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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
Parker Proves Davis Cup Post
 | At Rye Tourney
BY JACK CUDDY
United Press Staff Correspondent


 Rye, N. Y, Aug. 12 - (U.P0 - While awaiting tomorrow's climatic fireworks in the eastern grass courts tennis championships, today's en- agreements were of day-of brand with the featured match toss-up between the women's doubles final and a mems singles semi-final.
 The semi-f1nal between Bobby Riggs of Chicago, Wimbledon and defending champion, and Ladislav Hecht of Czechoslovakia seemed a push-over for Play-Boy Bobby. Lit- tie Ladislav had come through to the semi-f1nal by virtue of a series of "up-sets". He never amounted to much before in international com- petition.
 After Riggs wallops little Ladislav today he will encounter Frankie Parker of Pasadena, tomorrow in the final. Parker made the final yes- terday by beating the seasons sem sation, Young Welby Van Horn of Los Angeles.
 The all-Amer.ca women's doubles final had little significance because regardless of its result, Alice Marble of Beverly Hills, Calf, and Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Brookline, Mass, the Wimbledon and national champions, are slated for the No. 1 Wightman cup doubles berth against the British team at Forest Hills, August 25.26.
 Miss Marble and Mrs. Fabyan were pitted against Dorothy Bundy, Santa Monica, Calif., and Mary Ar hold, Los Angeles, who clinched the No. ? Wightman cup berth yester- day by beating Helen Jacobs, Berk eley Hills, Calif., and Dorothy Work man, Los Angeles.
 In today's third and last match the semi-flnalists in mems doubles fought for posts in tomorrow's final. In the upper bracket, Bobby Riggs and Elwood Cooke engaged Bob Peacock, Lagunda Beach, Calif., and Douglas Imhoff, Long Beach, Calf In the lower bracket, Gene Mako, Los Angeles, and Gardnar Mulloy, Miami, Fla, faced David Freeman, Pasadena and Ted Schroeder, Los Angeles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
ST. AIMS DEFEAT GAS HOUSE GANG

The St. Ann's softball team handed the Mill street Gas House team . 10 to 1 defeat in a South End league game Thursday night, Lessard giv- ing but three hits, only one ball was hit to the outfield by the Mil lstreet team. The game drew large crowd to the s. E. field, the game was long draw nout affair due to the frequent arguments put on by the Gas House gang as Mill street is now called.
 By virtue of this win the Frenchies are now in first place in the league. The St. Ann's inf1eld played brilliant ball while the outfield had no work, but one putout being made. The bat ting honors went to Philibert who hit a home run with the bases full. St. Ann's have won IS out of their last IS games and are looking for more games,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
COOPER GETS RECORD
 65 AT SHENECOSSETT

Eastern Point, Conn.,, Aug. l2- (UP)- Lighthouse Harry Cooper, rounding out his first season as pro at 6henecossett Country Club, hung up an all time record of 65, or seven under par, for the 18-hole course yesterday.
 Cooper. who enters the Connecti- cut Open at New Haven Monday as one of the leading contendrs for the title now held by Eddie Burke, Meadowbroow. chopped one stroke from the 66 record of the late Alex Smith, made in 1928 when the 18th hole was 30 yards shortr. Eight birdies contributed to the new mark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
Chase Park Tennis Meet

