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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

I could start making arrangements. Naturally, the first thing I had to get were the elephants. Now as you know, Chattanooga is not the natural habitat of the elephant. It has been years since even one has been seen loose in those parts.
 But secured them, and right now they are tethered in a quiet part of the city, getting wilder by the minute"
 Engel, and he's quite serious about the whole thing, said the baseball park would be converted into a jungle, with great trees, vines, monkeys, crocodiles and the like.
 ITO make the picture of wildness complete" he said, T am going to set loose a half dozen or so of my rookie pitchers in the jungle, then, at the proper time, the elephants will be led in and the natives sent out to capture them."
 I asked if Chattanooga could pro- vide a quota of savage bushmen. If you don't think out town has a sufhciency of savage, Engel replied, you should see the way they be- have when our club drops to eighth place. Wild, I tell you, wild"
 Engel couldn't explain where he got the idea for the base-running, egg-laying ostrich. He guessed it was just one of those flashes of genius that are unaccountable.
 He is having a bit of trouble with the ostrich. It will circle the bases beautifully, and will lay the egg - but only on third base. He has tried every means to get it to lay the egg at home, but to no avail Engel is afraid that Babe Herman, the old Brooklyn outfielder, had hand in training the bird, and that he will have to secure a substitute for it.
 The Chattanooga club is likely to establish minor league record for attendance this year. The elephant hunt has created tremendous en- thusiasm and Engel expects an opening day crowd of more than 16,0OO. Too, the Chattanooga team, has 2,700 stockholders. When the club was put up for sale last year Engel went around and raised the money by selling shares for $5 and up. The mayor, mill hands, clerks, doctors, druggists, lawyers. sales girls, newsbabys and housewives re- sponded, SO the team is assured of 2,700 spectators every time it plays at home.
 Engel invited me to a stock holders meeting. He said they were held out of doors where there was plenty of room, and were quite a spectacle.
 "It's going to be tough this year." he sighed. "When the time comes to pick a starting pitcher and 2700 persons all have different ideas on who should work"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
NAUGY SWIMMERS
 SHOWED UP WELL

Naugatuck, March 21.- Nauga- tuck high school swimmers did sur- prisingly we'll in the Connecticut interscholastic swimming scampion- ships held Saturday at Yale univer- sity. Dave St. John of this town turned ill the surprise of the meet by winning the 100 yard free-style finals, just edging Johnny Tyler of Hartford high. The local boys time was 0:568 and the race was so close it took the judges some time to determine the winner. St. John who has shown much promise here, swan a very fine race
 It was estimated that if a point score were kept, Naugatuck would have finished third, with Hartford first and Crosby of Waterbury second.
 St. John took second place in the 50-yard free style race and the Naugatuck team took second in the 200-yard novice relay event. Cline kas of Naugatuck won third place in the 10O-yard breaststroke race.
 The local entries were quite pleased with their showing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
.
 BROOKLYN DANES
Crusaders Meet

Pres. Bruscino of the N. E. Y. Crusaders would like to have all members at the meeting Tuesday night at 7:30. The Crusaders will hold their annual party March 29. At the party the coach will present letters to each of the following members; c. Bruscino. s. Bosco, P. Sanpioto. R. Claffery, L. Rinaldi. A. Norllie, R. DeLeon, J. Russo, J. Vat tia and Red" Mendillo. The coach is Lou Chestone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
ST. HEDWIC'S COP
 NAUGY HOOP GROWN

Naugatuck, March 20-St. He'd wigs Big Five won the Naugatuck borough championship Saturday night at the "" court.
 In a preliminary game the "Y'' Diamonds had little trouble in talk ing the Killers over the well-known hurdles. With Carzasty and McDer- mott leading the way. the Diamonds got off to an early start, and never were headed. Paul Beardsley, who once more came out of retirement, was the Killers high scorer with 10 points.
 The finals of the tournament showed St. Hedwig proving their supremacy by giving Pete Lakis' five the worst licking of the tourney. The first half was a hard fought battle with the score changing hands often. St. Hedwigs started to find the hoop in the second half, and the Lakis boys were hopelessly outclaSsed. Swirski and Cieslewski did the heavy scoring for the Union City boys, while Morris and Blondes shared honors for Church street. The final score was St. Hedwigs 53 All-Stars 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
GREAT CROWD SEES
 SPORTSMANS' SHOW

