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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Connecticut Junior Svn1n,ing Championships At T 7o-da,
BROOKLYNS IN.
 NAUGY O-NIGHT

What has every appearance of ranking as one of the classaest games of the waning basketball season is booked for this evening at the Naugatuck Y. M. O. A. Tho Brooklyn Athletic Clubs unbeat- en City Amateur League cham pions and, incidentally, . team that can hold it's own with the best in scrnf-pro circles in Con- necticut will hook up with the Naugatuclx Emeralds in the main contest of Q two game program to be followed by dancing.
 Booking the BrOOIlyns to play in Naugatuck was Q master stroke on the part of Manager John Daly, who deserves and probably will get the financial support needed for tho event, in the form of q capacity crowd, which can he assured of seeing a first class basketball contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
BATTALINO LOSES
 TAME BOSTON GO TO ANDY CALLAHAN

Boston, March 21.-UP)-Andy Callahan, Lawrence lightweight hit and clinched his way to a 10-round decision over the fetaherweight chamr;sn, Bat Battalino of Hart ford, Conn, at Boston Garden last night. The title was. not at stake.
 In a tame bout, that he marred by his holding tactics, Callahan land- ed enough clean blows at long range to win all the rounds except the third, which went to Battalino. Cal lahan had little difficulty landing cleanly with either hand, but as soon as he landed, he clinched. In the clinches both boxers wrestled and few blows were struck or at tempted.
 The winner mussed up Battalino's long range efforts with a hooking right jab to the face, which invari- ably caused the .featherweight boss to miss. Though both boxers slipped to the canvas during the bout. only twice were either visibly affected by blows.
 Two Best Blows.
 In the ninth round Callahan UoChlCu DdIldAuO 5 hHScS WlLn d l6II uppercut to the chin, and in the 10th, Battalino landed his best blow of the fight, right smash to the jaw that caused Callahan to wobble.
 After the bout Johnnie Buckley, Callahans' manager, announced that Eddie Mack. a rival promoter of the Garden had attached Callahan's purse, alleging breach of contract. Buckley gave this as a reason for Callahan's disappointing showing.
 Callahan weighed 135 pounds, and Battalino. 132 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
JEBY HANGS THIRD
 DEFEAT ON LEN HARVEY IN GOTHAM
BY l.. s. CAMERON. United Press Sports EtlitOr)

New York, March 21.-UP)-A considerable amount of trunk pack ing and steamship ticket-b buying was being done by Len Harvey, British middleweight boxer to-day.
 This hustle of activity was being participated in by Harvey and his blonde bride because the British boy was defeated, in a 12-round boxing bout here last night in his third set back in as many starts on these shores. The decision voted on by the three officials was unanimous and was applauded by the crowd.
 Q. K. With Fans.
 The applause was something in the way of direct contrast with the reception given the verdicts on Harveys first two American bouts. These earlier bouts were with Vince Dundee of Baltimore. While the officials of the earlier bouts dis played a satisfactory degree of un- animity there were recalcitrant spec tators and boxing writers to claim that Harvey had been robbed. But by now. with Harvey, credited as being the best of the old world middleweights, unable to get by so unprepossessing a foeman as Jeby, the verdicts of the first two bouts here did not look so bad.
 The bout itself was not a won- der. Each battler scored his share of punches but there was much clinching of which Harvey was chiefly guilty and much backward running in which department Har- vey exercised a monopoly.
 Jeby weighed 157 1-2 and Harvey 155
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
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The last of the Yankee holdouts to accept terms was Sam Byrd, the out fielder. Evidently Sam was operat- ing on the principle that it's really the late Byrd who catches the worm.
 After inspecting the Yankees training park, Joe Mccarthy wired to New York headquarters for four pitching slabs. But Joe should have said something about sending along a few pitchers: too.
 The master minds of the Brook lyn Robins have reached the Clear water training base and have started to function. They are; respectively: Ivy Olson, Johnny Johnstone and .Ot- to Miller, coaches, and Wilbert Rob- inson. who opens all the mail.
 Murder mystery stories continue to sell well. You'd think some of those hockey players would take the hunch and write their autObiOgraphics. :.
 News dispatches say white man finally has managed to cross the Arabian desert. Just another great big opening for speakeasy.
 Following the Risko. Walker bout, the police dragnet was spread for . person said to be Joe O'GOOfty, who is alleged to have risen while Max Schmeling was performing in an ex- hibitiOn bout and asked his neigh. b0rs if this was that "Foul Schmei- ing" chap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
SOUTH END GRUMBLES
 BY KID FOUL" LINE

