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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
Runoors And Reality Gathered From ThiS Sporting World
 By JOHN A. CllNEY The Grist tOf Athletic Contest
Clean Sweep For Connecticut

Already winners of the tri-sate golf champonshp TOT the first tme Connecticut players now expected to retain the England links championship thls week at Waterbury Country Club despite the fact that the defend ing champion Frank Ross of Wampanoag and the state champion Tony Kosnsk of Bridgeport did not @ even get ing round yesterday However Charley Care sensational 67 for the morning round Bobby Grants 7l, and Dow Ahearn's 72 which slightly higher in the afternoon indicates that Connecticut lnksman will be the new Eng land champion though few threats from Massachusetts and one or two Rhode Island remain to be beaten OH
 Today as match play started it Clare against the field for the New Havener who is also member o the Waterbury Country Club sizzling competitive golfer over the local layout and when you look at ms AZ meo score of yeserday the situation is at apparent Clare
 handsome srappng blonde, plays almost nonchalantly and without effort but he when the gong is tight. And fine fellow in the bargain!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31

air, kicking imaginary field goals. He's Pittsburgh's No. field goal kicker.
 Kelsh says he is S7 liksgDack Quinn. former Athletic pitcher, says he's 45. Sandlot football fol- lowers in Pittsburgh remember him as the "big gun" on the best Pittsburgh sandlot grid teams. years and years ago.
 KeIsh plays the game because the likes it, not for the check he receives from Proxy Art Rooney. That check is used to send many North Side youngsters. who have- mt cent in their jeens, to the games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
Waterbury Spreads Itself

Visiting Phadelphians and Johnny Moore himself were not little impressed with the excellent in which Moore Day" observed yesterday at Hamilton Park and throughout the city. The occasion will never quite leave the field of Moores memory for it brilliant spec tace in its way well handled from every standpoint, bringing great credit upon President George Casey and his fellow officials in the City Amateur League who had the finest of cooperation from everyone to make the day the success it was City officials poce fraterna organiza-
 ons business and just about everyone did their part for the event which was unquesonaby the marked that it was intended be from the start and turned out to be through the medium of excellent weather for the occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31

Philadelphia.-E Cramer, ace southpaw of the Temple uni- versity baseball team for three seasons, who recently joined the Washington Senators. registered 112 strikeouts in 121 innings on the hill. Cramer saw action in IS of the Owls 23 contests.
 Georgetown was the easiest for Cramer. 30 Hilltopper batsmep whiting in pair of games against Temple. The Owl finger famed IS in each game. Cramer's next mark was against Indiana when he set down IA on strikes.
 Cramer will not be graduated un- til February, and plans to return to college next fall when the basa- ball saeson is completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
Last Nights Fights
(By United Prcss)

At Boston-Tony Shucco. IFS 1-2 Boston. outpointed Dick Madden. 191, Boston, G2): Eddie Dolan. 137, Waterbury. outpointed Paris Apice, 136, Providence. R l.. tS): Joe Ricciotti, 132. Boston out pointed Jimmy Murphy, 132, Bos- ton (6).
 At Lancaster, Pa-Joe Small wood, 157. Wilmington, won on technical knockout over Johnny Duca, 154, Paulsboro, N. J.: Tom my Liberto, 142 York. won on technical knockout over Eddie Paris, IA. Wilmington; Al Curtis. 133, Lancaster, defeated Reddy Schreve. 135. Wilmington, (4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
Burns Bests St
 Ann Stars, 1O-4

Behind the two hit pitching of Ray Burns. the Rockville A. c. beat the St Ann All Stars 10 to in a game played at Washington park Sunday afternoon. Features of the game were the hitting of F.. Gal 1oway, R. Dunn Jr and B. Barrs Galloway collecting 4 out of g.. Dunn Jr collecting out of 4, and B. Burns whose home run gave Rockville good start. Roy Burns who was pitching great ball was hurt in the sixth inning and was treated at St Mary's hospital. Dunn Jr then finished the game
 Rockville
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
PITTSBURGH'S STAR PRO GRID
 PLAYER IS HOEING CORN

Wexford, Pa. (UP).-1t's pret- ty warm to be thinking of profes- sional football now, but Nose Kelsh, Pittsburgh Pirate player, already Is getting into condition for the opening of the National Professional Football League.
 Kelsh, probably the oldest play CT in professional ranks. can be seen daily on his Wexford farm, 15 miles from Pittsburgh, hoeing corn.
 Big Mose"-that's that. Pitts burgh fans call him-frequently swings his right leg high in tha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31

