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The Washington times., 1937-02-01
LEVEE
IN ARKANSAS

HELENA, Ark, Feb. l QN.S0.
Like a giant snake already swol-
len to record proportions the Mis-
siSsippi continued to expand today
along a 40-mile crucial" stretch
on which hundreds of men fought
to hold it back.
IF the levee should settle e"
That was the dominating fear Of
rescue crews who rushed from one
point to another bolstering weak
spots in the levee which stands
between thousands and death.
Army engineers in charge pre-
pared for the worst. Every per.
son possible was evacuated from
the zones which would lie in the
path of the river should the levee
break.
Soldiers forcibly persuaded"
several score of negroes to evacu-
ate, leaving their scanty posses
sions behind.
A National Guard aviator, after
flying over the Mud Lake section
near Hughes, reported that several
hundred persons were still trapped
by murky waters in the largely
evacuated area.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
u. S. Citizenship
Claim Fails to
Win War Suit

Because the naturalization laws
are so indefinite" any dispute in.
volving them shall be resolved in
favor of the Government, the
United States Court of Appeals
ruled today in ordering dismissal
of a $4,000 claim against the Alien
Property Custodian arising out OF
one of the strangest situations that
developed during the World War.
The court ruling today involved
the citizenship of the son OF Paul
Isenberg, a young German who
went to Hawaii in 1858 and became
an immensely wealthy sugHr
planter. The father became a
naturalized Hawaiian in 1878
under the native monarchial gov
ernment, was appointed a noble of
the realm, and served in the House
of Mobiles for IA years.
His son, Richard M. ISenberg
was born in Bremen, Germany,
while his parents were visiting
there in 1888 and spent his entire
youth in the fatherland. At the
age of 10 he returned to Hawaii
to learn the sugar business, but in
1909 took up his permanent resi-
dence in Mecklenburg, Germany.
The ISenberg properties were
seized during the war under "the
trading with the enemy act" and
were sold. After the war the
younger Isenberg, claiming Ger
man citizenship, obtained 80 per
cent of the value of the property
in accordance with the law. His
suit dismissed today was for the
additional 20 per cent to which
he claimed to be entitled as an
American citizen.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
RADIO
SPEECH BACKS
RED RIDER

Tom Blanton, erstwhile "dicta-
tor" Of the District government,
was back in the thick Of the fight
today to retain the "red rider"
which prohibits teaching or advo-
cacy Of Communism in District
schools.
The former Texas Representa-
tive, making his first speech since
his defeat for reelection to the
House last fall, delivered an ad-
dress on a radio broadcast yester-
day, denouncing tactics OF propo-
nents for repeal of the rider.
He defended the measure as
patriotic and declared it was en-
acted at the instigation OF repre-
sentative citizens of Washington
and denied the idea originated
with any member Of Congress.
Blanton declared that Arch
bishop Michael j. Curley OF Bal
timore was correct when he de-
clared last week that 80 per cent
Of the propaganda for repeal OF
the rider is deceptive.
Among his foes in the fight
over the rider repeal, Blanton
yesterday met Henry I. Quinn,
member of the Board Of Educs.
tion, who is scheduled to reply to
Blanton's address on the radio
forum next Sunday. Quinn took
issue with Archbishop Curley for
the latter's attack on the Rev.
DR.. John A. Ryan, noted Catholic
University economist who has ad,
vocated repeal of the rider. Quinn
declared:
cage has not dulIed Father
Ryan's wit, as the Archbishop
said, nor has it made him intOl-
Grant of the view of others. DR..
Ryan is a great scholar, great
teacher and a great American"
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
CONTEST GIVEN
BY OLD GOLD

Two hundred thousand dollars
in prizes will be distributed in the
contest which begins today under
the sponsorship of the manu-
facturers of Old Gold cigarettes.
The contest was originally slated
to begin last Monday, but due to
unavoidable contingencies had to
be launched at later date.
A first prize cash award of $780,
900 will be made to the winner,
and 1000 cash awards will be
made to successful contestants.
The purpose of the contest, &C.
cording to the manufacturers, is
to win friends for the Old Gold
cigarettes. Details of the contest
are printed on pages six and seven
in The Washington Times today
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Rushes Flood Control

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. /
0N.SD State Representative B.
Stockham today announced he
will introduce a resolution calling
upon Pennsylvania to cooperate
with New York, New Jersey, Della
ware and Maryland in formulat-
ing flood control and inland water
way development in the Susque-
hanna, Delaware and Lehigh Val
1pVS
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Prince Michael Better

