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The Washington times., 1932-03-21
WGshingtOn's Coffin
Handle for Museum

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, March
21.-A handle from the coffin Of
George Washington, in posses
sion of Miss Christine Washing
ton, of Charles Town, will be
placed on display in the Bicen-
tennial museum which is being
arranged there. The handle,
which is fashioned of brass, was
obtained by Miss Washington's
father, the late Richard Black
burn Washington, who directed
the removal of President Wash
ington's body from it's original
resting place to the present mar
BILE vault, according to the direc-
tons in his will.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
HEAVY BUYING
CRISIS CAUSE

Heavy purchases of automobiles,
radios, houses, electric refrigera-
tors, and the like during the
optimistic days which preceded
1929, was one of the primary
factors bringing about economic
stagnation, Prof. Willford I. King,
of the economic department, Col
lege of the City of New York.
told a House Banking subconl-
mittee today.
The committee is considering
the Goldsborough bill to stabilize
the dollar and raise commodity
prices through the Federal Re-
serve System.
Prof. King said the country is
now suffering primarily from the
fall in price levels, brought about
largely because both the Govern.
ment and the people had gone
too deeply into debt.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
SCHOOL BLASTS
|NJURE z

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, March 21
ON.SO.-Twelve men today were
suffering from injuries received
in a series of three blasts which
shook the Springfield high school
building last night and set fire
to the structure.
Four of the injured, who are
firemen, were reported in critical
condition.
The explosions, it was believed,
might have been caused by incen-
diariSts.
The first explosion started
flames racing through the rooms.
The flames, it was believed,
caused the two succeeding blasts.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
GANG SLUGSEND
ONE-WAY RIDE

CHICAGO, March 81 UN.SO. q.
Into the limbo of gangdom today
entered another figure long con-
spicuous in Chicago's criminal
history.
Frank Battaglia, a veteran of
gang wars despite his mere 27
years of life, lay on a morgue
slab with three "slugs" in his
head and back.
His face pressed against the
ice of a frozen roadside puddle,
Battaglia's body was found yes
terday in a desolate spot of Cook
county's southwest corner, known
as "gangland's graveyard" He
had been shot in the head, ap-
parently thrown out Of an auto
mobile, and then shot twice in
the back.
Wanted for murder and a long
list of other offenses, Battaglia
was one of the leaders of Chi
Cago's notorious "42" gang. Many
times before he was finally blot
ted out" Battaglia had emerged
from underworld feuds with the
bullet scars of battle,
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
Police Arrest 80
In Miners March

SCRANTON, Pa, March 81
G.N.S).-Openly defying police,
several hundred insurgent miners,
their ranks fortified by women
sympathizers, today marched on
the Marvine mine of the Hud-
son Coal Company in north
Scranton.
Police reserves swung into
action and arrested more than
80 Of the marchers, many of
them women, and rushed them
to Jail in patrol wagons and
private automobiles.
The demonstration was an
effort to involve the Marvine
operation in the outlaw" walk
out, aimed at tying up the an
thracite industry.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
Cast of 72 Girls
To Present Operett0

THE Pied Piper of Hamelin"
will be presented as the annual
spring operetta of the Girl Re
serves of the Young Women's
Christian Association, March 81,
April l and 2, in Barker Hall,
Seventeenth and K SITS. N. w.
A cast of 72 girls will partici.
pate in the choruSes and dances
of the operetta, which is stated
by students of local public, paro-
chial and private schools.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
Struck BY Trolley,
L0nhUn1 Man Dies

w. H. Bell, colored, of Lanham,
Md, died in Casualty Hospital to-
day from injuries received when
he was struck by an interurban
trolley yesterday.
Bell was brought to the hos
pital after he was found beside
the tracks of the Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad
near Ardmore with his skull frac-
.tured and a hand severed.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
EZeuen Beauties
Of Filmdom
"GZorifed"

HOLLYWOOD, March 81
Q.N.SJ .-Filmdom's "glorified
eleven" was selected today.
Beauty, charm, voice, poise and
ability were considered by a
motion picture studio in select
ing as the most attractive
extra girls Nadine Dore, Lynn
Browning, Muriel Evans, Mary
Ashcraft. Gwen zetter, Doro-
thy Dix, Dorothy Compton,
Mary Cooper, Harryet Mathews,
Gale Rorr and Mary Jane
Temple.
They average 1T pounds in
weight and 5 feet 5 inches in
height. There are six blondes,
three brunettes and two red
headed actresses.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
Britain Marks Time
On IndiG's Problems

