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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
Escobar, At Hartford Soon,
 Popped Up Class

Hartford, Aug. 30-Fistic experts everywhere rate Sixti Escobar of Puerto Rico, woid's bantamweightt king who will meet Eddie Reed or Hartford ct South uark here Wed- nesday in 0 l0-ound freature, on Q par with such illustrious predeces- sors on the bantamweight throne as Pete Herman and Joe Lynch, the greatest rulers of the little-fellows' class.
 He is the Idol of his native Puerto Rico, which has contributed many great fighters to fiistiana but none that gained wider popularity or ac. claim with regard to fellow Puerto RicanS than EScobar.
 The dynamite-punching champion came along to breath new life into the bantamweight division ct c time when 1t was in c slumbrous state.
 An American who recognized Es- cobar's potentialities when he saw him plying his trade in South Amer. ica persuaded him to go to America. Following that advice, Escobr started for an American campaign at the time that Al Brown was reighning over the bantanls, and the class was deader than on Egyptian mummy. His dynamic march of victory re- vived interest in the division grealy. He fought his way to recognition as N.D.A. champion eventually to c vic. tory over Lou saiica and an auto- fnatic claim to the worlds title.
 However, c Spaniard named Dals tazar sanchili, who had licked Bown in c titular joust, was hailed in many quarters as worlds ruler ct the time. The late-lamented Tony Mari- no stopped sanchili in l4 rounds and Escobar kayoed Marine nearly two months later to become undis- u-ted leader of the ii8-pounders.
 Since acquiring his title, he has kayoed Bobby Leitham, Baby Cas- anova, and Joey Archibald; and out- pointed Eugene Huat.
 Despite his formidable hitting power and championship class, the exceedingly clever Reed is confident he can give him . great battle, and he has many admirers who share that opinion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
LOUIS REMAINS EASY PICK TO
 FLATTEN FARR
Showers Threaten GO Again--Jacobs to Have Big Story" After
 Fight Tonight
RY HENRY MoLEMoRE

United Press Stan C0rrespOndenO
 New York, Aug. 30--- (U.P.) = The delayed fight for the heavyweight title between Champion Joe Louis of Detroit and challenger Tommy Farr, Wales, will be held tonight In Yankee Stadium.
 The weatherman predicts suatter- cd showers today and the title SO may be postponed until tomorrow night, but only as 6 last resort. Pro- Tfloter Mike Jacobs believes that the t0dr-day delay helped the gate to the extent of S60,000 and that the total will hit e325,000 but 1t is gen. orally agreed that another post. ponemnet will hurt,
 "We'il stage that bout Monday night if it is humanly possible" Jas cobs said. Lets hope the weather. man Is wrong. My prediction Is for fair and warmer--you can't keep one of these things alive indefinitely"
 Farr Lighter
 Louis and Farr will motor in from their New Jersey training camps this morning and weigh In At the boxing commission ofi1ceS shortly atfer noon.
 Joe still held his Thursdays weight of iee pounds after roadwork and limbering exercises yesterday, and Tonypandy Tommy had taken of four pounds and was down to 2oo.
 Despite oil the talk that the four day postponemont would hurt the chances of Louis more than those of Farr, the bomber still will 90 Into the ring 6 heavy faVorite. Instead of decreasing the odds, Louis may SO Into the ring at Tel, instead of 0.i, as he was quoted Thursday. The trip to the canvas that Farg took from Q punch of Abe Feldman Friday didn't bring any new money Scur. rying to his support. The boys flg. ured that If Feldman could fiatten him, Louis might kill him.
 Big Story?
 There was more interest today in what Promoter Jacobs might do to- ward arranging c return Louls-Max schmeling engagement. Uncle Mike Phb bilU bofo Vti Sdkt WtlVH At bu~ nounced, T might knock you right of your pins with headline story right after Louis and Farr get through tonight.
 I'm 6 promoter and 1 always ike to put on big fights. Don't be surs prised at anything"
 This vas interpreted along cauli. flower alley aS meaning that jo. eobs already had signed eehmeling to meet tho winner Of tonights afs fair. And it was also figured that it would be Louis, and that it would draw c million dollars.
 To bolster Paris chances tonight. some of the fight ehroniciers have pointe dout that echmeling was TO. RArded no better, and mentioned these coineidenees: both foreign ehallongers on the short end Of the betting; both cut eye In training; small crowd expected; both chais lengers confident; bout postponed because Of rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
CIESLEWSK| IS
 TROPHY WINNER
Riach Defeated for City Tennis Title Bates,
 Tata Take Doubles

