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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Sport QUESTIONS Answered

Have you 2 sports question you want answered? Write your ques- ton clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Man. Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat. 1913 18th street, Wash ingtOn, D. C., enclosing a Scent postage stamp for personal reply. SPJORTS CUES AND ANS
 c. How did Max Schmeling ae- quire the world heavyweight box Ing title2
 A. Gene Tunney retired in I92t and the heavyweight division wal without a champion until 1880. when a match was arranged between Sohmellng and Jack 6haTkey, out standing contenders, the winner tf be recognized as champion. sehmel' ing won on foul in four rounds.
 c, What Is the major league pitching record for consecutive shut outs ln 6 single season7
 4. Five. The record was made D, c. Harris (Doe) White, Chicago "A. L1, who twifled . eenEeeutiyl shusouis on Sept. i2, i0. i9. 2b ana %. 1904,
 a. What IG the top weiRht-lImi' goF a heavyweight boxing champion when defending his utle7
 A. There is none.
 a. which was the best fielding club ln the National BaaebaI League for iDsif
 A. Tlse Cincinnati Rfwg. with team fielding percentage 0f p7s, Ths Brooklyn Dodgers finished secont with a percentage of elA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Graumann BOmherS,
 Brassc0s Game Off

Because of last-minute dif1culties with the booking office scheduled to send the Graumann Bombers featuring Moose Swaney and Jum- bo Brown, Manager Fred Davi of the Brasscos announced this morn- ing that the scheduled game be- tween the two teams has been can- celled for Sunday afternoon. A previous commitment for the Grau- manns which was thought to be cancelled caused the mixup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
BY JACK CUDDY

(Unlted Press Staff COrrespondens)
 New York, September 5. = tUP)- From the black and white rash that has broken out in Metropolitan newspapers, we judge -- without benefit of binoculars or ear horns - that the baseball Boswells as- signed to the Brooklyn Dodgers honestly believe Larry MacPhail's Flatbushers have practically clinched the National League pennant again.
 Maybe so, but we always like to see the bottom card turned up. So we will not raise another flag over Ebbets Field until the final figures force us to do 1t = If they do.
 In fact, we staunchly refuse to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

Against able opponents, Indian Gomez of Cuba and Larney Moore of Valley Stream, L. T., had shown enough ring class to warrant match ing them against each other, and because of that effort by the Wa terbury A. C., Gomez and Moore thrilled l,500 fans last night with Q l0-round eyen-Stephen fight that nearly matched the Gomez-Fiorello battle of few weeks ago for con- tinuous action.
 Local experts" had made Co., meg Q favorite to defeat the hard hitting Negro who gave Irish Eddie Dolan SO much trouble, and, truth to tell, the Indian started as though he was going to blast Moore into row 10, seats 6-7-8 and g, winning tsae first two rounds, but Moore got 6 long left hook to the stomach working 60 well that he slowed Gomez down to walk, made him hold no little and, again when seemingly on the wayff out in the tenth and final round as Gomez buckled his knees with smashes to the head and jaw, Moore came back like a black tiger. fought his way forward and was the aggressor and scoring heavily as the bout ended, the decision of Referee John Cluney being a draw at 45 points each and four rounds for each boy with two eyene. Gomez sealed I53. Moore l5l.
 Roche Vg. Peralta
 Late last night the Waterbury A c. announced Willie Roaehe Of Wilmington, Delaware. and Joey PeFalta as the main bout for next gek, though at the Randolph Gloves stadium Irish Eddie Do.an and Roche were named principals, which did not seem 10 take soo well with many cash customers Mexican Joey Silva, who won a nod Of six rounds over Boom Boom Fl0urnoy Of Detroit in body punching bout that was eiosa enough until the fifth and final r0unds when Silva went ahead, VIII meet Matt Dougherfy Of Mllgaukef next week in the senll-fanai to the Roche and peFalsa battle. The lat. i. leF has two draws with Bobby kilf' iin, e sin over chalky White. ths featherwelght champion. and 2 de' clas0n over New Havefst bnooks Lacey, indicating that he IA pient, god enough for Whlziilng Willie.
 GtnesN NaNhAF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
FOND OF MOVIES

During a week ln which the geEi- aiors were rained out i've times Pitcher Roy Cullsnhlne sat through seventeen movie shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
College Football
BOSTON COLLEGE

