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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
LOCAL LEAGUE LEADERS CLASH
 FOR THIRD TIME
Pitching Duel Expected Sunday; Hills and Trib-
 unes Tangle
BY J. A. c.

Sundays scheduled baseball game in the City Amateur League, in- volving the North End Thomas club, 1887 champions and the Brook lyn A. c. which has not sert team to a national tournament since 1883, is proof positive that the league is anything but runaway" for the Tommies, who won 8. games drumming before they were set back. The B. A. c. outfit mad little trouble getting under way, losing two of it's first three games, but from then on, it was a case of Katy, Bar the Door" for the Brooks leaning heavily upon the mighty right arm of Joe (SpeedbalD Stro- kalaitis, have won seven games in succession which brings them up against the Tommies tomorrow in the "big" game of the season, each team needing the victory to take the lead in the City Amateur league pennant race, and probably win the pennant and a trip to the national tournamnet by the margin of tomorrow's game unless the Washington Hills upset the Brook lyns,, should the latter team top the Tommies tomorrow.
 Local Umps Named
 Two umpires, Bill Stanton and Dick Tuckey of Naugatuck have been assigned to work the import ant T6mmies-B. A. c. tilt while Leno Costaldo is to umpire the Overlooks and Sacred Heart game on No. 2 diamond at 2 o'clock, Stanton officiating in the "battle of Baldwin street" Tribunes and Washington Hills test at the same time.
 In all probability, Art Lefty" Haas will start on the mound for the Thomas club, with Strokalaitis a sure thing to start for Brooklyn, as it would be Suicide" to take the field without him, B. A. o. sup- porters are convinced, for Sunday in and Sunday out for five seasons or more, he's the best pitcher in the league.
 Tight Tussle
 The well-known "breaks" of the game will probably play an import ant part in deciding 1t, unless one pitcher or the other is hit hard and the opposition "bunches its bingles."
 In view of the anemic condition of the league treasury President ! Ray Tram has asked all fans who possibly can to contribute something at tomorrows headliner, especially the patrons who line the wire fence from the outside every Sunday without miss.
 Washington Hills in third place, have the Tribunes to get over to hold their own, figuring that they may yet have an "outside" chance to tangle with the leasle leaders week from Sunday, if the Tommies are defeated. If they can win two in row they are right back in the race, but their chances at this time, are long, to say the least.
 Extra base hitting may be at @ primium If Haas and Strokalaitis hook up as pitchers, as both Tom mics and Brooklyns have tight in- fielders and fleet outfielders, who also can hit when it's their time at bat. -. Considerable wagering is expected to be made on the result with Brooklyn money showing up strong, according to report. Even Butch Devito has gone under the car- pet" for few deuces to bet on the team of his choice. On the season records, to date, aside from the standing, Brooklyn has the best team from run-scoring angle, which is why they may be to favorites at game time tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Century Trackmen In Bay State Meet

Seven members of the goth Gen. tury Track club will take part in the St. Joseph's A. c. track meet which will be held at Webster, Mass, Sunday July 31. Tine follow ing men have been entered:
 50 yard dash--John Roland, Will liam Phelan, William Brickel.
 440 yard run-John Roland, James Gaunt, Alfred Greenleaf, Joseph Shea.
 880 yard run-James Gaunt, AL fred Greenleaf, Joseph Shea.
 Running high jump-William Brickel.
 12 mile run--Harold Weiser.
 Also travelling with the squad will be Edward Walsh, nephew of Ed ward Doyle of Highland avenue who will compete in the 880 yards run representing the New York Sport ing club. He has been training with the local boys for the past week. The squad will meet at Cros- by high school Sunday morning at Q o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Last Nights Fights
fRy United Pressl

New York-(Ft. Hamilton)-Pete Scalzo, 126. New York, outpointed Frankie Wallace, 136, Cleveland (8); John Spider Armstrong, 124, Toronto, outpointed Davey Craw- ford, 123, New York (6).
 Mt. Freedom, N. J.-Nat Litfin, 128, New York, outpointed Young Buff, 126, Atlantic City (8; Charlie Ketchuk. 190, Binghamton, N. Y., stopped Gale Thomas, Newark, NJ. (3).
 New York-Long Beach Stadium) John Bellus, 138, New Haven, Conn.,, outpointed Maxie Fisher, 135 1-2, Newark, N. J., (O.
 Thompsonville, Conn, July 29- (UP)-Art McAlpine, Springfield welterweight, won a close decision over Sam Maltempo, Willimantic, in the feature six-round bout on 8 boxing card here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29

