davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1938-05-26

The first time in our142 Yeors oi blisI]
sole Of such mdgnitade ActudllY N
from our reeulor cher priced stock
turers' closeouts en, s right and LEFT
If you need clubs to complete yours
Of these qreat savings. Stdrting tornol
The Washington times., 1938-05-26

SYLVESTER $:;:: s$$ :$;: ] e; e.: &: ?s:: I; - Il ;
The Washington times., 1938-05-26

day, killing 10 persons.
Never before in aviation his
tory has there been known a case
where both motors on bi-motored
transport failed at the same in
slant.
But beyond that, the resulting
explosion and fire also remains
mysterious. Transport pilots, with
far less experience than the late
Brandon, are schooled to cut the
motor switches at the first sign
Of trouble.
The Washington times., 1938-05-26

Highest grade persimmon
wood with ebony finish
and natural face. True
tempered, chrome plated
Step-doWn shaft. Finest
calfskin, non-slip grips
In matched sets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
League Leading
 Phiny Rainblers AtArena Sunday

New Haven, Dec. 31-The New Haven Eagles have high hopes of ringing in the New Year with a flock of goals at the expense of the league-leading Philadelphia Ramblers. Herb Gardiner will bring his embryo New York Rang CTS to New Haven Sunday night for a battle on Arena ice which will go far towards deciding whether the Eagles will move into second place during the next four days.
 Smarting under a 6 to 3 defeat on their last visit here adn minus the services of Lloyd Roubell, star center out with a brain concussion, and Georgie Allen, promoted to the Rangers, the Ramblers will. have their hands full against an Eagle team which was strengthened this week by the return of Don Wilson and the addition of Red Lorraine, speedy winger, to the lineup.
 Coach Pit Lepine. returning from a four day vacation in Cam ada, turned in masterful per- formance against his old teammates, the Canadiens, on Thursday night but the other members of the Birds who had also been on va- cation found the four day rest. a handicap rather than an asset.
 On Their Toes
 Hockey players need practice and plenty of it, 'Lepine said. He has worked on this principal all fall and, when the Birds got off or, the wrong foot dropping six straight games, Lepine dragged them out of bed every morning after a game and put them through a two hour workout. The system paid div idends. The Eagles began winning and have compiled the best record of any team in the league during the past six weeks
 we can make second place a certainty this week, "Lepine pre- dicted. "A win over Philadelphia Sunday and another over Provi- dence on Wednesday will turn the trick. And we have the advantage of playing both games on home ice"
 The fifth consecutive capacity Sunday night crowd is expected to be on hand for the Eagle Rambler clash which gets under way at 8:30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
lay the Prophet Forecasts Games
By DAN PARKER

HEY M1srA KAP1" the soobck as he gave lay sanps every body is taka ting like roa da ceese game you're playing git wes skin % ge nRsso Ro m It's gonna De O @ % day coming gop lots odder kinds urange Bowl de Cotton Bowl de Sun
 T1ev NFista Kapr whata MnerOue Bowl? NOna they cause MusOini is pOOs sn uppas s b in . is up pU or sa
 sy sy. Ms tss k'Dr who you 'h'nA' gonna "n" ~ye I'll tall yOu I'm phOtOgraphing all ;ss;ssan" sssssh T" no" ''''''H 'Ap'' ''' >'" ' ' w dda law and he can make-a da bet and wnna money
 crctyng from de DonG de e1 9res sot u very strong defanse"
 NO no no said 1zzy 1n eesDan things a1 s0'ss sttsoRs sSss 0S 0'''''' anu '"N' ' "'~ "
 shoesl day Manage, but sheesa holt" shoes getta in free datsa what!
 ss % % 5 % ao sHn a OF'ns Bowl wi" maybe play SS aSa tos and Aa nnis
 "way wonder arredd in New Orleans Ta1s chreeian "Whsatsa pick-ada Christian Msta Kapr? You're Jewish aint it?"
 ~rn dis Yankh Doodle country preudm Chreestan de bastest team why shouldn't "Datsa hokay wta me- Kapr gradually Asoy stawdy bells o st. Mary's ringgng" whaa da bsa no rnga on New Years steada for lots bells all desc foohment eskng you'll patiently wait minute I'll tai de odder At Montgomery de North ared South"
 "whatsa you long ago she's time 
 Francisco it'll C whichM Woodward Kinding de poet all wrOng?" dis fellow, Woodward Kndle? better like paesan0 GabrelO DAnnunZiO, tink?
 de S s trains shall meetng!" Maybe New Yorka, New Rheea through Bridgeport where live Da lSte"
 "Ayhu games hop g-itn 
 KaplP Why you thoiy-eight, ahnt it?
 year hope avery pospari except 
  Kapr?"
 him only holdze- only carbuncle should settle gradually his Copyright, 1888, King Features Syndicate Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
N. END VARSITY
 MEETS STERLINCS

