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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
DESPINS' MISPLAYS AID WEBBERS TO
 BEAT DORM, 6-3
Second Basemen Err s Three Times as Central Nine Lose to Rivals Winners Play C0lored Elks Friday

Jim "Corncracker" Harty's Web Shop team showing a rejuvenated lineup won to verdict over Ray Richards Y. M. c. A. Dormi- tory nine in a seven timing twi- light tussle at the High School Ath- ietic Field, last night. George Dillon, Putsic Friar star hurled, by the Webbers, and his pitching victory as he held the hard hitting Dorm to five scattered hits and famed 13 batsmen. Besides pitch- win his own contest by polling out a pair of singles with runners on bases, each time. The fielding of Boley, Winnie Dveleskis, featured for the winners, while Al Baltruk- onis, another newcomer showed up well in the field in his first game of the season.
 Bill Meyers twirling for the misplays by Soup" Despins was partly responsible for his defeat. Meyers famed eight batsmen and of Ray Snyder and Aubrey Green law stood out for the losers.
 Friday night of this week, at Fulton Park, the Colored Elks will clash with the Webbers, at 6:15 o'clock.
 Score by innings of last nights contest:
 R. H. E. Webbers .....120 300 0-6 z 4 Dorm Ill 900 0-3 5 3
 Batteries-Webbers Dillon and Boley; Dorm: Myers and R. Rich ards. Umpire: Hennie Matthews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
BURKE TO APPEAR IN PITTSFIELD SOON

Pittsfeld. Aug 19-Billy Burke, national open golf champion, will be seen in action at the Berkshire Hills Country club Sunday after noon. August 30, at 2 o'clock. Pair ed with Clarence Booth, pro at the home course, Burke will compete against James T. Hunter of North Adams and w. Prince Smith of the Pittsfield Country club, two of the leading amateur golfers in west ern Massachusetts. It will be an 18- hole best ball match. This will be the first appearance of Burke in Pittsfield and his first appearance in the Berkshires since he estab- lished a record of GA at the Stock bridge Country club course about five years ago. That record still stands.
 The Berkshire county open cham pionship tournament, in which cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awerded, is set for next Sunday, 36-hole medal play affair in which a suitable trophy also will be given the amateur with the best score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
DIVISION VOLLEY
 BALL TEAM BEAT
 MILL PLAYGROUND
North Endees Win Easily,
 IS to 1 and IS to S. Winners Play Fuller To-
 night for Championship

Last night at the Mill street playground Herb Colby's Division street boys invaded enemy terri tory and romped off with an easy victory over Jack Tagney's Mill street proteges in an interplay ground league contest. taking two straight games, 15 to l and 15 to 5.
 Easy for Winners.
 In the first game the north end- CTS showed a resersal of form fol- lowing their defeat at the hands of Hamilton park last week and had things their own way and al- most kalsomined the "Millers," the game ending with Mill an- nexing one point.
 game Mill had a three point lead but the Colbymen soon overcame it and put the game on "ice", winning by ten points. Sweeney and Leece excelled for the win ners while Fitzgerald and Malin- owski starred for the losers.
 Title Game at Washington.
 Tonight at Washington park the championship of the league will be decided when Fuller street takes the court at 7:30 o'clock against Division street. The former team, with the elongated Jack Keefe in it's lineup, is favored to win. The following linesmen are requested to be on hand; Joe Daly, Jack Tagney and Ed O'Connell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Canzoneri-Berg
 Again Sept 10

New York, Aug 19-(UP)- Jack (kid) Berg of England will have his second opportunity in five months to win the worlds lightweight championship when he meets Champion Tony Canzoneri at the Polo Grounds, September 10.
 Articles for the 15-round bout were signed yesterday and the match was approved by the New York state athletic commission. Originally the fighters had agreed to box in London but CanZoneri withdrew when he found that the English government would levy a $2O,000 tax on the $50.000 purse which Jeff Dickson offered him for the bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
PHIL SEGA LOSES
 NEW HAVEN BOUT
Drops Three Round Deci= sion to Pete Lynn of Hartford - Only Local Boy on Card

