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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

New York, April 15-(UP)-It was a chilly, blustery day but golf nuts are golf nuts, even though they are tennis players, and 50 mid- afternoon of yesterday found me teeing off with Ellsworth Vines and George Lott at the Pomonok Coun- try club.
 The bet was a $1 Nassau all the way round, which made it possible for me to lose six dollars. did. Vines, who hits as sweet a tee shot as any pro could want, was out in 36, one over par, and back in 37. Lott had a Al going out, and bet tered this by one shot coming home. This was shade too good for me, even though they allowed me to tee up in the rough and gave me a "Mulligan" off three tees, a "Mulli- gan" being the right to hit 8 sec- ond shot worse than your first.
 But I believe I got $6 worth of tennis information. I could easily have picked up SIP worth had been able to hit a ball in the fair way and thus walk more with Vines and Lott.
 Challenge
 Vines chief ambition in life right now is to get Vincent Richards to play him for a side bet of any amount Brother Richards will name, providing its 5000 or more. Richards got under the Calitorni- ans skin with his recent interviews with New York tennis writers in which he charged Vines with being afraid to play him at singles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Scalpers Getting $52.5O For Baer
 Bout Tonight
BY HARRY PERCY United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

\OAAtGO EFeSS St&M COffeSpOMdentl
 London, April 15--Maxie Baer, de- termined to start string of victo- ries that will lead to recovery of the world heavyweight title, starts s1iss serious" comeback campaign in Harringay arena tonight against Tommy Farr, clumsy .Welchman who is heavyweight champion of the British empire.
 Baer, bronzed, hard as nails and cocky as of old, was a 2 to 1 favor ite to polish off the 23-year-old Welshman before the fifth round and a 3 to l favorite, with very little Farr money in sight, to win 8 12-round decision.
 MaXie has been training almost a month at the Ace of Spades road- house outside of London and today he said:
 This is the beginning. I'll be- come the first man in history to re- capture the title"
 MaX'S ambition is to whip Farr, dust off Germany's Walter Neusel here on May 31 and then climb in- to a London ring July 3l against Joe Louis.
 A capacity crowd of 15,000 which will pay upwards of $1000O0 to see Max's English debut, is expected to pack the North London covered stadium. Ringside seats from scalp- CTS are bringing $52.50. Max has been guaranteed $22, 2,500 free from income taxes, win lose or draw. Farr, who learned to fight when he was a hotel bootblack at the age of 12, will get between $10,000 and $l7,0O0 depending on the gate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Initial P. G. A. Open Tourney Set For Highland

Highland Country club of Meriden will be the scene of the first of the i series of "open" tournament spon- sored by the Connecticut Profess sional Golfers Association, six of whose members met in this city last night. The date is set for Monday May 17th with Bud Geoghegan, pro-director of the club in charge and donor of $l00 in prize money for the professionals to shoot at. Depending upon the entries there may be an additional $15O in prize money. A golf show will follow the tourney, scheduled for 36 holes of play, with Geoghegan to be assist ed by Eddie Burke of Naugatuck, Al Labutis and Paul Prill of Matta- tuck and George Hunter of Pleas ant View.
 A banquet for Bill Lee, Hartford Courant golf expert is also planned by the P. G. A. of this state, at a time to be set later. MT. Lee was the association secretary for several years, having recently resigned. Sev- eral applications for membership will be passed upon at a later date. Bob Smith. president of the asso- citation proposed new threesome setup for the pro-amateur tourna- ments, allowing two amateurs and one professional to play together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
TWO.ROLLOFFS TO
 TOP CHASE LOOP

