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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Perhaps it is just as well that William Tatem Tilden III will lead no more tennis crusades against France. The way is long, with no short cuts, and is neither straight nor down hill. It is not even level, but winds upgrade, with dangerous curves appearing at intervals of ap- proxicately two weeks.
 Thus it seems best that the re- sponsibility of the 1881 crusade rests on younger shoulders. The combined ages of Shields and Wood is only one more summer than Tilden's. They will be able to nego- tiate the turns at greater speed than old Bill.
 The youthful pair-Shields is 20; Wood is 19-strikes the first ob- stacle next month. It is Mexico land, from all indications, the youths ought to take this corner at most kapysspeeds TbeYzalsg are expected | to swing around Canada with out thereafter the going gets more treacherous as Argentina and Eng land, probable winners of the South American and European zones, loom up in the path to Paris.
 Some of our more optimistic fol- lowers of the court game vision Frances crown as none too secure in the summer challenge round. In the recent illness to Rene Lacoste they see a chance to break through for a win. Of course. Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra remain to fight it out, but these optimists figure that the youth and fine tennis of Americas youhgsters may skid the French veterans out of the cham pionship picture, which Is not en- tirely impossible.
 Promising!
 After Shields Topped in the recent indoor championship, he worked his tennis fever up to a high pitch and blasted Borotra clear off the courts in the international team matches. The young man entered that match determined to shoot the works" and win in straight sets or be eliminated in the same manner. Shields occupies No. 2 ranking behind Johnny Doeg, blond Califor- mia southpay. The difference in their rating is fine---only matter of two straight games in a five-set match which strung out over 50 games in the deciding set for the national championship.
 Vincent Richards, well-known tennis professional, declares that | Shields one fault is nervousness. Says Richards:
 | When he gets little older and cvercomes that nervousness, he'll be hard for any man to beat" | Control His Stock! | Wood lacks the strength and | physique of Shields, but he is cool one and master of a soft game that posters a hard hitter to distraction. He holds No. in the national rank ing, only Wilmer Allison separating him from Shields.
 He came with a rush last sum-
 mer. During the Seabright tour-
 ney, the lanky youth mixed his
 soft strokes with sizzling drives to
 halt the sensational campaigning ot
 Ellsworth Vines, who had played
 havoc with Frank Hunter, George
 Latt and others. Vines folded up in
 straight sets under this very trying
 change of pace.
 Woodss fine work did not end with tthe Seabright championships, how.
 ever. He trounced George Lott a,
 Southampton and followed thi. with a victory over Shields. after
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third place in the final league standings.
 This season promises to be even better than last when he won II and lost 3 games.
 One Earned Run. Mitchell registered his fourth tri- umph of 1881 yesterday when the Giants defeated the Brooklyn Ro- bins, to 3. The Robins got but six hits off Mitchell and only one of their runs were earned. Adolph LuqIe starting his first game of the season. was the victim of the Giants early inning attacks.
 Ed Brandt continued his sensa- tional mound work when he let the Philadelphia Phillies down with three hits as the Boston Braves won, 4 to 3. Errors aided the Braves in their run manufacturing. The Chicago Cubs, after three straight defeats at the hands of St Louis, came to life and walloped the Cincinnati Reds, 13 to l. Hack Wilson. major league home run king last year, drove out his second home run of the season as Pat Ma lone limited the Reds to six scat- tered blows.
 The other National league clubs, Pittsburg and St Louis. were, not scheduled.
 Still on Top. Although defeated to 1 by the St Louis Browns, the Cleveland In- dians maintained their leadership in the American league. Stewart al- lowed Cleveland nine hits in SCOT ing his third victory of 1881 while the Browns got but five off Hudlin. Four of the Browns hits were for extra bases, however.
 The Chicago White Sox continued their sloppy play in the field and lost to the Detroit Tigers. to 3. The White Sox made four errors, boosting their number of misplays in their last eight games to 24.
 Babe on First.
 Wishing to take no more chances with his star, Manager Joe McCar- thy sent Babe Ruth to first base and Lou Gehrig to the outfield as the New York Yankees lost to Washing ton, 2 to 3. By having Ruth on first, his injured leg is not expected to be placed under the strain 1t would receive in the outer gardens. Sad" Sam Jones yielded II hits, two of them going to Ruth. but managed to keep them fairly well scattered.
 In the other American league con- test, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics, to s. The Red Sox bombarded four Athle- tic pitchers for IS hits. including home runs by Rothrock and Picker ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
CLOUTING CARR COMBINE PINS NEAT
 DEFEAT ON SAINTS
Cole Street Boys Lose s to 7-St JOseph's Swamp Peter and Paul -Hearts Tied for Lead

