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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Last Nights Fights

At New Haven, Conn. -- Al Gamer, 173, New Haven, decisioned Charley Massera. l85, Pittsburgh, 10): Fanis TZaneto-Polous, l74, Lynn, Mass. defeated Jack Renault, l73, New Haven (8); Tony Dupre, 124, Lowell, Mass, decjsioned Les Guesno. 125. New York. 60; Frankie Kilbane, 137. Lowell, Mass, defeated Kid Murphy, Al, New York 4D; Jimmy Stewart. i3l, New Haven, drew with Frankie Ritchie, l32, Hartford (D.
 New York (St Nicholas Arena Tony Canzoneri, 135 3-4, New York. knocked out Steve Halaiko. 138 3-4. Buffalo @. Santos Hugo. ii5 l-2. New Orleans. knocked out Patsy Ezra. I20. New York A). Francisco Roman, 143, Puerto Rico, decisioned Bruno Trctter, l43 I-2, New York (D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Y.P. K. A. WINS OVER
 FULTON A. A. AGAIN

For the second consecutive time in as many games, the Y. P. R. A. defeated the Fulton A. A., playing in each battle with but four men in the final canto. The Russian team showed three regular Fulton A. c. players in their lineup
 When Cohen of the Y. P. R. A.. and Platt of the Fulton A., A. were abolished for scrapping the Rus sians frightened their defense to hold the A. A. to but one field goal in the final period.
 Block, Fulton A. c. forward and Spellman featured for the Y. P. R. A.
 The defeat set the Fulton A. A.. back to the next to rear position in a senior league tussel at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
WRESTLING

New York Madison Square Gar denD--Dics Shikat. Philadelphia. threw DannO O'Mahoney. Ireland. Ed tStrangler) Lewis threw Charlie Strack: Sergei Kalmikof fiattened Tex Morgan. Houston SandOr Vary pinned Scotty McDougal. Toronto: Gus Sonnenbcr.. Bos.on and Able Coleman. drew.
 New York Coliseum Sammy Nichols threw Len Hughes: Saliva tore Balbo threw Lloyd Stuart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
ST. MARGARET PINMEN
 DEFEAT ST. THOMAS

When the shouting and pin-top- bling was over, St. Thomas Holy Name bowlers lost a special match to the St. Margaret Holy Name rollers last night by 47 pins at the Chase alleys, with Desmond's 127 a high single though Dan Perrin of St. Thomas's had a l23 effort. Dr. Jim Lawlor walked off with high three honors of 355 for St. Mar garets while Francis Adducci had 345 for St. Thomas team. A return match will probably be rolled in the near future. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
GIANTS

PensaoOla. Fla. March r. lUPl-With First Isascman Sam Leslie and Rookie Outilelder Sim AsbeIl signed. the New York Giants had only one real hold. out today. Be is Hank LsihsF. who is still at his Arizona home. Joe Moore hasn't signed hts contract but is in camp and ex- pected to sign shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
LOCAL RUSSIAN
 TEAM DEFEATED
Bridgeport R Club Hands
 Local Representatives
 53 to 32 TrOnncing

The Bridgeport "R" club travelled up here Sunday where they defeat- ed the Waterbury R" club, 53-32. The visiting crew got of to an early lead and were never threatened. The team got Q 1920 lead when the Park Cityites sent in all of their substitutes for the remainder of the game.
 Al Kraynak was the big star for the winners getting five baskets for 10 points. Pat Denhup and Darak also played well. Schend was the big gun for the losers making Il points. Tho summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
At The Training
 Camps
(By United PresS) YANKEES

St. Petersburg, Fla, March D. (UP)-Catcher Bill Dickey was in the fold today, leaving only three New York Yankees unsigned. They are Red Rufiing, Ben Chapman and Don Heffner. Dickey signed last night after a conference with Man ager Joe Mccarthy. The Tanks first drill was featured by n 400-foot drive by Rookie Joe DiMaggio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
COLUMBIA ASSURED
 NINTH HOOP CROWN

New York, March 3--(UP)--Col- umbia holds its ninth straight east- ern intercollegiate basketball title as a result of list nights 40-33 v.,tory over Dartmouth. Although Columbia still has three more games to play, the Lions cannot lose the title because their nearest ri- vals, Yale and Pennsylvania have lost four game seach. Capt. Bill nash starred for Columbia with 17 Eoints.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
YALE BOOSTERS
 LOSE TO JASPERS

