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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
NEGRO FIRST TO WIN TITLE ON
 AMERICAN SOIL
BraddOck Fought Great But Foolish Fight, Say
 Critics; Gate $7l5.OOO
By HENRY McLEMoRE

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Chicago, June 23.-(UP)-Joe Louis had completed today his march down the Glory Road. It started g years ago, in a tiny cabin in the cotton, way down in Alabam'.
 It ended last night in a brilliant patch of light at Comiskey Park when, with 65,OO0 persons looking on, the negro bomber was proclaim ed heavyweight champion of all the world.
 He heard the proclamation with upraised hands-hands that still dripped with the blood of the big Irishman, Jimmy Braddock, who, after 9 minutes and ten seconds of battling, had crumpled to the GOT unconscious.
 Only one other man of Louis race -burly, gold-toothed Jack Johnson I-ever stood where Louis stands to- day. But Jack lifted the title in Australia, which leaves Louis with the distinction of being the first negro to win the championship on American soil.
 When Louis blasted the defend ing champion to the floor in the eighth round he capped one of the most sensational climbs to the heights in the history of boxing. Three years ago Joe labored in an automobile factory. A pair of over alls was his dress, and pork chops and hominy grits his fare. Today he was the best fighting man in the world, with $700,000 in the bank, and faced with the cheery prospect of making twice that amount in the next twelve months.
 Already Mike Jacobs, the shrewd New Yorker who brought last nights fight to Chicago despite flock of lawsuits, has laid plans for Joe to defend his championship twice be- fore winter.
 Jacobs announced today that he had arranged tentatively to take the Brown Bomber to London in July and pit him against Tommy Farr, the gangling Welshman who holds the British Empire heavy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Last Nights Fights


 Chicago-Joe Louk. 197 1-4, De- troit, knocked out Jim Braddock, 197, Woodcliffe, N. J. (8); Henry Cooper, 186 1-2, Brooklyn, deces- toned Alex Kettles, 198, South Bend, Ind, (D; Jack Mccarthy, Boston, decisioned Bernie Bowman, Chi- cago (4): Max Bona, POP, Chicago, decisioned Bill Irby, 108 IA, Eufala, Ala, (N; Nathan Mann, 187 1-4, New Haven, decisioned Charley Massera, 194 3-4, Pittsburg (6); Arturo Goday, Argentine, decesion- ed Tony Galento, Newark, N. J., (6); Max Roesch, 192, Dallas, Tex, decisioned Steve Cars, 182 1-2, Meriden, Conn, (4): Harry Thomas. 196 1-2, Chicago, technically koed Jurge Brescia PIP 3-4 Argentine, (S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Braddock-Louis
 Movies At Polls

Motion pictures of the fight in Chicago last night which saw a new worlds heavyweight champion crowned, will be shown exclusively at the LOew- Poli theatre in this city starting tomorrow, Manager Ed Fitz- patrick announced today. Ring siders say the punch that knocked out the champion Jim- my Braddock was one Of the most devastating ever thrown by any boxer wearing six ounce gloves, while Braddock's knockdown of Louis in the first round is also another thrilling angle to the pictures of the bout. They will be shown for three days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Autographs
SHORT CHIP TO PIN SAVES STROKES
 FOR GOLFERS OFF WITH LONG CLUBS
By ART KRENZ NEA Service Golf Writer

Ben Richter, southpaw, cham pion of the professionals, half hit the ball when he tried to play a high mashie over trees on the sec ond hole of friendly match on the Algquin Country Club course, St.. Louis.
 The ball headed for the thick branches and entered the round front door of bird house, and is there now, hanging in the pro shop.
 Short chips to the pin save many strokes for players having oil days with longer clubs.
 On this shot. the left hand must be given a chance to guide the club. SO keep the hands in line with the stroke.
 As only short swing is neces- sary, the club never neews to be raised higher than the hips.
 The stroke must be executed smoothly to avoid jabbing the ball The ball will run considerably Il the ground is hard. in that csae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
LOCK TOWN TEAM
 TOPS THOMASTON

