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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
OVERLOOK NETMEN | BEAT MILL PLAIN;
 GAMES HALTED
League Leaders Defeat
 Rivals } to 2 as Dark
 ness Interferes With Other Contests

The Overlook club remained up in first place in the City tennis league last night, defeating the Mill Plan aggregation on the Over look courts by a 3 to score. Joe Strogatz and his Unity clubbers were two up on Chase Park when darkness intervened causing a postponement of the Welton-Bal- colm and Albert-Spirt match. The count in the Idylwood-Fulton Park fray staged al Hamilton park was knotted at two all when an- other postponement had to be made on account of darkness with the Newberry-Butterly combination of the Idylwoods and the Hitch cock Weiss duo of Fulton each having won a set.
 Final Matches
 Last nights matches were the final ones in the City league until August 17th. The curtailment was made so as not to interfere with the city singles tournament which gets underway at Hamilton park next week.
 The summarizes:
 Overlooks 8, Mill Plains 2
 Vic Hedberg (O.) defeated Rus
 Bill Harmed (O.) defeated Cor don Riach (M. P.) by 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
 Eli Cutler (M. P.) defeated Sam Buck (O.) by 6-4, 6-3.
 Hedberg and Snyder (O.) de- feated Patterson and Riach (M...P) by 6-3, 6-1. es.S}S <
 Hickman and Cutler (M. P.) de- feated Bates and Harmed (O.) by 6-1. 6-2.
 Idylwoods 2, Fulton Parks 2
 Al Genua I.) defeated Al Smith (F. P.) by 3-6. 6-2, 8-1.
 Franklin Newberry CD defeat ed Beck Hitchcock tF. P.) by
 F. Wallace (F.P.) defeated Clayt Barker CD 7-5, 9-7.
 Al Smith and F. Wallace (F. P.) defeated w. Mulcrone and w. New berry U.) by 6-1, 7-5.
 F. Newberry and J. Butterly CD tied B. Hitchcock and Johnny Weiss (F. P.) at one all. The lat ter took the first set 9-7 while the out casters won the second 6-3. The match will be played off on No. z court at Hamilton park Mon- day night at 6 o'clock.
 Unity Club 3, Chase Park 1
 Ray Welton (C.) defeated Joe Strogatz (U.) by 6-2, 6-4.
 Howie Block (U.) defeated Herb Dews co by 1,6, GA, 6-2.
 Art Spirit (U) defeated Cliff Balcolm (C.) by 6-1, 6-2.
 Strogatz and Winig (U.) won by default from Backman and Periel- To co.
 Welton and Balcolm (C.) won the first set of their match with Harry Albert and Art Spirit, but darkness caused a postponement of the deciding sets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
LEAGUE BATTING
 l HONORS NEW IDEA OF BASEBALL'S IDOL
Ruth Has Led American Circuit 9 of IA Weeks Chuck Klein Best in National
By BIxON STEWART (Unfted PreSs Stan Correspondent

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 New York, Aug S.-(UP)--With the pennant races in the two major leagues virtually decided, interest Is shifting to the fight for batting honors between Babe Ruth and Al Simmons in the American League and between Virgil Davis and his numerous rivals for National League honors.
 While any one of a score of players have strong chance to take the National League crown, the American League fight is a duel between Simmons of the Ath- letics, the 1S30 champion, and Ruth, Yankees seize gun.
 Consistency.
 Ruth jumped into the league lead early in May and has been the leader in nine of the fourteen weekly lists issued since May q, neter slipping below third place. Simmons has been the leader in only one of the weekly lists, that of May 2l. and has slipped to fifth on three occasions, but has been near the top at all times and for the past month has been runner up to Ruth.
 Statistics issued to-day, including games of last Thursday, show Ruth topping tte American League with an average of 1884, and Simmons in second place with 1882 per- centage. Earl Webb of Boston is third with .366.
 Offensive honors are divided as follows, tl the American and Ma tional Leagues:
 Runs scored-Klein, Phillies, 91: Gehrig, Yankees, 109.
 Runs 5atted in-Klein, Phillies, S5; Gehris Yankees, 116.
 Home runs-Klein, Phillies, "A; Gehrig. Yankees 31.
 Hits-Eerman. Robins. 145; Simmons, Athletics, 163.
 Doubles Hornsby, Cubs. 35; Terry. GiaLts; Webb, Red Sox, 51.
 Triples s-Traynor, Pirates IS; Simmons, Athletics, 13.
 Stolen pases--Frisch, Cardinals; Chapman, Yankees, 43.
 How They Hit Elm
 Leading batsmen in each posi- ton in tho two leagues are:
 NATIONAL LEAGUE - Klein, Phillies, If. 343; O'Doul, Robins, of. 1884; Roettger, Cards. Of, .331; Grimm, Cubs, 1b. .343; Grantham, Pirates, 2b. 1920; Hornsby. Cubs, 3b. .331: English, Cubs. ss. 1921; Davis, Phillies, c, 1852; Blake. Phil- lies, p, .462.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE - Ruth. Yankees, rf, 384: Simmons, Athlet- ics, Of, .3s2; Webb, Red Sox, of, .368; Morgan. Indians, lib, 1851; Melillo, Browns, 2b, 1915; Bluege. Senators. Sb. .306; Cronin. Sem ators, ss, .321; Cochrane, Athletics, c, .337: Terrell, Indians. D., .342.
 The Chicago Cubs top the Ma tional League in club batting at .294 and in team fielding with .975. with the league leading St Louis Cardinals fourth in club hitting at .2S1 and fifth in fielding at .973. The Philadelphia Athletics top the American League in team fielding with .976 and are fourth in team hitting with a .290 average. .O06 points below the Washington Sem ators who head the league in bat ting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
H0LLYR0OD.ROBl WINNER OF COLT
 EVENT AT CLOSING
Egan Double Winner at Race Meeting at Char. ter Oak - Hill Billy Takes 2:l2 Class Pace