Phil Sica, local simon-pure dropped a three round decision last night to Pete Lynn of Hart ford on the weekly amateur card at New Haven. Sica was the only localite to show on the card The summaries:
 Steve Pinkham. Hartford, 121, defeated Mike Murphy, East Hampton, 123 1-2-three rounds
 Frankie Vozzolo, Hartford, 131 scored technical knockout over Vincent Gullo, Meriden, 13O-Sec. ond round.
 Nick Coputo, New Haven, 146 scored technical knockout over Tony Andreadis, New Haven, 14t Second round.
 Eddie Jacobson, Hartford, 114 defeated Jimmy Stewart, New Ha. ven, 115-three rounds.
 Dick Inannucci, New Haven, 137 defeated Eddie Ryan, West Haven, 130-thre reounds
 Jack Renault, New Haven, 15O, defeated Henry Franks. Bristol, 151 1-2-three rounds.
 Lew Murray. Torrington, 141, knocked out Eddie redecki, Bris- tol, 144-first round.
 Vic DeSeStephano, East Hamp- ton, 154. defeated Johny James, Derby-three rounds.
 Gene Gregory, New Haven, 130, scored technical knockout over Pete Garber, Bristol, 127-third round.
 Pete Lynn, Hartford, 1856, de- feated Phil Sica, Waterbury, 150 three rounds.
 Stanley Nick, New Haven, 163 1-2, scored technical knock out over Bud Murray, Torrington, 169-second round.
 Willie Ward, Hartford, 173, knocked out Phil Battick, New Haven, 165-second round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS

At Greensboro stadium, New York-Earl Mastro, 124, Chicago, defeated Kid Francis, 122, Italy, GO; Newsboy Brown, 118, Califor- mia. drew with Archie Bell, 119 1.2, Brooklyn, (s); Mickey Gelb. 12s 1-2, Hungary, defeated Phil Zwick, 127, Cleveland (s); Lew Feldman, 124 1-2, Brooklyn, de- feated Johnny Pena, 126, Spain, (s); Sam Feldman, 133 1-2, New York. defeated Andy Zazzarino, 131, Huntington, N. Y. (S).
 Hartford. Conn, Aug 19.-CUP) Billy Lynch, Providence, R. l., 1884, won a 10-round decision from Ralph Lenny, Union City. N. J., 1894, here last night.
 Although the closing rounds were even Lynch go off to an early start.
 Marty Martino. Hartford, 128, defeated Buddy Rodney, 12s, New Haven. Solly Ambrosia, Hartford, IF IA, defeated Georgie Krar, Manchester, 122N. Joe Izzo, Hartford, 122h, knocked out George Gumble, New York, 121 k CD. Eddie Reilly, New York, 1854, defeated Mickey Flahive, Hartford, 1854. Al Gauthier, Springfield, Mass, 137, defeated Al Koziol, Norwich. 137.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
WE'LL TRYING TO
 MATCH BAT=MASTRO

New York, Aug 10--(UP)- Earl MastrO, Chicago fgeather. weight, loomed to-day as the most worthy rival for Champion Bat BattalinO of Hartford, Conn, in 8 titular contest.
 MastrO proved his right to 8 title bout last night in pOund- ing his way to a decision over Kid Francis of Italy in the 1O- round bout at Greensboro sta dium. Francis, who boasts de- cisions over Fidel Labarba and Eddie Shea, made 6 courageous and determined fight but MastrO was much the cleverer and 6 better puncher.
 Matchmaker Al Well is en- deavoring to sign BattalinO to meet MastrO at QueensborQ next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

