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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
Stall Gate Is Favored Over
 Racing Barrier

| Boston, June 24-CUP)-The pres ent stall gate system of starting horse races was favored in set of recommenda tions presented to the National Association of State Rac- | ing commissioners at it's mid-sum- mer convention here today by Her bert Bayard Swope of New York, chairman of the National associa- tion committee on starting.
 The recommendations resulted directly from nationwide poll con- ducted by the committee following the mid-winter convention at Mi ami. Fla. Sixty-one percent of 1138 ballots favored the present stall gate over the barrier.
 Good Ideas
 The committee recommended: That the assistant starters shall not handle any horse unless directed by the starter, and not then if SO requested by the owner.
 2.-That no mechanical devices or tools shall be used on any horse, unless requested in writing by the | owner.
 3.-That in schooling yearlings and two-year- they shall be taught to break from both the bar rier, if available, and the stall gate, SO that if later, public sentiment changes, some education will have been already gained.
 4.-That a study of moving bar riers be made so that the present advantages of protective stalls may be retained in a walkup start.
 5.-That in the use of the present stall gate a possible improvement might be gained by extending each stall partition forward to an irf< creased length of two or three feet. With these skeletonized extensions, it will be possible to start horse well back in the stall. When the break comes the prolongation will act as a guide in keeping the horse straight until well under way.
 6.-That study be made of ad- unstable stalls to compensate for the angle on which starting gates are set on the track.
 That rules be enforced against permitting vacant stalls between horses at the start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
WESTERN CREWS/
 CHOICE OF COAl |

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 23- (UP)-Coach Harrison Sanford Of Cornell picked Washington and California today as co-favorites to win the intercollegiate rowing re- gatta here Monday.
 Both of she western crews ap- pear very strong" he said, and l would hesitate to say which l liked best, but I can't give any of the easctern boats more than an outside chance" Sanford admitted having slim hopes for his own crew, which he bracketed with Navy and Syra- cuSe.
 All seven crews went over the full course yesterday in an effort to get in a time trial.
 Hugh Glendon of Columbia said, however, that such trials on the Hudson course never indicate the true worth of a crew, because of variations in the tide.
 Don Hume, recovering from some painful boils, stroked the Washing ton boat over the full course yester- day. and said he felt in perfect con- dition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
153O--WBRY--96

z. M. 3 3:O0-Marriage License Romances. 3:15-Musical Journal. 3:30-Harold Stokes Orch, 3:45-Studies in Black and White. 4:00-Hits and Encores. 4:30-Feature Race from Suffolk
 Downs. 4:45-This English. 5:00-I4ouis Rich Entertains. 5:30-Better Homes Program. 5:45-News. 6: 6:O0-George Hall and His Orch. 6:10-Baseball Scores. /: 615-Popeye the Sailor Man. 6:30-News. 6:45-Golf School of the Air. 7:00-Correct Time. 7:O0-Fuiton Lewis, Jr., Commenta-
 tor. 7:15-Jack Marshard's Orch. 7:30-Jimmy Lacey and His Gang. 7:45-Jimmy Lacey and His Gang. S:O0-Musical Album. S:30-Italian Gondoliers, 9:00-The Question Mark. 9:SO-Robin Hood Dell Concert,
 Alexander Smallens Conduct
 ing. 1o:3o-FiresiSe Chat by President
 Roosevelt. 1:00-Correct Time-News. Service. .1:30-The Nations Playhouse, .2:00-Sigu ot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
LIST WATCH HIS SMOKE, BETTY

lullabies, for the past year Roth has been arranging them as sep arate movements and parts of the complete symphony to come. As he finishes each arrange ment, Roth gives 1t a "pre- hear ing" by featuring it on his Con- cert. In Rhythm program Satur- days from 10 to 10:oO p. m. over WIZ and the Blue network. Among the children's tunes al- ready arranged symphonically and presented by the musical director on his programs are "Three Blind Mice," Mary Had a Little Lamb" and London Bridge is Falling Down."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
BLESSED SACRAMENTS
 WIN IN THOMASTON

Thomaston, June 24.-Blessed Sac- raments of Waterbury came through with a neat Az win over the Am erican Legion valley team by the aid of three runs in the sixth in- ming, the local array being able to get only one run in the second and another in the last inning. Al Casaly and Jack Medford hit well for the winners while Foster held the losers to two hits, both of them by Stuart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24

