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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
INJURIES HURT LEAFS CHANGES
 IN ICE PLAYOFF.
Jackson, Langelle Out; s u b s Get Chance;
 Smythe Optimistic

Toronto, Ont, April 13.-(UP).- Manager Connie Smythe will send two rockies into the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup tonight against the Bos- ton Bruins in the fourth game of the Stanley cup ice hockey final.
 Red Heron will be at left wing substituting for the injured Harvey Jackson and Don Metz at right wing in place of Pete Langelle. Metz, a younger brother of the Leafs Nick Metz, played senior amateur hockey here this season and was signed by Toronto only two days ago.
 The Bruins, leading two games to one in the beSt-of-seven series for the trophy, were 6-5 favorites to win tonight's game and 2-1 choices to win the necessary two games out of the remaining four.
 Boston players were unanimous in predicting they will win the next two games. Manager Art Ross be- lieved his men have hit their stride again, and they should finish this business in hurry When they won Tuesday night, tre Bruins felt they had broken the jinx that had given the Leafs seven straight vic- tories in previous playoffs on To- ronto ice. If the Bruins win the cup, it will be their first victory over the Leafs in five playof meetings.
 Optimistic!
 Despite tre loss of Jackson, Smythe refused to be downhearted, saying: we still have a 50-50 chance to win tomorrow night, and if we do the series will be square again which would give us as good a chance as Boston"
 Jackson was put out of service in the Tuesday night game when the Veteran Eddie Shore crashed into and dislocated Harvey's shoulder. It was the third time of the season Toronto had lost its regular left winger. Buzz Boil had to quit be- cause of a badly wrenched leg and George Parsons seriously injured eye removed him to the sidelines.
 Manager Art Ross was so con- fident his Bruins would win the cup that he told Boston writers: "If we don't win the series II not be seen on the Boston bench again. I'm tell ing you boys if we don't win, I'll re- tire to an office job"
 It had been rumored for some time that Ross might succeed Frank Calder as president of the National Hockey League, but the Bruin pilot said he had nothing particlIlar in mind, and his statement was inter- preted as nothing more serious than his extreme faith in the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Recreation League
 RumbleS

The Cubs won two games from the Yankees to be all alone in first place again. R. Hamel and Byrnes were the Cub stars, while Paternos- ter, Wynn and McHugh stood out for the Yankees.
 The Pirates bowled the Giants out of first place by taking two games. Mantino and Chigwin were the Pi- rates nigh men. A. Hamel and Despins rolled good scores for the Giants.
 The Braves went to town at the expense of the Red Sox to take all three games. All the Braves com- bined to hit the wood hard. Mucha- light was the Red Sox best bet.
 The Tigers took two from the Ath- letics with L. Hamel, Piedmonte and Coellio turning in good scores. Cole and Barber were the Athletics stars.
 This last night of bowling will be chock full of excitement and fun and every year some record has been smashed on the last night.
 This weeks schedule shows:
 Athletics vs. Yankees, alleys 1-2.
 Tigers vS Cubs, alleys 3-4.
 Braves vs. Giants, alleys 5-6.
 Rec Sox vs. Pirates. alleys 7-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Ross NO Boss F Bruins Can't Cop Cup
RENS TO STAGE
 EXHIBITION OF
 FANCY PASSING
Trick Shots to Be Shown Monday by Negro Champs
 As Extra Attraction

