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Evening star., 1939-03-23
1900 SeeL i. Five
Take 23d Straight
For Court Title

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 23.-Unde-
feated in % consecutive basket ball
games this season, Long Island Uni
versity's Blackbirds might have
claimed the national championship
on this record alone.
But today the Blackbirds held the
championship Of the second annual
Metropolitan Basket Ball Writers
national invitation tournament tc
attest to their claims.
In the finale last night Long
Island humbled hitherto undefeated
Loyola of Chicago, 44-32, before a
crowd of more than $4,000 which
jammed Madison Square Garden.
1t was Loyola's first defeat in 81
games, yet the margin of the Black
birds superiority was SO great that
if less had been at stake fans would
have lost interest in the outcome
Bradley Tech of Peoria, ILL.,, de-
feated St. Johns of Brooklyn, 4O-35
for third place.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Challenge to Bough's Passing
Carried to Pro Football
AS O'Brien Joins EAGLES

little-especially when something in
the neighborhood Of $4,000 was in
volved-and signed . contract to
play professional football with the
Philadelphia Eagles.
.Baugh plays in the same league,
with the Washington Redskins. and
the clash of the two teams will be
promoters dream.
Baugh's college passing record was
thing to marvel at and when he
Joined the Redskins he virtually
single handed them into the pro-
fessional championship. Last year
injuries handcuned him part Of the
time, but his record still was ex-
cellent.
OBrien Gets Spotlight.
OBrien, meanwhile, passed Texas
Christian into the No. national
ranking spot and was. the most
talked-of player in the 1888 season
Which is the better passer? Here
are their passing records over q
3-year period, but don't let SNAP
judgment get you There1l be an
interesting game up East this fall
! which may make you eat your words
Evening star., 1939-03-23
ST. Xavier Champs Beaten
In Catholic Court PLAY
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 23.-St. Xavier,
defending champion from Louisville,
was sidetracked from the title run
ming today as the 18th annual ma
tional Catholic prep basket ball
tournament swung into a full day Of
first-round fireworks.
twenty-five teams. representing
13 States, were down for action.
st. Xaviers fell by the way in last
nights opening game, bowling to
Mount Carmel, 47-43.
In last nights other games, st.
Joseph of Collegeville, Ind, over
whemed st. Stephens (Wyo) Mis-
sion, 45-18, and st. George of Ev-
anston, ILL.,, defeated Corpus Christi
of Galesburg, ILL.,, 1920.
Evening star., 1939-03-23

GRIPS BALL AND CON-For what reputed to of
the highest salaries paid professional football player
Davey OBren of Texas Christian capituated the
the Philadelphia Eagles He signed yesterday Forth WORTH
Tex Although Bert Bell Eagles did
disclose the salary most estimates hovered the $4,000
figure and cut at the gate.
OBriens signing that the countrys outstanding
college football player last will play in Washington
next November when the Eagles here
lngton Redskins a P. Wirephoto
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Grapefruit League
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne Associated PreSS.
Games Today.
At Baton Rouge, La: New York (N) VS..
Philadelphia tAO,
At Los Angeles: Chicago (N) VS.. Chi
At Clearwater. Fla: Brooklyn tNo VS..
Cincinnati lND.
At Bradenton, Fla. Boston (A) VS.. Bos-
At San Bernardino. Calf: Pittsburgh
(N.) VS.. Los Angeles tP. CO.
At Harlingen. Tex: Philadelphia (N)
vs.. Toledo "A. A..
At Lakeland. Fla: Detroit (A) VS.. st.
At San Benito. Tex: St. Louis A0 vs..
At St. Petersburg. Fla: New York (A)
At u NeT Seaisa orieans! 8 Cleveland Ao VS.. New
Orleans IS. AZ.
Yesterdays Results.
At Baton Rouge: Philadelphia tA), z;
New York (N), 8 90 innings).
At Tampa. Fla. Boston tAo. 8; Gin
At Bradenton: Boston (N). 5; Detroit
At St. St.. Petersburg: Pi'st Brooklyn No. 8: st
Louis (ND. 4.
At Daytona Beach. Fla: washington
(AO. Z: Minneapolis "A. A.. 8.
At Haines City, Fla: New York (A),
"A; Kansas City "a. A., 4.
At Ontario. Calf: Los Angeles tP. C).
.: Chicago tN). g.
At Los Angeles: CHICAGO A.). Z: Pitts
burgh (ND, 4.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Varied Sports

College Basket Ball.
Long Island. A: Loyola, BE-
Bradley Tech. 40; St. Johns. 35.
Catholic Prep Basket Ball.

