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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
Berlin Letter

Berlin CUP)-One of the out standing German theologian lead CTS opposing the German Chris tians, Karl Earth, during the church crisis issued an appeal to his followers not relax in their op- position.
 Barth's appeal. which had a wide repercussion among Protest ant churchmen, condemned sub servience of the church to political powers, pointing out that such de- cadence had existed long before the Hitlerite era.
 "The attitude of the German Christians" Earth declared, "is nothing but a particularly drastic sequel to the whole evolution or Professionalism since 1700; hence. our protest should be levelled against an alteration which had for long time prevailed in our church." ..
 "our protest" added. "would Do ineffective if we were not aware of the whole extent of this aber- ration"
 He explained that he combatted tho German Christians because | tnHlT tehcHlnK Whb thibo uHu bo- cause they obtained leadership in the church usurpatiOn.
 "The fnls0nesa of thNr toach- Ing" Earth said. "is made evident, not only by their rejection of tha old Testament, or by their support Of the racial principle, or by theli adhesion t0 tho Arlan and Pelaginn heroAleA, denying Chriht'A divlnity and tho original ain, but by the fael that the German Christians ree0g' nige. besides the Bible as ood'i Oniy revelation, another source ol divine revelation contained in ths history and the present political evolution Of the German people thus unmRnklng thamaAlvnH as b0' llsveFg Co another u0d,'"
 In addition lD theHe charges klaFlh challenged ihe validity 0l iAs church elections Of July so Whleh established inc leadership oI lha ueFman Christians within ih' lfiiufghi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
Check Blackmailing

Senator Willard Tydings of Maryland plans to seek modification of the famous Mann act in the present session of Congress. This law was passed to strike a blow at the white slave traffic. Unfort- unately, it also has been boon to black mailers. It is perfectly possible to pros ecute under it man who never has dreamed of having the shadow of con- nection with the organized vice traffic; and interruptions folk have used this fact as lever to extort money from men guilty of nothing more than indiscretions.
 It goes without saying, of course, that in revising the law care must be taken to leave it an effective club against commer- cialized vice rings. Senator Tydings be- lieves it is possible to amend the law so as to destroy it's usefulness for. black mailers without weakening it's usefulness in the field for which it was designed. It is to be hoped that he succeeds in his plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
"Skin And Bones" Is
 Funny, But Gruesome

The unique brand of insane hu- nor which makes the novels of Thorne Smith so different-and, frequently, so very funny-seems at least to have taken MT Smith for ride.
 His newest book is skin and Bones." In it, MT Smiths hilarity goes skidding right over the bor- der into the realm of pathology. It still provides a number of laughs, but it also provides 0 good many moments in which the reader wishes that they'd talk about something else for a while.
 It has to do with a commercial photographer who somehow in- hales the fumes of a mysteriously potent chemical in his dark room, and follows that by taking an overdose of bootleg booze and as- pirin.
 The result is that he gets pe- riodic spells in which he turns into a skeleton-a skeleton able to walk, talk, and get drunk, but still a skeleton.
 When this perambulating skel- eton goes to an undertaken, gets drunk, and takes to lying in a coffin in the display room and popping up his head to frighten the clients - well, it just isn't quite as funny as it might be. When Thorne Smith is at his best, he is one of the most scream ingly funny writers in existence. But "Skin and Bones" doesn't find him at his best. It doesn't even find him very close to 1t. Doubleday, Doran and Co. are the publisher; the price is $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

titiOn, read 1t through. It was a rabId treatise against war. Sud- denly LOuey sat up, rang for his secretary.
 Have those youngsters gone?" he asked.
 "Yes."
 "Too bad," he unused. "They forgot to sign their petition. lt was nciely worded too."
 NIERRY-GO-ROUND
 The resignation of Wall streets dapper Earle Bailie, as financial adviser to the treasury, was a lone-handed victory for Senator Jim Couzens. The resolute Michigander sent word to Sccre- tary Morgenthau that if Bailie was not busted before January 15, he would take the senate floor against him and assail his bond floating record. Bailie resigned January 6, just 9 days before the deadline. Little Finland's payment of the full sum due the U. s. on its war debt is proving good business as well as highly favorable public
 