Thomaston, June g. - The Eagle Lock Company softball team, van- quished last week on their own grounds, came to town last night and reaped a sweet revenge at the ex- pense of the Young Mems Clubs aggregation. Thoroughly vexed at the 7-5 beating in their last en- counter with the Clubbers, the Will lers went to work with blood in their collective eyes, and rapped out a l5-8 victory at the Redpath Field.
 Led by Jimmy Gauditis, who hit safely 4 out of times and brought in 3 runs, the entire membership scored at least once. Two costly errors and two bases on balls paved the way to a big fourth inning for the visitors when they tallied seven times. Axelby was the shining light for the locals, getting 3 out of four, scoring three runs, and turning in several sensational catches in left field.
 The rubber game of the series will be played next Tuesday at the Sal- ford avenue field.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Tommy Far; British Champ, Next For Louis
Today's Sport
 Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE CUnIte6 Preas Stan Correspondent

Chicago, June g. (UP)-In Ger many executioners wear silk toppers and knock of the victims head with an axe of furnished steel.
 In France they go in for white ties, tails, and a guillottne.
 But over here we are simple folk, without frills. Our head executioner, one Joe Louis, just slips on a pair of purple tights, ShuffleS his feet a few times and lasheS out with nut brown fists, bundled into cement hardness.
 Louis gave a public demonstration in Comiskey park last night, and the 65,OOO who watched will swear to his effectiveness. They will tell you that his fists fall with the dead liness of the axe and the big blade and they will be right-for they do.
 The right hand that he smashed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Softball Struggles

that they being sidetracked their efforts to negotiate with the Brooklyn Professional Men, Manager Ca Marc of Police Dept team and Dan Stokes polo player jock Sunnde Markets his leisure hours have asked the cooperation of this Walter ocaed of the lads from across bridge date Manager Sens has not come forward wit" ar 
 his resignation might of the hghgh of the nex of Brooklyn Professional Mems Sporting Club
 received today elfexplanatory Read Sporting Dept
 Waterbury Democrat
 with the Brooklyn Professional management? During past challenged the club the strength c its speaking John Jenusais about connections made throuh walter tried this occasion and learned that time the Yankee Stadium informed that he had left only short the Polo Grounds.
 appears strange quite positive that Dr. these visits knw hat police team was Brooklyn Professionals knowing that n the event fortunate enough to register win our WI" meantime only look forward to catching up with s Dr. might tag his sometime in order to keep enough complete negotiations We hope
 Joseph Bagley reads this article ne will cooperate efforts
 Thanks, John. ... MARCELLA, Manager Police Dept Softban Team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Harlem Happy With Shouts Of
 Bring On Max

New York. June B. (UP)- Throughout Harlem = New York's Little Africa"-the cry today was:
 Bring on Max Schmeling! Wha,s dat German?"
 Jubilant over Joe Louis knockout of James J. Braddock and hySteri- cally proud of their races first heavyweight boxing champion since Jack Johnson, Harlem's thousands celebrated all night, shouting their defiance to the only man to defeat the Detroit negro since he became heavyweight sensation.
 From the time the fight start- ed last night until its abrupt end in the 8th round negroes of Har- lem clustered around radio loud- speakers on the streets, in taverns and restaurants and in taxicabs.
 The moment the announcement of Louis victory was made, Harlem began to celebrate.
 No Trouble An f1npromptu parade started al the north end of Central park and moved up Seventh avenue. At each
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23

Promoter that Louis next bout would be Whman who the British heavy title that Far has been signed box
 makes think that mayhap perhaps and might be moneymaker he ahle to ston Farr who would be pretty Louis n his course wouldn't the put Bae and Louis again in New Englhers would and barrel especially Baer beats Fa before Louis Which might give little hint that getting bigger by the minute Eng land, the land of horizontal heavyweghts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
By JACK POBUK

1vVbC0 AAhoSA UOSVA
 If you are planning to enter a swimming meet don't limit your preparation to one week of training. Champions train all year round.
 You should take tip from them and follow a program of modera- tion in diet, an abundance of sun- light and fresh air, and regular daily exercises of some sort.
 During the week prior to any con- kest this is good schedule to fol- low:
 Monday: Practice on boards and wings (explained below) about 8 quarter mile each. Bob about three hinutes, rest, and then take short bW1Im.
 Tuesday: Practice start, trying to Dss as much distance as possible in kOur jump. Then take long swim.
 Wednesday: Endurance swim ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
TABS VICT'ORS

Torrington, June 23.-The T. A. & B. nine downed the P. N. A. team 6 to 2 in a city twilight league game played at Fuessenich park last night. The game was undoubtedly the best game that the P. N. A. team has played in this league this season, but the TABS showed just 8 little better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
TORRINGTON LOOPS
 TO START SHORTLY

