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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
TOURNEY
 WILL BEGIN MONDAY

Naugatuck, March 4-With the closing date for entries Thursday night, the Y Killers and the Black Hawks make up the eleventh team for the Naugatuck Y. M. 0. A. Basketball tournament.
 The Black Hawks have Frank Shea, Al Solberg, John Minicucci Frank Butcher, Frank Bremen, Ted Mason, Howard Hubbell, George Os- trander. The Y Killer shave Paul Beardsley, George Kennedy, Wilbur Kennedy, Bill Jones, Bill Quinn, Albie Raytkwich, Art Nauges.
 The first round will be played Monday night, starting at seven o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
RUNIVIDGE SMOKER
 SET NEXT TUESDAY

All Brooklyn will turn out for the benefit smoker and entertainment scheduled for next Tuesday night at the Brooklyn Y" hut, proceeds to go to medical and surgical expenses for Joe Runividge member of the Waterbury Indies who was injured in the night game at Hamilton Park last season. A bone operation and hospital bills incurred debt of $250 which the club is trying to raise through the medium of the smoker. Tommy Ciarlo and Sam Craig, Dick Turcotte and Ken Rein- hardt will be sen in action with the boxing gloves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
ARMSTRONG IS
 ONLY 8-5 OVER
 PACH0 TONIGHT
Title Fight in Havana May Draw l6,0OO-Champ
 Gives l2 Pounds
By HARRY FERGUSON United Press Sports Editor)

Havana, March 4-(UP)-Henry Armstrong defends his welterweight title tonight against rugged Mexi- can veteran named Bobby Pacho and, strangely, the boys along the Prado and Sloppy Joe's were offering odds of no better than 8 to 5 that Henry leaves the ring still cham pion.
 The local sportsmen haven't seen world championship fight since Jess Willard won the heavyweight title by knocking out Jack Johnson back in 1915 and, although they lay their pesos every day on such things as cock fights and lotteries, they ap- parently haven't enough confidence in MT. Armstrong to make him the overwhelming favorite he should be.
 The experts, many of whom never have seen this human cyclone in &C., tion, base the short odds on three things-Pacho, at 147, will outweigh Henry by about 12 pounds: Arm strong appeared listless in his final workout on Thursday and, the tropi- cal heat might prove too much for the Los Angeles negro if the fight lasts the full distance of IS rounds.
 But is Armstrong, who will be mak- ing his fourth defense of the title, worried about this unusual turn of events? Not on your life-listen:
 "I don't want to predict the out come," he said, 'but I think I'm in good shape"
 Steady Winner
 Armstrong, who holds the world lightweight title also, hasn't been licked since the latter part of 1886 when he lost on 8 foul to Tony Chavez in St. Louis. He has won AZ striaght fights since-all but six by knockout-and has picked up three titles. One, the featherweight, he abdicated after he won the weltcr- weight and lightweight crowns.
 Henry's other defenses, since win- ming the welterweight crown from Barney Ross in May, 1888, were against Ceferino Garcia, Al Man. fredo and Baby Arizmendi.
 Pacho. who was born in Phoenix, Ariz., 28 years ago and who has been fighting since 1880, thinks he is a man of destiny and that despite a none-too-good record he'll win to- night in Tropical stadium.
 Somebody is going to surprise Armstrong some day." he said, and I think it might be me tonight. Henry hasn't looked too good in training"
 Pacho has fought many of the best men of the division but hasn't done much in the past year. He dropped two decisions to Baby Salvy Saban last year and was defeated this year out in California by former light weight champion Tony Canzoneri.
 The boys will step into the ring around 10:30 p. m. (EST) and a crowd of 16,000, payin ganywhere from 50 cents to six dollars, is ex- pected. The referee will be former heavyweight champion Jimmy Brad dock and the promoter is the Cuban National Sporting commission.
 Armstrong is to defend the title again on March l6, fighting Lew Feldman of New York in St. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
KAYAK Il AND SORTEADO RUN,
 CRAvAT LIKED
Santa Anita $l0O,O0O Race Today Will Draw
 10000 People
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff CorreSpOndentT

