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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
BERG GAINS AWARD IN M'NAMARA BOUT
Proves Too Fast for Rival at Greensboro as 5000 Look On-Eddie Cerda Loses Prelim

New York. August 2 -- Jack fKid) Berg, English lightweight. get a whirlwind pace 10 punch his way to Il decision over Jimmy l McNamara, Greenwich Village bat | Ter. in the feature bout of ten rounds at the Greensboro Stadi- nm before q crowd of more than $500 spectators last night. Berg weighed 137, one pound less than the loser.
 McNamara fought couragcouh battle against the Whitcchhpc! boxer but could not cope with Bcrg's free swinging style. There was only one knockdown. Me Namnra going down for brief count in the sixth after catching one of Berg's lefts flush on the jaw. ,,,,
 Berg found McNamara n willing boxer, who scored repeatedly with left to the body and face during the early rounds. But ah the bou. progressed McNamara's chict weapon lost its effectiveness.
 In the fourth. McNamarh opened Bcrg's left eye during n fierce mixup in the center of the ring. Berg rctnlatcd in the following fOIlIlu, 'uLLIIB " 'f'p o''' bIs rivals left eye. The tWO-fistcd attack cmployen bv Jack Rosenberg, 1b4 l-z oundg, Harlem. earned him the decision over Nick Tcsto; l5b, Troy, in the cight-round simi- final.
 Sammy Dorfmnn, 134 pounds, east side, waRcd an aggressive battle to win the decision from Mcl Arngon, 135. of Peru, after elght rounds of savage mixing.
 Making his pro debut at York; vile, Frank Fullam. 1b9 1-Z bounds, forn1cr national amateur weight champion, stoppcn Jackie Sicmers of Jamaica, lb4. m 2;30 of the second round or schcduled fivc-rOundcr Referee rom Sheridan halted the bout to save Sicmers from further punish mcnt ~
 In the curtain raiser, Joe Leone, 132 1-2 pounds, west side. iousht five fast rounds to capture the de" ciaion over Eddie Ccrda, l3". NICK
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
JAP LEADS FAST
 FIELD AT ST PAUL

SC Paul, Minn. August --WPD -- A ll5-pound Jhpnncac fish merchant from San Francisco. Ar thur C. Sato. Was two strokes In the lead today fin the qualifying round of the National Public Links Golf tournament.
 SatO, whose driver was almost AZ biR ah himself, turned in two par mines yesterday for an aggrc- gate of 72. He balanced his two birdics with two slips that each cost him one htrOkr more than par. The second half of the qunl- flying round WaH scheduled for to- day.
 A scycrc wind resulted in high scores. Three players tied for sec ond place with 74. They were David A. Mitchell. Indianapolis youth. Charles Albortus, Philndel- phia printer. and Arthur Nutting, Louisville clerk of 22 years. Robert Wlnpatn. Jacksonville, Florida, defending champion cardcd two 3Je for n total of 79 while Carl r. Kaufman. three time National Links champion had one more stroke on the second nine for 7J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05

Fay>Sjtcs left at the waysidc yest<rday included Bill Donnelly and Harold Kaler of Woodland, who tied in medal play; Charles Clare. Connecticut champion; Fran els Doyle of Wachusett and Joe Monohan, Sandy Burr.
 Excellent Work.
 Scoring in match play was un- usually low. Emery Stratton of Brae Burn, well under 23 years old, turned in Il 76 card to clin- mate Marshall Forrest of Wood land. Several other winning caros were in the same class.
 Of the eight remaining players three are from out of the state. They are F. F. Burke of Wanu- metonomy, IL. l., David Lapham of Wood bury, Conn; and D. $. Gam bie of Race Brook, Conn.
 The others are Edmond Busi- ere of Sandy Burr. Joseph Batch elder of Salem. Wilfred Crossley of Norfolk, J. II. Dolan, Jr, of Wa chuset, and Stratton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
WASHINGTON HILLS
 PLAY CLOWNS AT
 HAMILTON FRIDAY
Another Huge Twilight Crowd Expected to Wit ness Benefit Game Umps Donate Services

