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Evening star., 1933-06-12

HVERPOWERING the Athlet1cS, 1j
~ to 6, yesterday in the opener OF
a two-game series, the Nationals
got a firmer grip on second place and
narrowed the gap between them and
the league-leading Yankees to 312
games. The defeat dropped the AS to
the fourth notch, the White Sox noSing
in between them and the Washington
outfit.
The Sunday set-to found both clubs
In a great hitting mood at the be-
ginning, but the AS faded after put
ting up a stirring scrap for three in
nings, while the Nationals had their
bats swinging merrily right down to
the finish. They collected 10 hits off
Roy Mahaffey. Tony Freitas. Jim Pc
terson and Bobby Coombs. Joe Kuhel
was the only member of the Capital
caste to go hitlesS Of AL Crowder
the AS gathered dozen safeties. They
hit six in the first three rounds, then
waited until the last two to bunch
blows again.
1t was the Nationals day to hit for
distance. Nine of their blows were OF
the extra-base kind. The AS hit for
just four times for more than a sack.
Jimmy FoXx raped the ball out OF
the lot for his fourteenth home run OF
the campaign, but Fred Schultz gave
the 1000 crowd more Of thrill with
his home run hit inside the park. Not
q Mack was on when Foxx smote his
four -baSer in the third, but two Ma
tionals raced in ahead of Schultz as
that homer was hit of Freitas in the
sixth and that meant the ball game.
TROWDER started inauspiciously, for
~ he passed the first batter, then
came two singles with brace OF
infield retirementS between to give the
AS two tallies. The Nationals came back
for three runs, cleaned from Myers two
bagger, singles by Goslin and Cronin
and Schulte's double. In the second in
ming they made Mahaffey the losing
pitcher by putting over two more mark
ers, Myer carrying one in after he had
tripled to send one across.
The AS threatened to make 1t ding
dong battle by scoring two in the third,
a double by Cramer and two retire
ments, putting over run before Foxx
hit for the circuit. After that, how
ever, they never were in the game.
Goslin doubled and Cronin singled
before Schultz hit his home run and
Bluege singled and scored when Sc
well doubled after the big blow in the
fifth frame. In the sixth, single by
Manush and a two-baser by Goslin put
the Nationals 6 up. An error followed
by a single and double let the visitors
find the plate twice in the eighth, but
the home side Immediately dented the
counting block three more times.
Manush singled, Goslin got his fourth
hit and third two-bagger, Cronin
slashed for base and Schultz poled a
double that drove across the third run
of the round and wound up the rouLe
Of the Elephant herd.
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Minor Leagues
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

baltimore, 1l-2; Montreal. I'll.
Rochester, 6-3; Newark; 90.
Buffalo. 1913; Albany. r. 70
Toronto, 1875; Jersey City'
Standing Of the Clubs.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Wy

Kansas City. 1873; Toledo. eo5;
HoImn,hus. 514; Milwaukee. 0-5.
at, Paul, 81; Louisville, 2-S.
MINNEAPOLIS, 81; Indianapolis 1-4.
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Sandlot Ball

