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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press stas Correspondent,

and McLemore and Kibbee provide the amateur. Not only are these ardent lads amateur in c money sense. for neither of them ever has won e dime. but they are amateur in the sense of never having won anything, which includes c blue rib- bon in an undernourished baby show. They will travel and number of miles - provided there are free rooms and meals ct their destina- ton to contribute their talents to c pro-amateur ournament. Not in the hope of winning. In their most optimistic moments neither ever dreamed of beating anybody or anything. But in the always justified hope of spelling the day for some self-respecting profess sional.
 They haunt professionals like c couple of Banquo's ghosts, rowling pitifully until they get asked to play. This has been going on for year sand from coast to coast. Men, ton the names of McLemore and Kibbee in any gathering of profess sional golfers and you will see powerful men cringe, turn pea green and hide behind the arras Technically they are known as the creeping blight of pro-amateur golf.
 Tomorrow on the links of the Phoenix Country Club they will be at 1t again. They will bring along their clubs which two sad caddies will carry. They will also use a couple of repainted second hand balls. Or perhaps a couple they found in the rough. But for the kind of golf they play only three things are necessary, to wit: 4 couple of backs to stretch out upon @ donated bed, and a couple of stomachs to hold gifts of food. Give those lads sleep and food and they would play pro-ainteur tournaments in @ parachute.
 I thought this was home - my home. I thought 1t was an orange grove. I thought t was a hope ful date garden. It is none of these It is nothing but a home for pro- amateur golfers. And tee-totallers at that. All that remains to be said can be said prayerfully on this eve of the tournament. Heave help all poor professionals on a night like this.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
FOXX, VANDERMEER
 GIVEN HUB AWARDS

Boston, Feb. 3.-(UP)-Jimmy Foxx and Johnny Vandermeer were honored at the third annual ban- quet Of the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America last night.
 Foxx. Boston Red Sox slugger, was presented the Eddie Hurley Me morial plaque as the outstanding Boston player of 1888, while Van- dermeer, Cincinnati Reds hurler, re- ceived the Paul H. Shannon Me morial for hurling two successive no-hit games last summer. consid- cred the seasons outstanding feat.
 Foxx also was awarded $500 from the American league as its batting champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
TIGERS TOPPLE
 N.E.Y. COLLECIANS

Joe Celentano with IT points paced the North End Tigers to a 46 to 40 victory over the strong North End Collegians. Both teams started the game by matching bas- ket for basket and the quarter end- ed with both teams deadlocked at eight all. Joe Celentano did most of the scoring in the second quar- ter for the Tigers. Baskets by Ray, Chestone and Egan put the Col legians in the lead and they kept it until the half when they lead 2l to IT. The second half saw a new Tiger team in action and both teams presented fast passing ate tack. The third quarter ended with the Tigers leading 32 to 28. In the last quarter the Tigers took a com manding lead and never seemed to be headed. Celentano, Place and Guerrero lead the attack for the Tigers. Jackie Bannon with IA points and Bobby Roy, West Side Speedboy star, with II points fea- tured for the Collegians. The score:
 Martin End " Tigers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
Landis Asked To
 Help Colleges

East Lansing, Mich., Feb. D. (UP)-Angered at losing his star pitcher to n major league baseball club, Ralph Young, athletic direc- tor at Michigan State University, today asked Commissioners K. M. Landls for q ruling on the prac- tice of "lurlng' youngsters from college diamonds before they fin- ish their education.
 Young cited the case Uf Glen Rankin, i9-year-0ld hurlcr, who in his Junior year quit college and signed q contract with the Cleveland Indians.
 "What can college baseball lex- pect from major leagues in the future If this sort of thing con- tinues?" Young asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
BLIND ATHLETE ATTAINS FORM
 IN HIGH JUMP
Pitt Freshman May Win Place on Varsity
 Next Year

