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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
EX-POLICEMAN
 SEEKS DEGREE
Claims Wife Drove Him From Home at Point
 of Gun

While otls 0. Tisdol, former su. pernumerary policeman, alleged that his wife, pointed my gun at and ordered me to leave," Mrs. Ivory Tisdol disclaimed such Q procedure and told Judge Edwin Q. DickeElson In the Superior Court today, thai the arguments she he'd with her husband arose from "his going around with other ladies'"
 It was the afternoon of October 6, 1929, and the husband, seeking divorce in the Superior Court today remarked that he had been away from home on business. once pc. fore, he told the court, he had letI home flor Q year..
 Returned Home
 But testimony of the defense was to the effect that the husband had returned once or twice c week during that period and had contiil- ued to pay Mrs. Tisdol @ Q week He continued this practice, is was testified, for some years after lvSe' explaining to Judge Dickenson that he preferred that method to the possibility of non-support proceed- ingS.
 "When I came home from work I found someone reading my paper, someone else playing the plano ana someone else sitting in my char, the husband testified, explaining to the court that oil the "someones" were relatives of his wife from Vir. ginia. He didn't mind some oi them, but others, he remarked, "so' In his hair". .
 The slight allusion to Q "man Il, the case" was eliminated from the plaintiffs complaint after officers of the church had described Mrs Tisdols membership in the choir oi the A. M. E. church.
 Evidence Differs
 The couple were married In lvl1 and "set up housekeeping" after th' husband returned from war. Mrs Tlsdol took Issue with her husbane over the number of times ho waI called for night duty as Q super numerary policeman, her recollec' ton being, she told the court, tha' this only happened once during long period of membership in thu department.
 Judge DickenSon reserved de' cision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07

Withdrawal of interest in Q merit System for Waterbury is not con- templated by members of the Wa terbury chapter of the Merit gys- tenn Association, Inc, Of Connecti. cut the executive committee an- nounced to the citizens of Water bury last night.
 Rather, it is intended that this group and the others who tried to have O vote taken on the merit system plan they fostered, will watch "with keen and undlminish- ing interest" the work of the non- partisan committee appointed by Mayor Frank Hayes last week to study and draft . merit plan for Waterbury. Thus, the group, in Q sense, acknowledged the reelection of Mayor Hayes in the Tuesday election which, today, is in the throes of 0 recount in part due to the narrow margins between totals of some candidates, casting some doubt on the returns.
 The statement of the merit sys- tenn committee calls upon citizens of Waterbury to realize that "the principle of the merit system as c non-partisan issue has come to stay.
 Members of the executive com mittee present at yesterdays Ineet- ing at which the statement was drawn up were John Brodie, presi- dent of the Waterbury group, Ed ward II. Davis, William ?. Burke, Walter 2. Torrance, Frederick 0, Smedley, John B. 0oss and Chase Kimball.
 Statement Issued
 The statement follows:
 "Now that the election is past and partisan intensities are Sub- siding ia accord with the fine American traditions of good sports manship, it Is wise to re-focus our minds upon permanent issues which have survived the heat of the con- test. Chief among these 1 the merit system for Waterbury. In the period before election, persist ent efforts were made to represent and to deal with this matter as Q partisan issue. It was not. At no time and in no way of It's advo- cacy was Q partisan Issue raised, It stood, appropriately enough, upon It's own merits, and upon It's own merits 1t stands today quite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07

Police pistol teams from numerous Connecticut cities, and from var ious states of the North Atlantic seaboard will compete in the meet ct Pennington Saturday and Sum- day under the auspices of the Hart- ford Revolver and Rifle Association.
 Superintendent of Police William J. Roach of this city announced to- day that no team will represent Wa terbury. It is his plan, however, he said, to organize Q pistol team from among members of the local police department within the next few months. Several crack-shots are known to be included in the police department roster.
 The Pennington match will be conducted at the Gun Club range.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
ISRAELS TO NAME
 l937 COMMITTEES

