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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22

is suffering from amyotrophic lat- eral sclerosis. This type of illness in- wolves the motor pathways and cells of the central nervous system, and in lay terms is known as form of chronic poliomyelitis, infantile pa- ralysis.
 '"The nature of the trouble makes it such that MT. Gehrig will be un- able to continue his active partici- patton as ball player inasmuch as it is advisable to conserve his mus cular energy. He could, however. continue in some executive capacity"
 And there is little doubt in the minds of baseball men, that prom inent place will be found for him in the far-fiung Yankee organization. He was favorite of the late club owner, Col. Jacob Ruppert, and ap- parently just as much admired by the Yankee heirs, including the Col onel's brother, George, who refused the club presidency in favor of Bar row.
 Dr. Habein warned that the ter- anthology of Lou's condition was somewhat misleading. in that polio myelitis is usually known as infan- tile paralysis, and we used that term because the effects on Gehrig are essentially the same as though he had that disease" He emphasized that 1t would have been impossible for any injury on the ball field to have caused such an affliction. He said first manifestations of the dis ease became apparent while Lou was playing in St. Louis last summer. From the time Gehrig reported to i spring training camp this year, it was evident he had slipped. He was one of the first to report at St. Petersburg and worked harder than any rookie, believing that he could bring himself into condition. The writers predicted freely that Gehrig's consecutive streak would be broken i this year. He was fielding badly, seemed to have g. hard time running to first base, and his worth at bat was nil. But he started the season, nevertheless, and the writers began to wonder whether Lou might not snap out of his slump and prove them wrong again.
 It was no mere slump this time,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
Odds And Ends

schoolboy baseball everyone hand kick" listed this afternoon-both them Hamilton Park where school championship will between Webster and Woodrow Wilson school teams winners division Naugatucks pride eated Salem school outfit The will for the WPA forces operating in this district brother of F. Ken nedy principal Wby high school recent given gab" both them fright buys it in sports parance and Lefty Haas should pitching Sunday they hook in the Brooklyn club "coosal" BAG with frogkns left taking Tome will suffer their first setback of We'll Judge Cornell of the superior settled ton in short order yesterday against the order of the state athletic commissioner from doing business in this manager Mann Hamden heavyweight After that Bridgeport ruling could not have come at opportune
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
.TRIANO MEETS | BAY STATE BOY HERE TONIGHT CiarIQ and Scully to Mix;
 Devore Meets Al
 Brouillard
BY HUGO HooKyAB

Amateur and professional fighters from two states, Massachusetts and Connecticut are included in the promising program of fisticuffs ar- ranged by the Waterbury A. e.. matchmakers for tonight's outdoor presentation at Randolph Cloves stadium. Joe Triano of Naugatuck. who has improved considerably since turning professional is paired with Mass, in the main six rounder while the Worcester amateur boxing team, one ofthe best, is to come here for the first time.
 Look Good
 On "paper" the outstanding bouts Tommy Ciarlo and "Ace" Scalzone of Worcester; Johnny Devore of Bridgeport and Al Brouillard of Worcester, Dick Justin and Joey Yorfino, heavyweights. Triano and Dougwillo goes at 148 pounds. Gil Morris of Danbury and Jack Scully of Worcester is another go that looks hot"
 Here's the lineup aside from the main bout Tommy Ciarlo, Water bury, vs. Ace Scalzone, Worcester, Mass, (welterweights): Sam Craig, Waterbury, vs. Duke Nelson, Wor- cester, Mass, (welterweights); Baby Face Morris, Danbury, vs. Jack Scully, Worcester, Mass, (leight- weights): Johnny Devore, Bridge port, vs. Al Brouillard, Worcester, (featherweights); Joe Brusso, Wa terbury. vs. Jimmy Strong. Bridge port, (welterweights); Dick Justin, Waterbury, vs. Joey Yorfino, Stam- ford, heavyweights); Frankie Mars Waterbury, vs. George Harmon, Wa terbury, Cightweights); Norm Guer- ard, Litchfield, vs. Charley Wrozek, Stamford, (heavyweights).
 Dougwillo is in fine shape for the bout. He was originally scheduled to meet Dick Turcotte here several weeks ago but bad hand injured in a fight at Holyoke, Mass, forced him off the card here. Dougwillo holds two decisions over Triano. Has won 13 of his last IS starts.
 Triano returns to the ring here after successfully campaigning as a pro in New York rings.
 Johnny Devore who meets Al Brouillard has fought in Water bury seven times and never lost a bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22

