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when cruising up the Anacostia to
Bladensburg was a real adventure.
No weak sisters" were the small
handful of racers of that day. They
wouldn't be found chasing each
other around buoyed course that
led nowhere. No, sir-a man who
entered his craft in a race was
ready for most anything, such as a
free-for-all from Washington to
Marshall Hall, with the first boat
to finish declared the winner. None
of your handicap business then.
Commodore Battenfleld gave up
racing around 1926, but not until he
had won more than 80 trophies.
He retired from boating only three
seasons ago. Today he remains in
terested in yachting, retaining his
membership in the Eastern Power
Boat Club.
The Traveler-it was powered
by 1-cylinder engine that de-
veloped but ~ horsepower-was
followed by the 32-foot motor
launch Black Arrow. Cruising her
down the Potomac as far as Co.
lonial Beach and st. Georges Island
soon began to pail on Commodore
Battenfield. Into a huddle he went
with friend, Navy Yard machin-
ist, and from it came the Gray
Bat Ibis nickname since school
days had been Bat, and the boat
was painted gray.
This racer, following the theory
of the period, was long and mar
row. A length 10 times its beam
was considered good designing then.
Not unlike the difficulties encoun-
| tered today by owners of large Gold
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Cup racers, engines were expensive
and hard to find. Gray Bat was
powered with a 4-cylinder Trebert
motor, which, with reverse gear
and all the gadgets, cost a cool
$1,000. The investment proved to be
well worth while.
Kept Racers Puzzled.
Commodore Battenfleld kept local
racers puzzled as to how he could
get such high speeds out of a 35-
horsepower engine. It was done by
the then little-known double igni-
ton, although the willy racer would
not reveal the secret at the time
Without getting technical it &C.
tually turned his plant into high
compression engine similar to to-
days powerful marine motors.
There was more to it's success than
that. A hull slick as racing sloop's
for instance, and an underwater ex-
haust, another of his experiments
A Coast Guard commander, marvel
ing at the boats silence even when
wide open, discovered the cause ano
insisted that Commodore Battenfielo
get a patent. The commodore lost
little time in making application
only to discover that a similar paper
had been filed several days before.
The year 1908 was big one fol-
the commodore and his Gray Bat
Eight trophies went on the shell
that year-a goodly number wher
you consider that regattas were rare
sporting events then.
Commodore Battenfield recalls ar
amateur designer of about this time
Something of an individualist, he
built several speedboats that looked
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36-year career of John F. Brad
ley, veteran private Of No. II pre-
cinct, who died In service October
II, 1929.
In Third Generation.
Pvt. Bradley was the founder OF
family tradition" on the police
force. He was the f1rst-the orig
inal mold-of the Bradley brand
of police officer, now In Its third
generation and sporting a combined
total of 81 years Of successive and
successful service.
The Bradley family record start
ed January /, 1893. when Grand
father Bradley-Pvt. Bradley l.
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Sergt. .Nally and his boys, Pvts.
Thomas j. Nally of No. IL precinct
and John w. Nally of No. 10, are
shy Of the Rector's on service years,
totaling 81. The father has piled
up 81, with the sons adding three
each. Sergt. Nally has been on duty
since January IS, 1908. Thomas j.,
signed up April l, 1886, and John
on August l of the same year.
Third place III the mythical race
for family service honors is held
by Assistant Supt. Lewis I. H.
Edwards Of administrative head
quarters and his son, Sergt. Thomas
E. Edwards Of No. 2 precinct, who
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ing honors in the number Of sons
in service. Each is the father of
two policemen.
Policeman Since 1903.
The Rector family shows 81 years
of combined duty placing that group
second to the Bradleys in service age.
Pvt. Rector, the father, became an
officer on January IA, 1908, thus
placing him we'll into his 37th year
on the force. His sons, both pri-
Yates at No. 3 precinct, are Ralph
B. Rector and William F. Rector,
who donned uniforms on March
%, 1880, and may 2, 1882, respec-
lively.
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took his oath to uphold the law to
the best of his ability. With his
right arm raised and the oath
spoken, the Bradley bark of ira
dition was launched. 1t is still
afloat and shipshape for years to
come, says Grandson Pvt. Bradley
III-Charles F., of No. precinct
who joined the force August l, 1886.
1t is a matter of regret in the
family that Pvt. Bradley I did not
live to see his grandson accept the
honored badge. 1t would have been
"red-letter day" for the group.
Three generations on the force at
one time would have set precedent.
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have As years between them. In
spector Edwards, a veteran of 36
years on the staff, was sworn in
November II, 1908. Sergt, Edwards
became member of the force Sep
tember 10, 1880.
Also in the 37-year bracket for
father-son service with the Nally
trio are Acting Capt. George M.
Little and Pvt. Paul F. Little, both
of administrative headquarters.
Capt. Little, 80 years on the force,
started his duty tour August 10,
1907, and Pvt. Little reported for his
first days work on March /, 1884.
Capt. jeremiah A. Sullivan, COM
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However, Pvt. Bradley stood proud
ly by when Pvt. Bradley, 2d-his son,
Charles H. Bradley-was sworn In
June 21, 1917. Pvt. Bradley, I'd, is
attached to No. II precinct. He, in
turn, watched his son join the ranks,
thus assuring the Bradley name a
place on the roll for another genera
ton, barring unforeseen develop
ments.
The remaining eight police fami-
lies are now well into the second
generation, with two officers-De-
tective Sergt. Thomas Nally of the
Detective Bureau and Pvt. Herbert
B. Rector Of No. 2 precinct-shar-
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ury each evening. The hoopskirts
had to be taken of and shaken down
to make sure nothing was hidden in
them. The press of the day pro-
tested against a male searcher. On
the other hand, the job was too re-
sponsible for a woman. The Treas
ury, however, finally had to be sat-
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brought to Washington other rebel
lious members of their sex.
In December, 1869, a scandal broke
out which shocked the whole coun-
try and almost resulted in a perma-
nent ban on women Government en-
ployes. Some of the girls, it will be
remembered, had been engaged in
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isfled with this latter alternative.
One December evening, the daily
accounting showed that $3.50 in new
greenbacks was missing. The ordi-
nary shaking-down of the hoop
skirts failed to produce any of it.
Supt. McCartnee of the money
printing department was frantic. He
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making paper money. Bills were
disappearing. The suspicious minds
Of Treasury officials conceived the
idea that the hoop-skirts the girls
wore at work had space enough in
side to conceal vast amounts of cur
rency. He insisted that they be
searched before leaving the Treas
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Home Town Gossips Enjoyed
Wild, Sensational Reports
Service Survived and Showed
Growth Into Efficient
Personnel of Today
By Thomas r. Henry.

