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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24

hard-runnerS and superior to Jeff ferSon on pass defense.
 The line should be one of the big gest and most efficient in the conference. Only one touchdown went through that same line last fall and the Wildcats played both Minnesota and Notre Dame, the battering rams of the Middle West.
 Three veterans - Bob Daly, Ted Greft and Jim Smith man the ends, with Jay Laskay. converted fullback, filling in as fourth man Veterans Nick Cutlich, Frank Young and Corne Aarts will be re- inforced at tackle by sophomore Ali Bauman, teammate of De- Correvont at Chicagos Austin High School. Critics who watched Bau- man last spring predicted he'd be all-American at least by 1940.
 Four Veterans for Guards
 Four lettermen return at guard. John Goldak, Don Guritz, Hal Method and Joe Lokanc, stars since their sophomore years, take care of those spots.
 Center likely will be the strongest point in the line. John Haman, cen- ter and line packer for two years, is one of the best in the conference. Defensively, he is the finest center in the sector. A minor fault on downtield blocking cost him his chances for all-America mention last fall. As relief for Haman. Wal dorf is grooming Paul Hiemenz, a letterman, and Joe Hay, senior re- serve.
 Northwestern's schedule:
 October 7-Oklahoma at North western.
 October 14-Northwestern at Ohio State.
 October 21--Wisconsin at North western.
 October 28-Illinois at Northwest ern.
 November 4-Northwestern at Minnesota.
 November 11-Purdue at North western.
 November 18-Northwestern at Notre Dame.
 November 25-Iowa at Northwest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
Today's Sport Parade
BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondentl

1 In all his football career Thorps was never badly injured.
 T always kept myself in pretty good shape" he said. About ths worst injuries I ever had wers cracked ribs and a shoulder thrown out"
 Asked how long it would take him to get in good shape now, Thorpe looked away from the ball game right quick and laughed.
 "Oh, about six weeks" Rates Mahan Highly
 Thorpe rates Eddie Mahan of Har- yard as the greatest football player he ever played against or saw in action and Bill Hollenbeck of Penn as the toughest, toughest man hs ever ran up against. He played against both while he was with the Carlisle Indians.
 For the last few years Thorpe has been playing bits in pictures and last year he made a lecture tour in schools in the far west. The Indian ranks track as the greatest sport of all, especially for youngsters.
 If kid is good in track he can become good in any sport, said Jim. For professional career I believe baseball is the best sport"
 In 1912 Thorpe was acclaimed the worlds greatest athlete after winning the decathlon and pentathlon at the Olympic games at Stockholm, and was honored by the king of Sweden. Shortly after that they took all Jim's medals and honors away from him because he admitted he had played baseball for money.
 "I'd like to know where all thosa medals and trophies; Aare they took away from me-" said Thorpe. They were never seen afterwards. Once I heard they were some place in Geneva"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24

New York, Aug. -(UP)-A big copper-skinned fellow with a bull neck and broad shoulders wandered into the Polo Grounds press box yes- terday and it was cinch he wasn't 8 sports writer. Gus, the custodian of the press coop, usually losses in- terlopers right up the little circular iron stairway leading to the entrance, but he didn't lay hand on this guy.
 Weighs 220
 The stranger was Jim Thorpe, now 51, but still pretty good package of a man. He weighs about 220 now as compared to the 188 he scaled when he was the greatest football player in the land. He looks healthy and says he feels good.
 T eat good and I sleep good and there ain't a thing the matter with me that know of," said old Jim.
 In New York to appear on a radio program, Thorpe couldn't resist the temptation to visit the Polo Grounds. It was sort of "old home week."
 Tnorpe played ms 1lrSt 1ootball game in New York at the Polo Grounds with the old Carlisle h. dians, then he played there with the New York Giants pro team, and he was one of John McGraw's noble ex- periments as a basebalfl player. Mo- Graw tried for seven years, from 1913 through 1919, to make a major league ball player out of Thorpe but old Jim just couldn't hit that curve ball.
 In rebutal Thorpe asked, And who don't have trouble hitting that curve on the outsider
 Thorpe played pro football for 16 years and pro baseball just one year less. His last appearance on the gridiron was in 1929 with the Chicago Cardinals against the Bears. He played end and all he remembers about the game is that his side lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
Northwestern So Strong DeCOrrevOnt Rates as
 Fifth Back
BY STEVE SNYDER