New Haven, March 21-A record breaking crowd attended the open ing of the Outdoor Life and Sports mems show in the New Haven arena last night. Nearly 400O turned out to see Frank Bucks Bring 'em Back Alive" camp in the Malay jungle, Byrd's Antartic expedition and a dozen other unique exhibits, and a thrilling program of sporting &C., tivities.
 Registered guides competed in log-rolling, canoe-tilting and wood chopping exhibitions and Barl Ly- ford, worlds cross bow champion, and Ernest Bingham, expert pistol marksman, showed their prowess before Bucks unusual animals were placed on display. Many of the iun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
POnzi vs MOscOni

New York, March 21-(UP)-An- drew Ponzi, former champion from Philadelphia, meets fellow towns man tonight in Willie Mosconi in the Second match of the playoff series to end a three-way tie for the world pocket billiard title.
 In the opening playoff last night, Ponzi was walloped 125-24 by an- other X-titleholder, Jimmy Caras from Wilmington, Del. The winner of tonight's match will met Caras tomorrow night for the champion ship,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
18 TEAMS OUT OF Y TOURNEY;
 19 MORE LEFT
Three to Be Eliminated To- morrow Rubber, St.
 Ann's Victorious

Eighteen teams have been elim- mated in the fifth annual statewide elimination basketball tournament being conducted by George T. Dillon at the Central Y and three more will be eliminated after Y contests to- morrow night which will bring the second round to a close.
 Last Saturdays Results Bristol Gus's Grill g, St. Joe's Holy Name, 21.
 Meriden West Sides 37, West Avon Townies 31.
 Columbian Squires 29, Boys Clut Varsity 24.
 Brass City Big Five 34, Pete's Bar berS IS.
 Yesterdays Results St. Ann's 35, Hartford Mitchell House 32.
 Bridgeport Kitlas 8, New Haven Boys Club, 31.
 Bristol Riley All-Stars 35, Hart ford Oxfords, 30.
 Bloomfield Speedboys 32, Oakville Dukes 19.
 Naugatuck Rubber 46, West Haven Cosmos 34.
 Games Tomorrow ' D. m-Bristol Eds Collegians vs. Bridgeport Walnuts (Cluney). 8 D. m.-Norwalk American Le- zion vs. Hopeville Speedboys (Cluney).
 SD. m.-U. s. Rubber vs. Bristol Gus's Grill Gonergan.
 Trenches Look Good St. Ann's, bolstered by Alex Maz- zarella, Dave Bartolini and Bobby Ray, looked very impressive yester- day in defeating the Hartford Mitchell House, who incidently, set a tournament record by making good nine of nine free throws. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Around The Sports Map

YORK; good six-day bike rider seldom earns less than
 
 COLUMBUS, O,-When the Big Ten tank title recently Buckeye history the Scarlet swimmers him ceebraton Hamilton, Stanfords his averages speech LOS ANGELES Stewart Igehart
 
 country the only woman permitted to play the Mdyick YORE-Staney Ketchell mddleWeght while fight LOS ANGELES-SlatS
  in in ORLANDO FaI expected Clark Crif a cleaver"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Farr Engaged

Chicago, March 21-(UP)-Tom- my Farr, British heavyweight prize fighter, and Eileen Wenzel, former ziegfeld Follies dancer, sped to Los Angeles today after making an in- formal announcement of their en- gagement.
 Miss Wenzel said the marriage was set tentatively for November or De- cember but that it might be soon- er."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Beverage Boys Square Series With Elk Primers

Though Beverage league bowlers won yesterdays return match with a 20-man Elks team at the ABC alleys by margin of 59 pins the Brother Bills took the total pinfall by GA pins, having defeated the Beverage boys by 123 pins on March 2. Jasper Slattery and Big Bill Yer riker, who recently set a new high three mark for the season at the Elks' alleys both rolled sets of 363 to tie for high-three honors, while Slattery knocked over a 136 string for high single. Scores:
 REPRESENTATIVES. MATCH
 GA B c Alleys)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
BOSTON BRUINS
 AND TORONTO IN HOCKEY SERIES
Americans Move Into Play= off Picture As Season
 Ends
By United Press

