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Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
STIFFEN THE PENALTY


CALIFORNIA; penalty for kidnapping.
at present set indefinitely as mot
more than 20 years, is not severe enough
to deter loathesome creatures from re-
sorting to this sort of crime
Certainly it should be punished as Sc
verely as murder-if not with the ex-
treme penalty then at least with a life
sentence that will mean Imprisonment
for life.
There are comparatively few murders
committed solely for financial gain.
Most of them are the result of sudden
impulses, either uncomfortable rage, or
desire for revenge. They are inspired
by human motives, lamentable motives
of course, but natural nevertheless.
The kidnaper differs from the average
slayer in that the former coolly, deliber-
ately and with malice aforethought, lays
his plans and inflicts suffering on sew
eral persons, solely for financial gain.
A Staying, in nine cases out of 10 is def
mite, and horrible though it is, its def
lnlteneSs gives some tangible support to
those whom the crime concerns most in
timately-the relatives and friends of
the victim.
The indefiniteness of kidnapping is
cruelty in an extreme degree. Not only
Is the NlcIlm tortured, out MS family ana
friends suffer with him until the kid
naperS either have abandoned their plot
or have been apprehended.
If we needed anything to clinch the
truth of this line of reasoning we had it
last year in the Lindbergh case. Yet
dear old lady. harmless and lovable,
Sunday became the victim of such in
human treatment at Los Angeles.
Gba has booY sntiIrnpd safe and nm
harmed to her family, but that does not
lessen the enormity of the crime commit
ted against her, her family and society
in general.
While our legislators are debating the
proposal to eliminate capital punishment,
they would do we'll to amend the law so
that kidnapping would be punished by life
Imprisonment, without any hope of pa
role. And that is letting the hdnapers
down entirely too easily.
If the governor and the senator keep
on making charges, the whole story may
come out yet.
The Prussian diet has nothing to do
with the sort of diet adopted by Holly
wood few years ago.
-O-
Germany and France are staging an
other .contest-to see which snail nave
a new cabinet first
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

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Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

ior vice-commander, Harry Koch
Ter OF Brawley is state executive
committeeman, Henry Johnston of
El Centro is treasurer, L. E. King
cf El Centro Is adjutant and Rufus
Keller of Brawley is chaplain.
Three new members were initi-
ated last night by the San Diego
delegation.
The next meeting will take place
March 3, at the local veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

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Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
February z. 1918

Circulation of books at the pub
lie library for January was report
ed as 1867 books. There are 4260
card holders and 7717 books in the
library.
A meeting was held last night
for the purpose of organizing a
central charity body.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

We still insist that the senate fact
finding committee should investigate the
terrible drill the California Lancers put
ON here-also the California Lancers
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

Hemet Valley, Riverside county,
produced 1000 tons of dried april
cots last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

Several horses have been stolen
from ranches in the Hemet valley,
Riverside county, in recent weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07
TEN YEARS AGO
February 7. 1929

Supervisors yesterday extended
the boundaries of the Dixieland
school district to include territory
around Dunaway.
A new packing shed recently
was completed at Edgar siding on
the San Diego and Arizona, rail-
way two miles west of Seeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

The Prussian diet has nothing to d'
with the sort of diet adopted by Holly
wood few years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

Germany and France are staging an
other contest-to see which shall nave
a new cabinet first.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-07