The last meeting before the annu- al election of officers of the Young Israel organization, october 2i, will take place tonight at the Waterbury Hebrew institute ct 0:30 o'clock. During the evening c report will Do given on c recent membership drive which has been carried on during tho past few eeks with great Suc- cess. It b believed that Attorney Yale Matzkin, newly elected pfeSi- dent who succeeds pr. Harry J Levin, will make appointment of his committees for the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
Compensation Agreements

Agreements whereby eompens HatlOn will be paid weekly dur- ing the period Of total disability were flied and approved at the olilce of Che compensation ee1n- missioner teddy co followBs
 Hampson, Mlntle and Abbott Inc, and John E.alng, strained hip, Sal, starting Sept. n.
 SOmers Brass O., Inc, and William E. Salisbury, cuts, SeO.Ol, starting Sept. SA
 New Haven Register, John Day Jackson, proprietor, and william McCrann, cuts and bruises, sell, starting Aug. S5.
 Plume and Atwood Manufac- turing Go. and Joseph A. COIetta, partial less finger use, slS5.B0 in total of disability.
 Waterbury Brewing Co., and Joseph Kennedy, wrist injury, e4l, starting Sept i2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
FITCHBURG MAN
 FACES LONG TERM

Detroit, Oct. 7-(UP) --Tovio Henio, 2i, Fitchburg, Mass, faced Q ten year federal prison term. Fed eral Judge Edward J. Moinet Sen- fenced him yesterday for violation fthe National Stolen ProjertieS Act.
 A jury returned Q guilty verdict after 10 minutes deiiberation. Heino was convicted of robbing Morris aKtz, Jewel Salesman, at Kelso, Wash. The value of the jewels was estimated ct ei2,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
RICE PRICES soARING

Singapore, UP)-The fighting irl China has caused Q 20 per cent rise in the price of rice sold on the Singapore market, one of the largest iii the Far East. Millions will suffer, because rice is the stable foodStuY of countless Asiatica and forms the largest item in most family budgets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
COUNTY HOME HEADS FACE COURT TODAY

New Haven, Conn, Oct 7-(uP) Mrs. Esther Wolfe, superintendent of New Haven County temporary home for children, and Joseph An. tonucci, 20, an employe, will face common pleas court today on their appeal of c conviction in West Hav- on court on charges of cruelty to an inmate.
 Mrs. Wolfe and Antonucci were found guilty of being cruel to Al- bert Masielii, l2, and fined si0 and costs each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
SOVIET THEATER 10 YEARS OLD

Moscow, UP)-The first Work trs' Theater in Moscow has marked it's 10th anniversary. This is one of the largest travelling theaters in the Soviet. It has performed in all workers club in Moscow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07
ZINC SHORTAGE FORECAST

St. Louis, (UP)-The United States faces Q shortage in zinc ore within the next few years unless new fields are discovered, according to W. R. Ingalls, director of the American Bureau of Metal statistics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07

high school; Mary Dwyer, Anderson school: Leonora Knight, Crosby high school; May Flnnan, Bunker Hill school; Lulu Murphy, Russell school; Kathleen 0arren, Wilby high school: Mary ShanahaI. Leav- enworth high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07

Kent, o, (UP)-Donald "RoSy" starn, head football coach ct Kent State university, believes most training rules are ridiculous, bee cause not one out of 0 shundred men observes them strictly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07

CZecho- -siovakia requires its magistrates and policemen to learn to drive on automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
Pastor Backers Holding Out For Odds OF 10 10 Or Fg
IhiS Sporting
 World
Pastor To Be Pasted
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

With odds to and Pastor pick asking 10 see how schnng the lads who
 2 to against the German Dempsey and had to pay o They figure perhaps rightly that MIGHT pin back the happened Schme ing out to beat the nvncibe Louis Pastor strong right punche he will have to pounds height reach and important of a old and saying to wt Never let the dog you methnks learned plenty since he the fellow who thought op-nocher following his unexpected knockout schmeng respects If he turn the trick opinion that Louis rounds depending how much throwing If the get his bearings" of the opinion 1t will take him only polish paralyzg fighting Pastor not finish the first round going the limb, but if I'm
 will get pasting big chunk of Johnston of Madison Square made possible for the exN foobaer cut the first probably only time in his life In fewer words big it's "he Kids fight"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
Recreation Bowling
 League

