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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11
SHORT SHORT
STORY
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whats the matter, Miss Wyatt?"
he stammered.
'You really don't see?" she asked
curiously. "You ask the impossi-
BILE, Mr.. Stetson. I cannot open the
eyes of one born blind"
The years of the war started Stet-
son toward success.
On his thirty-ffth birthday, newly
made president of the bank, he pos
sessed all he had hoped to have at
that age, except Molly; and of late
Molly had seemed kinder.
1t was, he thought, a happy omen
that he should see her walking to-
ward him as he came down the
bank steps. He fingered to join her.
whence and whittier, Miss Mol
ly?" he asked, swinging along be-
side her.
Talking with Bridget Molloy, and
home, she answered soberly.
His face clouded. Bridget Mol
10y had paid regularly the interest
on her thousand-dollar mortgage,
which the bank had renewed year
after year This year, ill and I'M
fortunate, she could not pay and
consequently had been told that un-
less the full amount was paid when
due, foreclosure proceedings would
follow.
Couldn't you do something about
it?' asked Molly, confident of his
understanding.
He shook his head slowly.
eve must protect our interests.
Bridget is old. 1t is unlikely that
she will ever be able to pay The
property is worth no more and, of
course, it deteriorates."
81 meant personally" explained
Molly, carefully, fearful of making
too presumptuous claim upon his
friendship. There would not have
been mortgage but for her hus-
bands accident. What would you
and and others have done without
her in the influenza epidemic?
Couldn't all her friends join forces
to help? Isn't there a chance that
her little strip of land may one day
have greater value? Then she
could pay, and have some left for
herself"
He glanced at her shrewdly.
There was a chance that one of the
infant industries started on each
side of Bridget's land might sue
coed and, wishing to expand, pay
an excellent price for her holding.
That, however, was in the future.
81 could do it because it was
good business" he answered truth
fully. "But not for sentimental con-
siderations. That isn't the way to
get ahead"
Don't you ever do anything just
because it's honorable or kind or
tender?" she asked pleadingly.
"Molly! Molly! I'll do it for you.
l love you and want you to marry
me-" The words defied repression.
His heart shone in his eyes.
They had stopped at her door
step and she stood looking at him
sadly.
For me, if I'll marry you, but
not for Bridget, who gave us both
what money could not pay for. Oh,
l could have loved you'll could
have! 1t wouldn't matter so much
about physical blindness, but this is
spiritual. The answer is-No."
Though he felt numbed as from
a blow, the mans muscles obeyed
his will, and he walked away.
Bridget Molloy met her obligation
on the appointed date. Stetson, ia.
milar with all the business of the
small bank. knew that Molly Wy
ats slow savings were less by a
thousand dollars. He tried to be-
lieve that it had been done with
hope of future profit. Inwardly, he
agonized because he could not I'M
derstand
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11

Here we 60 News AS You Do and
Don't Like 1t go. In response to Leon
Reaches presentation of Benny Burke
and his hot band for the Whirlwind
Hostess Club at 464 the popular
community house was packed to it's
doors e., the swingsters danced to
no end and swayed smoothly with the
golden voice of New York's Rose
Stevens g.. Bunny Burke nearly jump
ed old AGA from its sound foundation
with his hot arrangements the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11

little house she rent
ed told her that she
would have to get
out or pay in adj
vance, now that her
husband was dead.
Law, now, Mr..
Dobbs," she smiled
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11
Mrs. Wilkinson's
Way Out
BY CORONA REMINGTON
g Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate,
WNU Service.

M RS. WILKINSON was a cheer
40 full soul in spite of her afflic-
ton, and was by no means dis
heartened when the agent for the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11

"V CURE really very fortunate"
Viola Titus told Tom Hicks as
his uncle's chauffeur drove them
from the suburban railroad station
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11

to the uncle's coun-
try place. $50 many
young men want to
follow some profess
sion but have to live
up for lack of funds,
while you have ev-
erything. R e a lily
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11
HutchinS

Mrs. Annie (Moore) Hutchins of 1913
Fayerweather St., Cambridge, died at
Cambridge City Hospital, Feb. %,
1889. Funeral services were held from
Union Baptist Church, Cambridge,
Mar. 8. Rev. F. H. Davis, the pastor,
oficiated. Burial was in Cambridge
Cemetery. Theresa L. Adams, $50
River St., Cambridge, Funeral Direc-
tor.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-11
Aftfnt ltatErH
Miller

Miller
Mrs. Eleanor Miller, 43 Sterling
St., Roxbury. Services were held at
Johnson's Funeral Home on Friday,
March TO- 1889 at 1890 pm. Inter
ment at Fairview Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
FAV0RITES BEATEN IN PARKS TOURNEY