After playing excellent tennis in the opening set which he won o.7, Gordon Riach of this city, faded like c walk.up suit to allow Henry Cieslewski of Naugatuck his second successive city tennis championship and permanent possession of the Daniel J. Leary trophy. The singles match, played at Hamilton Park yes. terday afternoon attracted c good sized crowd of net fans, who ap. plauded several sparkling bits of play on the part of both contestants, though after the first set, the bor- ough school teacher had things pretty much his own way as Riach assumed c sort of defeatist com. plex that prevented him from going after the ball unless it was within easy distance, while Ciesiewski bent himself pretzel.shape trying for everything in sight, and feeling . bit bad when he missed impossible re- turns The scores were 7s0; Geo; 6-4; o.0 including two love sets, ono of them following immediately after Riach's fine showing in the first test, in which he outpiayed the slim Naugatuck lad from start to finish.
 Great Comeback
 That part of the crowd which stayed to the finish of the doubles championship saw Ray Bates and John Tata come through in uf1be. lievabie fashion against Cieslewski and Harry Bassford after dropping the first two sets and playing c type of tennis far below that of tho steady and able boys from the bors ough. Cieslewski and BassfoFd won the first two sets in easy fashion, e.3, e.3 and then dropped three straight, i.6, 3.e, 3-0 to hand the title to the local combine on the pro- verbal platter. Strong and accurate play at the net won for Bates and Tata who started badly.
 Both singles and doubles chams pionshipS were played on . pest 3 out of 5 set basis. Ray Phaneuf tim. pired the fnAtchss ifi his usual OK. cellent manner, aided by Dan Eurs ell, Jack Thompson, and Jim Doughty as linesnen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
Chase Open Golf
 MsefOn To-day

One Of Che 'claasiost golf fields Co gather in Waterbury this season was expected this afternoon ct Chase Country club for an open tournament sponsored by the Connecticut F. c. A. and open to profess slonals and amateurs from this city and vicinity. A 27 hole medal score test was scheduled Q holes this morning and 1e thls afternoon to be followed by . golf show for spectators. Tony koslnski, three times winner, and Wally Martin, Norfolk pro and state P c. A. cham. plon are two prominent entries. The final 9 holes of play will not start before 5 o'clock, glv- ing working people a chance to be ln on the finish, and the golf show later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
This Sporting
 World
How Far Will Farr Go?
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

paSsc background and present possibilities tonghts bout Yankee Stadium Tor the championship the worlds wor For part Tommy Fa Of HOnypandy than TWO ROUNDS he chooses Louis rather his trainer sharp- e gold-toohed Blackburn the first round just what Farr fighting ability equipment There's always the considered but strikes me that instance further possible s2ooooOO gate with gchmeng will that ko across as quickly as possible With Q break Tn LUCK
 , MAY THE FIRST ROUND
 know the Negro play in hold back and box considerably until he has muderous left hook right Yet does that it will be round knockout The wehman they say has plenty of courage @ good left hand S and seen them all has this to say about Thomas
 general Spike watched him for reminds of Jack Briton and he bit experienced matters of championships they promoted heEe might well the title back to the British Empire H timing don't be- Heve that he is prepared to fight Joe LOus"
 so you entirely boke from boxing stand can counting misses.
 the other hand Farr elects stand of and box as he should there for little time but hardly than six h about 10000 to shot, as you never Know what ener man VIII do what the breaks will be and who they will favor and on hap Venture beat the Hrevy But It's hell of lot of fun trying and you can a good the former boxing commonwealth of conneccuO Once again. cay this for like Louis have Farr box Yet training with left and Louis
 go lock, stock and barrel:
 Now, pulls Bob Pastor and Louis I'm sunk and Is he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
SULLIVAN STARS AS
 SACRAMENTS LOSE

Hold to two i.its for the first time in c dozen games, the Blessed Sac. rainenS were outpointed . to 1 by St. Ann Al.BtaTs yesterday after noon at Watefviile park, Sullivan turning in the fiear.perfect pitching performance besides getting one Of 10 hits allowed the Saints, four by Bruno Bournivai and Philibert, and recording afi even dozen strikeouts. Petiiio showed lip well on defense for the gacraments, while philiberts base running was also . feature as he stole second, third and home during the game. Sullivan was bors rowed from the Maple Leafs for the game. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30