More twilight entertainment for everyone, men and women, boys and girls, will be afforded at Ham, ilton Park Friday night when the famous Detroit Clowns baseball team from the midwest, makes it's initial appearance here in a game arranged by William J. DcrWin of the park departments recreation staff for the benefit of the Public Parks and City Recreation leagues. Two weeks ago, the Royal Colored Giants of Brooklyn, N. Y., played at the park and set the fans talk ing. As a result, the Clowns, the same type of entertainers have been booked, and the receipts of the collection used to finance the two minor amateur leagues which play games every Sunday at Full ton, Watcrville and Washington parks with little or no financial aid given by the few hundred fans who watch them in action.
 A Real Circus.
 No doubt 1t will be a regular childrcn's night at the park Friday. aa the Clowns are q real circus. All the antics of the big top per formers will be reproduced at the Hamilton Park field. Listing such wcIi-known fun makers as well as ball players in their fold as Bus ter' Kenny and Pepper" Martin. the Clowns are sure to be in de- mand for a return engagement.
 Chin Music.
 "We will give them all the op- position they want" said Jack Slattcry, manager of the Washing ton Hills, which club Is to play the Clowns. And don't forget. we are not out of that City league pcnnant scramble yet cither," he added. The Hills will show their regular lineup Friday night with the exception of Tony Rinaldi. Bobby Cavanaush of the Garage team will cover first, Radzcvich at sccond, Mullcns at short and Ahearn at third. "ItazOr" Doran. "Iap" Shea and Pat Slattery will patrol the outer works while Ty Kane does the backstOpping. Either Jablonowski or Purcell will do the Ringing.
 Two Empires.
 The City league umps. Costaldo and stanton, and the City loops collectors have all offered their services for the benefit of the Fed erntiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
ACTION GALORE IN PLAYGROUND NET
 GAMES LAST MITE
Washington and Duggan Deciding Game Halted By Darkness - Fulton Sets Back Hamilton

Last night at Fulton Park, Ham, ilton and Fulton volley ball teams took the court against each other to decide the sole cellar occupants In the interplayground net league. Johnny WiIcOx's Hamiltonians started off like sure winners win ming the opening game, 15 to 9. Captain Joe Daly's Fultonites came back fighting and took the second game after some hectic playing. 15 to 13.
 Joe DaIy Big Noise.
 Tn the deciding game Hamilton got off to another good start only to be overtaken. It was close all the way. Fulton capturing the duke in an interesting game, 15 to 12. Captain Joe Daly, Eddie Phalen and Baby" Doll were the win- ners best bets while RichE Holian and Pagano starred for the vic- tins.
 Rivalry, And How!
 The scene changed to NH street playground for the second league game of the evening featuring Andy Cooncy's J.ugganites and George Curtis Washingtonians. What a battle 1t turned out to be-! In all respects 1t was reminiscent of the great rivalry between the Hill and Brooklyn factions of years gone by.
 The Hill aggregation, strength ened by the acquisition of Joe Cavanaugh, Ralph Kuggles and Timmy HOrrigan, played on even terms with Cooney's well-balanceI outfit. After a hard fought game Duggan was the victor, 15 to 1Z.
 Washington Wins Second.
 The Craftsmen came back strong in the second game and after a tough struggle managed to cop the verdict, scoring two points after being deadlocked at Hall. Pre- vious to the start of the third game between the rivals, a coin was toss cd between the respective super visors to decide whether the third game was to be played or not, for darkness had already settled over the playing surface. Wash ington won the toss and decided to play. The lead see-sawed back and forth until the score showed Washington on the long end of Il 1911 score. Here the game was called off due to unfavorable line decisions by one of the linesmen. The deciding game will be played Thursday night at Mill street at 8 o'clock.
 Games Tonight.
 Supervisor Frank McGrath who directs the destinies of the league announced this morning that Ham, ilton Park would show on its homo court tonight meeting Division while on the same court Chase collidcs with Fuller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
FIVE RACES TO-DAY
 AT CHARTER OAK
Unbeaten Azure VOlO Out standing Starter in 2:l8 Pacing Event

