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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
RepLay Game At The End OF League Season?
Autographs
Topping Not Always Due to Swing;
 Stand Ahead of Pellet to Avoid It
BY ART KRENZ NEA Service Golf Writer

Bobby Cruickshank was in posi- ton to win the 1884 United States Open as he came to the 11th hole of the last round at Merion, Pa.
 After getting oil good drive, CruickShank half topped his niblick approach.
 Headed for brook, the ball hit a flat stone, and bounded to the green.
 Cruickshank was so elated when he saw the ball on the green that he tossed his club high in the air. When the club came down it struck the wee Scot on the head and knocked him out for the count.
 A topped ball is not hit on top as many golfers believe.
 What actually happens is that the ball is struck above center as the clubhead swings up after reaching the lowest point in the arc.
 Topping is not always caused by faulty swinging.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
Just a Few Lines

odds this time hanging around these 115 52 Chicago Cincinnati 3o1; Brooklyn 6o Boston oo and Phla- depha York 45; Cleveland 4l Detroit 5-1 121; Washington 2 Chicago 4o Philadelphia 6o1 Professional Football Federation granted recognition by the National Football League and regarding signing of players and territorial rights
 Rudy withdraw entirely from the New York wrestling closing all his clubs when his leases expire
 realized profit $25OOO the BaerFar fight Joe Ddaggo of the New York Yankees
 Amelia Eahart Putnam, taking lessons in deep said to be driving Ambers
 back childhood Bill Bonthron is the only colegian years haf-mie and mile double
 Barney Ross fighter the jewery business in Chicago, miniature fish found all it's research at the Key miles Miami tends show otherwise the sea speaking whisper in the Washington would like to sell Al Simmons to some National League Schmelng $5O00 in crossings knock out Joe Louis last
 the country considering starting schools for training jockeys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
LITCHFIELD NETMEN
 DEFEATED BY WINDSOR

Litchfield, May 27-The Windsor high school tennis team wrought vengeance on the Litchf1eld quartet which had defeated them earlier in the season by score of 3 to 2 yes terday trounced them 6 to 0. Sum- mary:
 Merrill (W) defeated Ramsey (Y) 6-1, 60; Dexter (W) defeated J. Roberg, CD 6-4, 60; Rimosukas (W) defeated R. Roberg CD 7-5, 6-3; Young (W) defeated Sepples (Y) 6-O, 6-1; Merrill and Young (W) de- feated Ramsey and R. Roberg CD 6-1, 7-5; Dexter anr Afford (W) defeated J Roberg and Seeples CD 6-2, 6-3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
WILLIAMS PITCHES
 NO=HIT CONTEST

Perfect pitching for seven innings was turned in by Frank Williams of the Manufacturing team, who shut out the Eyelet Room TO last night in Scovill Inter-Department league the opposition being unable to get a hit while the winners got g hits and were aided by two Eyelet errors Williams is also one of the best Scovill Company duckpin bowlers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
FREE ACADEMY WHIPS
 TORRINGTON HANDILY

Norwich, May 27-Belaboring two pitchers for, a grand total or 21 hits, Norwich Free Academy regained its winning stride yesterday and van- quished Torrington, 17-3. The Wild Cats scored the bulk of their runs in the first five innings, six in the second and seven more in the next three. John Gibbs took hitting hon. ors with four singles in as many trips to the plate. John Barrows was second with four out of five. Co., Captain Pop Congdon won long range laurels with two doubles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
Today's Sport
 Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE
 Uu,taa PresS Stan CogrespOndentl

one that grants to every man the right to shout, squawk, and scream his opinions 50 long as he ooeSn ' break any windows, park by the fireplugS, or pass on curves. Before disaster overtakeS him, JacobuS had better get in his order for helium and leave that hot air alone.
 Let's dismiss the fashion show for golfers with Q few lines. Jimmy Thomson will win 1t since Viola Dana dresses him faultlessly in symphonies (and mcnogrammed ones, tool of blue, brown, gray. mauve, orchid, heliotrope, and van- fila. ell looks like well kept for- ismt's window, and costs twice as much.
 Now for this weird gadget with the high patent number. It wad name. He said that its purpose in life was to mash golf balls so tight that they would travel yards farthel when struck by 8 club. He men. tioned a lot of high-falutin' stun about compression and everybody bit. Five minutes after the device was set up the pros had formed two lines, offering living proof that a golfer will go for anything. If all the human ingenuity that has gone into making it easier to break par had been directed into serious channels, there wouldn't be an ail- ment pestering mankind, every family would have two automobiles stewing in the pot, and there would be more hands across the sea than you could shake a stick at. That is, if you are the type who likes to shake sticks at hands across the sea.
 Copyright 1887 By United Press)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
WRESTLING

