davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
FORK, ARNOVICH
 LEADING LETTERS

New York, May 27-(UP)-Jiln- my Foxx, 31-year-old first baseman of the Boston Red Sox, took corn- mand of the American League bat ting column with an average of .373 according to averages released to- day. Foxx, winner of a triple batting crown last year-total bases, runs batted-in and highest percentage led his nearest rival, George Mo- Quinn, St. Louis Browns first base man by four points. Bill Dickey, New York Yankees catcher, was third with .362.
 Morris Arnovich, Philadelphia Phillies, continued to lead the Ma tional League with 8 mark of .376, four points more than the runner up, Pepper Martin, St. Louis Car dinals' outf1elder. Joe Medwick, Car dinals' outf1elder, held down the No. 3 spot with .354.
 Red Ruf1ng, New York Yankees righthander, continued to show the way to American League pitchers with seven wins and no defeats. Whitlow Wyatt, Brooklyn Dodgers, held the National League pitching lead with four wins and no losses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

Stance among top-notch golfers differs. Some play with a slightly open position which has the left foot drawn back from the line of flight Others present both. feet square to the line. Some employ the closed stance in which the right foot is drawn from the line of flight.
 The square stance is preferable for the beginner because of less likelihood to hook or slice from this position.
 The beginner should assure him. self correct placement of the ball in regards tao the feet. Some tee the ball off the left heel, others play it further back toward the right foot
 Important thing is to tee the ball where it will be hit at the lowest point of the arc in the downswing, and where the swing reaches the maximum speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
St. Louis Cardinals Fade In National Race
Leonard And Krompier
 Barred In Connecticut

bout when Mann went down four times and the round ended 50 sec- onds ahead of time.
 In addition, the commission awarded the bout to Mccoy on 8 technical knockout in two minutes, 10 seconds of the second round.
 State Boxing Commissioner Frank Coskey, on advice of the state att torney generals department, barred so-called guest referees from off1- ciating at main bouts in Connecti- cut in the future.
 Aid from Referee
 CoSkey said he observed that Leonard, during the second round, almost breed Man nto stay down for a nine-count during one of the knock-downs by pushing him down every time he tolled of a second with his arm. Again, Coskey charged Leonard pulled Mccoy awal from Mann as the Boston fighter sought to finish the fight with kill punch.
 Krompier and other seconds in Mann's corner were charged with throwing water on Mann as he lay groggy on the canvass in the second round, holding his foot to keep him prostrate and take a full nine-count, and ringing the time-keeper's bell 50 seconds ahead of time.
 In addition, Coskey said statute was violated bly, there being more than three seconds in Mann's cor- ner.
 No hearing will be held for Krom- pier, Coskey said, because he was at the fight in the second row and ob- served all that went ol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
SEMI-PRO TITLE
 GAMES AT HARTFORD


 Hartford, Conn.,, May 27-(UP)- The Connecticut state championship semi-professional baseball tourna- ment will be held here July 23-30, it was announced today by New England Commissioner Falph E. Mill Ter.
 The winning team will meet the Rhode Island state champions at Woonsocket in July for the regional championship.
 The winner of that game will go into the national finals at Wichita, Kan, Aug. 11-23. The national champions will engage in a series at San Juan, P. R., Sept. ,7-13.
 Plans for the state tournament will be completed at meeting here June 2, Miller said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Italian American League

