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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
-Four Men Beaten,
Robbed on Freiqht

While a freight train clicked off
the miles between inland and Win
terhaven this weekend, four men
were brutally beaten and robbed of
every cent they had, they told
Deputy Sheriff John Crousen.
Floyd Gray, 21, Yuma cook, and
Virgil r. Moore, lsborer were ac-
cused of the assault and robbery
and were questioned in the county
Jail Monday.
The victims were 16- year old
George Stafford of Yuma, William
Klawukn, Detroit, William L. Tracy
Phoenix, and Roy w. Lawrence
Negro of Seattle. They said their
assailants menaced them with a
gun.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03

ana 1OTmeu long iileS oli tiie olue-
walk in front of the building while
perspiring highway patrolmen and
the office staff struggled TO handle
the rush of business.
Penalties will go into effect We'd
nesday morning, Captain Frank Os-
walt, head of the Imperial county
squad, said Monday. The penalty
for delinquents will be 100 per cent
ON the plate fee and so per cent on
The motor vehicle license tax.
Motorists unable TO appear at pa
troll headquarters in Imperial coun-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03

ty may mail their applications to
the head office in Sacramento or
the Ell Centre office but the letter
must be postmarked before the
deadline Tuesday night.
The amount due is shown on 1910
white registration slip, Oswalt said
There will be no extension after
the deadline goes into effect, he said,
as the deadline was set by the state
legislature and no one has power
to tamper with it now,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
New Hangar Ready
AT Airport Here

Occupancy of new hangar build
ing at the Imperial airport was
expected sometime this week.
The new building permits an 80
by 80 feet space for planes and a
10 by 30 section for offices. store
rooms and repair shop. Cost was
estimated at more than $4,000, borne
by a private concern. The hangar
VIII be used by sproule Flying sev-
ice.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Anti-Picketing
Ordinance e Upheld

WASHINGTON, Feb 3. (UP)-The u. S. Supreme
Court upheld the validity of Oakland Calf, municipal
ordinance which required that streets and sidewalks be
kept clear in labor disputes and other occasions.
The ordinance is valid power Of the city government
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
That Dizzy Dame
Wasn't to Blame

did that dizzy dame throw in jail?"
"Should uncle laugh when we are in Jail charged
with theft?"
"Who played that dirty trick on us?"
These and many more questions bothered two husky
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Old Hands Brave
Blacklist Threat
a. Many Sheds
Strike Receives Further Setback When
Superior Court Sustains Injunction
At One She'd; HoItviIe Sheds Hit

Imperial Valley lettuce shed workmen, stymled 1o'
more than week by picket lines Clipped over the styme
in many Monday. = 4h ID
It was impossible to estimate how many of the old
wormen braved the threat of being backsed but sneo
after shed reported the were returning IN increasing
numbers. ,,. 4L+ hoe
At the same time the CIOsponsored Walkout that mas
pagued lettuce shippers for than week receveu
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Motorists Rush
To Bedt DeudIine
Late again =!


Motorists by the dozens packed the California High
way patrol office in Ell Centre Monday in the last minute
rush get 941 license plates before the deadne Tues
day The crowd filled the office overowed to the yard,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Show9irI Leaps
To Death from
PIayboy's Yacht
Police Quiz Wealthy Man Briefly After
Round ofNishtspo+s Ends in Tragedy
In Waters Of Wilmington Yacht Harbor

HOLLYWOOD, Feb g. (UP)-Coroner Frank Nance
today sought to discover today why all but naked show
girl plunged to her death from the yacht Of Arthur Ham
burger of southern Calfornas weahies men, at 10
O'Clock Sunday morning Police called the tragedy "a
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Try Again, Boys

