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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
BAD DECISIONS MAKE WILTONIAN
 BALK AT BOUT
Finally Promises to Show Up Tonight - Steve Carr Added to Card Knapp Meets PelOguin

Feeling that he has been the vic- tim of two bad decisions, Norman Conrad of Wilton, N. H., tried valiantly to kick over the traces last night in connection with his ten round bout with Eddie Carr at the Phoenix Arena tomorrow night. Because of the two breaks" against him within the past ten days, Conrad baked about coming here to box Carr, feeling that a win for him would not mean any thing, whereas, if the decision went against him, his immediate future would be seriously im- paired when 1t came to talking percentages and guarantees.
 Sees the Light
 However, the matter has been strengthened out to a point where definite assurance has been given that Conrad will be on hand to- night for his gallop with Mickey Dances eight ball, who is reported to be chafing at the leash for an opportunity to start seeking the Wilton leather-pusher. Conrad was supposedly given the works" on 8 decision at Holyoke last Mon- day night, the two judges over ruling the referee by voting for Adolph Heuser, the German mid dleweight champion. Local fans will also remember that Conrad was handed very much the worst of 1t two weeks ago, when Referee Jim Calvin called his bout with Al Gainer a draw. That's why Nor mic is in balky frame of mind in regard to his bout with Carr after tomorrow's sundown. He has had two tough bouts in 8 row, but his manager should have thought of those things when he signed for the Carr bout, for it's much too late to pull out now, and Commissioner Thomas Euclid Donahue will be on hand to see that he doesn't, un- less he contracts trench mouth or is struck by lightning between now and 8 p. m. Thursday.
 He's Coming
 But Normie says he will be on hand, and that is what is wanted by all concerned, including the fans, who were very much impress sed with his showing against Gainer. For, should Carr leave his ebony-hued jawbone open for lon- ger than a split-second (and a small split at that) the bout will not go the limit, for Conrad has one of the fastest right hands on exhibition here in a lot of years.
 Joe VignaH and Rene Peloquin will hop to it once again for the edifcation of the customers. The boys have met before and it took all of Joseph's durability to take what Peloquin offered and still come through with the best of the argument.
 Good Boy
 Carmen Knapp, most always pleasing battler will have Al An- none (not Capone) of Springfield to contend with. Should Albert not be able to say it with leather in convincing style, he will prob ably hear the seeking overture from Carmen in the first or second rounds.
 Young Santora, the New York city golden gloves welterweight champion meets up with Steve Carr of New Britain in the four round opening bout. That pairing is 8 last minute switch which will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

make a better bout. Santora was to have met Rollo Rowland, but the latter will tangle with a gent tagged Eddie Belrose of Nashau. N. H. Bel-rose to fame on the sturdy right arm of Nick Norris, a Grecian gentleman, who does not own a restaurant, believe it or not and deals in boxing beef, not beef stew.
 Popular
 The demand for tickets has been particularly brisk yesterday and to- day, for Conrad left the customers feeling that they wanted to see more of him and his sharpshooting right hand. Should Carr cop the ver- dict, MT Mickey Dance will grad uate to the exalted position of an expert conditioner, rather than just 8 good trainer, and he seems to have picked out a pretty good Carr to ride with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
WOOSTER MAIDENS BEAT BRIDGEPORT,
 NATIONAL CHAMPS
Local Lassies Take Total Pinfall Match in Park City By l13 Pins-Big Five in Stratfeld To- night

Sam Sena's Wooster. Girls, led by Edna Bessette, who toppled the naples for a mark of $40 for three strings, made their debut in Bridge port last night an impressive one defeating the Park City Girls by a margin of 113 pins and taking the entire three games. The down. staters were national champions last year and will show at the wooster Alleys in 8 return en- gagement a week from tonight at o'clock.
 Tonight the Wooster Big Five mems array will journey to Start ford to test the mettle of the Stratford duckpinners in tke first of a series of "here and there" matches. Friday evening the sec- ond match will be rolled at the Wooster Alleys at 8:30 o'clock.
 Last nights good news:
 wOOafer Girls (Hl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