(Unlte0 freSS StaH COrfeSpOm0emtD
 Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, Cal, March 4-(UP)-The gold rush of '49 seemed just parade of pikers today as 10000 citizens streamed to- ward this palatial racing plant to watch IS horses run a mile and & quarter for the $100,000 prize of the Santa Anita Handicap, richest race in the world.
 From all over the state and nation they came, by auto, rail and plane. Butcher and baker, millionaire and movie star, they were drawn alike by the strongest field of thorough breds training in the west and by what Chamber of Commerce officials were delighted to call a typical southern California winter day.
 Officials looked for 1000 more customers than the record 63,000 last year, and 6 pari-mutuel handle of $1,250,000.
 The field of 18 was surprisingly large but almost perfectly balanced. The great Seabiscuit, a prohibitive future book choice until he broke down two weeks ago, champed in his barn while the public and the ex- perts alike turned to his stable mates. the Charles s. Howard entry of Kayak II and Sorteado, the choice of the morning line.
 The two South American gallopers, both imported from the Argentine, were listed at 3-1 with Townsend Martins stretch-running son of Sickle-Cravat-just notch above at 7-2.
 There was sentiment aplenty for A. c. T. Stock Farms Whichee, car- rying 112 pounds, and A. A. Baroni's Specify, at 115, fleet front runners expected to force the pace; and for the Neil McCarthy-Nelson Howard duo of Today, 112, and Gosum, no, two of the steadieSt on the mile and quarter route.
 Back of these came Mrs. Edward Friendly's lilly champ, Jacola, the only lilly in the race, assigned 119 pounds; and Mrs. Parker Corning's Thanksgiving. at 118, a horse which has beaten Stagehand, Cravat and Fighting Fox; Alfred G. Vanderbilt's Heelf1y, 117, the Louis B. Mayer entry of Quick Devil, 109, and Main Man, IF; the Mrs. E. Denemark entry of War Minstrel, 112, and Mel oquist, 105, and the field of Kozin- sky Bros. Amor Brupo, 108, Raoul Walsh's Frexo, 106, and Binglin stables Olimpo, IA, all were outsid- CTS. Fred Turner's Congressman. no, was the choice of the long-shot boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
FISH AND GAME
 ELECTIONS NEAR

Waterbury Fish and Game Pro- fective association will elect officers at the annual meeting Monday night at the YMCA at 8 o'clock.
 The slate of officers which has been presented by the nominating committee follows: President. Wal- ter A. Woods: first vice-president. John M. Lynch; second vice-presi- dent, Dr. Dudley B. Deming; third vice-president, Robert Nelson: treas urer, John D. Adams; secretary, Floyd w. Wooster; executive uom- mittee, w. J. Latimer. Charles A Templeton. H. G. Rice. James Paker Clarence Brown, Roland xlobedanz and Oscar Warner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
BULLDOGS MEET
 CORSAIR JUNIORS

The South End Bulldogs will op- pose the Corsair Juniors this after noon at 200. The game will be played at the Boys Club surface The following members are asked to be at the Boys Club at 1:30.
 Albert Damelio, Jackie Erlnida Gerald Caulfield, Louie Vulgaris Jackie Traver, Tommy Griffin Sammy Procopion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Hartford Sixth
 Team Ir Tourney

The South Ends Super Five of Hartford, undefeated in 21 games and possessors of a 13- point victory over the Ansonia Blue Devils, will compete in the statewide tournament at the Phoenix Avenue Armory begin- ming a week from next Mon day night. Others teams en- tered to date are: All-Man- chester, New Britain Speed boys, Connecticut Furiers of New Britain, North End Wolves of this city and the Boys Club Cadets. No entries will be re- ceived after next Monday eve ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
WILEY DEFEATED, NAUCY A WINNER
New Britian Eliminates Wildcat From State
 Hoop Tourney
(SpeciaI To The Democratl

Middietown, March 3 - Getting away to fast start, with 9-4 lead in the first eight minutes, Wilby High of Waterbury begged down, al- lowed New Britain high to pass them 19 to 12 at the half and wind up with 38 to g victory in the state tournament playoff games at Wesleyan University here tonight. Thirteen field goals and 12 more points o1: free throws tells the story of New Britain's effectiveness. In the other game played, Weaver cas- fly bested Commercial AT to 9. Si- dorek and Gluca scoring 26 points between them, more than the entire Commercial team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
SIRES CHALLENGE