When time weighs heavily some night the approximately $4,000
of the Government Washington
working living 1889 and
the first few hundred employed
In Federal service.
After the War; Government increased
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t Woman Federal Clerks Faced Hazard of Broadcast
First of Summer CAMPS
Created for Workers
Potomac Led Way in New
Type of Recreation
Adopted by Nation

the made Said the
Days Dongs correspondent:
THE girls obliged take themselves apart
petcoats and other article of their attire
But found"
Of what
cred front of locked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
BEES AND CUBS
 PLAY TWO TODAY
Cards Invade Boston for Twin Bill Tomorrow
 Afternoon

Boston, Aug. 26-(UP)-Those 20- game winners of two years ago, Jim Turner and Lou Fette, were slated to be on the mound today for the Boston Bees as they conclude a three game series here with the Chicago Cubs with a. doubleheader, scheduled when yesterdays game was rained out.
 At Chicago, the Red Sox favorite Saturday pitcher, Jack Wilson, was Manager Joe Cronin's choice to att tempt to salvage at least one out of three games from the Chicago White sox who yesterday defeated them, g to 2.
 Today's games will be the last ap- pearance of the season here for Gabby Hartnett's men. The Bees and St. Louis Cardinals play a double header Sunday.
 Lefty Grove started on the hill for the Red Sox but was taken out in the seventh inning for a pinch hitter and replaced by Emerson Dickman, who was charged with the loss when he had to be relieved by Heving and Wade.
 The Chicago team scored two runs in the first inning on 8 wild throw by Grove. Joe vosmik,s sixth home run of the year brought Boston its first run in the fifth inning of Jack Knott, and Jimmy Foxx tied the game up in the eighth with his 34th homer of the season.
 The Dykesmen exploded in their half of the eight and pushed over seven runs to clinch the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
BATTALINO BOXES
 CASTONCUAY NEXT