finish.
 Tipped off by the shenanigans of the Washington Hill Cardinals of the Recreation division of the Federation, the Parks managers voted that all teams in their league must finish out seasonal schedules, and failure to do so will mean forfeiture of league fran .chise money this year and place in the circuit next season. The Cardinals were repremanded by Federation officials for failing to show up for the last game of their schedule set for last Sunday with the Kay Eagles at Waterville park. The non-appearance of the Cardi- nals was credited to the fact that, a win over the Eagles would not especially as the contest was the last game of the season.
 Money or Air
 Offcials being in Q reforming mood, the managers who have not yet produced franchise and base ball money agreed upon were told frankly that they will be dropped from the league if the money is not forthcoming at the next s&ssion of managers. Some of the teams have been tossing the league off cials about with haphazard prom ises to produce money which should have been paid when the league started this year, placing the financial burden on the other teams in the league, who are right fully "kicking" now that the sea- son Is drawing to a close.
 Champs Named
 The Waterville Maroons were of- ficially recognized as champions of the Recreation League with the Oakville Davies as second place holders. Next Sunday, the "big game" of the day will bring to- gether the North Squares and Colts of the Public Parks League at { o'clock on the second diamond. Hamilton Park. At Fulton Park, 2 p. m., the Waterville Crescents meet the Brooklyn Indies. At Washington Park the Recreations and Hopeville teams meet at 2 o'clock with the Washington Hill All-Stars and Acmes booked for the 4 o'clock number. Hadley. Ruggles and Pagan will umpire the games as listed, in that order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
LOCAL NET RESULTS
Mems singles

Mems SingleS l;onrv Cieslewski defeated G Ostrofski. 6-2, SO. R, Hickman defeated J. Moore s-3. 6-1. !, a. Riach defeated J. Testa, 6-1 s-4. G. Giatas defeated C. Balcom s-2. 3-6. 7-5: u,,, F. Kane defeated E, Carserino H. Monroe defeated D. Mon. aghan, GA. 4-6, 8-6. w. Stowe defeated N. Webster H. smith defeated D. Antonacci, V. Hedberg defeated B. Hitch cex, 6-1, 6-1. R. Bates defeated D. Steer, 6-1' 6-4.
 A. Genua defeated s. Zapatka (default).
 C. Backman defeated B. McDon- ald. 6-3. 6-3.
 A. Smith defeated R. Fowler 6-4. 10-8.
 H. Block defeated R. Frink, S-1o 6-4, GA. R. Welton defeated A. Spirit, 7-9 6-4, 6-3.
 W. Mulcrone defeated F.. Rice so. 6-3. F. Newberry defeated H. Dowd s-6. 6-3.
 F. Wallace defeated E. Noide S-6, e-3.
 WOmen's Singles Margaret Dubil and Lucetta Gaunt were tied 5-7, 6-3, 5-5 (match called because of dark ness).
 TOday's Matches 4 D. m., Court 2, H. Smith vs H Monroe.
 s:30 D. m., Court 1. F. Cutler vs W. Newberry.
 6:30 D. m., Court 2, F. Wallace vs R. Bates.
 6:30 D. m., Court 3, w. Stowe Vs G. Backman.
 6:3O D. m., Court 1, R. Welton vs H. Block.
 6:30 D. m., V. Hedberg vs w. Mulcrone.
 6:3O D. m, Court ', A. smith vs G. Riach.
 WOmen's Singles
 5:3O O'Clock Court 5, Anna Nolde vs Barbara Stone.
 Court 6, Anna Moran vs Helen Bouley.
 Court 7, Lucia Dewell vs Betty Bronson.
 8:3O O'Clock Court 5, Margaret Dubil vs Lu- cetta Gaunt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Hartford Trims
 House of David

Hartford. Aug 19.-The House of David baseball team gave Hart ford fans a taste of night base ball last night at Bukeley stadium and about 4,000 fans were on hand to see the Senators turn back the bearded gentry from Michigan to 1. Van Mungo and Buck Greene shared the pitching duties for Hartford and held the visi- tors well in check when hits meant runs.
 The Great Grover Cleveland Alexander, who is managing the "Dandering Davids' took his turn on the mound and toiled two in- nings. The Men of Moore showed little respect for the veteran and slammed his offerings freely but fast fielding held the Senators to single run during the two frames that Old Pete pitched.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
X-Ray Reveals Jackson With Fractured Nose

