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Evening star., 1938-02-28
YANK GARDENERS
GET EARLY START.
Powell, Heinrich Toll With
Batterymen-ChisoxH Head
for Camp Tomorrow.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG. F1a.-Although
holdouts Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing
were noticeably missing. the New York
Yankees squad received two additions
as it began its training chores.
Tommy Heinrich. who wants to
strengthen his knee which was oper-
ated on during the winter. and Jake
Powell. another outfielder. received
permission to start with the battery
men.
Hemsley Again "On Wagon"
NEW ORLEANS.-Manager Oscar
Witt of the Cleveland Indians held a
long conference with Rollie Hemsley,
catcher newly obtained from the St.
Louis Browns. and announced HENS
ley had promised to observe training
rules this season.
CH1CAGO.-Fourteen PLAYERS, two
coaches and the clubs travelling secre-
tary. Joe Barry. make up the Chicago
White Sox party which will leave to-
morrow night for spring training camp
at Pasadena. Calf. Pitcher Merritt
Cain and Catcher Luke Sewell will be
absent, having failed to come to terms
Rowe Is Testing Arm.
LAKELAND, Fla.-Manager Mickey
Cochrane. most of his Detroit Tiger
pitchers and several other players al
ready are in camp. although it doesn't
open officially until next Sunday
Schoolboy Rowe is among those here
and is trying out his ailing arm.
LAKE CHARLES, lathe rest of
the Philadelphia Athletics squad. less
Outfielder Wally Moses, who is a hold
out, was due to arrive today. Connie
Mack will divide the squad into two
groups, holding practice for one in the
morning and working the other in the
afternoon in preparation for the AS
exhibition game with the Giants Sat
urday.
Evening star., 1938-02-28
New Champions
of Board Track
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 28.-Cham-
pions crowned in the national
A. A. U. indoor track and field
championships at Madison Square
Garden Saturday night:
go meters-Ben johnson, Co.
lumbia.
65-meter hurdles-Fprest Towns,
Athens, Ga.
800 meters-James Herbert, New
York University.
1000 meters-Francis Slater,
Fordham.
1900 meters-Glenn Cunning
ham, New York Curb Exchange
A. A.
1,500-meter walk-Otto Kotraba,
New York.
3,000-meter steeplechase - Joe
McCluskey. New York A. G.
5000 meters-Don Lash, Auburn,
Ind.
l,000-meter medley relay-New
York University.
1,600-meter relay-New York
University.
'35-pound weight throw-Irv
Folwartshny. Rhode Island State.
Pole vault-Richard Ganslen,
Columbia.
Shot put-Francis Ryan, Co
lumbia.
Broad jump-Edward Gordon,
Grand Street Boys Association,
New York.
High jump-Lloyd Thompson,
Xavier University New Or!eans).
Team title-New York A. @.
Denotes retained title.
Evening star., 1938-02-28
BY SID FEDER,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

n YEW YORK, Feb. 28.-Bitsy
M Grant picks Bobby Riggs
" over Don Bulge "in the
4 long rum Figures
Riggs Is better on dirt, but Bulge
may hold an edge in power on
grass Frank Strafaci reports
from the grapefruit circuit that
he's learning plenty of golf playing
with the pros particularly
Why Cox says he lost 10
pounds in the st. Augustine
tournament.
Joe Louis kayo over Matte Mann
made his batting average .816
Thirty-one put to sleep in SO
fights But we wonder If dat
Smellin' noticed Joe blinking and
shaking his head when Matte
tossed a right hand.
Along fight alley they're asking if
Chicago okayed louis Thomas so
that the LouA-schmelins shindis
Evening star., 1938-02-28
BY the Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Feb. %.
Manager frankie Frisch of the
st. Louis Cardinals will start the
spring training grind with his right
ankle in a cast.
The Red Birds boss revealed he
had injured two small bones in the
ankle while working out last week
at the Cards Winter Haven training
school.
But it's nothing serious" Frisch
Evening star., 1938-02-28
Cub Rockies Advanced,

CATALINA ISLAND, Calif.-Despite
the fact rainstorm halted yesterdays
workout. Manager Charley Grimm is
confident the Chicago Cubs rookie
hurlers will be ready to test the vet
eran hitters when the regulars arrive
Thursday.
Evening star., 1938-02-28
After Pro Court Title.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Feb. % F.-The
Oshkosh All-Stars meet the Akron
(Ohio) Goodyears here tonight in the
first of three-game set to decide the
championship Of the National Profess
sional Basket Ball League.
Evening star., 1938-02-28
Kiddish Frisch Chips Ankle
Dons Cost for Tronine After He Is Hurt While Poyne
Like l7-Yeor Old.

hastened to add as he completed
last-minute arrangements for
greeting the National League clubs
vanguard in camp tomorrow.
Il just thought I was a kid Of
about II years of age" Frisch said.
Il paid little attention to the
ankle until I got over here. It be-
gan to pain me. however, and I
could hardly walk.
"X-rays were made and they tell
me I chipped two bones"
Evening star., 1938-02-28
Criff's Confidence Made Him Great.

