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Evening star., 1934-06-17
GRANT STILL SITS
ON TENNIS THRONE
Atlanta Midget Wins Dixie
Title Seventh Time by
Defeating Reese.
BY DILLON GRAHAM,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

A TLANTA, June 16.-For
" seven years they've been
~ trying to bowl Bryan
4 n Grant from his pinnacle
as the king bee of Southern ten
mis-. The battle will have to con-
tinue at least another year for
the Atlanta midget today again
conclusively proved his superb
ority by winning his sixth South
ern tennis singles championship.
Back in 1927, as a 16-year- con-
tender, Grant won his first Dixie
crown. He captured three straight
after that, then passed up the
Southern for two years-allowing
others, Donald Cram and Clifford
Sutter, to share the glories-but
came back last year to win the crown
and perch it on his brow for keeps.
No one else has won more than four
titles. Grants victory over a fellow
townsman, Billy Reese, today brought
him his sixth-at the ripe old age of
%, when manhood had stretched his
physique to 5 feet 4 and 120 pounds.
The scores in the final match were
"a; 60; 60.
ID EEsE played good tennis, brand
n good enough to win from al
most any other contender in
Dixie, but Grant was also on his
game, which means that ReeSe's good
was far from good enough.
Trailing, E3, in the first set, Grant
notched up his game a beat or two
and ran out three games to take the
set, "a. Then the mighty mite
rolled off six successive games to
take the second set at love-
In all he won 10 straight games
before the lanky Reese, a 6-footer,
could paste one in the win column.
When Reese held to the back court,
Grant exchanged shots with him,
until, drawing him out of position, he
whipped one down into the corner
for a placement Then, when Reese
rushed to the net, Grant often passed
him with chop stroke.
Grant took the last set, 60. Seeing
his best game going for naught evil
IDENTITY took some spirit out of Reese.
He continued to fight for every point,
but the ease with which Grant rolled
up points made Reese's efforts futile.
John McDiarmid of Fort Worth,
Tex, and Robert Lefty Bryan of
Chattanooga we're successful in de-
fense of their mems doubles cham
pionship. They won from Bert
Weltens of Austin, Tex, and Martin
Buxby of Miami, Fla, in the finals
by scores OF Ga, 3-6, 60, 6-3.
Beatrice Bryan of Memphis and
Eliza Coke of Asheville, N. c.. won
their second straight womens
doubles title by defeating Anna Kohl
of New Orleans and Lila Porter of
Mobile, 6-3, Is, 81.
Evening star., 1934-06-17
C0L0RED MINES ACTIVE
Trio of Local Teams Play Today
in Games Here, Away.

Three local colored base ball mines
will see action today, two clashing on
a District diamond and another trav-
cling to Portsmouth, Va.
Oriental Tigers, recent winners over
the Black Eagles, will oppose Ana
costa Athletics at o'clock at Sec
ond and T streets southwest, while
the LeDroit Tigers will do the travel
ing, clashing with the Portsmouth
Firemen.
Evening star., 1934-06-17
ANGLERS TAKE HOLIDAY
Luncheons Go Over Until Septem-
Der After Tomorrow.

The regular Monday luncheons OF
the local chapter of the Isaak Walton
League will be discontinued after to-
morrow's meeting until next FAN
according to an announcement OF Dr.
M. Darcy Magee, president OF the
local organization.
These meetings have been a feature
of the local organizations, and many
prominent men. leaders in piscatorial
matters. and high Government ofn-
cials have been its invited speakers.
At the luncheon tomorrow Senator
Nye of North Dakota and District
Commissioner Melvin c. Hazen will
b. the guest speakers. These lunch
cons are held at the Raleigh Hotel. IN
the main dining room, and the cost
is 60 cents per person.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

LARRY MARCH, who has been
II showing strongly for Tech
High on the tennis courts,
won the District boys net cham
pionship yesterday, when he con-
quered little Dick Lynham, who
has been holding forth with the
Western High squad, by 6-2, Ga,
on the Rock Creek courts.
March gained the title won last
year by Buddy Adair. who did not
defend his laurels because he was
too old.
Lynham gave March sitter
Evening star., 1934-06-17
ATHLETE Is LEADER.

