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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
Roscoe Toles Ready For Bout With Bob Pastor
the sport mirror

Every man directly and Indirect
ly associated with the Jimmy Ada
mlck-Jack Trammel fasco In CHI
cago a year ago has been cleared OF
my charges OF wrong doing by the
boxing commissions OF Michigan
and Illinois, with the exception OF
the Youngstown fighter. Trammel
is yet under suspension by both
bodies.
Not so long ago the Illinois
body wiped out all charges against
Jimmy Adamick. Jimmy Brady, his
manager. and intimated that SINH
lar charges against Jack Kearns
and Tommy Walsh would also be
quashed when the two appeared be-
fore that august body.
Last week the Michigan commits
sion reinstated Walsh and Kearns.
Adamick and Brady had previous
ly been given clean slate by the
commissioners
But during the hearings, both In
Chicago and Detroit no one has
spoken word for the misguided
chap from Youngstown. From the
way things have shaped up In the
past several months. one would be-
lieve that Trammel was the only
one associated. with the alleged
skullduggery.
Last year when Trammel made
move 10 be reinstated. this col
umn expressed itself as bitterly
opposed to any leniency TO the
Youngstown fighter by the Illinois
commission. However. now that
those others who were part and
parcel OF the affair which provok-
ed the Punishment OF Trammel.
have been reinstated. II Is only
proper that / reverse myself and
advocate the reinstatement OF Jack.
II so disposed, the boxing COM
missions OF the two states could
clear the name OF Trammel. Sure
ly, II Adamick has committed no
wrong, then neither is Trammel
guilty OF the charge.
1t may be argued by Adamick
adherents that II there was FIX
ed" bout. Jimmy knew absolutely
nothing about II, and was making
an honest effort TO win over Tram
mel. But, on the assumption that
the bout was not on the level, then
some one closely associated with
AdamIck made the preparations
And that person. or persons. should
be banished from the game.
However. II there was not skull
duggery on the part OF the Ada
mick encourage. then the two COM
missions must clear the name OF
Trammel. Surely they would not
have the public believe that Jack
concocted crooked deal himself,
without the guilty knowledge OF his
opponent, or the handlers Of his
opponent. II Just doesn't add up
right.
So. in view Of what the commits
sions have done In the past months
10 clear the names OF the others. IT
is only right at this time to re-
quest that they do likewise with
Trammel.
Harry L. (poppa Dee) Johnson,
nurveyor OF spicy news about the
ring warriors, comes up with the
announcement that he has taken
over the contract OF George Burn
cite. colored middleweight champ
ion OF the world. The Poppa said
that he paid Dave knight. veteran
fight manager. one thousand iron
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
New Yorker
Says He Will
Stop Roscoe
Fans Dubious
About Pastors
Back-P edaling

Will Bob Pastor Slyc reps'i-
ton OF his agile dame at when
he meets Roscoe TO,es IN olympia
Friday night?
That Is the question: lhe Detroit
hghi saus have befn asking since
it was officials announced that
Toics aad Pastor hau been signed
Tor ien-round contest
Haven't Forgotten Louis Bout
The hehi Fan, have NOT forgotten
'he speed demonstrated by Pastor
ia his little donn>byuok With Joe
Louis in Sew York several years
back. In ma -sie-lf II cau
trulhfQlly he called a heht- Pastor
won und,ing fame as me fastest
back -pedaling fighter ever to step
in'o ing This tamc, broadcast
over tho country by NE news pur-
yeyors won fame and fortune for
Tho WONG Ncw York university
graduate
However. on arriving in town,
Pastor declared emphaucaty that
BE- had mended his way He said
that instead of -pedaling he
was going gu, az the opening bell
and level bis biz guns AZ the
mild-mannercd Mr. TOTES most
Vulnerable spot in an effort 20 stop
Everett Na'son's fsiic pro,ege
In Top condition
Tolcs viii enter tho ring ii tip
Top condition. according 10 Kid AZ
berts. trainer for The sober mind
"a Tales. lid had Roscoe up 70
Wafsons farm fog several weeks.
getting him In condition FOR The
severe raining which BEGAN last
week. Roscoe has been boxing rcru-
larly a. The Fine AVIS gymnasium
ince Roaming TO Detroit
In his most recent fights Tolcs
has evidenced great hitting powcr
Those lose 70 tho fighter asserts
hat he has changed his style ANA
now accs out with his ri"hi
straight from the shoulder y
,thcy contend. has given r. oe
greater mower behind his blows
Clary Meets winters
John SHADOW, Ciafv new oncr
fo Detroit viii mec' 1ohuny
Whi'crs Pontiac ianiior n The
somi-hnal Clary, in his three ap-
pearances In Detroit has scored
Victories over his opponents
IN meeting winters Clafv Will he
facing more experienced boxer.
IA ha,'lcr who has met some Of the
better men W the heavy weight d.
vision II Clary is successful in
moving pas Winters then he VIII
hs IN line FOR battles With some o.
ihe we'l known heayvweiehis
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20

