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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
PUBLIC PARKS. LEAGUE SEASON
 SUNDAY
Parade at Fulton Park :; MasOns vs. New Entry
 Fulton A. C.

The Public Parks Baseball League will launch its 1887 campaign on two fields tomorrow afternoon with doubleheaders billed for Fulton and Waterville parks. Fulton park will be the scene of the principal inaug- ural ceremonies, with the parade around the field, the flag-raising and band music all blending to make 1t a real big irne openintg.
 Bob Kiersted, president of the loop assigned the fields and starting times for tomorrow's contests at Thursday nights meeting of the loop. The Fulton A. C., playing its first year in the league, will tackle the Mason Supply nine at 1:45 o'clock at Fulton park with-last years champions, St. Stan's, oppos- ing the c. and c. Juniors in the feature battle at p. m. George Greece will umpire both tits and Steve Muleski will score the twin bill.
 Up at Waterville park, the Wilson A. c. will oppose the A.B.C. array in the 1:30 fixture while the St. Lucy's and St. Ann's clubs will tangle in the o'clock feature tus- sle. Charlie Gerace will call them and Len Block will make his debut as league scorer in these contests.
 Interest in the circuit, both among the clubs and fans seems to have reached a new high and, with new faces as represented by the Fulton A. c. as additional stimulation, the chase seems to be merry one with all hands apparently on an even basis, according to the preseason dope.
 Last year the Mason Supply cop ped the first round title and St. Stan's ran through the second half chase and proceeded to knock off the MaSons in a twin bill for the title. Both clubs figure to play prominent roles in this years cam- paign, but they will not have the field to themselves what with the six other outfits strengthening up in an effort to gang up on the pace setterS of ,36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Today's Sport
 Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE
Limited Press Stan Correspondent

Last night, while the rain form ed rivers in the streets and the citi- zens were taking their rye straight to ward O. pneumonia, I sploshed out to Pimlico for heart-to-heart talk with the Lady. She poked her nose close to my ear and murmured
 Henry, when those mugs say I'm not classy enough for this field, they're nuts!"
 Then we got confidential.
 "Why, brother" she said, T like goo. And when I ankle past that grandstand, I'll wink my big, brown eyes and slip 'em this one:
 "'Here's mud in your eye!"
 As sloshed pack to the nearest brass rail, couldn't help thinking about the Kentucky derby. You re- member my selection-Military? From last reports, he still hasn't got back to his stable. When I left Louisville, he was just turning into the back stretch. Everything passed him but Man O. War, and he wasn't there.
 But I apologized-or did I?--for Military. And I face today with con- fidence, a boyish grin on my face, my eyes shining with 8 new light.
 Nuts to that guy who wrote that the fillies don't win in big league racing nor in the national league. Who could resist a name like Jewell Dorsett? And will she pay 8 price!
 Have another pari-mutuel ticket on me, and here's mud in your eye!"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
NAUCATUCK GIVEN
 SUNDAY BASEBALL
Young Democrats to Meet Platts Mills Tomorrow
 Afternoon

Naugatuck, May 15-Matt Scul- ly's Young Democrats baseball team will oppose the Platts Mill nine in a Pomperaug league game Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Recreation field. Naugatuck de- feated Roxbury last week in close game, 9-8, and the Platts Mills team dropped a tilt to Middlebury when their pitcher hurt his arm..
 The Young Democrats have had two practice sessions under the tutelage of Coach Marty Joyce since Sunday. A number of for mer Naugatuck high stars such as "Gubby" Cowan, Ed Enamait, Art Nauges, Babe" Allen, Bill Morris, Johnny Daly and Joe Biernacki, former football luminary at Bates college, on their lineup. Others in- clude Bill Jones, Ken Tuckey and Joe Scully.
 The Platts Mills team will have with them "Fritzie" Passeck, Bob- bic Sheldon and Frank Marcellus, former Wilby star, who is expected to twirl for them with Passeck catching and Sheldon in reserve. Biernacki is expected to twirl for Naugatuck with Morris catching.
 Sunday baseball here has been neglected in recent years and MT. Scully is trying to bring 1t back to its former popularity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
BOWLING TOURNEY
 TO BE HELD AT Y