Hartford, Aug. 26 - The first glimpse by Hartford fight fans of Mariana Arilla comes next Tuesday night at Capitol Park, when the Spanish featherweight champion goes against Bobby (Poison) Ivy in one of the three eight round bouts carded by Promoter Lou Viscusi.
 Sharing the spotlight comes two other eight roT>ders, Carl Dell of New York versuA Danny Buckley of Holyoke, and JerHV zullo of Boston versus Sixto MoralSs of Cuba. Mor- ales is the lightweight champion of the island, has fought some of the best, and can give MT. Zullo a very unpleasant evening if he's in top form, which he guarantees to be.
 Bat Battalino, veteran Italian idol returns to the ring in his quest of his fourth comeback victory, and is putting his comeback chances on the spot when he meets Johnny Cas- tonguay of Holyoke.
 In the opening six rounder, Chris Quillan of Springfield meets Jimmy Belle of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
EATMAN AND TROY HEAD BEACH CARD

Milford, August 26. - Tercenten- nial fireworks will be on display at Walnut Beach Stadium tonight with Eldridge Eatman, Norwalk Negro. facing Mike Troy, Worcester heavy weight, in a six-round contest that should furnish heavy smelling from start to finish. Action will start at g o'clock.
 Eatman, winner over Troy in a sensational fight two months ago, IS only an even choice against the Worcester howitzer in tonights battle.
 Jack Nugent, Branford Bomber, is paired with George Barry. Shelton Electromagnetic. in one of the feature semi-pro bouts. Joey Silv- CTS. Bridgeport Pole, will box Jimmy Farnum. New Haven featherweight, in another choice pairing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
JOHNSON SEEKING
 MIDDLEBURY POST
Waterville Boy Anxious for Backfield Job With
 College Varsity

Middlebury, Vermont. August 2e- Football camp at Middlebury Col lege opens week later than usual, Coach Ben Beck announced today. The 1889 season will get under way Monday morning, September Il, when nearly fifty men are expected to return for three weeks of 1nten- game with Williams on September 30.
 Prospects for the Panther squad this year indicate that the con- certed efforts of the entire outfit rather than the outstanding per- formances by one or two men will be the keynote for a successful sea- son. 1888 Captain John Kirk, spec tacular end for three years, will be missed this fall, but the reliability of Captain-elect John Stable, Med- ford, Mass, playing a defensive cen- ter position, of Arthur Jaques, New Brunswick, N. J., and Pat Vartuli, Witherbee, N. Y, left and right guards, of Ed King, Johnstown, N. Y, who hopes to play again this year, and of Al Profy, Bristol, Pa, who has shifted to tackle last year, Is something on which to build a stronge line. Tn the backfield Coach Beck anticipates less trouble in forming 8 smoothly working unit since he lists among his above age candidates, Sam Bertuzzi, One- onta, N. r., John Fitzgerald, White hall, N. Y, Jack Johnson, Water Vile. Conn.,, John Mahoney, North Adams, Mass, who are backed by Ebert Cole, Williamstown, Mass, Harry vanGaasbeck, Chemung, N. r., and Lee Johnson, Alden, WY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
DIMACCIO LEADS
 MAJOR SLUCCERS
Yankee Star Hitting 400; Mize Tops National
 Leaguers

New York, August %. - (UP) - Joe DiMaggio, New York Yankees outfielder, continued to move away from the rest of the American League sluggers, averages released today showed.
 DiMaggio picked up six more points and led the batters with an even 400, three points better than first baseman, Jimmy Foxx, of the Boston Red Sox. Rookie outf1elder, Charley Keller, of the Yankees, was third with .346.
 Johnny Mize, first baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals, continued to lead the National League with 1856. Morris Arnovich, Philadelphia Phil lies outfielder, was second with .338 while Zeke Bonura, New York Giants first baseman, was third with .334.
 Rookie Alley Donald of the New York Yankees and veteran Bob Grove of the Boston Red Sox were tied for American League pitching hon. ors with 13 wins against defeats each. Paul Derringer, Cincinnati Reds, held the National League pitchers with IS victories against seven defeats.
 Leaders in other departments in each league:
 Runs batted in Williams, Red Sox, 104; Mccormack, Reds, 100.
 Runs: Foxx, Red Sox, IF; Frey and Werber, Reds, 83 each.
 Hits Rolfe, Yankees, 1858; McCor- mick, Reds, 1853.
 Doubles: Greenberg, Tigers, 35; Slaughter Cards 35.
 Triples: Lewis Senators 12; Her man Cubs IA.
 Home runs: Foxx Red Sox 33; Ott Giants 24.
 Stolen bases: Case Senators, AZ; Handley, Pirates, 18.
 Strikeouts: Teller, Indians, 187; Passeau, Cubs, l08.
 Base on balls: Teller, Indians, l09; Higbe, Phils, and Wander Nicer, Reds, 89 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Today's Sport
 Parade
By GEORGE KIRKsEY
United Press Staff Correspondent

