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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
RIGGS AND BUDCE
 ON COURT TODAY

Newport, R. l., Aug. q. UP)- Robert L. Riggs, defending cham pion, from Los Angeles meets J. Donald Budge, 1886 titleholder, in the final match of the 57th annual Newport Casino singles tennis championship today.
 Budge, No. amateur, showed a sharp return to form in disposing of Bryan M. (Bitsy) Grant of At lanta in the semi-finals yesterday, and was the favorite. Riggs, who was seeded fourth here Is also at the top of his game. He has won three eastern titles in the last three weeks, and is expected to give Budge @ terrific battle,
 In the doubles final, Budge and Gene Mako, worlds premier tan dem, play the British Davis Cup pair, Pat Hughes and Charlie Tuckey. The Americans breezed through John McDiarmid, Prince ton, and Art Hendrix, Lakeland, Fla, in straight sets yesterday the same manner in which the Union Jack duo passed Gardnar Mulloy, Miami, and Al Jarvis, Tena- fly, N J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
Keed Chocolate Comes Back!
By DAN PARKER

IT'S JUST NINE YEARS babyfaced cooed boy from with something sell that no wanted buy named "d" Chocolate for his satin which he drew his nickname of the fight promoters Coord fighters didn't couldn't speak Eng something with them should sympathy between the promoters and Choo- late, but 1t didn't
 Inc Michel Field down Long Cyand a hoe Chocolate not only but his opponent He an immediate sem and the Prince
 with the inevitable result
 but destroyed the wonderful body
 Chocolate broke down and cried m the ring though and wasn't
 Havana, his health wrecked and spirit Occasionally that followed the cables Chocolate winning fight unknown in some obscure South American city
 returned New York announcing he comeback This tne even less attention was he first arrived here He man. looked like p for Phil Baker Phil fought 27 times night In the Garden again as the star attraction
 which he had skidded quickly fighting the grade wasn't But much to satisfaction of almost everyone present. chocolate made It, a decision Johnny DeFoe Johnny twice with Henry Armstrong feat isn't be dis missed hollow triumph over setup
 Chocolate still baby-aced years living he has doesn't hit with much force as he did In his there's amount musced the only outward change mousache he sports Thursday night ne odtm speed skill and had enough stun probably late 'd accomplished miracle getting far as he has,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
AL CENUA BEATEN
 BY JACK PARSONS
George Backman, Hennie Cieslewskl Advance in
 City Tourney

Al Genua, southpaw Catholic University grad, was upset in a city single tennis tournament match yesterday at Hamilton Park by Jack Parsons, 6-1, and 7-5.
 Defending champion Hennie Cie- and 6-s while Joe Sullivan con- slewski eliminated Phil Brown, 6-1 quered Marty Tierney 6-l, 5-7 and 6-2.
 George Backman downed Joe Daly 6-1 and 6-2 and Bob Pickard busted Dng Leary 9-ll,6-3 and 6-2.
 Bob Blewitt and Al Pronovost took over Tom Boyd and Bob Smith in a double match, 6-2 ana 6-2 and Fred Kasinski and Bill Bowen hum bled George and Jim Lord, 9-7 and 6-0.
 Today's pairing follow:
 8.30 a. m. John Stollar vs. Bob Pickard; l0:30 a. m. Henry Cies- lewski vs Jack Parsons; ll:l5 a. m zemaitis- Brown vs. Barber Phillips Warnes- Klobedanz vs. Mitchell Sternthall; p. m. Stollar- -Tierney vs. Kiernan- -Wrenn; 3 p. m. Ma lootian-Luddy vs. Hazel-Sims; D. m, Riach-Daly vs. Joyce -Frageau Fulton
 10 a. n., Ray Bates vs John Tata 1:l5 p, m., Cohen -Strogatz vs Shoby- Simmons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
GAINER AND BARRY
 HEAD BEACH CARD

Walnut Beach, Aug. 2l.-Al Nell son Gamer, Black Panther of the fight game, will make his first Connecticut appearance in more than a year, when he boxes Donald (Red) Barry, Washington, D. C.. heavyweight, in the feature eight round bout of professional boxing card at the Walnut Beach Stadium tonight.
 Prank Zararis, hard-hitting Or- ange, N. J., light-heavyweight, will box Dante Texeria, Portugal kayo artist, in the eight-round semi-final.
 The Cilco Kid, Bridgeport middle weight, clashes with Young Jack Dempsey, New Bedford, in a six rounder. Frankie Young, New Ha- ven, ties up with Tommy Grady, Springfield welterweight, in a four rounder, while Bobby Rice, New Ha- ven, and Pauiie Andrews, Spring. field. meet in the opening four.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

