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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

"Rather than use intelligence and reason, they allow supersti- tions and fears to govern their ac- fions," declares Dr Otis W. Cald- we'll of Columbia. "The truth Is, they're superstitious only about the things they don't know. When they can't explain why an incident hap pened, they're apt to connect 1t with the supernatural, and to draw } conclusions from coincidences."
 Cases In Point
 Examples of superstitions in the athletic world are given by Albert Benjamin, who has edited and re- corded Dr Caldwells findings in the current American Magazine. "Athletes and sports fans religious ly worship lucky omens," declares Dr Benjamin. "Especially is this { true among the students of colleges and universities. When I was a midshipman at the Naval Academy we never went to football game without first giving a left-hand salute to Tecumseh-a wooden ,1n- dian figurehead from the good ship Delaware now dignifiedly perched upon q pedestal in the yard at An napolis--and then pitching pennies at his feet (even though there was always crowd of colored urchins scrambling to pick the coppers up as fast as they were thrown). ''Traveling to big games away from home, We always made 1t our duty to pull down all blinds in the train while going through Balti- more. Any midshipman will tell you that many games have been lost by Navy teams because shades were left up while passing through Baltimore. The midshipmen blam- ed their 1892 football defeat by Pennsylvania on that very thing.
 1.-TWO years ago Fordham univer- sity lost its first football game in two seasons to St Mary's of Cali fornia. The faithful of Fordham immediately attributed the disaster to a new ram mascot and his cor onation ceremonies which took place between the halves of the game. The next day the new mas cot was shipped back to an abattoir and another ram procured.
 Because of it's burning shoe custom, the University of Iowa eX- pected to win over Northwestern university. the favorite. in their 1892 football clash. Before the game the captain of the Iowa team tossed burning football shoe over his left shoulder towards a pile of 5traw. The straw was ignited. but the shoe almost missed the tar get. Had it missed entirely, bad luck would have been forecast. Fol- lowing the ceremony the entire squad did war dance around the fir.. But despite all the jinx-chas- ing ceremonies, Northwestern won A to 6.
 Hard Luck?
 The number B has always. been an unlucky one to most people, and Friday the thirteenth is supposed to be time for ghosts and goblins and all manner of unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances.
 "Some superstitions can be traced back to primitive man. He thought of himself as being in an unfriendly world, and for his own safety he sought friendly powers in the realm of the supernatural. Even during early colonial days our forefathers tried to ward off dis ease by the use of magic, charms, and incantations. Even though the customs upon which our pres- ent-day superstitions were founded have been outgrown in most cases, the superstitions themselves have remained, for tfmid people are afraid to abandon them."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
Friars TrOunce
 Lithuanian Nine

The Connecticut Lithuanian So- ciety nine, latest entry in the Pub lie Parks League, were no match for the Putsic Friars last night at Washington Park and the Y boys banged out a 12 to victory in a seven inning tilt. Every one of the winners nicked Rice for at least one safety, Frankie Day and Louie Bennett polling out triples.
 Tonight at Brassco Park, pro- viding old Jupe Pluvius does not interfere, the Friars will open their campaign in the Y Interclub League meeting the Ores at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
Rangers Bow
 to Cavaliers, 11-7

The Cavaliers opened the Ma tional League schedule of the Gen. tral Y Interclub circuit last night at Brassco Park with a surprise II to z victory over the Rangers. Synott and Leary made up the winners battery while Cappolo and Ciarlone comprised the losers. The feature of the game proved to be the two homers by T. Ciarlone of the losers and J. Tammany of the winners. Charley Leader called the balls and strikes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
W|dst|iirlQ

