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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-02
Tonight is inc BIG NIGHT
Get Out Your Earmuffs; Groundhog Sees Shadow

Alas!
 The groundhog, if he came out to look at the weather today according to schedule, certainly saw his shad- ow and Juneau is In for six more weeks of winter.
 A bright sun stood over the City for most of the forenoon.
 And the Weather Bureau claims yindication on it's Groundhog Day forecast, because 1t DID snow today, and the official records will so show For tomorrow the Weather Bureau prediction is clear"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-02
syOssr fUcOrite ----

Perhdps inc gredtest test of any product is: Do the people who use il like it?" Where PERCY'S ICE CREAM is con cerned. the answer is overwhelmingly YES!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-02

fiseating the refugees only means of obtaining money.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-02
HAS PRODUCTIVE sow

RANVENNA. Neb.-Bill Bedke raised 8. ton of pork from single litter of pigs within less than six months. He bought a SOW last spring Then came the ten babes that now weight several hundred pounds more than a ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-02

cold storage o,l1ding rising on the dock.
 Raatikainen will stay in town for a few days just to see how his friends are getting along and will then hurry back to Pelican City to take advantage of the mild winter and finish the storage plant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-02
"MR. M0T0" MEETS AMAZING THRILLS
 IN FAR EAST FILM

Current conditions in the Far East set the atmosphere for the Twentieth Century set where the filming of Thank You. Mir Moto, second in the thrilling series starring Peter Lorre and currently at the Coliseum Theatre, was re- gently completed
 The setting for the newest screen adaptation of J. P Marquand's sat- urday Evening Post stories is Pei ping. China and vivid excitement prevails throughout the entire ac- ton. The screen play by Willis Cooper and Norman Foster con- tinues the adventures of MT. Moto as he risks untold dangers to fer ret cut the ancient secret to the hidden tomb of Genghis Khan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Princeton Picked
To Surprise
Columbia Lions
BY HARRY FERGUSON
UNITED Press Sports Editor

New York, Oct. 19-(UP)-An in
durable optimist tries to pick the
weekend fotball winners:
SOUTH
Alabama over Tennessee-Top
game of the day. Tennessee is I'M
tested and Alabama has been
through a bruiser with Fordham.
Tulane over North Carolina-Tu-
lane has power to burn, but this
one isn't as easy as 1t looks.
Kentucky over Georgia. sur
prise team, Kentucky seems on its
way now.
Duke over Syracuse Bouncing
back from the Pittsburgh defeat.
Close.
Georgia Tech over Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is too in-and-out.
EAST
Army over Yale-The soldiers
come into their own.
Holy Cross over Brown - And
maybe by a big score.
Princeton over Columhia-Out on
a long limb in an attempt to spot
the upset of the east.
Cornell over Penn State-But look
out for this one.
Carnegie Tech over NYU-Rolling
on toward the eastern champion
ship.
Temple over Boston Colleges
to o.
neutrality-suspicious. set
tie for a tie.
MIDWEST
Ohio State over Minnesota-After
much prayerful consideration and
without too much confidence.
Should be a great exhibition OF
fundamental football.
Notre Dame over Maya bird
whispers "3 to O."
Northwestern over Wisconsin,
Here's where the boys began to live
up to their reputation. It may be
rout with Decorrevont doing a
Grange.
Oklahoma over Kansas-Easy.
Nebraska over Baylor-A battle OF
the unbeaten.
Missouri over Kansas State-But
it'll be in the balance up to the last
whistle. Maybe a tie.
Indiana over Illinois BY one
touchdown.
SOUTHWEST
Southern Methodist over Mar
quette-SMU is better than it's rec
ord.
Arkansas over Texas-In spite OF
the Arkansas backfield injuries.
Texas Christian over Texas A. and
Mon a bunch that this will be
the biggest upset of the day.
FAR WEST
UCLA over Montana-In q prac-
tice run.
California over Washington STATE
They get going at long last.
Oregon over Gonzaga-But it's q
swell spot for an upset.
Utah over Idaho-One Of the
toughest in the country.
Washington over Oregon State
On the theory that they've got tx
| win one sometime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
WELLS ORGANIZE
FOR HOOP SEASON