This week the bowlers witnessed the entrance into the league of two newcomers namely, Keep CooP' Guzzardi and Fibre Guerrera. Well come boys and may you enjoy the fun the same as the rest of the gang.
 Ernie Schiavone made a cake the night before the games and fed his opponets some of it and if he had given them enough his team would have won three games. All doctors report an increase in business. If the street department could only find out what he put in this cake they could make some sidewalks that would last forever. Joe Tropasso and Paul Belanti, his teammates, were warned before the games to save their appetites for some real cake and accepted the warning and went out and won two games.
 Garry. Febo and Shoulda Da Coon, Scarpetti, soldier deluxe, went into a huddle and when they came out of it they had lost two games.
 "Flour" Forino and his famous slow ball took the leaders by sur- prise and up went his batting aver age.
 "Shrimpy' Dinova has quit the league again. This makes the 23rd time. What would Princeton do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

Tn the first meeting three weeks ago of FTP representatives scored a 25-23 victory in one of the most nip and tuck games staged at the Red Triangle court this season. The red gowned Friars are anxious to turn the tables and make another game necessary before determining the Y champions.
 Evenly Matched
 Howie Kraft, Fremont and Idris Anderson, Gene and Manser Finne- more, Charley Stoeffler, Bus Moran. Harry Hollis and Vaughn Gooding will uphold the FTP honors while the Friars will depend on Harry Huey. Ray Snyder, Andy Stavnitsky, Johnny Brown, Frankie Cucolo, Ed die Evans, Al Light, George Hollo- way and Johnny Rozun. Henry Darlington. will toot the whistle. f COlOred Boys Ready The Sheloh Baptist cagemen are invading here with a formidable array of hoopmen led by Phil Roane who is rated as on of the outstand- ing amateur players in Hartford St Johns will show Ralph Petroc- clone. Bob Garvey, Al Light, "Whis- kers" Whitaker, Duke Lysatt, Red Norling, Babe Clark and Don Mill lard. Andy Stavnitsky will referee this tilt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
without you Shrimp?

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 Lost, a bowling arm somewhere between the Center and the Grand Alley. Finder return same and re- ceive reward offered by Art. Schia- vone. Paul Guzzardi wishing that the owner would lose himself after his exhibition last night. Don't Care" Gigolo your team is trouncing them all lately.
 The brotherly act was in evidence when the Cornell team lined up for action last night. Tony and Fibre are now teammates. Fibre, for those who do not know, is veteran of the Italian Turkish war. World war, and even plays war with the kids on South Main street. Must think that he will be a general some day. His brother Tony says, YES, General Nuisance.
 Antonio Pugliese, Tiff and Biff Arn- cardi, and the celebrated Chef Cou- kis, planning a banquet of their own if they win first place. Ham and cheese for you boys as you will finish in about fourth place, says I.
 "Mimmi" Caruso, Proxy Teddy Santoro and Louis Peanuts, Cookie Shea, Bulldog, Parrot Nose, Wooden Leg, Airplane Ears. Piedmonte are hitting the sticks in great fashion and are causing the leaders no end ot worry. Keep it up you boys of the many aliases. That is all this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21