LONDON. March q QN.SO.
The British government plans no
immediate action to settle the
communal question in India, it
was stated on high authority to-
day. The general view of Off
cial circles here is that the In
dians do not desire to assume
responsibility for settlement Of
the communal question, consider
ing it more polite to allow the
British government to bear the
onus.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
paradise" for Sale,
Ads In London Say

LONDON, March 21.-Anyone
wanting to enjoy paradise on
earth can buy it. London papers
are carrying advertisements Of
the sale Of Brecqhou, a small is
land in the Channel containing
100 acres. It is described as "a
paradise" having plenty of game,
and giving the owner all the pri-
vacy he may want. There are
two buildings on the island; it is
little kingdom in itself, with the
owner having full jurisdiction
over it and entitled to a seat in
Parliament of Sark.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
Chamber Selects
Its Officers TOdGu

Officers of the Alexandria
chamber of commerce will be
chosen this afternoon at the
first meeting of the new board
of directors.
Dan S. Hollenga, business
manager. and j. T. Preston. Sec
retary for the past 26 years,
will be reelected without opposi-
ton. Several members of the
board are being mentioned for
president, among them j. William
May, one of the founders of the
chamber.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
Alexandria Police
Hunting Lost Goat

Alexandria and railroad police
are looking for small white goat
which escaped from a car at
Potomac Yards yesterday while
a car load of stock was being fed
and watered.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
Raiding Honor Racks
Costs Each Man $40

Two men forfeited $40 each in
Police Court today on charges of
having removed newspapers from
"honor racks" without paying for
them.
The men, both arrested by. Po-
liceman r. A. KlotZ. Ninth pre-
cinct, are James Martin, 227 I
st. N. E., and William Green,
631 I st. N. E.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
STATE OFFICER TO TALK

Swepson Earle. State conserva-
ton commissioner, will be guest
speaker at a meeting Of the Col
lege Park Book Club tomorrow
afternoon. He will give an illus
trated lecture on Colonial
Homes"
The Washington times., 1932-03-21
BALLSTON MEETING SET

Ballston Citizens Association
will hold its monthly meeting TO-
morrow night in the auditorium
of the Firemen's Hall.
The Washington times., 1932-03-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
BOOTHS HOMER
 BEATS HARVARD
Wallop in First Inning With Bases Loaded Wins for Yale, 4 to 2

New Haven, Conn. June 22--A homo run by Albie Booth in the first inning with the bases filled, plus the effective pitching of Johnny Broaca, gave Yale n 4-2 victory over Harvard in tho 15Sth baseball game between the Bluc and tho Srimson before Il com mcnccmcnt crowd of 7.500 yeBtcr- day.
 Tho victory marked another dra- matte meeting between tho two brilliant rivals. Barry Wood and Booth, fin which tho mighty atom cguhlled his. spectacular triumph over the Crimson star in football last fall, coming through with the necessary hit when it was most ncdcd. It was Wood who made possible the two Harvard runs in its half of the thrilling first in- ming.
 After that Inning the game was dominated almost entirely by the opposing pitchers, Broacm and Ed- dle Loughlin. The two staged n pitching duel seldom equaled and neither gave way an inch. Broacn allowed i've hits and struck out ton batsmen. while L0uRhlin al- lowed three hits and famed three.
 Both hurlers were accorded gilt edge support in the pinches and af- ter the first Inning the possibility of T. further score waB almost re- mote. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
CREW FOLLOWERS
 AWAIT HARVARD
 YALE BOAT RACE