There are times when backspin is vital for low scoring. Pitch shots with enough backspin will bring the ball to quick stop, which is necessary when a trap is between, the ball and the cup.
 Backspin not only aids in bring ing the ball to quick stop, but helps the ball in its climb. The more backspin applied, the higher will be the flight of the ball.
 There is only one way to apply baskspin, and that is to hit the ball a crisp descending blow, let ting the clubhead bite into the turf after the ball has been struck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31

JOnnSOn hopes to be close to the firse baseman in home run produc- tion when the season ends. He is confident that he has become a long distance hitting luminary to stay.
 Already Johnson has surpassed his circuit clout mark of last sea- son, which was 21. Foxx swatted AS to top both the American and National Leagues in 1883. His best record, which fell just two short of tying Babe Ruth's, was 5S in 1892.
 Johnson has no positive idea of hitting a home run when he goes to the plate.
 'I take my ignals from the bench, and if the signal calls for slugging the ball, I let go and blast it out of the park if can," he beams.
 Johnson is extremely modest and retiring = another Chuck Klein in that respect.
 Three Year Man
 Bob first came to the AAAA's in 1881, but fished for surved balls, with the result that he was returned to Tom Turner's Port land club of the Pacific Coast League. He remained way out there on the banks of the Villa mette for the remainder of the '31 campaign and throughout '32. Johnson swatted 21s home runs and batted .340 in 1882, and re- | ports on him were so optimistic that Sonnie Mack consummated the Al Simmons deal with the White Sox, and recalled the | young nfan who seems destined to be a vital cog in another great | Mackian machine.
 Coached by the veteran Bing Miller, outstanding curve ball hit hook and has learned to wait for the slow one. Bob hit .29O last year, and has improved that mark 20 points, this season.
 Bob is a brother of Roy Cleve- land Johnson of the Red Sox, and critics call him better all-around 1 performer. "Roy helped me obtain my start, and showed me many things about explains the f1ychaser whom Foxx | says will be one of those who will l bring the American League flag back to Philadelphia by 1898 at ] the outside.
 No 1wistcrs
 With fair share of the pitch ing we had during our pennant- winning days, we'd repeat this sea- son." declares Maryland Jimmy.
 The Johnsons-Bob is four years younger than Roy-were born on ranch near Pryor, Okla. Roy lists his nationality as Norwegian, Swedish and Indian, but the swarthy Bob is proudest of his Indian blood for on his question naire he put down, American" He meant just that, for the John sons are two of the few original Americans playing major league baseball. Cherokee blood courses in their veins.
 Bob Johnson, who did not play the game professionally until he 1 was 21, is 25 now. Like all the other young Athletics, he is big, of good speed, and built for wear and tear. He stands feet II, and weighs 190 pounds. He has a fine pair of hands and a strong arm.
 Bobs newly-discovered power is just another indication that Connie Mack may :. strike back sooner than expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
UNTNJURED BY TWO-STORY
 EAT,T,

Shamokin, Pa. (UP)-Two-year- ond floor of his home, little Jackie pushed too hard on the window screen and fell to the stone walk below. He was knocked uncon- scious momentarily. but otherwise was unhurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
Totals .as 10 IS 22 8
Totals ..27 4 2 Is
 Score by Innings

Rockville -lo St Ann SOo " Two- base hits-Gallaway, Dunn .1r. <. Threee- e-base hits-Plourde
 Home runs-B. Burns. Hits off R Burns 2, Fournier IS. stolen 6ases - Galloway O'Deal, Scott Dunn. ST, 5. Brown, Dunn, Jr ,eff on bases = Reilville A. c. lO st Ann i struck out by R. Burns s Fournier 4. Bases on baiis - oy Fournier ?. Hit by pitched pail bv Fournier. B. Burns, K burns Time--2:00. Umpire Piouroe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
SHEPHERD DOG SAVED MASTER

Edwardsville, Ill.,, tUP)-- There's no question in the mind of Julius Spitze, farmer, that dog is mans best friend, for when he was attacked by a bull recently, Doc" a shepherd, leaped at the bulls ear. chung on until Spitzc could escape, then scampered away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31

Mrs M. Stallard. who recently celebrated her hundredth birthday In Lyonshall, England. can read and sew without glasses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
Foxx Still Home Run Boss
 Of Athletics Admits Bob
 Johnson, New As Slugger
By HARRY CRIMSON (NEA Service Sports Edltorl

Robert Lee Johnson, newest longdistance hitting star of the Philadelphia Americans, may have shown the way to home run makers of bath major leagues for whe but isn't kidding himself about being in front of his husky Jimmy Foxx, at the finish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
KLICK VS LOCATELLI