Henry DelPo has been appointed chairman of a bowling tournament at the Brooklyn "Y" which begins Monday night and which will be in operation Monday evening of the following two weeks. The proceeds will be used to send a local repre- sentative to the YMCA national convention in Wisconsin. Director DelPo states that the contest will be operated in the form of an open tournament and entires will be re- ceived until 7:30 o'clock on the night of the opening.
 The tourney will include compe- tition among flve-man teams, dou- ble and single events. Prizes will be awarded the winners in each division.
 Five man entries have already been made by the Brooklyn Eagles, Cavaliers, Town Plot Indies, Town Plot A. C., Brooklyn "Y" Falcons, Rangers, Cowboys and Duces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
POrnpOOn to Win PreakneSS
By DAN PARKER
BALTIMORE. May ll.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
J. H. LEWIS EASILY
 DEFEATS PERRONI

New York, May 15-(UP)-Light- Heavyweight Champion John Henry Lewis won an easy 10 round non- title decision over Patsy Perroni of Cleveland last night.
 Perroni, who once lasted 10 rounds with Joe Louis, refused to make fight of it and Lewis scored at will. It was dull, uninteresting scrap booed soundly by the small rainy night crowd.
 The only round Perroni won was the ninth, and Referee Billy Kav- anaugh gave him that because Lewis landed a low punch. Lewis weighed 178 1-2; Perroni, 185 3-4.
 The eight round semi-final was real brawl with "Tiger" Jack Fox of Spokane, Wash, getting the de- cision over Red Bruce, 178 1-2, of Pittsburgh. Fox scaled 176.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Medwick And Bell
 Lead Big League Eaters This Week

New York, May 15.-(UP)-Two St. Louis outfielders- Medwick of the Cardinals and Beau Bell of the Browns staged hitting carni- vals last week and swept into the major league batting leads, accord ing to averages released today that include games of Thursday, May 13.
 Medwick made 16 hits in 31 times at bat to increase his average from .387 to .438 and displace Gilly Brack, Brooklyn rookie outflelder, at the top, of the National league batsmen. Linus Frey, Chicago Cubs infielder, moved into second place with AIS followed by Al Todd, Pittsburg catcher, with .4l4.
 Bell slammed out IA hits in 22 times at bat to improve his average from .372 to .462 and wrest the American league batting leadership from Gerald Walker, Detroit. Joe Cronin, Boston Red Sox shortstop, grabbed second place with .452 and Walker slumped from .510 to .432 for third place.
 Dizzy Dean, Cardinals, and Carl Hubbel, Giants, tied for the National league pitching lead, each with five victories and no losses. Johnny Marcum, Red Sox, tops the Ameri- can league hurlers with four wins and no defeats.
 Leaders in other departments fol- low:
 Hits-(N.) Medwick, St. Louis, 35; (A.) c. Walker, Detroit, 32.
 Runs-(N0 Brack, Brooklyn, 20; (A0 Gehringer, Detroit, 19.
 Doubles.(N.) Medwick, St. Louis, 12; (A) Bell, St. Louis, II.
 Triples-(N) Vaughan, Pittsburg, 5; (A.) Kuhel, Washington, 4.
 Home runs-(N.) Bartell. New York, 8; (A) G. Walker, Detroit, Selkirk, New York, and R. Johnston, 5 each.
 Runs batted in-(N.) Medwick, St. Louis, 24; (A.) Bonura, Chicago, 25.
 Stolen bases-(N) J. Martin, St. Louis, 8; (A.) Pytlak. Cleveland, Ap- plin, Chicago. and Chapman, Wash ington, 5 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
BASEBALL DREW F MILLION FANS IN THREE WEEKS
One Crowd of 52,25O al Yankee Stadium Pirates
 Paste Dizzy Deane
BY GEORGE KIRKsEY

United Press Stan COrFeSpOndent)
 New York, May IS = U.Po = Baseball is booming again. After approximately three weeks of play the two major leagues have drawn 1,481, ,870 cash customers.
 The close race in the American League, where only five games sep arate the league-leading Philadel- phia Athletics from the last-place Washington Senators, has made the turnstiles click off a merry tune. Sixty-eight games in that circuit have drawn 749,686 customers, an average of 11,023 persons per game.
 The National League, in which the Pittsburgh Pirates have been making an early runaway, has at- tracted 732,184 paid admissions to 79 games, an average of 9,267 per- sons per game.
 The largest single crowd for any game was 52,150 at Yankee Stadium, Sunday May 2 when the Red Sox played the Yankees. The smallest crowd was 893 at the Tigers-Browns game at St. Louis yesterday.
 Metropolitan New York's three clubs are the biggest box office teams. The Giants have outdrawn all teams in total attendance, with 212,761 for 16 games at the Polo Grounds. Brooklyn followed with a total attendance of 145,905 for IS games at Ebbets field. The New York Yankees have played only four games at Yankee Stadium, but have attracted 134,381 an average of 33,345 per game. The Detroit Tigers led the American League in total attendance with 191,800 for 13 games.
 Attendance figures for the home games of the 16 clubs follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
HILLS, BROOKS
 ALSO P AIRED IN SUN. PROGRAM
Thomas Club, New Early Season Threat, Meets
 RecreatiOns