Ed walsh, youthful Chase Park entrant, advanced in his quest of the West End Community club trophy when he defeated Mario del Conte in the Chase Park tennis singles. Stan Yegela defeated Ray Tierney 6-4, 6-3. Spencer Sheehan had an easy time winning from Al Schuster in straight sets, 60, 6-2. Tom McHale of Fulton Park won from Jackie Barry 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Ed Alexander also had an easy time winning from George Crandall 60, 6-1. Gordy Chabot, Fulton Parks versatile athlete, easily won from Gus Stafstrom in straight sets of 6-3, 6-2 Vic Sabal easily won from Frank Bratkus 6-3, 6-1. Walt Ci- bulskis defeated Will Menturek 6-4, 6-3. Wilbur Sheehan upset Walt Lanoue in straight sets of 60, 6-3. Charley Lee won from Tom Lawlor in three long sets off 4-6, 60, 8-6.
 Mondays Earrings, Hamilton Park
 Gordon Reich vs Jay Weiselburg at 6.
 Harry Crandall vs. Joe whelan at 6.
 Bob Blewitt vs. Jim Allen at 6.
 Bob Blewitt vs. Jim Allen at 6.
 Harold Dulac vs. Ed Alexander at 2.
 George Lord vs. Joe Sullivan at 2.
 Chase Park Courts
 Fred O'Rourke vs. Jim Poloson at 6.
 John Stollar vs. Tom McEIalee at 6.
 Spencer Sheehan vs. George Au- det at 6.
 John Dougall vs. Ed Del Conte at 2.
 Mike Gualtieri vs. Stan Yegela at '.
 Al White vS. Dom Antonacci at q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
GulianO Best Batter Of Itam 1939 Season

Ralph Guilrano, Civiltas, first baseman, won the batting laurels in the Italian American League with a final percentage of .576, according to the final standing released by league secretary, Peter Polletto. Jimmy Reno, Aviglianese stalwart, followed in second place with .462, and Joe verno, also of the Avigs, third with .409.
 The round robin tournament re- sumes tomorrow at Fulton Park, with the Pontes and Frats matched for the first game at 1:30 o'clock. The loser of this game will be eliminated from further participa- ton. The Avigs and Civiltas meet in the feature game at 4 o'clock. Charles Gerace and George Greece will umpire both games.
 The final individual batting marks A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
TOMMIES DEFEATED

Bethlehem A. o. nosed out North End Thomas Club, 2-1, last night, at Waterville Park. Four hits were allowed by each pitcher, and it was G. Pierce's single in the fifth inn- ing which scored Krull that put across the margin of victory.
 Score by innings:
 Bethlehem DO o O-2 North Ends o o o O i O-l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
SUNDAY GAME WANTED

The All-Torrington girls seek games with Waterbury girls soft ball team at Torrington Sunday. To make arrangements, call Torrington 7O42, Saturday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
CHESTNUT HILLS
 OPPOSE HIGHLANDERS

Watertown, Aug. 12-The Chest nut Hills will play the Naugatuck Highlanders at o'clock this after noon at Deland field. All Hill play- CTS are asked to meet at the field at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
(By United Press)
Home Runs
TERRORS WIN

The Locust Street Terrors upset Rudy's Grill 6-4 last night.
 The score by innings: Terrees 900 4z0 0-o 2 ! wolves 100 900 3-4 2 0
 Lombardi and Mazurek: Pagano and Coviello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Washington Park, Homewood, Ill. The $2,500 added Prairie Stakes, six furlongs for two-year-olds, and the $25O0 added Lakeside Handicap, one mile for three-yearoldsand upward, features the card. The Prairie drew a field of IA with the Valdina Farm entry of Valdina Mink and Valdina Nymph favored. The Lakeside drew 1 6entries with the Woolford Farms Robert L., a fiveyear-old expected to be the favorite despite top weight of 120 pounds.
 Rockingham Park, Salem, N. H. The 18-day meeting closes with the $5, 900 added Rockingham Park Han- dicap, a mile and furlong affair which drew a field of four. Louis B. Mayors Main man rates the top position despite high impost of 120 pounds. Other entries are Boston Pal, 107; Memory Book, the 1887 winner, 105, and Isolater, a danger ous entrant at 115.
 Cumberland Fair, Cumberland, Md.-A $500 steeplechase .~r three year-olds and up over the two mile course features the day. Ten horses entered with L. c. Leith's 8-year- old jumper Martinious favored along with E. Johnston's Dun Lucky.
 Dade Park, Henderson, Ky-The Dade Park Handicap, $l.o00 added, threeyear-olds and over on the mile and 40-yard course, is the big race of the day in Kentucky. Five horses Wooden Indian, Glen Kenney, Sweet Adeline, Tyr and Torchy-are eligible with Torchy, top-weighed at 122 pounds, expected to take 1t.
 Del Mar, San Diego, Cal.-The $2,O0O Long Beach Handicap, over . mile course for threeAyear-olds and over, is the days big race on the Pacific coast. Nine horses entered and a wide open race is expected among Bachiiler, Wedding Call, Red Pepper, Gala Clay, Wild Land Count Atlas, Sweepalot, Mount ver- non and Novelette,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
TO TEACH KICKING