 The reason therefore. is the State Boys Swimming championships which began this morning at the "" pool, no less than 39 events be- ing scheduled for the day, with over New London, Norwalk, Bridgeport New Britain, Torrington, Meriden and Waterbury.
 Waterbury Team.
 From this city there will be eight boys who will try for honors in the tank, entries having been filed for them in nine different events. Dur ing the meet nearly every type of swimming race between 20 and 100 yards will be run off as we'll as fancy diving. Lusk, Reville Fox, Valecko, Gelguda, George Mulligan. Bagley, Carr and Hallock will be seen in action sometime during the meet, which will take at least three hours to conduct. Several of the Waterbury boys are entered in more than one event. ..
 How They're Entered.
 The local swimmers do not swing into action until the sixth event, q Junior 40 yard dash is called. Lusk is listed for ti.e second heat. Not until the 18th event. an Intermedi- ate Relay will Brass City entries be seen again, Fox Valecko. Gel gauda and Mulligan comprising the local team. In event 20, tagged Intermediate Required Dives, Va leclo and Gelgauda are entered In the 40 yard free style for Intermedi- ates, Fox and Valecko are to com pete, while in the 40-yard back stroke for intermediates. Gelgauda, Mulligan and Bagley will shove off. Fox swims in the 25th event, a 100 yard free style for intermediates while Carr is entered in the 40 yard breast stroke number. Mulligan. Carr and Ha1lock comprise the med ley relay team for intedmediates. The last eleven events oh the pro- gram vii 1be the finals of the vari- F o,pc haafo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Dillon AM-Stars
 Win Tourney Game
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Willimantic, March 2U.-Water- bury's All Stars, piloted by Georgie d barrage of baskets in the gold medal basketball tournament now in progres at the local Y. M. C.. A. The final count was 54 to IS, with Kraft and Ginger getting IA and 10 points each. Saturday a afternoon, the Stars were to meet the Bristol Mapie Ends in the seni-finals. sS v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

Mobile, Ala. March 21 - (UPl - Having defeated Spring Hiil College yesterday by a 2 to 3 score, the Washington Senators today were prepared to try their skill against the Louisville American Association Club. President Ernest Barnard of the American League accompanied the Senators here for the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

St Petersburg, Florida. March 21 -OUP) - Dizzy Dean and Paul
 Derringer, sensational rockies and
 Wild BilI' Hallahan were selected by Manager Gabby Street to pitch
 for the St Louis Cardinals in to- days game with the New York Yam kees. Chick Hafey, last of the Cards hoIdouts, is expected to sign a con- tract today and may see action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Robins

Havana. Cuba, March 21 - (UP) -Adolfo Luque and Al Lopez, Cuban stars, were expected to be the bat tery for tae Brooklyn Robins regu-- lars in today's exhibition game at Tropical Stadium. The Robins ar rived in Cuba last night and VIII play five intra-club games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

High Individual Total-Rompre 373 High Individual Single, Stein, En- seery-High Team Singre-5s7. Seery-High Team Total-15s0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Finally Lands in pittsburs

In 1921 the Pirates sent him to Minneapolis. The next year Barney Dreyfuss offered him job coaching the Pirates. Bill took it, and in 1922, with the Pirates fioundering in seventh place, he was made man. ager-and brought the team mirac- ulously to third as the season Waned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Putsic Friars Oppose
 I-Theta-Pi Cagemen
 At Central YTo-night

The game of the crucial series between the Puc Fars and ZThetaP hoopmen for the central title will be played tonight the feature of double header at the central court at o'clock In the preliminary hour earlier the St Johns church team will oppose the Sheoh Baptist church five of Hartford recognized coored champions of Con- necticut sSf sA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Giants

Houston, Texas, March 2l - (UP) - The New York Giants and Cnl- cago White Sox arrived today for the opening game of their exhibition tour through Texas. The Sox yes terday defeated the Galv eston, Texas, leaguers, 13 to 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Reds

Tampa, Florida, March 21 -luP)
 - CincinnatFs Reds and the Phlla- delphia Phillies, weak sisters or the 1881 grapefruit league" met Tn an exhibition game on the Reds field today. The Reds met their seventh consecutive defeat yesterday, drop ping a to decision to the Phil adelphia Athletics while the Phils scored their first victory in seven starts by defeating Columbus, to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Over Fifty Boys From Nine Cities ToCompete
 In Thirty-Nine Events

This is busy day. Words and music of this weeks hit with such title be appropriately credited to Physical Director Charley Leader Bud Davis and their aides the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Standing

High Team Single-Sullivan .... 551 High Team Total-Enhorning ..1596
 High Individual -Single-Brick .. 153 High Individual Total-Simister 389
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Browns

Miami, Florida, March 2I --(UPJ by the showing or recruit pitchers in yesterdays to 4 victory over Buffalo, the St Louis Browns today hopped to add the To- Iedo American Association Club to their list of exhibition game vic- tims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Athletics

