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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

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 Copyright King Features Syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
TIMELY TENNIS TOPICS
 By the United State Lawn Tennis Association
By the
THE FORWARD SWING Position Of Feet

In fast rally, you may not al- ways be able to place your feet cor- rectly. Then you will have to make your dive as best you can. But if your feet are in the correct position, your drive will be effective more often.
 When you drive, your feet should be spread comfortably apart. Then your weight can be shifted first to your back foot in your back swing and then forward to your foot dur ing your forward swing.
 The left foot should be forward for the forehand drive. The right foot should be forwarded for the backhand drive. A line drawn from front foot to back fot shuld be ap- prximately in the same direction as the line of the shoulders, i. e. the direction of the intended flight of the ball.
 For the forehand drive straight down the line, the correct position is approximately, as follows: body facing your right sideline: left shoulder pointed towards the net: right (back) foot about parallel with the net and pointed toward your right sideline: left foot forward, pointed diagonally toward the net and your right sideline: feet com- fortably apart: line drawn from right to left foot should approxi- mate the line of the shoulders.
 For the backhand drive straight down the line, the reverse: body facing your left sideline; left (back) foot about parallel with the net and pointed toward your left sideline: right foot forward, pointed diagon- ally toward the net and your left sideline; feet comfortably apart and line drawn from right to left foot should approximate the line of the shoulders.
 For cross court drives, backhand and forehand, the position should be shifted so as to bring shoulders and feet in line with the intended flight of the ball.
 If you will stand on the balls of your feet, your body will pivot more aesily then if you stand flatfooted.
 Among modern players who is considered to be an outstanding ex- ample of determined defense and remarkable court covering?
 The answer to the last Quiz is as follows
 No, the point stands as played, the score becomes 15-30 and the Server must resume service in the left court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
DIESELS DRUBBED IN KANSAS TOURNAMENT

Wichita, Kans., Aug. 26.-CUP)- The Solomon Randy Kids, of Wi. chita, won their third straight vic tory in the National Semi-Pro Base ball Congress last night by swamp ing the New London, Conn.,, Diesels 18 to 2.
 The Kids scored in every inning but the sixth. The Diesels made eight errors. Everett Daniels, Kids hurler, held the customers score less until the sixth when they pushed across both their runs.
 The Kansans will meet the Waco Tex, Dons Thursday. The Dons also have won three times and lost none.
 The Fort Riley, Kans., entry ral- lied in the eighth inning to defeat New Brunswick, N. J., 6 to 3. and eliminate them from the tourna- ment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Mercantile Primers Organize For '41-42

Mercantile Bowling league organ |ized for the 1941-42 season at a meeting of team captains last night at the Sena alleys, with September g set as opening night for the same eight teams as have taken part last eyar including Verriker Paint, Brock Hall Fairy; Metropolitans, Brook side Diary, Speedy Parcel, Fulton Markets, Matzkin Furniture and Mohican Markets.
 Only two outside" bowlers for each team will be allowed the cap- tains decided cutting down from three such ringers" allowed last year. Secretary Al Kosky will again serve the league in his usual efficient manner, he says.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
National League
HOME RUNS
PROBABLE PITCHERS
By United Press NATIONAL LEAGUE
(All clubs play two games).

(All clubs play two gameS).
 Chicago (Mooty 6-5 and RalHens- berger 0-0) at Philadelphia (Hoerst 1-6 and Johnson SGD.
 Pittsburgh (Will1ie 2-3 and Butcher l3-1O) at Boston (Errick- son 5-11 and Tobin 1O-e).
 St. Louis danier T6 and Cooper 1l-5) at Brooklyn Davis 0-6 and F7tzsimmons 5-0).
 Cincinnati (Walters le-10 and Derringer e-13) at New York Czlib. bell 10-7 and McGee l-e).
 American League
 Philadelphia (Babich 27 and Mar. childon e-1O) at Detroit (Newsou lO-1e and Trout 7-7)-two games. Boston (Newsome l48) at Cleve. land (Bagby 0-l0).
 Washington (CarrasQuel e-al al St. Louis (fsiggeling e-0).
 (only games scheduied).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
PALS TO BIC HOUSE"