Scoring was most plentiful in the Parochial league games yesterday with Jim Carr's St Margaret lads furnishing the shock of the after noon by turning in a neat to ' win over St Mary's Cole street clouters. A seven run barrage in the fourth inning gave the Willow street crew enough margin to offset mad dash in the last three cantos, including a three run session in the last of the seventh which was just short of 8 tie game. Mcbride belted out a home run for the winners while Foxs three bagger was 8 bright spot of the St Mary's play. McGrath famed II of the losing array with Diorio going great in left field. Nine errors characterized the fray.
 One-Sided
 Eddie DiNapoli's st Joseph ticket from Brooklyn was winner by the convincing score of IS to 4 over Jim Murphy's Sts Peter and Paul troupe. A dozen hits and a half dozen mis- cues by the far casters spelled early defeat, three pitchers, Geremia, Brophy and Connor being used by St Peters board of strategy.
 Even Dozen Runs
 A heavy scoring contest resulted at Fulton park with Frank Conroy's St Thomas lads finishing second to Father Breen's Sacred Heart slug gers. 12 to 10. Twelve hits counted for twelve runs by the winners, while four St Thomas muffs aided the east end entry. The win put the Hearts tied with St Mary's in first place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
CITY AMATEUR LEAGUE
 SCHEDULE, 1881

May A, June 2S. August 2. Sacred Heart A. c. vs Brooklyn A. c.
 Washington Hill A. c. vs Thomas Club.
 Tribune A. c. vs Prospect Garage.
 May sf. July 5, August 2 Sacred Heart A. c. vs Tribune A. c.
 Prospect Garage vs N. E. Thom- as Club.
 Brooklyn A. C. vs Washington Hill A. c.
 June 2. July IF, August 10. Sacred Heart A. c. vs Washing ten Hill A. c. [ Prospect Garage vs Brooklyn A. c. Tribune A. c. vs N. E. Thomas Club.
 June IA, July 19, August 2S. Sacred Heart A. c. vs Prospect Garage.
 N. E. Thomas Club vs Brooklyn A c. . Washington Hill A. c. vs Tribune A c.
 June 21, July 20, August 30 Sacred Heart A. c. vs N. F. Thom- Washington Hill A. c. vs Prospect Garage.
 Tribune A. c. vs Brooklyn A. c.
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Under the rules of the league, players cannot be used this season who will have been IF years of age before midnight, June 30. Hope vile is credited with three victories to date, one of them coming last Saturday as the result of forfeit when the opposing team failed to put in an appearance in time for the contest. During the other two games they used Teddy Goumey at third base. Records of the town clerks office show that Theodore will be IT years of age next June 8, having been born in this city, on that date, 1914.
 Slickers at Work!
 On the birth certificate presented to Barney Shea, American Legion Athletic representative, concerning the player in question, the birth date reads, June 8, 1915, the result of a rather crude piece of phenag- ling with a knife or eraser, by some body trying to hornswoggle the legion officials, but fooled no one but themselves and the entire Hope vile team.
 Cellar Bound
 Therefore, Goumey is an ineligible player and the Hopeville team must forfeit the two games in which he played, and which they won. The result will put the Brooklyn Indies and St Mary's Alumni in a tie for first place, while the Juniors will be forced to take 8 nose dive towards the cellar. Legion officials hope that the situation will prove warn- ing to other teams with similar bright ideas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
JUMPS, SCORERS AND ! COLLECTORS NAMED
 FOR CITY CIRCUIT.
Schedule Adopted Last Night - Season Opens May 24Kellie, Stan ton, COstaldO Chosen