The Stanley cup playoffs, world series" of professional ice hockey, begin tomorrow night with the Ma tional league runner-up teams clash ing in New York and the third place clubs playing in Montreal.
 The playof between the division 1 champions-Boston and Toronto will start Thursday in Toronto. The regular league season ended last night with these results: The New York Americans defeated the i Toronto Maple Leafs Az, Boston overwhelmed Chicago 6-1, and De- troit nosed out the New York Ran- gers 4-3.
 Move Up
 The Amerks' victory was the only one of consequence. It gave Red Dutton's star-spangled crew second place in the Canadian division and sent them into the cup playoffS against the Rangers. Two last per- jed goals by the Americans veteran center, Hooley Smith clinched the victory.
 In Montreal tomorrow night. Les Canadiens will be pitted against Chicago's fiedgling Blackhawks, who barely nosed out the Detroit Red Wings for third place. Montreal tied the Americans for total season points, but the second place honor went to the New Workers because they had one more game in the win column.
 On the eve of the playoffs, the Boston Bruins were installed as 8-5 favorites as result of their great seasons record of 30 victories, seven ties and II losses.
 Final standing:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
ThisSp0rting
 World
Landis at the Bat
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
A. B c. CLASS B. SWEEPSTAKES

S. Buinquskas, 7S4; D. Richmond, TAO; J. Slattery.. 732; B: Bannick. 702; A. Fiesta. 700; G. Backman, 6sS; M. Zucca, 692; G. Crosse, 687; J. Hyrnie, 6S6: H. Gregory, 685; B. Egan, 6S3; J. Mulhern, 6S0: L. liar vey, 6SO; O. Bonaker, 689; K. Oliver. 676; E. Fitzmaurice, 675; ". Will jams, 671; c. Rosasco, 667; N. White, 65S; G. Dains, 65S; J. Fiskette: 65S; Bremen, 647; G. Perrine, 645; J. Walc, 63S; w. Jobs, 632; J. Francis, 6O6; S. Wausman, 606; F. Leary, 601 J. Robinson, 592; B. DeGostin,. 5S6; K. Waters, 579; R. Lent, 579; A. Perrin, 577; V. Anderson, 570; T. Dwyer. 527. High single. o. Bonaker. 155.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
AQUATIC STADIUM

San Francisco. An Aquatic theater with a grandstand seating 10000 will be built along the south shore of Treasure Island, bordering the yacht harbor, where Worlds Fair spectators in 1889 may watch crew races, swimming and diving, bathing beauty parades and many other events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Playof Schedule:
 Series "A" (best 3 of 5 between division winners) Boston at Tor onto March "A and 25; Toronto at Boston March 29, 31 and April 3.
 Series B" (best two of three be- tween second place clubs) Rangers vs. Americans at New York March g, 24, 27.
 Series "C" (best of three be- tween third place clubs): Chicago at Canadiens March 22; Canadiens at Chicago March 24; Chicago at Canadiens Cf necessary March 26.
 Dates have not been set for series "D", between the winners of series "B" and co, which will determine who meets the winner of series "A" in the final for the cup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Naugatuck Volleyballers
 Take New England Title

Naugatuck, March 21-The Naug- atuck Volley Ball team today had attained a goal for which they have been striving for two years. They won the championship of the New England volley ball league Saturday In Bridgeport when they took two games out of three from Somer- vile, Mass, after both Naugatuck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
BIG RUGGER PROGRAM

San Francisco. = Thirteen rugby matches between collegiate teams from British Columbia, an all-star aggregation from the East, and Pacific Coast colleges, are planned for the 1939 Golden Gate Interna- tional Exposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
CRESCENTS SHADE
 BROOKLYN DANES

With Solomito, Deschino and Cor afola scoring most of their teams points the N. E. Y. Crescents had plenty of trouble in defeating the favored Brooklyn Danes Friday night at the N. E. Y. hut. The Danes used zone defense which baffled the North End lads and kept them from heavy scoring. Delaney and Insogna stood out for the losers while Horse" Deblasio played an excellent floor game. Summary:
 N E N ('RESEEN'TS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
INTERNATIONAL ARCHERY

San Francisco. - An international archery tournament will be held on Treasure Island in 1889 during the Worlds Fair of the West, it has been announced by John Cuneo president of the National Archery Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Rubber Show Strength

Hynie RabinoWitch'S U. s. Rubber company team of Naugatuck, with Bobby Gair and Johnny Grebauskas in the leading roles, defeated the West Haven Cosmos, led by Dick Ferriter, former local boy, 46-34 in the main game yesterday afternoon.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Monday Sports Wash

basketball the St. Peter intended come from behnd at any they against the of speedpos showing points, with the local lads and winning out 68 to 64 Each which the also ou- scored crying advesareS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Reserves, Community Club, Pha. len, Delaney, Vallone, Kenny, T. Mccormack, Props, B. Mccormack Monti, OLosky Riccutti Mikolsky Referee, John Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
krnmer's All Stars
Totals .