Pittsburgh February 3, (UP)--one of the most promising track can d!dates at the University of Pitts b,ggh this year Is William tBilD Ksnny. He Is totally blind.
 Despite six years of blindness which resulted partly from his love Of sports, the 2l-year-old ycuth Is determined to make name for himself in college ath- 1etics.
 And Coach Carl olson predicts that Kelly will be the second best freshman high jumper on the squad before many months.
 That lad really mas determina- ticn." Olson said Despite the handicap he Is under, Kelly is showing remarkable form. All he needs Is a little timing and he'll be up there. He has one Of the best springs I've ever witnessed in a high jumper.
 But no matter whether he makes the grade or not Kelly de- serves world of credit for the great effort he is making. l wish all athletes had that kind Of de- termination,
 Masters Accurate Timing
 Young Kelly's hopes of making the grade, are based on his un- usual sense of timing. He Is learn ing the exact number Of steps necessary before taking off for the jump. He is getting plenty Of help on this problem from Coach Olson and Pete Bennett, varsity high jumper
 Kelly's eye trouble began when he was Q boy. While playing on beach, he got into a stone fight with a group Of friends and during the fight, ran into a bathhousc to seek refuge. Inside, he put his eye to knothole. Just then another lad threw pebble that entered the knothole and struck Kelley in the eye.
 Later, while & student at Pea body High School here. Kelley suffered an eye injury while play ing football. Gradually, he lost the sight of both eyes. After that, he entered the Western Pennsylvania School for the blind, where he participated in the standing broad jump. the standing high jump, the hop-step-and-jump and the shot, put.
 When he came to Pitt, Kelley was one of the first to report al the track house when the practice season opened.
 Although Coach Olson is en- coiiraging him in his work in the high jump and the shotput, he has decided to prevent the blind youth from taking part in the broac jump, fearing the boy might bt hurt should he lose his stride go- ing down the runway.
 In addition to his athletic &C., tivities, Kelley is doing great work in his studies in the College oi Liberal Arts. He gets most of his material from lectures and a fel- low student reads his lessons tc him. He also is . baritone in the Pitt 0lee Club.
 A familiar sight on the Pitt campus, Kelley is popular with fellow students who admire his determination. He is guided by a *seciyg Eye" dog.
 sI can't realize how got along before got Pete," said Kelley. "Ht makes 1t much easier to get around now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
FIGHT RESULTS

New Haven, Conn.-Nathan Mann, 190, Hamden, defeated Al Gamer, 174, New Haven, 10; Geo. Fitch, l75, New Haven, kayoed Al Stepney, 167, White Plains, N. Y. CD; George Pope, 140, Meriden, stopped Felix Garcia, Al, Puerto Rico CD; Fran kie Young, 152, New Haven, tech- nically kayoed Joe Triano, l49, Nau- gatuck (D; Jimmy Weed, 187, New Haven, kayoed Joe Palooka, 167, New Haven (3); Johnny Sullivan, 149, New Haven, defeated Jimmy, Stewart. 145, New Haven, (4)
 New York.-Frankie Terry, i45, New York, outpointed Johnny Ian- none, 151, New York (6).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
WINS CUBA CUP

Havana, Feb. 8 = (UP)-Harold Halsted retained the cup of Cuba Wheu he sailed hts Chuckle III to victory in the third and final heat If the International Star Glass Re- gatta yesterday.
 The defending champion, winner Y the first heat. clinched the tro- lhy again by completing a 10-mile kindWard- -leewArd course in one hour, 26 minutes and II seconds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03

Once year Clarence Budding ton Kelland, the author, gives the readers and this column Q break by writing 1t for me. He does 1t be- cause there is no limit to his hos pitality. When 6 friend visits hii home as now am doing, he openi his door, his heart and - ever more important for my readers, hii portable typewriter--H, M.
 BY Clarence Buddington Kelland
 Phoenix, Ariz., February 3 = (UP) - Henry McLemore, the rightful proprietor of this column is a two-f listed, uble-back-action nonstop expert ct the free board and room racket. He Is equaled IT his free room department, but fai surpassed in his free meal features by Guy Kibbee, who plays najoi roles in a minor way in Hollywood aroused from deep literary mus. ings by e low, mooing, hungry sound outside my window looked out to see the McLemore and the kib- bee prostrate among my orange trees bleating for food.
 Each one of them was drapeo for golf. This told me that they were at 1t again. They were ar' irving in Phoenix to be the amateur halves In the pro-amateur tourna. ment that rears It's .comical heae tomorrow.
 Food Lucas
 Both of these lads being ardent prohibitionists, their capacities con fine themselves to food, raw oi cooked in any given quantity, aflo to pro-amateur golf. The idea t that I provide the food, some un- happy professional provides the gol!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
GUGGINO YS. SIRANI