In the weekly Italian-American league games scheduled for this af- ternoon the Aviglianese, defending champions, meet the Lourdes, Pontes will test the Knights of Sicily, new entrant in the league, and the Civilta Progresso face the Frattalenza. The flag raising which was to take place last week was postponed until today. Nick Zap pone and Peter DiLeo, honorary presidents, who formed the battery last week will also take part in raising Old Glory. William T. Far rington, donor of the beautiful trophy, will also share honorS in raising the flag. In the opening game of the afternoon, which is scheduled for Fulton park at 1:30 o'clock, the Aviglianese and the Lourdes meet in what is expected to be a real test for the Lourdes who last week defeated the Pontes in what was one of the best games played in the league. The Avigli- anese, on the other hand, met de- feat and must win today to break in the win column. Dom Accousti, hustling manager for the Aviglianese will send either Reno or Petronis to the mound with Dom Coviello catching. Louie Sandrea will be out there for the Rossimen with Jim Marticello on the receiving end.
 In the second game of the double bill which is also scheduled for Full ton park at o'clock, the Pontes and Knights of Sicily will tangle in what is expected to be humdinger. Nothing is known at present of what kind of a team the Knights will show, but the writer has been told that they will put a we'll bal anced team on the field. Joe Mag zafferro will have his young left handler, Joe Porlopiano, ready for the Knights with Henry Santo- pietro behind the bat It was this youngster who last week lost 8 heart-breaker to the Lourdes. Joe claims that he will break his losing spell today and break into the win column at the expense of the Knights. George Greece will um- pire both games with Pete Toilette doing the scoring.
 In the only game that is sched- uled for Hamilton park, the Civilta Progresso meet the F'ratallenza. This game will get underway at 4 o. clock. The Civilta Progresso shape up as real pennant contender this year and are expected to come through with their second straight. Johnny Assetta, fiery manager for the Civilta outfit, will send Jimmy Longo to the mound with Tony DeSantis doing the catching. Longo pitched good ball last week and if he is in form will be tough to beat. The Fratallenza seem to be the nys- tery team of the league with no re- port as to what kind of team they will show. Who knows but that Johnny DiLeo might bring together another good team like he did back in 1894. Charles Gerace will umpire and Tony Romaniello will be the scorer.
 A large crowd is expected to at- tend today's games and the league is looking forward to one of its best seasons since the forming Of the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
BULLDOGS VS. MOHAWKS

The South End Bulldogs will cross bats this afternoon with the strong Mohawk outfit. This game will be played at Hamilton park at { o'clock. All players are asked to show up at the park at 3;30 o. o'clock. Make sure you are there and early.
 Reserve Team to Be Formed
 The blue and gold outfit will have Q reserve baseball team on the field this year. Coach Jimmy Mccarthy requests that all play CTS rtying out for the second team are asked to show up ct Hamilton park ct 6:S0 o'clock. A captain will be chosen tonight to head the Bulldog reserve team. Make sure you are there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent

ished first three times. Four eight, IS, 16, g, and 32 are next lucky with two wins apiece. Numbers one, three, five, six, seven 12, IA, IT, 34 and 36 each have single wins.
 Only one six-cylinder car hal won the 500. That was Ray Harroun's Marmon which won thu inaugural. Thirteen races havl been won with eights, twelve witt fours. Fours have held swa, since Louis Meyer won with a1 eight in 1883. (. Prettiest car on tn, speedway this year-the cream col ored item entered by Alden Samp son, II, of Los Angeles. It' racer has beautiful lines. It. trimmed in pastel shade of blue .. And its motor is sweet, too. It's the same motor which Franl Lockhart used in his ill-fated at. tempts to set speed records at Day. tona Beach. A 16-cylinder job which really is two eight-cylinderee cars in one.
 The Indianapolis 800 is, of course 500-mile race. But you hay, to drive 5021s miles to win it. Thii is because there is a pace lap around the 21z mile course, a lap taken tt send the cars away to flying start :. And because drivers always TUT an extra lap or two ater the rac, is over, just to guard against an. miscount by the checkers.
 Cars get better mileage from thei fuel during the race than durinl practice and qualifying tests. Several reasons or this. .. One i that the surface o the truck, during the race, becomes improved, for it i coated with the rubber from the 13: tires, and from oil which drips out So the cars really travel on { rubber surface. Besides, an< probably more importantly, tn, parade of speed buggies create { circular air current similar to a fol. lowing wind for an airplane. There's 8 tremendous difference fl mileage among the various cars. .. Some get as few as three miles t, the gallon and some as many as IT
 Four drivers have finished in tn, money (among the first ten) a many as six times. They ar, Louis Meyer, Wilbur Shaw, Cliff Bergere and Ralph Mulford. Meyer with three firsts has the mos brilliant record of them all. Meyer also is tops among all-tim' money winners. His fla learning total $69,000, but incidental award have multiplied this figure severa times. And he holds the distinc tion of being the only ttree-tim winner of the race. Only on other man, Tommy Milton, has wol as many as two races. And no body has ever won in successiv years. And finally small pre- diction: Floyd Roberts record tim of IF miles per hour set in win ming last year vii lgo by the board this year if Indianapolis weathe luck holds out. For one thing, ther are more really fast cars than eve before. :. And for another, tha backstretch which used to be bump brick is now smoothly paved witt asphalt. Don't be surprised the winning average is as high a 102 m. p. h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
South End Softball

