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The Washington times., 1939-01-25

cart him away.
Louis, the champion, weighed
20OA pounds and the challenger
18OA today at the weigh
ing-in ceremonies before the Box
ing Commission surrounded by all
the hoopla and excitement and
kibitzing which customarily &C.
company these proceedings.
EVEN MONEY ON K.O.
Betting odds fluctuated between
6 and 8 to 1 on the ominously
morose, sepia-toned champion to
retain his pugilistic empire against
the slightly darker-hued chal-
lenger, and it was even money
on a knockout inside of five
rounds. But there was virtually
no wagering. If the title should
change hands by some miracle,
it will be one of the biggest up
sets in boxing history, and the per
petration thereof will come about
in the first all-Negro heavyweight
championship fight ever held in
America.
It generally was agreed today
with j. Henry adding to the note
of unanimity-that his lone chance
rests on his staying the scheduled
IS rounds and winning the deci-
sion. That would be a major sur
prise. If he should score knock
out the thing will be nothing less
than a nice, neat little catastrophe
visited upon the assembled experts.
COMPETENT WORKMAN
John Henry, a game fellow and
a thoroughly competent workman.
is pinning all his hopes on his box
ing ability and whatever speed he
may be able to muster. The trou-
Continued on Page 20, Col. II
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c, ". BATTLES
fine ARMY 49,

George washington University'S
basketball team is at West Point
today to test the United States
Military Academy'S strong cage
outfit. Victory for the Colonials
will aid Bill Reinhart's quintet
considerably in its standing in the
East. as the Cadets have one OF
the finest clubs to represent them
in several years.
Although Army has lost but one
game this campaign-to Ohio
State last Saturdays. w. has a
fine chance to score a triumph.
Tomorrow night the Colonials
move to Hamilton, N. Y, where
they are scheduled to play Col
gates toSsers. The Red Raiders
of the Cl1enango Valley are a bit
under par this season and a vic
tory is expected by the Colonial
five.
Catholic U. lost its seventh
straight last night when Mt. st.
Mary'S Of Emmitsburg. Md, came
to town and slaShed out a 57-36
victory over the hapless Cards.
The MountieS unveiled a trio Of
stellar markSmen in Center Saw
age and Guards Kokie and Att
chella. Kokie swished the cards
for % points, while the other two
toSsers scored 10 points each.
Gene DAILY, sophomore guard,
led the attack for the RedbirdS
with IL points.
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Reprieve
Eastern Cage Capt,
Gets NeW Chance

Eastern's basketball captain,
Howard Soup" Hancock seemed
to be off his game in the first
half of the contest with Central
yesterday.
It later developed that Soup"
was worried because he had told
his brother, with whom he lives,
that he had enough scholastic
credits to be graduated in Feb
ruary but found out recently
that another semester would be
required.
He failed to tell his brother
this fearing he would be forced
to quit school anyway, and all
through the initial period he
was handicapped by this ap-
prehenSion. He was so fret
full at halftime that he decided
to confess, regardless of the
consequences.
His brother, however, gave
him permission to finish the
year and Soup" went through
the final stanza with his mind
at rest.
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WALLACE PAGES
SKATING TRIALS

OCONOMOWOC, Wis, Jan. Is
G.NSO.-George Wallace, of San
Francisco, today had a three-sec-
ond edge on the rest of the field in
the final trial of the 1,5O0-meter
event of the speed skating tryouts
for the 1910 Olympic team.
Wallace's time of 2::21.8 yester-
day was the best ever made in an
Olympic tryout, but was :07.1
slower than the world record.
The second best performance
was that of Delbert Lambert,
Olympic veteran from Milwaukee,
his time was 2:24.8.
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Revolt
Golfers Seek to Alter
TwO p. G.. A. Tests

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Is
Four reasons for an impending
revolt within the ranks Of the
Professional Golfers Association
appear to be gaining headway
throughout the nation following
the $1,000 matchplay open
tournament here last week.
They are: (1) The best golfer
does not always win. (2) It is
not a true test of golf. 90 Too
big an element of luck is con-
nected with the play. a. The
stymie is g. nightmare to the
pros.
Efforts are now underway to
change the two outstanding
P. G. A. teSts-the National
Championship and the San
Francisco Open-to medal score
events.
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WORKS ON GROUNDS
8rya1r mnrHr
1HH5-14G4