established several bookmaking for
 thinks Tommy Farr going to give
 Joc chop Thursday night studying reluctant he that he thought the Welsh shlngJ The namesake of F. of Wall Street rounds and 90 the limit
 Charley sydney promoter is convinced Fa will stay the him look than Bob Pastor did Charley 1t out this way
 Louis hit Farr is by having the Wehman come to won't to Louis Louis have liter think he'll catch him"
 Harding general of the National Sporting telling people he's going bloody well sue me for bel grounds will promoter Harding probably Is grounds
 beled the captain he should sue me don't think it's libel tell mans right name which the Capt Harding inherited at brt honorable And for the handle 1z some uostana c including Kapan Grove and zy Schwartz The unlike the captain only corporal But now Harding captain nothing but his soul and that the "Evouion which which Hyams became Capt John Hard ing On with capta-but bloody niform the you knowl
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
GREAT DIAMOND FEATS|
 THIS DATE
ScanOn Beats BaChman in Thirteen Inning Duel, laO
BRACE E. JARRETT=
August 2I, 1909, at Brooklyn

August 2I, 1909, at Brooklyn Thisl is the longest To duel between two pitchers for any 2lst day of August)
 Scanlon and Bachman, hurling for the Brooklyn Superbas and the St. Louis Sardinals, respectively, had been pitching wonderful ball for twelve innings. Neither had allowed run, each permitting but six vide ly scattered hits, up to the decisive thirteenth round.
 Thus, when St. Louis opened the thirteenth inning, it seemed inevi- table that this procession of runless innings would continue indefinitely. Scanlon proved that he was just as good as he had been during the caller stages of the game, by re- tirnig the three Cards to face him.
 Bachman weakened first under the strain, and let Burch and Cle- ment hit safely in the Dodgers half. Both advanced on wild pitch. and after Lennox temporarily delayed the outcome by flying to Rube Ellis in left, aMnager Hary Lumley sent Tim Jordan to bat for McElween. Manager Roger Bresnahan ordered Bachman to purposely pass the dangerous Tim.
 With the bases full Brooklyn tried the squeeze play, but Alperman missed the ball. and Burch was caught f1atfooted at the plate. How ever, Whitney came to tlfe rescue with timely hit to left, that scored the only run of this brilliant thir- teen inning pitchers battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
TOWN PLOT TEAM
 TO DRILL SUNDAY

The Town Plot A. c. will hold its fourth practice session tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Brassco field.
 The team is coming along nicely and the Plotters no doubt will be one of the fastest elevens In the city this year.
 Johnny Squatriglia, star Crosby lineman, has signed with the Plot ters.
 The following players are asked to report at this special practice: T. Urcinas, F. Ursinas, J. Marcey, Fies- CT, c. Grudinziski, B. Stango, P. Marinelli s. Donate, J. Calabrese, Lefty" Marciano, Marticelli, Henry Travers, Tike Galenti, A. Cipriano, Mickey Sullivan, Joe Napolitano, Scharoli, Suoli, who played with the Ansonia team last year, Tony Pur- caro, J. Grove, Joe Barbino, and J. Malaria.
 All new candidates will be well comed to try out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
Today's Sport
 Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE
 United Press Stan Correspondent,

Pompton Lakes, N. J., Aug. 21- (UP)-Durn If haven't the biggest ears!
 There I was, sitting out under g pine tree, nibbling a few pages o1 Henry James, when. from the low branches above me, heard a little bird talking,
 He was very fine looking little bird. Sort of a cross between a thrust and pelican, with silver chest and a set of very fine rings round his neck.
 I listened to the little bird After very learned talk on worms. he suddenly switched to boxing and an- nounced, with no qualification whatsoever, that Max Schmeline and Joe Louis had been signed tc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
SACRAMENTS OPPOSE
 ! NAUGATUCK WOODMEN

The Blessed Sacraments will take on the Naugatuck Woodmen this af- ternoon at the Bunker Hill stadium at 2:30 o'clock.
 Last night the Sacraments held the Torrington Tabs to a A contest at Fuessenich park. Bob Moran and Al Santoae, rival moundsmen, gave up but six hits apiece in the i've inning contest halted by darkness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
JIMMY CREIGHTON TO
 BE IGNORED TONIGHT