Tony Murray returned to the league as Q member Of Joe liar pins team, but failed to get started. When Tom starts hitting them and the rest of the team can hold its own, there will be some nice scores rolled. They had total pin fall for the week of 1527, but Mon- aghan's Gasmen finished strong to take the final game.
 Did your hear about Pete Gilli. gan. He has been in training all summer and showed splendid re- suits, hitting 116-92-111. However, with this fine showing of Pete's his mates were only able to secure one game. Harvey Pelletier of the op- position hitting 374 in his three games to feature for the Plumbers.
 Billy Thompson slid his mates along to an even break for the evening by hitting 122 in the final game to win the game and also give his team the pinfall for the evening. The three games were close, Dr Cottiero and Rusoltllo, settling the first two games by finishing up with marks.
 After . poor start, the men of Jim Courtney started canvassing for a new captain, which made Jim a little anxious for his job and he proved his ability by q good third game. Jim believes in letting his men do the work and he comes in when they are most needed.
 Another east end outfit returned to the league after an absence of four years. Led by Joe Wolff they took first two straight, when the Flanagan team went wild in the final to hit 54S and take this game and also pinfall.
 Jim Lord and his revamped out fit made a clean sweep against the Power team, who were unable to get up full power only in one game and this was offset by "Aid" Donahue who knocked out a 130 score in this game.
 The Waterville boys started off like a whirlwind hitting 566 in the first game, which score gave them two points for the evening. The first honors for the season go to Charlie Denehy who displayed mid-season form in hitting 133, which was high single for the week.
 Plenty of good scores were turn- ed in for the first week, which makes it look as though the boys have been practicing. Out of the 12O men bowling for the first week, 45 finished with and average over 1O0, and seven out of the "A teams hit an average over 500. It will not be so hot trying to live up to these averages though.
 Herman Lux was too strong last week for the Reilly team, which hit 1499 for their three games and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
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(By United Press)

NDy OMUoO fFcSSI
 At Boston.-George Linnehan, Boston. threw Archie Campbell. Canada; Pete Sturgis, Worcester. drew with Frank Malcewicz. Utica, N. Y.; Jimmy Trephon, Florida, drew with Jacky Nichols, oBston; Jack Ellis, Lawrence, threw Joe Kujot, Trenton, N. J.
 At Revere, Mass.-Lee Wykoff, St Louis, Mo, threw Fred Carone, Lynn; Stanley iPnto, Australia, drew with Charley Leahman. Ohio; Billy Bartush, Chicago, trhew Al Beveridge, Boston.
 At Portland, Me.-Gus Sonnen- berg, Boston, threw Bob Wilkie. New York; Bull Martin, New Jer- sey, drew with Boris Demetroff, Boston.
 At Waltham, Mass.-Bob (Bib- ber) Mccoy, Cambridge, threw George Saunders. New Orleans.
 At New York-Coliseum Westrich, New York, threw George Hagen, Brooklyn; Sam Stein, New. ark, threw Bruno Gorrasini, Italy: Jack Sherry, Ohio, threw Joe Pic co, Italy: Sandor Szabo, Hungary, threw Luigi Gagigalupi, Italy; Glenn Mum, Nebraska, threw Lilo Nardi, Italy; Benny Ginsberg, Chi cago. threw Paul Boesch, Brook lyn.
 At New Haven, Conn Ed (Strangler) Lewis, Los Angeles, threw Pat McClary. Ireland. (re- tained title); Dr Ralph Wilson, Phiiadelphia. drew with George Manish, Jugo -Slavia; Johnny Sup sie. New Haven. drew with George Mcleod. Boston; Milo Dinaidi, Italy. threw Mike Maxurki. Poland; Mike MaIcewitx. Utica, ". r., threw Vanka zelesniak, Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
SAMUEL JOHNSON IN INITIAL NIGHT
 GRIDRON GAME
Stratf0rd Eleven, With Three Local Boys on Squad, Face N. H. Boys Club Tonight

