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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

To date, the Tracey and Hilde- brand troupe have proven a pleas ant surprise in the league, and some- what of shock to their critics who were bold enough to say that the public parks champions of last sea- son were in company that was too fast for them. They have Knocked off the .Tribunes and North End Thomas club in order, to push them selves into a tie with the Washing ton Hills for first place, and have yet to taste defeat. That the hard play ing Brooklyn crew will test the Pros- poets to the limit is a foregone con- clusion among City league players and fans.
 Hearts vs Hills.
 Then again, the Sacred Hearts, more or less of @ disappointment in their two games to date, will have a tough time breaking into the win column, for tomorrow they will have the Hills to contend with in one of the three games on tap. Vic- tories over the Thomas club and
 
 formidable position which has caused their followers to predict 8 pennant win, with plenty to spare.
 However, Heart adherents are hopeful that their favorites will beat the league leaders tomorrow, just to show they still have some of the championship form left that won the flag last season under Bill Cleary, who is still with them, despite 6,000 rumors that he would be just an in- terested spectator this year.
 Tribes and TOmmies.
 The Tribunes, notable for their spirit, have won and lost a game, and face the Thomas club, which has lost both of it's scheduled contests on the past two Sundays and share the circuit cellar with the Hearts. Manager Kenny Ouimet feels that the boys are due to click soon, and tomorrow is the day-he hopes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Sacred Hearts Win
 ParOchial Meet

Sacred Heart school athletes cop ped the annual parochial school track meet yesterday afternoon at Hamilton Park, scoring IT points to 15 for Sts Peter and Paul boys, who wound up in second place. St Mary's with IA points finished third. The summary:
 50 yard dash (Midgets) = Tie for first between J.. Thompson of St Mary and F. McGrath of st Mar garet; third, Joe Crean, St Francis.
 75 yard dash (Intermediates) - Won by Joe Morrisey, St Francis; second. Joe Buynauskas, St Joseph; third, F. Graph, Sts Peter and Paul.
 100 yard dash (Seniors)-Won by D. Brown, St Mary; second, R. Con nors, Sts Peter and Paul; third, c. Conway. St Mary.
 22O yard dash = Won by R. Con- nor, Sts Peter and Paul; second, D. Brown, St Mary; third. V. Errico, Sacred Heart.
 Baseball throw Won by R. Connor, Sts Peter and Paul; dis tance, 266 feet; second, H. Graham, Sacred, 262 feet; third, T. Mates. Sts Peter and Paul, 26S feet; fourth, c. Budrius. St Joseph, 265 feet 8 in ches fifth, c. Moore, St Francis, PA feet; sixth, c. Conway, St Mary, 24S feet.
 Running Broad Jump - Won by H. Graham, Sacred Heart, distance 16 feet 3 1-2 inches; second, C.. Budrius. St Joseph, 16 feet 2 IA inches; third, c. Conway, St Mary, 15 feet 1-2 inches.
 Relay race Won by Satred Heart (Al Santora, H. Graham. w.. Graham, and V. Errico). Second - Sts Peter and Paul.
 Point score - Sacred Heart, IF; Sts Peter and Paul. 15; St Mary, IA; St Joseph. 6; St Francis, 6; and St Margaret, 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
SUNDAY BASEBALL
 LOCAL SCHEDULE
Hamilton Park.

No. at 9 p. m.-Tribune A. C. vs N. E. Thomas club (CAL).
 No. 2 at 2 p. m.-Sacr5d Heart A, c. vs Washington Hill A. c. (CAL). No. 1 at 4 p. m.-Prospect Street Garage vs Brooklyn A. c. (CAL).
 No. 9 at 4 p. m.-Conn Yankees vs Tower Grill Celtics (PPL). Fulton Park.
 2p. m.--Acme A. c. vs Recreation A. c. (PPL).
 4p. m.-North Squares vs Wash ton Hill All-Stars (PPL).
 Umpire. George McNamara: scor- CT. Charles Nardozzi; collector, Will liam Nardozzi.
 Washington Park.
 2 p. m,--Hopeville A. c. vs Plaza Grill Colts (PPL).
 4 D. m.-Washington Hill Car. dinals vs Kay's Eagles (CRL).
 Umpire, Ralph Ruggles; scorer, Rudy Mazzalupo; collector. Conway
 Watcrville Park.
 2 D. m.-Opening of City Recrea- tion league. Tossing of frst ball by President Arthur J. Lunny. Reid vile Y. I. A. c. vs Cooke's Indies (CRL).
 D. m.-Waterville Maroons vs Oakville Davies (CRL),
 Umpire, Harold Hadley; scorer, Clyde Cooke.
 (CAL)-City Amateur league. (CRL)-City Recreation league. (PPL)-Public Parks league,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
|NUTMEC NETMEN OUT OF FINALS
 FOR N. E. TITLE
GiIpin of Philadelphia to Play Winner of Jacobs Hall Match for Six State HOnOrs