The Wells Jrs., under the man.
agerial reins of Scout" Spillone
will organize for the coming season
this Saturday at the Boys club. The
practice session will start. At one
o'clock under the coaching of
George Lafayette" Evon. James
"Chick" Donnelly was elected score
keeper, Henry Beef" Droznick press
agent and Danny Wrenn mascot.
"Spitcurl" Fusco will assist Dom
nelly at bookkeeping. One Of the
first men signed was "Hank" Rock
probably the best floorman in the
club league last year. Dick Murphy
flashy lefthanded dribbler and
Sonny Duane lanky blackboard man
were also signed by Scout" Spill
lone. Lefty aCffrey and John Grill
10, both fine floormen win also
show with the Wells. "Bunts"
Wrenn, Joe Mullaly and Mike Mo-
bilio. all high scorers will be back
this campaign. Johnny Wrenn and
Dick Murphy with 8 and z points
per game respectively were high
men last year with Mullaly's 8 and
Mobiles per game coming next.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
MOTORBIKE RACES AT
DEVON, SUNDAY

The Bridgeport Motorcycle Asso-
citation, with the sanction Of the
ruling American Motorcycle Assoc
citation, plans one of the classiest
racing programs ever arranged in
this section on the hazard -loaded
track at Devon, in the Town of
Milford, on Sunday afternoon.
Just about every rider of note In
this type of racing will enter the
brilliant field anticipated.
The prize money total stands as
the largest amount ever put up in
this section for this class of rae.
ing.
The famous 'high jump on the
track has been widened, thus set
ting the stage for greater and high
er leaps by the cycle daredevils.
Also, the hair-pin bend has been
widened, hardened and banked to
allow the riders to take 1t ct very
high speeds. These changes plus the
nature Of the track IN general make
for the most spectacular Of motor
cycle riding and competition.
The riders will practice starting
at o'clock and the first race will
get under way promptly at 2:so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
ALL-TERRYVILLE
BOOKS BURRITTS
New Britain Eleven Shows
in Lock Town Sunday
Afternoon

Terryville, Oct. 19-The New Brit
ain Burritts football team, compos-
ed Of number of former New Brit
ain High school players and boast
ing Of a record Of 26 victories one
defeat in three years will make their
first appearance here Sunday when
they will line up against All-Terry-
vile at 2:15 at the Terryville fair
grounds. The local squad was put
through a long workout Tuesday
night, at which time, the weak spots
in the team play was pointed out
and efforts made to strengthen the
line.
When All-Terryville takes tho field
Sunday, several changes will be seen
In the starting line up which is ex-
pected to add much strength to the
team.
The local eleven has been equip.
ped with new uniforms of orange
and black and present a fiashy APP
pearance.
The visiting eleven,s only defeat
was at the hands Of the Meriden
Maroons 60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Today's Sport Parade

New York, Oct. 1o--(UPl-Good
bye, Academy award to Goodbye,
Mr.. Chips" Robert Donat,s chance Of
getting Hollywood's coveted Oscar
for his portrayal of Mr.. Chips went
a-glimmering today when 1t was
learned that Tony Galento soon
would head for California to make a
picture.
Standout
The Academy Of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences awards its gold
statuette to the actor giving the OUT
standing performance Of the year,
and you can bet your last dollar
that Galento's viii be Just that. with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
3 YALE REGULARS
ON iNJUREDLIS

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 19.-(UP)
The injury jinx struck again to-
day in the Yale football camp, TAX
ing out of action Jim Dern. regu-
lar right guard, and Hal Whiteman,
backfield man, just two days be-
fore a major action against the
Army eleven.
Dern turned up with a twisted
ankle, but may be able to play
against the Cadets. Nevertheless.
in training sessions yesterday, Jack
Magee, a reserve, was in Dern's
Whiteman has a bad cold, and in
his backfield position was George
McClelland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

