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Evening star., 1936-11-22

mitted August End, 1886.
That's me-" Gus objected, "and it amt
myself that I'm looking for. It's Ruby. and
she came on February 10Th, 1885. What I'd
like to have is her present address,
st. Peter shook his head. II don't find the
name, he said. I'VE should have a record of
application passed on unfavorably. I'm afraid
your wife must have been one of en-"
But that's impossible" the delicatessen
dealer cried. astonished at the way his own
voice beat upon the inside of his head.
That's out of the question. She never took
drink in her life. She was 50 good she never
had any fun. or let anybody else have any.
She walked in fear of the Lord"
We've no end of those cases." St. Peter
declared, pityingly. They get mixed on the
rules 1t isn't fear of the Lord that gets
people in here; it's love of life, and their
fellow men. What kind of heaven d'you
think this would be if we took in all the sour
faces that are sure of coming here?"
His voice began fading, like one on a
cheap radio. A thick mist enveloped him;
he disappeared in it. From afar off now, the
deep tones waited into Mr.. Hammerdinger'
Consciousness. mo end of these cases" !"
the tones repeated. Usually, it doesn't
help to operate. But this chaps coming
round. All right, Mr.. Hammerdinger? Obvi-
ously, he is. You can turn him on his back,
nurse"
MIR. Hammerdinger sighed. Everything was
all right Il here and hereafter.
The End
Evening star., 1936-11-22
] O
u A HHEN Ruby Ham,
M merdinger died.
WV her husband found
hsvy.celf fa~swU h:c

W hd husband found
' ' himself facing his
loss with mixed emotions.
Thirty years of marriage often
provides material for such a
mixture. One misses a partner
of thirty years, even though
thirty years of one thing and
another IN the partnership may
have been enough. Tearfully,
Gus Hammerdinger chung to
the dying wumam's hand. We'll
meet in heaven, she whis-
pered, and Gus was momen-
tarily oomforted.
"Antwiedersehen" was carved
on her tombstone, and Gus re-
sumed living and the delica-
lessen business. He was a large
man, who seemed to be CON-
posed entirely of circles. His
midriff was a globe. super
imposed upon which was a
smaller globe, crowned by the
smallest of the three globes,
which was his head. Gus was a
mild man. In thirty years, he
had never done anything with
out consulting Ruby. If he
wanted to do anything it
seemed better not to discuss, he
neither discussed nor did it.
The day after the funeral,
Gus entered his store with a
vague but uneasy feeling that
he had been away a long time,
and would have to explain to
Ruby. He felt curiously re-
icved at seeing that Ruby
wasn't behind the cashiers
cage. and then he felt guilty at
feeling relieved. In the ensuing
weeks, the guilt wore off, and
the relief didn't. 1t was shared
by all the clerks, for whose fail
ings Ruby had had a sharp eye
and a sharper tongue.
Gus re discovered old friends
with whom he drank beer and
played pinocle until the small
hours There was new freedom
in the very atmosphere he
breathed. He could say what
ever popped into his mind,
without first weighing its effect
on Mrs. Hamme1dinger, who,
for thirty years, had been
treated like an explosive, ready
to go off at the first spark.
ALI this was 50 pleasant that,
when Gus was taken to a hos
pital. a year or two later. after
disputing the right of way with
a taxicab, his single hour of
complete consciousness was de-
voted to Mrs. Hammerdinger's
promise to meet him in the
great beyond. Gus should have
been pleased at the reflection,
and wasn't. On the contrary.
self hazily regretting that Ri
little doubt of the reunion.
There was a chance. of oou
himself might not be there, bI
began pondering this possibili
a whir of wings, and he found
ing through the hospital wind'
the city. still dressed in a
nightgown, but wearing, also.
There were angels on all sides
cooked his eye their way, and {
tarily, looked around to see
Hammerdinger was present.
This was the beginning OF
spoiled by the very last words
Gus comfort only a few months
met at the gates by a glitter
Evening star., 1936-11-22
Atosuxiss Ssefios