The last Connecticut entrant in the annual New England tennis cham pionships now being held on the courts of the Hartford Golf club was eliminated yesterday afternoon when Samuel c. Gilpin of. Philadelphia de- feated Lee Wiley, ffnalist last year and also state champion in 1880, in a four set encounter. The scores were 2-6, 8-1, 6-1, 6-4.
 Figured 1t Out.
 Wiley's peculiar left-hand drives had the Philadelphian dashing mad- ly for the ball in the first set, but once he had gauged them correctly he found little trouble in racing through his opponent. He ran off sixteen games with Wiley only cap- turing two, before the Hartford star could brace and give him a battle in the closing frame. Gilpin meets the winner of the Jacobs-Hall match this afternoon for the championship.
 Resumed To-day.
 The latter match had to be called when thunderstorm broke over the golf club. Jacobs, however. held a commanding lead on Hall. He drop ped the opening set 3-6, but took the next two at 6-3, 6-4. Play will be resumed from the point at which the players left off this morning with the finals this afternoon.
 The scheduled semi-flnal matches in the doubles with the former state champion team of Francis Smith of this city and Tom Wilbur of Bridge port meeting the Canadian Davis Cup star, Marcel Rainville, and J. Gilbert Hall is also to be played this morning. Rain prevented the play yesterday. In the other semi-final Jacobs and Gilpin meet Hill and In- graham. The finals will be played this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
TILDEN THRILLS BRASS CITY FANS
 IN NET VICTORY

No matter where you go or whom you see there is only one Tilden. He proved that conclusively yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury Country club when he defeated Karel Koze- Huh, European professional tennis champion, 7-5, 6-2. It was typical Tilden victory with the former na- |tional champion always manifesting just enough superiority over his op- ponent to beat him.
 It was a tired Kozeluh at the end of his singles match with William T. Tilden. So much so that he was of little aid to his partner, Bobby Sel- lers in the doubles setto that inn Imediately followed the Tilden-Koze- luh encounter. Tilden kept the stocky Czech-Slovakian scampering across the base line like a rabbit. Quite a Thrill.
 The several hundred tennis fans who gathered on the hillside sloping down to the Country club courts were treated to brand of tennis that is seldom seen in these parts. The ease with which Tilden and Kozeluh in particular and Pare and Sellers in la good many cases made the most difficult shots was amazing. Time after time Kozeluh scooped up the ball as it was about to strike the ground after the bound only to have Tilden force him to race to the op- posite corner.
 Pare Looked Good.
 J. Emmett Pare, former George town star and national clay court champion, opened the afternoons play with a two set victory over Bobby Sellers, former Pacific coast champion 6-1, 8-6. Pare started im- pressively running the score up to A. love before Sellers could get his chop strokes working effectively. Fares service proved the more effective of the two and he backed it up with a fine drive off his backhand that scored forced Sellers to pop up weakly to the net where the Chicago player smashed the ball deep over his op- ponent's head.
 Sellers braced in the second set and matched Pare stroke for stroke. His service was better and he was coming in well behind his forcing strokes hurrying Pare each time and causing him to net or drive out be- yond the baseline or over the side- lines. It was Sellers errors again that spelled his downfall. He weak tened long enough for Pare to break through his service and then cap ture his own for the match.
 Back Court Duel.
 The Tilden-Kozeluh match devel- oped into a back court duel in which the former American champion dis played every stroke in his repertoire. He also used several different serv- ices, but depended for the most on his American twist service. Kozeluh handled the service very nicely ex- cept for a few times when Tilden literally bombarded him back to- wards the wire netting with his can- nonball service.
 It was purely a defensive game that Tilden forced upon Kozeluh and although he pressed Tilden on vari- ous occasions the latter's skimming drives down the sidelines usually were the forerunner of a ssA-up which Tilden angled off sharply at the net or drove at Kozeluh's feet at the baseline forcing him to net or out. A
 Rain IntcrfereG
 The first set told on kozeluA much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
WESLEYAN ATHLETICS
 OUT AFTER 103l

