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Evening star., 1938-02-15
Don't Blame Mancus0.

II CAN'T blame Mancuso for not
liking the idea of being second
strlnger. He would be a great asset to
some club with young pitchers on the
staff, and I am trying to make deal
with him"
Terry was unperturbed by the fact
both Hickey and President Sam
Breadon have expressed a lack OF in
terest in the former Cardinal
Il could spare pitcher, too," he
continued happily. I've got lots OF
pitching and the Cardinals could use
some.
Il might see Hickey again soon."
An hour later Terry telephoned
back, but when queried as to results,
he announced THE Giants will win
the pennant again this year 1t looks
to me as though the Chicago Cubs will
give us our toughest battle" and left
for his home in Memphis.
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Today year ago-Lefty Gomez
rejected $4,000 offer from New
York Yankees. half of 1886 pay,
as Col. Rupert warned holdouts
they must pay own expenses to
training camp.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
LEE, JOST LEAD B..C. C.

Bethesda Chevy Chase girl basketers
whipped the George Washington High
femmes, 32-17, yesterday in the Beth
esda gym. Misses Lee and Jost each
Tailed 13 points in leading the win
ners to their twelfth win in i3 starts.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
M0NTGOMERY.BLAIR WINS

Montgomery-Blair's sharpshooting
girl basketers chalked up their sixth
straight victory yesterday by nosing
out the Gaithersburg sextet, 1915, on
the losers court. Miss Rundvold scored
IS of the Blairs' points.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
Rickey Too Busy to Talk.

CARDINAL Boss Branch Hickey
was too busy signing Pitcher Si
johnson and Recruit Outhelder john
ny Hopp to say much about yester-
days four-hour conference.
He insisted nearly all the 80 players
on the clubs rosters were discussed
and clamped shut after saying the
door is still open"
Terry was more voluble.
We discussed players from the
major leagues down, but when Hickey
made certain proposition l said
'good-by,'" he explained without de-
tails of the proposition"
Then Terry returned to his sales
talk.
Mancuso should catch about 100
games for some club. personally am
sold on Danning and he is going to
be my first string catcher.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
G. W. FROSH CONTINUE
Keep Slate Clean by Beating WI
High, 48 to 80.

George Washington Universitys un-
beaten freshman basket ballers trim
med the Little Generals of Washing
ton-Lee High, 48 to 80, last night on
the latter's court.
Urick paced the winning attack
with IA points, while Stanton of the
Generals took top-scoring honors
with 16
Evening star., 1938-02-15
SEEK COURT FOES

Northeast Boys Club IS and 100
pound basket ballers are seeking ac-
ton. Call Lincoln 29Ol,
Evening star., 1938-02-15
HOPING MICHIGAN
BERTH |SFOR LIFE
CrisIer ''Tired of Moving" "
Fans Specializing as to
His Assistants.
By the Associated Press.


A mn ARBOR. Mich. Feb. Is
~ Leave it to Fritz Crisler, who
~ is tired of moving" and he
A won't stir a step away from
Michigan from now on in.
Che Wolverines new head football
coach, having had enough Of here
today and there tomorrow" would
enjoy settling down comfortably and
making lifetime home in this prim
college town.
One of the better indicati of his
attitude was an ill-diseuised yawn to
hotel caller at an early hour last
night.
EXCUSE me-" said Fritz, I'm tired. "
What. so soon?"
Tired OF Travelling.
I'm TIRED of travelling around"
he grinned. My constitution
my digesuon-can't stand any more
changes. This is my last. I like Ann
Arbor and I'd like to stay here
A decade or so in the coaching game
has found Crisler, who is 38. at Chi
cago, Minnesota and Princeton. Other
coaches have seen more country than
that in less time, but it's enough for
Fritz.
There's that knife and fork league
to consider. too" he put in.
Meeting demands OF football camp
followers a good half way. Crisler has
made much of his goodwill travels
Even today, his second of visit here
since his appointment last week as
coach and assistant director, he was
figuring out arrangements for a trip
to Flint to talk to alumni tonight. and
to Detroit for a similar assignment
tomorrow.
Debate His Assistan ntS.
CRISLER'S presence failed to stem
the speculation over his staff OF
assistants. Rather. it stirred talk the
more. He again indicated he would
like to bring in Tad Wieman. Earl
Martineau and Campbell Dickson, his
Princeton aides.
Until, however, Princeton acts to
name his successor at the Tiger school
who may be Wieman-Crisler is
Keeping mum. He plans to return to
Princeton within a week to finish up
affairs there.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
Injuries Only Can Deprive Yanks of Pennan Mccarthy Feels
SELK|RKPROBABLE
SENSATION AT BAT
New York Pilot Also Says
Gordon "WiII Be Whale of
Second BaSeman.
BY GAYLE TALBOT,
Associated Press Sports Writer

