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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
LANDS WANTED FOR BASEBALL
 UNTIL HE'S 80
New 6 Year Contract Al $65,OOO Per-ArnOvich
 To Giants, KIen Quits
BY STEVE SNYDER United Press Staff CorrespOndeu

Chicago, Dec. 11.-(UP)-Ths major leagues met today to draft 74-year old Kenesaw Mountain Lan- dis as commissioner and sole admin istrator of baseball law for six more years.
 His reelection at a joint session of the American and National leagues is formality. Both leagues voted unanimously last night to ex- tend his $65, ,000 yearly contract from 1042 to Jan. 12, 1946.
 Landis first was drafted from the federal bench in 1920 to restore or- der after the Black Sox" scandal threatened a death blow to base ball.
 The white-haired judge is anxious to continue. Despite his age, he is in better health than he has en- joyed for years. He has idealistic plans to cure many of the illSl of the present system and hopes to put many into effect before he retires
 The world champion Cincinnati Reds in straight cash transaction yesterday sold Outfielder Morris As novich to the New York Giants. The Reds then traded southpaw Pitcher Milburn Shoffner to the Giants Jersey City club of the In- ternational league for shortstop Wayne Arnbler and cash.
 Arnov.ch hit .250 in 1o1 games with Philadelphia and Cincinnati last year. He went to the Reds in swap for Johnny Rizzo last June IA. Arnovich, 26, and unnlar- ried has draft number 153 which is 212th in the national draft list.
 Other Developments
 l. The National league reelected President Ford Prick for four year term at increased salary.
 e2. It was announced that Detroit will stage the All-Star game July with Manager Bill McKechnie of the Reds and Manager Del Baker of the Tigers directing the teams.
 3. Bill Klem, dean of major league umpires, was named the Ma tional leagues supervisor of un1- pires replacing Ernie Quigley, who moves mo the leagues public re- la.ions office. Jocko Conlan, for mer Chicago White Sox outfielder, moves up from the American Asso- ciation to fill the umpiring vacancy.
 4. Gabby Hartnett. veteran of 19 years catching and two and half years managing the Chicago Cubs, made connections as player coach of the New York Giants More player than coach, Man. ager Bill Terry said.
 In addition to the Landis' reelec- ton the joint session today will con- l sider several proposals. dealing chiefly with military service, night baseball and disability lists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Grand Mercantile
 Bowling Notes

The fast stepping Community Market boys improved their lead slightly but not enough for comfort the way the teams are bowling. The Becker boys still rate the odds, while the Daveluy Boys are looking forward to their clash with the Com munity boys. The Lehigh Fuel tribe are stepping along at a fast pace and at this writing they loom up as Dark Horses, the Hotel Elton boys missed the services of their main stay Bumpin Bill Geaney, the Grand Five need little tuning up, along with the Rinaldi boys and the Stokes Butchers. .4
 The boys are still wondering what became of the Great Perazella who set a league record several weeks ago and hasn't been able to hit them since, The Goose is still hitting his stride but expects challenge from Dains Gordon and is all set for the match. Johnny Dee is still bounding around the alleys but manages to Brush Binder the Kid in the Klutches met worthy opponent in the person of Jimmy Tribune, the greatest little quarterback in the history of Waterbury Pro Football. Joe Mazzaluppo, the squire of Oak vile, has hopes of cutting in on first place money.
 Nick Shepis, Handy Andy Manzo and Jimmy "Coaltar" Gaglione have lost some of their pep and need a little injection, how about a little noise next week boys.
 The Stokes boys with John Metz, Louie Carlo. Jumping Johnny Ba- nanas and Poppem Manzo have signed up a great little bowler in Adold Dubicki and expect to slash the lead of the league leaders.
 Paul Davino, Muscles Mastrianna Jr.. Mike Saiemi, Hank Beland and Rosy Roas are red hot and haven't lost a series in a few weeks and are anxious to take on some of the leaders.
 0CCA 0dtC1uJs 0IOOAys 4Ou4C bAlr Horse Daveluy, Kelly the Cow Gra- zio and Gable Gordon Dains are still wondering why they can't hold that lead.
 The classiest crew in the league, namely the Kiesel boys, are stili rolling in tough luck but continue to roll high scores. Handsome Her. man, Plug Lud Jasilunas, Gus Kie- sel, Snooks Hettlinger, July Kiesel and Eddie schnitzel can roll with the best of them.
 Angelo Rinaldi. ex-Prez. his broth CT Mahatma Gandi. Mingo MaGaldl can't seem to get started but will cause plenty of trouble before the season is over.
 Mike Lazonga Lenkowslzi, Elipper Fibre Guerrera, Al Lachnnce, sni.ie Carlo and the old Prof have gnne into secret training and expect io show the boys how to bowl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
uTHS WORK OUT
 FOR TRAMPS GAME

