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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
Hubben "Leery" Of Ability Due
 To filling Arm
BY GEORGE KIRKsEY (Copyright 1889 By United Press)

NNOpyEhSht AOOV ny OAASC0 ACSSI
 Hot Springs, Ark, March 3 - (U. P0 = Carl Hubbell revealed today that no one-not even himself knows whether his left arm will ever again stand the strain of firing the dreaded screwball down the alley.
 Across a dinner table the great New York Giants pitcher told me all he knew about his once mighty left arm, which paced his team to three National League pennants and one worlds championship.
 Hubbell was operated on by Dr. J.. Spencer Speed in Memphis last Aug ust. From a medical standpoint the operation was highly successful but no one knows whether Hubbell again will be great pitcher. The Giants fate, as well as Hubbell's, hinges on the answer.
 My arm feels all right" said Hub- bell, but I haven't tested 1t yet and probably won't for weeks. I've tossed few light ones since I've been here and felt no pain but that doesn't in- dicate anything. I won't know the answer until I cut loose and put something on the ball."
 Needed Operation
 King Carl" recalled the day he knew he couldn't throw another ball until something was done to relieve the pain in his arm.
 Tt was about the middle of Aug ust last year and I was pitching against Brooklyn" said Hubbell. T was wild and in trouble every in- ming. Finally was taken out in the fifth inning. The throbbing and pain in my elbow was just like 8 tooth- ache. AS I walked from the mound to the clubhouse, I made up my mind I'd have my arm operated on. knew I couldn't throw another ball the way my arm pained. tossed and rolled in bed until three or four o'clock that morning because the pain was so bad.
 T had my arm x-rayed at the time that Fitzsimmons had his oper- ated on 8 few years ago." said Hub- bell. '"The x-rays showed a piece of chipped bone inside the elbow joint, and torn cartilage and callous form ation outside. But as long as could go on pitching I didn't want an op- eration. It hurt me on and off but not until 1897 did it begin to stiffen up on me. Sometimes it stiffened up and hurt more than others.
 Mound "Ace"
 1T knew it was my screwball that was causing the trouble. It's an un- natural pitch, and goes against all the rules of pitching. But it was my best pitch and there was nothing I could do but use 1t. And I'm going to continue to throw screwballs. If I was 8 younger fellow might give 1t up but it's too late now. may not use 1t as much as I used to because I have to save all my strength but in tight spot I can't afford to discard my ace"
 Instead of being gloomy about his future, Hubbell is confident he can continue to win if his arm will hold up.
 T won't be able to pitch as often and am going to have to pitch more carefully than ever before" he said, "but I expect to go another year or two."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03

1t was no equine tea party last year when Stagehand came blowing from behind to take the money by a whisker.
 Remember?
 These wild rides are part and par- eel of big money stakes. There have been some memorable hell-for- leather rides in the derby down in Louisville, particularly the derby in which Granville, the best horse in the race. was hit so hard at the start his Tider was knocked free, Brevity, the second best horse, was dropped to his knees and Bold Venture went on to win.
 The stewards have way (and a sensible one, I believe) of closing their eyes 8 bit during the rough riding in big races. They know the tension the boys are under and make allowances. It would be silly to ex- pect jockey to be as mannerly and considerate when he was gunning for 10 grand as when he was out in @ $500 claiming race.
 Inere VIII be some hot potatoes up tomorrow; boys who, when the chips are down, don't give a whoop for their necks or the necks of those riding against them. There are Johnny Adams and Ralph Neves, and Charley Corbett, and Georgie Woolf, and Harry Richards, and Nick Wall, and Jackie Westrope, to name a few. There isn't boy in that bunch who, if driven to it, wouldn't take his mont through a needle eye opening, let the remains fall where they may.
 I've been around enough jockey rooms, from here to Florida, to know how these boys feel about shooting the works, even in much smaller races than the golden gallop of Santa Anita. have heard them, after get- ting what they believed to be the works" in 8 race, threaten to ride over and through their enemies the next time out, and to add a beating with their bats as they went by.
 Hard little guys, jockeys. Game little guys, too. Day in and day out. Hang a fortune in their faces and well, you pick out the one you think will go the furtherest to win, and play him tomorrow.
 Copyright, 1889, by United Press)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
TRAILERS TOPPLE
 HOCKEY LEADERS
(By United Press)