BOSTON COLLEGE
 Newton, Mass. Sept. 5.-tUP)-- Joe Repko, 224-pound tackle from Langford. Pa, today appeared a likely starter when Boston College opens its l942 football campaign. Coach Denny Myers was impressed by Repko's slashing style yesterday as the B. c. squad went through double s.rimmage sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

The Eastern Division Of the Army Ali star football team numbered lifty.eieht players averaging about 2oo pounds. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE HeadIng Hitters)
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Hame Runs
VTCTTAF or WAR

Each billiard table requires seven pounds of rubber. the life of which ls i've years. 60 the game may be- come Of war victim before long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Games Today
Games Tomorrow

Brooklyn at New York (2:30 p. m.. St. Louis at Cincinnati. (Only games scheduled)s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Games Yesterdlny

St. Louis 6, Cleveland 3 Cst). St. Louis (, Cleveland (night). New York at Washington (nIght, postponed).
 '(only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
sThe Baseball Standings &
 g. NT@ A
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday St. Louis 5, Cincinnati (night). Chicago 5, at Pittsburgh 3 (night) (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
aaman YeaiarAnr

Games Yesterday Syracuse .. Newark . (twllRhtl, yerney ctty (. Baltimore ] (iet, RiRhtl.
 (oniy games schsduied).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

Chicago at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at New York. Boston at Philadelphia.
 St. Louis at Cincinnati.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Clamy haakeF

Jimmy Mullisan of Boston, nA. sienai AAu miGdleweight champ, as nn amaieur. and winner ef eight straight professional bousas Hlx hy knoekonia. added Union Clly'e Spec NlilaT to hia k a. llst when Spec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION (ny uHiaeA EFeaal
Games YenieFanY

Toleoo 2, Louisville Q, knnsna City (, Minneapolis .. Indianapolis (, Columbus (. Et. Paul.Alilwaukee lnot scheduled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
HOLY CROSS

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 Worcester, Mass, Sept. 5.-tUPl- Freshmen linesmen appeared a par lial answer today to Coach Anthony sean.on's football problems at hois Gross, The frosh stood out yester' day in a stiff scrlmmage that wal leatrued by the otf-taekle sinas4iel of Johnny Bebemes. former Pea kody high school baektield star
 DARTMOUTH
 Hanover N. E., Sept. b.-tuPl- Dartmouth's 70 varsity squad eand dates had their first taste Of asiiol today as Coach TnGs MetaughT, sent them through tbelE initial sn lFa- squad serImmage. The Indian stiil lack a forward gali with ahll fly 70 open holes for MeLanehFy' two strong backiield combinations In yesterdays session. blosklnl backs Johnny Burroughs and ~ carey showed well
 Providence. R. J,, Sept. s,-iupl- Browns wartime football squad VA boisteFed strongly today by the ap pearance Of veteran T'ony feoielu . 8he guard position. He shove power despite lack of praellee as mnAli sQuad engaged in line acrln maaes yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Gnmea Tollav
Games TomoFveVy

Detroit at Chicago (night). Detroit at Chicago.
 Cleveland at 6t. Louis (2l. New York at Washington. Philadelphia at Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

YESTERDAYS STAR = Howie Krist, who turned back the Reds with a brilliant relief job as the Cards trimmed Cincinnati, 5-S.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-23

In this soundphoto, Norway's Ann
bassador Wilhelm Morgenstierne
and secretary of State Cordell Hull
are shown signing the lease-lend
agreement between the United
States and Norway. Through the
terms of this agreement Norway will
receive substantial aid in the MAIN
tenance of her merchant marine,
which is the fourth largest in the
world.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-23

Seven-year-old King Feisal III of
Iraq, being helped down from the
roof of the royal palace at Bagdad,
after he had ''f0und" a scale model
of a Hurricane fighter plane in a
stOrk's nest. The model was ''plant-
ed'' there as surprise birthday
gift.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-23

Neutral Sweden is ready for instant
action. The Swedish soldier at the left
holds one grenade in his hand, and
has four others i'm his belt. Center: A
Swedish railway artillery unit keeps
in good fighting trim. Right: Swedish
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf inspects
his troops.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-23

Maj. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., sena-
tor from Massachusetts, who was in
the midst of heavy action in the
Libyan desert. Major Lodge had
accompanied American armored
units to the Middle East and moved
up to the battle area as an army
observer.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-23

j.
Rsine
country wreckn Americas
war;
Speaking radio
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-23

