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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-12
BIRTHS

bARxH MS
Edward ]. and Gladys Smith, boy.
Eddie and Bular Young, boy.
Elwood and Mary Young, girl.
Sylvester and Helen Gather, girl
Robert B. and Bessie Etheridge, girl.
Joseph and Mabel Morgan, boy.
Curtis and Bernice Terry, boy.
Claude and Mae Matthews. boy.
Mays A. and Ruby L. Day. boy.
Joseph A. and Nancy NJ. Thompson,
boy.
Howard and Madeline Coates. girl.
Wheeler and Essie M. Berkeley, girl.
DEATHS
Helen NJ. Cannon, So, 1905 Thirteenth
Myra Conway. IS, Emergency Hos
william R. Johnston. 70, Providence
Hospital.
Fred Reynolds, 70, Home for Aged and
Charles Ernst, II. % Q st. n. F..
Frank Ellyson, II, Garfield Hospital.
Margaret J. B. Smith, Is, 215S Cali
forna st. n. w.
Alfonso Malta, "a, 2144 Eighth St.
Richard Griffith. 10. Gallinger Hos
pital.
Elizabeth J. Shannon, SO, 1888 Park
]. Arthur Kelly. IS, Garfield Hos
Andrew Milstead, So. Gallinger Hos
pitaI.
Dorothy B. Minor. IS, 1851 Conn. Ave.
N w.
Nelson Kicker. 55. Gallinger Hospital:
Lillian H. Heron, SO. Waltz Reel
General Hospital.
Shirley A. sieber, Is, S72S Benton St.
n. w.
Boyd ottey, months Childrens Hos
pital.
Baby OBannOn, day George Wash
ington University Hospital.
Infant Shankie, hours, sibley Hos
pital.
Infant Wong. hours. George Wash
ington University Hospital.
Infant Puglisi, 2 hours, Gallinger Hos
pital.
Mabel Mason, AS Garfield Hospital.
oliver Jones' 29, Gallinger Hospital.
Elenor Dowdle, 9. 1425 T ST. N. W.
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KILLS IL
Rabbit FeUer WaUe Is
Reported in Illinois

CHICAGO, Dec. IL G.N.S).
Claiming its twelfth victim this
fall, the most widespread attack
Of rabbit fever ever recorded in
Illinois was being fought by city
and State health authorities to-
day.
The death toll from the strange
malady was raised to at least IL
with the death of Mrs. Nellie Gal
lagher of Villa Grove, ILL.,, accord
ing to the State Department of
health.
More than $50 have already
been reported stricken since the
hunting season opened November
10 and a score of new cases have
been reported daily recently.
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pressive social playground.
Mrs. Beddington is one of the
few who has real salon" in
London land. jitterbugs, we don't
mean night club with colored
balloons, ether.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-12
Land|ady's Slayer
BIames Naqginq

CHICAGO, Dec. IL. Blaming
her constant nagging, Sigurd An
dersen, At, a WPA worker, con-
fessed to police that he murdered
his landlady, Mrs. Dagmar Olsen,
81, in the kitchen of her home
here,
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~ SScA y oOSihA p1"y ONAANAs
Mrs. Beddington is one of the
few who has a real salon" in
London land, jitterbugs, we don't
mean a night club with colored
balloons. either.
GRAND TRADITION
Musical, literary and other mem
bers of the British intelligentSia
flock to her home with it's superb
Renaissance room, on her Lon
don afternoons"
Mrs. Beddington, with her
clipped manner and her face wells,
carries the traditional British
grande dame role so far that I
fancy even the august Mrs. Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt, one of her guests
last night, is a bit impressed.
Mrs. Beddington, her friends
say, could inspire awe in a Fifth
Avenue butler.
Her party last night, a musicale,
and supper for hundred persons
was a pay-back affair for hos
pitality she has enjoyed from
American friends since she ar
rived here on November 10. 1t
was held in the Cottage" a white
semicolonial house that stands
within Hampshire House and al
ways gives one the sensation of
novelty experienced when visiting
a model home in a department
store
REAL BIRDS IN GARDEN
The guests strayed outdoors"
onto the terrace, admired the
espaliered trees" and twitted the
(reaD birds in the big cage in the
garden"
They Strolled through the living
room, with its decor of cabbage
roses, and finally supped in the
Victorian dining room, with its
magenta quilted satin chairs and
flowered chintz walls.
The guest list reads like pages
from society's blue book and a
musical who's Who" BaSking
in Mrs. Beddington's refulgence
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Seward
Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E.
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. Lauritz
Melchior, DR.. and Mrs. Perry
Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Schorr, Prince and Princess Alexis
ZalStem Zalessku, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Edmond Jones.
Others were the Duchess of
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Patterson Session