Torrington, June 23.-The city recreation departments junior and midget baseball leagues, with 9 teams enrolled, will open Monday at the Perkins street diamond. The midget games will be played in the morning and the junior games in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23

something of record too he left Waterbury
 from Newark that night and back his offices this morning worrying about the dentists outing tomorrow Chicago could Peter Piper picked peck pkd peppers And after all that Ken smith o the New 1k mention in rngside this morning listed we'll NEAL OIara dear old Waterbury Sue 'em doctor em, alienation of affections
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Sports Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

readers explain the inactivity Brooklyn Professional softba team which date this season has mperSonang the Tox Knowing hmself Professional Sporting avoiding opposition cannot be classified among dodgng with Sunny which to have been the m engagement of the during inquired the always the buck passed to everyone Brooklyn who is not concerned.
 Thanks for space.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
ETTERS STOPPED

Emil Etters of this city was knock ed out in the second round of his amateur boxing bout with Young Bumbo of New Haven last night at Savin Rock, being counted out as he tripped over the rope to get back into the ring. Tommy Shiarlo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
This Sporting
 World
Echoes From Chicago (By Carrier Pigeon)
By JOHN A. cLUNEY

morning after toutng his people and else o Joe Louis as fighter who would never able to win the worlds championship . godentsked I Arthur who won the dccn the first take the title and then gave up ak shaded his from the oson thooe cele- utning HaElemies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Exercises

The Boards: This exercise per- fleets the hutter kick movement. Take piece of wood, two inches thick. eight inches wide, and 36 inches long. Hold board in hands and assume floating log position and start executing the flutter kick.
 Practice kicking the board up and down length of pool.
 THE WINGS: Place wings around ankles, assume floating log position and executive arm move ment. Swim length of pool in this manner about 16 times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
BIG LEAGUE COACHES

Three of the leading hines of the Eastern Intercollegiate Baseball League-Yale, Harvard and Dart mouth-are coached by former ma- jor leaguerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23

a Steve Carr loser preims to which pretty much expected both to before Mann lick him and that's not excepting Gamer Tor 6ayfn thing off for good
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23

Something really happen at Madison Square Garden any one days the fight the Eighth $73000 and Mike Jacobs has the heavyweight well for the next two years It's time for deal Of kind-and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23

Next week Thursday the Eclipse Glass Company team will cross bats in return engagement with the Young Mems Club at Redpath field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23

and Tommy Tucker of this city won decisions over opponents, be- fore a small crowd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
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attempt to hit . spot in front of the green.
 There is very little roll if the course is wet or heavy. so in that case the ball is aimed at the spot in the immediate vicinity of the hnla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23

Runs-Yoskas, Jasilunas, Semetas, Martino. Bowen, Boroway. Zegzdryn Doran 2, H. Murphy 2, F. Murphy, Buckley. Errors-Doran, F. Murphy Rossi. Runs batted in-Martino ?, Semetas, Zegzdryn, Strokalitis, l.. Murphy 2, H. Murphy, Boroway. Two base hits-E. Murphy. Three base hits-Zegzdrwn. H. Murphy. Stolen es-Mazzarella, Yoskas. Left on bases-Scovill 3, Brass 1. Bases on balls-off :Strokalitis 3, Ouimct f.. Hits off: Grady, in 4 innings: Ouimet; 2 in 3. Hit by pitcher, by by Strokalitis z. Wild pitches = Grady. Winning pitcher-Strokaliti Losing pitcher-Grady. Empires - Stanton. Timc-1:22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
Thursday: Time trials.

Frlu1y' 0cVCIhk oLlOII S"Ano'
 Be sure to get nine hours sleep each night, eat ight food, take brisk walks, and do some calisthen- ics.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01
NEWS ITEMS

Walter W. Johnson the well known dredge builder, whose company has constructed a large percentage of the 40 dredges on Seward Peninsula, and who is at
 present constructing a dredge at Candle, was an outgoing passeng- CT on the PAA Electra today, en- route to Flat, where he is inter- ested in mining and dredging proposition. While here MT. John son looked into several likely dredging propositions and no doubt next summer will see addi- tional dredges being constructed in the Second Division MT. John son is of the opinion that next summer will show a greater in- crease in mining interest, than this year On another page of this issue will be found his advertise ment and anyone desiring inform ation can reach him at 35l Cal ifornia St., San Francisco, Calf
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01