Ruth Gibson pops her smiling face
out of a tank at you. Her job is
driving tanks around the Aberdeen
(Md.) proving grounds. A thousand
women take mems places here.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-23

military
island A
commanding the
inspect the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
NAZIS BARRICADE
 OSLO STREETS

Stockholm Nov. 23-(UP)-News- paper reports from Oslo said that the Germans were erecting barri- cadeS and pillboXes in the Oslo streets and hastily preparing new Notifications along the Norwegian coast.
 The newspaper Social Demokra- ten reported from Oslo that 50 con- crete and steel bunkers had been thrown up by the Nazis in Oslo at strategic locations to meet possible street fighting.
 All along the Norwegian coast 1t was reported, the Germans were displaying great nervousness and were building new Notifications,
 The Tidningen said from Olso that mass arrests of peasants were reported in an effort by police to find saboteurs of Norwegian agrt- cultural production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
RIFLE SOUGHT IN
 TRIPLE SHOOTING
Neighbor Owned Weapon Reported Stolen Week
 Ago

Waterville, Me, Nov. 23.-(UP)- State police today searched for 30 calibre rifle which they believed would lead them to the slayer of Mrs. Ellen M. Stevens, Palmer A and the two youngest of her seven children.
 The weapon sought was owned by a neighbor, Silas Reynolds, but re- portedly had been stolen from his home a weeE ago while he was at work in Q South Portland shipyard.
 Mrs. Palmer and the children, Ross, 8, and Raymond, is months, were shot Saturday while the wo- mans husband, George, was hunting near their Unitd Township home. Three empty cartridge shells were found near their bodies and though they wre the same caliber as those used by Palmer, none fit his rifle.
 An empty shell of the type used in Reynolds gun was found in Palmer's pocket during the investi- gation, but he said he used 1t as a whistle while hunting.
 The bodies of Mrs. Palmer and her two children-each slain with 6 single rifle bullet-were found sprawled in the snow about 200 yards from their home. They ap- parently were shot while going to dispose of some rubbish, Mrs. Palm CTS body was in a kneeling position, and nearby was the body of Ross.
 Raymond. shot through the back, was found in a toy express wagon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
SEAL CAMPAIGN
 OPENS TONIGHT
Mrs. Godfrey and Mrs. Foster Radio Speakers;
 $500 Local Goal

Two radio programs tonight will mark the first day of the seth an- nual Christmas Seal campaign of the Waterbury Anti-Tuberculosis, With it's goal the sum of $S500, the drive will be carried on from today 10 Christmas.
 On WATR tonight at 6:55 the speakers will be Mrs. Edward J, Godfrey, she ard Mrs. John H. Fos- ter are co-chairmen of the drive.
 On VERY, at 7:l5, there will be talks by Mrs. Bessie L. Crane and pr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer.
 Miss Barbara Kilduff, business manager of the campaign, will speak at the Y. M. c. A. tomorrow night, her subject being tuberculosis and the War Effort"
 Sale of seals in banks and stores will start December 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23

An enthusiastic audience of over 1000 persons heard Anna Kaskas, noted Metropolitan Opera singer, in a concert, sponsored by the Amer ican Friends of Lithuania, Inc, Wa terhury branch, yesterday afternoon at Buckingham hall. A varied pro- gram of famous operatic selections, favorite Lithuanian songs, and ever popular American numbers was rendered by the contralto who started her musical career as Q sing CT in @ Lithuanian church choir in Hartford.
 A superbly controlled, smootl, voice and the striking appearance and poise of the young blonde singer combined to give the gather- ing a high quality of enjoyment, The program which contained as di- versified a collection of musical sell ections as has been heard here in one concert for some time gave the contralto wide opportunity to illus trate her ability,
 Lithuanian selections included in the program were "Nuliudimo Val- anda", zilevicius: "Kur Bakuze Samanota," Simkus; "Mano Roze", Kacanauskas; "Lieyus Sapnai,' Dir vianskaitis; "Lopsine'', Kiinkus: and "Dieve Gink Lieutva," Bandits. The audience which included many hundreds of persons of Lithuanian descent showed great appreciation for her interpretation of the songs which are widely known among Lithuanians.
 The single selection which per. haps gained the greatest applause
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
|RIT-AND-RUN
 | H DRIVER FREE
Police Investigating Clues Leading to Injury of
 James Calabfese