from the delicatessen. and Gus
Hammerdinger's closest crony.
appeared suddenly. with the
same deck of cards they had
used on earth. Remembering
Mrs. Hammerdinger's feeling
about cards, Gus asked one of
the seraphim whether there
was any objection to pinocle.
She smiled beatifically and said
there was no objection to any
thing that brought happiness
to the blessed. Twice after that
she smiled through to tell the
two friends they didn't have
to hide behind that large and
rather chilly cloud. but fear of
the celestial wrath wasn't why
they were hiding. They had
selected the cloud because,
somehow. it seemed the last
place in the universe that Ruby
would look for them.
1T would be perfectly swell .
here Gus told the new arrival,
but for this dread that Ruby
may bob up any moment. l
suppose that's awful" he added
hastily. I'D like to see Ruby
again. but not now"
Herman nodded sympathet-
ically. why don't you have a
little talk with St. Peter?" he
asked. This things getting
you. l can see it all the time.
You amt yourself, Gus. That
is. you amt the guy you was
after Ruby passed on. l noticed
Last night, when you came in
late, you was tiptoeing through
space as if you expected it to
creak any minute. You're going
to be here a long time. Gus.
and, if l was you. I'd find out
where stood"
Overcoming his fear of con-
sequences, next morning. Gus
went to the golden gates. St.
Peter spent most of his time
there, thumbing his books and
checking out people who we're
on their way. Now. he turned
on. his stool, and said. "Mr.
Hammerdinger, l believe. What
can l do for you?"
Il wanted to ask about a
lady," Gus replied. Mrs.
Hammerdinger. She promised
to meet me in heaven. and. 50
far. she amt"
''Hammerdinger." St. Peter
repeated. turning to the HIS.
1t doesn't sound possible. Has
she been transported"
Il don't know; but she's
dead"
"Hammerdinger," St. Peter
went on. ut is spelled with an
H, of course? Hammerdinger.
All, yes indeed, here we are.
'Hammerdinger = Gus. Ad-
t End, 1886"
;, ;" Gus objected. land it amt
m looking for. It's Ruby, and
February 10Th, 1895. What I'd
her present address"
look his head. Il don't find the
d. 1--WE should have a record of
lssed on unfavorably. I'm afraid
It have been one of EN-"
> impossible" the deliCateSSen
astonished. at the way his own
lpon the inside of his head.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
~ Amateur And Naugatuck Valley Leagues Start Sunday
Here's Your Idea, Col. Fitzpatrick!
By DAN PARKER

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 convention hall for the Harvard Alumni association. A little considerably than 1t Is used during the winter months by the boxing department
 particularly taking weekly night fights when and hed and to continue during tho summer
 general Twentieth Century Sporting club which growing needs c beran the agent Mike Jacobs ared from the Garden boxing alone for filing the publicity he has been gctting for the rival outfit
 drill hall for the military connected with hto Fitzpatrick take charge quote the Yale News again.
 As number phantom sporting which will will colonel the satisfaction of barring colonel have tickets printed for the imaginary then notify Ted Degn his to have taken of the list
 empty monument to those who have kept themselves above the Adams apple.
 Copyright 1OSG, King Features Syndicate Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
THREE GAMES TO OPEN SEASON AT
 HAMILTON PARK
Hearts and Tribes in Fea- tureB.A.C. vs Thomas
 Club; Hills Meet ReCs.

With fine baseball weather in prospect, fourteen teams, represent ing the City Amateur League and Naugatuck Valley circuit were ready to take the field in this and other cities and towns tomorrow after noon. With plenty of practice be- hind them the boys are ready for some great baseball right from the start.
 Manager Ray Fran had his cham pionship Sacred Hearts set for their initial effort of the season, Q 4 o'clock feature game with the able Tribune outfit managed by Danny Kerwin. At 2 o'clock the Washing ton Hills and Recreations were due to cross bats on one diamond at Hamilton Park, while the Brooklyn A. c. and North End Thomas Club will "have it out" on the other. Leno Costaldo has been assigned to umpire the headliner with Harold Hadley handling the Brooklyn-Tom- mics game and Dick Tuckey of Naugatuck behind the plate in the Hills -Recs number.
 Valley LoOp Starts
 Tn the Naugatuck Valley League, President Julius Bierner was sched- uled to be at Torrington where Woodbury will meet the Torrington entry after a fine opening day cere- rnony is over while the league vice. president, Walter McGowan going to Thomaston where South Meriden will play the Clocktown entry. Litch- field Cowboys were to play in An- sonia while the Hopeville Indies open the league season in Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
GERMAN-AMERKS AT
 BRASSCO PARK SUNDAY