The North End "Y" varsity will try to celebrate New Years with a victory over the strong Grasinere Sterlings of Fairfield at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the North End "Y." S
 The Sterlings, boasting an unde- feated record as yet, have lineup composed of former Fairfield higl, stars, assisting of Eddie Voorhees, former All-State forward; Lobdell, Augustus, Won Holtz, Frederickson, Medue, Surel and Mesko.
 The Varsity, however, expect to upset the dope with Cadet Jaco- vino, Sonny" Romeo, the Leece boys, "Supds" Spadola. Lou Ches- ton and other North End stars in their lineup.
 In a preliminary game, St. Lucy's will oppose St. Stan,s in CYO league game. St. Lucy's will show Joe Rinaldi, Tom Santa Lucia, and Honey" Margiotta in their lineup, while St. Stan's will depend mostly on their Polish twins" Stan Va leski and Steve Valeski, two stand- outs as forwards.
 The biggest crowd of the year Is expected to attend this holiday twin bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31

1 1city MT. OBrien and his mates have secured, we are playing a hunch and picking Carnegie Tech to upset the apple cart and beat T. c. U.
 Orange Bowl-Oklahoma-Ten- nessee, winner. Despite the fact that Coach Neyland has said practical ly all his squad are suffering from colds, and are not in the pink of condition, the Junior Knights are of the opinion that Cafego and Co. are too powerful for the SoonerS n the Chart, therefore, it s Ten nessee over Oklahoma in a very close battle.
 East-WeSt ClaSsic-with Mar shall Goldberg back in his favor ite spot-left halfback. We have no alternative but to pick the East in a bitterly fought contest. There you are dear readers, and the Junior Knights hope for the best.
 Choice Bits of Comments
 Taffy Cartocetti is really quite a dead shot on the court. Keep it up, Taffy Elmert White, due to circumstances which couldn't be helped has resigned from the Junior Knights. Sorry, Elmer Dapper Dan Rizzolo I hear is a bowling flash ,. Are my ears deceiving me? Rudy Folio, who I recently said was raring to go when the ice was spread all over the city ponds, took me aside the other night, and con- fidentially told me he couldn't skate at all Is my face red? You're telling me John Zue1la and Mike Ritucci are always firing away at each other, each claiming one is better than the other in basketball. .. Now is that nice fellows. It hurts me to report this but never thelesS Bill Ross made us all look like a bunch of bewildered school boys when he really wanted to show us up . When Winnie Dil- lane gave a yell, you can hear it for blocks Willie Krammer while bowling the other evening hit the grand total of 50 which in my book is nothing to brag about-not that Willie does mind, you Edward Errichetti has yet to report to bas- ketball practice, and all the Junior Knights are wondering why :. come on, Ed, let us in on the secret.
 Last week all the fellows of the club went to see Leavenworth and Wilby in action, and to pick up few tips on how to handle basket ball etc. I wasn't there but they tell me that it was one of the most. ragged exhibitions of paSswork, etc. that they had ever seen, and they gard to bettering their knowledge of the game called basketball. guess it must have been an off-night for the boys because everyone here- abouts agrees that Wilby has real- ly great squad this year.
 The Junior Knights want to take this opportunity of wishing every one a very happy and prosperous new year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
MERIDEN, NEW BEDFORD
 IN ACTION MONDAY

Meriden, Dec. 31-Another in a current series of dramatic home games involving the Meriden Nut megs is expected to develop when the Nutmegs and New Bedford try conclusions in an American Roller Hockey league match at the Roll away rink here on Monday after noon, at 3 o'clock.
 In two local clashes so far, bat ting has been close and honors even, New Bedford winning the first 8-6 and Meriden pulling out a 7-6 overtime victory in the second. The coming holiday affair bids fair to be in the same spectacular spirit as the last four Nutmeg home af- fairs, which saw them srccessively gain their extra-period victory over New Bedford, drop a hard-luck 4-3 decision to Fall River, then topple second-place Worcester 9-6 and first-place Waterbury by one goal in another overtime setto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
TROJANS WALLOPED