"A vEW YORK, Feb 15.-"Provid-
ing we have no serious in
VI luries," said Marse Joe McCar-
4 thy, after carefully crossing his
fingers, Il guess we have as good a
chance as anybody of winning another
championship.
The Yankees manager was in an
unusually optimistic frame of mind.
He had just heard that pair OF his
standbys, Bill Dickey and Myril Hoag,
had decided to do business with the
club and wouldn't quit baseball, after
all.
But don't forget about those in
turies." he hastened to insist. They
can wreck any club Look what they
did to the Cubs last year. That was
terrible-four pitchers out at one time.
And Detroit never would have beaten
us out few years ago if Dickey hadn't
broken his finger"
Three Clubs to Beat.
THE teams the Yanks will have to
beat, Joe predicted, are Detroit
Chicago and Cleveland. in that order
with Boston possibly coming up
though he didn't seem much worried
about the Red SoX
The team that ought to be a lot
better is Cleveland. Rollie Hemsley
will make them valuable catcher, and
they didn't lose any strength in what
they sent to ST. Louis. He should
help Bob Feller's pitching. And De-
troit, of course, will be lot stronger if
Schoolboy Rowe comes back with a
good arm. There's what injuries can
do for you?"
As TO rthe Yankees. themselves, Joe
was honest enough to admit they
shouldn't be any weaker, Frankly. he
expects Young Joe Gordon from New
ark to make whale of a second base
man, and he wouldn't be surprised if
George Selkirk proved the hitting sem
sation of the league
Did you realize that boy was lead
ing the league with II home runs
when he hurt his shoulder last year?"
Joe asked impressively. He can hit a
ball as hard as anybody I ever saw,
and that includes Babe Ruth. Hack
Wilson. Lou Gehrig. Jimmy FoXx and
anybody else.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
D|NCOUTH HELD
HABIT. BY WR|GLEY
Irks Cub Boss, Whose First
Offer Is Full Appraisal Of
Players Worth.
Ey the Associated Press

~ HICAGO. Feb 15.-Ouner Phil
K. Wrigley of Chicago's Cubs
doesn't like bargaining with
~ holdouts any better than any
other baseball magnate-but he thinks
tradition is more responsible for the
situation than the players themselves
AS far as his dealing with his play
ers go, Wrigley isn't bargainer. And
he hopes to educate the athletes to be-
lieve it in maybe another hundred
years" His first offer is his best one
and a player must produce new evil
dence to get the boss to change his
mind
Evening star., 1938-02-15

First sign Of sprips: Giants head
South today George Won Elm,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
M The Local Theaters
STATE

Something new in screen enter tainmefnt was presented before ca pacity audiences at the Warner Bros State theater yesterday as "The Duke of West Point" opened it's four day engagement at this theater.
 Combining comedy full of hilari- ous laughter, romance which goes di- rectly to the heart and drama of cadet life, it is a film which tells its story spiritedly and well.
 The settings duplicate the famous buildings, grounds and landmarks of the United States military academy so accurately that even the ivy on the walls follows the correct patterns. The language slang" of the cadets as well as the traditions of the acad- emy are high points of the films.
 So the story goes of the enrolment of Steve Early, nicknamed the Duke" because he halls from Eng land and holds to a snobbish point of-view until he is brought down to earth by the other plebes who are also put through their various paces.
 Louis Hayward is seen to good advantage as Steve Early; Joan Fon- taine as the leading feminine inter est turns in a brilliant performance. Other capable and praiseworthy per- formances are turned in by Richard Carlson, Alan Curtis, Tom Brown and Jed Prouty.
 The new spine-tingling Crime Club mystery drama "The Last Warning" chilled audiences from start to finish. Preston Foster and Frank Jenks in the title roles as De- tectives Bill Cayne and Doc Williams top their previous efforts in both the comedy and mystery line. Assisting them are Frances Robinson, Ray mond Parker, Joyce Compton, Kay Linaker and other veteran perform CTS.
 Make up a party and attend the States gala midnight show on New Years eve. Tickets are now selling to amusement seekers who intend to avoid the last minute rush. The popular Errol Flynn with favor ite all-male cast will be seen in the headliner ''The Dawn Patrol" Included on the same show is pie ture that is as modern as today's hit tune, the sensational jitter- bug comedy Swing, Sister, Swing" Comedy by Ken Murray, fast stepping by Johnny Downs, Kathryn Kane and Edna Sedgwick, new music played by Ted Weems and his famous orchestra. and the antics of a talented cast make this a pie ture that you can't afford to miss. Plan to see this grand show by at tending the States New Years eve party. Above all get your tickets early.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
NEW ENGLAND SKI
 GUIDE AVAILABLE
Fourth Edition Enlarged and Completely Revised
 For Winter Sportsmen

