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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09

They first ran the Belmont--this countrY's nearest, approach to the English sDerby-at old Jerome park in 1867 when the smoke from Civil war muskets still drifted across the broad bosom of the quaint course. The first race, as the boys would say, was a honey. So was the sec-. ond, the third and the fourth. So it became a habit for the Belmont to prove the best race of the year and this eSd renewal on Saturday promises to live up to the best tra- ditions.
 Two Hoss Race
 A field of i've or six probably will; go to the post but unless all pre- dictions run for Sweeney 1t will be strictly a two-hoss race between Mrs Payne Wfiitney's Twenty Grand and George D. Widener's James, town. Interest in the duel between these thoroughbreds Is every. bit as intense as that which marked the 1890 meeting of Gallant Fox and Whichone in the same event.
 Jamestown and Twenty Grand have never met. In their juvenile year while Jamestown streaked along at Saratoga Springs to win the Flesh, United States and Sara toga Special in quick. succession, Twenty Grand was being allowed to levelop. Not until Jamestown was stabbed for the winter after . bril- liant campaign. did Twenty Grand begin burning up the trackc. It was late in the fall when he hummed around the Churchill Downs track in 1:36 to. defeat Equi- poise and establish a new course mark for the mile in the bargain. .
 Both Records Excellent
 Twenty Grand has been victorious in two of his three starts this sea- son, taking the Wood Memorial, fin- ishing second to Mate in the Freak ness and racing to a smashing win in the Kentucky Derby.
 Jamestown has been to the post three times in 1891 and won three times. His first start was in an overnight race. Then he came on to take the historic Withers and only. yesterday pplowed through the mud to win the Colin. His victory in the Colin was particularly grati- flying to his packers for it proved that the Widener ace can travel along on a nasty track and that he can go route.
 Mrs Whitney's hope worked one mile and three furlongs over the track at Belmont yesterday in 2:26 S-5 seconds. Twenty Grand was being eased up the final fur long of the trial. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
M ARDLE TO SEE CHOCOLATE SMITH
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Cuban May Get CanzOneri Bout July l6-BOuts at White City Stadium Wed- neSday

New Haven, June Skid Choco- late. Cuban boxing sensation, arrived here this morning to complete his training for his 10-round encounter with Steve Smith, Bridgeport slug ger, at the White City Stadium, to- m orrow night. He came here with his manager, and Vidal Gregorio, a stablemate, and will hold light drill at the Elm City gymnasium this afternoon.
 Chocolate looked in fine shape on his arrival here. He is confident of beating the Park City lad. Chocolate will be gunning for a knockout as he has a chance to step in the ring with Tony Canzoneri, the lightweight boss in the near future.
 To Look Islm Over
 Tom McArdle, matchmaker for the New York Garden, will be at the ringside. McArdle plans to match the keed up with Canzoneri for the Yankee Stadium on July 16, but is waiting to see the outcome of the Chocolate-Smith bout before signing him up.
 Other well-known men connected with the fight game that will be on hand to see the fight are, Sam Gold man, manager of Canzoneri; Bat Battalino, featherweight champion; Nat Lewis, matchmaker for the Chi. cago Stadium; Eddie Mack, Boston promoter: Sam Price. Providence matchmaker; George Mulligan of Waterbury, and Ed Hurley, Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
JUST HERE AND THERE

One year ago to-day if someone told you that there were two wrest- ling shows scheduled TOT New Haven during one weekend and that the promoters of both shows expected to make money you would tell that person that someone was crazy. [. But that is exactly what is expected to happen In the Elm City this week Tonight at the Arena there is card of five mat bouts being staged and Manager Nate Podoloff tells us that the tickets are going like hot cakes despite the fact that the show is being run indoors during what is considered the outdoor season. |. Next Saturday night at the White City stadium Jim Downing will stage his first outdoor season with a card of mat favorites and he too, tells us that the stadium, despite it's large seating capacity, will house record crowd. In 1880 a mat promoter would be laughed out of town. |. In 1881 plenty of people are willing to sit in on two shows i.l one week. .. You can furnish your own solution. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
RING GOSSIP
 -by- BILL HIGGINS
EXTRA TRAINING AIDS KELLY'S CHANGES IN DOUT WITH SHUCCO