Sacred Hearts and Tribune A. c. both first game of the season win- ners and the fromer three time champions of the City Amateur League meet in the o'clock feature game tomorrow afternoon at Ham, ilton Park, according to schedule announced earlier in the week by 1:30 o'clock, the Washington Hills President Edward Fitzpatrick. At and Brooklyn A. c. athletic rivals for nearly half a century are down on the books for a baseball test on the diamond while the North End Thomas Club, early season surpris- CTS and winner last Sunday by 7-2 count over the Hills will take on the Recreations and will be a fairly strong choice to win two games in a row.
 Uncertain
 Just who Managers Ray Tram of the Hearts and Johnny Rock of the Tribes will send to the mound is rather uncertain at this writing, Walter Malin and Len Creddo worked for the Hearts last Sunday with George Blinn working fo rthe Tribes, though the latter will prob- ably be sent right back against the Hearts, his teammates of last sea- son.
 The Hills and Brooklyns out to put on game that will be interesting enough with Bob Grady and Carlin as the probable pitchers while Man ager Harry Melvin of the North End Thomas Club is expected to de- pend upon his battery of Mulesky and Johnny Driscoll to take care of the Recreations. Arnold Polancer and Dick Tuckey will umpire the Hearts-Tribes game, with Leno Cos taldo assigned to the Brooklyn-Hills clash and Tuckey to the Thomas ub-Recreation tilts at l:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
CROSBY TRACKMEN EASY ARE WINNERS

Crosby High Schools track squad made short work of the New Britain High school opposition yesterday af- ternoon at Hamilton Park, winning the dual meet by "A 1-2 to 36 1-2, Eddie Red" Vallone running the 1OO-yard dash in 10 seconds on a slow track and also won the 440 in 6l.5, two standout performances for the local team which took 8 f1rsts, 9 seconds and eight thirds. Pran- skitis ran second to Vallone in the "1OO" and easily took the 220 yard run in PA, with Bob Bowen win ming the half mile in 2:06.4, with Turner of New Britain beating the Crosby captain, Al Napoli, in the mile run by distance of about two wards, Crosby took the field events including the discus, shot-put, broad jump and high jump.
 Summary:
 The Summary:
 100 yard dash-Won by Vallone 1C): second, Pranskaitis CO; third, Gallo (N.B.). Time 10 seconds.
 22o yard Won by Pran- skaitis co; second, Gallo (N. B third, Doonan (N. B. Time 2'4 seconds.
 440 yard run-Won by Vallone co: second. Kasinski co; third, Sargis (N. B.) Time 51.5 seconds.
 88O yard run Won by Bowen co; second Shea co: third, Napoli (C). Time 2:06.4.
 Mile run-Won by Turner (N.B) second: Napoli co: third Shea C)'
 High Jump-Tie for first between Garrett c, and F. BorZilauskas co; third tie, E. Borzilauskas co and Rowe (N. B.) Height feet in
 Broad jump-Won by F. Borzil- auskas co; second, Rosachecki tN. BD; third, Sitavich (N. B.O Dis fance 19 feet ' inches.
 Pole vault-Won by SitGvich (N. B); tire for second F. Borzilauskas GO and Garret co. Height 9 feet
 ssot put-Won by F. .Borzilauskas (C); second, P. Borzilauskaso (C); third, Bowen co. Distance 3S feet
 Discus throw Won by Bowen Pachuiski co. Distance 134 feet:
 Javelin throw-Won by Marx (N. B.) second. Val (N.B): third, Pa chulski co. Distance 134 feet.
 500 yard relay = Won by New Britain (Rosachecki, Galbraith, Doonan, Gailo); sec nd. Crosby (Wolff, Gagain, Erie el, Russo) Time-1:05:1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
HARVARD CREW AV0RITE FOR
 REGATTA TODAY
Cornell Only Shell Figured to Test Ability of Crim-
 son Athletes
RY ERNEsT BACELLA