He was beatified in 1905, and was by Benedict XIII in 1726
 "Children's SympOhny," a col lection into one work of the mel Cdies of the best known nursery rhymes, is being completed by Al Roth, conductor of NBCs Concert In Rhymes. The idea for the proposed symphony has in- trigued Roth for many years and although it's composition has developed into a difficult task, recent results have cOnvin- ced him it is worth it. Using in dividual nursery ditties, even in cIuding children's dances and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
Promoters Bidding For Next Title Go
Schneling's Foul Cry nl-Advised
By DAN PARKER

yesterday Max schnelngs staff with drew the charge that he had fouled by himself Pocnc Hospital but sportsmanke champion after his a%aznsy s snd ee nesday night
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have you a Sports Question yOu want answered.. The Sports Fan Question Man is at your service. Write your questions clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Ques- ton Man, Sports Service Bureau. The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, ID. C., enclosing Il three-cent postage stamp.
 o. Was Benny Leonard ever knocked down for a count in any fight during his reign as lightweight champion?
 A. In his fight with Charley White, July 5, 1920, at Benton Har- bor, Michigan, Leonard was knocked through the ropes by left hook and half push from White, and took a count of four before scramb- ing back into the ring.
 o. In baseball game there is a runner on third base with nobody out. After the pitch, the catcher throws the ball directly to the pitcher, and as the catcher throws the ball, the runner on third runs for home. Pitcher returns the ball to the catcher, but latter is unable to tag runner out. Umpire rules runner safe and run scores. Is this correct?
 A. Umpire was correct. Runners are entitled to attempt to advance at their own risk on return throws from the catcher to the pitcher, the same as on throws from the pitcher to the catcher.
 o. How many handlers were in Jim Braddock's corner when he fought Tommy Farr in January, 1888?
 A. Three; Joe Gould, his mana ger and two assistants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
2SS--WTIC--HartfOrd--1O4O

4:00-Backstage Wife. 4:15-Stella Dallas. 4:30-"Hughesre esreel"-Presentin
 Rush Hughes, news com
 mentator. 4:45-Girl Alone. 5:00-Top Hatters. 5:30-Your Family and Mine. 5:45-'Little Orphan Annie." 6:00-News. 6:15-Baseball Scores--Yankee
 Net. 6:30-Wrightville Clarion. 6:45-"History in the Headlines"-
 Professor Andre Schenker. 7:00-Amos n Andy. 7:15-Uncle Ezras Radio Station. 7:30-"Angler's NewsreeP'-Cap-
 tain Thomas Hammond. 7:45-"Chandu, The Magician" S:00-Lucille Manners with Frank
 Blacks Orch. 9:00-WaltZ Time. 9:30-Death Valley Days.'' 10;00-The First Nighter. 10:30-Jimmie Fiddler. 10:45-Rhythm Symphonic. 11:00-NeWs. 11:15-Clyde Lucas Orch. 11:30-Al Donahue's Orch. 12:00-Weather Report. A. M. 12:02-Ben Cutters Orch. 12:30-Blue Barron's Orch. 1:00-Silent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
SCHOOLBOY TITLE
 GAME ON TODAY

Waterbury's best schoolboy team from the parochial and grammar grades was expected to be decided today when the Merriman and SS. Peter and Paul combinations took to the Hamilton park field at p. m. Merriman won the grammar school title last week while the east enc Catholic school boys proved best in their league this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
COLLEGE TENNIS

New Haven, Conn, June 24- (UP)-Five players from Yale, two from Harvard, and one from Wes- leyan, qualified today to represent New England in the intercollegiate tennis tournament at Philadelphia, July 1.
 The Yale players were Jim Hmchcliffe, M. and H. Stephens, Larry Krieger and Paul Ferber. Harvard's two candidates were J. Palfrey and L. Gilkey, and Al Bar rows was to represent Wesleyan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
Schmeling O. K.

