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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Around the Bend

In the vote for mentor to coach the college alltar squad for it's game with the Chicago Bears Aug 31 Ernie Nevers assistant Tiny Thornh at Stanford led his boss by than 5000 votes which shows how popular the blond batterer is the coast Mel Ot will be 10year manin the majors next and he's only 28 now. Grand Circuit harness pulling the crowds this year and the average attendance at Rockingham Park N. H.. 5000 day. franchise in the National pro football league calls for outlay of $10000 and few years back you could have for 50 bucks Dick Mad den Boston heavy said to be part property of Jack Shar key tends bar in the Loquacous Lths big cafe and the bar said to be bringing Sharkey dough than of his ring bouts Jimmy McLarnin probably will enter the ring at 147 in his return bout with Barney Ross and that may make whale of difference. for that's his
 fighting weight and he boiled down 142 for his last fight with the Chicagoan
 You have right from your Uncle Charlie Harvey that his fighter Steve Hamas will fight Max Baer for the heavy weight in September October Dr. Alexander Aekhine world chess champ will give Jose Capablanca shot at his if Buenos Aires promoters will guar anee him 10000 berries and not coe berries either Rabbit Maranvle asserts he'll be back with the Braves August 31 and month ago it July 31. Guy Bush the Pirates the best fast ball httes in the National League and that should be hunch throw those Bucs nothing but slow babies. Purdue lost only four games the grdron in the last five years Mickey Cochrane getting the reputation the best dressed guy in the American League his color combinations are enough to make the Tigers red and go out there and smack that pill The Pittsburgh Pirates pro grid out M have George Navel great Carnegie Tech back just about signed up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

Venzke has been running second to either Bill Bonthorn of Glenn Cunningham all year, and has just about satisfied himself that he's destined to finish behind these two. Discovery has been sure bet to run second to High Quest or Cav alcade, or in back of both.
 Paul Derringer, Reds pitcher who lost 27 games last season, IS pretty sure to come off second best every time he takes the hill, due to few of those balls that come over letter-high.
 And Ky Laffoon, young Denver golf pro, Is getting into the habit of finishing second best.
 A Little Behind
 So far this season ky has tied Harry Cooper for the western open and lost in the playoff. He also tied for the lead in the St Paul $5OOO onen, and wound up second best to Johnny Revolta in the play off. He finished second in the Gem tral New York tournament, the Canadian open, and recently wound up by taking the place position in the Rochester Centennial Walter Hagen Open, finishing behind Leo Diegel.
 In some instances, Laffoon's sec ond-place complex is similar to that of the grand old Scot, Mac donald Smith. Always of cham pionship caliber, Smith always was just stroke or two out of first place in the major pro contests. But Instead of being way past his prime like Smith, Laffoon is youngster just coming up, who achieved prominence as a shot maker only this year.
 Probably the classiest of the younger pros, ky struts around u course all decked out in the latest of golfing raiment in the gaudiest colors, and smoking q big, black cigar. He carries himself nonchal- antly, and seldom Is rattled in the tough going of pro play.
 Not Quite "Thcrc"
 However, Laffoon is a bit errat- ic, although his scores don't climb averaged about 72 strokes for GO rounds during the early season of 1894, but that was because he had several rounds between 6S and 70.
 Now 25, he Is being hailed as the biggest card of the pro game. With Walter Hagen admittedly slipping, and Gene Sarazen not what he used to be, the younger element is being rushed to the fore in an at tempt to attract attention. Along with Laffoon. Paul Runyan falls in this class
 Veteran observers, including Harry Cooper and Craig Wood, predict q brilliant futurc for thn westerner. Unheralded d year ago. the part Cherokee Is the talk of golf and his arrival to champion. ship form is acknowledge to be only q year away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
ANOTHER 'SETUP'
 LISTED FOR LOTT
 AND STOEFEN DUO
Worlds Best Doubles Team Walking Through
 Foes at Germantown

Germantown, Pa., Aug. 22.- UP).-America' doubles cham pions, George Lott of Chicago and Lester Stoffen of Los Angeles, lead six seeded American teams, one foreign pair and an unranked com bination into the quarter-finals of the national doubles tennis title play today.
 Lott and Stofen will have the unseeded duo, Dr Carl Fischer of Woodbury, Pa, and William Lin gelback of Philadelphia, as foes the third soft touch of the tourna- ment for the worlds ranking dou- bles combination.
 The. third seeded tandem, Frank Shields and Sidney Wood of New York, face Roderick Menzel of Czechoslovakia and Vernon Kirbu of South Africa only survivors of the foreign invasion, as Fred Perry and F. H. D. Wilde of England fell yesterday before the blazing racquets of a couple of California youngsters, Don Budge and Gene Mako.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
SANTILLO VICTOR
 IN ROCK BOUT
Local Mechanic Punches Out Decision Over
 Joe Harvey