Milan stole "A bases in 1910
to Washington 1912 that Milan challenge
nothing
to Washington from Cincinnati
runner Well I'm
kid then though
have to wait for
confidence
will tell could
regardless of the circumstances
Evening star., 1938-02-28
WAKEFIELDs WANT HURLER.

A southpaw pitcher is sought by
Wakefield Dairy diamonders. who will
campaign in the junior division. Cam
didates interested may call Atlantic
0122 after o'clock.
Evening star., 1938-02-28
GIANTS HOLDOUTS
KEEP TERRY BUSY
Pilot Trying to Round Up
BarteII, Moore-PhiI|ies,
Bees Get to Work.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BATON ROUGE. Ia-Billy Terry
faced sitter task than his players
today as the New York Giants began
the second stage If their training.
Dick Bartell and Joe Moore, the clubs
most determined noldouts, we're eY-
pected to come to camp with the rest
of the infielders and outfielders and
Bills job was 20 persuade them to sign
contracts.
During Today visit at Hot Springs.
Ark, the size OF the heftiest hurlers
was reduced considerably.
Slab Ace Ready to Quit Reds.
TAMPA. Fla-Pitcner Paul Der
ringer, Cincinnati Reds hurler, was
reported ready to take a Job as golf
pro at Sarasota unless the Redlegs
meet his salary demands. Meanwhile
Manager Bill McKechnie planned a
long practice session today.
BILOXI, Miss.-Manager Jimmy
Wilson of the Phillies isn't worrying
about the failure of Dolph Camilli.
Philad6lphia's big first sacker. to re-
port to training camp. He didn't
report last year until the club got
home" said Jimmy, "and then he
busted right in and had the biggest
season of his career"
BRADENTON, Fla.-Needing all
possible batting strength. Manager
Casey Stengel plans to convert Third
Baseman Gil English of the Boston
Bees into an outfielder English hit
.289 last season and was second only to
Tony Cuccinello. Although the Bees
haven't done much yet. Stengel al
ready is pleased with the work Of
Stan Andrews. a catcher up from the
Bees GAINESVILLE farm.
Evening star., 1938-02-28
He Stole 88 Bases in 1912.

it Is o
the kids feetness
played field Nationals
the paths terrorlzd
real gaopng
art and the
n a
At one time zeb held the major league
1912 he broke Cobbs
recalls
games Eewines
glopng Milan
third and home after singing
Capital
outfeder
pitcher
inspired
Evening star., 1938-02-28
Optimistic Griffith Sees Mats Pitching Staff 'est Years
Wn, | ose or Draw
Zeb Milan, Wrath From Past, Returns to Mats.
It's His Job to Make Bose -SteoIer of Case.
BY FRANCIS E. STAN


RLANDO Feb 26-like
Jesse Clyde Milan
Needless to add
Clark Griffith In roll call
Milan, who called zeb
turning to the
Harris first lieutenant
Harris wanted Wrnkled
and made the
he With
to the
Washington
Clyde will
innate
Despite impressive trial last s
Griffith
the fastest probably
will Simmons
the Al OF
the the o speed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07

New York, october z. - Cup -
The Chicago Cubs reached New
York today for q very brief stay.
They play the New York YAM
KEGS tomorrow and Sunday IN what
has been nicl-named the Worlds
Series. On Sunday they must re"
turn to their homes.
New York is SO big and 50 con-
fusing to stranger that thought
Il would be nice to prepare Q guide
book Of the city for the benefit OF
the visitors from the west. The first
two games Of the Worlds Series
proved that It takes only about Two
hours for the Yankees to dispose OF
the Cubs. This leaves the Chicago
players with about 20 hours day on
their hands. Where should they 60?
What should they see? Whom
should they meet2
FOR the convenience Of the mid
western visitors we herewith at
tach guide TO what O,Henry once
called Bagdad on the subway:
The Battery - This is the finest
battery in the world, which should
be q distinct novelty to the Cubs.
Here they may study at first hand
the game fish which swims up
stream. The Cubs naturally should
have much In common with these
strange specimens.
The Stork Club - This palace OF
pleasure was named after q bird
that stands on one leg. It should
interest the Cubs because they, too,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
Luck" Of World Champs
Today's Sport Parade