ARLINGTON, Va, Dec. IL.
The recently organized Living
stone Heights Boys Club will hold
q father-and-son meeting at 7 p.
m. Saturday in st. Mary'S parish
hall.
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Oporto, Princess Margaret Chika,
the Countess de Mezaubran. Mrs.
John T. Pratt, Mrs. Frederick N.
WatriSs, Louis Bromfield, DR.. A.
Hamilton Rice, Alex Templeton,
who plays and sings miniature
opera burlesques; John Barbierolli,
and Sophie Tucker.
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British Visitors Party
AWes N. Y. Society
By NANCY RANDOLPH

NEW YORK, Dec II (CTPC)-The formidable Mrs Claude
beddngton of London who almost makes New York feel like
British hnerland again. last night gave of those delightful
and important parties that have made Hampshire House
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
s. END MERCHANTS
 GO TO WATERVILLE

Rained out in their game with the Yeatous after two innings of play Thursday night, the South Main Merchants baseball team of Naugatuck will travel to Waterville Sunday to play the strong Water vile A. c.
 Manager Ed. Poust will probably start Bud Saunders on the mound, with Creddo and Nolan ready to step in if the need arises. Jimmy Duffy, St. Thomas Seminary star, will catch for the Merchants with the regular infield of Guonod, Was kowicz, Leary and Edmonds round- ing out the infield. With Babe Sweeney of basketball fame, re- turning from his vacation Saturday and playing left field, Driscoll and J. Waskowicz in center and right. The Merchants will be at full strength for the first time this sea- son.
 With crowds increasing at every game they play, the Merchants are building large following and a crowd is expected to follow the boys to Waterville. The game will be the second of a twin bill at Wa terville park on Sunday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16

44-40-84.
 Jack Slattery, Chase, 45-40-85. Art Pachen, Watertown, 42-43-85. Jake Vreeland, Chase, 43-42-85. w. Lucas. Naugatuck, 46-39-85. Bob Harvey, Watertown, 43-42- 85.
 E. J. Richmond, Waterbury, 43-43 -86.
 William Gray, Chase, 45-4l-86. Henry Cieslewski, Naugatuck, 45- 42-87. Joe Wijuick, Naugatuck, 45-42-87. F. Chicoski, Naugatuck, 44-44-88. E. H. English, Watertown, 47-41 -87.
 Robert E. King. Chase, 46-4s-s9 Frank Green, Naugautck, 46-43 -89.
 Frank Byrnes, Chase, 44-45-89. E. Chicowski, Naugatuck. 46-46 -92.
 E. Carr, Chase, 47-45-92.
 H. Turbloom, Watertown, 48-44 --92.
 No cards:
 HSrold D.. Smith, Waterbury; J. R. LaViyne, Waterbury; F. W. French, Waterbury: Al Stevens, Chase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
TURCOTTE SAVES WATERBURY A. c.. SHOW WITH DRAW
Holds Parker, Able l4S= Founder Fven-Sal and
 POlOWitzer Best
BY HUGO HOOKJAB