Try Again, Boys
Bill Jacobs of Calexico-and other
members of the Farm Bureau
thought that at last they had Scot
ty Foulds crossed up when Jacobs
suggesed that Scotty be appointed
a committee Of one to arrange bet
ter seating facilities for the meet
ing.
Scotty arose and solemnly ex-
planned:
You are quite right. The seating
facilities are sadly limited. But the
limitation is intentional. You see,
that is the only way I have been
able to figure out to have the meet
ngs start on time. If there are not
enough seats to go around, the
members come early so as to get a
seat"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03

TO work TO work TO
strike :" the voice Of DR.
George Thomas barked at the
Imperial fairgrounds Saturday
afternoon as the El Centro min
ister and two colleagues. Dr..
w. A. McCIeneehan and The
Rev. Mr.. R. c. Rogers. counted
votes Of shed workers. Shed
workers voted 667 to I08
against waIkout. In upper pho
toeraph ministers are counting.
Lower picture shows the crowd
gathered at entrance gate be-
fore filing into The erandstsnd.
Post-Press photo.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Appropriate Reply

Back on the strike situation, an
unidentified caller telephoned the
PoSt-Press offices late Saturday
and inquired about the vote among
lettuce workers at the fairgrounds.
Was the majority to work or to
Strike?" he asked.
Informed that the ballot was
overwhelmingly to work, the only
comment over the phone was:
"Whoooooooooooppppppeeeeee"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03

1. V. Lettuce: Market slightly
weaker. Carloads {. o. b. cash track
IS S1.25-1.50; Is SIPS; 6s S1.50.
L. A. hay: u. S. No. j. V. $3.50;
u. s. No. 2 1. V. leafy ISIS; U. \.
No. 2 S12-12.50; Mpls. May flax
Sl.66M.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03

DOlla;' Signs
UP at the fairgrounds Saturday
afternoon where hundreds of let
tuce shed workers filed through the
turnstiles to attend meeting We
noticed one forlorn figure.
That figure stood apart from the
throng and with tears in his eyes
saw score after score come in
through the gates. 1t was Dorman
Stewart fair secretary, and we
heard him humble to himself:
Five hundred and three, five
hundred and four-oh murder, they
re all coming in freci What a
killing this would be if l could even
charge two bits head!"
All afternoon long Dorman was
irresistably drawn to watch the
crowd, but it was plain torture,
Dinner to Breakfast
Maybe it was a midnight supper
thai Pete Ostrander and his wife
expected to eat Saturday evening,
instead of dinner. On maybe it was
breakfast he finally got.
At o'clock the Ostranders paus-
ed in Brawley and explained:
I'VE started out from Westmor-
land to have dinner in Mexicali,
but it took so long to dress and
arrange the family that-well, here
We are and we still haven't had
a bite to eat!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
Fenelon Figured Horse to Beat In NarraganSett Track Final

Pawtucket, R. I. September 24- A small but highly select field will parade to post on Saturday for the eighth running of the Governors Handicap, closing stake at a meet- ing which has been unexcelled in the brilliant history of Narragansett Park. The stake Is for Swear -olds and upward, run over one mile and an eighth with a $l0000 pot Of gold at the end of the rainbow.
 Some nice horses have accounted for the Governors in It's prior run nings. It was the unlucky Calumet Farms colt, Hadagal, in le34-un- lucky because of an accident which forced him out of competition just as he was reaching his peak. A. c. Vanderbilt's colt. Identify, won the stake in 1885 and in 1886 Good Goods, sire of the current 2-year-old champion, Alsab, was under the wire first after finishing second in '35 and third in '34. Mucho Gusto was returned the winner rin 1887 and a great colt in stagehand, won the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
Second WPAHike Set For Sunday