Presentation and adoption of it's 1881 schedule, appointment of um- pires. collectors and scorers for the season and distribution of the rec vised bylaws of the league was ac- complished at last nights meeting of the City Amateur Baseball league. held at the city hall with President Joe Brophy in the chair. Selection of the umpires. the most important matter of business, resulted in the naming of Al Nellie, Bill Stanton and Leo. Costaldo as the official arr biters with Henry L. Br0phy as util- ity ump to be used fin case of emer- gency to one of the other officials.
 Know Their Stu6
 All three men are able baseball officials and popular, having had many years experience, on local dia- monds, while Brophy is going for the baseball officiating business in a competent manner. Nellie was not a member of the umpiring staff last season, but his return to the fold was unanimously voted. Both Stan- ton and Costaldo have proven them selves worthy of the jobs voted them.
 Scorers. Collectors
 William P. O'Donnell and George Dillon were named official scorers, and Maurice Fitzgerald. Jerry Capa- blanco and John Capuano voted league collectors. The season opens May 24 at Hamilton park according to the following schedule:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Primo Carnera, who is in training now for his coming fitular battle with Jack Sharkey. for the worlds heavyweight championship, will make one more public appearance before tfMt bout. That will be on Frf- day night of this week when he will go three rounds in an exhibi- ton bout and referee q preliin- mary on the card to be presented tt the New Haven Arena. Walter Cobb, the Baltimore heavyweight, who fiattened Her. nan Heller, the German con- queror of Marty Fox and Buddy Howard and at one time sparring mate for Max Schmeling, will face of in the main bout of ten rounds against Big Bill Hartwell. Chicago slugger. This will Dc their second meeting, Cobb hay-s ing won by a decision over HnrtS' we'll in . fierce ten round bout at Philadelphia . short time ago.
 Tickets are now on sale at $1 ind $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

| , e i v H
 The Hatch colt was then shipped to Florida to compete in the Flori- day Derby. He was away. poorly. when he had recovered from his poor start, Boys Howdy moved up but found it impossible to get by the closing grouped leaders. He finished fourth. less than length behind.
 It was in the Cuban Grand Ma tional that Boys Howdy really demonstrated his speed. Jockey striking distance of Sinfield. the leader. Fifty yards from home the son of Bubbling Over drew abreast and then outgamed Slinfield in the final strides to the wire. The time for the nine furlongs was 1850 2-5 two-fifths of a second faster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
Alumni Game

Crosby and wilby graduates will meet on the baseball field to-mor- row afternoon at 4 o'clock. the first Hamilton Park diamond having been chosen as the scene of action by the Alumni managers, Duster Murphy and Frank Conroy. High school athletic favorites of past years, including Purcell. Schofield Mullen. of Crosby. and Fitzgerald Tocchio and Chick Kelley of Wilby are ready for action. Al Capone will umpire the game. if he can get police protection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
Runsors And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World The Grist Of Athletic Contest
 By JOHN A. CLUNEY
There's No Flies On Doug

Interesting yesterday that the flip flop the movies Doug Fairbanks had entered the British Open from the Lakeside club of Santa Barbara It's hard to imagine sereenands gymna do the links against men like Vog Cyril Toey Philip Perkins and others whom he is competing the hand imagine the having up his office putting ability within months and ovbanee has made big picture his number Reaching for the Moon decided Hop office standpoint Good old Doug reputed to have held up production of S225.00 be- his golf Which rather confirms the his gesture England just little hokum after the of keeping the Fairbanks before the public. After all Doug is an golfer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Since the 42- year old spit-ball portsider came to the New York Giants two years ago, after the St Louis CardiH- als decided he was through as a big leaguer Mitch- ell has pitched the best ball of his long career.
 His work during the latter. part of the 193O season was a big factor in the drive that landed the Giants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Moe Berg, the kosher catch- CT, sent to Cleveland by the White Sox, Is one of basebalrs most erudite men -. not only does he speak seven languages. but he can signal in i've of them .. and 1t Is a legend that Ted Lyons and Tommy Thomas new CT were known to "shake him Off'' that being the term to describe a pitchers objection to the kind of ball the catcher calls for he is . graduate of Princeton and pOst-grad- nate of the Sorb0nnl in Paris =. not only can he speak French, Spanish, English, Ger man, etc, but he Is fluent in the kind of low.American used in conversation with umpires if Cleveland discovers before June that 1t wants to keep Moe. General Manager Billy Evans will send MT Coiniskey 8 check for IS grand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Is 1t advisable to set the ball on tee on short par three holes where an iron Is required?
 I believe 1t is far better to play the ball from a favorable spot on the teeing surface than to set the ball up on a wooden tee. No doubt you know that in an iron shot. the ball must hit downward blow, and turf must be taken to be accurate. If the ball Is teed, 1t is almost im- possible to take turf. If slightly raised ball gives you greater confi- dence, then the Hagen plan will help you. The Haig Hicks up bit Of earth with the end of his club ana rests his ball on top of 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
BOWLING c
westport
WRESTLING