Jack Kelly's chances of upsetting the dope" by winning over Tony Shucco, of Boston, when they meet Friday night at the Lakewood arena in the feature bout of George Mulli- gan's first show of the present out door season, are considerably bright CT to-day than they were last Fri day, the original date of the bout.
 The elongated Brooklyn sign painter usually likes at least two weeks in which to prepare for an important bout, especially after a layoff of several weeks. He is not one of those fighters who can with a little exercise keep himself with in a few days hard work of first class ring form, regardless of the length of time between bouts. His style, if nothing else. causes him to at least two weeks of hard prepara- ticn for bout, if he is shown to his best advantage.
 Kellys outstanding successes, and there are many to his credit, were achieved mainly through the use of one of the best pair of legs in the business and his ability to counter punch with disastrous effect. And it takes plenty of time and hard work to bring a pair of legs to the degree of elasticity needed in a Lcut with a fighter of the reputation Tony Shucco enjoys, to say nothing of the hours that must be spent punching the bag and sparring to acquire the proper timing for the delivery of counter punches.
 Whether Kelly wins or not, the fans who attend the show, and right here we might just as well say that Sharkey O'Rourke expects to need i plenty of help taking ducats, despite his statewide reputation for sending
 large crowds through the turnstiles at merry pace, can rest assured that they will see better bout this
 week than they would have if old
 Jupe Pluvius had not interfered last Friday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
CRAPPLERS AT
 NEW HAVEN TONITE

k New Haven. June a.-The bone crushing experts return to the Arena here tonight for their reg ular weekly presentation which has been lined up by Jim Downing. The program tonight will include. two feature attractions which will go to a finish, two 30- minute time limit sessions and a special 30 minute special attraction.
 The performers who will appear in the finish matches are: Wee Will r,, Davis Virginia giant and Tony Felice, who will be making his de but in American wrestling circles and Bulldog Billy Garnon, of Wales, and Ador Marchioni, Italian favor ite. s
 Japan and Russia will have it out in the special attraction bout, with Tabo Miyaki, representing the for- mer country and Vahka Zelezniak. the latter The other bouts will show George Trages. Greek worthy and Leslie Grimes, Australian husky ard Cy Williams. former athletic star at the University of Florida and Jack Mccarthy. Ireland's color bearerr- ia @, ...f t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Has Jack Kelly Outpointed Old Kid Psychology?

Yesterday morning V Dambroky charge daffai of all things boxing which Jack Kelly the Brooklyn bnpo concerned called all Sunday that Jack decided heavy his postponed bout Friday night with Tony Shuco Boston How ght? " D. He figures will knock Shuo quoh bondined and before had chance
 remind him that April months old he continued you stopped worrying He different spirit wonder he ouldn fight many things mind Now that's all and he's feeling Shueeo another fight him He knows what He knows what knockout will if does the knocking And he's going fight wa you He had much confidence his life All of which may be Kelly under
 has effected his ring work He fight but he won't Rgh defeat will be the of A victory will him Let's good fight in Jim out Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
BOSTON COLLEGE
 TOPS HOLY CROSS
Crusaders Bow to Ancient Rivals at Newton By 6-2 Score-Triple Steal Ne gOtiated

Newtown. Mass, June 9-The Bos- ton College nine evened it's series with Holy Cross yesterday with a 6 to 2 victory. The Eagles made five of their runs and seven of their eight hits against Bob Friedericks in the first four innings, while the Crusaders found Pete Herman hard- CT to hit than in the previous game at Worcester.
 Herman struck out nine batters, and the only damaging hits against him were single by Commarano and dauble by Terrell in the fifth which brought over the only Holy Cross runs.
 In the first inning Shea made 2 sensational catch to rob Terrell of a home run. In the third mining. with the bases filled, the Eagles negotiated triple steal. with spog- nardi beating Friederick's pitch to the home plate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Friendly Fritz Off To Newer and Greener Fields

humble but opinion of the writer Naugauek YMCA officials who made inducements attractive enough Fritz mbt phy- director of the Waterbury Boys Club for the his beginning September congratulated In the have splendid handlers of boys but Fritz of them and be the Club kids will miss him. As swimming for youngsters he had equal these while in the gymnasium he the king and there unduy sub where he had admons boy for mscue did that productive the best results still keeping the boys friendship With the he is equally popular and from knowledge the Boys Clubs loss keen Fritz Klambt He has and inclination of youth Success him. for his breed deserves it in large and frequent measure!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Three Recreation
 Contests Sunday