At Boston-Al Vantres, Kansas, threw Ed Flowers, Cuba; Ted Ger maine, Boston, threw Dr Altshuler, Boston; Archie Campbell, Canada, defeated Sahib Seibeg, Turkey (Seibeg disqualified) George Du- sette, Indiana, threw Charley Met TO, New York; Johnny Iavanna, Quincy, drew with Bill Curry, Chi- cago; Ii Dejoh, India, threw Farm CT Raymond, Iowa: Jackie Nichols. New, York. threw Charlie Lucas. Boston.
 At Brockton, Mass-Gus Son. nenberg, Boston, threw Charlie Hansen, Sweden; Wallace Musco- witch, Chicago, threw John Grand ovitch, Chicago; Pat Riley, Texas, threw Jack Ross, Quincy; Count Zarynoff, Boston, drew with Casey Kazanjian, California; Joe Kujot, Montreal, drew with Oscar Holm berg, Brockton.
 At Revere, Mass-Bull Martin, New Jersey, threw Benny Ginsberg, New York; Stanley Pinto, Austra- lia, drew with John Spellman, Providence, R. l.; George Lime han, Wayland. threw Mario Giglio, New York; George Jenkins, Ken lucky, threw Sam Skorsky, Chel- sea: Pat O'Hara, Georgia, drew with Scotty Dawkfns, New Orleans.
 At New York = Coliseum-Jim Browning, Missouri, threw Sammy Stein, Newark, N. J., reained title claims; Paul Boesch, Brooklyn, threw Jerry Monahan, California; Karel Zbyszko, Maine, drew How ard Cantonwine, Iowa: Sid West rich, New York, threw Steve Znosky, Poland; Sam Cordovano, Buffalo, threw Joe Shimkus, Lith- uania; Mike Mazurki, New York, drew Jack McArthur, California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
BRISTOL ATHLETE RESTING COMFORTABLY
 AT LOCAL HOSPITAL

The condition of Stanley (Tug) Zetarski of Bristol, one of six members of the Bristol West Ends baseball team injured on the Wa terbury Thomaston road Friday afternoon on their way to Wash- ington Park to meet the Washing ton Hills, was reported consider ably better at the Waterbury hos pital this morning by Dr. John Nye. who is caring for him.
 So far as has been determined. Zetarski need not undergo an op- eration. x-ray photographs taken saturday showed that heavy splin- ferS which struck his chest in the crash did not pierce his lung.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
Gilbert Beats
 AnsOnia, 4 to 5
(Spccial to The Democrat)

Especial to The Democrat)
 Ansonia, May 10.-Battling for IA innings yesterday afternoon, the Ansonia High school team was de- feated by the Gilbert High school nine of Winsted, to 3. The game was played on Pioneer field, Derby. A big crowd watched the battle, and for a time Ansonia looked to be the winners, the team leading by a 2 to score. Gregory, who twirled for the Ansonia lads. pitch ed a wonderful game, striking out IT Winsted batters. The locals were woefully weak with the stick, however. and this really account ed for their defeat. Saturday the locals play Naugatuck here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
JOYCE VERY ABLE IN
 ST FRANCIS VICTORY

St Thomas parochiai school baseball players proved easy op- position for the St Francis Xavier lads yesterday afternoon. the boys seven inning league game: Joyce gave the Tommies two hits. A triple by Lanese accounted for the losers only score. St Thomas and St Mary's meet tomorrow after- noon at Fulton Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
Valley League Standing
AMERICAN LEGION
 LEAGUE READY

After a stormy period, during which it's formation was uncer- tain, the American Legion base ball league will make it's start Sunday with two games at Water vile and another pair of contests at Washington Park. Next Tues day, single game will be played at Hamilton Park. Sundays sched- ule:
 Waterville Park: 3 p. m., Waterville Juniors vs North End "Y'' Juniors; p. m., Community Clubbers vs Kandids.
 Washington Park: 2 p. m., Washington Hill Athletics vs East End Athletics; p. m., Collegians vs Tri-Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
HILLIES IN BENEFIT
 FOR CORRIDEO

Alan Ouimet's North End Hillles will play a benefit game at Fulton Park Sunday after noon at 4 o'clock for Joe sLefty. Corride0. As yet no Op- ponent has been selected, but 1t is hoped to secure the DeMolays. Corrideo formerly was associate ed with the Hillies as club ad- visor. The lineup of the team includes: Zinn0 c, Senich p, Fusco lib, Pugliese 2b, Leveque 3b, DeLucia ss, Miller If, Sodano of, and Bellotti If.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
LILLE vS SHADOWS

The practice session of the Rey- mond Hillies scheduled for to- night at Washington park at 6 o'clock was postponed early this afternoon on account of wet rrounds. Sunday tho Hiilies will meet the Shadow A. c. of Brook lyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

him good divi- dends a n d he s h O u l d have been champion a n u m b e r of tim es.
 True, Mac has won numerous tournaments but never either of the Open titles. H. s extraordi- nary bad luck in Open cham pionships h a s had no equal.
 In 1925 when the B ritis s h o D e n W a s x,1a.al .k naz~&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