have only one leg to stand on at this
point.
Winter Bob
Grants Tomb Here Is buried
the man who said he would fight 1t
out II It took all summer and the
Cubs should be interested. It win
take them all winter to beat the
Yankees.
Empire State Building - On clear
days visitors with high powered 81.
noculars should be able to see a
chance for the Cubs. This Is prac-
tically impossible for the naked eye.
The Subway - Lower than the
Cubs and travels much faster.
Bellevue Hospital - While sigh
seeing here look around for a COM
Portable cot for you may be there
Monday. The familiar faces are fans
who bet on the National League.
Brooklyn Bridge - A good place
to Jump from.
George Washington Bridge $50 A
better place to jump from.
Riverside Drive - This will be the
first drive the Cubs have seen since
they overlook the Pirates.
Holland Tunnel - A good place to
hide.
The Yankee Stadium-Youll have
to 60 here anyway, whether you Ike
1t or not.
Copyright, 1888, by United PresE
- snn mn 1I.,.4ak1 a ~ e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
BULLDOGS MEET

The South End Bulldogs win hold
another meeting tonight at the
Boys Club at o'clock. All members
Of the Bulldog baseball and basket
ball squads must attend this meet
ing, which Is very important Tor
those who would like to play on the
Bulldog basketball team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07

There are about 100000 Christians
hymns in existence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
ELIZABETH KIRK
 CHURCH SPEAKER
End Congregational Fel= lowship to Hold Observ-
 ance of Pilgrim Week

Elizabeth Kirk will be the speak CT at the Pilgrim Fellowship meet ing at 6 o'clock tomorrow night at the Second Congregational church chapel. Her subject will be Aus tralia, New Zealand and the South Sea Islands"
 Pilgrim Fellowship week will be observed by Congregational churches throughout the country beginning tomorrow. Tomorrow morning the intermediate choir, made up of mem bers of the Pilgrim Fellowship, will attend the service. The young people on the platform with Rev. John Coombs and Dr. George W. Nash will be Fellowship members. Next We'd nesday evening from 2 until g o. clock a rally will be held at the church for all Fellowship members. Motion pictures taken at the Storrs and Washington conferences last year will be shown.
 Dr. Nash, president of Yankton College, Yankton, South Dakota, will preach at the morning worship to- morrow in the absence of the pas tor, Rev. pr. John c. Walker.
 Ruth Scotford will speak on 'I Sing Behind the Plow" at the Wom- ems association meeting next We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock. The Home Missionary society will be in charge of the meeting. There will be tea and social hour at the close of the barley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

members. St. Mary's and Waterbury hospitals are cooperating in the plan, and a board of trustees, com- posed of prominent local citizens, has been named.
 The Plan will be operated on a non-profit basis. Should there be any surplus at the end of each year, 1t will be placed in 8 reserve fund. Beginning of the plan in Waterbury comes at fortunate time for pros- poctive local members, for only this week it has been decided to increase the benefits to members.
 Series of Speeches
 MT. Parnall will make series of explanatory speeches about the city, relating the workings of the Plan. He has already been asked to ad- dress the Kiwanis club next We'd nesday noon, and the Rotary club the following Tuesday.
 G1e Plan, which has the approval of the American Hospital Associa- ton, is the outgrowth of a plan formulated in 1929 by a group of SCklOOA tCdSAlCAo HI 0dAldSp ] CAdos 4I is now operating in 40 cities. and has total membership of 1900 900. It is predicted that by 1922, the Plan will have more than 10000, 900 members.
 MT. Parnall had had wide experi- ence in the field. He was associ- ated with the Plan at Rochester, N. Y, where there are 90,000 members, at Syracuse, N. Y, and in other large cities. He has been manager of the Plan in New Haven since its introduction there.
 Summary
 Following is a summary of the Plan, and a series of pertinent ques- tions and answers:
 The Plan for Hospital Care, Inc.
 The Plan For Hospital Care, Inc, Is a local organization opera ting WITHOUT PROFIT in the New Haven and Waterbury area. It is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
Guilty Criminals To
 Know Fates Tuesday
Sentences to Be Imposed on Powers, Sherman and Boucher -CarOselIa Hearing Assigned for March