The Sires A. 0. chalked up their 18th victory in IA starts as they de- feated the Boys Club Midgets Var sity 18 to IA at the Boys club Fri day.
 The Sires challenge any team from l0-13 years old. For games call Dom Rosa 3-3403.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
GIRL HOOP RIVALS MEET TOMORROW
St. Joseph and Torrington St. Peters in Return
 Game at YMCA

An all-season "feud" regarding basketball supremacy will be settled tomorrow afternoon when the Tor rington St. Peterf's Girls meet the St. Joseph's Girls fthis city at the YMCA. Torrington won 29-2O game earlier in the season and finally agreed to a return game in Waterbury with a central board of- ficial in charge. Ralph Santopietro will referee.
 In another game, the Press Club and Black Knights, "" Interclub rivals will meet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
RED SOX

Sarasota, Fla, March 4-(UP)- Pitcher Jake Wade, obtained by the Boston Red Sox from Detroit in mid-winter trade, was sidelined today with an ankle injury
 Lefty Grove worked 15 minutes on the mound yesterday and re- ported no trace of the arm trouble that benched him the latter part
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
PIRATES

San Bernardino. Calf. March A. CUP)-The Pittsburgh Pirates were left with only two unsigned players today after Infielder Bill Brubaker put his name on the dotted line, No trouble is anticipated with First Baseman Gus Suhr, but 1t may be different with Paul Waner, who is asking a lot more than he was of- fered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
WRESTLING RESULTS
 fRv limited Press

New York-Gino Csribaldi, St. Louis, pinned Eddie Newman, New York; Chick Garibaldi, st. Louiss and Otto Brill, Ireland, drew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
GIANTS

Hot Springs, Ark. March 4-(UP> The New York Giants who came here two weeks ago for boiling and limbering, leave today for Baton Rouge, Ala. where they will join the remainder of the squad and complete their conditioning. Big news of the Giant camp yesterday was Carl Hubbell cutting loose with his famed screwball several times without i'll effect
 "It felt so good, I was surprised Hub said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
REDS

Tampa, Fla, March 4-(UP)- The Cincinnati Reds full squad was due to report today. Manager Mo- Kechnie scheduled a batting prac- tice which had to be postponed be- cause. of chilly weather yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

Flying as a cure for whopping cough is becoming common in the Netherlands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04


 Score at half time: New Britain 19, Wilby 12. Referee: s. Coogan; umpire, Malins.
 At New Haven. Naugatuck had little or no trouble winning from West Haven 36 to %, gaining F to lead at half time, most of the scoring being done by LutZe, Farrar and Dunn. Maliroconi got 12 points for West Haven. Coach Pete Foley, of Naugatuck used II boys, Gene Czaplicki being the only player to go the full game.
 In the other game played at New Haven, New London Bulkeley fin ished up fast to take AT to 36 nod from Warren Harding who was in there with a IS to 19 count at the half,
 Other scores: Class A.
 Bassick 36, Stamford 35. Tonight's Games:
 Bristol vs. Fairfield, 8.
 TOrringtOn vs. Central, 9:15.
 Both at New Haven Arena. Class CD.
 Yesterdays scores:
 Berlin 45, sharon IF.
 Salisbury B, Danbury Trade 31.
 Pennington 3l, Westport 2S.
 ThomastOn AS, MoOdus g.
 Terryvilie 45, Plainfield 31. TOday's Games:
 South Windsor vs. Newington 2:3O.
 Litchfield vs. Tourtellotte, 3:45.
 Both at Weaver high, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
From The Training
 Camps
lBy United Press) DODGERS

Clearwater, Fla, March L(Up) Van Lingle Mungo, problem pitch CT of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is to explain some alleged contract vio- lations to Judge Landis today.
 Dodger Vice President Larry Mac Phail charged that Mungo violated an agreement by playing basketball and serving as a pitching instruc- tor at a baseball school this win ter.
 The judge ordered Mungo to come from his Pageland, s. C., home for a conference at Landis' winter quarters at Bellaire, Fla, a mile from here. Van Lingle still spurns the $5,OOO contract offered him by the Dodgers. It represents a $10.000 cut. Catcher Babe Phelps signed yesterday, leaving six still dissatisfied with salary offers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
YANKEES