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Evanston, Ill August 24 - (UP) - The tipoff on ho wtough North - The topoff on how tough North be this fall is the fact that Bill DeCorrevont, the schoolboy hero, is ranked no better than fifth among left halfback candidates.
 DeCorrevont is no morning glory He was a great high school ball carrier and he may be as good in college if Coach Lynn Woldorf can find a spot to break him in.
 But the Wildcats, early favorites to dethrone Minnesota as Big Ten champion, have three lettermen for the left half position and one other sophomore also has the call over the prepe school sensation.
 For the first time in three years, Waldorf has bot ha fine line and exceptiona lbackS. In other years he has had brilliant seasons with good lines and no backs or a weak forward wall and powerful ground- gathers. With perfect balance for 1889. NOrthwestern's ballyhoo drums already are beating out claims for the mythical national championship. Open Against Oklahoma
 The Wildcats will need all their power. Opening with Oklahoma at Evanston October T, they meet Ohio State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minne- sota, Purdue and Iowa in the Big Ten and Notre Dame on the out aide. Oklahoma defeated by Teni nessee in the Orange Bowl last winter, has the Wildcats secuted thorough wand Northwestern'S na- tional title dreams can be exploded at the start.
 Only two important lettermen are missing. Bob Voigts, all confer ence tackle and mentioned on many all-America selections, leaves his spot in the line and Bernie Jeffer- son, Negro right half-back, is gone after three years of valuable service.
 In the backfield, veterans Nick Conteas, biggest man on the squad. and Dick Richards win be the quar- terback, lettermen Ollie Hahnen- stein, Paul Soper and Erwin Mad- sen, along with sophomores Don Kruger and DeCorrevont are avail- able at left half and Jack McGurn, a senior, will be the fullback. Me- Gurn's replacements will be. picked fro ma select bunch of sophomores including Don Clawson of Kanka- kee, H., George Benson of Ham, mond, Ind, and Jim Furlong, Chi- cago.
 Backs May Alternate
 Since Jefferson was the teams iron man at right half for three years, that position may cause Waldorf considerable trouble. Iggy Mesec and Raymond Soukup, letter men are only average backs. Soph- omores Ike Kepford of Muskegon, Mich, and Floyd Chambers of Salt Lake City, Utah, stars of the intra- squad game last spring, likely will be called on freqeuntly. Both are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
Power Blends With
 Balance For Wildcats
PARK ALL=STARS
 TO ENGAGE COWBOYS

The Public Parks League AL Stars will meet the Litchfleld Cow boys tonight at Litchfield in their second encounter.
 All players lacking transportation are asked to meet in front of Al Moraska's Store, 467 West Main street before 5:30 o'clock.
 The Blessed Sacraments will play the Naugatuck Highlanders at 6 O. clock at Recreation Field. Saturday the Sacs will meet Bethlehem A. c, at Hamilton Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
RIVER ACES DEFEAT
 BROOKLYN WILDCATS

Tony Samararo pitched a 3-hitter to blank the Brooklyn Wildcats, B. 0, last night. The victory gave the Aces a chance to win the junior championship at Washington park. The score by innings:
 R. H. E.. River Aces ..... .002 021 Ks 2 6 Wildcats ...... .OOO 900 co 3 l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
NAUGY HIGHLANDERS
 INVADE THOMATON

Thomaston, Aug. 24.-The High flanders of Naugatuck will play Harry Lynch's American Legion baseball team at McGrath's field to- night at p. m., with Keeley and Longo forming the battery for the Clocktowners.
 Next Sunday, the Litchfield Cow boys will be in town to meet the Legion nine in the second of their three game series. The Legion won the first game, while the second contest, slated for last Sunday, was postponed because of rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
HAL. SMITH BEATS
 DINSMORE FUTILE

Dinsmore Futile was busted from further play in the annual Water bury Country club tennis tourna- ment yesterday lowing to Harold w. Smith, defending champion, in the opening round, GA and 6-2.
 Other results yesterday follow: T. P. Kellogg went three sets to whip
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
LALLIER SUPREME

A triple-tie for first place in the American division of the North Square Merchants league last night when Fulton Markets defeated the Hanley Grill, Az.
 Earl Lalliar pitched for the Full tons and Cy Williams caught. Lefty Bruno was charged with the loss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
STRICTLY WESTERN

