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Evening star., 1938-04-15
by BILL BONI.
Associated Press Sports Writer.

NEW PORK. April 15-Amefican
Olympic officials, backed by the as
surance of Avery Brundage that moth
ing short of a world war will keep
the 1910 international games from be-
ing held Somewhere" today We're
ready to begin serious preparation for
adequate United States representation
in the Toxic games"
Organization meetings of the games
committees which have jurisdiction
over American participation in the
q sports on the Olympic program
will be the first step These meetings
will be held in New York and Chicago
as soon as convenient.
Meanwhile Japan is going ahead
with its own program to hold the
games at Toxic under the new dates.
September 21-October 6. adopted at
the International Olympic Committee
meeting in Cairo, from which Brun-
dage returned yesterday.
Ready for Emergencies.
Brundage said the l. O. c. had ad-
vlsed Japan OF its grave responsible
ties" had pointed out that a small
entry in the games would likely re-
suit If the present situation in the
Far East continues" and had re-
quested Japan Ito relinquish the
games in time, so that they could be
organized elsewhere. in the event that
it became impossible to stage them
properly and successfully in Toxic"
If Toxic should decide to give up the
games, the American Olympic Associa-
ton president added, the I. o. c. is
considering holding them elsewhere
on modified basis. He said that, al
though there would be no precedent
for such action, he believed London or
Helsingfors would be able to put on an
Evening star., 1938-04-15
EIGHT
FEARED BY NAVY
Middies Are Eyed as East's
Hope on Hudson as They
Race Tomorrow,
BY tie Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, April l5,-The
Navy varsity crew that meets Prince
ton on the blue waters of the Severn
River here tomorrow will be watched
with interest by rowing enthusiasts
seeking an Eastern champion to break
the victory procession OF Western crews
at Poughkeepsie.
Last season the Navy varsity swept
the sprints in the East and finished
second to the University of Washing
ton in the 4-mile Poughkeepsie grind.
The Navy junior varsity duplicated the
record of the senior boat.
c. S. (Chuck) Walsh, Navy coach,
has the eight veterans available from
his 1887 varsity and six of the eight
oarsmen who rowed with the junior
varsity. He has shaken up this ma
terial, sending four oarsmen from the
1887 varsity to the junior varsity and
moving up three members of last sea-
sons jayvee boat, with Tommy Wal
ker. stroke. up from last years plebe
boat.
Needs Heavy Combination.
Walsh said he needed heavier crew
to carry out his schedule, but many
followers of rowing, with the Navy past
record in mind. see the advantage of
heavy boat for the long Poughkeepsie
pull.
Walsh says he is fearful of Prince
ton. pointing out that the Tiger oars
men have just finished their spring
vacation and have been rowing twice
daily for two weeks He refuses to look
as far ahead as Poughkeepsie.
Navy has the longest crew season
1t ever had, from now until June 27,"
Walsh said. with all that time have
found from experience that it is best
to start with heavy crew. In taking
four men out of the varsity I added
about 80 pounds to the boat. I don't
expect the combination to hold through
the season.
I'VE are not pointing for Pough-
keepsie. Right now We are concerned
with Princeton and winning the East
ern sprint championship. You can't
point for 4-mile race during the
sprint season"
George Whiteside. Abe Yeates, F..
w. tKi0 Kittler and G. c. (Red)
Billiard are the Poughkeepsie vet
erans in the Navy varsity.
The boatings and statistics Of the
Navy crews:
Evening star., 1938-04-15

Will Aid Spectators.
Seventeen motor boats, sub chasers
and patrol boats will take spectators
to the Severn River course.
Bleachers for use of the public have
been erected on the north shore of the
Severn at the finish line.
Capt. c. w. Nimitz, assistant to the
chief of the Bureau of Navigation, will
referee the races.
The junior varsities will open the re-
gatta at 4:30 pm, the varsities getting
away at 5.
The crews will race over a ~ mile
course
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Stung Again