however, and after playing in eight games, he realized that he had be- come burden to the team. Without warning, he exercised his preroga- tive as field captain and benched himself in Detroit May 2. He had been at bat 28 times, and had gotten but four hits for .143 average. He had only to compare this with his robust lifetime mark of .341 to re- alize he was not himself.
 Although no hope was given that he might be cured, certain injections were recommended to alleviate the condition and Lou already has start ed taking them. The Mayo clinic picked physicians in New York and the other seven American League cities which Lou will visit for the treatments.
 Gehrig's top salary was $36,000 in 1888 but he suffered $2,000 cut when his batting average dropped Ju s2SC-tllC HI St tA1nC ~ AAnA 1S~AA less than 300 since his first full sea- son with the club in 1925. He was the cleanup man of the famed "mur- derers' row." although he never ap- preached those $80,000 a year fig ures that Babe Ruth attained. De- spite his amazing consecutive game record, and dozen other records, Lou was a colorless sort of player, doing his work capably day in and day out with hardly word.
 Including approximately $40,0O0 in world series he won with the club Gehrig had drawn approximately $400,000 from the Yankees. The Gehrigs are clean, thrifty flyers and much of it was put into annuities.
 So Lou is not likely ever to want for anything-unless it's the roar of the crowd and the plaudits. And he has had more than his share ot those.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
REC's SCHEDULE

 The following schedule for this Sunday (the sixth week) has been released by Henry Kosmoski, vice. president who presided at Wednes- days meeting in the absence of President Palladino.
 Platts Mill vs Elton Hotel at 1:30 o'clock, on the Bunker Hill dia- mond. Bunker Hill vs aOkville Bulldogs at 400 o'clock on the Bunker Hill Stadium.
 Revelers vs Pond Aces at 1:30 o'clock on the Washington Park field.
 Blessed Sacrament vs Long Hill at AGO o'clock at Washington Park in the main event of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
SCOTTIES WIN

Cranston, T., June 22.-WP).-I The Scottish allstar soccer team turned home today with record of l3 victories and one tie in a 14- game tour of the United States and Canada.
 The Scots brought their total goals to 72 against B opposition tallies with ( 3-1 win over the New England all-stars before 1000 fans here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
YALE AND HARVARD CREWS READY FOR RACE

Gales Ferry, Conn.,, June 22.- (UP) 1.-The Yale varsity crew helc its final day of training today foi the regatta with Harvard on the Thames river tomorrow night.
 In a last-minute move, Coach E Leader shifted the seatings in the Eli No. boat. George Victor, Jr. who was moved into the No. 6 slot yestreday, today cE-nged places with Stanley Livingston. Jr., No. z man.
 Short sprints were held last night as heavy training was concluded.
 Red Top, Conn. June 22.-(UP} A 90-degree heat kept the Har- card varsity crew from no more than leisurely workouts as final preparations were made today for the Yale regatta tomorrow.
 All four Crimson crews took easy spins up and down the Thames rivpr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22

deep left center field with two aboard in the sixth inning put the game on ice for the Collies.
 Jim Kenny's Foxhounds won the second game of their double header from John Hartigan's Pointers 7-6 when game was called on account of darkness.
 The hitting and fielding of Daly, L. Brown and Gilmore featured in the triumph.
 John Woods Greyhounds and Ray Divers Daschunds play an important game tonight at 6:30. Score by innings:
 Collies ...... 2224os i-14
 Foxhounds 2. 7001 o ca
 Nash and Quinlan; T. Landusky and c. Landusky. Umpires O'Con- nor and Donahue.
 Foxhounds ...... 1000 x-7 Pointers ........ % O o o 2 4 x-6
 J. Brennan and Hammel: Gilmore and c. Landusky. Umpires: O'Con- nor and Quinlan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
Brooklyn Day Sunday

With including dis tance running time, of Old Timers silver trophies by and pounders headed by than little excitement Brooklyn C. North End Thomas club should effect at Hamilton Park when 50 of organization will be celebrated Here's letter the soban angle: the Sporting Editor
 Waterbury Democrat.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
IhiSSp0yting
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Lou Gehrig-A Mans Man
BY JOHN A. cLUNEY

No seriously that takes real chunk of man ehg said yesterday to wit Well guess you've least know what's the matter with me You have o thing to while hs mind must have the he first given hi mptos of nfantle which
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
SOFTBALL NEWS, RESULTS
WATERBURY TOOL

