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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Boating

Hamilton. Bermuda. April ft.--
(UP)--Bermuda's one-design boats
needed only one more race victory
today to clinch the best-four-out-
of-seven international yachting
series with the Long Island Sound
Inter Clubs.
The Bermudans placed first, Sec
ond, fifth and seventh in yester-
days race, giving them their third
straight win. It brought their point
total to 50 "a against 81 for the
Long Islanders.
The boats finished as follows:
z. C. Gosling's Longtaii, Bermuda;
J. T.. Pearman's Startling. Ber-
muda: Paul v. Shields Gull, Long
Island; Lou Pearson's Susan, Long
Island; N. b. Difrs Cardinal, Ber-
fnuda: Henry II. Burt's Sue T..
Long Island; George snowden's
Cyfic "a, Bexmuda.
Donald q. MiIlar's Nancy. Long
Island, damaged IT. mast III the
high winds which at times reached
A. m1IaH - h4zzxs q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11


When the raven haired Chicago
boy won the double title from Tony
Canzoneri, some critics called 1t a
hometown decision. Less than
three months later Ross went to
New York and beat Canzoneri
again over the 15-round route.
That victory seemed to remove any
doubt as to Ross superiority over
Canzoneri and his right to the title.
Ross further enhanched his rep
utation by giving away weight and
winning devisively from Billy Pc
trolle in New York early this year.
Then Ross fought Sammy Fuller,
Boston, in Chicago, and even his
fondest admirers had to admit that
he didn't look any too good in win
ming close decision.
Following the Fuller bout, Ross
took two-months' jaunt to the
west coast and engaged in four
bouts. He won three of them and
got q draw in the other one. When
Frankie Kick held Ross to a draw
at San Franisco, March s, 1t was
the first time In three years that
the Chicago boy had failed to come
home in front.
In another bout at Los Angeles
Ross was extended to the limit by
Bobby Pacho. In this match Ross
had his right eye closed early In
the bout. Some consider him for
tunate to have won the decision
over Pacho.
Ross managers. Sam Plan and
Art Winch, are not worried over
their fighters failure to win more
decisiveIy.
"Fight fans expect too much
from Ross" comments Plan. "They
want him to score a knockout ev-
erytime he fights He can't do that.
Many fight fans lose sight of the
fact that Ross is doing more than
any champion to keep interest
alive in boxing.
"Tell me about any fighter who's
willing to take on dangerous fight
ers in their own home towns.
frankie Kick is q real fighter, but
Ross fought him toe to toe and
should have won the decision: The
referee called it a draw, so wen let
Il 60 at that. Kick now is entitled
TO a shot at the title, and we are
ready to give 1t to him.
II have $4,000 offer from
Johnny Sylvester for Ross to DEFEND
his lightweight title against Kick
this summer, and I'll probably ac-
cent 1t. Then Ross will prove be-
yond any doubt that he Is a better
fighter than Kick"
Canzoneri continues to prove
that he's far from through, and
Ros sis ready to give him another
chance in q title bout this summer;
"Somc fans may be disappointed
in ROSS failure 10 win by big mar
gins, but they can't accuse Ross OF
lodging any opponents, or failing
to take on all comers," says pan.
Ross next two bouts will be with
Tony Herrera at Fort Worth, Tex,
April 20, and against Dominick
Manceni at Louisville, Ky, May 4:
Ross junior lightweight title VIII
be at stake in both bouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11