Totals ------- 33 4 6 % 10 Q
.Batted for Weaver in fourth.
+Batted for Giuliani in ninth
+Batted for Kohlman in ninth.
Boston " ll5 600 ono-7
washington --------- 020 600 O02-4
Runs batted in--English (2). West. Cue
Two-base hit.Myer. Three-base Hts
Johnston Travis, West Myer. Stolen base
Lopez. Double plays-Kohlman 10 Travis
Left on bases-Boston. 2: Washington. 5.
First base on balls-O1 Kohlmon. /: of
bsnlas La knbman stTusf sy Isnnine quB "f1ter
Weaver : in innings off Kohlman. 3 in
5 innings. Wild pitches-Lanning, Weaver.
LoSing pitcher-Weayer
Evening star., 1938-04-15

Young Bruce Hobbs, who brought
Battleship home In the Grand
National, is coming over for jockey
jobs at Delaware Park. Belmont,
Aqueduct and Saratoga this spring
{. . Will be abroad Mrs. Marion
Dupont Scott's hosses, as usual :. =.
Joe Gould leaves for England in a
week to arrange three fights for
Tommy Farr in deah OF Lunnon
-. . Probably against Walter Neu-
sci, Ben Foord and JACK Doyle, the
Irish thrush >. while Jim Braddock
stays behind to handle the crowds
packing their restaurant.
- Jim Carroll, the st. Loo betting
commish, reports the Browns are
getting some play at 200-1 for the
American League pennant, largely
around Southern Illinois, South
west Missouri and Western Ken
lucky Spec Towns losing
hurdle race against . hoss brings
up the question. What ever hap,
pened TO Jesse cweus7 4
Evening star., 1938-04-15
BY ALAN GOULD,
Associated Press Sports Editor,


ded outside chance
league experts
notwithstanding
participating pick the champions
~
SIX critics cast their ballots for Mickey cochranes
malnlpg two votes Clevelands
Otherwise
rated the
Cleveland only clubs picked IN improve
positions ' $1,000 fN ~ AAN0'O
the no] sbou,nr ~. voo Nv ..,.,o...
Evening star., 1938-04-15
RANKING NETMEN BOW

BEVERLY HILLS. Calf, April IS
R.-Joe Hunt and Gene Mako, men,
bers of Americas first 10 in tennis,
were merely back numbers today in
the Beverly Hills mems singles cham
pionship.
Seventeen-year-old Jack Kramer of
Monticello defeated Hunt, 81, e6,
60. yesterday, and Frank Kovacs, 18,
eliminated Mako. 6-2. Is.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Sports Program
For Local Fans
TODAY.
n,.Akan

BASEBALL
Washington vs.. Baltimore, Grit-
nth Stadium, 3.
Maryland VS.. Michigan, College
Park, 2:30.
Tennis.
George Washington vs.. Rich
mond, Columbia Country Club, 2.
TOMORROW.
Baseball,
Washington VS.. Baltimore, Grit
fifth Stadium, 3.
Maryland VS.. Virginia, Char
lottesville, Va.
Episcopal VS.. Virginia Episcopal,
Alexandra, Va. 2:3o.
Track.
Maryland vs.. V. M. l., College
Park, 2.
Lacrosse.
Maryland vs.. Penn State, COLLEGE
Park, $3.50.
Tennis.
George Washington VI. WASH
ington and Lee, Lexington, Va.
Episcopal VS.. Virginia Frosh,
Alexandra, Va, 2:3o.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
WI, | ose or Draw
Horrs Claims Mats Will Finish in Fourth Place.
Wilson Roted Fastest American League Pitcher.
BY FRANCIS E. STAN.

