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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
ANSONIAPLANS
 TO ENTER VALLEY
 LOOP DURING 1896
Lavender Teams to Re. place TOrringtOn in
 Circuit

Bridgeport, Feb. 7--The Nauga- tuck Valley football league. non- existent for the next year because of the retirement of Torrington from the circuit, will be revived in a03e with Ansonla taking Torring' toms place in the league, tt was Forecast in reliable quarters today.
 Torrington was a member of the Naugy league from its inception until a few months ago when the TorrfnRton officials rendered their league resignation. The fact that Torrington was without n playing or practice field and was unable to Furnish any sort of competition for elne rest of the league competitors, led 10 the withdrawal. Torrington lost some nine straight games last fall and went practically q whole eeason gcoreless while it's oppon- ents were making mincemeat out of the Torrington goal line.
 Angonia had a capable football team this season and scored 13 Co c victory over Central. The An souians have been mentioned be- fore as worthy Eaugatuck Valley league material and the vacancy caused by Torrington's decision gives the AnsonIans an opportuh' ity to join the circuit, one of the strongest leagues year in and year out in the state.
 At the same time, 1t was learned that the state football league prop ogition is an unknown thing at Harding. Josh Kicker. IIardings athletic director, is having trouble filling his football schedule but said that he has no intentions at pres ent of booking Hartford or any of tho proposed league members who are not already on the Hard ing schedule. Kicker says that no one has mentioned the state league subject to him and that he will schedule enough games to Ill Harding's slate as soon as possi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Star Runners to
 Meet Once Again

New York, Feb 7.-(UP)--The Glenn Cunning gham-Bill Bonthron rivalry, with Gene Venzke thrown in as an added attraction, will be renewed In the winged foot games at Madison Square Garden Feb ruary 1G and in the A. A. U. na- tIonai cham pionships February 23.
 Officials announced last night that Cunningham has decided to return east from Iowa university In an effort to get all edge over Bonthron in their mile classics. Each has won three races.
 In the Wanamaker mile of tEe Millrose games last week, Cum ningham hcat Bonthron and Vcnzke to even the count with the former Princeton champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
|LEKANC, SKI-JUMP
 CHAMPION, ALL SET
 FOR TWISTED MEET
(SpeciaI to TI,c De,nocrat) )

Winsted, Feb 7.-Anton Lekang, the agile, little ski rider from Melbo, Norway, who holds tho 1892 jumping championship and more than 70 other ski trophies and titles, seeks to add new laurels to his championship crown this Sunday on the Winsted Ski club hill which is the largest ski jump in the world. Lehang's eyes arc on the hill record which is at present held by Ali Engen, world professional champion, with 2I6 feet to his credit. Lehang's easy and graceful style as he works through the air will be much to his advantage when he tries to better the present mark.
 At the age of three in his little Norwegian birthplace, Lehang be- gan to ski as many American youngsters do, on barrel slaves. When he was eight years old he began to compete in school tourna- ments and four years later he took first prize in competition against his school mates and won his first real skis and bindings.
 In 1924 the youth took part in the Hoimenkollen competition which is the apex of Norwegian skiing and came in second with a jump of 140 feet. Lehang's form is one of the highlights in skiing In this country. He has won nu- merous ladies' cups in Norway for the perfectly balanced jumps he makes. As he jumps he bends lightly from the waist, his arms, body and skis in complete harmony with the hill and the length of jump he intends to make.
 While form counts In profess sional skiing only as 1t aids the skier In gaining distance. 1t takes perfect timing and proportion to make a really good leap.
 The many followers of winter sports in the east will look for something unusual from what may be termed a. perfect skier on a perfect hill at Winsted this Sun day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
PrincetOn's Swamp
 Bleachefy Outfit
(SpeciaI to The r,e,not.ratl