his left for jab or hook, how to
| feint, how to cross over a quck
short right.
After the better part of a year
in the gym, Barney, barely 20, de-
cided to enter the Golden Gloves
| tournament for amateurs. Victory
in the Chicafo bouts would mean
that he would be taken to New
York to meet the champion Of that
city.
'"The hardest fight of my life
had in the Golden Gloves" Barney
told me. Il was as much surprised
as anybody when / won in the
eliminations in Chicago.
Then we went to New York to
meet the winners of the tourna-
ment in that city. was "a feather
weight. Just before my match, the
Chicago hyweight champion and
the bantam champion were beaten
by New York boys. was feather
weight then.
THAT put 1t squarely up to me.
/ felt that If l didn't win we would
be disgraced, so l put everything
l had into the fight. My opponent
was AL Sanford. We fought as
hard as we could for three rounds
and | thought l had won. But the
judges called 1t draw and told US
to fight another round.
II was so tired i could harllyy
lift my arms. But my second told
me that Sanford was just as tired
as ! was and that | could win IL l
went out and waded in with all l
had. / did, and tired as I was, San
tora was even more used up. / got
the decision. But that last round
was the toughest / ever had"
Barney saw in boxing a chance
to make a good living for his fam
lily SO he decided to turn profess
sional. lie began his pro career un-
der, Gig Rooney, then manager Of
Jackie Fields.
During that year. 1929. Fields
was big card and Rooney gave
him neasly all his time. Barney
felt taat he was being neglected.
Rooney had found five fight for
him, and the boy had won easily,
but he wanted to be kept busy and
to learn. Having no contract with
Rooney, he looked up his Old
friends, Sam Plan and Art Winch.
Plan was q shrewd manager.
Winch was a fine trainer. They
gave him all their attention. Winch
worked hard with him, making
over his style to include some or
the left-handed trlckery of old
Charley White, the great Chicago
lightweight OF generation ago
who, also had been trained by
Winch.
Ross was brought along slowly
in 1880. None of the men he fought
was more than third-rater. But
each fight had as its objective, the
schooling of young Barney in a
certain phase of ring warfare.
In the following year better boys
were obtained as his opponents as
Barney began to show that the les
sons in pugilistic wisdom were TAX
ing. He lost but one fight that
year, to Roger Bernard, and won
I3, beating such boys as Young
Terry, Jackie Davis, Jimmy AL
varcdo, Lou Jallos and Jimmy
Lundy.
Two years ago. Ross began meet
ing the topnotchers, and he went
through 1882 without a loss, scor-
ing three kn0ckouts and gaining
eight decisions. Probably his tough
est battle that year was with Bat
Ting Batalino. The rough, tough
Goldie Hess and Johnny Farr he
beat over the 10-round route.
lie started 1888 with victories
over Billy Petrolle and the re-
doubtable Sammy Fuller.
Now" said Sam Plan, 1--WE are
ready for the champion"
NEXT: Tony CanzOneri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Borough Y Gym
Exhibition Friday
Especial to The Democrat


Naugatuck, April IL - The pro-
gram for the second annual GYM
nasium exhibition Of the combined
classes of the Naugatuck Y. M. c.
A. Is as follows: Younger girls
athletic drill, Midgets' dunb-bell
drill, Older girls Schottich dumb
bell dance, Junior boys indian
club swinging and floor pyramid
drill. girls class and boys class on
apparatus, wrestling bout, dance
specialties. boxing bouts, tumblinG
by the "Y" tumbling team, weight
lifting, ladies' class indian club
swinging, Junior leaders corps,
awarding of the honor medal for
boys classes, and a short basket
ball game.
The entire program will last
about two hours and Is minutes,
starting at 1880 y. m. sharp. For
an enjoyable evening hold either
Friday or Saturday. April 81, or rs,
open for this affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
YMCA Sports
Gossip
BY "BILL"

