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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
OPPOSING PITCHERS

Throwing only one ball each,
two pitchers in a Three-I league
baseball game were credited
with a win and a loss respec-
lively.
Roger Wolff, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, pitcher, took the mound
in the first half of the ninth
with two out, man on second
and the score tied, IL to IL. He
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
MR.. fIxIT
He Fixes THINGS

To seccive attention IN this coll
umn letters must riVe name and
address OF writer ONLY Initials
viii be published when requested
Mr.. Fixit: Can you please tell
me Just where IL the Mason and
Dixon line . DIVES u divide the
North and South? And has II
ANY reference 10 the old Missouri
compromise Law of 1850?
MISS G. ". X.
The actual line runs along the
parallel Of latitude 30 degrees
80 and 26.3". II was surveyed
between 1853 and 1867 by two
Engiishmen, Charles Mason and
jeremiah Dixon, to fix the
boundary between Maryland and
Pennsylvania colonies. The term
Mason and Dixon line later was
applied TO an imaginary boun-
dairy between free and slave
states during debates on the
Missouri compromise bill in
1920.
Mr.. Fixit; Can anyone raise
Chinese pheassnts and sell them
without a game farm license
NJ. G.
Anyone raising game must be
licensed and supervised by the
state game commission.
Mr.. Frxit: Can you tell me II
shares In RichfieId Union Petro-
lcum Co. are any good and how
much they are worth now
MRS. II. II. X.
You will have to get any in
formation like that from your
banker, lawyer or one of the
several Tao coma investment
firms.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you tell me
how can keep my bathroom
fixtures from Sweating ." Also
where could I write 90 obtain =
birth certificate for person
horn In New Westminster, h. C.,
and the cost: II. ID. B.
Bathroom fixtures perspire
because they are cold and the
room warm and moist. As long
as you have cold water in
the pipes beads of moisture
are certain to condense on them,
unless you keep the room cooled
off and a breeze blowing
through 1t. which would not
mean very satisfactory bath
room from our point of view.
Anyone born In British CO.
lumbia should be able TO get a
birth certificate from the Regis
trar of Births. Deaths and Mar
riages, at Victoria. Cost should
be about so cents or 81.
Mr.. Fixit: I read In your col
umn where people can't get rid
Of pack rats. have got rid Of
= lot Of them by using u No. |
animal trap set In the open with
u little cheese. Fix the traps so
they will spring easily.
!. +. G.
That appears to be the old,
way of catching rats
and mice.
Mr.. Fixit: WIN you run a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
SCIENCE NEWS

A handy gadget recently
placed on the market is a PEN
knife with a bottle opener on
one end of its single blade. so
pivoted in a frame that either
the blade or the can opener can
be swung out. While either Is
in use hinged guard holds the
tool firmly when 1t is being
used.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
SPEAKING
OF LIFTS

There Is a private elevator in
the Labor department building,
reserved for the exclusive use of
the secretary; but Miss Perkins,
who figures such a device is
altogether too flossy for any
earthly use. has never been in it.
Nobody has ever used it since
the building was built. in fact,
as far as Labor department
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
PULSE OF THE
PUBLIC
AN APPRECIATION

Editor. The Times: permit me
on behalf of the members of Ed
ward b. Rhodes Post No. 2.
American Legion, to express to
you our appreciation for the very
generous publicity accorded our
recent Days of 50" celebration.
This cooperation materially
assisted the Post in making this
event a success. and the money
derived therefrom will aid in
carrying out the various COM
munity activities of the Legion.
A. c. BJORNSTAD
Commander
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
Bruce Cation
Tacoma Times Washington
Correspondent
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON : An ingenious shipper down south
recently achieved the unhear of by finding commercial
for out-ofdate navy desroyers. When destroyers
become totally obsolete the navy sells them usually for
Junk This man bought couple-the Warden and Whipple
and made them into banana boats has them in service
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
KEEPING UP TO DATE

Approximately 9 per cent Of
Scotland's houses consist of one
room, while So per cent have two
rooms only.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25

Unbsssed s the who does not homer his PARENTS but
If reveren and obeden to them, he will receive the
from his children-Euripides
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
CAN'T EAT PROMISES