New York, Dec. 31-(UP)-South- ern California's dream of an all conquering basketball team during the 1938-39 season was just mem- ory today.
 The Trojans, hailed as one of the hottest teams in the country stormed into New York last night seeking their ninth straight victory They got a 33-l8 pasting by Long Island university.
 While a crowd of 18,O39 looked or -only 109 short of the all-time rec ord for Madison Square Garden the Trojans were walloped after an other New York team, St. Johns university. had pulled from behind in the las two minutes and con- quered Colorado, 39-37.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
Minor Division
NEW GOLF STAR

Houston, Tex, Dec. 31-(UP)-A dark horse, Leonard Dodson of Springfield, Mo. was out in front today as the nations leading golfers teed of on final rounds in the 54- hole, 5000 Houston open,
 Dodson put together 16 pars and two birdies for 69, two under par, as he led 75 other professionals and amateurs over the first round yeS- terday. Two 18-hole rounds will be played today.
 In second place, with 70, was Harold (Jug) McSpaden of Win chester, Mass, recent winner of the $10.000 Miami Open. Ben Hogan of Chicago and James Morgan of San Antonio tied for third with 72.
 Sammy Snead, leading money win- ner of the year, was back in the pack with, 76.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
ShoDdoDn To Settle JEp "E1iII" Hoop Ciircuit
EYMONDS USE STATE LEACUERS TO WIN 3S TO 1S.
Preps Easily Beat Hearts; Managers to "Gang Up''
 on Directors

Defying the rule of the 18-piarl board of directors which bars state league players from the Washington Park Hoop League, the champiofi- ship Reymorid Hillies last night played three state 1Sague members to Shellack the Robins, 39-19. In addition, the Hillies demanded al- other hearing on the protest which the St. Ann's A. A. were granted by the board of directors on Thurs day night. The Hillies claim proof that there were no grounds for the granting of the protest and the or der for replay. s.a
 The other game last night wasea victory for the Props over the Hearts by a 25-13 scode.
 Showing Bobby Ray, Frank Car rington and Paddy Dannelio of the West Side Speed Boys, the Raymond Hillies dared the board of directors to enforce their new ruling which tEey consider fantastic and unrea- sonable." It was explained last night that the board of directors did not rule against the state league players by reason of any allegation of pro- fessionalism = but simply because they are state league players.
 Managers Huddle
 Managers of league teams have asked Senior League Director Thomas Walsh to call a meeting, at which a course of action will be discussed. The meeting is expected to be called next week after the holiday and will be for the pur- pose of organizing the managers to prepare a stiff protest against the actions of the directors. Several of the directors have intimated plans to resign from the directorate.
 The Gents of the Hill plan to support the action of the Raymond Hillies, and will also defy the direc- tors ruling and use Stan Grey, Fred Sullivan, John Stonar and Ed Bradley of the Speedboys against inc Welles next Friday night. It IS hoped that protest will be filed in order that the merits of the new ruling may be openly discussed.
 In their argument against tne order for replay of the St. Anne game. the Hillies can prove by the official scorebook that no member of their squad played under iic- titioIs name. The directors granted the protest Thursday night on the claim of St. Ann's that Robbie Fay played against them under the name of Bobby Doerr. Without con- sultine the official score book, without calling the manager of the Reymnod Hillies to the meeting, and without questioning the player under protest. the protest was granted.
 No Alias
 An inspection of the official score book as kept by James FitzpaTick. shows that Ray played under ms own name against St. Ann's. The morning paper showed the same "Doerr" instead of Ray" but The Democrat followed the following paragraph with reference to the game. Bobby Ray, with his ail- around playing. treated the fans to the finest exhibition of passing and shooting that has been seen on the Hill court"
 Because of these facts Red Clad ney believes that he can prove to the public at large, and the board of directors, that the protest should not have been granted. President Frank McGrath is ex- pected to call 6 special meeting of the directors to take action on the amazing situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
EAST-WEST GAME
 ON WATR MONDAY

An exclusive play-by-play broad cast of the 1888 East-West All-Star football game to be played in San Francisco on Monday, January 2, will be broadcast through WATR, The Voice of Waterbury, from 4:45 to the conclusion of the game.
 The All-Star East-West game, an annual event held under the aus pices of the ShrinerS Charity will bring to the microphone one of the best known of West Coast sports an nouncerss ;. Doug Montell who will do the piay-by- play. Bill Osmansli star quarterback of Holy Gross will captain the All-Star Eastern team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
ST. AIMS OPPOSE
 HOLYOKE SUNDAY