BY "BILL"
Everybody seems happy about
the job the committee did picking
the All-Central Midget Basketball
team. I am glad they didn't pick
on the basis of high scorers. Value
to the team is o much better way
to measure.
Big benefit game in the Duggan
gym Friday afternoon. The Crack
err Hills Will be seen in action i'm
the prelim at 4 O'Clock.
Baseball Is in the air-the z
grammar school teams are start
ing to talk and to practice. Here
are some of the rumblings hear
in club meetings and In the locker
room-"Pink" Woods will pitch for
the Aces ana that should cettle
everything az far as the champion
ship of the Y goee-Bill Ryan IL
his catcher and they say he's
mean receiver.
The Hills ought to have a good
team I'm the baseball league. Bue
McGrath will do the twirling-Gil-
martin ought to make q Ianky first
bascman.. The Hills have some
athletes with such star ar Bob. Nc
NeIIis, "DuIke" Meehan, and
"E,lash" Brickel.
The Shamrocks are all excited.
They've already started baseball
practice. Their strong threats are
known as the Jones brothers Milt
is the ring leader and the other
Jones are Ray Quinn, Ed Walsh,
and the three McGraths, Frank,
Jim and Tom.
Ldfe-saving every Monday and
Friday afternoon mt 4 o'clock un-
der the direction Of Ralph Cooke
and Henry Ellis. About SIS boys
are now enrolled for THE spring
training. John Bachman and
Norm Boucher of the MOhawks an
well as tho Mohawk president, Bill
Demers. look like sure Red Gross
material.
Bill Valentine ought to make his
emblem. Bob Wander Eyk of the
Russell grammar sgchool team
looks like good swimmer. Leon
Duley, captain OF the Y boxing
team is another good bet for
Nothing definite on the Cracker
Hill game on Saturday with Rox-
bury. The Hills are still waiting
to hear from Alden White.
Boxing championship Monday
and Tuesday, April 20 and "a. Get
in during the week and practice
with q boxing coach. Weights--
bantam 95 and under; middle
weight 95-115; unlimited or heavy
weight lis and over.
Ping pong tournaments start for
clubs p. nm. Saturday, April IN.
Get your four man team lined up
right away. Turn In the names to
Bill at once.
Are you practlcing for the swim
ming championship? Stop In at
the Office and make reservation for
practice periods for outdoor base
ball.
Bud Davis wants all Cray club
teams TO report for practice at
the American Brass field at $3.50
Saturday morning. April -.
Ralph Cooke IL planning for
baseball with the Indians. II you
like baseball be on hand to talk
It over Thursday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Homer to Help
Hanley, at B. u.

Boston, April 11.-UP)-Walter
Holmer, former Northwestern uni
vsrsity football star, engaged to as
sist Head Coach l.. 3. Hanley Of
Boston university with spring foot
ball practice, will arrive here later
In the week, when IL was expected.
he will confer with college authori-
ties on a contract for next season.
Holmer. who has played profess
sionaI football with the Chicago
Bears, Boston and Pittsburgh
since leaving Northwestern, will
assist Hanley with the backfieid.
Hanley, who was assistant coach
at Northwestern wien HoImer was
starring at fuIiback, said that his
new assistant was the greatest
passer and kicker that has ever
come under his fireetlop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Duces Nine Set
Practice Date

The Duces baseball team, with
love for the diamond running
through their blood, will work out
doors for the first time Saturday
morning at washington park at 10
o'clock. All members in the club
are requested to put in their ap-
pearance and try out for regular
berths.
The basketball team recently
completed u successful season, win
ming 80 of 80 games. "Cappy"
DeBlasio coached the team which
was comprised of Captain j. Grella.
Mazzei, DeCosmO, Marinelli,
Wright. Travil, N. Santolo, I.
RossI, Montagano, l.. Galullo, Tu-
mors, DeBlaslo and Geneva.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Healey Wants to
Make Own Trade

Charlotte. N. c., April 11.-(UP)
Francis Healey, the 22-year old
rookie who Is trying for q CATCH
ing job with the New York Giants,
is not expected to stick this sea-
son. 1t is understood Manager
BIZ Terry plans to sell him to Co
lumbus, where he did well during
the past two seasons. He cannot
option him out again. Heaiey fig
ures II 10 time for him to remain in
The majors. He intehdA asking
Tcrry's permission to try 10 make
his own deal 10 remain lii the Ma
klonai league. Hcalcy's home % az
HolYQke. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Dusty Leaguers
to Play Baseball

