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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
FAMOUS RIDERS TO APPEAR FOR
 ELKS BIG SHOW
Steer Wrestling and Calf Roping to Feature
 ROdeo at Golf Lots

The spacious Golf Lots in the west end of town will be c veritable wild westland from August 2s to 2e when the local Elks present the International Rodeo which was widely acclaimed by capacity au- diences at Madison Square Garden in New York some time ago. The same riders, all pros. will perform here.
 With few exceptions those who attend the Rodeo are naturally puzzled ct first when they try to figure out how contestants are given ratings in various events on which they win daily prize money and are scored Up toward winning final prize money for best total ratings ct all performances in which they com- pete.
 The "point" system apl!es to bronk riding (both for cowboys and cowgirls) and steer riding.
 All other main events on the program are "time" contests.
 The three judges in the arena oil take part in scoring points. They start with 6 basis of 100, for both horse or steer, and It's rider. Per- fection," of course, Is 100 points which neither animal or rider ever achieves.
 Both rider and animal are judged, according to performance in the arena, from tho time the mounted animal comes out of the chute, uns til the whistle indicates that the ride iS finished.
 Judges are severe il their ratings. it takes 0 good horse or steer to score sS points. Likewise 1 takes c good cowgirl or cowboy rider to be chalked down with 9b points.
 Tn most instances there is c var iation between points scored by the rider and those scored by the animal may only score 0b points In performance against the riders 7b, or vice versa. The figures are Jumped (added together) by each judge. All these figures, as turned in by the three judges, are added up In the scoring box, and then divided by three. This gives the total number of points scored by the rider, taking into consideration also the perfor- nance of the animal ridden in the contest.
 The fairness of this averaging up the figures to arrive at the point score for sAeh contestants perfor- nance can be recognized immed!at- ely. In case c contestant draws an unusually bad horse tor steer), the rider gets proportionateiy high rating on tho animals performance, The tougher the animal the better
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
ATKINSON CHOICE 7
 AT SHENECOSSETT

Eastern Point, Conn, Aug. iS-- (U.P)-Twice winner of the eastern Connecticut golf championship, Ar. thur K. Atkinson, Jr., New York, was Q strong favorite today to make 1t three straight as first round play in the third annual tournament be- gan at Shenecossett Country Club.
 Atkinson was fnedalist, with . par 72, in yesterdays qualifying round. He was three strokes better than Henry oromko, Norwich, who was runnerup.
 Among the qualifiers were Thomas A. Cassara, New London 7e; Robert Patrick, Norwich, 7s; Bob Nelson, Greenwich, 78; Thomas S. Hardenbergh, Jr, Hartford, 70; Peter 0arino, Norwich, 30; TFistram Q. Colket, Philadelphia, 30; and Wii- liam D. Buaneil, Stonington, e2.
 The winnter will receive the Jean nette E. Talcott trophy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
GREAT DIAMOND FEATS
 THIS DATE
Frank Sparks of Quakers Held Reds to Two Hits
-BY BRACE E. JARRETT.
August lS, 1906, at Philadelphia.


 (ThB b the best pitching per- formailce for August l3th).
 Cincinnati secured two hits off Frank Sparks, one being 6 rank scratch, while one more reached the initial station on an error. These three Reds did not get far enough away from "Kitty" BranSfieid to get acquainted with "Kid" Gleason, guardian of the keystone station.
 It was c masterfui game indeed that Sparks hurled. While he struck out only five of I'd Hanlons Cins cinnaN representatives, he had them hitting outfield flys and popping to the infield, and did not walk or hit one single batter.
 With two gone in tho second, Deal got the only clean hit off Sparks, ( single to left, but was forced by CorcoFafi. Kelley started the seventh by beating out c scratch hit to Doo- lan, but Judge, Shoot, and Deie- ilanty either popsd or flew out, and Kelley was left stranded on first. ooFcorafi was safe in the eighth on CouFtney's error, after one had gone out, but could not advance, as Sparks famed echiei and Wicker, and he did not care to trifle with Red" Dooiinb arm.
 Hugh Duffyb Quakers won this game, { to Q, Bransfield and Court. i1ey getting . brace of hits, Titus being the only Quaker not to get at least one safe punch off Wicker. The secret
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
LOU L0ST0SKl
 GOES WELL IN
 GOLF TOURNEY
Pequabuck Golfer Wins Over Chippanee Entry;
 KOstyk Defeated

