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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
"Terry Luck" Runs Out On Boss Of New York Giants
BY GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent

New York, August l. - (UP) = Bill Terry returned to the Giants today, meeting them in Cincinnati after a one-day bushman's holiday in Memphis to Scout Pitcher Her man (Aunt) Besse, Memphis Chicks southpaw with a $50000 price tag.
 It took Terry a long time to realize that the Giants pitching staff was shot, but he tried to kid himself that "Terry Luck" would carry him through this season. Dur ing July 1 six Giant pitchers went the route, and only three of them were winning performances, two by Carl Hubbell and one by Harry Gumbert.
 Old Hub is doing a masterful job considering his age and what he's got on the ball, and he might go on fo ra few years if Terry picks his spots for him as Jimmy Dykes does for Ted Lyons, who is thee years Hubbell's senior and still winning. Harry Gumbert is better than fair pitcher, and Bill Lohrman has his days. That about ends the Giants pitching staff. Hal Schumacher pitches almost solely on his nerve manuel Salvo still has to prove he's a major leaguer. Cliff Melton isn't wha he was, and Coffman, Brown, and Lyman are just around to fill out the staff.
 The Giants play the Reds today, facing big Paul Derringer, who has won IA and lost 4 and has allowed only one run in his last two games.
 Dizzy Dean, who came back to the wars with rousing 10-2 victory over the Dodgers last week after losing the decision to Mrs. Dizzy, aided and abetted by lamp stand, is due to face the Phillies today. He is seeking his sixth win.
 In the American League interest centers on Alley Donald's attempt to win his 18th successive game, fac ing the Tigers. Paul Don't call me Dizzy) Trout, who beat the Tanks once this season in the Stadium, will oppose Donald.
 Joe Mccarthy, Yankee manager, has added a new reason to those already advnced to why Donald is blazing his way through the Amer ican League in his freshman year: He's got more nerve than any young pitcher I've seen in a long time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Pasculli, Veteran Of 85 Bouts, Meets Turcotte Tonight

West Haven, Aug. 1-Patsy Pas culli, one of New York's leading club-fighters, will clash with un- defeated Dick Turcotte, Waterbury welterweight, in the feature six round bout at the White City Stad- ium, Savin Rock, here tonight. Matchmaker Dick Ora! will pre- sent 8 program of 10 bo1ts featur- ing leading semi-pro fighters from New Rochelle, N. Y, and Connecti- cut. Action starts at 8:30 o'clock.
 Pasculli, rho will be making his initial appearance in these parts. has fought some of the nations out standing glovemen and has scored many victories. He has engaged in over 85 bouts during the past four years. Pasculli, a two-fisted punch CT, is confident that he can stop the winning streak of the Brass City southpaw who has won 13 fights in row.
 Craig vs Sharpe
 Frankie Morris, New Haven heavyweight, meets Chet Simms, Bridgeport; Sam Pagano, who weighs 250 pounds, faces Kid Steam, Sh3lton 210 pounder; Sam Chaig, Waterbury, takes on Francis Sharpe, New Rochelle; Gene Hag- gerty, West Haven light -heavy weight, collides with Gene Clem- ems, Bridgeport: Emil (Bad Boy) Etters. Waterbury, opposes Frankie Roberts, New Britain; Joey Silvers, Bridgeport, meets Joey Claps, New Rochelle; and Joey Wasnick, New Haven, will attempt to take the measure of Babe Ferraro, New Ro- Chelle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01

The inaugural of the new munich pal stadium on Watertown avenue will be celebrated on Thursday, August 3, when a ten hour continu- ous athletic show will be staged by the State Police Association.
 Track and field events, acrobatic drilling, softball, vaudeville, box ing, jitter-bug contest and a band concert will make this gala field day the most colossal ever seen in Wa terbury.
 The track meet starting at 3:30 o'clock will bring together the great est collection of track great ever assembled in Waterbury. The feat ures of the meet will be the running of the "grudge mile" between Joe McCloskey, ex-Fordham luminary and U. s. Olympic main-stay and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
s. E. BULLDOGS
 MEET LOURDES