Monday, June 19, 1899 = At Wa terbury Tool Company field:
 Vereed-Root o 110 010-3 8 Waterbury Tool 3 POP 00x-7 12 Batteries: V-R-Matz and LaRue; W-T-Iris and Minor.
 Tuesday, June 20 - At Waterbury Tool Company field:
 Eagle Lock o 001 00--2 6 Waterbury Tool 0 010 011--3 6 Batteries: E-L-Atwood and Ko- nopasky; WIT Calabrese and Minor.
 Waterbury Tool Company plays U. s. Rubber Company at Waterbury Tool Company field Thursday eve- ming at 6:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
TENNIS MELTING POT

An International Tennis league has been organized in New York City. The charter members are the Nippon Club, Hispano Club, Ger man CVlub, Swedish Club and Pol ish-American Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
COLLIES DEFEAT FoxHoUNDs

Jack Kenny's Collies setback Jim Kenny's Foxhourds 14-8 last night in an Immaculate Conception soft ball contest. Both teams collected their share of hits butt he ten errors proved very costly for the Foxhounds even though they out hit the Collies 13-10.
 Dick Allman,s circuit clout into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE

A large crowd is expected to att tend the three games scheduled for Thursday at 6:l5 o'clock at Water vile Park.
 The games will be played as fol- lows:
 Field No. 1-Chase vs Lux. Um- pireS: Kirsted and Polancer.
 Field No. 2-Autoyre vs Scovill Umpires: Gerace and Angelo.
 Field No. 3 = Shoe Hardware vs Waterbury Clovk. Umpires: Stance and Hoar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-22
ST. JOSEPH GIRLS
 DEFEAT LOURDES

DEFEAT LOURDES The St. Joe Girls topped the Lady of Lourdes Girls last night 14-6. The long, drawn-out game was played at Washington Park. Frances Shopis led the IS hit att tack of the Lith girls with four hits. Score by innings:
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Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
Charles Kershaw
Gives S Splendid
Recital Mondav

That Charles KerShaW, young
BraWley pianist, is a gifted musi-
clan was proven beyond doubt for
those who attended the recital in
which his teacher, Lyell Barbour
of San Diego, presented him Mon-
day night in Wilson school,
A large and enthusiastic audience
from ali parts CT the valley greeted
The artist and was most apprecia-
tive Of his brilliant work for not
only does he possess ample techni-
que but is a real and intelligent
musician in every sense.
The program was a difficult and
comprehensive Cne, including the
works of classic and modern COM
posers, and his playing left nothing
TO be desired, Warranting the praise
which he has received, one critic
declaring him to be one of the most
gifted of the younger pianists.
In the concluding number the
Saint Saens Concerto in G Minor"
Mr. Barbour PLAYED the orchestra.
parts on the second piano. Mr.
Barbour has been presented in con-
"ert in the valley under the auspices
If the Imperial Vallev Music Teach
ers association and his appearance
Monday met with much applause.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
installation FOR
CaIexico Juniors

CALEXICO, May 23.-Officers oil
the Junior Women's club who were
to be installed Tuesday night at
special services at 8 o'clock IN the
new club house are:
Mrs. Harry Anderson, president
Ruth Ann Wagner, first wee
president; Mickie Smith, second
vice president; Barbara StraWn'
secretary; Evelyn Crook, treasurer;
Mrs. Norman Hindle, jrp kather-
inc Wadham, Barbara Carlson
Evelyn Little, directors, the latter
having been elected following the
resignation of Winifred Cavanah.
Katherine Reynolds of Blythe,
district adviser for juniors; Mrs.
r. w. Ware of El Centro, county
adviser; Mrs. George Willoughby,
adviser from the Woman's I'M
provement club, and Mrs. r. M.
Entrekin, president of the club dur
ing the year in which the Juniors
We're organized, were invited as
guests of honor
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
Edited by Anne Hardy Davis
Impressive installation For
Junior Auxiliary Officers

Immediately following the install
lation, Look Up, America, play
let, was presented with the follow
ing cast Marjorie Roberts as Miss
America; Grace Thompson, Consti-
tuition of the United States; Patsy
McNeece. Law and Order; Alberta
Hanson, Americanism; Frances Far
rar, soldier girl; Hazel Lehman,
service; Janet Thompson, child well
fare Helen Ycunts, ccmradeship,
Bessie YoUnts, peace. Ruth Conn
acted as interpreter and Hester
Lehman, as pianist.
Senior members ii the Auxiliary
met later in the club room where
committee reports were made, this
being the final meeting of the year.
DiSpensatlon for summer closing
was read, delegates To convention
and county council next year were
chosen, the poppy sales campaign
was arranged and the meeting end
ed with the serving of refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
Monday Bridge
Club Honors
Mrs. Elliott

