howard Ehmke and the
I6-rIn rally in the fifth game Is the
choice of l3 for supplying the most
thrills.
Poll of Thrillers.
Here's how the individual events
rank, in the voting, for furnishing eX-
citement to the occupants OF the press
boxes:
Notre Dame Southern California foot ball. o
plSts,;-F igSl -iFirpo 6sht isas........::...... i
DDempsey -Tunney second fsht, ls27...... Y
World series, Athletics -Cpbs, 1899 tail y
world series, Cardinals Yankees 1915. 9
dempsey Willard fisht: c. 1917. SiY, .sms Ind
Illinois MICHIGAN foot ball game, 1Sg4
World series, WashinstSSab allt tens TGaaaaSssS aaSs ii
illinois -Pennsylyania foot ball game, ,s5s 5s2o'
Princeton -Chicago foot ball game, Isas'''' Isa' 3
world series, Pirates Washington. 1870.
WSrid series, Yankees-Pirates. .1s27::.,.. 2
Paavo Nurmi's first race in United STATES +,
wogi9 series; 'Yankees-Cardinsls, 1928: -. 2
National open golf, Ouirnets victory, 1913.
National open solf, Farrell-Jones play :.
Tulane -soutbern California foot BAH !.
stsnfofd Alabama foot bali game, .ls27,. =
Roy Riegels backward run, California +,
Georgia Tech foot belI, lszs. .....,.'.'
Evening star., 1932-01-23

and Central High Schools, played re-
turn match at Western High School
recently, with Western winning by
identically the same score as it recorded
in the initial match. 3 to 2. Individual
scores:
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Season Records.

Season Records.
High team gams-First Church. $50. -
OlivetD, i4e. !s1
High ssrikes-peek kFirst church,. 13.
High average-school kCherrydale), 10S.s
High team sot-First Church, l. 6I3
s7s..'. 4'S"'
High game-Weskley mt. Olivet), l4e.
Evening star., 1932-01-23
DLAKENEY and Anderson are cer

- tain to be watched by scores o.
the fortunate faithful who manas,
to squeeze in, but the wise money l.
on Paul Harrison, Brad Mandley, Ear
McPhilony, Ollie Pacini, Make Rosen-
berg and Hokie Smith, nicely situated
for winning finish.
Harrison has rolled fine duckpirs 10
his first two sets for his l,250 total
His score would have been higher bot
for abominable breaks. Bradley Mar1d-
ley probably has the most briMant rec
ord of any bowler In the country, and
with 1,24s he Is very much in the run
ring for the capital prize. 'aSt.
Earl MePhilomy, tied with Msndley
for fourth place, could easily be vision
ed wearing the crown despite the fact
this Is Earl's first Campbell Sweep
stakes. Strange as it may seem, Earl,
who was star bowler as far back as
1924, has missed the previous Camp
bell Stakes due to illness. This sea-
son he has engineered a successful
comeback and is, If anything, better
than he was In 1924. ns
Louis Pantos, Ollie Pacini, Make
Rosenberg. Hekie Smith and Charlie
Watson also are In the running for ths
plum, while half dozen more have q
chance to finish in the money.
Evening star., 1932-01-23

TORTY-ONE stars of the ma
r pleways, topped by one Of
4 the two Baltimoreans In
the field, will gather at 8
o'clock tonight In John Blick's
zeppelin-hangar Convention Hall
plant to make final bids in the
Howard Campbell Sweepstakes
for chunks of the $1,143 purse
The capital prize Is $3.50 ifi cash
and diamond studded medal.
and at least ten have a chance II
collect.
Baltimore's great inconsistent, X
Blakeney, who is eligible to ron be
cause Of his afIiliation with a Distttc
League team, heads the field with &
score of l,277 and needs only s02 to
night to exceed the sweepstakes recefv
OF 1878, made last year by Asto.
CLARKE.
One pin behind is Johnny Ander-
son, an untested youth competing Il
his first Campbell Sweepstakes, whu
few notches farther down are hal
a dozen or so seasoned money bowler
Paul Harrison, Bradley Mand1es
Earl McPhilomy, Ollie Pacini Maxit
Rosenberg and Hokie Smith. 49,.
Both of the leaders belong in th
dark horse" bracket, and despite thei
shooting thus far neither will rat
more than an even chance to win.
The wind-up of the Campbell Sweep
- l. i T.
portant yearly events in local SPORT
1t was a break for the fans that tn
spacious Convention Hall was draw
for the grand finale, but despite th
usually adequate facilities for bowlir
crowds standing room will be. at
premium tonight. There will be no ad-
mission fee.
Evening star., 1932-01-23