The Brass City will again step to the front in regards to major sport ing activities Monday night when at the Phoenix avenue armory the worlds champions, the original Renaissance basketball team, who won the worlds title March 28th at Chicago, will make their only Con- necticut appearance when they will be opposed by Waterbury's giant killers" the Brasscos.
 At this same armory last Monday night the plucky Brass City team stepped right out against the L. I. U. Blackbirds and in a game that has seldom been equalled in the state outscored, outfought, out maneuvered and outgamed the un- defeated Blackbirds. The Brasscos are now set to try to do the same thin against the pro world champs and if confidence and fight mean anything the Waterbury hoopsters will give a good account of them selves.
 The Renaissance team, up to this writing, have played 123 games and have won 115, all having been played on their opponents floors and against the strongest opposition in the coun- try.
 In the lineup of the Rens will be Fat" Jenkins, "Bruiser" Saitch, "Tarzan" Cooper, Wee Willie Smith, John Isaacs, Pop" Gates, zack Clayton and Puggy Bell, mak- in in all a royal flush" of bas- keteers and the fastest humans who have ever performed at the game, which is now the top sport in at- tendance of all games played in the United States.
 The Brasscos will take the floor with the same lineup that knocked off the L. I. U. combine, featuring Eddie "Dead-Eye" Kobles, sensa- tional hook and long shot artist, Joe Boley, Matty Sheehan of the House of David team. Benny Zajac, Con- necticut's leading scorer, Freddie Ferrie of the West Haven Red Devils, Doc" Ferony, Ray Hoist, veteran man of the team and the states best floor man, Joe Swasey, and Joe Joyce.
 Arrangements have been made to handle capacity crowd for this super attraction, the main game will go on at g p. m. with preliminary at 7:30, and the Rens will stage an exhibition at 8:45. The prelim will bring together the Oakville Dukes and St. Joseph's Holy Name. From 8:45 until game time at 9 o'clock the Renaissance will put on an ex- hibition of trick shooting and pass ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
LeavenwOrth
 Athletes Given Letters

Leavenworth high school athletes and teams were lauded by speakers at the annual athletic association dinner given them last night in the school cafeteria, where John Dillon of the faculty presided as toast master. Ken Smith, rife team coach as well as local sports writers paid tribute. to the Leavenworth boys, as did Franklin Farrell of the fac ulty and the athletic coaches, Jack Rieger, Louis Laun and J. w. o. Neill. Chick Kelley, Ken Altyta and Bill Butler spoke from the angle of a sports writer and gave their im- pressions of the various Leaven- worth teams.
 For the boys, Dave Lovallo, John McNamara and Bill Steinmetz, team captains, were also called up- on. Later, the following awards were made:
 Football Captain William Stein- metz, Vincent Hunihan, Frank Lazeski, Edward Gluse, John Ian- nucci, George Evitts, John Mo- Namara, John Travers, Carmen De Blasio, Charles Rotella, George Hoebel, Norman Johnson, Vincent Macuilas, Albert Daddona, Joseph Zilaro, Charles Miner, Rocco Longo, Earl Rompre, Michael La salata, Louis Ruby, Gaetano Di Ambrosio, Andrew Rozum, Leon- ard Di Manns and Joseph Proulx, manager.
 Basketball: Alphonse Janusis, Cap tain John McNamara, David Karpa- vich, William Evans, Thomas Marshall, Michael LoVallo, Andrew Rozum and Serge Doucette, man. ager.
 Rifle team, David Loyallo, Joseph Vitas, Francis Minnicucci, Francis Richardson, Robert Witty, Joseph Mazurski and Robert Synott.
 A special letter was presented Miss Dorothy Alexander, captain of the cheer leaders.
 Three special awards were made. to two members of the rifle team and one to the student who sold the most tickets to the sports car nival night. Joseph Vitas received the National Rifle association medal for compiling the highest score throughout the year; Helen De- Bokes captured the Ellema Kleinert medal for high average and great est efficiency, and Robert Schuster won a free trip to the Worlds fair from Horace Reynolds, of the faculty.
 The committee in charge of ar arrangements was headed by Jarp O'Neill and inclu led Joseph F. Rosse, James Lord, Ellery Kilborn and Francis Corrigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Somerset, Va, April 13.-(UP)- The whole tragic affair started when my host in this hard riding, fox chasing, pink coat country suggested that go out and jump some of his horses.
 q never jumped that high in my life" I said. of course, if they are little horses I might clear them with good running start
 My host chuckled through the curry comb with which he was stroking his beard and said:
 MY dear fellow. I don't mean for you to jump over the horses, but to jump with them in a cross coun- try ride. You have jumped, of course?"
 I jumped when he said this, and he nodded his head approvingly, interpreting my jump of alarm as one of anticipation.
 "We'll be up early in the morn ing and give my hunters a really brisk work out" he said.
 I spent frightful night. All l could think of was the then Prince of Wales cracking his royal shins tring to get over the fence on a horse. When I would shake the prince from my memory, would think of the equestrian teams in the last Olympic games being scat tered all over the countryside. And these men, I remembered, were ex- pert horsemen, chosen for their abil- ity to ride a horse over anything. And here was I, a man never on anything more spirited than bar stool, pledged to jump jumper.
 Out of Shape
 I really needn't have worried, be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
FARR FAVORED
 OVER BURMAN
Bout in England Tonight Sold Out Baer
 Offered $5O,OOO