New Haven. Conn. March B. CUP)--Manhattan college cagers de- feated Yale on the Payne Whitney court here last night 36-24 and kept the Ellis trailing from the start.
 The Yale freshmen turned back Dean Academy 43-3I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
ThiS Sporting
 World
Pert Paragraphs
BY JOHN A. oLUNEY

Basketball may not be a paying proposition to most promoters, prin- cipally the high schools, around these parts. but 1t has done all right for Phil Casman, popular and able New Haven referee, who cannot even be truthfully referred to any more by that dignified application "ro- tund" reserved to use when one does not want to hurt fat mans feel ings. Casman, who has had more officiating that any individual in Connecticut this season has lost 24 pounds since Thanksgiving Day and has the state tournament at New Haven, opening today to gallop through before he calls 1t Q season. It's just dandy when one gets paid well to reduce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Mike Conlon's masterful pre- sentatl0n of plans for the Alibi Club was the oratorlcal hit of the New Haven County Basket ball Officials meeting last night. The Idea, which will be fully ex- plained at Q dinner of coaches, officials and sports writers at Patsy Browns on March 25th ls . fine one and should lead to the formation of an 0rganlza- ton that will grow healthier and happier with the coming years. Alibls of coaches, officials and sports writers for conduct and writing of various games will be gone into with . hum0r that should make 1t something to be looked forward to. Mikes alibi about the economy plan on air In the Wilby gym ought to be worthy of listening to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
CORSAIR SENIORS TO
 FACE COMMUNITIES

Manager Antonio Imbimbo's Cor sair Seniors will face strong opposi- ton when they stack up against the highly-touted Community Club Juniors in a stand-out amateur bat- tic at the Pearl Street Community House tonight at 7:30.
 The Corsair Seniors will be at full strength tonight with the addition of Don Moon" Garner, Crosby star, who will cover a guard position.
 The probable lineup:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
PHILLIPS

Winter Haven, Fla, March g. (UP) members ot the Philadelphia Phillies opened spring training today. Tn the group are 10 pitchers, three catchers. seven in- iielders and four outfielders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Basketball Results
lBy United Press)

lBy United Press) Manhattan 36. Yale 24. st. Francis 90. St. Johns Brook lyn 22.
 Columbia 70. Dartmouth g. Iowa 47. Chicago 90. Missouri 36: Washington 3i. Oklahoma A. & W. a; WeslIDin- lster lg.
 Texas A. & N. 3i: Southern Methodist %.
 Rice 47: Texas Christian 70. MaTyvIlle Teachers 32; Pitisbura Teachers 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
DODGERS

Clearwater, Fla. March 3-tUPD Van Mungo. who is holdout. is the only Brooklyn pitcher missing from camp. He has been offered a contract for $ii1O0 but is under stood to be holding out for $l2.000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
.LOCKTOWN TEAM HAD FINE YEAR
Basketball Squad, Now in State Tourney Won B
 of IS Games

Terryvile, March 3.-Terryvilt basketball fans are anxiously await ing the opening of the Class 0 and D state championship tournament in Hartford, tomorrow, when the local high school five, champions of the Wesetrn Connecticut Interscho- lastic league, meets Ridgefield high The team in winning It's right to participate in the state tourna- ment hung up an impressive rec ord of l3 victories and 2 defeats both defeats being at the hands oi Class A teams.
 Terryville's record follows:
 Terryvile 25, Bristol fl.
 Terryville 4i, Collinsvile 16.
 Terryville 28; Southington IT. TerryvIlle 3l; Thomaston 22.
 Terryville 43; Alumni B.
 Terryville 60; Stone College 38.
 Terryville 4l; Litchfield 36.
 Terryville 50; Collinsville 2l.
 Terryville 26: Watertown IA.
 Terryville 33; Leavenworth 25. Terryville 43; Thomaston l9.
 Terryville 45: Litchfield IS.
 Terryville 43: Gilbert 19.
 Terryville 23; Leavenworth 3l.
 Terryville 38; Watertown 24.
 Total points-Terryville 570; Op- ponents 37l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

A few of the boys got in on real nifty yesterday at Hialeah, where telephone numbers are shaded near ly every day by the mutuel payoffs on the mud turtles. It was Black Falcon, at S4l.l0 for an unlucky $9 bill and there was nothing to 1t but tho start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

EstOnia'g new law to prevent strikes provides for a commission On which employers and employees will be represented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