Down through of years it our privilege to
be closely woven with man could call friend-Bryan
Morse.
Our paths led along the route and the span
of time that raversed fes highways with both rough
and smooth going Bryan never found wanting. So
today as pay final tribute to great and gentle man.
let stop and with bowed heads, remember those
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Lynch Pronounced OK
After Examination

GLASGOW, Scotland, Jan. 25.
Benny Lynch today was pro
nounced in satisfactory condition
to leave the hospital here after
treatment for exposure. The for
mer world flyweight champion
disappeared from his training
quarterS-Camp Carbeth in Stir
lingshire-and was found wander,
ing on the moor clad only in a
pair Of pajamaS and a pair OF
rubt ~rS.
Lynch suffered a breakdown
after the title was taken from
him because he could not make
the weight limit last year for his
bout with Jackie ZURICH, Of Cali
fornia. and has been undergoing
treatment In q monastery in Fire
The Washington times., 1939-01-25

Feuding will be in order in a
big way tomorrow night when
st. Johns and Gonzaga cagers
meet in a game that will have a
strong bearing and may decide
the Catholic Prep School bas-
ketball championship.
For not only are the Cadets
and the Purple old traditional
rivals, but Jimmy Mulvihill, a
veteran ace of st. Johns, will be
facing brother Bobby, sopho-
more, who is playing his first
year Of varsity ball.
Bobby has improved rapidly
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St. John S, Gonzdgd Tilt
May Decide Prep Title

this season, as has the whole
Gonzaga quint, and should the
two brothers be paired a real
contest can be expected.
Joey Gallagher is the pace
setter on whom Coach Gene
Augusterfer is counting to pull
the bacon from the fire, while
Orrel Mitchell, Gonzaga pilot,
puts his dependence mainly in
Buddy O'Brien and Freddie
Rice.
In the preliminary at 8 p. m.
st. Paul'S will battle St. AIMS
for the Little Catholic High
School" crown.
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.295. Others believed the club
would take into consideration his
faithful service and great playing
through Is seasons during which
he rolled up an imposing string Of
records, not the least remarkable
of which is his consecutive game
mark which is now well into the
1RnnS
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Lands, Griff Attend
Paul Shannon Rites

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Jan.
25.-Among the hundreds who
attended the funeral services of
Paul Shannon. president of the
American Baseball Writer'S AsSo-
citation who was drowned last
week off the PasSagrille Bay sea-
wall. were Judge KeneSaw M.
Lands, commissioner Of baseball,
and Clark Griffith. president Of
the Washington Nationals.
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SIGNS
CONTRACT FOR
$4,000, REPORT

NEW YORK. 5an. Is Q.N.S).
Lou Gehrig, veteran first baseman
of the New York Yankees, and
|highest-salaried player in baseball
last year, today signed his 1889
contract without comment.
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Budge's Lead Over
Vines SIashed 10 4

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 25.-Don-
aid Budge's margin over his tour
ing partner, Ellsworth Vines, today
had been cut to four for their
series, following the latter'S vic
tory last night, 60, 11-9.
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Episcopal s. in Action

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 25.
Episcopal High School meets the
Gilman School of Baltimore quin-
tet here Saturday afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1939-01-25

His sal ary
last year was
said to be 500.
600. His quick
acceptance OF
terms tod ay
that his new
c ontract calls
for the same
stipend or one
slightly less.
Many thought
that G e h rig
was due for a
big cut follow
ing a mediocre
season in which
he hatted nnlV
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
100000 Gate
Seen for Bout
ByLAWTON CARVER

NEW YORK, JAM 25 Q.NS.).-Approximatey 100000
worth of will again tonight in Madison
Square Garden and possibly they will be herag the crown
ing world heavyweight Champion but likely the
chorued hoerng will indicate that j. Barrow Louis has got
his man. attendants Henry Lewis and
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
SHUN
TINKER FIELD
BY KIRK MILLER