Manchester, N. H.. May 5.-(uP)
 Gus Sonnenberg was awarded wrestling match here last night when his opponent, Bill Demetral, was forced to quit because of a spinal injury. Demetral was taken to hospital where he was to undergo an x-ray examination to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
By l.. MAXWELL RIDDLE (CODvrfRht 103f. NEA Service. Inc

Boys Howdy, sterling son of Bud- bling over, is late winter develop ment who bids fair to upset quite a few dopesters in the Kentucky Derby. Boys Howdy topped par tially successful season by a smash ing victory at Havana. cutting two- fifth of a second from the track record. Thus, the Hatch entry deserves a place among the envied group of juvenile leaders.
 In, 1880, Boys Howdy completed in 10 races, won two, and was abil- ity, however, did not show itself until January of this year when he pulled well ahead of the field to win the 5000 Guanabo purse. He get off to a good start and domi- mated the field from the first.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
DADDY" HARRIS

Washington. May - (UP) - A daughter was born last night to Mrs Stanley Harris. wife of the manager of the Detroit American League Baseball team. It Is their second child and will be named Sallie Fife, for the maternal grand mother.
 Mrs Harris, daughter of alien property custodian. Howard Suther- land, married Harris four years ago when he was manager of the Wash ington team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
Yesterdays Hero

Clarence Mitchell. 42-year-old spit-ball hurler. who held the Brook lyn Robins to six hits as the New York Giants won, 6 to 3. It was Mitchelps fourth victor, of the sea- son. Two of the runs scored off him were unearned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
NOT A CHANGE.

There had been an automobile accident. A policeman arrived to take notes.
 Look here." said one of the mo- torists, angrily, 'I clearly had the right of way. This man here ran into me. Now you say that I was to blame."
 "And you certainly were," in- sisted the policeman.
 But why, officer?"
 Because his father is mayor. his brother is chief of police and I'm courting his ister."-Answer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
WISE PROJECTION your name is Muggins ?''

% "Yes."
 "And you want 1t changed to Pullman? Tell me why you want 1t changed" "Weli, to tell the truth. it was my wife's idea. She thinks we ought to have the same name that is on our spoons."--Tit- Bits,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

than the old record.
 Boys Howdy is the son of Bud- bling over. the Bradley colt who won the Kentucky Derby in 1926. He will be striving to duplicate the feat of Alan-a-Dale, the only son of 8 Derby winner to repeat the achievement of his sire in Ameri- ca's greatest race, when he goes to the post at Churchill Downs May 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
oDeDe To Forfeit Too Place In American Legion League
Cardinal Castoff, 42 Years Old, Pitching
 Best Ball Of Career
BY LEO H. PETERSEN sr1,,at..a xs-c~. esafP r,0rreamOmdentl

New York May 5-(UP)-Age, that arch-enemy of all athletes is having hard time catching up with old Clarence Mitchell. ...
 Mitchell star in that historic when sptball pitchers ruled the major leagues great extent apparently s get ting better as he grows older.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
Youthful Yankee Netn1en Face Rocky Road To
 Best French Stars
BY CLAIRE BURCKY |. NEA Service Shorts Writer

