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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
THREE AMERICAN PLANES WILL BE
 IN GREAT RACE
Twenty-One Machines to Start Saturday on Way
 to Australia
By ROBERT 2. DowsoN

q (United Press Stan Correspondcnt)
 Mildenhali, England, Oct ,19.- (UP)-Three, American airplane crows. and 1s from other ,coun- tries, were ready today for the start at 6:30 q. m. tomorrow of the greatest aerial race ever run T-the MacRobertson International ---from Mildenhall. in Suffolk northeast of London, to Melbourne, Australia. fs
 At 45 second intervals the 21 planes will start for Bagdad, Mesopotamia, 2,553 miles away. the first compulsory stopping place on the 11.300-mile airline route to Melbourne. There are inter- also are permissible landing places, Aleppo, Syria.
 MOllisons Are In 1t.
 Ames A. and Amy Mollison, heroes of many record breaking flights, are to start first in their De Haviland Comet. Next will come the Americans Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn in a Boeing transport. followed by Col James c. Fitzmaurice in the Irish Sweepstakes entry, Belance monoplane.
 Eighth to start will be Jacque- line Cochran, former New York beauty parlor. operative. and Wes- ley Smith of New York, in Gran vile monoplane originally entered by Pangborn. After them will go
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
Final News Flashes
BRIDESMAIDS FOR WEDDING

London, Oct 19-(UP)-The bridesmaids for the wedding of the Duke of Kent (Prince George) and Princess Marina of Greece were un- derstood to have been selected today. The list was given as follows: Princess Juliana of Hol- land, Princess Irene of Greece, Princess Kath- erine of Greece, Princess Elizabeth of York, Princess Eugenie of Greece Grand Duchess Kira of Russia, Lady Iris Mountbatten and Lady Mary Cambridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
JOHNSON WANTED OWLS

Mercedes, Texas, Oct 19-(UP)-The Mercedes Chamber of Commerce, always ready to oblige, placed an order for owls today, and sent hunters securing the Rio Grande valley for the birds. It was all because of General Hugh s. Johnson announced he was coming to the valley where the owls make love to the chickens" "Owls all gone, but chickens still here," the chamber wired the general "Must have owls," wired back Johnson So the owl hunt is on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
President Rooseuelt Veterans
Called Upon Able Bodied War Vets to Withhold Any Cash Drive So That Care Can Be Taken of
 Forgotten People" of the Country
BY FREDERICK Al. STORM

United Press Stan C0resp0ndent)
 Roanoke, Va, Oct 19-(UP)- President Roosevelt called upon able bodied American war veterans today. to withhold any drive for further cash benefits so that the administration may devote it's re- sources to the country's under-priv- lileged millions of Forgotten peo- ple."
 At the same time he warned that .it must remain our constant ob- E5sctive to e1iminate She eaazser 0f the depression and the drags on prosperity. It will cost money to do this" he said and in the spending of this money i've must have due regard for the good credit of the government of the United States" !"
 That means, the chief executive said, that we. cannot spend at once, or in any given year, all that we could usefully spend"
 The presidents chollenge came as American legionnaires converged upon Miami, Fla, for their annual convention at which cash payment of the soldiers bonus will be a paramount issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
JAPAN STATES
 HER OPINION

Tokyo, Oct ie-(uP)-Eiji Amau. spokesman for the Japan. ese foreign office. said to-day that the "atmosphere' of the London naval conversations appears to favor discussions Of . non.aggres' sion pact among Japan. Great Bris tain, and the United states.
 Amau reiterated that the Japan csc foreign office, headed by Fors eiEn Minister koki Hfrotas ig eons eentratins its efforts ln London on obtaining c neW and eatisfaetofy navel treaty to replace the Waeh- nAfon Agreement which provides the E-s.1 faiio 1IslHs'sfai te Japan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19

6AAV S4AVf0ANC Gk0AAA0U t11C inaugurated last year and under which they are dismissed at 1:30, is apparently because it compels stu- dents either to eat in the cafe- teria during recess time or wait until o'clock or after for lunch.
 Cannot Afford Meals
 Many of the students are unable to afford the cafeteria meals 1t is said, and those who'll in distant sections of the city are unable to get home in time for the monday meal with other members of the family.
 It Is understood that the strike plans originated at Wilby, but that the sympathies of pupils in the other public high schools have been enlisted and that they will also join in the walkout.
 Crosby Denies Trouble
 At Crosby High school this morn ing. where rumors of an outbreak were current, Principal Louis Thi- bodeau denied knowledge of the strike. Superintendent, of Schools Thomas J. Condon also said that the entire situation was news to him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
JURY HAS THE CASE