Two-base Hits-Farley. Beloski, Dranginis. Three-base hits Will mot, Ma1inowski. Home run-Quinn. Runs batted in-Wilmot (3), Malin- owski CD, Quinn, Richards. Sacri- flee hits-Thompson. Stolen bases Shugrue, Murphy, Malinowski, Be- loski (2), Pronovost. Double plays -Beloskf. to Rocco; Rocco to Quinn to Beloski. Left on bases-Tor- rington II, Crosby 6. Struck out by Farley 12, Petrovits 6. Bases on balls-by Petrovits 6, Farley 3. Hit by pitched ball-Dranginis, Beloski, Murphy. Wild Pitches Petrovits. Balk-Farley. Time-2:10. Umpire Bill Stanton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
WRIGHT EARNED OUT
 BY BOSTON BRAVES

Boston, May 10- (UP)-Al Wright, rookie infielder, has been released on option to the Mission club of the Pacific Coast league, the Boston Braves management announced.
 Wright, purchased with Dick Gyselman from the Mission club for $60,000. will be recalled by the Braves next spring, the statement said.
 Present indications are that Gyselman will be retained by the Braves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
BARBER BRILLIANT IN WEEKLY GAMES
 OF HOLY NAMERS
LOurdes Bowler Scores Best Single and High Three Effort--St Fran- cis Best Team

Jimmy Barber, who has been ranked with Waterbury's top-notch bowlers for the past five years, came into his own last nighs with a high single of 155 and high three of 4O6 to lead the way from an individual standpoint during the Holy Name competition at St. Jo- seph alleys. Barber, or perezella, as he is listed with the Lady of Lourdes team, did more than his share in helping his team make a clean sweep of the St. Peter and Paul lads. Dulskis of St. Joseph's also had nice evening with q single of IA and high three of 3S3, during the three game wash out scored by the Brooklyn parish toners over the Immaculate Con- ception quintette.
 Coming Attractions
 Friday night the scheduled games at S:30 D. n. follow: St. Joseph vs St. Anne's, St. Peter and Paul vs St. Cecelia, Sacred Heart vs St. Francis, Immaculate Con- ception vs St. Stanislats, St Lucy's ys St. Patrick's and Mt. Carmel KS 
 Last night the St. Francis Xavier boys took three straight from St. Stanislaus while Mt. Car mel took three from st. Cecelias. St. Francis hit 1.717 for high team count and high game of 603. Slattery, Harmon and Cunningham hit 356, $50 and 365 respectively the latter's left handed effort being a standout, as left handlers" are a distinct rarity on "the h.ll."
 Schedule For Friday.
 7:30 St Patrick's vs Lourdes.
 S:30 St Francis vs I. Conception. S:30 St Lucy vs SS. Peter-Paul. S:3O Sacred Heart vs St Stanislaw. S:3O St. Joseph's vs St. Cecilia. 800 Mt. Carmel vs St. Ann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
(speciaI to The Democrat)

Hartford, May 9.-Mrs M. J. Lawlor of Waterbury Country club finished fifth in large field that played the second one-day golf tournament of the Connecticut Women's Golf association today at the Hartford Golf club, which was won with pair of 44's played by Mrs Hazel P. Martelle, former state champion, over her home course. Mrs Lawlor posted a 51-44-95 to finish we'll up among the leaders, with ties existing for third and fourth places, respectively. In the Class B division, Mrs John Cluney of Mattatuck scored a 49-59-10S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
American League aDe Sudden Problem, To Fac
Sports FolloUers HaDe Bats M BeLfry" Says
 Columbia Professor

group of Columbia university professors have been anayzing the mind of the athletic world and they find plenty of bats in the belfry
 The trouble with sports followers according to the pro fessor is that they are-supersttious They believe in charms and omens and black cas and broken mirrors and a sorts of what-nots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
DAVIES BOOK TIGERS

The scheduled game between the North End Hillies and Oakville Davies at the South school grounds in Oakville last night was postpon- ed until later date. Sunday aft- ernoon the Davies will meet the Brooklyn Tigers at the vile field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
Face Strong
 Handicap In Loss Of
 Dickey At This Time
By JACK CUDDY

Omitted Correspcndenp .,,
 New York May IO- Washington fans will for give a if Bill Dickey of the Yankees the best backstop
 the majors remains sick long enough for the Senators to slip past New York and take firm hold on the American league lead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

Jim Maloney, Boston heavy weight battler. is now training n younger brother for the ring. He is Dick Maioney. q youngster or 100 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

555 564 60S-1717 High Single-Perrezzella, 155. High Three Perrezzella, 406. High Game-St. Franmis, eos. High Team-St. Francis, 1717.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
FOR rTJTIJRE FIN

