davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

Queen from a field of six of Gray
iing's most beautiful girls. She
was named because she could take
part in all sports, she had the poise
to meet The people and had friends
who backed her claim
Formal coronation Of the Queen
took place Saturday. tonight
Usually the honored lassic. dressed
up in her prettiest frock and all
the trimmings. marched into the
hall Not so with Tootie ther ia
vorite nick name given her by
her father) She was dressed in
her skating outfit And she looks
like a million dollars when she is
dressed up for the ice. N.A
Miss Bradley was born in Boyne
City but moved here when she was
two years old. She has always
been A Winter sports enthusiast.
She was graduated from the local
high school where she was an ex-
ccllent scholar.
Now she is a secretary. She has
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
ZerIDO.
Upset

Ben Waterstone and Ted Lem
mer paired together 10 upset A
Zerbo and DR.. Milton Lappin. de-
Tending champions. PILL. Pills
and win the city A. A. U. hand
ball title Saturday on the courts
of the Downtown 7 Nj. {. A.
Waterstone and Lcmmer out
guessed and outplayed Zerbo and
Lappin, keeping them off-balance
throughout the first game. Water
stones hopper and Lemmer's kill
shots proved too much for the de-
tenders.
In the last game, Waterstone
and Lemmer were ahead all the
way and coasted 10 their victory.
Lappin started the matches with
an injured leg and Zerbo, although
he recently defeated Paul Merlo
on the x. of c. courts 10 win the
city singles handball title. hasn't
been up TO his form of last year.
For four years Waterstone and
Lemmer have been coming close
to winning either city or state
title but somehow they
always Just seemed TO miss. Yes
terday was their day, however.
Zerbo and Lappin will defend
their National Y NJ. c. A. title
in Minneapolis on February 2l-25.
Zerbo will then return to team
with Stan Gallup in the defense
of their state A. A. L. doubles
title
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
SO Conn Goes TO The Races

Billy Conn recently refused passage Pan-Amercan
plane from Miami to Cuba when he could produce his sc
tive service gard the ghheavywght champion compromised
by taxing In the at Haleah Ed Barrow top OF
the Yankees, his will be built
rather than power Jim Thorpe says Tommy Harmon
better gridder than Red Grange
Whereas Hank Greenberg said TO have garnered
than $4,000 from the Tigers in 1910 Lou Gehrg
picked up S3SO00 in and this year Bob Teller will
get $4,000 and Buck Newsom much nearly it is
not likely that any bapayer will reach the salary heights
Babe Ruth, who was paid $4,000 for Feer
great draw at the gate pitched TO only batter in Washing
last which made Clark Griffith quite peevish
But, Grf made $4,000 landlord renting his park
the Washington Redskins for pro football in 1910
Tom Yawkey denies he will back American League foot
ball in Boston The Pasadena training trip last year
the Athletics $4,000 and they took in $11 900 the
gate for exhibition games
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
What Became Of MARSHALL

II Eddie Lewis wrestling of Arena Gardens
planned will the end of consecutive of Winter
and Summer wrestling in the historic Woodward avenue sports
emporium The operators of the Gardens want the extra night
for roller skating By the what became of George
Preston Marshall and the Washington Redskins? And just
what's professional football going to do with car? Put him
the parlor mot? Warren Giles general manager OF
the Cincinnati Reds member of the team pocket
sized radio for Christmas and but three of them acknowledged
gifts maybe they wanted big front sized radios
Scoy Mckay yearod defenseman for the Chicago
Backhawk graduate engineer out of University of Alberta
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
State Swimmers Triumph

EAST LANSING, Feb. S.-Scor-
ing their first victory of the sea-
son. Michigan States swimmers
sank Ohio Wesleyan. 5S-16, here
today in Jennison Pool The Spar
tanS won every event except the
400-frec style relay which they
lost by disqualification.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Cranbook Wins Twice

CLEVELAND. Feb. g. Gran
brook School of Detroit chalked
up double Interstate League
triumph here today as the basket
ball team defeated University
School cage outfit. 30 TO IS. and
the wrestling team noscd out the
University matmen. Is 10 -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Frank Koyats Loses
SemifinaI 10 Surface

WEST PALM BEACH. Fla.
Feb. S.ZLiNS1=Affer- winning
five straight tennis tournaments
in Oklahoma City and the Florida
circuit Frank KovacS was knocked
out Of tho South Florida cham
pionship tourney this afternoon by
Hal Surface. who won their semi
finals match. Cd. Cd.
Surface forced the match all the
way. scoring numerous service
aces
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Doerr Cleans Up on Mink Farm