NORA baseballers Of Riverdale yes
- terday took a f1rmer hold on first
place in the unlimited section OF
the Capital City League by drubbing
st. Joseph's, Ill. Meanwhile Millers
conquered Griffith Consumers, 7-6, to
gain second place.
In other matches Congress Heights
upset Certified BARRIERS, "a; Stantons
defeated Woltz Photographers. 80, and
Colonials drubbed Federals, 20-3.
In the junior division, Goodacres
handily down Oxon Hill, ga, to get a
better grip on the top rung. Dixie
Products scored over Georgia Avenue
Business Men, ga, and Clarendon Jun
iors drubbed Rinaldi, ILL.
Montrose and Savoy fought to TT
tie in the only match played in the
midget section.
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IL for the Nationals. They
are hitting smartly and
what's more they finally
are getting the pitching they
needed so long. Once more they
hear the buzz of the pennant bee.
And they like it.
Their pitchers having finished
what they started in the last five
games, the Nationals feel the hill
staff is about ready to deliver as
it was expected to deliver at the
outset of the campaign and that
no longer will so much of their
potent punch be wasted.
For some time now the Capital club
has had it's bats clicking cleanly, but
its pitchers more often than not have
tossed aside the splendid advantages
gained through the sharp offensive.
The more scores the club got the more
scores the pitchers turned back to the
opposition. Everything about the Ma
tionals was right-except their pitching.
manager Cronn now peuefes iuS
pitching troubles are about over. Ex-
cepting Monte Weaver, rangy right
handler, who is nursing a sore arm,
every member of the Washington
mound detail seems to have at last
rounded into proper form. And this
recent splurge of his pitchers is no
fash in the pan, the pilot will tell you.
Cronin insists that from now on
heavy yields of runs by his pitchers will
be the exception rather than the rule,
as it has been much of the time since
the beginning of the championship
campaign.
I'VE are very much in this race"
Cronin lets the world know. Even
with our pitchers going bad we man
aged to stick around the top. Now
that they are reforming, We'll have
plenty to say about that pennant."
Evening star., 1933-06-12
NEW YoRK-PENNsYLvANIA LEAGUE.

Reading, 6-1: Harrisburg, 40.
York. 10; Williamsport. 5.
Binghamton, 5-5; Wilkes-Barre, At.
Elmira. 6-6: Scranton, 6-l,
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WESTERN LEAGUE.
Omaha, 4-15; Muskogee, 3-3.

Tyler. 7-1o; Baton Rouge. 20.
Waco, 1910: Jackson. 7-e:
LonGttoWs o.a; = Dorado. o>3o.
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SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Chattanooga. 2-3: Nashville, IL.
Knoxvilie, s; Atlanta. 2,
BIRMINGHAM. 7-3; Memphis; IL.
Little Rock-New Orleans, rain.
standinr Of the Clubs.
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GAMES TOMORROW,

Phil. ct Wash. (3.15).
New York at Boston.
st. Louis ct Chicago.
0oYN3au6 et Oot403
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Major League Statistics
MONDAY, JUNE I2, 1888.
AMERICAN

Yesterdays RESULTS.
WASHINGTON 13; Philadelphia, 6.
New York. 80; Boston, I'll ed game
Inningsl.
Cleveland, 1; st. Louis, O 90 innings).
Chicago, 6-3; Detroit, 1-5.
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Gr Flag Rise H1e Brace Big Train lher Batting Slump
SIMMONS BATTING
V|ND|CATES OWNER
League Title for Al Would
Help Repay ComiSkey
for Taking Risk.
BY JOHN b. FOSTER.

"A YEW YORK, June 12.-WilI
M the batting championship
| Y of the American League
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Tulsa, 4; Dallas, 8.
Fort Worth, 10; Oklahoma City, D.
Galveston. 4; Houston. q.
San Antonio. 5; Beaumont, 3.
4fandinr of the Cluha.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
Here, There And EueryrDhere

London studio. "All the time," he says, T have sought to avoid any sem blance of drum beating. Cam ada mourns her dead in the way I have endeavored to show in the Mother Spirit, which stands with dropped head on the wall, brood- ing over the plain on which her sons fell. Sorrow but not vainglory Is there." Blocks of from twelve to twenty tons were required, and they were found in an old Roman quarry in Yugoslavia, from which the stone to build the Palace of Dioce1tian in Spalato in the third century was taken. d
 The common cause of France and Canada is to be represented by twin plyons, 138 feet high. Below them will be seen the Spirit of Sacrifice in twenty heroic figures grouped at the ends of a wall 237 feet long, the base of the memor- ial. Surmounting the pylons will appear in relief Peace, Justice, Truth and Knowledge. The design calls for the covering of mouths of guns along the base by olive branches and laurel. The memorial should be ready for dedication on Dominion Day next year. The ap- breaches will be by avenues of pines grown in Canada and France. In F. A. McKenzie's Canada Day of Glory" may be read the breath less story of the capture of Vimy Ridge. A Canadian correspondent. he does justice to the part the men of Kent and Scotland played in that immortal feat of arms. The dedication would not be adequate without the presence of the conn mander of the troops engaged, Sir Julian Byng, Governor General of Canada from 1921 to 1926.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
TALK NOT SUFFICIENT
(Bridkeport Telegram)