Weekly Honor Roll
 B. Hamel-376, Johnson = 376, Larson 371, P. Brick-369, Manzo- 364, L. Hamel-360, R. Hamel-360 DiFronzo- -351. Schnitzel- -343, Keat- ing-342.
 Leading Bowlers
 "A" Glass Larson 118.25; B. Hamel 1l7.6; Mango 116.31.
 "B" Class-L. Hamel 110.13; Masi 109.38; Brown 108.26.
 "C" Class-Lanouette 106.5; F. Hamel 104.33, Sirni 104.30.
 ID" Class -Ciprfiano 101.4; Kras- nitzkaS 99.A6; r German 99.45.
 s Just For Fun
 We often wonder after seeing Jack Hamel bowl why he doesn't learn to bowl left hand. Leo Hamel tels US Jack has two left feet Does Frank Johnson have to rest a week to get those big scores or did he get a week on the front porch ... Louis Peidmonte, Johnny Brick and Al Roden have what we call slumpitis. Art Wooster says they can't take it The once lowly Yankees are the cream of the league now. Good masterminding by. Capt. John Hamel The Red Sox hasn't done so bad either. They have won 12~ out of the last 18 games. Mike De Rita says Rudy puts pepper in Macs shoes to keep him hopping round .. The Pi- rates and the Athletics both ran into 8 stonewall last week. The only one with a presentable score was Jack Heating. Jack is a great plug ger, 8 hard man to rattle and is al- so great in the clutches The Tigers have also gone into a slight slump. Joe Lanouette and Frank Coviello are the only two on the team to consistently hit their aver- ages .. Whats the matter with Jim Cooney and Walter Cole lately, maybe the boys need a little tonic.
 Athletics vs Pirates, 1 and 2.
 Giants vs Tigers, 3 and 4.
 Red Sox vs Yankees. 5 and 6.
 Braves vs Cubs, 2 and 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
CLUB CADETS IN
 EASY VICTORY
Torrington " Beaten 3o- 20 on Local Court; St.
 Joe Girls Win 36-S

The Boys Club Cadets were not very hard pressed last night to win 30 to 20 over Torrington Y. M. c. A. even though against formidable opponent. The Cadets built up their margin of victory early in the game and this lead was never overcome Howie Loughlin was responsible for most of the points in the first halt while Johnny Grimm playing though limping added to the score with four hoops in the record half. The game seemed deliberately slow and except for Matty Sheehan's clever ball ham, ding and good shooting on the part of Loughlin and Grimm 1t was rather dull. This game though with SUD- posedly good opposition did not pro- duce the games that one usually sees on the club surface every Wednes- day night. A mere seven foul tries were granted during the course of the night.
 The St. Joseph girls likewise had an easy time of 1t in downing the maiden representatives from the "" institution. The Misses Ged- raitis, Focus and Sakalas were the main factors in the Lith offense.
 Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
POLISH TEAMS IN
 LEAGUE CONTESTS

St. Stanislaus boys and girls bas- ketball teams of Meriden will make their debut in this city tonight when they take on the local St. Stan's oys and birls in State Polish league games at Pulaski hall.
 The girls game will get underway at 7:30 o'clock and the boys contest an hour later. Tuesday evening the Silver City girls walloped the locals 29 to 2, while the local boys were handed 38-21 setback.
 The probable starting lineups:
 Meriden boys--Kocin, If: Grodel- anski, If; Wesneaki, c; Klimski, rg; Roman, lg.
 Waterbury boys s-Zenich, If; Ka- minsky. If: Rurkowski, c; Boroway, rg; Rembish, lg.
 Waterbury girls Glina, If; Ban- nick, If; Grennick, C; zonic, rg; Markowitz. lg.
 Meriden gtrls-G Gay, If; Grabow- ski, If; Markowitz, C; Kowlaski. rg; Kawecki, lg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
GOTHAM HOCKEY STARS AT ARENA
Americans With Schriner Meet Eagles Tonight in
 Benefit Tilt

