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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
|ELKS AND KACEY
 PIN CHAMPIONS FITTED SATURDAY
Bowling Banquets at Club Rooms; BurraII'S Blues
 Won Golf Match

Champion teams in golf and bowl ing competition were honored at three dinners in various parts of the city Saturday night. Major John M. Burrall's Blues, 81 to 69 point win- ners over Reg" Gilman's Blacks, were feted at the expense of the Club, President Rowley w. Phillips introducing a number of speakers from the opposing teams, as well as the two captains. Burrall's team has won twice in the past three years, Saturdays play being very interest ing due to high and cold winds and the placing of several of the cups in sand traps, in which the ball had to be putted out to complete scores on the hole.
 Enjoyable
 At the Elks club, Jack Driscoll's team was honored at the annual bowling banquet in which more than 100 bowlers and guests at tended and being well entertained by Attorney E. J. Mcdonald, in the capacity of toastmaster, his annual duty, in which he awarded more than a score of prizes. The dinner was followed by considerable en- tertainment, enjoyed by all present. At Il o'clock, the traditional Elks Il o'clock toast was given by Ex- alted Ruler Walter E. Monaghan. Arrangements for the affair were well handled by Bill Stanton, Fran cis Darlington, Bill Cavanaugh, Her man Lux ana several others.
 KaceyS Gather
 Charley Bannon's Knights of Co., lumbus bowling league champions were dined at their club rooms on North Main street, an excellent din- ner being provided by Phil Becker. Speakers, including Attorney Ed ward Blackstone Bobbin and Dr. B. A. O'Hara, were introduced by Postmaster Neil Maloney while the winners including Captain Bannon, Ed Green, Ray Altman, Steven Ber- gen and Toby Bannon took the bows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
Another Girl With
 Boys Ball Team

Webster, Mass, April 27-(U. P.)-Feminine first passing on high school baseball teams is getting to be . fad in these parts.
 Nellie Twardzik started it all last year when she won a place on the Webster High team.
 Over the weekend, Nellie's nine played MiIlbury High and who should be playing the ini- tial sack for the MillburyS but another-Mable CuIlina.
 With more experience, Nell lie fared better than Mable, who didn't get to bat and mufRed her only fielding chance in one inning of play.
 Nellie entered the game with Webster trailing 7-1 in the ninth. Right away the boys tie the score, Nellie herself went out and got six runs to scoring the fifth. But the Mill bury boys weren't at all grate- full They made two runs in the 10th inning t0 win, 9-7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

Tonight, tagged as "Holy Name Night, will see IS parish pin teams roll into action directly after the official opening ceremonies, which will be attended by Mayor Hayes, President Harry x. Cashin of the Waterbury Duckpin Bowling asso-. ciation, Bob White, donor of the three-year trophy which goes to the Holy Name team that wins it three times, George Perrine, Bill Cun- ningham and Leo Conway, members of the executive committee, seevral Catholic clergy, and many others interested in the novel event, which will probably draw thousands of bowling fans to watch the rolling throughout the remainder of the week.
 Lineups For Tonight
 The official schedule for Holy Name teams tonight follows:
 Alleys l and 2-St. Thomas vs Blessed Sacrament.
 Alleys and 4ESt. Thomas vs Blessed Sacrament.
 Alleys s and 6-St.. Thomas vs Blessed Sacrament.
 Alleys 2 and 8-SS. Peter and Paul vs Sacred Heart.
 Alleys and 10-SS. Peter and Paul vs Sacred Heart.
 Alleys Il and 12-SS. Peter and Paul vs St. Margarets.
 Alleys 13 and 14-St. Patricks vs St. Anns.
 Alleys 15 and 16-St. Francis vs Mount Carmel.
 Alleys Hand 1s-St. Francis vs Mount Carmel.
 A strong appeal to the majority of the 10000 bowlers in this city and vicinity, by the fact that the tour nament will consist of four groups, each participant to be classified &C., cording to his or her average in a recognized league in which the bowl CT takes part throughout the regu- lar season. Silver trophies and prize money will be distributed in all four classes, which gives everyone an op- portunity to win, whether he or she is an 85 or 115 average performer in team, singles, and doubles events.
 "A 6t1m0OuL
 Specifically, the tournament is the most elaborate and far-reaching of any in its class for the past six years and makes eligible for entry bounded by Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport, no entries being eligible from those three cities or towns beyond them.
 Tomorrow night, fourteen teams representing various commercial and business firms of the city will take part in the tournament according to the following schedule:
 Alleys 1 and 2-F. w. Grand vs Miller & Peck.
 Alleys and 4-Apothecaries Hall vS D. F. Beach.
 Alleys and 6-Jones Morgan vs Republican American.
 Alleys Il and 12-Diamond Ginger Ale vs Clock Beer.
 Alleys 13 and 14-Nastri Bros. vs Clock Beer
 Alleys 15 and 18-Packard Motors vs Clock Beer.
 Alleys IT and 18-Speed Press vs Clock Beer.
 Schedules for the remainder of the week and scores of this eve- ning's competition will be published tomorrow evening in the Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
SH|KAT LAWSUIT MAY BE DROPPED SINCE BABA BOUT
German Again Without Title as Result of Bout
 Last Week