In addition to their usual weekly
bridge game, members of the Mon
day bridge club honored Mrs. Joe
Elliott at their meeting this week,
giving her a farewell gift, since the
Elliotts are moving to San Diego
IL the immediate future.
The club met at the r. A. Dins-
more home, 673 Len Rey avenue,
and Mrs. Dinsmore used a clever
bon voyage motif in her table ap-
pointment and even in her refresh
nents. Cantaloupes filled with fruit
salad were so arranged that they
resembled tiny boats, and the sand
Wiches were decorated in such a
way that they looked exactly like
miniature suitcases Or trunks, all
appropriately labelled.
Those present were: Mrs. Dins-
more, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Roy Dahl,
Mrs William Hudgins, Mrs. George
Fluter, Mrs. r. C. Rayburn, Mrs.
Louis Slee, Mrs. Raymond C. Reed
ef.
Mrs. Dahl won the prize for high
score.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
Mary Claire Kieffer, LaVerne ZavaIa
Heard in Excellent Recital Monday

turne' from Midsummer Nights
Dream, after which each girl was
presented in alternating groups OF
solos, the program concluding with
a second tWo-piano number, Gou-
mods Funeral March of a Marion
cite. =
For such young musicians, the
girls played with a very nice tech
nique and intelligence, giving quite
a brilliant performance.
Mr. Ryerson is the posSessor of a
fine baritone voice and his two
songs, Myself When Young" Liza
Lehmann and without a Song
CVincent Youmans) were thorough
ly enjoyed.
A large audience of friends and
relatives was present for the con-
cert and for the social hour which
followed during which Mrs Glenn
Kieffer and Mrs. M. J. Zavala serV-
ed refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
Losers Entertain
EbeIl Club at
Dinner Party

CALIPATRIA, May 90 - Last
Wednesday was the final meeting
of the Ebell club for this spring and
it was also the day when the los
ing side paid their loss with a
fried chicken dinner Twenty mem
bers and guests were present.
The dinner was served at the
home of Mrs. c. A. Sperry, leader
of the losing side.
A business meeting was conduct
ed by the president, Mrs. Dennis
Ford The new year books were
distributed.
Mrs. Ford received the guest prize.
The program chairman was Mrs.
M. L. McKendry who presented
Mrs. Alex McBurney of Brawley
as guest speaker. She gave a very
interesting account of the history
of the Red Cross.
Miss Ruth Asbury, who recently
announced her engagement to John
Kepley of FL Centre. was presented
with a wedding gift by the club.
Mrs. Thelma Hutton a former
member of the Ebell club and Mis-.
Charles Lechler of Los Angeles
were guests of the club.
Members present were Mesdames
w. 3. Dixon, Dennis Ford, w. T.
Fowler, Irma Mccullough, M. L.
McKendry, Eddie Rademacher,
Herbert Reedy, Raymond Rose, c.
A. sperry, G. Roy Thomson, Helen
Williams, j. G.. Writ, Guy Wood,
w. j. Young, Miss Eleanor LechIer
and Miss Julia Riley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
hoos Clubs
VI INTEREST ~ w OII1CI1 Society
Clubs
Society
Calendar
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
Business Women, 7, Barbara
Worth.
Jobs Daughters, 1880, Masonic
temple.
Troop 6, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut.
Troop %, B.S.A., 1880, Eastside
Scout hut.
American Legion, I, Veterans hall.
LO.O.F. No. 397, 8, 532 Main.
CalexicO installation, 8, lockwood
hall.
Junior installation, 8, club house.
WEDNESDAY,
Spruce -WeStmOrland, 10, w. A.
McFadden ranch.
Alamo Verde, 10, +. w. Leng
ranch.
Dessert party, l, Calexico club
house.
Fellowship supper, $50, Christian
church.
Troop 2, B.S.A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Eagles, 8. $50 Broadway.
I.O.O.F. No. 408, 1880, Brawley
hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23