London, April 13-(UP)-Tommy Farr, a crowd pleaser who couldn't win in the United States, will be- gin his comeback on native soil to- night against Clarence (Red) Bur- man, the Baltimore boy who scored close decision in Tommy's last American start.
 1t will be the nrst time in two years-since he outpointed Max Baer on April 15, 1937-that Tommy has boxed in England. It also was the last fight he won. He vent to the states and lost in succession to Joe Louis, Baer, Jim Braddock, Lou Nova, and Burman.
 Hemingway arenas 15,000 seats were sold out in advance for to- nights l2-rounder.
 Tommy is 2-1 favorite.
 Syd Hulls, English promoter, is trying to get Max Baer for to- nights winner. He cabled Baers manager, Ancil Hoffman an offer of $50,000 if Baer beats Nova in New York June 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
IT'S NEW DEAL FOR THE CARDS
 WITH F|NESSE
Gas House Spirit Gives Way to Serious,
 Heads Up Play
By PAUL SCHEFFELS

(Un1ted Press stan COrreSpOnOenIJ
 New York. April 13-(UP)-Hit- ting all points around the sports compass:
 Baseball's grapevine experts have cast an almost solid vote in favor of the Cincinnati Reds to win the National league pennant this year, but despite all the points in their favor-their all-star pitching staff and the hard-hitting Frank Mo Cormick and Ernie Lombardi-this corner casts one not-so-feeble ball. lot for the St. Louis Cardinals.
 They're supposed to have been defiated and aren't the same old "Gashousers" They're not supposed to have the old "zing" that made them the "boilermakers" of the sedate National league. Well, may be that was their trouble-too much acting and little science. Now they're a hardplaying, serious bum oh with smart manager and speed to burn. Watch 'em go!
 Cecil Isbell, rookie halfback sen- sation with the Green Bay Packers in the National Professional Foot ball league last year, assisted in demonstrations of football technique at the Purdue University football clinic recently.
 Nagurksi May Play Again
 Here's bad news for the rest of the league: Bronko Nagurski, erst- while professional wrestler and one of the greatest line smashing full backs of all time, is seriously con- sidering returning to pro football And take it from George Halas owner-coach of the Chicago Bears he'll play with them and no one else unless he specifically asks tc be traded. Season ticket sales foi the Washington Redskins 1899 sea- son are nearly double the total sales for last year and the opening date is still almost six months of.
 Movie actor Richard Arlen played in nine PGA sponsored tourna- metns during the winter swing and averaged under 30. He teamed with Ed Dudley to win the Lakeside Amateur-Pro with 63 gross.
 Ryder Play to Be Late
 The British Ryder Cup officials have requested late fall dates fol the matches to be played in this country this year. The matches vii be played on the course of tht Ponte Vedra Golf Club at Jackson. vile, Fla, with the dates to be an nounced later. Although the players who will make up the American team have not been chosen yet Walter Hagen has been selected as captain of the cup team again by George R. Jacobus.
 Skeeter Newsome, leading candi. date for the shortstop berth witf the Philadelphia Athletics, wears z helmet made of fiber when he take. his cut at the plate. He was Strucl by 8 pitched ball last year ane suffered fractured skull. Another such accident might prove fatal, h' was warned.
 In Baltimore they take thei baseball as seriously as they would bank statement. A citizens com mittee of 260 has been formed t. Boost the Orioles" and at this dat are going at terrific clip with bu one purpose in mind-to get bil crowd out at the opening game be tween Montreal and Baltimore ol April 20. The governor and tn mayor have even declared the da, a part holiday for state and cit employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
"SONNY" WARNED