Hartford, Aug 5.-Five events will complete the program for the second day of racing in the Roar ing Grand" meeting series at Char ter oak this afternoon. The first race will be the Hotel Bond stake. a 2:18 pace for purse of $1,000. Azure Volo, Harry Brusie's con- verted pacer which was undefeat- ed in It's Bay State campaign this season, tops the list of seven start CTS. Azure Volo will have the pole. The other starters. with the posi- tions which they have drawn. and their drivers, are Wedgemore, 2, Ackerman: Gloria, 3. Cr0zier; Cru sader {, Hodson; Calumet Ado. b. E. McGrath; Cleburne 6. J. Me- Grath.
 The other events on this after noon's list are the Mayor Batter son Stake, three-ycar old pace for a purse Of $1,500; the John A. Pilgard Stake. q 2:07 trot for n sum of 3i,000; a classified trot for a purse of $500: and n classi- fled pace for n purse of $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
ALLISON, VAN RYN ELIMINATED BY
 CLEDHILL, COEN

Southam pton. N. r.. Aug --- UPJ--Six of Americn'B first ten ranking tennis players and two unrankcd youngsters remained in competition to-day hs tho annual Meadow club invitation tourna ment reached the Guartcr-ilnals round.
 The two youngsters, Keith Glcd hill Of Santa Barbara, Cal. and Wilbur F. Cocn, Jr, of Kansas City, qualified for the quarter -innlH by upset trlumphg over Wilmer hlli- son of Texas, the No. 3 man in na- tional rankings, and John Van Eyn of Philadelphia. who in ranked fifth. Gicdhill eliminated Allison. 8--4, 10-8, and Cocn defeated Van Ryn 6--4, G-3.
 The other ranking stars, John Doeg and Gregory Mangin of New ark. N. J., George M. Lott, rhilh- deIphia; Ellsworth Vince, PaHa dena, Berkeley Bell of Austin. Tex, and Clifford Suttcr of New Orleans, came through their third-round matches with little difficulty except in the case of Snttcr. who was ai match point 2 times before de featlng ]. Gilbert Hall Of South Orange. N. J., 6-7, G-2, 7--j.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
WILTON LOSES TO
 CENUA AS CHASE BOW TOIDYLWOODS
Mill Plain Downs Unity } and 2, While OverI0Oks Humble FultOns By the Same ScOre-Pay Re- sumes Friday