The Turner's German Americans will meet the German Sport Club of Hartford soccer team at Brassco park at 3:45 o'clock tomorrow after noon in a protective cup match. The Hartford Germans are nem- bers of the state league while the Turner's are leaders of the state amateur league. This will be the first real test for the locals who have thirteen straight wins to their credit.
 The club under the direction of Steve Blower will travel to Schen- ectady this morning where they will meet the Schenectady Turner's in an inter-club match. Players talk ing the trip are: William Pump, Chas. Murtagh, John Kiernan, James Ross, Patrick Kiernan, George Mycock, Vincent Brown, Herman Mueller, Thomas Corbett, Hans Hierl, Conrad Tauber, steve Blower. Charles Williams and Wil- liam Mycock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
SACRAMENTS WIN
 FROM ROBINS 23-4

The Blessed Sacraments looked very good in their g to { win over the North End Robins last night at the Bunker Hill diamond. The hit ting of Ted Kirby, Bill Flanagan, and Johnny Barnes stood out for the winners. DeSena stood out for the Robbins. Batteries were Sacra- mentS, Overton, Aubrey and Barnes. Robins, Mobile and DeSena. Umpire Murska.
 This Saturday at 4:30 o'clock we will have a game with the DeMolays who claim to sport Snappy outfit this year, all of the team are ask ed obe there at 200 o'clock for a brief workout prior to the game.
 Uniforms are expected to come in the latter part of this week and with the opening game on the 18th against the Fulton A. A. An added feature will be the WPA band of 30 or more to furnish the music.
 By the. way haven't heard from the St. Ann All Stars or the Chest- nut Hills of Watertown, or any other team in or around the state wishing contests, write or phone be- tween hours of and 6 o'clock to Dave Noonan, 66 Highland avenue, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
LOURDES TEAM IN
 DOUBLE HEADER

Because of the inability to play last Sunday, due to the indictment weather, the Lourdes will double their assignment tomorrow at Washington park. In the opener they will stack Up against the An sonia Wizz-Bangs at 200 o'clock, and then inthe nightcap they cross bats with the Fair Haven Boys Club.
 The Wizz-Bangs are made up of former Ansonia High School stars, and are rated as one of the leading amateurtcams of that vicinity. They have been organized for three years and last season compiled O record of l7 wins against four loss- eS.
 The Fair Haven Boys Club also boast a good record and claim to have been responsible for the de- velopment of some of the better players of New Haven.
 On the mound for the Lourdes will be Mike Hanali, and Louie Tata, with Lefty" Latino in re- serve. Jimmy Martecello will be on the receiving end.
 Manager Tom Ritucci urges all Lourdites to be on hand at Wash- ington Park this morning for 8 practice session will be held, after whichthe uniforms will be distrib- uted,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
C. A. L. BOOSTER"
 PROGRAM TONIGHT

Harry x. Cashin, president of the City Amateur Baseball League, Managers Kirsted of the Recrea- tions; Kerwin of the Tribunes; Bercier of the Brooklyn A. O.; Fran of the Sacred Hears; Purcell of the Washington Hills; and Jacovino of the Thomas Club; will be the guests of the WATR Reporter at 6:3O o'clock tonight. The broadcast will emanate from the Hamilton Park pavilion. Instead of the usual 1b minutes sports review, a half hour will be devoted to this booster pro- gram for the league which opens to- morrow afternoon. The park de- partment band will also be featured on the program tonight, with selec- tions between the interviews. Paul Razor" Doran of the Sacred Hearts, Bill Kelly of the Washington Hill Community Club, Freddy Hall, and Bill Cunningham will also be on hand as guests of the Sports Re" porter. So, for the low-down on how the teams will lineup for the 1886 season, don't fail to tune in at 6:30 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
WILSON'S MARKS ITS ANNIVERSARY

Practically all members of the Wilson A. 0. were on hand at the meeting held last Tuesday evening. Al Moraska, captain of sports talked briefly on the outlook of the Public Parks Baseball loop of which the Wilson's are members.
 A committee consisting of Bill Lusas, Al Moraska, John Rakauskas, Al Daukas, James Overton and John Barnes was appointed to make ar- arrangements for the third anniver- sary of the Wilson's. This commit tee will meet Friday night and de- tails of the anniversary will be re- ported on at the next meeting Tues day, May 18th.
 The 3rd annual raffle which is now in progress to help support the baseball team shows favorable re- ports and members were urged to have some statements on this for the next meeting.
 New members were also elected to the club at the last meeting.
 President Wangemann urges all members to attend the meeting on May 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
PIRATES PROVE P EN WANT BID
 WILL BE WORTHY
Pittsburgh in Third Place Despite Failure of 1885
 Stars-Red SOx Lose
By LESLIE AVERY
United Press Staff Correspondcnt)