Terryville, Aug. i3--Louis Lostoslzi of the Pequabuck Golf club defeated Cassie Dzilenslzi of the Chippanese Country club 5 and { in first round match yesterday at the Pequabuck course in the city championship series. Lostoski, who Saturday elec- trified nualiflers in the annual city classic by turning in Q n card to capture medal honors, shot 70 ycs- terday, one under par for i6 holes.
 One of the big upsets of the open- ing round came, when Joe Pietro of the Pequabuck club defeated Johnny Kostyk, runner9up for the city championship last year, 2 and 1.
 Tn the other two first round matches of the championship divis- ion A. Czajkowshi defeated D. Ploski 3 and 2 while Melvin White Eurnbled Joe Picone and 2.
 L. Linberg beat Joy Nypert and 2 in a "B" division match. '. Cor don Stocks of the Pequabuck club holds the course record at Pequa- buck. He shot Q 09 two year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
HAMILTON AND CHASE YOUTHS
 AFTER TITLES
Albert Chesnas Easy Win- ner in West End Event
 Yesterday

The first annual swimming meet of the Chase Park pool was inaug- urated before an enthusiastic crowd of youngsters yesterday afternoon. The events, under the supervision of Edward Keenan, pool director, were to prepare the Chase Park swiInmerh for the annual contest with Hamilton Park pool mermen, to be held in the Chase pool next Thursday afternoon.
 Entrants in the meet yesterday were divided by MT. Keenan into three groups: Midgets, aged to 10; juniors, aged l2 to IS, and sen- iors, le to IS. A crowd of approx imately l60 swimmers and partic- ipants attended. There were from 10 to 26 contestants In each class.
 An easy winner of the hardest swim of the afternoon, the 40-ya:d breast stroke for seniors, Albert Chesnas, led all the way to eStab- fish the best time for the day. John Kuncas was second.
 The 2o-yard free style for mid- get class was won by Jacskie Ja- mele; second, Eddie Crateauneuf; {; third, William Morrel. The junior 40-yard free style was taken easily by George Sugzdenis; second, Fred die Gross; third, George McGrath.
 Leading the senior class for the e0-yard free style, Joe McGrath took first, and John Kuncas for his second score of the meet took second. The midget 20-yard back stroke was taken by Eddie Chateau neuf; Edward Surpness, second, and Charles Beebe, third. The junior class 40-yard backstroke was won by Tony sakalos: second, c. Me- 0rath. The senior 40-yard back stroke winner was Xavier Griska {; John Kuncas, second.
 Edward Zurpness received his sec- ond award of the day in the 20-yard midget class breast stroke. Charles Quslielmetti was second. Other events included:
 Junior class, 40-yard breast stroke, first, George Sugzdenis; second c. Medrath: third, Tony sakalos.
 The events were planned by MT, Keenan. George MaZzaferro, assist ant director of the pool, recorded the events. Walden Trimble was judge and timer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
EAGLE LOCK WINS

Terryville, Aug. is-The Eagle Lock company's softball team added added its 17th win of the season last evening when they handed the strong Bristol Brass outfit . e-2 setback. The team has lost eight games to IT victories.
 The Lockmakers would like to arrange game with the Seth Thomas Clock team, to be played withing the next three weeks on e home and home basis. For games get in touch with J. Francis Ryan. Ter- ryville, phone Bristol, e569.
 This evening the cabinet lock team will meet the press-suitcase department combine in an Eagle Lock compan league contest. The two previous games scheduled this week were washed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
MASON SUPPLY TO
 OPPOSE ST. LUCY'S