Bobby the Red Sox cleans beaucop his
mink Illahe Ore Manuel Avia Camacho presi-
Mexico played lot of polo Texas where he had
two-goal rating Johnny Peacock Red Sox receiver big
tobacco Fremont n. c. he recently took 10000
of prize produce market and Doph Cami Brook
Ign first sacker who operates large cattle farm in California
frequently threatens quit baseball and devote all OF his time
AL Todd Chicago Cubs catcher referees
in the Intercollegiate Basketball League and Jim
Bagby young finger Cleveland obtained from Boston
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Here Two Seasons

During his stay with Cleveland,
Averill ranked as one of the great
stars of the game. He rendered
valiant service as a relief out
fielder for the Tigers during the
past two campaigns.
Evers' name was Officially placed
on the dotted line Saturday by
scout Wish Egan of the Tigers
In the. statement issue by
owner Briggs from his Winter
home al Miami Beach. he said the
following report had been made on
Evers by Egan and scout Bruce
Connatser. also of the Tiger staff ;
"'Evers. whose home is in Col
linsville. ILL.,, Is 10 years of age,
weighs 1870 pounds and stands 8
feet 2 inches.
"Evers is a marvellous looking
prospect, both as a fielder and
as a hitter with lots of power.
He Is fast and has a fine arm.
Evers throws right-handed.'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

BY Flaedmtu
SPORTS EDITOR
Jack Keorns Up Again Tommy Walsh Is Also
PROVING Tbet Good Up-He's Matchmaker
Man Cont Be Dowoeo for Tex Pear m n
PLENTY OF RIGHT.HANDERS FOR ARMY

Jack Kearns up again-proying you can't keep an
indus down The Old Master is going to promote
fights about the country per the top of each
going the Britsh-Amercan Ambulance Corps
Detroit is on list Incidentally Keafns old partner
Tommy Walsh-is also up Walsh is matchmaker Tor
Jack Tex Pearlman Derois fight promoter .
Pearlman now hfties oneme fighter who
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

string Of ladies' hat shops in Detroit
Walsh gave Jack the nickname
Tex"
"He reminds me a lot Of Tex
Richard, Walsh explained, except
the hat shops, of course"
Jimmy Adamick, once pointed for
Joe Louis, crown. appears TO be the
only one of the old "Adamick Foun-
dalton" who is struggling With
Kearns and Walsh back in the pro-
motional sun and Doc Casey one Of
Commissioner John Hettche's leading
men Doc trained Adamick Jimmy has
been trudging from store to store trying
to sell wrapping paper.
The army will get good right-handed
hitting-Hank Greenberg, Morrie Arno-
vich and Zeke Bonura F.. Basketball
Coach Tony Hinkle of Butler won nine
major letters in sports at University
of Chicago . For the use of his
name in tooth eulinment Tom Har-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Tigers Release AueriN, Sign Hlini Ace
Signs With Cleveland Indians

Fair haired boy of Windsor baseba-meaphoricaly as
White, 18yearold Sandwich collegiate
graduate school good basket
game. The other day he took the
step toward making IL when he signed
with the American Leagues Cleveland Indians and
Spring to the Appleton club Of the Glass
ID big boy, feet tall and weighing
pounds, a pitcher.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

receives 81 600 in cash and cent of the sales
Bruce Campbell and Lou Boudeau honor guests at
Elks dinner Harvey Ill., recently Arthur Donovan
doesn't belong to the New York Referees and Judges Union
Dan Parker New York Mirror says:
Rudy Dusek the wrester) plays solitaire with himself
all day long, for already and slaps himself the
hands when he catches himself cheating"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

Ga. :. Teddy Yarosz got release from
Joe Gould and is back with his first
manager, Ray Foutts and Johnny
Mcintyre released Young Kid Mccoy
to Gould for $4,000
Gerald Walker is popular with club
house employees in the American League
-. Last day in Washington in 1910 the
former Tiger noticed that some of the
Senators were giving the clubhouse boys
SO to S. for their seasons services and
jumped up and declared he'd lick any
body who didn't give them SIS and he
didn't have to fight -.
Lou Stringer (who the Cubs
bought from Los Angeles) Is the best
defensive second baseman I've ever
SEEM" said the late Jack Lelivelt, who
managed Seattle Hes step
faster either side than Joe Gordon"
Incidentally, Lelivelt made II hits
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

hitter for the Cleveland Indians Waxman who gained
fame plotting the Baltimore Dundees the actual of
Jack Demseys Red Burman Joe Louis photo hashbubs
bothered him only in the Nathan Mann fight NOTE TO DEL
BAkER-tred Haney thinks Jimmy Dykes did the best
agerial job in the majors last season.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Powerful Hitter