Boston, Dec. 29.-Enlarged and completely revised, the fourth -di- tion of '@The Skier's Guide to New England" has just been published by the winter sports committee of the New England Council. The 72- page guide is Q concise handbook of information on winter sports facilities in New England, now the country's most intensively develor I'd skiing area.
 The most comprehensive dnes tory yet published on New England ski regions. The Skier's Guide" con- tains detailed descriptions of nearly 1000 miles of ski trails, IA ski tows, 58 ski jumps, and hundreds of open slopes. Lists of books and films on skiing are also included. A folded map in the center of the booklet shows general locations of, and routes to, nearly 200 New England winter sports communities. Tele- phone numbers of responsible indi- viduals are listed with almost every skiing area mentioned in the guide for the skier's convenience in ob- taining correct snow, weather .nd facility data. Copies of the guide may be obtained free from the New England Council, 10S2 Statler Build ing, Boston.
 Skiing is now established as "big business" and forms vital part of New England's fecreationa1 indus try, Maurice M. Osborne, chairman o the winter sports committee of the New England Council, declared in announcing publication of the "Skier's Guide" "The snow which formerly seemed merely a nuisance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
STRAND

Only two days remain in which theatergoers may enjoy the fine twin feature program which opened to capacity audiences at the popular Warner Bros.' Strand theater yes- terday.
 The glorious technicolor film Men With Wings" highlights the bill and has as its stars Fred MacMurray, Ray Midland and Louise Campbell in the leads and Andy Devine, Lynne Overman, Porter Hall and Walter Abel topping the large sup- porting cast. On the same show is the youthful favOrite Jane Withers in her latest vehicle Always in Trouble"
 Starting Saturday the Strand will again bring to the theatergoillg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
HOLIDAY SEASON DANGER PERIOD
Council Appeals to Par ents to Set Example in
 Safe Driving

Chicago, Dec. %. Parents of the nation were enlisted by the National Safety Council today in a country wide drive to halt the, annual surge of traffic deaths and injuries that each year mar the holiday season.
 The council offered three sugges- tions to parents:
 1. Urge your sons and daughters not to ride with drinking drivers.
 2. If your sons or daughters are coming home from college for the Christmas vacation in motor parties (auto trips in which the cost is shared with college mateS) caution them to make certain the driver is competent, careful and alert and that they do not distract him. Such trips, enlivened by chatter, hilarity and other disractors, often result in tragedy.
 3. Set an example to your chiI- dren by driving carefully and by refusing yourselves to drive, after even "a few drinks"
 If the usual holiday traffic toll- greatest of the year can be cut down this year, the council said, America will come through 1898 with a reduction of approximately 5000 in traffic fatalities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

went up from 90 to 155 in 28 months.
 Second, the 1937-38 recession went from 155 back almost to 90 (actually 92) in IA months. It took just half the time to wipe out the recovery that it took to produce 1t.
 Third, the new recovery of 1888 began in February. In nine months
 February to November business rose from 92 to 1855. That is, in nine months business recovered almost all the ground it lost in IA months. It rose almost as far as it did in 28 months in the recovery of 1934-S8. It snapped back almost three times as fast as it did in the first re- cOvery and almost twice as fast as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
WATERBURY CASES
 IN SUPREME COURT
Two Scheduled For Hear ing at Opening of
 Session Tuesday

Two appeals from Waterbury court decisions will be heard in the supreme court of errors, on the opening day of the new term, Jan- uary 3, 1899. Assignments of the hearings were made known today by issuance of the official supreme court docket.
 The appeal in the action of Stan ley Padaigis against Maggie Kane is scheduled for hearing at 10 a. m. January 3. The plaintiff is repre- scented by Attorneys Francis P. Guilfoile, Yale Matzkin and Law renee J. Matzkin. Attorneys Mi- chael V. Blansfield and Harry M. Albert represent the defense.
 The other action, that of Petron- ella Lusas against St. Patricks Roman Catholic Church Corp. will be heard at 10:30 a. m. the same day. R. J. Woodruff and E. S. Snyder appear for the plaintiff with Monagan and Monagan de- lending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
ERICH KLEIBER
 BOYCOTTS ITALY
World Famous Conductor of Music Writes Sting
 ing Letter of Rebuke

