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Evening star., 1938-01-17
1|CASES CLEARED
BY PINES POLICY.
"Speedy Justice" Campaign
Eases Crowded District
Court:

Acting United States Attorney Da =
vid A. Pines drive to speed up the ad-
ministration of criminal Justice as q
deterrent to lawlessness cut 178 fell
ony cases from the crowded District
Court docket in its first two weeks,
ending Saturday.
This was the largest number of
cases disposed Of in a similar period
for several years. at least, and brought
the docket 1873 cases nearer a cur
rent status, taking into consideration
the As new indictments returned dur
ing the two-week period.
When Mr.. Pine was designated by
the court as acting district attorney,
January /, on the retirement of Les
lie c. Garnett, he Immediately set
about reorganizing the work of his
STAN to take advantage of the addi-
tional facility of third criminal court
which opened last Monday.
Night work for most of his staff
began IN an effort to clear up as soon
as possible the 629 cases then pending.
Mr.. Pine said he wants to keep the
work at the criminal court current
90 there will be no delays in trials.
The third criminal court, which
began operation Monday with Justice
Daniel w. O'Donoghue on the bench,
has been of little help so far because
the four trial days since then were
consumed by the hearing of the Ben
net jewelry transportation case. which
ended spectacularly Thursday in a
mlstrial and the holding of a juror
In contempt of court.
There were six trial days in each
OF the regular criminal divisions dur
ing the two weeks.
A survey of the last two years shows
that the courts averaged about 100
cases every two weeks. The largest
number of cases disposed of during
similar period in the two years was
1873 and the smallest so.
Evening star., 1938-01-17
1000 ACTORS TO VOTE
ON 1887 PERFORMANCES

By the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 17.-Into the
mails today went ballots by which
1000 actors will make their nomina-
tions for the best acting performances
Of the 1887 movie year.
Members of the Senior Screen
Actors Guild will participate in the
nominations for four awards: Best
actor, best actress. best supporting
actor and best supporting actress.
Directors and writer's will make the
nominations for honors in their own
separate fields.
Voting will start February Is. Win
ners will be announced March 3 at a
banquet of the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences.
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was on hts honeymoon when he vas
arrested IN Washington for income tax
evasion.
The scandal which rocked Wheeling
during the long investigation and the
two trials Is reported to have resulted
In the collapse Of the numbers - 4
substantial racket In that region.
While the protection charges were
denied indignantly by ONCE holders,
there has been no effort since the trial
OF last summer to build another
gambling empire.
People still play the numbers, but in
scattered, desultOry wav.
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been shattered by the diligence Of
agents from the intelligence unit Of
Internal Revenue Bureau. They were
concerned only with enforcing the in
come tax law. but they accomplished
what no local authority in the three
States had been able-or willing-to
do.
Another homicide was recorded in
the course Of the Lias-Russell investi-
CATION. There was an inner feud of
some sort. and Mike Russell's wife shot
and killed Bill Las wife. Mrs. Russell
was acquitted on the ground of SELF
defense. big Bill" married again and
Evening star., 1938-01-17
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.


w YHAT grand stories these trees
\A/ could tell if only we under
" " stood their language. Think
of reaching up to the sky
for 325 feet. The Sequoia is called the
king of the Sierras and in fact is
the monarch of all trees. They are
the most majestic and inspiring and
leave the beholder with sense of awe
for such q masterpiece The age they
reach has proved that trees are the
oldest living things in the world.
Stumps have beeA found that show
1000 annual rings. The age limit is
said to be 5000 years!
So far no tree has been found in
the New World that surpasses this tree
either in height or girth. In the late
winter the flowers appear: the stami-
nate ones with broad scales and an
abundance of pollen; the pistillate
flowers with Is to 10 needle-tipped
Evening star., 1938-01-17
Tax Investigators Shattered
West Virginia Numbers Mob
Wheeling Vas Control Point for Tri-
State Monopoly Crossing
$l,000,000 Yearly.
mo. is OF a Series.)
BY CARTER BROOKE JONES.

BY CARTER BROOKE JONES.
HEN the law unks the secret archives
M
prove exceedingly embarrassing people
' ' illicit enterprises. b
And when members Of
become risks
At Wheeling W. the
Evening star., 1938-01-17

Hltlers seizure Of power In Germany,
ana Will be marked by demonstrations
ooth IN support Of and protest against
the Nazi dictator,
Evening star., 1938-01-17
ACCEPTS Invitation
Representative o'Connell to Speak
at Anti-Hitlar DaY 4ia.