The piece de resistance at Pimli-
co during the past weekend was
the successful comeback OF {.
Griggs. think most OF the boys
on the Main Stroll have forgotten
him but c. Griggs Is the same lit
tie colored lad who. three years
ago, startled racing fans UP Boston
way with his sensational riding.
winning on four and five mounts
some days.
The word was passed along To bet
on Griggs as you were sure 10 get a
good ride, and he was always try
ing to win. However. fate stepped
in and the little jockey was the
victim OF one OK the worst falls in
recent years in Maryland and VAS
fortunate TO pull through and re-
cover.
Wins by A Nose
His comeback ride on Italian
Harry May IL was a pippin. Hero Is
the way he rode Italian Harry, with
the boys on Druid Hill avenue. Bal
timore, down on him. hook, line and
sinker. Italian Harry was reserv-
ed on the pace until settled into
his full stride. swung 10 The out
side when improving his position.
and finished with courage under
the skillful handling OF Griggs.
beating out Shake by nose on
the post. The ride proved that he
can still ride at about l05 pounds.
and that job done with Italian Har-
nv shows 10 me that he Is the only
coIored lad in the last decade who
can ride like our colored boys OF
yore. More power to him. All he
needs Is a chance.
Well, what about The Prcakness
Stake, No wonder the band PLAYED
Maryland. My Maryland. Il was
Maryland victory as Chailedon
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20

This will mark the last coVcei-
ate competition for the Michigan
captain. watson will not be a mem
her OF the University OF Michigan
team which goes 70 California for
the National intercollegiate meet.
nor OF the Big Ten team which OPP
poses a team composed OF repre-
sentatives OF the Pacific Coast con
ference.
Watson. who will graduate In
June, will 20 to Pompton Lakes,
Nj, Immediately following final
examination TO assume his duties
as camp secretary al Joe Louis
training camp Bill will 80 direct
~ TO Lincoln. Neb.. after the Louis
Galento fight 10 compete In The Ma
tional AAU meet in July.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
o. E. S. COLUMN F. & A. M.

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LIST wednesday DEGREE W0RK-srd "Wednesday WORTH
Matron-Mrs. Julia Morrel ais Hendrck, fItxroy .sis
Worthy Acting Patron, Mr. Charles Williams, es King Mad
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BATHsHEBA CHAPTER NO. o. z. s.-STATED MEETiNG-lt
Friday. DEGREE wORK-3rd Friday. Worthy Matron, MIS-
Francis FggIns. Hartford. Worthy Patron. Mr. v A.
Bristol 1sii Jos Campau, fltsroy 1iss
PRISCILLA CHAPTER. NO. 81 o. F. STATED MEETING
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Murphy, 1851 sherman Fixroy 81! worthy "a
tron Mr. Haywood CAN'T. es0s Hartford Tyler 4-7ss6
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
Bill Watson
To Seek Mark Al
Big Ten Meet
Owens Records
Seem Safe From
Track Assault