That Tony Canxoneri cOntin- ues to be the marvel of the athletic age. The only man to win back . worlds lightweight championship, he pinned the first knockout on Steve Halaiko of Buffalo last night In New York, to signal the start of ID years campaigning within the ropes. Some experts will tell you, inch for inch, Tony is the greatest fighter of the past twenty years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Ken Perry, the lad who cleaned up state competition among the middleweights, until he ran into one Johnny Lasinski, a blonde New Yorker has been threatening to turn professional for six months, but 1t seems he will get going as a paid slugger on the Battalino-Apice card in Hartford on March 18th, opening the show in four round test. He will be handled by Dave Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
(NarHity fiame) Mnnhallnn t3JD

iisfsrect Daie walrh and John Murray.
The Washington times., 1936-02-12
; DIE, Is HURT
INH0TEL FIRE

LAKEWOOD. N. j.. Feb. ~
UNS0.-Three persons-a man
and two women-were burned to
death and more than IS others
were injured when flames today
destroyed the three-story frame
Victoria Mansion, formerly the
Embassy Hotel.
Only one Of the bodies was I'M
mediately identified, that Of Harry
Gerlach, Of New York city. The
three bodies were taken to the
Westall morgue in Lakewood.
Seven persons were taken to the
Paul Kimball Hospital, seriously
burned and otherwise injured.
More than 20 others were treated
for burns.
One Of the women, who was
young and who died after leaping
from a third.floor bedroom In
flaming night clothes, was not
Immediately identified.
Twenty five guests occupied
rooms In the hotel which had 65
rooms. The fire started ct around
Z q. m.
Severe cold, which turned water
to ice in q very short time, added
to the difficulties Of the firemen
and the suffering Of the victims.
The Washington times., 1936-02-12
TROOPS CLOSE
IN0N MEXICO
KIDNAPERS

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Feb
IL ON.S0.-Deep in the noun
tains Of Jalisco, Samuel C. Famous
Of Berkeley, Cal. waited in immi'
nent danger of death today while
Federal troops closed in on his
captors and Paul w. Avery OF
Palo Alto, Cal, freed by the band
its who kidnapped him and Famous,
strove to raise So 900 ransom.
Avery, badly shaken by his ex.
perience, declared last night as he
walked into the United States
consulate here:
'SThose fellows mean business.
They want that $1,000 without
delay. They told me to bring the
money myself, and not to tell
military authorities. ANY pur-
suit might be disastrous"
The brigands, who robbed the
Amparo mining plant at Etzatlan
Jalisco, Monday, now have Famous
about 10 miles from Amazata, in
the same state, Avery told Consul
George H. winters. winters imme
diately relayed the news to the
American embassy in Mexico City
Despite the bandits threat tc
kill Famous, Federal soldiers SAID
they expected to surround the kid
napers' lair "at any moment"
The Washington times., 1936-02-12
SIAM EX-KING
TRIES SKIING

PARSENN, Switzerland, Feb. IL,
Former King Prajadhipok of Siam
has decided that the snowy robes
Of winter are q suitable substitute
for the royal robes he once were,
The ex-monarch, on vacation
here, is an ardent winter sports
enthusiast. At the present time
he Is taking instruction in skiing,
He abdicated his throne in
March, 1895, after reigning 10
years. He was succeeded by his
nephew, now King Amanda Madi'
dol. who Is IL years old and still
going to school.
The Washington times., 1936-02-12
Borah and Knox File
For Illinois Primary

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Feb. II
IN.S0.-United States Senator
william e. 1orah Of Idaho and
Col. Frank Knox, Chicago publish
er, today filed their primary nomi-
mating petitions as candidates for
the Republican nomination for
President with Secretary Of State
Edward j. Hughes.
Borah filed his petition first and
will head the Republican preSi-
Dental candidates on the Illinois
ticket.
Evening star., 1936-09-17

rollment for the beginning Of its Fall
semester on September 81.
The added subjects are timely and
are . part Of the postgraduate de-
partment Of the law school. The
first one, history Of the Supreme
Court" will deal with that body from
its inception up to the present time.
It will follow the philosophy Of the
court through the years Of its ex-
istence and the effect Of its decisions
upon Americans.
The presentation Of this course will
mark the return Of DR.. Cyril Wynne
to the faculty after . years leave Of
absence. DR.. Wynne IS the director
of the Division of Research and Pub
lication in the State Department.
The second course will deal with the
practical relationship existing between
an attorney and his client. Termed
court practice" 1t Is framed with
the fundamental idea Of enabling an
Evening star., 1936-09-17