 steadily going up in price, while those of the defaulting and token paying powers have sagged. A hot sartorial war is under way among republican and democratic dandies of the house. |. The former wear white carnations in their lapels, the latter red. The hand somest attired man in the senate on opening day was not senator at all. He was Colonel (Kentucky brand) Ed Halsey, secretary of the chamber, attired in faultlessly fitting Prince Albert, standup collar. and pin point trousers. Mrs Ruth Hanna Mccormick Simms, one time republican representative from Illinois. and senatorial as- pirant from that state has been in the capital seeking support for her husbands ambition to be republican governor of New Mexico. Simms, lame duck congressman, was under stood to be blaming to run against the Progressive Senator Bronson Cutting. But he, and his politically astute wife, now think his chances to win are better in the gubernatorial sit uation. The struggle over the Tugwell pure food and drug bill IS getting fiercer. Bus mess interests opposing the measure are hauling up their political Big Berthas." The Drug Institute, one of the most determined opponents, has employed J. Bruce kremer. for mer democratic national com- mitteeman from Montana, as its "chief counscT in the battle. In the first six months of it's" operation, the federal home owners loan corporation made loans totalling $103,257,858 on 36,310 urban homes. The corporation is keeping secret the number of applicants made for such relief, but significant in- dication of their extent can be had from the fact that 1t has tentatively approved 234,976 re- quests totalling $662,547.599.
 Copyright, 1884, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
Rates Here Are High

A comparison of the registration rates for motor trucks in Connecticut and ad- joining states, as compiled by the Hart ford Times, reveals that those of our own state are considerably higher than the others. We don't doubt that a compari- son of registration figures on pleasure vehicles would show the same contrast. lt has been that way for good many years now. That's why numerous efforts have been made in the last two or three years to correct this condition. Even Motor Vehicles Commissioner COnn0r made some such overture, If we are not mistaken, when he went Into office last yehr. He spoke of revision downward ln regls' tFaii0Ds.
 There is no doubt about tho fact that high fees for motor trucks have drlyGB n1any OwDeTs O other states, And our depAFlmeDt revenue has sbrunk 6s r0'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
HISTORY

It might be recorded here that the Naugatuck river went on d rampage through what was then the town, in 1891. The water backed up across lower Willow street, and reached the neighbor- hood of St. Johns church, even ually finding an outlet into Great Brook in the center. This same thing is thought to have happen ed even previous to that date, which is not hard to believe con- sidering the general swampy con- dition of the center portion of Wa terbury at that time. The flood of this early period, it can easily be believed, must have inundated what are now State and Church streets and on up to the center. With conditions as they arc now and the lack of breadth and pow CT of the Naugatuck this is difficult to believe, but such was the case, over two hundred years ago.
 The ground at tho east boundary of the Green was dry and firm. The central ground formed a natural green as most of the edifices were planned to circumscribe the space that was either planned or just happened to become village common. As most of the early settlers had English
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

o. Is the president of the United States empowered by law to proclaim Thanksgiving day as a national holiday? A. His proclamation is only legal in the District of Columbia, but invariably the governors Of the states proclaim a Thanksgiving holiday on the same date.
 O. Give the real name of Pris- cilla Dean, the actress, and the place of her birth.
 A.. That is her real name and she was born in New York city.
 Q. How old Is Ferdinand Pecora, and where was he born?
 A. He was born in the high lands of Sicily in 1882, and was brought to America by his parents at the age of five.
 O. Who succeeds the governor of a state when he dies before the expiration of his term?
 A. In most states he is succeed ed by the Acknowledgements.
 Q. Give the name and address of the American consul-general in the Irish Free State.
 A. Henry H. Balch, American consulate, Dublin, Irish Free State. Q. What is the third law of mo- tion?
 A. To every action there Is an equal and opposite reaction.
 -
 c. In Auction bridge does a double preclude any further bids?
 A. It keeps the bidding open, and the remaining three players
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

