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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17
ALL THROUGH STAR PITCHER
 TELLS WORLD
Cardinal Ace Asked "$5O,- 900 or Nothing; Bread
 on Offered $22,5OO

Sarasota, Fla, March 17--(UP)- Dizzy Dean, eccentric and effective pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, is definitely through" with organ ized baseball, he reanlrined with re- grets today. Lending emphasis to his assertion with his supplementary report that he had, written the Car dinal management asking for his release. He said that he also had asked Judge Kenesaw M. Landis how he should proceed ofncially to retire from the game.
 Won't Come Back
 eff I don't play this year, I'll never play again." Dizzy said at his home in nearby Bradenton. T re- gret very much leaving baseball, but I'm definitely through.
 we can't get together and I'm going into business"
 The other party of the i've" is Sam Breadon, owner of the Car dinals, whose avowed determination in the matter of Deans salary this year was no less adamant than that of Dizzy himself. Dean rated his services at $50,000; Breadon at $22,l 800, according to the most authen- tic available information.
 Wished Him 'Luck"
 The best version of the "final' conference between Dean and Breadon at the Cardinal training camp last week was summed up:
 Breadon: Well, Dizzy, what about it?'~
 Dean: "It's $50,000 or nothing"
 Breadon (extending his hand ill farewell gesture): Luck"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

NARRAGANSETT
 HONORS MEMORY OF JIG. THORNTON
Annual $7,5OO Stake Race Named for Popular
 Sportsman

Pawtucket, R. l., March 16.-Wal- ter E. O'Fiara, president and man aging director of Narragansett park, today announced that the big racing plant would pay it sreSpects to the memory of the late James c. Thornton, former state racing coIll- missioner, by dedication of an arl- nual stake race to his name. Big Jim" Thornton, at the early age of 35 years, passed away at his home here in West Warwick on January 18th.
 Every Year
 Thus, inaugurated at the sum- mer meeting this season, will be the James c. Thornton Memorial Han- dicap, a race for three year olds and upward over one-mile and three sixteentl1s, with $7,500 added. This race, second only in importance to the famous Narragansett Special, will become a permanent fixture in the Rhode Island schedule, and will replace the Rochambeau Handicap, which was formerly run over the same distance with $5,000 added.
 Big Jim" Thornton, during the brief three years that racing has been legalized in Rhode Island, won for himself an enviable position in the esteem and respect of all rac- ing folk. He was appointed secre- tary of the first State Racing cor1- mission in May, 1884, and was named Chief of the State Racing Division after a reorganization of the state government in 1885. Dur ing this latter term he achieved na- tional racing prominence by evolv- ing new claiming rule which was later adopted by the nations lead- ing race tracks. It was designed to prevent indiscriminate claiming of horses.
 Made Agawam Pay
 Thornton was appointed to the rules committee of the Natoinal As- sociation of State Racing Coinmis- sioners in 1896, but shortly after resigned his state post to take Up the management of Agawarn park, near Springfield, Mass. The track. which previously had been forced into bankruptcy, took a new lease of life under Big Jim's" manage ment and finished the season with a profit.
 Thornton's father passed away last fall and at once the former commissioner severed all connection with racing 50 as 10 devote full time to the chain of Pawtucket Valley theaters owned by the family. short- ly before his death Big Jim" was named civilian aide to Governor Quinn with the title of colonel.
 Governor Robert E. Quinn, broth- er-in-law and close personal friend of the late racing commissioner, when informed of the tracks plans, gave his cordial endorsement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17
Lumber Company
 Lisps
Chatfield vs sciglians Lumber Co.,,