Charles Brickley. former Harvard drop-kicking star, will open . school next year for the benefit of high school and college coaches who want to teach the right technique to their playerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
Games TOdny-Pitchers

Cincinnati at St. Louis - Walters (19-7) Vs. Warneke (10-6).
 Pittsburgh at Chicago-Brown G. 5 vs. Bryant U-D.
 Philadelphia at New York-John- son (6-4) vs. Salvo (4-O.
 Boston at Brooklyn-Posedel (11- 8) vs. Casey (6-O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
NOW ON THE BENCH

Gordon Lynn, tennis professional for ssx years at the Meadow Club. southampton, now is a judge in the tewn of Palm Beach, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
BASEBALL SPREADING

Baseball has taken 6 strong hold fn Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Japan, Cuba. Venezuela and some ether countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 2: Philadelphia 2, New York l. (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
c.m.s Tod.y-Pitcbers

Games Today-Pitchers
 New York at Philadelphia-Hil brand (8-4) vs. Joyce (3-D.
 Washington at Boston--Krakaus- kas (9-11) vs. Auker T-6).
 St. Louis at Detroit-Kramer G. 12) or Kennedy (6-1D vs. Hutch- Chicago at Cleveland - Dietrich (6-5) vs. Harder CPD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
LEGION WINS

The Waterbury All-stars bowed to Thomaston Legion at Thomas ton last night. 6-5. Moore held the lacal boys to three hits.
 Ccore by innings:
 Legion ....... 30l 10 i-6 All Stars ..... ( o 0 O-6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-12
THE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games Yesterday New York Q, Philadelphia D. Detroit 4, St. Louis 3. (Only games scheduled).
Evening star., 1939-06-01
Horse Show Entries
Forecast Strong
Competition
Events Begin at 10
Tomorrow Morning
At Meudowbrook