The City Recreation inauguration ceremonies will be held Sunday at Waterville and Washington parks where the six teams entered in the league will pry the lid off the 1881 season. The Waterville Maroons. de- lending champs, will show at Water vile park at 4 o'clock against the Indies while at 2 o'clock on the same diamond the Kay Eagles cross bats with the Oakville Davies. At Wash ington Park at o'clock the Wash ington Hill Cardinals will take on the Young Italian A. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Webbers Active

The American Mills baseball team will clash with the American Brass Main Office nine tonight in a twi- light contest at the high school ath- letic field. The Web Shop outfit en- joyed a few workouts during the past two weeks and are rarin' to go against Jimmy Cavanaugh's snappy Brassmen.
 Coach Gus Gregory will start either Jack Prisavage or Joe Cradles on the mound with Adloph Ciminera on the receiving end. The game Is slated for 6:15 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Levine, Barry Win
 in Billiard Play

Opening matches of the marathon three cushion billiard tournament at the Strand Parlors last night proved plenty interesting according to final scores. In the Glass A play. Abc Levine won over George Frank 20 to Is after a nip and tuck game that went 53 innings. In the Class B. competition. Joe Barry defeated Tom Strong 10 to 8 in 34 innings.
 Tonight, Jack Brenach and Rob- ert Smith meet in the A division play while Dan Matarazzo and Fred Jones are carded for action in Glass B group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
YESTERDAYS PAROCHIAL
 CONTESTS POSTPONED

old Jupe Pluvius rained hard enough Sunday and Monday to post. pone all parochial league games scheduled for Hamilton park. The next set of games are scheduled for Thursday at Hamilton and Fulton parks. 'lS t I.
 In the junior parochial circuit to. days game win probably be can. celied because of wet grounds. Two games are scheduled for tomorrow and three Saturday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Extra Games for
 City League Fans?

Suggestion of field games such as baseball throw, race against time around the bases. fungo hitting and the like was brought before the City Amateur league managers at their meeting last night. Approval of the plan was, however. held up until the next meeting of the league, though it is possible that the field day will be presented within the next few weeks at Hamilton park if only to secure the reaction of the fans. Last Sundays games which were washed out will be played later in the sea- son
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
AMrRIcAN LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday. Philadelphia T. Detroit S. Washington IS, Chicago 4. St Louis (, Boston O.. Cleveland |, New York l. Games Teaay. Chicago at Washington. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland ct New York. St Louis at Boston.
 Games To.m0rrow ChieaGo at New York. at LouIs at Philadelphia. Detroit ct Boston. Cleveland ct Washington. !. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
 lisnes Yesterday. Montreal ., Rochester ,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
WILEY VS NAUGY

Early this morning it appeared that the scheduled Naugatuck Val ley league game between Wilby and Naugatuck would be washed out as rain came down heavily making playing conditions at the Naugy Re- creation field unsuitable. The game was scheduled for 4 o'clock. but will probably be played later in the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
GRANITE HILLS ORGANIZE

Toledo" Griffin's Granite Hills baseba team has organized for the season and are ready to meet any junior amateur teams In Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
F yvo Great Horses Meet
 For The First Time At \. Belmont Saturday
By HENRY McLEMORE

Stan COFFeepOnden1
 New York June 9--(UP)-Come Saturday, 5000 or more men, women and children will peaceful and beautiful Belmont Park watch the annual running of the Belmont Stakes and the determination of the champion if 1QS1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
sTEELE Ys. RONfANo

New York. June 9.-Ray Steele. who may meet Jim Londos in a title match for the Milk Fund this Sum. mer. will tackle Mike Romano in a finish match at Ridgewood Grove to- morrow night. u.af ,. -s+.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Unknowns Defi

The Tewn Plot upknovns ase anxious to meet the clalrment Aces sad Tswn Plot Eagles r the issser {. i've assrssasIons are not afraid % iake iksm on, With paeli on the mound ana Pinto behind the bot iha unkn0Wns believe they eaR take the Aces or isagies oyeF ths hurdles without much alfsepity, tanses may bs had bv ansNsFing through the Democrat eF bk, gsttlnH ln touch wlih ManassP Miekev 0Fs1le,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Turf World Auaits Clash Of Crack Three Yea1
Al Espinosa Cards 135
 To Lead All Qualifers Fort. 5. Open Next Month