Chatfield vs SciglianS Lumber Co.,, with Chatfield taking 3 games.
 Louis Scigliano may be a good Lumber man but bowling, he was woodchopper.
 "Squeaks" Savino was keeping tabs on his team and had plenty of substitutes which did hirn no good.
 Verrastrc, salesman for Scig- liano's, had better sneak up in the alleys for practice, cause he sure does need it.
 Overton tried hard to master Tamburini. but to his surprise Tam burine was still champ.
 Riciardi bowling with smile, ur- til smoke, from his pipe, got in his eyes and couldn't see the pins.
 De Lauratis couldn't lose, because the Mrs. and son were roofing for him.
 Ed Laudati, admired by the ladies. Did you see that plaid tie? And that smile?
 John Pilla, with his 5 feet g of hard beef, buying soda pop and smiling pretty for the ladies.
 That little half-pint of T. N. T. Shorty Nardozza played a good game for the other side. According to his scorers. you'd think he was trying to throw the game.
 Blanche Cretella was there gum ming for ecigliano's stenographer who forgot she had to bowl.
 Miss Mary Blanc, petite book keeper for Chat. 6s Chat. was thers roofing, and making job of !t. too
 Joe Long played good game, bul I'll bet he dreamed about that lady in red.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

league.
 Harvard, someone mentioned, is a strong contender for California's s ambitions, is composed of as close 8 gang of gunmen as the Californians, as can be found in the league. To start off with, Average" Genova has changed his stance and delivery as often as he throws a ball down the alley; "Flat.Feet" Ciminera has de- veloped as perfect rail-kicking de- vice as Daddy" Marza's; "Talk a Lot"-Say Nothing" Passariello's disposition is degenerated a little more each secession; "Cigarettee" Masone laughs at Daddy" and gets five blocks; "Psychoanylsis" Mango can't afford to think of bowling-he is a new-found daddy. With these setbacks and disastrous faults, how can Harvard beat California?
 Yale and Dartmouth are the two toughest teams in the league and the hardest to beat. Bear in mind that they stand well up for the big money.
 Brown and Princeton are the two long forgotten teams Of the congre- gation-yes, they just i'll in. Navy should finish fourth if not in actual status. then in memory. Good luck. Navy.
 All all my predictions. this is one which shall prove correct. Yes, t will be my first correction prediction Army shall finish in last placel My only regret coming from the Army team is the knowledge the 'Prexy" Toietti is hitting them on all eight and far too good for that hustlIng secretary of ours.
 Thursday night is the eveAe the end Of the league fellows. thus thla following appeal should be needed, Fellows, let's have perfect attends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17
Notes

NOtCS
 What a hectic finish will climax the ending off the first season of of birth of the Italian Recreation Bowling leaguelll From first place to seventh place the teams are sep- arated by six gamesill Harvard and California are resting in a tie for first place and. If I may be per- mitted. I'll reverse my mid-season predictions and now shall cast my vote for the biggest bunch of crabs, trouble e-makers, pikers and selfish antagonlstics ever combined into a team-California. With Long Nose" Bianco shouting his head or just to keep his mouth open and hear him- self talk: with Pigeon -Toed" Haioc- chi shaking hts curly locks in favor of Long -Nose" and with the primi- tive Idea and ambition of grabbing the gravy: with "Gtr0ng.Arm'' 0uerrera missing for four weeks: with "Bow-Legged" Rossi filing the first and only protest of the league to no avAii and complete loss oe coEl- troi of that screw ball Of his: with Glass ID" Cocchlola rolling ili Glass x" form. l still predict these mls. flk as the first champs of eur seat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17
CUNNINGHAM NEAR
 END AS WINNER

New York. March. i7 7- (UP) -- Glenn Cunningham the climax of his brilliant career as a runner as he prepared to seek his fifth conse- cutive Columbia Mile" victory in the annual K. of c. games at Madi- son Square Garden tonight.
 While it may not be last race for the Kanaan. few observers believed he can maintain his five-year cons slstency in future performance. Holder Of koth the outdoor and in- door mile records, Cunningham may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

