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Evening star., 1939-12-28
Eight Ship Survivors
Landed at Cape Town

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 28.-The Royal
Mail Lines announced today that
eight survivors of the British cargo
liner Navasota, sunk in the Atlantic
December 8, had landed Christmas
Day at Capetown. South Africa.
Two others died aboard the rescue
steamer.
The captain and "a others were
missing after the 8,795-ton vessel
sank in 8 minutes. Survivors said
she was torpedoed.
Evening star., 1939-12-28
1000 Italians Reported
Joininq Finnish Forces

LONDON. Dec. % (P).-An Ex-
change Telegraph British news
agency dispatch from Helsinki to-
day said it was reported without
confirmation that 1000 italian VOL
unteers had arrived at Tornio to fight
for Finland against Soviet Russia.
Tornio Is Finnish port at the
head of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Evening star., 1939-12-28
Eskimos Reported
Anxious to Join
FinIond's Army

By the Associated Press.
EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. %.
"A movement for enlistment IL:
the Finnish Army is growing
among Eskimos and Indians of
the Canadian Arctic, Pilot North
Sawle of Canadian Anyways said
yesterday on his return from
Aklavik.
They fear Soviet encroach-
ment on the Western Arctic.
"But we don't fight under a
general" one Indian told Sawle.
I'VE want to fight in our own
way"
Evening star., 1939-12-28
Finland
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with forces in skis moving swiftly
through the snowy wilderness.
North of Suomussalmi, fighting
occurred at Piispajarvi, where one
tank was captured from the enemy"
the Finnish communique reported.
Norwegian sources on the Arctic
front said the Russians were using
their new supply of tanks to form
q mobile fortification on their line.
Attacking in the Petsamo area,
Firms were said to have encountered
several dozen tanks forming a circle
in the manner pioneers of the
American West used covered wagons
as barricades against the Indians.
The formation forced the Firms to
withdraw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
RIGGS POINTS FOR MEADOW NET BOWL

Southampton, N. Y, Aug. 4. (UP) Bobby Riggs, Wimbledon cham pion from Chicago who hopes to retire the Meadow Club Bowl with his third singles victory this year, was favored to gain the finals today as he met Bob Kamrath, University of Texas net captain.
 Riggs gained the semi-finals over Joe Hunt, 20-year-old Annapolis midshipman, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, yesterday.
 In the other semi-final, Ernie Sutter of New Orleans, meets Sid- ney B. Wood, former Wimbledon champion who yesterday reached peak form in conquering George Foley, Los Angeles.
 The doubles finalists also will be decided today. The Murphy brothers from Chicago, Cester and William, get their big test against Riggs and Cooke. The feature match however, will send Frankie Parker and Don McNeill against Frank Guernsey of Miami and Russell Bobbitt of Att lanta.
 At Nearby East Hampton Alice Marble of San Francisco meets Dor othy Workman of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Bos- ton opposes Helen Jacobs of Berke- ley, Calf, in semi-final matches of the Maidstone club championships.
 In double, Miss Marble and Mrs. Fabyan meet Mime. Sylvia Hen- rotin of France and Dorothy An- drus of New York; and Miss Work man and oDrothy May Bundy of aSnta oMnica, Calf, play Miss Jacobs and Mime. Rene Mathieu of France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
Morris, Baginski With Draw Bout Thrill 6,OOO Fans