New York June 9-(UP)-With few notable exceptions, a golfers of enown the United States to-day the I5O players who qualified for the national golf tournament at Toledo Ohio, beginning July ?.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
CAN'T FAIL THEN

Husband: I've got to get rid of my chauffeur; he's nearly killed me four times. -.
 Wife: oh, give him another chance.--Tit- Bits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09

or vicinity on any field at any time. Games may be had with the Hills by writing Toledo" at 112 South. street or by answering through the Demo- crat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
At Atlanta. Ga.. n

M NtINHtu, VEu., VI1 E. w. Gamm, Chattanooga, Ten 152.
 At Omaha. Neb.. CD Bill Bathie, Omaha, 1855.
 At Seattle. Wash, CD Y-Harold Neimeier. Seattle. X-Fiye men tied for 18th place Y-One man entered and auto matically qualifies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09

Youthful Naugatuck lightweight makes appearance in the ring to- morrow night at New Haven on the Chocolate-Smith card meeting Joe Vignali of this city in special six rounder which should turn out to be slam bang affair. It will mark the first time in months that Sims has fOcght.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
 STANDINGS }
EASTERN LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday.
 Bridgeport 4, Allentown ,. New Haven g. Richmond l. Norfolk 6, Springfield g.. Albany at Hartford (wet, .groundD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Games Tomorrow
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday. New York Se, Chicago l. Philadelphia at Pittsburg (raiH). (Orly games schedulsdD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
Ganes Toda'

Games Today. Albany at Hartford. Allentown at Bridgeport. 1 New Haven at Richmond. Springfield at Norfolk. n, Games Tomorrow. ,.S Albany at Hartford. , z. ; Allentown at Bridgeport. New Haven at Richmond. ,Is Springfield at Norfolk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09

'. Games Te1ay. Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn. at St Louis. ' New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-09
GaTsaes T'0.IlnOFr0vv

6ssmss Yesterday. Montreal ., Rochester ,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
The Funeral of
 C. T. DriscOll
Former Mayor of New Haven Buried in St
 Bernard's Cemetery

New Haven, Aug 19.-Funera services were held yesterday morn ing for Cornelius T. Driscoll, for- mer mayor of New Haven at St Marys church, Milford. MT Dris- coll died at his home on Saturdav day evening of heart attack. A service was held for relatives only at his late home, 1O2 New Ha- Ven avenue. Woodmont, before the church service. Private burlai services were held at St Bernard's cemetery.
 The mass was attended by many intimate friends of the former mayor and lawyer.
 Many members of the Knights of Columbus. of which MT Driscoil was one of the first incorporators, were present. They included Chas McAlvey of Pawtucket, R. l., rep resentative of the supreme council: A delegation of Past Grand Knights of San Salvador. No ], a delegation from the council and members of John Barry assembly fourth degree, also attended.
 Among the prominent persons att he funeral were former Mayor David F. FitzGerald. Mayor Thom- as A. Fully, Judge Robert Stod- dard of the Milford town court Carleton F. Hoadley, referee m bankruptcy and a partner Of MT Driscoll; Michael Quinn. repre- senting the members of the New Haven Bar; Fred C. Mullins. for mer city clerk of Bridgeport and David Walsh. former Ansonia postmaster.
 others were John M. Golden, Maj James J. Kennedy. Isaac P. Booth, James c. Moran. Frank M. Geary and Bernard E. Me- Grath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
HIGH TARIFFS OF
 UNITED STATES
 STALLED WORLD
They Are Responsible to Large Degree for the Present Existence of Unemployment

Williamstown, Mass. Aug 19- UP)--A charge that the high tar ifs of the United States have stall cd the world trade and are respon- sible to a large degree for the present unemployment and distress, was made by H. E. Miles. chair man of the Fair Tariff league, who spoke on the Tariff Policy of the United States" at the Institute of politics.
 While we have solemnly declared. he said, that an honest, protective rate measures only the differences in costs of production here and abroad, we have made the rates from two 10 five and fifty times greater than the differences in costs of production. and have brought about European hatred toward us. He pleaded for the leadership of the United States in the reduction of tariff barrirs everywhere to the lowest limit consistent with honest production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
FUNNY DIVORCE CASE OF DEMPSEY
 AND HIS WIFE
Jack Sues in Reno and
 Estelle Tries It in Los Angeles =. Jack Favor
 ed to Win His Case