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 3.-CUP)- Carl Red" Guggino, local light weight, was matched today to fight Phil Sirani, New York. in an eight round bout here next Tuesday night. A percentage of the gate will be given to the infantiie paralysis fund.
 Bobby Poison" Ivy, local feather weight who has won 22 fights in q row since turning professional, was matched to fight eight rounds with Victor Corchavo, Puerto Rico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
TEMPLES HEAD HOOPER

Philadelphia. = Harry Litwack, Temple freshman basketball coach, who is regarded as a member of the Owls all-time team, is the only man ever to captain the club two years in a TOW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
PALS vS. BRISTOL

The North End Pals will meet the strong Bristol Upstaters this even- ing in the Webster school gym. The game is set for 8 o'clock, with pre- liminary, showing the Hungry Five against the. Collegians to start at q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
WITHOUT PRO BASEBALL

New York.-Montana Nevada, Vermont. Wyoming. New Hamp- shire, Maine. Rhode Island and Colorado are the only states which do not have professional baseball franchises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
WRESTLING RESULTS
(By United Press)

NBy OIIIVeu FItSSI
 Hartford, Conn.-"The Shadow" St. Louis pinned Ernest Kelly, Tex as; Jackie League, Texas, pinned Al Mercier, Springfield, Mass; Manuel Cortez. Spain, threw Joe Dempsey, Boston; E. Newman, Ohio. flattened Jack Smith, Salt Lake City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
LONG TRAIL

Sacramento. California Horse- mems association is sponsoring an idea to build bridle paths connect ing the Mexican border and Can- ada, with hostels for riders and mounts at regular intervals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03

TW0-sPORT COACH
 Bloomington, Ind.-Ralph Graham Indiana's backfield coach in foot ball, drills the freshman basketball team and scouts for the varsity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
ALL WASHED UP

New York.-The old Aqueduct race track, no longer in use, may be razed to make room for an FILA project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

Mrs. William Boisvert of Pearl Lake road was hostess at a kitchen shower recently in honor of Miss Rose Colucci, who Is to be married August 24 to Roger Boisvert.
 Those present were Mrs Victor Boucher, Mrs. Arthur Archam- bault, Mrs. Louis Boisvert, Mrs. Henry Boisvert, Mrs. Henry LaChance, Mrs. Edward Laranger, Mrs. Joseph Beauchaine, Mrs. Ar mond Brechbuhler, Mrs. Charles Brechbuhler, Mrs. Lester Andrew, Mrs. Edward Beauchaine, Mrs. Charles Beard, Mrs. Leo Chase, Mrs. Cornelius Shea, Mrs. Anthony Colucci, Mrs. Howard Dee, Mrs. Charles Desmarais, Mrs. Arthur Shea, and Mrs. William Boisvert.
 Also the Misses Flora Boisvert, Marie West, Irene LaChance, Ed na Boucher, Florence Boisvert, Mil- dred Boucher, Irene Boisvert, Jean Chase, Rita Boisvert, Helen Shea, Katherine Raynar, Mary Flammia, Gladys Beauchaine, Annabelle Beauchaine, Doris Brechbuehler, Charlotte Anderson, Lorraine Bois- vert, Audrey Archambault, Arlene Boisvert, Connie Colucci, Carmela Colucci and Rose Colucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

That was only a few weeks ago, and truly I have been astonished at the relief Vendol gave. It got my bowels moving actively and with this relief from constipation the pains that thought were rheum- atism grew less and less till now they are gone. cannot say too much in praise of vendol. It is fine"
 You will never know what Vendol can do for you till you give 1t trial. So. come to Apothecaries Hall O.. e3 Bank s., and learn all about this great Root. Herb and AL kaline medicine. Try it, see for yourself how much better M will make you feel. vendol Is also sold by the spooner Drug Co.. OakviIle; Naugatuck Drug Go. and Donavau's Pharmacy, Naugatuck; and Lennon Pharmacy in Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
Personal
Madison Beach FoLLies
 Scheduled For Ton1orrow