The South End Softball league will commence its fifth successful week this following Monday evening. The fans are delighted to the ability of seeing such a colorful and pleas urable organization succeeded in their community which is the South End. Each team is a fighting sports manlike aggregation each time it faces opposition. All are fully equipped with furnishings of bright sweatshirts and caps, which enhance a beautiful uniformity throughout the playing field as squads exchange sites.
 Representatives of respective teams of the league held an import ant meeting last Thursday night at the Boys Club library. James Da- melio presided only at the request of Chairman Ruban Phihbert. Im- portant transactions and other busi- nesses were fairly discussed and questioned during this confab. The player-rule seemed to be outstand- ing, for 1t caused some fiery and fer vent debates among the assembly. It was cleared, however, and 1t still and will always stand as 1t was first fdrmed in the beginning of the league.
 Another important item concern ing the time of the scheduled games was also amended. It states that whenever two games are to be played the same evening, the first shall begin at 500, and the second at TOO. This rule also allows 8 ten minute grace to both contests re- spectively. The dance committee gave its report at this meeting very successfully. James Damelio will distribute the dance tickets to each manager next Thursday night, June 1, at the Boys Club library. The pro- ceeds shall be turned over to the treasurer, Joe Garvey, which is to meet the league expenditures.
 The drawing of next wek,s sched- ule is as follows:
 Monday-Conn. Oil vs. Dixies 6:30, Plate-Boucher, aBse-C Philibert. Tuesday-Mill St. vs Central 6:3O, Plate-C Philibert, Base-Runi- vidge.
 Thursday-Bulldogs vs. Lourdes 6:30, Plate-Boucher, Base -Ruban. Friday-St. Ann vs. Red Wings 500, Plate-Ruban, Base-Runividge. Griday-7-11 Grill vs. Flashes TOO,
 Plate-Runividge, Base-C. Philibert.
 The Bombers drew 8 bye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
PARK DEPARTMENT SCHOOL
 BOY BASEBALL SLATE
Week of May 28th Games Monday
Par0chiaI League. { 10, m

fdTUCuldl ACdS uC, ps AAs At Hamilton park
 No. 1-SS. Peter & Paul vs St. Francis (Unrpire Guglielmo). No. 2-Sacred Heart vs St. Marys (Umpire Pettine). At Fulton park
 St, Margaret vs St. Joseph (Um- pire GrudzinskD. High School Fr0sh League, 6 ?. m. At Hamilton park No. 1-Wilby vs Sacred Heart Umpire Gerace).
 No. 2-Crosby vs Leavenworth (Umpire Guglielmo). No. Games Tuesday, Memorial Day
 GAMES WEDNESDAY
 Public School League, 4 p. m.
 Minor Division At Hamilton park
 No. LII. s. Chase vs Woodrow Wilson Umpire Guglielmo). No. 2-Reidville vs Bunker Hill (Umpire Egan). At Fulton park
 Hopeville vs Kingsbury Umpire ConnelD. At Waterville park
 Anderson vs Sprague (Umpire Hyland). High School F'rosh League 6 ?. m At Hamilton park
 Postponed Game) No. 2-Crosby vs Wilby (Umpirt Guglielmo).
 GAMES THURSDAY High School Frosh League 6 ?. m. At Hamilton Park
 No. l--Leavenworth vs Sacred Heart (Umpire Gerace). GAMES FRIDAY
 Par0chial League { ?. m. At Hamilton park
 NO, l-st. Francis vs St. Joseph (Umpire rronovost). No. 2--st Marys vs St. Annl (Umpire Hyland). At Fulton park ss. Peter & Paul vs. St. Margaret (Umpire Egan).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

Naugatuck, March 27-The old rivals, Naugatuck and Crosby, clash in baseball game this afternoon at Recreation field. The Garnet, lead CTS of the Naugatuck valley league, is a reavy favorite to win, but when these two schools have met in the past, records didn't mean much.
 It is believed Shea will twirl for Naugatuck. A large turnout for the contest is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
HUNTINGTON AUTO
 RACES ON SUNDAY

Huntington, May 27-(SpeciaD- The North turn on Huntington's greatly improved big car speedway, which proved to be the only com- paratively sore spot on the track for the first races of the season here, will stand the pressure of skidding cars Sunday afternoon much better, it was indicated to- day after workmen completed a week-long job on that spot.
 If the new treatment holds up, the track record is bound to go out the window again, what with three of the finest dirt track drivers in the East seeking to break the mark set two weeks ago by Bob Gardner of Boston. Johnny Sacco of Brook lyn, Jim Babinski of Sloesburgh, N. r., and possibly Lee Willard of Schenectady, will make attempts as will Gardner who carried off major honors two weeks ago.
 This foursome is expected to get plenty of opposition from Connec- ticut drivers headed by George Bouley of Waterbury who pressed Gardner all the way on the last card, Freddie Carlson, Bill Baxter, Mike Fibre and Bill White of Nor- walk, who will try his hand at matching the big cars in speed with a midget 120 Miller special job.
 The time trials will get underway at one o'clock with the regular rac- ing at 2:30 o'clock. There will be two five-mile races, a consolation and a feature 10 mile race, plus several match events between the fastest cars at the track.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