One of the best main bouts that have been presented through the outdoor season to local lovers of the ring sport resulted in a draw de- cision last night at the new Munic- ipal stadium on Watertown avenue where some 5000 people watched Gil (Babyface) Morris of Danbury and Charley Baginski, Springfield, and fromer New England feather weight champion fight 1t out for three rousing rounds. Morris seem- ed to have little the best of it as he did most of the leading and the harder punct ing but the even Stephen verdict was general well received.
 Tommy Ciarlo, showing for the first time in [ weeks, punched out a decision over shifty Dick Fuller Norwalk negro, hut Lad to keep go- ing every minute to get away with the decision. Morris weighed 136, Baginski 132; Ciarlo, 138; Fuller, 135. Announcer Jack Freney told the customers that Joe Triano of Nau- gatuck will be seen next week in the main bout of the Waterbury A. c. card at Randolph Gloves sta dium against a suitable opponent. Dicks Turcotte. the opponent named for him, having injured his hand. Other results:
 San Craig, 147, Waterbury, re- ceived the decision over Charley Schultz. 134, Shelton, but many of the huge crowd were of the opinion that the hard hitting Schultz should have been given 8 draw.
 George Jordan, 138, Springfield handed George Harmon, 140, Wa terbury, his second defeat as an am- ateur in an entertaining number Jordan did the forcing in the last two rounds to overcome Harmon's early advantage.
 Other results: Woody Bertolino 130, Springfield, decisioned Jackie Moriarty, 126, Waterbury. ! Tommy Tucker, 128, Waterbury and Frank Scarfone, 130 Norwalk drew.
 Emil Etters, 1853, Waterbury, de- cisioned Frankie Roberts, 156, New Britain.
 Irish Johnny McGuirk, 120, Nor walk, decisioned Henry Davis, 120 New Britain.
 Joe Dunne, 1855, Springfield scored a technical knockout over Walt Ploski, 157, Naugatuck, first round.
 Lou Morello. 178, Naugatuck scored technical knockout over Dick, Kozenieski, 185, Southbury second round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
Sullivan Places In Net Seni-Finals

Joe Sullivan, local haberdasher and seeded player, gained the semi- finals of the Fulton Park tennis tournament last night when he de- feated big John Fitzgerald. Sulli- van took the first sets easily with 60, but in the second set Fitzgerald won three straight games before Sullivan got back to his steady game to win 6-3. George Bachman, an- other seeded player, needed two hours to win from John Dougal Boys club athlete, 7-5, 6-4. Jim Allen won a very hard match from Art Perigard, Assumption college varsity tennis man, with scores of 6-3, 7-5. Edwin Alexander and Will bur Sheehan played three hours be- fore the match was finally won by Alexander. Alexander had a hard time winning the first set, 86, then Sheehan took the second sets 6-4, and in the final and longest set of the match. Alexander won 9-7. Dom Antonacci, veteran city player, de- feated Jimmy Barry 6-3, 6-2.
 The semi-finals of the tournament will be played tomorrow afternoon. Joe Sullivan is the only one to have won his place in the semiflnals thus far. Winners of tonights match will gain the semi finals also.
 Tom Dwyer expects to stage the final of the tournament on Sunday afternoon at which time the winner will be presented with the Overlook Athletic club trophy.
 Today's Earrings
 Fulton Park-Al Genua vS. Jim Allen, 6 o'clock. Edwin Alexander vs. Joe Strogatz, 6 o'clock. George Bachman vs. Dom Antonacci, 6:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
BOULEY AND RIVALS TO RACE SUNDAY

Huntington, Aug. 4-(SpeciaD- The long-awaited duel between four of the outstanding drivers of big cars in this area was assured again today when Huntington Speedway officials announced Joe Sudick of Fairfield, George Bouley of Water bury, Bud Brown of Seymour and Henry Seiger of Long Island would be in the field for the 50-lap Con- necticut championship meet here Sunday afternoon.
 The meet, originally scheduled for last Sunday, was postponed because of rain and officials in rounding up entries again for the meet to assure strong field, were successful in landing the above named quartet again. They have been battling for honors here all summer but several times, one or the other was forced out of races, just when the four-way duel was getting hot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
|'DUCKY WUCKY l VERY PEEvEDA
 CARDS BOSSES
Medwick Charges ''Raw- Deal" From Blades;
 BreadOn Comments

