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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-17

One of the most unusual hap. penings that could take place In Q basketball game came about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-17

Pat Grlbbon collected 37 pins in the last two boxes to sew up final game as we'll as pinfall by small margins, after his team had split the first two contests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-17

Referee-Henry Burlington. I'm -four 8.minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-17

A strong finish at the close of the first game gave the Chase Represen- tatives q large enough margin to win pinfall as well as the game, while the Medicals made 0 similar finish in the third game.
Evening star., 1936-07-12

The details of the auction were, of
course. to become immediate news
paper history. Although there was,
so far as MIR. Constant saw, nothing
at all out of the ordinary; he did smile
when he saw the jade cup at one end
of the table. placed carefully on tray
with the silver pitcher and box
which he recognized as being the in
nocuous box of soda. So Mr.. Dojoue
was going to perform his small trick
of showmanship! Later Mr.. Constant
remembered that he did. just then.
pause to speculate on the - Cecile's
word again - childishness of it.
Then Mr. Dojoue cleared his throat.
Cecile sat down with an account book
and pen, and the auction began. Sew
eral pieces, an antique screen. two
embroidered panels. and peachblow
vase (Which caught MIR. Constants
eyes only because it was so beautifully
were put up and Immediately sold to
the two dealers. Everything was quiet
except for the tiny. steady scratching
of Cecile's pen noting each item.
Voices were somewhat hushed and
only one of the dealers had the te-
merity. in that ecclesiastical atmos-
phere, to smoke very vile smelling
pipe.
Once. the lady sitting in the front
rank of chairs turned her head in a
stately fashion and quite audibly
shifted. MIR. Constant, absently and
thinking again how very pretty Cecile
was in spite of her businesslike absorp-
ton, saw that the woman was someone
he vaguely recognized; little while
later. when Mr.. Dojoue took up the
jade cup and began expiating on the
virtues of jade. he remembered that
she was Mrs. Carter Muir.
The dealers, seated just in front of
MIR. Constant. had grown restive.
"He always does this" one dealer
whispered scornfully to the other.
"Silly, l call it."
And the other nodded and replied:
"Wish he'd get to the cabochon. I've
an appointment in half an hour"
MIR. Constant stirred and wished so,
too; it was chilly in the little room
(Confinvsd on poge 13)
Evening star., 1936-07-12
THIS WEEK
The Magic Cup Of Jade
Continued from pose four

though there were emeralds, too. A
chinchilla evening wrap hung over one
arm and she was talking vivaciously
to a youngish man with her. who
looked bored and replied but briefly.
You mean the woman with all
those diamonds" Mr.. Constant asked
his hostess.
She nodded. The story is" she
said cautiously. that all her jewels
are paste. Copies. you know. of the
original stones. Her husband, who
died last year, was once enormously
rich. They say that he left her without
a cent - with. indeed. the heaviest
obligations. Of course" said his host
ess with engaging frankness. II don't
know Mrs. Carter Muir - that is, I've
only a speaking acquaintance with
her. She's very old family and all that;
seldom goes out except to opera. But
they do say her love for jewels was
one of the things that ruined Carter
Muir"
who's the man." inquired Mr..
Constant.
A speculative CLINT came in his
hostess eye. "His name is Jimmy
Walsh. She is seen with him lot.
There's a shocking difference in age
and he has no money or expectations.
But nobody knows what her inten-
tions are. At least, that's the story.
There's the bell"
Carter Muir, thought MIR. Constant
absently; he'd heard the name some
where, recently. Through subconscious
association of ideas probably. he fell
to thinking of the royal cabochon.
And as the flames of hell shot theatri-
cally out to seize Don Giovanni, he re-
membered.
Wasn't he an authority on jade?"
he whispered to his hostess.
who? What jade?"
Garter Muir"
She looked startled. Good heavens!
l always thought the absent-minded
professor was myth"
Carter Muir - jade - Cecile Do
joue. He put them all out of his mind
Evening star., 1936-07-12