Score by Periods:
 Kramer's All Stars II 11-32 WArr1OrS o To so-A . Referee: Briotti. Time: Four B. minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
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Totals


 Score at half time: St. Ann's 16 Hartford M. H. IS. Referee: Tom Chick" Carney. Time: Four 8-min- ute periods
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

For the distinction of playing FIVE Eunday afternoon to mee the Paterson o'clock they beat the Lancaster Roses o'clock the St. Lucys at home and wound up Dux clup al prelm the Jewels Vsitations pro encounter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

gle animals can live only in warm temperature and they were held in special heated railway cars until the thermometer at the arena rose to TO degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

SiderS the of manage
  that in the air. again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

their third visit to Waterbury very Side Speedboys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

They tell plain and fancy connivng the Murphy Freddie Sullivan out Washington Hill Murphy night fed continually with that Squnt doen want the honor or prize that that If know him, he will not take It unle he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Clark the rough and ready Sco be Pat Rebel Bot Russell toughest the business preliminary R. O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Geoghegan plotting golf tourney for his present and July with dlnner-dance the folks can get together their provide question: How without gamer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
HILL L'PLAy0FFS START TONIGHT
Communitys and Baldwin Props Ready
 to GO

One of the three teams seeking second round honors in the Wash ington Park basketball chase will be eliminated tonight as the Commun- ity club meets the Baldwin Props in the first of the playoffs. Win ner of tonights game will meet the Welles for the second round title Friday night.
 All Even
 In two contests during the sea- son, the Props and Communities have split even, the Props winning the first and the Communities talk ing the second. Both will be in peak form for tonight's game, re- suits of which will have definite bearing on what team will meet the Reymond Hillies for the three game championship tourney. The Hillies won the first round of the league.
 All Set
 With Sonny Romeo, Charlie Lew is and "Kingpin" Dave Bartolini in form such as they displayed in their game against the Welles, the Props should gain victory after a hard- fought struggle. Paddy Damelio, Cliff Loughlin and Johnny Griffin should be the mainstays of the Community club. The probable linel1ps will he.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Score at half time: Naugatuck 20, Cosmos 16. Referee: John A. Cluney Time: Four 8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

High single-Jack Slater .... 13t High three-Verriker and Jack
 Slattery .............. 36s High game-Elks ............. 571 High total pinfall-Elks ...... 1641 March 2, Eilks won by 123 pins.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-09-22

Fairfax visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd Anderson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Maroney
of Marshall visited Mrs. Julia
Murphy Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto RaddatZ and
family of Redwood Falls and Mr..
and Mrs. AL Growing and family
of Vesta were guests at the Char
les Penke home Sunday.
Aileen Welsh returned to Min
neapolis Sunday.
Mrs. Gustav Wagner entertain
ed Mrs. Byron Devaney of Oma-
ha, Mrs. Florence Welsh and Mrs.
E. J. Rod at luncheon Monday.
F. L. Dolan went to- st. Paul
Wednesday to attend the post
masters national convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Bosch visit
ed relatives at Fairfax over the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Penke
and Mrs. Herman Kremin attend
ed the wedding of Alfred Ko-
pischke and Irbella Penning at
Morgan Thursday evening.
Grant, Alfred and Alvira Mum
of Seaforth visited Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mum Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Welt and son
John, Paul Rothmeier and Mr..
and Mrs. John Hopke were sup
per guests at the Mrs. Florence
Welsh home Wednesday.
James and Charles Tomasek,
Dick Suits and R. F. Edwards
brought home a nice mess of fish
from Lake Shetek Sunday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-09-22
Social Events of
SeafOrth Reported
BY Angelina w. frost