KlasoskuS, Meriden Boy,
ImpreSSeS III. c.. Coach

starters, Sheeketski has been forced
to look over his reserve material
carefully to find set of backs to
face the formidable Bears. ALI
American candidate and star passer
Ronnie Cahill, fleet-footed Jack
Kelley, and "Hammering Hank" Gil
ardi have seen very little action in
this weeks scrimmage sessions, and
may remain on the sidelines during
much of the game on Saturday.
However, in Klasoskus, a husky
youngster from Meriden, Conn.,,
Coach Sheeketski believes he has
capable replacement for Giardi at
the bucking back position. AL has
been running rings around the
scrubs in practice Scrimmages, and
Mt. st. James prophets predict q
bright future for the youngster.
Both Sullivan and Nahigian are
competent passers and runners, and
the former gave brilliant risplay
of out-Of-bounds punting against
the Georgia Bulldogs last week.
They viii probably take over the
left halfback assignment If Cahill
Is confined to the bench.
Osmanski Best
To fill out his starting backfield,
Coach Sheeketski will have Joe Os-
manski at right halfback, and alter
nate Jack Whelan and Frank Saba
at the quarterback post. To date,
Osmanski is the leading Cross
scorer with Is points, and has shown
a particular aptitude in out-run-
ming defensive ends on the sweep
ing end runs. Saba is a sophomore
who has lived up to all the advance
publicity that he received. He runs
the team well, and is a clean-out
blocker for Cahill, Osmanski and
Company.
Ready To Go
The Holy Cross line which per-
mitted Georgia to gain q scant %
yards along the ground, is partic-
ally at full strength for the Brown
game. Bob O'Reilly who has played
much o fthe season at right end in
place of Jack Reardon, will start at
that position, and will team up with
Bill Histen. Jack Keliar, Walt Wa
lewski, and Leo Brennan will man
the tackle slots, and Johnny Bog
dan, Jim Turner, and Frank Gazi.
ano will work at the guards. Center
Paul Darlington sustained an in
jury in the Georgia game, and will
be replaced by Dick Hamilton, So
phomore from Bridgeport, Conn.,.
who will alternate at the pivot pos.
with the veteran ST Titus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
POLICE RAIDS
CLOSE 'BOOKIES'
SWANK PLACES
Operators Move Across
River and Provide Free
Cab Service