The Chase Company Twelve team bowling league finished its schedule last week with two teoms tied for the first place and the 1936-1937 championship, while in the conso- lation section of the league the same action exists, showing that this league certainly had a close and interesting season. With the coming two rol-off matches Eddie Farley who is in charge of the Chase Recreation building where the alleys are, is busy directing car penters who are building temporary bleacherS seats to accommodate the large crowds of bowling enthusias- tics who will pack the Chase alleys on both nights.
 On Thursday night the Consola- ton winners will be decided when Captain John Shaw's Office team made up of the following perform CTS, Otto Bonaker, Harry Cottrell, Eddie Coughlin, Newall Mitchell and Captain Shaw as ancl1ar- snaA, by the way Jumping John rolled 4O3 last week and the Office boys are just reminding the Yard team of this feat. The other team carrying the colors of the Yard will have Captain Harold Tucker, Ted Roy, Dom RoSsi, Joe Martone, Rosa, Ed Show no relation of N John and Bill Roy. As the teams go to the post the betting is 8 to s for the Ofice. This match will get along at 9 o'clock.
 The game of games will take place Friday night at 8:30 D. m. when the leagues championship will be decided when the Rolling Mill will meet the Metal Receiving five.
 Captain Frankie Delaney of the Metal Receiving team will have Louie L,heureux, Arthur Blair, Cap- tain Delaney, Jimmy Pulela and Mickey Sharon. The Rolling Mill will show Jerry Hayes, Tommy Ly- ons, Jackie Mitchell, Beans Mulesky and Leo Conway and Chet Hannick.
 One has only to look over the above two lheups to see that both teams will start with the betting even.
 When these games are completed it will bring down the curtain of another great season in the history of the Chase Company bowling league. The banquet will be held at the Elks Club on Saturday, April 24 with about 30 bowlers and their guests attending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Today's Sport
 Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE
 tUnited Press Stan Correspondent

Winnie plays pretty fair game for a man of his age," Vines said during a trip to the rough to help me hunt my ball, "but if he can beat me so can Kate Smith"
 'If he ever plays you for money" !" chimed in Lott, who was also look ing for my ball, please cut me in on your side. You'd better not let too many people in on the bet, however, as you'd have a line forming for a mile outside your door. I have no doubt but what Richards would get in it, himself. Hell, you could beat him in three sets in an hour"
 Vines thinks the United States Davis Cup team is in for 8 surprise when it meets Japan in San Fran cisco late this month.
 "The boys better not take that one too lightly, else they won't be around to play Australia. Japan's got one hell of a swell player in that Jiro Yamagishi, or whatever his name is. When I was in Japan I played him seven times and the worst he got out of it was five wins and 8 draw. Budge is no c:nch to beat him, and I believe he can take Frankie Parker-if Parker plays as planned-in four sets. Jiro is the only Jap I ever played who didn't have trick shots. Most of his countrymen, you know, are so un- orthodox they can hardly hit the ball. But not Jiro. He plays 'em all right, and there are few better back hands in the world than his."
 Germans Good
 Vines hit a brassie to the green and expressed the opinion that it was a swell shot, and that Ger many probably would meet England in the challenge round for the Da- wis cup. He gave his reason the fact that the Germans are better balanced than this country or Aus tralia.
 "von Cramm," he said, "is as good as any amateur singles player in the business, and in Henkel, Ger many has the best No. player. Our No. ? man, no matter who is chosen, won't be as good as Henkel. The same is true of Australia"
 Lott was a sound dissenter.
 "The edge belong to this country. Budge will win his two singles matches and the doubles team of Budge and Mako win the third point in 8 breeze. How can the doubles team miss? I'm coaching it. That makes it a cinch."
 T hope you're right, coach" Vines answered, "but when you start making any team breeze over Crawford and Quist you're screwy."
 They started arguing, but I can't give you the outcome because I hooked spoon into the woods and was forced to depart.
 Copyright 1897, by United Press)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
BARONE NEW HEAD N
 OF FULTON A. C.

Joe Barone, well known Fulton and Crosby football and baseball star, was swept into the presidential chair in a special election held last night att he Pearl Street house. John Keeley, former head, who re- fused the renomination, presided.
 John Fahy was elected as the vice-president of the Fulton A. O., and George Banziger was ushered in as secretary. Bob Banziger re- tained his post as treasurer which Is a two year term.
 Tony Imbimbo, who is &C., knowledged to be manager Df the coming baseball aggregation, has called a batting practice for Sum- day afternoon at the Fulton park diamond. All candidates for the nine are requested to be on hand as Harol dHadley, well known um- pire. will take over the coaching reinS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