Long Island. A: Loyola, 30.
Bradley Tech. 40; st. Johns. 35.
Catholic Prep Basket Ball.
st. .Joseph's Ind0. 45; St. Stephens
(WyoD. IS.
Moqnt ,Kx Carmel ag 'chio' Al St. Xavier
st. q George s tchio, as; Corpus Christie
WOman's National A. A. u. Basket Ball.
Des Moines A. l. B.. 25; Detroit. 6.
Nashville Business College. 81; st.
joseph mo- 10.
Waskom Independents (Tex). IA;
Hoehne tColoD, I3.
Miller Grove tTex). Is: winston Salem.
a.
Allison lTex0, 81; Des Moines Thomp-
sons. Is.
Pittsburgh, 10; Tupelo tMissD. 1s.
Galveston. IS: Colorado Springs, 3.
Little Rock. 81; Tampa. 8.
Davenport A. I. c., "a: Wolfe City
tTeX.), II.
College Baseball.
Richmond 3; Ohio State. ].
Catawba. 2l; Springfield tMass) Col
College Hockey.
Duquesne. l; Pitt. (five extra periods.
COLLEGE Tennis.
Florida, 5; Wofford. /.
American Hockey Association.
st. Louis. 4; Tulsa. /.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
World Sai|fish Record SET
By Woman's s First Catch
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, March 23.-Ruth
Edwards Of Newton Center, Mass. =,
caught her first fish and it set q new
world sailfish record for women.
Trolling about miles of Miami
Beach on the cruiser Skylark, she
hooked the 104h pound hghter on
a 24-thread line. It was boated after
q battle and measured feet II
inches.
The previous saildsh record for
women was 92h -pounder caught
IN December, 1888, by Mrs. j. F.
Crane Of Louisville, KY.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
HiIIeory Will Manage
Russell Motor Nine

Norman (Huck) Hilleary, veteran
sandlotter who distinguished himself
as manager Of the old N. r. A
championship baseball team in 1888
and 1884, has been appointed man.
ager of the Russell Motor team.
The NJ r. A. club took the city
title twice, and in 1884 it won 81
consecutive games.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
By the Associated Press.


FORT WORTH, Tex, March 23.-
Back in 1896 wee Irishman warmed
the Texas Christian bench and
watched Slingin' Sammy Baugh run
through his football chores.
When Baugh had passed T. c. U.
into a safe lead, the little fellow
Davey O'Brien-would rush onto
the field to replace him.
Davey didn't get much attention
that year, and when the next season
rolled around the fans were Won
dering who could fill the shoes of
Baugh the Great.
The answer, Of course, every foot
ball devotee knows-O'Brien filled
the shoes SO well Baugh was gen.
orally forgotten except to furnish
fuel for arguments over which was
the better pitcher.
Dream Game" Looms.
Now the arguments may cease
for footballs Battle Of the Century
-Baugh VS.. OBrien-is in the
making.
OBrien decided yesterday his
geological career could suffer Just a
Evening star., 1939-03-23
D. c. Boys Get Letters
At Charlotte Hall

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLOTTE HALL, Md, March
23-J. E. Watson of Washington
will be awarded varsity monogram
for basket ball performances this
season with Charlotte Hall Military
Academy's quint. it was announced
today by Maj. w.. A. Stephens, di-
rector of athletics.
A. T. Curtis and R. F.. Moll, both
OF Washington, and G. H. Rector
OF Upper Marlboro, Md, will be
awarded junior varsity basket ball
letters.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Seven-Ups Are Holding
First Drill Today

Seven-Up baseball team, member
of the Industrial League, opens its
spring practice sessions this after
noon at Fairlawn diamond in Ana
costa.
Manager Howard (Connie) Wyche
requests all players already signed
and any other candidates to be pres
ent. A meeting of the team will be
held Saturday night at his residence
1900 Trinidad avenue NE, at 7:3C
o'clock.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Hockey Teams Are Even
After lis Minutes

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, March 23.-After
five overtime periods-115 minutes
OF play, 10 of them effltra minutes
a Pittsburgh-Duquesne hockey game
was called at 1:4O am. CE. S. T.) this
morning with the score tied IL and
the players tottering.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Stuart Faculty Quint
Downs Anucostiu

