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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
TERRY DlSPLACES DAVIS MISLEADING
 NATIONAL HITTER
Giant First Baseman Anx-
 ious to Retain l930 Bat ting HOnOrs-SimlmOns
 Tops American Loop
By DIXON STEWART

United Press Stan Correspondent
 New York, Sept 5-(UP)-Bill Terry, New York Giants first base man, has broken the Philadelphia monopoly on Major league hitting honors by displacing Virgil Davis. Philadelphia Phillies catcher, as National league leader. and now threatens to retain the batting championship which he won in
 Terry has made a steady climb since the opening month of the season. during which he batted only .262, and official averages re- leased today and including games of Thursday, Sept 8, show him topping the league with an average of .34S. Davis, who has lead the league almost since the start of the season. is in second place with .345, and his teammate, Chuck Klein Is next with a percentage of .340.
 Al Simmons. Philadelphia Ath- letics slugger. continues at the head of American league sluggers with 1885 mark, followed by Babe Ruth at .3S0 and Eddie Morgan of Cleve- land at .357.
 Lou Gehrig of the Yankees, al- though fourth. in batting with .355. and Chuck Klein loom as the out standing offensive sears of the year. Gehrig leds the American league in four individual offensive feats while Klein tops the National league in three, as follows:
 American League.
 Runs Scored-Gehrig, Yankees. 140..
 Runs Batted In-Gehrig. Yam kees. 159.
 Home Runs-Gehrig. Yankees. 40.
 Hits--Gehrig,, Yankees, 1855.
 Triples-Johnson, Tigers, 16.
 Doubles-Webb, Red Sox, 55.
 Stolen Bases-Chapman, Yar- kees, 53.
 National League.
 Runs Scored-Klein, Phillies, 109
 Runs Batted In-Klein, Phillies, 106.
 Home Runs-Klein, Phillies, 31.
 Hits-Terry, Giants. 1s2.
 Triples-Terry, Giants, IT.
 Doubles-Adams. Cards. 40.
 Stolen Bases-Frisch, Cards, A.
 Pitching statistics for the two leagues are of interest only as a record of Lefty Groves superiority over all rivals. The Philadelphia Athletics southpaw tops both league in victories with 26 against three defeats for a record per centage of .S97.
 2 Jess Haines has the best per- centage among National league pitchers with II victories and three defeats for .7s6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
WALNUT HILLS DRILL

Louie DiLeo's Walnut Hill foot ball team. preparing for banner campaign. will go through another practice session this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Long Hill Road field. All aspirants for the eleven are requested to put in their ap- pearance at the Aforementioned time.
 The Walnut Hill Senators baseball team meet the Pastime nine of Hartford tomorrow afternoon. The Capitol City club will also play the Sens on the grid this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Veteran fight fans at the Arena claimed Nichols is the best look ing puncher to show here in long time. A southpaw, he never backed up once and after wealth ering a storm of gloves thrown by Archie, let loose a series of left socks, everyone a clean, killing punch. Archie tried and tried hard to make a showing against the fighter who holds a decision over Leo Larivee, but his 1o5 pounds were not able to take the punishment handed out by his 1892 pound opponent.
 It's True
 The surprise of the evening was the win registered by Jerry Me Larne of Watertown over Jimmy Sullivan of West Palm Beach, Fla. Jerry was down thrice in the sev- enth round nd left the ring at the end of the eighth round bleeding profusely from the mouth and cheek. Jerry, however, piled up enough points to gain Referee Charlie Pilkington's decision. The referees score card showed the watertown lad had earned 37 points against 35 for Sullivan. Both fighters put on a boxing exhibition during the first rounds of the bat tie with Jerry out in front on points and in the exchanges. Our score card also showed Jerry ahead by three points at the end or the scrap. Had Jimmy only uncorked something in the last round 1t would have been hls fight. Maybe Denny McMahon's presence in Me Iarne's corner had Jimmy buffa- Ioed. Jimmy had just about ac- ouainted himself with Jerry's style when Jerry surprised everyone by changing his stance to that of a southpaw. In the previous three rounds he fought as a right handler. This bothered Jimmy and if fook several rounds for him to ret set again.
 Lewis Rained Out
 rha eight round tussle slated be- tween Little Boy Safrit of Newport News. Va. and Willie Lewis of cfamford was declared no contest ~,hen a downpour of rain halted nroceedings in the fourth round. fIffle Boy was leading at the time. Xndv strong, the Washington. Conn. Strong Boy outpunched T a. Sweeney of Torrington in a forr round setto. Sweeney left the <i~ht with a bad cut over his left ~ve and appeared worn and nag ~srd. sweeney's weight was given Sa 165 as againet IT'D TOT strong
 KeInaa Supplies Laughs
 rhe evenings comedy vas sup ,lisd in the four round engage-- ,naant between Carl Sc1A1'aer o'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
COMPETENT FIELD OPEN PLAY TO-DAY
 AT FOREST HILLS
Ellsworth Vines Picked to Win - DOeg, Shields, and Wood Also Seeking Title
By HENRY McLEMORE fTynited PresS Staff COrresDOudau