FLORENCE, Italy, Feb. GNS0.
Crown Prince Michael of Ruma-
mia, recovering frim a slight at
tack of pneumonia which followed
an appendicitis operation, con-
tinued to show improvement today.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
PRO FOOTBALL TO
 START IN NAUCY

Well organized, drilled and ready for action, the newly formed Naug- atuck Professionals will kick of against the Newark Giants Sunday afternoon at Recreation Field, Naugatuck, to open the pro foot ball season in the borough. The game is scheduled for starting at 2:30 o'clock with stellar grid con- bury and Naugatuck.
 The signing of Joe Yan:hulis. former Catholic University center who received All-America men, ton for two seasons is expected to complete a fine line for the Naug- stuck team, which also has Kcn- nedy of V. P. l., Dick Tuckey Of Manhattan, Johnny White, Ohio Gianelli and Dave Bortolini of Wa terbury, Moose Sarog of Torring- ton and George Smith of Nauga- tuck as well as Murray, Jimmy Da- win of New Haven and Les kauf- man of Princeton among the squad which will take the field Sunday. Yanchulis Is a 200 pound 6 foot pi- vot man who played with George Mulligan, Jr., last season.
 In addition to the Sunday game which was arranged by Ed Curley of Waterbury, the Naugy Profcs- sionals will be seen in a night game on Friday, October at Recrca- ton Field. The ofiicial starting lineup will be named for both teams within a day or two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
BIG SHOT GOLF MEN AT BELMONT
Stars to Shoot for $l2,. 900 Prize Money; Field of 2lO to Play

Belmont, Mass, Sept. 20-(UP)- The worlds foremost professional golfers began arriving here today to compete in the 9l2,000 interna- tional open championship which gets under way Wednesday.
 Before nightfall, virtually all the outstanding pros were expected to be here. Missing will be Ralph Guldahl, national open titlist, and Horton Smith, who are playing of Q tie for the western open crown at Cleveland. They were due here to- morrow.
 Upwards of 2l0 golfers will com pete for the largest stake in Ameri- can golf history.
 Qualifying play starts Wednes- day and continued through Thurs day after which match play begins, The 36.hole final Is scheduled for next Tuesday.
 Among the big-name golfers al- ready on hand were Henry Picard, Denny Shut, Tony Manero, and Jug McSpaden. Expected arrivals to- day included Sam Snead, Lawson Little, Harry Cooper, leading money winner this year; Paul Runyan, Craig Wood, Jimmy Thomson, Ed Dudley, Leo Diegel, Jimmy Hines and Johnny Revolta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
CULDAHL, SMITH
 TIE FOR TITLE
Playoff of IS Holes on To- day-Hagen Holds Rec.
 ord By One Stroke

Cleveland, Sept. 2o-(UP)-Ralph Guldahl, National Open and defend- ing Western Open champion, and Horton Smith, slim veteran of the golfing wars, meet today on the Canterbury club course in an l8- hole play-off for the 37th Western Open Tournament championship.
 Three thousand fans saw Smith yesterday drive out of bounds by ia inches on the final hole and card a i've when a par four would have given him the title. The defending champion also shot out of bounds in the final round, his approach shot on the 18th forcing him over par.
 The leaders shot 2e8 over the wind-swept course, even par but not good enough to break the 2S7 mark set by Walter Hagen when he won the title in 1882. The play-off round begins at 10 a. m. (EST).
 One stroke behind to tie for third place were Sam Snead, Virginia sensation who set brilliant early pace in the 7-hole medal test, and Paul Runyan, of White Plains, N. Y.
 Tn fifth place with 292 was Jimmy Thomson, long-driving star from Shawnee on Delaware, Pa. Dick Metz, of Chicago, trailed Thomson by stroke to take sixth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
Yachting

Port Washington, N. r., Sept. 20. -(UP)-Milton Wegeforth, San Diego, Cal, yachtSman, leading the international star class champion ship regatta with l20 pountS, must finish fourth or betetr in today fifth and final race to clanch the title.
 If his lecky can earn 8 points for fourth, Wegeforth will have l62 points-one more than the nearest challenger, L. M. Piries Gemini from Chicago, can total by winning.
 By finishing sixth, Wegeforth can beat out Walther Won Hutchler's Pimm from Germany and Paul Shieldr's Jack Rabbit from Peconic Bay, which are tied for third place with 123 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
.LASINSKI MEETS
 GREEK TONIGHT
Strong Pro Card at Meri- der-BOth Principals
 Are Tough