New Haven, Jan. 28-Joe Jerwa who with his brother Frank, used to make things pretty hot for the Eagles when they were wearing ene- my uniforms, will be back to plague the New Haven outfit again tonight when he skates out against the Birds in the uniform of the New York Americans. The exhibition game between the Amerks and the Eagles, will be played at the arena, with the faceoff at 8:30.
 All of the Americans will be used in the game tonight, a benefit con- test, sponsored by the Register fresh air fund and the Junior league Dave Sweeney Schriner, high scorer in the majors last year, will head the invaders.
 Although the ticket sale has been heavy, there are still numerous tick cts to be sold, especially in the dol lar seStions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
BOROUGH FORMS
 BOWLING LOOPS
Afternoon and Twilight Circuits to Start Season
 Next Tuesday
ispecial to The Democratl

Naugatuck, Jan. Reorganization of the Afternoon and Twilight bowling leagues for the winter sea- son has been completed, it was an- nounced at the local "" today, and these leagues will start their season next Tuesday. The leagues are made up of women.
 There are F teams in the After noon league and nine in the Twi- light league. The bowlers on each team are: Afternoon league:
 No. Miss Birdsall, Mrs. J. Gar land, Mrs. T. Jackson, Mrs. R. Day. No. 2-Mrs. A Raeburn, Mrs. F.. Squires, Mrs. F. Jones, Mrs. F. Hub- bell.
 No. 3-Mrs. G. Cronin, Mrs. I. AL derson, Mrs R. Anderson, Mrs. w. Hill.
 No. 4-Mrs. N. Gordon, Mrs. H. Zwick, Mrs. c. PetitjeaE, Mrs. A. Miller.
 No. 5-Mrs. L. Beach, Mrs. w. Norton, Mrs. P. McKeon, Mrs. C.. Houseknecht.
 No. 6-Mrs. A. Culver, Mrs. K. Shelly, Mrs. c. Davis, Mrs. J. Hoad- ley.
 No. Mrs. J. Hayes, Mrs. J. O'Donnell, Mrs. c. Andersen, Mrs. J. Dullard.
 No. 8-Mrs. s. Squires, Mrs B. Mathies, Mrs. M. Woolson, Mrs. Wigglesworth.
 No. 9-Mrs. c. Pine, Mrs. P. Car ney, Mrs. P. Thompson, Mrs. E.. Melbourne.
 No. 10-Mrs. T. Davis, Mrs. N. Towne, Mrs. R. Gilnack, Mrs. R.. Melbourne.
 No. 11-Mrs. T. Martin, Mrs. G. Warner, Mrs. M. Scanlon, Miss A. Davis.
 No. 12-Mrs. J. Kearns, Mrs. D. Nichols, Mrs. w. Baker, Mrs. L. Johnson.
 First name on each team-cap- tain.
 Twilight League
 No. LII. Lester, B. Sundberg, L.. Gruberman, B. O,Brien, J Goodrich, No. 2-E. Blach, R. Beardsley, A. Butkus, R. Sears, B. Valentine. No. 3-M. Callahan, A. Nolde, C.. Adkins, H. Kiely, D. Mccarthy.
 No. AR. Sandblom, E. Langell, H. Barlow, M. Squires, A. Anderson. No. 5-M. Kiernan, A. Bowling, Hannah Murphy, M. Long, J. Mo- Carthy.
 No. 6-G. Pajeski, M. Dowlin M. Stauffer, Helen Murphy T. Ruby. No. I'M. Litke, E. Erickson, H. Lagowknik, M. Cullen, Mrs. w. ODonnell.
 No. 8-M. Tookey, B. Lenners, A. Walsh, J. Lagownik.
 No. 9-R. Melbourne, I. MGroary, D. Klambt, B. Rumney.
 The first named on each team is captain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
.CANTWELL,LEE SOLD TO MINORS Boston Bees Pitcher and Outfielder GO to Jer=
 sey City