New York-Jim Austeri, Italy, pinned Gino Martinelli, Italy; Jesse James, Hollywood, tossed Tony Si- ano, Italy; Heinie Olson, Sweden, threw Ted Block, St. Louis: Her. man Olsen, Sweden, downed Lee Govro, Norway.
 Boston-Ted Germaine, Boston. fiattened Dr. Louis Clifford, New York; Paul Adams, Georgia, pinned Chief War Eagle, Oklahoma; Dare devil Bullock, Boston, threw Dutch Schmidt, New York; Armond Le Donne, Canada, drew with Tiger Rollins, Texas; Ed McNeil, New Hampshire, drew with Tony Papah- no, Natick: Dynamite Dunn, Boston, drew with Carmen Carone, Boston; Lee Chang. California. drew with Buck Jones, Texas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
ROXBURY BOWS

Cheshire, May 27-Hopkins Cram mar school defeated Roxbury school here yesterday in baseball g to 4. The game was loosely played. Wood and Hayden both pitched well, the former having ten and the latter eleven strike outs, both walked four men. Pitcher Wood poled out a long homer and single to lead his team while Gallagher had the same in total bases with triple and a double in three times at bat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
Ouantico Marines
 May Play Hearts

Quantico Marines, one of the better semr-prOfessional base ball teams from the United States marine base in Virginia, may make a Waterbury appear ance some. time in June, Pres ident Ed Fitzpatrick stated to- day, their opponents to be the league leaders at that time or an aIl-star combination. The attraction has been planned for some time, and with the aid of Congressman J. Joseph Smith, the baseball-playing Marines, who travel by plane, may be seen in this city. In fact. their appearance during June is nearly certain, at this time, though not official
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
BERKSHlRES LOSE

Torrington, May 27-The Sunrise AC continued on its winning streak defeating the Berkshire nine 2 to 3 in a City Twilight league game at Fuessenich Park last night.
 Trailing by one run going into their half of the sixth, the Sunrise AC pushed across five to win the game. Jhonny Mileski, with two doubles to his credit, and the pitch ing of Blatnick stood out, as did 8 shoe-string catch by Ilavsky for the final out of the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
ST. AIMS WIN

Playing heads-up baseball the St Ann combination of the Public Parks League won an easy to decision over the Remcos of Middle town last night at Washington park four run splurge in the seconc inning clinching the game as the visitors were held to four hits ant one run in the fifth inning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
MIDGET SOFTBALL
 MEETING PLANNED

In an attempt to form a citywide Softball league for teams averag- ing IA years of age and under, Sal Bosco of 113 East Farm street has called a meeting on June 5th at a place to be chosen later with any, one interested invited to atetnd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

Many Waterbury took in the than Jarett did pitch but the WatertoWn boys presented travelling bag to the Sktovn kid who having the H. C. mound and wind up Postmaster Dan Sullivan took time out from his cnceng Jim Ky Rocco Mara to the game actioon the third base coaching line
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

Yale rather easy fashion yesterday and unable of Boo Moran who him 0te few pointers pasme Bill Flanagan bit shaky against the Brookyns next Sunday though It's eafe to say that anybodys ball team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
POLO TOWN

Running Water, Texas.-This little community boasts a polo team, al-
 though it's population is only 50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

Local golfers Sherry Murson of Yale and have play than little surprised when the En go captai was eliminated Eddie Meister who went on championship with and win yesterday down with 10 to play but put on a NhirlYind finish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
This Sporting
 World
Caught In Passing
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Talking about going from the frying pan into @ ne @ n hox ook good" when Baker the lad who got piece matched with Lew nbers at the Nev Taven Arena weeks Ambers title fight witt Canzone punches with Pedro MontaneA one
 sti ncers in the business of thu Spanish church Another part can be pu aside Phooish perhaps Pedro won't bear down.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
Boys BUILDING
IS DEDICATED