Fort Myers, Florida. March Fl UP) - Lew 'Kraus, Bill Dietrich and Hank Macdonald are scheduled for further tests against major league opposition following their imo pressive work in yesterdays 3 to triumph over Cincinnati. The three rockies turned in the best pitching the Athletics have enjoyed this sea son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
[lQ9%Kf& @Wilfiam Braucher
Story of a Man With Lots of Nerve

Something about Bill MckeChnIe, manager of the Boston Braves, re- calls the late Miller Higgins. Like Huggins, McKechnie is q Mighty Atom Bill carries his ears ssome- what the same loose way as sHugg, and Bill can look at you in' "a pretty piercing way. He is like Higgins, too, in that he is gambler with a great deal of nerve.
 If Mckechnie hadn't left a good job of plumbing 23 years ago in Washington. Pa, to play third base in the old P. o. M. league, the story of several recent world series might have been different. If Huggins hadn't been baseball manager, he would have spent his life trading town lots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

Securing of the young man pie tured above to mix 1t with Leo Lar rivcc at the Buckingham nall next Thursday completes bang-up box ing card to be presented by George Mulligan. Sullivan is the young man who hung q clean knockout on Leo at Lakewood nearly two years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
| WhirI in Federal Wheel

Bill might never have been a manager at all if he hadn't jumped organized baseball for job at In- dianapclis in the Federal league in 1914. The team was moved to Newark the following year and Me kechnie was made manager.
 All his life Bill has been shunted around by the destinies of baseball. His first came up. to the Pirates in 1907. The Pirates booted him back to Canton, o. The next year he was sent to Wheeling. A couple of years later found him in St Paul. The Braves took him. Frank Chance claimed him for the Yankees via the waiver route and sent him back 10 St Paul.
 The route thence led from In dianapolis to Newark and back to the St Louis Browns when the upstart Federal league blew. The Browns sent him to the Giants. McGraw traded him 10 the Reds. A couple of years later he was a hold out at Cincinnati and was traded to the Pirates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Red sox

Pensacola, Florida, Marcvh 21 = UP) = The Boston Red Sox to- day opened a two-game series with the House of David with Jack Rus sell scheduled to start on the mound. The Red Sox enjoyed a va cation yesterday spending the day fishing and golfing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

In 1923 and 1924 Bill had the. same luck, bringing the team in for show
 money. stt | In 1925 he won the 'pennant and beat Washington in the world
 series. Again in 1926 the team
 dropped back to third and Bill was given the air.
 No Limit Stakes
 He never has told anyone the facts of his difference with Barney Drey- fuss. For that matter he never has dropped word about his being can- ned as manager of the Cardinals after winning a pennant in 1928 and being swept under in four terrific games with the Yankees.
 Now he is gambling again.. He took an eighth place team. the Braves. and brought it to sixth last year. He is ready to face his old baseball rivals this year with several new aces of the diamond in his hand. Bill is getting ready to hove some pretty big chips at the boys. and is going to make this baseball year in the National league some- thing thrilling to watch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Braves

St Petersburg, Florida, March 2l - (UP) = Members of the Boston Braves planned to spend today's hol- tiday from work in watching the Now York Yankees and St Louis Cards exhibition. The Braves were given the rest as reward for yesterdays n to triumph over the XankA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Hoop Practice for
 Three Wilby Classes