New York. July 29-CUP)-The atom is at 'em againl
 Title Bitsy Grant, the tumbleweed of tennis, blew into Seabright and started upsetting the best laid plans of the mice and men who run the United States Lawn Tennis associa- ton.
 Given no consideration as a Davis cup possibility, thought to be well past whatever prime he ever had, the little giant resumed his giant killing by knocking off Jack Craw- ford of Australia.
 He heralded this triumph by beat ing his little chest and cryiung in a rich, southern accent:
 No Australian has ever beaten me. have won from them every time we met"
 This was something for the tennis fathers to think about, and they ad- mittedly don't like to think about Grant. They consider the little At lantan's soft, pat-ball game, and his clown-like antics on the court, as not befitting the dignity of international lawn tennis.
 The fact remains that Grant, at one time or another, has beaten all the tennis greats of his time. Or at least all of them who crossed his path. He has never held better national title than that of the clay courts, yet he is the man who can always beat the man who won the cup at Forest Hills or Wimbledon.
 He is the knocker down of tennis Idols. In his size six shoes. and his boys department fiannels, he has proved himself capable of walking on the court and showing up any clay in the feet of any of the idols across the net from him.
 He beat Ellsworth Vines when the Californian was the No. man in the world. He has conquered Don- aid Budge, Adrian Quist Jack Brom- wich and even the great Tilden. Yet one can never be sure of what Grant will do in a given situation. There are times when he couldn't even beat you, dear reader, even If you still serve the way your Aunt Maud taught you.
 Two years ago Grant beat so many of the mighty that he was sent abroad on the Davis cup team. Ht fiopped dismally, and had to be re- placed by Frankie Parker, chaI whose record was not half as bright That should have been the finish o the little fellow as a Davis possi' bility, but it wasn't. He bounced back to start beating higher ranking players all over again, and today must be given serious consideration when q cup defense squad IS named
 After all, the United States i looking for men who can beat Aus tralians. They are the folk who arr going to challenge for the Davis cur we now hold. Bobby Riggs, Wimbie' don champion and o'ir No. playei has been beaten by members of tho present Australian team. So have most of the other American poasi- bilities. But not Grant. Almost the one consistency he has is an ability Co lick Australians when no sect ehem % a tennis court. They fiay
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
PEMBERTON ACES
 DOWN GENTS Al

The Pemberton Aces, winner of the Boys Club League, have jumped into second place in the Washing ton Park League by virture of their win over the Gents by 8 score of 4 to 1. Lovinia held the Gents to two hits and struck out 10 batters. Murphy and Donnelly hit timely, Murphy getting 3 hits and Donnelly received 2. Mullaly collected long triple and drove in markers. Ma honey, star pitcher of the parochial league gave up 6 hits and struck out batters, but poor fielding and timely hitting on the part of the Aces won victory for the Penn bertons. Stance and Porto f1elded brilliantly.
 Murphy, Minnicucci, Donnelly, Mullaly, and Quane are the leading hitters on the Pembertons, each hitting over 300.
 The Pembertons also defeated the St. Michael team of Waterville Wednesday night at Waterville park. Murphy pitched the first 5 innings and struck out 9 batters. Poor fielding allowed 4 unearned runs in the first 9 frames. But the Aces kept plugging and finally won out by a score of 12 to 6. Sullivan pitched the last two innings for the Aces and struck out 8 batters. Ric- ard and Baker collected 2 hits apiece. Sullivan collected a long double and drove in 5 runs. Duane fielding was brilliant stopping line smash off the bat of Stuart in the sixth inning when the game was tied up.
 The Aces will play the Waterville team for the rubber game, each team winning game.
 The winners of the two prizes that the Pembertons rallied of were MT. Curtin of Terryville and MT. Succo of 16 Branch street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
BURKE FAVORED
 AT REMINGTON
State Open Golf Champ After PGA Laurels; La=
 butts Loses

Newington, Conn.,, July 29-(UP) Eddie Burke, Meadowbrook pro, was favored today to capture the Connecticut Professional Golfers Association championship as the tournament entered the semi-f1nal round.
 With Burke in the semi-finals were Paul Bell Torrington; Graham Reid, Pennington assistant pro; and Ralph Greenwood, Shorehaven.
 Burke, Connecticut open cham pion,1 will meet Bell, and Reid will clash with Greenwood, in the 18- hole semi-final matches Sunday morning. The final round 18 will be played Sunday afternoon. No matches were scheduled for today over the Indian Hill Country Club course.
 Burke got into the semi-finals by defeating defending Champion Bob Hunsick, Fairfield, 2 and 1. Bell swamped Einar Anderson, Manches- ter 5 and 4, while Greenwood de- feated the medalist, Al Labutis, 2 up.
 Reid edged Lou Galby, Clinton, 2 and 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
ALL=STARS SET