At Anti-Hitler Day Demonstration.
Representative O'Connell, Democrat,
OF Montana has announced &C.
ceptance OF an invitation to speak at
. national anti-Hitler day demon
stration In Los Angeles on January
80. The invitation was extended by
Eddie Cantor, radio and screen en-
tertainer.
The date is the fifth anniversary of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
U. s. RUBBER GOLF
 TOURNEY UPSET

Naugatuck, June 17.-The biggest upset of the U. S. Rubber golf tour- nament occurred this week when the team of Ralph Upright and Felix CichoWski defeated the leaders by a score of 1 up.
 The Bittle-Klimasewski combina- tion to date have won eleven suc- cessive matches, having defeated the strong teams of Ziz FurS-Henry Boraski, Chet Underhill-B. Yingling, Eddie CichoWski-Joe Miller.
 The match was one of the hardest fought matches of the tournament with the playing of R. Upright and Felix CichoWski outstanding.
 This team deserves considerable credit for their accomplishment when it is considered that eleven teams in succession have gone home to defeat at the hands of Bittle and KlimaseWski.
 Another feature of the week was the four successive wins by the Miller -Cichowski team which moved from fifth place to second with a bare chance of heading off the swiftly moving Bittle- -Klimasewski team for championship of the first legt which closes June 30th.
 Furs and Boraski moved from sixth to fourth place as a result of a victory during the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Sena Recreation Center To Open With 20 Alleys

To be known as Sena's Recreation Center, the property formerly own ed by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in this city, at 119 North Main street, will blossom out as one of the finest bowling establishments in the east, according to present plans of Sam Sena, who has taken over th0 property, which when remod- elGd, will entail an outlay of some $63,000. MT. Sena has severed con- nections with all other business es- tablishments, and will devote his entire time to the set up of the bowling headquarters which calls for 20 of the finest alleys obtain able with latest up to the minute modern equipment for both ladies and men. A spacious, well-appoint- ed ladies lounge, as well as free bowling instruction with afternoon classes under the personal super vision of MT. Sena, standout tour nament performer, are two of the many innovations planned for the new establishment which will be opened to the public on or about September l.
 Two Floors
 Two floors with the alleys on each floor will be used with four alleys laid for big pin bowling and equipment. Latest plumbing and ventilation assuring all patrons of maximum of comfort and plenty of light and heat when necessary will be installed. Uniformed pin boys will be another feature of the Sena
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
JEAN BAUER IN
 TIE FOR SECOND

Philadelphia, June 17.-(UP).- Maureen Orcutt, Englewood, N. J., held 8 seven-stroke lead today as the women's eastern states golf championship entered the final stretch.
 Playing sub-par golf over the Spring Mill course of the Phila- delphia Country club, prospective scene of the next years national open, Miss Orcutt had 152 at the end of 36 holes, one under par 76's for each round.
 The tournament is 54 holes.
 Miss Orcutt needs only 8 79 to- day to break the tournament record of 232, established at Merton in 1882 by Mrs. Glenna Collett Ware, six-time national champion.
 Mrs. Ware and Jean Bauer of East Providence, R. T., were tied for sec ond position at the two-thirds mark, each carding a 159.
 Among the leaders were Deborah Very, Marion, Mass. 162; Mrs. De- witt E. Untermeyer, Deal, N. J., 163; Mrs. James Robbins, Mt. Kisco, N. r., 164, and Mrs. Warren Beard, Newton, Mass, 167.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have you a Sports Question y0u want answered9 The Sports Fan Question Man is at your service. Write your questions clearly. sign your query to Sports Fan Guess tfOn Man, Sports Service Bureau. The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, ID. O., enclosing Q three-cent postage stamp.
 THE EDITOR.
 o. Has Dizzy Dean ever won thirty or more games in a single season?
 A. He won thirty and lost seven for a percentage of .811 with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1930.
 o. Will the annual swimming marathon at Lake Antario be held this year, as usual?
 A. The Canadian national ex- hibition vii lbe held at Toronto August 26 ot September 10, 1888, but the marathon swim usually held in connection with the exhibition has been abandoned and will not be held this year.
 O. In a baseball game, with run ners on first and third bases and one out, batter hits a line drive to short right field which is caught on the fly by outf1elder, who then throws to first base doubling the runner before he is able to get back. In the meantime runner from third, after waiting till fly ball is caught, starts for. home and crosses the plate before the double play is completed. Does this run count?
 A. Since the third out was not a force-out, the run counts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Louis Made Fauorite Despite 1886 Knockout
"Gentleman Jim" Corbett
 Failed In Two "COmebackS"