Davis Marret. who has been chosen
to be student president at the Uni
versity of Virginia for next session,
has won his varsity letter In basket
ball and golf.
Evening star., 1934-06-17
L HOUGHTON, Kenwood pro.
cannot quite figure out this
golf business. Baked Of a bid


n cannot quite figure out this
II golf business. Baked Of a bid
4 \ for the national open by an.
erring putter; beaten in the
final round of the Middle Atlantic P.
G. A. by a fellow he could beat with
out his Sunday game, Houghton has
been slipping around the local courses
for the past fortnight in figures that
are almost unbelievable.
OF his last 10 rounds of golf. most
Of them played at Kenwood, he has
broken 10 no less than six times. Twice
he has had 81, and only yesterday
he played his home course in 31-36,
three-putting two green's coming
home.
why can't get going in the tour
naments that way?" queries Hough-
ton. One of the real answers Is that
the Kenwood pro doesn't have enough
big-time competition. Most of his
matches are played against men to
whom he gives a handicap, and he
has had very little medal play COM
petition for three months.
AL is a good golfer-probably the
best in this section, but any competi-
tor must have competition to bring
out the best that is in him. And
have you noticed the dearth Of sweep
stakes Journeys among the Middle At
lantic pros on this years schedule?
I strongly suspect that Houghton is
the reason for that Al grabbed of
most Of 'em last year.
Although Houghton hasn't yet
heard definitely from the National
P. G. A. he thinks the sectional quail
flying rounds for the coming tourna-
ment at Buffalo will be played at
Kenwood on June 26. There will prob
ably be four places open in the &c.
hole medal round which will deter
mine the four qualifiers from this
sector.
TOMMY WEBB, the Stalwart lad
who has got the Washington
Golf and Country Club by the
ears with the brillance of his shot
making and scoring this year, is going
to shake the dust of the Capital off his
feet and depart for other pastures.
Tommy is to leave shortly for Charles
ton, W. Va, to enter the glass busi-
Evening star., 1934-06-17
ALL-STARS WIN GAME.

FRONT ROYAL, Va, June 10
Front Royal All-Stars easily defeated
the Martinsburg, w. Va, Blue Sox,
leaders of the Blue Ridge League,
here this afternoon, z to Q.
Evening star., 1934-06-17
VOW that the heavyweight sock
situation is cleared up, Wash
1 ington tennis has its own
Y little SllperiOrity question