st. Louis, Oct. 19.-
race betting here in smart, modern
istic lounges has been ssopped-at
least temporarily-by repeated police
raids. Police said all 215 of the city'S
smoke shops had closed.
Betting on the ponies had not
stopped here, however, since opera
tors and their clerks were accom-
modating their regular customers
On street corners and In cruising
automobiles. The automobiles each
had copies Of racing form sheets
available.
Other ST. Louisians were taking
advantage of free taxicab service
to East st. Louis, ILL.,, where seven
handoooks were reported to be do
ing thriving business. Police
were said to have prevented st.
Louis, Mo-, operators from opening
new shops In Illinois while 1.-THE
heat" was on here.
The hardships of the bettor were
the work OF the police department.
No bookma,ier or customer had been
convicted in court for accepting or
| placing bets. In q test case, one
customer charged with vagrancy was
freed.
Stark Instituted Drive
Police ctivity against bookmak-
ers was part of Gov. Llyod G. Starks
statewide drive against gambling
and lax lev enforcement. The gov
ernor appointed the st. Louis po-
lice board and it Is responsible to
him.
Until the recent drive started po-
lice had arrested about a dozen
handbook operators each week. They
continued to operate, however, be-
cause their cases were continued
and finally dismissed in court.
Apparently growing impatient
with the cc.rts, the board announc-
ed that in future raids operators
and customers would be arrested and
that furniture and equipment would
be seized. Forty-five operators and
nearly 100 customers were arrested
In three days before all shops closed.
The police garage was filled with fur
niture. The police board can order
the equipment destroyed If after a
formal hearing it finds 1t was used
for gambling purposes.
Police said the threat to destroy
equipment and o threat to take legal
action against property owners who
permitted betting establishments to
operate In their buildings was re-
sponsible for the shutdown.
Wire Service Investigated
The drive had not affected the
news service which supplied the
bookies with race results. It was
still serving Illinois points. Attor-
ney General Roy McKittrick an
nounced In Jefferson City that he
was making an investigation to see
If he could legally close down the
wire service. His announcement fol-
lowed indictment of M. L. Ennen-
berg in Chicago by a grand jury
which advised state authorities to
take action against racing news serv-
Ices.
The st. Louis city counselor ruled
recently that the police department
was powerless to move against rae
ing news service here. It is said to
be owned by two men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Mae west and w. Q. Fields in his
supporting cast, the Barrymore OF
the beer barrels is q / to 10 cinch
to Guido all the NUNS, Tracys, Ga
bles and Donats, because not since
Rim Tin Tin was at the height of his
glory has Hollywood seen an actor
with the emotional range Of Galeils
to.
Those of us who have been watch
ing Galento for the past 10 years or
so know that he can run the gamut
Of emotions as easily as Man O. War
ever did the mile and a quarter. In
his four-act drama with Joe Louis,
for example, Galento flashed every
human feeling. In the first act, he
gave vivid portrayal of scorn and
braggadoccio. In the second, his
face was study in caution and sur
prise. In the third, he rose to. SUI
preme heights to thrill the specta-
tors with a masterful show Of cour-
age and recklessness. And in the
fourth, without the use of makeup,
and without the use of speech, he
became an old, old man, beaten and
worn, and ready to die.
In fewer than IL minutes Oalento
went from q strong, healthy man,
In full possession of his mental and
physical faculties, to an old tired,
and completely wrecked human be-
ing. OF course, he had the full CO.
operation Of Louis, one of the best
straight (right) men in the show
business.
Feels AT Home
The report from Hollywood is that
the script for Tony's picture calls
for him to have his biggest scene in
a saloon setting. Whether he will
play the bartender, the bouncer, or
q customer is not known, but 1t is
believed that the director, once he
has seen Tony working on tank
ard Of ale, will cast him in the role
Of customer. AS q customer, whose
business 1t Is to drink beer, Galento
will be sensational, terrific, magnifi-
cent, and slightly colossal. There
may be actors in Hollywood capable
Of giving a better performance at
the bar than Galento, but> they
would be character actors. And Tony
would just be himself.
OF course, he wouldn't be out of
place as the bartender or the boun-
Ger. He performs both duties in real
life in his pub In New Jersey, and
CRITICS who have seen him draw one
light or pop troublemaker on the
noggin say that he Is more than
adequate.
Galento will be accompanied to
Hollywood by Joe Jacobs, a director
Of the old school. I wouldn't be sur
prised II Jacobs hasn't director more
farces than any other man in the
business.
Lightsl Cutl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Sports
QUESTIONS
Answered

Have you a sports question you
want answered? Write your ques-
ton clearly, sign your name and
address and mail your query to
Sports Fan Question Man, Spa. ),
Service Bureau, TIL e Democrat,
1913 18th Street, Washington, ID.
c., enclosing a three-cent postage
stamp for a personal reply.
@. Was the EPSON (English)
Derby run during the years Of the
first World War?
A. Yes; it was won by Pommern
in 1915, by Fifinella in 1916, by Gay
CRUSADER in 1917, and by Gainsbor-
ough in 1918. The race -7as run at
called the New Derby.
Newmarket in these years and was
@. How many times was Joe
Louis knocked down In his first
fight was Max Schmeling?
A. Louis was dropped In the
fourth round for a count Of two,
and again in the twelfth when he
LOOK tIle Iuu COuut Oh Tie uOO1s
O. Where are the drawings for
the Irish Sweepstakes held?
A. In Mansion House, Dublin,
Fire.
@. Is the British boxer, Tommy
Farr, now serving in the Army?
A. He is reported to have enlisted
in the British Royal Air Force.
@. How did the number of horse
racing days and races compare fol
the 1886 and 1888 seasons in the
United States?
A. In 1896 there were 2,033 rae
ing days and 1884 races; in 1888, D.
lao racing days and 1929 races.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
PRO FOOTBALL