Chess teams rep
resenting Western
Evening star., 1932-01-23

Season Record.
High team sanie-Ruth 556. ...,.
High team set-Ruth, 1887
METHODIST PROTESTANT LEAGUE.
Evening star., 1932-01-23

Central had first move on boards
8, S; Western on boards 2, 4.
Evening star., 1932-01-23
6()2 FOR b[AKENEY
WOULD SET MARK
Al Stars Finish Classic at
Convention Hall Tonight.
McPhiIomy Feared.
BY FRANCIS E. STAN.

stars of the ma
r pleways, topped by one Of
4 the two Baltimoreans In
tina falJ w4y41I uatho~ st
Evening star., 1932-01-23

q ANDY ARMOUR, the popular
Edinburg Scot is not in the
- habit of complaining. Far from
it. for Sandy from, the dap+hs of
Evening star., 1932-01-23
Bowling Standings
EASTERN STAR woMEN's LEAGUE. 8

Ackman, $50. t'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05
Waterburian's Body Crenated As Plane
 Bursts Into Flames
Noted Airman Crashes Into Roof of Main Hangar at Springfield Airport With Sl5,OOO Ship-yisited Home Here Last Spring = Wife and Family Survive

While military organizations planned to pay fitting tribute to his memory officials of the State of Mnesachusetts and the Bowies-Aga- Woin Airport. Springfield, busied thcmselves to-day in an official in- Vc6tigntion of the aeroplane crash which claimed the life yesterday Of Lieutenant Frank J. Lynch. 43, q native of Waterbury, former U. s. a- my aviation instructor, mechan- teal genius. and wealthy sports man.
 Lieutenant Lynch was in- Etantiy killed and hls body cre- mated when his Sis,000 plane, "Mexican Cicada" crashed in the roof of the main hangar at Bowles- Agawam, at 2:10 o'clock yesterday Afternoon. The tragedy occurred few seconds after the deceased had attempted to take-off and while Travelling near 100 miles an hour on the speedway. had cleared fence and group of parked cars by the narFowegt of margins. only to crash with terrific force into the wall of the buildings at the roof line. The heavy engine was ripped from the planes fuselage by the Impact and the propeller was broken in two. Bricks from the wall were hurled in all directions. 4 large iron girder serving as a roof support, was badly Wrenched.
 Whether Lieutenant Lynch turn Cd of the ignition switch will never be known for the fire which followed was attributed to the fact that the plane clipped live electric con duit as 1t piowed through the wall. and a spark touched of the 70 gal Ions of high compression gasoline which gushed from the tanks. In an instant what had been q hand some speedy, green. brown and black butterfly machine was q twisted mass of blazing wreckage and Lynch's body was buried in the flames. Attendants of the field made heroic, but futile attempts to ex- finRuish the flames. It Is the belief of experts that Lynch made mis- calculation of distance and made a desperate effort to correct his mis- take. but too late.
 The fatal Eight was Lynch's sec ond of tho afternoon and only his It was q machine designed for |
  menyfd for his nerve" in driving | his Mexican Cicada in q non n-stop | flight from Springfield 10 Cleveland, Ohio in heavy rain storm. He had | intended to take part in the Ben dix cross-country contest! but aban- d0ntd the intention because of faufy motor. He and his flying | companion, Robert L. Hall. de- eigne:s of the plane. had returned to Springfield last Friday after spending the Thanksgiving holidays at Lieutenant Lynch's home in Summit. N. J.
 Shortly after the crash yesterday | afternoon Mrs Lynch. the former Josephine Mckee of St Paul, Minn, | arrived at the Agawam airport from 1 New Jersey. On learning of the | accident she chartered plane | and flew to Springfield to take |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05
INSURANCE CO
 SEEKS SET OFF
John Hancock Asks Re. turn of Rent and Claim
 Shifted to Deposits
HEARING ON FRIDAY