Meriden, Sept. 20- The Greeks have a word for Fanis TSanatopoulos "a good word. Racially and logic- ally, his Grecian brethren have risen to the support of their fighting countryman and predicted victory for him when he tests Johnny La- sinski; Meriden Pole, in a lo-round feature bout at the Silver City Sta dium tonight. They buse their con- tention chiefly on the advantage which will accrue to the Greek Tiger from his vastly-superior experience.
 Bob Olin, Georgie Nicholas, Bud Mignault and Harry Ebbets are few of the topnotchers Franis has met.
 But the upAand-coming Lasinski, & southpaw with a deadly kick in his portside mitt, Is relying on the lethal power in his big gun and the seasoning he has gotten against several tough if not top-fiight foes to neutralize this theoretical advan- tage credited to the Tiger, and to enable him to enter the ring on even terms. . .+. . d.
 The former Brooklyn boy left @ host of k. 0. victims in his wake as he cut 0 wide swath through the amateur ranks before annexing the national A. A. U. title in 1886. As @ pro, he found trouble getting his big gun trained accurately for dead ly hits during the early stages, but 1t is significant that of late he has found the range and won half of his last eight duels by the k. O. route. Roland Dufour, Winthrop, Mass; Nick Masters of New York; Fiorio Maruco, North Adams, Mass; and George Fitch of New Haven went down for the fatal toll before the thunderous- punching Lasinski.
 A strong supporting card of two sizes and two fours will be offered tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
By RICHARD MCCAIN NEA Service Sports Writer

Within the next week or so your football heroes will gather from the mines and the farms and the steel nllls and start preparing at our in- stltutions of higher learning for the 1887 season.
 At il of these major seats of cul- tlre the athletes will find new pro- fessors in charge of the physical ed department.
 The most important new face is the one that Dana x. Bible brings from Nebraska to Texas where he will coach the University for $l5,000 which is twice what the present of the school makes and about half what the governor gets.
 Of course, Dana has Q tougher joh than these two gentlemen. The president never has to register Q victory and the governor has to win only once every two years. Jack Chevigny lost the Texas job for not doing much better than that.
 Bibles switch causes two other changes. Major Lawrence (Bifi) Jones, former West Point, Louisiana State, and Oklahoma coach, takes his place at Nebraska, while Biff's old post at Oklahoma has been turned over to Tom Stidham, his former line coach.
 Iowa Pins Hopes on Tubbs
 The most interesting of the vari- ous changes is the transfer of Irl Tubbs from little Miami (Fla.) University to Iowa of the Big Ten. Tubbs, succeeding Ossie Solem, was never Q regular player in his foot ball days at William Jewell College and never coached bigtiine team. Ills Miami eleven was hardly more than that-just II men.
 But in his time he developed the great Ernie Meyers while coaching at Superior (Wis.) High School, inc vented numerous gridiron gadgets, and concocted quite a puzzling of- fensive down at Miami. Iowa has hopes Of soon being able to boast about something besides the corn crop.
 The most experimental appoint ment is the selection of Paddy Driscoll, former Northwestern star and one of the early professional greats to coach Marquette. Paddy, who played on the famous wartime Great Lakes Naval Training Station team, has never had any collegiate coaching experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
Billy COutu, Smart Hockey Coach, To M Manage Eagles

New Haven, Sept. 20-The New Haven Eagles Hockey team of the International-Ameri league will have Q new leader when the ice season opens early in November William E. Billy" Coutu, of Bow mansville, Ont, has been appointed manager, 1t was announced today by the management.
 Coutu comes to New Haven with an impressive managerial record As leader of the Providence Reds of the Canadian American league his teams never failed to make the play-offs. A year ago, lie turned to refereeing. But being a man of acaion, he soon became dissatis- fled with whistle tootinng.
 Knows His Stuff
 Connecticut fans will remember Coutu as the brainy and hard fight ing manager of the Providence team. It was during there years that he built up @ reputation of being the most colorful mentor in the league. When an altercation broke out on the ice, Coutu was always the first man over the side- boards.
 He was a professional star for years and, as member of National Hockey league teams, was regarded as one of the flghtingist me on skates. When he turned to managing teams, he instilled that same fight- ing spirit in his men.
 He ris hard at ork now. in On- tario, Manitoba and Alberta, lining up a team which he can count on placing New Haven in the play offs next March.
 Within Q month, the Eagles will meet for @ traing period at some Canadian rink. It is quite probable that but for few of last years regulars will make Coutu's team. But those who do make the team will have to be fighters. For Billy Coutu is fighter and, as manager of the Eagles. he will have a reputa- ton to maintain. .t.t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
LOCAL ATHLETES
 PLACE IN MEET
EdmOnds Loses Javelin Throw By 3i1 Inches;
 Greenleaf 3rd in 1000

