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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Galento The Great !

The book written by a Newark newspaperman, Joe Donovan, which carries that title arrived at the desk this A. M. I have not had time to even glance at any, thing but a few pictures of Gall entO and, despite 2 Georges Carpenter beret, he still looks like the Newark IOeman he was tagged 12 years ago when he boxed at Lakewood for promoter George Mulligan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
C. ZINSER,,S HOMER
 DEFEATS TWISTED

Litchfield, May 15-The Litchfield Cowboy baseball team, aided by Guy zinser's home run in the eighth inning with Marty Monaghan on base. defeated the Winstead Boys Club nine by a 4-3 score in the seasons opener at Litchfield Sum- day. Chamberlain went the full route for the visitors. Porter and Gatti pitched for the Cowboys, the latter giving up but one hit and receiving crsdit for the victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Recreation League

Recreation League games were, for the, most part, olie-sided yesterday with ,Oakville winning the best-play game of'the day T to 5 over the Rev elers. Pond Aces had no trouble with Platts Mills, who were dcteated 10-2; while Blessed Sacramclits won from the .Eltoas 9-4 and the Bunker H.ll team won from Long Hill 14-3.
 Duncan of Bunker Hill let the Long Hill batters down with three hits, as Berltlti hit herd for the win ners. T. Casey and Hardwick were the Sacrament sllggers, each team gectis;ss; II hits, J. l.. 3 of 5 for the Eltons. Fran pitched and natted Oakyi]lef to victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
PAINTERS MEET

Business manager George Brous- seau, urges ail members to meet at his home on 28 Hill street.. tonight at 7:30 D. m. for urgent business pertaining to the combination O. cessation of the Panther's 4. o. 4 shalke-rp in the personal of the clul shall also be in order. If member do not comply with this request ths club is in danger of being disbandcd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
REyELERS MEET

Members of the Revelers A. A.. of the City Recreation league are urge to attend q short meetinug tonight at 8:S0 in the Boys Club library. The drawing for the tickets will be held. All charter members, and players of the Revelers baseball team must be on hand tonight be- cause business vii lbe discussed, and new members will be voted In.
 Managers of the City Recreation baseball league will attend Q meet- iny tomorrow night. at 7:30 in the Central Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
OLD TIMERS

William Lacourse or the St. Ann's Old Timers softball team issues a challenge to any old Timers team in this vicinity or out of town. The ex- hibi, ion games will be played at the South End diamond opposite to Darcey's garage on every Wednes- day. In arranging games write to William Lacourse 2e4 Mill street or come at the South End diamond any night and ask any old timers. The Laurel Lunch another old timers team of the South End would like to book games. Any old timers club wishing to answer this chal- lenge may get in touch with Jimmy keeler maraeer Of Laurel Lunch. The Laurel restaurant is situated on South Main street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
BROOKLYNs s
Score by innings: Brooklyn , eoo od9 0So-:

tas. Harnick. Green. Yoska, artino. Errors-vincent 2, Downey. Semetas
 DiYito. Harnick, O'Leary, Greatorex,
 Runs batted in-Pronoyost, Vincent, O'Leary 2, Downey 9. Two base hits --Martino. Strokalaitis. Haas, Greene = O'Leary. Cacrifices = Vincent 2. Double play -Martino to Yoksa. Left on bases-Thomas Club 5, Brooklyn z. Bases on balls--off Strolxalaitis 8. Hit by pitcher-by Haas (Semetas). Struck out--by Haas c. strokalaitis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
East Mountain
 S) Putters
By Pete Slicer)

Although the weatherman prom ised rain for Sunday, the Chase East Mountain golf team were greet ed By plenty of old Sol for their team match. A 30-man team from Chase's played up at East Mountain and although they captured low medal for the day they went down to defeat at the hands of the Noun tain sharpshooters. J. O. Gray shot 76 for the losers which score was the low medal. For the winners the medal score was shot by Matty Penikas with ". The summary:
 Chase
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
: YMCA SOFTBALL

Two games are scheduled for to- night in the Central H. Y Indoor Softball- League. In the first game at 6:30 the. Stamp Club will meet the Tech Hi-Y. At 7:15 the Alpha Hi-Y will meet the Barriers. So far no teams have been eliminated
 however there are only three teams which have not been defeated. The standing of the teams is as follows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
- Score by innings:
 Hearts .O O"O 800 1 0'I-5 sOverlooks /. q0t Oe0 3,1 O 0sO-4