James Deshler of Roxbury, on trial for his life charged with numbering Adoiph Sommer, S6-year-old Cam bridge r-manufacturer, may know his fate by tonight. Sommer was shot dead and robbed of $500 payroll near his factory here Q year ago tomorrow. Only closing arguments and the judge's charge remained to be completed today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19

the driver. He said the driver re- sembled photographs of young hunted as the kidnaper of Mrs Alice Stoll.
 The man said he was an of7ceH at Nashville, Tenn, and was speed~ ing northward because he had q fight with c. c. c. man over his wife.
 Registered 800 Miles
 His automobile speedometer reg~ istered 300 miles, James Eek, 2z, the farm youth, said. Oficers here pointed out that 1t was 300 miiee' to Springfield where Robinson's au- tomobile was found abandoned yess terday. State police armed with ri-' f1es blocked all highways from Marienville.
 Eek told police that the man carried two sets of license plates IL
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
Students Of The W'iIby High HaDe
 Made Big Protest
Old Policy of Releasing Pupils at l2:45 Is Returned Other Students in Sympathy

Notices announcing plans of school strike have been posted on bulletin boards at Wby High school and pet on containing the of approximately TOO students being circulated at the school became known today
 More than 300 others have made known their intentions of signing the pettien which requests return to the old The grievance against the present svste which was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
BETTING ON THE AIR RACE

London, Oct 1D.-(UP)-The England Australia air race may result in flight to Aus tralia in almost unbelievable record time, if bet ting on the London stock exchange is criterion Money was being wagered that the winner would reach Melbourne in S6 to 6s hours, which would be three days and 14 to 16 hours The present record is six days, l7 hours, 56 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
WOODEN LEGGED LAWYER HELD

don, AZ, Boston lawyer who has two wooden legs, was arrested today on municipal court warrant charging nine counts of larceny totaling $9738 from the estate of the late Patrick R. Xix ham. The complaints, Joseph M. and John E. Kikham and Mrs Margaret E. Franzi, charged that Gordon withdrew the money by check from bank accounts of the estate over period of years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
Markets At q Glance

Stocks drop fractions to points in dull trading Bonds irregulariy lower; U. s. government issues
 ease.
 Curb stocks average fractionally lower. Chicago stocks quiet and easier. Call money per cent. Dollar irregular in major foreign eurrencies. Wheat of M to 1M; corn drops t0 lM; oats lower. Cotton unchanged to points higher. Rubber slightly easier in dull trading. Der silver unchanged at 53N cents an ounce. Copper cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
Farm Hand Was GiUey1 Ride--DriDerVeryMuch Like Cuts Of Robinson
Farm Youth Given Fright Later When He Was Ordered Out of the Car-Driyer Had Two Sets of License
 Plates-Blackjack and Revolver Also in Car

Kane, Pa, October 19 - (UP) - Pennsylvania state police searched through northwest Pennsylvania today and asked the cooperation of New York state police in attempt to apprehend speeding motorist said by hchhiker to resemble descriptions of Thomas H. Robinson, IT,
 The search was begun after frightened farm youth appeared at the Kane state police substaon and told officers he had just been forced from Ford V8 coupe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19

Washington, Oct 19-(UP)- President Roosevelt left Washing on at 9:58 a. m. today for Roan- oke. Va, where late today he will speak at the dedication of the Vet erans' hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
BURNED TO DEATH

Boston. Oct 19-(UP)-Michael Buckley, longshoreman. was burned to death in Charlestown early today when he apparently fired with a cigaret the automobile in which he had sought shelter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Oct 1s-(UP)Gov~ ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to Oct IT. compared with the correspondent period of the previous fiscal year:
 This Year Expenses LnHf Ke11 SI,943,955.0 .053.s6 $1.232.S54. 670.<f sl.is4.5ss.5 .554.ss ss6s.113.s2z.s1 ssos, ,s5s, ,4ss.sl es6s.74o. .7<5.<1 Cash balance ...... $t,a5o,364.I16.I
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Fair Cooler Tonight;
 Saturday EairMild Eull wsather RepoFt Pare .
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PRESIDENT TO SPEAK

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Final Edition
 Closing Stocks Late NetDs Flash
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Boxing May Be Major
Sport at University