Waterbury end Watertown police today were Investigating clues which they hoped would lead them to the hltaandsrun driver whose car struck and Injured James calabrese, i7, while he was walking on Main street ln Oakville Saturday,
 Tho youth was walking alone end was struck from behind SO ha dld not sec the automobile. However, police picked up pieces Of hardened tar which they said probably came from tho running board Of the car, and they are using them in track ing down the driver,
 Calabrese was taken Go Water bury hospital by ambulance where he was treated for . fip injury, and finally discharged this morning.
 One car with a fender dent was discovered on Meadow street, but further Investigation proved that tt was not the ono which struck the Calahrese youth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
ASST. CHEF AT
 HOSPITAL HELD

Salem, Ore, Nov. 23-(UP)-Dist Atty, Miller Hayden brings formal charges of involuntary manslaugh- ter today against A. B. McKillop assistant chef, who inadvertently mixed six pounds of roach poison into scrambled eggs that killed 47 patients at the State Hospital for the Insane.
 Mrs, Mary o'Hare, chief cook will be charged as an accessory after the fact
 McKillop confessed Saturday night that he violated hospital rules by sending an irresponsible patient to get powderd milk from a locked storeroom. The patient un- locked the wrong storeroom and re- turned with the roach poison which resembles powdered milk.
 Mrs. O'Hare said she had realized the patients mistake when the 46C patients who ate the scrambled eggs Wednesday evening became violently ill. But she was "toe frightened" she said, to tell hos pital authorities.
 Dr. Frank Meme. University oi Oregon pathologist, said that i'm. mediate knowledge that the roach poison had been used in the scham- bled eggs might possibly" have saved the lives of some of the vic- times.
 Dr. John 0. Evans, Hospital Su- perintendent, said the patient, George Nosen, who was under voluntary treatment at the insti- tuition for a nervous disorder. could not be held responsible for his mis- take.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
HIGH SCHOOLS
 CLOSED AT ii
Teachers to Help With Fuel Oil Ration Distrlbu.
 ton Today

Crosby, wllby and Leavenworth EliRh schools closed at II o'clock this morning as teachers and fuel oil ra. tionlng officials prepared for the distribution of ration books sched- eled to take place from 2 to 8 D, m today at Crosby High school. Per sons whose names start with the letters A through q may call for their coupons today, while distribu- button for the II through M group will be conducted tomorrow,
 Members of high school faculties will serve as volunteer workers from 2 to s D. m. while grammar school teachers will join or replace them at s D. m, working until o'clock,
 Aid of the school department was sought by Morris E. Surface, local fuel rationing administrator, when the number of volunteers at the ra- sion board headquarters proved in- sufficient to handle the large volume of work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
BOSTON READY FOR
 ANY EMERGENCY

Boston, Nov. 23-(UP)--After ex. amining results of the nations largest make-believe air raid, Re- gional Civilian Defense Director Joe seph M. Loughlin said today that Boston is prepared for any emerg- ency.
 More than 30000 air raid war dens and other civilian defense workers were called to their posts yesterday afternoon to handle "in. cidents' caused by imaginary bomb- ings and Loughlin said all did an excellent job.'
 The only thing that would re- quire attention. he said. was the providing of shelter in Downtown Boston at night and on Sundays when stores are closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
:-: OBITUARY :-:

ciate, Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 CoNL0NG-Mrs, Mary Catherine CAcDonaldD Conlong, wife of James ConlonR, of i54 Park road, died yeS- terday at her home, A native of this city, she was born on July iS. 1876, the daughter of the late Mi chael and Mary INally) Mcdonald,
 Mrs, Conlong was q communicane of tho Blessed Sacrament church.
 Besides her husband, she leaves son, Nelson J., of Providence, R. T.: brother, Christopher McDon- ald of Middlebury; two sisters. Mrs, Genevieve Donahuo and Mrs, Julia Pickett, both of Waterbury, and . granddaughter, Lynne Frances Con- long.
 The funeral will be held WedneS- day morning at 8;S0 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home to tho Blessed Sacrament church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to 9 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon from 3 to S o'clock And tomorrow evening from ' to 9 o'clock,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
U. s. NOT TO TAKE
 FRENCH ISLANDS
Defense, Economic Agree. ment Worked Out Con.
 tinuing Prior Ones