For the third week end the 20 Century A. 0. trackmen have trav- eled outside the state and have placed in a meet. This time 1t was in the New York Athletic Games held at Travers' Island, New York.
 EdmOnds Loses Javelln
 Frankie Edmonds, allowing every one else in the javelin, except George Werntz Jr., of the New York A. o. @ handicap over him was de- feated for first place honors by Eric Gustavson, competing unattached, who had handicap of fifteen (l5D feet over Edmonds.
 Gustavson's throw was loi feet i-2 inch (including a 2S foot handicap)
 Edmonds' was lo0 feet 8 l-4 inches (including e 10 foot handicap).
 Greenleae Places Third
 Alfred Greenleaf. who halls from Bristol has steadily been improving inthc last three weeks by placing 3rd In the 1,000-yard run which was won by Howard Borck of the 69th Regiment A. A., @ new trials recrd, the time being 2:l3.3.
 Greenleaf, who had a 60-yard handicap was defeated for second place honors by Q foot by Phil Graves, New York A. 0. who had a 20-yard handicap.
 Erbe Loses Out
 Donald Erbe, the red-head from Southington High school who had never cleared the high jump at more than feet 8 inches, leaped 5 feet il inches Saturday. He was tied with Al Baruch of the New York Sporting club both having cleared the same and both having the same handicap, seven CD inches, but since Erbe had the most misses at the other height, third place went to Baruch. The team will practice again tomorrow night and will again travel to New York next Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
N. E. TOMMIES GIVEN A ROYAL
 WELCOME HOME
City Champions Feted, Lauded at Elton; Wier.
 ton Won Title
BY JOHN A CLUNEY

Convincing proof that the North End Thomas Club were within an ace of the national amateur baseball championship came through over the weekend with the winning of the title by Weirton, West Virginia in two straight games from the favored( mean officially favored) Dayton London Boobies, who were able to score but four runs in two games on the steel workers from the south. On Saturday, Weirton topped Dayton 6to 3 and the came from behind in the first game of a scheduled double e-header, which was unnecessary to win 5to 3. Weirtorl was the team to beat in the tourna- ment and the one that eliminated the Tommies on last Thursday by a a 5-2 count and then went on to murder" Toledo Scales in night game 13to 2.
 Possibility
 Had the Thomas Club topped Wierton, they would have been in the serni-finals with only Toledo standing between them and a chance at the national title. Arriv- ing in the old home town on Sat- urday the local lads who won the city championship for the first time and then copped four straight at Dayton for Q new national tourna- ment record, were royalty welcomed home with @ street parade to the Elton where they were treated to a supper and the commendation of city officials including Controller Daniel J. Leary, chairman of the "On to Dayton" campaign and City Clerk John J. Fitzmaurice. Led by the St. Joseph's Holy Name Fife and Drum corps in charge of John Stokes, the excellently uniformed youngsters created a pleasing sight as they marched ahead of 6 caval- cade of automobiles many of whose occupants held red fire candles in the colorful procession. At the Elton Attorney Charles Summa presided as toastmaster while Manager Harry Melvin of the Tommies thanked the public of Waterbury and Chairman, Leary for their financial and moral support before and during the tournament, feeling that the boys accomplished something that made such support worth while.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20

SEVERAL MILLION BET IN MONTH AT. NARRAG ANSETT
Rhode Island Gains Close to $5OO,OOO; $46O,OOO
 Wagered Daily