The South End Bulldog softball team will meet the Lourdes A. c. tonight in the South End Softball League. This game will mark the opening game for the South End Bulldogs in the second round. This game will get underway at 500 and all softball players of the Bulldogs are asked to be at the diamond at 5:30 o'clock. Jerry Paranteau, star hurler, and Albert Damelio will form the battery for the Bulldogs.
 There will be special meeting tomorrow night at the Boys club Library at 6:45 o'clock. It is very urgent for all members of the Bull dogs to be at this confab. The fol- lowing are especially urged to be there:
 Jimmy Mccarthy, Armand Bou- cher, Jack Ermida, Al Schiavone, Teddy Galucci, Eddie Dexter, Johnny Florio, Gerald Caulfield, Sammy Procopion, Jimmy Mccarthy, Tommy Reardon, Jerry Paranteau, Joey Ciccio, Tommy Griffin, Jack Traver Al Damelio, Louie Procopion, louie Ruby, Prank McKenna, Louie Na- cleric, Joe Garvey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Marine Riflernan
 Sets World Mark

Wakefield, Mass, Aug. 1 - (U.P0 Corporal c. J. Rawlings, member of the U. s. Marine Corps rifle team, held a new worlds record for rifle craftsmanship at 200 yards, off, hand.
 While Major Lloyd Spooner, U. 6. Infantry statistical officer and the former record holder watched, Raw lings fired 10 bullseyes at 200 yards na standing position in tourna- ment competition and then con- tinued shooting until he had scored 2l bullseyes. Spooer's mark of IS bullseycs and two fours was set at Camp Perry, O., several years ago.
 In another match at 500 yards slow fire, H. B. Rubin of the Middle sex Rifle Club, who lost his left forearm in the World War, made a perfect score of 50, aided by a spe- cially constructed forearm and ring rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Hartnett Losing His Grip As Able Manage,
McNeill, Parker Cause Trouble At Southampton

Southampton, N. Y, Aug. 1 (UP) -The tournament committee of the Meadow Club today considered withdrawing Frankie Parker and Don McNeill from doubles competi- ton in the annual invitation ten- his championships because they re- fused to enter the singles.
 Dwight P. Davis, Jr., chairman of the committee, was indignant over their passing up the singles to con- centrate on doubles, and complained to Davis Cup Captain Walter Pate, but the latter left 1t up to the boys themselves.
 After playing three matches a day in the fearful heat to Seabright last week, did not feel up to play ing single here," said McNeill, who is ambitious for Davis Cup berth this year. "There's such a thing as becoming over-tennised."
 Both players had been placed in the seeded group, necessitating a new draw being made Sunday. Add- ing to the disappointment of the committee the elimination of Bryan Grant, sixth ranking star of the United States from Atlanta, in the opening round yeserday. Grants dogged retrieving style is always 8 good gate attraction. ,
 Grant, seeded fourth for the title on which Bobby Riggs now holds two legs, fell in straight sets to the Seattle Giant, Henry Prusoff, conn., peting in his first grass tournament since fall in an elevator nearly his career in 1895, Prusof showed an impressive attack in taking the Georgian, 6-4, 6-2.
 That was the only upset as the starting field of GA was trimmed to 32 yesterday, although Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables, Fla, had 8 close call when Darrell Hudlow, of Phoenix, Ariz., built up a 80 lead in the deciding set. But Mulloy turned on the heat to win, 5-7, 6-3, 8-6.
 In nearby East Hampton, where the leading women players are com- peting in the annual Maidstone's Clubs invitation tournament, Alice Marble ad Sarah Palfrey Fabyan, seeded first and second respectively, were scheduled for first round matches today.
 The women had an equally stun- ming upset in their opening play yesterday when Helen Bernhard of New York, winner of the singles title at Seabright last week, was elimiated by Florence Leboutillier of Westbury, N. Y, 8-6, 6-3. Miss Bernhard, however, was the least surprised at her defeat, explaining, T was too tired from my play at Seabright."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
WHELAN AHEAD
 IN NET TOURNEY
John Makepeace Also Moves Up in Fulton Park
 Competition