Satisfied with their previous tgiN Co New York's "big house" nt Qs' Hini0g, ~. Y., scene fo fne &'N1 Sing prison, WateFhury's Norlh and Pals baseball combination of fhs City Amateur League will malse lnN trip up that way again nex& &siNs day for another game. Each f14W wen q game og tuo played Ies. naasan. nooiers whe Wi4h ia NN
 lhe tfip Nho1l|d contact MAf1 John CamsFo at Pal elue Ias Hi eali s-eisi beiWeen 2 ana E M'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

Two-base hits Henrich, Kuhel, Kennedy. Three-base hit-Appling. Double plays-Gordon and Priddy; Rizzuto, Gordon and Russo; Appling. bases - Yankees 12, White Sox g.. Bases on balls-off Russo 5, Smith ?. Struck out-by Branch 3, Smith 4. Hits-off Russo, II in 6 1-3 in- nings; Branch, 1 in 2-3. Runs-off Russo g, Branch o. Passed ball - Silvestri. Losing pitcher - Russo. Umpires-Geisel, Hubbard and Pi- gras. Time-216.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
TANKS SIGN GRIDMEN

New York = Three players have signed with New York Yankees of American Professional Football League. They are Tom Vargo. end, and Frank Platte. jackie, both of Penn State, and Dick Tuckey, Man. haitian tackle,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Cau,An Toaav

Binghamton at Hartford. Albany at Springfield.
 Scranton at Williamsport. Wilkes-Barre at Elmira.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
WAGNER HAS NO TROUBLE TANNING .CLEvELANDERS
Teller Has Lost II Games So Far; Tanks Smeared
 By Smith, White SOx
BY PAUL sHEFFELs

Limited Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 New York, Aug. 26. - (UP) - There's not much mention of Charles Broadway" Wagner in baseball's record books, in fact the who's who of the diamond doesn't even list him or his past perform ances, but if last nights brilliant triumph over the Cleveland Indians is indication of what the Boston Red Sox' pitching will be like in 1922, the Hub team may be hard to beat.
 Beating Cleveland doesn't come under the lard-to-do heading in the American League any longer, but beating the Indians when they have Bobby Teller on the pitching hill is an entirely different story.
 x. Broadway Charlie cut Teller down to his own size last night by holding the Tribe to four hits for a To vic- tory, his seventh of the season. It was Feller's 11th loss of the year against 21 wins.
 Not since Wagner won 20 games two years in succession with Rocky Mount and Minneapolis was his high hard one so hopping fast and his curve so consistent. He famed four and walked four, the same as Teller, and only eight putoutS were registered by the outfielders. The winning run crossed the plate in the seventh inning when Ted Williams and Skeeter Newsome walked. Frankie Pytlak, former Clevelander doubled to score Williams.
 Only 16 Up
 The Chicago White Sox trounced the Yankees, 9-l, in the New York ers' last a ppearance of the year at Comiskey Park, to trim their flrst- place margin to 16 games. South paw Ed Smith held the Yankees to nine hits and hung up his 18th tri- umph. The Sox hammered Marius Russo and Norman Branch for 12 hits and employed two free-scoring innings, putting over three runs in the sixth and four in the seventh.
 St. Louis Browns, who may finish sixth for the second time in seven years, frightened their grip on that spot by defeating the Washington Senators, 6-3, in the first game of a doubleheader. The victory, insured by homers hit in the first inning by Chet Laabs and Wally Judnich, ran their record to B victories in 20 starts.
 Philadelphia at Detroit and all three National League games were rained out. The senior league will put on four doubleheaders today, the twin bill between the runner-up St. Louis Cardinals and league leading Brooklyn Dodgers, W ith first place hanging in the balance, top ping the card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
BLozIs CRACKS RECORDS

Philadelphia Al Blozis of Georgetown cracked a couple of Temple Stadium records, heaving the shot 52 feet ' S-4 inches, discus 160 feet 8 Ia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
REISER. A RFOT

St. Louis - Every opposing team talks about Pete Reiser The young Brooklyn center-fi -fielder'S hitting at tracts attention. He lays down crafty bunts. He has speed and is . nossy fielder with a strong arm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
EASTERN LEAGUE
sames Yesterday

Williamsport 3, Wilkes-Barre 1. Scranton 2, Elmira (1st). Elmira 3, Scranton 3 (2nd). Binghamton 4, Albany ?.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
RED BIRD SEED