Los Angeles-John Maloney. No- Ire Dame reserve center, is playing the part of ranger in studio pro- duction of Northwest Passage. !" When not working before the ca meras Maloney is night watchman at camp of 500 Indians near Boise Idaho.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
WALDORF REDUCES

Evanston, Ill., Lynn Waldorf Northweste Tn football coach, is Is pounds overweight and is playing handball daily to get into shape foi the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24
BAER's FRIENDS

Sacramento--Max Baer says the best thing boxing did for him was to give him two real friends: his manager, Ancil Hoffman, and Jack Dempsey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24

The first football victory scored by Notre Dame next season will be the 300th in that institutions his- tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24

c. P. Goss, 3rd, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4; w. A. Wallace defeated c. H. Upson, 6-3,, 6-3; and E. B. Hitchcock defeated R. M. Hunt, 6-3, 6-1. J. Francis Smith drew a bye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-24

Just 112 Morse-tailored Worsteds with Flannels Tweeds and Gabardnes to boot some with two- trousers real variety of pippns! Come pluck em off the racks today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
UNITED STATES UNDER ATTACK
 RUSSIAN PARTY

MOSCOW, Dec. 5. -- The Com munist Party newspaper today called upon American toilers to defeat war plans of American I'm perialism' and declared that the American Communist Party is now actively preparing for fulfill ment of it's historical task in tha new international situation
 The call is made in an articla in the monthly magazine Agitators,
 The article further states propa- ganda and material to Party or ganizers and lecturers in the Unit ed States is being liberally fur nished.
 The entire article is signed by II. Ross and is by far the most bitter attack of the organ against the United States yet to appear here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
BLONDE SHAVER GIVES OFFICERS
 p0SITIvE SLIP
Winnie Ruth Judd Still al Liberfy-Suieide Is
 Now Feared

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 5.-Police are spurred in their hunt for fu- gitive blonde slayer Winnie Ruth Judd by the fear she may take hel own life.
 Relatives and friends of the 34- year-old convicted trunk slayer told officers that Mrs. Judd has threat ened suicide rather than return to the Arizona State hospital.
 In a note left for the Rev. Rob- ert Warren, Mrs. Judd wrote that she might kill herself before giving up a second time to authorities al the hospital.
 Mrs. Judd fled Sunday night in her second successful escape within six weeks.
 Bloodhounds have failed to fol- low up her trail and pursuers admit that Mrs. Judd has given them the slip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
FRITZ KUHN
 MUST GO TO
 PRISON CELL
German American Bund Leader Sentenced to
 21z 10 Five Years

NEW YORK, Dec. 5. - Fritz Kuhn, German-American Bund leader, was today sentenced to prison for a term of two and one half to five years.
 Kuhn was convicted last week of grand larceny of the Bund's funds.
 Sentence today was imposed on the count of grand larceny in the James Murray transaction and two counts of forgery in that connec- ton.
 Sentence was suspended by Judge Wallace on the transaction in- volving the alleged payment of moving expenses for Mrs. Virginia Camp, the blonde angel" men, toned in Kuhns love letters.
 Murray testified during the trial he never received $500 Kuh n claimed to have paid him for legal services.
 The other charge concerned $7l7 allegedly given to Mrs Camp.
 Judge Wallace denied the re- quest of the defense to suspend sentence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
Conflict in North May Now Involve Scandinavian
 Countries
PEACE CONFERENCE E
 CALLED FOR THURSDAY
Russians Preparing for Further Bombing of
 Defenders
(By Associated Press)