Lowell, Mass, April 13-(UP)- Gus Sonnenberg, former American Wrestling association heavyweight wrestling champion, was notified by the state license commission today that he must prove his physical fit- ness at least 24 hours before a scheduled bout here Monday night. Sonnenberg suffered head injuries March 29 when he lost his title to Steve (Crusher) Casey at Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

with temperamental stars and prina donnas, and team generally lacks cohesion. Changes-Jimmy Webb promoted to skortstop; Ben Chapman to right field; Bill Zuber, from Milwaukee, Tom Drake and Bill Dobson, from New Orleans, and Johnny Broaca, ex-Yankee, added to pchitifg staff. Probable lineup-Pytlak, Hemsiey, c; Trosky, 1b; Hale, 2b; Webb, ss; Keltner, 3b; Heath, If; Weatherly or Averill, of; Chapman, If; pitch ers-Feller, Allen, Harder, Hudlin, Milnar, Zuber, Broaca, Drake, Hum phries, Dobson. ReServes-Infield Lary, Grimes; outfield: Solters, Campbell. | Best newcomerS-Zuber, Drake Best hitters-Heath, Trosky, Chap man.
 Weak spots-Temperament; lack of defensive steadiness, especially at second; md too many players still around who the management said would never play for Cleve- land again.
 Strong points-Hard hitting out field; good catching; and leagues best rItcher in Teller.
 Betting oddS-6 to (fourth).
 Position last year-Third; won 86; lost 66; pct. 566.
 Detroit Tigers-A team lacking spark but may get 1t if some of its numerous stars trying comeback arc successful.
 Changes-Frank Croucher (broken leg last year) at shortstop; Pinky Higgins, from Red Sox (who is now convalescing from spike wound in heeD, at third; Rookie Barney Mo- CoSkey, Beaumont, center field; and Dizzy Trout, Beaumont; Archie Mo- Kain, Red Sox: Al Benton, Toledo; Fred Hutchinson, Seattle, added to pitching staff.
 Probable lineup-York, Tebbetts. c; Greenberg, 1b; Gehringer, 20: Croucher, ss; Rogell (until Higgins recovers), 3b; F. Walker, If; Mo- Coskey, Of; Fox. If: Pitchers Bridges, Kennedy, Rowe, Trout,
 
 Lawson, Gill, Coffman, McKain. Benton, Eisenstat, Hutchinson. Re- serves-Infield, Christman; outfeld, Cullenbine, Laabs.
 Best newcomers - McCoskey, Trout, Hutchinson
 Best hsttcrs -- Gehringer, Green berg, York.
 Weak spots-Weak hitting out- field; uncertain pitching stan; bad defensive receiver when York catches.
 l Strong points Hard hitting irl- field; leagues home run king in Greenberg; good team spirit. | Betting odds-4 to 1 (third)
 Position last year-Fourth; won 84: lost 70; pct. .546.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
BY TOM NOONAN
Limited Press Staff Corersponde,