New Haven, October 26 = The prodigal son comes home tonight to show just how successful he has been with his new venture at Samuel Johnson Academy. Only in this sense of the word it is seven fellows. When the Boys Club meets the Stratford institution to- night at Donovan field at S:15 o'clock, 1t will be a meeting of many old friends. However, that doesn't mean the ball game will be just that way.
 Ray "Fido" Murphy, has been quite successful as coach of the Troopers and his many friends in New Haven will have an oppor- tunity to see this peppery, fiery, hard working mentor in action. This time he will be on the side- lines, much unlike when Murphy played in other years on the local gridiron. Last year he was with the Triangles. His teams efforts thus far, have been good showings against the heavier Fordham the St Benedict Prep school, New Jersey Champs, and a tie score with the Dartmouth Freshmen "B" eleven. Since the lone home stand in Stratford earl- fer in the season many fans have followed the doing of this club teams opponent with much in- terest.
 Admission will be forty cents for adults and twenty-five cents for boys.
 The probable starting lineups: Boys Samuel Club Johnson Academy Moran ,...,,...,, Valukevitch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
SCHMELING=WALKER
 PICTURES AT GARDEN

Boxing fans who like to see plenty of action, and were unable to attend the Mickey Walker-Max Schmeling bout at Long Island a month ago. can still get a peek at that sensational bout through the medium of the motion pictures of the fight, which are showing at the New Garden theater, secured as an added attraction by Manager Dick Halliwell. The pictures are very worth while for the bout itself was a humdinger from the first bell to Walkers technical knockout in the eighth round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
Conrad Tries To Pull Out OF Bout With Carr But Is Blocked
McCLARY HURT BY
 LEWIS IN MAT GO

New Haven, Conn, Oct 2e- (UP)-Pat McClary, 25O-pound wrestler who once was body guard to Col Charles A. Lind- bcrgh, was under observation at St Raphael's hospital today after being thrown last night by Ed (Strangler) Lewis, world wrestling title claimant.
 Police asked Lewis to re- main in New Haven until doc- tors had ascertained the extent of McCIary's injury. It was feared at first he had a dislo- cated vertebra. Hospital at- tendants reported he passed a comfortable night, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
A Politician Without a Vote
Bx DAN PARKER

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  ballot in the coming eecion--News item). old Maine ano Wltn naueuF anu oAsoaan' delivered a political oration Using increased Frank Koosevts strength And thusa ado o throughout the Nation When ah how bitter the drained, down to the dregs sir For happy had the state And m Herbie reel around rubber legs, sir h words, springng from adenerds! low all rival to shut up Though soothing verce! Just a great big handsome young Connectcutup. campaign throughout the West make the thing unanimous for Franklin epgottis baked cause, seems I'd overtalked they bore to the hospital, a-ranklin, Alackaday And 'od's bodlkns! While lay convalescent fever1sh pallet Theyhe he of voerstobe made
 And I forfeited right to cast the ballot I around*, demanded "1ong count" But wouldn't shouted en bout," varlet. "D'yuh think name is Barry" to m Maine, would be in vain squandered that famed oration! mention Goat), Roosevelt think going nation? Greenwich Village ing and about").
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
MATCH GAME.
ANOTHER METZGER?

Florida university has a guard who promises to be a sec- ond Bert Metzger, the mite noun tain who played guard for Notre Dame in 1880. He is George Mo- Campbell, who, while weighing 156 pounds, is only two pounds over the weight of Metzger.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-01
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1882


Ii was good news to local democrats
Yesterday to learn that J. Francis Smith of
this city is being seriously mentioned for the
position Of secretary of the state central
committee. Governor Cross has proposed
that the state central committee at its meet
ing March II elect Attorney David A. Will
son of Hartford chairman and MIR Smith,
secretary. II is understood that MIR Smith
will have the support of Mayor Hayes and
the local members of the state central COM
mittee. For the welfare of the party we
hope that the slate of the governor goes
through as picked
1t is perfectly evident by his actions in
once more naming the officials of the state
central committee that Governor Cross in
tends to make the same serious effort for re-
election this fall that he did two years ago..
His denomination is assured unless he himself
should decline TO run. 1t certainly cannot
be construed that he is out of the guberna-
torial race If he is taking an active part in
the election of the new chairman and Sec
rotary
Both Attorney Wilson and Mr. Smith are
we'll qualified TO assume the positions for
which they are mentioned. The former
was on the democratic ticket two years ago
and is also former postmaster of Hartford,
as well as having served as democratic town
chairman. MIR Smith is we'll known in bust
ness circles in this city and throughout the
Naugatuek valley. AS one of the ranking
tennis stars in New England his acquaint-
anceship goes beyond the state line. He is at
present a member of the board of health.
We feel sure that Governor Cross is aware
of the fact that the central committee Off
Gals will be faced with double duties this
year. Not only must they return the demo-
cratic party 10 power in Connecticut, but
victory for the national ticket is also antie
pated And with the democratic party now
holding two Of the five congressional seats
il is hoped that this number may even be
increased. There will also be an extra con-
gressonal seat to be contested for this fall,
not to mention Senator Binghams seat
which the republican incumbent is making
desperate efforts to retain.
If Attorney Wilson and Mr. Smith are
elected to the positions of chairman and seere-
tary respectively they will have their work
cut out for them from the start. Theirs will
be tasks not enviable by any means. 1t is all
the more surprising that there were SO many
active candidates in the field (and still are
fcs that nattcr), We anticipate a lively
campaign with republicans making fight
for their political fights. With odds on the
democratic party to come through in both
state and national elections the proposed Of
fieials arc getting an suspicious introduction
TO the voting public.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-01
CONNECTICUTS VIEWS ON
CONSOLIDATION PLAN
New Britain Herald)