Columbus, O., April 27-UP)- Dick Shikat, twice dethroned world heavyweight wrestling champion, takes the stand in federal court here today to tell the inside" of the al- legged manipulations of matmen by the so-called eastern trust"
 Shikat was expected to be the second witness called upon the re- sumption of the trial of suit by Joe Alvarez, Boston promoter, seek ing 8 temporary injunction to keep Shikat from wrestling because of al- legged breach of contract.
 To Fight It Out?
 Attorneys for Alvarez said the fight for Shikat's services would con- tinue although he lost his title Fri day night at Detroit to Ali Baba of Turkey.
 But observers were not convinced the suit would proceed. They pointed out that with Shikat titleless the eastern group would have little to gain even though the contract held by Alvarez was ruled valid.
 Whether the suit was to be fought to finish by Alvarez was believed to rest upon a decision by Paul Bowser, Boston, the dominant figure of powerful six-way promotional combine.
 The defense charged in a session Friday that Alvarez was @ "stooge for Bowser."
 Back to Town
 Jack Curley of New York and Ray Fabiana of Philadelphia, two other parties to the six-way contract, and Alvarez all returned to the east over the weekend.
 The loss of the championship by Shikat was termed unfortunate" by Al Haft, Columbus promoter who has managed the German since he jumped" from the eastern group.
 "Shikat was not in condition to wrestle," Haft said, "he had been in court and couldn't train. We'll de- mand a return match when the suit is completed"
 All Baba, the new champion, is said to be managed by Jack Her man. Herman became a national figure in wrestling g years ago when he brought Stanislaus Zbyszko to the United States from Poland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
First Annual District BOuUng Tournament Starts 1on
Cops Raid Bookies
 At Red Sox Game

Boston, April 27 - U.P.)- Besides being treated to slug fest, the 750O fans who saw the New York Yankees blast out a 1929 win over the Boston Red Sox yesterday also saw Q de- tectIve squad swoOp down on the right field pavilion and ar- rest nine professional book makers.
 The bOokies were charged with gaming and registering bets on the result of . baseball game" and wer released on $25 bail each for appearance in court today.
 A half dczen others fled Fem way Park as the crowd cheered pursuing detectives.
 Police said the bOOkiSe were the Tanks would not score in laying odds of 75 to 100 that individual innings and that the odds jumped to 175 to 300 after the Red Sox scored six runs in the first inning.
 The raid occurred just as the Yankees scored the first of seven runs in the second in- ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
WASHINTON OUT. OF VALLEY LOOP;
 SMITH RESIGNS
New Team to Be Named
 WedneSday-Miller A Named Ump

Plans for the scheduled opening of the Naugatuck Valley Baseball league struck a snag rather sud- denly, when Doc Smith announced the withdrawal of the Washington, Conn, club from the circuit, due to finances, and also rendered his own resignation as an umpire, to which post he was named short time ago. At Q meeting held at the Watertown home of Walter McGowan, the withdrawal and resignation was re- ceived by President Julius Bierner, who will attempt to secure a re- placement for Washington before another meeting to be called at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday night at the Mo- Gowan home on Cherry avenue, Watertown.
 Get Going
 Teams interested in joining the league. particularly the New Mill Cord, Southington and Bristol out Jits are asked to communicate with President Biener at his place of bus iness in Waterbury as soon as pos- Sible. Jerry Miller of Watertown. was chosen as 8 regular umpire to replace Smith, Charles MetcaK of Hampton being chosen as an alter nate ump.
 Opening Schedule
 Woodbury at Torrington, Hopeville at Cheshire, So. Meriden at Thom- aston, Litchfield at the field of team named to replace Washington. Gala opening days ceremonies are being planned for May 10th when all four teams will swing into action. Secre- Eary Joe Farrell will submit his schedule for adoption at Wednes- days meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
YALE CREWS SCORE
 THREE AT WORCESTER