If the governor and the senator keer
on making charges, the whole story may
come out yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
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 New York, Dec 20--Of the sports editors asked in 8 United Press poll to name their greatest thrill in 1893 a majority answered: Mel Ott's home run in the fifth and final game of the world series be- tween New York and Washington"
 And that's not a bad answer. It was a blase citizen indeed who wasn't lifted out of his seat when the boy better from the Bayous smacked one of Jack Russell's fast ones out to the flag pole. 1t had the proper setting too, what with Mel hitless all day and the Giants and Senators all tied up at 3-3 in the tenth.
 It wasn't our nomination for the greatest thrill. There were several we placed above it. That time, for example, when, running through a weekly magazine we discovered the White House recipe for tapioca pudding, written by Mrs Dali. And the night Morton Downey passed us in the Stork club and said: Hello John"
 And then there was that after noon in the little press coop per- ched up on the dunes of Daytona Beach, when the cry went up; He's off"
 Like a Bullet
 With the words came q humming the same ominouS -humming of dynamos in a death house. With the passing of each split second the humming increased in intensity un- til, when CampbelTs Blue Bullet hove into sight it had become 8 wild. ear-splittnig shriek.
 One second you sa wa spccl1 far down the crystal beach. The next second that speck had grown into liquid fire licking along the oceans edge at binding speed.
 Inside that hig-balling pr0jectile on wheels was frind of ours A fellow we'd eaten breakfast with; and fellow whoses only lucky charms were a picture of his wife and baby boy.
 AS Campbell hammered by the press stand he was travelling around 290 miles an hour. And just as he flashed by us his car went momen- torily out of control. For one shaved second it was on two wheels -on two wheels at 290 miles an hour! That was our thrill for 1938! That breath-less, heart-stopping flash when death tried to wrest the steering wheel from Campbeips grasp.
 And if you want thrill No 2, it came when Bluebird rigged herself and, shimmying like cooch danc- CT, reelected on down the beach to new worlds record.
 Yes, Otis homer was a lulu, a honey, and a beauty of a thrill. But if you've seen man you ad- mire being fitted for wings and q halo. and see him come out of 1t smiling and all in one part, you'll understand our choice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
WELLINGTON TO
 MEET BOYS CLUB

Engaging one of the strongest opponents of the early season, the Boys Club Varsity has been sched- uled to stack up against the Wilmington Town Team Saturday night at the club surface, with Ed die Bagley's Pastime Girls in the preliminary game with an oppon- ent to be named tomorrow. The Wilmington team is coming to Wa terbury with a speedy club that two weeks ago gained a three period overtime tie game with the Holy Rosary Club of Springfield. They also sport a win over the Tasty Yeasters of that city.
 Included with the Wilmington team are Wodworth, former Will limantic Trade school star; Pes pisil. Scheubeler, the Usher Broth CTS of Windham high and Paul Briggs, former Torrington High athlete. The Clubbers will take the floor with Howie Kraft and Jimmy Crichton at forward Keefe at cen ter. Kelley and Menturwick at guard. The preliminary game is set for z D. m.. the main contest at 8 and dancing from 3 p. m. to midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
ROSENBLOOM IN TEN ROUND LOSS
 roc. MASSERA

New York, Dec 20-UP)- Charley Massera, young Pitts burgh heavyweight won a ten- round victory over Maxie Rosen- bloom, light heavyweight cham pion, last night in a non-title bout.
 Judge Dunn voted for Rosen- bloom and Judge Lynch cast his ballot for Massera. Referee Mar to settled the issue by voting for the Pittsburgher.
 Rosenbloom forced the fighting in the beginning, using his experi- ence to good advantage. Massera seemed somewhat in awe of the champion and by the fourth round was bleeding from cuts on his nose and under his right eye.
 But in the middle of the bout Charley began to pull up on the champion. In the seventh round the ittsburgh battled found the range and from then on he smacked the tiring champion around the ring with ease. Tn the tenth, he clipped Mxaie with a jolting right to the face and for a time the titleholder didn't seem to know where he was. E
 Rosenbloom weighed ' 1S1 F Mascara 1924.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
SemetaS Sets New High Single

With his trusty left arm swinging in perfect rhythm, Charley Seme- tas, the St Joseph roller knocked over Johnny Manzos high single of 167 last night in the Holy Name league pin competition by piling up a ten box total of 176 for a new record, and to make his effort ap- preciated also took high three hon. ors for the evening with 414 pins. As result the St Joes tied St Lucy for first round honors, having beaten MT Carmel three straight. Vaitukaitis also doing his bit for the Lithuanian combine.
 Other good returns were receiv- ed from "Snooks" Yanavich, 356; Rudy Hamel, 379: Eddie Daly, 386; Bill Tato, 369; Marty Bowes, 359: George Oliver, 37S; Marty Corners, 356; Nick White and Walter Kos lowski, 347.
 The Results.
 St Ann 3, St. Patrlcks 0. s
 St Lucy 3, St John of the Cross 0.
 St Joseph 3, MT Carmel 0.
 SS. Peter x Paul 2, St Hedwig l.
 St Francis 3, Sacred Heart 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
ELKS BOWLING NEWS