n Votes
JACK Doyle the Broadway league races
oopeo Almost 10 perfection confesses
- A washington belongs in fourth
e"ieceS 6ucky Although
!'ns a year Harris thinks
MACK mas one OF the submits Mr.
une average baseball fan
American League the Mo
as major league hitter Mr.
Ene oho" up Lefty
oohS Alien or Buck Newsom
age major league ball Jack Wilson of the Red
says ouoo he IL knock that
aoos MSe and III bet he Never
thought OF Wilson, you? '''
FOR AL OF
display
League tneH only
oV tns department
And there still is time the Americans win out
Evening star., 1938-04-15

CHICAGO.-Necessity may be the
mother of invention, but she hasn't
helped Jimmy Dykes much in his
search for stop-gap to plug Luke
Appling's vacancy at shortstop.
If everything else fails-and it has
so far-the White Sox pilot may be
forced to take whirl at the job him.
self.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Most Valuable Player. Lewis or Bonura?

ne must be
dell prefers Atlanta
puzzled over the rating of his throwing
know it's for ouhed"
What do think of the
the claim
Now that Bonura will
Lewis will
Buddy
ages, all Of
Wonder
fielder Ernie koy? to
that ko must be released outright
lot OF other league clubs will willing
price is
Koy, right-handed
Any kid who ehanded q
washington ball
NIL Most Of them
all
bench"
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Connie Mack Nav Start Ed Smith.

Rookie Joe Krakuskas walking
that fighter
like
offered tell pitching
ne doesn't know where to hasn't
This second LouisSchmng
johnson versus Jefres? An on-hee natural"
the Mats going for pitching opposition
And
Mack soupaw Washington
Edgar Smith who chased the G
be the Apparently the other
Neve that switching his
Here's the
Bueg
Ferrel, pitcher
Mack starts righthnder who might Don
order will byer second Lewis third
Stone right field
tWo Ferrehb brothers.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Keltner P1cases Indians.

NEW YORK.-Yankee fans. getting
their first chance to see the 1893 team
In action as the champions opened a
three-game series with Brooklyn at
Ebbets Field, were promised some Of
the Rupperts' best pitching talent.
Lefty Gomez. Charley Rufing and
Johnny Murphy were slated for three
innings each against the Dodgers.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
So Taft Hasn't Started Yet!

hard-to-explain deptRick of
Sfouno the 100 mark Taft Wright
rns hitter In fact this Milan the Mats told
skipper Harris not to take failures SERIOUSLY
NOW the question what faues Lancaster
batting 500 for - -
t-forge quickly deptOwner
'nose fancy opinions on Rookie Catcher
praise the old Florida The next
room IN Gastoa and trying not bubber
Charote?
come under the of baseball
incidentally this probably will
players travel
curing spring transforming tours They've killed
doing it. and they'll
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Stengel Is Best Storv.Teller.

casey snseL keeper OF the freshly
the Bay
recalling the other he
furnishing
ana "alked 10 the oox escort troW q
wheeled and flung the ball
"
III knew
gel Hack standing right
head staring at the ground
He didn't
the
rs 1t struck the ground and perfect
WHAT happened
gel Il nnay had
ing your loot Then
really
piece a totak a chance
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Krukk Kolman in Relief Roles Bolster Hurting Hopes
Yanks Far ahead IN Pennunt
Race Vote; With Tigers, Tribe
Granted Chal.eng ging Chances

This the gung of the Asso-
ciated Press annual Dig league pennant pollJ
Evening star., 1938-04-15
FIRST THREE SPOT
SEEN FOR DETROIT
Cochrane Sure His Club and
Tribe Will Give Yankees
Battle for Flag.