and felt cautiously before the lights
went up to be sure his white tie was
straight. Mr. Constant had an un-
ashamed fondness for white tie oc-
casionS.
The next day disputed the spring
of the day before. 1t dawned grudg-
ingly and was cold. foggy and dark.
At four o'clock, without being quite
sure of why or how he got there, MIR.
Constant found himself ascending the
rather steep steps leading to Ben
Dojoue. Importer
Aheavy, smoke-laden fog hung over
the Loop and had crept into the
shadowy, crowded aisles of the long
showroom, making the shaded lights
seem diffuse and dim; and masking
the smile of bronze Buddha at Mr..
Constants elbow.
MIR. Dojoue, clad in a morning coat
with pearl in his tie, recognized him
at once and greeted him with gro
tesque fash of white teeth in a face
that looked yellow and ghostly in the
dim light.
Contrary to Mr.. Constants expec-
tations. there were not many people
there. So few indeed had come to the
auction that the room in which it was
held - the little, panelled back room
which MIR. Constant already knew -
was not at all crowded. Besides Ben
Dojoue and Cecile, who recognized
him also but greeted him less affably,
there were only four other people: two
men who were obviously dealers, and
a tall woman in furs and youthful
hat. sitting with youngish man in the
front rank of chairs.
There was an almost churchly air
of silence and solemnity while MIR.
Dojoue stood at the long table in
tently studying list and Cecile ranged
along the table a few small. gray vel
vet. jewelers. boxes. The other chairs
remained vacant in what Mr.. Con-
slant would have considered some
what discouraging emptiness but which
did not seem to trouble the importer.
Evening star., 1936-07-12

You will come - that's good. Good
day. MIR. Constant. Good-day. Good
day"
MIR. Constant got into the car. 1t
was nice to be in the sunshine and
fresh air again, but it had also been,
he decided idly. a pleasant excursion
into another and older world - a
world of infinite beauty. infinite pa
tience. Wasn't it Chinese. that saying
about time being stream into which
we dip but lightly? They'd had time.
then. to spend years carving one
locket - carving it so finely that you
needed magnifying glass to perceive
the real perfection of the design.
Well. it had been a silly impulse,
but it had led to an interesting. idle
hour. He thought bit regretfully of
Cecile's beautiful eyes, realized he was
late to his appointment and told Otto
to step on it. Otto did so with the
greatest pleasure.
MIR. Constant had no intention what
ever of attending the auction the next
day: had indeed no thought of ever
visiting Ben Dojoue, Importer. again.
He did wonder vaguely. however.
about the story of the royal cabochon
and wished he had looked at the Jewel
more closely. That was that same
night. at the opera, during the last
act of Don Giovanni
1t was probably because of a curious
but trivial incident which had taken
place during the entr 'acte and which
was curious only because it presented
an odd little link with the business
of the morning. That was when his
hostess. strolling with Mr.. Constant
outside the boxes. whispered: Look.
there's Mrs. Carter Muir - over
there in white satin"
MIR. Constant looked in the direc-
ton Indicated; he saw a tall, gray
haired woman. whose white satin gown
trailed luxuriously on the floor and
whose wrinkled neck and arms and
hands we're ablaze with jewels. Dia-
monds for the most part he thought;
Evening star., 1936-07-12
Nogozine Section

You. you would sell - anything"
Again the importers swarthy face
went deep red and his smile became
a little fixed. "And why not?" he de-
manded of the girls back. with what
seemed to MIR. Constant undue vio-
lence. why not? am a business
man. cannot afford to possess these
things myself. must sell and buy.
and buy and SELL"
Cecile put the cup and silver pitcher
on a shelf, while Mr.. Constant ad-
mired her in rather detached way -
detached because he was mainly think
ing OF the jade and of the - well.
Cecile's word described it. childish
little gesture of the cup. But then.
doubtless Ben Dojoue was good
salesman; certainly the money in
vested in his business proclaimed it.
MIR. Constant rose.
Thank you very much" he said.
1--WE taken great deal OF your time
= and bought nothing -"
Its been a pleasure, MIR. Con-
stant." said the importer. rubbing his
hands together and bowing. People
seldom buy the first time they look at
Jade. Love for jade is slow growth.
But stubborn one. Mr.. Constant.
A tenacious one. 1t becomes, he said.
letting his fingers touch an apple
green bowl. "a passion"
That was the first part of the affair
of the Royal Cabochon and murder.
Cecile turned and bowed distantly
as MIR. Constant went away. The i'm
porter accompanied him to the door.
Otto and the impressive car were wait
ing at the curb. Mr. Dojoue glanced
at the car shrewdly and Immediately
asked Mr.. Constant to come again.
There is an auction tomorrow,
he said. AT four. Some very interest
ing pieces are to be sold. Including the
cabochon. You will come, MIR. Con-
stant?"
The cabochon?"
"Ah, yes, the royal cabochon. You
saw it on my sisters hand. One of the
finest pieces of gem jade in existence.
1t has an interesting history. too; it
was taken a year or so ago from the
looted tomb of the Dowager Empress.
Evening star., 1936-02-20
Refreshing, crisp and
young as a Sbringtime
evenimg-fhese
DANCE
FROCKS
Anniversary Priced
sl3.55