Grand Forks, N. D., March 1910
popular has college boxing become at
the University Of North Dakota that
the sport may be raised to major
level next year, according to G. A. West
director Of athletics.
The University boxing team COM
pleted its most successful season
Thursday night in q match with the
amateur champions Of Winnipeg.
Two members Of the squad, heavy
weight Ben Blanchette and middle
weighk Kenny Brown, have reached
the pinnacle in their respective di-
visions. Both batt1ers won diamond
belt championships: later won state
TITLES; and then conquered al oppo-
sition IN the Northwest Golden Gloves
tournament.
Three other members Of the team
won North Dakota state golden
gloves titles. Bill Morrow, lightheavy-
weight: Joe Miltenberger, welter-
weight: and Ray Grumpy, light
weight, came through in the state
tournament. Two other Sioux, Ed
Define, featherweight, and Orvie Mel
son. lightweight. were runners-up for
the state title.
The University team is coached by
Howard n. Russell, a former middle
weight champion Of the University OF
Minnesota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Efforts Fail at Outset to Build
Up chicagoan for Match
With Camera

New York, March 10.-(P-It seems
Madison Square Garden will need to
look elsewhere than at King Levinsky
for suitable opponent to meet Heavy
weight Champion Primo Camera in
the summer.
The Kingfish of Chicago, picked for
IA build-up campaign by the Garden
after efforts to line up Max Baer
failed, dropped decision to Blonde
Walter Neusel Of Germany in ten
rounds Friday night and talk Of
matching him with Big Primo died
down to virtual whisper.
The King had lost plenty of pres
tige in his last previous start here al
though he won a disputed decision
over Charley Massera of Pittsburgh.
He lost plenty more Friday night
when he put Neusel on the floor in
the second round and then not only
failed to keep him there but let the
German carry off a split verdict with
a strong finish.
One Of the largest boxing crowds
here in many months, 10000 paid
about $21 900 to see the exciting bat
thing. Levinsky weighed 2O31s
pounds: Neusel 1861.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
LOCAL CACERS TAKE
CONSOLATION GAME
FROM REEDER QUINT
Providers Meet Maddox for
Fifth Place at State In.
dependent Tourney
ARMOUR, MINoT ELIMINATED
Valley City Defeats Fargo Five
1922; Elks Lose to lans.
ford 1924

Minot, March 1O.-(H-The Straus
Clothiers of Valley City. defending
state independent basketball cham
pions, will make bid for q third sue
cessive state title against the same
team they defeated at Valley City
year ago, the Lansford Blue Devils, in
the final Of the annual state independ-
|ent league tournament Saturday night.
The Straus team advanced to the
finals with a 1922 victory Friday night
over the Armour team Of West Fargo,
while Lansford gained its finalist posi-
ton for the second successive season
with a 1870 win over the Minot Elks.
Both Semi-final winners staged
drives in the third period to score
their victories. The Straus quintet
had Jagged at the inter1nission, Is to
"a, while the Blue Devils were on the
short end of a 20-12 score at the half
against Minot.
The Straus quintet pulled away in
the third period to hold 29-18 advan-
tage, and the Blue Devils came back
with an attack which shot 1t out in
front by a scant two points as the two
teams launched the final 10 minute
period, 1924.
The summaries OF the chamDionshin
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Friends Saddened
BY Death of Boxer

Following Is the comment Of
John Salvador, st. Paul promoter,
on the death Of Russie Leroy.
I certainly am shocked to hear
Of the death Of Russie Leroy
one Of the cleanest young men
ever to appear In shows In the
Twin Cities and Northwest. He
was a great lad"
Its q great shock to me-" said
Jack Hurley, Fargo, former man
ager, when he was told Of the
death Of Leroy, former Fargo
fighter.
"Russie was one Of my first
fighters" Hurley said, "he was .
good fighter and q good boy. It's
q tough blow. It doesn't seem 50
long ago that we were going
around the country together
Hurley himself was very Ill, con-
valescing from an operation for
ulcers.
Billy Petrolle had no comment
on the death Of the Fargo battler.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Young Golfer Ahead
In Open Golf Meet

Atlanta. March 10. - up - Young
Dick Metz Of Deal, N. j., held a one
stroke lead over the field Saturday as
the nations touring professionals
faced the second round of play in the
Metropolitan open golf tournament.
Metz shot 81, three under par,
Friday. However. his play netted him
only a meagre lead, as veteran Johnny
Golden of Noroton, Conn, returned
q 68.
Paul Runyan, White Plains. N. Y,
professional who has been one of the
stars of the winter season, was five
strokes back Of Metz, with 70. Will
lie MacFarlane, Tuckahoe, N. Y. pro,
also had q.
Another 18-round will be played
Saturday, with the final IS holes ar
ranged for Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Decide Western Loop
Track Title Saturday