SPRINGFIELD. Ohio, April 15.-
Mickey Cochrane can't see his Detroit
Tigers finishing worse than third this
season, with chance that they might
better that showing.
Those Yanks, of course. will be
hard to beat" says Iron Mike. who
expects Cleveland to round out the
top three.
TRENTON. N. J.-Dario Lodigiani,
new second baseman for the Phila-
delphia Athletics, is timing his first
big league start perfectly. He felded
in fine form all spring. and now has
begun to hit satisfactorily. He
smashed out two homers and a single
in Richmond yesterday.
Keltner P1eases Indians.
WEIRTON. w. Va.-If second base
is adding new creases daily to Man.
ager oscar Wits brow. the work of
young Ken Keltner at third for Cleve-
land is fairly steady source of sat
isfaction
Keltner came through with three
hits. one a double. yesterday. which
was just two more hits than any other
member Of the Indians or Giants
made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Connie Mack, "Old Fox" or Baseball, No1D 76!
Pilot of Athletics Played in Waterbury Fifty Three Years Ago Recalls "Out Easter"-Old- Time Players, Business Firms Remembered.
Star Catcher

In the days we speak of, Connie was catcher. But when he wasn't behind the bat, he would be found at second base or in the field. Only nine men were carried: Mack as a rule caught only Gil- more, the lanky pitcher, built on the same lines as himself, tall and thin. Waterbury had several Wa terbury players on the team, in- cludng Bill Mellon in the field, Davy Altman at third base, and one or two others. A fellow named Barrett caught, Campion pitched, Phelan was on first, Bob Petit on second, Joe Battin at third. AL word at short, with McGeachy, Mellon and Wheeler in the out field. Burns and Walker were the extra battery.
 Meriden had 8 star battery made up of Pitcher Flynn, with Mobile as catcher. They were classed among the, top notchers of the league.
 Baseball was the talk of the town in the late eighties and through the nineties. The game was largely attended for town of its size, and factories were bet- ter then to get out, for the rec ord shows that when contain con- tracts had been fulfilled the work , CTS were let out in time to attend the game.
 This was in the days when J. c. Godfrey had clothing store at 46 Bank street; when John G, Twining was furniture dealer, when Conlon Bors. had their big dry goods store in the heart of the city, on the east side of Exchange place; when Walker & Nutting had a hardware store at "A Bank street, where Upson, Singleton & Co, clothiers were in full bloom on Bank street; when J. G. Jackie had a shoe store at 76 South Main street; and when Johnson & Kaiser also had clothing store on Bank street, before the Jones' Morgan Co. was organized.
 No City Manager?
 Waterbury then had town, city and school government, three in all, but run independently of each, other. Three sets of taxes were levied, and little kicking fol- lowed the annual custom of fixing the figure.
 But, Oh. what changes have taken place since then, the so- called .'horse and buggy days"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

old ball grounds which were some where around the old New Eng land station on Meadow street in the vicinity of the present rail- road station.
 x i7s Local Admirers
 In those days, Connie had quite a following in Waterbury, among many then interested in the game. Before or after, we do not know which, he also played with the Meriden team. At any rate, once he said be had reason to always recall Waterbury, Connecticut. He explained that the custom then was for the Meriden team to make the trip to Waterbury by way of a horse e-drawn bus. The ball players had to get out when the South ington mountain was reached, and walk up the mile grade On the way home. of course, they didn't have to walk. He recalled the great rivalry between the two cities, and how 1t was that occasionally the players had to .'duck" when they passed through the East End after defeating the Waterbury team. This practice was even kept up to around 1900. Meriden ball players
 used the horse-drAwn bus also in the late ninettes, and 1t was of ten that gangs from out this way laid in wait, and showered the visiting ball players with all sorts of misSels. Of course no harm was meant, and no harm actually done. It was just the act of a crowd of young boys. vitally interested in the. work Of the local ball players, and who when they were defeated, celebrated the event in the man.
 ler described.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
WOMAN INJURED
 IN AUTO CRASH
Machine Leaves Highway, COIIides With Trees and
 Pole; Driver Arrested