NOmVGu EECbo ObhH NUTTGbVUHuCHbD
 New York, May 9.--(UP)-Harold J., better known as Pie" Traynor, manager of the Pittsburg Pirates, today served notice that his club must be reckoned with seriously be- force the National league race ends this fall.
 Despite spotty pitching and a de- cided batting slump of his 1885 stars, Traynor finds the Pirates in possession of third place, only 8 game behind the leading St. Louis Cardinals. They have won five out of their last six games and are 100 percentage points better off than they were in 1885 at this time when they occupied fifth place.
 Cy Blanton, most effective pitcher in the majors last year, has not won game for the Pirates. Traynor's big offensive guns of last year "Arky" Vaughan, Forrest Jensen Paul and Lloyd Waner-have failed miserably.
 Vaughan who hit .3s5 in 1885, the highest percentage in both leagues, is now lifnping along with R6l;
 New Bat Stars
 Wilbur Brubaker, who took Tray nor's place at third, and First Base- man Gus Suhr are making up for the batting slump. Brubaker is humming along with a ACT average at bat while Suhr has .338.
 Yesterday 1t was young Brubaker who starred in the Pirates 9 to 6 de- feat of the Cincinnati Reds. He had a perfect day at the bat with two doubles and two singles in four attempts. Kiki Cuyler's homer also assisted.
 Tn the only other National league game scheduled, the St. Louis Car dinals rooted the Chicago Cubs out of first place with an Il to Q de- cision that was nip and tuck all the way.
 Leaders Set Back
 In the American league the one- two clubs-the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees-both lost in the only two games scheduled.
 Puccinelli's home run with a mate aboard provided the winning tally as the Philadelphia Athletics downed the Yankees 3 to 2.
 The Washington Senators won out over the Red Sox 12 to 9, pounding four Boston hurlers for r hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
The Greatest Baseball Game
 Ever Played On This Date
. Ky B. E. JARRETT |
FRANK CHANGE WON THIRTEEN INNING GAME FOR
 CUBS AT ST. LOUIS
MAY 9, 1906

whipped exhibiting thirteen inning game principally of their hs besides fielding position fautlessly pitched crediaby being ably by the brilliant fielding of both
 Tied It Up the seventh Chance doubled took third stenfedt sacrifice  applause when Jake Beckey d and Mde single.
  Tinker hit Mcbride  Mcbride saved the the ninth and lost the 
 Chance nearly trpde
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
GALA OPENING CEREMONY FOR
 PAROCHIAL LOOP
Eight of Nine Teams in Action Yesterday
 ley Club to Give Trophy

The 1936 Parochial school baseball league season got under way at Hamilton park yesterday afternoon with all the fanfare befitting the major leagues. The park depart ment band of 37 pieces furnished the music; there was Q parade of the players around the field; the raising of Old Glory; and the toss- ing out of the first ball by Joe St. Louis, secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes, who was unable to be on hand. Harry x. Cashin, president o fthe City Amateur League, and Q number of other organizations, did the catching.
 Following the flag raising the players marched to the Michael Bol- ton memorial fountain adjacent to the field, and placed a wreath of flowers on 1t as a tribute to the late patrolmen, always friend of the children who patronized the park.
 Nine teams comprise the league this season including Sacred Heart, the 1885 champs; Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Marys, St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Ann, St. Thomas, St. Margaret and St. Johns of Water- town. The latter will open the sea- son Monday.
 There will be a big celebration at Washington park next Monday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock when the St. Francis nine plays it's first home game against St. Ann.
 A delegation from the Ashley Club including Martin BoWeS, Freddy Hall, Harry Cashin, Tommy Locko, Harry Devorken, and Bill Cunning ham were in attendance, and offi- cially announced that the Ashley organization would give a beautiful three year trophy to the league this year. The chairman of the purchaS. ing committee, Bill Cunningham, made the announcement of the gift.
 St. Francis, St. Thomas, Sts. Peter and Paul and St. Ann's were Paro- chial League winners in the first seasonal games yesterday, the vic- tors turning in impressive scores over st. Mary's St. Margarets, Sacred Hearts and St. Joseph teams. St. Mary's were 14-0 shutout xictims of the St. Francis boys, while a 14-4 count was marked up by St. Thomas over St. Margarets. A close 6-4 game, the best of the day, resulted in 6 win for the Sts. Peter and Paul boys over the Hearts when Doran's triple with two on won the game, sugden flaming ten bat- ters. st. Josephs were 8-4 victims of the St. Ann lads, Lapointe giv- ing but five hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
WILEY OPPOSES
 NAUGATUCK TODAY