Philadelphia. July 31-(UP)- Frankie Klick, Pacific coast light weight. will start the comeback trail tonight against Clcto Loca- telli of Italy. The bout was post poned from last night due to rain.
 A piece of china once used on the table of President Pierce was among the collections.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
GIL HUNT SEEKS
JR. INDOOR
NET TITLE
BY MICHAEL J. FOSTER

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Most
of the child tennis prodigies of
the East, and several from the
South and Middle West, too, were
gathered at the Seventh Regi-
ment armory today as play got
under way in the annual national
boys and Junior indoor cham
pionships.
There wasn't much class to
the Journeys, for frankie Parker,
winner of the Junior title last
year, and most of the other
youthful topnotchers had grown
out of the limited-age class.
But what the championships
lost in class they gained in COM
petition. The battles for the sin
giles and doubles laurels should be
wide open right down to the
finals on New Year Day, with any
number of youngsters conceded
good chances of winning the in
door crowns.
Gilbert Hunt, who was reSpon-
sible for so many upsets in last
years Intercollegiate, headed the
seeded list of favorites in the
junior competition. Jackie Behr,
blande-haired son of the Jackson
Heights pro, was right behind, and
was conceded the best chance OF
heading off the M. I. T. sopho-
more in his battle for the singles
title.
Russell Ball, of Northwestern;
Bob Madden, of Pittsburgh, and
Donald LeavenS, another North
wester U. standard-bearer, were
other junior seeds" In the boys
division Bobby Low, Isadore Bells
Henry Daniels and Arthur Nielsen
were the favorites.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
GOAL|E
|NPRESSES AS
GERMANS WIN

British United soccerists out
clasSed German-American eleven
but, as they still pay off in the
number of goals scored, the Brit
ish were on the unfortunate end
of a 4-3 score.
Driving the Germans into their
own territory from the kickoff,
the British pounded the German
goal for the best part of the half
but for the clearance of the Ger
mans backs and their goalie the
British would have showed them
under.
The British young goalie
Baker, playing his fourth game,
was called upon in the first half
to make some spectacular and
timely saves.
The half a dozen times that
he was called upon to handle the
ball during this half were shots
that came sailing into the goal
with accuracy and bulletlike
speed and were it not for his
gameness in going for the ball
the score would have been greater.
During the first half Lewis and
Grosart and MacLarin were out
standing in attack and F. Grosart
and Graham in the defense for
the British with the goalie Baker
showing signs of becoming one
of the best this section has seen
in a long time, while for the
Germans Blanche, Gum and Bur
ton were prominent.
The games were controlled by
G. Falls, who in his enthusiasm
played seven minutes overtime, in
which period incidentally the
German scored their winning goal.
GER AMER BRIT. U.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
INDIANS GATHER
At PASADENA

PASADENA, Cal, Dec. 26.-The
advance guard of the Indians of
Stanford University was on hand
today in preparation for the COM
ing New Year Day classic with
those Red Elephants from Ala
bama in Pasadena's Rose Bowl.
Eighteen of the undefeated
gridiron stars from Palo Alto were
to have their first workout in
Pasadena today.
At the same time the remainder
of the Stanford team which is
still in Palo Alto will work out
on "the farm"
Meanwhile the Alabama squad
observed Christmas by going
through it's PAGES just as if there
was no holiday on tap.
The workouts were to continue
today with the possibility Coach
Thomas would order light Scrim-
mage for the lads from the South
land, hailed by many observers as
the strongest team which has
ever crossed the Rocky Mountains
to battle in the famed Rose Bowl
contest which will climax the an
nual Tournament of Roses.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

81 repeat" said Griffith "that
getting into condition is up to
the player. They can get into
shape on Pennsylvania Avenue
if they're willing to get out and
work. Give them field and
the sun and a ball. and the rest
of it is strictly up to them.
MORE OXYGEN
do you know" said Griffith,
fixing your correspondent with
a steady eye. "that the United
States bureaus say there is
more oxygen no, more ozone in
the air down in Biloxi than any
place in the South. Now that
is something to consider when
you're picking out a training
site. You've got to consider
that. Biloxi is a great spot all
right for training a ball club.
what about a pitcher or
twO?" we asked him.
"Still trying. I'm going to go
after the ball players and there
will be another meeting in New
York the end of next month.
The men will be back there and
they'll be ready to trade, l
think" he said.
1t has been announced in st
Louis that the Browns definitel!
are on the market, so it is NOR
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