N situation Is cleared up. Wash
ington tennis has its own
i little superiority question
which promises to be settled
the latter part Of the month. Bernard
Welsh and Dennis Mitchell are the
question marks, and, like Camera and
Baer. they miraculously survived last
year without colliding. But the Dis
trict of Columbia mems champion
ships, which get under way next Tues
day on the Columbia Country Club
courts. almost is certain to wind up
in a Welsh Mitchell final and crafty
enthusiasts who have long waited for
them to clash.
Mitchell never has faced welsh in
a tournament since the Duke star de-
veloped into aI formidabis player.
Welsh's quick rise occurred IN 1898
when he advanced from a city rank
ing of around No. 10 to No. 2 posi-
ton. Barney now holds as many
titles as the Hilltop accountant. last
year stroking his way to trophies in
the Public Parks championship. the
Washington Grove and Frederick,
Nd, tournaments.
Mitchell. after winning the City
of Washington and the D. c. cham
pionships last year, remained out Of
the Public Parks because he was
tournament weary" but revived later
in the season to beat out Ralph Nc
Elvenny for the Wardman Park
honors.
Babe and Dooly faced occasionally
in Public Parks League matches last
year. and in those encounters Welsh
came away slightly in the lead. But
as all local net fans will testify, Nit
chell reserves his best tennis for
tourney play. and particularly the
final round.
VXIELSH owes most Of his sue
" cess at Duke and locally to
his powerful, fiat, cross court
drives which zoom across with pre-
cision to the baseline vicinity. The
lean, lanky blue devil, Dukes No.
and captain, smites scorching serv-
ice. volleys spectacularly in mid
court, and gets about with little effort.
Overhead. Barney is plain poison His
serene. stoical manner. Only once
have we seen him in a lather, in the
1888 Washington Grove final. and
then his mounting ire was vented in
pounding the pill little harder.
Mitchell's game is too well known
to justify comment. Dooly, of course,
is head and shoulders above the field
in steadiness. His patience is end
less and, though he has improved
little in the last few years, he is still
handy enough with the racket to put
down any upstart who threatens to
mutiny. If his all-around courtwork
has flaw, it is in his overhead
smashes.
A point in Welsh's favor is the
greater practice he receives at college.
Dooly, a busy accountant, finds little
time for tennis. outside occasional
evenings and actual tournament play.
Welsh plays the calendar around.
If these two stand at opposing base
lines in the final of the D. c. mems
tuSsle, it will provide the most at
tractive tennis of the year. Many,
including the writer, would rather
spectate at a city tournament finish
than watch Davis Cup encounters.
Somehow, we harbor a lurking sus-
picion that if Mitchell faces Welsh
across the cords in the final, he will
trudge back to the hill a victim of
Barney's deep, tantalizing thrusts.
Evening star., 1934-06-17
PLAY ENABLES j. s.
TO RETAIN TROPHY
Stages Thrilling Rally to Nip
Miss Scriven-HeIen
Jacobs Does Her Bit.
BY GAYLE TALBOT,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

s:::s ~; #;seE? $:55:g !; 80:
line, Mass, who learned
her game from Mrs. George
Wightman, donor of the inter
national trophy emblematic of
woman'S tennis supremacy, to-
day proved the heroine of
Americas successful defense OF
the coveted cup.
The United States forces, on the
might of rackets welded by Miss
Palfrey and Helen Jacobs, rugged
American champion and team leader,
won four singles and one doubles of
the seven matches played to retain
possession of the trophy which has
remained on American shores since
1881. All in all, Uncle Sans girls
have won of the IL series.
After trailing Is in games in the
final set, the ion-hearted Brookline
bomber came back to vanquiSh Mar
garet Peggy Scriven, 4-6, e.,
8-6, in the deciding set of the series.
Despite disappointment over the
defeat of the British side, one that
was considered by native experts as
the strongest team in years. cheer
ing crowd of 5000 that filled Wimble-
don's stands gave Sarah standing
ovation which she probably will re-
member as long as she lives.
Evening star., 1934-06-17
Helen Jacobs Shares Honors.