Ann Arbor-Although eminent
diciples OF track are predicting an
upheavel OF records here Friday
and Saturday when the University
Of Michigan plays host TO the
thirty fourth annual Western Con-
ference track and field champion
ships, these same experts are firm
in their belief that four conference
records are secure against the
smashing attack OF the Invading
athletes.
These four records were estab-
lished by the inimitable Jesse
Owens in what many track follow
ers are willing 10 wager was the
greatest day OF single day OF
achievement In the history OF track
and field competition. They are the
100-yard, coward, 220-yard low
hurdles, and the running broad
jump.
Three New world Marks
All the marks made by the then
sophomore from Ohio State. set in
1895. were new world records, ex-
cept the 100-yard dash. and his
time for the century equaled the
best ever made.
There is no athlete In the Big
Ten, judging on past records, who
has a chance to equal the single
day achievements OF the mercury
footed owens. However. there Is a
young man at the University OF
Michigan who is expected 10 do
some record breaking before the
meet is over. His name is William
Watson, track captain.
Has Beaten Record
Watson has an excellent chance
OF lettering the marks in The shot
nut and discus throw. Twenty
years ago Arlle Marks. white, Uni
versity OF Wisconsin, set a MAJ OF
1856 feet. 2 inches in the discus.
and succeeding years have seen
that mark withstand the best ef-
forts OF western Conference husky.
Watson has surpassed tnls marx III
duel competition.
The record in the 1s-pound shot
nut is So feet. IL inches. set In
1898 by the Michigan captain. Bill
heayed the big ball 81 feet. ! 80
inches in duel meet with Illinois
last month.
Watson looks like the best bet In
the broad Jump
Chances Are Thin
There Is no colored athlete IN
the Big Ten who seems able 10 cap
iure the sprints. The running high
jump. the middle distance races. I'd
Smith, wisconsin, has an excellent
chance IN the high and low hurdles
hut he must display greater speed
than he has shown during the past
months.
Wesley Allen. Michigan. a posi-
HE winner In the running high
Jump. has been idle because OF a
knee injury. However, he was un-
able 10 best Bob Difenthaler. white.
Illinois, in the indoor champion
ships,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
Arlington Is Double
Winner In Track Meet

Walter Arlington, Michigan State
college sophomore. scored double
wins as the Spartans defeated Notre
Dame. 1851 at East Lansing. Ar
rington won the running high jump
at 8 feet, SIS inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

chill blast of scarcity is felt by those laid off during the last two weeks. I understand some more are due for the ax this week. If the city has to pay them direct relief, the city will be in a worse hole than ever. Private industry here cannot absorb even the num- Der that already has been laid off, and definitely the manufacturers cannot take on any more"
 Hon. E. R. Kaiser, first select man of the town of Thomaston, writes: Any drastic WPA cuts at the present time would be hard ship. Every one of those recently laid off came back and applied for direct relief. I doubt very much if any great number of persons laid off WPA could be absorbed by private industry. Any added load to the town of Thomaston would be hardship and I think you will find this true in any in- dustrial community"
 New Haven
 I have also received a telegram from the New Haven Council of Social Agencies, signed by Rev. William J. Daley, president O the council; Laura Jean Geiser, cl air ran of the Family Welfare and Relief Committee; and Hon. -ohn w. Murphy, mayor of New Haven, protesting proposed reductions in WPA.
 In addition have had numerous messages from representative of organized labor, not only in my own congressional district, but from the major industrial centers of Connecticut. There are too many of these to be reproduced here, but all are agreed that suf- fering would be entailed in fur ther curtailment of WRA
 I hope that the congress will appropriate at least the amount requested by the president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
l,8OO ENROLL IN
 ADULT CLASSES
Six Former Local Priests on Staff of Instructors
 in Hartford

The first sessions of the School of Adults at Hartford have been extremely successful, the Catholic Transcript reports today, with be- tween 1900 and 1900 persons hav- ing attended the first series ot lec- lures at St. Josephs Cathedral school Monday night.
 Similar adult education schools will be set up in Waterbury and other cities of the diocese. The classes are sponsored by the Con- fraternity of Christian Doctrine.
 Six of hte Hartford courses are being given by former Waterbury priests. The are:
 Rev. Cornelius Teulings, formerly of the Church of the Sacred Heart who is giving course in Catholic ethics; Rev. Joseph Griffin, a na- tive of St. Patrick's parish, lectur- ing on leading Catholic characters in history; Rev. Thomas Stack, na- tive of St. Patrick's parish. lecturing on the mass; Rev. Joseph Kinney native of St. Francis Xavier parish featuring on Bellarmine and Democ- racy; Rev. John Byrnes, native o1 St. Francis Xavier parish, featuring on Catholic literature; Rev. Johr
 ilynn, formerly of the Church oI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