Washington, Nov. 23,-tuP)-Sec- retary of State Cordell Hull today announced a defense and economic agreement which will make 1t un- necessary for the United States to occupy Martinique and other French islands in this hemisphere.
 At a press conference, Hull said that the agreements of l940 and l94i have been continued as a result of successful negotiations recently concluded in Martinique.
 The man purpose of the agree- ment, Hull said. is to assure Ameri- can security. A secondary phase con- cerns the economic life of the people of those islands.
 Hull said ne was not in a position to give full details of the agreement,
 The new arrangements with the French islands were negotiated by Rear Admiral John Hoover, U. S. N., and Samuel Reber. Assistant Chief of the State Departments European Division, in conversations with Ad- miral Georges Robert at Martinique. The conversations have been in progress since last spring.
 The agreement was concluded with out any contact between the United States and the Vichy government of France.
 Hull said that the United States made 1t clear to Robert at the outset that he would not have anything to do win Vichy in this matter. The secretary commented that he guessed Robert had made that point clear to Vichy.
 HI was asked If the agreement was sufficiently satisfactory to make American occupation of the French Islands unnecessary. He replied in the affirmative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
SECTOR D HEADS
 TO MEET TONIGHT
First Local Block Plan Farley Set for Baptist
 Church at 1880

The first local block plan sectional meeting will take place tonight at 7:3o at the First Baptist church when sector leaders and other resi- dents of Zone D will gather to hear leaders of various defense projects Speakers will include representatives of the Civilian Defense Council. ra- tioning board, salvage committee, and war savings committee.
 Mrs. Edwin S. Hunt, Jr. Mrs. Leo Marshall, Mrs. Benjamin Ozaroff Mrs. Arthur Hertzmark, and Mrs Patrick Porto will be in charge. Sec- tors through 54 will be represent ed.
 A motion picture in connection with the war savings plan will be shown by the Coco Cola Go.
 Miss Nancy Delaney, executive secretary of the Civilian Defense Volunteer office has announced that Friday will be block plan day and persons who wish to secure informa- ton have been asked to call at the office on Church street. Mrs. Donald Post, block plan leader, will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
Anna Kaskas Pleases
 Appreciative Throng
1000 Turn Out for Opera Singers Buckingham Hall
 Concert for American Friends of Lithuania

and comment was the aria 70 Don Fatale" from Verdi's Don Carlos" :" Exactness In handling of the various lines, clarity of phraslng, and Q deep, rich voice easily approaching the desired intensity were In evi- denee throughout the rendition.
 The difflcult aria, "una Voce Poco Fa" from RoSsini's opera "The Bar Der of Seville" likewise was handled with the same quality of expert. ness noted in all of the singers sel- ections.
 Other numbers included on the program were: If Thou Art Near, Bach: "Clorinda," Morgan; "She Never Told Ter Love" Haydn: Think Of Me-" Scott; We'll To The Woods" driffes; "Slumber Song of the Madonna" Head; and "At The We'll" Hageman,
 Among her encores was Little China Figure, Q humorous song, which was rendered with gerat eff fectiveness. The closing encore was Mallotte's "The Lords Prayer, a spiritual selection which fttingly ended the concert arranged to pro- mote the cause of oppressed Lith- uania.
 Miss Kaskas was introduced by Rev. Frank Tishkins of Bethel, a former Waterhurian, who outlined briefly the purpose of the benefit concert and the principles and aims of the ewly-organi2ed American Friends of Lithuania.
 Stuart Ross was plano accompan- fist and rendered selections from Die Walkure" of Wagner and Le- cuona's "Malaguena" during the in- termissioH, Eugene Oviatt, local or- ganist, rendered selections at the organ as a prelude to the concert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-23
Washington Borrowings

POWDERED. lemon juice and N powdered cocoa have been substituted for coffee In two of the three Army emergency "C" ratlons. . . . State Price Ad- mlnistratiOn officials are au- thorized to set local ceiling prices on cordwood in areas where there are shortages. ss . Anyone leasing a motor vehicle for more than seven days must obtain . Certificate of War Necessity. . . . An circuses must be off the road by Dec. 1, as . transportation con- servation measure. . . . Farm CTS have been asked to increase spring pig farrowlngs 10 Der cent and market hogs 10 pounds heavier than last year.