The K. of L. basketball squad will hold a practice at ' o'clock this eve- ming at St. Joseph's hall in prepara- ton for Saturday nights contest with the Tobacco Road Tramps.
 Showing the need of more work in their opening loss to Pawtucket last week. the Liths have been work ing hard to round into playing shape.
 Coach Joe Boley had them drilling Monday evening and newcomers Rocco Rinaldi and Mike Haiday im- pressed particularly in the 30-minute scrimmage which featured the ses- sion.
 The Knights were beaten by the Tranps last season and hope to gain a bit of vengeance Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
s. N. 0. C. WANTS GAMES

The defending champs of the North End "" the s. M. O. O., would like to book games with any 16-l8 year old teams in the city or vicin- ity. The s. M, O. c. (Saint Mary's Orthodox club have recently de- feated the Hoboes'in thriller by a score of 22-20. A game is preferred to be booked for this coming Mon- day at 8 D. m. ct the North End "Y!r Games would like to be booked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
AMERICAN BRASS BLANKS CHASE 5
 TO RETAKE LEAD
Dusty Lead Changes Hands Again Simpson, At-
 wood "HOt"

Though no one on either team, with the possible exception of Bill Dente showed anything like the bowling form expected of them, in a match with the chips down, American Brass bowlers surged back into the Industrial league leader ship by the margin of one game after a three game clean sweep over Chase Metal last night at the Mattatuck alleys. A record crowd jammed its way into the limited space behind the bowlers and saw the Brassies hit fair 573 which was 51 pins better than the wobbly 522 hung up by the league leaders, including an 87 by Clark and 94 by Tato.
 Big Game
 Brass really went to town' in the second game when four of the five singles were better than 130 and the team hit rousing $50 to win the second game and win high team total for the evening. In the third game no Chase bowler could better 118 while the Brassmen bettered 800 again and completed the clean sweep which made them league leaders by one game.
 With all the nifty bowling by Brass and Dente's 384, George Simp- son of Waterbury Manufacturing and Percy Atwood southpay roller of the Seth Thomas Clock array, and well-known baseball pitcher, took individual honors. Simpson hit a 161 high single, added to it strings of 140 and 136 yet, atwood beat him for high three by three pins rolling 1855, l35 and 150 and a 440 set. Waterbury Manufacturing had high team total of 1929. Scores:
 INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11


 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 11.-UP)- Trinity opened its basketball season last night with a 54-53 victory over Massachusetts State after trailing the visitors until the final few min- utes of the game.
 Right Forward New O,Malley, who accounted for 2 baskets and { fouls, turned in the winning point.
 Walsh, Bokina and Mallory gave Massachusetts 38 of its points.
 Trinity's freshmen tok over the Massachusetts State Junior Varsity 23-l9.
 Ohio State 58, West Virginia A.
 Illinois Tech 43, Grand Rapids 3l. Brooklyn College 38. Fordham 34. st. Johns 50 St. Peter's 2e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Commissioner OF Baseball To Present IdenLs Before I94t
sss|aas:I'a''
Bid to Nebraska Opens New Rose Bowl Field; Harmon Heads Attractive Eastern AI-Stars; Suppose
 Big John KimbrOugh Had Been Well?

Not the least reason why Nebras- ka was 4iamed to tackle Stanford in Pasadena, Jan. l, is that the selec- ton opens a new field from which Rose Bowl visitors may be drawn the Big Six.
 With the door closed in the Big Nine Conference, and mighty few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
NEW BROWN CAPTAIN

Providence, R. T.. Dec. ll.-(UP)- Ernest T. Savignano of Newton, Mass, Q triple-threat quarterback, will lead the 104l Brown football team. He was elected captain by lettermep last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
OYSTER HARVEST

oysters are harvested to a to- tai of i0,300.000 bushels annually ln the United States. They supply e6,00O0o pounds of food, valued at ee.7000oo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
AMERICAN TELEPHONES

An increase of s46.O0O telephones over the 1888 figures has brought the number of such instruments in the United States to a new ali time high og 20,o00, ,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
MILLIONS wA0ERED