attorney to properly and adequately
prepare his cases for trial. It will
cover all matters arising from the
time the attorney talks with his client
for the first time down to the actual
trial Of the case. This subject viii be
taught by Prof. James B. Flynn.
DR.. John R. Fitzpatrick. dean Of
the school Of law, also announces
the appointment Of Thomas Ellis
Lodge to the faculty Of the Law
School. Prof. Lodge is well known in
legal and civic circles in the District,
having been q practicing attorney for
the past IA years and at one time
member Of the district attorneys staff.
He is at present the president Of the
Federation of Citizens Associations.
Prof. Lodge will teach the subjects OF
domestic relations and bankruptcy.
Both Dean Fitzpatrick and James
D. Cushman, dean of the accountancy
Evening star., 1936-09-17

school, announce q continuation Of
the policy Of maintaining the sizes Of
the classes at an absolute minimum.
There will be three sections Of the
freshman class and two sections Of
the second and third classes in the
law school, while the accountancy
school the freshman and Junior
classes will each be divided into two
classes.
Registrations are now being ac-
cepted at the school ofhce, located
at 1928 Eighteenth street.
Evening star., 1936-09-17
fearful Mother
Asks That Driver
See Child Die
BY the Associated Press.

6y tuc AooOCiaSCo SAeoos
WICHITA, Kans., September
16.-Mrs. T. H. Slothower pleaded
tearfully with officers yesterday
that q hit-and-run driver be COM
PEELED to sit beside the hospital
bed Of her 7-year-old daughter
Sarah Jane as death approached.
The child died an hour later.
Sarah Jane was struck by mo-
tor car last Thursday as she was
riding her bicycle. e. M. Miller.
a neighbor who saw the accident,
pursued the driver to Augusta,
Kans., where he was arrested.
Merlin M. johnson. held in jail
on q warrant charging theft Of the
car, said he did not remember
striking the child.
Evening star., 1936-09-17
Carves Two Violins.

J.C. Purcell of Shamrock, Tex, de-
veloped a hobby when he sought to
teach All Club boys to "whittle soue-
thing more useful than bean shoot
err" He became interested In carving
and in two years produced two violins.
Evening star., 1936-09-17
LODGE ON STAFF
OF FCOLUMBUSU.
Federation Leader Joins
Faculty as Courses Are
Added.

Inaugurating several new courses
in addition to the appointment Of
two well known members Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia bar to the faculty
Of the Law School, Columbus Uni.
versity is preparing for q record en-
Evening star., 1936-09-17

Washington has all the advantages Of
close supervision offered by the small
college and at the same time Is ex-
posed to the broad field Of studies af-
forded only by the large urban uni
versity.
Evening star., 1936-08-24
Short Pigskin Gloves, '3.''

Peskin gloves have been going to college for years. but
have they been smarter than these with the
bucked strop at the wrist and the nnutest Of eordne
the back and the top. In white, red Aroby green,
ehoudron and London Ton. Others in plain puon
styles or with buttons, at $295.
GLOVES. AISLE Ia. FLOOR.
Evening star., 1936-08-24
Name or Initial Handkerchiefs
Men. 2Oc each Women, I21hc each

Hondkerchefs marked with the owners nitios
eonnot wander for. Moreover, personoized belongings
always SNORT These hondkerchiefs for college
on ] will oe tG the kind o ~u Of
in white or eoors without extra charge.
HANDKERcH1gys AISLE II.
Evening star., 1936-08-24
WOODWARD
&
LOTHR0P
Suit
s707s

Here is suit in the lightweight Petol-
vote, q lovely wool-nixture fobric thot
comes in q number Of tweedy effects
The suit shown, three-piece in style, is
trimmed with collar and fuII-Ieneth
band Of beover-dyed robbit. Other two
and three piece suits, with and without
fur, from S39.75 to SlOO. FoIl colors.
Sizes for misses
MISSES SUITS. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1936-08-24
A Swagger Fur Coat
s88 s08

Beorer-dyed robbt makes an ldeol fur
ooot for conpus wear And just as
smart and appropriate to wear on week.
ends. The youthful high collar is fos-
tened ground with q buckIed leather
strop. Very full sleeves and two sIosh
pockets. Nicely lined, it is warm with
out being too bulky in its appearance.
Coot illustrated, S65. Sizes for misses.
FuRs. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1936-08-24
The Accessory Dress
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The most versatile dress we have
ever seen and consequently the
most perfect for college. Of on oI-
poco weave crepe, simply toiIored,
with long sleeves and buttons down
the side. With the dress comes two
beIts-one in leather, one self mo-
teriol with q metal buckle and q pin
to match; q Paisley triangle soorf;
white pique collar and cuffs. Brown,
black, blue, green. Sizes Il to 20.
MISSES DRESSES. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1936-08-24
Ready for Rain
slO.so