Plans for the formation of a six
or seven team industrial baseball
league in this city. which will play
twilight baseball on Tuesday eve
nings were presented last night at
a meeting of interested parties In
the park department offices. A
tentative starting date OF May is
was set with the following teams
probably taking the field: Ameri-
can Brass, Scovills, Waterbury
Clock, Naugatuck Chemical, Lux
Clock, Wordens and the Chase
Company. Two series will be
played at Hamilton Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Conley Subs for
Genar0 in Ring

Willimantic, April 11--Eddie
Conley of Danbury, and not Mickey
Genaro of waterbury will oppose
Billy Bridges OF this city In the
feature hereunder OF the Will
mantle A. G. PROFESSIONAL card IN
the Al-Pierre Tabarin Friday night
of this week, Generao signed for
Bridges opponent, suffered O
sprained ankle in training ana Tor
that reason will be unable 10 MI
the engagement. Hearing OF the
Waterbury lighters misfortune.
Promoter "Humpy' Rothblat sue
ceeded in obtaining Conley's SER
vices. The Danbury lad should pro-
vide Bridges with a busy evening.
Conley holds a recent defeat over
the Willimantic mittster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
GENLOT PIN TEAM
LOSES TO TYDOLS

Taking the second half of their
new series with the Genlot big
pinmen. the Tydol Stars of Win
sted owned a 1877 pin margin last
night on the local alleys when the
teams finished, making a complete
victory for the visitors during the
home and home matches. The
scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
WEST HAVEN ATLAS
EASY FOR LOCALS

Scoring an easy 37-12 verdict
over the West Haven Atlas, the
Central "Y" Juniors finished their
basketball season last night with a
claim to the Junior hoop honors.
Darlington, DAILY and Lapofnte
were strong bets for the winners
with Ferriter, former local boy.
showing up well for the visitors.
The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
TO-DAY US SPORT PARADE

Editors Note: Did you ever
see a cock fight? Neither
had Henry McLcmOre Until
he went into upper New York
state and found the genuine
article. Following is the
first of two stories describing
what he saw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
WRESTLING

At New York - Richard Cabel-
10. 1874 IA, New York, outpointed
Joe santos, 1872 Ia, Portugal co..
Al Reading, Pa Gus Sonnen-
berg. Boston threw Marshall
Blackstock, New York.
At New York - Jim McMilien,
Chicago, threw Joe Dusek, Omaha:
Joe Bonomo, California. threw Al
Kalsey, Boston; Casey COLOMBIA,
California, threw Joe Komar. Lith-
uania: Hans Steinke, Germany
(drew) George Calza, Italy; Mike
Romano, Italy, threw Ivan YAK
turoff, Russia: Bill Hoolihan, New
York, threw Dale Raines, Texas.
At Boston - win Robbins, Paw
tuckef, n. l., threw Archie Camp
bell, haifback; Ted GERMAN. Bos-
ton, threw Al Staples, California;
DIR Louis Aitschuler. Boston, threw
Bill Rudy, Boston: Henri Man
seau, Boston, threw stewart Spears.
Lynn; Paul Adams, Georgia. drew
with Bill Hall. Boston; Red Reilly
Boston, drew with Jose Eirpo, New
+4kMe q &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
BY BID BRAUCHItR
NEA Service SDOrIS Editor


Chicago. Six years ago Barney
Ross made his first pilgrimage to
Kid Towards gym to watch anna
tour fights. lie was told that the
boys were not paid actually for
lighting but received IS per fight as
expense money.
"I'm for that" said the boy to
whom SIS bill looked like all the
money In the world just then. Baf-
ncy never had worn n boxing glove,
but he had battled number Of
neighborhood champions back In
"tbe Valley" at Bunker and Clinton
streets.
He finally was given a chance
TO show his ability. lie knew moth
Ing OF boxing. and led with right
or left as the whim seized him
but he did fight hard, so he was
given another chance. Week after
week he journeyed to the gym on
amateur night.
Barney was talked out of part
OF the S. he received for each fight
by one OF the gym hangers-on who
offered to teach him what it was
all about. He learned how to use
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
March Brings Stanley Cup
To Chicago In Second
Overtime Hockey Period
Red Wings of Detroit Fought Hard on Defense to
Halt Charges of FIawks-CrOwd of 10000
Cheered the Winners for Victory
BY GEORGE KIRKSEY

