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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

[ landed in Ireland. Your old crate must have just about been slipping down through the mists over Bal dannel Airdrome when the sports writer pinned the final adjective on Dizzy - "heroic" was the word, believe - for pitching so Superbly with an arm none too good.
 I don't believe you were more than out of your plane, Doug:as, stretch ing your legs for the first time after leaving New York some 28 hours be- fore, when the sportswriter threw Dean and his "heroics" into the waste basket Somehow that four hitter didn't seem so important as thinking of where you were when Dizzy was pitching it.
 Dizzy was on good, solid earth. You were somewhere out over the Atlantic, flying, believe you said, to California. Dizzy was surrounded by thousands of persons, whose faces he could see, whose cheers he could hear. You were alone, in the loneliest place in the world, with only the wind and the wave for com- pany. A mistake by Dizzy and he could have waved to the bull pen for help. A mistake by you and your wave would have been answered by death.
 I'm just one of millions who envy you today, Douglas Corrigan. Yes, envy is the word, because of all the things that can ever happen to a fellow, nothing must bring the same measure of satisfaction as the &C., complishment of feat that stamps him as a man. So many of us go through life without ever knowing where we stand. But you know how you stand today. It takes a man, Douglas, to crank up an antiquated flying machine and, with no radio, no parachute, no companion, no nothing almost, head out to sea with Ireland q mean California; for a destination.
 Later on, after he had thrown away the Dizzy Dean eulogy and written a substitute story, the sports writer went out for lunch, with the paper telling of your trip to Dublin in his pocket. The restaurant was aircooled but the sportswriter heard more than one patron complain of the heat. (How was it up there, Douglas, when the sun went down and the night winds blew on that old crate of yours?)
 The food was all that Lucullus could have asked for, but there were some who found it lacking in taste. (What did you have for dessert, Douglas? Another bite of chocolate bar another swig of water from that jugO
 The walters sprang alertly to each command, but the sportswriter heard one young chap complain of the service. (Who drew your bath Douglas, and turned down your bed when fatigue and sleep began to get you after day and night in the controls?)
 There's only one thing you don't deserve much credit for, Douglas, and that is your amazing navigation hitting Dublin right on the nose. How could you miss it, Douglas. when you wear map of Ireland on your face?
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
YOUNG VETERAN QUITE SERIOUS
 ABOUT RANKING
Tall Blond Claims Appear ance in Bay State Is
 Only for Vacation
BY ROBERT WEBB United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Chestnut Hill, Mass, July 19 - (U.P9-Sidney wood, Jr., the form CT brilliant but cratic information alist, said today he had come east from California for two weeks vacation" but tennis observers wondered if the tall, blond stylist hadn't decided to toss his racquet into the ring for the number two singles berth on the American Davis Cup team.
 At the age of 26, Wood is a vet eran of II seasons of the top flight competition He first competed at Wimbledon as 15-year-old young ster, won the Wimbledon title four years later in 1881, ranked among the first seven American players from 1930-1935, and played singles in the 1884 Davis Cup final against Fred Perry and Bunny Austin.
 A seasoned campaigner of Woods ability may be a stumbling block to Frank Parker, Bobby Riggs, and other young hopefuls who aspire to play singles with Don Budge when America defends the Davis Cup at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia in September.
 Reports of Woods improved form in California during the winter have already filtered east. It is known that he beat Don Budge in straight sets in an exhibition. Wood admits he hasn't lost singles match all winter and that he has spent six monts overhauling his game and getting himself in top physical shape.
 Lacked Stamina
 Lack of stamina and flrst-class forehand drive kept Wood from reaching the top in years past. In the 1884 Davis Cup final, he led Perry two sets to one but lost the last two because his physical re- sources gave out A year ago in the national tournament, he won the first two sets from Parker, then dropped three straight
 Wood never had confidence in his forehand. He would enter tourna- ment with one grip and finish it with another. Now he hits out with more assurance and power. He's added a little zip to his second serve. And he weighs 152. When he lost the national title to Allison in 1885, Wood weighed only 127.
 T haven't given any thought at all to the Davis Cup competition" said Wood. I'm just gold miner from California who has come east for a vacation. There hasn't been any talk about my playing on the Davis Cup team. There are plenty of other players who should be men. toned ahead of me-"
 During the 46th Longwood Bow tournament now in progress, Wood will have an opportunity to face Parker, who played signles in the 1887 Davis Cup competition, and Riggs, ranked second nationally last year, one notch ahead of Parker Wood is seeded fifth at Longwood behind Allison, Riggs, Parker and Hal Surface.
 Despite Woods apparent outward indifference to the Davis Cup situ- ation, tennis observers believe that the affable young veteran is deadly serious in his bid for bias on the team. Perhaps in months time, he'll have fought his way back to the top of the tennis Armament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Jasilunas Spells Perfect Game