Naugatuck, May 0.-The Nauga- tuck high school baseball team meets Wilby high of Waterbury at Recreation field this afternoon at 3 o'clock in what should be a flne game.
 Naugatuck in view of the fact 1t has 0 string of victories to It's cred- 1t is the favorite to triumph but B not under-rating the visitors.
 The locals have shown a fine bat ting eye in recent games and their support has been excellent lately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09

batter rings forth the feature game at SS afternoon in Hamilton park Station WAT VIII pc on nano the between Sacred Hearts Tribune After successful season Of the Voice Of Wa ebry the job again complete coverage for those who can't get out to the games
 George Duffy manager wATR will handle play by play reports assisted by Bill Dew who provided the between inning color last
 considerable sports boadcasing radio having games Last he provided the thrilling wora which WATR listeners complete story " tne game wt each pitch .. C
 Bill Derwn the of the plays between innings last such manner as to favorable comment Bill has been handling the WA reporter program nights weekly the air since last winter thoroughly familiar with what n the local sports wor
 Freddy hand round out WATRs stair when the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09

Mooro, King 3, E. Martin, Martin, J. Martin 2, Galnn, Duroch- or, KlCln, Hartn0tt 2. FTlach, Med wick, Hack, DemnrG0, Chynretta, English, bIllnrd. ErroFa-J, Martin, Hnilnhnn, Gnlan, Runs bntted ln-J. Martin 2, MGdwlck 6, MiSo 9, Ryba, Galnn, Herman 2, DOmnrce. Cava- retta, Hack, English 2. 8wo.bnse hIts-Mo0re, RybR, Herman, Cnva- r0tta, Hack. ThreG. base hit--!inrt- nett, Homo runS--MGdwlGk, MiE0. 2, Galhn. SaGriheG--CnVaretta. Double piays--Frlsh to Mlzo; S. Martin to Duroch0r to MiZe; EngllAh to Cav1- Totth. Loft on basoB--St. Louis ., Chicago 10, Basos on balls--Or Hnl- lnhnn l, Wlnford 1, Ryba ], J. Dean 1, French s, Bryant l, Shoun J. Strikoouts-Hnllnhnn, Wlnford l, Wybn l, Carleton l. Hlts--On Hal lahan, 6 In ala inn ings;, Winofrd, 2 in ga (nonG out in bth); Rybn, Tronoh, 6 In {; Kowalk, In 22-3; Bryant, mono In Ia; .Shoun, 1 in 1; Carleton, l in 1. Wild pitchcs-.H Hal- lnhhn, Kownlk, Winning pitcher- Rybn. Losing pltehor--kownlk, ums plros--plnellI, Phrman and stewart TlmB--2,1A,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
MASONS TO MEET
 FULTON A. C. SUNDAY

Manager Ralph Mastrianni wishes all members of the Waterbury Ma- son Supply Company baseball team to meet at o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon at the company yard on Benedict street. from which point they will go to Fulton Park to take on the Fulton 6. o. The Masons, Q member of the Public Parks League, are all set for a big season as Q new entry. The game Is set for 2 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
C-C JUNIORS TO
 PLAY TOMORROW

Coach Dom Guerra of the co Juniors requests the following play CTS to be at Brassco park at 9:30 Sunday morning. A game has been secured with the Litchield First National for a practice session: Frank Berardi, Ohio Jianelli. Mo- bile, Forti, Mantielli, Genovese, La- Russo, Broadway Rose, Joe Izzo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
TRIBES WORK OUT

The Tribune A. c. baseball team will drill ct Hamilton Park, Dia- mond No. 1 from { to c o'clock in preparation for their contest in the opening block Of the city amateur league tomorrow in which they show against the North End Thomas Club. Manager Dan ker- yin wants to have ell players al. ready signed and those interested In tFyouts be on hand for the iill- purtant session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
ST. HEDW|C PIN
 TEAMS FEATURE D|STR|ST FINAL
Double Team of O'COnnOr and Waite Hit 838
 Last Night

St Hedwigs, number one team from Union City, with total pinfall of l,74l took the honors in the final evening of competition in the Dis- trict Duckpin Bowling tournament last night at the Genlot alleys. The O'Connor and Waite doubles team posted an 838 in the doubles, includ- ing a $40 game while the St. Hed- wigs two and three teams also conl- peted against the Cadillac, Plume and Atwood and Pacers.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09

Denze, Napolitano, ana any other player who wishes to try out for the team. They are all requested to be there for 1t will be the last workout before the start of the Public Park league.