Runs-IIynoslsi 3, Bradley. Berube Pal O. chestons. Began, verno. Err rors-Palo, Began. Baiinsky. Bowen, Hynoski. Runs ,hatted in-Bradley. Murphy. 8, Bernier g, Began. Two base hits-Murphy. Three base hits .-Pai0, Bernier, creston. Sacrifices Pslc to .Ressn. Paio to. chsstone to to Regan. Loft on bases--Overlooks {. Hearts C. Bases II balls-off Mar ceilus {, Bowen 2. Hit by pitcher by Marcelius (H3erube). struck out by. Raven g, Marceilus 6. Umpire - Castaldo. Time-2;03.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
HOME RUNS
WANT GAME?

The Dexters. city senior cham pions of Meriden. challenge any senior team h Waterbury to . home and home series. Teams in. terested are asked to write to John Anderson, i6S Miller street, Meri' den.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
LIBERTY STARS WIN

Five runs in the sixth inning re- suited in the Liberty Stars down. ing the Waterville team at Water vile park yesterday. Sullivan and Place giving the losers but [ hits and famed 10 between them. ThG Mrozinski brothers batted in foui
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Softban.
SOUTH END LEAGUE

The Dixies who won the American division pennant last year were de- ieated by the Greenleafs by a score of e-5 Sunday morning before biz attendance of fans at the encounter
 The Greenleafs mango to score most of their runs in the list and 2nd inn ing. ss .' v.I'~.-,, -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

A meeting Of the league officials ard inanagers tonight will settle the Overlook Sacred, Heart game which was first forfeited to the Looks and then won by the Hearts 5-4 when the Overlooks would not take the forfeit, insisting on the game going on. Bowen pitches well for, the winners with seven hits and struck out, eight. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
The Broadway Bugle
By DAN PARKER

IF expected for the Nick camarata. Tony % spend profits atng kidney removed Alex Ram the singer dinners in New York than all does @ Morris the sports writer the New Bedford ball park 1914 when the the wnaeFs were Grounds with Washing os Australia Saturday and has rematched with him. York then went sanada trying smugge country trail untn recently when found out who he on %Ss and also a he wa the chormas.er his village church Babe game bes softban ing back to a to s e aee D s 'es Garden this ow ~ sn's m You Love Me in You Did in December"
 a1SY RoBERT LA1ciENGER well knowu tut reporter former member the News sports staff here has signed on with him which reminiscent of Leo Hymns days The American special stamp Louis was referred to an evening" paper few days ago as t waos heacywegh & % ] k @ mop1efy % re , % Please Bill the Giants still the THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN swimming will tour injections animal gland extract which about Farrs practically village somersstshe no fol re" for Henry ArmStronos ea Roderick pittsDurghs a As 10 to o raise for psns nos a oer where e % me ss DH
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

z, Tonight; ice or snow Ito the con-
 trary notwithstanding, the 2Oth Century Track and Field team will work out at Hamilton Park |. Al Labutis and Eddie Burke. golf pro-
 fessionals at Chase and Meadow
 brook are. in Winchester Mass; to-
 day to practice. for the qualifying
 round of the U. s. Open which will
 be held in Philadeipilia. ,.-,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
TRIBUNEs
Score by innings: Hills .......0 03 142 10 x-11

Runs-Caslay. Mullen, Tuckey ?, Mtriano, Mulligan 9, Shea. Ray. Borowy. Errors-Descoteaux 2, Phil ibert 2, Mulesky. Runs batted in Mulligan 3, Mullen, Kay 2. Borowy, Casaly, Shea 2. Two base hits = Casalay 2. Ray 2, Fournierk, Null len, Tuckey, Davenport. Stolen bases -Phflibert, Mullen, Bournival. Dou- bue plays-Mariano to Borowy to Mulligan, Mulesky to Marticello to Dwyer. Left on bases-Hill II, Tri- bunes 9. Bases on balls-off Mulesky 3. Fournier 5, Mariana 4. Hits-off Founrnier, 13 in 1-3 innings; off Mulesky, 1 in ? 2-3. Hit by pitcher by Mariana (Philibert). Struck out by MuleslSy 2. Fournier 3, Mariana G. Wild pitches-Fournier 2, Mari ano. Passed ball-Slittery. Losing pitcher-Fournier. Umpire-Tuckey and stanton. Time-2:07.
 Good Hitting
 Aided by Dan OLeary, the Hart ford infielder, North End Tommies built up a lead that stood up well when the Prooklyns scored three runs in the eighth inning, O'Leary hitting a three-bagger and a hom- CT with one on. Lefty Haas and Strokalait!s gave g hits each. Sum- mary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