ing Rewards IF and handled by Raymond Workman, he was beat en a neck by the Sickle colt after a fast and game performance. Many observers ventured the the ory that Workman made his run too soon, but Pompoon fought gamely and made up considerable ground ill the homeStretch.
 Has Good Knees
 Pompoon is a light bay, over 1d hands at the wither. A bit rangy he is clean -limbed, with long well-placed shoulder and strong quarters. Veterinarians declare he has the best knees of any of Pom- pey's get.
 His sire won 8 Hopeful and Flu turity double, a Wood Memorial and proved 8 factor in other stakes. Pompoon's dam, Oonagh, is daughter of Friar Rock, a stout distance running son of Rock Sand and half-brother of Fair Play. The next dam, Ohone, was 8 stakes Ally and 8 daughter of the speedy Polymelian. Speed and stamina are both woven into Pom poon's pedigree pattern. He is in- bred to Polymelius.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
NORTH END PALS FINISH SEASON

The basketball curtain will be drawn tonight att he N. E. Y. when the Pals encounted the Tech five in the main game of a double header. Keen interest is shown in the game by both the players and the spectators as it is being played oh winner take all" basis.
 John Briotti wil handle the main offering at 8 p. m, with the Tigers and the Dixies clashing in the pre- liminary. The lineup of the teams are doubtful at present but it is expected that the Tech five will start McNamara and Alessio. Al Guares, Ventinurri at center and Mazzie and Evans at forward.
 Coach Rossi will depend on Ri- naldi, Gllnshannan, Jannetty, Chestone, Benson, Toilette, Senich, Harvey and Lauia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
135 POUND KING AT NEW HAVEN
 MONDAY EVENING
Ambers Opposes Phil Bak- CT at Arena-StrOng
 Prelims

New Haven, April 15-A capacity audience-one of the largest to see 8 professional fight in Connecticut in the past several years-is expect ed at the Arena next Monday night when Lou Ambers, the Herkimer, N. Y, worlds lightweight champion, and Phil Baker, Norwalk punching master, meet in 10-round feature bout on Al Weills program.
 It will mark the second appear ance of Ambers in Connecticut and his showing is eagerly awaited by fight fans throughout the state. In his first Connecticut appearance, in Hartford several years ago, he fought to draw with Jimmy Leto.
 No Cinch
 Ambers is not taking the match lightly. He is well aware of the fact that he is in for a busy evening. Baker has been moving along at a nice clip of late and one of his most recent victims was Kid Choc- olate, former worlds featherweight titleholder.
 A win over Ambers will clear the way to a bout with Pedro Montanez, the sensational Spaniard, for Baker and with that in mind he is extend ing himself in his daily workouts.
 A fine set of bouts have been ar- ranged to support the main go. Fa- his Tzantetopoulous, Lynn, Mass, light heavyweight, meets Sleeve Carr, Meriden slugger, in the semi final listed for. eight rounds. Eddie Moore. Bridgeport southpaw, and Jack Bangwell, New York, are to mix for six rounds and another battle over the same route brings together Gene Bonin, Willimantic heavyweight, and Georgie Fitch, New Haven. Wilbur Ackerly, White Plains, N. Y., welterweight, and Jackie Remmes, Brooklyn, open the show in four spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
CLASSY FIELDS

Boston, April 15-CUP) - One of the classiest fields in the 4l-year history of the B. A. A. Marathan was assured today when Leslie Pawson of Pawtucket, R. l., 1883 winner and record holder, and Dave Komonen of Sudbury, Ont, 1884 winner, filed their entries for the April 19 classic.
 This means that seven previous winners will toe the starting mark Monday as Clarence Demar, seven- time winner: Johnny Kelley, Tarzan Brown, Paul Debruyn and Bill Ken- nedy already have entered.
 Walter Young of Canada, who is rated a possible winner in this years grind, and Leo Giard, veter- an Brockton runner, also filed ent- roes as did % others. thus boosting the list of competitors to IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
MISC MOUTHPIECE.
 OFF BALANCE IN |BRADDOCK SUIT
''Third" Contract Argu- ment Was Surprise;
 Hearing Off 2 Weeks