New York, Aug. 16-(UP)-Third- round matches in the national pulp lie parks tennis championships be- gan today with the two top-seeded mems singles players on the side- lines.
 Top-seeded Willis Anderson, the defending champion from Los An- geles, and Julius Heldman, another Los Angeles player seeded second, bowed out to a pair of unranked outsiders, Lou Faquin of Memphis and John Nogrady of Hampstead, N. Y, yesterday.
 Of the six seeded players re- maining, the chances of Seymour Greenberg, No. 4, of Chicago, are well liked. He meets another Chi cagoan, Eugene Quinn, today. Leon- ard Hartman, No. 3, of New York also tackles a fellow citizen, Al Doyle.
 Fifth-seeded Dave Perchonock of Philadelphia meets the winner of a second round match between Ted Carter, Manchester, N. H., and Vim cent Paul, New York. Mike Mo- Laney of New Orleans, No. 6, oppos- es Phil Rubel of New York. Nat Goldstein, New York, No. 2, engages Bill Maui of Detroit, and Sumner Rodman, No. 8, of Boston, meets Allie Ritzenberg, Washington, D. c.
 Third-round women's matches also will be played today with top seeded Mrs. Marjorie Blair, Santa Anna, Calf, meeting Betty Morris of New York in the feature match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
Odds Against Ace
 Are 7,267 To 1

New York, Aug. 16.-(UP)-The odds against a hole-in-one at golf stood at 7,267 to today, according to figures on the World Telegram s eighth annual hole-in-one tourna- ment.
 There were 4,O6O shots fired by sl2 entrants in this years competition, and the closest any one came to making an ace was shot by Dr. Matthew Feinman, a dentist of Rockville Center, N. Y, who dropped a ball two feet, 1 1-2 inches from the pin at the Bayside Golf club Monday.
 This brought the total to 21,80O shots by 4,360 players over eight years, and the net results have been three aces-two of them made in 1e37 and one in 1892, the second year of the tournament.
 The odds against a hole-in-one have varied from about HOO to l, from the time the first ace was SCOT ed in 1892, all the way to 11,000 to l when the initial ace of 1887 was holed.
 This years mark of two feet, 1 1-2 inches, came within one-half inch of equaling the worst previous mark-two feet two inches in 1881.
 A record one-day entry of 462 ap- peared for the final days competi- ton yesterday, and the last 25 had to shoot with automobile headlights trained on the green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
Who's Who on
 Aussie Cup Team
By DAN PARKER

AMONG THOSE WHO SERVE tennis courts of Australia the visiting Davis Cup from Down Under are ranked according is ss Jack Crawford Harry Hopman man. By reckoning thing the Auss left the l2year-ods home this trip
 being player baseball fan and during his stay in the states will manage to see Bromwich weird of the ouandis eans @ W hs @ is of @ oe or e e he @ @ S e @ the % sid he oD the left hand Greenwich also amDdexro at golf If his game poor from other side.
 In America he listens the broadcast baseball and reluctantly sa players like raSid Back in Australia he keeps Ss en as en nn hs y sn % h 80 that he hasn't had time to study form sheets This the third Jim Russell sydnsys famous sports aroonis wh though his
 Qu, racing Wherever he goes though women interested him. The social bachelor His hveoo frame interstate cckeer of Australia Adans o nm well in @ He be Test Cup But often had to bow to Destiny itself brilliantly did his lad handle tennis s sports p I goods % firms in At home he Budge and Gene Mako ncknamed % os sV who Initials m m @ oe Davis Cup quest
 Jack here worlds singles championship in 1883 match of the century phrase titles Crawford the beat O. Anderson in an es- hbon match Because he has represented held tty that he could fill the Cup bit of feet one He's married to the former Australian womans champion owner of one of sydneys leading sports goods
 It the misfortune Hopman member of the Gun tea to have reached his about he held was Crawods partner in most of his doubles trmph Wimbledon tournament, he reached
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
DEMPSEY LIKES LOU
 AMBERS THIS TIME
May Turn the Tables" Says Jack-ArmstrOng
 Will Make l35 Limit