There seems to be plenty of op- position in the fight for the weekly high singles with Warren Cooke and Frank Byrnes sharing the honor this week with scores of IA.
 John Scully was the big noise in the "Lumbermen's" three point win over Joe Harpin's "All Stars" John had three game pinfall of 348.
 Gan we take it," says Charlie Denehy. The Undertakers had all the noisemaking devices known with them last week to throw the Chase team off in their game, but with Walter Jarvis knocking off a 352 pinfall on 90 average, the Undertakers didn't even get 8 look in. The Chase team had a pinfall of 1880.
 George Gearing wasn't on hand for the match but his team beat their average by good scores in two games, but were unable to take a point, which shows these boys aren't getting the breaks. Of course this also proves that their opponents the TOpnOtchcrs, were showing exceptional form.
 The Cooke team sure looked like champions last week in de- cisively trimming the Teachers in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20

The game is set for 8:30 p. m. with Tom Carney as the official in charge and the reserve teams of the schools engaging in a prelim- mary contest at 7:30. Dancing will follow the principal contest. It is expected that Crosby formations will have plenty of chance to de- velop from the tap-off due to the perpendicular stretch of young Jo- sephus Bagley, whose skull reaches 6 feet and four inches into the ozone. With a pair of speedy for wards in Johnny Thompson and Nose Holmes, and two good guards in Joe Joyce and Dave Bartolini. Crosby has promising combina- tion in that quintette, though Coach Ell Schofield will have about 20 players to pick from. He plans to do a little experimenting, if Leavenworth's lads do not hold the count too close, which they are more than apt to do, because of three games already played in which the Laun charges looked good. However the games should be attractive. Wilbur Dunn, hoop captain and Johnny Griffin, the lad who got rule-tangled last season will probably not see action to- night. Probable lineups:
 CROSBY LEAVENWORTH Thompson, If .lg, Stankevich Holmes, If ............rg, Cicero
 6agiey, ..'.s..' ..c, Iroske Joyce, rg ............f, Nardozzi Bartolini, lg ........rg, Kranozski
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
ST MICHAELS IN
 GAME WITH LlTHS

The Knights of Lithuania Speed. boys will meet plenty of opposition Saturday night in another of their home games at St Joseph's hall, when they clash with the sturdy St Michaers club of New Haven. Jubilant over their first victory z over the Brooklyn A. c. array, the Lith boys are hopeful of turning back the Italian Catholic five of the Elm City in the first game of a home and home series.
 Coach "Chick" Winck, former newspaperman and manager of varous semi-pro teams in New Haven has the following men to carry the clubs colors for the sea- son: Ferrie, Iwanski and Reilly, former Hillhouse High school stars Capt. Mike Milici, former captain of the Campanias baseball team, Driend, Reiger, and Sheehan, Dusty league performers.
 A game is ending with the best junior team in the Elm City bas- ketball circles, an outfit who has won every game played with the exception of one defeat in three seasons, but the looking of this game will be definitely known by Wednesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
FIVE WATERBURY BOYSLOSE BOUTS
 IN BRIDGEPORT

, Bridgeport, Dec 19-Vin Belpe- dio, state lightweight champion, scored an impressive victory over Joe Brusso. of Waterbury, in the feature bout on the Christmas fund maaeur boxing card staged by the Abeh Grotto tonight.
 Jimmy Stewart, New Haven, Ne gro, knocked out Kid Eddinss, of Waterbury, in the second round.
 George Semenuk, 148, Water bury, outpointed Joe Jackson, 147. Bridgeport.
 Billy Doyle, 155, Bridgeport. won @ close decision over Charley Eagle, 15S, Waterbury.
 Al Garry, 136, New Haven, knocked. out Jimmy Nichols, 134, Waterbury, in the second round.
 Chester Sadowi, 131, Bridgeport, outpointed Earl Coleman, 132, Wa terbury.
 Adam Cohen, 13s, Waterbury, won the referees decision over Micgey Polo, 137, Bridgeport.
 Young Fusti, 116, Bridgeport, outpointed Walter Roger, IF, Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
'TWOCLOSE GAMES IN BROOKLYN Y
 INTRIGUE LOOP
SpeedbOys Lose to L. K. C. A. Outfit Eagles Beat
 Shadows in Overtime