New York, June 23. (UP)-MaX Schmeling, who suffered a severe spinal injury in his fight with World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, had a very good night" at tendants at Polyclinic hospital re- ported today.
 The German boxer, whose injury was disclosed by X-Ray photographs after the fight, slept well" and his condition appeared not to be too serious" it was said.
 Hospital attendants said a more detailed bulletin would be issued at 10 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
HOT AS AMATEUR

New York. .-Norment Quarles, promising addition to the light weight ranks, won the Southern Conference 13o-pound crown three years in row while at North Caro- lima.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
5O0--WICC-- -Bridgeport--60O

P. M.
 4:O0-Club Matinee. variety show
 with Orch; Ransom Sher-
 man, master of ceremonies. 5:00-Neighbor Nell, interviews. 5:10-Musical Interlude. 5:15-Don Winslow of the Navy.
 dramatic sketch. 5:30-WICC News Bulletins and
 Musical Roundup. 5:45-Old Coach Baseball Chatter 6:00-Yankee Network News Serv.
 ice.
 6:15-Fred Hoey's Sports Roundup. 6:30-"Footprints," dramatic talk
 by William Donnelly. 6:35-Musical Rendezvous. 6:45-Your Good Neighbor Conn
 munityy Chest Series.-
 Mrs. w. P. Grippin, Visiting
 Nurse Association. 7;00-Ray Gerosa, tenor. 7:15-"Music Is My Hobby" witl.
 guest n-professional,
 Frank w. Beckett, retired
 investment banker, pianist
 and composer. f T.30-l4one Ranger-dramat @
 sketch of the Old West. S:00-Dolly Mitchell, songs. S;15-Maurice Spitalny and his
 orch.
 8:30-To be announced. 9;O0-"The Royal Crown Revue"
 featuring George Olsen and
 "Music of Tomorrow"; Tim
 and Irene, comedy team;
 Graham McNamee and Col. den Gate Jubilee Quartet. 9:30-NBC Spelling Bee-Paul Wing, Spelling Master. 1o:oO-Paul Martin and his Music. 10:S0-To be announced. I1:OO-Yankee Network News Serv. ice. ii :3O--Local News Bulletins. 1i:S5-Lou Breese and his Orch. 2:00-Dance Orch. A. NJ. s lo:3O-Bob Crosby and his orch, | t:O0--Charlie Agnew and hie Orch | l:S0-Vincent Pirro and his Orch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
FINALLY, THE IRISH

South Bend.-Notre Dame has an all-Irish infield this year with Doyle at first, Corcoran at second, Brad dock at short and Sullivan at third,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24

in the YMCA Inter -clum Saftball league directed by Seth Goodwin. Games are scheduled for starting at 6:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
YMCA SOFTBALL

Fultons and Black Knights, High flanders and YMHA softball teams are scheduled for action tonight at. the Brassco field, the teams playing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24

Here's a picture of traditional figure of the national game, "Cozy" Dolan, who gained his monicker because of safe playing, fast thinking and ability to take advantage of any sudden situa- ton. Many people who have heard the expression "Cozy" D0lan nevel heard of him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24

Eighty thousand tons of rock were blown up in a recent blast in Scot- land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24

Chile is to help the sheep farmers ox Patagonia, many of whom are Scots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
New York Stations WEAF-66O - WOR-71O - WJZ-76O - WABC-860

-WEAF-Death Valley Days Sketch.
 WOR-Robinhood Dell Con-
 cert, Alexander Smallens,
 Conductor.
 WJZ-Spelling Bee. -WEAF-Play, Oh, Say Can You See.
 WJZ-Martin Orch.
 WABC-Gluskin Orch. 10:00-W WlIAF'-Jimmy Fidler, Film
 Gossip.
 -Madriguera Orch. WJZ-To be announced. 10:45-W WEAF-Rhythm Symptoms. WABC-Red Cross Campaign
 to Aid Japanese
 War Sufferers-Dr. Hu
 Shih, Chinese Author. il :00--W EAF-Dance Orch.
 WOR-News; Dance Music WJZ-News; Dance Music
 Gro D.
 WABC-News; Dance Music
 gro D. 1125-WEAF-News; Dance Music
 Gro D. Il 11:30-WOR-Play, A Man and His Wife. 12:0O-WOR-Dance Music. A. M. 2;OO-WOR-News; (Off at 2;05 a. m.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-24
2OO--WDRC--Hartford-.133O