Hartford, Aug s-Hollyrood Ro- bin, from the Hollyrood farm. Lexington, Ky, with the Grand Circuit veteran driver Fred Egan holding his reins, outfought a field of game two-year old trot- ters for a victory in straight heats in the colts event. one of the the features of the closing days rac- ing in the Roaring Grand" met ing at Charter Oak park Friday afternoon. %s
 Hollyrood Robin coasted under the wire after fighting his way out in front as the field passed the half-mile post to take the first heat by six lengths, outdistanc- ing his rivals in q romp when every one of the bunch except the Egan mount went into a break at least once during the mile.
 The Egan team whizzed under the wire in the second heat with a length over Invader, driven by Ly- man Brusie, which had swept the oval in a thrilling brush with Prince Hanover until Hollyrood Robin stepped out for his winning spurt as they came through the last turn. A break as the field spurted for the wire set Prince Hanover back. Hollyrood Robin also "went into the air" for a mo- ment nearing the finish but Egan hauled him down in time to get him going for his smoky dash down the stretch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

Trailing three matches to none as the result of the opening day competition, the British invaders must win all of to-day's four matches to retain the cup which they won, 4 to 3, at Wimbledon last year.
 With Mrs Helen Wills Moody, ably supported by another Califor- nian, Helen Jacobs, on hand to play one of the singles matches, even the most optimistic British supporters have little hopes of re- atining the trophy.
 Final Days Schedule.
 Mrs Moody is scheduled to play Miss Betty Nuthall in to-day's opening singles match and this match doubtless will give the United States its fourth victory and the series. Miss Jacobs will play the remaining singles match against Miss Phyllis Mudford and ranks g. strong favorite to win.
 England is conceded the advan- tage in the doubles and is expected to take both matches. Mrs Moody and Mrs L. A. Harper will repre- sent the United States in the first doubles match against Mrs Eileen Bennett Whittingstall and Miss Betty Nuthall, with Mrs Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman and Miss Sarah Palfrey of Boston opposing Mrs D. c. Shepherds Barron and Miss Mudford in the closing com petition of the seven match series.
 Yesterdays play was featured by Mrs Moody's brilliant, 6-1. 6-4, victory over Miss Mudford, Mrs Moody's triumph was achieved with almost ridiculous ease. Miss Mud- ford never had 8 chance and Queen Helen won as she pleased.
 A Great Victory.
 The other two matches were hard fought with Miss Jacobs de- feating Miss Betty Nuthall. 8-6. 6-4, and Mrs l.. A. Harper of Oakland, Cal, scoring a 6-3, 4-6, 9-7 tri- umph over Miss Dorothy Round.
 Miss Jacobs victory over the No. 1 British player was one of the most sensational matches in the nine years of Wightman Cup competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
MAR00NS TAKE ON
 CARDS TOMORROW
Recreation League Mines Show at Washington Park Davies Meet Indies