runs while Fisher and sapranski fleided well making two fast dou- ble plays to stop q rally. The Stars won eftN ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

Runs-Duean. Hassinger 2. Mor- golis, Malone. Errors-Hassinger, J. Brickel. Runs batted in - Briskel, Mcbilio, Day 9. Two base hit - Hassinger. Three base hit-Hassin- ger. Stolen bases-Lynch, Duncan, Nagrabslsi, Goodale, ,McGrath. Sacri- fees - Goodole,r H an.l on, Mobillo Lynch to Kelley. Kaloskyt to Mo- bilio. Left on Wilby, 8, Cros- by TO- Bases on balls--off Nagrabski ,. Struck ont-by Nazragski T, Malone 9. Wild. pitches Malone Passed balls-Kalosky ?. Doyle. Um- pires-Polancern Time-1.h .hh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Kickers Handicap, May2ls, 1859

Low gross: A. Stevens-78. sase Numbers drawn ;, 82 o. Lingis, J. vreeland. .F.J. Byrnes, s: Meyerhans. t TEA. Rehef. !.
 7s-J. O.. Gray, R.! Fallons w. Stevens, N. Farley, D. Beck. .s.,r- h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
Games Toslay-Pitcheris.

New York at Philadelphia-Fer-, rella (0-D vs. Ross (0-2). x
 Boston at Washington - Oster- mueller .(0-0) vs. Chase (1-3).
 (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

YESTERDAYS HERO = Carl Hubbell. who pitched his first game since he was operated on last Aug ust and triumphed over the Phillies, s2-1.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

In Sundays match, Joe Halloran lost heartbreaker to Len Ryan when he dropped each nine by only one stroke. Better luck next time, Joe. ~ .t s.,..,'T ..'.7--.
 In Sundays match several new members of the East Mountain Golf Association were see min the lineup ana were very welcome for they came in with points for the home team.
 Keep swinging. and you're bound to hit it.! :. - "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

GmmeN KesteFAny
 Boston 1, Brooklyn O.. Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 2. New York 2. Philadelphia 1. St. Louis Q, Cincinnati 5. e.'.- 'a~ .-.1A
 Gan,es Teday--Pitchers (0-2) vs. Swell (3-1). "g (Only eame scheduled). 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

A very formidable looking three some was seen Saturday shooting close to par figures-Peter. Fitz- Henry, Primo Jamele and Tom o. Day. .r-If,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

Totals .........32 6 24 g
 z-Awarded list catcher's inter- ,J ference.
 Zz-Batted for Nowski in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
THE STANDINGS;
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Gsnmea Yesferda,

Detroit 14, St. Louis 4 (1st). Detroit z, St. Louis (2nd). New York 10, Philadelphia 0. Cleveland 9, Chicago 4. Boston 5, Washington 4. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
East Mountain Note,

Joe Dunn showed good form in sundays match coming in with a nice 84. How would you like to shoot that when. you are playing. some of the boys, Joe?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

Score, by innings: r'> Crosby ..... 90 0 % 0 0 O 2-2 Wilby ...... 00 1 101 % x-3
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16

More than 300 persons blocked
the street at St Antoine and Beacon
last Friday night TO hear William
L. Sheriff., Negro candidate for
Common Council tell his audience:
We can do so much more for our
own if we stick together and vote
for representative down at city
hall. We live in an age of might
AID force and a group of people who
are going to enjoy their rights can
not get it by begging and pleading
We must force others to give US our
rights by the way we vote"
Continuing his conviction that the
salvation for Negroes lies in their
use of the ballot, William Sheriff.
had this to say, IF Negroes can
organize the dollar and the ballot
they will have no need to beg any
one for anything. Why" he asked,
Go we have to beg for someone to
do things for us? Merely because we
do not vote right. We have a great
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16
G. Current
OfN.A.A.C.P.
Resigns Post