St. Louis - Wise-crackers call the vitamin pills President Sam Brea- don feeds the St. Louis Cardinals Red Bird Seed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

Kansas City, Mo. = Kansas City won the American Association open ing day attendance cup for the sixth consecutive time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Games Tomorrow

Binghamton at Hartford. Albany at Springfield.
 Scranton at Williamsport. WiIkesABarre at Elmira.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

x-Batted for, Anderson in 5th.,
 xx-Batted for Masterson in 9th. xxx-Batted for Carresquel in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Gamea Yeaterday

Chicago g, New York 1. St. Louis 6, Washington (1st). St. Louis 3, Washington (2nd, 1C innings, darkness).
 Philadelphia at Detroit (rain). Boston at Cleveland (night).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Gannen TnmnnrrnM

Washington at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Detroit (21. Boston at Cleveland.
 (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

Runs-Berardino 2, Judnich 2, Laabs, Grace, Earl, Travis 2. Error Evans. Runs batted in = Laabs, Judnich, Archie 2, Harris 2. Grace, Case. Two base hits = Berardino, Home runs--Laabs, Judnich. Double
 plays--CullenbIne and Berardino; Carrasuuel, Travis and Vern n; Swift and Berardino. Left on bases
 -Washington 10; St. Louis 6. Bases on balis--0f carrasquel 2; off Harris
 Harris 8. Hits--off Anderson, 8 in
 ( innings; off MaBterson, in i; off carrasquel, q In 8; of Harris, is In 6 (nono out in nlnthls or Mc- kaln, Q in 1. Wild pitch-AndeFson Winning pltcheF--kkarris. L0stng C mslI' bash and PassaFella. Time =
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
soft southern drawl. Same thing
 this time, but this ankles going to

be harder to heal safely
 That's because when An run most of nah weight is on the right laig and An sort of drag the left.
 The brace on nah left laig last year didn't bother me, but An caint shift nah weight to the right this time.
 Gotta go on nah own, guaiss. 1"
 Brace or no brace and on one good leg, Ace Parker manages to get there some way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

PERMsl FURLoNG AFTER FURLoNG of the most HEART RDE that drippd from the maiorder ards with boom and time with mne And Brooklyn Dodgers It
 
 ILLUSTRATION poetry borough alarming getting that letter reaching this bureau makes noise like sghben the jingle within furnished Checker Cab Company The rhythm is by Fitz and sartz
 time when all fan mail Brooklyn Dodgers explve with burnt is prevail Ray Aer-day Henry WadwOrth LOngfeows Every gnk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

YESTERDAYS HERO = Charlie Broadway" Wagner, 25-year-old Boston righthander, who bested Bobby Teller of Cleveland in four hit pitching duel to bring the Red Sox a To triumph over the Indians in night game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
THE STANDINGS
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

Games Yesterday St. Louis at Brooklyn (rain). Cincinnati at New York (rain). Pittsburgh at Boston (rain). (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

New York at St. Louis. Boston at Detroit. Philadelphia at Cleveland. Washington at Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
E0maa Tnaav

St. Louis at Brooklyn e, 1st, 1:30) Cincinnati at N. York @, 1st, 1:45) Pittsburgh at Boston CD.
 Chicago at Philadelphia CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Games TonlorrO,

Chicago at Boston.
 St. Louis at New York. Cincinnati at Brooklyn (night). Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Major League Leaders
By United Press

FIVE LEADING EATERS
 American TAaOuA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
CAUTION AGAINST INFANTH1l
PARALYSIS URGED By
O'CONOR