than likely that a trade or two
will be made out there. The Ball
estate is willing to gamble, and
with Rogers Hornsby at the helm,
the Mound City outfit will come
back if baseball brains can bring
them back.
Given Year Reprieve
Out in Chicago the estate OF
Charles j. Comiskey has given
the White Sox another year to
produce results. The aspirin bill
was plenty out there for the last
year. But the trouble is that the
Comiskey estate insists upon a
winner and is not interested in
getting money through the sale
of ball players.
Were the boys seeking money
through that medium, All Sim
mons already would be wearing
the uniform of the Boston Red
Sox. 1t is likely that the Griffs
would have Leslie Tietje and that
Ted Lyons mad some of the boys
would be in line for jobs around
the country. The Yankees would
pay plenty for Luke Appling.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

FRANKIE Mann. Goldie Ahearn
and Charley Cornell also believe
Bob Lowry to be the second best
ring prospect in Washington
next only to Phil Furr, whom
my young experts also couldn't
see until Phil flung his fists un-
der their very noses and made
'em change their minds.
Another Phil Furr
I should say, off hand, that
Lowry is the most improved
young fighter che is 10 now in
Washington. In the last few
months particularly I have rec
ognized signs of greatness in
him. just as last winter I
thought I saw similar indica-
tions in Phil Furr, who fought
on to confirm such suspicious.
Now, maybe l am all wet
again-but Bob Lowry can't be
the mug his critics say he is if
Jimmy Jones, who is being men,
toned as a candidate to meet
Tony Canzoneri. turned down
three propositions to fight
Lowry-Jones, remember, weigh.
ing $50 pounds.
So let's give this young home
spun product. Lowry, straight
deal and a fair shake, just for
the sake IF decency.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

the American Football Coaches
Association will discuss proposals
for rules changes from now until
the rules committee meets in
February.
How the wind blows generally
is indicated in these concurrent
meetings of the N. C. c. A. and
the A. F. C. A. This time it ap-
pears quite certain there is no agl-
tation for rules changes.
Many coaches would like to see
two rule changes in the near fu-
ture.
Goal Posts on Goal Line
The first change would put the
goal posts back on the goal line,
whence they were moved to the
end zone line. The second would
permit a forward pass from any
point behind the line of scrim-
mage.
The professionals have both
these rules now. 1t has been the
experience of the professionals
that they improve the game.
One subject probably will pre-
cipitate a heated discussion at the
New York meetings. That SUBJ
ject will be bad officiating"
DR.. John A. Harmon, director of
athletics at Boston University, will
offer the suggestions that all Off
cials be required to specialize in
one position, referee, umpire, field
judge or head-linesman, and that
all officials receive the same re-
muneration for their services.
Thorn in Side
The officious official for many
years has been a thorn in foot
balls side. However, college
coaches gradually have pegged
these officious birds and by de-
grees the coaches have succeeded
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
Last Nights Fights

At Pittsburgh. Pa.-Lou Brouil-
lard. 1853, Worcester, Mass, scored
a technical knockout over Sammy
Slaughter, 1865, Terre Haute, Ind,
four rounds. Al Quail. 1855,
Pittsburgh, outpointed Dominic
Rizzo. 154, Jersey City, N. j., six
rounds.
At Philadelphia, Pa.-Dan Has
sett, ITS, Philadelphia, won a de-
cision from Billy Ketchaell, ITS,
Millville, N. j., 10 rounds. Danny
Devlin, 154, defeated Johnny
Duca, 1856, eight rounds. John
Maffei, 121, and Norman Rain.
1913, drew, eight rounds. John Cor
coran. 1873. won over Gene Gal
otAG. 1877, eight rounds.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