 Chairman McNeil and his public works board somehow recall the old song, "A1l dressed up and no place to go." With commendable energy Mir McNeil has organized the board, urged all communities with projects to get ready to pre- sent them, promised to cut red tape to the very minimum and to set the example of speed. The ob- ject of the public works program Is not to just to spend money but to put men to work. and to do so as quickly as possible.
 A host of enthusiastic individ- uals is ready to sponsor an equal number of ambitious projects. MT William V. Dee suggested enough projects for the whole state. let alone a single city, but thus far the mayor and the aldermen have made no preparations to present application to MT McNeil's com mission for @ loan.
 The Merritt highway simply cries to be built, but the state highway commissioner is proceeding jeal- ously in his own highly secretive manner, with his slow progress. If he has any intention of applying he has not disclosed it.
 The state water commission re- ports that number of cities have sewer projects which it is prepared to commend, but it's commendation means nothing whatsoever unless the cities present formal applica- ton.
 Meriden, we believe, is the first community actually to present ap- plication for definite project, and its claims will be heard to-day. As for the rest of the public works, they are all talk and no sponsors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
Canada Imposes

It is just as well. while checking up on business trends, to keep an eye on Canada. The price index there has been steadily ris- ing since February, at the rate of about 20 per cent year. Stock equities have risen 50 per cent since March. Industrial production is going up rapidly. though by no means at our pace. Construction shows good gain. Bank clearings are higher than last years. Business failures are fewer. Employment im- proves. This news is of special importance to Americans because we have vast capital invested in Canada. and she is one of our best foreign customers.
 It need cause no surprise that Canadian business should move along with ours. Con- ditons in the States always affect the De- minion. and there are doubtless ground swells affecting both. In fact. the whole con- tinent is SO nearly one natural economic unit that in spite of political barriers it usu- ally prospers or suffers together. It is largely in recognition of this fact that Canada has stood with us SO stanehly in the world eco- homie conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05

We know of no greater honor for Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska than that his name be given to the dam to be built at Cove Greek near Muscle Shoals. No legis- lator has worked harder or longer for the government control of this site than the Me- braskan. Nebraska is quite a ways from Alabama and even from Washington. but down through the years it has been Norris who fought the battle for government owner ship and operation of Muscle Shoals. not merely as nitrate plant, but as source of potential electric power. So Norris Dam. it will be for all posterity't to ask why.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
Industrial Farms

One of the most interesting experiments undertaken by the government is aiding the redistribution of overbalanced population in industrial centers'' through homesteads consisting of small farms where transplanted families can grow their own food. There were $25,0o0.000 appropriated for this purpose by the last session of Congress. and steps are now being taken to put the plan into effect.
 Any back to the land movement seems little strange at time when farmers in general are finding it SO hard to make a living. It is recognized. however. that even in the worst phase of agriculture during the depression period. city folks were worse off. on the whole. than country folk. The lat- ter at least had the fundamentals of housing and food. with freedom and independence unknown to impoverished city dwellers.
 There are various factors in this problem. Cities tend to overpopulation. especially by wage-earners. City or town life grows cur iously one-sided. People become specialized until they know how to do only one thing. They lose natural aptitudes and opportuni- ties for all-round development and self expression. Country life, with its rapid absorption of modern city improvements, better means of transportation and eommu- nication. better education and more social ae- tivity becomes easier and pleasanter and has many new advantages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
Battles Still On