New London. Conn, June 22-- (UP)-This quaint old-time whal- ing port, with its narrow, cobble- stoned streets down by the water front began taking on an air of festivity today Tn preparation for the big day of the year---the Yale Harvard regatta Friday.
 Bewhiskered old salts who once speculated on the luck of rival whalers were debating the repec- tive merits of tie Yale and Har- yard varsity eights which are to race over q four-mile course on the Thomas river. Among tho townspeople, retired seamen, coast guardsmen and navy submarine men stationed across the river there iB almost as much partisan- ship as between the Yale and Har- ward men who will come here to- morrow and Friday by airplane. yacht, train and automobile and for a brief span of time make New London the roc.c.y center of the east.
 Yale has covered tho course in 20 minutes 90 seconds against q strong freshet in time trial and the best Harvard has been able to do is 20 minutes, 45 seconds.
 T anticipate a close race Tri- day" Coach Charley WhitcSide of the crimson said last night.
 Yale's coach. Taciturn Ed Lead CT, followed his usual custom of saying nothing about the prospects. He took his varsity three miles up- stream yesterday and went over the individual faults of the men in the shell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
NEWSP PAPERMEN
 NEARLY AGREED
 AGAINST VERDICT
Only Two at Ringside Agree on Decision Boston Man Figured Draw

New York, June 22.-(UP)-A poll of boxing critics at the ring side last night showed m over whelming verdict against the de- cision which gave Jack Sharkey the heavyweight title held by Max schmcling.
 Those who favored HchmelIng were: Wilbur Wood, New York Sun; Harry Grayson, World-Tcle- gram: Joe Williams, World -Tele- gram; William Morris. New York Evening Post; James Dawson. New York Times; Francis Albertini, New York Graphic; Stuart Cam eron, United Pres: Richard Vid- mer. New York Herald-Tribune; {; the representative of the Associated Press; W. o. McGeehan. the Her. aId Tribune and Damon Runyon, New York American.
 Paul Calico of the New York Daily News had given Sharkey only n draw, although he had picked him to win the fight The repre- sentative of the Boston Traveller also rated 1t q draw.
 Dan Parker of the New York Daily Mirror gave the decision to Sharkey, as did Marty Berg of the Bronx Home News, and the rep- rcsentative of the Atlanta Constitu- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
|SHARKEY, WORTH HALF MILLION, HAD
 SPOTTY CAREER
Former Sailor Finally Reaches Fistic Heights After Five Attempts

Boston, June 22.-(UP)---Jack sharkey. tho new heavyweight cham pion, rose from a sailor in the United States navy to a position of wealth and fame in eight years and fewer than 50 ring battles.
 Sharkey, at 20 years of age, is estimated 10 be worth $500.000. He has home in the exclusive Chest nut Hill section of Boston, where, with his wife and three children, he relaxes when not training for fights.
 sharkcy collected s150 for his first professional bout. That was knocked out one Billy Muldoon in the first round. He had been hon. orably discharged from tho navy shortly before the bout.
 Plenty of "Grccn".
 Since. Sharkey has collected nearly $f,000,000 in ring purse and he ranks second to Jack Dempsey as gate attraction. Among his checks are tho one for s204,000 which he received for bout with Dempsey, and several others of S100. 900 for single engagements.
 Shnrkcy was born Joseph Paul Cukoschay, of Lithuanian parents, on October 26, 1902, at Bingham- ton, N. Y. He acquired the name, Sharkey, from n combination of the names of Jack Dempsey and Tom Sharkey, his ring idols.
 Sharkey started battling in tho navy in an impromptu street af- fair. He attempted to protect q boy selling ice cream from other sailors who sought to sample his wares without paying for them. One big sailor challenged Jack, and they battIed for an hour, both quitting when they had enough. Sharkey was surprised he had battled on even terms with the nlddlewoight champion of Rhode Island, In the navy Jack engaged in about 20 bouts.
 Looked Good
 When discharged he was sub- Jectcd to gymnasium tryout by Johnny Buckley, manager, Jack Conway. attorney, and William Canty, late Boston alderman. As n consequence he was signed un- der tho management of Buckley. Buckley still is his pilot. Conway was retained IS associate and ad- visor to Buckley.
 Sharkey broke into the big time when he won from Harry Wills on q foul in 1926. In 1927, he was the victim of q knockout in scv- en rounds by Jack Dempsey, los- ing n chance that year to fight Gene Tunney for the title.
 Tho following year, he was beat en by Johnny Rfsko and held to q draw by Tom Hceney, disappoint- ments which cost him another prospective chance at Tunney.
 Then on the retirement of Tun- ncy, Sharkey fought his way to q position of leadership among heavyweights, disputed only by Max Schmellng. Their bout in 1030 ended in q foul which gave Tunneys vacated titlc to Schmel- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
CRIPPLE SCORES
 GREATEST UPSET IN TENNIS ANNALS
Cochet Eliminated By C0l- Iins in Four eSts-Yank Women Win