St. Louis, Aug. 4(UP)-Joe Med- wick, St. Louis Cardinal outfielder who won the National league batting championship and most valuable player award in 1897, Is unhappy with the Cardinals this year, and he doesn't care who knows it.
 I'm dissatisfied ball player with the Cardinals, and I guess it's time Manager Ray Blades and Sam Brea- don know about it," Medwick said. Breadon is the owner of the Car dinals.
 Medwick would not say that he wanted to be traded.
 That's up to Breadon," he said.
 The Brooklyn Dodgers have been reported eager to buy Medwick.
 He said he was "plenty sore" about being taken out of Tuesdays game with the Boston Bees in the ninth inning when two were out, terming 1t personal show-up" by Blades.
 Tt was the rawest deal I've ever received in my baseball career" he said.
 Blades said he made the change because he thought King, the sub- stitute, was a better thrower and a faster fielder than Joe" He denied that he removed Medwick to humili. ate him.
 Breadon called Medwicks protest "Just tempest in a teapot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
SONS OF KERRY BEAT
 LEAGUE LEADERS

The Sons of Kerry softball team pulled a surprising upset lats night at the St. Peter and Paul ball. grounds by defeating the league leaders of St. Peter and Paul. The score, Kerrys g, St. ePter and Paul 6. The great defensive play of the Kerry infield sparkled by five double plays adde dto the downfall of St. Peters.
 Manager Red Cummings was forced to insert Harp Sullivan in the Kerry outfield because of Dan Hayes showing up with a charley horse. After the game Manager Cummings stated that Sullivan would bat against southpaw pitch- ing while Hayes would bat against right hand pitching.
 This coming week at the NH street playground the Kerrys will practice pivoting on double plays. Although Joe Corcoran, stellar sec- ond sacker of the Kerrys is very good sticker his pivoting on double plays leaves much room for im- provement, Manager Cummings feels certain that he can correct Cor coran's fault by teaching him the finer points of second base playing
 Tom Conley newly elected cap- tain of the Kerry Club together with Cleanup hitter Red Quilter poled out long homers. Bill Ladden hit a homeer for St. Peters.
 Tonight at 500 o'clock the Ker- rvs are expected to cross bats with the Warriors of the Mill Street playground.
 Last nights batteries: Kerrys-M. Ladden, pitch; J. ORourke, catch. St. Peters-J. Carolan, pitch: T. Breslan, catch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
YOUNG GIRL RESTS
 NATIONAL CHAMP

Breton Woods, N. H., Aug. 4- (UP)-A 14-year-old New Jersey girl, Patricia McWhorter of the Newark Women's A. o., was credited today with two victories over the National 220-yard indoor champion, Dorothy Leonard of Worcester, Mass. in the second annual Breton Woods invitation water carnival.
 Miss McWhorter set new pool rec- ords in both events, minute 10 4-1O seconds in the 100-meter free style, and 2 minutes 38 4-10 seconds in the 220-yard freestyle.
 In winning the 100-yard back stroke in 1:21 6-10, Ruth Howarth of Whitinsville, Mass, smashed the former meet mark of 1928 held by Doris Brennan of Olneyville, R. I.
 Rachel Knowles of Portland, Me. set new record in the 50-metre freestyle, winning in B 3-10 after being timed at 32 5-10 in 8 tria heat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