AS 1 recall Bob Lowry's ring
record. it has not been anythlng
like described. 1t occurs to me
he has, even back since tne
days when he was capaole
featherweight, given ratner
creditable accountings OF him.
self. Now, let me see
Took Good Ones
Did he not, in the early
stages of his career, along about
the time he still weighed around
124 pounds, defeat Ace Miller
Joe Doty, Jos Raspi and Stan
Carrier-which may only be
four other guys to Lowrys
verbal assailants, but who were
the best of a very fair crop
then.
A little later on, when he was
getting into the lightWelght
group. didn't Lowry register sig
nificant victories over Jake
Shearer, Mike Sipio, Soldier
Clark. Young Raspi, Pep
O'Brian, Eddie Collins ana
Bucky Taylor? He may have lost
to some other lightweights, but
the only defeat in that class l
recall Lowry having suffered
was against Jackie Levinson. I
won't swear to that, but it is
practically correct.
Now, all the time this kid is
growing and he can't stay IN
the lightweight class too long,
so he, by natures processes,
elevates himself to the welter-
weight division, which is no
pushover.
How About the Welters?
Who does he find in his path
among the welters? Does he not
find and dispose of Pop Eye
Harris, Sailor McKenna, Keller
Crawford, Doug Whitlock, Glen
Morgan, Larry Johnson, Tony
Presaro, Petey Bevans, AL Parks,
Mike Splo and Mickey bdIlulS
I repeat. didden he?
Now. I'd be the last to imply
that Lowry was never licked.
I've never had any patience with
a fighter who came along with
an unbeaten record. There SIM
ply isn't any such animal. No
man knows how to fight we'll
who hasn't learned it through
defeat.
So I hasten to add that Bob
Lowry lost a main event in Bal
timore to Charley Thompson,
and he lost right here in Wash
ington to Roy Manley. He also
drew with Reds Journne-who
weighed 1855 pounds: but Lowry
fought as a legitimate welter-
weigh,
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
Alf Engen Hopes
To Jump 300 Feet

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec.
26.-Alf Engen's hopes of ski
jumping more than 300 feet
scared today as the result of his
unofficial leap of 296 feet here
Sunday.
The Jump was made on Ecker
Hill, the remodeling Of which
Engen recently supervised.
Engen claims the professional
record of 257 feet.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

in eliminating them from games
of Importance.
There can be no questioning the
fact that poor officiating has been
one of this past seasons greatest
sources of controversy. The mat
ter is sure to be threshed out in
New York when coaches, rulemak-
ers and collegiate athletic officials
90 into a huddle,
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
Buffalo BisOnS
Get Bill Harris

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 26 GN.SD
Bill Harris, veteran relief hurler
of the Pittsburgh Pirates. today
was the property of the Buffalo
Bisons of the international
League, following his uncondi-
tional release here yesterday.
Other pitchers are expected to
be released by the Pirates before
Anril.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
Union Terminal

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Cannon's Lch 2S IS r. r. And'r'n I ,?
w. H. Hr's'n. u II Hicks .........l5 %
Colonial Rest. 20 IS Heitmuller -. 20
High team game-W. H. Harrison,
596. High team set-A. D. Loffler, Inc,
1865. High individual game-B. Temple.
1862. High individual set,-P. Wolfe
412. High individual averages r
Wolfe, 122-9; B. Temple. 1911: Pas
chilis, 113 3; Pappas, Hills; Newman
Ill.,; Wolfe, 1920.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

contemplating featuring IN his premier as
Washington promoter, before the dual blast
was put on the kid, when and if MIR. Cornell
actually does take up the ashes of the pugl-
listic structure started by Joe Turner, the
late Auditorium impresario
These derisive young blades are the same
ones who, very shortly ago, were also throw
ing anchors and flatirons at Mr.. Phil Furr,
and who, more of late have had to openly
admit that they were tardy in discovering
that Mr.. Furr had plenty of heart, moxie,
intestines as well as ability.
So. I take it that Mr.. Lowry too will be
The Washington times., 1934-12-26


CO m m i ttee. a
n ice balance
h a S b e e n
a c h i e v e d be-
tween offense
and defense.
G en- orally
speaking, COL
lege coaches,
players and Of
ficials through
out the country
are satisfied
with the grid
rules as they
are.
No doubt, the
NJ - n A ond
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

morning.
1--WE will be in Biloxi about March l.,
Griffith said this morning 1.-THE pitchers
will be there at that time and the main
group will arrive about week later. After
the main group has been there about week
or so we will start playing five-inning
games.
80 far as our training games are con-
cerned, we will have exhibition games before
we leave Biloxi, and they will be good
enough to give us fair line on our young
The Washington times., 1934-12-26

Il repeat that the schedule have arranged for
the trip home is made plans that consider sound If you
take time examine it, you will find Glass league teams
Glass DoubleA opposition in Louisville and then the major
league outfits We have etdown before the and
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
Champs Improve
Game at Pinehurst

Two national amateur golf
champions of recent years have
developed their games at Pine
hurst. They are George T. Dun
lap. jr., who learned to play the
game in Pinehurst, and C. Ross
Somerville, of Canada, who
passed many Winters here on the
links.
The Washington times., 1934-12-26
Grid Body Will Leave
Rules Undisturbed
By HARRY COSTELLO
18th the rules, at present.

No tamper1ng with the rules, at present.
That will be the attitude of the football rules committee OF
the National Collegiate Athletic Association which body TODAY
opens three-day meeting in New York.
tho nninio Of rrleS