Boston, Jan. 28-(UP) Sale of Pitched Ben Cantwell and out fielder Hal Lee to the Jersey City Club of the International league, one of the New York Giants farm teams, has been announced by President Bob Quinn of the Boston Bees.
 It was a straight cash transaction with no other players involved in the deal. : Waivers on the two players were obtained from other National league clubs.
 A right handler, Cantwell has been with the Boston club since June, 1928. He had his best season in 1883 when he won 20 games, lost 10 and compiled anearned run aver az, of 2.65. Though he worked in 34 games last season, Cantwell completed only four and was cred- tied with nine victories and as many losses.
 Lee was obtained from the Phila- delphia Nationals in aplayer swap in 1883. His hitting dropped of sharply after he came here. Last season he batted only .252 and hit into g double plays, leading all other National leaguers in that de- partment.
 Waivers, it was said, also have been obtained on other Bees play CTS who will be disposed of later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
PING PONG PLAY
 OPENS TONIGHT

Tonight at 2 o'clock the league meeting will be held with five tables in play and two matches are sched- uled for each team.
 The leading players of this and next weeks matches are to be se- lected to play the Bridgeport senior Tll-Stars on February II. The Bridgeport team will come here for the match on that date.
 All pl:syers are requested to wear rubber-soled shoes for play in the gymnasium of Chase Park house. Following is the list of matches for this week:
 First matches Boys club, No. l, Citizens bank, No. 3; St. Stans, K.of l.. No. 1; c. L. & F. US. Rubber, No. 2; US. Rubber No. l, Citizens bank No. l: St. Joe No. 1, Boys club No. 2; U. club Scovill; St. Joe No. 3, Individuals No. |; K. of L. No. 2, Chase park.
 Second matches s. Rubber No. !, K. of L. No. l; Citizens No. l. St. Stans; c. |. & F. St, Joes No. |: US. Rubber No. 2. Boys cvlu No. q; Citizens No. 2, scoville: Boys club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
LOUIS I TO i
 CHOICE TO WIN FROM PASTOR
Negro to Have IF Pounds Best of Weights at
 POP Pounds

New York, January 2s.-(UP) = Joe Louis and Bob Pastor finished training today for their 1O-round battle ir Madison Square Garden tomorrow night.
 The Detroit negro is an over whelming favorite to Ship pastor. New York University graduate. Odds are still Tel on Louis with few takers. Pastors packers want 10-1. e'
 Louis will motor to New York from Pompton Lakes Friday morn- ing in time to weigh in at the box ing commissions office at noon.
 Louis weighed POP after yester- days sparring. Pastor probably will be outweighed 15 to IT pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
Auto Pin League

Ducky Kamerzal is the mainstay
 of the Carl & Walt team with his
 consistent bowling. I guess that
 cigar that he holds in the corner or 1 his mouth helps to balance things
 along. Nice going Ducky.
 Specks Rodney, who has his good
 nights as well as his oil nights, must
 have some reason for this. Maybe
 it's the night before-Prospects- Keep Clean.
 Prof. Place, who is starting to find
 the range on the pins, won high single and high three last week to
 win points for the Mattatuck
 team. Keep up-keep the range boy keep it.
 Lou Verrastro has filled his one ambition and that was to beat Packard for 2 points. You should have seen Lou hopping around the alleys just tickled pink. Now Lou if you can i'll more of your ambt- tions, i'll them boy, i'll them. 
 Joe Libby and Lou Behan of the Packard team are gunning for this weeks crucial battle with the league leading Mattatuck team. They were seen training along Watertown ave- nue this past week. I hope 1t gets you in trim boys and not tire you out. You know the last time Joe you almost broke a shoulder. Take it easy, you will probably last longer Joe boy.
 Lou Drexler, the hop, skip and jump bowler of the league who still retains that title has also added an- the leagu. Lou is doing . wonder he league. Lou is doing wonder full job as secretary. Let's see you do 8 better job knocking the pins around. O. K. Skipper. Sandy Skerritt, who has won the monicker of Smiler, is pleasant bowler to watch. He just keeps on trying. So try some more smiler. Itry.
 Well that's all for knocks and boosts boys but watch for next weeks inserts. It will be the leaders in each division, averages, etc. nT. x-1s..as..t- ~. a. = '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
Just a Few Lines