MiddIetown, Conn. June G. (UP)-Failure of Wesleyan ath- letics to support themselves, even with the help of a $1O-a-ycar sub- sidy from every student, will re- suit in curtailment of the 1882 schedules, according to an- nOuncement by President James l.. McConaughy.
 The cost of coaching. equip- ment, transportation and up- keep of sports exceeded the re- turn from the athletic fec and the gate combined. After compile tion of the centennial ycar-10S1 Wesleyan will meet no large colleges. Among the colleges thus eliminated will be Columbia, which has engaged in an athletic rivalry with Wesleyon for 40 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
RECREATION LEAGUE OPENS TOMORROW
 WITH THREE GAMES
Second Season Starts With Contests at Waterville and Washington Parks
 Public Parks Teams Also Active

The second season in the City Recreation League gets under way tomorrow afternoon with six teams beginning their scramble for circuit Eonors. The Waterville Maroons, 1880 champs, are defending their 1aurels this season only under new managerial reigns.
 Usual Ceremonies
 Appropriate ceremonies including a parade and flag raising tribute will be held at Wateryille Park at { o'clock following the conclusion of the first game which will bring to- gether the Young Italians and Cooke's Indies. At 4:16 o'clock the Waterville Maroons meet the Oak vile Davies. Harold Hadley will umpire both tits.
 At Washington Park the Wash Rays Eagles in the feature attrac- ton at 4 o'clock. Lefty" Kane and "Canute" Gaynor will form the Cards battery.
 Public Parks League
 At Hamilton Park tomorrow on diamond No. 2 at 4 o'clock Hal Bren- mans Yankees cross bats with Primo Jamele's Brooklyn Celtics in a Pub- lie Parks contest. At Washington Park at 9 o'clock Gap" Cusick's Hopeville nine tangles with the Grill Colts.
 Fulton Park will show the Acmes battling the Recreations at 2 o'clock and North Squares meeting the Washington Hill All-Stars at 4 o'clock.
 Two Teams Rejected
 At the City Recreation League meeting last night team managers voted down the idea of converting the league to eight teams when ap- plications for franchises were en- tered by the Brooklyn Indies and central Y All-Stars. The Indies kept their bid on file, but when the league failed to become an eight team circuit the All-Stars withdrew their application.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
CHOCOLATE HAS
 CANzONERI GROWN
 ASNEW OBJECTIVE

If Steve Smith wins over Kid Chocolate at the White City Sta- dium, Savin Rock, next Wednesday night, the Bridgeport fighter will, no doubt, continue right on his usu- al path of meeting the best and giv- ing the champions and would be champions plenty to think about.
 On the other hand if victory is the lot of Kid Chocolate, it will mean a sudden rise back to popu- lartty-a jump back into that place he held before his drop in obscur- ity. Already he has started on the comeback trail with a seven round knockout scored over Georgie Gold berg in New York and he is priming himself for the tilt with Smith. For on the outcome of that bout de- bends two others which are impor- tant.
 First, if he wins at the Rock, Chocolate will boost himself right into a match with Benny Bass at Philadelphia, the go to settle all arguments as to who should wear the junior lightweight crown.
 That would be nice bout for Cnocoiate, put there Is even a better goal to shoot at. The Bass bout would be held on July 13. but on the night of July 15 there is the big Qbjective-a meeting with Tony Canzoneri forehe lightweight cham pionship of the world. The Me- Ardle, matchmaker for Madison Square Garden, has already ex- pressed a desire to sign Chocolate and Canzoneri. But the Garden isn't going to gamble on the bout. Chocolate must have a clean slate when he runs up against the Italian champion.
 Incidentally Chocolate is reported to be getting a record guarantee of $3,500 for his work at Savin Rock. He is said to have his choice of that amount or the privilege of 35 per cent of the gate. Tickets at Mulligan's. Phoenix avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