The new home of the Southeast
Boys Club at Seventeenth Street
and Massachusetts, Avenue South
east, was dedicated yesterday with
more than 1,500 boys and their
parents in attendance for corner
stone laying ceremonies. The
building is to cost 100000 and
will be ready for occupancy Janu-
ary Is. It will be the largest and
most up-to-date club south Of New
York city.
Symbols of boyhood-a top, toy
car, marbles and a knife-were
placed in the cornerstone, along
with copies of Washington news
papers. The ceremonies were
opened with music by the Elks
Boys Band and an invocation by
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Eugene J. Con-
molly of st. Peters Church.
The club will accommodate
5000 boys.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
HUSBAND HELD
AS ACID SLAYER

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 20
UN.SJ.-Victim of what police
called the most atrocious acid
murder" in Philadelphia's history,
Mrs. Mary Kluska, %, mother Of
a two-year-old boy, lay dead to-
day.
Police arrested her husband,
Michael Kluska, "a, a WPA
worker, from whom she had been
separated. Authorities said she
named him as her assailant, just
before she died.
According to police, the es-
tranged couple had arranged a
meeting last night in a park to
talk over their differences. KluSka
was accused of walking up to his
wife and hurting a can of acid at
her before either said word.
Her screams attracted passing
motorists, who took her to a hos
pital, where she died within an
hour. Her aSsailant escaped.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20

1.-THE Yellow Lily" A Dramatic
Story of Love in the South Pacific by
Ion L. Idriess. Read 1t in The Amer
lean Weekly with Sundays Herald Times.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
why FIRST LADY
QUIT CLUB TOLD

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 20.-Econ-
omy was given here today as the
cause of Mrs. Franklin D. Roose.
velt's action in dropping her mem
bership in New York's exclusive
Colony Club.
The First Lady herself, arriving
here by train last night, declared:
II am so seldom in New York
I have little occasion to use the
facilities of the club. I felt.
therefore, that to continue my
membership would be an ex-
travagance."
Mrs. Roosevelt appeared SUP
prised at the furor created by her
action and the reports that a dit.
ference of political views with
many of the wealthy members Of
the club might have had some
thing to do with it.
The discontinuance of her men,
bership was revealed when it was
deleted from her list of affiliations
in New York's new Social Register.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
The Weather

District of Columbia-Generally
fair and colder tonight and tomor-
row; lowest temperature tonight
about "a.
Maryland-Light snow in west
and snow or rain in early morn
ing followed by clearing in east
portions today; much colder; to-
morrow fair and continued cold.
Virginia-Snow flurries in west
portion and rain on the coast;
snow or rain in the interior early
today; followed by clearing to-
night; hard freeze tonight; to-
morrow fair and continued cold.
TIDE TABLES
High tides today at Oil a. m.
and 9:35 p. m.
Low tides today at 3:47 a. m.
and 3:55 p. m.
High tides tomorrow at 1904
a. m. and 1925 p. m.
Low tides tomorrow at 4:37 a.
m. and 4:48 p. m.
SUN AND MOON
The sun rose today at 6:56 a.
m. and sets at 1852 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at 6:57
a. m. and sets at 4:51 p. m.
The moon rises today at $50
p. m. and sets at 9:08 a. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
S:O1 p. m. and sets at 1000 a. m.
TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1937-11-20

Row upon row of them gaze
dawn from canvas in the greatest
collection of historical portraits
ever assembled for one exhibition
in preparation for an exhibition
at the Corcoran Art Gallery be-
ginning on November %.
"It is hoped" says Representa-
tive Sol Bloom, director general
of the United States Constitu-
ton Sesquicentennial Commis-
sion, that no one will leave the
galleries without more intense
feeling of respect for the charac-
ter and accomplishments of
these distinguished men,"
The exhibition contains por.
traits made by early painters of
the Signers of the Constitution and
other deputies to the Convention
The Washington times., 1937-11-20

of 1887, signers of the Declaration
of independence and their families
and associates.
Many of the portraits are by
famous artists of the time, such
as Gilbert Stuart, Rembrandt
Peale, Thomas Sully, Benjamin
West and others of equal fame.
The exhibition, according to Mr..
Bloom, is inclusive of "all of the
men who, by their wisdom, cour,
age and foresight, left a political
heritage unequalled in the annals
of history; and it is particularly
fitting that their portraits be as
sembled during the celebration of
the 150th year of their great
work"
Mrs. McCook Knox is chairman
of the committee on portraits.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
Is Held
AS Slayer of Girl,
FianCee of Friend
His Wife on Drinking Party With
Other Man, Prosecutor Says

LYNCHBURG, Va, Nov. 20 (LN.s.).-A story of
snapped swethars unfolded here today John Whtow
youthful shoe mill worker charged with the murder of
beautiful Oce Lee Turner 23year-od intimate friend of Whit
The Washington times., 1937-11-20