The league leading Waterville Maroons show tomorrow at Wash ington Park at o'clock against the second place Washington Hill Cardinals in the first game of a City Recreation league double bill. In the main offering at 1 o'clock the Oakville Davies collide with Cooke's Indies.
 Lefty" Kane will endeavor to tag a second defeat on the Maroons standing and with a little support from his mates may be able to do so. Steve Sweeney. Naugatuck curve ball artist. will occupy the mound for the villers. The Davies should have little difficulty defeat ing the Indies.
 At Waterville Park at 2 o'clock the hard hitting Italian A. C.. comes in contact with the Kay Eagles. Lefty" Marticello, south paw speed baller, will hurl for the Italians and Waugh for the Eagles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
BLASTED
 AS HILLS BOW TO
 DETROIT CLOWNS
Lefty" Pitts Fans 10 and Holds Locals to Six Hits as Visitors Score 9-4 Win

"Lefty" Pitts, elongated mound ace who bore all the ear marks of Lefty Grove, thrilled the largest crowd to ever witness diamond encounter at Hamilton Park last night as the Detroit Clowns ran roughshod over the Washington Hills, g to 4. The big fellow limited the locals to six hits, three of which were garnered by Vic Radzevich, and famed ten batsmen.
 Pitts. who defeated the clowns in Manchester a few nights ago, wore the Clowns uniform for the first time last evening as he has been on the roster of the House of David team which appears here Monday against Jimmy Lees City League All-Stars. His speed ball and dazzl- ing curves were too much for the Tiremen. -.,r
 Printer" Purcell was on the mound for the Hills. but as early as the opening inning he was no puzzle the Detroiters who ushed across five markers before the Hills took their first turn at bat. Vic Radzevich drove in the Hills first run after Mullen walked and SCOT ed on the Torrington boys triple to deep, left field.
 "Razor" Doran could do little against the slants of Pitts and was content to bat four times without hit. Paty Slattery contributed sev eral fine catches in right field, but was very weak at the disc. Buster Kenny and Pepper Martin enter- tained the crowd before and during the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Carnera-PaulinO
 Bout in Works

New York, Aug 8.-(UP)-An- other Primo Camera hippodrome will be inflicted upon the boxing public, September 8, if negotiations being made by Secretary of State D, J. Flynn, President w. F. Carey of Madison Square Garden and managers of Camera and Pauline Uzcudun materialize.
 Present plans call for the bout being presented under charity guise at Yankee Stadium, with the Bronx Cancer hospital of which Flynn is chairman as the sponsor.
 Leon See, manager of Carnera, and Lou Erik. representing Pau Iino, are reported to have agreed to terms for the contest with Jack Dempsey nominated ao referee.
 Camera and Pauline have met before with Camera winning 10- round decision in a bout staged in Spain last winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Five Leading Eaters. lSix games or morel
TO-mOrrOw's Amateur
 Baseball Schedule ;
HAMILTON PARK

No i at 2 D. m.-Washington Hills vs N. F. Thomas club, (CAL).
 No 2 at 2 D. m. - Sacred Hearts vs Brooklyn A. o. (CALl No at 4 D. m.-Tribune A. C.. vs Prospect Garagemen (CAL). No 2 at 4 p. m.-Plaza Grill Colts vs Hopeville A. 0. (PPL). Umpire: McNamara; scorer: John Rock. %
 FULTON PARK 3 | D. m.--Rccrcation A. c. vs Acme A. 0. (PPL). E { D. m.-North Square A. O. vs Wash. Hill All Stars (PPL). Umpire: Harold Hadley; scorer: Tom Foley; collector, Bill Nardozzi.
 WASHINGTON PARK 2 D. m.-WashingtOn Hill Cardinals vs Waterville Ma rooms (CRL).
 4 D. m.-Oakville Davies vs Cooke's Indies (CRL).
 Umpire: Ralph Rugglcs; scOr- CT: Charles Nardozzi; collector: Ed Mccormick.
 WATERVILLE PARK
 2p. m.-Reidville Y. I. A. O.. vs Kay's Eagles (CRL).
 4 D. m.-COnn Yankees vs Tower Grill Celtics (PPL).
 Umpire: Lee Pagan; scorer: Clark Cook; collector: Jim Brennan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
,ARMY-NAVY SPORTS
 ARMISTICE AHEAD

New York, Aug 8.-(UP)- Possibility of an early rcsump- ton of football relations be- tween the United States naval md military academies was seen to-day in the announce ment that the Navy Graduates association is polling members on their attitude toward re. newal of the annual clash.
 The effort is believed to be the first attempt to sound opinion of former midshiplnen and cadets.
 Army representatives cx- pressed interest In the navy questlOnnairc and said they were willing to renew hOstili- tics with the navy but would make no concessions regarding eligibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