q was in jam," Jeffries said later.
 The champion slowed down after the tenth. He was waiting for 8 chance to send home 8 knockout punch, for that was his only hope. The crowd booed him for "dogging it". In the 20th round, a thunder storm broke. Water poured into the arena and flooded the aisles.
 Jeffries, still waiting for his chance, had a wide-open shot in the 2Oth as Corbett failed to get back fast enough after dancing in with left. Jeffries swung left hook but missed.
 The crowd-and Corbett-figured Jeff had shot his bolt. Corbett be- came cocky. He decided to win by knockout. Had he kept away from Jeffries, he would have taken the decision. But he wanted to do good job on the champion.
 The end came in the 23d round. Corbett jabbed a left to the face. His right was back furhter than us- ual, ready for the finishing blow. Jeffries suddenly licked home 8 long, solid left. He moved inside Corbett's guard as the blow landed and he shot the left again-a hook that travelled only four inches. Cor bett buckled and sprawled on the canvas.
 Corbett claimed the rest of his life that it was lucky punch that fin~ ished him. He retired. But soon he began to dream of how close he had come to winning. He decided to go after the title again.
 Second K. O.
 On Aug. IA, 1903, when he was al- most 38, Corbett fought Jeffries again at Mechanics Pavilion, San Francisco. Bob Fitzsimmons, who had won the title from Corbett, lost it to Jeffries and then failed in comebac kagainst Jeffries, helped train the champion. Fitz hated Cor bett and wanted Jeffries to give him a sound thrashing. Jeffries wanted to prove that he could outbox Jim.
 Jeffries weighed 22O; Corbett 19O. It was obvious from the start that Corbett was hollow shell". Jef- fries dropped him in the second round. The champion amazed the crowd of 10000 with his speed. In the sixth, Corbett went down for count of nine.
 The end came in the tenth. Jef- fries, who had been fighting from crouch, went after Corbett standing up straight and without hesitation. Corbett tried to back away. There was burs of lefts and then Jeffries made vicious pass at Corbett's solar plexus. Corbett went down, gasping, for a count of nine. He staggered to his feet and caught an- other one in the stomach and 8 right to the jaw. He went down again. He rose at seven but his sec onds threw in the sponge.
 After 6 minute, Corbett walked across the ring and shook hands with his conqueror.
 Congratulate you old man." was all he said. He was through-his dreams of again being champion shattered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Recreation Center with the entire plant. when ready able to surpass in Connecticut in the opinion of the proprietor.
 Prominent
 Sena has competed in all import ant tournaments held in the state for several years, has been manager of bowling alleys for six years. In the U. s. Sweeps held in this city last January his 197 single which won him $50 prize money was best of 985 games rolled in the national tournament and in several years he has been out of the money only twice. Special events for men and women including local and state competition have been planned, with seating capacity for several also planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
NAUCY VS ANSONIA FOR VALLEY GROWN

Naugatuck, June 17.-Elated by its decisive triumph yesterday afternoon over Massick high of Bridgeport the Naugatuck high school baseball team will endeavor to clinch the Nauga- tuck Valley league title tomorrow afternoon when it faces Ansonia high, second in the league stand ing and the only league nine to hold victory over the Garnet. The game will be played in Ansonia and a thriller is expected.
 The locals yesterday advancved to the semi-final of the state in- terscholastic baseball tourney by their "a win over Bassick. The Garnet got the jump in the first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
By HENRY SUPER
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York, June 17-(UP)-Jim Corbett might have been the only man ever to regain the heavyweight title if he hadn't decided to be a killer" at the wrong time.
 Gentleman Jin," the former San Francisco bank clerk who was the second Marquis of Queensberry champion, was the first to try and regain the championship-and he more nearly succeeded than any of his successors. He was beaten twice before he was convinced that they never come back.
 Corbett had taken the title by battering the great John L. Sullivan into oblivion in 1892. He lost it to Bob FitzsimmonS in 1897 and Fitz, in turn, yielded to Jim Jeffries in 1899.
 At the age of 34, Corbett decided to come back in November, 1899. He was 35 by the time he stepped into the ring for 25-rounder on May II, 1900, against Jeffries at the old Sea- side Athletic club, Coney Island, N. Y.
 Ready To Go
 Jim figured that speed would beat the burly titleholder. He trained faithfully for six months and was in prime condition when they entered the ring on sultry night before a crowd of 5000. Jeffries weighed 21O, but he looked to be 225. Corbett weighed 182. Jeffries was 2-1 fa- vorite and he and his friends had bet heavily that he would win by a knockout inside of ten rounds.
 Jeffries went after Corbett in the first round, seeking a Knockout. But Corbett was too fast for him. At the end of the sixth round, Jeffries was worried because he was taking a stern boxing lesson. He told his seconds to tip off his friends to hedge on their ten-round knockout bets. Corbett was way out in front on points at the end of the tenth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Dulmaine, Scully Easy Victims; Buff Wins Nod;
 King, Davis Go Best