Desperate efforts to rush work on the proposed Merritt Highway in Fairfield coun- ty are still being made. The latest seems to be conference that will be held in Bridge port some day next week in which the par ticipants will be State Highway. Commis- sioner Macdonald. National Committeeman Archibald McNeil and perhaps his fellow members on the state advisory public works board. John J. Policy and Harvey Thomp- son. The purpose of the meeting will be to see if perhaps federal funds can't be secured for the highway.
 We certainly hope that funds can be se- cured some place. Mir Macdonald says that the road is included in his departments program of construction for the coming year. It seems to us that it has been so in- cluded for several years past. but SO tremen- dous project is it that it is impossible to accomplish much in any one year. If the state now owns complete right of way over the contemplated route it las accomplished great deal Actual construction of the route seems to have been confined to few stretch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
Depression's Effect

One of the most unfortunate consequences of the depression is now becoming apparent in measurable degree = its adverse effect on the health of children. Not so long ago the country was being assured that public health was better than 1t was in the days before the question of where to get food became problem for millions of persons. Many doubted these optimistic statements. but figures were offered to support them. Now we are being told different story. The Childrens Bureau of the Department of Labor finds that one-fifth of the nations children are below pal" and the depression is directly blamed for this condition.
 Material has been collected over period isof two years. and the conclusion is reached that one child in five of pre-school and school age is suffering from the effects of poor nutrition. inadequate housing. or lack of medical care. In many instances, anxiety and the feeling of worry, where there was no work. have also left marks Naturally local ities where conditions have been more fav- orable and where relief measures have been adequate make the best showing. In other localities the proportion of children below par has reached truly appalling figures. And malnutrition among mothers is showing its effects on newborn infants and nurslings, 1 although relief agencies for the most part have been successful in supplying sufficient $ milk for babies In New York City, mal- 7. nutrition among 3O0,000 school children has been in three successive years 16, 17 and 2l per cent.
 The picture is not pretty one, but con- solation may be found in the fact that relief agencies did their lest to meet staggering responsibilities for which they were unpre- pared. Now that millions of men are re- turning to work and their wages are in- creasing. fewer children will suffer. As relief rolls shrink. the task of caring for those in need will become much easier. The pro- blem of relief will remain for long time to come. however. and children should be the last to suffer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
Senators Lose Caste

Actions Of the Roosevelt administration in the few months it has been in control of the machinery of the federal government indicate that the caste of the U. s. Senate was never lower than right at this moment This IS particularly true in the case of New England. President Roosevelt. no doubt on the advice of his patronage director. Postmaster Gen. eral Farley has ignored the wishes and de- mands of both democratic senators from Massachusetts to name the collector of in- ternal revenue for that state Again yester- day he apparently ignored Connecticut's democratic senator. Augustine Lonergan. Tn naming Dr Edward c. .Dolan of Man. chester, collector of internal revenue in this state.
 However, that action could hardly be called surprising. It was forecast many weeks ago that the Manchester man would be the appointee. And this despite the fact that Senator Lonergan was throwing his support elsewhere, while other reputed lead ers were not throwing their support in either direction, but were probably waiting and hoping that deadlock might improve their own chances of being named or at least die- tating the appointment. Unfortunately they reckoned without the strength of the new collector and National Committeeman Archi- bald McNeil.
 Events of the last few days also should have revealed clearly the handwriting on the wall. They started when National Com- mitteeman McNeil was named to the Ad- visory Public Works commission. It is be- lieved in official circles that he dictated the names of every one of the nine members of the Recovery Board in the state. The re- organization of the democratic party, as out lined in plans emanating from New London county, was completely overshadowed by the announcement on the same day that the new collector of internal revenue was Dr Dolan. Judging by all this it looks as if the U. 5. Senate has distinctly lost caste with the President for the time being. Whether it ever will regain it no doubt depends upon the individual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05

e that eventually will b. included in the highway.
 The federal highway funds available for this state have already been apportioned by Commissioner Macdonald. The Merritt road is not included. This leads us to believe that MessrG MeNeil. Policy. and Thompson may seek to prevail upon the commissioner to change his plans or else they are contem- plating in their official capacities diverting funds under their direction to this purpose. The Merritt Highway can certainly be listed as public project. but whether it will be approved by the powers that be at Wash ington remains to be seen. At any rate the state at large would like to see the proposed express route decided one way or the other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
A Book a Day
 by BRUCE CATION
You Stay At Home It's Good Even If