Pawtucket, R. T., Sept. 20 = Fin. al proof of New Englands loyalty to horse racing came with the closing Saturday of Narragansett's Summer Meeting. At times bewildered by the screaming headlines engendered by the legal and political battles that ragged between President Walter E. OTiara and the powers that be, New England racing fans have re- ialained solidly with their favorite sport, travelling from all sections to attend day after day, even in the face of semi- -official announcements that threatened to apply the clos ure ct any minute, without warn- ing.
 Not So Bad
 The State of Rhode Island took $4S2, ,405.00, as its share of the 90 day pari-mutuels handle which to- taled $l3,7S4,7l7. The daily average was $45o, ,4o0, remarkable figures considering the adverse circtrn- stances under which they were achieved. One half of the states take" will be turned over to the 3o cities and towns. This means $24l, ,232.64 for direct tax relief il the various communities.
 In @ close race for leading train- CT honors George Alexandra, by vir- tue of two winners, on closing day, brought his total to 10, just nosing out P. B.. Codd and E. F. Anderson who tied for second place witll nine each. Duval Hoadley and Har- vey Campbell were next in line with seven trips each to the win l1ers circle.
 Leading the owners in point of money earned is Mrs. D. K. Bry- son, with $29,O40, this amount earn cd chiefly through the splendid vic- tory of Calumet Dick in the Narra- gansett Special, which netted $28,. 800. Second Is II. 0. McGehee, who solely through the efforts of the champion Ally, Fair Knightess, roll. ed up the respectable total of $l3,- BS0. Hal Price Hoadley was in third place with $l0,470 and the Medway Stable tok fourth place with $o,025.
 Top Jocks
 Kenneth McCombs ran away with the leading jockey honors of the Summer Meeting, visiting the win- ner's circle on 27 occasions. The clever young apprentice Farrell Jones catapulated himself into sec- ond place on closing day when he booted home three winners, to bring his total to seventeen. Don Mor- gan, William Leishman and Car roll Bierman were tied for third with 16 each. Charlie Stevenson cnd J. Marrero were next in line with l2 apiece. Freddy Schieh won Il races and Earl Steffen and R, Eccard registered 10 each.
 There were 67 claims recorded during the 90 days, involving more than $i10,000, Tho record claim was recorded when M. E. Syufy took Quel Jeu from Arden Farms for $3,s00.
 The percentage of winning favor. ties was 30.6 percent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
The PAYOF:
ELEVEN MAJOR CHANGES IN '37 GRID
 COACHING SET.UP WITH DANA BIBLES TRANSFER TO TEXAS MOST IMPORTANT

His job is not an easy one, suc- ceeding cagy Frank Murray who has made Marquette victory con. Scious in his 16 years there.
 Murray Has His Hands Full
 Murray resigned to succeed Gus Tebell at the University of Vir. ginia. This, undoubtedly, is the most daring misunderstanding on Murray's part.
 But MT. Murray, himself, never played football and he may feel right at home with those Virginia lads. They are game and strong and willing to learn even though they are, strange as 1t seems these days, legitimate students. b
 The most unusual selection has been the appointment of Bill Kern, former University of Pittsburgh star who quit as Jock Sutherland's s assistant to go across the street to Carnegie. This is like Harvard pick ing Q Yale man, or Hitler bringing stalin over to coach the Uhlan lancerS.
 Kern takes e flock of former Pitt men with him to help in the coach. ing-or maybe help him in Q gang fight in case the Carnegie boys won't let bygones be byygones, or forget he's on their side now.
 Other important shifts have Lieut.. Harry Hardwick succeeding Tom Hamilton at Navy; Ossie so- lem following Vic Hanson at Syra- cuse; Jim Yeager assuming the coaching duties at Iowa State, sur- rendered by George Veenker, now devoting all his time to being ath- letic director; William Newton of Davidson taking Hunk Anderson's North Carolina State job (Hunks an assistant at Michigan; and Pool ey Hubert, former Alabama great, following Phil Rafferty at Virginia Military Institute.
 And, oh, yes-almoSt forgot. An- other important change is Paul Stagg quitting at Moravian to be- come head coach at Springfield (1ll) College. You could get Senti- mental about this.
 You see, Paul's grand old dad, AlonSo A. Stagg, started out at Springfield 45 years ago this fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
EAST MOUNTAIN
 WOMEN WON GAME

East Mountain women golfers were team winners in the first match of a home and home series with female opponents from the Silver City municipal course of Meri- den when the point score of l8h to llh favored the Waterbury wom- en. Mrs. Frank Bouley and Mrs. Jo- seph Slavin, who met in the finals of the recent Chick Kelley trophy tourney were low scorers with GAS, Helen Ames of Meriden carding a 95.
 The local team goes to Meriden for a return match on Saturday, October 2. Scores:
 Meriden