believes that Powers actions were due to panic.
 Sherman pleaded not guilty but was found guilty on charges of en- bezzlement by agent, from the United Radio Supply. The embezzle- ment is said to involve more than $10O.
 Boucher was arrested November 4 by Patrolman Albert Lacey, on charges of misconduct, said to have taken place in Library park. An other count, which allegedly oc- cured near Chase Park, No. 2, has also been charged.
 Cases Pending
 Several other criminal matters remain on the docket. They are: Err nest Wilson, charged with indecent assault; Michael Wasko, charged with operating motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor; Louis Schiller, Jr., embezzlement; and Antonio DiBiase, breach of the peace.
 Charges of assault with intent to kill and carrying a concealed weapon will be presented against Michael Carosella at 8 hearing which has been specially assigned for March 1.
 William Sims, charged with incest, and who has pleaded not guilty, will also be arraigned next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
ROBERT HURLEY
 TO SPEAK HERE
Public Works Commits siOner Coming to St.
 Patrick's March "

Organization of 8 Ladies AuM- liary to the Irish American Social Club of which George T. Ryan is president was planned at a meeting last night, at which plans were also made for the St. Patrick's day cele- bration banquet at The Elton, March IF.
 President Ryan announced that State Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley will be one of the guest speakers, and that other might possibly be governor" It was not stated whether the governor sought is Wilbur l.. Cross.
 |. It was announced that the ban- quet will start at o'clock and that a program of Irish songs and music, followed by addresses of the chief guests, will be broadcast over Station VERY at 9:30. A large number of women attended the meeting last night off the dancing and entertainment program. The club will be represented at the dinner of the auxiliary of Division 5, A. O. H., at The Elton, next Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
345LOANS MADE
 BY CREDIT UNION
Patent Button Employees Federal Movement Has
 $6,293.SS Assets

The Patent Button Company En- ployeS' federal credit union has made 345 individual loans in little more than two years of existence, according to the report of the off, cers. The loans made totalled $24,- 362, and there have been no "bad'' loans incurred or written.
 The organization now has mem bership of 168 and assets of $6,293. A dividend of per cent was paid to shareholders in 1886 and one of 4 per cent in 1887. There Is a sur- plus of $296.09, and the average loan was $71.03.
 Walter McGowan has been elect ed president for 1888. Enoch Sprague is vice-president and Frank J. Romanousky is treasurer and general manager.
 The credit committee consists oi John J. Wooster, Cameron Borel and Maurice Rousseau.
 The supervisory committee con- SiSts of Henry MaStriano, Frederick Powell and Joseph Petrocelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
NURSES ESTATE
 WORTH $6,74S.17
Late Victoria Liebreich Had Equity in Property
 Valued at $4,633

An estate of $6,74817 was left by the late Miss Victoria Liebreich, local war nurse who died November 24. an inventory of assets has been filed with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court.
 After serving behind the front lines during the World War, Miss Liebreich was active in local nursing work. She was a member of the Visiting Nurses Association, the Red Cross and other organizations.
 Miss Liebreich was president of the Connecticut War Nurse Asso- ciation, past president of the aux Hilary of Corporal Coyle Post, Ameri- can Legion; president of Jean Car gill Post, and 8 charter member oi Mary Gormley Post.
 Equity in property on Alder street is listed at $500. Equity in other property is listed at $3,333.33. Twenty U. s. Adjusted Compensation Bonds owned by Miss Liebreich are valued at $1,199.66. Twenty shares of H. D. Lee Go. are valued at $280. A car is worth $200. Two shares of the Waterbury Building and Loan Association are listed at $9835.
 An account at the Citizens and Manufactures National Bank con- tained $186.83. Shares in the estates of Frances and Otto Liebreich are valued at $100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

Sentences will be imposed Tues day on three men whose guilt to criminal actions has been estab- lished by superior court. The three are: Milton w. Powers, 28, of this city and Norwalk, hit-and-run driver, who has pleaded guilty to automobile homicide; Reginald Sherman, 33, of Colonial avenue, who has been found guilty of em- bezzlement by agent; and Ernest Boucher, 28, who has pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct.
 Admits Deaths
 Judge Frank P. McEvoy will inn pose the sequences from his super for court bench. Powers has admit ted that it was he who caused the death of John Kukaitis on Wolcott road, October 30, and then failed to halt his automobile to ascertain what he had done. Judge McEvoy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