The three last-place clubs licked three of the National Hockey leagues upper bracket members last night, but none of the results changed the standings.
 Detroit pulled within three games of the Toronto Maple Leafs when they walloped the New York Ameri- cans, 7-2. Syd Howe paced the Wing attack with three tallies.
 The sixth place Montreal Cana diens remained game behind the Wings and half game ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks by taking the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-1. Lor- rains, Truled and Gagnon counted for the Canadiens, and Marker pushed over Toronto's lone score.
 Chicago stopped the New York Rangers 3-1 as Thoms, Robinson and Blinco provided the margin over Shicicky's tally for the Rangers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
ROBINS, HEARTS
 'H|LL' FEATURE
Washington Park Games
 Tonight-Reymonds vS WelleS

Two teams fighting for place in the Washington park hoop league will meet stubborn opposition tonight in gmaes carded for the Hill court. In the preliminary, starting at 7:45 o'clock the Robins will meet the Sacred Hearts, while in the feature the Hillies will take on the Welles,
 Hillies and Robins, both bearing a single defeat mark for the second round, stand to figure in the play offs, provided the Gents of the Hill can be halted in their string of vic- tories.
 All Set
 Manager George Griffin of the Welles wil lhave his team at full strength tonight, however, attempt ing to put a kink in the Hillies' chances for laurels. Mike McVerry of the Hearts will have his fighting east-enders at the peak of their form for the benefit of the Robins, also east-enders. The Robins, slow team in the first round, sprung a surprise by bouncing into the competition with bang in the second round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
Ho1uard Horse May Yet Win $1OO 900 Race
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press StaR Correspondent)

Los Angeles, March 3-(UP)-In a tight race bet on the jocks.
 That's what the regulars around a race track will tell you when the field is so good Cor so bad) that there is no read difference between the horses.
 It might be wise tip for tomor- rows $100,000 Santa Anita handicap because the withdrawal of Seabiscuit and several other top-fiight runners has left the field without a single standout horse. Don't let anybody tell you there is any sure bet in to- morrow's race. It Is as wide open as the Barbaby Coast ever was, and anything in it can win by from here to next Tuesday.
 Provided he Cor she) gets the right sort of ride, that is-and that is where the jocks come in. They'll be up there gunning. And I mean really gunning, because the rider of SAAS VAAAAAOA 6SUo O NOO1 V4VJVUUs 41ldI sort of money isn't sneezed at; cer- tainly not by 8 jockey who takes his chances every day for the small change that goes with a winner.
 Out to Win
 Show jockey $10,0OO at the fin- ish line and he will do everything but use a gun to get there first. The Santa Anita handicaps of the past prove that. When Top Row beat Time Supply the riders put on rodeo that made the efforts of the cowhands at Cheyenne or Prescott seem as gentle as the morning canter of Little Lord Fauntleroy on his favorite Shetland. When Rosemont beat Seabiscuit by nose there was a pumping match at the head of the stretch that made the charge of the light brigade an orderly thing. And
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
STABLEMATE OF AIL|NC BISCUIT
 MADE FAvORITE
Kayak II Well-Liked at Santa Anita-Cravat
 Also 4 to l Shot
BYHENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff COrrespOndent)


 Arcadia, Cal, March 3.-(UP)- In the austere privacy of the racing secretary's office today row ot taciturn gentlemen filed slowly past small white box and dropped therein the names of horses that will go when the fabulous Santa Anita Handicap is run for the fifth time tomorrow.
 Then out again they filed, tc squint at the sky and cheer or cuss the threat of swift-moving storm brewing north by northwest. It was solemn, serious business. Each of the gentlemen was gambling $10,000 that into the little box he had dropped the name of the suc- cessor to Azucar, top row, Rosemont and Stagehand as winner of the richest race in the world.
 Weather Uncertain
 While the public waited for a check of the slips to learn how many will start when the cid is called for the mile and a quarter classic, all parties concentrated on the weather. Track officials said rain or shine some 60,000 persons would watch the race and bet more tahn $1,000,000 on its outcome.
 The most prominent prophet, Dr. Irving Krick of Gal Tech, stood by his prediction that conditions would be unsettled. For once the Los Angeles forecasters dropped their song-and-dance that the weather, "of course" would be fair and warmer. They agreed that show CTS were probable and that it might even rain, throwing the race on a muddy track for the first time.
 But the skies still were blue and heavy thinkers laid their plans for fast footing along these lines:
 Favorites - Charles s. Towards Kayak II, a lean argentine horse burdened with 110 pounds, to be ridden by Johnny Adams; Townsend Martins Cravat, which will carry 120 pound Allie Robertson. In the future books both are held at Al. Kayak goes as a Howard entry with Sorteado.
 Fast Horses
 Speed-Burners - A. A. Baroni's specify, 115-pound Charlie Corbett; and Major Austin 0. Taylor's Whichcee, winner of last Saturdays $10,000 San Antonio handicap, with 112-pound Basil James. These come in at 6-1. Edward Friendly's Jacola also fits in this classifica- tion. She will carry 119-pound Maurie Peters, at future odds of 15-1.
 Threats - Neil McCarthy's today, latest victor over the ailing seabis- cult, 112-pound Silvio Coucci. He is held at 8-1, in the third-choice bracket, and will be coupled with Nelson Towards Gosum - no, Allan Gray, and 10-1. Also Mrs. Parker Corning's Thanksgiving, 118, Jackie Westrope, and 10-1.
 Longshots - Sorteado, 124, Ralph Neves, and 10-1; Louis B. Mayors Main Man, 117, Georgie Woolf, 15- 1; A. G. Vanderbilt's Truculent Heelfly, IF, Harry Richards, 15-1; Fred Turner's Surprising Congress man, 110, Johnnie Longden, 15-1; and Raoui Walshi's Frexo, 106, No Boy, and no quotation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
LEFTY" ATWOOD
 SWEEPS MARCH z5
Special to The Democrat)