After considerable wrangiing over matters pertaining to the welfare of the league things remained as l. in the Public Parks League afs ter last nights torrid session ct the Central Y.
 Three games for next Sunday were announced by President Bob Kiersted. The Wilson's will play the O. of 0. Juniors at i:4b at Fulton while the St. Stars and Fultons will clash in the second game at the same park.
 Tine MaSon Supply and Et. Lticys will take to the field at Watervilie park at i:3o o'clock. Charles 0eraco will umpire At Fulton and George Greece at WAterviiio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13

for the rider. If the contestant makes an unusually good ride on only c fair performing animal, he (or she) gets due credit, though the performance of the animal may pull down the general average.
 Occasionally rider will secure an average score for one perfor- nance as high as 90. This Is about as good c rating as can Do expected ct the time.
 The Rodeo judges at this Rodeo are oil noted former contestants, who know every angle of the Western Roreo game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
HICKMAN WINS CUP
 FROM GORDON REACH

Few tennis fans believed George Dackman had the ability to knock of Gordon Riach, but that's just what happened in the finals Of the Fulton park tennis tournament last evening. The smiling blonde needed four sets Co annex the osisyeaf DaIis iei ]. Leary trophy, winning tho first twc GA, o.i, icslng the third, 2-0 and grabbing the fourth, ca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
RICHMOND CANS
 BIG BOB WALSH
Meriden Finger Given Gate - Unable to
 Round Into Shape
By JOHN OLIVER

Richmond, Va, Aug. i3--Dob Wal. sh, right-handed pitcher and son Of Big Ed. was given his uncondi. tional release last week by Eddie Mooers, owner and manager of R!chmond'S Piedmont League club,
 Walsh, a veteran, mad been unable to round into shape this year and his record showed only three vic- tories. Lack Of condition was blam- cd for his ineffectiveness lie re-. gently was sent to Columbia of the South Atlantic league, but was re- turned to the Colts tagged mot wanted"
 Bob was signed by Richmond last year, after he had been released by Durham. where he had lost i2 games and won one. A bus ticket was aii he cost Mooers.
 After Joining the Colts, Walsh became sensation, winning six straight games before he was de- feated. Then he became the center of a Piedmont league controversy, brought on by charges in Durham that Waish had not tried to win when with the Bulls. An investiga- ton by League President Dan Hill resulted in . clean biil for the pitcher.
 walsh, c Meriden boy, pitched for the North End Thomas Club in the City Amateur League in 1929. He was drafted by the Economy Grocery team, winners that year, for the National Amateur Baseball Tournament in Kentucky. He won two games there for Bill Cleary's team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
Cincinnati ....000O000 GO Philadelphia 70 003 0 0 1 c x-4

Summary: Two base hits--couft. iiey, Sparks. Sacrifice hits-Thofn. as, Doolan. Stolen base-TAoinas. Left on bases--CincinnaN 2, Phila. delphia 6. Base on baiiS-0ff Wicker 2; off Sparks none. struck out-Dy Wicker 8; by Sparks 6. Umpires- IGmslis and o'Day.
 Do you know the longest game played on any 14th day Of AugustY Sec this column tomorrow.
 (Aii Rights Reserved = Jarrett
 Sport Features).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
Probable Pitchers
(By United Press)
 NATIONAL

 Cincinnati (Derringer E.0) at Chicago (parmeIee 7s0). Brooklyn lIIeyt 5-b) at Boston (Turner 1i-s). Philadelphia tIlamaster 12.lSD at New York (Iiubbell fBse). Pittsburgh tBoman e.S) at Bk Louis (WellanA 7.0).
 AMERICAN gE Louis tIIlIebFana s.ie) at De- tFOit (WaAe 6-e).
 Chicago (lxsnnedy e.7) st CIsves land Harder ese). Boston Wilson ii-7) st Wash. ingtOn (Chase isl). New York Wicker Ss0) at Phi. sAelphia Caster s.ia).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13

TOany's aaRses Philadelphia at New York' clneinnatI At Chicago, plttHburg at Bt. Louis, flrooktyn at Boston,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
sINGIN SAM