Returning the compliment of a game in the Bay State last year, St Ann's A. A. Ice Hockey Club will play hosts to the Holyoke Olympics tomorrow night at the local rink on West Dover street, where a game under lights will start at 8:15 D. m Last year Holyoke defeated the Frenchmen to 1.
 Last night, St. Ann's won a 6 to 2 verdict over Bristol in a state league game played in this city, Boucher, Smith and Couloumbe go- ing well for the winners. While the Bournival brothers played their usual strong game. Frank Hlvana and Sam McCleary of Watertown being defensive players of real ability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
|ANSONIA EASILY
 DEFEATS CROSBY.
Copper City Club Wins Valley League GO, 36=
 g; Yerbyla Stars

Leading all the way, Ansonia high school cagerS had no trouble defeat- ing Crosby 36 to g last night at Wilby gym before 300 fans, the wis., itors going from an to l lead to 11-5; 19 to 10 at half and 28 to 16 going into the final period. Rygal and Ellis of Ansonia with 21 points between them were game standouts though Crosby'S Vic Verbyla was the best man on the floor everything considered. scoring IA points and be- ing tower of strength on defen- sive plays. Ansollia won from Crosby Reserves 31 to 18, LaShnits and Ad- maaitis going well for opposing team. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
Junior Knights SportfoHo

Due to the Christmas celebration there was no practice held this week, but there will be practice for the Knights next Monday, and want everyone to DC there if pos- sible. Coach Bill Ross tells me that first and second team will be chosen at the next practice, so please don't say I dion't warn you fellows. Outstanding thus far in practice among the junior members from this corner observation are Richie Nauve and John Zuella. Next week there will appear 8 challenge to some leading team. So keep tuned in.
 Whoever said experience is the best teacher really has something there. Here's what I mean by that statement. Henry Guerrera and Richard Nave (pardon the formal ity boys) had for weeks been pester- ing Michael Ritucci and myself to a bowling match with the losers to pay expenses, catch on. To make a long story short, Mike and I ac- cepted, we who had only bowled once all year, while McsSrs. Gurrera and Nave had been bowling regu- larly all year, smart weren't we. We'll, we were trounced, and I do mean trounced. Mike had on slip pery shoes, and you'd think he was skating instead of bowling, and as for myself oh, well. However, there will come day yes sir, experi- ence is the best teacher.
 Here we go with this weeks per- Sonality, Edward Fest. Eddie stands about five feet. ten inches. At times Eddie is grouchy and irritable, but underneath it all I think Ed is a softie. To prove what mean here's an example. Whenever we go to basketball practice, due to circum- stances when we cannot get a ride who pops up? None other than dear old Eddie with is car. Once in a while Eddie likes to play pinochle, and when he does he really plays. He iS very generous with what he has, and can honestly say he has attributed as much if not more than any other member to the good of the club. Ed is great chum of Winnie DillaHe and what a com- bination they make. lie likes good music and quiet atmosphere. At times Ed takes a ribbing from the fellows, but he can take it. Let me congratulate you Ed, you're great fellow, and the Junior Knights are proud to have you in their ranks. Next week, another personality.
 Here Is something that the Junior Knights have a lot of fun doing, and if any other club happens to be reading this I'm sure they would also find it entertaining if they just gave 1t whirl. Down the club room we have a chart with many teams, boxers, etc, listed on it. Each week we check the chart providing the team we picked won, If not we leave it alone. The idea of the thing is that at the end of the season we know exactly how we stand as ex- perts, or vice versa. We figure if we pick over sixty per cent correct, we are qualified as experts. if not we will refrain from picking any more winners. Thus far our batting average is 75l which isn't too bad. After much thought we venture to pick the following Bowl Games, and we hope we're not too bad in pick lng them Here we go
 Rose Bowl Southern Californla ss stated here last week by a TO acore.
 Sugar Bowl Despite all the pub
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
BROUILLARD BEST

Worcester, Dec. 31 - (UPJ -T Lou Brouillard, former world mid dleweight and welterweight cham pion, still held his New England middleweight title today. t
 The stocky Worcester southpaw scored a technical knockout over Johnny Rossi, also of Worcester, in the 10th round of a title bout last night. Brouillard fioored Rossi six times during the scheduled 12- round contest. Brouillard weighed, l6O and Rossi 16l. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
FOxX "BEST'

New York, Dec. 31--(UP)--Jimmy Foxx, first sacker and seeker of the Boston Red Eox. added the Player of the Year" plaque to his pile of laurels today
 Fixx is the ninth player to receive the honor. awarded by the New York Baseball Writers association. Prevl- ous recipients were Eiil Terry, Lou Gehgrig. Herb Perinock. Carl Hub bell. Dizzy Dean, Hank Greenberg Tony Iazzeri and Joe DiMaegio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
LITCHFIELD WINS
Special to The Democrat)