The wPA Recreational Program Hiking Club will start It's second hike Sunday at 9 pd Inf from Sheffield Street and Thomaston Road. A most enjoyable trip was had last Sunday under most favor able weather conditions. The group was led by Harold Pierpont who took them over Q trail along the brook and following up the water falls back of Mt. Tobe and then exploring the old Indian caves, places which few people know of in Waterbury, and less have seen. An- other interesting trail of about five miles has been mapped out by MT. Pierpont to some interesting spots. A number from Waterbury and nearby towns have sent in their names and a still larger group will be on hand this coming Sunday. Everbody Is invited to join on the hike. Cars will pick up and return anyone not having transportation at Bieners Sport Shop at l:45 p. m. Sunday, other will meet at the start at 2 p. m. Women should wear or bring an old pair of broad heel shoes. All interested send name to Crosby High School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
Automobile Crashes At Cherry Park

Avon, Sept. 27-The worlds most spectacular automobile stunt troupe, te Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers" New York Worlds fair sesnations for two years, will present perform ances of their thrill show at the Cherry park fair here this afternoon and tonight and Sunday afternoon and night.
 The Death Dodgers" played to more than 1l.000,0 900 spectators dur ing their two-year stand at the New York Worlds fair, originating many new stunts during that time. Several new and even more daring acts have been added for the program at the local fairgrounds. Over 20 spine tingling automobile and motorcycle events will be presented in an enter tainment which lasts for upwards of two hours.
 There will be free high wire act twice daily. and Q gaudy display of fireworks will be featured both nights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
WILLIAMS, REISER
 BATTING LEADERS
Red Sox Outfielder May Keep 400 Mark at
 Philadelphia

New York, Sept. 27 - (UP) - Ted Williams the lanky Boston Red Sox outflelder who promised to be the major leagues first 400 hitter since Rogers Hornshy, teetered on teh brink of the magic mark today after Q protracted batting slump that shaved four points of his aver- age during last week.
 Hitting safely but 10 times in his last 37 times at bat, a feeble .270 clip, Williams has watched his AIS average of two weeks ago shrink steadily to .401, up to Friday.
 Pete Reiser, outfelder of the Champion Brooklyn Dodgers, has clinched the National Leagues bat ting title. Now pounding the pellet for @ neat average of .343, Reiser Is 24 points in front of runner-up Johnny Cooney, veteran Boston Braves meadow-minder Tied for third place with .317 are Stan Hack of the Chicago Cubs and Johnny Mize of the Cardinals.
 Lefty Gomez of the Champion New York Yankees, the years come- back pitcher, holds the American loops best record-16 won and four lost. Howie Krist of St. Louis has racked up 10 victories without suf- fering a defeat to gain National League mound supremacy.
 The leaders in other departments:
 Runs-(A) Williams, Red Sox i32; (N) Reiser, Dodgers IF.
 Hits-(A) Travis, Senators 2l2; (N) Reiser Dodgers 184.
 Doubles-(A) Boudreau, Indians 42; (N) Reiser, Dodgers, 40.
 Triples-(A) Heath, Indians 19; Reiser, Dodgers IT.
 Homers-(A) Williams, Red SoS 36; (N) Camilli, Dodgers 34.
 Runs Batted Tn - (A) DiMaggic and Keller, Tanks l22; (N) Camilli Dodgers 1l9.
 Stolen Bases-(A) Case, Senators 32; (N) Murtaugh, Phillies IS.
 Club Hitting-(A) Boston, .282; (N) Brooklyn .272.
 Club Fielding-(A) Cleveland .977i (N) Cincinnati .975.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
Home Runs Figured To Win For Neuv York
Belmont Futurity, Gold Cup Races
 Scheduled Today