sun to bring about the downfall of the mighty John L.
 "They said Corbett was fancy Dan, a powder puff puncher, who wouldn't last round with the Bos- ton strong boy Jim was 100 to shot, but they paid off on him in the Fist round"
 Johnson conjured up the dismal night in Phadelphia-again in Sep- tember-when Gene Tunney slipped adn slid through driving rain to beat the great Dempsey.
 '"They were naming the round ! and the minute of the round that Dempsey would win in. They called Tunney an awkward, slow, soft hit- ting punk who would collapse under the champions dynamite punches. But Turnney cut him to ribbons, beat him to 8 pulp, and took the cham pionship."
 Then Johnston quit the Septem- bers of the past and projected him. self into September that is yet to come-September in Detroit in Deroit in 1889.
 "What are they saying now about my boy Bob Pastor, and his chances against Joe Louis?" he asked. Just what they said about Corbett and Tnuney, only worse. That he can't punch a lick. That he'll be lucky to stay three rounds. That he's just cutie, with a lot of speed and tricks, but not @ fighter. And they'll kepe on saying those things right up until the bell rings, because the public of to- day feels the same about Louis as the public of those earlier Septem- bers did about John l.. and Demp- Sey. That he is invincible, can kill a man with a punch, that he is inhuman, and that no man can look him in the eye and not shake and Shiver.
 But the public is wrong Pastor not only will beat Louis in Retroit, he'll knock him out"
 Quite calmly-for Johnston, that is-he explained why.
 Pastor is the best conditioned fighter Louis ever faced, to start with, and the few well conditioned fighters Louis ever fought did all right with him. Pastor in the first fight here in New York also Tommy Farr. Young, Sharp, fast, Pastor will be able to harass the champion for the full 20 rounds if necessary.
 Pastor is smart. He is the only man who ever fought Joe and came out of the ring with lucid explan- ation of his style and @ clear pic- ture of his strong and weak points. Pastor is IS cuts above any man Louis has ever fought, mentally, and brains have never been a hindrance.
 Pastor doesn't underrate Louis, either as 8 boxer or a hitter. But he knows this-that Louis is dan- gerouS only in the first minute of each round. During the first min- ute, when he still remembers what Blackburne, between rounds, told him to do, and when he is on his toes and eager to obey instructions, 8 man must be careful. But Louis is easily discouraged. Failing to get his prey in the first minute he loses heart, settles down on his feet, and becomes a slow, dispirited opponent.
 All of this Pastor knows, Johnston says, and a lot more that cannot be revealed. Armed with knowledge, plus heart, speed, brains and the ability to take a punch if neces- sary, he will win to make Septem- Der in Deroit, 1889, as memorable a date in boxing history as September in New Orleans, 1892, and Septem- Der in Philadelphia, 1926.
 That's Johnstons story, anyway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
RIDEOUT WINS
 FIRST MILE RUN ON FINE TRACK
Good Time Made By Texas Star; Shea Takes 8SO;
 Harriers Win .
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Sharp indication that Waterbury is upon the threshold of a marked revival of track and field sports came about with the presentation of a great program of running at the new Municipal Stadium yesterday afternoon, directed by J. Francis Roland, Crosby high school teacher and track coach. Wayne Rideout, one of the Texas twins who have won national renown as foot races, won the special mile feature race going away" from field of six in the good time of 4 minutes IS sec- onds, finishing more than 50 yards in front of Charley Rice, New Ha- ven Harriers, who beat Joe Me- Cluskey of Fordham to the wire for the second time within few weeks. The big disappointment was John Borican, Pittsburg negro who was a poor fourth. His specially is 1000 yards.
 Track officials felt that the con- ditions at the new field, which cost $300,000 to build including an open grandstand seating 5000 people are so good that Waterbury youngsters, boys and girls alike will take a keen interest in track and field sports within the next year or two. Twenty years ago, Waterbury boasted some of the best made runners in the state such as Tommy Cavanaugh, who later starred for Boston col lege, Eddie Demenske, and others developed by James J. Carr.
 The running of Joe Shea, Water bury student at Boston college, in winning the 880 yard event was also thrilling to see while the 100 yard dash looked like dead heat be- tween Wally Pranskitis and Jack Roland of St. Thomas Seminary and Yale, though the judges ruled Pranskitis as the winner Summary:
 88O yard run-Won by Joe Shea, 20th Century club, Waterbury; sec- ond, Al Greenleaf, 20th Century club; third, James Gaunt, 20th Gen. tury club, fourth Justin O'Neil New Haven Harriers. Time 2:01 4-5.
 100 yard dash-Won by Walter Pranskaitis, 20th Century club, Wa terbury; second, John Roland, 2Oth Century; third, Charles Foster, 2Oth Century; fourth, Heney Koch, 2Oth Century. Time 10:02.
 One mile run-Won by Wayne Rideout, Shore A. O., Newark; sec- ond, Charles Rice, New Haven Har- riars; third, Joe McCluskey, unat- tached; fourth, John Borican, Shore A. 0. Time AIS.
 440 yard relay-Won by New Ha- ven Harriers' "A" team; (Bill De- fancy, William Chapman, Ed Bruce, Elmer White), second, New York Sporting club; third, 2Oth Century. Time :45.2.
 One mile relay-Won by New York Sporting club Geahy, Sichen- ger, Cahill, John;) second, 20th Century club; third New Haven Harriers. Time 3:30.2.
 Offlcials-Director of games, J. Francis Roland; referee, James J. Carr; judges, George Kingston, Pat rick Wallace, Walter V. Barry (New Haven); timers, William K. Scho- field, James w. Lee, Charles J. Car penter, Francis O'Donnell; clerk of course, William J. Derwln; starter, William Queal; announcer, James Little.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
LOURDES LASSIES
 WIN SOFTBALL Go