united Press Stan COFFespOndentD
Chicago, April 11-(UP)-It might bring $50 on the
open market but you couldn't buy the Stanley cup from the
Chicago Backhawks to-day for many times that amount
One hour, thirty minutes and five seconds of the most
strenuous scrappng brought the historic emblem of the
worlds hockey championship Chicago last night when the
Backhawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings to 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11

Totals $500. ...... II
Score at half time: Central ''Y''
IRIS 16; West Haven Atlas 8. Ref
cree: Andy Stavnisky. Time:. Four
8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11

Shanvocks" Who W1H Entertain Waterbmians Tonight
UnauestIonabIy

Internationally
one Of the great
est basketball
combinations ever
TO play the court
game. the ROseD-
blum-C eIfics Of
Cleveland as they
are known this
season win be In
action ut the Y.
NJ. G.. A. this
evening, against
ne w Or1d's
champion col
ored " e n a Is
sa N ce. FOt q Y
members Of the
Original CcItlcs
are w 18th the
team this season,
the pro b Bile
starting conbina-
tiOn being pic
tured here. Tho
teams have met
six times this
season, with the
Celtlcs winning
four games, BY
Sc margins.
Their opponents
are about the
best opposition
procurabIc any.
where.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Ross Proves Puzzle To
Fans AS Campaign For
Welter Crown Grows
chicago Boy Is Taking on Class of the Country But
Has Had Some Close Decision in His Favor;
Kick May Get AnOter Chance
BY GEORGE KIRKSEY


-(UP)-Boxng fans are having hard time
sclassyng Barney Ross lightweight and junior welter-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-11
Amateur Gave
Ross Best Go

EDITORS NOTE: Until six
years ago Barney Ross never
had put ON u boxing glove.
Now he Is lightweight cham
pion OF the world. This ar
ticlc, the second of three ON
his career, tells Of his early
victories.
nv RICJ, RRAUCHER
Evening star., 1934-10-06
DR.. VIM. A. WILBUR
TO TAKE VACATION
Provost of G. w. U. to Spend
Remainder of Academic
Year in Travel.

DR.. William Allen Wilbur, provost
of George Washington University, is
giving up his duties there for the
present academic year for a vacation
which he and Mrs. Wilbur plan to
spend in travel, it was announced at
the university today.
Associated with the university for
many years, Dean" Wilbur, as he is
atfectionately known to students and
faculty, has long held unique place
in the hearts Of all associated with
the university both at present and
back over long stretch of years.
Prior to becoming provost in 1928
he served for "a years as professor Of
English and dean Of Columbian Col
lege, the university's senior college
of letters and sciences.
Last years graduating class paid
honor to him, by dedicating the 1884
Cherry Tree to him, with love and
deep appreciation to the wise mentor
and worthy mariner, William Allen
Wilbur, whose knowledge and guild
ance have helped steer our frail crafts
through storm and sunshine, ever
sympathetic, gracious and loyal, be-
loved first mate of our ship"
Evening star., 1934-10-06

addresses by Gov. winant, who is a
director Of the association, and Fred
eric A. Delano, uncle of President
Roosevelt and chairman Of the Ma
tional Resources Board.
Fifteen-year service medals we're
presented to Miss Lucretia w. Hardy,
Mrs. M. w. Davis, Mrs. A. C. Driscoll,
Mrs E. H. Hunter, Miss Lola LeBrandt,
Miss Elizabeth Mahon, Miss Marie
McAuliffe, Miss Daisy Pierce, Richard
S. Tennyson and Miss Mary Dicker-
son.
Ten-year medals were given to Mrs.
Abbie Flynn, Mrs. G. P. Robinson,
Miss Jacqueline Whiting. Mrs. Pauline
Woodruff, Miss Evelyn Sheriden. Mrs.
Marie M. Forrest and Mrs. A. j. Knox.
In the chief address of the evening
Gov. Winant outlined to the delegates
the recreation facilities now being pro-
vided by the State of New Hampshire.
Evening star., 1934-10-06

WINS ROSE AWARD
Elizabeth Labrot Exhibits
Finest Flower in
Museum Show.