Booed once again, but not as much as a week ago, daring Dick Turcotte, the fighting Frenchman, with the aid of Kid Sal of Meriden and Joe Polowitzer Of Windsor Locks just about saved the show" last night at Randolph-C Gloves sta dium, where 8 crowd of 1850 fans watched Turcotte give away six to eight pounds to one of the hardest punching welterweights in the busi- ness, Johnny Parker of Chicopee, Mass; and hold Parker to draw decision that was well received all around with the possible exception of few phonies who will not be satisfied until they see Turcotte stopped cold.
 The main bout featuring Frankie Buff and Sam Fibre was a nifty Waltz-if you like waltzes, Buff getting the decision because he threw a few punches while Fibre threw none at all or when he did missed and covered up like an old fashioned prairie wagon. Kid Sal of Meriden lost a questionable nod to left-handed PolowitZer after a slam bang number in which Joseph was out on his feet from body punches only to come back strong ly and shake up Sal in the last round
 Henry Davis, state bantam champ from New Britain displayed class to spare over game Joey Mar GUS of Windsor Locks, though the blonde be-moustached married man with a family put on his usual slam-bang effort before Davis got the range.
 Joe Stire, l38, protege of Baby Doll of the North End, and the vet eran Chick Harris, 136, of New Britain, staged merry leather session in their number which was called a draw.
 Bobby Thomas, 146, Shelton. ral- lied late in the third round to defeat Art Smith, l43, of Meriden, in another fast bout.
 '"JAOee VdhOptu
 Jackie Perrin, 127, Bristol youne- ster. made short work of Chick Waylott, 127. of Windsor Locks dropping the up-stater on the can vas with right hook in one min ute and 39 seconds of the first round for the only knockout vic. tory of the card.
 Joe Wellick, I'll, Waterbury light-heavyweight, and Frankie Roberts, l69. of New Britain, pro vided plenty of laughs as well as action in their encounter. Both threw plenty of leather from the opening bell.
 Johnnie Warren, IA, of Meriden proved too clever for Steve Regal l43 of Shelton, and won the deci- sion in a crowd pleaser.
 Tommy Welch, 16O, Meriden. and Vic Malaek, 1858, Windsor Locks. put on a whirlwind scrap in a novice affair which packed more action in one round than the Buff Fibre number.
 In the opener, Emil Bad Row. Etters was handed a real fancy trimming by Billy Fitzgerald 15S New Britain, Etters, using his usual rough tactics, found out that thsv didn't pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
Berger Replaces Mate LOmbardi | As Best Hitter

New York. July 16-(UP)-Wally Berger's spectacular batting spurt in which he added 60 points to his average and captured the National league batting lead from his team mate, Ernie Lombardi, featured major league play reflected in the averages released today and in cluding games of Thursday, July A.
 The Cincinnati Reds outfielder increased his average from BIT to BIT by getting 19 hits in 31 times a tbat and climbed from 11th to first plce. Lombardi, Reds cacther, added 10 points ot his average but dropped to second place with mark of .370.
 Earl Averill, Cleveland outfielder, slumped one point but continued to hold the American league batting leda with an average of 372. Jimmy Foxx, Boston Red Sox, added three points to his average for .357 and held second place.
 Bob Klinger, Pittsburgh, won one game and held the National league pitching lead with seven victories and one defeat for an average of .875. Johnny Allen, Cleveland, failed to get a decision but held his American league pitching lead with 12 victories and one defeat for a percentage of .923.
 Leaders in other departments follow:
 Hits-(ND Mccormick, Cincinnati, 108; (A) Travis, Washington, 1O9.
 Doubles-(N) H. Martin, Philadel- phia, 26 (A) Cronin, Boston, 24.
 Triples-(ND Goodman, Cincin- nati, Suhr, Pittsburgh, and Mize, St. Louis, aech 8; (A) Averill, Cleve- land, g.
 Home runs-(N Goodman, Cin- cinnati, 22; (A) Greenberg, Detroit, 26.
 Runs batted in-(N) Ott, New York, CT; CAD Foxx, Boston, 94.
 Stolen bases-(ND Hack, Chicago, and Roy, Brooklyn, each 10; (A) Werber Philadelphia, and Crosetti, New York, each 12.
 Runs-(N Ott, New Yok. 70; (A) Greenberg, Detroit, 69
 The ten leading hitters in each league follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
7nbunes-Brooklyms Only yC.A.L Game Sunday

what you must do to lay a perfect Stymie-then he would knock it in the cup, which is much larger than dime.
 Dick Metz beat Ralph Guldahl with a brace of stymies earlier in the week, and it was a stymie on the 18th that sounded the death knell for Denny Shute in his third round match with Hines.
 My chief objection to the stymie is that it is in direct opposition to the first principle of golf, namely, get as close to the pin a spossible on every shot. I talked with a score pr more players in this tournament and each said that he would prefer ti be away on the green and get the first putt. Because the man who butts first is likely to stymie his opponent if he misses the cup. Now that isn't right. The man nearest the flag should have the advantage. Un- der present conditions he is at a disadvantage.
 The only reason for the existence of the stymie rule have ever heard is that it has always been a part of the game, and no one has enough nerve to tamper with the sacred traditions of the royal and ancient sport. That makes about as much sense as condemning a doctor for discovering whooping cough pre- ventive on the grounds that babies have always had that ailment and nothing must be done to stop it.
 As I get it, the stymie is with us because in the early days of golf the players were inclined to cheat a little when the stakes were high. When the boys found them selves with bad lie the ytook steps to improve it. To stop this a rule was passed that human hands must not touch the bal once it left the tee until it dropped into the cup.
 think it is time the U. s. G. A. quit compromising Gas it did this year when it ruled that any ball within six inches of the cup could be lifted and abolish the unfair stymie. It doesn't make sense, it doesn't add anything to the game, and the majority of golfers don't want it.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
CHAPMAN VS. GRANT
 IN SEMI-FINALS