Sunday Games
Chicago Bears at New York.
Detroit at Green Bay.
washington at Pittsburgh.
Cleveland at Chicago Cardinals.
Philadelphia at Brokolyn.
Last Weeks Results
Chicago Bears. A; Chicago Cards,
New York, a; Philadelphia 10.
Washington, A: Pittsburgh, "a.
Detroit, Is: Cleveland. z.
Green Bay, 81; st. Louis 0unners,
(exhibition).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
GIANT SHOVEL BUILT

Marion. o. (Ur)--A giant electri-
cal shovel. which will be able to dig
through earth as deep as q six-story
building. wide as q four-iane high
way and deposit II 225 feet away, Is
under construction here. 1t will be
used in strip mining work in In
diana coal fields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
fSnecial to The Democrat

Worcester, Mass, October 10. -
Just to prove that the old song is
wrong, Coach Joe Sheeketski has
put all his eggs in three baskets -
AL Klasoskus, Tom Sullivan, and
Alex Nahigian. This sophomore trio
will carry the mail when the Cru
saders face the Brown Bears in
Providence on Saturday.
With three of the varsity back
field quartet listed as doubtful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
WESTERN-JACKSONS
CHALLENGE K. OF l.

The Bridgeport Western Jacksons
are seeking basketball games with
leading combines In this sector, es-
pecially would like to play the K. Of
L. of Waterbury. Write Sid Eng
nader at 219 Spruce street, Bridge
port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Last Nights Fights

Providence, r. I.-Al Mancini, 1873,
Providence, knocked out Tony Costa
124h, Woonsocket CO..; Babe Syn
mott, ISL, Fall River, outpointed
Cliff Stephenson, l451z, Pawtucket
CD; Eddie Holmes, lat, Pawtucket
decisioned AL Evans. 1441k. Newport
(6); AL Rotondo. lS8. Providence
decisioned frankie Riley, 145A
Fall River "a: Pat Doyle. 1877.
Fall River, decisioned Phil Mir
abella, 1856, Providence a: Kauko
Makelo, l99%, woonsocket, knocked
out John L. Sullivan. l9i, Boston,
ca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

YOU operate the Danny IIoans
team which has not game dollar since last season no.
captain quarterback JACK
waterbury finish out the season.
ak to be folly jumping out OF the Trying pan
into the Thompson payroll OF $3.50 per game no ns
WITH other ncdenta needed break even
Troian have IN two games Inompson
ooO this wear red" hanging over from last
year Then league at home or on ne ROAD
time to crabl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