New Haven, Aug. 22-Mixing speed with fast left jab, Al San tillo. of Middlebury, Waterbury mechanic, won every round to de- feat. Joe Harvey, of New Haven, in the feature bout of Matchmak- CT Dick Gray's all-star amateur boxing program in White City sta- dium last night. Santillo scaled 121, Harvey 119. Another large chowd witnessed the lively punch proceedings.
 In another of the~ star bouts, Young Max Baer, 1S6, New Haven, defeated Al Weisman, 193, Water town, knocking his opponent down for a nine tally in the second round. It was the first bout for both of them.
 Mickey Besta. 15S. Waterbury, defeated Art Hill, 160. of Hart ford in a two-fisted fight.
 Pete Colangelo, 147, Watertown defeated Jack Reed. 145, New Ha- ven, in a free-swinging brawl that saw the winner on the floor twice in the first round. Reed knocked himself down as he missed a hefty swing.
 Hot Chocolate, 143, New Haven,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
McGrath To Face AccuSers In Parks League Outfit

President Bob Kiersted of the Public Parks league ironed out the difficulties presented at last nights meeting and when the session closed everyone left arm in arm. That is all but the league secretary and treasurer who was unmerci- fully banned during the business proceedings. This gentleman, one H. P. McGrath was accused of practically every sin on the calen- dar during his absence from the session and he plans to retaliate when he appears at special meet ing on Thursday night.
 The protest filed by the A.B.C.'s against Umpire Greece was thrown into the container and upon this procedure the manager of the Colored club took leave The North End Hillies didn't file a formal protest as was expected and an- nounced that they had no such in- tentions. Manager Smoky Pala- dino of the Hillies today claimed better grade of sportsmanship for his organization.
 Last Session
 All managers are asked to re- port at the SeSSlon on IhurSday night due to the fact that this may be the final meeting of the season.
 The North End Hillies will meet St Stanislaus at Fulton Park to- morrow night at 6:15 o'clock on the Fulton Park diamond in a con- test that may decide the second series championship. This game was rained out when 1t was orig finally scheduled early in the seq son. Eddie Bergin and Tommy O'Conner have been assigned as of- hcials.
 The schedule for Sunday as an- nounced as follows:
 Fulton Park at o'clock-Oak- lands vs Raymond Hillies; at { o'clock-North End Hillies vs A. B. C.'s. umpire and scorer, Hend. ricks and Foley.
 Washington Park at o'clock St Stanislaus vs Wilson A. C., um- pire and scorer, Bergin and O'Con- nor.
 Waterville Park at 2 o'clock Waterbury A. c. vs c. and c. Jrs. umpire and scorer, Greece and SopinSlky
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
COMPETITION FOR.
 MIDDLETOWN RAGE LOOMS VERY KEEN
OutbOard Championships September 8 and 9
 Draws Classy Field

Back in 1928 and 1929 New Eng lands outboard drivers held most of the speed records in existence and won races consistently wher- ever they went. The opportunity to repeat this performance will be theirs this year at the outboard championships to be held in Mid dletown, Conn, on September Sth and 9th-the first time in three years that this important regatta has been held in New England. Can they come back? This is a question that is being discussed in motor boat circles throughout the country.
 The Boston trio of Al Burlington, Everett Wilkinson and Arthur Sutherland were known far and wide as record breakers and record makers. Even the girls in New England Mildred Hickey of Shrewsbury and Betty Wallace of Boston-were winning steadily against the best of men drivers.
 Carl Mason of Bristol. Len Starr of Bridgeport, Harry Johnson of Branford. Ken Mackenzie of New Haven, Robert Fuller and Roger Spencer of Hartford were regular winners.
 In 1880 at the national cham pionships in Middletown. the, New England boys won a number of races in competition with some of the fastest drivers ever attending one regatta. At that race. Elliott Spencer of Essex set worlds rec ord that stood for two years. George Raymond of Hartford. Hans Behr of Waterbury, Dud Rockwell of Bristol and Ted Rog- CTS of Middletown all helped to win points for New England
 In 1881, however, the New Eng land drivers were not out in front years. When Charles Cabot of New Haven beat out his home town running mate, Ken MacKen. zie. by one boat-length to win the 133-mile Albany-to-New York race in May 1892. that stirring finish was thought to be a good start for the New Eingland drivers. But, the results of the season at the final races run at Middletown proved that New England was still far behind!
 This year is the grand opportun- ity for New England to come back, At the Intercollegiate races held at Worcester. Crawford and Clin- ton Ferguson of Boston stepped out in front-Henry Simpson of Milford and Robert Haskins proved that they had the skill to get ahead and the speed to stay there.
 Bill Greenough, Harry Roberts. George Wingartner and Ed Russell of Hartford, Robert Ascha and Carson Feinstein of Holyoke, Fred Chase of Springfield, Al Barzee and Jack Grinold of New Haven and Jed Hanley of Rhode Island are all fast this year-faster than ever before. They know the competi- tion will be keen at Middletown, but they are confident that they can win against all corners. They are determined to bring back to New England the records that once were hers!
 The delegations from Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Florida Kentucky. Pennsylvania, Ohio and Georgia all intend to have some- thing to say as to who is crowned champion on September 9th and 9th. It promises to be a battle royal!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Carol Smith Sets
 New Golf Record