1t is a very simple, slim little frock
of black or navy blue crepe, with
a fattering square neckline-but
the "touch of Spring madness" is in
the mammoth pulled sleeves and
the little ruff1e round the neck of
crisp white eyelet- embroidered
batiste. Typical of the very charm
ing collection of dance and dinner
frocks for misses, in the Ami.
versary Selling.
Dinner and Evening Dresses for misses
and women. In lace, silk and acetate
crepes and chiffon. Prints, pastels black
and navy. Sizes II to 20, 36 to a and
l6H to 241a. Special --------- $500
Dinner and Evening Dresses for misses
and women. Black, gray, navy, pastels
and prints--in lace, chiffon, marqusette
or silk and acetate crepes. Sizes II to
20. 36 to A and l6H to 24H.
Special -------------------.-------.$23.7 $23.75
FORMAL ROOM. THIRD FLOOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
PLAINVlLLE BEATS
 ST. ANN STARS

Due to the disbanding of the Bris- tol Red Devils, who were scheduled to play, the Plainville Maroons were booked late yesterday afternoon. The Maroons, featuring a fast pass- ing and shooting array, proved to be no setup and easily outscored the St. Ann All-Stars, in a game played last night at Barnard gym, by 39-17 score.
 Held to field and foul goal throughout the first half the Saints rallied in the third quarter but could not cut down the huge lead which their opponents had already piled up.
 Guazzo and Johnson, a fast col- ored lad, scored more than half of their teams points between them, while Fisher was high man for the All-Stars.
 Two games are booked over the weekend for the St. Ann team, the first is Friday evening at the Boys club where the awks will be met in g regular league game, on the fol lowing day. Saturday, the B. D. s. team of New aven will be the at traction in the feature game of a triple-header at the Boys club.
 The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17

ris darndest to turn defeat into victory with scores of 100, 132 and 103. A victim of breaks eh Tony, but I'll bet Aunty Jonikas wouldn't call it that.
 Pitcavages powerhouse with Ice Arnauskas and Captain doing the cannonading eked out a 2 to 1 win over John Yanavichs midway sextet. Looks to me as though the opposi- ton are beginning to short circuit the powerhouse every now and then as the boys are now 4 games behind the leaders. And Glimpse these scores of Atty. Joe Alishausky and Dr. Selens, 98, 98 then 104 and 91, and finally 106 and 124. get going boys or you'lll take toboggan ride down to the bottom.
 And lastly we have the lowly Pete Adamites smearing Commander Danisavages Legionnaires for 2 out of 3 games and here is how they accomplished 1t, first Happy Ed Lasky started with 76, but finished with Ill and 105, then Matthews Ilt OSS 4zf hIlu 04S Fcte OuLSklS 1Ol- lowed with 106, 113 and 106 and Captain Pete Adams wound up with 107, no and Al, nice going Pete. For Danisavage we have Frank Zu- kauskas the boy who plays to the gallery rolling 131, 124 and 1O1, how he did 1t no one knows and with the exception of Cal Kerwin's 1l5 and 106, we'll just forget the scores of the rest of the boys and that goes for Atty. Clarence Balandas scores too.
 L. I. P. Christmas baskets will this year make 8 Merry Christmas for those who are unfortunate and may I implore each and every one of you to do everything you possibly can to aid Chairman Clarence Balanda and his committee to make this occasion one that will be long remembered. Thank you and I'll see you at 800 oclock-and don't be late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
|O'HARA OFFERS |$41 90 Q Q FOR
 SUFFOLK DOWNS
Difference of $93,OOO From Price Is Asked;
 Directors to Act

Boston, Dec. 17.-(UP).-Ano offer by Walter O'Hara, managing direc- tor of Narragansett Park race track, to purchase the suffolk Downs race track at East Boston has been talk en under advisement by President Charles P. Adams of the Eastern Racing association, operators of Suffolk Downs.
 Though no figures in the pro- posed transaction were disclosed, it was understood the deal was held up temporarily by a $93.000 differ ence in purchasing price.
 It was reported that O'7ara had offered approximately $419,OOO for controlling interest in Suffolk Downs while Adams insisted on an estimated $512,000.
 A statement issued late yesterday under Adams name said O,Hara,s offer was appreciated" and that 1t would be taken under consideration and discussed with the board of directors at the next meeting which will be held immediately following the holiday season. ."
 The statement added that o. Hara,s offer twas reasonable and fairly representative of 8 sound value of the Suffolk Downs prop erty, but that tax problems on such 8 transfer were troublesome and legal advice was necessary before any definite action could be con sidered."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17