Editor. The Times: The thou
sands of WPA employees who
are facing the prospect of dis
missal on the strength Of a
problematical business upswing,
are in much the same situation
as the English sparrow sitting
on the curb listening to the old
Model T popping down the
street.
Sounds bit like the genuine
article" said the little follow
with shake of his head. but
man can't live on promises"
SAM DOUGLAS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25

people know-except Secretary
of Commerce Hopkins.
1t seems Hopkins came over TO
the Labor department once and
got into the private elevator by
mistake. 1t decanted him into
an ante-room off Miss Perkins
office. and he didn't know where
he was until a clerk discovered
him and explained things.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
MAYOR MIRO GARDENER

Although Jimmy Walker may
not appear so frequently in the
news these days. he is no strang-
or around Manhattan Visitors
TO the Clubs Versailles and Stork
see the ex-Hizzoner and his wife.
the former Betty Compton. at
prominent tables often enough
TO label them as steady custom
ers. And the pair get around
TO the theaters Of which they
always have been fans.
The former mayor of New
York ia no less dapper than he
was as the incumbent Of City
Hall; and his wife still is fem
mime fashion plate. besides being
one of New York's most sue
cessful florists.
The Walkers live on semi
bucolic estate on Long Island
and commute to the town and
rumors from there are that
Jimmy has become an expert
gardener on his own grounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25

Delaware was wholly without
representation in the United
States Senate from the expira-
ton of Senator kennedy's term
in 1901 until compromise was
effected. two years later, where
by two Republicans, each repre-
senting faction. were chosen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
IN NEW YORK
BY GEORGE ROSS

NEW YORk-Robert Bench
ley is a cheerful man with
humorous slant on life and he
has made quite success of re-
cOrding the foibles of feeble
mankind in what he writes and
acts out. There's nothing re-
strained about Benchley. In his
capacity as drama critic for the
blase weekly, The New Yorker,
he probably is the easiest mem
Der of the death watch" on the
aisle.
He is a sucker for a good joke
and his laughter can be heard in
all parts of the house while other
first-nighters greet a jest with
polite filters.
When a show bores him be-
yond his patience, he takes the
easiest way out-if not the near
est exit. He goes to sleep. bliss
fully reposing until it is all over,
but unlike a short he once made.
he does not snore Mr.. Benchley.
to this observers eve, is one of
the soundest aisle-sleepers in the
theater. There have been occas-
ions, however, when even ben-A-
ley could not slumber through a
palling scene.
Such a night occurred some
years ago when Benchley saw a
show with an Oriental locale. In
IL a wench transposed the Eng
lish language by referring to her.
self as me Nubi, me good girl"
some dozen times in as many
minutes. Benchley had enough of
that after while.
Calmly he rose from his seat
and addressing his colleagues in
a loud-enough tone for many to
hear. said, Me Benchley. me go
ing homel" And ne stalked out.
But what ! set out to relate
was that Benchley's high humor
and eXuberance seems to have
struck back at him now in the
guise of a Frankenstein monster.
Even the most light-hearted
humorist has his meditative or
melancholy moments. And a
smiling. beaming countenance
sometimes changes to serious
rhien. Benchley's is no excep-
ton.
saw him at restaurant the
other night, dining with some
friends and talking TO them in
what appeared to be the serious
vein. Some folks came to an ad-
joining table and one OF them,
espying Benchley. broke out
into a loud guffaw. He was
asked TO explain. Well" he
said. every time 7 see his face,
I bust out laughing"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
THAT
RED TAPE

Red tape isn't just figure Of
speech. The government actually
does use it. The procurement
division of the treasury depart
ment has just put in an order for
some 130-odd miles of it for re-
QUESTION by various government
departments during the coming
year.
It's cheap cotton tape about
one-eighth of an inch wide; it's
used for tying up bundles and
folders OF papers. and so on. Blue
and white tape are also used.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
RAY G. BOONE.
ri z Rox 3pDV

Pigeon fanciers unanimously
will thank you. Incidentally.
stray carrier pigeons can be re-
ported to G.. l.. Cornforth, Sec
retary- treasurer of the Tacoma
Racing Pigeon club. 450s North
30th st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25

To receive attention In this COL
umn letters must give name and
address o. writer Only initials
VIII be published when requested
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
NO DELAWARE SENATOR

was credited with the win and
Ryan was charged with the loss.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-25
MONDAY. MARCH -, 1899

Mingled good and evil aspects
are seen in the horoscope for to-
day. according to astrology. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
NEW WORKERS MEET
 K. OF L. IN FINALE