At this writing, the Brooklyns look very much like the class. of the city circuit, with only one de- feat against them in ten starts and that at the bats of the Tribunes in an early season contest. Even if they lose to the Hearts to-mor- row, which is most unlikely, the boys in blue and gray will still be leading the pack, as the Wash ington Hills. in second place have dropped three contests thus far. The Hearts have been puggled around 50 much this season that their offensive is about as depend able as some of their early sea- son players. With !ounger. patched-up team, they have gone on to win two games which splits 8 first mortgage on the cellar po-. sition between the Hearts and Thomas Club. @ <
 Hills ys Tommies.
 In the first diamond, 2 o'clock game, the Washington Hills have a chance to clinch second place with & win over the Thomas tossers, who have won but two games this season. The Tommies have a pep pery hard-hitting team, but cannot seem to work together. especially in the pinches when hits mean runs. Incidentally, the Hills intend to use the Tommies as the start of 8 drive to overtake the fast-fying Brooklyns, who have already fig ured on trip to Cleveland as local representatives of the amateur baseball world. F'e
 Tribes Play Prospects
 Hump" Kerwin's Tribune A. c. the dangerous Dan McGrews" of the league take on the Prospect Chargers in the o'clock game. Capable of great flashes of base ball now and then the Tribes have furnished opposition for the best in the circuit this season. Their game with the Garagemen, should be we'll worth while as 1t is we'll matched.
 Five Leading Eaters.
 (Siv ua mes 0r morel .4..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
GAINER-OLIN SHOW
 OFF UNTIL TUESDAY

Barrels of rain arriving in the vi- cinity of the White City stadium, Savin Rock, last evening. knocked Ia promising program of boxing bouts into the well-known "cocked hat" Headed by return bout fea- Turing Bob Olin of New York and Al Gamer, New Haven bogey man, the bouts will go on as scheduled next Tuesday evening, Promoter Armand Weill announced. Joe Wig
 mali of this city meets Joe Oliver in Ia return go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Friars in Meriden

This afternoon the Putsic Friars will Journey to Meriden to cross bats with the reputable Bronx A. A. in the first of a There" and there" series. The locals will leave the central "Y" in uniforms at 1 o'clock. Johnny Kulman, the Wolcott ploughboy, will be in the mound for the Friars with Johnny Mack on the, receiving end. Tues day nikht the Putsics oppose Car roll Culhane's Emanons in a "Y" Twilight league tilt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Vikings Play in
 ThOmastOn To-day

Harry Lynch's Thomaston Knights of Columbus nine renews it's rivalry with "Whiskers" Whit takers Vikings today, meeting the central "" nine at the Clock Town athletic field at 9 o'clock in the second game of their home and home series. In the first contest last month, the locals were de- deated 4 to 2. George Lasky and Howie Finkenzellar will form the Vikings battery while Lefty" Shermetta and Mickey Smith will uphold the Clock Towners laurels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
GARNER SUCCEEDS
 MATCHES AT THE
 COMMUNITY HOUSE

Ralph Garner, Q former lO- cal boy, will succeed Raymond Q. Hatcher, as assistant physical director of the Pearl street Community House, 1t was off, ciaily announced this morning. Garner will take up his new duties commencing September 1 at which time Hatcher will leave for Lincoln. Penn. where he at- tends school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Brooklyn Giants Here
 Again Friday Night

Friday night the Brooklyn Royal COIOrcd Giants will make their second appearance before Ocal fans meeting George Traccy's Prospect Chargers in@ another benefit contest at Ham. ilton Park at 6 o'clock. This will be good news to local sports- men as the colored boys are a real aggregation of cOlorful per- formers. Monday night the House of David team, boards and all, will test the mettlc of the City League All-Stars at Hamilton Park at 6 o'clock. The proceeds of this game will be turned over to the "On To Cleveland" campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
ROBINS IN NEW MILFORD.

Jim Mobiles North End Robins will journey to New Milford to- morrow to cross bats with the town team. Lefty" Plourde and Red" Sullivan will comprise the locals battery while Marshall and o. Rourke will probably be New Mil- ford's battery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Games Yesterday.

Games Yesterday. St Louis 8, Chicago O. Philadelphia IS. New York 5. Boston 3, Brooklyn 2. Pittsburg g, Cincinnati 3.
 Games Today. Brooklyn at Boston. New York at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Pittsburg. Chicago at St Louis.
 Cannes Tomorrow. New York at Brooklyn. Philadelphia at Boston. Chicago at St Louis. Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
 Games Monday. (None scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
LOCKERS Vs BROOKLYN CUBS.