Forest Hills, N. r., Sept 5-(UP) A field of 84 players, represent ing the finest talent of the United States, England, France and Can- ada, to-day was to begin play in the Golden Jubilee national tennis singles championship.
 Some Crack Players
 This tournament, which will help to celebrate fifty years of American tennis history, is expect ed to produce more competitive fireworks than any of recent years. For while the field lacks Tilden, a Cochet or a Lacoste, it includes the outstanding young players of the world. And a full score of them have better than an outside chance of victory.
 Vines Is Favorite
 Of course, there is a favorite. This time it happens to be Els worth Vines, the sensational Cali fornia youngster who has all but made a clean sweep of the "big time' tennis circuit this summer. Winner of four of thesummer's five big events, Vines deserves the post of honor that is his in the seed ings. And unless he is worn out from so much play, the 19-year- old Californian will not disappoint his packers.
 Doeg Still O. K.
 John Hope Doeg of Newark, N. J., the defending champion, will be on hand to battle for his title. but the big southpaw is conceded little or no chance to repeat. Doeg has been beaten in five of his six starts this year and for this reason was seeded no better than fifth. Doeg cannot be counted out, how ever. for when his cannonball serv- ice is working, he is a full after noon for any player of the game.
 Shields Is In
 Other highly favored entrants are those two New Workers of Da. wis cup fame, Frank Shields and Sidney B. Wood, Jr. George Lott of Philadelphia, another Davis supper, Winner Allison of Austin, Texas. Fred Perry, England's No. l performer, and Jacques Brug- non and Christian Boussus of France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
in Title
 Bout Tuesday

Hartford, Sept 5.-Louis (Kid) kaplan of Hartford and Jackie Pilkington of Meriden, are plug ing away at training duties in pre- paration for their 10 round. Con- necticut lightweight championship battle which will head an all-star card arranged by Promoter Al Weill of New York, to be present. ed at Capitol park here. on Tues day night, September 8, for the benefit of the women's auxiliary of Mt Sinai hospital.
 That both the famous Buzz Saw" and the Fighting Irish man" are expected by their admir- CTS to produce winning fight, is indicated in the great amount of interest that the scheduled tilt has already engendered wherever state battle fans congregate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
HERE'S HOW OUIMET
 REACHED FINALS

Beverly Country Club, Chi cago, Sept 5.-OUP) - How Francis Ouimet, Boston, and Jack Westland. Chicago, reach- ed the final round of the na- tional amateur golf tournament.
 First round. (18 hoies): Ouimet defeated John R. Shields. Seattle Wash, 4 and 8.
 Westland defeated Samuel M. Parks, Jr, Pittsburg, 4 and ?.
 Second round, (18 holes): Ouimet defeated Frank Con- molly, St Clemens, Mich, 5 and 4,
 Westland defeated George T. Dunlap. Jr, Garden City, N. Y., 8 and 2.
 Third round, (S6 boles): Ouimet defeated Paul Jackson, Kansas City, Mo, 2 and 6.
 Westland defeated Arthur (Ducky) Yates, Rochester, co. medalist. 1 up.
 Semi-final round (3e holes): Ouimet defeated Billy Howell, Richmond, Va. 2 and 1.
 Westland defeated Maurice J. Mccarthy, Jr, New York, 3 and 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
LABOR DAY SPORT
 SCHEDULE
MORNING

MOEkNING 10 a. m.-Public Parks league games: Recreations vs Tower Grill Celtics at Fulton Park. Umpire, Hadley; scorer: Foley. At Washington park: Wash- ington Hill All Stars vs Plaza Colts. Umpire: Ruggles: scorer: Nardoxxi. At Waterville park: Water- ville Crescents vs Acme A. c. Umpire: Lee Pagan.
 At Brassco park: Brooklyn Indies vs North Square A. c.
 AFTERNOON
 Hamilton Park 2 p. m.-SpOrts carnival.
 Baseball Diamond No i at 2 D. m.-- Bridgeport Legion vs Waterbury Legion; 3:30 D. m.-New York BlOomer Girls vs Public Parks All Stars.
 Tennis
 2 p. m--IdylwOod courts Nos 5. 6 and 2: Waterbury vs Bridgeport Y. M. c. A.; East Main St courts, Nos. i, 2, s and 4: Waterbury vs New Britain parks team.
 Qu0its
 p. m.-Hamilton Park vs Fulton Park.
 BOcci
 2 D. m. - Eight four-man teams competing for the Phil COppeftO trophy and the city championship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