Red" Ladden's Idylwood cluE snapped out of their lcthargy ovci at Chase Park last night in tho city tennis loop and handed tht Chase park team Il to 0 defeat Ii. Ray WcIton. the west side racquet wcildcr took his first setback oi tho league season in one of the hardest fought and most thrnlinp matches ever played on the Wilson street courts. Welton was the vic. tim of Al Gcnua In three SC, match by scores of 9-7. 1-G and 6-4 Ovcrlok club held on to first place In the City Tennis league, although their point lead waS cut down when they took over Al Smiths Fulton parkcrs at the Overlook courts, 2 to 2. The deadlock for second position was broken out a, Mil Plain when the Plalncrs trounccd the Unity club 3 to 2.
 MiIt Rice Plays Again
 The Unity club again played Milt Rice of New Haven in their lineup and the Elm City No. 2 man took a fall out of Rus Hickman by Gel and 6-I. The Unity man. agemcnt stated to-day that they did not wish to violate any of the league rules regarding nOn-rcsi- dent players and that in the future Rice would not participate. There is no rule covering the playing ol out of towners in the league by laws but rather than have any dis cord in the well organized circuit. they will do without Rice In the .i,si n,r tnh EI in the doubles with Harry Albert, the United pair was defeated by Gordon Riach and Rus Hickman by G-4 and 3-7 counts.
 Matches Friday.
 IdylwOOds vs Fulton Park at Hamilton Park.
 Ovcrlooks vs Mill Plain at over look courts.
 Chase Park vs Unity club at Full ton Park.
 The summaries:
 Mil Plain, 3; Unity Club, 2.
 Mlt Rice OU) defeated Rus Hickman tM. P) by G-1, G-1. C. Riach (M. PD defeated Joe Strogntz U) by S-6. 8-I.
 Art Spirit UJ defeated Clyde Patterson (M. PJ by G-1. g-3.
 Patterson and Cutler (M P) defeated Ben Winig and Howic Block UD by 11-3, 7-b.
 C. Rihch and Rus Hickman (M' pJ defeated M. H,cc and II. AL bert U) by G-4. 3-7.
 IdyIwoDds, 5; Chase Park, Q.
 W, Newbciry U) defeated CliT Balcolin CO by Gel, Gel.
 I t.I pcricllo CO by GO, G-3.
 Al Genua G.) defeated Ray Vel ton (CD by 3-7, 1-G, g-4.
 Gnnun and Barker GJ defeated Herb Dcws and Wclton co by 5-7. GO, ca.
 W. Ncwberry and Walt MnIcrone GJ defeated cur Bhlcolm and Al p"riclIo co by G-3. G-2.
 DcrlOOks, 2; Fulton Park. 2.
 Al smith NFJ defeated Harold Dowd (oJ by ca. ca.
 Ray Bates ND.) defeated r. Wal lace (F.J by 4-G. 7-5. H-G.
 Vie Iicdbcrg CO., defeated Johnny Weiss lFD by Gel, 6-3.
 F.. Enica and Harncd tOD de- fchtcd Al smith and r. Wallace GFJ by H-s, ca.
 J. Weiss and Carl Klics (FD de- reatcd IIcdbcrg and Snyder (D by l-G. 3-7. Cd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05

The chorus reached a crescendo Cor was it a fortissimo) a few weeks ago when 1t became appar- ent that nothing short of flood, Ire or pestilence was going to keep the St Louis Cardinals out of their fourth National pennant in the last six years.
 Right From the Soil.
 Of course, to gain the full benefit of this discourse you must remem- Der that the Cards are. and have been for the last five years. just collection of farm hands. And when we say farm hands we mean graduates of those various minor league clubs the St Louis outfit has scattered here and there over the landscape.
 Just how well this farm system works is shown by the highly sat- isfactory manner in which the Cards, despite more hard luck than any other team, have func- tioAed this season. At one time or another during the 1881 chase Manager Gabby Street has had 10 use substitutes for such outstand- ing regulars as Frisch, Gelbert. WdtkiHS, AudHiSp WhDoub AhnhS~ and Martin. Yet the St Louisans are way out there in front. and will be when it's all over.
 There can be but one answer. The steady flow of high class re- serve material from the farms. The Cards have worked the thing out so well that Manager Street can order 6 spare part for his machine just as easily as you and you and you can order g can of tomatoes from the corner grocer. This fact was never more clearly proved than when the Cards calmly tossed orr Taylor Douthit, one Of the games s really great outfielders, and re- placed him with young man by the name of Pepper Martin. Pep per already has displayed enough class to make St Louis fans forget the polished Douthit.
 Came Up to Ladder. Jim Bottomley. Chick Hafey. Charley Gelbert, Jim Collins, Paul Derringer. and practically all of the other Cardinals stars started out way down there in the Class D leagues and worked up step by step. They arrived in big time company just when some cog Tn the St Louis machine was wearing out and ready for the discard. It's no secret that Judge Landis, the high poo bah of baseball. frowns on the farm business, but Branch Hickey and Sam Brcadon go right on adding new acreage. The farm system is Rickey's braiR child and was conceived as a plan whereby clubs with no tremendous gate receipts and thus unable to pay small fortunes for players. could develop their own stars. The farm system has another merit. too--it keeps the regulara on the hop. Let some star begin taking his task little bit lightly and he is likely to find himself on the bench or sold down the river. and his place capably filled by a young man by the name of Oscar Glutz or Pete MacSnider. fresh up from nowhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
DOrms SmOthered
 Web Shop Nine