Russell Maynard of the Nome Daily Nugget, left on the PAA Electra for Juneau this afternoon to attend a meeting of the Terri torial Welfare Board of which he is the Second Division represent ative. During his absence from Nome, Clinton Gray will be asso- ciated with the Nugget as Lino- type operator.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01

Emerson Bassett, local repre- sentative of the Pacific Alaska AirWays, is enroute to the states on a vacation trip, having left this afternoon via PAA plane to Juneau. During his absence Jack Stewart, radio operator, will act as PAA representative, and Her man H. Smith, who arrived on the PAA Electra today, will fill the position of radio operator for the PAA in place of MT. Stewart.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01

Miss Margaret Ullrich who spent the summer visiting with MT. and Mrs. Hans Mirow, here, left this afternoon via PAA Elec- tra for Ruby, where she will teach school this coming winter. Her many young friends were sorry to see her leave, but have hopes of her return to Nome next spring.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01
Victoria Sailing
 Date Is Changed

Agent Joe Harnish of the AL aska Line is in receipt of a mes sage from the Seattle office, giv- ing the information that the sail ing date of the next voyage of the steamer Victoria leaving Seat tie for Nome has been changed from Sept. 9th to Sept. 10th.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01
Airplane News

Pilot John Lynn of the Lynn Air Service, of Fairbanks, arriv- ed Nome via Candle last evening, bringing first class mail and as passengers, Joe Mehern, Barney Raymond and Refs Collins from Fairbanks. The plane expects to return to Fairbanks Thursday or Friday with the same passengers.
 The PAA Electra arrived Nome this morning from Fair banks with Pilots Monson and Knox at the controls. Passengers incoming were Clark Anderson Milt Odum, Elmer Brandel, Bil Kluff and Herman H. Smith.
 The Electra took off on its re turn flight to Fairbanks via Fla with first class mail and the foll owing passengers: Russell May nard, George Anderson, Emerson BaSsett, Margaret Ullrich, Waite Johnson, Ralph Flanders, C. R Stump.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01

Pilot John Cross arrived from northern points with Mir. Burdick as a passenger. Pilot Cross expect ed to take off on his return flight to his Deering base, today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01

Pilot Sig Wien of the WAA., hopped off at 7:3O this morning for the Noxapaga with freight. Thence to Taylor and back to Nome with Jerry Sullivan as a passenger.
 At pm. pilot Wien flew to Solomon with Peter Curran as a passenger, thence to Council pick ing up MT. Larson who was flown to Candle Thence returning to Nome picked up MT. Cooper at Taylor and Father Cunningham at Pilgrim Springs and brought them to Nome.
 Pilot Wien is scheduled to make another trip to Taylor this even ing returning Jerry Sullivan there.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-09-01

Pilot-Manager Hans Mirow of the MAS took off today with MT. Jorgenson for Tin City and Henry F. Miller and R. T. Peck for Tel Ter; Bud Thompson will be a round tripper. Mrs. Thomas Pet erson will be picked up at Teller and transported to Tin City.
 Pilot MiroW is scheduled for a trip to Candle and Kotzebue to- morrow, weather permitting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