r. M. 4:0O-Chicago Varieties. 4:30-Those Happy Gilmans. 4:45-World Economic Cooperation
 Program. 5:00-Ad Liner-Dance Program. 5:S0-Music for Fun. 6:00-News Service-United Press
 Bulletins. 6:10-Baseball Scores. 6:15-"Popeye" 6:30-Boake Carter. 6:45-Lum and Abner. 7:00-Just ntertainment-Jack
 Fulton, Andrews Sisters and
 Carl Hohengarten's Orch. 7:15-To be announced. 7:30-Adventures in Science. 7;45-Hollace Shaw, soprano: con-
 cert orchestra. S:00-The Ghost of Benjamin
 Sweet. S:30-Paul Whiteman's Orch. 9:00-Hollywood Hotel. 10:00-Colpmbia Square--Lud Glus-
 kin's Orch. 1O:45-American Viewpoints--Dr. Hu
 Shih. 11:O0-News Sports-Late resume
 United Press News. 11:15-Ran Wilde's Orch. 11:30-Jack Crawford's Orch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
0VERHEATED PIPE
 CAUSE OF ALARM
Fire Department Receives Early Call From Amer-
 ican Brass Co.

An overheated pipe in the tube mill of the American Brass Go. brought out flremen at 4:25 this morning. Damage was slight and firemen were out less than a half hour on the call.
 Bremen prevented serious fire yesterday morning at the Citizens Coal Go. on Field street extension. Answering an alarm at 9:30, fire men found that short circuit had started a small blaze in 8 coal pocket. The fire had burned through a heavy beam but was quickly ex- tinguished when firemen connected a hose line and poured water on the blaze.
 Two other alarms were received yesterday. A few minutes after noon firemen were called to extinguish a chimney fire at the home of Alfonso Legendre, 68 Elk avenue. The prop erty is owned by Ernest Desroches, of Thomaston. There was little damage. At 9:50 last night flremen wen ito 35 Frederick street in re- sponse to an alarm, but could find no fire in the building, which was unoccupied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
HalflDay Mark Wears
 For Baby Contenders
Votes Most Important Now in Contest for $2OO CasE Many Valuable Prizes-Father of Entry Obtains
 Votes in Spite of Rude JanitOr

1 POPULAR BABY CONTEST re. mains anyone's race. Just a little ap. plication on the part of supporter. of any baby in the race can mear leadership at this time. You mus realize by now how the votes ado up with 200 votes for each sub. scription to THE DEMOCRAT which is counted officially.
 There will be many surprises dur ing the week, indubitably. Possibly some contender who now has only few hundred votes will show suct spurt of strength that he, or she will take one of the leading spots maybe first place. Although this would mean quite a change for a contestant who now counts only 900 to HOO votes, as you well can imagine.
 Father Gets Votes
 Here's a little story about one con- tender, one of the leaders, too Seems the fateh of a certain baby in the CONTEST was visiting ar apartment house and looking fo1 votes for his entry.
 After he had obtained about four or five subscriptions, the superin- tendent of the apartment came to the man and told him to leave grabbed his arm and "got tough"
 Seems local bank owns the apartment building which also has stores on the main floor and to the bank went the man to find out why he shouldn't have as much right as another to visit homes in 8 pub lie apartment building. officials at the bank didn't help much so the father of the CONTEST baby re- ported elsewhere.
 Tenant Resents Act
 And what do you suppose is hap pening? Well, sir, at least one of the tenants of this apartment house upstairs is moving out because of this unwarranted procedure. The most important business establiSh- ment, tenant of the apartment building on the first floor, is con- sidering making 8 change of To- cation, too, which would mean al- most half of the rent of the entire establishment, figured down to a dollars and cents basis.
 So the CONTEST may be doing some good so far as learning what goes on about the city in the mat ter of courtesy of servants of some property owners, if you see what we mean.
 WATCH FOR IMPORTANT AN NOUNCEMENT TOMORROW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