The defending champions, the Washington Park Community club upset the Tribes by the tune of 36 to 28 and will face the Raymond Hillies, first round champions for the championship of the 2nd round on Monday night.
 Spectacular shooting by Willie White, Johnny Kelly and Eddie Val lone enabled the clubberS to finish out on top.
 The Community Clubs comeback in this round is certainly a credit to the fighting Irishmen from the Hill who did not fair out so good the first round. But there is one guarantee that Red Gladney's boys are in for a stiff battle from the ''kids" in the playoff. win or lose.
 Jim Tracy handled the game in great style and by virtue of his great performance he will handle the playoff.
 Red Gladney's Reymond Hillies added another touch toward win- ming the second round at the Com munity House, by decisively beating the Gents of the Hill 29 to g the other night. Both teams played on even terms until the final period when Bossy Harnick, Freddie Sul- 1ivan and Johnny Martin started tossing them in ill great manner to put the Doughboys out in front, the Gents fought hard throughout the entire game only to see their chances for the pennant fade away in the closing minutes. Every mem- Der of the orange and black outfit from St. Francis hall took part in the battle. Joey Bowy, Joe Quilter, Joe Cavanaugh, Bob Grady. Bob German, Earl Lewis, Eddie Curley although the Gents dark moment came when they lost the services of their two big stars, Joe Bowey and Big Bobby Grady, two of the cir- cults best men as Joe and Bob cer- tainly kept the Gents in the ball game. It was just too bad the Gents started to win heir games too late because with that team it might have been different story.
 Freddie Sullivan, Hillies star guard, was very sick man before the contest and was doubtful if he was able to play or not so all bets were held up until he consented to play. Sully performed in great style but had to be removed from the game late in the last period due to a bad fall he took, injuring his knee cap.
 Bossy Harnick put new spirit in the Hillies fin the second period when he replaced Al Colgan and did they start to click!
 Helen Murphy and Loretta Vance again cheered for the losing team. They have yet to cheer for win- ming team. The Wells A. c. who were the only team to beat the Rey- monds as yet suffered defeat at the hands of the Baldwin Props. who are not up there in the league where they should be as they lost plenty of tough games.
 Some readers have asked me why I had not chosen Red Vallone on tho All Star team. Well, Red hap- pens to be a member of the Com munity Club and therefore I did not take the liberty of placing him Dn iL although I do believe he hould be among the first 10.
 Since the senior league was organ- md two seasons ago by Al D0bkins, bome very pleasant memories are recalled. In i936 the Tribune Jrs. @aptured the race by downing the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17
BRUINS, LEAFS IN "
 OVERTIME TIE

Boston, March 17--(UP)--- The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs battled to 1-1 overtime tie in national hockey league game before 15,0O0 here last night.
 Both scores came in the first per iod, Bob Davidson tallying for Tor onto and Roy 0oldsworthy for Bos- ton.
 Red Horner of Toronto and Char lie Sands of Boston drew major penalties for mavliag each other in the third period.
 Brilliant work by the rival goalies, Tiny Thompson and Hal Broda, fea- tured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

regiment guard" boxing Henry Armstrong stop Mike Bese last week the Beef Stew" Eddie Meade Armstrong after since Johnny Rko went back to making tires and looks though he will be back in the bucks again Al Jolson bankM Armstrong status Then there Heiy just Australia, boosting Brooklyn Eddie Harvey Waterbury fighters Lut in Mugans Arena Tom McArdle and George Dynamt' smith, rated the best country Chicago Could Louis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

That's funny sctup at the New Haven Arena boxing department Al Wei matchmaking for the organization Dick Gray running the Wei
  post partner snagged the managerial Amb lightweight champion and partners years That's Life is 1t not?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

ance this week and the last week. next week. Thursday night, final preparations for the much talked about. long awaited banquet. shall be made.
 sPapa" ManEo wishes to thank the fellow members of the league for their tiioughtfulness ann brCtheFiy feelings oii their presentation of such lovely roses to the mlsslis and laby. Thank youiI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

be pushed into setting a new stan- dard for the boards when he lines up tonight against Archie San R0- mani of Kansas. Luigi Beccail of Italy and Gene Venzke of Pennsyl. vanla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

For the first time in week the big smile missing from the Alderman Ed Fitzgerald SG Packs The easonhat 2S setback his st. Thomas took from the s Peter Paul outfit earlier the Reports Out with the having beaten them 65 pins in the first test of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

listening wanting to a would
  greatest thing bestowed by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

Waterbury bigpin bowlers will the New York next week Friday and Saturday both outfits Maatuck Alleys which plans completely uniform the ball rollers and give them chance to shoot at that look Nike telephone numbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