Boston, April, N-(UP)-Yale's Triple" over Massachusetts Institute of Technology in their regatta on Lake Quinsigamond at Worcester feature Saturdays College sports program in New England.
 Eli's Green but promising Varsity eight stroked by Jimmy Castle led M. I. T. by five lengths over the Henley distance in the ordinary time of minutes 30 seconds.
 Harvard won the greater Boston track meet at Cam bridge, scoring 68 points against run ner-up Holy Cross 45. Boston Col lege edged Harvard in freshman competition, 71 1-2 to 65 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

take one hand off the ball only in the act of pitching. When one hand is taken off the ball, the pitch has begun and must be completed with out again bringing the ball into both hands.
 The pitcher must release the ball on the first forward swing of the pitching arm.
 Multiple motions of the pitching arm, designed to deceive batters and base-runners, are barred. This prohibits more than one revolution of the arm in the so-called wind mill pitch. The pitcher is permit ted to take the ball upward in front and over toward the rear in con- tinuous swing but is required to release the ball at the completion of the first revolution.
 This rule also prohibits more than one backward and forward swing in what is known as the cradle pitch. After separating the hands, the pitcher may take the ball backward past his body only once and must deliver the ball on the first forward swing.
 If any part of the aforementioned pitching rules is violated, the um- pire can call an illegal pitch. That, as already mentioned, is a balk and permits a runner to score from third base. Prior to this season, a runner on third base couldn't score unless a mate had hit safely, an error had been committed, or play had been made to catch the runner off base.
 Under the old rules player could not and under the new rules he cannot score from third base on a wild pitch or passed ball.
 
 Softball Becomes
 More Like Baseball
 The balk rule, hitherto kept of the books because it is impossible to deceive base-runner if the base runner himself is adhering to the rules, obviously was put in the new rules to break up trick pitching de- liverieS.
 A base-runner can't be fooled by pitchers motion because he is not supposed to leave a base until the ball has reached or passed the batter. If he removes his foot from the base before the pitch gets up to the batter, he is automatically out.
 An illegal pitch not struck at: an illegal pitch struck at and missed. and an illegal pitch struck at and fouled will be called balls. If the batter hits an illegal pitch into fair territory, the play shall go on as if the pitch had been legal.
 The old wording which required the ball to land on or within the oase lines before the infield by rule applied, caused considerable contro- versy. The new wording allows the umpire to call an infield fly when 1t would have landed within req sonable distance of the base lines. and makes 1t purely a matter of Judgmenk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
NAUCATUCK FACES
 CROSBY TUESDAY

Naugatuck, April 27 - Elated by its 8-4 victory over Torrington High in the New City Saturday, the Naugatuck High school baseball team prepared to face Crosby High of Waterbury, its is ancient No. 1 rival. here at Recreation field to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Naugatuck has 8 record of two wins and one defeat, lowing in it's first game but capturing the next two from Watertown and Torring- ton. It hopes to make good show ing against Crosby. AS yet the Gar net nine is 8 green one.
 Misplays
 Errors by Torrington paved the way for the Garnet triumph Satur- day. Eddie Nolan allowed hits but his teamates pounded the Tor rington twirler, Kisko for IA safe blows. Naugatuck scored run in the first, two in the second, added two more in the third, two more in the fifth and in the ninth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
AIRCRAFT TEAM
 WINS STATE TITLE

The United Aircraft of Hartford won their first Industrial League state basketball championship Sat- urday night with @ hard-earned l2-38 victory over the Malleable Iron Fittings team of Branford. Foran with IT points was the stand put performer for the winners with Naimo running him close second ss he scored 16 points for the los- ang combination. The game was eloge all the way Foran's hoops coming at opportune moments and proving the margin of victory. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
SHARKEY MAY BOX
 BRUBAKER IN WEST