Connecticut's brand new semi-pro basketball champions will be on dis play Sunday night at St. Joscph's g hall. Which is another way of say ing that the K. of L. cudgers will close their season against the New York Collegians.
 The game has been moved Up to 8 o'clock with dancing to follow at its conclusion. St. Joseph's Holy Name takes on 6 strong amateur rival in the 6:45 preliminary offering.
 Al Wyka, who led the Passaic, N. J., Reds against the Knights last Saturday night, manages the Colle- gians and will be seen in the lineup
 Others to show for the visitors in- clude: Sol Mooney" Levine. all New Jersey forward at Panzer col- lege; Sammy Van Hook, former St. Joseph's college ace now with Troy of the Pro loop; Johnny Lambert, John Marshall performer, and Bill Burns. Western Maryland university eager.
 It's a formidable array of college talent and the Liths should be ex- tended to the limit. A victory would give them a q and 8 record for 5he season and they are determined not to end their campaign on the sour note of defeat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
SWASEY, JOYCE JOIN BRASSC0S
 FOR |. l. J. TILT
Ferrie, Zajac and Sheehan Ready to Meet Undefeat=
 ed COllegians Monday

Although they were victors in every one of their college contests and have continued their winning ways in professional ranks, the un- defeated Long Island University Blackbirds will get plenty of op- position when they make their first Connecticut appearance in this city next onMday evening at the Phoenix Avenue Arena when they clash with Coach Harry Huey's Brasscos.
 The locals will show Joe Joyce, Matty Sheehan, Joe Swasey, Fred die Ferrie, Benny zajac of Meriden, Henry Doc" Ferony of the Bristol West Ends and Ray Hoist, 41-year old star of the New Britain Furriers, winners of the recent state semi-pro tournan 1t conducted here.
 With this club ready for action the BrasscoS have a great chance of being the first club to setback the famous charges of Coach Claire Bee. The unbeatable L. I. U. con- bine will show here with their six senior stars, Torgoff, Hillhouse, Bromberg, Sewitch, Kaplowitz and Schwartz. They have already won pro tilts in Philadelphia. Boston, Pittsburgh and Johnstown, Penn, against crack semi-pro clubs.
 The main game Monday will get underway at g o'clock. preceded by a preliminary featuring the Rey- mond Hillies against either the Gents of the Hill or West Side Speedboys. This tilt will start at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
Amateur Basketball

The Corsairs Jrs. ended thelr sea- son Tuesday night by defeating the Murphy All Stars in a return game by the score of 22-18 averaging an early defeat handed to them by the Murphy's last week. The game was close all the way through with the Corsai-s holding the lead all through the game when with only two min- utes to go the Murph's bombarded the hoops and took one point lead with only a minute to play. Then Capt. Joe Depalma made good free throw tying the score and then Donnie Mancini was in- serted in the game and played the Meriwell part by sinking in a one hand shot to put the Juniors in the lead and few second later Joe De- palma clinched the verdict with another hoop. Al Depalma, Tommy Zilaro and Harry Bovine played a bangup floor game, while Frankie Carriero stood out for the losers, Gurlis who in the last game scored 20 points was checked closely and scored but two field goals and three free tries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
FINAL PERIOD SPURT CLINCHED TITLE FOR GENTS
Reymond Hillies Lose Title and Martin Scully
 Trophy By 37-33

Before the largest crowd that ever jammed the Washington Park Com munity house, the Gents of the Hill last night annexed the 1938-39 bas- ketball championship by stopping the favored Raymond Hillies, 37-33. More than 500 enthusiastic fans, oc- cupying every nook and cranny in the community building, saw the teams battle on even terms until the final few minutes of play-then viewed a burst of power which car- ried the Gents to their well-earned victory.
 The championship team, by vir- tue of their victory win three day trip to New York and the Martin Scully trophy.
 Fast Start
 Taking the lead in the first quar- ter by virtue of Bob Grady's six points, the Gents were ahead 10-6 starting the second period. Rinaldi's two baskets and foul by Griffin, and scores by zenick, Pomponio and Griffin, brought the Hillies' count to 16, but the Gents, through Cunha and Quilter tied the score before the half ended.
 The game continued on an even basis through the third period, with the teams matching basket for bas- ket, and the score was 25-25 when the third stanza concluded.
 Comeback
 Joie Quilter started the rally which eventually gave the Gents the title. Grady followed with two quick hoops, to give the Gents a 33-27 edge. But the Hillies came back strong with foul shots by Zenick and Rinaldi and hoop by Pomponio. The Hillies came to within two points of the leaders after Cunha sunk foul and Rinaldi caged two. But Johnny Casey dropped in a sucker" to put the game on ice.
 The winners caged 16 of 80 field shots and five of ten free throws, while the Hillies shot 60 times for 12 baskets and made nine of IA free awards.
 To select an individual star would be difficult, but Skip Goodwin's floor play, added to the Il points of Bob Grady and nine apiece for Cunha and Quilter, were outstanding for the Gents. Pomponio and Rinaldi had nine each for the Hillies. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
BOSTON BRUINS 10-6 FAv0R|TES OVER TORONTO
Bruins Greatest Hockey Team in 37 Years" Says
 Manager Art Ross
BY TOM NOONAN United Press Staff Correspondent