Joe Whelan advanced in the Full ton Park tennis singles last night when he defeated Don Rogers in the hardest-played match of the day. It went to three sets, with Whe- Ian emerging victorious, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3. John Makepeace also advanced by defeating Al White in straight sets of 9-7, 6-2. Young Makepeace gain- ed his victory after a slow start.
 In the other matches John Dougal, Boys Club athlete, defeat- ed Bob Smith, 60, 6-1; Art Peri gard, Assumption College varsity player, defeated Bill Bowen 6-3, 6-4; John Fitzgerald defeated John Bar rett, 6-O, 60; Jack Lawlor defeated Pete McSherry, 6-l, 68-6; Joe Stro- gatz, Fulton park star, easily de- feated Jackie Hines 6-1, 60; Spen- cer Sheehan, defeated Mike Fried, 7-5, 6-2; Jim Allen defeated Her. man Moscowitz by default; Wilbur sheehan defeated Stanley Yegela, 6-1, 6-2; and Charley Lee, Chase park entrant, defeated Ed Delconte, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The Mario del Conte- Walt Lanoue match was called off because of darkness and will be con- tinued tonight at 6 o'clock. Tonight's pairings:
 Fulton Park
 6 o'clock - Spencer Sheehan vs John Fitzgerald; Gordy Chabot vs Joe Sullivan.
 2 o'clock - Joe Lake vs Edwin Alexander; Jack Lawlor vs John Millerick.
 Hamilton Park 6 o'clock - Jim Barry vs Buddy Keaveney; Jim Allen vs Jack Thomr son; Mario del Conte vs Walt Lan- cue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Waterbury Girls Have Big
 Spot On Police Program

brilliant Charley Rice of the New Haven Harriers and the city cham pionship 100 yard dash which will show the leading local speedsters. Rice beat McCluskey at recent meeting at Washington Park and the Olympic star is out to avenge this defeat. The result of this run will probably be new state record for the mile run.
 Action Galore
 The softball game between Harry Melvin's Waterbury Aces and the Waterbury Clock Shop Girls will bring together two of the outstand- ing softball combines in the state. Local interest has been aroused over this game because both teams lay claim to the city championship and there has been much dispute amongst softball fans as to which is the better team. Sergeant Joseph Petit and his arrangement com mittee have had to call a special meeting to select the umpire for this game, because neither of the teams would agree to the first se- lection. These teams met last year the game breaking up in "free-for- all' so this game at the new Recrea- ton Field on August 3 wil lbe spec tacular one.
 Fritz Weidorn's Turn Verein acro- batic team will display the prowess that rated them one of the leading teams in the country. This group took many honors at the recent na- tional championships at Providence
 A jitter-bug contest, ten acts oi vaudeville by radio and stage talent and ten boxing bouts will headline the evening performance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Spinning the Sports Wheel

Jim Fitzsimmons, snowy -haired trainer of Johnstown, Fighting Fox and a bunch of other good horses, is working on a plan to equip racers with goggles. The idea is to protect the eyes of horses from flying clods, sand, dust, etc. Hilton Dabson, . jockey, who operates g leather goods factory at Laurel, Md, on the side, is translating Fitzsim- mons idea into the finished ar- ticle. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the president, has auto graphed 20 sheets of the new Olympic victory stamps, part of the gigantic fund raising cam paign for the Olympic Fund. Others who have signed these special sheets are Katherine Cornell, Lily Pons, Helen Wills and Marjorie Gestring. Lee Gamble, fieet-footed Cincinnati Reds outfielder, paid his own way to his first pro baseball training camp. As a fast young sandl0tter in his home town, Renovo, Pa., he read an ad in . baseball paper and bought a ticket to Meckley, w. Va, in 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01