You can get almost as much fun out of an imaginary voyage in your arm chair as you can out of the real article, if you have the right sort of guide-book; and 8 sample of what all guide-books ought to be is to be found in Hendrix Will lem van Looms "An Indiscreet Itinerary" which tells you all about Holland.
 Here is an ingratiating little book which you will enjoy even II you never have been in Holland and never intend to go there.
 In the process of telling you what to see in Holland, MT Van Loon somehow contrives to ~6ut- line the history of the land, to sketch the characteristics of it's people, to tell you about it's eco- monies and its politics and to give you 8 hint or two of 8 satisfying and intelligent philosophy of life and all in a book of 117 pages!
 One warning he gives which visitors to any strange land might profitably. heed: Take it easy.
 "The first thing to do once you arrive in any place is to sit down and catch your breath, and take a nap if you feel so inclined" he re- marks. And later: When I travel I am all for taking 1t easy and do- ing a. lot of sitting down."
 MT Van Looms writing has a flavor all it's own, and by now you probably know whether or not you like 1t. If you're like me, you do; and if you do. you'll find "An Indiscreet Itinerary" highly enter taining, even if you have not the slightest intention of going to Hol- land or any other foreign land.
 Published by Carcourt, Brace & Co.,, the books costs $1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05

While Judge Arthur F. Els was not guided by the fact that New York state court of appeals recently ruled that the states minimum milk prices were constitu- tional, no doubt he gave heed to it in draw ing up his finding. He has ruled that the state milk control act is constitutional To overthrow it would be to establish chaos in this state. he opines. While conditions in the milk industry are not yet straightened out. it seems apparent that some headway has been made towards clearing up all problems and difficulties. For Judge Els to have overthrown an authority that is constituted to aid in this job would have been extremely unwise, to our way of thinking. While we are not questioning here the right of any state agency to establish minimum prices in an industry still we think that if this point must be ruled upon it is up to the Supreme Court of the State. That body's decision will be handed down in the fall. we under stand. Until that time we must consider the milk control board as legally constituted to act in all disputes between dealers and producers and also to establish price schedules. if it believes such action necessary. In time public opinion will show whether or not this the correct procedure. Just now the sit- uation is too muddled for any upsetting action such as the injunction would have been.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05

Ireland wants to export 100000 gall Ions of Irish whisksy. matured from l2 tO 20 years ss soon as repeal is ordered. se- cording to a director of the. Dublin Dis tiIIsrs Company. In this respect Ireland differs no whit from any of the other for- eign countries where spirits or wines are manufactured. All are desirous of tapping the American market. In this respect local distillers stand to lose eonsiderable business because their product will not be available for some years now. Our government re- quirements are that whiskey age in wood four years before being bottled and sold. And today only certain number of gallons are allowed to be distilled. It won't take care of the demand once prohibition ends and sales are legalized. Hence foreign man. ufaeturers anticipate windfall. We sort of hate to see the nation lose this business. We need it as much as any country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-05
More Trade Barriers

France went and did it again the other day. raising another barrier against Amsi- can trade. This act was a little worse than usual because it was done without any warning. Higher duties were elapped onto 70 of our products. including chemicals paints. linoleum, boilers and trunks. So suddenly and secretly was the action taken that loss was inflicted on many American manufacturers and exporters on orders in transit and so prohibitive are the new tariffs that some American companies will have to close theif French branches.
 This is primarily Frances business. to be sure. Every nation, under the present cha otic system of international trade, is the final judge of what it shall admit, and of the terms of admission. But too much damage is inflicted on all the exporting countries by arbitrary and short-sighted pol- ieies in other countries.
 We ourselves have sinned with the rest and may deserve no special sympathy or preferential treatment. But if the big trad ing countries don't get together before long and remove some of the present Instructions. there won't be much left of international trade. Then domestic trade will suffer, too.
 Often it is the export surplus of farm and factory products that keeps the domestic machinery going Foreign trade when well balanced, is a powerful business stimulant in both directions. Nations. like local com munities. grow rich by exchanging goods.