Jimmy Crichtoh, captain of the Boys Club Cadets basketball team and shortstop of the Chase and Tribune baseball teams, will be hon. ored at testimonial dinner this evening at Dan Suozzo's Grill in honor of his approaching marriage to Miss Connie DeCosino.
 George T. Dillon of The Democrat will be toastmaster. The committee in charge of the event includes: Wee Weenie" zenick, Eddie Hayes. Rocco Rinaldi, Cliff Loughlin, Tar gan" Champagne, Joe Tavano and Gene DAmbrosi,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

fight for the heavyweight champion ship of the world.
 With ruffle of his feathers the little bird went on to say that Max and Joe would fight on October the first, and that they would fight in Yankee Stadium.
 I tossed brother James to one side and put in a hurried call to Mike Jacobs, the man who owns all prizeflghters.
 Don't know a thing about it." Mike said. Maybe we'll sign Max and Joe after Joe fights Tommy Farr, but there'll be no business done until then.'
 To come right out and say so, Mikes answer was a lot of horse- feathers, So was the alleged conver- sation of the little bird happen to know, and you can throw Mike and the bird out of here If you want, that the German and the negro are all set to go for'the second time. You will hear lot of talk between now and Oct that they aren't signed, that If they do sign they'll fight in Chicago, that Louis is scared of Schmeling, that Max is scared of Joe and that the Jewish boycott won't allow such fight.
 All stuff and nonsense.
 It is the only fight that will draw big money. Everybody knows that. It is only common sense to believe That a promoter, whose sole aim in life is to make what we often call dough, will manage to get them to- gether.
 Enough of that.
 I came up here to see Louis work, work for Farr. He didn't do a blessed thing except take a five-mile ride in the back seat of an automobile. I am forced to admit that doing nothing he looked better than Farr doing anything he can do. Louis sitting in a rumble seat, Louis eat- ing a steak, Louis putting on his hat-Louis doing anything-is more impressive than Farr fighting. I might as well go out on the limb right now.
 There's no use waiting until to- morrow, when the better and out side rooms on the limb will be taken.
 I sincerely and devoutly believe that If Louis were told to go out there and knock that Welshman fiat and kicking in one minute. he could do 1t with just as much ease as that once famed trapeze guy flew through the air. Thus ends todays sermon.
 Copyright l937, by United Press)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
BRITISH BLANKED
 IN TENNIS GAMES
Helen Jacobs Beats Kay Stammers and Alice Mar
 ble Tops Ruth Harwick
BY STUART CAMERON United Press Sports Editor

NOAhSC0 AACoS 0ROA VI ASNbtVh
 Forest Hills, N. Y., August 2l - (UP) - Americas Wightinan cup team aced the formality today of completing a successful defense of the international women's team tennis trophy against the all but routed English squad. ...
 Blanked in Fridays three con- tests, the British needed oil of to- days four matches to ErSNent the United States from w.rning the trophy for the seven..n consecutive time.
 The tourney may be decided in the first match which pits Helen Jacobs former all-England and United States champion against Ruth Mary Harwick. A tip-off on this match came from pretty Kay Stammers British southpaw. who was heated by Miss Jacobs in one of yesterdays singles.
 T was playing better against Helen than have played all sea- son." she said. But even so was clearly and cleanly beaten"
 The form displayed by Miss Jacobs was something of a surprise and established her as real threat tc the national womens title, supposed to lie between Alice Marble, defend- ing champion from California, and piano-legged Jadwiga Jedrzejowska Polish champion. Tf NKt@a TaNAkc AAaunpt AAAtAa tha Wightman cup tourney Miss Mar ble, the blonde Californian with the neat jockey cap and shapely legs should.
 Alice beat Miss Harwick in the opening contest and showed even better form than Miss Jacobs. She should be e l0-l shot against Miss Stammers.
 Third match of the day, If the is- sue is not decided, may be the best of the contest series. It pits dainty Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan only customer on the U. s. squad, against the new British hope, Mar gon Lumb. The fourth match should go to the British, as Miss Jacobs and Mrs. "Midge' / Gladman Van Ryn are expected to bow to Miss Stammers and Freda James.
 Miss Marble dropped the opening set yesterday to Miss Hardwick, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
 Miss Jacobs tired after winning the first set of her match with Miss Stammers, but regained her form to win 6-l, 4-6, 6-4. The doubles con- test which concluded the Friday program, was runaway, Miss Marble and Mrs. Fabyan soundly outclassing Joan Ingram and Eve. lyn Dearman, 6-3, 6-2.
 Fridays play was held under a blistering sun new August 20 temperature mark of 93.3 was estap- lished - and depressingly high humidity. Same weather was fore- cast for today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
NEW YORK CLUB INVADING TOWN
 WITH 1s STAPs
Hotel Roosevelt Won 25 of % Last Year; ; ROdep
 Added Feature