Carmel, N. Y, Aug. 16-(UP)-It will be no surprise to Jack Dempsey if Lou Ambers wins back the light weight title from Henry Armstrong in their 15-round fight at Yankee Stadium week from tonight.
 Dempsey visited Ambers' camp here yesterday.
 T wouldn't be at all surprised to see Ambers tur1. the tables this time," Dempsey said. "He has habit of beating bows in their second fight and he is in fine physical con- dition-strong, fast, and punching sharply. I realize Armstrong is a great fighter, but anything can hap pen this time."
 Pompton Lakes, N. J., Aug. 16- (UP)-All fears that Henryy Arm strong would not make the weight for his 135-pound title defense against Lou Ambers next Tuesday night were dissipated today when the champion stepped on the scales and saw the needle stop at 136 1-4.
 A week ago Armstrong was hover ing around 140 and reducing slowly, but in the last few days the pounds began to melt off without difficulty. There were no signs that the pairing down had weakened him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
Pope Makes First Of l939 Season Local Showing

Man for man., or boy for boys have 1t as you will tomorrow nights pro-amateur boxing program at Randolph Cloves stadium shapes up as "the show of the season.. Of course. the entire affair hinges on the main bout which brings to- gether for the first time in a Con- necticut ring, George Pope, the Meriden Mixer whose southpaw style has baffled the best talent that has been procured for him. His Donovan field fight with Billy Campanelli of Worcester saved the Mann-Coope show, Pope, on the brink of defeat rallying to win 8 decision that thrilled everyone in the crowd.
 Little need be said of Cummings, who clearly indicated in two bouts with Johnny Dougwillo that he has what 1t takes to beat a good fighter and both Dougwillo and Pope are good fighters. Pepe's southpaw style may bother Cummings no little for the Meriden boy, Eddie Dolan is one of those good" left hande rs thaht the right-hand seekers stay away from in large numbers.
 We'll Balanced
 George Harmon of Waterbury and George Jordan, the little Springfield Greek, should produce a three round thriller-that will bring out plenty of toe to toe slugging rather than fancy stuff. Lou Leonard of Bristol and Jimmy Strong of Bridge port may produce a knockout, either way, while Tommy Ciarlo cannot afford to take Bobby Williams o Springfield too lightly, even though Ciarlo beat Williams last winter at Buckingham hall, for the colored boy is a very hard-hitter and Ciarlo's timing of punches has been putrid. He cannot afford to miss many, for Williams is a murderous contemporaries who can hit hard enough to knock out anyone his weight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
Harvey's Humbugs To Meet Blewitt Blimps

Once upon a time, nine years ago to be exact, there was a baseball team in the East End which always made the sporting headlines. Since then however, they've been confined mostly to the society page, but alas and alack, they're back in print in the page men go for, because they've decided to don their uniforms once more and play as long as their aging limbs will allow them.
 It's Leaman Harvey's gang we're referring to. They have finally suc- ceeded in negotiating a game with Bob Blewitt's youthful Mill Plain team and the first diamond at Hamilton Park has been secured for the encounter Saturday afternoon August 26. In anticipation of the classic the Harveymen will workout at Hamilton Park Thursday evening at 6 o'clock,
 The game will feature such former diamond stars as Wilbur and George Shove, Constable Howie Kraft, "Whitey" Anderson, George and Joe Langlois, Don Mcintosh, Clayt Graham, Fred Green, Joe Bormo- lini, Roland Benson, Fred Lockhart ST. and Harvey himself. Just who the Mill Plain youngsters will pit against them is indefinite at this early writing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
ST0LLAR, WALSH IN TENNIS VICTORIES

John Stollar, winner of the Ham, ilton Park singles advanced in his quest of the West End Community Club trophy, when he defeated Bob Blewitt, former playground super visor, in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. Dom Antonacci upset Walt Cibulskis cas- fly winning 6-3, 6-3. Ed Walsh, flashy young player, also defeated Clint Chabot 60, 6-2. John Dou- gall, St. Joseph's C.Y.O. star, won from Dave Switz 6-2, 60. Charley Lee-Jim Poloson 6-1, 8-6. Jim Bar rett defaulted to Vic Sabal. The John Thompson, Greg Malootian was called because of darkness af- ter Malootian took the frs tsets 9-7, and then the match was tied at 9-9. The match will be contin- ued tomorrow morning at Il o'clock.
 Today's pairings:
 Chase Park
 Gordon Riach vs. Jay Weisel- berg, 6; Dick Galgot vs. Cliff Bal- com, 6; Harold Du;ac vs. George Audette, 6; Joe Whelan vs John Dougall, 6; Wilbur Sheehan vs Jim Mullen, 2; Ed Walsh vs Vic 5abal, 2.
 Hamilton Park
 Joe Sullivan vs Dom Antonacci, R.30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
COOPER CRACKS
 PAR FOR GROWN
Two Rounds of 68-66 Win State Open-Burke
 Is Third