While playing center field foi
the Illinois baseball team LAS
Spring. Evers led the Big Ter
Conference in triples. home runs
total bases. runs batted in and
runs scored. His batting average
was 1853.
Evers won letters al Illinois in
baseball and track.
He was sought by several major
league clubs. with the Yankees
making a determined bid until the
last minute through Coach Art
who lives in Evers' home
town.
Evers will go South with the
Tigers and will be given every OPP
portunity to crash the majors his
first year. Evers was a visitor in
Detroit last Summer when the
Tigers were making their stretch
bid that ended in triumph.
Evers had watched the Tigers
win several games with late in
ming finishes. He was beginning TO
get the Tiger fever.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
KnoUn as Fighters

"Son," we heard Wish Egan
tell the handsome boy one after
noon. "SOn. you are watching
a team that lives up TO all the
tradition of the Tigers. The
Tigers through the years have
beer known as fighters-last-
ditch fighters. who never knew
when they were licked"
Evers must have picked this
club then and there. For he
turned to Egan and said:
mister Egan. I'm sold. This
Is the ball club l want to play
for some day"
The passing of Averill from the
local scene will be regretted II
always brings a twinge Of sadness
to see a great star fall from the
pinnacle.
But Averill can look hack over
his record in the American League
with satisfaction that he
placed his name in the top bracket
of fiychasers the game has known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02
Market Became Firm After Very Bad Start
Leading Issues Moved Up But Only FractOnaIy; Soma
 Special Stocks Had Gains to Over Points

and U. s. Leather Prior preferred 30 up 2 IA.
 Pepsi-Color featured in volyuue and fair amount of activity was noted in Anaconda a t 271 -2up 1-2sF General Motors s7 5-e up 3-8; Cont tinental Motors 7-8 up i-6; Mcy Kesson & Robbins common stock 8 1-2 up l-4: Southern Pacific III 1-4 up Ia, and Standard oil lNs' J9.
 U. s. Steel firmed 5-8 to S6 t0 feature a firmer steel group. M0tOr shares were steady to firm with General Motors. Douglas Aircraft rose nearly a point to 72 1-4. Union Pacific was up nearly a point. Util@ ities held steady to firm.
 WOOL MARKET
 Boston, July 2--(UP)-Trade tfk wools was very spotty on the Boston marke today according to the D. s. Agriculture Department. s The occasional sales were mostly of smal volume. Prices generally were mostly about steady to firm. Scattered sales of fine Australian wools were closed at prices inclined to the low side of the range, $1 to $1.O4 secured basis including duty. Twelve-month Txas wools received an occasional request an dwhile of- ferings were firmly quoted at $1OS to $1.10 secured basis sales were mostly on wools offered at prices on the low side of the range. IF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02
SCHOOL OFFICIALS | GRANT REQUESTS
WiIby Gymnasium to Be Used By Patriotic
 Groups

The Board of Education at its meeting last night announced that the 40 and 8" of the American Legion had been granted the use of the Wilby High school gymnasium on Friday evening, July 25th, for the purpose of initiating new members into the organization. The report was made by the committee on school activities, and was approved by the board.
 The committee also announced that permission had been granted to the D. A. R. for the use of the WiIby auditorium on Friday evening, October 10th. The organization is sponsoring a lecture by Dr. George s. Brookes of Rockville, Cornecti- cut. Subject of the talk will be Thank You, America"
 It was revealed that the sum of $47.4O had been turned in by Wa terbury school principals to the board, as reimbursement for text books mutiliated or destroyed, and damages to school property. This a. mount has been turned over to the city treasurer, and credited by the city comptroller to the proper items in the budget.
 The boards approved a recom- mendation by the committee on textbooks, that the book Spain and America" by Arjona, Friedman and Carvajal, be adopted as a text for use in Wilby High School.
 The retirement of Mrs. Andrew Connolly, Hendricken School teach- CT, was announced last night by Dr.. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of schools. Mrs. Connolly, former ly Miss Helen e. Collins, became subject to automatic retirement, due to a law compelling the resig-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02
GOV. O'DANIEL IS ] CONTEST VICTOR x