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 22.-(UP) -Besides winning a Connecticut Women's Golf association open day tournament with a score of S1, Miss Carol Smith, this city, clipped for a new course record here late yesterday.
 Miss Smith went out in 39 and back in 42Aand led her nearest competitor by five strokes. She also won the driving contest.
 Others in the field. with the ex- ception of Mrs George L. Ausin, Hartford, state champion with an S6 and Mrs Charles F.. Brainard. Hartford, with an SS, failed to break 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
TODANS SPORT HPAEADE k8MMhizB
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Stan Correspondent, 1,

New York, Aug 22-OUP)--- The Madison Square Garden pop- corn cultivation society, to give fl name to that daily gathering of managers, fighters, promoters, box ing writers and other non- essen- tials in Jimmy Johnston's office, was entertained at tea-time yester- day by Benny Leonard, a fellow who used to box abit.
 Mister Leonard's entertainment consisted of q monologue by Mis- ter Leonard on Mister Leonard's doubts as to the wisdom of picking Barney Ross to uick Jimmy Me- Larnin in their return meeting early next month.
 Mister Leonard, working in double breasted blue serge suit, red tie and tan shoes, and against a background of heroic pictures Of Jess Willard, Jack Johnson, Stan- ley ketchell and other workmen entered, and didn't let my de- slow him down a particle.
 II picked Barney to take Jimmy their first time out. see, but boys I'm gonna take plenty of time be- fore calling this next one. And 1 bet you guys'd never guess why. Well. I'll tell you-'cause Barney outgalloped him the first time, Yes sir, because Barney licked him. That's a funny reason, aint 1t! Well, 1t ain't funny at all. It's the truth. You know used to fight little myself, and 1 know how whipping a guy everybody said you couldn't effects you. Especially 2 kid. It gets lem cocky as hell.
 Now 1 ain't saying Barney K going to get that way, and l hope he doesn't, see, cause I'd like to see him win, but he's liable to. And if he does-well, he's liable to wind up coldern' herring. That McLarnin is nobody to get funny with. I fought him, see, and l know. He may be getting old, and his legs may be gone, but that left hand'll be stretching 'em when he's sixty and that right when he is sixty y-five."
 Yeah" somebody broke in. 'and Jimmy is poison on second shots. Lots of guys whipped him the first time only to get their heads knocked off the second"
 That's right" continued Mister Leonard, q was just getting t O that. know the guys you're talk ing about. Sammy Mandell was one. So was Bud Taylor. So was Ray Miller. And Billy Petrolle. Billy knocked Jimmy down nine or ten times the first time. but the second and third times Jimmy like to have punched him nuts."
 Was Mister Leonard then, going to pick McLarnin
 Nav, I didn't say that. Don't get mewrong. I ain't picked any, body yet. Picking against Ross is risky business. Remember, he fought the most perfect fight against McLarnin in their first meeting ever saw or anybody else ever saw. The kid didn't make . mistake. He made Jimmy do all the leading. That's the way to whip him. If he fights like that in Sep- tember he'll win again. But was a kid ince, and like Barney I was champion when I was a kid. And I know how hellishly cocky you get. It's a good way to be. but once in awhile it gets your block knocked off."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Girl Referee
 Flames Wrestlers

Boston, Aug 22.-fUP)-Armed with penknife, and a woman's natural skill in hair-pulling, Miss Gloria Leroy of Miami, Fla, be- came the first woman to ever ref cree a wrestling bout between men in this city when she successfully handled bout between Guy Bteencourt and Jack Comeau, both Canadians, here last night.
 Miss Leroy, a former wrestler and beauty contest winner, used the penknife (closed) to break H. legal holds, rubbing the end brisk ly up and down the spinal column until the offending contestant re- tented. At other times she merely tugged at the hair, but with equal- ly effective results.
 The bout ended when Miss Leroy dqsiualified Bettencourt for per- sistent use of the strangle hold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Poor Playing Costs WOrdens 50 Game