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 16-(UP) -Lighthorse Harry Cooper added the Connecticut Open Grown to his collection of golf trophies today on the strength of record breaking 279 for four rounds over the New Haven Country Club course.
 His total was five under par and at least four previous records were shattered as he won the 9th annual tournament against a field of nearly 90 pros and amateurs from through out the state.
 Cooper pulled himself up from third place with 68, or three under par, in the third round yesterday and followed with a 66 in the final round.
 His nearest competitor was Ken Reid, New Britain, who turned in an aggregate of 286, while Eddie Burke, Meadowbrook, defending champion, consoled himself with 293.
 Tony Kosinski, state amateur champion, pulled up in fourth place with a 294, one stroke under Ralph Greenwood, Shorehaven, State PGA champion.
 Trailing, in order, were Stan Stas- sowski, Green Woods, 295; Bob Hun sick, Fairfield, M. P. Warner, New Haven and F. D. Ross, Wampanoag, each with 296, and Holly Mandy, Jr, Wethersfield, New England am- ateur champion, with 297.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
DULAC, KEAVENEY
 IN QUARTER-F FINALS

Harold Dulac and Buddy Keave- ney, added two and three reSpec- lively in the City Junior tennis tour nament, advanced to the quarter finals of the Junior meet yesterday when both of them won their matches. Dulac, Washington Hill boy, had an easy time winning from Tom McHale in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. Keaveney, one of two East End brothers, won from Franklyn Litsky, 6-1, 6-2. It took Francis Keaveney three sets before the sub dued another Fulton Park entrant, A. Moscowitz, 6-3, 8-10, 60.
 Today's pairings: Hamilton Park
 Jim Lord vs Tom Casey, 10, Ray Walsh vs Dave Switz, 10.
 Thursday pairings: Francis Keaveney vs Harold Dulac, 10; Buddy Keaveney vs George Lord, 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
American Athletes Easy Victors In
 French Track Meet

Strasbourg, France, Aug. 16.-(UP) The touring U. s. track and field team looked for new worlds to con- quer today after winning IA of IS events in a meet watched by 12,000 at Tivoku Stadium here. Their next meet probably will be at Athens, Greece.
 The Americans won everything they entered yesterday except the 800-meters, won by Mostert of Bel gium in 1:54.6, and the broadjump, taken by Mersch of Luxemburg, with leap of 7:21 meters (23 it. 7- 55-64 in). The U. s. did not enter the javelin and hammer throw.
 The American triumphs follow: 100-meters, Joe Batiste, Tucson, Ariz, 10.7; 200-meters, Clyde Jeffrey, San Francisco, 21.4; 40O-meters, Ed win Miller, Southern California, 49-2; 1900 meters, Blaine Rideout, North Texas State Teachers, 4:00.3; 5000 meters, Ralph Schwartzkopf, Michigan, 8:452; 110-meter hurdles, Batiste, 14.8; 400-meter hurdles, Roy Cochran, Indiana, 545; high jump, Les Steers, San Francisco, 6 it. 2- 1916 in; pole vault, George Varoff, San Francisco 12 it. 9-9-16 in.; shotput, Bill Watson, Michigan, 49 it. 10-53-64 in; discus, Watson, 1858 it. 57-64 in; 400-meter relay, (Ba- tiste, Cochran, Watson ard Jeffrey) AT; 1900 medley relay, (Rideout, Beetham, Miller, Cochran, and Steers) 3:03.2. Jeffrey also won a special speed test consisting of one 100-yard dash and one 100-meter spring. He finished tine yardage dis tance in 9.8 and the metric 100 in 1O4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
KERRYMEN KRUSH
 KEENAN'S KITTENS

Last night at the West End Golf Lots the Sons of Kerry Softball team covered like a blanket Eddie Keenan's Kats by the lopsided score of 1922. After last nights calsom- ming, Keenan,s Kats will hence forth be known as Kenan's Kit tens.
 Imperial Bill Ladden with two home runs, Caster Tom Conley, a homer and triple and Roller John O'Rourke, a triple and double fea- tured for the Kerrys.
 Mgr. Red Cummings and Capt. Dan Kerwin announced that they have acquired the serv;ces of Jack Hanley, hard-hitting first baseman for the remainder of the season. Hanley will replace Red Quilter who has been suspended by Manager Cummings. Together with Dan Hayes. Joe Corcoran. Messy Shea, Harp Sullivan and Frankie Carroll and now with the acquisition ot Hanley the Sons of Kerry boast the cream of the softball talent in the city.
 Friday night the Kerrymen will play Jack Kenny's softball team at Mil street playground. Kenny's out fit is at present battling for honors in the Immaculate Conception Soft- ball league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
COMEBACK MADE BY COAST LAD BEARING FRUIT
Teamed Up With Tidball Showing Best Tennis
 in Field
BY HENRY McLEMORE Limited Press Staff COrresnOndent