Dallas, Tex, July 2.-(UP)-Gov w. Lee O'Daniel became Texas junior senator today, succeeding the late Morris Sheppard.
 Complete unofficial returns from from the special election Saturday gave O'Daniel a lead of 1,095 votes over his nearest of 24 opponents Rep. Lyndon B. Johnson who had the support of President Roosevelt and administration leaders.
 O'Daniel will not go to Washing ton until the state canvassing board officially tabulates the 571,- Oe5 votes. He will be succeeded as governor by Lieut.. Gov. Coke Stev- exson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02

tate the slouching gait and quizzi- cal shoulders of Cantinflas On Cin- co de Mayo, one of the caiptal's main thoroughfares, there is 8 young bootblack who dresses and grimaces like Cantinf1as to stimu- late business. In the barrios from which he emerged, 8 popular song is sung about him, and lesser com edians ape his costume and tech- nique. In the smart hotels and the cheap cantinas people laugh over and repeat his none too delicate happenings of public figures.
 IN HOLLYWOOD
 ITO LOOK AROUND"
 In makeup Cantif1as resembles a scholarly monkey. His small, wist- full brown face is painted dead white around the mouth, his eyes are emphasized. His costume is ele- mentary: skin-tight jersey, gravity defying trousers, and around his neck a ragged scarf that termin- ates in tiny tatters, like the tail of kite. In this garb he is "Chato," the immortal street-Arab.
 His excellent and subtle panto- mime immediately brings Chaplin to mind, but in appearance and gesture he is more akin to Jimmy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02

An elaborate all-day program i11 celebration of the Fourth of July has been arranged by members of the East Community club, in an attempt to give Waterburians Q holiday which will be really safe as well as enjoyable. Feeling that there is no necessity to get out on the thickly- -traveled highways on the Fourth, committee of which Paul Kunkel is general chairman, has arranged gala day which IS intended to offer something for every taste and to encourage Wa terburians to spend the day in the city.
 The days activities will be launched at 10 a. m. and the rest of the morning will be devoted to athletic events. A grand parade is scheduled to begin at 1:30, the marchers including police, f1remen, Girl and Boy Scouts, community clubs, and veteran and patriotic or ganizations. In addition, there will be floats, and other participants will ride horseback or on bicycles. Prizes will be awarded.
 Competitive Meet
 Later, the paraders will be en- abled to recover their breath while members 10 the Connecticut Fife mmebers of the Connecticut Fife and Drummers' association. Prizes will be awarded to the contestants on the basis of various criteria- appearance, marching, playing and baton twirling.
 The evening events, eliminating the full days program, will be a concert by the popular Fulton American band at 8 o'clock, and an unusually lavish display of fire works, commencing at 10.
 An appropriate feature for the Fourth of July program will be the presentation of an American flag to the city fire department, on behalf of the East End club. Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02
C. K. &L. Contract

Gmployes in Five Connecticut cities, including Waterbury, will be affected by a proposed new wage contract submitted by the management of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company for approval by members of the A.F.L. railway employees union.
 One hundred and forty mem- bers of the Waterbury local will take part in the secret ballot for acceptance or rejection of the contract, together with the Bridge port, New Britain, Norwalk and Derby locals. Voting is sched- uled for tomorrow.
 The contract was drawn up by John M. Hurley, chairman of the CIR. and L. conference board, and Walter Carr, management repre- sentative. A meeting with the management is set for July ?, after the voting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02
The Democrats Service Bulletin
 DO YOU KNOW ONE?

Would know Staff Sergeant you uniform? If happened to into a Full accompanied Lieutenant Colonel could tell from which is which?
 Would in the Chemical from member of the Tank Corps?
 Do know anything about sleeve marks, speciality marks?
 Can you tell Navy who in the Arifcer in the Messmans Branch? Can tell a petty officer in the Guard?
 you U S. Marine the street e9 the Marine Corps he is serving in?
 Do know the of Admiral? Fire 0entrolman does O a navy
 Do you know what insignia a Parachute service wears?
 WeEats time knew all about everything branches of all the Armed Forces of the United States.
 And there's booklet the subject that inside coat pocket that TELLS ALL will give complete picture every branch grade rank udhe four Armed Services important today than neghaps in U. S. History.
 Send coupon below for copy
 CLIP COUPON HERE l K. M Ksrby, Dept. B-1SO, , Watsrbuy Democrats Service Bureau 1913 Thirteenth St, Washington, D. C.. want te booklet ARMED U S. and enclose dime to return postage other handling zAh4E cEIY. STATE. E.........
 read the Waterbury Democrat (A-D *@< - -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02
Patriotic Interlude
 In July 4th Program
Thousands of Spectators at East End Club Celebration
 to Take Oath of Allegiance