NDO, Fla, Jan. 25.
When Bucky Harris, manager of
the Washington baseball club,
brings to this lake-festooned mid
Florida metropolis, an assortment
of embryo pitchers and catchers
! a week from today, the candidates
will stage their daily workouts on
the greensward known hereabouts
as the Fair Grounds.
This must not be confused with
Tinker Field where the regular
Nat squad will go into spring
training later.
The Fair Grounds is believed to
be the right spot for collection
of would-be baseball talant, such
as makes up the Bucky Harris
entourage.
WORKS ON GROUNDS
Right now, Long John Camel,
Washington's branch store opera.
tor, already is at work with crew
of hands bearing rakes and Shovels
and hoes, the better to make the
infield fast and the basepaths
negotiable.
when the early regulars re-
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SClll q uCCle OF Cne M1SIcI III G1C OsSNAO"SA~
redhead ELLSWORTH VINES, who
has been stepped in honest professionalism
long enough to have his opinions really
count for something, thinks that the eight
week rule is strictly and absolutely the
bunk.
"THE EIGHT WEEK RULE ESTAB-
LISHES AN ARISTOCRACY in lawn tennis
that is absolutely unfair" said VINES -.
THE DAVIS CUP COMMITTEE names its
team early in the year . That is, it
names the squad Well, what happens?
Just this . The boys WHO ARE NAMED
CAN GO RIGHT ON PLAYING LAWN
TENNIS ALL SUMMER LONG The
more tournament play they can get, the
sharper will be their games, or so they
say =. . So they go ahead and hammer
away to their hearts content But there
are some other boys playing tennis who
hope some day to make that Davis Cup
team q. And they are EXPECTED TO
ACCOMPLISH IN EIGHT WEEKS .what
the Cup squad does in q whole season.
The Washington times., 1939-01-25

"THE EIGHTWEEK RULE CAN BE VIOLATED" the profeS-
sona champion promising young
right people, CERTAIN MATTERS CAN BE ARRANGED It
always like that always will be You
don't STATES ASSOCIATION passing
eighweek golfer right along playing his
game think that the various
committees golf OPERATE WITH MORE COMMON SENSE
than any other committees in other games
perhaps preudiced of go Vines ahead
going get down and practice and then
play amateur golf because I really love the game"
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
LOUIS HEAVY CHOICE TO TRIUMPH
StOcklUeH to Train With
Mats in Florida

Lefty" StOckwell, former Eastern High hurI-
ing ace, will leave Washington January 81 for
Orlando, Fla, where he will work out with
the Senators in their opening training sessions
After his stay with the Griffmen, Lefty
will probably go with a minor league team in
the South.
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Buck ONEILL

- DONALD BUDGE, WHO SACRIFICED DESIGNATION AS
MR.. BUDGE in the lawn tennis programs in favor OF q
q bale in the bank thinks that the EITWEEk
imposed players by the United states
The Washington times., 1939-01-25
Coli Suing Not a Handicap

<kD YOU FIND THAT THE LAWN TENNIS STROKE m
TERFERES WITH YOUR GOLF STROKES in any way?"
~ asked Vines us there ANYTHING that inteeres with
muscular coordination, another?"
"NdOST CERTAINLY NOT" CAME THE READY RESPONSE 80
question concerning baseball and golf
But golfers tell me that THE GOLF
SWING IN NO WAY DETRACTs FROM THEIR BASEBALL NJ
FORM chaps NYRIL HOAG recently traded to the
st. Louis off he is consistently in the
LOW And he good hitter in baseball I find that
play golf day. the next that legs feel 1t
But my swing in way affected"
"THERE SEEMS TO BE SOMETHING OF A WHISPERING
CAMPAIGN progress against the fight for the heavyweight
championship of the tonight JOE LOUIS
meets JOHN championship and figures
Maybe not in round two, but somewhere along
the 15-round distance , JOHN HENRY GOOD BOXER,
but so is AND NO HEAVYWEIGHT since DE1pSE1
the high explosives in both fists that the BROWN
BOMBER CARRIES IN HIS HANDS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
Zappone ScoresWhite's Statements To Public
President of Young Democrats Calls Good Government
 Leaders Prejudiced, Vindictive Group