New York, Aug 18 - The Giants will open fOur-game series with the Cincinnati Reds at the Polo Grounds to-day without the services of Travis Jackson, captain and shOrtstOp. Jackson was struck between the eyes on the nose by grQunder hit by Colbert in the fifth in- ming of the second game with the Cardinals Monday.
 An X-ray picture taken yes- terday by Dr William J. Walsh, club physician, disclosed that Jackson has a fracture at the base Of the nasal bone. His right eye Is closed, and Dr Walsh says he will he out of the game for at least a week.
 Eddie Marshall will fill Jack sons place at shortstop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Portuguese Secure
 New Toe Talent

Because officials of the Water- bury Portuguese Soccer club were able to get out and hustle up some real classy talent to replace lost stars. a top flight team will repre- sent this city on the football field this season. Next Sunday the boys so to Ludlow, Mass. for a game which is calculated to put them in shape for a strenuous campaign in the state cup contests and will also afford opportunity to try out the new combination to include Duke Bowes, Kiernan, Vilala, King, Campbell, Duncan, Howard, Phipps and Parker. The Portuguese will also hook up with the Eagles ar- ray of this city later in the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

Mrs Moody, who won her first and second round matches with the loss of but five games, was sched- uled to meet Miss Joan Ridley seeded No of the visiting British delegation, and the young lady who conspired with Mrs J. P. Pittman. a countrywoman, to stage the ann azing double default in the final round of the Eastern Turf court championship.
 Will She Extend Helen?
 Miss Ridley, while she hasn't a Chinaman's chance to win, is cer- tain to make a better fight of it than did Miss Edith Sigourney and Miss Mary Greef, Hrs Moody's earlier opponents.
 Miss Jacobs is booked to engage Miss Virginia Hilleary of Philadel- phia. The Philadelphia girl played sound tennis in defeating the fa- vored Baroness Levi on the open ing day, and was no less impress sive in eliminating Mrs Carolyn Hirsch yesterday. Like Miss Ridley, she hasn't more than an outside chance of victory, but is capable of making Berkeley's Helen step about bit.
 Miss Nuthall is likely to be forced to the limit by Miss Josephine Cruishank, one of the five Califor- nians still in the running.
 A Good Match
 ,-Buxom Betty has played very ragged tennis indeed so far. Of course, one would not be so bold as to predict a Crusckshank tri- umph, but no one would faint from shock if the Californian did trim the defending champion.
 California will line up against Britain in two other of the days matches. Mrs Lawrence A. Harper of Oakland, meeting Mrs J. r: Pittman and Miss Dorothy Weisel of Sacramento, taking on Miss Dorothy Round, No singles player of the British Wightman cup team:
 Mrs Harper and Miss Round should win.
 On Schedule
 The other third round matches are Miss Sarah Ralfrey of Boston, vs Miss Phyllis Mudford. Great Britain; Miss Alice Francis Of Crange vs Mrs Eileen Bennett Whittingstall, Great Britain, adn Mrs Marion z. Jessup of Whining ion. Del, vs Mrs Shepherd Barron, captain of the British Wightman- cuppers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
West Sides Claim
 Oakyille Davies Sidestepping Ther

Fresh from their startling victo. over Freddy Greatorex' Watervil Maroons, champions of the Cit Recreation league for the past tw seasons, the West Sides are noN seeking a game with Leo Orsini'Y Oakville Davies who finished run nerup to the Maroons in the cir cult this year. Manager John Aset ta claims the Davies haven't enough courage to meet his aggre- gation who are all het up over op posing the villagers. Asetta adds that if the Orsinimen have erased their fear of the West Sides and would like to meet them, they will be accommodated by getting in touch with the West Sides hustling pilot or by answering through the Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Ansonia Gridders
 to Report Sept 2