| NOultcu EEeSc Otdh NVETcSpOHuCFU
 New York, Aug. 28-CUP)-The dream of every kid ball player on every corner lot in America is being lived by two youngsters on the Kan sas Cit Blues-Gerry Priddy and Phil Rizutto, the two most coveted and highly-prized ball players in the minors.
 Rizutto is 19 and g product of the New York sandlots. Priddy is 20 and an ex-American Legion player player from Los Angeles. Together they form the greatest kid keystone combination the minors have seen in many year. And they belong to the New York Tanks. Money cant buy them.
 Already George Weiss, head of the Yankee farm system, has shaken his head to offers of $l00,000 and more. They are conservatively valued at $150,0o0 as baseball flesh is priced these days. The Tanks plan to keep them together in the minors one more year for seasoning and intro- duce them to Yankee stadium fans in 1941.
 Every scout who's looked at these kids has placed the stamp of ap- proval on them. They have every thing-speed, defensive skill, base ball savvy and above all they can hit. The latest American associa- tion averages list Rizutto hitting .344 and Priddy .332. They have made about 50 more double plays than any other keystone combination in the league. Rizutto, with about 30 stolen bases, is close to the top in that de- partment.
 And both of them practically walked right into the Yankees arms. Rizutto, poor Italian kid who they say had never seen a major league game, heard about the Tanks having baseball classes tt the sta- dium to instruct young players and asked to join. Paul Kritchell, Yan- kee scout who was conducting the school, spotted Rizutto among hun dreds of applicants and recom- mended the Tanks sign him. Bill Essick, Yankee coast scout, picked up Priddy at about the same time.
 This is their third year in organ- ized baseball. Priddy played at Rogers, Ark, in 1897, and Rizutto at Bassett, Va. They joined up at the Tanks Norfolk, Va, farm in 1888 and became roommates and in- separable pals.
 Rizutto is the fielding marvel of the association, ranked as a better shortstop than Pee Wee Reese of Louisville, who brought $75,000 in cash and players from Brooklyn, and Jimmy Pofahl of Minneapolis, who fetched $40,OOO from Washing ton. He is fast as rabbit despite his short legs-he's only feet, 6 inches tall. Priddy, who plays sec- ond, is the steadier of the two and the longer hitter.
 They are cocky, 1ikeable kids who have supplied most of the fire for Kansas City's pace-setting club. The fact that the Tanks have Joe Cor don at second and Frankie Crosetti at shortstop, the majors best second base combination, doesn't bother Rizutto and Priddy in the slightest. They both are sure they'll be play- ing side by side on the Yankees in l941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

NEW RECREATION l LEAGUE CHAMPS. TO BE CROW NED.
Long Hill Opposes Bunker Hill in Playoff T0mor-
 row Afternoon

Washington park diamond is to be the scene of a real attraction this Sunday when first and second round winners, Long Hill and Bunker Hill, clash in double header for the 1899 crown of the City Recreation Baseball League. Pres. Rocco (Smokey) Palladino has set the first game of the series at 2 o'clock and the End game to start in 15 minutes from the first at whatever time it may end. In the event of both clubs winning game apiece, a playof will be necessary the following Sum- day, but if both contests are won by the same team the championship will go to the winner of the double header and the Rec League will of- ficially close for the season.
 Gold baseballs will be awarded to the champion of this present campaign. Joe Runavidge who has been umpiring throughout the sea- son will call the balls and strikes with Palladino officiating on bases. O'Rourke will keep score.
 Coach Nicholas Sacco of the Long Hills has not yet decided on 8 full lineup but 1t is almost certain that Storza and Ralph Juliana will make up the batteries. The Bunker Hill team also has not decided on a com- plete lineup but Coach Pop Stein- metz said that Malone will work on the mound in the starting game. It Is probable that either Dunken or Jackie Travers will go in as relief.
 Rec. Loop Vice President Henry Komoskis of the Pond Aces had scheduled trip to the Yankee Stadium Sunday, but Is is possible that he will call off his trip SO as to be on hand to watch his old rivals in Q battle of baseball that should provide keenest playing and enough thrills and excitement until next season.
 The Bunker Hills and Long Hills are evenly chased, both aggregations having strong hitters and fast field CTS. The Bunker Killers have a fast pitching department, but chances are even as the Long Hills meet all sorts of pitchers and have acquired the ability to hit.
 The record crowd of fans expected to be on hand will have the satis- faction of watching the best offer ings in the City Rec Leagues sea- son program.
 President Palladino wishes the presence of each manager Wednes- day evening at 7:3o in the Central Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
CANADIENS COACH
 BROWNS IN HURON