Los Angeies.-sam stoller, Uni. versity of Michigan dash man, is planning c career aS . crooner. Movie star Joe E. Brown says Sam has c good voice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
TWo MoRE dOoD aERBERs

Columbus, o.--Jack and Warren Gerber, nephews Of Waiiy (epooks)
 Gerber, are burning Up Columbus sandioEs. Waily played shcFtst0p lor the Braves, Pirates. Aid Browns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE

YeateFdnV'n WesuItH Philadelphia ,, Brooklyn 2 (fvst Philadelphia ., Brooklyn 2 (sseond game).
 ssllt,sSsrle sn.,aS # s.,w si:, cS!SsHsG. SS..Hs l." (oniy gaines schsduisd,)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13

Tedny's Uanses New York Rt Philadelphia. et. Louis at Detroit, Chicago at ClevelAnd. Boston at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13
M He L,A'|.E Ea4n4eg.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
YssteFeny's ils.elts

sshisSGd wsshiInGdion S, sS PLh6,a,es.ph'S Lan,s ' Boston i6, New York 10 tHrst New York 5, Boston . (sseond DsV olt H.. Chicago g tnrSt game), Chlpago (, Dsdoit (. (sscond gAtneI,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-13

Advance prices on these fine coats reps resent much greater savings, for prices will certainly Do higher when the season of selected ell wool materials, deftly tailored to the most accepted styles. Choose your overcoat now and savel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Chris Lawlor's Death SaddenS
 Host Of Friends
7Y THE OUT EASTER

When Chris Lawlor died tho other day ct the old homestead up Bucks Hill way, we were TO" minded that 0 representative of ono of the oldest and best known Catholic families of the city had gone the way of many others. The LaWlors, aS many of uS know, were related to the McQivneyS, the McIEvoyS, the 0uilfoileS, and other prominent Catholic families of the city, well known for the part they have played in tho progress of the Roman Catholic church of Waterbury.
 Chris vas Q deSeendent of tho family in question, c iins fellow, lust ike the ether LaWior boys, n good father and just as good a citizen, For years he was iden" tifled with the old and now do. funet Raadolph- Gloves company connected with tho wire mill, in some particular work, and c high grade workman of experience ana ability, In conversation, hc was Q quiet and reserved talker, kindly in thought and action, . reader of some consequence, and familiar to on utmost degree with the events of tho day.
 We had known him for these many years. as wo have others or the same faith, even though our familiarity with worship and re iieion B entirely different than those of our associates of years ago, We liked and admired tho friendllness of the man, his man- aier Of speech, and his carriage in the street, brought about. no doubt, by the military training he had received In tho days Of hiS youth.
 Thus, comes on end to ono well connected, c good churchman, and q person of high regard among tho Mnk and flo of the communs lty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
16 Degrees! Temperature Takes "Nose Dive" Dur ing Night-Cold
 Spell Pre-
 dicted.

Tho weatherman looked over his stock of winter specials last night and chose one marked ZIG de- grees" for Waterbury as the City Hall clock licked past midnight.
 And there the thermometers about the city lowered through the early morning, projecting Wat erbury into the general cold spell which Is sweeping eastward from northwestern Canada and our western states with temperatures as low as 60 degrees under zero re- ported In some sections.
 Ice formed on suburban ponds, fec thick enough to promise safe skating there. Dut the Waterbury park department reported that the ice at the city ponds has not reached the required thickness yet, probably will be the necessary four and one-half inches thick in q short time, If the cold snap con. tinueg.
 At Middlebury, the temperature dropped to 10 degrees at i2;30 o'clock early today; at Waterville 1t read le degrees at tho same hour. Temperatures of l2 and ib degrees, were reported ct 6 o'clock today from Southington and Cheshire, respectively,
 In the center of Waterbury, the thermometer hovered around tho freezing mark 6. mid.morning, ris. Ing very slowly as noon arrived. Clear, cold weather is in prospect for tonight,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