Especial to The Democrat)
 Thomaston, March 3-Major plans have been completed for the first annual Lefty Atwood Sweepstakes" scheduled for March 25 at Thomas ton Recreation alleys. An entry fee of s has been decided on with each man to roll six games, total pinfall to count. The bowling will bebin at noon and continue until midnight or later. A prize list will be an- nounced in a day or two. Atwood is the popular baseball pitcher, who showed in the Waterbury City Amateur league for many seasons and is also a good bowler in his own right.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
Sacraments Speak Up

It seems there strong mxp relative the Blessed Sacraments North latter team charges psmanhp part of the whose manager asks to be heard follows:
 Dear Mr. Clmey manager Blessed Sacrament Catholic club would like give the happenings game played on the February the Blessed sacra ments and the North End Contrary statements made bv Tom Santaucia of the not tied when the Tigers left the floor but to favor Manager Santalua stated that the decision duIbred Referee Bradeys decision The only the letter was agreement with them nothing paper about the game but when they deliberately destroyed only
 record believe given due To the fol- lowing statement would like to give sacra ments would like to the Tigers contact Mgr Tom Santaucia North End court" club being church team wmd not play team with they play anv
 team that displayed poor sportsmanshp Tigers did in leaving the floor at the referees decision - ~
 Yours in sports,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
ENTRIES MOUNT FOR
 GIRLS HOOP TOURNEY

The latest entries for the Junior Girls State Basketball tournament to be held on Saturday, March II, at the Washington Park Community house are the Bethlehem A. c. and the Washington Hill Maidens.
 The Bethlehem A. c. coached by Tom Minor is considered to be one of the best teams in its class show ing Barbara and Edith Banks, Bar- bara Smith, Mae Frank, Ruth An- derson, Joyce Minor and Dot Jokn- son. The Washington Hill Maidens who trimmed the Bethlehem A. C.. last week, 31-24, submitted the names of Ruth Phalen, Lucy Karin auskas, M. Delaney, T. Ficeto, Betty Rudolph, Dot Byron, Betty Cum ningham, Grace Mccormick, Nellie Versecka and M. Pickett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have y0u sports question you want answered? Write your ques. ton clearly. sikn your name and addres and u1ail your query 10 Sports Fan Question Ms .. Spegss Service Bureau. The Democrat. 1ol3 18th Street, Washington. D. C., enclosing . thres-eept postage stamp for persoual reply.
 e. What were the heights and weights of Slade Cutter and Buzz Berries. Maya football stars of a few seasons back?
 A. Cutter was six feet tall and weighed 212 pounds; Berries was six feet tall and weighed TIT pounds.
 q. How did Hube Waddel's Ma jor League pitching record compare with Eddie Plank,s in the matter of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
MGR. MAURICE FABIANI,
 Blessed Sacrament Catholic c.

games won and lost?
 A. Wad0ens 1rd shows 203 games won and 142 lost; Plank's 301 games won 183 lost.
 Q. What is the nationality of Bronko Nagurski, famous wrestler and football star?
 A. Nagurski was born in Canada just across the line from Minne- sota and spent most of his life in International Falls, where he still makes his home. Both of Nagurski,s parents were born in the Ukraine.
 How many personal fouls dis qualify player in basketball? A. Four.
 @. How many individual Olympic championships did Jesse Owens win in 1886? A. Three.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
WRESTLING RESULTS