Howard c. Cam, New York Uni- versity's coach of basketball for the past 16 years, was also a track and football star in his college days. The Violet court coach explained both the N. Y. U. football and basketball teams, held the I. c. 4-A, and Mid- dle Atlantic States shotput cham pionships and placed eighth in the Olympics at Stockholm.
 Ask the students of Curtis High school, Staten Island, N. r., whether they'd rather go to the Worlds Fair or the Polo Grounds and they'll ask you, Who's playing the Giants to- day?" If it's the Boston Bees, they'll pick the ball game because Henry Majeski, the Bees great young third baseman, was Curtis high star as recently as three years ago, stepping out of school to fame as the Three-I batting champion of 1897. Leslie MacAditchell, an up- and-coming miller if you listen to experts, won his N. Y. U. varsity let ter last year for winning the I. O.. 4-A. freshman cross-country cham pionship. He is a New York City res- ident and lists nature lore as his robby. Who said brans and foot ball don't mix? Stanley Mikulka, who led the N. Y. U. grid team in dis tance gained last fall with $50 yeards in n tries. is president of the senior class, member of the student coun- cil. delegate to the student athletic board, member of the Tau Beta Pi national honorary engineering so- ciety, and . brilliant engineering student. He builds models as q hobby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
MEADE MOVES TO| BLOCK AMBERS| IN WELTER BOUTI
Request for $2O,OOO Bond By Weill Regarded as
 BallyhOO for Aug. P GO

New York, Aug. 1.-(UP)-Light- weight boxing champion Henry Armstrong and the former titlehold- CT, Lou Ambers, meet with the New York boxing commission at noon today to sign commission contracts for their title fight scheduled Aug. 22, but Armstrong's manager, Ed die Mead, threatened to balk un- less certain terms were met.
 Mead is afraid that if Ambers wins, he also will claim Armstrong; $ welterweight crown. Since both will be under the 147-pound limit of the class, many fight followers believe it would be logical claim, although the New York commission will not sanction two titles changing hands in the same match.
 Mead demands that Ambers' man. ager, Al Weill, post a 20,000 forfeit guaranteeing that Lou will meet Armstrong in a return match for the welterweight title in case the light weight crown passes from Henry's hands. Well laughed at such a pro- posal, and well he might, because if Ambers and Armstrong put up any, thing approaching as good a fight as they did the first ime-when Henry won the 135-pound title Mike Jacobs will have them signed for 6 third meeting before they get out of their dressing rooms.
 The fact that both Armstrong and Ambers, and their managers, already have signed contracts with Jacobs for the Aug. 9 title battle, also makes Mead's statement seem @ lit- tie ridiculous. However, 1t was good for some publicity and about time someone started the ballyhood ball rolling. The fight is only three weeks away.
 Ambers began his serious train- ing for the bout yesterday at Car mel, N. Y, boxing four rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
KlCK; FRENCH GOES TO
 FRONT OFF|CE'
Stellar Pitcher Worked But Once in a Month;
 Hartnett After Record
By STEVE SNYDER