Chicago, March 10.-(P1On the
flying spikes Of Charles Hornbostel
and Ivan Fuqua depend Indiana's
chances OF winning the western con-
ference indoor track title for the third
time Saturday night. On the husky
shoulders Of Willis Ward rest Michi-
gan's hope of thwarting the HOLSTERS.
All three, however, had to get past
trial heat Saturday afternoon to
qualify for the finals Saturday night.
For the first time. the meet will be
completed in one day. This after
moons schedule called for trials in
the dash, hurdles, quarter mile and
mile runs.
The shot put appears to be q toss
up among Dave Cook and Chin Kam1n
Of Illinois, Bill Fremuth of Minnesota,
George Neal and Schwartz Of Ohio
State, and Bob Stephen Of Northwest
ern.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
BY CARL HUBBELL
New York Giants Pitcher

All batters are dangerous. The only
time player at the plate isn't likely
to cause the opposing pitcher trouble
is when he keeps his bat on his shoul-
der-and who can tell when he's going
to do that?
A few days ago in Tulsa a sports
writer asked me to name the most
dangerous hitter on the Washington
team. I told him Joe Cronin.. But
I can't make comparison of Cronin
with the hitters respect most in the
National League. I've pitched against
him in only two games.
Each Of these fellows I'm about to
name has come to bat against ME
scores Of times and always caused me
plenty Of worry.
Spud Davis Dangerous
First I'd put "Spud' Davis of the
Phillies last year, and now with the
Cardinals. "Spud" weighs more than
200 and when he connects It's often
for extra bases and his average Is well
over 800. He's hard to out-guess and
that's my system" if you call it a
system.
I try to make each pitch something
unexpected, but somehow "Spud" an
ticipates fair number of my offer
ingS.
"Kiki'' Cuyler OF the Cubs is Sec
ond on my list. For that matter,
he's probably on the most danger
Gus" list Of every pitcher IN the Ma
t.onal. He has caused plenty OF pitch
ers to take the long trail to the club
house.
Next, I'd pick Freddie Lndstrom.
Freddie was q teammate until last
year and he must have learned some
thing about the way I act on the
mound. At any rate, I'm always doub,
y cautious when he's at the platter,
Waner. Martin Tough
Paul Waner is left handed, but that
old belief that q left-handed batter
finds q southpaw hard to hit is all
wrong SO far as he's concerned. He
hits me oftener than any other player
in the National League, although not
as hard as Davis or Cuyler.
Pepper" Martin Of the Cards, is
another Oklahoma boy who is bad
news for me. With both Martin and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10

New York Walter Neusel.
1861, Germany. outpointed King
Levinsky. 208M. Chicago, (1O); ABB
Feldman, 1851, New York, OUT
pointed Al Ettore, 1S7, Philadel.
phia, 60: Steve Dudas. Ia. Edge
water. N. J.. -outpointed Tommy
Walsh. 178h, New York, co.; Sam
Portney, 176k, New York, out
pointed Frank Wotanski, 1881,
Utica, N. Y. ~: While Mcdee,
9o6x. Orlando. Fla. outpointed
Eddie Nader. 20l. New York. (5);
Vincent Struts, ait. Brooklyn,
outpointed Lou Poster, 1871,
Huttstown. Pa. 90.
Quincy. Nass-Tony 0hucco. IN.
Boston, and Al Rodriguez l54,
Quincy, drew. 1O.
philadelphia-Efankio HetrulIA
llT11, SCHENECTADY. N. =, stopped
Bucky Jones, IAN, Elizabeth, Il
!, CD.
Louisville Ky. - Dominic ras.
cini. ~, Pittshurgh, stopped
Danny Delmout Ia. Chicago a..
Minneapolis Babe Daniels, l3&
Minneapolis, outpolnted frankie
Xnausr. ~. Eagle River. VIZ,
90: Pat Arnold. III, Ainnaapolik
outpointed Lee eaHuldt l5S36, &.
Paul o..
TnpekA KAA BUS 1keeaA N.
Manhattan. 1as, outpolntG0
Harry ya11gana 10, Omaha, Co).
nsWspap@ decislon: 0hieo Brown.
-. Kansas City, KAs, knoclre6
out 0eno xinney. ~. Omaha t..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Says Chance for Davis
Cup Better This Year