Bridgeport, Conn.,, July 16-(UP) State amateur champion, Dick Chapman, Greenwich, meets Bobby Grant, Wethersfield, In the semi final round of hte 18th annual Brooklawn invitation tournament today.
 In the other bracket, Holly Mand- ly, Jr., Wethersfield. former New England champion, plays Tony KosinSki, Wheeler Park, former state champion.
 Kosinski advanced into the semi final round by defeating A. J. Par dee, Woodbridge. 2 and 1; Mandy defeated J. J. Holahan, Wheeler Park, 3 and 2; Chapman edged Ted Schorer, Wethersfield, 2 and 1; and Grant defeated Francis Schillinger, Wampanoag, 2 and 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
Grey Beard Vies With Greyhound
By DAN PARKER

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 Two ugh hit tcs ses but but gaopns ridden houghbeds pompters they showed enough be named but rnns hors selling platter hitched suky with As the custom ton tottng & the horses of flying looking clumsy comparison gaopns along just na d Joined o @ an @ s dSe the @ half m the hound S made the first o a which % that even with The second even slower the grey beauty taking s seconds test Greyhound with his s4 of the third quarter 30 flat
 The fast last said Driver Pan after his fruiess spot of What it Later came the deuge "A'A'S
 Sharing the spotlight with Greyhound Thursday Randall Ohio Padraie 7o-year-od veteran of the on seuddns 5rse.e as he flies behind Paricks shrubbery a appearance qualify statement ach is white Packs beard a brndle purple bronze and patch two of sorrel Running birds hute wildwood abode there Couched his with to laughing tickling causing him to giggle
 There's legend toing growing beard years ago and vowed he'd shave until he If true all is sic him. spnrad Kelly Thursday afternoon eligible longest delayed shave
 The fine attendance at the meeting ended indicates Tho trottng running
 
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 The toing horse deserves the 50 he has clipped 1924 the change from the high wheeled suk the old days the wheeled oer-bearng conapons the trotng figured of has the gamblers control hae 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
NORTH END LIONS VS. PLATES MILLS

The N. E. Lions will play the Platts Mills team Sunday at the Lions home park and hope to get return match at the Platts Mills field. The Lions have won eight straight and only have been defeat ed once in 12 starts. General" Noonan will pitch against the Mill CTS and has hopes of defeated them, for the general" has yet to lose a game. The Lions have lost their start shortstop for Sunday, Paul Voviello on broken arm and we are hoping it heals soon. Tom Rinaldi believes few home runs will be hit over the short leftfleld fence in the Lions park. It will be close game and we hope to win. The startnig lineup for Sunday will be: c. Del Cioppo, 2b; J. Romeo, 3b; T. Rim aldi, c; F. Rottella, 1b; M. Leone, of; c. Coviello, If; M. Andria, If; F. Johnson, ss; G. Noonan, p.
 The Lions challenge the South End Bearcats to a game any Sum- day they are willing. For games write to Tom Rinaldi, 97 Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
REPLAY CONTEST TO FINISH UP SECOND ROUND
Victory. for. Tribes Will Provide Insurance for
 First Championship