Gloster B. Current, for the past
three years chairman of the Detroit
Youth Councils. rendered his resig-
nation 10 the executive committee
al It's meeting Monday night at the
YMCA.
Since taking over duties as chair
man in October, 1886, Mr.. Current
has worked diligently and fear1essly
to help the youth reach their goal.
In his resignation speech. Mr. Cut
rent stated that he hoped the youth
councils would continue 10 be a
guiding instrument by which other
youth groups might charter a course
fer further advancement. Continu-
ing Mr. Current asked the councils
to carry on their work and be proud
Of their accomplishments in this city
as compared TO other youth groups.
Mr. Current is leaving Detroit on
Septemt er 81, for West Virginia
State college 10 continue his studies.
Theodore Smith, vice president OF
the youth councils for two years,
VIII act as president until the annual
election Of officers in November.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16
st. Antoine Y. NJ c. A. Gets New Boys Work Secretary
Urge Workers Support
Uniform Contract

Explaining the effect which the
uniform contract law, for which
the recently-organized Bearing
Workers council, comprised Of the
bearing workers of Bohn Alumi-
mum plant Federal Mogul Alumni
mum plant and the Detroit ALUMNI
mum and Brass Co. are waging a
present battle. William Ellington,
chief steward in the foundry Of the
Federal Mogul plant. Local 2O2,
made the following statement;
All Negro workers should see
The importance Of the provisions in
cluded IN the Uniform contract Spe-
officially, prior to the introduction
Of this contract Negroes had no pro-
lection as to seniority or minimum
wages, whereas the Uniform con-
tract calls for minimum wage Of
rs cents per hour and states that
when better jobs are created. the
Oldest employee. regardless Of race.
color or creed, shall be the re-
cipient of the promotion
Mr.. Ellington further averred
that for their protection, Negroes
should study and attempt a fuller
understanding Of the union problem
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16
Honor Memory OF
Catholic Saint

On September 9. the memory OF
one who sacrificed his life for the
well-being Of Negro slaves was
honored throughout the Catholic
church. St Peter Claver Of the
Society Of Jesus lived during the
early part Of the seventeenth cen
fury and labored in Carthagena.
South America for the spiritual and
material wants of the slaves who
were brought over from Africa. The
terrible conditions under which
these poor human beings were forced
10 live so touched the heart Of this
sanity priest that he. night and
day, sacrificed himself for their
welfare.
Today he seems unknown among
The vast majority Of our people and
IN order that 81. Peter Claver may
become better known and his work
more appreciated a booklet THE
Slave of the Negroes" will be sent
free TO any one who requests copy.
Address, Pc. Box 80, Grand River
station, Detroit Mich.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16

organize economic
power. Other races have representa-
tiyes in government because they go
10 the polls and vote"
Speaking before the Republican
club, Councilman JeHries said,
among other things, To elect Sher-
rill to the Common Council will Be
the best thing psychologically that
You Negroes can do. And" he
paused for a moment to speak slow
ly, IF you fail Sheriff., you can't
blame the other folks for failing
you. Try as may, I cant know your
problems"
Charles RoXborough, president of
the Republican club had invited
Mr.. Sheriff. to address the organi-
cation in his councilmanic race.
A Negro in the council can do
the same thing for voters that Sena-
tor Digs does in the Senate, de-
clared William L. Sheriff., address
ing large gathering at the Michi-
gan Federated Democratic club
house. We, the Negro must not
only have someone in the Council
who is right on civic problems, but
also right on all Negro problems"
Mr. Sheriff. also spoke of a Negro
being elected TO the Common Coun-
Gil with the support of labor groups
anxious to show its friendship TO the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16

'Bl-rd-1 Wb.ae, 70 frost 7s9. Con Nev.
10 s-a'' ConYoss' 1885,. I've Wp-- f1-iy.
lne- Asa5lN sshsA.r p o. fsnasr ssis
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16
Late Judge Jeffries
Praises W. L. Sheriff.