Ned Farley, youthful slow twirl- CT of the classical students will get the call for mound duty and will probably hook up in a pitchers duel with Sonny" Connell, green and white ace. If such is the occasion then the fans in the bleachers can rest assured of seeing a nip-and- tuck ball game.
 Crosby took 1t on the chin in Hart ford Thursday but with that out of their system they are confident of submerging their opponents today under a barrage of hits, many of
 extra base quality. The Leemen have been hitting on all six of the last few weeks and are in the peak of their prime for the Schofield- men. The probable lineups:
 Crosby Wilby Martone, c, Rich Farley, D p, Connell Kern, b 1b, Briotti Jarvis, 2b 2b, Coffey Harnick, 3b 3b, Day Dunn, ss ss, Crichton Colby, If If, Moriarty Fryer, of of, Butler DiNapoli, If If, McLarney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
LOCAL TRACKMEN IN
 MIDDLETOWN MEET

Ten local traclxsters will repre- sent the central ~" this after noon in the state Y. M. c. A. track meet being conducted at Wesleyan field in Middletown. The boys who will bear the col. ors of the local Red Triangle in- stitution include Louie Chieffo in the 44O relay; George Riggs fin the 44O and 88O relay; Tom Daly in the $50, mile relay; Frank Danaher in the mile relay; George Laslxy in the discus, shot put and javelin throw; Seymour Squires in the shot put, discuss and high jump; Bill Comstock in the 100 and 22O relay; Bill Stahl in the 22O and 440 relay; George Mulli- gan in the shot put and relay; and Ted Mcdonald in the high jump and pole vault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
JOLLY JOKERS OPPOSE
 FRIARS AT WATERVILLE

Captain Andy Stavnitsky of the Putsic Friars win take his stellar diamond charges to waterville park this afternoon where they are scheduled to meet Joe samperfs Jolly Jokers at o'clock. Dillon and Brown will form the Friars bat tery while Mickey stabile. former mound ace of the Young Italian A. c. and Frankie IlaRose will consti- ute the Jolly Jolfers battery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

more so than Tilden, for the latter
 fairly romped through the latter to
 the score of 6-2 in the second. It
 was again Tilden's sterling back court game plus his quickness in looming up on Kozeluh's trap shots that enabled him to win so easily. Kozeluh, however. made the prize shot of the day. Even Tilden ad-
 mitted it. Driven deep into his fore hand corner, he chopped viciously
 into Tilden drive. It just fioated over the net and the backspin bounc- ed it back to Kozeluh's side before |Tilden could touch his racquet to it. | Although not scheduled to play doubles Tilden and Pare teamed up |against Kozeluh and Sellers as soon las the main singles match ended. Rain stopped the play with Kozeluh- Sellers leading S-7. The score was deuce with Pare serving. Pare and Sellers rather stole the show in the doubles with their fine work at the met and Fares terrific overhead |smashing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
LONDOS ON TONIGHT

New York. June 6--Jim Londos. recognized in New York state and Pennsylvania as the worlds wrest- ling champion. will meet GIno oari- haldi in the feature of to-nieht'r wrestling show In the Columbus Sporting club. Yonkers. The scmi. Hnal will pit Sandof Szabo against Casey Berger. Three thirty-minutr contests complete tho card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
FIGHTS OFF

With everything in readiness for the opening of the first outdoor box ing show of the season at Lakewood arena last night. postponement until next week Friday had to be made following a short but heavy shower shortly after o'clock, which decided Promoter George Mulligan to cancel the show. The entire card as sched- uled will go on next week. Jack Kelly and Tony Shucco providing the main bout of 10 rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
WRESTLING
By UNIFIED PIlI1ss

,Qrseee. defeated iies MannIeh. Now
 Yerh, Merge kalnAikolk, siberia, won 'frenl Jack Burns, New forki
 WIaaek kbyAke, Poland, drew with ll'rafO MyakI, jarani Herb Fteemnil.| { New York. threw F' cafronl itnlsi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
gh SccoI Rituals Meet For Second Time At Hanlton Prk
Crosby And Wilby Mines Play To-day h Annual
 Hamilton Park Combat

Whether Coach Billy Schofeds Crosby high nine is cap able of holding first place in the Naugatuck Valley league will be determined this afternoon at Hamilton park where the cult leaders Lousvies with Jimmy Lees green and white uinaries the first diamond at Hamilton park The first ball will be thrown at exactly 3 :15 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
WATERTOWN VS TAFT

Al Deland's Watertown high base ball team swings into action this af- ternoon at Heminway field this af- ternoon at 2 o'clock meeting the crack Taft nine in its annual series. Harlott will probably hurl for Wa ferfOXn.t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Yesterdays Nero