Embattled Finland's plight undef Russian invasion has stirred her alarmed Scandinavian neighbors to new peace efforts and also prepar- ations for possible war.
 Sweden today called up about 10000 more men to the colors bringing her armed forces to 150.- 900.
 Conference Called
 Norway has invited Foreign Min isters of Sweden and Denmark for a conference scheduled for Thurs day as to ways of possibly bring ing peace between Russia and Fin land Both nations accepted the in- vitation.
 Russian Movements
 Rejecting participation in the League of Nations meeting on Fin lands appeal for arbitration, Rus- sia today reported her troops are continuing to advance in Finland both north and south. The official communique says the Russian forces have penetrated 30 miles on the Karelain Isthmus, and 16 miles below Petsamo, Finland's Arctic outlet.
 Prepare for Bombing
 Russian bombing preparations are renewed after lapse of 48 hours because of bad weather.
 Finland is rushing Qualifications on Aaland Island to keep sea com munications open with Sweden. vital route if any aid is to be given Finland by the Scandinavian nations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
SMART LINED DESTR0YERS 10 BE CONSTRUCTED FOR
 NAVY FROM TWO DESIGNS
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 - Much of the conflict over the design of recent classes of destroyers appears to spring from an effort to recon cile two schools Of thought by let ting both have their way.
 Destroyers are those low-cut, slim-hipped boats, about the size of a middle weight yacht, that can outrun any warship afloat. They have two major duties-to destroy or neutralize submarines, and to dash forward in time of battle 10 spray a sheaf of torpedoes which will compel the enemy to take a disadVantageous position
 They must be fast, or they will be brought down before they can come close enough to release their torpedoes
 They must be nimble as cat, to dodge torpedoes and to flee heavier gunfire.
 They must carry massive fire power, both in guns and torpedo tubes.
 Finally, they must be seaworthy under all conditions, for they must accompany the fleet or operate independently themselves regard less of distance or weather.
 Each of these requirements runs contrary to one or more of the others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
KICK RUSSIA
 FROM LEAGUE
 IS pR0p0sAL.
Soviet Union 5 Refusal fo Discuss Finland
 Arouses Ire

GENEVA, Dec. 5. - Following Moscow's refusal to take part in a meeting of the League of Nations to arbitrate the Finnish problem, because as claimed by Soviet Pre- mier Molotoff the move is an in- suit because the Helsinh Govern ment is not recognized as it no longer exists and the inspired Peo- ple's Government is the govern- ment, expressions are general that Russia faces the choice of quitting the League or being kicked out.
 Argentina and Uruguay both pro- pose that Russia be busted from the League of Nations because of invasion of Finland.
 It is indicated that the same sug- gestion will be made by other South American countries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
GO AFTER SPIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Attor- ney General Murphy predicted to- day that the Justice Departments drive against foreign spies soon will result in indictments.
 Murphy conferred with President Roosevelt to discuss the campaign against foreign agents. He said later that grand jury will be called in Washington and others in various sections of the country, to hear evidence assembled by G. Men against operatives of foreign powers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
SHIPPING CLERKS'
 STRIKE MAY NOW
 SPREAD ELSEWHERE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec 5. Waterfront Employers refused to- day to submit to the question of preferential employment of dock clerks as an arbitration move.
 CIO leader Bridges said the striking Ship Clerks Union is now considering pulling men in other harbors off cargoes which have been diverted from San Francisco.
 The employers said they would not arbitrate on the selection of supervisors and monthly clerks"
 This issue is paramount among others which has caused a strike now in the 18th day.
 Last night the union consented to the proposal of arbitration sub mitted by Dr. Louis Bloch, Federal Maritime Labor Board member.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
RUSSIA NOT AT WAR WITH FINLAND, SOVIET PREMIER
 SAYs;MEDIATI0N REJECTED

MOSCOW, Dec. 5.-Soviet Rus sia has given evidence of follow ing Germany out of the League of Nations and has informed the League she will ignore proceed ings called Saturday and Monday to consider Finland's protests.
 Russian Premier Molotoff has made the following declaration:
 First-Soviet Russia is not in state of war with Finland.
 Second Russia is maintaining peaceful relations with the Teri jocki Government which was eS- tablished in Finnish territory last Saturday under protection of the Red troops.
 Third-The Helsinki Government resigned it's powers" and fled from the Capital City and therefore the petition to the League of Nations was not made by authorized rep
 Fourth-The mutual assistance pact with the Puppet Government "has settled all questions.
 Rejects Mediation
 Simultaneously, Premier Molo- toff rejected mediation overtures made by the Swedish Minister in Moscow in behalf of the Helsinki Government, declaring that Russia does not recognize that Govern ment.
 That New Pact
 Last Saturday night, the Soviet Government signed a far-reaching mutual assistance pact with it's Puppet Government in Finland. This is the pact referred to by Premier Molotoff.
 The new pact was signed by Premier Molotoff and the Premier of the Soviet instituted so-called Peoples Government of the Demo- cratic Finnish Republic.
 The Soviet Government prom iSed the new government that the Soviet Union would extend it every kind of mutual military assistance in case of attack or threat of at tack by any European power.
 Further Conclusions
 Both parties agreed further not to conclude any agreement or par ticipate in any coalition against the other party to the treaty.
 In addition to it's mutual assis- tance features, the treaty under takes to settle all the questions raised by Moscow's original de- mands on Finland which led to the present conflict.
 The treaty provided for the sale of 1,521 square miles of Finnish territory on the Karelian Isthmus north of Lenningrad to Russia for $2,400.OO0
 The Hangoe Peninsula at the entrance of the Gulf of Finland would be leased to the Soviet Gov
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
First Filing for ApriIprinlary
 Is 10 Be Made
Frank 5. Barnes, of Wrdn. qeII Seeks Sendforship
 on C. 0. p. Ticket