"The utmost care and caution"
are urged upon the people of Mary
land in an effort to prevent the
spread of poliomyelitis (infantile
paralpsis), in statement issued by
Governor Herbert r. O'ConOr.
While stressing that there is no
need for alarm at the situation, Gov
ernor O'Conor, however, declared
ION the other hand l feel that the
public Is entitled to know the facts
so that the utmost care and caution
may be exercised. Up until August
rs, 40 cases of this disease had been
reported in the State since the first
of the year. OF this total 80 have
been reported since August LIST.
These totals represent con-
siderable increase In the disease
during the present year over the
corresponding period of 1910. Since
the epidemic of 1928, in which year
1872 cases occurred in Maryland, the
largest number reported in any one
year took place in 1895 when SO
cases were recommended. The
Health Department authorities can
not assure me that the total this
year will be less than the 1886 tot
al, and 1t is for this reason that I
feel notification should be made to
vent the spread of the disease might
be taken.
According to the medical ex-
perts, the disease is not highly con-
tagious, but the doctors view every
contact as possible danger. The
largest number of cases this year
reported are in the age group of
to years i'm which group Is cases
have occurred. In the age group of
to years, a total of 10 cases have
been reported, and in the groups
whose ages range from 10 to IA
years, 8 cases have been reported.
The remaining cases occur in the
other age groups. / should make
note of the fact that all County
Health officers have been instructed
by the State Department that polio
myelitis control takes precedence
over all activities.
DR.. Robert HI. Riley, the Director
of the State Board of Health, and
DR.. Chas. H. Halliday, the Assistant
Director, are devoting close and con-
tinuous attention to the situation.
At my request statements on the
situation have been submitted by
DR.. Riley and Halliday, setting forth
facts concerning the handling of
this situation by the Health author
ities."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION
REACHES new HIGH

Washington, D. Can all-time rec
ord fertilizer consumption was estab-
lished when farmers used 8,311,OOO
tons of commercial fertilizer on their
land during the past crop year, ac-
cording to the annual consumption re-
port of The National Fertilizer Asso-
citation. This is an increase of more
than one-half millions tons over prior
years.
Tonnage figures in themselves do
not tell complete story of plantfood
consumption in this banner year, since
there has been a significant increase
in the amount of plantfood contained
in ton of fertilizer" said Charles j.
Brand, Executive Secretary and
Treasurer of the Association. "This
years tonnage figure was 16 per cent
above 1920, but the amount of plant
food contained and used was Ga per
cent greater" It seems likely that
another tonnage increase is in store
for next year. Tag sale figures for
the first six months of 1941 are 6 per
cent over 1910.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
Correct Posture Helps
Homemaker Avoid Fatigue

Not the work but the way it often
is done gives homemaker back
aches and makes her tired, main
tains Miss Fannie Brooks, extension
specialist in health, University Of
Illinois college of agriculture.
Every time homemaker stoops
over to put pie into the oven or
to collect dirt in the dustpan, she
uses SIS per cent more energy than
she does lying down. Sitting re-
quires per cent and standing IL
per cent more energy than lying
down. The point to remember is
to keep the back straight by kneel-
ing down rather than STOPPING over,
Miss Brooks said.
Every time a homemaker can sit
to iron, to prepare food or wash
dishes, she saves her strength. Since
standing straight takes less energy
than bending, any equipment which
enables the homemaker to maintain
an erect posture will forestal IA
tigue. Thus long handle on the
broom or mop and high oven in
stead of a low one are devices to
minimize energy output.
More backaches probably occur
because the kitchen table, sink and
the laundry wash tubs are too low
than for any other reason, Miss
Brooks said. These faults can cas-
lily be remedied by having the table,
sink or tubs raised on blocks of
wood. Hanging out the clothes also
becomes a less burdensome task if
the clothes basket is placed on a
medium height portable cart or a
coaster wagon.
Fatigue not only affects home
makers physical well-being but in
directly affects her mental well-be-
ing, Miss Brooks pointed out. Thus
the family's happiness may be de-
pendent upon such small factors as
too short a broom handle or an I'M
dersized table.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
Home-Loving Sex
Now Has Wanderlust

s'This is a woman's world and in
planning our trips and cruises we
first ask ourselves what the head
of the family will Think" says Rob-
ert R. Mathews of the American
Express travel service. "Over go
per cent of all those who travel for
pleasure belong to the so-called
'home-loving sex and, in making
a choice on travel, we figure that
feminine fancy is a directing-if not
the deciding-factor in the majority
of cases."
The average woman traveller is
very tolerant of the shortcomings
of her fellowman-up to a given
point, says Mathews. She can take
her dictators or leave them; she
doesn't mind rags or poverty as long
as it's picturesque; or lack of plumb
ing as long as it is somebody else's
plumbing.
But heaven help the unfortunate
cruise director who brings her to
hotel that hasn't all the latest nickel
plated fixtures. and If even so much
as one humble cockroach should in
advertently cross her path-why. the
trip is off.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
TOMATO CROP SUFFERS
REVERSES