Seaforth-Mr. and Mrs. Am
brose Bernardy returned Thurs
day evening from Waterloo, Iowa,
after spending several weeks with
relatives. Dorothy Bernardy re-
manned there for longer period.
A party in honor of Joseph Pts
tulka was given at the L. j. Kat
zenberger home Thursday eve
ming. Those present were Tony
and Joseph Bernardy, A. j. Ber-
nardy, Fred and Leo Katzenber-
ger, Arnold and Rudolph Kotval,
Charles and Arnold Pistulka,
Harold Phipps, George Rohlik,
Arthur Precht, Tony Otremba,
Francis Lyons, hurry Huntsber-
ger and Joseph Burtzel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis
celebrated their birthdays Sum-
day, with their children as guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Davis and
family of Milroy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Davis and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Brake and family of
Milroy and MIR. and Mrs. John
NoSAo VI iPCotOlIC "C1C VI CoCllt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Math Bernardy
announce the birth of a daughter
Saturday morning.
Fern, Florence and Myron Kra-
mer were on the entertainment
program for the Synod Ladies Aid
meeting at Belview Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Mogensen
and family spent Sunday at the
parental E. Mogensen home at
Evan.
Jessie Arthur of Redwood Falls
was weekend guest of Marjorie
Mogensen.
Geraldine Stitz of Redwood
Falls spent the weekend with MIR.
and Mrs. James Gallery Jr.
Florine Davis left Sunday for
Springfield where she is employ
ed.
Mrs. Charles Hendrickson left
by train from Montevideo for
Puyallup, Wash. Sunday to visit
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-09-22

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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-09-22
Reeds Car Damaged
In Traffic MiShap

Tom Reeds car was somewhat
damaged in a mishap at Mill and
Fourth streets Friday afternoon.
The Reed machine was follow
ing a Reynolds Transfer truck
driven by Harold Ritzman up
Mill street when the truck came
to a sudden stop to discharge a
passenger.
Reed was unable to avoid hit
ting the truck endgate which was
open.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-09-22

and family visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Orrin Davis and family at Man.
kato Sunday. Mrs. Mary Schuel-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-09-22

Ter of Denver, Colo, mother of
John, was also there. They also
visited other relatives near Man.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-09-22

kato.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Molster and
daughter from Pine City were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
THOUSAND HOMES
 BURN IN MANILA

Manila, P. l.. Aug. 8-tUP)--Fire tonight dcstroycd more than ,000 "Nipn" or thatched houses in the denscly populated Tondo district of Manila.
 The blaze left 5000 persons, most of them laborerS and their lam flies, homeless. Six city blocks were razcd. All available fire fighting equipment was called into action.
 Thousands of sight-seers promen- ading along the boulevard, miles distant, were attracted to the scene by the glow in the sky. Bremen. although hampcrcd by spectators, brought the fire under control after several hours.
 The Tondo district is the city's slum area. Hundreds of houses Of flimsy material are crowded against each other in each block. Numer- ous fires have occurred In the dis trict
 Meanwhile, reports from San Pablo, Laeuna province, south Of Manila, reported that fire had de- stroyed more thasss ] 900 houses of similar construction ere. These made homeless there were said to number at least 10000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
SEN. NORRIS FOR
 FRANKFURTER
Recommends Harvard Pro. lessor for Vacant Seat
 in Supreme Court

Waupaga. Wis. Aug. 8--tUP)-- Sen. George w. Norris, Nebraska in- dependent. recommended to Presi- dent Roosevelt today that he appoint Felix Frankfurter. Harvard Law school professor and original new deal 'brainstormcr.' to the United States supreme court to succeed the late Justice Benjamin CardoZo.
 Ills recommendation was made In a statement Issued at his summer home here. where he is vacation ing with Mrs. Norris.
 rrankfurter has been a close frend of the president since they sat to- gcthcr on the labor policies board during the World war. He is re- gardcd as an expert on government and law. He declined an appoint mcnt to the Massachusetts supreme judicial court in i932.
 There is no man in the public eye who 50 fully and truly repre- sents the philosophy of government of justice tOllvcr Wendell Holmes and his successor. Justice tBenja- min) Cardozo, as does Frankfurter." Norris said.
 He was the confidential friend and adviser of these two kreat jus- tices. He has always been the ad- mircr and partisan Of these two great men. The American people are only now beginning fully to ap- prcciate the justice Of the late Jus ticc Holmes. and admiring patriots by the millions have but recently mingled their tears at the bier Of JJustice Cardozo.
 Without regard to politics. relig- ion or creed. reverence for these two departed justices will incretse in the hearts of the American psople as time goes on.
 Felix Frankfurter is the most outstanding personality to continue and carry out the judicial philoso- phy of these great statesmen. The common people of America have faith In Presidept Roosevelt. He will perpetuats that faith if he places MT. Frankfurter on the sue bremen bench"