George Troendly, Mrs. A. E. john- goa, Mrs. o. 0. Hill, Mrs. Douglas Heaven, Mrs. s. Hallaway. Mrs. Clarence Fitts. Mrs. Howard Aade, Mrs. c. Burdon, Mrs. Herman Nield, Mrs. Jane Loekhart. Mrs. clarence Anderson, Mrs. Samuel Fenn, Mrs. M. W. Hannon, Mrs J, V. Macdonald, Mrs. John Nor. ton, Mrs. George Booth, Mrs. Bert Lake, Mrs. B, Cameron, Mrs l, Moore Mrs. A. ReiGhenbach, Miss Carrie Woodruff, Mrs. Frank stod. dard, Mrs. Alic Travor and Mrs, Loren Chase, Mrs. Charles R Curs tlgS Mrs. Eugene Dechetle. Mrs. H.
 IaSsei, Mrs. H. Brown, Mrs. Emile A. DusDemey, Mrs. W. Reynolds, Mrs. Bertrand LaVigne, ery Mrs. Frank Balch, Mrs. Harry Lavigne, Mrs. Bertrand Lavigne, Jr., Mrs. R. j. Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
NIGHT WATCHMAN
 UNCONSCIOUS YET
Marcus Cole, Who Sui. fered Skull Fracture Last
 Week, on Danger List
HESHIRE NEWS Hubert Rlgney Cheshire Phone 3S4

Cheshire, Dec. i0-Marcus P. Cole of Willow street, who suffered . skull fracture Q week ago Is still unconscious. It has not been Ostab. lished just how MT. Cole came by his injury. He was found by his son lying on sofa in his home early in the morning. MT. Cole is employed as Q night watchlnan, but nothing has been found ct his place of work which would lead to place the injury as occurring there'
 The drive for Red Cross funds is rnwing to e close and Miss Netie Smith, local chairman, Is much pleased with the progress made
 Automobile Fire
 A fire in the automobile of Miss Mabel Swift required the work of the Are department Wednesday noon. Tho damage was slight The auto was iii the garage ct the homo on RidgeView place ct the time'
 Edwin W. storrs of Main street and Mrs. Lucy dalchel of Hartford who were named recently plan to work in Woodmont.
 Thomas 6. French entered tho Hartford hospital for treatment and observation, today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

street following her recent opera ton b reported to be making q satisfactory recovery, It B expected she will return 10 her teaching duties at the high school after the ChriStmas holidays.
 Circle Meets Monday
 Mrs. Harry Cook b chairman Of tic committee in charge Of arrange mentS for the card party and social which will follow c short meeting Of Maid Marion circle next Monday night. The party will take place in the K. of P. rooms in the Brad- street block.
 Factory Holiday
 The factory Of Setb Thomas will shut down Dec. g for e i0.day period. resuming operations Jan. 3. Notice has been given married women employees Of the clock coni- paiiy that their services will terfnin- ate ct this period. If further buSi- ness conditions warrant, jt iS under stood. the ban of married women employees may Do lifted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
STATE LEADS IN
 ELECTRIC OUTPUT
Connecticut Tops New England in Average
 Power in Homes