St. Petersburg, Fla, March A. (UP-With Joe DiMaggio and Joe Gordon signed, the New York Yankees holdout worries were re- duced to two today.
 Frankie Crosetti and Red Rolfe are the malcontents. Second-base- man Gordon arrived in camp yes- terday and accepted $2,00O raise over the $6,OO0 he drew last year. DiMaggio also signed for a reported $2,000 increase, bringing his 1889 salary to $27,000. He left San Fran cisco Thursday night and will ar- rive in camp Monday morning for the first day of official practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

of 1888. First Baseman Jimmy Foxx took part in batting drill for the first time.
 BEES
 Bradenton, Fla, March 4-CUPl Manager Casey Stengel said there were four positions open on the Boston Bees today but we've got better men available for those spots than we had a year ago this time. " Who'll play first, center, third and right field depends on how the various rivals show up in their hit ting and in the other departments before the season starts" Stengel sad. He said he was "sold" on Rock ie Shortstop Eddie Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

Score at half time: Hearts 17 Robins II. Referee: Tracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
NEW BRITAIN

4OtdAo 1S Sc Score at half time: New Britain 19, Wilby 12. Referee: s. Coogan; umpire, Malins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04

Totals ...........1O 6 Z6
 Sore at half time: Hillies 19, Well les 9. Referee: Tracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
WHAT'S M A NAME?

California and Florida are long way q of Howard may have the best part of $15O when the Widener and Santa Anita races Howard owns the to 3 favorite Stagehand, { prize, while Kayak III is owned by Charles S. iavorites for the $1O0,00O California race.
The Washington times., 1939-01-27
DR.. Carr SucCumbS
In NJ e n t al
Institution

LEXINGTON. KY, Jan. q
I.N.SD DIR. E. S. Carr, promi'
nent figure in the Staying of Brig
Gen. Henry H. Denhardt. died in
the United States Veterans Hospi'
tai at Lexington shortly before
midnight last night, it was re-
vealed today.
DR.. Carr entered the institution
several weeks ago for observation
after he had told interviewerS he
did not believe General Denhardt
killed his sister, Mrs. Verna Carr
Taylor. the war veterans finance
DR.. Carr, a veterinary. and his
two brothers, Roy and Jack,
were charged with the ambush
Staying of General Denhardt in
1887 on the eve Of his second
trial for the Staying of Mrs. Tay'
lor
The veterinary was excused
from the trial because Of his
mental condition. and his brothers
were acquitted on their plea OF
self.defense. DR., Garr's death
followed an emergency abdomi.
nal operation.
The Washington times., 1939-01-27
BILL PROPOSES
MERCY KILLINGS
BY COURT ED|CT
Sufferer Would Petition
For Death Warrant

NEW YORK. Jan. 81 G.N.SO d.
A model legislative bill making it
legally possible for hopeless suf-
fererS from incurable diseases to
have their lives ended was pro-
posed today by the Euthanasia So
ciety of America.
Under the bill the person de-
sirous of achieving death would
sign a petition accompanied by a
sworn affidavit from a physician
which would then be presented in
court. A committee of three would
be named by the court to examine
the patient. An affirmative re-
port by two or more of the COM
mittee members would authorize
the court to grant euthanasia to
be performed under the direction
of a physician and in the presence
of witnesses.
Charles E. Nixdorff. lawyer and
treasurer of the society. who drew
up the bill, explained it was
limited at present to persons volun-
tarily desiring euthanasia because
public opinion was not yet pre-
pared to accept a broader ap-
plicability.
Recent mercy killing" cases
and an increasing number of in
quiries from persons suffering IN
durable diseases prompted the
drawing up of the draft OF the
bill. according to officials OF the
society of which DR.. Foster Ken
nedy, of Cornell Medical College,
,,,nr o1octnd roraSident
The Washington times., 1939-01-27
Sources Of News
Protected in Bill

Newspaper men could not be
forced to reveal sources of their
news if Congress enacts a bill in
troduced in the Senate yesterday
by Senator Capper (RO, of Kan
sas. Under the bill the sources
OF confidential information would
be kept secret except where acts
OF treason are involved"
The Washington times., 1939-01-27
RACKET KING
TESTIFIES At
HINES TRIAL
Fled to Escape Dewey's
Policy Prosecution
By JAMES L. KILGALLEN