Beginning March 23, the basket ball practice for those students who are not members of the Wilby var sity squad and those playing --op outside teams will practice for a period of two weeks. This practice is being held under the supervision of members of this years varsity team It is open to freshmen, soph- omores and juniors. The idea of the practice is to find material 7 llfor next years varsity squad. ,,s
 Those qualifying for foul Shooting contest at Wilby were as follows:
 Briotti 22-30; Tracy 20-3S; Car riero 20--37; Cornell 20-34; Crich- ton 20-30; Driscoll 20-33; Dwy- CT 2O-25: Rossi 20-29; Mazzarella 20-31; Butler 20-3S; Israel % 36: Corcoran 20-30: Labutis % 30; Happenny 20-30; Martino 20- 30: Gibson 20-31; Petroccione 20 40; Mitchell 2O-4O; Rinaldi 20 37; Gibbons 2O-37: J. O'Donnell 20 go: Kelly 2O-36; c. Murphy 20 31: Spadola 20-36: J. Murphy 20 37: Leopold 20-33; Mikolsky 20 -3S: Blake 2O-40: Romano 21- 36 Spagnolia 23I31; Coughlin 20 -31: Gibson 20-31 kozen 20 4O Kenny 2O-32; O'Bernier e20- 34 Dantino a1-4O; Murrican 20 40; Orsillo. 20-40; Vestro 20 4O Zenick 25-4O; Zinno 2O-4O; Donnelly 21-40; Tice 20-40; Tel lerico 22-40; Morrissey 20-4O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-21
Cardinals

Philadelphia (A) 3, Cincinnati (N)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-25
CLEANUP WORK
 TO BE VIEWED BY co M MITTEE

To ascertain the progress made in the Community Cleanup Cam paign and to advise with resi- dents in respect to their cleanup problems, members of the Cham Der of Commerce Civic Improve ment Committee, accompanied by Chief of Police George Getchell, will make 8 complete tour of the city beginning Monday.
 Reports received by committee men and by municipal authorities are to the effect that participa- tion by property owners in the cleanup campaign is general.
 Free service in collection of deb ris will be given by city trucks until May 1. Persons desiring the use of the trucks are request ed to communicate with the City Clerk.
 Residents on West Tenth Street turned out today and thoroughly cleaned their thoroughfare. Resi- dents along the street are clean in gup front and back yards. Lead CTS in this movement ask the CO., operation of all the property own CTS on Tenth Street not only in cleaning premises but in keeping them clean Debris should be dumped at the end of Ninth Street. Final disposition of the debris has been arranged for.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-25
Z SIM ALL FIRES
 PUT OUT QUICKLY DAMAGE SLIGHT
Grass Near Oil Tanks Ignit. ed and Spark Causes
 Blaze in Store

Two alarms disturbed the peace and serenity of yesterday after noon and last night for members of the Fire Department.
 Sparks from the Juneau Lumber Mills incinerator yesterday ignit- ed dry grass near the oil tanks of the Alaska Juneau Gold Min ing Company. A line of hose was laid by the department in extin- gushing the creeping flames.
 Chimney sparks last night fell between the building occupied by Swanson Brothers Grocery and the adjoining building occupied by a cigar store on Front Street. The blaze was trivial but difficult to fight. The flames were attacked with water from above and be- heath. The damage was sman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-25

of the commission in 1903 anc served in that capacity until 1920 when the commission was dissolved and Judge Kenesaw M. Landi. was elected high commissioner oi baseball.
 There was considerable disap- pointment among baseball fans throughout the country when the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics failed to meet in q post-season series in 1904. It was then that Hermann suggested that the National Commission which had come to be the Supreme Court of baseball, take action to insure an annual series between the pennant winners of the two major leagues, under the super vision of the commission. Favor able action by the commission re- suited in the first official worlds series in 1905, in which the Giants defeated the Athletics four games to one.
 Interest Aroused
 Since then the interest in the worlds series has grown to such and extent as to virtually halt the nations business while the games are being played, and for several years past the particilating clubs have been unable to accommodate thousands of fans beyond the ca pacity of their parks who have ap- piled for tickets.
 Hermann became officially ac- tive in professional baseball in 1902 when, with George B. Cox, political leader, and Julius and Max Fleish- mann, he bought the Cincinnati Reds, national league team, for $l50,0o0 from John T. Brush and Ashley Lloyd. He was elected president of the club and served in that capacity for twenty-five years
 Because of i'll health, he resigned October 10, 1927, at the age of 68. His resignation was of ne- cessity rather than choice and al though the burden of the business affairs passed to the hands of c. J. McDairmid, Hermann was al- ways in touch with the Reds and frequently his counsel was sought by the club officials. Hermann was born in Cincinnati, May 3, 1859, the son of Christian and Margaret (Meyer) Hermann, both natives of Germany. He claimed the University of Hard Knocks" as his alma mater, for when he was eleven years old he shouldered with his brother, Charles, 12, the