appeal now being conducted in this city.
 Other divisions organized, with their chairmen, are as follows: law yers' division, Attorney William w. Gager; doctors, Dr. P. J. Dwyer; den- lists, Dr.. Wm. B. Greenburg: insur- ance, Thomas P. Cassidy; opticians, sDr. Stanley Crater; jewellers, Charles Green; shoe dealers, Charles Man. ming; 1grocers and meat markets, Charles Greenblatt and Thomas A. ODea; druggists. Louis Bria; dry goods, c. Walker Bissett: office equipment, Roger P. Rose; real es- tate, Theodore F. Nuhn, Ralph Vaughn; electrical contractors, mor- ticians, Idris Alderson; printers, Jo- -seph DiPietro; mems clothiers, Ed ward J. Fitzgerald; women's cloth iers, Albert Cantor.
 :. Contributors
 Thomas F. Moore, treasurer, has released an additional list of con- tributors: Joseph K. Black, Madeline Bordinat, John A. Coe, Irving H. Chase, E.. Louise Coe, Hilda Camp, Edith c. Camp, MT. and Ms. o. P. Camp, James Conlong, Goldsmith Chatf1eld Co.,, Dr. Stanley Crater, Mir and Mrs. Wm. M. Hooges. Mrs. R. w. Hampson, Miss Margery K. Hayden, Max Kiessling, Dr. James H. Kane, Fred Lux, Dr. R. J. Law ton, Dr. Harry G. Levin, Louis Lieb- eskind. George R. Leggett, Metropol- itan Furniture O., Arthur R. Mabey, Alfred F. Meyerhans, Michaels, Inc, Mrs. Katherine Pomeroy, G. P. Peck, Georgianna Trott, Frederick c. Smedley, J. L. Scott, R. D. Somers, Mary E. Sanford, Jessie M. Tate, Dr. Paul Wilhelm, Mrs w. R. Willetts, Herman J. Weisman, Dr. Winfield E. Wight, John R. Owen, F. w. Wool worth Co., Stephen Gyuriszko, Everyman's Bible Class of Water vile, Mrs. Tracy Smith, Mrs. William Rae burn, G. R. Crane, Mrs. George E. Petitjean, Mrs. A. J. Smith, Mrs. Dorothy D. Holcomb, Cornelia B. Maltby, Dr. F. J. Buchanan, c. c. Husted, Merritt Atwood, Mrs. Sarah K. Plume, Dr. John c. Walker, Lu- clan D. Warner, Wm. T. Manning, pr. T. F. Bevans, Stuart F. Judd. John Greco, Dr. Fred c. Owens. Contributions from employees of the following firms and factories have also been received: BlakeSlee Co.,, H. L. Green Co.,, Hampson, NI;ntie &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

match games with other teams Il the city, and has hopes of receiv- ing many challenges.
 Golden Chain Club
 The regular weekly entertain ments and socials of the Golden Chain Club were concluded recently with dinner at Wilcox Pier at Savin Rock followed by a tour of the concessions. Mrs. Helen Stokes was the more fortunate member in winning prizes.
 Those present were Mrs George Crocicchia, Mrs. Helen Stokes, Mrs Matthew J. Colney, Mrs. T.. Dews, Mrs D. Vandercook, Mrs. William Telash, and Mrs. T. Waynne. The Golden Chain Club will resume its activities in September.
 Crowd At Party
 About 400 attended the annual card party last night at the Lyceum under the sponsorship of the Cleaners Society of St. Patrick's church. All popular card games were played and many prizes award ed. After the contests refreshments were served. The committee ir charge was headed by Mrs Thomas FitZmaurice, assisted by the women of the parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

Joseph Stevens ended another hilarious few moments of fun and nonsense with "The Love Bug Will Bite You"
 Never in Million Years" gave James Arnold a fine opportunity to score a decided hit with the audience, his voice registering with distinct approval. Edgar Jackson followed him with an- other smash tune, Little Old Lady and Jimmie" Luddy went to town with a bang on To-day I Am A Man."
 William Joyce repeated his smashing success of the 1886 Squire show with another Init" number, "Was It Rain, Billy" was in fine voice last night and was repeatedly encored.
 Frank Brice, drum major of the Crosby High school band, closed the performance with an intri- cate exhibition of baton- whirling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

Clarke with James Luddy chair man of the program committee. On the business staff were Peter Luddy, Joseph Stevens, and Ro- bert Carr.
 Alfonso Ruzzo was the first so- loist of the evening, heard in My Last Affair" He was followed by the first appearance Of the con- ics-Peter and James Lutidy, JC- seph Stevens, and Richard I.con- ard with Peter Luddy ending their initial skit with "Boo-Hoo."
 Thomas Bowling scored a big hit with Moonlight and Sha- dows" while "Dick" Leonard was called back several times after offering "The Girl on the Police Gazette"
 A piano duet gave the Waters boys, Harry and Robert, an op- portunity to show their skill and versatility in "Nola."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

in which he went through the en- tire repitoire in highest profes- Sional fashion. He was accorded an ovation as he finished and the entire company swung into its closing number.
 Solo and chorus work was espe- cially well done at the perform ance and the comics also came in for their due share of praise, sev- eral of the skits producing near riots.
 Gregory Gilmartin was an effi- cient and competent master of ceremonies again this year, pre- Senting each number in good fashion and also engaging in sev- eral of the comedy settos in good spirit.
 There will be a meeting of all members of the minstrel cast next Wednesday night at 8:3O o'clock in the Columbus Club.