New Ycrk's first season with pari- mutuel betting at horse races saw more than oi.00o0oo waeeged on seventeen different days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
LADIES' RECREATIoN LEAGUE
BASKETBALL GIANTS

Ten players on the University of Pennsylvania basketball squad are more than six feet in height.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
MEXICAN STYLE

Midget auto racine ln illa MAI can etyle-pariideo or tnnm h#Na tasls-has been lnlrodu2n6 1M &.H United statea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

High single, Simpson, 161. High three. Atwood. 440. High game, Brass, $50. High three. Wat. Mfg, 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Totals

Score at hall time-Speedboys 2l West Sides 2l. Referee Costello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

AOVoAo OO0 OAd SoO High single. Snyder, Holloway, IA. High three. Nelson, 293.
 High tteam. lst Baptist, 654 (new record. formerly 648).
 High team three, lst Bapist, 1766.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

Totals ....... 559 564 586-l708 High single, Tom Civitate, l65. High three, Tom Civitate, AT. High game, Brookside Dairy, 680. High team, Verriker Paint, l794.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
BASKETBALL RESULTS

(By United Press) Trinity 54, Massachusetts State 63.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02

The Little Shot

The Little Shot ~
The fellow who wants TO g5ct by
with grand stand general admis-
sion) tickets and one night in
private home for party of six might
find his bill reading something like
this:
Tickets for the Derby $1,000
Rocms i'm private home 49,. 5000
Meals ...4..4....-,..................a,.,'l 1900
Liquor Observation-Disclosures. 2O.0O
IncidentaIs -.--................. 1890
$500
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02
Y GLENN RAMSEY
AP Feature Service

LOUISVILLE, Ky-Think hard
chilIun, does the name of this town
mean anything to you?
Kentucky? Yeah, mint juleps.
But Louisville, ah--now you re-
call It's Derbytown, U. S. A., each
May.
Ever since 1875 when Aristides won
the first Kentucky Derby Louisville
has been the sports capital for one
day each year.
Some 400 racing folk, mostly
Kentuckians, saw Aristides win. Last
year something like $4,000 spent as
sorted amounts OF cash to see Johns
town breeze in.
Most of those 10000 at the 1889
Derby were visitors. That many out
of-town folks turn Louisville into
something like a hundred three-ring
circuses, day at the ZOO for child
rem and flock Of women's conVen-
lions all rolled into one
It's almost unbelievable that fans
win come from the far corners Of
the nation, from Canada and Mexico
and occasionally from across the
ocean to see eight or ten horses in
action for little more than two
minutes.
r. Thatis high priced amusement. at
$50 fora box or even at 80 cents
general admission.
A big-wig politician, IN box pays
approximately $8.05 per second Gig
uring the 1889 classic was ran in 123
seconds. You divide l23 in 50--that
big figure got me.
Blue Book Spectators
The list of box purchasers who
shell out lots of jack annually Just
to say they have attended so many
derby runnings. reads like the blue
books of Hollywood Wall Street and
Pawk Avenoo--with q bit of Har-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02
May FETE LAST
EVENING PROVES
C0L0RFUL Event
In The Garden Of Singing
Flowers, Presented
by Grade School

Approximately $50 students from
the Juneau Grade School particl-
pated in last evenings May day
festival presented before crowd
ed auditorium in the Juneau High
School Gymnasium
an the Garden of Singing Flow
ers," a colorful and sparkling musi-
cal heralding the arrival of spring,
was written and produced by Miss
Velma Bloom, assisted by all
teachers in the Grade School. Cos
tunes were designed and partially
made by Mrs Helen Webster, with
the assistance Of the various teach
crs and parents Of the students
Material for the wardrobe was do
mated by the Juneau Rotary Club.
Telling the story of a girl and
boy who wandered into the woods
on May day, the pageant opened
with the various groups of flow
ers singing and dancing before
their queen arrives. A lovely little
fairy tip-toes through the garden,
followed by the many children VINO
come to the woods with colored
balloons to await the browning of
the queen.
Preceded by two heralds, dressed
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02