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Chicago, Aug. 1. (UP)-Gabby Hartnett, who has been in base- ball long enough to threaten Ray Schalk's endurance record for catchers, faces his toughest job to- day in re-animating the disspirted Chicago Cubs.
 For the first time since Hartnett became manager as well as star catcher, discontent among his play CTS has come into the open. Larry French went over his head to the front office in an attempt to ob- tain more pitching assignments.
 There are other problems. Sev- eral players openly resent the pam pering of Dizzy Dean. Some of the pitchers have dropped sharp com- ments about Clay Bryant, the big right-hander who hasn't felt up to pitching since May 8. Hartnett's own aloofness and refusal to accept advice from seasoned players drew complaint from more than one when the club returning from its last eastern trip.
 Appearance of French for Q con- ference with owner Phil Wrigley yesterday climaxed month-long mystery of why he has not been given starting job. Because of an injury to Earl Whitehill, he is the only lefthander available. Larry was reported in "doghouse" because he had asked to pitch to Gus Mancuso who caught him in his successful assignments at the start of the season. After that re- port was circulated, French started only one game in month and 8 half, although he had maintained 8 much better pace than last sea- son when he won 10 and lost 19. He now has won six, last five. | Wrigley drew the line between the ball field and the front office, refusing to intercede in French's behalf. In 350-word statement he said:
 Larry French did not ask for his release and had no complaints ex- cept that he would like to work more often to warrant his continued employment, but realized that his opportunities to pitch were up to the manager. I naturally agreed with him."
 When Hartnett was made man. ager, Wrigley reclared he had full responsibility. Since then, the vet eran catcher has stood alone, &C., cepting all the credit and all the blame.
 In addition, Hartnett has been forced to resume his regular catch- ing job to add distance hitting to the Cubs attack. He has caught 1,709 games in his 17-year career, only 12 games short of the all-time record set by Schalk. If he catches 100 games this season he will be the rst in history to catch 100 or more games 13 different years.
 He's finding 1t an unpleasant task. Once, en route from New York to Chicago, he ceased his attack on a steak, stared out the window of the dining car and muttered to no one in particular:
 "Whew, what job!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Borican and
 Rideout Here?

If Johnny Borican and Wayne
 Rideout, one of the Texas twins, grace the police field day with their running on Thursday of this week at the new Municipal Stadium, what with John McCluskey, Bill Shea and Charley Rice in competition as well as number of lesser track lights. the police committee in charge of such arrangements, can take a well deserved bow. Borican, Pittsburgh negro, was the track sensation of the past indoor season, and was the man who was "gypped" out of a world record in New York because of a technicality raised by an official starter. Wayne Rideout is the broth- CT of the twin who beat Sydney Wooderson in the famous Prince ton Mile, with humping incident that caused international attention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Boston Judge Suggests
 Rookie All-Star Game

Boston, Aug. 1-(UP)-An al-star game between first year players of the National American leagues with Boston the site suggested today in letter from Municipal Court Judge Daniel J. Gilen to Baseball Com- missioner Kenesaw M. Landis. -
 As sponsor of the Amateur Sunday Baseball Law m which led to Sunday professional baseball here, Judge Gillen wrote ,
 "The publicity attendant game of this kind would create among the youth of America desire to the eats of these rookes who in many cases are poys the selves"
 Copies the letter also sent to National League President Ford Prick and American League President VIII Harridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
I-C SOFTBALL

Jack Kenny's Collies defeated Ray Divers Dachunds 1l-9 last night in an Immaculate Conception softball contest. Henebry former CYO player started for the Collies with three out of four to drive in four runs. Donnelly another rookie got one out of three and drove in two runs. The hitting of Darlington also featured in the triumph.
 Egan and J. Morton connected for a circuit clout for the lossers.
 Joe Daly's Foxhounds and John Hartigan's oPinters play Wednesday night at 6:30 sharp. Score by in- nings:
 Collies ........ 0l3 032 020-l1 94 Dachunds .... oil oil 3l1- 9 10 1
 Darlington and Henebry; G. Lan- dusky and J. Morton. Umpires: O'Connor, P. Morton and Donnelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Dusty League

The schedule of games to be played tonight in the Industrial Softball league follows:
 Hamilton, No. l, U. s. Rubber vs. Ingersoll. umpire Fusco; Hamilton No. 2, Farrel Foundry vs. French, umpire Guglielmo: Hamilton, No. 3. American Fastener, umpire Perriel- To; Fulton, No. 1. Lux vs. Post Of- flee, umpire Greece: Fulton No. 2. Chase Office vs. Waterbury Buckle, umpire Gerace; Waterville, No. l Blake and Johnson vs. Benrus, um- pire Kiersted; Waterville, No. 2. Chase vs. Scovill. umpire Barone: Washington, No. 1. Brock Hall vs. American Brass, umpire Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01