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 Providence, R. T., April 13 = GU. P) - A grinning manager and a hard-bitten trainer exchanged mods of satisfaction today as their pro- tege, 8 25-year-old Ukranian, sped through training workout in a converted ballroom.
 Object of their attention was Leo Kodak of Chicago, National Boxing Associations featherweight titlist, who hopes to become undis- puted ruler of the division when he clashes with Joey Archibald of Pawtucekt, recognized as ruler by the New York State Boxing Com mission, Tuesday night at Provi- dence Auditorium in Rhode Islands first world championship boxing match.
 Manager Nate Lewis, one-time CO., promoter and matchmaker at the Chicago, Stadium, glibly announced he was prepping Kodak for quick knockout victory. He couldn't, he said, see any sense in Leo taking too many chances with the stiff-punch- ing Archibald.
 "Ill send him into action with or ders to win as quickly as possible, :" he said. and Trainer Ted Tanner nodded approval.
 But perhaps Lewis words should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. For in some 163 bouts as an amateur and professional and in his training here, Kodak has shown scant evidence that he possesses @ knockout punch.
 More boxer than fighter, he punches crisply and accurately with both hands, but seems to lack the necessary dynamite. His tendency to back-pedal when the going is tough has failed to make him a crowd pleaser.
 An instructor in a recreation club on Chicago's South Side first noticed the slender, personable youth had learned to handle his fists in numer- ous playground brawls and gave him bit of advice. Leo entered a club boxing show and went on to become the only boxer ever to win thre golden glove titles in Chicago, moving into the 126-pound class in 1883, his last year as an amateur.
 Kodak won q fights after turning professional under Lewis manage ment in 1883. His first loss came when he was overmatched with Tony Canzoneri in 1885. Hhe Can zoneri beating set him back. He lost his next start to Wesley Ramey of Grand Rapids, Mich, but soon hit his stride again and began winning.
 Last fall he hit the top when he decisioned Freddie Miller, former featherweight champion from Cin- cinnati, in a 15-round battle at Washington. His victory earned him a bout with Archibald for the title vacated by Hammering Henry Arm strong. He is unbeaten as a profess sional featherweight, but he lost his last start to Everett Rightmire of Sioux City, Iowa, in an overweight l match.
 | He is married and has a two- year-old son, Lee Michael. Kodak comes from an athletic family. Bro- ther Packey boxed a bit, Brother Mickey is six-day bicycle rider, while Leo himself was an all-around l O n, foa.. afhIoka
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
KELLEY PICKS EVANS
 FOR HUB MARATHON

Editors Note: This Is another i'm a series of articles in which major contenders weigh their chances of victory in the ap- preaching Boston A. A. marathon).
 By JOHNNY KELLEY
 Written for the United States)
 Arlington, Mass, April 13-(UP)- Although I'm picking Pat Dengis to win the 43d Boston A. A. marathon April 19, I think Lloyd Evans of Montreal, Canada, is the dark horse of the race. Leslie Pawson should finish second with Gerard Cote third.
 thought had good chance of winning my second B. A. A. victory until recently when I caught se- were cold which has hampered my training. I stayed out of the North Medford race. which had won five straight years, to build up my re- serve for the B. A. A. However, I expect to finish somewhere in the first six.
 In my last five B. A. A. marathons,
 
 I have finished first once, second twice, third once and fifth once. I also have won the National A. A. U. l5 and 25 kilometer runs and sev- eral New England A. A. U. cham pionships. In 1885, I became the first and only American to win the Halifax, Nova Scotia 10-mile event in record breaking time. Incident ally, this was one of my most cher ished wins. was member of the Olympic team in 1886.
 began training January IS this year. I run from eight to g miles once a week, usually on Saturday which is my day of. I weigh l25 pounds, stand five feet, six inches, and am single.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
American League
 Review
United Press, N. Y.
By GEORGE KIRKSEY Limited Press Staff. COrresnondenfl