Haven Red Devils quit Bluehd Mountain irregular playing ankle injury hoping hook with City Amateur played both outhed sported batting injury a as the night ball this week. the scheduled every morning routine northerner finds difficult becoming accmaed the watched Weh third place Huntington shortstop spoiled -no-ht gpectacled pitcher with day Lddy going like company year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
CORSAIRS WIN

The Corsair A. C.'s heavy batting coupled with few misplays, were too much for the Tabs Sunday, as they were defeated 9-7 in II in- nings. Tootie Nardozzi took a try at pitching and went the route, al- lowing but seven hits, and account ing for three base hits, homer, triple and single Joe Chubby Sandolfi put one out of the park for the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
RAIN INTERFERES
 IN PARK TOURNEY

Although it appeared as though the weatherman would be angry again today as he was yesterday nine matches are carded this after noon in the annual Hamilton Park tennis tournament which was com pletely rained out yesterday.
 Today's matches follow: 2 p. m., J. Withey vs Dom Antonacci; 4:45 p. m. Gordon Riach vs John Dougall, Al Smith vs George Stro- gatz; 5:30 p. m., Court 2, Ed Carserino vs Herb Pinter; D. m. Jim Allen vs Jack Kelly, Court 6, John Tata vs Joe Ze- maitis; 6:45 p. m., Court ', Joe Sullivan vs Morris Kaufman, Court G. Jim Mullen vs Marty Tierney, Court 5. Al Genua vs Newell Mitchell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
BRADY'S CADETS BOW
 TO NORTH FINDERS, 6-2

Hennie Santopietro chalked up another triumph in the City Wide Softball League last evening before the rain came down in buckets by allowing John Brady's Cadets six hits and scoring a 6 to victory in seven innings for Patsy's Big Ten.
 The score by innings:
 Patsy's Big Ten. 221 100 0-6 10 ? B>dys Cadets .. 110 900 0-2 6 1
 Batteries: Santopietro and Hor- rigan; Crichton and Rinaldi.
 Umpire: Billy Guglielmo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
OAKVILLE SEEKING
 NAUGATUCK CONTEST

The Oakville baseball team of, the Naugatuck Valley league are hoping to book game with the Naugatuck Townies for next Friday evening at Naugatuck Recreation field at 6 o'clock.
 Tomorrow night the Oakvill club vii invade Washington for c game with Doc" Smiths Townies. post poned from last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
DARTMOUTH STARS
 TO OPPOSE GIANTS

Hamilton, N. Y, July 18.-UP)- Merrill N. Davis, Jr., of Bradford, Pa, and Warren c. King, Bingham ton, N. Y, both members of the Dartmouth's undefeated team last fall, will play with the Eastern All- Star college team which meets the New York Giants in New York on Sept. 2.
 The announcement was made by Andy Kerr of Colgate, coach of the All-Stars. Davis, captain of Dart mouth, is an end. King is back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
ThisSborting
 World
Orchids for the A. A. U.
By GEORGE T. DILLON

A. U fostering promoting amateur boxing to youth scientifically and to defend them properly develop punch drunk fighters A. U specihca the boxing gloves Only mts that out these will result while the padding other inferior grade padding used and broke knuckles after fighting These abuses could not be countenanced by the A. U must specifications the official A. U. label
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
LATINS EVEN SERIES
 WITH SOUTHINGTON

The Latins softball team defeated the Sons of, Italy of Southington at Brassco Park Sunday morning, 2 to 6. The locals were supreme in every department of play with each mem- Der of the club garnering one or more safeties.
 The victory evened the series with the Sons of Italy who took the measure of the locals earlier this season. The deciding game will be played in Southington in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
CASEY TO WHISTLE
 SHIKAT TONIGHT

Boston, July l8-(UP)-Steve (Crusher) Casey of Ireland, locally recognized as the woEld's heavy weight wrestling champion, risks his til, against Dick Shikat of Prussia at Fenway park tonight. Shikat weighs 227, Casey 226 l-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

New York, July 19. - CUP) - Douglas Corrigan, you made cer- tain sportswriter I know feel pretty foolish and juvenile yesterday.
 This sportswriter was just putting the finishing touches on story about Dizzy Deans courage in pitch- ing four-hitter against the Bostons when the flash came that you had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Sacraments in New York Thursday