NEW YORK, Nov. 2O.-De-
IorieS Ziegfeld Noel, niece of the
ate Flo Ziegfeld and granddaugh-
Ter of the late william w. Nc
Laughlin, "the millionaire cop,"
vas cleared Of the smirch of lille
gitimacy yesterday in a referees
report which also upheld her right
to inherit 100000 of McLaugh-
Inns estate.
The lissome singing skater,
whose ex.husband accused her Of
budgeting her kisses and caresses
at the dictation of her mother. won
a sweeping victory over four sons
and daughters of the former Chief
Inspector. These heirs, cut off
with 500 each, sought to break
McLaughlin's will which left $780,
900 each to DeLories' mother and
three other children.
Referee Victor r. Kaufman
ruled there was no question that
DeLories was legitimate child.
He ignored the argument of the
suing heirs that DeLories was born
nineteen years after her mother,
Mary Mclaughlin, married Hugh
Ziegfeld, brother of the producer.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
Up and Over They Go!

JUMPING wheelbarrow eft) for the fun of it she
practices for forthcoming horse show to be held at Ar
ingOn Hail. girls school in Arlington va is Carol Nor
tOn 49, of White Plains N " riding her steed Royal
Barton. Nancy Rucker, 49, of Bedford, Va, who rolled
the obstacle quickly aside the horse goes
At right the two young ladies' both students at the
school, show beautiful form they take high hurdle
Washington lines staffP by o. B. TrOup
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
Slayer Leopold
Marks Birthday

CHICAGO, Nov. 20 (C.TP.S0.
Nathan Leopold, serving a life
term in the Statewide penitentiary
for the murder of Bobby Franks
13 years ago, spent his thirty-third
birthday at his usual duties in the
prison correspondence school. He
had no visitors.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
HUNT SLAYER
OF MD. NURSE
IN BALTIMO RE.
Mystery Wells Brutal
Death of Woman, 81
snscIaI to The Wa.hInrtOn Times

Bpeeial TO Inc WABnlngtOh Times
FERNDALE, Md, Nov. 20.
With Baltimore detectives entering
investigation of the strangle mur-
der of 52-year-old Mary May Nor.
row, Monumental City widow,
search for the slayer turned to the
Maryland metropolis today.
An unexplained 30-hour hiatus
between the time the middle-aged
practical nurse left the home of
Ralph c. Percy, Baltimore, whose
wife she cared for, and the time
her body was found in a copse
near here Friday, was the first
factor in the mystery focused on
by Investigators.
DRAGNET SPREADS
Baltimore police officials yester-
day decided to join the investiga-
ton and today picked homicide
squad detectives joined the search
for the slayer, both at the scene
where the body was found and in
Baltimore
Coroner Walter Jones, Of Anne
Arundel county, said the woman
had been dealt terrific blow in
the forehead. She was then gar
rotted, he said, with such force
as to snap her spinal cord.
Anne Arundel County Police
Chief ]. L. Souers said his investi-
CATION convinced him the middle
aged nurse was slain elsewhere
and then dumped from an auto
into the woodland.
Mrs. Morrow left the Percy home
about 7:30 p. m. Wednesday night,
ostensibly for a stroll.
IDENTIFIED BY MAN
Nothing more was heard from
her by the perplexed Percy house
hold until Friday when Mr.. Percy
identified the strangled corpse as
that of his wife's nurse.
A suspect, whose name was not
revealed, was seized last night by
Glen Burnie police. He was said
to have entered a gasoline sta
ton in the neighborhood and
mumbled something about com,
ing here to bury e woman"
Beyond this, investigators were
inclined to doubt his having any
connection with the case, but he
was being grilled in an effort to
: run out every clue which might
throw light on the mystery.
" Mrs. Morrow has a son who
lives in Essex, a Baltimore suburb,
another son in California, and a
sister in a Catholic institution near
, washington, police said. The son
, at Essex could throw no light on
where his mother might have been
during the 80 hours she was
missing.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20