Anxious to wind up the second round of play in the City Amateur league, officials of the loop have carded the league-leading Tribunes against the Brooklyn A. c. tomor- row afternoon-all by itself. Sched- uled for 3 o'clock the game is a replay of a contest started last Thursday night but rained out witt, the Tribes ahead 5-1 before four and a half innings had been com- pleted to make it an official game.
 Therefore the boys will do it all over again Sunday, have the whole park to themselves with the result very important to both teams prior to start of third round play next week. Should the Tribunes win, it will take most of a miracle to deal ary jury pane. could possibly be them out of their first title in the City Amateur League for they will have clear two game lead over the Thomas club, defending champs. Or the other hand, Brooklyn A. c victory will put the team from across the bridge" in there and give them at least fighting chance in the third round. However, Brooklyn win will aid the Thomas club more than the BAG for the Tommies are one game behind now and cannot afford to lose any more ground at this time to the Tribe from lower Baldwin street.
 Mound Choices
 Brooklyn will depend upon its reliable and hard-hitting pitcher. Bridgeport Bill Basta who will start the game, while Manager Harry Melvin is to start any of three pitchers, possibly Torrington Joey Ray, who worked against the Brooklyns Thursday and had them pretty much in hand as far as the game went. Jay is new addition to the Tribune roster and may prove best of the hurling corps as it now stands including Johnny Jablonowski and "Swede" Olsen. Balance and hitting power has won g of 10 games to date for the 10 games to date for the Tribes, though Basta, one of those rare lads who can pitch well and hit in the clutch could give the leaders more than little trouble on one of his "hot" days. On the basis of the partly-played game Thursday, the Tribunes will be favorites to win, but then, who expected the Over- looks to knock over the Hearts?
 Bill Stanton and Leno Costaldc will umpire the Tribes Brooklyn tilt tomorrow, a game that should attract crowd of 5000 or more should good weather prevail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
SAM SNEAD AND|
 RUNYAN IN l P.C.A. GOLF FINAL
Veteran and Newcomer to Settle Professional Title
 Today at Shawnee
BY HENRY McLEMORE

United Press Staff Correspondent Shawnee On Delaware, Pa, July 16. UP) - The long and the short play for all of it in the final round of the 2lst National Profess sional Golfers Association cham pionship today.
 The long of it is Sammy Snead, the West Virginia rustic who is generally recognized as the longest hitter of all the men who swing golf clubs for living. The short of it is little Paul Runyan, a dapper half pint whose tee shots carry no further than the average club players.
 Runyan, 'gunning for his second title, reached the pay off round with 8 up victory over Henry Pi- card, the Chocolate Soldier" from Hershey, Pa, while Snead earned his title bid by conquering rugged Jimmy Hines of New York up in the semi finals,
 If it is true that contrasting styles and personalities make for a nat urap in sport, then today's cham pionship engagement is match makers dream. The difference in the two men is not confined to power alone. Snead is newcomer; Runyan is a veteran. Snead IS "loner," who does not mix very much with his fellow professionals, and would win no popularity con- test in which his rivals voted. Rum van is a friendly mixer and very popular.
 Even their haberdashery is at odds. Sneads golfing wardrobe is limited to essentials. Runyan suc- ceeds Johnny Farrell as the games gayest dresser, and plays in finery that shames the peacock's tail for color. It can truthfully be said Of Paul that he looks good even in de- feat.
 There were plenty of folk here who didn't believe defeat would be his potion today. They pointed to his fine collection of victims in his march to the final. First to fall be- fore his needle threading woods and irons and smoking butter was Levi Lynch. Then, irf order care Tony Manero, Ray Magrum, Horton Smith and Picard. That's 8 lot of talent to knock over.
 Accurate
 Lack of distance doesn't fret Runyan very much, because he IS as deadly with a spoon or. No. wood as the other boys are with four irons. Picard, the Augusta masters champion, is a tremendous clouter' but he never was even with Runyan. He lost the first hole and stayed down.
 Paul will have his hands full against Snead, however, because Sammys game isn't based solely on power. There's a world of finesse in those powerful shoulders and wrists of the West Virginian, and yester- day his butter was as hot as a depot stove. When he needed a long putt he canned 1t. Sammy has twelve one putt greens against Hines and some of the puts he ran down were as long as from here to the kitchen. Sam stepped his way to the last round over the bodies of Frank Champ, Teri Johnson, Felix Sera- fin, Jim Foulis, and Hines.
 A victory for Snead would send him well ahead in the list of money winners for the year 1888. He leads now with $6,5l2.83 and the P. G. A. title carries a purse. of SLIGO.
 The match is at 36 holes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-16
HELEN WAREHOUSE
 WINS GRISWOLD CUP

Eastern Point, Conn.,, July 16.-
 UP) Miss Helen Warehouse. Rhode Island state golf champion, today held the Griswold Cup, emblematic of the champion of the Shenecossett Country club.
 The 20-year-old player defeated Mrs. Frederick G. Davis, also of in the finals of the in- tournament late yesterday, 3 and 2.
 A few weeks ago, Miss Water house defeated MT. Davis 2 and l to win the Rhode Island title.
 In a playof for medal honors Miss Jean Bauer, the defending champion, defeated Mrs. Hairy Me- Great Neck, N. Y. Miss Bauer scored an 80 to Mrs. Me- 85.