One of the largest crowds of the current season is expected at the East End recreation center to wit ness the two games. The first game should be hum-dinger as both clubs are tied with 10 victories in IA games.
 Lefty" Atwood will chuck them down the alley for the P. c. ag- gregation with Joe Maine on the other end. Johnny Jablonowski. the Terryville speed baller, will twirl for the Hills with "Tiger" Keane' catching.
 The main attraction at o'clock will mark the debut of the New York Policemen who are .reputed to be one of the outstanding teams in semi-pro ball. Elmer Duckett, former Waterbury Brassco fy- hawk, will be in the coppers line- nD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
GEORGE NICHOLS DROPS ARCHIE IN
 SECOND ROUND
Jerry McLarn Whips Sul- livan-Kelma Flattened Strong Drops Swee= 1eV,--
BY J. A. c.

A punching dynamo from Buff falo, George Nichols, scored sec ond round knockout over Battling Archie, Waterbury Negro fighter, in the feature bout of the Water bury A. c. card in the Lakewood arena last night before crowd in the neighborhood of 1000. Nichols really should have been given the decision as first round knock. out because Archie went out cold from a wicked smash in his own corner just as the gong sounded. He had been down fer the count of nine once before.
 Out Like a Light
 Frantic efforts on the part or Arcnie's handlers brought the local battier to a simi-conscious state for the second round but 1t was only a matter of a few seconds before he ran into another terrific punch that nearly knocked him over the ropes. Shouts of Don't send him in for the second round' were heard on all sides as Archie's sec onds worked over him after the facing he suffered in the first heat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
ERRORS AID GIANTS
 IN BENEFIT WIN
Brooklyn COlored Outfit Score 6=4 Triumph Over Chargers

The Prospect Garage team stag ed a fine exhibition of ball last night at Hamilton Park but were just little inferior to the Colored Giants of Brooklyn who scored a 6 to triumph in a benefit contest at Hamilton Park. The locals out hit the colored boys II to 10, but six errors behind Atwood and Mar iani proved costly. five being cred ited to Clayton Latimer and Rag or" Doran.
 It was announced that the "On to Cleveland" drive was swelled $41 by this encounter. A dance is being conducted at Hamilton Park tonight featuring the Hotel Penn sylvanians. Last nights box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Douglass Taitt. outfielder who was with the Boston Red Sox in 1928 and the Chicago White Sox part of 1929, has been purchased by the Phillies from Atlanta of the Southern league. Taitt. graduate of the Pacific Coast league. where he broke in ten years ago. develop ed into slugger in the Southern league this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
An Ex-Waterburian Speaks

Sporting Edtor
 just informed by Sergeant Whitney of the New York police department that his ball club playing Waterbury tomorrow Having my early baseball training member of the Dugsn school of 1910 and 1911 and later playing with many clubs of Waterbury help but writing to congratulate the Waterbury management in obtaining New York police They without doubt the best club playing semipro ball in this country They have defeated all the good teams of New York Brooklyn and Long Island have had them West Orange year, defeating them the first to 10 innings and losing the second in B innings Incidentally they the only metropolitan team West Orange You tell the fans through your that they the best finest equipped and largest squad playing semi-pro ball to-day
 Yours very truly.
 JOHN B. MULLIGAN.
 West Orange A. C.,
 West Orange, N J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

The Cubs and White Sox of Chi cago will play a special exhibition ga emon September g, donating the proceeds to Governor Louis En- merson's Illinois charity fund. A coin will be Tipped in the office of Commissioner Landis to decide in which park the contest will be staged. September 9 is an open date for both clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
YESTERDAYS HERO

Myer, Washington second base man, whose timely hitting gave the Senators a to 4, ten-inning vic- tory over the New York Yankees, Myers tied the score with & double in the eighth, and singled in the winning run in the tenth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
EAGLES IN NEW MILFORD

The Town Plot Eagles are schc- duled to meet the Clairmonts this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Washing ton Park in return game. To- morrow the T. P. Nine invaded New Milford to clash with the strong town team. All players are requested to meet at the usual starting point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Washington Hs Play Garagers Sunday For Second Place
RiUals Meet Ln Prelin, Game ToN. Y. Policemen
 And City League Stars