Boosters of the Blessed Sacrament baseball o round the Public Parks League will senat to New York Thursday morning in autos between public counsel respectively responsible arrangements with Ed will rows What combination to bea The threatening weather caused the postponement "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
PIPPIN AS PEAGREEN

Cincinnati.-Paul Derringer, Cin- cinnati Reds pitcher, is the only hurler in the history of the Ma tional league to have led the loop in winning percentage in his first year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Sports In Shorts

at Crosby high where he three letter will
 College September Ditto basketball star Abe Booth has applied for rngd
 Henry Armstrong Ambes ular
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
APPROPRIATE NAME

Joe Paycheck, a Des Moves boxer, is about the most appropriately named professional athlete in his- tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Sports  Answered

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 Question Man is at your service.
 Write your questions clearly. sign
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 stamp.
 Q. In one of the early rounds of the first Louis-Schmeling fight did Schmeling land particularly hard right to Joe's jaw after the bell had sounded ending the round?
 A. Schmeling landed terrific drive clean to Louis jaw as they fought near the latter's cor ner after the bell ending the fifth round. The blow hit the mark with the full power of Schmeling's body back of it, and sent Louis to his cor ner in a state of collapse.
 o. What were the words of the Olympic oath recited at the opening of the 1886 Olympic games by the German athlete, Willi Bogner?
 A. We Swear that we will take part in the Olympic Games in loyal competition, respecting the regula- tions which govern them and desir- ous of participating in them in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the honor of our country and for the glory of sport"
 Q. Who won the James E. Sulli- van memorial trophy as the out standing athlete in the United States in 1886?
 A. Glenn Morris.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
MRS. HOGG DIES
AT HOME HERE

Mrs. Susan Hogg. wife of
Ccmdr. william S. Hogg. U. S.
Navy, died yesterday at her resi-
dence, 1924 Tilden st. N. w., fol-
lowing a lingering illness.
Born in Chevy Chase, Mrs. Hogg
was educated in the District
public schools and graduated at
Wilson Normal School. Until
her marriage to Commander Hogg
in 1921, here, she was a sixth
grade teacher in Washington
schools. Her last appointment
was at the Eve Brown School,
Chevy Chase.
Mrs. Hogg and her husband,
travelled widely. making her home
in Honolulu, Key West, Havana,
Panama, San Francisco, Washing
ton State, and in several eastern
cities. Commander Hogg, a recent
graduate of the Army War College
here, is on duty at the Navy De
partment in the war plans division
of naval operations. They came
IT, Washington in August, 1887,
from the Great Lakes Station, Ill.
Funeral services will be held
tomorrow at 10 a. m. at All Souls
Episcopal Church, with the Rev.
DR.. H. H. D. Sterrett officiating.
Burial will be in Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
Mrs. Roberts
WidOW of Pension
Chief Dies Here

Mrs. Elizabeth French Roberts,
widow of James O'Connor Roberts,
former Assistant Commissioner OF
Pensions, died yesterday at the
home of her son-in-law, William
Cammack Miller. 44O1 Cathedral
Ave. N. w. She was SO.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Por5s-
mouth, Va, and had lived here
so years. She was an active mem
ber of All Saints Episcopal
Church, and an enthusiastic
worker in the Ladies Guild.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at II a. m, at the resi-
dence, with the Rev Henry Teller
Cooke officiating, with interment
in Glenwood Cemetery.
Surviving are brother, Ray
mond L. French, of Bridgeport,
Conn; a daughter, Mrs. William
C. Miller, and a son, James O'Con-
nor Roberts, both of Washington,
and four grandchildren, Sarah
Booth Miller, William C. Miller,
jr:, and Richard Mansfield Rob-
erts and James O'Connor Rob.
erts, jr.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
Avery Rites
To Be Held at Home
Here Tomorrow

Mrs. Emma Burgess Avery, As,
prominent member of the Eastern
Star order and wife of Albert
Avery, Pennsylvania railroad Off
cial, died yesterday at her resi-
dence, 28l1 Franklin st. N. E.
A native of Washington, Mrs.
Avery graduated at old Eastern
High School and attended Strayer
College. She was the daughter OF
Caroline and John B. Bugress and
a member of Cathedral Lodge,
Order of the Eastern Star, actively
interested in the Girls Friendly
Society of st. Johns Episcopal
Church, Mt. Rainier, Md.
Funeral services will be held
tomorrow at her residence, with
the Rev. Walter P. Plumley, pastor
of st. Johns Church, officiating.
with interment in Fort Lincoln
Cemetery.
Besides her husband and mother
she is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Reinszel; a son, Donald
Avery; sister, Mrs. Joseph M.
O'Brien, and a brother, A. Frank
Burgess, all of Washington.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
Howard Smith
Former EngrGUer of
HerGLd-Tin1es Dies