Wimbledon, England, June 22-- (GP) hopes for victory in the mems singles of the British tennis championship have bright cncd with the amazing upset in which the mighty Henri Cochct of France. faVoritc for the title. was eliminated by crippled British player.
 Wilmor Allison of Texns was ops posed to-day Co tho Polish cham pion, Ignace TIoczynSki; John Van Hyn of Philadelphia faced J. D. r. Whcntley of England. and Francis x. Shields Of New York Was matched against N. Taylor of Eng land.
 Nice Work
 The first and only American casualty, thus far, was Mrs Law renee Harper, who lost to Miss Kathleen Summers, British high school girl, J--6, co, 7--5.
 COchcCB defeat WaB one of the greatest tennis upBcts of all time. Hafa Collins, permanently crippled in the right leg, doWned the famous Frenchman. G---2, S--G, 0--G. G---~3, on the same court where a year ago Cochct Wns eliminated in hig frBt round match.
 The second round matches of the wom"D'a singles. and the opening of play in tho mems doubles also WaB programmed for to-day.
 Wimbledon, England. June 22-- NPD -fhc procession of Amcrl- can victories in the British tennis tournament continued to-day.
 Miss Helen Jacobs, California, easily won her second round Hln~ Rlcs match from MrE E. C. Coycll of Great Britain, G-1, G--2.
 The day Wag ideal for tennis. A hot sun beat down on the courts at Winner Allison, Frank Shields and John Van Kyn started play on the first. second and third courts in the mems singles. They are at- tempting to join their three coun- trynep, Ellsworth Vines, Gregory Mangin and Sidney Wood in the final 32.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
College Women
 at Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill, Mass. June 22-- (UP) 1.-The four seeded stars in the fourth annual invitation tennis tournament for college women went into the third round of play today at the Longwood Cricket club, after breezing through their second round matches yesterday.
 In yesterday's second round play, Charlotte Miller of New York uni- versity, seeded No. 1, started shak- fly, but steadied to beat Mary Carpenter of Vassar, 6-2, 60.
 Helen Marlowe of Southern Cali fornia, seeded second and the west coast hope in the tournament. won her match from Ruth Besson of Smith college, with ease. 60. 6-0.
 Marjorie Sachs of Radcliffe. seeded third, and Dorrance Chase of simmons. fourth seeded, had little difficulty in yesterdays play. the former trouncing Rosamond Robert of Bryn Mawr. 6-1, 8-1, and the latter overwhelming Katherine Howell of Mt Holyoke in love sets, 60, 60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
LEVINSKY CALLS NEW CHAMPION
 "A BIG BUM"

Reno. New, June 22-(UP)- An offer of efOO,OOO for . fight between Jack Sharkey, new heavyweight champion, and the winner of . bout here July { between Max Bacr, California, and King I,cvinsky. Chicago, has been made by Leonard Sacks, business manager for Jack Dempsey.
 Tho kingflsh was quite will. ing to meet Shari<cy.
 "Sharkcy is D big bum," said I.cvinsl<y. "I could lick him cariiy. What's more, HI fight him for coffee and--."
 Baer was moro conservative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
FAN, BELIEVING S1ARKEY LOST
 DROPS DEAD

Denver, June 22-(UP)- Michael Carey, 80, dropped dead here last night while 1is- tcning to Q broadcast of the championship fight, convinced that Max SchmeIing had re. tained his title.
 My God, Sharkey has lost" Carey cried during tho i4th round. Hc arose from his chair, tottcrcd few steps, and fell to the floor.
 While his daughter franctic. ally tclcphoncd for . police sur. geOn, the radio annOuncer's voice shouted word of Sbarkcy's victory.
 Carey did HOt hear--hc was dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
YaIe-Harvard at
 Cambridge To-day