Pittsburgh, July 29. - (UP) - The Eastern College All-Star roster of g players was completed today with the signing of Clifford Wilson, Harvard back, Coach Jock Suther- land announced.
 The All-Stars will meet the New York Giants in the fourth game of the annual series sponsored by the New York Herald Tribune fresh air fund on September 2 in the New York Polo Grounds. The squad will report to Sutherland for nearly three weeks of training on August 20 at the New York Military Acad- emy, Cornwall, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
BLANKS INDIANS WITH
 TWO HIT JOB
Washington Rookie Out pitches Bob Teller; Red
 SOx Lose to Browns
By GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent

NOuScu NTcSo OtdH NOTECopOHuCuJ
 New York, July 29-The latest pitcher to storm the portals of the hall of fame and just miss a no-hit, no-run game is Ken Chase, the Washington lefty who had an in- glorious record of four victories and 13 defeats until he plastered a 20 shutout on Cleveland yesterday.
 Chase pitched perfect game un- til the ninth when Skeeter Webb, pint-sized Indians shortstop, got a single. Then pinch-hitter Lemon Solters followed with scratch hit. Those were the only two hits made of Chase's portside slants. Chase had to be good yesterday to win. His opponent was Bullet Bob Teller who gave up eight scattered hits and failed in bid for his 18th triumph. Instead he was charged with his fifth loss.
 It was the second time this week that a weak sister had come close to a ,no-hitter. Tom Sunkel, Cardinals rookie southpaw, held the Giants hitless for 2 Ia innings Wednesday and wound up with a two-hitter.
 Sam Vests triple accounted for both Washington runs in Chase's shutout over Cleveland. Manager Oscar Witt engaged in a prolonged verbal debate with Umpire Basil over his decisions.
 Yesterday was pitchers day in the majors. Only three teams made more than 10 hits and they were three of the weakest hitting clubs in the majors, the Browns, with IA, the Bees, with II, and the Dodgers, with 13.
 Laabs Lams Homer
 The Browns broke their. 10-game losing streak by hammering out an 11-6 win over the Red Sox. Chet Laabs hit a homer with the bases loaded and Joe Glenn hit two for the circuit. Bill Trotter did great job in a relief role, allowing only five hits in 2-3 innings.
 Oral Hildebrand outdueled Edgar Smith to give the Tanks a 2-1 vic- tory over the Chicago White Sox in the ninth. With the score tied 1--1 on homers by Kuhel and Gordon, Red Rolfe singled past Jackie Hayes, playing in for play at the plate with the bases loaded for the win- ming run.
 Buck Ross held the Tigers to six hits as the Athletics won, 90. In the seventh and ninth he stopped Detroit with the bases damned.
 Rip Russell's homer in the ninth enabled the Cubs to beat the Giants, 5-4. It was the Giants third straight loss and their 18th defeat in l3 games.
 Jim Turner held the Pirates to nine scattered hits to pitch the Bees to a 7-1 victory. Max West hit a homer with one on and Tony Cuc- cinello knocked in three tallies.
 Hugh Casey stopped a threatening Cardinal rally in the ninth and Brooklyn won from St. Louis, 5-4 Lavagetto's sacrifice fly scored Du- rocher with the winnin grun in the eighth.
 VEST RDAY'S HERO: Ken Chase, Washington southpaw, who hasn't won game in 19 days but who came to life with a two-hit eh,Itniif nyor CIavn1ayd 1-n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
MILL PLAIN 9 MEETS
 WASHINGTON HILL JRS

The Mil Plain 4. 0. will meet the Washington Hill Juniors at Hamilton Park this afternoon on Diamond No. 1. Pitching duties for the Mill Piainers have been assigned to Jack Thompson, with Pop" Doyle or Ernie Robinson doing the catching duties. The plaIners will face the Naugy Highlanders next Saturday and the Millville A. c. the following week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
LAWN BOWLING

In the final second round lawn bowling doubles tourney match. J. CaTew and R. O. Mills rolled c 2i- ib vistory over II, Lange and D. at Fulton park Inst night.
 H. Leisring defeated ]. Davidson 2f-i7 in 6 rink match. Third round drnWipgs for singles and doubles WiII bs held this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Games T'oday--PItchers