Slate operated fish hatcheries last season produced 639.080, ,46O game fish to be planted in lakes and streams of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
YERY NICE. MR NAYIN

Frank Navin. president of the supply bats. balls and equipment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

NationsI Hockey league piaycfis for DossensIon of tho stanley cup <re# . paid attendance Of f3io'-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

Copenhagen. May 10-(UP)-- Ireland won the right 10 meet Jap- an in the second round of Euro- pcnn Zsne Davis cup play. by elim- mating Denmark yesterday in their first-round series, three matches to ono.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
DAVIS CUP PLAY

Brussels. May 10-(UP)--Aus- tria advanced to a second -round Davis cup match with Italy by eliminating B c lg ium yesterday, three matches to two in their first round series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
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BRAZILIAN PUG ON WAY
 Rubeus Soares. fighting police man of Rio de Janeiro, is on his way to the United States to try his luck in American rings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10
F
 -By ART KRENZ -
WILL LADY LUCK EVER SMILE
 AT MAC SMITH?
By. ART KRENZ-

The forgotten man of golf IS Macdonald Smith, Carnoustie Scot, who 23 years ago tied for the Ma tional Open only to lose to his bro- ther Alex in the playoff.
 Smiths game should have paid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

  other tn right Fisher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

NICE WORK, CHARLEY Charley Pfirman. National league umpire. has worked 1,700 consecu- tive games in the 24 years he has been calling them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-10

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Evening star., 1933-08-29
MRS. ARTHUR G. NICHOLS
: EXPIRES IN MARYLAND
Wife of Assistant Trust Officer at
American Security & Trust
Company Dies.

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Nichols, 80 Oxford
street, Chevy Chase, Md, wife Of
Arthur G. Nichols, assistant trust oficer
Of the American Security & Trust Co.,
died suddenly yesterday at Braddock
Heights, Nd.
Mrs Nichols had lived in Washington
all her life and was active in church
work. She is survived by her husband;
two daughters, Mildred and Gladys:
son, Arthur G. Nichols, jr., and her
mother. Mrs. Mary E. Holland, as well
as several brothers.
Funeral services will be held tomor
row at 1920 am. at her residence, fol-
lowed by burial in Washington Park
Memorial Cemetery.
Evening star., 1933-08-29
CUMMING ON SCENE.
VIII Get First Hand Information on
st. Louis Epidemic.

ST. LOUIS, August 20 R.-Surg.
Gen. Hugh S. Cumming OF the united
States Public Health Service conferred
with local and Federal scientists today
on the sleeping sickness" outbreak ana
Immediately ordered two more physi-
clans of the Health Service to join the
dght on the disease.
The surgeon general summoned DR..
w. T. Harrison laboratory expert, from
Washington, and DR.. Cornelius b.
Philip. a specialist in the study of dis
ease-bearing insects, who IS at Hamn-
ton. Ontario, studying rock mountain
spotted fever.
DR.. Cumming also said other special
lists in the Government service would
be summoned as needed, in seeking the
cause of the malady which today had
taken AZ victims.
I'VE have high hopes that we may
find the cause of encephalitis sickness
and a cure for 1t in our work here, ne
said. This is splendid opportunity to
make a most comprehensive study OF
the disease, and we intend to make the
most of it,. st. Louis will have advan-
tage Of every resource the Government
has at its command"
just month ago tomorrow tne uiSG
fatality from the disease was recorded
in: the ST. Louis area. It was some 10
days later before two more persons died
and score of cases were diagnosed as
sleeping sickness" and since then
deaths and new cases have mounted
almost daily.
During the last "a hours, 40 new
cases, In addition to two deaths. have
been reported, which Is the most pro-
nounced increase in the number of new
patients.
There is no question that the epi-
deinic is still on the increase" DR..
Bredeck said. we have not yet
reached the peak"
Cumming is the fourth expert from
the United States Health Service to
come here.
Best available evidence points to the
distribution of the disease by q virus,
containing no "microbe" large enough
to- be seen by the most powerful micro
scope
Insects particularly fitted to spread
infections from one animal to another
are being studied. These include the
mosquito and certain biting flies, like
the small barn black fly"
The search for a causative virus can
proceed along but one line, the search
for susceptible animal in which the
disease can be produced by inoculation
with material obtained from the patient
Evening star., 1933-08-29
GOTHAM SLEEPING
| SICKNESS TOLL q
Deaths Since First of Year
Reported-Fourteen Others
Are Affected.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, August 29.-Twenty-
seven persons have died OF sleeping
sickness in New York City and IA
others have been affected by the disease
since January /, figures made public at
the Department of Health today showed.
Comparative figures for other normal
wears were not available.
In the 1923 outbreak 523 cases were
reported for the II months.
Kansas Citian Dies
KANSAS CITY, August 20 R.-R.
d. Shaff, 50, died at a hospital here
last night from a malady diagnosed as
sleeping sickness. Seven other cases Of
the disease have been reported here.
Case in Mississippi.
MERIDIAN, Miss. August 20 R.-
Physicians yesterday reported a colored
patient to be suffering from sleeping
sickness.
CUMMING ON SCENE.
Evening star., 1933-08-29
"NANCY" CORES MASTER
"Gentle" Bull on Maryland Farm
Reverts to Type.