Governor Cross, speaking for
Connecticut, has let the Interstate
Commerce Commission understand
that the state favors the four
party railroad consolidation plan.
Just what would happen to Con-
necticut under this plan nobody
knows, and perhaps It would make
not an iota Of difference. Accord
ing to the original consolidation
plan the so-called bridge lines
across the Hudson were to be un-
der the control of New England
lines; under the present plan they
would be under the control OF
various of the four-party lines.
That Is the chief difference and
those who oppose the latter scheme
make much of this fact.
To be Of value to New England
the four trunklines should have
access on something approaching
even terms. This Is not the case
even at present, the New York
Central and the Pennsylvania hav-
ing distinct advantages over the
remaining four trunk lines.
Competitive conditions would
be of advantage to New England;
but despite all the discussion no
way has been found to change the
ownership of the B. & A. by the
Central ad the New Haven and
B. & M. by the Pennsylvania. This
business freezes out the Baltimore
& Ohio and the Chesapeake &
Ohio Nickel Plate lines;
although as a practical proposition
any shipper can designate a choice
Of any trunk line.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-01

act shall be elected and such persons shall
act accordingly until President or Vice
President shall have qualified.
Section 4 The Congress may by
law provide for the case of the death Of
any of the persons from whom the House
of Representatives may choose Presi-
dent whenever the right of choice shall
have devolved upon them, and for the
case of the death of any of the persons
from. whom the Senate may choose a
Viee-Pres;dent whenever the right of
choice shall have devolved upon them,
Section 5. Sections | and 2 shall
take effect on the 18th day of October
following the ratification of this article.
Section s. This article shall be in
operative unless il shall have been ratified
as an amendment to the Constitution by
the Legislatures Of three-fourths of the
several States within seven years from
the date of its submission"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-01
The Norris Amendment

Providing that three -fourths of the states
ratify the so-ealled lame duck" amendment
we wonder If future generations will refe
to it as the 10th amendment or the Norris
amendment. For practical purposes, of
course, the numerical reference will be
chosen, but to those who have watched the
course of the measure in the last ten years
it will always remain the Norris amendment.
II was the fiery Nebraskan who carried on the
fight for adjustment of all lame duck ses-
sions of Congress when the bill was ridi-
euled in the House and Senate 1t was the
same Norris who championed it when the
late Speaker Lonsworth permitted it to die
natural death on the table,
Incidentally it is twelve years since an
amendment has been added to the Constitu-
ton. That guaranteeing equal voting priv
ilcges to women was the last adopted On
August Is. 1920. it was proclaimed in
effect. just six months after ratification.
Oddly enough it was the second amendment
TO 60 into effect that year, the 18th being
in effect upon January l6, 1920. 1t may
be year or two. perhaps even more, before
the lame-luek amendment is ratified by
enough states. However, the measure in its
present form provides for ratification with
in seven years from date of submission which
automatically makes it imperative to secure
legislative action as soon as possible.
The article in full follows
Section - The terms of the Presi-
dent and Viee-President shall end at noon
on the 10th day of January and the terms
of Senators and Representatives at noon on
the third day Of January. of the years in
which such terms would have ended if
this article had not been ratified; and the
terms of their successors shall then begin
Section 2 - The Congress shall as
ssmble 81 least once in every year, and
such meeting shalt begin at noon of the
third day of January. unless they shall by
law appoint . different day,
Section 3. IT, at the time fixed for
The beginning OF the term OF the President
she President shall have died, the Vice,
Pfssident-sleet shall become President. II a
President shall NOT have been chosen be.
fore shs time fixed for the beginning OF
bis term, or II ths prssIdeni-elsst shall
have failed 10 qualify. then the Vice.
Pff>ldsnt-slsst shall sfl as President until
President shaII have qualified and the
Ceneffs may BY law provide for lhs case
~IDel9in neither . pfssideni.sleei or a
VIe1.P fssIdsnf.eIsft shall have qualified.
<lf|1Fine who shalI then SCI % President.
"a ~ msnesf IN which ons who Is 20
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-01
Machines, People, Land