B0HtOn nt PIttHburRh - Shoffner (3-b) vs. Holntxeiman (0-0).
 Philadelphia at cincinnati.-t2l - Muicnay (5-1i) and Harreli f2-3) ". Thompson N.i) and Moore
 New York at chleago---salvo e. !" reosIgn Sr asimsss. s ouis ys hois M asamii,s il, (ie-s ys. 'WaFnsks (s-kls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
GENTS

uns batted in--Mullaly f2), Don- nelly CD, Murphy CD. Two base
 hits-Murphy. Three base hits Mullaly, Fitzgerald. Sacrifices Wrenn, Druznick. Stolen bases Wrenn, Kelley. Double plays-Porto, Donnclly to Canrcy. Bases on balls off Oovinina 3. of Mahan0ey (. Struck out by oovinina 2, by Ma- han0ey i2. Left on bases Gents c. Pembertons 6. Umpires--IIolmes elughter. Time Of game-2;i0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
By Hugo Hook Jab

Because of the ease with which Johnny Dougwillo, the Bay State welterWeight disposed of Irish Mickey Donahue of Stamford, local fans will not rest easily until they fight their way in to see Dougwillo in the same ring with Dick Turcotte. Last night at Randolph Gloves sta- dium, crowd of 1,376 paying GUS toners saw the busy Dougwillo take the first two rounds by good boxing and a body attack that never let up, while Donahue came back well in the third and fourth to score heavy and many punches to the head and stom-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
TRIBES TOP ANSONIA

The Tribunue A. c. baseball team travelled to Ansonia last night and came home with 2-0 victory over the Townies tucked in their belt. Rurkowski allowed the Copper City nine six hits. and struck out eight men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
CUP MATCHES ONLY

Philadelphia. - Big signs. Re- served for Davis Cup Matches" sur- round the courts of the Merton Cricket club where the challenge round will take place, September ?, .3,4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Major League Leaders
(By United Press)
 BATHING
HOME RUNS
CAUSE FOR CONCERN

Chicago.--Bob Callihan. Detroit university basketball center who re ceived All-America mention last year and returns for another season, broke one finger and disiocated ari- other in a eoftbali game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
PITCHERS swITCH-HIT

Chicago White 6ox have two of the four switch-hitters in the American league--Ed Smith and Tet Lyons. both pitchers. Roy Cullen bine and Billy RogelI of the Tiger are tho others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
ABLE APPRENTICE

New York.-C. Durando appears to be among the best apprentice jockeys. He is unde. contract to Jim Fitzsimmons. trainer for Wil- liam Woodward's Belair Stud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Score by innings: O % 200 % x-2
Runs- Estella. Chasa. Error

Runs Estella, Chase. Error Trosky. Runs batted in-West 2. Two base hits-Giuliani. Bloodworth Three base hits - West 2. Left on bases-Cleveland 8, Washington II. Bases on balls-on Teller 3. off Chase 9. Struck out-by Teller 4 by Chase 3. Umpires-Basil, Pipgras and Geisel. Time-2:10. Attendance 5000,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Games Today--Pitchers

Cleveland at Washington - Allen (5-5) vs. Leonard 10-3).
 Detroit at Philadelphia - Bridges 12-D vs. Pippen (2-O.
 Chicago at New York-Rigney C. 5 vs. Pearson (8-4).
 St. Louis at Boston--Kramer G. III ys Wade (0-D,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

Boston T, Pittsburgh 1. Chicago 6, New York {.
 Brooklyn 6, St. Louis {. Cincinnati-PhiladelphIa (rain).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
THE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

Games Yesterday New York 2, Chicago 1. Philadelphia 3, Detroit o. Washington 2, Cleveland o. St. Louis II, Boston 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
CLEVELAND

x-Batted for Teller in 9th. xx-Batted for Weatherly in 9th. xxx-Ran for Solters in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29

RDAY'S HERO: Ken Chase, Washington southpaw, who hasn't won a game in 19 days but who came to life with a two-hit shutout over Cleveland, 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
St. Mmgarefs Girls C. Y. o. Champions

Allowing the st. Josephs girls softba team but on' md inning the St. Margaret girls scored pair of runs Ourth innings to capture the Junior CYO S0ftball le hip, to last night. Margaret ReardOn allowed tn 'nIy three hits. Both teams played errOriess ball.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-05
PEACE PLANES
TO COME HERE
Community to be Bombed"
With Peace Petitions by Air
Armada, Friday.