Naugatuck. Aug. 21.-with War 70 and Quilter. opposing pitchers even in effectiveness, opponents getting but three hits each, a num- Der of misplays cost the Worden team a 5-0 shutout at the hands of Naugatuck Chemical tonight at Recreation field, giving the win ners a first place tie with Am erican Brass in the Industrial League. Five runs in the third in- ming on two hits did the trick. F. Balinsky, White. O'Dea and Day were team standouts. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
NAUGATUCK TROPHIES
 FOR MEET DISPLAYED

Naugatuck. Aug. 22.-Trophies for the track meet that will be conducted at Recration field Sat- urday, Sept. &. are now on display at the jewelry store of L. N. Tom linson on Maple street. CuTs and mdeals that will be given to the winners of the various events on the program sponsored by the Nau- gatuck YMCA and the Chamber Of Commerce. may be seen th ,re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
The Standing
Pare Beats Chapin

Chicago, Aug 22-(UP)-J. Elm melt Pare, Memphis, today joined the big four"-Vincent Richards. defending champion. Ellsworth Vines, California. Hans Nusslein, Germany and Karel Kozeluh. Czechoslovakia-in the quarter fin. al round of the Sth annual nation
 al professional tennis champion. ships at the South Shore Country club. Pare defeated 4. H. Chapin. Jr. Springfield. Mass, in the only match yesterday. e-3, 6-2, 4-e. e-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
WRESTLING
(By United Press,

At Boston-Gil Lacross, Boston, threw Ted Germaine, Boston; Jack Ellis. Lawrence. drew with Ed Me- Neil, Manchester, N. H.; Jose Firpo, Argentine, threw Mike Me- Donald, Fall River: Dan Cady Notre Dame, threw Tiger Rollins, Australia; Young Dempsey. Toledo. drew with Can Grange, Georgia; Paul Carlson, Sweden. threw Paul Adams, Georgia; Jack Comeau, Canada, defeated Guy Bettencourt Canada-disqualifi
 At Brooklyn, N. Y.-Sandor Szabo, Hungary. threw Gene Bruce, New York: Mike Romano. Italy threw Bob Stewart, Texas; Abe Kashey. Lithuania, threw Jim At las, Greece; Floyd Marshall, Ari- zona, drew with Vanka Zelezniak Siberia: George Hagen. New York threw Devito, Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Brown Bears to.
 Drill Sept 10

Providence, R. l., Aug 22.-(UP) -Rumblings of the approaching football season were heard here when Coach D. O. (Tuss) Mc- Laughry invited 50 candidates for the Brown university football team to report at training camp for preliminary practice.
 The players were asked to report September 10 at Aldrich field here. Those invited included Il letter. men. headed by Captain Bill Kara ban.
 Brown opens it's season Septem- Der 29 at it's home field with Boss ton university as it's opponent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
BELIEVES IN ADVERTISING

Gallon, o-(UP)-The Gallon Daily Inquirer has found a dog among its readers. No sooner was the paper on the street cartayihg an advertisement for small boys lost Boston bull pub that the dog was found on Publishers W. V. Goshorn's front porch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

Errors - Quilter 2, Dunn. Con- nell. Runs - Smey, Lodge, F.. Balinsky, White, Wargo. Runs batted in - F. Balinsky 2, White. Two-base hits - r. Balinsky, Day. Stolen base - White. Sacrifices = Renfroe. Smey. Double plays - Quilter to Dunn to Cornell. Left on bases - Chemical, Wordens 5. Bases on balls Off Wargo 8. Quilter 2. Hit by pitcher = By Cutter (MarinelliD. Struck out = By Wargo 4. by Quilter 4. Wild pitches - Quilter, Wargo. Balk- Quilter. Passed balls White. Umpire - Frost. Time - 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
By JIMMY DONAHUE MIA Gnpyfnn cn0,,ta NNy.,tsa.