(Un1tcU fTeSS StdH NUEEcSpOuuCht)
 Boston, April 6 - (U.P) - The Stanley Cup playoffs, sometimes called the second half of the hockey season, approach the beginning of the end tonight when the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs meet in the first game of their best of-seven final series.
 The playoffs, which can be ex- tended to g games If all the varied series go the limit, are also called the world series" of ice hockey, but in reality they decide nothing more than possession of a battered old mug that wouldn't bring $10 in a hook shop. Lord Stanley donated $50 to buy the trophy 45 years ago.
 The Bruins already have proved themselves the top team in hockey for 1889 by coasting to the National League championship and setting five records while doing it. But the best team does not always win the Stanley cup, as exemplified by the Chicago Blackhawks' triumph last year.
 This is the beginning of the third week of the playoffs. If the Bruin- Leaf series goes the limit, the base ball season will be in full sway be- fore it ends April 20, and p of the possible 23 games will have been played.
 Box Office Business
 Everybody but the last place Hawks got in the playoffs this year, which is comparable to taking the first six teams out of each major baseball league and letting them go through eliminations until Thanks giving, and scheduling the final for Christmas day. The answer, Of course, is the 25O,000 to 30O,000 extra admissions attracted yearly.
 The Bruins, called by Manager Art Ross the greatest team I've seen in 37-years,' gained the final round by winning four out of seven games against the New York Rangers took enough out of the Bruins for Man ager Ross to exercise his authority in postponing the series two days. The Leafs eliminated the New York Americans in two straight and the Detroit Redwings in two out of three games.
 The Bruins are 10-6 favorites to win tonight's game on home ice, and 10-7 to win the series, which is scheduled as follows: April g at Bos- ton, April Il and 13 at Toronto, and, if necessary, April 16 at Bos- ton, April IS at Toronto, and April 20 at Boston.
 The Bruins won five, lost two, and tied one against Toronto over the regular season. They finished 13 1-2 games ahead of teh Leafs over a 48-game schedule.
 Met Before
 Although this is the first time they have met in playoff final,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
7urcotte, Ciarlo, Baginski Top Ring Card
Kirksey Picks
 Tanks, Red So1

New York, April 5.-UP)- Here's how George Kirksey, United Press baseball writer, picks the American League race:
 l. New YOrk-Far from a cinch but still the class.
 2. BOston-Red SOx are clos ing in but still shy of pitching.
 3. Detroit-On way back up but need outfield punch to get higher.
 4. Cleveland - Too much temperament and not enough teamwork.
 5. Washington-Bucky Har- ris is smiling and may have a surprise.
 6. ChicagO-White Sox still haunted by the evil hand.
 2. St. LOuis-Sad lack of pitching offsets good attack.
 8. Philadelphia - Conn e Mack is still nice old man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
SIX ROUND PRO
 BOUT TONIGHT; ELLIS, DAVIS ON
Frank Massari of N e W York Meets TurcOtte;
 Williams vs CiarlO
By HUGO HOOKJAB

Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York will provide the leather pushers for tonight's nine bout box ing card sponsored by the Water bury A. c. at Buckingham hall. There are at least five bouts lined up which, on paper, shape up as well worth ones money, that is, any one of them by itself. For instance, there's the six round professional bout featuring Dick Turcotte and Prank Massari.
 Massari is a resident of New Ha- ven now, but really comes from Brooklyn, N. Y, where he has had enough ring experience to be able to give Turcotte plenty ot oppo- sition. Little or nothing is known of him around these parts, but he will get a chance to show his stuff tonight against a boy who never has made bad showing and whose only trouble is getting opponents to fight him.
 StandOut
 Tommy Ciarlo of Waterbury and Bobby Williams of Springfield is the "one" bout that promises the most action, on the strength of the showings made by both boys on the last card here. Ciarlo won two nice fights over Bobby Ellis, then drew with Red Doty, while Williams, a comparative newcomer here, stop ped the tough Harp Tomany of Hartford on the last card.
 Charles Baginski, New England featherweight champ from Spring field, is paired with Rockville's Billy Satryb while Bobby Ellis of New Britain and George Jordan of Springfield is another battle that should develop some classy fiisti- cuffing. Henry Davis of New Brit state champion, takes on Billy Sato of Springfield in a three rounder that ought to be worth while watch ing.
 Baginski and Satryb may "steal the show" for action and result, as the pair have excellent records. Other Bouts GiUUCAo VI 1OWAA AOI dA1d Billy Towne of Springfield meet in a return bout. Their last one was a humdinger resulting in a draw, providing a natural" return go. Etters stopped most of his usual clowning tactics and put up a good fight which was interesting from start to finish.
 Frankie Mars of Waterbury and Lou Leonard of Bristol are paired in a three rounder that is promis- ing while another all-Waterbury number has Jackie Moriarty and Andy Moran as opponents in a featherweight battle that may end in a knockout.
 Sam Craig or Jack Paoli of Town Plot may be seen in another bout, the pairing to be made tonight. Tickets for the obuts have been go- ing like the proverbial "hot cakes" though there are plenty of good reservations left. Call 3-9450-or go to Mulligan's restaurant, Phoenix avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-06
REDS RULE OUT DRIVE TO LEAD
 TRAINING LOOP
McKechnie Works Entire Squad and Ignores
 Result of Games
BY PAUL SCHEFFELS

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York, April 6-UP)-Hitting all points around the sports com- pass:
 Spring training games may be headline stuff to the rest of the league, but to the Cincinnati Reds they're just a lot of applesauce. Last spring, when the Reds were the sensation of the grapefruit cir cult, Manager Bill McKechnie played for results because of his desire to rebuild the morale of a team demoralized by a tail end finish in 1937 So-o-o, this spring, McKechnie says he's going to put every player on his squad, big or small, tall or short, and good or bad, through his paces, wether the Reds win or lose.
 Whenever baseball's experts swing round to the Cleveland Indians, their most pungent criticisms are of the Tribes weak infield, while their praise of the pitching staff is most eloquent. But no so manager Oscar Witt. OF 'Os' thinks the drop from his first-stringers is as discourag- ing as Joe DiMaggio's appearance at the plate. Not capable No. 4 man after his Big Three of Teller, Allen and Harder, in sight, says Witt.
 Coach Lambeau Tours Europe
 Some professional football jot- tings:
 Curley Lambeau, founder and coach of the Green Bay Packers and under whom the Packers have won National League professional championships, is on an eight weeks tour of Europe. Lambeau has already announced that more than half his squad has signed their 1889 contracts.
 The Detroit Lions will train at Cranbrook School at Birmingham, Mich, fo rthe fifth straight year.
 With baseball's sandlotters:
 Governors of all 48 states are being invited to attend feature games on National Semi-Pro Base- ball Day, May ', when 25,000 clubs launch play simultaneously over the nation as the sandlotters' share in the observance of baseball's tooth birthday.
 Sisler to Make Big Throw
 George Sisler, voted to baseball's Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, N. Y, recently because of his out- standing play in the American League, has yet to make one of the most important baseball throws of his life. Sisler will toss over the first ball in game at Wichita. Kas., that will signal the launching of 12,250 games throughout the nation among semi-pros on Navy at 3 p. m. co. s. ID. Sisler is high commission CT of semi-pro ball.
 Great Britain's invading polo con- tingent, which is practicing for it's International Polo Cup series at Meadowbrook, N. Y, is coming along so fast that the tenative lineup has been choosen. Bob Skene, who has scored IA goals in three games, will be at No. 1; Aidan Roark, No. 2; Capt. Gerald Bidding, the play ing leader of the expedition, No. 3; and Eric Tyrell-Martin, back.