State Tax Commissioner Hackett has proved himself valiant defender of our teachers of recent weeks. It shows his loyalty to the profession in which he was such a credit for a great many years. He believes that faulty management has caused cities and towns to enforce pay cuts. He urged teachers to acquaint themselves with the conduct of municipal affairs so that they might be better pre- pared to argue the merits and demerits of various proposals. Reassessment of property would end many towns dif- faculties he also declared. There's no doubt about this. Some day the state will do all the assessing and towns and cities will have to like it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

We hardly think of Alaska in terms of gardens. Yet recent stories of various cities and towns in what we are fond to regard as the frozen north show that Alaska can produce as fine vegetables and gardens as the states. It isn't perpetual ice and snow up there. Although situated above and below the 60th parallel, which is the same latitude as the middle of Hud~ son Bay, the southern tip of Greenland, and Leningrad, the coast is warmed by the Japanese current and enjoys a de- lightful climate. At Ninilchik plans are now underway for community garden in which they will raise all their own prod ucts. Timber is heavy here and so is hay in the lowlands. Hunting and fish ing abound and one of the finest clam regions in the world is at NiniIchik. Un- fortunately transportation facilities have not yet opened up this paradise to the rest of the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

Quite an interesting survey is about to begin in this state under CWA auspices. We refer to the farm tax investigation. It is intended to reveal the amount of farm tax delinquencies and some of the causes to which they may be attributed. Most people probably think they don't need to be told why farmers fail to pay their taxes. Perhaps they don't. Still probe of this nature is apt to disclose some facts that were hitherto unknown and upon which may hinge the solution of farm problems, at least in our own state. Con- necticut has been rather birding itself in the last few years that it's products of the soil have increased in volume and variety. Although we are still ranked as an industrial state the agricultural side isn't being entirely neglected. The pres ent survey will be undertaken independ- ently in each county by group of about six persons. Inasmuch as it must end by February 15 it demands much application upon the part of the investigators in gathering their data. Books of town tax collectors and town clerks will be ex- amined with no attempt to interview per- sonally delinquent owners of farm land. Strictly speaking farm taxes are no diff ferent than city taxes. Both are hard to pay because the property owners are be- ing overtaxed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

Once again we hear talk of secession of some of our states. This time it's from midwest. Howard Y. Williams, national director of the League for Independent Action, said there's plenty. of talk from farmers in the midwest about secession if the depression continues. Yes, and any state that secedes won't find it's problems any different Secession isn't the solu- tion of our porsent difficulties. A united front is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
SKELETON HATHs TUNNEL
 WORK

San v'rAnelsoo--fUp)--A glsan. tia prehistoric monsters skeleton ai0ppAd excavation on the ape pF0anh Co the Tastni Portal Of the Coast Range tunnel 0f the iIeteh finfehy water nrhfems Wofh Wnn abandoned until University ef calls f0Fnlh and Stanford pale0Bieloslais could collect ihe hanN' sHfssa ihe ahnte f
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Questions And Answers
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DAILY WASHINGTON .MERRY-GO-ROUND
- By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN -
 ITS of ashngon Merry -Rour

and "More Kermit Roosevelt Gnd Vincent Astor Put President im Embarrassing Position Close Friends Are Directors of Company tm DeGl Opposed by Skipping Bourd Sale of Mu,sons Pam-American to International Mercantile Murine Hits Snag; National Labor BoGrd May Face Congress Hearings om Complaints of LGborites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

In 1851 plank roads were used here, seven being constructed in three years. The Waterbury and Cheshire Plank road company was incorporated in 1852.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
Know Your Waterbury Its History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTS

Bunker Hill, the name, was as- signed before 1900 and was no doubt given in honor of the place of that name in Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
Selected Poem
MAKING GROUND

(By leslie Nelson Jennings) Tn the keen air our breath went out
 like smoke; We stamped upon the ice-locked
 earth and swung Our axes in a giittering arc. each
 Stroke Irchoing that ancestral challenge To wiidsrnsssss here before we
 hewed A path between these eernnsIda
 and the mill, or ever settled that pFimeval feud, Whose old contenders plot against
 us still. Slowly the clearing grew, and when Aside te lst the great spruce fall, Went np. We counted many . cord
 Of wood, KmewIng wRnt changes would De
 brought about when ihe first fhnw should come,
 and wa woFo done with NtHfs' 'f" "n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

Cooke street, from Grove to Pine streets was formally laid out in 1729, and in 1733 was laid out from Pine northwards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

Burying Yard Hill was the name given to the Grand street hill, on which was the first burying ground of the town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

In the year 1844 Silas and Henry Grilley were making pewter but tons, casting them and finishing them on a lathe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

By the year 1762 about twenty highways were laid out in the town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

The Federal Real Property Inventory is starting to work In GO cities. Apparently there are still people who believe land and buildings have some value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

ancestors the central Green per
 haps fitted in with their idea of how a village should be planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

The FIlIpInOs used to bo afraid they wouldn't get thelr freedom. Now they're afraid they will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

If you want Q copy of our bulIe- tin Party Menus, Prizes and Fa- vOrs, write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

o. Do whales have teeth?
 A. Teeth are lacking in the true whales, but in all other cetaceans they are present, at least in the lower jaw. and in the embryos of true whales they are well formed about the middle of foetal life, but are gradually absorbed and no trace of them exists at birth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

Al vehicles must be lighted not later thaD biii o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

each have an opportunity to bid again.
 0. What are cellulose and cellu- Ibid?
 A. Cellulose Is the main ingre- dient of the membraneous cell walls of plants. Celluloid is a manufactured product made from cellulose.
 Q. Will dog die if his toenalis are cut?
 A. No.
 0. What is Woods Metal?
 A. An alloy of tin, lead, bis muth and cadmium which melts in boiling water or at lower tenn perature, depending upon the re- spective quantities of the metallic ingredients.
 Q. Is Mae Murray acting in the movies now?
 A. No.
The Washington times., 1934-05-31
BAN ON COAST
STARHURTS
INTEREST
BY DAN GILL

With the City of Washington
Tennis Tournament getting down
to the Semifinal round through
yesterdays play in the mems class,
the tourney is today marking
time.
Since many of the women are
In Baltimore today for the Sears
Cup trials, it was thought best to
let the women's matches 60 over
another day.
The tournament lost much of
its interest when Marian Wood,
the Fullerton (Cal) girl, was de-
clared ineligible because of too
short period of residence in
Washington.
Lived Here 2 Months
Miss Wood, who has lived here
but two months, was unaware of
the regulation which requires all
entrants to have been resident of
Washington or suburbs at least
six months prior to the champion
ships.
Miss Wood had waded through
three opponents to reach the
semifinal round. Her victims,
Bobsey Turney, Mary Ryan and
Frances Walker Bassett are now
back in the tournament once
more. It is unfortunate no at
tempts were made to bar Miss
Wood until she threatened to win
the tournament, but she may be
heard from later in some of the
open tournaments.
It won't surprise many to know
the semifinalists are Dooly Nit
chell, Ralph McElvenny, Bud
Markey and Tony Latona. BY
defeating Pat Deck, Ga, 6-1,
Mitchell earned the right to meet
Latona.
McElvenny vs.. Markey
McElvenny assured himself Of
O match against Markey when he
put out Bill Buchanan to the
tune of 6-3, 60.
Mitchell and Tom Mangan won
their way into the doubles semi
final when they defeated Hugh
Trigg and Strand johnson, 81,
60. Clarence Charest and Ralph
McElvenny joined them in the
Selmifinal when they downed Gar
Der and Antignat, Ga, 60.
Dorette Miller and Sara Moore
gained the final round in women's
doubles by defeating Betty Kron-
man and Margaret Ryan, 6-S,
90, 60.
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1Batted for Stewart in seventh.
2Batted for CrOwder in tenth.
*One out when winning run scored.
NEW YORK