In order to settle the feud between the Prospect Gar agers and Washington Hills for second place in the City Amateur league President Joe Brophy has scheduled the two outfits to tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at Ham, lton park prem game to the City league All Stars and New York Policemen benefit encounter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Ouin1et And WestLand Gain U. s. Golf Finals
 With Sterling Playing
By GEORGE KIRKsEY

Beverly Country Club Chicago Sept. 5--( (UP)-The gofng trail blazed by Francis Oume through 19 champion ships from 1913 down to 1881 reached the final round of the national amateur golf tournament today Teess for 10 years Ouimet faced Jack Wesand of Chicago in the 36 hole final match which gave him opportunity to win back the amateur crown he held in 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
TONY HITS HARD

Tony Cuccinello, who has been starring at second base flor Cin- cinnati and whom many experts consider the most improved player of the year, enjoyed a perfect bat ting average in the first game of a double header with Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Danbury and Frank Kelma of oak Vile. kelma apepared in sneak CTS which apepared to cause his feet to stick to the canvass sc that he couldn't get away from Schnei- der's punches. Frank several times simply turned his back on his op- ponent and walked away in a sort of disgusted attitude. Frank went down about six times for various counts and on two occasions smiled to himself at the ridiculous situa- tion in which he found himself. He weighed 1ss and Carf tipped 1s0.
 Pete Shea was the announcer and Johnny Brickei the time- keeper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Prospect Garage

Prospect Garage ...002 900 2O0-4
 Errors-Mueller, Latimer (3), Doran (2) Lattimer. Runs-Wash- ington, Brooks (3). Lackey, Creek Lattimer, Mueller CD, Atwood and Radzevich. Two-base hits-Mueller, Rifle and Doran. Three-base hits Radzevich and Harlowe. Stolen bases - Lackey, Radzevich and Creek. Sacrifices-Latimer. Hit by pitcher-By Atwood (Creek), by Gardner (Harlowe). Struck out By Atwood ?, Mariani 2, Garner g.. Hits-Off Atwood 3 in innings. off Mariani in innings. Left on bases-Garagers z. Colored Giants IS. Umpire-Dick Tuckey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
WEIGH BEST FUNGo HITTER

WEIGH BEST FUNGO HITTER
 The Cubs have yet to learn how good a pitcher Johnny Weich, re- gently obtained from the Reading International league club, is. but they are willing to hand him the laurels as one of the best fungo hitters in the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
HOUSE OF DAVID WIN

The House of David nine of Michigan again set back the Bush- wicks, Az, at Dexter park last night. A record crowd of 13,OO0 fans witnessed the game. Charles Cerny, a former Columbia twirler, weakened in the last half of the game. Warren Weirman went the route for the winners.
 This afternoon the bearded boys will play the Brooklyn Royal Col orel Giants in Newton. N. J. In their four games this season each club has broken in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Here, There and Everywhere

you don't think there's depression your the batting averages Hack Wilson Jimmy Foxx Mel Ot Tony Laz zeri Gabby Hartnett established suggs Grover transforming with the House of David finds comparatively easy illuminated evening couple madens playing Hamilton park the other day decided quit playing after each had taken quite noticeable
 girls have been keeping of heavyweight fighters Tommy the and picked As win the American league pennant Is there of science? Detroit doctor recently stated that tremendous batting from of flat dogs From is assumed that Hack Wilson doing dance this summer Portland club the Pacific Coast league of which our own Johnny Moore regular member full ahead the Seals according latest standing
 coming hoop should be the best in the history of the Indus league with such adverse conditions facing the public Babe Money Water Crescent hoopste leaves for the Uni versity of Cincinnati taking civil engineering
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Runaors And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World The Grist Of Athletic Contest
 BY GEORGE DILLON
Down Go the Darnpers
BY GEORGE DILLON

The Yale alumni recently issued decree orbddng high school swimming basketball using the beautiful Carnegie pool spacious Yale gymnasium for their aquatic and basketball From both will be restricted solely those directly connected with the university Eli authorities feel that restriction justified in that the gym facilities designed solely for the stud and also view of the fact that outsiders using the gym abused their privilege frequently. This for Crosby who have been swimming against Hhouse high annually the Carnegie tank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Collegian Caperings