The $500 hunter stake and the
$500 jumper stake. two features of
the Washington Horse Show, open
ing tomorrow at the Meadowbrook
Saddle Club and continuing through
Sunday, promise much in the way of
strong competition. Entered are a
number of local and out-of-town
horses which in the past have proved
their class on numerous occasions
and which are reported to be in top
shape for their best efforts.
The hunter stake requires that
each entry shall have shown In at
least one other hunter class during
the show and will perform over
eight jumps in the ring not over
four feet. Conformation and quality
to count 40 per cent; style of jump
ing and way Of going, so per cent,
making it test for handsome horses
with plenty of jumping ability.
Virginia, established home of IA
nous hunters, has the majority of
top-f1ighters ready to walk off with
the main money. Mrs. John Hay
Whitney, whose Upperville estate
has sent out many noted blue rib
bon winners, has five of her best
set for the prize Bon Diable, Two
Leggins, Airy Spirit, The Bear and
Spring Hope are primed following
their invasion of the Atlantic City
show two weeks ago.
Greenhalgh Entries.
Another prominent Virginia group
includes Mr. and Mrs George P.
Greenhalgh's Berryville owned
Brown Bruin, Sallyport and Hunters
Choice. all of which went we'll at
Atlantic City and Wilmington, and
which are well known to local fans
for their consistent ways.
Others include Mrs. D. N. Lees
DR.. Yates, from Middleburg; Betty
Couzens' Repulsion, from Pontiac,
Mich, which showed to advantage
at last weeks Deep Run show; the
Fairfax pair owned by U. S. Randle,
Randles Dawn and Randle's Pride,
I'd, and Bo-Ben, owned by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Haggin Perry 81 Gotham.
The jumper stake also has at
tracted number of ace entries,
some of which have shown here
with success, while others are
strangers with stout regulations.
The class calls for eight jumps be-
tween feet and Az feet. In case
of tie the judges reserve the right
to increase height of jumps. which
probably means considerable in
crease before the ribbons are
awarded.
Heading the local and nearby list
are such tried and true jumpers as
Comdr. William Justice Lees Bolter,
Lisbeth Steig's Hi-Ho, Margaret
Cotter's Rocksie, winner of the triple
bar class over national champions at
Atlantic City; Sandy, Billy Do and
Tom Lewis from the Fort Myer
team; Mrs. Lawrence w. Roberts
John the Baptist; Elizabeth Lyons
Crocus, which did well as the Manor
Hunt show last Sunday, and Will
Washburns The Jitterbug, pint-size
rubber ball"
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry's Santa Claus,
a favorite in the South and with a
great record, also will try his luck
in this event, as will the two Mary
Evening star., 1939-06-01
STAR, WASHINGTON c, THURSDAY l. 1899

to follow each other at safe jump
ing distance and are to be ridden by
representatives Of recognized hunt
club in the colorS of the hunt. The
representatives or other selected
riders must be attired in full hunt
ing costume.
Both Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. M.
Robert Guggenheim each have won
the trophy twice, Mrs. Whitney in
1934-35 and Mrs. Guggenheim in
1869. The latter has not en-
tered team this year, while Mrs.
Whitney appears to have an excel
lent chance to retire the cup, having
entered two powerful trios.
TomorroW's opening classes, start
Evening star., 1939-06-01

address. The Roosevelt High School
Orchestra will play.
Special awards also will be made
to high ranking students from a
fund provided by several alumni
associations.
Final events will include a ban
quet at the Raleigh Hotel Monday
night and a dance there the next
night. Tuesday there will be an
electrical demonstration in the
school lecture hall at 10 am. by
Frank r. Mueller of the faculty. The
public may receive cards of admis-
sion to this on request There also
will be athletic events that after
noon,
Evening star., 1939-06-01

land-owned, Pat O'Malley from
Charles Lang's stable, and May Fair,
owned by H. o. Firor, which Is said
to have performed consistently
around Baltimore.
Rust Trophy Offered.
One of the most colorful classes of
the show, which has drawn close to
160 horses, is the Gwinn Wheel
wright Rust Memorial Trophy. The
presentation was made to the asso-
citation as a challenge trophy to be
competed for annually in class for
hunt teams and to be won three
times by the same owner for perma-
nent possession.
The teams consist of three horses
Evening star., 1939-06-01
Bliss Electrical School
Will Graduate 1870 !

Graduation exercises of the Bliss
Electrical School will be held at 8
pm. next Wednesday in the Roose-
velt High School auditorium.
Approximately 100 students are
expected to receive diplomas, ac-
cording to President Louis D. Bliss.
The Rev. Oscar F. Blackwelder, pas
tor of the Church of the Reforma-
ton, will deliver the commencement
Evening star., 1939-06-01
Senator Wiley Proposes
Six-Yeur Presidency
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The President and Vice President
would be limited to one term OF
six years under constitutional
amendment proposed yesterday by
Senator Wiley, Republican, of Wis
consin.
Senator Wiley said he had always
believed that if the President were
limited to one term he would be
immune to politics"
Evening star., 1939-06-01

ing at 10 am, begin with lead-in
classes, saddle horses, novice hunt
ers and road hacks. The afternoon
events feature the first of the three
day jumper events, ladies' working
hunters, five-gaited saddle horses,
touch and out, and the Peter Voor-
hees De Graw Memorial Trophy.
Evening star., 1939-06-01
Siomu Nu Phi Smoker