Kelley, B. Rainone and Helen Swirsky will be on the court for a victory tomorrow night. Two fast preliminaries have been arranged by Supervisor Bill Shea of the Com. Inunity house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

Billy Moore Wby has the of his dad and will baseball with State He gets his chance the friend Brother Johnny the Ph and Jerry Fitzgerald the Han partners friendly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

Worden company employees will Harry Monday night Patsy
  torney popularity many years richly deserved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

specaors comeback the Central nut o last night Senior ntercub basketball champion Knights at the Y" the going to the 2221 count after the Knights held 1917 lead with only seconds left tO play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17
ThiS Sporting
 World
Pert Paragraph Of Sport
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Raseba NoteWoud not be funny frans Colonel Jake ubpt and Lou Gerg BreadOn and Dizzy Dean really sy putting publicity the colonel and Babe Ruth dd for many quits he has done and Gris not signed before anything happen the will the their
 Gerg will take $S0O00 for and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17
WHITE SOX SET FOR REAL DRIVE
 FOR PENNANT
Dykes Pleased as Chicago Entry Shows Much
 Class in South

Editor;s Note: Following Is the sixth of . series from the major league spring training camps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

High single -Montari. i6i. High three-Bannick. 420. High team---A.n B. C.. 04i. High total-Chase. 1922.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10
Controlling Dangerous Forces

AS Albert w. Whitney of the Ma
tional Conservation Bureau and tie
National Safety Council, points cut,
civilizatio mis- constantly, introduce
ing new hazards into life, such as
steam, electricity. explosives, pois-
ons, locomotives and airplanes.
Gradually, as our knowledge In
creases, we learn how to use such
new forces and devices so that they
may perform the utmost in public
service with minimum OF risk.
The automobile is In the same
category. And 1t can be dealt with
in the same manner as other dang
erous forces whose menaces lave
been eliminated or greatly subdued.
and whose contributions to better
living and working conditions have
been correspondingly increased.
Education is the essential thing.
And it must not be hit-and-miss ed
ucation. 1t must represent a perma-
nent. planned program. administered
by experts.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

SO far as the traffic problem is in
voived. it is difficult TO educate the
adult. But the adults of tomorrow
can be taught to use our streets and
highways carefully and properly.
Amazing progress has been made In
expanding safety education and
training in school curriculums. Stu
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

The school which does not teach
safety shirks it's responsibility to the
children in its care, and to the COM
munity at large. Comparatively lit
tie expense is required to adept an
carry on a safety course-and the
saving, measured in dollars as well
as in the more important coin OF
lives. is incalculably greater.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

dents are not only taught the rudi-
ments of safe driving, but what is
equally important. the rudiments OF
safe walking. The result is found in
the sta.istics--a steady decline in
traffic fatalities to children of school
age, even though fatalities to adults
greatly increased during the same
Years.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10
Mayors Want Relief

Washington has had another visit
from Mayors OF our great cities.
They like the idea of the Govern
nlent putting up plenty of money for
their local relief so that they can be
extra-liberal with their poor and
needy The system locks swell on
municipal tax rolls, but the people
OF those same cities pay for what
they get out OF Washington in
other ways'-on sight. and in un-
seen taxes.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

Mrs. Fred Harder, Mrs. George
Warren, Mrs. Jay Abbott. Miss Ethel
Mae Warren and Willis Rogers went
on a shopping trip to Wilmington on
Saturday.
Services Sunday as follows:
Preaching 10 a. m.
Church school IL a. m.
Epworth League 1880 p. m.
Cedar Neck: Church school 2 p.
m. Preaching p. m.
Slaughter Neck: Revival services
1880 D. m. and will continue through
the coming week.
Rev. s. l.. Handy. pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-10

DOLLS AND TOYS for Girls and
Boys. Ben Franklin Stores. Milford,
Del. 1t
The Washington times., 1937-01-26
NOW
WhyDO Russians
Plead Guilty?
MARTYRS ALL?
BY HELEN ESSARY

While wrestling with a dash of
influenza by my own fireside, I've
been trying to reconcile the treas
The Washington times., 1937-01-26
PARLEY OPENS
ON DEFENSE