At about the mid-mark, THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST today enters the fourth week of &C., tive voting and, as usual after a week-ed, votes are being checked be- fore they are noted in the official tabulations.
 Last week saw several of the con- tenders gaining considerably and Lawrence DiPersio of Plank road snatched good bit of the margin between his standing and that Of Margaret Lemere of South Main street, who continues to lead.
 Most Important Advice
 It cannot be stressed too strongly that now is the time when subscrip- tions to THE DEMOCRAT, in other words, subscriptions which count as votes toward the $200 cash and other prizes, subscriptions are most inn portant right now. This week may see some of the leaders gaining enough margin so that it will be doubl5 hard to catch them there after-if you don't keep up the volume of returns fro your favorite candidates, your strong contenders.
 Anyone Can Win
 Today, and this week, THE MOST
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
ROAMING THE AIR WAVES

at 5:15 D. m., EDST, over the NBC-Blue Network. Just as every thing seemed to be running smoothly, Don and Red are sud- denly confronted again by The Duster.
 William Thomson Hanzsche wili speak on The Bulwark of Demo- cracy" during his weekly The Man Who Changed Century broadcast on Tuesday, from 12:00 Noon to 12:15 D m., EDST, over the NBC- Blue Network. The program is presented under auspices of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America.
 Arc radio stars afraid to laugh at themselves? Are they ashamed of trivial incidents that may have marred their performances from time to time? The answer is no, if you take their favorite anec- dotes as a basis before formulating an opinion. Ask any NEG actor what his pet story is, and 9 chances out of 10, it will be 8 yarn with 3 humorous payoff di- rectly concerning the actor him. self. For instance, take Karl Weber, handsome six-footer who supports Anne Seymour in the Story of Mary Marlin. His pet yarn concerns his recent appear ance as Julius Caesar" in per- formance at the Cleveland Ex- position. During the famed death scene, Marc Anthony stepped out and over Weber's fallen body de- claimed bitterly. 70, mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low?" Next door barker in g snake show stepped up to his amplifier and answered for the dead ruler "Your dime back if he ain't alive," he beloved, almost break ing up Karl's show. Then there is NEG Minstrel Bill Thompson's story concerning his recent ap- pearance in Cincinnati with Fib- Der McGee. After the show, the fans crowded around, shaking the actors hands and asking for auto graphs. One good lady in particu- lar seemed very much interested in Bill, "I want to meet that young man." she told Fibber. .t "There's a lady here who wants to meet you," Fibber told Bill. "She seems to think you're conn., bination of Robert Taylox, Clark Gable and Don Juan."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Superintendent

period for the past five years by the Lions club maintaining vacation station for underpriviliged children, the majority of whom are physical ly handicapped, challenges the com- mendation and support of all Wa terburians. Several children suffer- ing from some form of cardiac dis order, bone disease, or malnutrition, that have been recommended by the dispensary or social service depart ment of the Waterbury hospital, have greatly benefited mentally as well as physically by stay under supervision and care at the Lions country home.
 Now that the Service club has been able to secure, through the White Foundation, the use of tract of land on the shores of Bantam lake with appropriate facilities for their children, their opportunity for even better work in the future seems assured.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

Knights of Pythias lodges. as well as several from out of town. Ad- dresses were made by Grand Chan cellor Robin and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, Edward Aspin- all, of Plainville. Following the meeting a lunch was served by the members of the local lodge.
 Tuesday evening several members of Goodwill Lodge attended a meet ing of William Berry Loodge in Southington. The Grand Chancel- Tor paid his official visit to the lodge at that time, and most enjoyable evening was presented.
 Several members of Company No. 20, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pyth- jas, of Waterbury, attended the State Brigade Assembly, when it met yesterday afternoon in West Haven. The. men made the trip in private cars and large attend ance was present from different sec- tions of Connecticut and neighbor- ing states. Members from Water vile present were, A. K. Warren, captain of Co. No. 20, and Charles Draper, also of Goodwill Lodge.
 As the assembly meeting, A. K. Warren was elected Major of the Second Battalion, First Regiment Uniform Rank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
ITALIAN VETERANS
 HOLD CELEBRATION

Marking the 23d anniversary of entry of Italy into the World war and the second anniversary of the conquest of Ethiopia, about 800 members and guests Of the Water- bury chapter. Italian War Veterans, attended a celebration program yes- terday at Liberty hall.
 A two-act biographical play, "Gug- lielmo Oberdan," was presented Miss Josephine Pane of New Haven sang. George Gentile's orchestra played and Anthony Rossi was chairman of the arrangements com- mittee.
 Among the speakers were Pasquale DeCicco, Italian vice-consul at New Haven; Frank Marucci, commander of the chapter; Louis Bria, honorary commander: and Nunzio Murno.