The superior court is asked to rule on the petition of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co requesting e rent set off in mos ton filed by the receiver for the Merchants Trust Co today. The mo- ton states that the insurance com pany asks to have rent claim of approximately e2,0O0 set off against deposits totaiing about about se.000 in the Merchants Trust Go.
 The receiver explains that the insurance company and the MeF- chants Trust Co had an agreement between them wherein the insur- ance company was to pay e2,O00 for leasing rooms in the bank building, over Q years time. The rent was to be paid at the rate of e1G6.G6 per month. The receiver points out also that the insurance company at the time of the banks suspension had e6,2B6.26 on deposit in the bank.
 The insurance company has paid the monthly installments since the bank closed but asks to have the amount returned and the rent claim set off against the deposits. The motion will probably be heard at the short calendar session of super Tor court Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05

charge of the body and to direct
 funeral arrangements. Mrs Lynch
 Is a skilled pilot herself.
 Lieutenant Lynch was native Of
 Waterbury and q graduate of the
 Crosby high school. Ho was em- pioyed at the Scovill Manufacturing company and the Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Machine company. He
 realized considerable money in the
 invention of tube for shaving
 creams, tooth paste and similar
 products. He organized a com.
 pany which was later merged with a nationwide company, netting
 for Mir Lynch a comfortable for tune.
 He was always an enthusiast over aviation. He flew the first plane ever seen in Waterbury, which was back in 1909. The ma chine was Curtiss "pusher" and was the sensation of it's time. The old golf lots was the scene of his endeavor here. In 1910 he built and piioted his own machine. Later he became q stunt flyer for the Vitagraph ana Famous Players, doubled" for many popular screen favorites and was personal flying instructor to Cecil D. DeMille. Dur ing the World war he served as an army flying instructor at San Diego, Cal, but resigned his posi- ton to follow his desire to promote q aviatiOn. He was acquainted per- sonally with Col Lindbergh and the flyers of the country.
 Last May on his visit to his home here he recounted to q member of the Democrat staff his plans for around -the-world cruise. He and his wife outlined their plans for a special machine, their proposed course and voiced their confidence of success. They had planned to reverse the route of Post and Gatty in their circuit of the globe. It was contemplated trip of 4O,- 900 miles and negotiations had been carried on with the United States and foreign governments for cooperation. Due to some mitch" In the arrangements the flight was recently abandoned and Lieutenant Lynch turned his attention to gaining more fame by racing.
 The deceased was the son of Mir md Mrs John IT. Lynch Of 60 Wal nut street. He visited his home requcntiy in the past few years, al- though his trips were short due to | great demand on his time and services by aviation companies md fellow birdmen. He was al- ways interested in the success of ais school mates and his former in the original Co H, sec- ,nd regiment Connecticut National iuard.
 Besides his parents and his wife ,e leaves two children James and Antoinetet of Summit, N. J., two Attorney George H. Lynch md Edward Lynch of this city; hree sisters. Mrs Albert w. Hum- mel. Miss Alice Lynch and Mrs J. ]. Donnclly ol Hartford.
 Funeral arrangements to-day in- iicate that the body win be re- turned to his homo in Summit. N. l., for burial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05