Two upsets and a one-sided anne were the results of the second week of play in the Brooklyn Y Inter- club league last night at the Y hut before a full house that brought alonge with them groceries and canned goods to help the needy families of Brooklyn. This after noon at least 25 families will be taken care of by Mel Kelly and members of the Interclub Coun- ell.
 Tn the opening game of the night the l. R C A after trailing for 3 periods came back strong in the final quarter to score 6 surprise 22-18 win over the Brook lyn Speedboys. With two remain- ing minutes to play 8 pair of long shots by Brive gave the Catholic Students their first league victory. DiBlasio was high scorer for the losers getting half of his teams points with three field and foul goals. The summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20

all three games. Until this match these teams had been tied for first place.
 Tom Collins had an S7 going into the 10th box and 6 10 score in this last box would have created a new high without mark, but as his team was down by few pins, Tom knocked off a strike to fill with and win the game, which was only point the Butchers were able to take from the North Enders who had Frank Campbell starring.
 
 Last week saw more complete upsets than any other week since handicap system was started. half of the matches being point wins. Flanagan's team was one of the lucky ones, Flanagan and Cher niske making fourth point possible when they both finished with strikes to pick up 16 pins.
 Frank Byrnes saved the Power- men from losing all four points to the Painters by hitting his IA in the second game which gave the team a win by pins. The return of Joe Dinova to the Painters line- up was welcomed.
 The Beer Barons got warmed up after the first game to take the last two games and pinfall from Jack Reilly's three man wonders.
 John Bennett finally got five men on the firing line at the same time and left his lOwly position in the cellar by taking three points from Bill StantOn's East Enders.
 Bill Cunningham set 8 new high three mark by hitting 382 but the team did not give him any real support and lost all four points. when the Dentists had their best night of the year with Frank Keefe playing the leading role with a 346 score.
 Some good scores were turned in by both teams in the Jarlett- Cot tiero match which finally gave both teams an even split.
 Jack Riley and George Hayes featured in the Big Bad Wolff S four point win over the Cfockmen who missed the services of their captain,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
IMPELLTTTIERE AND .NEUSEL TO
 MEET ON DEC 29

... Special to the Democrat) ...
 New York, Dec 20.--Walter Neu- sel, heavyweight champion of Ger many, starts earnest training this afternoon in the St Nick gym for his scheduled ten round encounter against the American giant, Ray mpellittiere, which takes place Fri day evening, Dec 29, at Madison Square Garden. Impel has been sparring in the Pioneer gym.
 No sooner was the match clinched by Promoter Jimmy Johnston Mon- day night than the regular fight patrons applied for choice ringside seats. It is safe to state that the two leading heavies will attract bumper "gate," for both have been excellent drawing cards.
 Opportunity
 Defeat for either means relega- ton to the heavyweight scrap heap. The winner undoubtedly will get plenty of consideration from Johnston next summer.
 In two stars in American rings, Neusel scored as many knockouts over Les Kennedy and Stanley Po- reda, 6 and 10 rounds, respective ly. Impel stunned the fight popu- lace with his marvellous exhibition against Tommy Loughran recently.
 Paul Damski, Neusels pilot, yes- terday hired Ace Clark, the 260 pound Philadelphian, to spar with his charge. Clark stands almost 8 feet tall. Impel is just a bit shorter. Neusel is 6 feet, inches tall. He scales 200 pounds for bat tie.
 Neusel is without a doubt the best German pugilistic importation since the discovery of Max Schmel- ing, former heavyweight king. He has straw colored hair, and in ac- ton remands the old-timers of Billy Papke, the famous Thunder bolt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
PLAYS
 NAUCY TONIGHT
Especial to the Democratl

Naugatuck, Dec 20-The Naug- atuck high school team is set for it's second major test of the season tonight when it will appear in an inter-sectional encounter against Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Little is known of the visitors who will play at the local "" tonight. There will be a preliminary game be- tween the Pawtucket reserves and the local seconds.
 Pawtucket has only played one game this year up to this week, winning that by 20-S score. In this Naugatuck has the edge for It has played three games thus far but the Yale freshmen furnished the only real opposition Naugy has trimmed the locals.
 The position of center is still a problem for the locals. Both George Nixon and Nauges have been tried out there but it is still q weak point. However, one of these lads may develop before the season is over. Nixon has the makings of a fine center but has net yet exhib- ited his real capabilities.
 More Action
 This will not be the only test af- forded the locals for they oppose the alumnae team Friday composed of such former Naugy High stars. some of whom are now college players, as Johnny Grebauskas, Princeton luminary; Eddie Butkus of Syracuse; Bill Karaban. a reg ular on the Brown quintet; 'Red" Raytkwich and probably Henry Baxter. John Balinsky is also ex- pected to show his stuff.
 There will be 8 preliminary game the same night between the Naugy alumnae who are now at prep schools and the local seconds. Some of the former are Bill Moody, Ray DuBois. Buddy Ben- ham and others.
 The major game tonight should start at S:30 or S:45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
WORLD RECORDS
 TIED, BEATEN
 STATISTICS SHOW
Kanlnl Fields .96O at Third Base-Greenberg Made
 2 Unassisted Doubles