Rain viii be welcomed BY the
owner Of this smart pIoid eoot
in Hello. )" Light, washable,
impervious to roin.. sun and
soIt water; it is trinity toilored
to be smart and comfortable.
In red and green checks or
brown, red and black ploids.
Eoch one comes in q matching
envelope. Sizes ID to a..
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Evening star., 1936-07-04

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Evening star., 1936-07-04
Girl Catches Fish by Hand.

LAKELAND, Fla. P).-Twelve-year-
old Elinor Wilson evolved a new fish,
ing technique, but It's not recon-
mended for use on sharks.
While Elinor was In swimming 4
3-pound bass started nibbling on the
bright metal on her bathing suit.
She grabbed the fish and waded to
shore,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-12
HEALD CLUB IN
S. D. OPENED TO
COAST VOTERS

Headquarters of the Heald For
Congress committee in San Diego
have been opened at Fourth and c
streets. according to District Attor-
ney Elmer w. Heald, who returned
Friday night from San Diego where
he spent several days comforting
with coast laeders on his campaign
for congress.
"a countrywide organization has
been formulated" Heald said, with
advisory, finance and publicity com
mittees functioning actively. San
Diego headquarters will be open
daily and valley residents will be
welcomed if they will visit there"
Valley supporters of Heald earn
estly ask valley residents who are
interested in his campaign and who
have friends in San Diego, to write
the latter, asking their support for
Imperial Valleys candidate.
Pending the opening of valley
headquarters Heald supporters may
obtain windshield stickers, cards
and other material at the office of
c. B. Smith, Sixth and Main
streets, Reynolds Linoleum store!
639 Main street or the district at
torney's office in the court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-12
BRIDGE OPENED
BY ROOSEVELT
FOR NEW YORK

NEW YORK, July II. U.P)-Pres-
ident Roosevelt, participating in the
dedication today of New York's new
$6O,OO0000 Triborough bridge, de-
clared that federal and local gov
ernments, to survive, must provide
reasonable and constant help" to
meet the problems arising from the
increasing complexity of life.
Immediately after the exercises,
at which a dozen federal, state and
city officials spoke to thousands
gathered under a blistering sun, the
huge bridge was thrown open to
traffic. One of the first projects
aided by the Public Works Admin
istration, which advanced $44200,0OO
in loans and grants, the bridge links
the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens
and The Bronx. 1t spans across the
East and Harlem rivers, with via
ducts and approaches and feeder
highways total 171s miles in length
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-12
A LANGUAGE ALL THEIR OWN
by Their Names You KnOqU Them :

Ethiopia has it's Coptic language
but Ell Centre Negroes have a rare
assortment of nicknames that would
undoubtedly prove a nightmare for
the diminutiVe Halle Salasie.
All Of the cognomens are pictur-
esque and each has been bestowed
upon the victim for some peculiar
ity or achievement attained.
The following will illustrate:
big Foot Slim" given on &C
count of the geneleman's large ex-
trmeties.
Rabbit" or "Canejo" in Spanish,
because he ran away from pursuing
Mexican immigration officers.
"Spooks," meaning that he sleeps
all the time and looks spiritual.
"48-State Nappy," lost his bonus
money in nine days, gambling.
"Cocky," cranky and cantanker-
Gus.
"Little-Man," an ex-jockey of
small statute.
"Froggy," facial appearance sug-
gests bull frog.
"Soldier-Boy," had the bonus COM
pleX for years.
BLACK Jack Slim" tall and
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-12
Scandal Expected
In State Inquiry

Continued From Page ID
alleged "intOlerable" conditions at
the home.
Justice of the Peace Harry Pull
cifer, a director of the home,
charged:
I'VE had no board of directors
for more than a year simply be-
cause Governor Merriam failed to
fill vacancies created by reSigna-
tionS. Naturally, the hCme could
Mt function as it should.
In most things, Kelley was not
empowered to act without the
boards approval and hence his
hands were virtually tied"
Two other East Bay citizens,
Congressman John j. Tolan and
Dr. Edward E. Wall, pastor of the
Pioneer Memorial Methodist church
of Oakland, testified in Kelley's
defense. Two women inmates tes-
titled they were Gatisfied with
conditions at the nome.