recent cut in WPA rolls has thrown on to direct relief the heads of families in a very short time in almost every case.
 Our aim has been to put the employable persons on WPA and let local communities through their relief agencies care for the unemployable. In practice we have never approached that goal, but the direct relief rolls of the cities and town have been heavily burdened, not only with the des- titute unemployable, but with a large number who were, and are, able and willing to work. The re- cent reduction of the number on WPA has added a corresponding number to the direct relief rolls.
 Reports Submitted
 Reports from most of the cities of my district, including Ansonia, Derby, Naugatuck, Thomaston, Torrington and Waterbury, indi- cate that further cuts in WPA will increase the relief burden of the towns beyond the ability of the present budgets to stand it, and will increase the tax load on real estate already overburdened.
 Private industry is obviously unable to absorb those already laid off in time to tighten the burden this winter.
 We are faced with a situation which requires the present main tenance of WPA at the existing level. Regardless of the merit of proposals to alter the method of administration, or to place the administrative force under Civil Service, we need now at least the sum recommended by the Pres ident if we are to prevent actual suffering at this time.
 In substantiation of my posi- tion, let me quote excerpts from letters received from public off, cials in the industrial commun- ities of my district.
 WdtcTDuTy
 Miss Grace L. White, Superin- tendent of Welfare in the City of Waterbury, writes:
 we have approximately 2,200 individuals on WPA projects at the present time, and a list of about 450 men and women wait ing for assignments. In addition, there were 300 dropped from WPA in December, many of. whom have been placed on direct relief.
 "As the welfare budget for 1899 has already been set up with a view toward continuance of WPA, it would cause undue hard ship to all if it became necessary to lower the standards in order to care for any number released from WPA. It does not seem like ly that private industry in Wa terbury would be in any position to absorb these individuals.
 The views of the Waterbury Welfare Department are the same as those of MT. John J. Driscoll, Secretary of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, and John J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Common laborers constitute only 2 per cent of all steel workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Opposition to socialized medicine as a complicated bureaucratic sys- tenn which has no place in a demo- cratic state," was expressed by Dr. R. G. Leland, director of the bureau of Medical economics of the Amer ican Medical association, last night at the annual meeting of the Wa terbury Medical association at Castle Memorial building.
 Dr Herr Chosen Dr. Edward A. Herr was elected president of the association suc- ceeding Dr. J. Harold Root, at the meeting which preceded the annual dinner.
 Other officers elected were: Vice president, Dr. John $. Dye; secre- tary, Dr. Henry J. Stettbacher treasurer, Dr. Andrew c. Swenson; executive committee, Dr. P. J. Brennan, Dr. Walter L. Barber, Dr Herr, Dr. Dye and Dr. Swenson literary committee, Dr. John H Foster, Dr. Dye and Dr. Stett- bacher; librarian, Dr. Albert E Hermann.
 Dr. Herr appointed as a forum committee: Dr. Root, chairman Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, Dr. Dye Dr. Brennan The. president also serves on this committee. Reports Read
 Reports were made by the execu- tive committee and Dr. A. Eugene Sirica, retiring secretary.
 Dr. Root, retiring president, gave a history of the new pure food ane drug act.
 At the dinner, Dr. Leland was in. troduced by the new president, Dr Herr.
 No CompulSion
 Dr. Leland said that while tn American Medical association "fa vors the expansion of general hospi tai facilities" but in the sense tha present facilities are used with car, of the indigent provided by tht communities and by tax paymen to existing hospitals. It approves the principle of hospital service insurance but "it recommends that such insurance be community project"
 He said the association will not foster any system of compulsory health insurance" but advocates the principle of insurance of wages against sickness. He warned against the establishment of a "huge ma chine that can be made subject tc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
LECTURES GIVEN ON
 SAFETY SUBJECTS

Ernest w. Beck, safety supervisor of the U. s. Rubber Products Co.,, spoke on the subject, Safety First in the Factory" at a dinner meet ing of the Industrial Foremen's club at the YMCA last night. A demon stration of safe methods of lifting objects was given by a group from the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 Walter J. Racicot, surgical assist ant at Scovill's, demonstrated right and wrong methods of lifting heavy objects, loading and unloading of butterfly trucks, and transporting barrels. MT. Racicot was assisted by Edward Chatfield, Charles Mu1-hy Bernard Doyle and Thomas Kerwin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Industrial Concerns
 Unable to Absorb Men
 Released By Agencies
Congressman Speaks in Favor of Presidents RecOm- mendations for $S75,OOO, ,OOO-Mayor Points
 Out Increase in Relief Applications