New York, Sept. 27s-CUP)-The star pupils of the lo4l turf season. IA gangling two-year-old thorough breds-gathered at Belmont Park today for brief graduation cere- mony in which one lucky member of the class was guaranteed an $s5,- 900 diploma.
 The occasion was the Sand re- newal of the Futurity, richest race of its type and an event so famous in racing circles that 1t has forced even mighty Whirlaway into second billing. Conditions were perfect weather clear, track fast, and 50,0O0 in the grandStand.
 Whirlaway appeared a standout in his event, the $l00,000 Jockey Club gold cup, but bettors were confused in the six and @ half furlong sprint topping the card. On paper the best Futurity bet was the triple ply conl- bination of the Greentree and Man. hasset stables.
 The Greentree-Manhasset group was headed by Devil Diver, winner of the $4O,O00 Hopeful at Saratoga who was high-weighted at l26 pounds. Included were Amphithea- tre and Shut Out, both weighted ct 122 and both winners of rich Sara toga events in their own right. All three of these horses came in one $2.00 Mutuel ticket and their back CTS were legion.
 Thousands of fans turned instead to Calumet Farms big and rugged Some Chance, l22; Milky Ways sur- prising Despatch, 119; or the Brey- mann Farm duo of Families, IA and Blue DOT, 1l4. Along with Amphitheatre, Dogpatch and Some Chance made the best showings ir the recent Futurity trial.
 The others, priced at from 2o-l up were Cadaceus, 119; Salto, l19 Anibras, IA; Contradition, 122 Apache, il9; CassAs, 122; and Nip. Sickle, 118. Each represented a higl class stable but none rated strong chance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
HARTFORD BLUES
 TO MEET L. I. LIONS

Hartford, Sept. 27 - With just forty eight hours layoff, the Blues of this town move back to the foot. ball scene here tomorrow afternoon, taking on the rough Freeport Long Island Lions, well established bunch of professionals.
 Tn winning their fifth straight game of the season here Thursday night over the Stratford Rams, the Blues were not too impressive and though coaches Grat O'Connell and Mim Daddario feel the letdown was due to the fact that the Blues un- derrated the Rams, they are hoping the situation won't arise again.
 If the Blues play in the same lackadaisical fashion tomorrow against the very rugged Lions as they did for the first half against the Rams, they are apt to be top pied from their lofty perch.
 Champs Already
 Right now the Blues lay claim to the state professional grid title, their only disputant being possibly the New London Diesels, who are reported laying back and strength ening-up until they feel they will be strong enough to give the local boys a real battle.
 The addition of Bob Tayller is go- ing to make all the difference in the world of the performances of the Blues. Bob was a standout during the short time he was in action here. Thursday night, set up one touchdown and was of vast assist ance in another.
 Tomorrow's kickoff is slated for 2:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
MONTREAL LEADING
 LITTLE WORLD SERIES

Montreal. Sept. 27-(UP)-The Montreal Royals, play-off cham pions of the International league, were off to q flying start in the lit- tie world series today with a 1926 victory opening game victory over the Columbus Red Birds. American Association entry.
 The Royals dusted of Pitcher Emory Dickson promptly last night He walked three men in the first Inning and Alex Kampouris. Mon- treal infielder, then hit . home run to give Montreal . lead that never was threatened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
By GEORGE KTRKsEY