(UMte0 fTcSS St4H COEECSpVuUcubJ
 Cambridge, Mas, May 15.-OP). A Harvard fleet that has yet to take rival boats backwaSh makes its final competitive appearance of the season on the Charles river to- day. swapping sweeps with the Cor nell, Syracuse and M. I. T. varsity, junior varsity and freshman navies.
 All races will be voer the mile and three-quarterS route.
 Though Cornell served notice it had 8 powerful crew by finishing only a little more than a length behind Navy last week, Harvard was a favorite to clinch its fourth fourth straight sprint victory of the season. Last weeks was Cornells first race of the season.
 The Syracuse hotilla will be mak- ing it's first start and is picked to finish third, while M. I. T., which Harvard has beaten thrice on Suc- cessive Saturdays, along with Princeton, Rutgers and Columbia, is topheavy choice to bring up the rear.
 This will be the fifth anniversary of the speediest set of races ever rowed on the Charles.
 It was in 1892 that crews of these same four colleges swept down the river in record-shattering time. On that occasion, the sensational Syra- cuse varsity, stroked by the incom- parable Tom Lombardi, Slithered over the course in 8:48 2-5. A half- length behind was Cornell, which covered the distance in $50 2-5. Harvard, stroked by the great Gerry Cassidy, was third in 8:59.
 No such performances are an- ticipated today. But what the races may lack in speed, they will make up for in sentiment.
 On the one hand, 8 couple of University cronies-Tom Bolles and Harrison Sanford-will be meeting for the first time as rival coaches. Bolles and Sonford rowed together while in college. Now Bolles is boss of the Harvard bladesmen while Sanford serves in a similar capacity at Cornell. bring together the two grand old
 On the other hand, the races men of rowing-Octogenarian Jim Teny 7yck, the ancient mariner of and Bill Haines, the M. I. T.. mentor. These old gentlemen represent the fading old guard of former professional scullers now en- gagged in coaching.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
FOLEYMEN GO TO
 NEW CITY TODAY

Naugatuck, May 15.-The Nauga- tuck high school baseball team will go to Torrington today to face the New City high nine this afternoon. The locals hold a triumph over the Torrington team this year. but the latter's recent victory over Gilbert, which trimmed Naugatuck, indi- cates the game will be close one.
 It is expected Coach Foley will use Frank Shea as his starting pitcher. Shea, son of a man who was a baseball star in this state himself for a number of years, has given some fine exhibitions so far
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
MUDDY TRACK IS. PREDICTED FOR
 PREAKNESS GO.
War Admiral Still Held at Less Than Even
 Money
By HENRY McLEMORE


 United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Baltimore May 15-(UP)- Whether the track is muddy or lightning fast, Man O. Wars hot footed little boy, War Admiral, will go to the post an odds-on favorite in the 47th running of the historic Preakness at Pimlico track today. With Charley Kurtsinger, the Flying Dutchman" up, Samuel Riddles Kentucky derby winner will be no better than four to five when he parades to the barrier to pit his speed and strength against six colts and 8 lilly. War Admiral had 19 rivals at Louisville last week, but his runaway victory put the chill on the hopes of most own- CTS, and they passed by this classic. Passed it by, even though it out dates the derb ytwo years, and will reward its winner with gross purse of $46,125.
 Two derby horses who didn't pass by the race are Pompoon and Merrynaker. The former, a big and handsome colt, belonging to Jerry Louchheim of Philadelphia, was second in the derby and his owner and trainer think he has genuine chance to beat the Admiral on the shorter Preakness route of a mile and three sixteenths. The stable has changed Jockeys and plans since the derby. Down in the Blue Grass country Harry Richards had leg up and carried instructions to hold off the pace. Today Wayne Wright, the Idaho Hot Potato" will be on top, and with orders to go all out from bell to bell.
 The other derby horse is Merry maker, 8 nice looking item owned by Miss Happy Rand of California. Merrymaker finished 18th in the derby-but there wasn't any mud. Merrymaker loves the goo; the deeper the better. A sloppy track advances him several lengths, and there is likely to be goo at Pirnlico today. It rained all day yesterday, turning the track into a near quag. mire. And the weather man has promised occasional showers today.
 Two other Man O War colts be- sides War Admiral are in the field. One is Matey, who belongs to Wal ter Jeffords, and who will have Jackie Westrope up. Matey was eligible for the derby, and has been at Pimlico for weeks, preparing for today's test. The other Man O. War get is Over the Top, until Q few days ago stablemate of War Ad- miral. But Sam Riddle decided to sell him, and he found a willing purchaser in Mrs. w. H. Furst of Chicago, a daughter of Mrs. Ethel Mars, whose Milky Way horses, Reaping Reward and Military, were well-liked in the derby.
 The other three entries are John Hay Whitney's Flying Scot, Julia M. Lofts Mosawtre, and the lone lilly, Jewell Dorsett. Jewell, who is the property of Joe w. Brown, finished third in the Wood Memo rial at Jamaica, and may do fairly well under her light impost of 121 pounds.
 War Admiral will break from the same No. post that was so lucky for him in the derby. The track officials expect capacity crowd of 10000 to see him make a bid to be the sixth horse in history to win both the derby and the Preakness. The others were Sir Barton, Gal- lant Fox, Omaha, Burgoo King and Bold Venture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
GAMES OFF?