Paced by Harry Zaricski and Gil
bert Conn, Stuart Junior High fac
ulty members scored a 45-37 victory
over Anacostia High faculty yester-
day in a basket ball game on the
losers court.
Zaricski and Conn scored II
points, as did Roland Lund for
Anacostia.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Sports Program
For Local Fans

TODAY.
Swimming.
Western vs.. woodrow Wilson,
Y. M. c. A. pool, 3:45.
Wrestling.
Bibber Mccoy vs.. Babe Zaha-
rias, Turner's Arena; first match
$50.
SATURDAY.
Baseball.
Washington vs.. Milwaukee,
Ocala, Fla.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
Fifth BnttuIion Winner
Of Final Rifle Meet

Riflemen of the 5th Battalion Of
the Marine Corps Reserve ended
their season with victory last
night when they defeated the Ma
rine Reserve Scouting Squadron 3
in small-bore shoulder to- shoulder
match, 1,404-l 1852.
Payne of the winners was high
man of the match with a 287.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
George Throws FroIey

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March % UD)
Ed Don George, former world
heavyweight graphing champion
defeated Pat Fraley of Minnesota,
two out Of three falls in a mat
match here last night.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
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line for additional lines.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
HELP MEN AND WoMeN

COUPLE. white or Filipino for complete
nouseWork, including cooking and all
otnef details, with some driving; live in
wages Sl25 or higher depending upon
ABILITY. interested only in couple desiring
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Evening star., 1939-03-23
SHOE SALESMAN

OI1OE OHIEOWAN,
Experienced. Steady Position.
Apply Kinney's, 3218 18th st.N.W.'
WANTED-Salesmen for our
electrical appliance depart
ment to sell nationally-
known appliances. Liberal
commissions, aid in closing
sales and floor time given to
men who qualify. Apply The
Palais Royal Personnel De-
partment, 10 am.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
SALESkEN.

statesmen on roofing and siding Good
proposition for right parties Apply in
person. D. c. Roofing Co. 44l4 Georgia
ave.
Evening star., 1939-03-23
FOUND.

BRING OR REPORT deserted. stray or lost
animals to the Animal Protective Assocla-
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Evening star., 1939-03-23
THE EVENINGS HIGH LIGHTS

TIE EVENINGS HIGH LIGHTS
645 pm-WJSv, Murrow Columbas Euronean rem.
resentative, discusses the significance by
President Lebrun of France England
83O pm-WMAL, the Pro Arte Quartet a
Library Congress-
9:15 pm-WOL Muuals London on
situation in Europe
$3.50 pm-WMAL, Should We Limit the
Groups With Alien Ties?" the subject discussed
the Town Meeting of the Air Representative
OF New Jersey, vice chairman
Jerome Frank member of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and Prof. Lasswen of Yale
University.
SHORT-WAVE PROGRAM
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Evening star., 1939-03-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES,
REWARD FOR INFORMATION CONCERN
ing who Is dumping trash on Mass. ave-
between the District line and Glen Echo,
Md; Goldsboroueh rd.. between Mass ave.
and River rd.: or River I'd. between Ken
wood Golf Club and Wilson lane, Bethesda
Capt. H. G. Copeland . Winston drive,
Bethesda. Md. Wis. 5133.
/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
oeots contracted by any oHa other than
myself. JAMES v. BEAGLE 1908 Flower
ave. Takoma Park. Md. "a
! WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts made BY any one other than myself.
HAROLD Z. SALTER. 4415 Hayes st. ne.
"a
FALSE TEETH REPAIRED
WHILE YOU WAIT
Emergency Laboratory Rooms 9Ol 1902
Westory Bldg. 14th and r, Met. 1888
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pol!eEs: chauneurs. dishwashers. couples.
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Evening star., 1939-03-23
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
DOMINIC CIUSTO
 GUEST AT PARTY
Groom of Next Saturday HOnOred at Berkely
 Street Home