For Frank K Shields and Sidney Wood Jr the tennis road leads to the Davis Cup challenge round with the French champions, July 24 25 and 26
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
Birth Record Of Ted Goumey Changed To
 Fool Circuit Heads
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Because Someone with the well known bright Idea tried change number on birth certificate the Hopeve Juniors first place the American Legion baseball league, will be informed this evening that they longer lead the league
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

that young man had routed Tilden. Going into the finals at Southhamp- ton. Wood continued his deliberate. easy going game to win the cham pionship from Allison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

France has increased its 1891 ap- propriation for aeronautics $7,00,- 900 above that of last year. and other means of communication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Bangor. Me, May 5.--(UP)-Louie Nemis of, Bangor won 8 six-round decision oyer Johnny Casper of Bos- ton here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

c0nstruction of the state steel works at Pretoria. south Africa. Is to be started at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, has placed q high tax on all outdoor advertis- ing signs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
Last Nights Fights
(By United Press)

At Newark, N. J.-Koli Kola, 130 Porto Rico. drew with Jimmie Batchelor, 131, Newark. (S); Bob Lavery, 160, Newark. defeated John- nie Murphy, 152. New York (6).
 At New York-Johnny McMillan, 12S 1-2, Scotland. drew with Dom inico Bernisconi. 124 1-2. Italy IO. Augustine Perez. 140, Porto Rico. defeated Patsy Solvestri, 130. New York, (6); Jack Rosenberg. 152, New York. defeated Madison Dix, 151, San Francisco. 1O; Johnny Brown, 121 1-2. England. won on foul from Willie Suess 123 1-2, Brooklyn, (5).
 At Jamaica. L. Tied Sandwina, 193 1-2. Germany. drew with Pietro Corri, 193 1-2. Brooklyn (S); Hum- berto. Curi 165 1-2. Argentine knocked out Johnny Walker, 161 1-4 of Philadelphia @.
 At Pittsburg-Eddie Shea. l2S, Chicago. defeated Steve Smith. 12S, Bridgeport. Conn. (10); Battling Gizzy, 136 1-2, Donora. defeated Windy Meyers. 134 1-2, Cincinnati, (S); Angelo Vergoine. 1S0, Swiss vale, defeated Benny Goldstein, 1SO, Baltimore (6).
 At Mancnester, EnSidhu-- Brown. Manchester. defeated Lucien Popescu of Rumania, European fly weight champion, (15). The title was not at stake.
 Holyoke, Mass. May 5.-(UP)- Midget Wolgast of Philadelphia, fly- weight champion, outpointed Lew Farber of New York in fast 10- round bout here last night. Patsy Pasculli of New York scored a tech- nical knockout over Victor Lotti of Boston in the fifth round of sched- uled eight-round bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

More than one-fourth of all com mercial motor vehicles in India are from America 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Salem, Mass, May 5-(UP)--Louis Zizzo of Revere outpointed Leo Cur ley of Pawtucket, R. l., in an eight round bout here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
SHES QUIT NOW.

Jean: So you married your em- ployer. How long did you work for him?
 Jane: Until I got him.-Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
ONE POINT Or yIEW

ONE POINT OF VIEW
 Brown: How did you find the acoustic properties of he new church?
 Jones: Great! If you sit well back you can't hear word of the sermon. Show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
MAJOR LEAGUE
 LEADERS
KY UNITED PRESS
LEADING LETTERS

{ Following statistics compiled by United Press include games of Mon- day May4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05

Electric shoe brushes form part of the quipment of a new bath house at coal mine in Warwichshire, Eng land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
POPCORN Production.

IF the growers of popcorn carry out presenS
planting plans, it is very likely that more
than the corn will pop this year, for rather
serious overproduction is indicated.
warning has been issued by the Depart
ment of Agriculture that too many farmers
are anticipating a continuance of present high
prices and are planning to get their share OF
the fancy returns netted by those who had
popcorn for sale last year.
1t SO happened that the 1929 crop q
fairly short crop result of curtained plant
ing and prices went skyrocketing as a result,
Paintings nearly doubled in 1880 and
every indication pointed to crash in price.
but fortunately for those who managed to make
a crop the drought so initiated against the
crop that the price level of 1929 was MAIN
tanned This year. if drought other dis
aster occurs to curtail the CROP the crash pre-
dicted for last year is expected to materialiSe,
unless the paintings are limited.