Litchfield, Dec. 30-Playing a bang-up game, the Litchfield high basketball squad got of to a good start by defeating New Milford. aS-22 here tonight. In the prelim- mary game Litchfield also won de- feating New Milford l6-12. The. two teams will play later in the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
N. E. PALS DEFEAT
 DANBURY 23-l6

North End Pals won their second game of the season at the expense of the Danbury St. James to the tune of g to IS, Petricone and c. Stolfi going well for the Pals who scored but five points in the first period. J. Wells got 8 points for the losers. The Pals have now won two and lost two games, crowd of 200 seeing the game last night.
 NY T Dnn~ fD2l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
YOUNGEST U. s. CHAMP
 ;t

Chestnut Hill, Mass. Dec. Sl = (U.P) - A 15-year-old Boston girl today held the National Girls 1n- door Tennis championship. .s
 Marguerite (Cissy) Madden an nexed the title by defeating Helen Bernhard of New York City, the 1887 and 1888 titlist, 6-8. 8-6. 6-3. in a match that lasted three hours yesterday. .
 Miss Bernhard was attempting to duplicate Sarah Palfrey's feat Of winning the title three times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
MINOR DIVISION
Games Next Week

Games Next Week
 Tuesday January 3rd Wilson vs Kingsbury at Kings bury Referee Lonergan) Washington ys Sprague at Sprague CReferee Day) Maloney vs Hopeville at Hope vile (Referee Hyland) NOTICE-The schools being closed Monday. arrangements may be made to play the Min or League games Tuesday subject to approval of Princi- pals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
WEST SIDES MEET
 ABERDEEN SUNDAY

Benny Nzajac. leading scorer in the State League, will appear at the Central Y tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Meriden Endees when they stack up against the West Side Speedboys in a league tilt.
 The league standing follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
rxcgl ENT RECORD

Nita 2 onal population of on 4090e draw upon. Finland ha vol sis nine first places, six ty- s senonas and sixty-nine thirds in cynip'e apetitions since 1908.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
Grammar
 School Basketball
MAJOR DIVISION

Games Next Week
 Tuesday January 3rd Duggan vs Webster at Duggan (Referee Gerace). Walsh vs Barnard at Barnard (Referee BerardD Driggs vs Slocum at Kingsbury (Refere Lonergan) (All games start at 3:45 p. m0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
A WISE PURCHASE

The racehorse Aneroid, winner of about $80.O00 in stakes and purses, was purchased by J. A. Manftiso at a castoff sale for only $26O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31

January l-Meriden at Waterbury. January 2-West Haven Meri- den.
 January - Danbury at West Haven.
 January 5-Naugatuck at Meriden. January 6-Torrington at Nauga- tuck.
 January 7-Danbury at Bristol. January 8-Bridgeport at Water bury; Ansonia at Danbury; West Haven at Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31

Score2 at half time: Props Il Hearts 6. Referee: Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31

Score at half time: Hillies 2 Robins 5. Referee: Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31

AOto4o Score at half time: AnSonia Crosby 10. Referee: Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31

Referee-Gerace. Time-4 s-min- ute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-31
cANzONERl, THE GREAT

Babe Ruth and fights Ike Jack Dempsey k reported hich is why he Is stiu fighting for small purses
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-07-16
Speaker Urges Greater Service
To Unfortunates AtRouge Meet

River Rouge. Mlch.--with the
Central City unit OF Calanthe No.
492. OF this city as host, the Boos-
ters' club held It's monthly plea
SAINT Sunday meeting here at I'm
ion Baptist church. Sunday.
After a parade through River
Rouge and Ecorse, the members
OF the various units proceeded 10
Union Baptist church. OF which he
Rev. Mr.. Copeland IL pastor. The
meeting was called TO order by F..
Gilbert Jones, chairman 81 the
Boosters. who offered a prayer and
turned the session over to Mrs
Adams, worthy counsellor OF the
local court.
A song by the church choir and
solo by Mrs. Sallie LaFleur were
followed by the principal address.
delivered by DR.. Guy o. Saus-
berry. his subject being stand
ards And Virtues OF True Friend
ship"
In his talk. the speaker said:
1T is better to do for and help
others who are less fortunate than
ourselves. and to better conditions
in and out OF the various lodges
and chapters, without looking frr
compensation for our services.
Gross negligence has resulted In
the downfall OF many organlza-