The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
OPENING DAYS SCHEDULE GETS MANAGERIAL 0 K
Pilots Back President on City Stadium; Hearts
 Have Sensation"

Voting to "back up" their presi- dent, Ed Fitzpatrick to the prover- bial limit, in regard to his stand on location of baseball diamonds with in the not yet opened Municipal Stadium on Watertown avenue, and agreeing to an opening day sched- ule for May 1, managers and off, cials of the City Amateur Baseball League went through 8 short but snappy meeting at the central Y. M. c. A. last night.
 Luck of the draw provided an- other battle of Baldwin street" as the Washington Hills and Tribune A. c. are paired for the 1:30 p. m. game on No. 1 diamond, with the Sacred Hearts and Brooklyn A. O. on the No. field at the same hour. The major game of opening day will feature the defending cham pion North End Thomas club and the new league entry, Overlook A. c. at Hamilton Park, the Overlooks, managed by Robert Kiersted, having taken the Recreation A. c. fran chiSe.
 Action Ahead
 President Fitzpatrick, who will be at the helm again next Tuesday night when the managers meet again insisted that baseball, the ma tional pastime" of America be given the recognition it deserves when the diamonds are actually laid out at the new field, meaning that at least one diamond should be laid directly in front of the permanent seating area rather than forcing fans to walk to the far corners of the field and then stand up during a game, as current plans seem to call for.
 As to the league umpire situation, nothing special was voted aside from the placing OH file of four ap- plications from Dick Tuckey, Sr., of Naugatuck, Mike Moreiln of New Britain, Charley Gerace and George Greece, last seasons Public Parks umps.
 Nine members of protest com- mittee including two alternates to be used in the event of absence or dis qualification of any of the first sev- en listed was agreed upon.
 AS near as can be learned the Sacred Hearts and Washington Hills will have strong teams to contest for the title won last season by the North End Thomas club, whose representative, Attorney Frank Sum- ma has said little or nothing as yet relative to players for the coming season, but with 35 mile radius to pick from the champs are expected to come up with solid team, a new manager and plenty of ambition.
 Tram Has "Sensation
 Ray Tram has agreed to handle the business destinies of the Sacred Hearts once more, and, among other things, promises an "inf1eld sensa- tion" in the person of 8 6 foot 2 inch, 19O pound slugger who hit 1856 who has never played in Wa terbury before, but will prove him. self the sensation of the league" from May on. He has also secured one of the best of Hartford's young CT pitchers, Irving Siegel, who work with the Savitt Gems last season was scintillating, to say the least. Left-handed Charley Keeley will be used -or relief duty, in which work he has become especially efficient, saving many game last season. Vic Radezvich and Ray Holden of Tor rington are not signed for the Hearts yet, but reasonably sure of perform ing for the east end entry to be coached and directed by Joe Cos grove, who always did know his baseball. AS for Paul Doran, in the Hearts outfield, as usual, there is no certainty as yet, the Razor hav- ing been reported signed with the Washington Hills.
 The Hills will show Bob Grady on the mound, Al Casaly and Larry Mullen with the infield and Dick Tuckey on first base, Manager George Mulligan, announced. Mullen to coach the team and probably act as field captain. As for the Over looks and Brooklyns, managers Bot Kiersted and Mike Higgiston are "Sittinp tipht n