TTELEN JACOBS in winning "a,
6-4. also played magnificent
tennis against Dorothy Round.
England's crack No. l player, as she
shared the honors with Miss Palfrey,
ZACH winning their second straight
singles assignment, but it was Sarah S
remarkable recovery that fired the
crowds imagination.
No one would have given sixpence
for Sarah'S chances when Miss
Scriven reached set point in the sew
enth game. Calling on all her physl-
cal reserve. Miss Palfrey burned
across the net three pulverizing serv-
ice aces that saved the game and
caused her British rival to shake her
head daZedly.
Those three aces ratified Miss Scr1-
ven so much that the Briton double
faulted twice to lose the next game.
From there on it was triumphal
procession for the small American
gamester, whose game suddenly
reached a peak seldom seen in
women's tennis. She won the next
four games to take a 6-5 lead Miss
Scriven deuced the set at six games
all and then Sarah unleashed burst
of brilliant tennis to close out the
match with the loss of only one point.
Miss Round a Sturdy Foe.
HIsS ROUND, at the peak of her
Nj game. gave the sturdy Miss
Jacobs terrific tusSle, but Cali
fornia Helen proved a little more
crafty and subtle at critical points,
where she suddenly quit chopping to
cleanly pass Miss Round with boom
ing fat drives along the sidelines.
Helen required 40 minutes to over
haul Miss Round in the first set
while the second chapter lasted twice
that long. After trailing l-3 in the
last set Miss Jacobs hit one OF her
unbeatable streaks to win four con-
secutive games and from there on
dominated the play. Twelve OF the
90 games Miss Jacobs and Miss Round
played were deuced. including one
1O-8 game and a pair of 6-6 games
In the second set.
In the closing match of the series
Helen and Sarah combined to give
the United States its fifth point, de-
feating Betty Nuthall and Mrs. Kitty
McKane Godfree, ST, 6-3, 60, in
doubles.
The lone American casualty today
was Carolin Babcock of Los Angeles.
Although she played good tennis, she
tired rapidly after the first set and
lost to Miss Nuthan, 81, 6-3, 64.
The American players entered the
final day with a twoto-one lead in
matches Yesterday Miss Jacobs de-
feated Miss Scriven, 81. 81, and
Miss Palfrey topped Miss Round, 6-3,
3-6. s56. The Britons' gained
their point through doubles victory
scored by Nancy Lyle and Evelyn
Dearman over Miss Babcock and Jo-
sephine Cruickshank of Santa Ana,
Calf, IS, IS.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

Dis and Dat.
ENE HERMAN first lifted ten
NJ mis- racket Just 6 years ago
Gene confesses an occasional
longing to get back in tournaments
to tussle with the Simon-pure .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

A 30-days' jail sentence was giv- en to Ralph Summa, 25, of 154 Franklin street in police court this morning when convicted on the charge of breach of the peace and assault. Mrs Isabel Vanderlip of 33 Chatfield avenue testified that Summa struck and rendered her unconscious. The incident occurred on Chatfield avenue several days ago. Another participant in the affair was reported in the hospital, recovering from head injury.
 Summa made an effort to show that the striking of Mrs Vanderlip was an accident. He testified that she tried to interfere with his quarrel with another chap and was unintentionally clipped on the side of the head. Judge John F. McGrath remarked that his ex- planation was not sufficient to con- vince him that he was either en- ragged beyond point of reasoning or vicious enough to hit woman.
 The case of Samuel Leze, Al, of 565 East Main street was continued sixty days. He was arrested sev- eral weeks ago on the charge of breach of the peace. It was all legged that he deliberately wrecked the window in store on South Main street
 Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell 1 Meyers informed the court that the accused had promised to make res titution. but failed to keep his word until he was. tipped off yes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
GIRL FAVORED IN
 SLIPS VERDICT
Jury Deliberates Thre e Hours Before Render
 ing Decision

After reporting itself hopeless!y deadlocked common pleas court jury retired for further delibera. tion upon the suggestion of pre- siding judge Edward J. Finn. and brought in a verdict of SLIPS in favor of 8 year-old Antoinette Perotti of Cheshire against James Quinlivan, Cheshire mailman, at z o'clock last night. The jury took the case for de- liberation at o'clock and after two hours returned to the court room to report deadlock. Judge Finn pointed out the state would be put to considerable expense If , the jury failed to reach a decision and. asked them to. reconsider the issues again. One hour later they brought in the verdict.
 The girl sued to recover for permanent injuries she suffered when struck by the defendants au- tomobi;e, June 10. 1893. as she was walking along the Old Tal- madge road near her home in Cheshire. Attorney J. H. Gala gher of New Haven and Attorney Luke c. Stapleton of Cheshire rep resented the plaintiff. O'Keefe and French of New Haven ap- peared for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
STATELAWYERS TO
 HEAR E. W. EVANS
Connecticut Bar Dinner to Be Given in New Haven
 March '