London, Dec. 29- (UP) = Erich Kleiber, world famous musical con ductor, has cancelled all engagements to appear at La Scala theaterl Milan, because of Italy's anti-Jewish campaign, it was learned today.
 In 8 stinging letter to authorities of La Scala, goal of opera singers of all countries, Kleiber wrote:
 T have just learned that the doors of La Scala theater will be closed to your Jewish fellow-citizens.
 Music is made for everyone, likd the sun and air. When this foun- tain of consolation, so necessary inl these hard times, is denied to any human beings-and that merely be7 cause he belongs to different re1 ligion and race-I can not collabo- rate either as a Christian or an artist"
 Conductor in Berlin Kleiber was conductor of the Ber1 lin state opera from 1923 to 1935l two years after the accession of tho Nazis to power. Since then he had lived in Switzerland.
 An Austrian citizen, Kleiber did not renew his contract when it ex1 pired in 1885. He was bitterly hated by radical Nazis who repeatedly tried to force his dismissal, first on the claim-which Kleiber disproved- that he was . 'non-Aryan," and then on the ground that he sponsored ''un-G Germanic'' music.
 After he left Berlin, Kleiber cons ducted concerts in Austria, Italy and elsewhere.
 Kleiber married Ruth Goodrich of California in 1926. They met at Buenos Aires, where the then Miss Goodrich was secretary at the American embassy, sponsored by former Senator Reed Shoot of Utah and John D. Fredericks, former dis trict attorney of Los Angeles and former congressman. Kleiber was conducting at the Colon theater. A friend took Miss Goodrich to re- hearsal with Kleiber. He could speak no English. she no German. But three days later they were engaged. They married in Berlin a few months later.
 In 1880 Kleiber and his wife, with their three year old daughter, Ver- onica. came to New York where ha was guest conductor of the New York Philharmonic orchestra.
 Of his first view of New York city, from the bay, he. said:
 'It is as though a little child had built his blocks up into the skyl touched them with fairy wand. and then run away and forgot them"
 It was understood that Kleibeg was not an Argentine citizen. He has been conducting at the Colon theater at Buenos Aires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

public of this vicinity, another giant program comprised of two splendid features which will have their first local showing at this theater.
 Spotlighting the program will be the action-p packed adventure drama Smashing the Spy Ring" with a large cast of popular favorites such as Ralph Bellmay, Fay Wray, Regis Toomey, Ann Doran and many other veterans of the screen.
 The film, as timely as today's newspaper, is said to be based upon actual events in recent days. It is a dramatic and thrilling expose of the machinations of vast espionage networks operating within the very shadow of the nations Capitol.
 Bellany as G-Man assigned to expose the spy ring: and Miss Wfay as the sister of a murdered federal officer will keep audiences
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
FORDHAM CLUB
 OFFERS DANCE
Annual Formal to Be Held Tonight at New Haven
 Lawn Club

The Connecticut Club of F'ordham University will hold their annual Christmas dance this evening at the New Haven Lawn Club. It will be formal affair and music will be furnished by Cliff Slater and his DeMolay orchestra of this city.
 Vincent Kelly of this city and George Deane of New Haven are acting as co-chairman of the affair, assisted by George Leary of Man chester, Robert Giamo of New Ha- ven, James McGrath of Waterbury, Daniel Cahill of Meriden, Edward Greaney of Stamford, Irwin Grant of Naugatuck, Henry Jacunsh of New Britain, captain of the 1898 Fordham University football team, and Edmund Fossbender of Water bury. Kelly and Fossbender are the only Waterbury boys who will be graduated in the 1889 class.
 The newly organized statewide Connecticut Alumni Association, un- der the direction of Rev. Charles J. Deane, s. J. a native of Cheshire, has promised to support this out standing social function one hun dred per cent. Father Deane is vice | president and secretary general of Fordham University. The Alumi As- sociation will have dinner, its in- itial formal meeting, preceding the dance.
 Among the out-of-town guests will be: Alfred Norton of Staten Is- land, N. Y.; William Carr of AL bany, N. r.; Robert Dempsey of Hudson Falls; William Babs of White Plains, N. Y.; John Lough- ran of Kingston, N. r.; Richard Breen of Texas; Victor DiRiso of Trenton, N. J. and Kenneth O'Brien | of Sollthampton. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
New Haven loses.