Asserting that Maryland's tomato
crop has suffered many reverses this
year, the United States Agricultural
Marketing Service said prospects
on August indicated a total 1871
production of $4,000 tons, or about
twenty-five per cent below the
$4,000 tons produced in 1940."
"The 1941 production, the SER
vice declared, lis only about six
per cent more than the ten-year av-
erage production of $4,000 tons.
"Maryland's tomato crop has suf-
fered many reverses this year. Some
blight is present. The early grown
crop was very light while later set
tings appear to be heavier. Rot is
present in some sections.
Recent dry weather has also
damaged the crop. Because of the
generally poor season to date, the
indicated yield is only 3.5 tons per
acre, compared with five tons in
1910 and "a tons the ten-year aver
age. The crop is now moving to
canneries in volume"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
Posture Held Vital Factor

Years Immediately following high
school or college graduation consti-
tute the dangerous age" for health
and posture for the average per-
son, according to Miss Gertrude
Hawley, lecturer in posture and
health for the University of Califor-
MIA.
Instead of the 1eisurely schedule
of school and home study, and the
all-absorbing participation in sports
and social recreations, one must
be prepared to catch a 1880 car or
bus daily and settle down in an Of
flee for seven or eight hours.
"And when one settles down to an
Office job, through the entire day,
certain muscles tend to lose their
tone or strength" she pointed out.
Whenever possible, she added, the
office worker should walk to and fro
from business.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED By
COMMISSIONERS

The following building permits
were issued during the month of
August at the Office of the County
Commissioners of Cecil County.
John e. Woolman, Elkton No. l
addition to dwelling upper Elk
Neck.
Benny Bello, Elkton No. 4 addi-
ton to dwelling Elkton and North
East, road.
George G. Cullum, Elkton, No. 5
dwelling Singerly road one mile
from Elkton.
Allan T. Mackenzie, Elkton No. s
dwelling Singerly road at Provi-
dence Corner.
Halus L. Reynolds, Elkton, re-
modelling store building for apis.
High St., Elkton.
]. B. Decker, Elkton, dwelling
Hill Top Farm near Elkton.
Russell Hoy, Elkton No. 1 garage
New Elk Road upper Elk Neck.
Arthur w. Hornbarger, Perry
Vile, service station corner Route
No. 40 and Aiken road.
Thomas R. Mckinney, Perryville
dwelling Main st., Perryville.
George G. Potts, Jr., Elkton No. s
dwelling Elkton and Newark road
near Bells Hill.
William 7. Lavender, Earleville
No. poultry house and shed on
farm near Fredericktown.
Donald P. Croft, Elkton No.
dwelling and garage Croft Inn, Elk
ton and Glasgow, road.
James G. Rhudy, North East, SER
vice station Route No. / and Me-
chanel Valley road.
Lewis william, North East, dwell
ing and garage North East and
Leslie road.
Clarence G. Abrams, Rising Sun,
No. /, addition to dwelling Port De-
post and Calvert road.
Daniel Krauss, Elkton, dwelling
Blue Ball road half mile north OF
Childs.
Ernest F. Stewart, Elkton No. 4
garage Pleasant Hill and Union
road.
Elwood E. Satterfield, Whining
ton, Del, cottage Otis Shore Locust
Point.
John Powell, Elkton, cabin Wat
er street, Elkton.
John Erickson, Elkton No.
chicken house, Leeds and Cherry
Hill road at old Leeds
Henry I. Cockerham, Elkton No.
dwelling Blue Ball road half mile
north of Childs.
George H. Veasey, Elkton No.
addition to dwelling Singerly road
mile north of Elkton.
Charles Mckinney, Elkton No.
garage Leeds and Union road near
Leeds.
John F. Smith, Elkton No. 4
dwelling Pleasant Hill and Rock
church road, 4th district.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-09-05
Goods Spend More

Although the college man pays the
counting bills, the college coed
spends more money.
At least a recent survey taken by
the business staff of the Kansas
State Collegian shows the average
woman student here spends approx
imately $538.72, while her male
counterpart averages $521.64.
It revealed the average Kansas
State university student spends
$530.18 during the school year and
that the total buying power of the
1000 students is $2,066, 1909.
The greatest part of the $2,066, SO9
is amount spent for food, totaling
$500, 184.65 per year. Candy, ice
cream and chewing gum purchases
amounted to $27,271.94, and $751;
570.24 is spent for drinks.