George Uhle, veteran pitcher of the Detroit Tigers. who shut out the Washington Senators, 1 to o in 12 innings. Uhle allowed only five scat farad hifa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Garage Nine Proue Classy
 In City League Games;
 Meet Brooklv1s Tomorrow

Just what the possibilities of the Prospect Garage ball team for the current in the City Amateur league should be acdtested afternoon when the entry in the Hamilton park circuit hook up with the Brooklyn A. C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

At Brooklyn.-Frank Cinque, 131, New York, defeated Jack Sharkey, i131 1-2. Philadelphia 10); Benny Brick. 127, Philadelphia. outpointed Arthur De Chamlain, 126, New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday. Brooklyn 3, Chicago l. Cincinnati 9, Philadelphia 2. Boston 4, Pittsburg. 0. St Louis s, New York z.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Games Today

Norfolk at Hartford.
 Allentown at Albany (2). New Haven at Springfield. Richmond at Bridgeport. {;
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7 STANDINGS
EASTERN LEAGUE.
gfnndtnR.

Games Yesterday. Norfolk II, Hartford 1. New Haven 8, Springfield 6. Allentown 3, Albany 2. Bridgeport g, Richmond 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Games Today.
Games Tomorrow

Chicago at Washington. Cleveland at New York. St Louis at Boston.
 Philadelphia at Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
GAMES TOMORROW

Allentown at Albany.
 New Haven at Springfield. Norfolk at Hartford. s3 Richmond at Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday. Chicago z, Philadelphia s. New York s, St Louis q. Boston 4, Cleveland 8. Detroit l, Washington O.
 Games Today. Chicago at Washington. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland at New York. St Louis at Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
MAJOR LEAGUE
 LEADERS
By UNITED PRESS

By UNITED PRESS Following averages compiled by the United Press include games played Friday, June 5:
 I.EADING HIIvNE,RC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Games Today,

Boston at Cincinnati. Brooklyn at St Louis. New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
GAMES YESTERDAY.

International League. Jersey City 8, Baltimore l. Reading 10, Newark 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
RUTH SECOND TO COCHRANE IN WORK
 WITH THE WILLOW
B YHENRY McLEMORE United Press Stan CorrespOlident)

United Press Stan C0rreSpOnuent) New York, June = (U. P.) = Mickey Cochrane, one of the great est catchers of all time and the "sparkplug' of the world-champion Philadelphia Athletics, is leading the ing to the official averages released to-day and including games of Thurs day, June 4.
 Cochrane, whose work behind the plate, alone, would earn him a berth on any team, is hitting an even 400, three points better than his nearest rival, Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees.
 Right Behind
 Cronin. Washington, is pushing Cochrane for headline honors, the little shortstop leading the league in runs-botted-in with 49; in triples with q; and is tied with Averill of Cleveland. in run-scoring with 36. Webb, Boston, leads in doubles with 23, while Foxx, Philadelphia, is the home run king with 10.
 Johnson. Detroit, and Chapman, New York, are tied for base steal ing honors with 12 thefts each.
 Grove, Athletics southpaw ace, is the pitching leader with nine vic-, tories and one defeat for ar aver age of 300.
 National Leader
 Harvey Hendrick, once of Brook lyn but now of the Cincinnati Reds, is setting the pace for National league hitters with & percentage of 1888, but his work Is overshadowed by Klein, Philadelphia slugger. Klein, let it be known. has scored the most runs A, hit the most home runs 13, and batted in the most runs 40. Buzz Arlett, Klein's gigantic running mate, has obtained the most hits 61, while Hornsby, Chi cago, leads in doubles with IS.
 Worthington, Boston, has rapped the most triples z. while Comoros- ky, Pittsburg, leads in stolen bases with thefts.
 Ed Brandt, Boston, is the pitch ing standout, having won eight games and lost but one for an aver age of .S8g. All his victories were complete games.
 Indians on Top
 Cleveland tops the American league in club batting with an aver age of .30s, while Chicago is the National leader with percentage of 1901. The champion Athletics ton their league in club fielding with the imposing average of 9.S32. Chicago leads the National in this department with a mark of .972.
 The leading hitters of their posi- tions in both leagues follow:
 AMERICAN
 Cochran. philadelphia (c) .... 400
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Games Tomorrow

Boston at Cincinnati.
 Brooklyn at St Louis. r New York at Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

American Association. Minneapolis 4, Kansas City 2 St Paul 10, Milwaukee 3. Louisville :, Toledo l.