The Hotel Roosevelt team, of New York city, winners of 26 of 26 con- tests last year excluding the Ma tional Tourney in Cleveland where they gained the quarter-finals will stack up against the Thomas Club tomorrow afternoon at Hamilton Park at 3:15 o'clock. As an added attraction a rodeo and wild west show will be offered starting at 2:15 o'clock.
 The Roosevelt aggregation is be- ing brought here to show the people what competition the national tour-r ney offers. Both teams tomorrow will compete in the tourney again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Ned Farley will meet Holly Mand- lay of Wethersfield and Clare Q. Golden of Cheshire will tee oil against Bruno Pardee of New Ha- ven in the semi-finals of the sixth round annual invitation golf tour ney at the Country club yesterday.
 Yesterdays scores follow:
 W. A. Amelung, Waterbury, de- feated II. c. ,Humaston, Meadow brook. g and ?. ~
 L. Gray, Waterbury, defeated L. H, French, Waterbury, g and ?, ;,
 W. B. Price. Waterbury, defeated E. Carrol, Meadowbriik, by. default
 H. Mcclure, East Mountain, de. 3eated c. Andrews, New Haven (
 Vincent Kelly. EaSt Mountain, ,de- Seated E. Frederick, Shuttle Meadow Q and 2. , |, B, Morse, New Haven. and 2.
 D, Krause, Waterbury, defeated II. F. Jung, Malipack, N' Y" up
 R, E. Bassett, Waterbury. defeat; ed E, L. Farley, ST" Chase and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Summary: Two out when winning run scored. Sac. hits-Bliss, Cle- ment. Stolen bases-Burch 9, Cle- ment. Alperman. Double plays-Mc- Elween to Alperman to Hummel Left on bases-St. Louis 5; Brook 2. Bases on balls-Off Bachman 5: of Scanlon 2 Struck out--By Bach- man 8: by Scanlon s. Wild pitch Bachman. Umpire-Klen.
 Do you know the longest game played on any 22nd day of August?
 Sec this column tomorrow All Rights Reserved-Jarrett Sport
 Featuresl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
HOUSE OF DAVID TOP
 THOMASTON TEAM, 5-4

Thomaston, Aug. 2l-The House of David eked out a 5 to 1 victory over the American Legion last night in a six inning twilight fray. SCOT ing four runs in the first frame and the deciding marker in the sixth.
 Steve Boroway and 'Slugger' Bra mer hit homers for the locals who got five hits off Mike Januesko. Lefty Johnson was knocked out of the box in the first frame and Johnny Prisavage pitched the re- mainder of the game, giving up but four hits.
 Thomaston will meet the An- sonia Acorns this afternoon at the new athletic field in Valley League game at 3 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
MRS. ALBERT BURNS
 BEATS BRISTOL GIRL

Josephine Rossini of Hartford was eliminated from the city women's tennis tourney yesterday by Mrs. AL bert Burns, GA, 1-6 and 6-3. Mrs Burns also conquered Edith Fras- cadore yesterday, 6-3 and 6-2.
 Mrs. Albert Genua will meet Ida Rossini at II o'clock this morning at Fulton park while Mrs. Burns will take on Kay Wolff at 6:30 o'clock this evening at the same courts. The winners will meet in the finals at Fulton tomorrow afternoon at 3:3C o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
FRAGEAU IN FINALS
 OF JUNIOR TOURNEY

Don Frageau beat George Stro- gatz, 6-2 and 7-5 in a city junior tennis tourney game yesterday while Jim Lord eliminated Jack Kampner, 6-4 and 6-3. Ed Walsh downed Frank McCirath, 6-1 and 6-S.
 Lord and walsh will play a semi final match this morning at Hamil- ton Park at il o'clock for the title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
YANKEES BEST
 SHOW TEAM IN
 MAJORS TODAY
Arguments Rise as to Whether Present Nine Is
 Tops in History
By GEORGE KIRKsEY