Funeral services for Howard j.
Smith. former engraving foreman
for the Washington Herald and
Times, who died yesterday at his
home, 702 New Jersey Ave. N. W.,
will be held tomorrow at 10 a. m.
at the w. w. Chambers funeral
home, 1400 Chaplin st. N. w. In:
terment will be with full military
honorS in Arlington National
Cemetery.
Mr.. Smith started his career in
1918 with the Standard Engrav.
ing Company. At that time he
also studied law at Georgetown
University. A World War veteran,
he served overseas and was cited
several times for bravery in &C,
tion.
About 10 years ago he Joined
the staff of the Herald-Times and
soon achieved distinction as an
expert etcher. Whenever there
was particularly delicate work to
be done, he was assigned to
handle it.
Surviving is his widow, a son,
Howard, jr., and a sister, Evelyn
Smith.
A.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
ROCCO GIROCCO.
RITES PLANNED.
FOR TOMORROW
Grief Over Dead Wife
Helped Speed End

Italians in Washington today
mourned the death of Rocco
Girocco, former member of the
italian Colony here. Mr.. Girocco
died late Wednesday night in Pine
Camp Hospital, Brook Hill, Va.
Friends believe grief over the
death of his wife. Mrs. Mary
Girocco three months ago con-
tributed to his illness which re-
suited in death.
CAME HERE WHEN IA
Mr.. Girocco was born in Pro-
vincia Benevento, Italy. and came
to Washington when IA years old.
He was wed in his early 20's and
both he and his wife were
popular in the Italian social life
in the city. Later the couple
moved to Quantico, Va, but never
lost touch with their many Wash
ington friends, and were frequent
visitors here.
Mr.. Girocco was a member Of
several Italian and American
Washington fraternal organiza-
tions. including the Fratellenza:
the Loyal Order of Moose, and
the Eagles.
RITES TOMORROW
His body has been taken to the
Sardo & Co., funeral home, 412
H. st. N. E., until 9 a. m. tomor-
row when requiem mass will be
celebrated in Holy Rosary Cath
olic Church, Third and F SITS.
N. w. The Rev. Nicholas DeCarlo,
pastor, will be celebrant. Inter
ment will be by the side of his
wife in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs.
Lena Rinno, of Port Norris, N. j.,
and a nephew, Alec Capaldi, of
Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
ROBINSON LESH,
'EX-AIDE OF U. S.,
DIES HERE AT rs
Lived in District Since
Civil War Close

Robinson Black Lesh, retired ex.
aminer Of the Bureau of Naturali.
zation, Labor Department, died
yesterday at his residence, 834 Var
mum st. N. w.
Mr.. Lesh was the son Of the
late William w. Lesh and Eliza
beth Black LeSh. He was born in
Perry County. Pa. July 20, 1859,
and at the close of the Civil War
came to Washington with his
family.
EDUCATED HERE
He was educated in the District
public schools and was a graduate
of Pennsylvania State College.
After his graduation, he entered
Government service as a field ex-
aminer for the Pension office. On
establishment of the Bureau of
Naturalization in the Department
of Labor, Mr.. LeSh transferred to
that bureau and was assigned an
examiner, with offices in New
York city. He retired in 1929 and
has since lived in Washington.
BURIAL SUNDAY
His wife, the former Olive M.
Cook, of Clear Springs, Md, died
in 1898. Surviving are three sisters,
Mrs. George A. Kieny, Mrs. John
F. DAILY. and Mrs. A. H. Wynkoop,
and a brother, Charles w. Lesh,
all of Washington.
Funeral services and burial will
be held Sunday at Newport, Pa.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
Edward G. Selden
Dies in New York

NEW YORK, June 24.-Edward
G. Selden, vice president of the
Selden Worsted Mills, died here
yesterday after a four-months' ILL.,
ness from heart disease. Mr.. Sci
den, who was a native of Law
renee, Mass. was 81 years old. He
was graduated from Harvard in
1928. Surviving are his widow, the
former Anne MacKay ChildreSs,
two children, a brother and three
sisters.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
The Award Lineup