New York, Dec 2O-(UP)- The champion Washington Sem ators, with an average of .979. led the American League in fielding this year and failed by a single point to tie the record that the hiladelphia Athletics hung up last season.
 The Senatros, in second place at the end of the 1892 season, equalled their figure of that year. according to statistics released to- day.
 The St Louis Browns were sec- ond with .976 while the Cleveland Indians placed third with .974.
 Other Marks
 No team record for the season, excepting that of high percentage, was even threatened. Detroit led in double plays with 167. No team made a triple play. The Tigers als oled in put-outs, 4,194 while the Chicago White Sox had the most assists, 1884.
 Joe Kuhel, Washington. led the first basemen in fielding while Greenberg of Detroit tied the world record for unassisted dpu. ble plays by a first -sacker when he made two against St Louis on September 3.
 Oscar Melillo of St Louis set a new high for second -baseman as he fielded at a .991 clip. The old mrak was set last year by Max Bishop, then of Philadelphia, at .98S.
 Willie Kamm of Cleveland, led the third basemen for the seventh successive year with a new world mark of .960. Frank Pytlak, Cleveland, topped the catchers with a perefct percentage. Clint BroNn, Cleveland. and West Fer- rel, Cleveland, head a long list of pitchers who made no fielding err TOTS. Dick Porter Cleveland, in 124 games tied the major league record for efficiency for outfielders established by Sam West of St Louis at .996 in 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
WRIGHT WRONG
 TAKING "SHOT"
 AT DEMPSEY

Los Angeles, Dec 2O-(UP, = Jack Dempsey's famed right is still ip working or der.
 He brought it out of re- tirement last night to subdue . wrestler during q match at a suburban arena. Dempsey, referecing, cautioned Tex Wright against certain holds. fingered, Wright swung.
 Dempsey swung back, con- meeting a right cross to tho jaw and knocking Wright out.
 Dempsey awarded the de- cisioh to Wright's opponent. MyrOn Cox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
EXTRA PERIOD

The final game between the Eagles and Shadows turned out to be the most exciting game to be played at the Y in some time re- quiring a five-minute overtime to decide the winner. The final score being 16-12 in favor of the Laudsimen. The lead chanegd back and forth several times and at no time during the game was the lead more than four points. In the overtime period two sensational long shots by Carlo Mistura, All State guard of the Crosby high school football team, gave the "kids" we'll deserved victory. The Eagles completely outplayed the losers but some nice shooting by Capaldo kept last years city champs in the running until the final whistle. Last nights score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
HOUSE OF DAVIDS
 DEFEAT THOMASTON
Especial to the Democrat) )

Thomaston, Dec 19.-The Thom- aston Kaceys Boys Club went down to defeat at the hands of the House of David team here tonight by count of 45-30 at the high school gym, before a capacity audi ence. The visitors showed one of the best offensives ever seen on a local court. In the prelim, the Echoes girls won from St Joseph girls of Waterbury in fast game, 1S-12. The summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
Basketball Results
BY UNITED PRESS

F'ordham 35, Yale 29.
 ohio U. 42, Wilmington 21. Brown 43, Boston U. 26. Illinois State Normal 29, Oshkosh Teachers 21,
 Indiana AT, St Louis U. 32. Notre Dame 39, Purdue 28. Oklahoma 36, Southern Metho- dist 28
 Xavier 50. Kentucky Wesleyan 13.
 villanova 32. West Chester Teachers 26.
 St Thomas (Pa) 42. Geneva 27 Manhattan A, Cathedral IT.. t. Niagara 35. Hobart "A.