Ansonia, Aug. 19.-Arthur D.. Stewart, director of athletics of the Ansonia high school, has issued a call for the football squad for Sep tember 2d. This date is just pre- vious to the opening of the schools, and MT. stewart desires the squad to get into form early. A busy schedule for the team has been ar ranged, the opening game being at the athletic field September 26th with the Lewis high school eleven of Southington. The A. H. s. team have games ar>in with their old rivals, Naugatuck, Derby and Shel- ton, all of which are to be played in Ansonia this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
AUIG GROUNDS SHIP

ProVincetoWn.-Captain Edward Doyle war piloting his $200,000 steam yacht. Wanderlust. into the harbor here when he saw a light on the new Cape Cod highway. He mistJok it for the Wood End lighthouse beam, and, steering for it. grounded the ship. He found out later that the light he had seen was that of an approaching automobile on the shore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
I-Theta-Pi Play.
 Davies Tomorrow

Manager Leo Orsini of the Oak vile Davies accepts the challenge hurled at his club by Vaughn Gooding's Zi-Theta-Pi team of the central "Y" league and. the two teams will swing into action to- morrow night at 6:15 o'clock at Brassco Park. Howie Kraft and Harry Hollis will form the "Y" boys battery while "Axer Donston and Brownie" Gregory will uphold the Davies reputation.
 The largest drydock in the world is located at Boston, which is 400 miles nearer to principal Euro pean ports than New York or Phil adelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
JOKERS DRILL

The Jolly Jokers baseball team will hold it's weekly practice ses- sion tonight at the High School Athletic Field at 6:30 o'clock. Man ager Fred Saganor requests all members to be on hand for this drill which will bethe final one before Saturdays deciding game with the Brooklyn Cubs scheduled for Waterville Park Saturday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
JUNIOR NET TOURNEY AT HAMILTON PARK

The annual Hamilton park junior tennis tournament for boys will get under way to-mOr- row morning at 1O:3O o'clock with four scheduled matches. The opening round matches re- leased to-day by Director "Chick" Carney follow:
 Court No. 1-G. Bria vs 1T. Kaufman.
 Court No. 2-Walsh vs P. Kaufman.
 Court No. 3-Moriarty vs Porter.
 Court No. 4-Kearney vs NOrvillc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
PUTSICS LEADING
 CENTRAL YL0OP

By virtue of their 6 to win over the ore club Monday night the Putsic Friars are topping the second round of the Central Y. M. c. A. Twilight League with three victories in as many endeav- ors. The standing for the second round released today by Joe "Huckleberry" Quinn, league sec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

Next Weeks Schedule
 Monday-Vikings vs ore, at Brassco Park.
 Tuesday-Putsic Friars vs Cwo- ans, at Hamilton Park.
 Tuesday Zi-Theta-Pit vs Bona-Doms, at Brassco Park.
 Wednesday Emanons vs Zi- Theta-Pit. at Brassco Park.
 Cwoans Beat Emanons
 Last night at Brassco Park Paddy Gallulo limited the Ema- mons to two hits as his Cwoan club were ekeing out 80 victory. Red" Moran hurled for the losers and allowed but six hits. Score by innings:
 Cwoans 0 2 0 O--3 6 l Emanons 70 O o co 2 3 Batteries: Gallulo and Shove; Moran and Phelap.
 Game Tonight
 This evening at Brassco Park Frank Suliivan's Bona-Doms. mi- nus the services of Bill Dwyer and "Sobble" Mccarthy take the field at 6:16 o'clock against Nick Hudobenko's Vikings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Brooklyn Royal Giants
 vs House of David

Many Waterbury fans will take in the Brooklyn Royal Col- ored Giants House of David game at Newtown tomorrow night at 6 o'clock. Both clubs have played here within the past two weeks at Hamilton Park meeting City Amateur League teams whom they de- fcatcd very handily. This is the second meeting of these two ag- gregations, the cOlored boys winning 3 to 2 in New York last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
TO SAVE SUBS