Boston-'The Shadow" fiatened Steve Casey, Ireland (AWA.) cham pionship; Albert Mills, England, Topped Pat Reilly, Texas; Tom Casey, Ireland, drew with Joe Maynard, New York; Mayes Mo Lain, Toronto, pinned "The Sheik" Boston; Pat Kelly, Tennessee, de- feated Harry Jacobs, Carifornia disqualification
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
This, That And The Other

carrier pigeon from Albany this morning which explains the Jewish
  Y1HA basketball that
  basebas Miller Albany missed throws tells the Ishman the of Carrmgon missed would tied
 And that dear patrons reminds of visit Kosher restaurant day Moe RoSened brand table made in IREIAND That Moe quite lad As a
 
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 Wmantc builder upper" Square where times him with the Joseph Ccmkey Paterson careful while building their meal ticket the big heavyweight division from which he about Buddy tonight picked for Mann he quit Geo Jce Louis.
 Thanks to the United Soccer million Eddie Mack "he old and AgaWam matchmaker for the Argonne hope asking 50 develop two that might lift the title from Joe Louis-m time.
 Howie Johnson swimming sensation of the county next season. He's New Haven brother star years back Mercersberg Medica the Yale swim carnival imagine next - "~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
sTRES TAKE YICERoYS

The Sires defeated the Viceroys 20 to 16 at the Boys Club yester- day when Lombardo dropped in a and another hoop for Rosacinched ringer to put the Sires in the lead the game. The Sires were led by "Whitey" Digalenski and "Meek" Serliese with 2 and points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
WRESTLING
BY UNITED PRESS

Hartford-Ed (Don) George, Ire- land Topped Jim Casey, New York; Manuel Cortez, Spain, drew with Everett Ribbons, Oklahoma; Ange- 10 Cistoldi, New York. pinned Bob Wilson, Oregon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
HONORS FRIEND

EvanSton.-Mrs. Johnny Revolta, wife of the golf professional, named their daughter Sunny Ann, after Mrs. Henry Picard whose nickname is Sunny,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03

The above alley addicts who can knock down a lot of wood when the occasion warrants, will roll against each other tomorrow aft ernoon at the Lucky Strike alleys in a benefit sweepstakes program sponsored by the Waterbury Aces, one of the better girls bowling teams of the state. Lovall0 and TatO roll at 4 p. m. at with a field of 100 girls to compete from l p. m. on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03

Thanks to the United Soccer club invitation to Big Shoe and Dance tonight in Temple Hall. Hope you m million, men!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03

Eddie Mack. "the old Sarge" as he is known a Agawam, is matchmaker for the Argonne A. A. of Bos envelopes list the battlefield of action" Eddie is hope tournament asking 50 young heavies to develo might lift the title from Joe Louis-in time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
GAME LAW CHANGES

1t shall be unlawful for person
to take or possess throughout the
state, rabbits, except Nov. s, 8, 10,
IL, Is, 16, II, Is, %, %, "a, rs,
and from Nov. 20 to Jan. /, 1910,
both dates inclusive. the sale of
rabbits prohibited throughout the
state. On the opening date Nov. 8.
of the rabbit season, rabbits, pleas
ant or Hungarian partridge, shall
not be taken before IL O'Clock noon.
The cock pheasant and Hungarian
partridge season opens II o'clock,
noon, Nov. s, and is open on the fol-
lowing dates: Nov. s, 8, 10 IL, is,
16, II, IS, %, %, "a, 25, 20 and
80. Cock pheasant bag limit, two
day, and not more than two days
bag limit in possession at one time.
Hungarian partridge bag limit and
possession limit is four The skunk,
coon, opossum and fox season opens
Nov. Is, 1899 to January Is, 1910,
both dates inclusive, and shall only
be taken from p. m. to a. m. No
person or persons hunting together
shall take more than two coon be-
tween p. m. and 6 a. m. Climbing
or den destroying is unlawful.
Please report all violations to the
game protector immediately
vim Parmiter, State Game Protector,
McConnelsville Phone 204-Red.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Farm and Home League