St. Joseph, Ont, Aug. 26.-UP) - A search was organized today to recover the body of Albert (Babe) Siebert, star defenseman of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. who drowned while swimming in Lake Huron late yesterday
 The 3b-year-old athlete, who rec gently was appointed coach of the Canadiens for next season, was swimming out from shore to recover an inflated inner tube allowed to drift away by his baby daughter. Suddenly he began to shout for help.
 siebett's two children saw their father drown before Clayton Hoff- man, a friend from Zurich. Ont, could swim to his sld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
The Customers Always Write
Ry DAN PARKER

THE LETTERS that the only things wrong with E the referee both fighters sports tn radio broadcast
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 EVERY TIME a sports writer makes . wrong prediction sports a prediction chides A. accusations directed against Referee shameful people to think fights fixed after like think Mead ought to a couple of towels certainly them.'
 plain spoken Jimmy of Hoboken post eards Armstrong a K. O.? B-R-A-C-K!"
 ACCORDING BROADCAST lightweight affair Armstrong didn't belong in the ring with Amb states George sports t Ambers didn't light mogus average they'll employ deciding fought the radio broadcast merely vcng stands when that incident
 Everybody out for Mirror
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
LAWN BOWLERS BUSY

The annual state lawn bowling tournament will be held at Fulton park this afternoon with i6 teams competing. The pairings follow: George Davidson. Hartford Wood- lawn club, vs. John Smith, Bridge port; s. Dargie. Bridgeport, vs. James Gardner; Alex Davis, Bridge port, vs. Neil Macdougall, New Brit ain; A. Mcclure, Stamford, vs. Jim Hanley, New Haven; A. Gailbraith. New Britain, vs. Bob Finley. Water-| bury: Greenwich No vs. Homer Lesiring, Waterbury; A. Cunning. ham, Stamford, vs. Fcrnleight.| Hartford: Greenwich No. 2 vs. c. 0rieve, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
MERCURY RUNNERS TO COMPETE HERE
Powerful New York Club Enters National A. A. U.
 Meet Sept. }

The 400 meter relay shapes up as one which will provide one of the greatest events of its type ever staged in Connecticut when female track stars from all sections of the United States and Canada compete in the 1889 Women's National A. A. U. Track and Filed Champion ships at Municipal Stadium, Wa terbury, on Sunday, September 3.
 The Tuskegee Institute of Ala bama's "A" team, winner of the event last year, will be competing against a formidable group of talent in the forthcoming meet.
 Heading the challengers will be the Polish Olympic Women's A. o. of Cleveland, led by Stella Walsh, greatest female track star in the world today. The Polish -Olympics recently set a mark of 50 seconds flat in 8 Cleveland meet.
 The powerful Mercury A. c. of New York, will enter two teams, one of which broke three American rec ords since last September. Other NOAAtCAAuCAo dkG bAAC 1AuA- ricanes" of Chicago, Central A.A.U champions: Park-Central A. of New York; Philadelphia Moose Lodge of Surry, Me-; German American A. O., New York, and the Camden County Girls Club of Glou- cester, N. J.
 The New Haven County Sheriffs Association = sponsors of the meet have made final arrangements with State Police Lieutenant William Schatzman for the 26-mile mara thon which is being run from Or- ange to Waterbury in conjunction wit hthe track meet. State and local police will patrol the entire course of the race, which will have as its favorites, Tarazan Brown, Pat Dengis. Johnny Semple and Clar- ence DeMar.