Nicholas Zappone, president of the Young Democratic club today labels Harold F. White of the Citizens Good Government association as the "would-be Hitler of local poli- tical realms. In a statement issued today, MT. Zappone defends the remarks he made at the Young Democrats outing Sunday at Lake wood park, and predicts that the voters twill see to it that the city manager plan is tossed into the Naugatuck river"
 MT. Zappone declares that the leadership of the Good Government group comprises bitterly prejudiced, vindictive men and the name of Harold F. White tops them all"
 He condemns the merit system provisions of the proposed charter, declaring that it would block young people with "an honorable ambition to work and serve".
 MT. Zappone's statement follows:
 MT. Editor-I noticed in last eve ning's papers that MT. Harold F. White, the would be Hitler of local political realms, is at it again, twist ing and distorting facts with his characteristic enthusiasm to serve the aims of that vindictive little clique that forms the leadership of the Good Government association. [ also learned last evening from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

percentage in battling against a we'll entrenched czar, who will probably be imported" here and paid any where from SIS, 5,000 to $25, 900 year for an experiment. The first two years will be sufficient for the Good Government gang to freeze in their favorites into key positions and then God help any young man or woman who aspires for g. position in the police, fire and school departments. For like the Merit System in effect in state departments unless he or she has a sponsor" or little money "to invest" he or she will sit on the sidelines for years to come. The City Manager Plan is smoke screen for vicious Merit System that will block many deserving youth with out something more than an honor able ambition to work and serve and who is without a complete high school education.
 However, still believe that the rank and file of the voters of Wa terbury will see to it that the City Manager Plan is tossed into the Naugatuck River, where it belongs. The voters will do that little thing if they are wise to MT. White and his gang.
 And just for the record Mir White. In case of any more of your "Stoogies" writing, if they do, or signing their names to canned copy" as they frequently Go you may be interested and then again you may not in the fact that was never employed by the city as a street or sidewalk inspector or that I was given a job as patronage for the Young Democrats. It may be news to you that notwithstanding their activities in support of their party and not individuals, the Young Democrats never received one job from former Mayor Hayes in his nine years and nine months administra- tion. They never asked for any. But, of course, what's the use the Good Government gang is not in- terested in facts. It doesn't make good propaganda. The gang wants some little fairy stories from Kansas City or Flint, Mich.
 Now MT. White to quote you, What MT. zappone meant to say" he says it and he is telling the world that while many esteemed citizens may be listed as favoring the City Manager Plan, Waterburians know that the Citizens Good Government association, so called, has for its leadership several bitterly prejudic- ed, vindictive men and the name of Harold F. White tops them all NICHOLAS ZAPPONE, President of the Young Democratic Club of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 ADJUSTMENTS SET

Schedules of The New Haven Railroad will be adjusted on Sum- day to conform to the ending of the daylight saving period. Most trains will be scheduled one hour later than during the summer months. It is pointed out, however, that because many minor adjust ments will be made at the same time it will be necessary to consult the new timetables in order to be sure of train times. The new schedules will be in the hands of agents be- fore the end of the week.
 Train 458, leaving Bridgeport at 3:45 p. m. daily except Sundays for Waterbury, will leave at $50 p. m, having correspondingly later sche- dule at line stations, due Waterbury 4:45 p. m.
 Train 136, leaving Waterbury at 4:45 p. m. daily except Sundays for Hartford, will leave at 4:50 p. m., and have correspondingly later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
War Unlikely ToHave
 Effect On Real Estate
Experience of Years 19l4=l917 Would Seem to Show
 No Lessening of Activity Here