The crippled Webbcrs were ad- mlnistcrcd the biggest beating or the gensOn when they dropped IA to ' tusscl 10 Ray Richards Y. M. C. A. Dormitory team last night nt the high school athletic hcld' Minus the services of Jack Ma haney. star catcher, Shorthtop Johnny March and their star twlrler "Chippic" Trask. who wnh on the sick list. the Webbers were very weak in the fielding depart, ment, The Dorm outfit pushed across eleven tnllics in the iirh Inning before the final out, when numerous errors, loose ncldlng co,,uled with base hits resulted in their batting round twice In the opening frame. ..
 Az the Wcbbers had won inc first engagement. with the Dorm evening the count nt one all. the third contest will be held in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Hornsby Through
 as Player Pilot?

Chicago. Aug b. (UP)-The process of rebuilding the Chicago Cubs for the 1892 National league pennant drive has started with purchase of William Herman, star second baseman from the Louis- vile American Association club.
 The Cubs bought Herman, who is 22 and playing his fourth sea son of professional baseball. from Louisville yesterday for n sum re- ported to be $35.000. and two players. He will report to the Cubs before the end of the season, pro- vided Louisville drops out of the American Association 'pennant race. Herman's last average was 1883.
 The purchase of Herman tends to bear out the suspicion that Manager Rogers Hornsby will see little action next season. Hornsbys legs have slowed him up consider ably this summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
DEMPSEY TO
 BOX EXHIBITIONS

Reno, Nevada, Aug 4-Jack Dempsey will he back in the prize fight ring within the next three weeks.
 Through his manager, LcOn- ard Sacks, the former heavy- weight champion announced toe day nc will make tour of the country in 6 "series of exhibi- ton matches, meeting all com CTS and none barred"
 The exhibition engagements will cover period of six or seven months and while Dcmp- scy had nothing to say about comeback" at the close of the exhibition tour, he admitted he would "have an interesting an- nOunccmcnt to inake."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
HERE'S ONE WAY
 OF WINNING GAME

Springfield, Mass, Aug A. (CP) - New YOrk's Yankees have discovered new method Of winning baseball gamcs--thc simple system of knocking all t'ic balls out of the park and not allowing their opponents an opportunity to tic tho score.
 The method was a success yesterday when the Tanks won an exhibition game from Spring field, to : fin S 1-6 innings. Babe Ruth's second homer of the day. with one man out in the first half of the ninth ended the game when tt was discovered that no more bascbaIis were available with which to continue play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
M'LARNIN BEGINS
 WORK FOR THIRD GO WITH PETROLLE
Star Welters GO at It Again August 2O- Jackie Rosenberg on Card

Jimmy McIarnin will be in tip- top shape for his next and decid- ing duel with Billy Petroile, which takes place in the Yankee Stadium on August 20. for the Vancouver dynamiter has already started in the hard grind of training and will be as fit as the proverbial fiddle when he shapes off with the wrecker of so many pugilistic hopes.
 HighbrOws Lifted.
 Jimmy has built his own gym nasium down on the Long Island shore at Massapequa, l.. l.. and there from now on will go through daily drills in preparation for the impending bout. The swell set of Long Island are interested in Jim my's work and his neat little gym was packed on the first day that he started in to do his work.
 Petrolle will arrive in New York on Saturday and it's the pres ent plan of Manager Jack Hurley to ship him to Orangeburgh. N. Y.. to prepare for the test, but then Hurley is as hckle as a dame and may change his mind about the spot where the Fargo Express will settle down for training.
 With the fight just a day or so more than two weeks away, in- tercst in 1t is growing as has been proved by the buying of tickets in the Madison Square Garden box offices. They have been on sale since Monday and Chief Joe Boyn- ton has had many requests to date and is looking for q banner house when the two boys get going. The popular prices for this fight is hav- ing great appeal to the fans too. for the "house" is scaled from $2.10 to $9.10, which includes all taxes. Every seat is reserved and it's the early corners who will get the best seats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Holloway's Single
 Beats Zi-Theta-Pi