1 accept the gift for the department. Re-Dedicati0n
 In conjunction with the program of re-dedication to liberty to be carried out throughout the nation on Independence Day, Mayor Vim cent Scully, in his official capacity as chief executive of the City of Waterbury and in response to the request of U. s. Director of Civilian Defense, Mayor F. H. LaGuardia of New York and State Defense Ad- ministrator Col. Samuel H. Fisher, has made plans to stress this re- | dedication locally and has accepted the invitation of the club to ad- dress the huge crowd assembled at Hamilton Park for the clubs fire works display.
 Mayor Scully will make his out east address at $50 p. m., just be- fore the commencement of the fire works, and following the playing of the National Anthem by F'ulton's American band, his honor will lead all present in the Oath of Allegi- ance to the United States. Mayor Scully's plans for local proclamations calling upon the citizens of Waterbury to cooperate in great national program have been well laid, and his promised attendance at The East End Com munity clubs climax to an all-day, civic performance is part of Wa terbury's efforts to emphasize the national re-dedication program.
 Committees
 The following committee mem- bers are assisting Paul Kunkel in completing arrangements for Fri days events: Miss Helena Mcguire, secretary; James J. Creem, Jr., treasurer; Laurence Kenny, Mrs. Raymond Miller Henry Bowling, Erwin Frey, publicity; Harry Cor don, fireworks; Joseph Phelan, po- licemen; William Cavanaugh, fire men; William Cavanaugh, Eugene Sullivan, John Cody, Jere Brophy, Edward Steward, floats; Laurence Kenny, Elmer Grady, Mrs. Elmer Grady, Mrs. Helen Leary, parade prizes; Edwin Bolger and Clarence Waite, children's groups; Clarence Waite, visiting clubs and groups.
 The reception committee con- sists of the present officers, and Joseph Phelan, William Foley, Peter Kelly, Jere Brophy, John Wrenn, Mrs. Peter Kelly, Mrs. Ray mond Burke, Mrs. Benjamin Boyer, Mrs. Elmer Grady, Mrs.. Ruth White, Mrs. Joseph Phelan.
 Drum corp badges, Joseph Bro- phy, Albert St. Hiliare, Clarence Waite, Edward Steward, Alfred Wiehn, John Cody, John Wrenn; athletic events, John Wrenn; an- nouncer, William Cavanaugh; loud speaker, Laurence Kenny; elec- trical effects, Ralph Dube.
 Marshal of first division, James Green, Jr.; aides, Elmer Grady and Thomas McGivney.
 Marshal of second division, Eu- gene Sullivan; aides, John Hartley and William Ghent.
 Marshal of third division, John Cody; aides, Alfred Wiehn and Clarence Waite.
 Marshal of fourth division, Charles Berube. Chief of staff, Peter Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner Jo- eeph E. Talbot today approved the following agreements:
 Edward Grady, Waterbury, a. gainSt Stephen Mercy, Waterbury, $15.59 weekly beginning April 8; injury to right great toe.
 Norman Curtiss, Prospect, a. gai1lst ScOviIl Mfg. Co, $5.36 for 5 weeks; injury left inguinal hernia.
 Joseph Pranulis, Waterbury, a. gainst Scovill Mfg. Go, $lO.77 weekly for 8 3-7 weeks; injury left lnguinal hernia.
 Richard ZielIO, Oakville, against Scovsu Mfg. Co., $13.44 weekly beginning June IF; injury left inguinal hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02

Woodbury road are enjoying a va- cation motor trip. Their son, Wes- ley Goodwin, Mrs. Goodwin and daughter, Patricia, who have been spending some time at the Goodwin home, left Monday for their home in Waltham, Mass. Sterling and Arthur Goodwin who have beer on a motor trip to Montreal, have e. turned to their home on the Wood- bury road.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clayson ODell of Cutler street and MT. and Mrs. Harold Budge of North street. were guests at the pot-Iuck supper and meeting of the Past Ohicers' asso- citation of Gallille Shrine, held Monday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. Russell Putnam of Prospect.
 Kenneth Winssow who has been spending some time at the home of MT. and Mrs. B. B. Skilton of the Guernseytown district, has return ed to his home in Woodbury.
 Richard Lorenz, son of MT. and Mrs. Richard Lorenz of Highland avenue. is spending his vacation in Chicago.