The head of scientific school remarks
that the machine age is only 200 years old
yet in these two industrial centuries the
world has doubled its population. This re-
markable increase came largely because
there was so much work to do. and nearly
everybody could earn a living. Now. with
machines taking the place of men to an un-
precedented extent, an assured livelihood be-
comes more and more doubtful. So European
countries are standing still in population
or even declining. and in America the rate
of gain is falling so that there may soon be
no more increase.
Few Americans have yet begun TO see
the significance of this trend. If continued. it
will mean tremendous changes in outlook in
the fortunes of individuals and communities,
in plans for the future. One important as
peet is the effect on land values 1t is prob
ably no accident that they began to slump
in this country Immediately after we began
checking immigration. Our land values have
always risen with population and have been
forced up, until recently, by immigration.
We are trying to restore land values now by
federal credit measures. How long will il
be until our real estate owners and opera
tors are calling for more immigrants to oc-
cupy their land, as industrialists formerly did
10 work in their factories'
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-01
Is 1t SANDER?

Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley is
by way of becoming public defender for
President Hoover. Of course, the friend
ship between the two extends beyond the
Cabinet. They are actually warm personal
friends. When criticism of Mr. Hoover is
voiced it is natural for his friends to jump
to his defense. Therefore, ii was perhaps
in the ordinary course of events for Secre-
tary Hurley to take exception to recent
remarks of John J. Raskob, chairman of the
national democratic committee. MIR Ras-
kob said among other startling things that
he believed President Hoover would run on
wet platform this fall if his party adopted
it.
To which Secretary Hurley retorted that
MIR Raskob is in position to speak much
more accurately of the amount of money
that he and his associates have spent SANDER
ing and disappearing the President of
the United States than he is as to the Pres
ident's views on the 9Th amendment. 1t APP
pears little far.fetched for the chairman of
the Democratic National committee to attempt
to interpret the views of the President on
the subject We haven't as yet heard what
Mr. Jahneke has to say on the same thing
Mr. Janeke by the way, is the presidents
aide on the left side where Hurley is on the
right. Incidentally MIR Jahncke is our as
sstant secretary of the navy.
Of course. many people may have Won
dered just why Messrs Hurley and Jahneke
were running around the country lately
making pre-campaign speeches for the pres
ident Theirs Is the task to break down
the great wall of silence that the American
public has built around the Hoover myth
Hailed as the supefman of 1928 he has yet
to prove his qualifications for the presidency
to which he was elected with SO much ella
ton and satisfaction four years ago. 1t
doesn't seem to be Of much Importance,
that the American people are paying the
salaries Of Secretary Hurley fSl5,000 per
annum), and Assistant Secretary Jahneke
$4,000 Der annum) to carry on their
respective duties and not to carry on poll
teal campaigns in the, nation.
Speaker John N. Garner called attention
to this behavior last week in ruthless adj
|. dress. He charged that It is criminal efor
republican ofice-hotders to squander the
governments time and money campaigning
instead of attending to the duties to which
they are assigned. 1t is certainly unfair of
these gentlemen to pursue such tactics at
such crisis in our lives. 1t is hard enough
y for thousands to scratch out living these
days. Yet many of our public officials feel
that they are entitled to do just as they
pleased with the taxpayers money. 1t is
high time that some of them were inform
cd of their respective rights and duties. If
the president needs any defense let it come
from the proper sources. But there is no
need for the secretary of war and the as
sstant secretary of the navy to tour the
country in his behalf They have their jobs.
Why not attend to them9