AIRPORT POOL: Now
open, 9 a. m. to IL p. M, and
two tickets daily are being
mailed readers, allowing cool
ing after-wOrk dips.
MARLENE BEAUTY KIT:
Mary Ahearn, Vets Admins
tratiOn, is invited to stop at
Goldenberg'S cosmetics cOun-
ter and receive one of these
zippy, faSt-seIling "naturals"
for keeping in the desk for
face refreshment. She's No.
18.
HIGH ICE CREAM: Many
readers are mailed slips enti-
tling them to quart samples
of this tasty commodity when
presented at any High Store,
one of which issues packaged
sweetness at 726 King St.,
Alexandria.
MOONLIGHT RIDE: PotO-
mac River Lines S. S. POtO-
mac, Seventh and Water
Streets, S. W., sails nightly,
$780,. Two tickets each await
l.. V. WOulfe, retired, and
Helen B. DAILY, National Park
Service.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24

IN view Of the current pump.
i prining enthusiasm and the re-
cent charges that WPA is utilized
by the Administration as a po-
litical tool, a review of the man
ner in which relief project cash
was spread during the two fiscal
years ending this month is inter
esting. Employees having access
to final records reveal that New
England received little WPA aid,
except curbstones and historical
restorations, the Democratic mas
Ger minds apparently having little
hope of ever winning that area
Likewise, because the Deep
South was apparently considered
certain, that solidly Democratic
section received "so-so" benefits,
such as the famed outhouses be-
hind Carolina and Virginia farm
houses. Heavy gravy fell to the
"doubtfuls." most of the roads,
schoolhouses, etc, popping up in
the Midwest. California, PennSyl-
ysnia and other teetering States
.. Notable was the quarter OF a
million given San Francisco for
rat determination.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
A Questioning Group

Over at Employees Compensa-
ton Commission they wish to
know: Who wears shirts resem.
bling pajama tops and ties with
furniture cover designs? Who
is not allowed to whistle while he
works any more on account of dis
turbing the peace too often? .
Who is getting so he can't see his
shoes without bending over? .
Who holds a Grade 3 job but com.
plains he does Grade 7 work?
And still hopes for that raise.
Who hasn't been seen in a new
suit since Hoover? Who's al
ways humming operate arias?
Lastly. who carries on a sparkling
conversation until someone men,
tionS the ponies, when he shuts up
Like the proKerhial olaui
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
Taylor Buried
At Arlington Today

Burial with full military honors
will be accorded Major Frank E.
Taylor, today in Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery following services
at 3 p. M, in the Fort Myer
Chapel. The Rev. Alfred C. Oliver.
jr., Army chaplain, will officiate.
norary pallbearers include
Majors H. N. Gilbert, Loren F.
Par1nley, T. D. Joiner, James E.
Morrisette, and j. F. r. Scott, and
CaptS. A. R. C. Sander, Henry c.
Clark and Neal D. Franklin.
His widow, Mrs. Mona S. Taylor,
survives.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
Robert TedroW
D. C. Attorney Dies
After Short Illness

Robert r. Tedrow, for 30 years
a member of the District Bar,
died yesterday at Homeopathic
Hospital after a brief illness. He
was 81.
Mr.. Tedrow was born at Newport.
KY, studied at Georgetown and
National University Law School.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at 9 a. m. at the w. w.
Chambers funeral home, 1400
Chaplin st. N. W., with the Rev.
Howard S. WilkerSon, rector Of st.
Thomas Episcopal Church, Off
ciating. Interment will follow in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Robert
r. Tedrow, a law student, and
Richard T. Tedrow, attorney.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
William G. DAILY
Funeral in n. Y,

NEW YORK, June "a U.N.S0
Funeral servicves will be con-
Quoted here Monday for William
c. Daily, 10, a practicing attorney
in New York for 35 years.
DAILY was a native of Lafayette,
Ind, and was educated at Notre
Dame and the Indianapolis Law
School. He was at one time judge
Of the city court Of Indianapolis.
His widow, five sons, five daugh-
ters and two sisters survive him.
The Washington times., 1938-06-24
W. P. ShuIer
Rites Tomorrow For
Retired Auto Dealer

A heart attack suffered at the
home Of his sister, Mrs. Bernard
Walls, Of 614 Maryland Ave. N. E.,
proved fatal yesterday to william
Price Shuler, prominent Baltimore
business man. He was So.
Mr.. Shuler was born in Prince
Georges county, Md. and was in
the automobile business. Five
years ago he retired and came
to Washington to make his home
with his sister.
Burial services will be held to-
morrow at II q. m. at Zirkle's
funeral parlorS, $40 C st. N. E.
Interment will be In Loudon Park
Cemetery, Baltimore, Md.
, Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Alberta Shuler; two daughters,
Mrs. Ralph Jackson of San Fran.
cisco, Cal, and Mrs. L. Monroe of
Washington, and a son, William
Price Shuler, jr., Of Detroit, Mich.