Washington.-Frank G. Preston, of Tacom1. Wash, has patented device to salvage submarines. The invention includes buoys, releasable by hand or automatically, to be carried by submarines and de- signed to mark the location of the vessel if disabled under water. These buoys are further designed to serve :.s pilot cables for grap- bling devices in raising the subma- rine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
.ELKS CANCEL GAME
 WITH WEB SHOP NINE

The game between the Colored Elks and Web Shop teams sched- uled for Friday night was can- celled by Manager Dorsey Jen- kins of the colored outfit this morning. Another date will be set in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
LURA CLUB BOASTS OF
 A MEMBERS WITH NAME

Cheshire, Mass = (UP) - Cheshire's Lura Club met recently.
 Present were Mrs LurA M. Em- erson, Mrs Lura P. Hunt, Mrs Lura Barnes, Mrs Lura Cudworth, Mrs Lura Clark and Mrs Lura FL dredge.
 The club has records of A wo- men named Lura in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Better Competition
 Faces Seeded Stars
 As Tourney Progresses
BY HENRY McELMORE fUrntfaI Prase CfaR f,0rroGnoudentl

Forest Hills, N. Y., Aug 19.-(UP).-Mrs Helen Wills Moody Miss Helen Jacobs and Miss Betty Nutha the big three of the 44th annual womers national tennis singles championship, faced with their first real competition to- day as the tournament moved into the third round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
Reform Sueeps Federation Baseball Managers
Drastic Measures In Parks League To Cut
 Out Regularities

Acting the axiom that ounce of prevention is worth ton of of the Public Parks division of the Waterbury Baseball Federation took drastic steps last night to insure the completion of their seasons schedule The idea is to head off teams in low spot the league lad der who might get the impression that there's further use
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

BEST IN NATIONAL LEAGUE
 Pat Malone of the Cubs and Ray Kremer of the Pirates, both right handlers, were the only pitchers in the National League to win 20 games during the 1890 season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

Massachusetts has 24,000 miles of passed roads. It's highway sys- tenn is the finest of any state of it's area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
CORNELL AT TOP

Cornell crews have scored IF victories in the Poughkeepsie row.
 ing classic, far surpassing the rec-
 ord of any other college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-01
ROXY" CONCERTS
TO HELP VETERANS
0fficiaIdom to Be Represent
ed at Benefits for Disabled
Ex-SoIdierS.

Two concerts at Constitution Hall
Thursday afternoon and evening. ut
which Washington off1cialdom will be
more than sparsely represented, win
constitute the latest contribution Of 8.
L. Rothafel, Roxy" to the already long
list of his kindnesses in connection
with making the lives of disabled
United States veterans more hveable.
Thursdays concerts by Roxy and
His Gang" assisted by Nine. ErneStine
Schumann Heink and an orchestra Of
35 pieces, are to be given for the bene-
fit of the Memorial Chapel fund ct
Walter, Reed General Hospital under
the auspices of the Gray Ladies, volun-
teer Red Cross workers association at
the hospital.
The First Lady of the Land has taken
box for the concerts, as has Gen.
John J. PerShing, many members Of the
cabinet, Senate and Congress and
others high in official circles. Mrs.
Dolly Gam, official hostess for Vice
President Curtis, heads the list of
patroneSSes, which includes, in addi-
ton to the cabinet group, the names Of
many in Congress who have loaned
their names as a tribute to the soldiers
from their respective States.
Veterans at Walter Reed Hospital
have often benefited from the talents
of Roxy and His Gang" In addition
to equipping every bed in the wards at
the hospital with radio receivers, the
Broadway show man has staged per-
formanceS at the hospital for the pa
tientS-Some in wheel chairs, others on
crutches, with braces and bandages
easily distinguishable.