1
 Chestnut Hill, Mass, Aug. 16- (UP)-One of the bravest comebacks tennis has seen in many a year is being made these days on the courts of the Longwood Cricket Club by a blond, Hungarian chap named Gene Mako.
 Perhaps you have heard of Mako, but the chances are that you haven't much heard of him, because as the doubles partner of Don Budge for the past few years he was over- shadowed. When they won tourna- ment after tournament, including Wimbledon and the U. s. doubles last year, 1t was always Budge who got the credit. The belief got around that Budge was so good that he could use his most maidenly aunt as partner and still beat the world.
 Actually, nothing was farther from the truth. Of the two, Mako was the better doubles player. He was better volleyer, superior court coverer, and his tandem tac- tics were much more advanced. Time and again he carried Budge through crucial matches.
 When Budge turned professional and Mako was left without a part ner his critics were quick to jump on him when he started losing matches. They didn't bear with him in his ef- forts to locate new partner with whom he could team, or his efforts to develop new and stronger serv- ice. He was roasted and blasted for weeks, but he never quit. Patiently he kept working, and now within the last few weeks his refusal to break is bearing fruit.
 Right now, in the 58th national doubles championship, he is playing the best tennis in the field. With Jack JIidball as partner he has reached the third round, and tomor- row will face 8 test that he relishes the Australian Davis Cup team of Adrian Quist and Jack Bromwich. Mako and Budge licked this pair in straight sets in the final last year. Tomorrow Mako and Tidball will be no worse than even money when they take the court against the Aus SieS.
 Tidball has been playing well here, too, but Mako has been the star of the team. The volley is the hallmark of a great doubles player, and there isn't volleyer in the game who can match Mako. His reflexes are light ming fast, enabling him to execute almost unbelievable shots at close quarters, and to regain position af- ter having been drawn out of place.
 Mako is almost cinch to be one of the Davis Cup doubles players, but who will be his partner? Our guess is that 1t will be Frankie Parker. Parker is not only the best left-court player of all the American doubles candidates, but he is a tre- mendous steadying influence. With Frankie rock of defense from the baseline, and Mako roaming, slash ing hitter, the United States can form pair that will be very diffi- cult to beat.
 Third round play begins today with four of Americas leading teams moving into action. In one match Bobby Riggs and Elwood Cooke, Wimbledon champions, en- gage the intercollegiate titleholders,( Bob Peacock and Doug Imhoff, and in the other the southern duo of Russ Bobbitt and Frank Guernsey take on Parker and Don McNeill, the top-Seeded team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-16
ROCKIES SAVE TANKS AND REDS
 IN CLOSE GAMES
Keller and Niggeling Hit and Pitch Leaders to
 Victory

New York, Aug. 16-(UP)-The Tanks American league lead today was seven games, and the advantage was supplied by Charley Keller's bat. The powerfully built youngster doubled with Rolfe on second in the 10th, driving in the run by which the Tanks beat Washington, 3-2. It was his second hit, having singled earlier. Joe Gordon hit homer No. 19. George Case stole base No 42 With Buck Newsom hurling a three hitter, Detroit slammed out . 12-3 victory over Cleveland. Two of the Indians three hits were homers by Trosky and Keltner. The Tigers rapped Dobson and Broaca for Il hits.
 The Boston Red Sox fell seven games behind the Yanks when they were blanked, 90, by the Phila- delphia Athletics before a crowd of 22,118 in 8 night game at Shibe park. Lynn Nelson held the Sox to four hits. The As reached Jack Wilson and Joe Heving for seven. Bob John sons single scoring Wayne Amber in the sixth was the deciding blow. Cincinnati came up with 6 life- saver in John Niggeling, picked from Indianapolis to aid in their pennant drive. The rookie right handler went the route in his first start with the Reds and beat the Pirates, 6-5. He famed six and walked three in out-pitching Bow man, Swift and Tobin.
 The St. Louis Cardinals kept 7h games behind the Reds by knocking out 7-6 win in 10 innings over the Chicago Cubs. ..
 Slugging out six runs in the open ing inning, Brooklyn downed the Giants, 8-5. Luke Hamlin went the route to win his 14th game.
 Pinch Hitter Gil Brack. doubled with two mates on base to spark the Phillies' three-run rally in the eighth which enabled them to beat the Bees, +3. Brack's drive tied the score and then he counted the win- ming run on Morris Arnovichs single.
 YESTERDAYS HERO: John Mig gfeling, Cincinnati rookie, who won his first start allowing the Pirates only eight hits.