Watertown, Feb ---- Roberston Bleachery of New Milford provid- ed nothing, but warm-up opposi- ton for the Princeton A. A. here tonight as the Princetons turned In Il 4G-25 win which could have been much larger had the locals chosen to score, instead of pass. Sheehan and Gair with, 23 points led the point parade while Glaser and Law were about the best op- ponents. The Princetons felt them selves in good shape for the Meri. den Endees tonight as a result of the drill against the vicitors.
 Princeton Girls lost their second straight game to the Wallingford Hungarians in Q much better game than the main contest. The score was 21 to 1s Williams scoring 10 points for the winners, while Lew is got eight for the losing outfit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
NAUGATUCK " SPORTS
cdnesday Afternoon League

cuncsuuy AiterHOOU League Mrs. Frank Squires' combine took straight from Mrs. Franklin Hubbcil's.
 Mrs. E. Mathie's team defeated Mrs. Robert Anderson's 9 to 1. Mrs. John Broadrick's group lost all points to Mrs. Robert Weav- ing's.
 Mrs. P. McKoon's team defeat ed Mrs. 1T. M. Billings 1 to 0.
 Mrs. Frank Squires bowled 110 for high single and Mrs. Mae Mill Ter bowled 291 for high three strings.
 Twilight League > Iva McGroary's team split with Virginia Blades 2 and 2. 1303-1342. Beatrice Keating's combine took straight from Mrs. T. r. Dun nings, 1324-1232.
 Ebba Langelps 3 to 1, 1230-1209. Mildred Hollands group won out of from Helen Lagownik's, | 12G9-1208. Anna Nolde bowled 125 for high single and SIS for high three strings.
 Virginia Blades combine is in first place with 46 out of 50 points won. Jane Bontcmpo's group if Hccondu with 40 wins and Iva Me Groary's third with 3s points to their credit.
 Pocket Billiards
 Two more matches in the pocket billiard tourney at tho "" were played last night. John Dean de. feated George Kennedy 60 to 4s and Eugene Montanari won over Paul Bcardsley 60 to 49.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Three Teams Tie
 Intermediate Loop

Tuesday nights games ended the first round of the Intermediate League as the Cunbis. Giants, IT. gers and Cardinals won. The Cubs nipped the Red Sox to the tune Of 16 to 8, the Giants smothered the Reds SC to 9, the Tigers overlook the Phillles 24-10 and the Cardin- als eked out a 20-19 win with KaSo Perugini settling the issues by sinking q foul. Tho league lea dership was not decided and a play-off between the Cubs Giants and Tigers tonight will be neces-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07

Luke 24; Allen 24; Powers 23; Cor. nelly ga; O'Brien 22; H. Fisher n; Orsillo IT; kustis IT; Lusas IT; N. Perugini 1G; Rielly IS; Grifa 15; c. coffey IA; Oonnelly 14; Bartkus IF; Caffrey 12: Jacovich 12; Ku- cheravy 12; K. Perugini 12: Im- Dimbo II; Garrett II; A. Spina 10; E. coffey 10; A. Fisher 10; Pater. son 10; Bozo g; Lucia 9; Luzzi Q; SteDonaitus Q; Nataie 8; Adams 8: Burke 8; A, Peruginl 8; Mazuros- ki z; Facondini C; Mongelluzzo G.; Gibson 6; Lucewicz 6; Shembriskis s; Thomas c. Azzara g.; Murphy 6; Dauphinis .; savacOs 5: QuintiIii- ano 1; Rosky {; catilIna ,: Ruzzo 2; l., Spina 2: Rosapeili 2; Mn. cheiio 2; Baizulauskns 2; swinski z; Andrew 2; McAIlen 2; Mnnnel- To 1; Zlupa Angurio 1.
 Mx3pB'rigc-iDxe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
aTaft Hoop Squad
 SmOthers Gunnery

Washington. Conn, Feb 1.-The Taft school basketball team over whclmed the Gunnery school team. 44-1G, on the losers court yester- day afternoon. Thompson, Fischer. Taylor and Sweeney exceiled for the visitors. The Taft second team also gained an easy triumph, de- feating the Gunnery seconds 35-3.
 Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Yale Snaps N. Y.U
 Winning Streak