~" . "AICs
The body Of Ocie Lee, recently.
crowned queen in a beauty con-
test, was found in a tourist cabin
near neighboring Appomattox,
few hours after she registered
with Whitlow, repeatedly as his
wife.
ALL FOUR CLOSE PALS
The girl had been shot through
the head. At hand lay the 49,
caliber pistol which Whitlow yes
terday fired at Harold H. Holt,
Ocie's fiance, Ito frighten him."
after reports reached Whitlow
that Holt had been keeping trysts
with Mrs. Whitlow.
All four were employed at the
Craddock-Terry Shoe Company
and had been close friends and
social associates.
Watkins M. Abbitt, common
wealth's attorney for Appomattox
county, reconstructed events lead
ing up to the shooting.
SHE PASSES OUT
Thursday afternoon, it has been
learned, Holt and Mrs. Whitlow
visited a tourist camp and had
some drinks. Whether they regis
tered I have been unable to learn.
Mrs. Whitlow has admitted she be-
came intoxicated and passed out.
She says when she came to Holt
had departed, leaving her money
to return to Lynchburg.
Friday afternoon Whitlow and
Miss Turner were together. They
travelled around, seeking to trap
Holt and Mrs. Whitlow together.
He says they finally stopped at
Rock Tavern and that he tele-
phoned Lynchburg and located
Holt.
FIRED SOARING SHOT
while Ocie talked to Holt,
Whitlow says he went to Lynch
burg, found Holt, and fired once
in the air over his head to frighten
him. He says he then returned
to Rock Tavern, found Miss Tur-
ner LAC been drinking, drove to
Appomattox and rented a cabin.
"He says he went out for a
minute, and upon returning, found
Ocie missing. Then he says he
heard a shot, and found the girl
in an adjoining room, dying"
Mrs. Whitlow called at the Ap.
pomattox Jail today, but Whitlow
refused to talk with her, scream
ing:
Get out! Don't speak to me!
You're no wife of mine!"
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
COvadOnga Sees
Havana Lawyers

HAVANA, Nov. 20 Q.N.SO.
The Count of Covadonga, former
heir to the Spanish throne, ar.
rived here yesterday from Miami
to consult his attorneys.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
AOsta Is Appointed
VicerOy of Ethiopia

ROME, Nov. 20 Q.N.S0.-The
Duke of Aosta has been named
viceroy of Ethiopia, succeeding
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani, who is re-
turning to Rome.
The Washington times., 1937-11-20
NOtables of History
To Revisit Capital

The who wrote history $50 have returned to
the Capital They have back lend their to the
occasion of the 5Oh celebration of the writing Of their great
est work-the Constitution of the United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28
Time To Send Names
 For Funny Baby Trio
Letters, Titles For "Of the Record" Cartoon Midgets
 Will Net Sum of $4OO in Prizes

Three babes, nameless in 8 cold and cruel world, are calling to you for help. This, in 8 manner Of speaking.
 Really, this is an opportunity for some reader of The Democrat to come in for some of $400 in prize money for Ed Reed, originator of the famous cartoon, "Off the Rec- ord" offers this money in prizes for the best names submitted for the three babies shown in numerous of his drawings.
 Names for the infants and letters are coming in to The Democrat daily and every one will be given consid- eration by the judges of this na- tional contest for the first prize of $l00, or some of the rest of the $400 to be given away. And about these letters; when you submit your names for the babies be sure to write a short letter, not more than 25 words, telling why you like the cartoon, "Off the Record"
 Good for Laugh!
 That's rightl of the Record" is the name of the cartoon which has appeared for more than two years on the editorial page of The Demo- crat and, doubtless, has given you at least one good laugh every day.
 But, in order to compete in this national contest, you'll have to act quickly. You must have your names for the babies and letters telling why you like "Off the Record" in to the oflce of The Democrat by November 6, Q week from Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28

Or, if you mail in your material, your letter must be poStmarked not later than midnight of that date, November 6.
 In the contest announcement which you'll find in today's Demo- crat, yesterdays and the day before, too, there are sets of rules govern ing' the competition. They are sim- pie rules and the contest is just as easy.
 Simple Contest
 One brief thought about what names the wise cracking babies de- serve and then @ letter about the cartoon and you may win some of the $250 given for the four best sets of names and letters. At least, you should win some of the prize money, even if you don't get the first prize, provided your names seem appro- priate to the creator of the jovial midgets.
 This is a national contest, of course, and there fill be lots of en- tries without 8 doubt. But folks up here in Connecticut are supposed to possess that sly sense of humor which would seem to give them an edge in contests of this kind, where @ sense of humor seems indicated.
 How is your sense of humor to- day? If it's in good working shape, sit right down and name the babies, write your letter, and then be sure to get this material to The Demo- crat as fast as you can. Time is fieeting and a week from Saturday the contest closes.