Mrs. Elizabeth Labrot of Annapolis,
Md, was awarded first prize by the
American Rose Society for having the
best rose in the Potomac Rose So
ciety's second annual exhibit at the
New National Museum.
The exhibition opened yesterday,
lasting from pm. until 10 pm.
Today the public display began at 9
am. and was to continue through
4:30 pm.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is ex-
pected to see the roses today and
be presented with special bouquet
of yellow roses named for her.
Second prize went to Mrs. William
Earle, Fairfax Court House, Va, and
third prize to Mrs. T. H. Monroe,
Bethesda. Md. Mrs. Earle also re-
ceived an award for having the most
meritorious exhibit by amateurs in
singles, vases and baskets.
Club Wins Star Vase.
The Woodbridge Garden Club won
The Washington Evening Star Silver
Vase for the most meritorious exhibit
In singles, vases and baskets. GUIDE
Bros. Co., florists, was awarded the
Washington Florists Club Silver Vase
for the most meritorious exhibit in
singles vases and baskets. The Bal
timore Florists Club Silver Vase, pre-
sented in honor of John Cook went
TO l.. L. Powers, Hyattsville, Md, for
the most meritorious exhibit of
radiance.
Winning the second score of points.
the Fairfax Court House Garden Club
donated by Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Brand
stedt. the latter president of the Po-
tomac Rose Society.
Numerous other class awards were
made. The awards will be presented
the winners at the next meeting of
the Potomac Rose Society on Oc-
tober l8 at 8 pm. at the Y. w. C. A.
Building. Seventeenth and X streets.
Societies COOPERATING.
The Maryland Rose Society of Balti-
! more, the Virginia Garden Club and
sectional garden clubs of this city
are cooperating with the Potomac
Rose Society in giving the exhibition
Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife of
the Secretary Of Agriculture, and Mrs.
Whitman Cross, wife of Whitman
Cross, honorary president of the Po-
tomac Rose Society. are patronesses
OF the exhibition.
judges Of specimen and vase classes
We're: r. Marion Hatton, West Grove,
"a; Or. T. Allen Kirk, Roanoke. Va,
and Douglas Hamilton Of Baltimore.
Basket judges we're: B. Y. Morrison.
Washington; Mrs. L. P. Tayloe.
Vienna, Va, and Mrs. SnoWden
Wright OF Baltimore.
Evening star., 1934-10-06
WHALE EXHIBIT OPEN
TO SCHOOL CHILDREN
Boys and Girls of Charity Insti-
tutions Will Be Guests
of Capt. Dolan.

A host of Washington children
from schools and charity institutions
will be guests of Capt. Mike Dolan on
q free tour of the whale and marine
exhibition at Fourteenth and Water
streets tomorrow. Because of its in
teresting and educational features, the
exhibition of the 68-ton whale, a
giant octopus, sea elephant and other
oddities of the sea, has been the CEN
ter of much interest here.
Opening at 8 am. tomorrow, the
exhibit will be open to the public until
IL pm. During the day there will
be lectures on marine life and de-
scriptions of how the gigantic whale
was captured will be given by the
original crew of the whaling boat
Hercules, which caught the whale
after a fierce battle at sea.
Among other exhibits a troup of
trained fieas, penguins, pilot fish, an
Egyptian mummy, said to be 5000
years old, and Mexican sea elephant
are on display.
Children from schools In Maryland
and Virginia will be invited next week,
Capt. Dolan announced.