With the Worlds Fair as it's theme, the Madison Beach Club Follies will be held tomorrow even ing at the Club House. Many local residents will participate in the show and also are assisting in arrange ments for the event
 The show is under the direction of Torrey McKenney of New York who will be assisted by Richmond Camp bell.
 Miss Rachel Williams of Hillside avenue is one of the local members
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
Weddings
Personal

Misses Ann Turley of Johnson street and Veronica Phelan of Lounsbury street have been vaca- tioning at Twin Lakes for the past week.
 Mrs. Edward Downey and son, Edward, have returned to their home in Boston after visiting with friends in this city. Mrs. Downey is the former Rose Flynn of this city.
 Mrs. H.. J. Robinson and daugh- ter, Blanche, have returned after spending the past two weeks in New York city and Ludlow, Mass.
 Harry Apirian of Elizabeth street is a patient at the Waterbury hos pital where he recently underwent an operation.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold J. Mann of New York city are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Swanson of bank SCreeI TOT the WeeK-end.
 Misses Gertrude and Violet Me- Carthy of South Main street are spending two weeks at Indian Neck.
 MT. and Mrs. s. F. Carter of West Main street left today for Q two weeks motor trip to Maine.
 Miss Donna Platts of Thomaston is spending a vacation at Gorham, N. H.
 MT. and Mrs. Peter Alison of Thomaston avenue are vacationing in Maine for two weeks.
 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Benson of Litchfield are spending a few days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

arms, shoulders, back, and limbs. Was full of pain till Vend0l relieved constipation.
 Every man and woman who is suffering from pains in the muscles throughout the body will find great encouragement by reading this re- port from a high standing, respon- sible citizen here at home who has gone through all the suffering of what she thought was rheumatism and then found a medicine that gave astonishing relief.
 Read the experience of Mrs. AL phonse Grandpre of 30 w. Clay St., Waterbury, whose husband is em- ployed by the Darcey Transporta- ton Co.,, who says: At the time I began taking Vendol, had pains all over that believed were rheum- atism. Sometimes the pains were worse in my shoulder, then my back, and at others 1t was in my limbs. have known days that to walk up and down stairs meant plenty of effort and pain.
 Many a night these pains kept me awake. and this broken rest was wearing on my health.
 T had taken many treatments for these troubles and had many disappointments because the pains remained with me. kept reading in the papers what well known men and women here at home had to say about Vendol, helping them after other things they tried had failed. 60 got some vendol. too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
Benefit Outing Sunday EDent

Final preparations are being mace by the Italian Aid Committee for the outing to be held at Lakewood park on Sunday, August 20. for the benefit of the Italian needy families of this city. Many societies and clubs will be represented.
 The refreshments committee in- cludes: Mrs. Vincent Martroianni, chairlady; E. Sciappa, chairman; Mrs. Mary Marzucca, Mrs. Aiitoin- cite Auggelli, Mrs. Antoinette Lu- pone, Mrs. Lena Parziali, Mrs. An geline Gemino, Mrs. Antomette Ven- ditti, Mrs. Mary Fisher, Mrs. Aurora, Cozza, Mrs. Jennie Genua, Mrs. Maj garet Ponzillo, Mrs. Raphael Orlandi Mrs. Ri1aldi, Mrs. Suozzo, Mrs. Cap bella, Mrs. Domenic Altieri, Mrs. Di- Joseph, the Misses Winnie Ortone Dolores Paolino and Doris Jacaruso
 Also the Messrs. Donoto Guerrero Louis Basile, Anthony Gambino, G Morino, John Taglia. and Michael DiPrimo.
 Steve Ferruci will be in charge of the cooking.
 with Mrs. Mary Miller of East Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. William F. Belcher of Woloott street nave returred after spending several days in New Hamp- shire.
 Miss Dorothy McGuire of Willow street is spending a few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs Joseph E. Pierce have returned to their home on Cooke street after spending two weeks at Pond Point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
CATsUP, 12 TONS OF IT, SPILLED

Tulare, Cal, (UP)-If California s traffic laws made spreading catsup on the highways serious offenSe, depending on the quantity used, someone here would have had a huge penalty to square. Joseph Goss turned his truck into another one being driven by William E. Long and the latter's entire load of 12 tons of catsup werespread over the neigh borhodo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

third heart, go over to dummy with spade and take the dia- mond finesse. Now, instead of cashing the ace of diamonds, go back to dummy with another spade and lead the second dia- mond from dummy.
 If East plays the king, you let him hold the trick; if he plays low, you can win with the ace and throw East in the lead with the king of diamonds. He will not be able to return heart, and the contract is safe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
3 McKEkNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ


At practically every table, the final contract of this misplayed tournament hand was three no trump, but what a series of mis- takes! At the first table where l saw the hand played, the declarer won the third round of hearts, and then tackled the club suit. West was very careful and played the jack on the first lead.
 At another table, the declarer decided that the diamond suit of- fered better prospects, and when he won the third round of hearts, he entered dummy with a spade and led a diamond, finessing the queen. He then cashed the ace of diamonds and led small diamond, East winning with the king. This gave South his contract.
 At another table, however, East was too smart for this line of play. When the declarer led the ace of diamonds, East threw on his king, thereby establishing the diamond jack for the West player.
 All of these declarers missed the right play. After winning the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

Today's bridge quiz: What is Deschapelles Coup?
 Answer: There are a number of variations of the Deschcapelles Coup. One of them is shown in to- days hand. When East threw his king on declarer's ace of diamonds, thereby establishing the jack for his partner, he made one form of the play known as the Deschapelles Coup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

of the committee and others who will take part are Miss Natalie Row. bottom, daughters of MT. and Mrs. Archer Rowbottom of Columbia Boulevard and her brother George Rowbottom, 2d, Polly and Susan Smith, daughters, of MT. and Mrs. Julius B. Smith of Buckingham street, Peter Hart, son of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Hart of Buckingham street and Sherborne Rockwell, Jr.. son of Mrs. s. B. Rockwell of Buck ingham street.
 A dinner will precede the annual follies and cocktail part ywill be held by the board of governors of the Beach Club previous to the din- ner. Many other dinner parties have been planned.
 Miss Mary Gigante of South Leonard street was hostess at a greenback shower given recently at the Scovill Girls club in honor of Miss Madelyn Corti. Miss Corti is to be married to J. Raymond Mccarthy Aug. 26, at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
 Among those attending were Mrs. Joseph Corti, Mrs. Matteo Gigante, Mrs. Charles Marchitella, Mrs. Mary Sorbo, Mrs. Samuel Seas itelli, Mrs. James Corti, Mrs. Thomas Farrell, Mrs. Michael Vegliante, Mrs. Stuart Dilser, Mrs. Peter Oleski, Mrs. Daniel Recchia, Mrs. Ralph Thomas, Mrs. Michael Corti, Mrs. Anthony Daponte, Mrs. James Flynn, Mrs Anthony Distiso and Mrs. Jane Seraflno of Hamden, Misses Mary Gigante, Lucy DePasquale, Marion Hansen, Mary Flammia, Ella Yos- aitis, Marie Colasanto and Margaret Pilla of Hamden.
 Miss Martha Ostrowski and Hat tie Roman were guests of honor at a trip to New York City and Coney Island given by the Alpha Bogranno Sorority. Both girls were presented with gift, the occasion being their birthdays.
 Those who attended were: Adeline Smotas, Louise Gabriel, Mary Saul lenas, Martha Ostrowski, Anna De- Santis, Gene Roman, Katherine Smotas, Emma Galorial and Hattie Roman.
 The annual summer outing of the staff of the Mattatuck office &C., count of the Metropolitan Life h. surance company was held on Sat- urday at Botelle's Bantam. Conn. A steak dinner was enjoyed. During the afternoon an original entertain ment was furnished by the clerks Swimming was also. enjoyed by the group. Those attending were: Man. ager D. J. Moynahan, the Misses Barbara Kunkel, Mary German, Vir- ginia Peck, Stella Galinis, Margaret Carroll, Kay Byron, Elizabeth Me- Intyre, Lucille Phaneuf and Mrs Louise Bolt and Mrs. Anna Nova kowski and D. J. Mccarthy, c. Di- Pietro, David Harris, Edward True love, James P. German Russell Truelove, John Schweizer, Paul Lor- ton, David Smith and Edward Smith. Domenic Mecca, accordion ist, entertained the group with sev- eral accordion selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

Pedestrians between the ages of 50 and 60 are the most careless, decderes the Superti.. dent of Police of Colombo, Ceylon.