 (By
 MISS LOTvTA STRIKEsANSPARES)
 Neigh Ho everybody. She's in again, like 8 bady penny they al- ways come back and after three weeks absence, Lotta is back on the job as time marches on so do the L. I. P. gossips. The Yule log rolls on and with it I see Jenusaitis, Danisavage, Mazaika, Zubras and Pitcavage doing their utmost to roll into that top position now occupied by Chappy Laskys newsies, seven games separate seven teams and who knows, but what Santa may hand that coveted 1st place to one of the above mentioned captains by Christmas. Better be careful Chap py.
 Lasky's Newies by extending themselves to the utmost retained that number one position by taking 2 out of 3 from Sheriff Jenusaitis, the feature of this match was the duel between Stan Adams and Capt. Jenusaitis, who hurled those agates southward with reckless abandon and after the smoke cleared we noted that Stan had a "wee bit" the better of the argument with scores of 128 to 125 then 129 to 120 and finished 129 to 127, incidently these two maple busters are 1 and 4 in the standing with averages of 115.21 and 111.8. As Stan Colney would say, we're going to the races oh whatl And say, what's happen ed to the man from the wide open spaces of Watertown, yes we mean you John Miket, 98-100 and 08 is rather mellow for you.
 The rejuvenated Maz-ites appear to be going places as they laced Al Francis and his chain gang 3 to O, Bradunas, Mauritis. jester Al Vail- onis, Zupkus and Captain Mazaika with their 100, 110 and 126 scores were more than the chain gang could hope to overcome, Detective Joe Bender, Yenelionis and Al Lasky were the only ones of Fran cis sextet, who could hit the 100 mark and that was not enough was 1t captain Al? wonder how Cap- tain Francis score would look on paper? Shall Al? Guess I will and here they are. 93, 87 and 88 and that my friends is supposed to be the untiring efforts of an anchor man. Phooey on you Al. I bowled better than you and I wasn't there, figure that one out.
 Aunty Jonikas chest must have expanded three feet as he and his brother Al led the Jonikas sextet to Q 2 to 1 victory over Tony zu- bras peppers. Bruzas with 102-l06, Romanauskas 1l7 and Hank Ken- ausis with 119-l05 and IF were no little help to the Jon-ites. For ubras we have stiklus, who hit . 100 score. mortician Delinks showed old time form with 1i5, "o8" and 1i5 and Tony Duke Dulskis hit 1oe the And game while Cantain zuhras did
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
SACRED HEARTS MEET
 ST. MARGARETS TODAY

The Sacred Hearts will meet St. Margaret'5 basketball team in a Parochial School League encounter in Kingsbury scnool this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Thomas Carney will of.ciate.
 Hopeville held Kingsbury without a field goal in a grammar school basketball league game played yes- terday afternoon on the Central "Y" surface. The final score was l3-2, the losers garnering their small totai on penalty counts. Snug rue and Began stood out f,r the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
DEMPSEY WOULD K. 0. LOUIS, SAYS. GENE TUNNEY
Will Not Predict Result of BraddOck and Schmel-
 ing Bout in June
BY JACK AMMAN