i'll dignified blue capes and caps
who announce the procession with
huge gold horns, the lovely daisy
chain is formed by maidens gowned
in white frocks and bonnets the
maid of-honor follows, looking
beautiful in yellow gown and
bonnet then come the charming
understanding in their dresses
of green and pink and orchid. a
tiny crown bearer makes his way
to the throne. followed by lovely
Queen Allene, gowned in white and
blue, assisted by two tiny blonde
train bearers.
The crown OF flowers is placed
upon her titan hair and the chill
dren gather TO present their May
baskets A group of twelve tots
dance around the Maypole and the
procession leaves the woods led by
their Queen.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02

regardless of price. It's mighty
good drink but a Kentuckian balks
at paying even so cents for a pinch
of mint, two jiggers of bourbon and
some cracked ice-he'H take it
straight every time.
The other big business on the day
of days here is taxicabs Up to Fri
day Of Derby week a person may taxi
to Churchill Downs for 25 cents--if
The cabby gets four or five paSseng-
ers. Derby day and derby eve the
price shoots TO 81 passenger
II you still have a semblance of
sanity you will use street cars where
the price is unchanged at three
checks for % cents. One can get to
the Downs and back about as swiftly
as in a cab.
Merchants along The main streets,
who don't dish out food, liquor, taxi
cabs or a place to Sleep. say they
don't profit by the Derby crowd. The
day Of the big race, always Saturday,
is a poor business day for them.
Shoppers have no trouble getting
waited on.
Police Are Lenient
Generally. the Derby visitor comes
here for three things-to drink, to
see the boss race and to enjoy the
companionship of friends Police
show lot of consideration fer the
inebriated.
When Derby weather is good, and
generally it is ca heavy track has
been reported only 13 times since
the Derby began, officers have a
tough time handling traffic, but it
is no longer a major problem with
more than 1000 national guards
men helping an augmented police
force.
The only other sporting event on
the calendar at this period OF the
year is a derby-eve wrestling or box
ing show Last year it was wrestling
The prices are in proportion to food
and hotels.
On the social side there is but. one,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02
TENSION
IS BEING
ALLAYED
Balkan States Told Fears of
Aggression Are
GroundIess

BELGRADE, Yugcslavia, May q
Italian and German diplomats to-
day assured the Yugoslavia Govern
ment that any fears Of aggression
against the Balkan States are
grOundlesS
Similar assurances are reported
delivered to other Balkan capitals
and seemed to produce a feeling OF
greater security in Southeastern Eu-
rope
The full force of the Italian and
German propaganda organizations
have been put behind diplomatic
moves to allay tension.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02
GETS
GOV. GRUfNlNG'S
FORMER POSITION
Report Emerson ofHarvard
Appointed Director
of Territories

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Secre-
tary Ickes today appointed Robert
Emerson, Al, Associate Professor O.
Government at Harvard University
for the past 10 years, as Director
of the Division of Territories and
Island Possessions
Emerson will come here in June,
succeeding Mrs. Ruth Hampton,
who has been acting Director since
Ernest Gruening resigned to be-
come Governor of Alaska.
Emerson is described as an au-
thority on colonial government, So
cial and economic life
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02

, big party, the annual gathering OF
the Kentucky Colonies Association.
Sponsored by the Kentucky hotel the
Colonels-there are more than fees
on hound-are taxed $3.50 each
for the banquet 1t is at this assem-
blage that the Governor usually an
nounces selections for colonies
But there are so many private
parties-Strictly informal-that an
adding machine would be needed to
record them. A fellow con do just
about as he wishes in the matter Of
social enjoyment t
If you don't mind spending freely,
the best plan for seeing the Derby
is to buy or reserve tickets-and get
your rooms lined up-as far in adj
vance as possible.
Otherwise you'll probably stand
for hours and hours after becoming
the victim of ticket scalpers.
Forget The BIcachcrs
These SO cent bIeachers, which
came into being last year are mostly
for the home folk, who stand in one
spot from around am, until the
Derby running about 4:30 pm Leave
for moment and you return to
find your standing spot is gone.
Hundreds of Louisville people,
however. have had enough of the
Derby crush; have grown tired of
seeing the brilliant decorations; have
wearied of the crush of automobiles
and pedestrians Many HE themselv-
es miles away from home at Derby
time Derby to them spells headache.
Louisvillians in general have their
big time on Derby eve In the after
noon they go to the Downs for a
good racing card and roam around
the streets and into the bars in the
evening-but they don't pay the high
prices because they are known to
those serving them
Derby Cost Table
just to give you an idea Of what it
costs to attend a Derby, here are
some figures:
The Big Shot
If you have a lot of money and
want to bring five friends to a Ken
lucky Derby, making party of six,
here's about what you would spend:
"A box for six at Churchill Downs
A box FOR six at Churchill Downs
s& ~ s 9G.00
Three rooms e in rOomI at a
hotel 3 nights -!................. 10000
Meals at best restaurants (3days)
i,8 ....... 100. 0G
Liquor for entire party @ $4,000
IncidentaIs Ctaxis, hot dogs, etc.)
.---...----........-' 10000
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02
Radio Thief
FoiIs Police