The Lourdes lassies continued their winning ways last night when they defeated the highly rated St. Mary's Magdelen girls l2-8 at Oak vile. The game was rather one- sided in the early stages with Mary DiMaria striking out nine St. Mary batters, but with the coming of darkness the Oakville girls pushed across 2 runs in the last two inn ings. Connie Berardi with three hits including circuit and triple was the batting standout of the evening for the Lourdes, whle Venice De- Norfia, stellar Lourdite, thrilled the spectators with two spectacular un- assisted double plays.
 Score by innings: Lourdes ...... 1 2O45 O-12 St. Mary's ....... 10 o O02 B. 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
Italian
 American Round-Robin

A round robin tournament, some- thing new in the Italian American Baseball league, will start tomorrow afternoon at Fulton park. The four teams participating in the tourna- ment are the Civilta Progresso, Aviglianese, Tratellanza and Pontes. The Lourdes and Knights of Sicily were eliminated from the tourna- ment. A team must lose two games before they are eliminated from further play.
 President Mike Tacinelli believes that the fans will be well pleased to see such tournament and ex- poets one of the largest crowds oi the season to be on hand tomorrow afternoon to usher in the tourna- ment.
 In the opening tilt of the after noon, scheduled to get underway at 1:30 o'clock at Fulton park, the Civilta Progresso, heavy favorites to come in on top, and the Fratellanza swing into action. The Frats were the only ter to beat the Civilta Progresso turing the regular sea- son. Johnny Assetta, fiery coach of the Civilta, stated that his charges are going '~ make up for that de- feat. Reports have it that he has bet Johnny DiLeo, Frats coach, a straw hat that his team will win by at least three runs. Al Scasso has been pitching some fine baseball this season, will start on the mound for the Civilta Progresso with Tony DeSantis behind the bat. He will be opposed by Lefty" Latino with Gambino doing the catching.
 The second game of the twin bill show the Pontes against the Ayiglianese. This game is also set for Fulton park and will start at o'clock. When these two team meet, one can expect to sit down and watch a very interesting ball game. The Pontes and Aviglianese both hail from the North End sec- ton and have been enemies for years. Last year these two teams fought it out for the championship with the Aviglianese being vic- torious. Plenty of action and plenty of smart baseball is expected in this game. Followers of both teams are expected to be out in large num- bers. Co-Coaches Connie" Nido and Beers" Genovese of the Aviglianese will send their star righthander, Henry Cipriano, out to pitch tomor- row with Dom Coviello doing the catching. Smiling Joe Mazzaferro coach for the Pontes, will start Bill Bellotti on the mound with the slugging Joe Ease Hit" Renaldi do- ing the catching. Renaldi at the present time is leading the Public Parks League in batting with a heafty average fo 800. Joe is bat ting 1923 in the Italian-Americar League and seems to be having one of the best seansons in his entire career.
 Probable winners in to-morrow'' games:
 'Civilta Progresso vs. Fratellanza
 *Aviglianese vs. Pontes.
 Indicates the probable winner.
 George Greece and Charles Ger ace will umpire boht games, witt Pete Toilette doing the scoring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
WASHINGTON WINS
 FROM LITCHFIELD