Nufl1--NatfAtt0, Paft0fl, 2, Negafi, Macdonald. EFrcfs-DAmiiIo, Rins aidi, Puglise. Runs batted in--0. DanzigeF, Began, Hose. Three base hit-Tahy. Stolen bases q. Dans Eiger 2. Left on bases-Yultoi (, G. C c. 10. Bases on baiis-eff Cipfiano 2, Began. Hit by pitcher, by cipris ano (Fahy). Struck otit by cipEis ane D, Began ii. UmpiFes- -Muissik anA 0eFace. Tinle-2:s0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
PAUL WINNER AT
 MUNICIPAL LINKS

Frankie paui, one Of the several fine NAugatuok golfers, ifi action this season, came through as the winner Of another toufnameBt when he defsated John Rogers 2 and and in the 90 hole finai at the East Mountain course ysstsF. day Afternoon, Roeers led i up afteF the morning fe with q 7t against 7e for Paul, who went cut in 54 and back in 45 to wind tsp with c win.
 M. c. MGlouf came through M winners Of second division Eouef. with c 1 up win In i0 holes cFN Leonard Itadoinski while f'etsF TilG 1Ienfy took tiie tisifd esgigion eiiaHs riefsiSlp by z ajId z WfH Cym Uhafleg peuikas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
TORRINGTON TEAMS
 WIN TWO GAMES

NaugAtuck Valley play yesterday resulted in c 6 to 1 win for Torring- ton over Afisonia, four runs in the first inning giving the winners c big edge, while 0efmAnc, uonahue and neDrot hit hard and timely.
 Tn Litchfieid County league game, at Fuessenici1 park, TOFfing- ton Tabs defeated oakvillA { to i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
TIGHT T!LTS TOP PARKS LOOP PLA
St. Stans and st. Lucy Combines Win By One
 Run Margins

Close gmaes were the order of the day in the Public Parks league, with the St. stan's and St. Luey's win. ming one run decisions while the Tultons took c ( to 1 fall out of the 0. and c. Juniors. Mason Supply were 2.i victims of the Polish st. stanS while the Fuitons lost . morning game 3 to 2 to st ucy's. Fine pticthing characterized the St. Stan win, Chleb giving the Masons but three hits while getting only five themselves from Woods and Benson. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30

Runs-Disantis, j. Jarvis, Roman. Runs batted in--Mofzinski, Dusticki Three base hits-Roman. stolen bases-Chipman, 6. Jarvis. Sacrifices -Bensoti, eulski. Double plays - Morsinski, Busticki. Left on basos-- et etans [, Mason c. Bases on balls of: Woods 2, Benson 0, Chieb 2.
 Hits off-Benson in [ innings i; of Woods, ] in .. Hit by pitcher, by woods tMorzenski); Chieb (ChIpman). Struck out-by Woods 10, Benson. 2, Chief ]. Passed balls -suiski. Winning pitcher.-Cheib .. Passed bails-euiski. Winning pitch. or-Chebb. Losing pitcher Woods Umpires-Kiersted. Time--2:0o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
Nice Pitching

Two runs in the second inning was enough to win . bail game for the Fultons though they got two more against c. and c. pitching. Rsgan gave but [ hits and struck out ii and Cipriano, losing pitcher allowed only 6 hits and famed iS. Summary,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
WATERTOWN ACES WIN

WateFtown Aces took over the West Side 4. c. yesterday in gi1ut- out fashion, Pierce pitching very wei for the winners while to fans, though small is3 number at South school field, were welisentGftained throughout ths game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
PT.ENrY oE AcEa

Torty.seven members of the Jackson Heights Golf club of Long Island have h0ies-insone to their credit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
TEAM or BRoTHERe

The Gerry polo team on Long Island iB composed of four brothers --iiefiry, Bobby, Mbbie and Eddie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30

NeW Haven will play nFidgep0Ft. Two Waterbury teams viii take part
 The league standing at present is: Watefbufy, ie; New Haven, @; Bridgeport. [; Stamford, {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-30
Blessed Sacrament
Score by innings:

Issins--Dradiey. phiiibeft, LAs Pointe, D. Doufnivai Errors -Petfiis 10, Descoteaux. Runs batted in -- Errors-Petfiilo, Descoteaux. Runs batted in--TuFc0tte, LaPointe. Two base hits -D. BouFhivai, Turcotte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
StamD CIuh Elects