Los Angeles, April 27-(UP)-Jack Gharkey, Boston's fighting ex-sailor and former heavyweight champion, was reported today to have accepted terms for an outdoor appearance here in August against an unnamed opponent.
 Charles Mcdonald, Hollywood Le- zion stadium matchmaker, an- nounced Sharkey and his manager, Johnny Buckley, had agreed to the match.
 The matchmaker said he was try ing to obtain Phil Brubaker, former divinity student from Dinuba, Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
DOG WINS SCHOOL RATING

Pasadena, Cal. - CU.PD - While Mary had a little lamb that follow ed her to school" Johnny Robertson has been granted permission to let his police dog not only to follow him to school but to attend all class es. The teacher found it better than to leave the dog outside barking for its master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
By Harry Grayson
Larger Diamond Official as SOftball Moves to Stan=
 ardize Its Rules

Softball, the game that has swept the country, has 60-foot base lines and 8 pitching distance of 40 feet this season.
 Freak pitching deliveries that threatened to wreck the game are curbed and the umpire has broad- CT latitude in calling an infield fly in the most drastic rule changes since bunting and base-stealing was eliminated several years ago.
 A poll at the national meeting during the winter revealed that GA per cent of softball centers used 60-foot base lines. The other, in- cluding 75 of 76 leagues in Detroit, preferred 45-foot base lines and the 37-foot, 8 l-2 inch pitching dis tance.
 The National Recreation Associ- ation decided to make the larger diamond official so that rules and conditions would be uniform in inter-city tournaments. Standard izing the code has been one of the games biggest problems.
 In the past, the rules forbade a runner from scoring on a balk. But under the new regulations, an- nounced by Hubert G. Johnson, of the Detroit Department of Rec- reation, interpreter for the joint rules committee of the national body, all base-runners advance on balk. An illegal pitch also con- stitutes a balk.
 Each illegal pitch shall be called ball. A batter, of course, is not entitled to take first base on an illegal pitch unless 1t is the fourth ball.
 
 Curb Multiple Motions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
The Greatest Baseball Game Ever Played On This Date
WHITE OUTPITCHED WADDELL IN TO 0 DUEI
 WHEN SULLIVAN SINGLED AT CHICAGO
By B. E. JARRETT :

of the ninth when Manager Bill Sullivan connected safely with of Waddes Gavy" the pitching duel between Doc" White and "Fube" Waddell
 
 Wadde hits singles Doc granting three and be four two coming in any one inning White did permit another of McAloer reach first Wadd these spelled his defeat sacrifice fol- Suivans timely after George getting other
 defeat of the by the White
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
NET STARS IN ACTION AT PROVIDENCE TONIGHT

Providence, R. l., April 27--(UP)- The All-Male sector of the profes- gional Tennis Troupers-Ellsworth Vines, George Lott, Lester Stoefen and Berkeley Bell-perform here to- night. Tomorrow night they play in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
Last Nights Fights

New York - Isadore Oastagna, 2I4 x, Spain. knocked out Steve Dudas, 1ei. Edgewater. N. J.. CD; George Drescia, 2l4 1-4, Argentina, knocked out George Nicholson. POS 3-4, Yonkers, (2), Frank Delillo, 133 1-2, New York, out- pointed Gin Rudolph, Ridgewood, N. J. (O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

ROBERT WRIGHT, hardware mer- chant, takes time to enjoy a pipe and Prince Albert and give his views on smoking tobacco. "Prince Albert is . mssterpieee," MT. Wright says. "P.A. has nest-to-goodness flavor and rich, ripe tastiness." Enjoy this tobacco masterpiece yourSelfI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

SCHOOL TO TRAIN MOUSEMAIDs
 Joplin, Mo. - (U.P) - The board of education and the state depart ment of education have sponsored @ six weeks course here in how to be Q housemaid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
HOLY NAME PIN SQUADS INITIAL TEAMS TOROLL
 ON GENLOT ALLEYS
Mayor Frank Hayes Scheduled to Throw First Ball at
 D. m.-MercantiIe- Commercial Night Tuesday
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

With all major plans completed for the outstanding bowling tournament since Waterbury sponsored the national event in 1930 nothing remained to be done but mark time until o'clock this evening" when Mayor Frank Hayes and Alderman Ed Fitzgerald will officially open the first annual District Duckpn Tournament at the Genlot alleys by rolling the first balls of the meet which expected to last for at least ten days with nearly 200 teams listed for action
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
The Score

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
MURKUR, PERCY IN MAIN BOUT
 OF MAT SHOW
Englishman Paired With Mystery man; Marucci,
 Perenewski in Opener