Nearly 1000 women delegates.
representing 80 national patriotic
organizations, gathered here to-
day from every section Of the
country for the twelfth annual
Women's Patriotic Conference on
national defense, scheduled for a
three1day session at the Mayflower
Hotel.
Starting with a meeting Of the
entire membership at o'clock
tonight, the conference will hear
addresses by high Government Of
ficials and discuss methods of
strengthening the national defense
in the interests of peace. The
conference will be presided over
by Mrs. Oscar w. Hahn, of Wayne,
Neb, national president of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
DirkSen Speaker
Speakers at tonight's session will
be Representative Everett M. Dirk,
sen. of Illinois, on THE Road
Away from War;" and Harry w.
Colmary, national commander of
Continued on Page 20. Col. 81
The Washington times., 1937-01-26
MAN, "a,
WH0F!RED0N
PAIR IN CAR
PrisonerT TeIIsRambIing
Story, Ordered Held
For Observation

The lives of two persons were
endangered early today when an
elderly man, who told police he
was tired of having the neighbors
put a violet ray on him" opened
fire on them with a shotgun.
The man, Paul S. Colin, 81, Of
lib K st. S. E., was arrested
after police had surrounded his
house and thrown a gas bomb to
overpower him. He admitted the
shooting after questioning, and
was charged with assault with a
dangerous weapon and then re-
moved to Gallinger Hospital for
mental observation, police reports
stated.
Those endangered by the shots
were Mrs. Clara Simonds, 1116 <
st. S. E., an employe of Gallinger
Hospital and Edward F. O'Con-
nor, 713 Princeton Pl. N. w.. a
Capital Transit motorman.
Fire on Car
O'Connor had driven Mrs. ST.
monds home and had just stopped
his car in front of her home when
two shots fired from a shotgun
struck the car.
O'Connor sped away and drove
to the Fifth Precinct, where he
reported the shooting to Lieut..
Dennis Cullinane. The shots, he
said, came from an adjoining
house, so a squad, headed by Serge.
George Wallrodt, was rushed to
the place and surrounded it.
Breaking down the door, the po-
licemen hurled gas bomb in,
then captured Colin and seized a
shot gun, two discharged shells
and a quantity of ammunition.
Tells of "ViOIet Ray"
At the precinct, police say,
Colin admitted the shooting, de-
claring he had had trouble with
the neighbors and he was tired"
of having them put the violet rays
on him.
1t was after he made this state
ment that the charge was placed
against him and he was trans
ferred to the hospital for mental
observation.
The Washington times., 1937-01-26
Ken Murray
Says:

(Ken Murray is noD appearing
in person at the Earle TheGterJ
John Barrymore's love on the
run has come to a dead stop,
with Elaine trying to tie up his
California properties and also
suing him for plenty Of ali
mOny. Cupid's arrow might
have missed BarrymOre's heart
but apparently it's gonna get
him in the pOcketbOOk.
First they were June and
January, next Caliban and
Ariel, and now, with the shear
ing. Samson and Delilah.
When an old Romeo has to
pay so much dough to his
Juliet, you can hardly blame
him if he refuses to say Part
ing is such sweet sorrow"
You know, John and Elaine'S
romance has been the second
greatest love story from a news
paper angle of present times -.
Only, in this case, it's the lady
who abdicateS.
(Copyright. 1887, by McNaught
Syndicate, Inc)
The Washington times., 1937-01-26

A wealth of good looks, a wide
range of student activities and the
ability to hit the bullseye con-
sistently in intercollegiate rifle
competition, have placed Miss
Georgia Nordeen, 1854 Thirty-sec-
ond St., Mt. Rainier, Md, among
the leaders of University of Mary
land goods.
Miss Nordeen received her early
training in rifle shooting on the
girls team at Tech High in Wash
ington and was named a member
of the varsity squad at Maryland
in her junior year last term. She
is also vice president and pledge
master of her social sorority, Alpha
XII Delta, a member of the French
Club and the coed Daydodgers
Club. She has played in the an
nual May Day and All University
Night programs for two years.
She is studying English in the
College of Arts and Sciences with
the expectation of taking a posi-
tion as a librarian of the ancient
classics after her graduation.