in the ceremonies. The program arranged for tomorrow IS as follows:
 Opening song, Onward Christian Soldiers" by Major Ralph Miller.
 Opening prayer, Dr. James E. Gregg.
 Flag presentation: American flag by the American Veterans council; Salvation Army flag by the Water bury corps.
 Vocal selection by the South Manchester quartet.
 Speakers: Rev. Theodore Bobi- lin, president of Ministers aSsocia- tion; Earl Couch, president of Xii wanis club for service clubs.
 Instrumental selection by South Manchester band.
 Speakers: Fred w. Rowe, Vet erans council; Charles Rietdyke, Waterbury Salvation Army corps.
 Instrumental selection by South Manchester band.
 Speakers: Lieut.-Colonel George Darby, representing the territorial headquarters of the Salvation Army in New York city; Lieut. Governor Frank E. Hayes.
 Dedicatory address by Lieut.. Col onel Donald McMillan of Boston.
 Dedicatory prayer by Dr. John Lewis.
 Benediction by Mrs. Major Ralph Miller.
 Adjutant Hugo Wiberg, local com- mander will welcome the visitors and local guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

might ask your employer, your hos pital, or your friends who are sub scribing.
 Members of the board of trustees of the Plan in Waterbury are as follows: Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne pastor of St. Patrick's church and director of the Waterbury office of the Diocesan Bureau of SociaI Service; John G. Gilmartin, prin- cipal of Duggan and Begnal schools; Charles E. Hart, vice-president Chase Brass & Copper Co.,; E. Vim cent Maloney, publisher of the Waterbury Democrat; Michael J Noonan, paymaster, Waterbury Far rel Foundry & Machine Co.,; Edwin c. Northrop, vice-president of the Waterbury Savings Bank; Dr. J. Harold Root, president of the Wa terbury Medical society; Roger S. Sperry, mechanical engineer, Sco- will Mfg. Co.,; and Elton s. Wayland, vice-president, American Brass Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

want to include my wife?
 She may be added if you make a new application at the new rate within three months after you are married.
 5. What do I do when my chill dren marry or attain the age of 19?
 They are covered for the balance of your membership year, at which time you should make out a new ap- plication if this would reduce your family rate. In any event, they would not be covered after the end of your membership year following their marriage or attainment of age 19.
 In case you have more questions. telephone or call at the office of the Plan:
 PLAN FOR HOSPITAL CARE, INCORPORATED, Ill Grand Street, Waterbury; Telephone 3-2181 or, you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
MUSICAL REVUE
 STAGED TONIGHT

Featuring Miss Lillian Mccoy and her Musical and Dancing Revue, a benefit entertainment of several acts will be presented this evening in the Prospect Community school. Pro- ceeds will be for the benefit of St. Anthony's church.
 A large attendance is expected &C., cording to Rev. Bernard Butcher, acting pastor of the church. Also included on the program will be Mrs. Mabel Burns and Mrs. Charles Dunn presenting '"The Six Gossip ing Cats, Mrs. Evelyn Hermann's juvenile band, and several other sacts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

doctors who are permitted to prac- tice in the hospital you select.
 Dependents
 1. Benefits-See Hospital Ser vice."
 2. Do I have to enroll my family for them to receive benefits?
 Yes. They must be listed on the reverse of your application card to receive family benefits.
 3. May I add or drop dependents at any time?
 No. Only at the end of your mem- bership year (not calendar year) may you add or drop dependents. A new application must be filled out to do this. Although care of 8 new born baby is covered, new applica- tion must be made out at the start of your membership year following his birth to include him as a reg ular family member.
 4. Suppose I get married and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29

Membership in the Plan for Hos- pital Care, Inc, whereby Waterburi- ans will be eligible to receive three weeks of hospital care a year on payment of two and a half cents a day, will be accepted next week, it was announced today by Manager Robert Parnall. The Plan has opened an office in the Buckingham building, at Grand and Bank streets. Next week MT. Parnall will begin a series of visits to local employers to secure their cooperation with the plan.
 Cooperative Plan
 The Waterbury Plan will be op- erated jointly with that in New Haven, which began less than a year ago and now has more than 15,O0O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-29
UeulcaLOfy FfayeF GUILD AND UNION HEAR SUTHERLAND
Newsmen, Brass Workers Urged to Join Labor
 NOn=Partisan League

Ah1liation of the Waterbury Brass Workers union and the Waterbury Newspaper Guild with the Labor Non-Part.san league was urged last night by Calvin Sutherland, state organizer for the group, at a dis- cussion in the Brass Workers head quarters last night.
 Other speakers were Herbert Daw- son of the United Rubber Workers of America and John Francis Tuck CT of Hartford, representative of the Hartford Society for Peace and Democracy.