United Press stan COrrespOndentr
 New York, Sept. 27-(UP)-The Yankees famed home run punch gives the American league cham pions c comfortable margin of su- perlority over the Dodgers on the offensive side for the World Series struggle opening at Yankee Stadium Wednesday.
 The Dodgers have 6 dangerous attack and can more than hold their own with the Yankees in every of- fensdve department except the two most important ones--runs and home runs. Brooklyn has c one- point edge over New York in club batting, .272 to .27i, and has cole lected more hits, doubles and triples.
 The Yankees have hit 151 homers to the Dodgers 101 and the Tanks have made 827 runs to the Dodgers 792. There is no cure for the home run. It ruins pitchers and breaks up ball games. The Tanks have been using the round trip sock to win worlds championships ever since they won their first pennant in 1921. In eleven World Series the Tanks have triumphed eight times, largely because of their home run power.
 Circuit Clouters
 Few teams have had more home run punch than this Yankee team. If Charlie Keller, who's still nursing an injured ankle, is able to play, the Tanks will have four men i1 their starting lineup who've beited 20 or more homers. Keller has 33, DiNdaggio 30, Heinrich 27 and Cor" don 24. If Keller and DiMaggio hadn't been laid up with injuries the 1o4i Yanke outfleld probably would have gone over the 100 mark in homers and set a record for horn- CTS hit by three fly chasers. Brooklyn's lone siege gun is Dolf Camilli, who has hit/34 homers. Be- low Camilli there's Q big drop to Joe Medwick with 18 and Pete Reiser with l4. Camilli, left-handed hit- ter, can't be toyed with and should find the short right field bleachers in Yankee Stadium to his liking. The big problem of the Yankee pitchers is handcufflng Camilli.
 There's no argument about the most dangerous hitter in the World Series cast--it's Joe DiMaggio of the Tanks. Even Manager Leo Dur- ocher comedies that DiMaggio will give the Dodgers plenty of head aches.
 Joe, The Great
 "Like everyone in the country" Durocher says, i've recognize Di- Maggie as a great ball player. He's just about tops. However, the other Tanks can be pitched to-. We played the Tanks in the spring and our pitchers never squawked about any hitter except DiMaggio. And we don't fear Keller. He can be pitched to-"
 A comparison of the rival batting .A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27

1888 renewal. Mrs E. Graham Lewis Pagliacci turned back the invaders, Sorteado and Ligarot in 1889 and Valdina Farms solid campaigner, Viscounty, whipped a good field to register in l940.
 Small Field
 Probably not more than seven or eight horses will accept Saturdays Issue. but among them will be found the toughest handicap stars in the country plus a 3-year colt that at his present rate of improvement might reach the great heights scaled by his sire, Man O'War. Glen Rid dle Farms War Relic, of course Is this horse. Other probables are Be- lair Studs Fenelor; Howard Wells EquifoX; Woodvale Farms Haltal; Phil Schwartz Napper Tandy; Alex Pierce's Allegro and maybe one or two others. It is not only the quality of the contenders that attract and intrigue, more than that 1t is the su- perb handicapping job turEed in by Racing Secretary Bob Shelley, which leaves the race as wide open as the proverbial barn door.
 Blair Studs hard hitting Swear old Fenelon, will probably tote top- weight to post on Saturday. Assessed originally byb Shelley with lle pounds, the son of Sir Gallahad 3rd picks up an additional three pounds by reason of his clever victory in the Manhattan Handicap at Bel mont Park on Tuesday. But Fenelon is accustomed to heavy packages and back in his best form with Jim my Stout in the saddle he will give anybody's horse plenty to handle.
 War Relic, Equifox and Haltal all met in the recent Narragansett Spe- cial, wherein the Glen Riddle colt galloped off by himself to win by four wide open lengths. But Sat- urday's race brings some very rad ical weight changes and War Relic finds himself up against the very toughest assignment of his meteoric career. In the Special, War Relic carried 107 pounds to the 1l5 for Haltal and l12 for Equifox. On Saturday the 3-year-old moves UT 10 pounds to IF, while Haltal and Equifox drop down to 1O8 pounds each. Thus the weight switch is IT pounds in the case of Haltal anc IA pounds in the case of Equifox- changes which may easily reversS the placings of the Special.
 But War Relic Is by no mean. weighted out of it. When winninf in 1884 Hadagal was a Swear -oll and carried 120; Stagehand was ( 3-year-old when carrying 124 to vic. tory. If War Relic is the req champion his immediate connection. believe him to be, then he mus produce the real answer in Satur, days contest.
 Fast Worker
 There's another mighty touel campaigner going to post on Satur, day in Napper Tandy, and this 6, year-old son of Koodoo-Maschera i in with the feather of lO6 pounds On Tuesday morning last Phi Schwartz horse had the clocker hepped up with a sparkling worI over one mile and an eighth fl 1853 2-5's-remarkable running oyel q track that was fetlock deep il the early morning hours.
 Previously Napper Tandy shove. signs Of a return to his top form when winning the Hessian Handscal at Saratoga on August Il, and ol August 23 at the same track h came through Sith . craekerjacl performance in taking the Wilssl Mile from KingfEher, Tola Rose an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
OAKVILLE BASEBALL
 SERIES SUNDAY