Connecticut leads oil of the oth- CT New England states, the Md. dle Atlantic states, and many Of tho other states of the Union in the average amount of electricity used annually by the individual residen- tial customers of It's power and light public utilities, it iS shown In Q re- cent summary of statistical data on domestic utilization of power, com piled by the Edison Electric lnsti- ute. l...
 By comparison of this data with figures compiled by the United States Census of Central Electric Light and Power Stations for 1927 and for io32, 1t Is also shown that Connecticut has held this leader ship in residential use of electricity for the past ten years. In 1927, the average use of electricity domeS. tically in Connecticut was greater than in any of the other states in this geographical section of the country where similar conditions of population and industrial concentra- ton prevail and was still leading in l032 and 1887.
 In 1927, the annual use of resi- dental electric service in Connecti- cut was from boi to $50 kilowatt hours per customer. Pennsylvania was second, ranging from 4bi to 800 kilowatt hours per year; New York was third with 0 bracket of 40i to 4b0 kilow0tt hours; Maine and New Jersey followed with an average be- tween 3bl and 400. and Massachu- sets. New Hampshire, Rhode 1S. land and Vermont were grouped with c yearly use Of 30i to 3b0 kilo- watt hours. This year, Connecticut was still in the van with on aver- age residential employment of clec' tricity amounting to 7bi to 800 ki- lowatt hours although the other states in the region had changed positions and had assumed the fol. lowing order; Pennsylvania, 70i.7S0; Vermont, 86i-700; Massachusetts New Jersey and New York, 00l.660; Maine and New Hampshire, 6bi.000; Rhode Island, 60i.6o0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
DRUM CORPS PLAN
 SOCIAL TOMORROW
Tenth Anniversary to Be Celerated !; Dessert Card
 Party Enjoyed
oAKVIllE Correspondents Mae Villa Babln l0I7 WatPFiOwn Avenue

oakvilie. Dec. i0--The tenth an. niversary of the oakville fife, drum and bugle corps will be celebrated at their quarters oil FairView ave- nue tomorrow evening. The corps have had ton years Of drum corps work under the leadership Of John Brenneis. musical director. A Bo. cial will Dc held, followed by c spaghetti supper. served by Otto Martineiii, chef at the club. Mi. Brenneis viii Do master of ceromon. ics assisted by Sandy Harrison.
 This affair will get underway shortly after 6 o'clock and every member of the club Is expected to attend. This will Do ladies' night and the corps will entertain for wives, mothers and SweetheartS. Ofiicers of the club are planning to make this one of tho best affairs the corps has ever held. Armand Henry, president of the club, and the other officers and members arC arranging G program Of games, music and dancing.
 GiFl Scouts
 Tine Girl Scouts met ct the Coris munity house last evening with their captain, Miss Drucilla Little- haies. Many Of the girls worked oil candle dipping, drums aiid linoletiiii blocking. Other girls made Christi mas trimmings.
 The girl scouts attending were: Betty Corcoran, Mary |. 0rany, Lucille Stewart, Mary Ellen Lockc, Carolyn DeaydSiey, Eloise Russell, Alice Stewart, Joyce Baldwin, Eve. lyn Ellis, Josephine zaccaria, Edna Dubauskag, Audrey BFadshaw, vir. ginia Roger. Violet Damip. Evelyn Corcoran, Lorna Ashb0rn, Joyce KuntzWeller, Aletha Locke, L0ls Gibbons, Marjorie Pratt, Jean Beach, Eleanor Andrews, Lucy Zae. caTia, Ruth orosso, Eleanor Pope Dorothy Johnson, Helen KOnt0tlt end Dorothy Cutler, Miss DruciiIa Littlehales, captain, afid Miss Eve. | Iina Hauser, lieutenant.
 Dessert CaF6 Party
 4 dessert card party was held ai All DAintS' church haii yesterday afternoon, sponsored by the WO- mems Auxiliary society Of the church. Prizes were awarded tc each tabIe.
 Thoss attending were; Ms
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
WOMAN TRIPS AND
 BREAKS TWO RIBS
Mrs. John Anderson of Center Street Injured
 Answering Telephone
TH0AAST0N Correspondent; Mrs. Frank n. Matt0on, i7 JudsOn St.-Tel. lOB

Thomaston, Dec. i0--Mrs John Anderson suffered two broken ribs when she fell in her home on Gen. tor street yesterday. Mrs. Anderson who was in the act Of answering the telephone ripped over c chalr, She was given medical treatment and is confined to her home.
 Teachers Plan Party
 Miss Rosa dangloff is chairman of the committee in charge of the Christmas party which will be at- tended by members of the Thomas. ton Teachers association at the high school next Wednesday eVen- ing. Miss Lillian Stuart and Miss Evelyn Goodwin will assist.
 Miss Edith Monaha1 who ls con- vaiescing at her home on Bristol