Newark, N. J., April 15-(UP)- Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Braddock's hopes to avoid fighting Max Schmeling so that he can en- gage Joe Louis in Chicago June p, hinged today on whether the title- holders third contract with Madi- son Square Garden superseded two earlier contracts he signed.
 In the opening hearing on the Gardens suit for an injunction to restrain Braddock from fighting Louis until after he fulfills a con- tract to meet Schmeling in New York June 3, counsel for the fight emporium was forced to request ad- ditional time to gather evidence that would bolster their case of "anticipatory breach of contract"
 Federal Judge Guy l.. Fake ad- journed proceedings for two weeks. He then will study the briefs and set time for resumption of the hearing.
 Argument of Braddock's Attorney Merritt Lane that the third" con- tract voided provisions in the pre- vious agreements found Garden Counsel, George w. Whiteside, en- tirely unprepared. Whiteside ex- pected the threatened anti-Nazi boycott of Braddock- -Schmeling bout to be the main basis of the defense.
 Whitehide contended the third contract, signed Dec. 12, 1886, was merely supplementary to, the docu- ments signed in September 1886 and in August 1885. The latter con- tained the negative clause" that provided Braddock could not make his first title defense under any promoter other than the Garden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
By THOMAS H. NOONE United Prss Racing EditOr)

New York (UP)-Pompoon, winter book favorite for the 63rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, proved a rare bargain for Jerome H. Louch- helm, his owner.
 The Philadelphia sportsman pur- chased the bay son of Pompey for $2.000 as yearling and collected $82,2 after the colt retired with the juvenile championship last year. Winning his first start on April 29 at Pimlico, Pompoon went on to capture six races and finish sec- ond twice before going into winter quarters at Columbia, s. c.
 Now quartered at Belmont Park, the Derby favorite is the picture of health. He is being pointed for the Wood Memorial Stakes at Ja- maica, May 1, after which the Churchill Downs classic is his ob- jecttve.
 Triumphs Stand Out
 After his successful debut last year, Pompoon moved over to Bel mont Park, where he won an al- lowance event in fast time before his scintillating triumph in the National Stallion Stakes. In the latter fixture the Louchheim stan- dard bearer beat Fencing, War Ad- miral and most of the other early developments in the juvenile ranks. Pompoon did not start again un- til August. 27, at Saratoga, when he met his first defeat, at the heels of Mary Hirschs No. Sir. The colt lost little prestige by that defeat, a majority of experts being of the opinion he should have been the winner.
 Maurice Peters had ridden Pom poon in all his starts, but Harry Richards was substituted for his next race, on Sept. 3, at Aqueduct. In this 6-furlong test for the Ju- nior Championship candidates, POmpoon electrified his packers when he towroped Dogaway and Talked About in the fast time of 1:12 Is to win by four lengths.
 Set Futurity Record
 In the Junior Championship, of 6 1-2 furlongs, which followed, Pom poon scored decisively and was made the favorite for the Futurity at Belmont Park. He justified the public's confidence by his sterling performance there. Having only one horse beaten at the start and under the staggering impost of 127 pounds. he ran courageous race to win the coveted event in 1:15 2-5, 3 track record for straight courses Naat stiH stands.
 POmpoon disappointed in the &ew England Futurity of a mile and 70 yards which followed. Ghouldering 122 pounds to Reap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
BY CLARENCE DEMAR (Writfen fMr. TYnifAH pressl

Boston, April 15.-(UP).-As fol- lowers of the sport probably know, I am an old hand at this mara tn running business. I have been at it since the B. A A. race of April 19, 19lO-my first m -rathon. In the 18 times have competed in the B. A. A. grind, l have been able to finish first seven tiues. My last victory was in 1880
 There have also been two second places, two thirds, a fifth, an eighth, ninth, two 16ths and two 18th-- the lowest have every finished in B. A. A. marathon. Likes To Run Marathon races give me enjoy me,,t. That is why I have run in SC many of them during the past 27 ye. rs. That is why I hope to run in many more in years to come. As I said in my book that was published recently, '"The main thing in distance running is endurance and the ability to get there as quickly as possible" In Good Form As for the all-important "endur- an.e," I started training for next Mondays big race way back in No ve.nber. have been running to and from work twice a day-and that's two and a half miles each day. >, course, I will want to get tc the finish line as quickly as pos siD'o Monday. How quickly that will be I don't know.
 Some people have asked me where expect to finish in this years B A. A. marathon. My answer is "wait end see!" All I'll say is that I ex- pect Johnny Kelley (1935 winner) ] to be first, Walter Young of Can- ada to be second and someone else to be tnmird.
 Who is that someone else?" Well o,l figure it out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
This Sporting
 World
Baer Gets The Breaks
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