Washington, Conn.,, August 4 - Washington tossers led by Doc Smith won over the Litchfield Twi- light Stars, 6-3, here last night. The score by innings:
 Washington oil OPP x-6 g Litchfield 010 O20 0-3
 Swanson and Cherniske; Miles and Baldwin.
 The belated first round Litchfield County league playoff game will be played here at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. New Preston Hillies will meet the Watertown Chestnut Hills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
Track Reuiual Looms With Ne1u Stadium Setup
Cronir, Equals
 Doubles Mark

Boston, Aug. 4.-(UP)-An American League record which has stood since 1901 has been equaled by Manager Joe Cronin of the Boston Ref Sox.
 During a wild eighth inning in yesterdays game in whieh the Sox beat Cleveland, 17-6, Cronin smashed two doubles off the left field wall.
 The only other American |Leaguer who had hit two dou- bles in 8 single inning was Frank Dillon of the Detroit Tigers in 1901.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent)

New York, Aug. 4. (UP)-High above Times Square, almost within reaching distance of the hands on the Paramount clock, man who is living for the future revelled in the past today.
 Sometimes with talk, sometimes with pantomime, little Jimmy Johnston recaptured two long ago September days to strengthen him for a September day that is yet to come.
 Back through the years he went to New Orleans of 1892 and the aft- ernoon that Jim Corbett, handsome, gentlemanly bank clerk, speared and danced through the blistering
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
BABE LOSES OUT

North Conway, N. H., Aug. A. (UP)-Babe Ruth, who once was baseballs King of Swing, nearly won a golf championship here yes- terday
 In the final round of the second annual Eastern slope gold golf ball tournament, Ruth lost to Fred Me- Intire, New York Bank Teller, and 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
ThisSbOrting
 World
ALittle Of This And That
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Dan Parker made good In the pig city that he internationally writer and often quoted m English the easiest fellow in the world to get along obgng fellow in this ticket moochers and 
 so whatever was printed Philadelphia Daily McCey pretty tough for Parker has sued MCurley writer Gordon Macky and Charles those pediculous publa ions ee type What surprises me is its writers personalities an extent S would bring $250000 lawsuit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
I-C SOFTBALL
GREYHOUNDS UPSET
 WOLFHOUNDS 2-l

John Woods Greyhounds defeat ed John Wolfhounds 2-1 last night in an Immaculate Conception soft ball contest. A single by Foley in the fourth stanza gave the Wolf hounds their lone run of the game. After being held scoreless for the first eight innings the Greyhounds came back strong in the ninth to score two runs when Mccarthy sin- gled and Brown doubled to tie the score, Donnelly singled to win the game
 Jack Kenny's Cillies and John Hartigan's pointers both teams un- defeated in the third round play Monday night at 6:30 sharp.
 The score by innings:
 Wolfhounds ..000 100 000-l 2 2 Greyhounds 900 900 002-2 T 1
 True and J. Brennan. Woods and B. Morton.
 Umpires: o'Connor, Quinlan and Scully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
AVG GIRLS LOSE

The Aviglianese C0-k.ds dropped a 4-3 verdict to the Thomaston girls at Mary Abbott diamond. This was the second defeat suffered by the Avigs in seven starts. both by Thom- aston. The Co-Eds will meet st. Josephs in their next game,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

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