An invitation to members of the Connecticut Bar to attend dinner to be given here on Wednesday March ' to Earle w. Evans, pres ident of the American Bar Asso- citation, was issued today by sam uel A. Persky. president of the New Haven County Bar Associa- ton. The dinner will be held in the dining hall of the Sterling Law Buildings at Yale university at 7:OC o'clock. Reservations should be made with Samuel J. White. Esq. in New Haven, chairman of the arrangements committee.
 Arranged primarily for the members of the New Haven Coun- ty Bar Association, officers of the organization said that the event was thrown open to all members of the bar throughout the state in order to give them an opportuni- ty to hear one of the outstanding lawyers in the country.
 President Evans, who lives in Wichita, Kans., has been one of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

Wargo with another youth from Cheshire pleaded guilty to having stolen 26 Rhode Island red hens from Lena E. Andrews of Cheshire on December IS, 1880.
 Wargo with Alexander Kaminski are being tried for the fatal beat ing of Merritt w. Hayden, Spring field jail guard who attempted to prevent their escape from the Springfield jail. Waminski was caught in the south and confessed who his partnef in the jail break was.
 The trial had proceeded to an adjournment of the days. session, when John Kaminski, older broth CT of the man on trial, walked over to Sheriff David J. Manning and threw paper-wrapped package at his feet. There was a slight noise as the cap exploded, but no ex- plosion of the two dynamite sticks found in the package with pieces of metal and othe substances. The sheriff pushed Kaminski to a chair and then Kaminski fired his shot. The bullet wound was described by hospital authorities as a flesh wound.
 Members of the Waterbury Bar association are planning to attend the dinner to be held Wednesday evening of next week at New Ha- ven for Earl w. Evans, president of the American Bar association. Samuel A. Persky, president of the New Haven Bar association has ex- tended an invitation to all mem bers of the Connecticut bar to at- tend.
 The dinner will be, served in the dining hall of the Sterling La'y buildings at Yale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
WALC0TT'S IDEAS
 IN SENATE TO-DAY
Four Resolutions and Two Petitions Presented By
 Connecticut Senator

Senator Frederic c. WaIcott of Conencticut presented the follow ing petitions and resolutions to the senate to-day:
 Resolution adopted by Hartford Typographical Union No'127, Hart ford, Conn, praying for the passage of legislation to provide for 30- hour week for industry.
 Petition from sundry citizens of Norwich, Conn, demonstrating against the so-called Copeland bill, amending the Pure Food and Drug act.
 Resolution adopted by the Bridgeport section of Council of Jewish Women, Bridgeport, Conn. urging a complete and public dis cussion on the expenditures in con- nection with the Vinson-Trammel, Naval bill, together with an inquiry into the profits being made by the shipbuilders and other manufac- turers of war supplies, before passing on the bill.
 Resolutions adopted by the Bridgeport section, National Coun- cil of Jewish Women, Bridgeport. Conn, and a petition from the New London, Connecticut Zionists, Dis trict of the Zionist Organization of America, praying for the adoption of Senate Resolution 154 Submit ter by Senator Tydings) opposing alleged discriminations against Jews in Germany. Resolution adopted by the
 Bridgeport Section of Council of Jewish Women. Bridgeport, Conn and petition from sundry citizens of Hartford, Conn, praying for the prompt ratification of the World Court Protocols.
 Petition from the Civics Group of Hartford, Conn, demonstrating against the lowering of the present requirements for American citizen ship, and urging the defeat of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
CONCERT FRIDAY
 BY WILBUR EVANS