This afternoon at { o'clock at Washington Park Fred Saganors Jolly Jokers will cross bats with the Brooklyn Cubs in a return game. In their first meeting the fun-boys won easily. g to 1. Stabile or Larrivee will hurl for the Jok- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Win OF Miss Jacobs Shades Mrs. Moody n Tennis Tourney
Tribes And Traceys In Main City League
 Contest Tomorrow

It remains within the province of the Sacred Hearts baseball team City league babes in the woods to try hang defeat number two the circuit leading Brooklyn Athletic club tomorrow afternoon at Hamilton park According to schedule the Hearts and Brookns hook up on the second diamond 2 o'clock <3@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE.


 Games Yesterday. Chicago 2, St Louis o. (Only game scheduled.
 Games Today. St Louis at Chicago. Philadelphia at New York. Boston at Washington. Detroit at Cleveland.
 Games Tomorrow. st Louis at Chicago CD. Detroit at Cleveland. Boston at Washington. Philadelphia at New York.
 Games Monday. (None scheduled). INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
 Games Yesterday. Baltimore 16, Montreal c Rochester 2, Newark 1s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

Littleton, N. Hilary Alex anian, Worcester, beat Joe Barre, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
BEST 30 HITTERS
 IN MAJOR LEAGUES
.AGUE.

New York, Aug sS--(UP)-Aver- ages of the fifteen leading batsmen in the two major leagues follow:
 ANrvnUCAN /JEAGUE &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Wightnan Cup Certain OF Return To U. s.
 After To-days Contests
By HENRY McLEMORE

roro.+ 1, n,Sd FTes' m si,m cSrresPTPaen pro;n Wightman cup team faced with apparently insur moabe handicap to-day in it's attempt to retain posses sion of the prized womens international tennis trophy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

(By United Press) Following averages compiled by the United Press include games played Friday, August q:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
SIGMAS PLAY WESTPORT

"Scotty" Corkingdale's Sigma nine from the central "Y" invade Westport this afternoon to meet the "Y" team of that town in the first of q home and home Series. Ray Ouimet, North End Thomas club pitcher, will hurl for the Sigmas while Joe Bagley will be on the receiving end.
 Manchester. N. H. Johnny Harko, Manchester. outpointed Johnny Delano, Boston (1O).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

Burlington, Vt.-Kayo Casper, Burlington. won the decision over Tony Benito, Worcester, Mass, G0).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
 STANDINGS !
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Games Yesterdax.

Hartford {; Allentwon 3. New Haven 2, Norfolk 1. Richmond 10, Albany 9. Springfield at Bridgeport (rain).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Games Today

Allentown at Hartford (2). New Haven at Norfolk (2). Albany at Richmond (2). Springfield at Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Games Tomorrow.

Bridgeport at Albany. Richmond at Hartford. Norfolk at Springfield. Allentown at New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Games Monday.

Bridgeport at Albany. Richmond at Hartford. Norfolk at Springfield. Allentown at New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-27
Gaining Confidence

So successful was Waterbury Day con- ducted by our local merchants with the aid of the Chamber of Commerce last week that we anticipate a much easier winter for the city than had been anticipated. Not merely from the standpoint of money spent was the day success. Viewed from all angles the day did all that its packers hoped for and expected. It was actually more like Old Home Week. Many people met old friends for the first time in years. There is nothing like shopping to renew acquaintances and to make people familiar with the stores of their home town.
 There was lot of money spent in Wa terbury, Thursday = well spent, too. Money spent in Waterbury is going to do Waterbury more good than if spent in Hart ford. New Haven or New York. Local mer- chants didn't need to slash their price right and left to meet the demands of the buying public. Prices have dropped steadily for the last twelve months. Only those who have kept in touch with the times knew that. Too many people have retired into snail-like shell since the business depression first spread its terrifying tentacles over the land. Their confidence was shaken. It required some such event as Waterbury Day to restore it.
 Whether there will be need of another such day or series of them during the long winter months remains to be seen Every one should realize that the merchants of Waterbury are prepared to meet their every need and requirement.. Prices are not ex- orbitant There should be good volume of business transacted in all lines in the last
 two months of 1891 and throughout 1852. We hear a lot about getting back to normal. Of course, most of us don't know what normal conditions in l932 will be. They probably won't be what we considered normal in the postwar imitation period. Nor will they be the same as those before the World War.
 We probably will work to new level. It will take some time to establish it firmly. In that period everyone has some responsi- bility that he or she cannot shirk. We owe it as duty to ourselves, to our home town. to our state, and to our country to mani fest unshaken confidence in American busi- ness If we are convinced that it cannot collapse. it never will If we run at the mere sound of panic. depression, or call it what you will. we deserve to be engulfed in the flood. Waterbury Day has restored the confidence of the buying public of this shopping district. Let's cooperate in keep ing that confidence at high tide.