Stamp Club Elects
 Officers of the Naugatuck Stamp Club for the ensuing year were elected last night at the first an 1ual meeting of the society at the home of Harry Wintsch, Moore ave- nue. The officers chosen were: Wilaiam Ayers, president; Lawrence Rockhill, vice-president; Miss M. Allen, secretary; Paul Mickelenas, treasurer.
 It was 8 most enjoyable meeting and number of interesting discus sions concerning stamps took place. The club is gradually increasing ill membership and welcomes all stamp collectors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

Peru will aid home builders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

$7,38O in the present Bliss and Cole insurance report. It can be insured at $5,625. The 17 pupils who have been attending Pond Hill will be transported by bus to Central ave- 11ue school.
 Superintendent Chittenden ex- plained that although pupils of other schools have transportation, Pond Hill pupils have not had any and 1t is a long walk for some of them. we believe 1t will work to the satisfaction of all concerned" he declared.
 All other pupils in the Pond Hill section attending local schools will be transported. The present school was built at 1906 and valued then at 3,700. The 1883 Bliss and Cole re- port gave its estimated value at $4,- 660 but since then a new heating plant, new toilets and an addition have been built there.
 Just what disposal will be made of the school remains to be seen. In order to prevent vandalism, a jani- tor will be kept there for a short time at least. Although the present school was erected in 1906, the first Pond Hill school was built on what is now Wooster street in 1775, &C., cording to records of Jacob Keeling of 607 North Church street, a grad liate of the school and clerk of the district at one time.
 MT. Feelings records being with the year 1922, when a new building was built on the site of the old Hop- kins homestead. The Salem society apparently governed the school then. Many religious meetings were held there, there being no church in that section then.
 Naugatuck was separated from Waterbury in 1844 and the Pond Hill school continued as @ one-room structure. Records reveal new stoves were bought, repairs made and seat- ing was changed 50 that children sat on benches in rows, two scholars to bench, instead of sitting around the walls.
 The stove was near the teachers platform then and often gave her more heat than she required. Some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

Weiss, be continued as a regular in the high school until the end of the fall term, Dec. 23. She will then be replaced, according to in- formation received from Supt. of Schools Harold E. Chittenden.
 Supt. Chittenden said there was some uncertainty at the last meeting about the case of Mrs. Matzlsin, in view of the fact she was married in the summer and last month 8 vote was passed that the marriage of any female teacher constitutes a resignation.
 The superintendent then recom- mended she be continued in her present position until Dec. 23. She has been serving as substitute for herself since school started. Her CO., tinuation will be in the form of a notice because the vote of the board at the last session came just before school began.
 Emil Manweiler moved that Mrs. Matzkin be continued as a regular until Dec. g, and that notices of the September vote concerning marriage constituting @ resignation be sent to all female teachers. Dr. Chares Kennedy seconded this and it was passed.
 To Name Another
 After the meeting, reporters asked MT. Chittenden if the vote meant that Mrs. Matzkin would be able to be re-hired by the board after Dec. g. The superintendent definitely said 1t meant Mrs Matzlkin would not be re-engaged and stressed the fact that delay in naming another teacher is in the form of a notice for Mrs Matzkin.
 He said he understands the board to be opposed to hiring married teachers, except when there is no single teacher in Naugatuck quail fled for a post. This has occurred once, he pointed out, and it was necessary then to engage Q local married woman who was the only one in town qualified for the posi- tion, he explained.
 Survey of the records shows that in June, the board approved a list of teachers submitted by the super intendent, for the ensuing year, and Miss Weiss name was on the list. Therefore the vote of last month ac- tually rescinds that part of the June vote which applies to Miss Weiss
 Whe questioned as to whether or not the board in its secret session, apparently held in the gymnasium, had discussed any possible apointees to the position of Mrs. Matzkin, the superintendent said definitely they had not. Howard Bristol, Republican member of the board, was not pres- ent, and it is not usual for the board to discuss appointments rn- less full membership is present.
 The superintendent indicated the appointment for the vacancy will either be made at the November or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Warden Names Old Age Assistance Tax Enumerators
School Department
 Expenses $88, ,299
Two Hundred and Seventy-seven Registered in Eve- ming CIasses-COIds Lessen Attendance Last Month