The Oliver Wendall Holmes Chap
ter, Sigma Nu Phi, international
legal fraternity, will conclude its
social season with a stag smoker
Saturday night at national head
quarters, 1755 @ street NV.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
CROSBY ATHLETE DISCUS RECORD
VerbyIa Sets New State Mark; Relay Team
 Second

Crosby high school has well-con- ditioned track team that did very well in its first major test of the season, at Connecticut Interschol- astic relays held Saturday at Con- necticut State college, Storrs. Vic Verbyla, next seasons basketball captain provided a new state record when he heaved the discus 118 feet 10 1-2 inches, five feet better than the old record held jointly by Kor- omski of Norwich and Peterson of West Hartford. Crisby's medley re- lay team finished second, Bulkeley winning the time prize for the event. Crosby's shorter distance relay team was handicapped by loss of Wolff who had leg injury Friday, and though the Crisby lads ran well, they finished second to Hartford.
 The record for the half mile re- lay of 1:36. formerly held by Cros- by, was eraced by Hartford, which showed 1:34:8 Saturday. Howeer Verbyla's new mark in the discus leaves Crosby still in possession of three records for the relays, the medley relay, the 100 yard dash, and the discus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Crosby, Wilby
 BasebaHers Start This Week

High school baseball gets under way locally this week, though both Crosby and Wilby squads will open the season away from home Cros- by at Ansonia Saturday and Wilby there Wednesday and at Torrington Saturday. Hamilton Park No. l dia- mond will be ready next week Mon- day in time for the Parochial league games. while the No. 2 diamond should be set for play within two weeks, when the new Az inch pipe will be completely laid and flooded playing fields will be among things of the past both in baseball and football season.
 Local high school schedules fol- low: M
 Crosby-April 29, Ansonia, away: May 2, Torrington; May g, Gilbert; May 13. Wilby; May 20, Gilbert, away; May g, Torrington, away; May 27, Naugatuck, away; June 3, Ansonia; June 6, Naugatuck; and June 10, Wilby.
 Wilby-April 25, Ansonia, away; April 29, Torrington, away; May 3. Gilbert; May 6, Naugatuck; May g, Hamden, away; May 13, Crosby: May 16, Ansonia; May 20. Torring- ton; May 27, St. Thomas, away: May 31, Watertown; June 3, Naugatuck; 1; June 2. Gilbert, away; and June 10, Crosby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Today's Sport Parade
BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent)

of a question. In the past 10 days most of the hottest winter book favorites for the derby have taken sound kicking around from an article named Gilded Knight, whose owners thought so little of him a few months ago that they refused to put up the small sum necessary to name him for the derby. Fl Chico and Impound and Challedon are three who have had their patrician noses filled by dust kicked up by Gilded Knights flying heels. The only advance favorites for the derby who have really stood up are Jorns- town, Old Sunny Jim FitzSimmonS Hope, and Technician, from the same stable which sent Lawrin out to win year ago. Johnstown looked good in winning a stake race at Jamaica, but it was a sprint and there is nobody in the world who really knows if the son of Jamestown can go a mile and a quarter. He was a quitter over the route last year, and still may be.
 Technician looked good in Florida, and worked a spanking mile in TAO or better in Kentucky yesterday. But a lot can happen between now and May 6, as any citizen of Danzig will tell you.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