The first filing for the Territorial primary next April Is expected to arrive in the mail aboard the Yu- kon from Wrangell
 Henry Benson received a radio gram today from Frank s. Barnes, in the fishing industry at Wran- gell that he is sending his filing, this time for Senator on the Re- publican ticket. Last election, MT. Barnes was high man on the Repub- lican ticket in November, 1888, bal loting.
 The Republicans, according to Benson, are to make filings early and to pick the best timber from among the ranks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
CANADIAN AIR
 FORCE I5 OPEN TO
 MANY NATIONALS
American Citizens as We'll as Others May Now
 Enlist in Service

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 5.-United States citizens who make applica- tion from Canada, and men of Eu- ropean descent living in Canada but not naturalized, may enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
 This is the announcement made today by the Canadian Department of National Defense.
 Hundreds of such applications have been received, it is said, many of them from citizens of the United States. The number of applicants however, is not revealed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
10,00o-Ton British Ship
 Sent Down
Freighfer Dorio Is Sunk by Raider, Presumably
 Adm. Scheer

LONDON, Dec. 5.-The 10000 ton British freighter Doric Star, bound from Australia to Great Britain, has admittedly been sunk in the South Atlantic Ocean by a raider, presumably Germany's pock- ct battleship Admiral Scheer.
 The Doric had crew of TO and accommodations for six passengers. Fate of crew and passengers are unknown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
Chamberlain In InTighiBoxat
 Present Time
Prime Minister May Agree f0 Secret Session of
 Parliament

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Sources close to the British government indicate that Prime Minister Neville Cham berlain will accede to the Labor Liberal Party for demands for sec ret session of Parliament next week to talk about war supplies.
 The Labor Liberal Party, it is said, does not believe everything Cham ber1ain has said about war prepara- tions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
ARTILLERY FIRE REPORTED ON
 WESTERN FRONT

PAFxS, Dec. 5.-Artillery fire en- livened an otherwise dull day on the Western Front but no military de- velopments of any magnitude took place according to an official com munique issued late this afternoon by the French High Command,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
BLACK0UT5 TO
 BE RELAXED ON
 LONDON STORES

LONDON, Dec. 5.-The govern ment announced that the black out restrictions will be relaxed to permit shopkeepers to light their windows to stimulate Christmas business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
INDICTMENTS

DETROIT, Dec. 5. A Federal Government investigation of the building trades industry brought Grand Jury antitrust indictments today against 35 individuals, two A. F. of L. unions and eight na- tional companies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05

 WrighfDi

HAVANA, Cuba, Dec. 5.-United States Ambassador J. Butler Wright, 62, veteran career diplo- mat and former Minister to Czech oslovakia, died in a hospital here last night following an operation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
WRONG PLACE

Roland Hunt, arrested yesterday on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor, was em- ployed as bartender at the Doug las Inn and not at Mikes Place. as reported enormously.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
Invasion of
 Finland WIFI
 Bepf0fesied
U. 5. Willing fo Join Pan. Americans in Con-
 demndtion

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Sumner Wells, Acting Secretary of State, announced today that the United States Government has notified cer- tain Latin American nations it will be glad to participate in joint Pan American condemnation of Russia s invasion of Finland
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
Cheer Films ButAroused
 Al Russians
Italians for Fourth Day Stage Demonstra-
 lions in Rome

ROME, Dec. 5.-For the fourth day, Anti-Soviet demonstrations have occurred here.
 Today throngs gathered in front of the Finnish Legation and cheer ed.
 Throngs have been prevented by troops from gathering before the So- viet Embassy Several futile att tempts were made to rush the troop lines to get to the Embassy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-05
WORLD WAR EXPERIENCE

Old-line officers have always em- phasized seaworthiness. They need go back only to the World War to point out that efforts of bright young officers to put more and more gadgets on the Ford eagle boats brought a naval scandal
 These, in original design. were sea- worthy By the time all the sur plus gadgets were installed they