A fleet of 80 airplanes from Mime
apolis will sweep over the state, Friday,
armed with peace petitions with which
they will lombard communities of every
size with appeals to help keep this
nation out of war.
A communication from F. E. Murphy,
publisher of the Minneapolis Times
Tribune, to the Miner lists Ely as on the
route to be taken by the planes. The
Minneapolis paper is sponsoring the
flight.
The planes will take off from the
Minneapolis airport at a. M, bearing
hundreds of thousands of the peace
pleas, which will be dropped over cities,
towns, and villages along the route.
First swinging over the Twin Cities
in formation under the leadership of
Shorty" DePonti, veteran pilot, the
peacetime armada will then scatter, with
each plane streaking away on it's own
bombing" mission.
Veterans of 20 years flying, instructors
and pilots who fly for recreation vol
unteered to join in the most spectacular
flight of it's kind ever to take place in
the northwest.
Sign the Keep Us Out of War" slips
and bring or send to the Miner office.
We will see that they are sent to the
Times-Tribune which in turn will see
that they reach the proper places in
Washington.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-05
U. S. Army Looking for
Recruits in This District.

Lieutenant Joseph T. Kovach of the
Infantry Reserve at Fort Smelling is in
the city for a visit with relatives and
while here will be pleased to explain
the advantages of army life to anyone
thinking of enlisting. Lieut.. Kovach
can be reached at 400 East Camp street.
A considerable increase in the
strength of the regular army has re-
Gently been authorized by executive
order. This corps area is expected 70
secure more than two thousand recruits
at the earliest possible date. The re-
cruiting station for this district is 10
Gated at IA Federal Building, Duluth.
Qualifications for enlistment are:
Ages 18 to 35 years. CThose under 81 to
have written consent of parents or
|guardian)
Good average physical condition;
eyes to be good and those with glasses
may be accepted with proper correction.
Teeth to be average.
Not to be married or have dependents.
No police record; citizen Of the
United States and at least feet
inches tall and within reasonable limits
as to weight.
Major Edward L. Supple has been as
signed as new executive officer for this
district and relieves Lieutenant Colonel
Ira B. Hill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-05
Business Girls Meet,
Listen to Program,

The first regular meeting of the
Business Girls Club for the season was
held Wednesday evening at the Com
munity Center cafeteria.
The Suomi Synod Ladies Aid served
a very tasty supper. On the hostess
committee were the Misses Tyne Suoja
and Vienna Hill, who had decorated the
tables artistically with garden flowers
and candles.
The entertainment committee, con-
sisting of the Misses Irene Thomas,
Myrtle Homer and Helia Koski had
prepared a program, the numbers of
which were well given and very much
enjoyed. The program was as follows:
Piano solos, Rose Petals" Gawson)
and "Circling Round" CWright) by
Kenneth Milavetz.
Reading, the one-act play, "For Dis
tinguished Service" CFllorence Clay
Knox by Miss Gwendolyn Freer, the
new public speaking director of the Ely
schools.
Vocal solos, "Caro Mic Ben" (Giod-
danD "Duna" (McGilD and La Donnde
Mobile" (VerdD by Anthony Rosasco.
Piano solos, Argentine Tango CVal-
verde) Poem" (Fibich by Sidney
Jarva.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-05
ASK 40 MILE
SPEED ON NO. |
Safety Council Seeks Cut in
Legal Speed Limit on
Ely-Tower Road.

A speed limit of 40 miles per hour
has been recommended for all but six
miles of the Ely-Tower road by the
testing committee of the st. Louis
County Safety Council. The report was
submitted at meeting of the council
held in Tower, Friday.
Chief Douglas Nankervis of the Ely
police force, a member of the council,
states that he will oppose any such
limiting of speed on the road and will
bring the matter to the attention of the
council at its october meeting sched-
uled for Gilbert
Cutting of the legal speed Of so miles
per hour in the day and so at night to
40 miles per hour would not reduce ac-
cidentS on the road, Chief Nankervis
said, and pointed out that placing of
white line in the center of the high
way and a double line on mo passing"
stretches would be more effective.
The transportation Of school children
came in for considerable discussion and
President Sam owens was authorized
to appoint committee of five to study
the situation.
It was suggested that an additional
stop warning sign be placed at the
Tower approach to the junction of No.
1859 and No. SO, located north of Vir-
GINA, and that all signs be reflectorized.
The state highway department re-
ported that no flicker light sign was
available at the present time for in
stallation at the junction, but as soon
as one was removed from some other
part of the state it would be installed
there.
Sheriff Owens announced that st.
Louis county had risen from fifth place
to third place in safety classification of
all counties in the state Grouping of
counties for safety grading has been
changed, according to Owens, placing
all counties over $4,000 population in
the same class, thereby putting Ramsey,
St. Louis, Hennepin, Ottertail and
Stearns counties in separate group.