NEIA SefSlce sports writer
 Pork rind, when used behind a metal wobbler or spinner, is just about the most exciting pike lure on the market. But there is one failing this lure has, although it doesn't lie with the pork rind itself it lies III the method of attach ment by the fisherman.
 Quite few anglers attach their pork rind to the single or treble hook of their lure with no thought to the length of rind trailing be- hind. It should not be too long, because it induces short strikes The pike-or bass, too, for that matter-will strike at the lure and, instead of getting a mouthfuI of hooks. will clamp down short on the pork rind and then leave for other parts.
 fix the pork lure properly, first cut a hole in it behind the usual one that generally appears at the head. Then solder a small hook-about No. l4-to the shank of the treble or single hook of the spinner. Run the shank of the large hook through the center hole, pin the top hole of the rind to the small hook. and yon have d pork rind combination with which short strikes are impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Just Sly OF Class, Brought To Light
Laffoon, Cherokee Ace, Joins Ranks Of Second BeStS In
 Sporting World This Year
By JIMMY DONAHUE fNlsA Service Shorts yVriterl

New York Aug 22-Sometimes the difference between greatness and neargreaness is step two ball thrown to batter that grooves home pate iron shot that hooks off the tee and winds up in the rough.
 In the case of Gene Venzke, mer and Discovery the Vanderbilt colt the former is true.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Rumors And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World
 By JOHN A. CLUNEY The Grist Athletic Contest
Pert Paragraphs of Sport
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

With the death of Hal French, Manchester automobile racing driver this morning. the sport in this state is quite apt to be seriously curaed due in particular to half mile tracks in which many fourteen raced last Sunday at Windsor, where French fatally injured. Only this announced but whether they will have changed completely abandoned remains to be The part of the story that impressed announcement that next Sunday the drivers will be required to crash hel meust another of locking the door after the horse is stolen
 That lady referee who keeps the burpers in check with
 closed penknfe by the simple expeden of rubbing up and down their spnes quite novelty in the sports world
 former wrestler herself and not with pots and pans opponents either although she has looked at homey pans the gal Miss Gloria Leroy worked arbiter in Bos last night and when the bupers wouldn't break she used womans ageod prerogatve and pulled their hair until they parted some the hair parting from the skulls to the vas, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Last Nights Fights
(By United Press)

At Hartford. Conn: Jimmy Leto, 140, Hartford, defeated Jackie Davis. 143, Cleveland, (10); Frankie OBrien, 160, Hartford, knocked out Joe Kemp, 165 1-2, Cambridge, CD; Eddie Conley, Al 1-2, Danbury, lost on technical knockout to Billy Bridges, 146, Willimantic, (D; Joe Quzman, 126 1-2, defeated Eddie Haas, 124, Worcester, (6); Billy Reeves, 160, Collinsyille, knocked out Charlie Shimkus, 160, Worcester, CD.
 son, 125 IA, New York, (10).
 At Elizabeth, N. J.--Mickey Bot tone, 160, Newark, knocked out Jack Ernie, 162, Asbury Park. (4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

Nick Verzier and Ray Mur- over the Bonna Dom brawl phy not having quite gotten last week end, gave an excel lent exhibition at bat (cOnsld- ering).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
BREATHING DEVICE CLOGS

Arron, O-(UP)-Harold Quirk. 50, was taken to a hospital in a serious condition after frantic dash by Police Chief S. c. West.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
EGG WEIGHED HALF A POUND

Brimfield, Mass-(UP)-An egg laid by one of stephen Pierce's Rhode Island red hens weighed ex- ectly haK . pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

On Thursday evening of this week the All-Naugy baseball team. coached by Jack Scan lon will attempt to upset the winning streak of the HOpc- vile All stars, coached by that we'll known former Eastern . league second bascman, (Dan- bury entry) Peter "The Great" Guglielmo. The proceeds of the game to go towards new and larger bat for the great Peter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

the nearest thing to the late Jack Beasley seen here in years, fought a draw with Jerry Grella, 150, Waterbury. This bout had the bout had the fans in an uproar.
 Johnny Pal, 14S. Hartford, de- feated Johnny Ruff, 143 of Wa. terbury, in a fast fray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

Hartford, Conn., Aug 22-(UP)-Unconscious since he listed from his wrecked racing at Sage Park track Windsor, Sunday, Harold French, 40 Manchester N H. died at hospital early today from skull fracture
 Frenchs machine collded with another car, struck fence and threw him into the air When he landed the chine fell on him.
 and leg injury Of uncertain when his q t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

of Kent. O. to save him from choking. A special tube in Qurk's throat, through which he breathed, had become clogged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Hopeville Twilight
 Shadows
(BY THE INSIDER)

Last evening at the Hopeville ball park the Wildcats and Cow boys played to 5-5 tie in one of the most interesting games of the season. The game is to be replayed next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

"POp" Roy, original funstcr Of the league gave quite an ex- hibftion behind the bat while catching for the Wildcats.