Cambridge, MnRs. June 22~-- NUPD Charley DeVcnH. stnr Of the Harvard pitching Btaff waH expect cd tO toe the mound for the Grim son to-day against Yhlc In the sec 0nd game of Inc annual EnricS be- tween the traditional rivals at Bol- dl"rB field,
 Ned Wheeler waG expected to hurl for Yale.
 1T Yale wins to-day. the series with end, since Yale won the first game at New Haven ycSterday, I to z. A win for Harvard will nc ccBsitato third game here Satur- day to determine the winner of the series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
TITLE BOUT DREW
 OVER $537,000

New York, June 22--UP)- Tine sharkey- -sci,snciing heavy weight bout last night attracted approximately 10000 boxing fans. bringing ap estimated gate of s5s7. .320. depression or no dc- prcssi0D.
 ss.Incilng's share of tic gross rrt~ipts. at s2H per cent. was estimated at s22D.O 900.
 Biaarkcy's share. nt 70 per ccns. was approximately s54,- Ofs0.
 The promoters collected about s2s4. GOO. fr0m which all es- EcBses must bc dedusfcd. Prof its serc estimated st between eis9. .i5f,o and eztD0. 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Catholic Leaders
 Clash Tomorrow

First place will be at stake to- morrow afternoon when Harry Melvin's second place St Mary nine. defending champions in tho Parochial League. stack up against Sa Joseph team at Hamilton Park assigned to umpire the tllt. 4 victory for the Brookiyn boys will assure them tho title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
SlOss Blanks
 Research, 7 to 0

George Sloss won pitchers battle from Big Jake VreeIand as tho Factory scored q z to 0 win over the Research in 6 Chase Twi- light League game last night at Fulton Park. Each twirler gave up but three hits, Sloss striking out 10, two more than Vreeland. Errors aided in the Researchers downfall.
 Harry Morrfs' triple with two mates abroad, resulted in the only earned runs of the game. Score by innings:
 Research ... 1000 900 0---0 3 0
 Factory ....100 240 x---7 3 4
 Batteries: Vreeland and Summn and Buxton; Sloss and Ryan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
MAX STILL CHAMP
 TO HIS MOTHER

Berlin. June 22-(UP)-Max SchncIing's mother still regards her son as heavyweight cham. pion of the world, although he lost the title to Jack Shnrltcy Inst night.
 q listened tO -tlie fight over the rndIO." Mrs Schmciing said to-day. Prom the description Of thc announcer, ] cant under stand how his opponent could have been given the decision.
 "1O me, Max still Is cham. pion, tho very least he deserved was n draw. And it seemed to me that he had won by n good margin"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

agcr, held him to keep him from flashing about with joy.
 The two fighters shook hands. Jack Sharkcy walked out. tho new champion, happy that after eight years of effort to gain tho title after tossing away four chances nt the championship. he finally was q champ.
 SchmcIing in his dressing room wns quiet. He permitted Jacobs to talk for him. And Jacobs said 1t was robbery" but he would not protest formally as 1t would do no good"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
Dept IF Beats
 Clock Office 1O-6

His inferiority complex getting the best of him in the last few innings, Eddie Evans. office num- Der one moundsmen, dropped his second game in the Clock. shop league last night, tho Dept. 12 taking an interesting 10 to 6 ver- dict. The winners nicked Evans for il safeties while Gould gave up but eight.
 Tonight at the Watertown Ave- nue Rod and Gun club field. Dept. IS and Dept. 24 will collide at 8:i5 O clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22
DOrics Practice

Cliff Slator's Doric chapter of DeMolays. tied for first place in the state DcMolay league with two vic- tories in us many starts. will prac- tice tomorrow night at 6 o'clock at the Watcrtown avenue Rod and Gun club field in preparation for their state league game with New Britain in the Hardware City Sat- tIrday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

Runs butted in---Wood. Shelton, Booth {. Two-base hit--McCanrey. Three base hit--Wo0d. Home run Booth. Sacrifiee---R. Parker. Dou- bie plays -~- r etcher and Booth; Fletcher and Kimbaii. Left on bases Harvard 6, Yale l. Bases on balls off Broaca 2. Loughiln 2. Struck out--@by Br0hca 10, LouRhlin 2. Hit by pitcher - by LouEhlin tMaineD. Umpires--DooIan and Hart Time of gams--t:40.