DENVER, Col, May 2. Radio
transmitting trouble brought Off
Ger Leon Ballageer of the auto pa
troll to the city repair shop.
Three othe patrol cars were
ahead of him.
I'VE just can't contact the radio
control tower" the crews all re-
ported
Repairman Russell Barnett in-
spected each transmitting set with
out finding a flaw AS a last re-
sort, before placing the blame On
the central broadcasting, receiving
station, he decided to inspect the
antennae on each car.
Someone had stolen thennl
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02

Der, December January, Febru-
airy and March if you are boy o.
girl under 16.
Transport a tent Or awning IN
a manner that Will frighten
horses.
Drive car ON lie Grand Can
nom Boulevard except on Tues
days and Fridays
Marine fossils have seen found in
the Grand Canyon and Painted Des-
ert regions of northern Arizona.
In the earliest times elephants
were trained for war.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02

TIC sports fans scme cities are
known chiefly for sports spectacles:
Indianapolis for the Memorial Day
auto race, Baltimore for the Freak
ness, Pasadena for the Rose Bowl,
Goshen for the Hambletonian trOtt-
ing cIassic-and Louisville for the
Kentucky Derby. Here's how that
observation-disclosures On its day.
The Derby win be run May 4.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02
u S. DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE WEATHER BUREAU
THE WEATHER


Forecast Tor Juneau and vicinity beginning at i:So May q
Light showers and slightly colder Friday
nohery winds
Forecast southeast slightly colder
tonight partly cloudy Friday
Lynn Canal otherwise moderate westerly Friday
Forecast OF winds along the Alaska;
Moderate to fresh noTtwester tonight Friday
from Dixon Entrance to Cape Hiclnbrook
shifting and souhwesery Friday Cape Hnchnbrook
o Kodiak.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02

LENS Lenox avenue thrown in for
good measure.
Unless your pocketbook plays a
very iingling tune. the chances are
that one Derby in four or five years
is about all you can finance.
Worth it? Well, the mob ever in
creases
There are Derby costs other than
the admission price - and much
higher
The matter OF hotel room, for
instance Any other time of the
year Louisville room and bath
comes to $3.50 or So per day.
Hotels won't rent you the same
room for less than three days dur
ing Derby week the last three days
at $50 up for the period Come in
late without a reservation, and the
Housing Commission-public spirited
group-may get you something at S.
for Saturday night.
One rich fellow loves his derby SO
much that for several years he has
paid $500 a Derby week to a Louis
vile couple for their house and SER
wants.
Hotels usually are sold out months
in advance and if they don't know
you it is cash on the barrel head.
Many folk spend the pre-derby night
in nearby Ohio, Indiana or Ken
lucky which also charges con-
siderably above the day rate-and
return there the night after the
derby
Restaurants Get Theirs
Restaurants, too have a special
price for derby visitors. Ham and
eggs rate IS cents minimum. un-
less you slip away to some side street
greasy spoon where the cost is double
the usual IS cents
Small joints sell a so cent steak
for 81 In the better spots steak
rates along with humming birds
tongues.
On the liquid side, that Kentucky
mint julep you have heard SO much
about scars TO $1-or more if YOU
care to donate Bourbon ala true
Kentuckiana--a jigger full with a
mere dash of water-can be had in
fna a1ita ba,e fo,. En oa,,te . ,,,I,, I,,,4
mind your glups-they mount up in
a hurry.
Bartenders say folk come to Louis
vile and the Derby to drink iuleps
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02


An high extended
Midway Island while the
yesterday
Kchikan this heavy
and strong souery
Dixon Entrance Light
Of Southeast Alaska
light Territory
showing morning he of the
weather mostly partly cloudy.
May 3-Sunrise am, sunset 1858 pm.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-02
vagaries Of
State Laws

HELENA, Mont, May 2. - The
last time Helena's municipal laws
were "modernized'- was in March.
1908 So it is against the law in
this city to:
Giggle
To be upon the streets after