The Farm and Home League met
at the home of Mrs. Pearl Swallow
for the July meeting. The after
noon was spent in joining a quilt
and an interesting program was rem
dered. The hostess served delecta-
BILE, light refreshments. The Aug
ust meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. Olive Broedel, and the
following program to be rendered:
Music, by members; roll call, an
swered by name of favorite poem;
reading Of minutes; readings, Lot
tie Mcdowell and Belle Fox; music,
Cecil Mcdowell and Elmer Broedel;
Comparison Of Ohio and southeast
ern part of United States, by Ona
Warne; Thought for today, Myrtle
Bone; discussion of new fall styles,
Merrill Wilson and Inis Miller; con-
test, Mabel Risberg and Irene Will
son; surprise, Ella Knox and Car
rie Ray.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Never Silent Club Meeting

The July meeting of the Never
Silent club was held at the home of
Mrs. w. r. Lighthizer, with IA
members and six guests present.
The roll call of current events was
ably discussed by all. A reading by
Mrs. j. C. Jackson was much enjoy
ed. A contest which scored each
one on Are you good neighbor, !"
was conducted by Mrs. H. H. Ham.
Refreshments Of home made ice
cream and cakes were served by the
hostess, assisted by Beulah Light
hizer and Ernestine Chrisman. The
time and place for the next meeting
was left to the call of the president
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Manchester Grange Program

Manchester grange will meet in
regular session, Aug. -, at 1870 p
M, with the following program
Song, by grange; roll call, one way
to induce members to attend
grange; readings, Maggie Combs
Alice Ashton, Viola Grandstaff and
Nellie Brill; song, by grange; three
minute talk on "Is the success on
the farm due more to the farmer or
the location of the farm" Ross
Marshall, James Shriver, Charles
Phillis and VIM. Cannon. Most OF
the lecture hour will be devoted to
making arrangements for the picnic
which will be held in the school
auditorium Aug. 10. The public is
cordially invited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Pisgah Happy Hustlers

The Pisgah Happy Hustlers All
club met at the home of Eloise
Stewart, July 26. The program was
carried out as planned. Arrange
ments were made for a picnic at
Cutler dam, Aug. 1st Refreshments
were served by the hostess, assist
ed by Eugenia Devol The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Doris Williams, August 8. The fol-
lowing program will be used: Song,
Loves Old Sweet Song" roll call,
favorite movie star; reading, Doris
Williams; music, Elizabeth Roberts;
stunts, Mary Reed and Rosemary
Ashton; cong, America the Beauti-
full.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Flashing Needles Club

The Flashing Needles All club OF
POrtersville met at the X. of P. hall
July rs. A short business meeting
was held which was followed by a
picnic supper, and games. A fine
time was had by all The next.
meeting was at the X. of P. hall,
Aug. /.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Homecoming and Reunion

All former and present teachers,
pupils and residents of Rose Farm,
and their friends are cordially invit-
ed to attend the Rose Farm home
coming and reunion, Sunday, Aug.
13, at the Rose Farm school ground.
There will be games and prizes for
men, women and children. An in
teresting program has been arrang-
ed. Basket dinner at noon. Charles
Mcintyre is president of the reunion
committee; Geo. Lamb is vice presi-
dent; Mary Christie, treasurer, and
Chloie Williams Brown, sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Homecoming

Homecoming and reunion of the
Cross Roads church people and Bald
Knob school, to be held at Cross
Roads church in Center township,
on Aug. 20. All are welcome, es-
pecially we invite the ministers, SUI
perintendents and Sunday school
teachers of the past; also the teach
ers and pupils of Bald Knob school.
A basket dinner will be served att
the noon hour Each one pleasel
bring own table service.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
NOTICE

The Friendship Circle will meet
with Mrs. Roy White, Aug. 8: Get.
ting Sunday dinner without much
work, Evelyn Roberts; Success in
life, it's up to me, Sarah White !;
How I arrange my house work for
busy days, Elsie Ralph; How re-
lax in summer time, May Jett; roll
call will be a discussion of topics OF
the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
HendersOn-Deyitt Reunion

The annual Henderson-Devitt re-
union will be held at the Philo high
school building, Sunday, Aug 13.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Antle Reunion

A double feature of the Antle re-
union and the Homecoming at the
Lewis school, will be held next Sun.
day, Aug. 6. At noon hour a baske,
dinner at the Ferndale church, and
the afternoon will be spent at the
Lewis school house.-Harriett Kit.
tie, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-08-03
Beech Grove Grange Aug. 4

Song, 65; roll call, name a state
and it's capitol; Does it pay to buy
certified seeds, discussion, opened
by Jesse Spencer; song, by Richard
son family; quiz, Vaughn White. It
is requested that each officer be
present