New Haven. Conn, Feb 7--(UP) ---Yale's disposition always to pro- vide the unexpected was impressed upon tho New York University bas- ketball team here last night when the Blues snapped the Violets 27- game winning streak 33-29 in an overtime game.
 N. Y. U., led nt the half 17-11 after running up 12-2 margin in the first few minutes of play. Phil Klein and Tommy Wilson knotted the game and Ned Wilson put over the winning tally in the last 25 seconds of the contest.
 In the preliminary the Yale freshmen defeated Curtis high school of New York, 29-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
.PIL WIN CLOSE
 CONTEST AT N. E. Y.

North End fIillics won 23 to 15 contest from the Eagles fin the first of three games in the North End "" Interclub league play last night with the Colts running away with the CoIlcgians 23 to 9, creat- ing a first place tie with the Co., Ionials. Pilgrams won from the Highlandcrs in a tight finish game 19 to 15 in which Dillane stood
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
BOYS CLUB LEAGUE
By "Inci,esv,

By "Inches'')
 A meeting of the managers Of the Boys Club House league was held last night at the Boys Club and 1t was decided to have an elIm- ination tournament instead of a second round. The Gaels have won the first round with nine (e) victories and no defeats. The winners of this tournament will play the GacIs for the club cham. pionship.
 The pairing for the first round: Friday. Feb 8--
 8 D. in.-Warriors vs Flyers. D. m.--Gaeis vg Spades.
 Monday, Feb 1i--
 s D. m.--Croft ya old Timers, 9 ?. m.--Deeg vs Q. D. Rar1b-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
SmIth Ieade ScOrers

At the completion of the first round. figures show that Clayton Smith. star forward and captain of the Cardinals, sail leads the indf- vidual scoring race with q total of 20 points. Individual scores of the aret round are:
 c. Smith 50; J. Day 46; Burns ~; Zadarozny 5e; Harty 3S; J. smith s4; Brady 2e; Janusis z6j
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Amateur Basketball
Dc,,,os Beat Cheshire.

The Waterbury Demos defeated the Cheshire ColiegiaDs Tuesday night at the Pearl Street Neighbor- hood house. Tonight tey will play Mickey F'ilrs Terryvllle Eagles on te same court. They are anxious to book games with any senior team in the city or state. For con tests white W. W. Hummer, 51 Pearl street, or dial 3-2473. The bpx acOrp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
HOt.Chas VictOrs.

The Hot-Chas defeated the North End Spartans Tuesday night at Slocum gym. The Hot-Chas would like to meet the Brooklyn Duces, Acmes, Rangers, N. F. Pals or any other 13-l5 year old team in the city. For games write to Louis Auccello, 495 Congress ave nue or answer through this column. Tuesdays box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Bristol St Stans .OutscOre TerryvilIe

Bristol, Feb 7--The Bristol St Stans trounced the Terryville team in the Polish State League last night 60 to 43. The Bristol girls won from tho Terryvllle girls 13 to II. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Records. .

First High Team Single
 AIHIetlcb .............s.ss, BDl Second High Team Single
 IirhLeb ........ ...s......... bf1 First High Team Three
 Hed Sox ................. ...1749 Second High Team. Three First Individual High Single
 Larson ................ III Second Individual High Single
 MurIln ................s l62 First Individual High Three--
 Mango :........:.::.:.::. ::...... 40 Second Individual High Three
 MhTlu HoU
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Pilgrims Triumph.

Randall McCarthy's Comites were handed a 90 10 1G setback by the Pilgrims at the North End "Y" Tuesday night. Don Daly and Dan Briotu excelled for the win- ners. Tho box score:
 Pilgrims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
North End spartnnn.
Totale

Score by periods: Hot-Chas ... ..11 10 12 13--46 No E. Sparatang 2 6 g 7-23
 Referee: Pulaski. Time: Four B. minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Demos
1OIdiB .lD
 Cheshire COllegInnH.