Mrs. Marie St. Pierre, 32, of TSP East Main street was severely in- jured shortly before 4 o'clock this morning when the car in which she was ridin, left the roadway on Meri den road, near Norris street, and struck two trees and a pole. Mrs. St. Pierre suffered a possible frac- ture of the right leg, a laceration over the right eye and other in- juries. She is a patient at St. Mary's hospital.
 The driver of the car, Raymond Driscoll of 150 Wolcott street, was arrested on charge of reckless driv- ing, following an investigation by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Mccarthy and James Wagner.
 Police said that the car driven by Driscoll first struck tree, carromed into pole and then struck another tree. The car was reported badly damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
WATER WALKER LOST IN 1861

San Francisco (UP)-Research workers of the Federal Writers Pro- ject have found records of at least one attempt to walk on water. In 1861, according to the document found, a. certain Rowland5 alighted from steamboat to take a stroll across San Francisco bay, wearing his own invention of canoe shoes with leggins." up to sunset" the contemporary document states, This boy has not been found"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

Dug up in Utah, huge dino saur was placed in three separate museume: his head and neck in one, his body in another, and his tail in a third. The monster was reunited when a fourth museum traded for all the parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
BUFFALO QUICK KICKER

Healdsburg, Gal. CUP)-Wiiliam Walker, n, probably knows more about the nervous reactions of buf- falo than the average American. On a visit to the San Francisco zoo, he was so attracted by the seven bi- son there that he could not resist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
VOGUE FOR BROKEN LEGS

! Gladys Swarthout wears a stream
 lined plaster cast on her right leg in Paramount's Ambush" Designed for, shapeliness, the cast is equipped with a zipper to facilitate slipping 1t on onl of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
BY THE OUTEASTER Connie Mack celebrated his 76th birthday this week.

Fifty . three years ago Con- nie Mack was playing b II with the Hart ford team of a league com- posed of Spring field, Hartford. New Britain, Meri- den, Bridge port and Wa terhury. On July l of that same year he played in Wa farhii1-x, f at fha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
QUIET HOLIDAY
 EXPECTED HERE
Selectmen to Impose s on Town Hall Rental
 HencefOrth
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Dec. g =. A quiet Christmas is anticipated here. To- cal factories and stores will be closed Monday and residents will enjoy a two-day holiday, Sunday and Monday. The community Christmas tree has been erected on the Town Hall property and makes an attractive site. It is the first time the tree has been placed there.
 Many Christmas decorations in private homes here have been ar ranged and lend to the Yueltide at- moSphere. Several private parties are planned here tomorrow and Sunday nights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Visiting Parents

Visiting Parents Miss Barbara Holbrook, a stu- dent at Smith College, is vacation ing at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Holbrook, Maple avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Seymour Man Fined

Joseph Duda, g, of 108 New street, Seymour. was fined $l00 and costs of $l1.36 in borough court today when he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a motor vehicle while un
 der the influence of liquor. Fifty dollars of the fine was remitted.
 Duda was involved in three-car crash on North Main street near Bridge street last night about l1:30 o'clock, Patrolman Anthony Farrar, who made the arrest, testified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
To Charge Fee

The Board of Selectmen have de- cided to charge a 8 fee for rental of the Town Hall in the future. It Is expected the revenue derived from this will help to offset the cost of liability and fire insurance taken out on the building and on other town property. Heating and lighting expense for private affairs there also adds to the general cost of running the town and the select ment felt the rental fee charge is fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
John Prosser Dies
 Suddenly Thursday Amateur Skater and Umpire Mourned-Modei Club
 Seeks AerOnautical Charter

at 9 p. m. from the Kiely Funeral Home, Church street, Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector of St. MichaelS Episcopal church, will ofaciate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Rubber Company Increases Minimum Rate for Pension

the temptation to stretch out l hand and pat one. Before he c01 say ~Jack Robi1ison,s the buffa had whirled around and kicked n twice on the nose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