Chances of the Crosby -Wilby high school baseball game and the opening contests of the Italian American league being played this afternoon as scheduled for Hamil- ton and Fulton parks were consid- cred poor this morning due to an all-night rain which soaked the dia- monds. The high school game will probably be played on 8 weekday next week with the Italian American league opening postponed until next Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
PROBABLE PITCHERS
(By United Press) National League:

St. Louis (HarrelD at Pittsburg (Swift). :. Chicago (Parmelee) at Cincinnati (R. Davis).
 Brooklyn CMungo) at Boston (Fette). Philadelphia (Lamaster) at New York (Schumacher).
 American League: Cleveland (Galehouse) at Chicago (Rigney). ., Detroit (SorrelD at St. Louis CHI debrand).
 Boston (Grove) at washinsto (Cascarella).
 New York (Pearson) at Philade phia).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

Baltimore, Md, May 15.-UPD.- We Georgia McLemores understand women, suh, and all the horsemen in the United States can't convince us that Jewell Dorsett isn't going to trot home first in this Preakness. She's the only lady in the race, and the morning line says she'll pay 25 to 1. What lady is going to permit bunch of men to splash mud on her? Jewell will kick up her heels at the Admiral, take mean squint at that Pompoon fellow and be of with a Hook out, oats, here I comel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Last Nights Fights
tBy United Press)

(Dy OU1tcU 1IeOSI Berlin, N. H.-Leo Salvas, 165, Berlin, technically kayoed Irish Jimmy Canney, 157, Boston (10); Eddie Salvas. 132. Berlin, outpointed Jackie Fournier, 135, Newport. Vt. (6): Victory Salvas, 130, Berlin, de- cisioned James Mccarthy, 1S5. Dov- CT (6).
 Rockland, Me. Butch Wooster. Rockland, kayoed Ernie zachow. Portland CD; Tommy Began, Ban- gor, decisioned Lee Anderson, Port land (10).
 Biddeford, Me.-Six second Pow ell, Boston, kayed Buster Carroll, Lowell, Mass (4. New York-John Henry Lewis, l781-2, Los Angeles, outpointed Patsy Perroni, 1855 3-4, Cleveland (10); Jack Fox, 176, Spokane, de- cisioned Red Bruce, 178 1-2, Pitts burgh (8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

Games Today Philadelphia at New York (2). Brooklyn. at Boston. Chicago at Cincinnati. St. Louis at Pittsburgh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Autographs
HOOK WILL ADD DISTANCE TO DRIVES;
 CAN BE GAINED BY CLOSING STANCE
By ART KRENZ NEA Service Golf Writer

Jimmy Thomson hit 8 tee shot 390 yards on the eighth hole of the Ingleside Golf Course while playing in this years San Francisco Match Play Open.
 To get distance many leading professionals have developed hook to their tee shots. This makes the ball run after hitting the ground. Some of the stars produce this de- sired hook by slight roll of the wrists at impact, while others have adopted a distinctly closed stance, which has the right foot drawn away from the line of play.
 Tommy Armour has been a strong exponent of the closed stance for many years and persuaded many players to make the change with a noticeable improveemnt in this play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
TEN YEARS AGO

The New York Yankees were leading the American league with 20 victories and eight defeats while the Giants were leading National with 10 trilimphs and 10 losses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
OAKVILLE=RIVERTON
 IN CLASH TOMORROW

Torrington, May 15-The Sunrise A. c. nine of Torrington meets Rey- holds Bridge in a Litchfield County league game at the Perkins street diamond here tomorrow afternoon.
 Other league games scheduled