Philadelphia, March 10.-(R-R.
Norris Williams. captain OF the 1894
United States Davis Cup team. says
the American tennis players will have
two advantages this year which they
lacked in the past-playing on grass
and being the "underdog."
Williams, who has been captain five
times in the past, said last year he be-
lleved the American players were not
aggressive enough. Now he expresses
optimism.
II victorious in this country, the
cup team will be under the complete
charge Of Williams abroad, whatever
happens.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10

showed an aptitude for sports, espe-
cially baseball, and at 10 entered the
prize ring under the guidance Of Jack
Hurley, former pilot Of Billy Petrolle,
and now recognized as one Of the out
standing fight managers in the game
today.
While Hurley had dabbled in the
boxing game with fighters Of only
local note, Leroy was his first sue
cessful fisticuffer and the real foun-
datiQn for his stable which really
reached its greatness in Petrolle, who
came along several years after Leroy.
Leroy won from Submarine Smith,
at one time the outstanding light
weight in this sector, in l0-round
three minute setto. Leroy won from
Smith in the Fargo auditorium in
1921. He finished his career in st.
Louis on Feb. II. 1890, when stopped
BY King Tut in the first round. Ear
Ier he had dropped close fight to
Tut in Fargo in 10 rounds.
During his career, which stretched
over 10 years, Leroy fought number
OF outstanding lightweights and well
terweights. Among his victories was
one he scored over Jimmy Goodrich
OF Buffalo, N. Y, in the Fargo audi
forum in 1926, only three months
after Goodrich had lost his worlds
lightweight title to Rocky Kansas,
Among the former champions he
fought were Young Jack THOMPSON.
Mushy Callahan, Pinkey Mitchell and
Goodrich.
In all he engaged in l07 FIGHTS.
scoring Is knockouts. He lost II.
fought in 46 no-decision bouts, won
from Is, drew in four, and was stopped
five times.
Among the greatest achievements
OF his boxing career, were two de-
cisions over Ace Hudlins, an out
standing challenger in three divisions.
One was scored late In 1924 and the
second early in 1925. Both were
fought in Sioux City, Ia.
As recently as two years a0o. Ie.
Roy. at the urge Of friends, had con-
templated a comeback, but falling
eyesight which forced him to wear
glasses changed his mind after Hurley
had warned him Of the dangers o. Z
comeback attempt that late in his
career.
Leroy always was an ardent hunt
er, and every fall took to the slough
In quest Of waterfowl. He always had
at least one retriever dog, and at one
time owned as many Is five springer
spaniels.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Chicago University
Fencing Team Wins

Chicago, March 10.-tP-The Uni
versity Of Chicago Saturday had re-
tanned one Big Ten minor sports title
and acquired another.
The Maroons won their l4th GYM
nastics title in the past II years, while
the Chicago fencing team displaced
Illinois as champion in the title meets
held Friday night. Chicago scored
1862 in the gymnastics competition
to 1889 for Minnesota, which also
finished runnerup last year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
Ice Teams Have Full
Schedule for Week

New York. March 1O-(P,--Further
settlement Of the races for the doubt
full positions in the National Hockey
league standing is possible this week
end as all the interested clubs take
part in the four-ga1ne schedule.
The schedule sends the Chicago
Blackhawks against the Detroit Red
Wings and the Montreal MaroonS
against the New York Rangers Sun
day IN the contests which have bear
ing upon the American division race.
The Ottawa Senators face the Mon
treal CanadienS and the New York
Americans play the Toronto Maple
Leafs Saturday in Canadian section
contests.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
RUSSIE LEROY FOUGHT 10Y
MATCHES DURING CAREER
Fargo Battler Was Ardent
Hunter; Owned Number Of
Retriever Dogs

Fargo, March 10.-(RrFuneral serv-
ices for Russie Leroy have not been
definitely arranged but it is thought
they will be held Monday ct Fargo
with burial here.
Russell Miladore Backer was born
at Motley, Mimi, March 81, 1902, the
third son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George M.
Backer. The family moved to Fargo
in 1904. In grade school Russie
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-03-10
WINNERS UNbEATEN
ON own CAGE COURT
NPLAY This SEASON
Owens and Schneider Out.
standing for Capital City
Hoopsters
LOCALS TRAIL 13. CAT HALF
Muss, Monnes and Pepke Per-
form Smoothly for Fast
Minot Squad
LOCALS TRAIL 49, CAT HALF

Minot, March l0.-(P>-The Minot
high school Magicians closed the sea-
son here Friday night by turning In
brilliant performance to defeat the
Bismarck Demons, q to II.
Minot took the lead at the start,
piled up 1876 advantage by half time,
and In the last two stanzas controlled
the ball most OF the way to mark up
five field goals as compared with Bis
narck,S two.
Mus, Homnes and Pepke played
steady games for Minot, while Billy
Owens and Larry Schneider were
standoutS for the Demons. The Ma
gicians are undefeated for the sea-
son In contests on their home floor.