HOwie Kraft, former Wnt"rVillc Crescent lurniuary and the lad with the puRllstlc complex, worked on the hillOck last night at Brascn Park for the Zi-Thcta-fi Club Of the Central "Y" Twilight L"aRu" and was administered Il to , set back at the handH of the Puts!c Friars in il lcaguG tilt.
 George Pussy" Holloway was the Friars hero. Tn the sixth iun- ing the Putsics came 10 bat on the short end of Il 43 score. Dillon opened the inning by reaching first on Red" McIDtosn's error and went to third on BnYder'B single tr right. "Ploughboy" Knlman hl' to Kraft who instead Of retiring him at first held the ball fearing Dillon would take home and All runners were safe. Holloway greeted Kraft with n rcd hot liner to deep left field which sent thre' runners across the disc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05

It Is Impossible to specify in feet and inches just how far away from the ball player should stand In tho address. Stances will vary Just as personalities diff0r. Yet there Is one way by whish those using the square stance may get q rough idea of the distance to be put between feet and the ball.
 With the square stance, hold the club in the left hand and per - init the clubhcad to settle in it's natural position behind the ball. Lower the club 10 the height of the left knee. This simple meth cd has often cured good players of the common fault of standing too far away from the ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Defies Doctors and Becomes Champion

Los Angeles.---Ernie Payne, cap tain of the victorious Southern California track team. attended Charley Junior college in 1928 but did not participate in track ath- lctics.. His doctor then gave him only a year to live. with less than that If he tried athletics.
 Payne recently was graduated as Trojan track captain. national in- tcrcolIcgiatc low hurdles champion and a fine prospect for the Ameri- can Olympic team which defends It's title here in 1882. He is q pic turc of health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
CayanarrO Limits
 Elks to One Hit

Johnny Cavanarro. il catcher by trade, ascended the mound at the Thomaston high school athletic held last night. and pitched his Clock Town Cardinals to fl 40 win over Dorsey Jenkins Elks. limit ing the local coIored nine to q single hit and sending back l2 on strikes. Jenkins hurled for the losers and was touched for six hits. The Cardinals game scheduled with the putsic FrIars for Friday night has been postponed until further notice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
MacSmith Breaks
 Par as Leader

Bay Shore, l.. l., August 6 - (UP) -- Macdonald Smith of New York held a two-str0ke lead as play started today in the second 3g-hole round of the Long Island Open Golf tournament. Macdon- aId turned in q 32-3s---68 yester- day to break par by three strokes.
 Wiffy Cox of Brooklyn took the runner.up post with q 34-se--70. followed by 4. l.. Macdonald: l: Lenox Hills, with 36-36-71. All other contestants in the feid of tS7 entrants were above par.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Sims Wins Again
 on Elm City Card

Johnny Sims. the pride and Joy of Danny Martins simon -pures, showed fin one of the best amateur bouts of the weekly card at White City last night defeating Joe Weineze of Hartford in n three round bout which was hum- dinger from start to finish. Hif clean punching fin the last round won the verdict for him.
 Vincent Gullo of Mcriden dc- feated Ace Hudkins Of this city in a three rouRdcr while Johnny Bellin0 punched his way to an easy verdict over Connie Baccatc of Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
Yesterdays Hero

Vince Barton. rookie outfielder. whose batting gave the Chicago Cubs q 10 3 victory over Cin- cinnati iD the second game of q dOubIeheader. Bsrton made t~o homcrs and n single in four times at bat, driving In four runs and scoring three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-05
IT'S THE HEAT

st Paul, Minn, Aug De- tuP)-. Despite doctors orders to forget about golf, Harrison R. (JimmV Johnston, former national amateur champion and entry in this years competition at Beverly Hills, said to-day that he will seek the ttle he lont tn Bobby JOnee.