Runs batted in-Gehrig, Lazzeri (2).
Dickey, Schultz. Travis. Cronin. stone.
-CrOnin, Byrd. Double plays-Myer,
CrOnin and KuheI: CrOnin and KuheI.
Left ON bases-New York. 6; Washing
ton, 12. Bases on balls-Off Stewart,
Russell, 1. Struck Out-By Murphy. s:
by Stewart. 2; by CrOwder, 2: by Grimes,
3. Hits-Off Stewart, 3 in 8 innings;
off CrOwder, o in 3 innings: OFF Russell,
innings; off Grimes, 8 in 4 innings. Hit
by pitcher-By Russell (Cbapman).
wild pitch-Grimes. Passed ball-Dickey.
Winnings pitcher - Grimes. Losing
pitcher Russell. UmPires - Dinneen,
2:4S. Attendance-7O.OO 600.
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CARDS, 9, 9; REDS, 6, 2
FIRST GAME

Totals. .411es7 o Totals :s5 1921 A
Iran for Lombard in eighth.
2Batted for johnson in fifth.
3Batted for Brennan in seventh.
4Batted for Benton in ninth.
Cards ........... 500 20 o %
Reds ........... 1000 OO-6
Errors-Frisch, Koenig, lombard (2).
Runs-Whitehead (2), ROthrOck (2l,
Frisch Collins (2), Delaney. Orsatti,
Piet (2), LOmbardi, Pool, Blakely, Como
rOsky. Runs batted in-By Frisch (2),
Medwick. Collins. Delaney az, r. Dean,
Adams, KOenig. BOttOmley (2). Pool,
Blakely. TwO-base hits-Frisch. Collins,
DurOcher. p. Dean. BOttOmley. Three
base hits-Delancey, Piet, Pool. Home
run-Delancey. Stolen base-Whitehead
Double plays-Medwick to Frisch; White
head to Frisch to Collins. Struck out
BY p. Dean, 5: by johnson. 8; by Bren-
nan, 1; by KOlp, 1. Bases ON balls-By
p. Dean. :; by johnson, l. Hit by pitcher
BY p. Dean (POOl). Hits-Off p. Dean,
In 1 1-3 inning: off kOlp, none in 2.S
inning: off johnson, in innings; off
Brennan, none in 2 innings: off Benton,
4 in 1-3 lining: off kOlp. none in 2-3
inning. Winning pitcher-P. Dean. Los
ing pitcher-JOhnsOn. Left ON bases
st. Louis, 6; Cincinnati, 8.
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CHICAGO
PITTSBURGH
Totals as 1899 lei Totals. 11e 50 IL