The boot making ana DrOQuctlOIl control departments won first prizes for Christmas tree decorations at U. s. Rubber.
 Each ear operators and super visors in more than twenty different departments decorate trees. This years trees were exceptionally hard to judge because of care and origin ality shown by departments in their decorations.
 In the factory, the prize winners were the boot room and tennis nt- ting departments, with honorable mention to the carton plant and gaytee department.
 Tn the office the prize winner ;c-as the production control department with honorable mention to the pay roll department and laboratory.
 Wedding Intentions
 Two couples have recently filed wedding intentions at the office of the town clerk. Robert Schafi of Il Glen street. Waterbury, son of MT. and Mrs. John Schad, and Eunice Judd of Il Wooster street, Nauga- tuck daughter of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Judd, were one couple. The other was Emil Degregirio, ot Shei- ton. son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Degregorio, and Vera Nisteruk, oi Ansonia, daughter of MT. and Mrs Harry Nisteruk.
 Party Enjoyed
 A Christmas party was held by members of Troop 2. Boy Scouts last night at meeting here. Christ mas carols were sung and games played. Gifts were distributed. Cecil Matson, scoutmaster, had charge of the program. Boy Scouts will help the Red Gross in distributing toys and food for Christmas to the needy. Mem bers of Troop 2 who will do this work are Edward Sovia, Henry Pope, Franklin Hubbell. John Swens- ton and William Rodenbach. They will meet at g a. m. tomorrow at the Red Cross home on Church street.
 Funeral of Mir. Sapia
 The funeral of Domenic Sagia, 4S, lifelong resident here who died Wednesday at his home, 62 Hotch- kiss stret will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock from his home to St. Francis church at 9:30 where a high mass of requiem will be cele- brated. Burial will be in St. James cemeter. Friends may call at the home.
 Funeral of Mir. Mengacci
 The funeral of Joseph Mengacci, 47, of 32 High street, who died yeS- terday at St. Mary's hospital, Wa terbuy after being injured in an auto accident Wednesday night will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from his home to St. Fran cis' church at 10:30 where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated Burial will be in St. James ceme- etry Friends may call at the home
 MT. Mengacci, member of Chris toforo Colombo and Marchegiana societies, was born in Italy and had lived here 25 years, working in the U. s. Rubber plant. He leaves his wife, Domenica, three sons.. Adam Raymond and Dino, and three daughters. Erma, Alveria and Mary all of Naugatuck, sys
 Funeral of Mrs. Carlson
 The funeral of Mrs. Christine (Anderson) Carlson of Salem street was held at the Salem Lutheran church yesterday afternoon. Rev William R. Fernberg, pastor, ofici- ated. Burial was in Grove cemetery Members of the family who served
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
To Seek Charter

as, bearers. were Raymond Prick, Arthur Peterson, George Johnson. David Lorentzson, Carl, Johnson and Earl Shedd. Mrs. Carlson was the first Swedish resident here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Tribute to Megin

The following tribute to the late Wilfred J. Megin was paid today by the Naugatuck Chamber of Com merce, of which organization MT. Megin was a director:
 "A RESOLUTION OF RESPECT"
 .sThe members of the Nauga- tuck Chamber of Commerce desire to express their appreciation of the years~of faithful service rendered to the Chamber of Commerce by the late Wilfred J. Megin.
 MT. Megin served as director of this organization from January, 1927 to November 1930, and from November 1894 until the time of his death. His interest in the well fare of the community and in the betterI1ent of the Borough of Nau- ga$uck, won for him a place in the hearts and affection of his fellow citizens, quite beyond that reached by most men.
 '.fIe gave unsparingly of his time. his strength, and his money, for the development and extension of com- mTnity interest and civic pride, and he was willing at all times to CO., operate and assist in any object which had for its aim and purpose a broader and more constructive municipal policy.
 ~He could always be counted up- on to give his best, and to do his best, and to eb his best, if thereby the place in which he lived and which he loved would be benefited.
 Be it therefore,
 RESOLVED: that a page in our records be set apart to the mem ory of MT. Megin, and that copy of this resolution be sent to his fam ily."