ny OEOhGE hIhhSEY United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York Yankees - Worlds champions and the shortest priced favorite in history to win the pen nant for the fourth successive years. Its no soft touch to win four in TWO but it's possible for the Yankees to do it," says Manager Joe Mo- Carthy.
 Changes-Oral Hildebrand, from Browns; added to pitching staff; Rockies Charlie Keller and Joe Gal lagher added to outfield; Buddy Rosar, new reserve catcher.
 Probable lineup-Dickey, Rosar, Jorgens, c; Gehrig, lb; Gordon, 2b; Crosetti, 2b; Rolfe, 3b; Keller, If; DiMaggio, of; Kenrich, If; pitchers --Ruff1ng, Gomez, Pearson, Hide brand, Hadley, Terrell, Murphy, Sundra, Bruer, Donald Reserves 1nfield: Dahlgren. Knickerbocker; Outfield-Powell, Selkirk.
 Best newcomers Keller, Gal lagher, Rosar.
 Best hitters-DiMaggio, Dickey, Rolfe.
 Weak spots-Gehrig definitely past peak and may have to be replaced; pitching mainstays a year older; danger of overconfidence.
 Strong points-Powerful attack; proven ability; outstanding defense; top notch reserves.
 Betting odds-2 to 5 favorites).
 Position last year-First; won 99: lost 53; pct. .651.
 Boston Red Sox-Young blood added to team of veteran stars makes Red Sox prospects bright
 Changes-Ted Williams, from Minneapolis, in right field; Jim Ta- bor, from Minneapolis. at third base; Elden Auker (Tigers), Jake Wade (Tigers), Deny Galehouse Qndians, Woody Rich from Little Rock and Wilfrid Lefebvre from Minneapolis added to pitching staff.
 Probable lineup-Desautels, Pea cock, Berg, c; Foxx, 1b; Doerr, 2b; Cronin, ss; Tabor, 3b; Vosmik, If; Cramer. of; Williams, If; pitchers Grove, Wilson, Ostermueller, Gale house, Auker, Wade, Bagby, Rich, Dickman, Aefebvre, Heving. Re- serves-Inf1eld. Berger, Carey; out field. Nonnenkamp, Caffke.
 Best newcomers-Williams. Tabor, Rich.
 Best hitters-Foxx, Cronin, vos- mix.
 Weak spots Uncertain pitching staff; question of whether several veterans can perform as well as last year.
 Strong points Strong attack, well distributed; newcomers have added hustle to team.
 Betting odds--3 to tsecond).
 Position last year-Second: won S8: lost 6l: pct. .591.
 Cleveland Indians Overloaded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
YALE GRID DRILLS

New Haven, Conn.,. April 13.- (UP) Spring football practice opens today at Yale University with a large turnout expected.
 Emerson Spike" Nelson, new line coach,- will get his first look at the material.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Those Were The Days

When fighter holding a something About great deal of sport of the ring which
 the who now wears an iron hat Jimmy fought Charley Pitts at the old Music Hall in New Haven which be summed lick
 ose totaed but $125 and Jimmy got $20-a dollar per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
CASEY DEFENDS CROWN

Boston. April l3 3- (UP) - Steve (Cr,lsher) Casey of Ireland defends his American Wrestling association heavyweight wrestling title against Marvin tThe Shadow Westenberg in a bgest-of-three fall match in Boston Garden tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
PEPE vs, TENORE

New Haven, Conn.,, April 1s.- (UP).-George Pope, Meriden well terweight, meets Sammy Tenore, New Bedford, Mass, in the feature six round professional bout on a pro- amateur boxing card here tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
AN ANCIENT BATTERY

One of the old mems baseball teams that play in St. Petersburg every winter has an 81-year-old catcher and an 80-year-old pitcher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Bob Seeds, Giant outS;elder, is the owner of a baseball club. He purchased the Amarillo team of the West Texas League last winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Dr. Curtis l.. Classen has been a regular visitor at the Brooklyn base ball clubs spring training camp for thirty years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Recoords

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