Naugatuck, Oct. S.-Expenses of the school department for the first half of the fiscal year amounted to $88, ,299.42, the report of Supt. H. E.. Chittenden shows. The total appro- priation for the department was $208, 900 and gross expenses from April l to Sept. 30 was $102, 2,800.28 but credits amounted to $14,500S6.
 It is not expected the department will be able to hold expenditures for the next six months down to the figure for the first half year, as ma- jor expenses of the department, that is salaries, continue throughout all of the next six months. Sum- mer vacation reduced expenses dur ing the first half. WPA expense in local schools totaled $1,415.33 for the first half year.
 High School Report
 The report on high schools, made by Mrs. Gertrude Madgian and based on attendance for the first three nights of the school, show a total enrolment of 277, 138 men, 139
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
December meetings of the board
 Pond Hill School Closed


 The other major action, closing of Pond Hill school because of limited attendance, and transfer of the teacher ther, Miss Lillian Dee- gan, to Hop Brook school, is expect ed to be put into effect in about a week.
 The board last night with no op- position expressed, approved the closing of this old landmark, and the significance of this is believed by many to be that it is the first step toward consolidation of the local school system.
 For some time now the price of education in town per pupil has been large and all familiar with the situation are aware that steps will have to be taken sooner or later to cut the cost per pupil. Many be- lieve the superintendent would op- pose selection of another teacher in the grammar schools if one resigned, as 1t would permit doubling up of some grades where attendance is small, and would save the expense O1 '1lI4IS hAlOU11CI UCdCAlCA. 1NOIAAAAA6 has been definitely said along these lines but it seems to be the trend.
 The closing of Pond Hill school will mean that Miss Sally Beardsley will be a full time art school super visor in the elementary schools. Miss Beardsley has been doing half:time art work and teaching grade in Hop Brook, half of the time, the superintendent stated. Miss Deegan will now take her place in the Hop Brook grade and Miss Beardsley will work full time on art instruction in the grammar schools.
 More Art Work, Trend
 Superintendent Chittenden re- marked in recommending the trans- fer, that it is in line with the pres- ent trend in progressive schools to give more art instruction. This will mean that Naugatuck now has two full-time are instructors Miss Beardsley and Mrs. Mary Penrose, who teaches art in the high school.
 The present Pond Hill school con- sists of one room but is valued at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

SELL TROPHIES Her firt boat trip to Catalina in- spired little Suzanne Larson with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

women. Averag attendance was 246.76.
 In the non-English speaking classes there is an enrolment of 132 and in the general school classes an enrolment of 145. Mrs. Madigan reports many persons here are talk ing out citizen papers. During Aug ust II naturalization cases were handled and three trips made to the Waterbury court. Educational tests are held in August for appli- cants who are to be made Ameri- can citizens the following January.
 Colds were prevalent last month, lessening the attendance in local schools, Miss Elizabeth G. Neary, R. N. school nurse, reports. Since Sept. 20 a close checkup on chil- dren of Prospect street school has been maintained since one boy who was attending that school was af- flicted with infantile paralysis.
 Other children in the family are at home until the health officer per- mits them to return to school. Weighing and measuring of pupils and the annual eye tests are well underway. The junior Red Choss is providing milk for undernourished youngsters.
 The report of Helen R. King, den. tai hygienist, shows 478 children ex- amined and 34 classroom visits made. At the Red Cross dental clinic last month there were 100 patients with 16 cases completed. The attendance officer, Peters J. Foley, reported IS absent, six because of personal illness, and five with no reasonable excuse. There were 25 registered in the nursery class in Prospect street school with average attendance being IS.
 The report shows Salem school has 4S2 pupils, Central avenue 218; Rubber avenue, 145; Beebe street 93; Oak street 109; Hop Brook 1898; Prospect street 236; Milville, 39; Pond Hill IT; Groveside 54 and the high school 892.
 Attendance Decrease
 Lower attendance in the lower grades of grammar schools here is the main cause of the net decrease in attendance of 45 in local schools. The report shows an increase of five in the high school and decrease of 50 in the elementary schools. On September 25, 1886 there were S87 pupils in the high school and 1,641 in the elementary schools, Superin- tendent Chittenden's report shows, On September 30, 1897 there were 892 pupils in the high school and 1,591 in the elementary schools.
 The total number by grades fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

With large size, fully insulated ovens that produce perfect results s every time! Full porcelain finish for beauty and utility. Back to $l95 after this Sale. Up to $50 for your old stove. Free leg rests, pipes and set up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

Big, powerful dual oven ranges fin- lshed in full porcelain, and now re- duced from $129. Bake with coal, oil or gas! Reduced for this sale only!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

set at etMro- Golowyn-Mayer, inak- ing up crossword puzzles using the entire names of the cast and crew of the picture.