The last of the community con- certs for this season will be given tomorrow night at Buckingnham hall with Wilbur Evans. famous baritone the artist. MT Evans will sing for the first time in this city. MuchSinterest is being shown in this singer who has suddenly come into fame. His singing career is an assured thing and already he received numerous fine press mo- tices in the cities where he appear ed in concert.
 At nineteen he sang for Sem brich and De Gogorza and was awarded one of three scholarships given then to the Curtis Institute, studying with the world famous baritone, Emilio De Gogorza. He has likewise coached with Richard Hademan, instructor and composer, and has studied with Edward Lippe of New York.
 The concert tomorrow night which, is open to Community Con- cert members will begin at, S:15 o'clock.
 More than $50, 900 tons of butter was, consumed in Germany last year., fig .f 5a.-.N s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
Bay State Court Dynamiter, Alleged Killer, K
'BOLERO' OPENS AT
 STATE SATURDAY
George Raft and s ally Rand Have Leading
 Roles in Drama

All the clements, that made Maurice Ravel's ''Bolero" one cf the most exciting 'and popular of modern musical compositions. at last have been captured by the motion picture camera and trans lated into the language of the screen. It is in Paramount's dr& matic romance. "Bolero." Strat- ing Saturday at the State theater. With George Raft, Carole Lom- bard, Sally Rand, the famous fan dancer, Frances Drake, Gertrude Michael and William Frawley, the film interpretation carries the same excitement and emotional ap- peal, so evident in the music.
 Wesley Ruggles directed from a story written by Carey Wilson and Kubec Glasmon, while the screen play, based on an idea by Ruth Ridenour, was adapted by Horace Jackson.
 The story is that of selfish ruthless dancer who rises to fame on a ladder Of women's hearts. Rising from the squalid coa | fields of Pennsylvania. Raft, as Raoul de Baere. starts his career | asa dancer in a small amateur night" theater.
 Within d short time, he ha: reached New York and, with tho help of a beautiful girl, wins frs success. Always eager for greater heights, he gets to Paris and into | world renown, but with each move farther up his ladder of fame, hf leaves a broken heart.
 | As he reaches the peak of hi success, he falls in love with Car
 ole Lombard, as Helen. the gir
 whose beauty and personality ha brought the acclaim of the Con ] tinent. But, as war breaks ont
 Raft sees his popularity diminish
 ing. as the acclaim for uniform in creases. To center attenton upoi I himself She enlists for what he eX
 poets will be matter of weeks trampling once more upon tn
 heart of the girl who loves him.
 How he comes to a realization
 of the suffering he has caused
 others and how he attempts t'
 recreate his success after the war
 bring about a situation that rise to emotional heights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
DRIVERS BESIECE
 VEHICLE OFFICE
5000 Renewals Made to Date-Of6ce Open Until
 5 O'Clock To-day

The local office of the Motor Vehicles Department experienced another great rush today of appll- cants for 1884 motor operators licenses. More than 5000 have been renewed here to date. Some of the customary rush of motorists in by-gone years has been notice ably absent due to the fact that Mrs Alice Bradley. supervisor of the Waterbury office, has temper arily established an office in An sonia to handle the down the valley" operators.
 The local office plans to be open from S.30 a. m. to p. m. today Starting tomorrow the usual hours of 9 a. m. to 4:30 D. m. will be observed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
co. ( REVIEW IS
 SLATED TONIGHT
State Officers Attend In= spection of Co E At
 ArmOry Last Night

Co F of the local National Guard
 was reviewed by Major Lawrence
 A. Quinn, U. s. army instructor
 at the annual federal inspection at
 the armory here last night. Other officers reviewin the local men were
 Major Frederick Oberlin of Ham, den, Major James W. Carroll of this city, and Lieutenant Colonel Ernest B. Novey of Torrington. Captain Thomas E. Horrigan was in command of Go. E, during the inspection. He was assisted by Lieutenant Hubert M. Rigney and Lieutenant William Deadly. The platoon drills were in charge o1
 Sergeant Raymond Birdsall ant Sergeant Fred Nonamaker. Co. and Headquarters Go. will be re- view tonight.