Turnesa of Louisquisset and Poe Pez- zullo of Warwick was second, four strokes behind the leaders and even with the former record.
 Defending titlists Mahan and Ellis were tied for third with Guy Paulsen of Nashua, N. H., and Stan Parzich of Wilbraham, Mass, at 134.
 Four -time champions Bobby Crow ley of Norfolk and Dave Hackney of Vesper were eight strokes back Of Thoken and Netlebladt at 135.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
SS. Peter And Paul
 Softball League

Fitzmaurice and Cavanaugh went Il innings to 8 9-9 tie in SS. Peter and Paul Softball league game last night. Other scores: Fitzmaurice .1O3 030 002 O0-9 Cavanaugh ..002 104 020 00-9 BoIger ..........OOO 101 121-6 BleWitt .........010 001 O00-2
 Wrenn and Schaeffer; Bolger and Jacobson.
 sheehan .....,..O11 O01 211-7 Younquist ......240 900 000-6
 Phalen and Schavione; Howell and Albanese.
 The schedule for the week: to- night, Blewitt vs. Cavanaugh: Fri- day, Youngquist vs. Cavanaugh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
This Sporting World
Easily Satisfied
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Every time I hear that term used the famous law suit involving King fish Levinsky and his sister Leap ing Lena" Levinsky comes to mind. She was asked by a lawyer: How many people are interested in the boxing contract of your brother?"
 She said, Well, Harold Stein- man gets 10 per cent, Walter Reilly gets 25 per cent, and I get IS per cent"
 How is it that Steinman gets only 10 per cent?" was the next question.
 He's not smart enough to ask for more," was her Illuminating reply.
 "well, then, why does Reilly get 25 per cent?" she was asked.
 He's Irish-he's TOO SMART" 1" she frankly stated.
 And you, his sister, get only IS per cent?" was the next query.
 "Oh, well, I'm EASILY SAT1s- FEED" she chirped, sending the courtroom into an uproar of laugh ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01

And that, by association, brings us to the story of Richard Burton, golf pro at Sale, Cheshire, England, who beat off all opposition from Britain, America, Australia, and South Africa, and won the British Open golf championship.
 There were times when Wal ter Hagen and other American competitors estimated that win ming the championship was worth $10O,000 to them. But Bur- ton is back at his club giving lessons at 60 cents a half-an- hour and Is quite happy about 1t.
 He hasn't 8 contract with the club and now that he has the title of open champion there are lots of clubs who would like to snap him up.
 But Burton says:
 "I'm very happy here and I have no intention of leaving"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
City-Wide Softball

West Ends defeated the Indies, 7-3. Pine Hills upset the Sons of Italy, 6-3, Warriors shaded the Jays, 9-6, and Patsy Browns array de- feated the L. c. P. c. in an over- time game, 8-7. St. Joseph's defeated Fries Grill, 7-3 and Crackerjacks beat the Props, 10-8, last night in the City-Wide Softball League. The scores by innings:
 Indies ........... 900 210 0-3 2 2 West Ends ...... 110 500 x-7 6 1
 Capozzi and Baker; Daversa and Morotti. Umpire-Runividge.
 Sons of Italy ... 003 GOO 0-3 6 2 Pine Hills .... 010 300 2-6 10 3
 Lombardi and Rinaldi; Trapasso and Canuzzi. Umpire-Grudzinski. Warriors ........ $40 001 1-9 Il 4 Jays ........... 020 010 3-6 g 4
 Canese and Colangelo; Michell and Guglielmo. Umpire-Babin. Patsy Browns. |. 22O 021 ola 5 3 L. c. P. c. ..... 003 220 00-7 IA 2
 Lallier and Williams; oksa and Alexander. Umpire, Guglielmo.