Domenic Ciusto, who will be mar ried Saturday to Miss Elvira 1anni- ruberto, was honored at testi- monial dim r recently at his home 16 Berkely street More than 50 at- tended.
 Among those present were: Dom- enic Ianniruberto, Michael DeSan- tis, Alfred Donofrio, Domenic Mar zucco, Anthony Pisciotto, Mario Spa- rano, Louis Bicciuti, Rocco Da- branno, Nicola and Joseph Patti nicco, Edward A. Mascolo, Michael Ciano, Dr. Rene w. Messier, John Sevilla, John Taglia, Antonio Ga. lante, Antonio Caruso, John Parente John Ciarie,lc, John and Michae! Cermola, Fran: Barasso, Mario Fer nandes, Henry and Edward Maglio Anthony Tiso, Michael Santoli Patsy Santarvasi, Charles Giusto Paola DiSe-a, Anthony Guisto, Ar thur and Joseph Santella, James Guarino, Charles Ferucci. Also Anil bolo Fernandes, Albert Maiorano Salvatore Fargione, Louis Famig. lietti, Aniello Gluditta. Savario Ma. pclitano, Louis Parente, Anthony Saveria, Patsy Perillo, Stephen DellaBella, Frank Mazzei, Rinaldc Marinella, Nicola Taglia, Nicola anc John Ianniruberto, John Carosella Charles Anthony and John Petit. nicco, Anthony Tata and Ralph Car. rOZZa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
City In Sixth
 Place In 1888 Safety Record

In a report received yesterday from the National Safety Council by Superintendent of Police Will liam J. Roach tabulating traffic deaths for 1888 Waterbury was placed sixth in its group com- prised of fifty-one cities of 100,- GOO to 250,000 population.
 The cities with fewer traffic deaths than Waterbury were Lynn, Mass, Lowell, Mass, New Bed- ford, Mass, Trenton, N. J., and Utica, N. Y. Waterbury had the distinction in 1888 of leading all Connecticut cities in traffic deatah reducvtion and the smallest num- Der of traffic deaths.
 Waterbury at the present time has a traffic deathless period of 160 days and only three traffic deaths in nearly nine months.
 The Accident Prevention Bureau of the local police department is considered the most outstanding of its type in the United States and its record reporting system has been held up as a criterion for police departments throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
% Clerical Changes Announced In Hartford Dioces
MAYOR AWAITING OFFICIAL C Q P Y.
No New Moves Made on Purchasing Agent or
 Assistant

Mayor Patrick M. Perriello said today that despite the aldermanic resolution empowering him to name 9 purchasing agent he would be will ing to have the position be vacant for the remainder of the year in or tler to save the salary paid for the position. He said he felt the same way about the assistant purchasing agent.
 The mayor said he had discussed the matter with Controller Martin J. Sweeney, and was informed by the latter that both positions were absolutely necessary for efficient conduct of the controllers office.
 The purchasing agent now is Bar tholomew M. Quilter, who took of- flee Monday following his appoint ment by the controller. The post of assistant purchasing agent will be- come vacant Saturday, when Alder man Thomas Bane, given his notice yesterday, ends his service in that capacity.
 The mayor said he expected to receive a copy of the Republican aldermanic resolution this after noon, and would then discuss 1t with Corporation Counsel Vincent Scul- ly, Democratic aldermen charged that the resolution was illegal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
NAVAL REQUESTS
 SWELL STEADILY

Applications for enlistment in the United States navy from Waterbury and vicinity have increased more than 40 per cent since President Roosevelt declared a state of lim- tied emergency, according to Re- cruiting Officer John w. McGibbon of the local station. Officer McGib- mon said 84 young men between the ages of IS and 24 have applied at the local office in the past two weeks.
 Since August five young men from Waterbury and vicinity have been accepted in the navy. They are William J. Pollard of 1085 South Main street; Roy N. Arbusto of Nargatuck; Francis K. Murphy of Torrington: Robert I. Drakely of Woodbury; and James J. Fogarty, of Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14

