The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Junior Knights Sportfolio
BY CHICK KRAMER

The Junior Knights accept the challenge hurled at them by the Corsair Juniors and will play them at Fulton Park, Sunday morning, al 10:W a. m. The Knights are still waiting to hear replies from tht South End Bulldogs and Pemberton whom we challenged last week.
 It seems that everything you set to do can't be perfect, but there is hopo that you will come as close to perfect as possible. The thing that refer to is this. During the past season the Junior Knights have had various intervals when a new ball was needed. Well, a committee was chosen to see that all members paid in so that we could get ball. The majority of the members responded heartily, but as is to be expected two or three didn't pay. Now, we didn't mind when they didn't pay, once. OK, but when these same members didn't pay three consecu- tive times while all the others paid it's time something was caid about 1t. To the club on the whole I wish to extend by congratulations for their fine sportsmanship and to those individuals who think 1t is too much to pay small sum for a worthy purpose, all can say is you may excell in the sport, but far be it from what you call sportsman ship.
 Highlights of the Junior Knight baseball season as I listed in my memo book.
 Mike Ritucci two hit pitching against the N. E. Cubs. Mike pitch ed a beautiful game, and was sadly disappointed that he couldn't pitch a no-hitter. Richie Nave's all around play at first base. Coach Bill Ross who devoted so much time and energy to teach the boys all about baseball I hope we've repaid you Bill. Hen Gurrera s comment when he started his first league game. ."Oh boy, can't believe 1t I'm really playing a game after I thought had worn out the wood on the bench" Sammy Lombardo's hard playing. .Ex- cellent job of pitching done by the Junior Knight pitching staff which consisted of Mike Ritucci, John Brennan, Rich Nave, Red Byrne and Chick Kramer. The heart breaker which John Brennan lost. John pitched a four hitter and lost. Ed Errichettis climb in batting. The first four games Ed wasn't batting 100 Now at the end of the season Ed is the team leader in batting. Frankie Sed- lick playing in left field. .Donie Mancini timely clutch hitting. .. If I've forgotten anyone I'm sorry, and I'll have to ask the boys to for give me. After all, am only hu- man, and can't possibly remember everything that has happened this year.
 Though 1t may be @ little late, nevertheless, wish to congratulate Dom Acoosti, manager of the Avig- lianisi on their winning the honor of the Italian American league. Dom was hard working manager throughout the campaign, and to the Aviglianisi and Dom I say congratu- lations, and may you continue to win more pennants.
 In my humble opinion I have se- lected a team of the opposition we have faced this year. This is my team of the best players who have opposed us this year:
 -McFarlane of Walsh Iumni. A grand pitcher and sport even Gn defeat.
 Catcher-Joe Barone of the Will lows. A fine catcher, with great spirit.
 First base-Fritz Etolfi of the Tabs. Fritz impressed us very much with his fine all around play.
 Second base-Picky Lattanzio of