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 17-(UP.)- Major James J. (0ene) Tunney, boxing's ambassador of good will. expert on long counts, philosopher extraordinaire, declined today to pick the winner of the Braddock- Schmeling imbroglio next June, but volunteered the information that Jack Dempsey, "if he were right, would knock out Joe Louis."
 The millionaire ex-marine, who is 8 major on the stan of Governor Wilbur L. Gross, was emphatic in his refusal to choose the victor of the heavyweight championship bout six montl-s hence.
 "Oh, mol Noi" he replied when asked if he were in picking mood
 Would he guess?
 T don't guess"
 That was that.
 Talks A Little
 But on the subject of Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey, Gentleman Gene was more communicative.
 Dempsey" he said, twas c harder hitter and faster than Joe Louis But he wasn't as good Q boxer Dempsey got confused, too. But he never lacked energy.
 Louis apparently can't take a punch. He can't move; he can't get out of the way of a punch. Dempsey would have knocked him out"
 Tunney, however, expressed com plete respect for the dynamite in the mitts of Bomber Joe, alias the Detroit Destroyer, Black Menace, Colored Cannoneer and Alabama Assassin.
 T don't think" he confided, "any man can stand up under Louis punches if they land, over Q period of more than four or five rounds"
 Now is where Tunney,s knowledge of long counts comes in. Gene was discussing the Schmeling-Louis af- fair last summer, and how he pick ed Joe to win in four or five rounds.
 Second Guess
 "Louis," he said, twas 8 complete fol not to take 8 count of nine in the fourth round when Schmeling foored him. Had he known, had he the instinct of a great fighter, he would have stayed down"
 Tunney related what went on in his mind when Dempsey hoored him in the now-famous 1927 Chicago scrap.
 T saw big black cloud right out in front of my eyes," he said. There were no stars in it."
 He said for the millionth time the Tong count" was justified because Dempsey didn't go to a neutral cor- ner as was agreed before the fight started.
 Philosopher Gene took up four assets of character a person must have to be "a good citizen. They are, he said, truth, honesty, loyalty and industry.
 Historian Gene said the most colorful sports figure in American history was John L. Sullivan.
 "He was a great American" said the retired champ.
 Major Gene praised Governor Cross. T respect him higher than any other man in public life," he said.
 And" Tunney added, T am not A DOliticjan"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
|BRADDOCk AND
 STORYTELLING WILL FIGHT IN J. s. A.
Bout Would Draw $l,75O,-
 900 in Germany-Kl- patrick Interested
BY STUART CAMERON Limited Press Sports Editorl


 New York, Dec. 17.-(UP)-A group of wealthy Europeans has started negotiations to transfer the Jimmy Braddock-Max Schmeling heavyweight title fight next June from New York to Berlin, 1t was learned today.
 Dennis scanlon, an international business man with headquarters in London and New York, has con- ferred with Madison Square Gar. den, co-promoter of the bout with the goth Century club. He said that John Reed Fitzpatrick, Garden president, is interested in the proposition if certain conditions can be met"
 Although he has not conferred with Mike Jacobs, goth Century club promoter who is opposed to Q transfer, Scanlon said he planned to leave for Germany immediately after Christmas to "see about meet in gthose conditions"
 Scanlon said that Q group of friends in Europe with unlimited backing, after Investigating the pos- sibility of 8 Berlin fight in July, concluded 1t would attract 6 gate of more than $1,750,000. They found that Berlin's Olympic stadium could seat close to 100000 persons for . fight.
 Jacobs said he was not interested in shift. N
 T can tell you right now that there1l be no title fight outside the United States. I own half that show and I won't permit it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Promoter Jacobs Kills All Chance Of Battle L Berlin
This Sporting
 World
Hut, Tut, Mir. Tunney
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

At this late it's little peduos of ConneccutS mi onae meo James Tney to tell some folks up in Hartford yes
   that the worlds heavyweight champion beneficiary of the 
  count getting explaining that Louis fighter would have the instinct to take full tag of the count That Genes batting himself back However I've always thought that hard smash to the jaw will
 
 what he day of the whether it's day night what
 
  that the MANNER which Louis hit by right hand punch it. fighters INSTINCT coming the front by allowing him
  times their mind is in such condition from paralysis difference think it's Dit childish of Tnn smart fellow he rated be the should Tnney -four teen" Chicago Dempsey away when he did
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
DUCES WIN

Duces of the Brooklyn "Y" won their 5th straight victory by defeat- ing Town Plot A. c. by Q score of 2l-?i6.
 John Grella and Peter Augelli shared honors for Duces whereas the brilliant playing of Devino Town Plots right guard stood out for the losers.
 It was a hard fought game but the Duces had the edge all the way due to brilliant passing and check ng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Vile Speedboys
 Face E. C. Cadets

One of the best of early sea- son basketball attractions is scheduled for tomorrow eve- ming at the HopeviIle school gym, when the HOpeville Speedboys tangIe with the Boys Club Cadets in the first game of a home and home" series, the result of which will have a definite bearing on local championship honors at the end of the season. The game, as a real hoop attraction, is worthy of a capacity attend ance, as both teams list some of the best basketball talent that the city boasts.
 On their home floor, the Speedboys will be a slight fa- vorite to win, though the Cadets are more than a little capable of turning the tables, as they have a collection of tal- ent that can win under any condition. A fast preliminary game has been booked, prior to the main contest which will get under way at 8:30 o'clock.