Appointment of. Rev. John M Balasa as pastor of the church of St. Stanislaus Kostka here is one of 29 changes in diocesan clergy announced today through The Catholic Transcript by Most Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop ot Hartford. The list includes the pro- motions of several native Waterbury priests and priests formerly sta toned here, also the first assign ments for .siewly-ordained local priests. New assistant pastors at local churches are also provided Father Balasa succeeds Rev. Stan- islaus Blazejowski, pastor of the Po- fish church here for number of years. He comes to Waterbury from the Church of Sts. Cyril and Me thodius, Hartford.
 Rev. George Clark, native of Waterbury, is named pastor of St. Mary's church, Newington. Rev. John Walsh; former assistant at the church of Our Lady of Lourdes here, is made pastor of St. Mary's church, Unionville.
 Coming to Waterbury as assist ants are Rev. Austin R. Saunders. who will serve at the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Rev. Alfred w. Cabitor, who is assigned to St. Joseph's church.
 Rev. Maurice Sullivan, of this city. recently ordained, is named an as- assistant at St. Joseph's church, Dayville, and Rev. Edward G. Zibell, of this city, another newly ordained priest. is assigned to St. Mary's church, Meriden.
 Others named in the appoint ments are Rev. Edward J. Duffy, formerly of the church of the Sa- cred Heart; Rev. Eugene A. Mori- arty of St. Margaret's church; Rev, Francis P. Breen, formerly of St. Pe- ter and Paul church: Rev. Emil U Chagnon, native of Waterbury.
 The complete list of appointments announced today is as follows:
 CLERGY APPOINTMENTS
 Rev. John J. Walsh from the Church of St. Cecelia, Springdale, to the Church of St. Mary, Union- vile. Pastor.
 Rev. George F. Clark from St. AYnes' Home, West Hartford, to the Church of St. Mary, Newing- ton. Pastor.
 Rev. John F. Shea from the Church of St. Mary, Norwalk, to the Church of St. Cecelia, Spring. dale. Pastor.
 Rev. Edward J. Duffy from the Church of St. Mary, Norwich, to the Church of St. John. Middle town. Assistant.
 Rev. John M. Balasa from the Church of SS. Cyril and Metho- dius, Hartford, to the Church of St. Stanislaus, Waterbury. Pastor
 Rev. Eugene A. Moriarty from the Church of St. Ann, Devon, 10 the Church of St. stephen, Bridge port. Assistant.
 Rev. Francis P. Breen from the Church of St. Francis, Middle town, to the Church of St. Ber- nord, Rockville. Assistant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
BOSSIDY FUNERAL
 TOMORROW IN LEE
Hundreds Pay Final Re. spects to Former Prin-
 cipal Last. Night

Hundreds of local school teachers and former pupils visited the Bergin Funeral Home last evening to pay final tribute to Miss Ella c. Bossidy, retired principal of Washington grammar school.
 The body was taken today to the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee, Mass, from where the funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock to St. Mary's Church in Lee at 10 o'clock where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery in Lee.
 Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superin- tendent of schools in Waterbury, to- day paid the following tribute to Miss Bossidy: T was associated with Miss Bossidy for many years and consider that she was certainly one of the outstanding principals of our city. As principal she was @ model for all to follow. She was a strict disciplinarian but nevertheless hac keen sense of humor. She was par. ticularly helpful to young teacher, just entering the system and trained them to that worthwhile service tha would follow from experience"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
OBITUARY

TURNER-Mrs. Helen (Gillott) Turner, wife of Charles E. Turner of GA Jane street, Stratford, died last night at Bridgeport hospital after long illness. Mrs. Turner was a former Waterbury resident, moving to Stratford several years ago.
 She was member of the Birdsey School Parent-Teacher association, Naomi chapter, Order of Eastern Star and Sherwood circle, Ancient Order of Foresters, the latter two of Waterbury.
 Besides her husband, she leaves a sister, Mrs. Flwood c. Thompson of Waterbury; two brothers, George Gillott of this city, and William H. Gillott of Baltimore, Md.
 Funeral services will be held Sat- urday morning st Il o'clock at the Charles L. Dennis & Son funeral home, 26il Main street, Stratford Services also will be held before burial that afternoon at 9 o'clock at the chapel in the new Pine Grove cemetery here.
 Friends may call at the funera. home tomorrow after 2 p. m. and Saturday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-14
PROPOSAL GIVEN
 TOWN COMMITTEE
Resignation of All Mem- bers Working For City
 Suggested

Members of the Democratic town committee were today reported to be studying & proposal. advanced by the group seeking party reorganiza- ton, whereby the controversy would be settled by the resignations of all town committeeman who are in the employ of the city. This would affect a large bloc of the town com mittee.
 The town committees next meet ing is slated for Monday night, but prior to that there will be confer ences between a special committee and the reorganization group. The latter faction is headed by Cor poration Counsel Vincent Scully.
 The latest proposal is not as drastic as the original suggestion that the entire town committed resign, and that new list of town committeeman be selected at a con- ference in which representatives oi all important Democratic factions would take part.
 Chairman William Dunlavey heads the special committee which will consider the reorganization plan or behalf of the town committee. Four members of the town committed have resigned during the past week