Another all-star wrestling show with new main bout performer in the person of Walter Percy of England has been set up by Batch maker Joe Zonsin for Friday night at Buckingham hall. Percy will go to the mat with Dr. Martin Murkur, the ::mysterious doctor" who knows his nerves and sinews 50 well that he made a distinct hit on the last program in this city and was im- mediately signed for another show ing.
 Knows His Stuff
 Percy, tall, somewhat handsome Englishman, is reputed able to hold his oW nwith the clever Murkur who proved, in his conquest of Maurice Cavell that he is quite in a class by himself. He will have 90 minutes to pin Percy twice un- less he can accomplish two falls be- fore that time.
 Another bout of excellent pairing will show Abe Stein, brother of the unfortunate Sammy Stein, who losa his eyesighC by trachoma, against Karl Pojello, the Lithuanian cham uion who has let to be throwi ii local ring. Stein, 8 speedy lad for a heavyweight has a chance to get himself plenty of work in this city if he cain cope with the agile and able Pojello who scan take care of any opposition on any mat, any, where.
 Local Boys Billed
 Anthony Lashas, 8 Philadelphia Lithuanian, will be another new conner to Waterbury, having as his opponent, Maurice Leo Cavell, the handsomely built French-Canadian who rarely gives disappointing per- formance. Lilo Nardi, the Torring- ton man of muscle and Pat Reilly, the Irish errier, will also hook up in 30 minute bout. whmile Little Wolf" Marucci and Harry Pedenew- scki, eX-Wilby football lineman of ability open the show in an all- Waterbury bout that should be a dandy All in all, the show has more color and class that that a bundle of rainboWs, and will probably at tract a near capacity audience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

386 373 394 1l53 High single-Gergeron.
 High three-Manseau
 High game-Bourassas.
 High team-Bourassa's.
 The married women's league will send a team to compete with the girls league team in a special match tonight. The married wom- ems league is closing it's season and a banquet is being arranged for the latter part of May in the club hall. The men are arranging to join the annual district duckpni bowling tournament at Genlot allays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
CLOCK TICKS 143 YEARS

Hancock, Mich. U.P) -- A grandfather clock which has been in the family of Oliver Farwell, Lake Linden, Mich, for 143 years, still keeps accurate time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
BOWLING

The Raymond Bakery's bowling match with the Franco American Social club scheduled Saturday evening was postponed to latter date. The reservation made for this match was utilized by members who matched their bowling skill in a special match, victory going to Bourassa's team by 5 pins.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
CONSCIENCE FINALLY BASED

Vancouver, B. c. - U.PO - A Vancouver man has returned $2.50 which he said the city overpaid him 90 years ago while he was working for the Park Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

Beauty treatments and aids cost women of Britain $300,000,0 ,000 last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

The tee shot should be more Of 8 sweep than 6 hit; that is, the clubhead should reach the lowest point of the arc as the ball is struck. The ball, therefore. is teed at Q point opposite the left foot. :.
 The iron shot is more of . direct downward hit. For Q successful shot, the ball must be struck before the clubhead reaches the bottom of the arc. The accomplish this act of hit- ting down on the ball play the sphere more toward the right foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
United Aircraft (Hartford)
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.. Aircraft Htfd) ' 16 Il s-42 Nallable Iron (Bfd) 12 II 8-38
 Referee-Santerson Time Four 10-minute periods. Umpire Billy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

Curb Multiple Motions of Trick Deliveries
 The pitcher, after taking the proper stance on the mound, can
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-13

Only sign of shyness to betray IT.
salf came when a reporter piped up
Tell what you think of Mr.. Sinclair
Lewis in 10 words"
With her back against the wall,
Miss Landon gazed off into the dis
lance. "Grandpa's around here some
where" she said, "but he's as hard
to keep track of as a three-year-old
child"
Sometimes it's parents who cramp
their children's style, and vice versa,
but if the gigantic photographs on
the wall-Governor Landon, astride
a horse, Governor Landon at the age
of seven, and Governor Landon-
bothered his pretty little daughters
head, it was not apparent.
"A lovely little celebrity" chirped
fatuous female voice, as Miss Ian
don slid gracefully out of reach.
"Naw," someone answered, Gust a
nice kid, having a swell time"
And group of newspapermen, vet
Grams of the political wars in Wash
ington and elsewhere, nodded agree
ment.