With the exception of Emil (Eat 'Em) Etters, the local talent made little grand slam" last night as some 2,2O0 paid patrons looked on and saw Dick Turcotte, Tommy Ciarlo and Frankie Buff win their bouts the first two by knockouts. Willie White the big boy from Brooklyn came through with hard win over the rough-tough Lou Bor- gain of New Haven while Etters was subdued by Teddy Mays of this city in a rough and ready go.
 However, it remained for a new Waterbury entry to put on the best battle of the evening. His name is Ray King left handed little fel- low who fought sizzling even-ste- phen three-rounder with Kid Davis of New Haven. The Iads went at it hammer and tongs to bring the fans to their feet with 8 rousing cheer when the draw verdict was made plain by Referee Thomas "Jiggers" Mccarthy of East Haven.
 Eddie Dulmaine, the Worcester 1887 New England lightweight champion never got started and be- fore one could say Peter Piper picked peck of pickled peppers" MT. Dulmaine was on the floor, victim of that southpaw Mary Ann" which Turcotte swings to music or leather. Dulmaine was floored three times in the first round, and stopped in the second before half minute had elapsed.
 Outclassed
 Jack Scully of Worcester was no match for humping Tommy Ciarlo state 135 pound king from Water bury, who had Scully down and out before the first round ended. Bill ly Perrine, 149 of Bristol and Duke Nelson of Worcester slamed out a three round draw that pleased the patrons.
 Frankie Buff, loser of two bouts within a week, came back strong to win a tough tussle with Eddie Re- millard of Worcester, two knock downs in the third round which swung the fight in Bluffs favor. Al Brouillard of Worcester scored four knockdowns over Hackie Kenty of Bristol allowing him to win in the proverbial walk. Bobby Thomas, 8 Shelton middleweight was winner of Joe Stire of this city, whel Steve Regal, 138 stopped Frankie Little of New Haven.
 Holyoke boxers here next week. Irish Johnny Hayes vS. Dick Tur- cotte is the main go local fans want to see most.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Turc0tte And Ciarlo
 Winners By K. o. Route
Mar, O'War Colt
 Named Sky Raider

New York, June 17-(UP)- The turf's most publicized colt the son of Man O'War out of Top Flight which was born on Derby Day-was christened Sky Raider today.
 In a month-lo quest for the name conducted by Frank Or tell, World-Telegram turf writ CT, 5000 suggestions were re- ceived from more than 12,00O contributors.
 Sky Raider was unanimous choice of the colts owner, c. V. Whitney, William Woodward, chairman of the New York Jockey club, and Ortell. The name was submitted by five diff ferent persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
GULDAHL CAPTURES
 THIRD WESTERN OPEN

St. Louis, June 17.-(UP).-Ralph Guldahl today held his third straight western open championship after displaying the same brand of golf with which he won the na- tional open at Denver less than a week ago.
 His score of 279 for the Westwood Country club course was seven strokes ahead of Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs, w. Va. Tony Penna of Dayton, O., had 289 for third place.
 For winning the western, Guldahl received $75O in addition to the trophy. Snead drew $450 and Penna $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
EASY FOR VIRGINIA