NEW YORK. Jan 27 I.N.SO.
Wilfred Brunder. a West Indian
who cleaned up S2,000,000 in the
policy racket before the police
caught up with him. today ex-
planned the policy games opera
tions to the blue-ribbon jury trying
James j. Hines. Tammany dis
trict leader, on conspiracy
charge.
Hines is charged with having
acted as the political fiXer for the
Dutch" Schultz mob which
muscled in and took over the
racket in 1882.
REPEATS TESTIMONY
Brunder's testimony was along
the same lines as that he gave at
Hines first trial which ended
abruptly with declaration of a
mistrial.
The winning numbers were
picked from the clearing house
figures or the Federal Reserve bal
ance at first, then later from race
track figures. There was an or
ganization of collectors that took
the original bets and turned the
money over to the bankers for
policy combination.
Brunder testified that in 1880
he turned his policy business over
to Joseph M. ISon and left New
York. He went to Bermuda.
You were a rugutive?" asked
District Attorney Thomas E.
Dewey.
Yes Brunder admitted.
SERVED JAIL TERM
Dewey brought out that Brun-
der returned to New York in 1881,
that he was indicted, and that he,
Dewey, prosecuted the case.
Brunder served 712 months in
jail and was released on Septem.
Der 9, 1882. 1t was disclosed that
In addition to doing time in jail.
Brunder paid $4,000 in back
taxes.
The Washington times., 1939-01-27

Strange secrets of the African jun
gle Brian O'Brien, famous explorer,
reveals for the first time mysteries
of the dark continent learned by him
in years of exploration. Do not miss
this double page feature illustrated IN
color in The American Weekly, the
magazine distributed with next Sun.
daY's Washington Herald. Times.
The Washington times., 1939-01-27
OUT MUST GO thousands of dol

OUT MUST GO thousands Of dol
lars worth Of furniture and furnish
inss to make room for new ship
ments due to arrive soon from orest
Western markets. Broken lines
and suites Of which only one or Two
are left, including some of the fin
est merchandise in stock cost
is forgotten and the profit is yours!
Quantities are limited >. so, come
early! No mail or phone orders!
Evening star., 1939-03-03

1HE WlNNER-Cene Hofmeister shown winners position
top after pnnng the shoulders his opponent Raw Vernon
In wrestling match in sports program last night
by the Clark Club of Neighborhood street sW The
ooys ooh H. wrested in the class
sponsored by the Ys Mems Club" the Central Y M CA
Evening star., 1939-03-03
Bill Seeks 10 Libera|ize
Condemnation Law

The law governing condemnation
proceedings for the opening of alleys
and minor streets would be LIBERAL
lied by bill introduced yesterday
by Chairman King Of the Senate
District Committee.
Under existing law, benefits must
be assessed against surrounding
property equal to the damages and
costs of the proceedings. The Com
missioners advised Congress that
instances are arising in which it is
impossible to find benefits equal
to the damages.
Accordingly, they recommended
the bill providing that when bene-
fits fall short of damages the Com
missioners would have the option
either to abandon the proceeding or
pay the difference out of the an
nual appropriation for extension Of
streets.
Chairman Randolph of the House
District Committee was asked by
the Commissioners to introduce a
similar bill in the House.
Evening star., 1939-03-03
Silver Spring Market
Owner Fatally Shot

Joseph Kushner, IS, proprietor of
the North Washington Market, 82l5
Georgia avenue. Silver Spring, Nd,
was found fatally shot in the rear OF
the store shortly after he opened
for business today.
Joseph Messina, OF 39l7 Thir-
teenth street NV, an employe of
the store, and Miss Helen Kushner
20, a daughter. heard a shot in the
back room as they entered the store
about 7 am. Mr.. Messina rushed
back and found Mr.. Kushner lying
against the refrigerator cooling
machine, a .38-caliber pistol in his
hand, police said. He was shot
through the right temple, the bullet
emerging from the left side of his
head.
The Silver Spring Fire Depart
ment took Mr.. Kushner to the
Washington Sanitarium, where he
died in the emergency room. Officers
Roscoe Purdum and Alton Harding