Campaigning for his son late
Judge Jeffries was emphatic in en-
phasizing the necessity of Negroes
electing black man TO the Com
mon Council. Referring to William
L. Sheriff., Negro councilmanic
candidate, the late judge stated:
Vote independently and you'll
have politicians breaking their
necks to get your votes. Demon
strate to white politicians that you
car vote solidly behind your owa
candidate. Other races vote racially.
are loyal to and support their own
groups, you should do the same.
What you want to do is to improve
your interests, isn't it? You can get
much more down at the city hall if
you can prove to the white man you
have sense enough to vote for Will
Lam L. Sheriff., one OF your own
group. Vote at least 65 thousand
strong and they'll hear you down
at city hall"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16
Church OF Cod

Sunday school opened at $50 al
the Church of God, located at JOS
eph Campau and Gratiot avenues,
Samuel Randels. superintendent.
Morning services began at lies
a. The pastor. Elder T D. Nc
Ghee spoke from the second chap
ter Of Peter. the second through
the ninth verse.
Afternoon found several of the
members at Romeo, Michigan, Wis
iting Sister Stone who is i'll.
The night service was a great ses-
sion Of testifying with Rev. McGhee
preaching from the l4th chapter of
St. Luke. Mrs, jamie Hair is church
reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16
v. B. BEATTY
ASSUMES NEW
DUTIES SEPT. )

W. C Woodson, executive secrc-
tary of the St Antoine branch
Young Mems Christian associatio1 !.
announces the appointment Of W.
Barton Beatty Jr. Of Cairo. H.. as
director assurrrirf. citf+i~s
Of this position on September 5. He
will succeed Raymon S Scruggs who
resigned on June l 10 become conf
nercial representative Of the Mica
lsan Bell Telephone company. The
personnel department Of the Detroit
YMC.A considered the application
Of ten highly qualified young mel
and the selection Of Mr. Beatty came
8 a result of his splendid record
and thorough academic preparation
FOR this important work.
The new y" secretary is the son
Of DR.. and Mrs W. B. Beatty OF
Cairo He finished Cairo public
schools in 1880 and received his ABB.
degree at Fisk university in 1895
The years of 1885 and 1887 were
spent in advance study az Howard
university. In 1888 and 1899. he
ma'riculated in the graduate school
al Michigan university and received
rs masters degree in August. 1899
He maiored in vocational guidance
and personnel administration with
s2e9ial emphasis upon mental n.y.
fone and group work.
Nj Beat =cnoscn as member
Of the staff Of the University of
Michigan Fresh Air camp during
the summers of 1898 and 1889 He
Is a member of the National Gu.d-
ance association and the Abba Phi
Alpha fraternity.
Roy Morton. chairman Of the "Y"
boys work committee and member
Of the committee of management. IS
confident that the splendid progress
made by the boys department dur
ing the past four years under the
leadership of Mr.. Scruggs will be
continued under the direction Of this
committee and the leadership Of the
new secretary.
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Negro. This is an excellent oppor-
tunity for labor to show Negro
masses if they're willing TO do right
by Negroes if the Negro will join
its union ranks" Sheriff. told his
audience.
A vote Of confidence was moved
and seconded by the organization
for William L. Sheriff. as their
candidate for the Common Council.
Tom Orman is chairman of the Or
sanization. Senator Charles Digs,
president.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16

You NEVER SAW such refrigerator buy"
L as this sparkling new Silver Jubilee Kel-
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Kelvinator's history It's big, roomy, beau
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the world With enough reserve power to
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pending participation in its sc-
tivities
Drafted approximately seven
months by the CLIO. the group in
itiated a strike after weeks of IN
successful attempts on the part Of
the council 10 effect negotiations
with plant officials. relative TO the
acceptance OF the contract.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16
Goodwill Baptist

The Goodwill Baptist church
heard Rev Perdue speak last Sun
day morning from the subject The
Lost Sheep At 7:3O p. m. the young
people rendered a program with
Mrs. Pauline Banner in charge.
Miss Zelda NJ. Doty is church
scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-16

W. Barton Bailey has been ap-
pointed Boys Work secretary at
the st. Antoine Young Mems
Christian association. Mr.. Bailey,
a native of Cairo, Ill, fills the
position made vacant by the resig-
nation of Ramon S. Scruggs in
June.