fast basketball shown to big crowd high at Wy but they also looked at par of two officials handling the contest brought Referee Phil New Haven got yesterday did not feel capable of doing all required game Angeis exYae foobale who also did good job high sporting events bit of nqung In regard to the U Sweepstakes charge block 6 games 200 Annie Oakleys White the original $000 prize actually totaed $2s5o which the S. National the U. showing n city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
SPEEDGIRLS BOW

Middletown, Jan. 28.-The Shaw7; Stephens girls of St. Louis, Mo, won. their third consecutive victory from the Middletown Speed Girls last. night. The score was IA to 8 and the. game, which was the feature of 8 triple header at the state armory. was watched by crowd of less than 500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
TORRINGTON IN
 STRONG FINISH
 TO TAKE WILEY
BrOberg, McGrath Stand. out in 24-l7 Win for
 Visitors

Torrington high schools Big Red team from the New City convinced some HOO spectators including a large group from its own town why the boys are headed straight for the championship of the Naugatuck Valley league, which 1t now leads and automatically into the Yale tournament. Trailing two points as the third period started Torrington, led by the invaluable Gus Broberg, who piled up 12 points, subdued Wilby for the second time this sea- son last night by Q 24-17 margin.
 Good Start
 Wilby, at full strength and with considerable help from a new start CT, Frank "Buzz" McGrath, out played the well-trained Torrington team for half the game, holding B-oerg to one field goal. In the third period, Wilby lost Captain Billy Moore, and that was just about "the beginning of the end" for Wilby, as the steadying influence of Moore was missing at vital part of the game, resulting in flock of wild heaves at the hoop very few of which parted the netting. A little molc caution by Moore, after three personal fouls had been marked against him, might have made a whale of difference in the final re- suit, though no one could deny that Torrington sports real basketball team, capable of handling the best opposition that can be put against 1t.
 Moore Out
 The teams started fast and matched point for point, ending the first-eight minutes of play at 6 all, after which Wilby went ahead 10-8 at half time and continued for 8 IA to g lead in the third period, short- ly after which Moore made his fourth foul and Torrington came on to win going away, Broberg scor- ing three hoops before the windup, though he was well-guarded by Leece throughout most of the game. On field goals there was only one basket difference in totals, Torring- ton on getting 2 to Wilby's 6. but the visitors outshot Willy 2 to l from the penalty stripes, making 10 Of It free losses count while Wilby scored 5 out of II. McGrath, for Wilby was the best looking player on the door, possibly excepting Broberg, who IS the nucelus of the Torrington team. Summary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
WANT A CAME?

The Meriden Boys CluD Speed sters would like to book games with Jimmy Arnold's Columbian equires. Bill 6teinmetz's Bunker Hill Coy- otes, Paul Bsrnier's Fulton Midgets and Johnny stankus' St. Joseph's Holy Name Juniors. Any other 70 to 20 year old clubs desiring games will be accommodated hy writing to Manager Edward stefezlE @ MiIi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
SLOCUM WINS

Slocum defeated Bunker Hill 22- II in a grammar Schcool basketball league game played yesterday af- ternoon at the Central YMCA. F. and M. Sentopietro each had 6 points for the winners scored on field goals, and were paced by Corbo who also caged three from the field. Linhard excelled for Bunker Hill.