Hartord, Conn, May 27-(UP)- Benny Leonard, former worlds lightweight boxing champion, was barred permanently from refereeing in Connecticut rings by the Con- necticut boxing commission today as result of his actions while officiat- ing at the Al Mccoy Nathan Mann bout at Bridgeport Wednesday night.
 At the same time, the commission revoked the license of Marty Krom- pier, manager of Mann, because of his activities in Mann's corner dur ing the wild second round of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
JUNIOR STOPPED

Boston, May 27-(UP)- Former lightweight champion Lou Ambers of Herkimer, N. r., was one step nearer an August title match with Henry Armstrong at New York after scoring an eight-round technical knockout last night over Paul Jun- for, Lewiston, Me. Veteran.
 Ambers, who had pound ad- vantage over the 138-pound Maine tavern-owner, won all but two rounds, one of which was even.
 It was the first time in over 300 bouts that Junior had failed to avenge a previous defeat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
HILLS WIN

Washington Hills came through with g to 8 high-scoring game vic- tory last night at Washington Park against the Springfield Railroad club the winners using three pitch- CTS, Quilter, Rawlinson and Mariana The Hills got five runs in the first inning. The teams will play re- turn game in Springfield in two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
GRANT FAVORED

Orange, Conn.,, May 27.-fUP)- The semi-final round of. the Race Brook invitation golf tournament began today with Bobby Grant, Wethersfield. favored to sweep through and win the title.
 Grant was matched with Bert Kohlman of Yale in one of the semi final matches, while Burt Resnik, Race Brook veteran, will play Dave Miller. also of the home club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
SACS VS. WATERFOWL

Blessed Sacraments and Water town Aces are billed for a baseball game today at 2:30 on the Bunker Hill stadium field, Coach Joe Cav anaugh asking all Sacrament play CTS to report at 1:30 for a short drill. Games on Saturdays at home and weekdays "on the road" are wanted by Cavanaugh who can be called at 4-4654.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
RED HOT REDS GAIN NATIONAL LEAGUE LEAD
Success Comes After l5- Game Chase Yanks
 Win on 4 Hits
BY GEORGE KIRKsEY

United Press Stan COrrespOndentl
 New York, May 27 - (U.PJ The Cincinnati Reds finally collared the St. Louis Cardinals after a IS day chase and today they commanded the National League Pinnacle, an II game winning streak intact.
 For a week the Reds and Cards had been virtually tied for the lead, But St. Louis held the fort because of the difference in the number of games played. Every day the red-hot Reds hoped to move into the lead, but the Cards reeled of seven game winning streak and kept one jump ahead.
 This is the second time the Reds have had undisputed possession Of first place, and many critics be- lieve they'll stay there from now on. Cincinnati was on top for five days in early May, losing the lead to the Cards May Il.
 Warneke Shelled
 Bucky Walters, scoring his sixth triumph, went the route in pitch ing the Reds to . 7-5 triumph. The Reds slugged Lon Warneke, 8 i've game winner, out of the box in the fifth, and made il hits altogether ofh five Cardinal pitchers. Walter had but one bad inning, the sev- enth in which he allowed four runs. He snuffed out . threatening rally in the ninth by forcing Joe Med- wick to hit into a double play with the tying runs on base. The Cards got 10 hits.
 Laying a 17-hit barage, Pittsburgh blasted Bill Lee out of the box and went on to score a 14-5 victory over the Cubs. Paul Waner, with four singles, topped the Pirates attack on four Chicago hurlers. Jim Tobin was credited with the victory but had to have relief from Mace Brown in the eighth.
 Tom Henrich's home run-his fourth-enabled the Yankees to trim the Athletics, To. It was the second straight day the Tanks had been held to four hits and yet won on their opponents misplays and mistakes. Thursday Red Kress' error permitted the Tanks to beat the Tigers. Yesterday Rookie Bill Nagel get himself trapped of third and this prevented the As from tying the score and possibly winning. After Dickey trapped Nagel, Amb- ler's double and two walks filled the bases but Oral Hildebrand pitched out of the jam. Henry Pippen out pitched Hildebrand all the way. Comeback
 The Red Sox snapped their three game losing streak with a Az vic- tory over Washington. Woody Rich was credited with his fourth vic- tory even though he had to retire in the eighth with a blistered finger. The Red Sox made five double plays. Jim Tabor and Doc Cramer led the Red Sox 10-hit attack with three hits apiece off Dutch Leonard who suffered his first defeat.
 Joe Kuhel's homer was the decid- ing blow in the White Sox's 2-1 vic- tory over Cleveland. Clint Brown performed brilliantly in relief role in the ninth when he replaced Bill Dietrich with two on and none out. He purposely passed Chapman and then forced Pytlak to hit into 8 double play and famed Jeff Heath for the final out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
FIGHT RESULTS