Hollywood. Aug 19.-(UP- Estelle Taylor went into training today for vaudeville tour of the east after the first round in her divorce bout with Jack Dempsey. former heavyweight boxing cham pion. Its relief to get a di-
 vorce out into the open" she said. "L don't think it's very good policy to talk much about it at q time like this, until the courts of Nevada and California act" Jack sued for divorce in Reno. Estellc filed her suit in Los Angeles. Now that we have the thing into court. I'm goilng ahead learning my lines for my vaudeville tour. I leave here Saturday for the east, you know"
 Miss Taylor was served lyast night with summons in the Reno case.
 My car got stuck in traffic downtown" she explained. "A man walked up beside 1t and handed me q paper. AS he turned and walked away he yelled: Greet ings from Reno" The greet ings.' she discovered. were the papers in Dempsey's suit.
 Scott admitetd 1t looked like Rempsey might get divorce in Neveda but said he felt it would be held invalid in California. Miss Taylor has tied up all MT Demp- sey's property here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
GERMAN FLYER VERY LUCKY TO
 HAVE ESCAPED
He Has Killed One Route to America Because of the Dangers Over Greenland

Copenhagen. Denmark. Aug 19- UP)-A severe blow to hopes for an aerial route linking America and Europe over the Greenland ice cap was believed delivered to- day by Captain Wolfgang von Gronau, German flyer. He had narrowly escaped death in crossing the desolate northern ice, that the ice cap provides "the most danger ous" obstacle on the proposed northern commercial route, and that he did not believe any plane of present day design should at- tempt it again. The alternate route is longer, down the Greenland coast. The German flyers message was relayed by wireless to Copen- hagen.
 Despite every effort, he had the greatest difficulty in attaining a safe altitude he said, and in some instances cleared the great Green land ice masses by only few feet. Frequently the aerial of his radio apparatus touched the highest Ice peaks. Won Gronau Is one of the most experienced aviators In the north Atlantic regions and his re- port on conditions was considered authoritative. Von Gronau report ed he was waiting at Godthaab for favorable weather to continue to Ivigtut, in southern Greenland. and thence over the sea to Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19
RUTH CRANMER WILL RETURN TO
 COURT THURSDAY
Woman Mixed Up in Shooting of Senator Yates of New Jersey, Has Not Yet Weakened

New York. Aug 19.-UP)- Ruth Jayne Cranmer, her modish attire barely disturbed by confine- ment in jail. was to go to court in a prison van tomorrow to match her nimble tongue against the law that charges she shot Senator Roy T. Yates of New Jersey. While she took leave of her cell mate. a middle-aged woman charged with stealing five cent can of condensed milk. physicians pre- pared an opinion as to whether Yates would die from the bullet fired into his abdomen after an extended drinking bout in Miss Cranmer's apartment. If he dies q felonious assault charge will be changed to homicide
 Lawyers conceded that although Miss Cranmcr had no attorney she hand done well enough yesterday in preparation for any charge Through her actions, the state is forced to prove against her a crime to which there were only two witneSses-hersclf and Sena- tor Yates-both intoxicated. The politician is not expected to testify against her If he recovcrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-19

, all his life accumulating wide cir- cle of friends who are left 10 mourn his passing. He was 8 graduate of Monroe Business col. lege and an ex-service man having served in the United States Naval Reserve at Pelham. N Y. The de- ceased was an auto mechanic by trade.
 He is survived, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Adeline; two sons, Nicholas and Roland; twU daughters, Bettina and Justine; two brothers, Attorney Frederick and Charles Palombo, proprietor of the Waterbury hotel; and two sis tcrs, Mrs Roland Ruggiero and Mrs Modcstino SpagnuoIo, all of Waterbury.
 The body was removed to the funeral home of Nicholas A Maiorano, PCT Bank street, frofi: where the funeral will take place, time and arrangements to be an- nounced later.