New Haven loses. .. Although they had not lived
 here in many years and doubtless all connections with their native city had been completely broken New Haven has just lost two rather distinguished sons Harry Myers and Richard H. Cummings .. Both were screen actors and both enjoyed their greatest fame in the hey day of the silent films. Myers was at his humorous best in what was probably the first screen version of Conrt". He was 56 years old and is survived by his widow, Rosemary Theby also famed in the days of the silent movies Cummings died at the age of 8O real ville worked into nstrels and went into the movies in 1912 He had an important character role in Griffths 'The Birth of Nation. Native New Haveners, tnelr city can be proud of their contributions to the world o make-believe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
-LET's ANALYZE THE OUTLOOK FOR l9s9-- l----
 '38 Business Marked by Steady Up-swing---FIy lynn

or it may have been the result of 6 more forward looking policy by employers. Whatever the reason, the fact is significant.
 Therefore we see from February of this year a more or less steady upward movement of business ac- tivity. This would have been larger but for several reasons. First, as re- tail sales were the last to feel the effects of the decline, they continued to drop off well after the recovery movement got under way in produc- tion. Strange as this may seem, it is not unusual.
 Second, the farmer ran into trou- ble. His immense crops drove his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

portant things stand out.
 First, in the recovery movement as production increased during 1884 to 1886, production rose high CT than employment did, but not as high as pay-rolls. Now as the rate of production declined, pay- rolls did not diminish as much as production and neither did en- ployment. This was a favorable symptom.
 For that reason, however, em- ployment has not increased in proportion to production this year. Production rose from 75 to 98-23 points. But employment increased from 81 to 90 or only nine points.
 This can be explained only on the ground that employers had not laid off as dramatically as they did in the major depression movement before 1883. This may have been due to new labor poli- cies enforced by organized labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
AnssOers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. The 15Oth anniversary of the inauguration of the first President, In New York City. 2. Iberian Peninsula. 8. Yes. {. Fre-kwent'.
 s. Daniel c. Roper. 6. Fifty-six.
 2. Paul DOumer.
 8. San Juan.
 g. Indianapolis.
 10. Carats are divided into 100 points and . ten-point diamond Is one-teMth of . ca- rat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
PuLI's
1888

The most fascinating family that ever menaced 8 heart or bankroll lis coming to the Loew Poli theater for a three-day visit today.
 They're the Charming with a capital O Charlestons in David O. Selznick's comedy romance "The Young in Heart" starring Janet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Paulette Goddard, who recently made her talking screen debut in Dramatic School"
 Prominently featured in the sup porting cast of the film, based on the LAR. Wylie Saturday Evening Post serial, ''The Gay Banditti", are Roland Young, Billie Burke, Henry Stephenson, Richard Carlson and Minnie Dupree, the latter two Broadway stage favorites.
 Janet Gaynor has new type of role in 'The Young in Heart" as the daughter who helps her adyentur- ous family chisel their way from the fun-loving Riviera to London, and whose loyalty to them almost costs her the love of her highly principled young millionaire fiance (Richard Carlson).
 Her brother (Fairbanks, Jr) also assists in the game of charming fakery until he meets 8 beautiful secretary, in the person of Paulette Goddard.
 Father "Sahib" Carleton (Roland Young) does his part by carrying a spare ace up his sleeve, while Mar my" (Billie Burke) twitters along in her charming fashion helping wher- ever she can.
 Don't miss the gay story of 'The Young In Heart" for there are more things happening and more grand surprises to cope with the most bite and blase spirits.
 On the same program is 8 thrill ing mystery, While New York Sleeps" featuring Michael Whalen and Jean Rogers.
 Fun, hilarity and great show will be combined for the special New Years Eve midnight show to be staged at Loew'S Poli on Saturday night, December 31st when that popular theater will present a spe- cial premiere preview, for one per- formance only, Stand Up and Fight" starring Wallace Berry and Robert Taylor.
 Arrangements have just been completed by Manager Ed. Fitz- patrick with Metro Goldwyn- Mayer for a.special pre-release of this pie ture, which will not be seen gener- ally until 1899 is well under way.
 As second feature on this big New Years Eve preview, Loew's Poli will show Next Time Marry" g hilaroius comedy with Lucille Ball.
 Tickets for this gala event are now on sale at the box-office.