won't be long before Waterbuy hrah boys whoop ing up again college Fred Rehl and Chick Carney will be among gdmen who'll report coach Sumner Dole Connecticut Agges Thursday. We should hear great deal from Catholic this year with Nick Sian Nal OLea Al Genua and Joe Dy ready big athletic campaign. Al Dobkin will have company Washington college Harry Huey Dick Lawo have decided drop their belongings there. Red Spilane former Crosby gder, for line assignment with Manhattan while Broney Christian W1by grad hopes up with Red back field Quaker Gaynor shoves off to join Joe Cronin at Johns Seminary Garrison, N r. Pete Drangn of the athletes developed Torngton high may be Sanis Catholic Cayt Barker has fine chance of being named captain Centre college year Eddie and Harold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-26
ROOSEVELT SIGNS BILL
ON LIQUOR REFERENDUM
New York Petitions Congress tc
Allow States to Ballot on
Rum Question.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, April 25.-A bill
which petitions Congress to request in
dividual States to poll their votes by
referendum on attitude toward the pro-
hibition question was signed by Gov
Roosevelt yesterday. The measure varied
from the usual form of legislation petit
tioning Congress to hold direct, ma
tion-wide referendum.
The measure was introduced by a
New York City Democrat, Saul S.
STREET. The request to be sent Con-
gress asks that the individual States
hold referendums on the question of
whether they favor repeal of the pyo-
hibition amendment: modification to
permit light wine and beer: permit each
State to define what constitutes an in
toxicating liquor or the strict enforce
ment of the existing prohibition law.
Approval OF the bill was pursuant to
the Governors policy of signing any
measure of this nature which he be-
lieved constitutional and workable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-26
CONFESSION OF BROTHER
WILL SET CONVICT FREE
Man Who Took the Rap" in ST.
hence Found Guilty of Murder
Last September.
b. the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-Harry
Ieonetti, 81, paid debt of gratitude
yesterday that sent him to prison for
the rest Of his life.
He paid it to his brother, Christopher.
80. who went to Jail for a crime Harry
Committed. Christopher. who was con-
yicted on circumstantial evidence of
the murder of Dominick di Guglielmo
4ast September and sentenced TO 9 TO
ID years, took the rap" in silence.
Yesterday Harry appeared before
Judge Eugene v. Alessandroni in the
same court where Christopher was
convicted.
Il did it, your honor" Harry said
my brother is innocent. 1 killed
Di Guglielmo during a fight at our
home. He attacked me-"
I hold you guilty of first degree
murder" said the court, and sentence
you TO spend the rest of your life in
prison"
Notes Of the proceedings were for
Esrded to the judge who presided at
Christopher's trial, in order to obtain
tho latterS release.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-26
CAPITAL WELCOMES.
WOODMEN MONDAY.
Delegates of Three States
Gather for Biennial
Convention.

: Woodmen of the World from Della
ware, Maryland and West Virginia will
gather here tomorrow with local mem
bers OF the fraternity, preparatory to
the opening Tuesday of the biennial
head camp convention of the jurisdic-
ton OF West Virginia.
Concurrently the ladies Of the Wood
men Circle will meet here.
Tomorrow will be given over to sight
seeing. which will include Mount YER
non and Arlington Cemetery, where
wreaths will be placed on the Wash
ing:on Tomb and the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. The trip to Airing
ton will start from the Raleigh Hotel,
convention headquarters, at 8:45 in the
morning. and the ceremony at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is plan
ned at 10:45 am. The visitors will go
TO Mount Vernon in the early after
noon, making the trip by bus and boat.
At 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night degree
teams and uniform rank companies will
drill for prizes at the Raleigh.
On Tuesday the Woodmen and the
Woodmen Circle will hold a joint ses-
sion at 9:15 am. at which Sovereign
Thomas B. Eckloff Of Washington will
preside.
The convention will be welcomed to
Washington by Harry King president
of the Chamber of Commerce, and w.
A. Frazier national president. will give
the response. The address of welcome
on behalf of the Woodmen Circle will
be given by Mrs. Rosa l.. Canada and
the national secretary, Dora Alexander
Talley, will respond. Talks will be
made also by other officials, including
Capt. w. G. Stott, who is head consul
A program of musical selections has
been arranged by Eugene Rossi At
noon a call will be made at the White
House.
ct the hotel Tuesday night
OfhcerS will be elected at the con-
GLIDING session Wednesday John C.
Mcconnell heads the Arrangements
Committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-26

were honored at Friday nights meeting
of the organization.
The session, which was held at the
Masonic Temple, was attended by about
| 900 Masons. The guests Of the lodge
we're welcomed by Col. c. Fred Cook,
grand master, on behalf of the District
sfasons. A welcome also was extended
by Theodore c. Lewis, worshipful
master of the lodge.
The program was arranged by a
committee headed by Paul Bergh. who
introduced the speakers. These included
Admiral Robert E. CoontZ, Gen. Amos