At the weekly confab held last
Thursday Harry Liebeils was admit
ted as a member of the club. Harry,
short and stocky, is a fine lad and
we know he will help the boys In a
great way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Manager AL Spinner" Regain is
still desiring a game for Thursday,
November End, to be played at the
North End Y. How's about 1t you 16-
10 year old teams. Call AL at 3-1787
or write to him at 254 Wood street,
City.
Johnny Regain, a former Spartan
was home for the week end. He at
tends Springfield college. ''Biddie"
DAILY, also Sparton alumnus is
now attending Notre Dame. Many
others are also attending colleges
somewhere In this great country of
yours and mine. We wish you best
of luck, alumni.
As was last year, once again the
club hopes to have a large follow
ing at their games, both at home
and on the road. Yes; the boys real
ly have a fine bunch of followers.
We appreciate 1t.
Each week your editor will pick
four games and try to predict the
score. Remember said try:
Notre Dame 10, Navy 6; Army T.
Yale o; Alabama Z, Tennessee 10.
Local high schocols-Crosby 10
Leavenworth 6.
We would also like to give our
angle on what we think Is the rea.
son the fans don't attend the games
at the Municipal Stadium. First; IT,:
absolutely too far; and the charge
for parking; 3rd the poor brand o.
football put on and also how abouj
little music from our local higt
schools.
Did you know that Tomm,
Cu!linan, employee at Scovill's, 1
sporting an injured leg Joe Re
gan really does hustle while work
Ing at Ben's Food store. Yes. he's al
ways on the run Jackie Bannol
has his Ford running once again
He claims it's goe 100000 miles
Bridge Gallagher is a great golfer
OAtVV 4oI IA xbeShu dummy kSO6Cl
has been practicing a new type o
play this season. So far, 1t look
good. Watch this kid play this year.
If one were to come up to tn
meeting room and hear the boy
laughing 1t would be that they wer
laughing at joke. AS to who told 1t
well, it's AL Tex Chestone. "Tex'
Is the boy we want you to meet thi
week. A senior at Wildly, TEX" Ina
been pitcher on the baseball team
for 2 years. Also; he has played has
ketball for the Green and White ant
is pretty popular among his class,
mates. AL comes from the Cheston,
athletic family, q great aggregation
and Q fine bunch of people. A
boasts Of a great vocabulary, a fin,
wit, and II telling anyone Of an i'm,
portant incident gives one q real vi.
vid idea on Just what took place
He's q fine fellow and we wish hin
all the luck In the world in tn.
athletic field. 50 until next week
keep fighting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

rr, Torcaimeeh the $4,000 Fuuriy winner owned
m Knnel Edward Riley Bradley and chaedon the best colt
der siks at this writing Narragansett IN the fall
needing which week. Trains from New haven
wednesday and Saturday usual ll;lO a. m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Thanks Charley Bart for his invitation through the Aer
the city softba champions WIZ De nonoreo Dy e
and trophy ebematc of the title the BraSses
won when they Clock few weeks The
win be done club 72l Bank street from p M uhi
closing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

For the third United States
certainly the show that brings ou
number nation officially scheduled ior tne at
ck recreation event. attracting the pest WOOD
toppe country will be held IN waterbury SATURDAY
according information received by George sean secretary VI
N.DBC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Johnny Burke with the beer bottle jaw
tglass youse again this A. M with the hot tip that
the and Kelly have made him to 10
Allison when the pair meet tonight at
osephs tonight in benefit performance Tor the
M club would be safe IN taking
quarters worth Burke He to he
says
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

When Lou Chestone walked into
practice last week only 5 of his 10
candidates we're there. Tommy Gull
Imam was out with an injured leg,
Chick Bannon, who may not play
this season, was working and others
out with heavy colds. Cullinan's leg
responded to treatment very good
and the doc says he'll be all right in
couple of weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

dgato rolling Mercantile league the other night had 15S
high sngle and high night different league
different alleys similar high single 1853 ana mad AIS for
high apart same nigh single same ngn1
different leagues Odd, Is not?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

BYRON CWhizzer) White AAmercan footbaer
and Rhodes pamed with the Pittsburgh Pirates the
professional football league Europe viii be guest
Of the footbaler writer's next Monday as VIII Joe
samoska the north end tire king ana Sports aooc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

waterbury Indians 20 Sunday for game IN FAN
el are going to have with local game probably the
ranford Iaure Clancy October 2St Clancy the
Holy York Giant back who coached the Naueaeuck
Gems last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Middletown, Conn, Oct. l9.-(UF,
Coach Jack Blot continued heavy
work for the Wesleyan university
eleven today in preparation for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Haverford game this week end. The
varsity failed to score In q two
hour scrinmage against the second
team yesterday.