Totals as 1892 lei Totals. 41 12 80 12
1Batted for Hoyt in seventh.
2Ran for Lucas i'm seventh.
SBatted for ChagnOn in eighth.
4Batted for Padden in seventh.
5Ran for Klein I'm third.
6Batted for +. Herman in ninth.
7Batted for Grimm in eleventh.
*Tw0 out when winning run scored.
Pittsburgh. 5000 o 2 o 2 o O.
Chicago. ... 1 2 900 0 o o 1-5
Runs-P. Waner. Traynor. Vaughan
(3l, Hack (2). Stephenson, Cuyler,
Grimm: Errors-Padden. smith. Eng.
lish. Runs batted in-KIein. Hartnett,
Cuyler, Suhr (S). Vaughan. TwO-base
hits-Cuyler. #. Herman, Vaughan (2),
Suhr, Lucas. Traynor. English. Jurges.
Sacrifice hits-MaIOne. p. Waner. Stolen
bases-Hack, Cuyler. Bases ON balls
Off Malone. 1: off Joiner. 2: off French,
4: off Smith. 8: off Hoyt. 1; off Chag.
non, 1. Struck Out-By Malone. g.: by
Root, 2: by Smith. 2: by HOyt. 3: by
French. g. Hit by pitcher-By Joiner
(Suhr). Double plays-TraynOr to La
vagettO to Suhr (2). Left on bases
Pittsburgh, 13: Chicago. Il. Hits-Off
Smith. in 2 l-3: off HOyt, 2 in 2-S:
off ChagnOn. 9 in /: off Malone. Z in
6 1.S: off Joiner. in 2.3 Winning
pitcher-ROOt. Losing pitCher-FreRch.
Umpires-Rigler, Morgan and Barr.
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Frank Orn1Ont Wins
SUeitzer HdndicUD

CHICAGO, May 31.-A holiday
crowd of $4,000 persons saw
Frank Ormont. the 4-year-old Of
Wood Axton, of Louisville. win the
$4,000 Robert M. Sweitzer handi-
cap, feature event yesterday at
Washington Park.
A long shot, the Louisville f.
year-old paid $50.62 to win, $23.38
to place, and $8.12 to show.
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7, 5; BROWNS, 6, a.
Totals. 80 13 81 lei Totals. .36 12 27 13
1Batted for Wells in seventh.
2Ratted for Knott in NINTH
FIRST GAME

Tigers .......... O1312 90
Browns. ......: :.... O2 OO2 OO2 O-6
ErrOrs-West, Pepper. Ruus-FOx,
GOslin (2), Gehringer (3, Greenberg,
Cliff, Burns, Pepper, MeIlilo, Hemsley,
Bejma. Runs batted in-Gehringer a.,
Greenberg, COchrane, Hemsley (2),
Bejma, Gift. West, MeIillO. TwO-base
hits-MelillO, GOslin, Gehringer. Three
base hits-Hemsley. Cliff. Home runs
Gehringer (2), Greenberg. Left on bases
Detroit, Z; st. Louis, 6. Base ON balls
Oft Bridges, 8: off Wells, /; Off Knott,
l. Struck Out-By Bridges, q: by COff-
man, l: by Knott, 1. Hits-Off COff-
man, IL in 2-S innings; off Wells, O in
l-3 innings; off Knott. l in 2 innings.
Double plays-Gehringer Rogell. Green
pires-MOriarity and Summers.
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st. Louis ...... O2 1O121 2-0
Cincinnati. ...... 900 9 90 0 u %
Runs - Whitehead. Frisch, Medwick
(3), Collins, v. Davis, Orsatti, Carleton,
Piet, kOenig. ErrOr-Piet. Runs batted
in-ROthrOck, FrisCh, Medwick, Collins
(2), Mills, DurOcher (3), BOttOmley,
Pool. TwO-base hits-ROthrOck. Frisch,
Medwick, Collins. Davis. CarletO n,
KOenig, Pool. Three.base hits-Medwick
(2). DurOcher. Sacrifice-CarIetOn. DOu.
bio pIays-Koenig, Piet and Bottomley.
Hits-Off Freltas, II in 8 innings; off
Stout, 8 in inning. Losing pitcher
Freitas. Left on bases-St. Louis. 2;
Cincinnati, 5.
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Sports Today
WRESTLING

At Griffith Stadium, Seventh
and Florida Avenue Northwest
Feeature match, Jim Browning VS..
Jim Mcmillan. First preliminary,
$3.50 p. m.
FIELD AND TRACK
At Central High Stadium,
Thirteenth and Florida Avenue
Northwest. - Annual interhigh
championships, 3 p. m.