tContinued from Page l) como. It will give the democrats q piurality If the senate. However, l don't think they are going to kick anything over"
 Walker told the United Press correspondent who rushed him from the airport 10 the senate office building that he did not plan to 31troduce any bills.
 I'm just going to be here to givo the democrats all the help l can, V he declared.
 Asked about his views of farm relief, the Colorado newspaper publisher said he had no sugges- fions. I'm willing to follow the leaders of the party in this and other measures" he declared. As member of the senate Walker Is entitled to collect about $500 in mileage allowed by law for attendance at each session.
 Walker can only hold his seat for a few days. until Karl c. Schuy- Ter, republican who was elected for the short term, receives his cleo tion certificate, delayed by an er- TOT in completing the vote in one Colorado county.
 The Colorado publisher, appoint cd after the death last summer oi Senator Waterman, republican took the oath of office less thar two hours after he arrived here bS plane, tired and dishevelIed from his long journey. designed to give the democrats n temporary plural. fly in the senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05
Policy Men Paid
 $963.65 To Court
.Continued from Page .I

here following plenty of tips given them by local citizens. They also checked up on published names and addresses given several weeks ago when the local police exposed q feud which involved out of town promoters, gunmen and muscle men. The warrants were signed by Prosecuting Attorney Charles Summa.
 The defendants, who were charged to-day with writing and having policy slips In their posses sion were as follows: John Bar Der, 36. of 34 Scovill street; AL fred sino, 29, of 35 Pratt place; Patrick Clark, 50, of 380 East Main strcet;V. II. Ramon, 829 East Main street; Robert Preston, 27, of 70B North Main street; Thomas Yanakino, 31, Of 146 Easton ave- nue; Tony Alfano. 22. of 20 South Elm street and James pannonc, 22, of 1S2 Mill street. Seven paid $10S.35 each and one. charged only with keeping on November 18th. was charged $5s.36.
 The alleged frequenters. Willis Ferguson, A, of 55 Vine street, 'AbHh 1ooHhiNbt S'p VI " Vahi street. Homer Buthit. I'll Bishop strctc. Ernest Evans, 45. of sS Pearl street, Bajan David, 92 of 19 Vine -treet, John Berebnuik 35 Of S5 Orange street, James Enson. 70. of 17b Bishop street. Faith Mario. 45, Of 76g North Main street, Mar. tin Hansen, 30, of 39 Robbins street. James Howard, 38. of b73 North Main street. They were fined $i3.35 each.
 Gene Young, 4s, of 22 Vine street and Wilfred Bouchard, 14. of 60 High street, failed to appear and their bonds were declared forfeited.
 Ownership of the policy slips, the small amount of money and other "bits" of evidence seized was waived by the various keepers. Members of the detective bureau and emergency squad assisted various patrolmen selected by supt Mclean. The raids were more or less expected aB 1t was well known that the Watch and Ward agents mad obtained some evidence here. II was only question of the iden- tity Of the men suspected. The | number of arrests indicated that policy is not flourishing as popu- larly expected The paid inves- tigators had the names furnished by several "extinguished' rack etcers and some obtained from po- lice files.
 Counsel for the defense to-day in. cludcd Attorneys Vincent Miller, John Greco, Ralph Coppctto and William Lawlor. suggesting that several "interests' were represent ed and not any particular promo. ton clique.
 That raids would be made was predicted in last Thursdny evenings Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05
Tamrnany Yields
 to the Demands
tcontInued from Page i)

~--~-A-----~~--s---.-----~ to iegaiize city salary reductions. one of several proposed economy moves. There was a chance that the session, through action by Franklin D. Roosevelt, might make charter changes that would legalize governmental reforms suggested a few days ago before the Hofstadter committee by Smith and feared by Tammany.
 They came also few hours be. fore meeting of the board of ald- ermen which must by law adopt the 1893 budget. The Tammany surrender was revealed in Q letter from Mayor Elect John P. O'Brien urging certain economy measures already suggested by Acting Mayor Joseph V. Mckee and others. The surrender was interpreted in some quarters as q move to forestall re- organization legislation by the re- publican controlled legislature. and q fusion drive to elect either Smith or Mckee next fall when O'Brien's short term expires.
 The O'Brien letter to Dennis j.. Mahop, acting president of the board of aldermen, urged the board the reduce the mayors salary $10,- 900. eliminate the assistant to the mayor Ca $17.500 job), eliminate the board of taxicab control the bill drafting bureau of municipal as- sembly. and city planning commits sion total saving of $1S0.000. It also was learned that the Tam many program called for Q $ per cent pay cut for $3,000-to-$B,0OO employees. 2 1-2 per cent for those up to $7.E00, 10 per cent up to $10,000 and 20 per cent for those receiving more than $1O.00O,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05
Pop Warner
 Has Resigned
.(continued from Page ID