Chicago, Sept. 16-With low-cost home construction now the most striking single element in current building, with residential construc- tion for the first six months of the year 61To in advance of last year, and with important new possibilities in real estate financing indicated as opening, realtors of the country, when they meet for their annual convention in Los Angeles, October 24-27 inclusive, will be concerned primarily with adjustment = with keeping the economic gears in mesh in a new period ahead, a period which is expected to include in an important way the recondi- tloning of present structures that are no longer new.
 Possible effects of war conditions on real estate demand, real estate earnings, City growth trends, f. nancing supply, and the like, will inevitably color all discussions.
 At time when large new ele- ments are coming into the picture, sound national policies are of the highest importance to keep our eco- homie advance in balance. E. L. Os- terdcrf, Cleveland, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, will open its convention discussions. He will review the large factors affecting the future for real estate, and what these mean in re- latlon to national policy.
 What Will War Mean?
 What will be the immediate effect Of war in Europe on our real estate activity? Consensus of leading real- tors who went through the experi- ence in 1914-1917, summarized by Herbert U. Nelson, Chicago, execu- tive vice president of the National Association of Real Etate Boards, is for continuation of the improve ment in the market experienced during recent months.
 Primary answer to the question will come from the effect on general business and on incomes. Here are some considerations they suggest: u) The American banking system IS today in a strong position with a big gold reserve, with deposit insur- ance and with large surplus of savings for investment. The Euro pean war was not expected and has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

If the present neutrality act went no farther than this I believe that America would be able to keep out of war, as neutral, just as long as she wished. She could still be a con- trolling factor in maintaining neu- tral rights and working for a better order during peace times.
 The American people are more united today in their desire to stay out of the war than they were dur ing the World War before 1917. We krow today from experience that ne thing would be gained for us or for the world by our becoming a combatant.
 SEEKS REPEAL
 OF EMBARGO
 All of the above of course means that l should like to see the arms embargo provisions in the present neutrality act repealed. I advocate this primarily because I believe that our neutrality under international law and he laws of war is stronger without them than it is with the domestic embargo provisions. l be- Leve so because ours is the only neutral country with law like ours. should prefer to conclude with out reference to a cash and carry theory, because the above suggests strongly, as it should, that we would be better off without it simply by using international law and domi- nance by neutrals as our guide. definitely do not believe it essential that all american property be kept of the high seas as is contemplated under the broadest interpretation of the cash and carry theory.
 Yet its advocates are not with ort argument. can accept the theory, if to get an otherwise well rounded out program, it seems to add to, or at least not detract from, the general strength or balance. Cash and carry is not a primary but a secondary subject. Its pro- ponents consider it honestly to be an additional security. Fortunately trial of the cash and carry idea as an experiment can do no harm. If its use has bad effects they will be not of the irreparable kind and there is nothing in it to induce war. It is incapable of producing shock and I shall not hold out against | trying it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

to some extent been discounted. Business should go on as usual. (2) At present only about 56o of Ameri- can business rests on foreign trade.
 During the opening years of the last war, real estate activity did not suffer, but on the contrary showed consistent improvements" the "old- timers" point out. Construction and real estate activity in general gradu- ally increased for the three years 1914-1917, or until we ourselves en- tered the war.
 "One effect of any serious war is always a trend towards imitation, ' the consultants point out. When great nations are at war, imitation becomes practically world wide. We may expect to see rising prices in many fields, including real estate. The arguments for investment in real estate as a hedge against infla- tion assume new emphasis since the outbreak of war in Europe"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

whispers even from MT. Whites so- called "silk stocking" friends in the ranks of the G. o. P. that MT. White is not above participating in street brawl to impress upon anyone so in- sane as to give serious attention to him that he is the boss. To use quotes from my G. O. P. friends MT
 White says I'm the boss. Of what, or whom please tell us MT. White.
 In his public letter to the press MT. White sets out to tell the world that I made speech last Sunday. In several places in his letter, which was about as logical and as about as complicated as that "screwy" out line for his P. R. system, City Man ager and Merit System, MT. White very graciously but with malice afore- thought attempts to tell the public what INT. Zappone meant to say".
 Now what I meant to say, MT. White, to my friends, I said. And I repeat that if Waterbury is so unfortunate as to have the City Manager Plan and its so-called Merit System inflicted upon it then the future of political organizations of honorable motives, is none too encouraging. For with g. City Man ager such as Waterbury is likely to get by its first council election, a framed affair, there will be no