Oakville's baseball championship for l94l will be partially settled in Watertown Sunday when the Town les, master-minded by Little Leo Orslni and the All-Stars. directed by George (Windy) Pierce tangle at Deland field in the first of three games for the town championship. The game, set for 2:30 p. m. figures to attract a very large crowd as there Is keen interest in the base ball rivals who have participated in ths Pomperaug Valley league and the Waterbury Public Parks loop this season.
 The Townies. e younger team, will be the undeT-dogs. with good pitching expected from both out- fits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
AQUEDUcT WAGERING UP

New York-Total mutuel handle for the first l2 days of the Aqueduct meeting was ei0.0o2.Ti6. Q substan- tiai increase above the s7.TTi .ii0 wageEed for . corresponding time st the spring session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
Following Those Brooklyn Fans!
BY MARTIN KANE
tTJnited Press Stan CorrespOndent

United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 New York, Sept. 2-(UP)-Mon- days the day in Brooklyn. Borough President John Cashmere has de- clared @ half holiday to celebrate the Dodgers victory in the pennant race. Members of the team will start @ parade from Ebbetts Field that will 90 to Borough hall. School children will be turned loose in the after noon.
 The worst thing that could hap pen to Brooklyn right now would be for manager Leo Durocher to lose his lucky necktie. It's Q dark blue knit affair and has become slightly frayed from constant wear. It was the only jarring note in Durocher's costume yesterday when he began to recover from the victory celebration. Otherwise, he was faultless in Q gray, pencil-stripped flannel suit, white shirt with Q monogram "Ld'' on 1t and black oxfords. But that tel
 Yankee fans - and there are plenty of them in this town have
 been almost submerged by the wild outburst of joy staged by the
 Brooklyn rooters. Most of them are quiet and just little bit grim. Edward Kenway, firm Yankee advocate, spoke for them
 when he said: Were not doing
 any yelling now, but walt till
 Wednesday. We'll make plenty of
 noise when Joe DiMaggio belts one into the stands at the stadium
 The most puzzled people in towr are Q group of British sailors who passed through-or rather, tried tc pass through-Grand Central ter. minal Thursday night when the Brooklyn fans were greeting the be- loved buns. They saw the crowd carrying signs reading: "Camilli fol President. P. D. R. for Batboy.' Three things the sailors want tc know: CD Who is Camilli2 (2) What is a batboy- (3) Was the crowd trying to start Q revolution and over throw tlfe Roosevelt administratio when 1t painted the sign "Camill for President?"
 As the Dodger train roared dowr from Boston Thursday night a mar tried to stop 1t and get aboard al 125th street. The train went by hin like Kirby Higbe's fast ball past { batter. He looked after 1t sadly. H. was Larry MacPhail, general mana, ger of the Dodgers, who had stayed here to handle world series ticket! while the boys were winning thu pennant in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
National League
HOME RUNS
PROBABLE PITCHERS
By United Press AMERICAN LEAGUE

Chicago (Rigney 12-1s) at Detroit (Rowe 8l5).
 Cleveland (Smith 11-l0 at St Louis (Niggeling 7-8).
 Boston (Dobson 1925 and Harrk T-14) at Philadelphia (Wof O-l and Caliguire 1-2)two games.
 Washington (Masterson S-O @ New York (Gomez 15-D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-27
FLORHDA-NTss. STATE

state College, Mss. Sept. 21- (UP)-Florida, seeking its first vic' tory over Mississippi State sincl 1928, meets the Maroons m Southeastern Conference game to' day.
 Misslsipp State was q slight ia vorite.