New York, April "A. CUP)-The Kentuck Derby win;er DOCK IS aptiy named. Bet on horses in it and you Il be left out in the cold without even your shirt to keep you warm.
 I wouldn't be surprised ii the Dles committee investigated the winter books sometime, because they do more to keep the citizens in the Red than anything I can think of. When YOU invest on a horse in the winter books and get receipt for your cash it is good for but one thing-in case of illness or accident it identifies YOU as a true sucker and entitled to free care by the sons and daughters of I have been taken lodge.
 Sucker Game
 Hundreds of thousands of dollars are wagered in the winter boks pe- tween the time the entries are an- nounced and the horses go to the post in Louisville in early May. There were 115 nominations for thls years Mint Julep classic, and every one of them got play from the citizens, despite the fact that some hundred of them couldn't go a mile in five minutes with the help of an outboard motor, and won't be within hitch hiking distance of Churchill Downs at post time. But there won't be any money refunded to those players who fancied the non-start- CTS. When you play horse in the winter books you've got him, for keeps. No matter if he breaks leg throws a fet-lock, loses a wither, or plain rolls over and dies, the bet stands.
 I'd like to know (and have) all the money lost in the winter books on the Kentucky Derby. It must be a stupendous sum. Look back through the records of the GA runnings and you will find that it isn't race for favorites. From 1875, the year of the first derby, down through last year only 29 favorites have come in first. Not 29 winter book favorites, mind you, but 29 post-time favorites. Fewer than 10 winter book favor ties have finished on top.
 Of all the uncertain things, and l don't forget the bouncing roulette ball, the gallop dice, or red-headed gals when I say this, the most un- certain is a racehorse. wonder how many horse players know that 60 ot every 100 thoroughbreds sent to the races die maidens without ever hav- ing won a single. race. Colonel Ed Bradley, winner of four derbies and one of the keenest of horsefiesh students, has made a lot of money betting owners and breeders that they couldn't name one of their twol -year-olds who would ever win a race.
 Most Uncertain
 With the passing of each day, ana the running of each preparatory race, this years derby becomes more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

Navy Team Cops |Hopevine Grown;
 Dinner Saturday

Saturday evening, 50 members and guests of the Hopeville Bowling League will gather for their second annual dinner to be held at the Hol- lywood Inn, Ansonia at which time some $400 in prize money will be distributed to winners and the champion Navy team consisting of Anthony Gismondi, Thomas Heffer- nan, Harvey Pelletier, Charles Ver- nale and Win" Downey. Al Drexler, Mercantile League high average man, is also best bowler in the Hope vile circuit.
 The banquet committee consists of Paul Baron, chairman; George Lew is, John Cipriano, Anthony Gismon- di, Willim Cusick, Francis O'Donnell, Francis (Happy) Howard, and Val mour Caron. Silvio Monti is presi- dent of the league with Anthony Cardinale serving as secretary-tr treas urer.
 There will be final meeting ,f the entertainment committee to- night at 8:30 o'clock at the Baldwin Props A. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
TORRINGTON EASY
 FOR NAUGY NINE

Naugatuck, April 24.-The Nau- gatuck high baseball team proved it is not going to be easy opposition for its opponents this year when it defeated Torrington high at Recrea- tion field Saturday, 11-2, in Val- ley League game. In the two games the Garnets have played thus far, it has scored "A runs and allowed only 2.
 Saturday "Speck' Shea held the New Cities to one hit in the five inningh he pitched and Muroff per- mitted one hit in the next three innings. Tyberski did not allwo Tor rington hit in the sole inning he twirled. Nemke and O'Cain pitched for the visitors. Shea hit homer, Farrer and Oldakowski ha tdriples and Czaplicki and Oldakowski hit doubles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
GUENTHER NEW UP.
 RACING EDITOR

New York April 24-UP)-Ap- pointment of Jack Guenther as racing editor of the United Press was announced today. He succeeds Thomas H. Noone, who resigned be- cause of illness.
 Guenther comes to New York from the Los Angeles bureau of the United Press where he specialized in turf coverage at Santa Anita, Hollywood Park, Del Mar, and other Pacific Coast tracks.