New Haven, Conn.,, June 17.-(UP) The University of Virginia base ball team had an easy time with Yale here yesterday, winning 8-2 on six hits.
 Al Stevens, Eli hurler, contributed greatly to the visitors score by walking 10 men. The Yale nine was limited to four hits.
 Score by innings: Virginia ...... 3 o 4 1 0 0 0 o 0-8
 Yale ..... % 1 900 0 0-2
 Ayres and Cohen; Stevens, Hum phrey and Wargo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

inning and belted out four runs. Bassick tailed once in the second but were held scoreless then until the sixth when they pushed two more runs across. The Foleymen added one run in the third and two more in the fourth. It was 8 seven- ming game and was played at Recreation field.
 Mariana pitched four innings and Shea twirled the last three. Shea and Czaplicki each got doubles for Naugatuck. Ingram and Skerritt were the Bassick twirlers. Hamilton of Bassick and Farrar of Nauga- tuck led their respective teams with two hits each. Incidentally both teams amassed eight hits apiece, but those of Naugatuck were more timely. Each nine had two errors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
SENIOR GOLF SCORES

Pennington, Conn.,, June 17-(UP) A. D. Dodge, home club player won the one-day tournament of the Connecticut Seniors Golf Associa- ton over Pennington Country club course yesterday, shooting an 82.
 R. c. Mitchell, New Haven, scored an 88, while T. R. Blakeslee, New Haven, Ed Tredennick, Shuttle Mea- dow, were tied with 89's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Editors Note: Following is the second of series of five stories on attempts by former heavyweight boxing champions to win back the title. The series was inspired by Max Schmeling's forthcoming fight with the champion, Joe Louis, when Schmeling hopes to regain the title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
BY UNITED PRESS

New York-Joey Fontana, 129, New York, outpointed Jimmy Lan- caster, 129, Wilmington, Del, (8; Danny London, 127, New York, ka- yoed Joe Marciente, 129, New York, (3; Frankie Genovese, 146, Canada, stopped Bruno Tretter. 146. New York (6).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
1hisSpOrting
 World
Max No Difference To Schmeling
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY


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 sPARRR1NG FARMERS ARE STILL CRACKING HIM WITH 
 Today Joe to shot to retain h
 e despite fact that he facing superb conditioned man of lighter was able provide c world knocking Tt will be different this time seems to be wise which has been taken so often in past years it's comca to a fault
 Incidentally and heres the birthday done Alabama 1914 Schmeng born Maximiian Segred otto Adoph Schmelng Luckow Germany, September 28, l9O5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
ATTENTION BOMBERS!

Margiotta's A. c. challenge the Bombers to a game of baseball to be played any evening next week. Game ;an be arranged by calling 4-9446 and asking for From" or "Vic."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Centurvs Win

Twentieth Century took the meas ure of the Lithuanian Citizens Po- litical club last night at Hamilton park by a score of to 6. Edmonds for the winners struck out seven of the losers.
 20th Century ... 303 002 0-8 IS 2 Lith. c. P. G.. 301 002 0-6 IA 2
 Batteries: Edmonds and Lerz; Poskas and Shirkins. Umpire: John Mack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Challenge

The N. E. Socons Ten, newly or ganized club would like to play all softball teams age from 12 to 15. The club will show the following players in their lineup, Bruscivo at catch, Lefty" Ponte at pitch, Men dillo at first base, Orsini at 2nd base, Kabbes at 3rd base and one of the best players at the N. E. for his age at shortstop. His name is George DeFeo, who is also captain, Gordino at left field, DeLeon at center field, Romes at right field and Santo- prito at short center. For games call Carmen Bruscino, 3-9904 between 2:30 and all week except Tuesday and Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Odds And Ends

Suggestion that will keep the customers very Thompsonve the Gaento Bridgeport who stopped last 210 Johnny natural there Wonder Hayes handlers will take southpaw
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
SOFTBALL
GAMES WANTED

The Lakeviews Softball ten chal- lenges any team in the city or state. The Lakeviews have 20 victories to their credit against 5 defeats. Those seeking games are asked to write Manager Stephen Adzima, HOO ogden st., Ext, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
WAITS UNTIL END

Bill McKechnie is the only major league baseball manager who doesn't make up his mind as to his pitching selection until the day of the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

Harness horses named the Duch- ess and Wally Simpson are on the same program at the initial grand circuit meeting to be held in Co.,
 shen, N. r., next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

KEPT IT IN FAMILY
 Miguel de Capriles and his broth CT Jose have alternated in winning the U. s. outdoor epee champion ship during the past four years.