Dy OEVN0G kNARSAASGA
 Limited Press StafR Chrrespondent)
 New York, Aug. 2l-(UP)-The Yankees, with their home run circus and hair-raising finishes, were rap- idly stalking claim today to the greatest show team in baseball an- nals.
 Arguments have arisen as to whether the Yanks of 1887 are the most powerful team ever assembled. Those can wait until the Tanks win the worlds title-when and if. Right now there's plenty of evil dence that Col. Ruppert's collec- tion of talent puts on the most thrilling show in baseball.
 Again yesterday the Yanks rode to victory on the wings ot dra- matic 10th inning home rlc. N Bill Dickey. It was the third straight game the Tanks have won in the final inning Seven out of the last IS Yankee triumphs were scored in the final innings, and l2 out of the last IS in the last two innings. These last-inning finishes send the fans home delirious, and that's why the Tanks are getting close to the 100000 mark in attendance at home.
 The Yanks habit of breaking up close games with crushing last in- ming blows has terrorized American league pitchers. They've beaten ev- cry club in the league, except the Browns (and they just plain mur- der them), with last inning finishes in the past three weeks.
 And the Yankee home run circus moves on towards an all-time rec- ord, l4l. The record is 1S2 made by the Tanks last year. The three leaders are Dimaggio, 35, Gehrig, 2s, and Dicxey, 26.
 Yesterday the Athletics scored seven runs in the las tthree innings to draw even with the Tanks and carry the game mot extra innings. But 1t got them only tenth inning defeat. Dickey came up with one out and blasted his homer to stretch the Yanks' winning streak to five straight Johnny Murphy won his 18th game in a relief role. The vic- tory increased the Tanks lead to l2 l-2 games.
 The St. Louis Browns bumped Detroit, ll-6, collecting l6 hits of Gill, Wade and Russell. Hank Greenberg hit homer No. 26 with two on. In the other American league games Washington trimmed the Boston Red Sox, 3-l, and Cleve- land outslugged the White Sox, 7-6.
 Tn the National league, the Chi- cago Cubs lead was cut to two games when they dropped a GA night encounter to the Cincinnati Reds.
 The New York Giants slugged four Philadelphia pitchers for 2l hits and drubbed the Phils, l3-6, Harry Danning had a perfect day at bat, getting IS for B." and Hank Leiber crashed out four singles. Mel Ott hit a homer, double and single and drove in four runs. Carl Hub- bell had to rush in as Q relief pitcher to help protect the Giants lead.
 Pittsburgh cofnbed Si Johnson and Pop Haines for IS hits and beat the Cardinals 7-4, to advance to with in half a game of third place. Mize and Medwick hit homers. Medwick was elected from the game for pro- testing a third strike. The Boston Bees nosed out Brooklyn, 6-5, as Danny MacFayden hung up his fourth straight and tenth win of the season
 TESTER RDAY'S HERO: Bill Dickey, the Tanks, hit a 10th in- niAg homer to beat the As, e-7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
WRESTLING
(By United Pressl

New York-Tony Siano. New York. threw John Gudiski, Poland: Steve. Casey, Ireland, tossed Rubin wright, Texas; Joe Dusek, Omaha, and Jack Donovan. Boston, drew: Georgs Konydlis, Greece, fopped deorg Lenihan, Boston; Bobby R0ber1. Boston, downed Franz Schumah Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
ONLY TWO AMATEURS

Only two amateurs have driven trotters in the Hambietonian Stakes, classic harness horse race-Dunbar w. Bostwick and John L. Dodge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
Standings
Gnmea TnAax

New York at philadelphia. Chicago at Cincinnati. St. Louis at Pittsburgh. Boston at Brooklyn CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
EXPENSIVE SPORT

A yacht of the J Gloss which is the type ised in Americas Cup competition, costs at least $5OO.O0O
 to put into the water and run for q few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NWmteH feBLeRd0y Boston .. Brooklyn {. Cincinnati 6, Chicago (. Pittsburgh z. St. Louis {. New York l3, Philadelphia 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
STICKS TO SHORTS

Frank Parker Is about the only prominent male tennis player who still wears shorts, nearly all the others having reverted to long white trousers on the courts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
Games Today

Games Today Philadelphia at New York. Cleveland at Chicago. Washington at Boston. Detroit at St. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

this year which gets underway in Dayton, Ohio. September 9th. Last year the Roosevelts copped the championship of the New York Federation of Amateur Clubs. They have a roster of IS stars, in addition to a naner, coach, train CT. two mascots and an oficial scorer. They copped the title of the Distillets League last year when Pitcher Reilly allowed but two hits The proable lineups will be: R0osevelts Tommiee H. Martln .......,...... broDere
 Center Field MeyerS .................. OlVluO
 Right Field 2. n. HelIIy ............. MchlernAn
 Left Field WOTLH '...-..... JaSuunhS
 ShortStop kzeuEy ss'..s........... Iuckey
 First Base Leale .....,........... Gre4V0fex
 Second Base Benedetto ...... Fill or Jannetty
 Third Base JohnSon ..........,...... Marc
 Catcher B. Reilly or Riddle Green or Segal
 Pitcher Daniels ............... Harnick
 Utility ClaTk '',............ Gefman0
 Utility
 Wednesday night at 5:30 o'clock at Hamilton Park. the Tornmies will endeavor to even matters with Yl.lcAAl a.