Score at half time: 1913 Demos. Referee: Nick" LoRusso. Time: Four 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Recreation BO10ling Notes

The "A's' took the fast step- ping Yankees over for two. They hardly could have won tho third game as the Tanks ran wild and piled up G33 score, McHugh got 128, Wynn a 143 score and J. Man. 20 157. Jim Cooney was the AS" high scorer.
 The Pirates continue to lead the flock by winning q couple from the Red Sox. Eddie O'Reilly's 130 score in the second game was a great help. "Jud' Daly got a 145 and 3G4 total to lead the Pirates. Art Brolet was the Sox's best trier.
 Palmer Brick beat Johnnie his brother three straight, but could not help his team from losing three to the Tigers. Palmer shot n 369 total. Zipoli failed to show up for the Cubs and what Joe Palmer didn't do to that 93 average.
 Tho Braves received their second shutout of the season at the hands of the Giants. Larson getting his poorest night of the year, getting only 300. Carlo and aternoster the latter the "BWeepS' winner at the Grand last Saturday with a total of 404, totaled a nice 729. Roden shot q 359 to no avail.
 Special Notice.
 There will be special meeting of all bowlers, captains and commit tee, Friday night at 800 o'clock at the alleys.
 This week starts the final round. Seven weeks to the eats.
 This weeks schedule will be: Tigers vs Red SoX .... .... 1-2 Athletics vs Cubs .......... 3-4 Pirates vs Braves .......... 5--6 Giants Vs Yankees ......... 7-S con our honor roll this week in- clude: J. Mango. STA; Paternoster, 37V; P. Brick, 369: Daly, 364; Car To, 359; Roden, 35s; Brolet. $50; Dc Rita, 345; and Wynn, 342.
 Our high five include: P. Brick, 132; M. Wynn, 143; J. Paternoster, IA; Jud Daly, 145; J. Manzo, 157; total, 721.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Colts

Referee-R. Santopietro. -Four 8-minutc periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07

Totals ..10 6 43
 Score at half time, Bristol 28. Tcrryville IT: referee, Clyde Wat CTS; time 10 minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07

LOLdIb 0 { Referee-Ted O'Donnell. Time
 Four 6-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Cardinals

Totals ........... 3- la Referee-Ted O'Donnell. Time Towr 6-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Taft

Totals ....r.....6 II Referee--John A. Cluncy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07

The St Casimir's teams oc Ter ryville will invade Waterbury to- night to meet the local St Stans In q state Polish league game. Ter ryville has been very successful in its recent games and are out to avenge a defeat suffered at the hands of St Stans last year--a de- feat which caused the loss of the championship. There will be a preliminary game at 7:30 p. m. with the main offering to be prs- scented at S:45 D. m. Both games will be held at Pulaski hall at 2S1 Bank street, this city.
 The following are the probable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07

This week starts the final round. Seven weeks to the eats.
 Thla Meek'a Hchedule will be:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
Special Notice.

Special Notice. There will be special meeting of all bowlers, captains and commit tee. Friday night nt 800 o'clock at the alleys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-07
The Standing

NeLoFee--Ted O'D0nneII. I'm Four 6-minute periods.
The Washington times., 1935-01-26
HoMEs Or The WEEK