EASTON, Nd, August 20 R.-Rob
so named because OF his usual gentle and
cowlike nature-yesterday reverted to
type, gored his master and tossed him
Is feet into q duck pond.
DR.. Jack B. Zerbee, who attended
Simpson at his dairy farm six miles
from Easton, said he was painfully In
jured, but his condition was not critical
Nancy" apparently was irritated by
heat and flies.
Evening star., 1933-08-29

Heavy steel cabinet just right for
storing linens. Closet style With 5
adjustable shelves. 66 inches high,
10 inches wide and 10 inches deep.
Ivory or all green.
Downstairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

ous harm to consumers and pub fishers and throw thousands out of employment"
 MT Parlin in his testimony said
 that in addition to manufacturers, publishers and wholesalers, 100000
 dealers would be affected under the terms of this measure, not to
 mention millions of consumers who would suffer from an increase in the cost of food and drug products which he believed would follow then enactment of such law. William l.. Daley, spok esman for the National Editorial association and representing morer than 12,- 5000 newspapers, objected to the
 sweeping powers with which the
 secretary of the Department of Agriculture would be vested under
 the Tugwell Bill.
 Tt would be foolhardy for con- gross in it's wisdom to acquiesce in
 this proposition which would place
 axes in the hands of one or two officials to be used at will and
 without substantial legal checks,"
 declared Daley. This bill would bestow on bureaucrats the mech-
 anism of power so that all
 their acts, based upon their own
 ideas whims, would have a halo of legality under this proposed law. Unlimited power entrusted to bu- reaucrats warps the judgment and
 opinions they might have as nor nal citizens"
 Mrs William Dick Sporborg of
 New York, speaking for consumers and as chairman of the Greater New York Anti-Crime Committee, made an appeal to the committee for a clearly defined law, safe- guarding the interests of the pub- lie. !
 'In connection with this," said
 Mrs Sporberg, q want to see
 law that has teeth, strong teeth, sharp teeth, but I want to know that they are actually good teeth and not a set of false teeth that may slip into another cavity and bite into good and healthy tissues of sound business where great injury might be done
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

And while we're on the sub ject, let's decide which contracts you're going to sign."
 "Oh. let's forget contracts for a while" Caleb said. There's plenty of time. I think I'll go out on the observation platform"
 "No," You Are
 Staying Right Here
 'No,' Slim told him firmly, you're staying right here. If you go out on the observation platform I'll never be able to get you off at Havenville. And you're wrong about having lots of time to con sider these contracts. You got just as long as you're hot news. And you're getting colder every min ute. Let's look over the contracts"
 "Now here's Acorn Teas. They want you for thirteen weeks at a thousand week. You'll do a se- rial based on your flight. And here's fifteen-week contract for the Morrison Vaudeville Circuit, It pays four thousand week And here's one with the Trans American Air Transport Company as consulting aerial engineer. It's for year at a salary of three hun dred a week.
 Well, you can throw that one out to start with" Caleb told him. "Pll sign the other two. Thirteen weeks on the radio and fifteen weeks in vaudeville. That's impor- tant money. Three hundred a week! I wonder if Trans-Ameri- can Air Transport thinks I'm a bum, Offering me a little over fifteen thousand year when make almost as much as that with the Acorn people for thirteen weeks and four times as much in vaudeville in fifteen weeks. They're just lot of heels."
 Well" Slim said, "all right Caleb. It's your career. You earned it when you flew the ocean. But knew you when, Kid, and if you asked me for my advice, I'd say, let the vaudeville slide. Sign the Trans America and the radio"
 "You're crazy" Caleb said.
 "No" Slim pointed out. you're choosing between immediate money that you'll get from a lot of cheap notoriety and dignified fu-