Boston-Lou Ambers, 138, Herki- mer, N. r., decisioned Paul Junior, 1171-2, Lewiston, Me (3); George tin, 146 Ia, Fall River, decisioned George Tarpley. 138, Lewiston, Me. (6); Billy Constance( 1l5, Dover, N. H.. decisioned K. o. Blouin, 117l-2, lewiston, Me. (0: George Salaomne. 134 Ia, Boston, decision ed Young Bolduc, 131, Lewiston, Me. (4); Jerry zullo, 133 1-2, Boston, de- cisioned Dusty Brown, 1S1, Fall Riv-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Score by innings: New York :. % 001 0x-1

Runs Henrich. Error - Dickey. Run batted in-Henrich. Two base hit Amber. Home run - Henrich. son. Double, plays-Gordon. Crosetti and Dalgren; Ambler. Gantenbein and Etten. Left on bases-New York 8; Philadelphia 10. Bases on bals-- off Hildebrand z; off Pippen ?. Struck out-by Hildebrand 2: by Pippen l. Empires - McGowan, uinn and grieve. Time--2:05. Attendance = 5,139 paid; 5,774 ladies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Suckers Rush For New Betting Dodge
By DAN PARKER

NOT SINCE GRANTS Ipswich for with the Brooklyn agnappe offered the trade as is now being Haunted in their yaps of the gulbe like a carrying penalty Tor @ @ he CTng @ psn rUr s ks %Se su "a win bet eight day six days week To the immense @ army of % merchandise fifteen What actually long given whip dollars for fifteen he bets on them thought by smart lad in last " n .1S while n he % was s s S f vs Hu been told Now it's spreading through the country like hand for small percentage of its val value is based on the anyone Betting s flour week. @ and m.ys these or the quickly
 to pay % m 1aer nes E five each player the smart guys who a M 1w % a & aG0Is Inc G 9 ga0pmg @ Eng provides syndicate of Broadway horse players who tried the age little % letters handieappsrs dubs having their eye adjusted they the leading pros in America Meadow Flushing Sm 5 before e bes s r with strokes the class will then be dismissed that the boys and girls that their ADDITION money the bookes Their side the case is inegnt and coeou presented by Der of their craft in the following letter DEAR MIR. PARKER
 the Daily Mirror the headline Collapsing disparagng discussing bookmang makers.
 
 dsinterested bookie myself booke but drted after several soaed legitimate collapsed within twee-year period and foolish family still craved sustenance But don't conscience and good It plan rather tell wild booknakers
 Take MT enthusiastically
 
 living the old about the sucker break.
 B, partner. kindly scrupulOusly charitable like MT in walks of life, these walks the booking business either between possessing fnenesses.
  practice whether the commercial racial bookmakers living they decent little with catering to the instinct gamble mankind instinct that catered will
 lated England scarcely country taxation that it mate than 1t is to continue to malgn the infant?
 ANONYMOUS.
 Copyright. 19S9 King Features Syndcate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
ST. JOSEPH GIRLS
 DEFEAT OAKVILLE

St, Joe girls defeated the St. Mary girls from Oakville by a score of 10-3. It was the first c. Y. O league game held this season Pitcher Theresa Ficeto was the winner as she famed five of the Oakville girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
TAVERNS WIN

Dams Tavern won their third straight last night when they beat Moschella Tailors in a North Square league game. John Babin held the tailors to three hits. The lunkheads are now in sole possession of first place in the Square Soft Ball league. Tailors .... 0 0 900 10-1 3 2 Dams ....... 1 0 0 20 1 CA 2 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
HARTFORD LOSES IN 1lTH

Hartford, Conn.,, May 27.-(UP). The Williamsport Grays scored three runs in the 11th inning to de- feat the Hartford Bees, 8-5, in an Eastern League baseball game here yesterday afternoon.