Due to the great number OF
requests for Barbara Holmes
Seruice, ALL INQUIRIES MUST
BE MADE BY mail or a personal
Ctsit. Please DO NOT make re-
guests BY telephone.
1927 KENNEDY
PLACE N. W.:
How would you like q lovely
home adjoining Rock Creek
Park surrounded by beautiful
grounds. This house would be
suited to a large family or a
family that wishes to have
plenty of room. It is built on
the center hall plan with a spa
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book shelves which cover one
side of the room, dining room
which has built-in twin cup
boards was panelled in mahog-
any half way up the wall, the
upper wall being deep Chinese
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traSt; breakfast room with a
tiled floor, containing ten win
dows. it was an inspiring sight
with the sun streaming through,
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which consisted of four bed
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seitz bath and built-in cabinet
which could hold the family lin
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were two bedrooms. store room
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four-car garage and oil burner
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1924 18TH STREET N. W.:
Sometimes we are greatly
fooled as to the size of the in
terror of the house by looking
at it from the outside. Frankly,
/ was amazed at the spacious
ness of this one and the ingen-
The Washington times., 1935-01-26
Money to Loan-On Real Estate 81
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The Washington times., 1935-01-26
Home Hunting With
Barbara Holmes

uity OF the builder. There is a
stepdown living room with the
most gorgeous Italian marble
fireplace, the latter being placed
perfectly to show off to a re-
markable advantage. I liked the
window arrangement a lot, for
this one had sort of a bay
window effect with a window
seat. On the wall the little
black and gold side lights added
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were quite in accordance with
the brass railing Of the baluS-
trade. From the living room I
stepped up to dining room and
a small den, both most attractive.
OF course, the kitchen Is always
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house and this one lives up to
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1 especially like. Going up the
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The bathrooms are all one can
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The Washington times., 1935-01-26
6314 7TH ST. N. W.:

Pleasant surroundings, perma-
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and convenient transportation
are all points in favor of this
delightful house on 7th Street.
1t is made up of six rooms. a
sleeping porch, bath and recrea-
ton room in the basement.
There were many reasons why
this house would be an ideal
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especially if there were small
children as there is a splendid
yard fenced in where the young
sters could play and you would
be assured OF their safety. The
price is $6.950 and it can be
purchased on terms. Why not
drive out and see it today.
The Washington times., 1935-01-26

house. This one had a recrea.
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and walls panelled in green; Law.
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Please see this house. I know
you will like it. 1t is priced at
$10,500.
626 POWHATAN
STREET N. W.:
Designed to harmonic with
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of the city, this house offers
much to a home seeker. There
is a lovely big living room with
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In the dining room there are
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I believe you will think your trip
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the bedrooms there is an al
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without detracting from the ac-
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woodwork adds much to the eff.
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this home sells for only $3.50
I would like you to see it, as it
really is a special bargain.
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No negotiations now. The
mob charged down upon Ste"
phen. The gate behind him
swung in, Wang and Kin pull
ing him back. The gate almost
closed now, all three Of them
pressing against it to force it
shut.
Stephen, Wang, Kin were car.
ried back with the gate. The
mob swept into the compound,
blood lust upon them.
Then the earth heaved itself
up with a great roar, a geyser
Of oil shot up in a burst Of
flame, throwing the top Of the
tank high in the air like a huge
hat tossed skyward. The cries
Of the mob turned to howls Of
fright.
Stephen was caught, jostled,
carried forward, dropped sprayed
with the burning oil 90.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-06-25

"cap'n" said scud "you don't think I'm gone
agin you-all with that whiskery pirate, do your"
well. scud, only know. 80" The big Georgian
laughed nightly. IT'D although you knowed me
bettah, Cap'n." He whistled softly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-06-25
"'Wife i'm Custody''-A Girls Struggle fOl
oil for the Lamps of China
BIZ Alice TisdaLe Hobart

YThis IS specialization of the Cosmopolitan production
coming to the Warner Brothers Metropolitan FridGy)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-06-25

Out Of the brush came Bos'n Hands, salutng with
his cane. Everybody knew this battered old pirate
as tried and true friend, and all greeted him af
fectlonately. Mate Scud and I've been charting q
course" he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-06-25

"You-all is goin' to Charleston along with Cap
tain Teach" said Scud. II reckon there's no way
outa that?" Heads were shaken. "And I'm goin
to Charleston-in my own way!" announced BoSn
Hands. The company was puzzled. a