wire story morning of London relative to the Ra and the middle It read among other things who quit cold against Joe Louis hundred thousand dollars $5OO onts bout with puhoVer one Tommy Fa British which be at think the kind of heavyweight Nathan Mann or defeat with comparative ease
 wire that set thinking ME getting sS2S0 for nede seats Somehow the Welsh coalnnerS visited long ago who promised as mn speedily possible
 the king fight tonight Tommy Farr is from Wales hardest manual labor in the appeal the government for bread behalf Of will $l0OOO $l1OO baer 3225OO and get sick and hungry. WhyP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Bees vs Senators

Washington, April 15-The Boston Bees and Washington Senators meet for the last time of the year today. The Bees leave tomorrow for their two-game intra-city series with the Red Sox. The Senators edged the Bees out, 2-1, yester- day in @ 10-inning struggle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Joe Mahe, Waterbury has the Holy varsity tennis weather later Medford another Hill the will player eligible utege Watertown will tomorrow afternoon though he not start
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Pirates ys White Sox

Kansas City, April 15-The Pitts burg Pirates and Chicago White Sox meet in their final test of the exhibition season today. The Sox clinched the nine-game series by winning their fifth game yester- day, 5-3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Coming story Teller, the frebal king o timely enough yesterdays Democrat for at the York Giants by the srkeou route in exhibition that him boxoce attraction second to this Some of the Waterbury boys Cleveland last watched him work
 though he did not pitch against Wash interesting the game itsef
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Odds And Ends

George Mugans wel-led evening friends Bagy marriage wicims clled exclusively Miers long along that of the youngsters hand will the they with 1888
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Baseball Bits

You may agree with his viewpoint but for Of the best the big leagues prior opening next week. read the article by George Ksey these pages writing what takes quantities and s1oud think the Chicago wish real facts to back opinion Kirksey tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

The first of the open golf tournaments sponsored by the will at the Highland day. May 17t with s holes of competition scheduled
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Jack Cabs Archery Range(bow quite among the silk stocking folks and Waerown the Country Club section of Waterbury s more the Mattatck golf champ will branch set-up the shore this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Five Years Ago Today - Bill Tilden, world professional tennis champion, defeated Hans Nussleiil, 6-3, S-7. 6-3, at Brianclin Manor, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
MAILS PUBLICITY MAN

San Francisco Walter Mails, the former major league pitcher. IS publicity manager for the San Fran cisco Seals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Anxious to get under quickly possible due the early opening this the Sacred Hearts will non this afternoon 53o according official
  the pennant trip Chicago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
PHrLLrE FART INDIAN

Philadelphia = Hershel Ray Mar tin. rookie outfielder of the Philadel- phia National League Club. is part Indian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

One Year Ago Today = The Chi- cago White Sox defeated the De- trait Tigers. 5 to 3. before 32,00O Chicago fans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Ten Years, Ago Today = Lou Gehrig blasted out two home runs as the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red sox. l4-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
DE MAR CHOOSES
 KELLEY TO WIN
 b.A.A. MARATHON
Veteran Runner Hopes to Finish Quickly; Young
 Second?

Editors Note: This is the last in g series of articles by Out- standing runners who will com- pete in the 41st annual E. A. A. Iarathon from Hopkington, Mass, '. Boston next Monday. Clarence lemar, 48-year-Old teacher, prin- t1- and author of Keene, N. H., ranks as one of the greatest marathOners of all time.).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

pitcher Bristol that just itching get into the City Amateur League and good enough to make the grade right of the bat Not only that but he hitting pitcher pcd out several base hits last season. including few homers