 Protesting that the manufacturing industries of Connecticut, the Nau- gatuck valley principally, were un- able to absorb men and women dropped from federal rolls, Con- gressman J. Joseph Smith of Wa terbury, delivered an address yes- terday in the house of representa- tiveS in opposition to the proposed slashing of $1.50O,OOO from the $875 100000 recommended by Presi- dent Roosevelt.
 Congressman Smith read mess ages from Waterbury and other communities in the fifth congress Sional district, which he represents, as well as from the city of New Haven, Relief problem in industrial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

cities is still acute", he stated in arguing the maintenance of WPA at the existing level.
 Yesterday in Washington the house appropriations subcommittee issued a statement credited to May or Prank Hayes of Waterbury show ing an increase in the number of applications for relief. The mayors statement was cited in support of continuing the WPA. It read as follows:
 ''Ihe November 1888 total on re- Jeff was 1865. The November 1887 total on relief was 1853. The Mo- vember 1888 total on WPA was ap- proximately 2000. There was steady decrease in our relief rolls from January to September 1888. Since September there nas been a steady increase and local indications point to still higher case load for January, February and March"
 Congressman Smiths address was as follows:
 The relief problem in the indus trial cities of the Northeast is still aclute. The most recent reports from the cities indicate that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
NEW NEWS BIBLE.
 CLASS BUSY UNIT
State President Speaks Last Night--AnOther
 Meeting January l9

Sixteen men attended meeting of the new mems Bible class at the Salvation Army headquarters last night and heard an address by David R. Bristol of Meriden, presi- dent of the Connecticut Federation of Mems Bible classes. Mrs. Hugo Wiberg sang, and the brass quartet, consisting of Adj. Hugo Wiberg, Lieut.. William Berry, Paul Duren and Charles Rietdyke offered sev- eral selections.
 "Joshua's Pledge" was the subject discussed. The subject for next Thursday night is Caleb, the Con- queror." All men of any denomin- ation are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Compulsory Health
 Insurance Opposed
Specialized Medicine Out of Place in Democratic State Declares A. M. A. DirectOr-Dr. Herr Chosen Head

political plunder at the expense of human suffering"
 Any new method of medical care should be safeguarded as to quality of medical services, he held, and must conform to local requirements not dominated by some central political bureaucracy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
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 Corduroy Knickers, $195-from $500. All Wool Heavy Jackets, $1.95-from $3.5O.
 Sheeplined Beaverized Wombat Collar Jackets. 12 to IS sizes for $3.75-from $7.50.
 All Wool Cossack Jackets, ages 10 to IS for $3.75-from $500 to $7.5O. Corduroy Suits, $3.75-ages to 12- from $500.
 Snow Suits, ages to 6-$3.75, from $7.50.
 Skating Jackets, $e.75- from $13.5O- ages 10 to 20.
 Leather Coats, ages to 2O-$12.75- from $16.75.
 Blue Suits, Knickers and Shorts, ages 6 to 18-$5.75 and $775-from 12 to 15. Fancy Knickers Suits, ages 7 to 16- $775-from 12 to 15.
 Long Trousers Suits, $1375-from $20. Girls Wool Lined Coats, $16.75, from $50.
 "Stetson' Felt Hats, $3.75-From $5 to $750.
 Fine Shoes, $3.95-$5.95, from $6.OO te $10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Smith, Mayor Hayes Support Relief Bill

Our Lady of Lourdes, lecturing on marriage; Rev. Bartholomew Skelly, native of St. Margaret's parish, lec- turing on Christian apologctics.
 The Hartford courses will ,on- tinue for 10 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

theft of his automobile to the sher- iff,s office, he was startled to find that his auto was already in court It had crashed down hillside and plunged into the sheriff's building winding up exactly in front of the judges bench in the townships courtroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
STOLEN AUTO CRASHES COURT

Pasadena, Cal, CUP)-When Tor vald Fredericksen went to report the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
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