adelphia.
 Immediately after telephoning. Warner sent the following state- ment to Dr Storey:
 T am leaving Stanford because 1 have accepted position which feel is step forward for me. l am not at liberty to mention the institution to which 1 am going. but 1t is a young and growing ufi- ready over three times as large to be . factor in athletics.
 Tt is with regret that am leaving stanford where l have had the support of the administrative authorities, the students and the alumni. Stanford has passed through q period of depression athletlcally and the prospects for the future are much brighter than at any time since have been here.
 T will always feel very kindly toward Stanford and wish my successor the very best of success
 "dLENN s. WARNER"
 Warner. upon his return from the east several days ago, after his team lost to Pittsburgh, refused to talk about the rumors that he was considering q coaching offer from Temple.
 Warner plans to leave here to- morrow for Los Angeles. where. he will witness tho U. $. C.-Notre Dame game Saturday, covering 1t for q newspaper syndicate. Then he will 20 into lie r lh oT sonora, McvIne t iii new gold mining properties.
 Oncred Job
 Philadelphia. Dec 5--(uP)-- Glenn S. (pop) Warner, who re. signed to-day IS football coach at Stanford university, has been on. cred the position as head coach at Temple university.
 At.Et s sstIa ti,tt, t'sfs cials at Tcmpie refused to gay, whether the veteran coach had ac- cepted the offer. They said the university athletic officials would issue . statement later to-day.
 The contract of Henry J. (Hein- ie) Miller, who has directed foot bail at Temple for eight years. ex, pires at the end of tEls month. It has been rufnored for some time that he will not be retained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05
STOP BAD BREATH

Thousands of people afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through pr Edwards Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know.
 Dr Edwards olive Tablets act gently but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to nat uraI action, clearing the blood and gently purifying the entire system. They do that which dangerous ealomei does without anw of the bad after effects.
 Olive Tablets brings no griping pain or any disagreeabie effects.
 Dr Y. M. Edwards discovered the formula after 20 years of practics among patients afflicted with bowel and liver complaint, with the at- ttndant bad breath.
 Olive Tablets are purely q vege- table compound; y~u will know tflsm by their olive color. Take nightly for . week and note the effect. 1sc, soc. soc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-05
COL HERBERT DIED OF SHOCK
 IN HONOLULU
World War Veteran of Worcester and Federal Prohibition Administra- tor for the Territory of Hawaii
Worcester. Mass, Dec 5.--tUP

worcester. Mass, Dec b.--tUP) Colonel John r. J. Herpert, World War veteran and federal nrohibition administrator for the Hawaiian territory, died of a shock at the Tripler General hospital m Honolulu yesterday, according 10 word received at his home ncre. His wife, who was delayed when the airplane in which she left Worr- cester was forced down in the Al- leghanics, was to reach Hawaii to- day aboard the s. s. Maui.
 Herbert, one-tin1e candidate TOT lieutena mt governor of Massachu- setts on the democratic ticket, was promoted to lieutenant-colonel of inc 102d Massachusetts Field Artil- lery for rmeritorious service ct Cha. teau Thierry. He was made colonel
 After the war he entered the prohibition service and served as Administrator of the Maryland and Idaho districts and the Chicago area, composing illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Hc was to Hawaii in February. 1932. Herbert was a former editor of the worcester Post.