Grace Thompson was installed as
president of the American Legion
Junior Auxiliary unit Monday night
III an impressive ceremony in the
Veterans hall, at which Ruby Wray
and Genevieve Kenyon Of the Sc
nior auxiliary unit, assisted.
Other officers installed are:
Frances Farrar, first vice president;
Janet Thompson, second vice-presi-
dent; Alberta Hanson. secretary;
Dorothy Ann Mitchell, chaplain;
Patsy McNeece, sergeant-at-arms;
Hazel Lehman, marshall.
The girls wore their colorful red,
white, and blue uniforms with cor
sages of SWeetpeas and made an
impressive picture as they stood at
attention while being installed.
Marjorie Roberts was presented
with her past presidents ring and
Mrs Helen Roberts. junior advisor,
was presented with a GIFT in ap-
probation of her assistance.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23

Imperial county has now achieved
the distinction Of becoming a dis
trict under the PIT. A. organization
instead of a council, due to its in
crease in membership. In the fu-
ture. it is to be known as district
No. 20 of the California Congress
of Parents and Teachers instead OF
the Imperial County Council.
This change was effected at the
convention last week in Santa Bar
bara where Imperial County was
welcomed as the baby district
Due to this change a number of
corresponding changes in bylaws
had to be voted at the meeting
Monday in CaleXico at the Hotel
de ANA, with Mrs. A. " Vierhus,
county president, presiding. The
necessary changes were presented
by Mrs. r. L. Glasby of CaleXico,
parliamentarian, and adopted. Mrs
GlaSby is the founder of the PIT
A. in the county, and the first
county president.
The resignation of Mrs David l..
Goodrich as secretary was accepted
with regret since the Goodrich
family is leaving the valley to re-
side in San Bernardino.
No successor was appointed.
Convention Reports
Reports were made by the dele
gates who attended the convention
as follows: Mrs. Ted Holmes, Ell
Centro, on the address by DR.. Paul
Popenoe of the Institute of Family
Relations; Mrs. Wesley He'll, Ell
Centro, finance and budget; Mrs.
w. M. Watson of Holtville, on the
district luncheon Mrs. Charles
Green of Brawley, ON the various
schools Of instruction for delegates
Mrs. Porter Brown of Calexico. on
the lectures on parent education by
DR.. Gertrude Laws; Mrs II. T.
Routt OF WeStmorland, on the ad-
dress of Mrs. John E. Hays, first
vice. president of the national con-
gresS; Mrs. Joe Thomas Ell Centro,
on the talk by Mrs. Irene Heine-
man, assistant state superintendent
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
Imperial County Organized
As PIT. A. District

Of public instruction; Mrs. j. o.
Murphy, Imperial, On the health
program; Mrs. Troy Hamilton, El
Centro on the talk by Dean Ballen-
tine Henley.
The reports were grouped under
four main topics: education for
self realization; education for hu-
man relationships; education for
economic effectiveness and educa-
tion for civic responsibility.
Presidents Report
Presidents from the various as
sociations, in addition to these as
signed specific topics mentioned
above, who were present and who
contributed brief reports were: Mrs.
H. K. Law, Alamo; Mrs. Sarah Ma
pies, Washington; Mrs. Virgil Tor
rance, Heber; Mrs. Harry Laughlin,
Mt. Signal; Mrs. H. G. Rice, Verde.
Mrs. w. j. Meagher, junior past
president, spoke briefly on the con-
Vention and the Importance for I'M
perial county of becoming a dis
trict rather than council. Mrs.
Meagher also presented the budget
for the coming year which was ad-
opted.
A cnorus of sixth graders, direct
ed by Miss Ethel Castanien, sang
a number of songs for the enjoy
ment of the rs valley members IN
attendance.
At the convention Mrs. Vierhus
received six standard association
awards to be presented to Harding,
Mckinley and Wilson associations
in Ell Centre, and the Heber, West
morland and CaleXico units.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-23
Community Party
At CaIexico

CALEXICO, May ga commu-
nifty party is planned for Wednes-
day by the new board of the Cal
eXico Women'S Improvement club,
to take place at l pm. in the new
club house when dessert will be
served.
Visitors will have an opportunity
to see the building, recently dedi-
Gated, and also to play either bridge
or Chinese checkers or to spend
the afternoon in sewing and con-
VerSation.
HostesseS for the day are: Mrs.
E. E. Cavanah, president; Mrs E.
E. Kelso, vice-president; Mrs Mel
son Correll, recording secretary;
Mrs. Adolph Binder, treasurer;
Mrs. John Pace, corresponding sec
retary; Mrs. r. M. Entrekin, Mrs
D. r. Kincaid, Mrs. L. H. Dove
Mrs. Stanley Sills, director.
The party is open to all women
in CaleXico and in neighboring
communities.